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
Articles Stripping Illusions and Balancing Karma – The Positive Effects of Sade Sati Leaking pipes, illness, family problems and financial losses are just a few of the misfortunes that have come to be associated with the much-feared astrological phase, Sade Sati. These two words have haunted Vedic astrology enthusiasts since time immemorial, and those who are about to embark on this 7.5 year life phase brace themselves for […] August 28, 2022August 30, 2022
Articles Keep it Tidy! – The Astrological Significance of Cleanliness “Tidy your room,” and “wash the dishes” are words we’ve heard since we were kids. And while there are obvious reasons for doing these things, such as keeping a pleasant atmosphere, avoiding potential build-up of bacteria and instilling a sense of responsibility, there are also astrological reasons behind the importance of keeping a clean home. […] August 24, 2022August 23, 2022
Articles The Royal Cabinet of Planets Understanding the Planets Personalities If the nine planets of Vedic astrology were people, what characteristics would they have and how would they behave? To understand the planets, it is helpful to see them as members of a Royal Cabinet. This way, we can understand their personalities and energies, the role that each plays and the […] August 20, 2022August 21, 2022
Articles Mantras To Help You Recharge Your Mental Battery When You Need It Days can be long and hectic. Whether it’s meeting after meeting at work, or juggling life’s responsibilities, at times the mental battery gets drained. So what do you do to recharge and get the boost you need? The answer lies within. Look to your inner resources – all you need for a boost is inside […] August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Articles Ancient Reasons for our Day to Day Habits Have you noticed that there are certain habits we have – things we say or do almost subconsciously – without really understanding why we do them? How many times have you added “touch wood” to the end of a statement you made about something positive, and quickly reached for the nearest wooden surface, just in […] July 21, 2022July 15, 2022
Holi – The Colorful Victory of Light over Darkness Spring’s arrival will be welcomed on 2nd-3rd 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 […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 4, 2026
Ashtalakshmi: Activate Life’s Eight Wealths The festival of Lakshmi Panchami is coming up on March 22/23, 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 […] Written by Align27 March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
May 6 – 13 ~ Mercury (in Bharani) ~ Sharing your brain-child Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiacal sign of Aries, from May 6th to 13th 2026. Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. It takes […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
May 1 – 26 ~ Mercury Combust (in Aries) ~ A genius idea is tested Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is combust by the all-powerful Sun, first in Aries and then in Taurus from May 1st to 26th 2026. As it moves towards the Sun’s burning light, Mercury becomes invisible in the sky and increasingly underpowered in the horoscope. When these two planets are at their closest, combustion is […] Written by Align27 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Your Predictions – Venus in Gandanta + Ashwini Venus in Gandanta – Mar 23 to Mar 28 Venus, planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between March 23rd and 28th, 2026. Venus in Gandanta Predictions This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, as well as nakshatras, a double junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2026March 24, 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