Articles 5 Micro Steps to Turn Around A Stressful Day Too many things on your to do list? People demanding too many things from you? Juggling family life and work life and it’s all becoming a bit too much? These are all things (plus more) that can contribute to us having a stressful day. Sometimes we just need to charge our mental batteries and sometimes […] September 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Tarpanam – A Powerful Water Ritual for Ancestors Tarpanam is a very simple yet powerful water ritual which is done for our Gods, sages and ancestors by offering them food, rice, water and black sesame seeds to seek their blessings. Through this ritual we can clear energy blocks and negativity and invoke the energies of our ancestors as well as thanking them for […] September 24, 2021July 22, 2025
Articles Pitru Paksha (Fortnight of Ancestors) – Significance & Rituals Pitru Paksha (fortnight of the ancestors) is a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when people honor their ancestors. According to Hinduism, the souls of three preceding generations of one’s ancestor reside in Pitru–loka, a realm between heaven and earth. It is said that when we honor and remember our ancestors during this time, […] September 20, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles The Spiritual Significance of Janmashtami by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Janmashtami is the day when we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna (the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu). Lord Krishna signifies “Ananda” (bliss or pure happiness). We express happiness through celebration. So, Janmashtami is celebrating the birth of Bliss. It is the day when that (divine) joy manifests.” Timings Germany – Aug […] August 30, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles A Planetary War: Mars Mercury Conjunction Mars and Mercury are in a planetary war (exact conjunction) from 10th-26th August with the most intense day being Thursday 19th of August, 2021 – check the align27 app for exact timings in your area. This conjunction happens every year as these are both fast moving planets. The energy of Mars and Mercury can be […] August 18, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Likhita Japa – The Power of Writing Mantras The sanskrit word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Essentially, a mantra is a ‘tool or instrument of the mind’. Chanting or writing mantras repetitively helps you focus and concentrate better and drives away distractions from the mind, enhancing productivity as your […] July 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles July Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does July have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in July and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Sun in Punarvasu – 6 July A time of light […] June 29, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles The Significance of Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima 2021 is on 26th May, the same day of the Lunar Eclipse. This is the anniversary of the day Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Gautama Buddha was born, got enlightened, attained nirvana and he also died on this same day. He is the founder of Buddhism. Lord Buddha was a sage, monk and […] May 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles The Story of Why We Have Eclipses Stories have many functions – as well as being entertaining, they help us understand philosophies and have a way to tell us the truth – the real meaning behind something, in a manner that is easy for us to understand and remember. The story of the Samudra Manthan, is one such story – told in […] May 24, 2021March 20, 2023
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