Articles Planetary Combustions – What to do when the Heat Rises We couldn’t live without the Sun. The bright burning star at the center of our Solar System is the energetic force that sustains life on our planet. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is considered one of the nine planets, and is the largest, brightest and most dominant planet of all. When the other planets maintain […] July 2, 2022July 1, 2022
Articles 6 Months Down, 6 to Go! It might feel like yesterday that you opened your eyes and it was 2022, but – can you believe it – 6 months have already passed! Maybe you have worked ferociously towards ticking off your New Year’s resolutions, or maybe they are a work in progress. Perhaps you forgot about them on January 2nd and […] June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Articles Is My Birth Sign Correct? The Difference Between Tropical and Sidereal Astrology If you look at your birth chart in align27 and notice some of your planets are in different zodiac signs from what you are used to – don’t be alarmed! It’s possible you are used to seeing your chart in the Western astrological system, whereas here we use the Vedic, or Indian system of astrology. […] June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Articles Yoga to Strengthen Your Sun – The Astrology of Surya Namaskar Yoga is much more than just a physical exercise we do to achieve a fit body. While it does of course bring flexibility, strength, stamina and balance, it also has the ability to enhance our self awareness, kindness and compassion. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, yoga “is something which uplifts the spirit and sharpens […] June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
Articles Reflect on Life’s Lessons – Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn Saturn will go retrograde from 4th June to 23th October, first in the sign of Aquarius and then into Capricorn. Be prepared to practise discipline, hold off on your decision making, and to reflect on your learning over the past few months. We are all familiar with the bad press that surrounds planetary retrogrades – […] May 30, 2022May 30, 2022
Articles New Moon – Time to Nourish Your Inner Self New Moon day, or Amavasya, marks the start of a new lunar cycle, and is the day when the Moon, representing the cosmic mother, merges completely with the Sun, or cosmic father. Our next New Moon day is coming up on May 30th, and is the ideal time to nourish your inner self with meditation […] May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
Articles 9 Vastu Tips That Could Change Your Life Home is our sanctuary, our place of rest and nourishment in which we care for our family and watch them grow. It is at home that we work through our challenges, celebrate our wins and connect with our friends. A peaceful and happy home can provide a base for a balanced, fulfilled and prosperous life. […] May 25, 2022May 27, 2022
Articles Exam Time – How to Study According to the Stars Arguably nobody’s favorite time – neither for you students who spend hours with your head in your books preparing for a nerve-wracking ordeal in the exam room, nor for the parents out there who strive to do whatever it takes to make sure your child does well. But, it’s a crucial stage that students of […] May 6, 2022September 18, 2023
Articles Yoga Nidra – Connect with the Planets through Conscious Rest The famous Indian epic, the Mahabharata, describes Yoga Nidra as the ‘deep sleep under the spell of spiritual meditation’ that Lord Vishnu (the Maintainer) enjoys at the end of every Yuga (world cycle) as he rests on the infinite ocean, dreaming the universe into existence. In another ancient scripture, the Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa, Yoganidra is the name […] May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Articles 4 Steps to Make May your Lucky Month Why is it that one day you go for an important meeting and you absolutely smash it – the words eloquently roll off your tongue, perfect ideas spontaneously spark in your mind and your body language and tone of voice are confident and assured. Whereas the next time you have an important event it’s a […] April 12, 2022April 12, 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