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
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
Oct 31 – Jan 27 ~ Jupiter (in Magha) ~ Put on a show Jupiter, the planet of expansion and education, is in Pada (part) One of Magha within the sign of Leo, from October 31st, 2026, to January 27th, 2027. This is a temporary shift of signs for Jupiter into grand, showy Leo-Magha, until it retrogrades back for the rest of its exalted stay in Cancer. Jupiter is […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 31 – Dec 5 ~ Jupiter, Ketu Conjunction (in Leo) ~ Scholar and mystic Jupiter, the planet of education and expansion, is conjunct with shadowy Ketu, the planet of liberation, in Leo from October 31st to December 5th. This is a spiritual combination for both academic study and direct experience, where you are an outstanding student and have your own unique insight. Your attention may shift to an unorthodox belief […] Written by Align27 September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 10 ~ Mercury Combust in Libra ~ Take pride in a novel idea Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, is in close proximity to the Sun in Libra between October 30th and November 10th, 2026. This makes Mercury ‘combust’ or burnt up in the Sun’s rays, which symbolically affects your decision-making and overall state of mind. You may be overwhelmed by too much information or oppressed by […] Written by Align27 September 24, 2026September 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