Articles Jyotirlinga: Shiva’s Twelve Energy Vortexes Jyotirlinga refers to a radiant, devotional abstraction of the Supreme Lord Shiva, the all pervading divine consciousness. It signifies an energy vortex which represents his power on the earthly plane. In Sanskrit, Jyoti means ‘radiance’, and lingam means ‘sign.’ It has also been translated as ‘pillar of light.’ There are twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India, […] November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
Articles Cosmic Rhythms – Align Your Female Cycle with the Moon In today’s modern world, time is usually perceived as linear and is defined in the form of past, present and future. However in Vedic culture, as in many ancient cultures worldover, time was seen to be cyclical. The natural cycles of the seasons, the Sun, Moon and other celestial bodies were honored and a deep […] October 29, 2022October 20, 2022
Articles 10 Astrology Myths You Should Stop Believing Ever been met by the furrowed brow and look of disbelief from a friend or colleague when you share that you are a follower of astrology? You might have even been asked for confirmation that “you really believe in all that stuff?” Though vedic astrology is a science, it is not always recognised as one. […] October 25, 2022October 20, 2022
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
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May 29 – Jun 1 ~Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Gemini) ~ Fun and variety Mercury, planet of communication, is conjunct with romantic Venus and expansive Jupiter from May 29th to June 1st, 2026. This short transit combines both planetary friends and enemies in a complex mixture, where your thinking and relating take on a wider and more cosmopolitan tone. Mercury and Venus are firm planetary allies that work together […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 25 – Jun 2 ~ Mercury (in Mrigashira) ~ A quest for answers Mercury, planet of communication, is in Mrigashira from May 25th to June 2nd 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. This nakshatra’s mythical symbol of a Deer being pursued across the skies by Brahma, the Creator, represents a drive of desire or ambition. You are on a quest for intelligence and enlightenment, […] Written by Align27 April 7, 2026April 7, 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