Articles Lakshmi Puja – An Auspicious Diwali Ritual + Timings As we approach Diwali on Thursday 4th November, below we share the timings to perform the auspicious Lakshmi puja and also the reason why we do this special ritual on this day. Diwali & Lakshmi Puja Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a […] November 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Kartika 2021 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Hindu calendar, from 21st October to 19th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Your Navratri 2021 Spiritual & Cosmic Guide Navratri, translated means Nine-Nights and is a celebration of nine forms of the Goddess Durga (the energy behind the creation, preservation, and destruction). ‘Navratri’ officially marks the beginning of winter, determined according to the lunar calendar and is celebrated from the ‘pratipada’ (first day) of the bright fortnight (Shukla paksha) of the lunar month of […] October 7, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles 5 Micro Steps to Turn Around A Stressful Day Too many things on your to do list? People demanding too many things from you? Juggling family life and work life and it’s all becoming a bit too much? These are all things (plus more) that can contribute to us having a stressful day. Sometimes we just need to charge our mental batteries and sometimes […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Tarpanam – A Powerful Water Ritual for Ancestors Tarpanam is a very simple yet powerful water ritual which is done for our Gods, sages and ancestors by offering them food, rice, water and black sesame seeds to seek their blessings. Through this ritual we can clear energy blocks and negativity and invoke the energies of our ancestors as well as thanking them for […] September 24, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Pitru Paksha (Fortnight of Ancestors) – Significance & Rituals Pitru Paksha (fortnight of the ancestors) is a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when people honor their ancestors. According to Hinduism, the souls of three preceding generations of one’s ancestor reside in Pitru–loka, a realm between heaven and earth. It is said that when we honor and remember our ancestors during this time, […] September 20, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles The Spiritual Significance of Janmashtami by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Janmashtami is the day when we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna (the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu). Lord Krishna signifies “Ananda” (bliss or pure happiness). We express happiness through celebration. So, Janmashtami is celebrating the birth of Bliss. It is the day when that (divine) joy manifests.” Timings Germany – Aug […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles A Planetary War: Mars Mercury Conjunction Mars and Mercury are in a planetary war (exact conjunction) from 10th-26th August with the most intense day being Thursday 19th of August, 2021 – check the align27 app for exact timings in your area. This conjunction happens every year as these are both fast moving planets. The energy of Mars and Mercury can be […] August 18, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Likhita Japa – The Power of Writing Mantras The sanskrit word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Essentially, a mantra is a ‘tool or instrument of the mind’. Chanting or writing mantras repetitively helps you focus and concentrate better and drives away distractions from the mind, enhancing productivity as your […] July 25, 2021November 5, 2021
A Simple Ritual to Calm Saturn’s Energy Adi Pradakshina: A Powerful Remedy for Saturn Have you been experiencing delays, pressure, or emotional heaviness? In Vedic astrology, these are often signs of Saturn’s influence. One of the most effective ways to ease Saturn’s grip is through a deeply spiritual and grounding practice called Adi Pradakshina, or “step-by-step walk” around the divine. It’s a […] Written by Align27 June 4, 2025June 6, 2025
Your Planets in Nakshatras Reading is Live! Most people read their birth chart by looking at signs. But if you really want to understand your birth chart, you need to go deeper into the Nakshatras. Your Nakshatra Reading Every planet in your chart is sitting inside a Nakshatra, a powerful lunar mansion that shapes your mindset, personality, patterns, and karma. We’ve launched […] Written by Align27 June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
Major Change Ahead? See What Jupiter in Ardra Has in Store for You From June 13 to August 13, 2025, Jupiter, planet of wisdom, expansion, and growth enters Ardra Nakshatra, a territory ruled by the shadowy Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the fierce and transformative aspect of Lord Shiva. This isn’t just another transit, it’s a fast-paced, high-impact journey through one of the most intense nakshatras in […] Written by Align27 June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
Mars Meets Ketu. Faces Rahu. And You’re in the Middle Mars in Magha (Leo) Predictions Mars, planet of assertion and energy, entered the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from June 6th to 30th, 2025. This transit ends Mars’s long stay in Cancer, going back to October 2024, and gives you a different approach and new dynamic energy after months of back-and-forth. Magha […] Written by Align27 June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Your Predictions – Ketu, Mars Conjunction in Leo Ketu, the Moon’s South Node, and Mars, the planet of action and competition, come together in Leo from June 7th to July 28th, 2025. Your Predictions Mars and shadowy Ketu are very different planets, though Ketu itself also has restless, Mars-like qualities that inspire you to look for meaning and inner escape. In Leo, you […] Written by Align27 June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024