Articles Astrology – The Sacred Eyes of the Vedas Astrology – The Eyes of the Vedas Vedic Astrology can be sourced back to one of the six appendixes known as ‘The Limbs of the Vedas.’ Just as it is difficult to pinpoint the time that the Vedas were first cognized, it is also challenging to decipher the moment that Vedic astrology was born, though […] December 29, 2022December 28, 2022
Articles 2023 Dates for a Spiritual Seeker There are so many beautiful moments in a year when a spiritual seeker can reflect and keep themselves in check. These dates are for meditation, for reflection on the previous year or month – for going inwards, for giving us the opportunity to revise and review and to get us back on track if needed..… […] December 20, 2022January 19, 2023
Articles New Feature – Rituals by Tag Choose rituals based on any of these subjects with personalized timings and dates based on your birth chart. NEW: In Rituals Tick off your key daily rituals with a tick box checklist. Find rituals by category tag like ‘Improve Relationships’, ‘Career’. Rituals sorted into ‘current’ or ‘earlier in the day’ sections. Key Rituals and Articles […] December 14, 2022December 12, 2022
Articles Why do you feel unsettled for 2.5 days each month? Every month there is a 2.5 day period during when we might feel a little restless or unsettled for no apparent reason and your mind may feel agitated and negative. This Moon 2.5 day period is called Chandrashtama. align27 Rituals Show Your Moon 2.5 Days → In vedic astrology our mind is represented by the […] December 2, 2022November 29, 2022
Articles Preparing the Cosmic Body & Mind for Winter During November we have the onset of Margashirsha, the 9th month in the Vedic lunar calendar, which marks the beginning of the four month long winter. As per the Vedic calendar, winter is divided into two seasons, each made up of two lunar months. The first season is Hemant Ritu, which begins with the […] November 26, 2022November 25, 2022
Articles Get Lucky, Together with Your Loved Ones Together helps you get lucky, together The NEW Together feature, available now on the align27 app, maps your birth chart with loved ones or colleagues to determine common prime times to do important things together. It shows auspicious and not so auspicious days, times and moments so you can plan your work, rest or play […] November 25, 2022November 25, 2022
Articles What’s Behind Our Big Life-Changing Events: Mahadashas There are certain periods in our life that are particularly transformational. Such phases can bring about events or situations that have a powerful effect in shaping our character, or the course of our lives. Astrologically, there are many ways to identify these periods in your life, and one of those ways is by understanding ‘Dashas’, […] November 20, 2022November 18, 2022
Articles 5 Powerful Deities that you might not know about and How to Invoke their Power Particularly for rational minds or those who haven’t grown up with the stories of Indian deities, the Gods and Goddesses that are referenced and honored in Vedic Astrology can seem a bit distant or bewildering. But when you take a little time to get to know what they represent, it can help you to understand […] November 10, 2022November 11, 2022
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
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