Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 22nd and 30th March 2023, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Articles Understanding Lord Ganesha – Giver of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles Images of the good natured, big-bellied, elephant-headed deity can be found in shops, houses, cars and offices worldover, proving that Lord Ganesha is much loved by many. He holds great astrological importance, as the ruling deity for the planet Ketu, and with every nakshatra (lunar mansion) associated with one of his forms. Known as a […] March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Articles Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 7th-8th March with the much-loved festival of colors, Holi. Holi festival lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon) which falls in the Vedic month of Phalguna. The first evening is known as ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Chhoti Holi’ and the following […] March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
Articles Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Jayanti is coming up on March 6th/7th, and as we honor the Goddess of Wealth we are offered the ideal opportunity to reflect on and feel grateful for the many different forms of wealth we have in our lives. Material wealth is needed for us to live in today’s world and […] March 3, 2023March 10, 2025
Articles Should We Follow Solar or Lunar Days for Festivals & Rituals? Why are Vedic rituals done at a particular time of day? Read on for a deeper understanding of how and why doing Vedic rituals can transform your life for the better, and when you should do them to maximize results. When to Do Vedic Rituals – The Power of Sunrise In Vedic texts the day […] February 20, 2023February 17, 2023
Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2023 This year Shivratri falls on the 18th of February, 2023 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that […] February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Articles Fulfill Your Dreams Together by Channeling the Planets❤️ Those in a relationship know that it takes a combination of care, sacrifice and support from both sides to form a steady partnership from which mutual goals can be met, and love can grow. What is less known is that there are ways that, with the help of astrology, you can synchronize with the rhythms […] February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Articles Friend or Enemy? – The Impact of Planetary Conjunctions Each one of us has our own distinct personality and characteristics. We also have our close friends, acquaintances, a few people we are indifferent to, and maybe the odd enemy, or person we don’t get along with. In a similar way, the planets also have their own characters and form relationships with other planets. These […] February 12, 2023February 14, 2023
Articles The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
Articles 4 Ways to Boost your Mental Resilience with Astrology When a crisis comes in life, what determines our capacity to handle it and recover quickly? According to Vedic knowledge, the moment we are born, we arrive on earth with our carried-forward karmas from previous lives. We go through life’s journey, experiencing the world according to the dues we need to pay and the lessons […] January 20, 2023February 1, 2023
Life Goals – Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha in Your Birth Chart Written by Align27 May 19, 2026May 25, 2026
Do’s & Don’ts For June What to do and what not to do – here’s your list for June. Tap below to see personalized do’s and don’ts based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Jun 01 to Oct 31 Jupiter Exaltation in Cancer ~ Seeing the big picture ✅ Do’sFocus […] Written by Align27 June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Jul 4 – Jul 16 ~ Venus (in Magha) ~ Give a royal romantic favour Venus, the planet of relationships, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo from July 4th to 16th, 2026. Magha’s name translates to ‘The Mighty,’ and its symbol of a throne room shows your grand ambition, as Venus gives you the desire to give your partner the royal treatment. It also plays up […] Written by Align27 June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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