Articles 5 Ways to Self-Care Every Day With our day’s filled with marking off our to-do’s and chasing our tails – life can be overwhelming! We know about self-care – taking time out to prioritize ourselves with long bubble baths, relaxation sessions, luxurious face masks – but did you know there are daily self-care steps you can take based on ancient wisdom? […] April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
Articles Ram Navami – Birth of the Inner Light Ram Navami, coming up on 30th March, is Lord Rama’s birthday – the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, incarnated as his 7th form. Rama’s story is one of ultimate sacrifice, as it is said that he absorbed all the world’s suffering. He teaches us to persevere on the path of truth and love, […] March 27, 2023March 26, 2023
Articles Bad Vibes? How to Clear Negative Energy Attached To You On a day to day level, have you noticed how the energy drops through conversations based on complaining or gossiping about others? Or the way you feel it when someone has negative thoughts or energy towards you, which becomes evident through their behavior, words or body language? Just as we spring-clean our home and put […] March 25, 2023June 27, 2024
Articles Beat Anxiety and Restlessness with Vedic Astrology The heart beats faster, the body trembles, nervousness and tension take over and the mind races, worrying about every possible outcome. We all have, to some degree, experienced anxiety and restlessness. For some, it can be as simple as pre-interview or exam nerves, whereas for others the fear and anxiety can turn to uncontrollable worry […] March 19, 2023March 20, 2023
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
Aug 30 – Sep 13 ~ Sun (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Earn the right to take it easy Sun, planet of spirit and self-expression, is in Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’, from August 30th to September 13th, 2026. This nakshatra in zodiacal Leo sees the Sun strong and at home, and Purva’s symbol of a hammock gives you a laid-back style, with effortless confidence. You are relaxed and good company when your […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 5 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Words of Love Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 29th to September 5th, 2026, the nakshatra symbolized by a swinging hammock. Purva’s relaxed nature is concerned with pleasure and personal affection, but you still have definite views about big issues and prefer to remain independent-minded. Mercury begins this transit the day […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Aug 25 – Sep 11 ~ Venus (in Chitra) ~ Design a new relationship Venus, the planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chittra across the signs Virgo and Libra from August 25th to September 11th, 2026. Chittra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and glamour […] Written by Align27 July 27, 2026July 27, 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