Articles Perform Abhishekam at Home – A Symbolic Bathing Ritual Abhishekam is a Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkling” or “wetting”. It refers to the Hindu ritual of pouring water or other sacred substances on a statue of a deity while also chanting mantras corresponding to that deity. It is another form of ‘puja’ (worship). Abhishekam allows us to surrender to, honor and connect with the deity […] September 26, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles Breathwork Techniques to Strengthen Saturn & Rahu Although there are many breathwork techniques to do and often doing any one of them will keep the planets happy, here are three simple exercises you can do for Saturn and Rahu. Moon is the planet that determines our mental strength and longevity and it rules the North West direction, which is ruled by […] September 3, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles 5 morning rituals to do before wake up It’s 7am, your eyes have pinged open after hitting the snooze button a couple of times. What can you do before you get out of bed and start your morning routine to kick start your day? Here are 5 easy, yet life-changing, morning rituals you can do to empower your day everyday, in just 5 […] August 19, 2020September 8, 2023
Articles The planets are having a party and we’re invited! Mercury is in Retrograde, Saturn is in Retrograde and Jupiter is in Retrograde all at the same time. To top it all off we’ve just had Venus in Retrograde, and an upcoming Lunar Eclipse this weekend on 4th/5th July, the third eclipse of a trio which began on June 5. The planets are having a […] July 3, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles It’s Eclipse Season – what to do? On June 21st, 2020 we will have a Solar Eclipse during which is a powerful time for meditation, contemplation, prayer, mantra chanting, japa, and other spiritual practices. It is a time to look within and tune yourself to spiritual vibrations. The effects are not just on this day, but from the week before and going […] June 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles 5 Things You Can Do When You Feel Busy & Overwhelmed 5 Things You Can Do When You Feel Busy & Overwhelmed You’re not going to be very productive if you try and plough through your tasks feel anxious and overwhelmed. We’ve all done it right? Looked at all the things we need to get done and then the panic kicks in as you calculate the […] March 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles Organise your life in 10 mins Would you like a tool to help you organise your day, week and month in just 10 minutes? Follow these simple steps below and get ready to make some space in your brain, so you can spend time (and enjoy) the doing, rather than freaking out about what it is that needs doing. There are […] March 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles When To Submit A Job Application to Get A Job Finding a job can be quite a stressful exercise – even daunting at times. Often we’re competing against hundreds, if not thousands of applicants. We put a lot of attention on how we create our applications, what our resumes look like – the formatting, the pictures and content etc… but actually we give little or […] March 9, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles Be Unstoppable and Pursue Your Highest Potential – Full Moon in Purva Phalguni Nakshatra This month the full moon (Purnima) occurs in the constellation of Purva Phalguni on March 9th. For local timings download the align27 app. Purva Phalguni is ruled by the solar deity Bhaga – the bestower of rest, relaxation, comforts, enjoyment, fortune and prosperity. This full moon inspires us to look at life in a positive […] March 8, 2020November 6, 2021
Articles Characteristics of the planets The 3 Basic Groups Used in Astrology The Planets are the energy sources with specific meanings and rule over certain things and events in the physical world. The Signs are the personality and strength of the planets. Each planet is in a sign. The Houses are the divisions of the time and space of a […] February 28, 2020November 6, 2021
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