Articles Lakshmi Puja – An Auspicious Diwali Ritual + Timings As we approach Diwali on Thursday 24th October, 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 […] October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
Articles Clearing Up The Confusion Around A Solar Eclipse During Diwali After 27 years, this year the Solar Eclipse falls (25th October) during the auspicious days of Diwali celebrations – the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. But what does this mean when we have a Solar Eclipse occurring during this period? Usually during an Eclipse it […] October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
Articles Eclipse Season: The Definitive Guide It’s Eclipse season folks – we’ve created a guide to help you through it, including what to do and what to avoid during an eclipse in order to get the best from these powerful astrological events. What is an Eclipse? A Solar Eclipse always happens during Amavasya (New Moon), when the Sun and Moon are positioned […] October 17, 2022September 18, 2023
Articles 6 Ways To Reach Your Goals using Astrology Having goals gives direction to our lives. It allows us to channel our energies into working towards a desired outcome, whether related to health, career, money or something else that is important to us. Have you noticed that sometimes you reach a goal with ease, whereas other times your resolution gets drowned in a sea […] October 6, 2022June 26, 2024
Articles How to Transform Your Life with Birth Chart Remedies Getting to grips with your birth chart is a fascinating process that can be the key to unlocking your inherent karmic code. It can help you understand yourself better, both your inner knowing and the way you relate to the world, and can bring many ‘aha’ moments as you identify with favorable, as well as […] September 26, 2022September 24, 2022
Articles Why Should I Honor My Ancestors This Week? Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th September (check your own city times on the align27 app) is the pinnacle date of the year to honor and get blessings from our ancestors – but why? Why should we honor and check in on those that have passed? How does it benefit us or them? You can find […] September 23, 2022September 23, 2022
Articles Why should I fast according to my birth chart? Fasting is more than another diet trend and especially when we fast according to our birth chart it can serve as an extremely powerful remedy for all the obstacles we may face in our life. If a planet is unfavorable according to our birth chart, then by fasting regularly on the days ruled by that […] September 23, 2022March 28, 2023
Articles Your Navratri 2022 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 […] September 22, 2022August 29, 2025
Articles 5 Ways to Connect with Nature to Improve Your Astrology In ancient cultures, nature was honored and celebrated. Historically our dwellings had earthen floors and were constructed from nature’s unprocessed raw materials. Without thinking about it, humans connected with the earth on a daily basis. But as our lives get busier, our screen-time longer, and we collectively find ourselves spending more and more time indoors, […] September 22, 2022September 22, 2022
Articles Sarva Pitru (Mahalaya) Amavasya 2022 – The Day Of The Ancestors Honor Your Ancestors on Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (Maha meaning large and laya meaning destruction), is the day that we honor our ancestors and perform rituals for them. It is a time dedicated for all departed souls and is the most important day of Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha’s […] September 21, 2022September 21, 2022
Your 9th Lord’s Nakshatra Reading We’ve added a new chapter to House Lords in Nakshatras inside your Birth Chart. The 9th Lord speaks about fortune, prosperity, dharma, your relationship with father and teachers, long journeys, higher learning and spiritual grace. The Nakshatra of your 9th Lord shows the unique way you receive guidance, attract opportunities, and grow in wisdom. Your […] Written by Align27 November 6, 2025November 6, 2025
Rituals to Strengthen Your Soul Planet In Vedic astrology, the Ātma Karaka, or the Soul Planet is the planet with the highest degree in your birth chart, acting as a cosmic guide shaping your life’s journey. Symbolically, the Soul Planet is the king of your birth chart, offering profound insights into your soul’s purpose and the lessons it seeks in this […] Written by Align27 November 2, 2025November 3, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 ~ Sun (in Purva Ashadha) ~ React smartly and remain undefeated Sun is in Purva Ashadha from December 29th to January 11th 2025, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the Unconquered’. Purva’s energy gives a feeling of and desire for invincibility despite frequent challenges and battles, and its Shakti or unique power, for invigoration and renewal, is perfect for intention-setting at the new year. The Sun represents […] Written by Align27 November 25, 2025November 25, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Feb 09, 2026 ~ Mercury Combust (in Scorpio) ~ Get an issue out in the open Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun between December 26th to February 9th, where it moves from Scorpio to Aquarius and is ‘combust’ or burnt up in the solar rays. This phase affects your decision-making and state of mind, as you may be overwhelmed by too much information or a large […] Written by Align27 November 25, 2025November 25, 2025
Your Predictions – Mars, Venus Conjunction in Scorpio Venus and Mars, the planets of war and peace, love and desire, come together in Scorpio from November 26th to December 7th, 2025. Your Predictions This transit sees a classic pairing between two planetary enemies and opposing forces, where you put energy into a relationship, and find a middle way between action and attraction. Venus […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 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