Articles Mauni Amavasya – 10 Rituals for the day of silence. On January 21st 2023 a unique Hindu tradition is celebrated called “Mauni” or “Mauna Amavasya”. It usually falls on the fifteenth day during the dark fortnight in the month of January/February and is observed on the no-Moon day, known as Amavasya. It is also known as Magha Amavasya as it is usually observed during the […] January 17, 2023January 23, 2023
Transits January 27 – February 7 ~ Venus (in Shatabhishak) ~ Heal your heart and mind Venus, planet of love and luxury, enters Shatabhishak from January 27th to February 7th, the nakshatra within the sign of Aquarius. Shatabhishak’s name translates to ‘a hundred physicians’ and its Shakti, or special power, for Healing may find you involved in medicine from a professional standpoint, or else a special person’s company has a positive and therapeutic […] January 17, 2023December 29, 2022
Articles 5 Vedic Ways to Support Others Through Tough Times According to the timeless Vedic wisdom there are specific things we can do to support our close ones when they are going through tough times. Ups and downs are a part of life, and we inevitably go through difficult times at some point in life. Life can throw innumerable challenges at us, and when it […] January 15, 2023January 17, 2023
Transits January 24 – February 6 ~ Sun (in Shravana) ~ Take pride in new knowledge The Sun, planet of pride and identity, is in Shravana in the zodiacal sign of Capricorn from January 24th to February 6th 2023. Shravana’s symbol of the Ear translates to listening and an oral tradition of wisdom, learning, and spiritual knowledge. You can use this solar energy to define yourself with speech, and also to […] January 14, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 22 – February 15 ~ Venus, Saturn Conjunction (in Aquarius) ~ An enduring attraction Venus, planet of relating, comes together with strict, karmic Saturn in the sign of Aquarius from January 22nd to February 15th 2023. These two stars appear to have little in common, but are great planetary friends who carry the promise of making a strong and lasting tie. Venus and Saturn have been transiting together since […] January 12, 2023December 29, 2022
Transits January 21 – February 8 ~Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A second chance to share Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is in the third pada of Uttara Bhadrapada from January 21st to February 8th 2023. This transit sees Jupiter returning quickly over its position of June 2022, and an ambition or opportunity from that time may reoccur and be offered to you again. Jupiter’s effect is to heal, expand […] January 11, 2023December 29, 2022
Articles Sankranti – the Sun’s Twelve Changes of Sign in 2023 The six hours before and after the Sun’s move from one zodiac sign to another is called ‘Sankranti’, and there are twelve such days in a solar year, each with its own unique characteristics. Whilst Sankranti marks an unsettled period for the Sun, it’s an auspicious time for us to tap into the transitional energies […] January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
Articles Panchak: Avoid These 5 Blemishes of Time If you click on the ‘Now’ add-on in align27 you can see a snapshot of the influences the planets have on you at that exact moment. Whilst you may be well acquainted with the terminology of Days, Moments and perhaps even Panchapakshi, some of us may be less familiar with the Panchak. So what […] January 10, 2023December 28, 2022
Transits January 17 – February 14 ~ Saturn (in Dhanishtha) ~ A second chance for wealth and fame Saturn is in pada three of Dhanishtha from January 17th to Feb 14th 2023, as the planet of boundaries, karma and success moves back into the sign of Aquarius. This is a repeat of Saturn’s transit from late April to mid-July last year, and your experiences from Spring and mid-Summer of 2022 come around again […] January 7, 2023January 9, 2023
Transits January 17 – 27 ~ Venus (in Dhanishtha) ~ Love with a strong pulse Venus, planet of love and values, is in Dhanishtha from January 17th to January 27th 2023, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhanishtha’s name translates to goodwill and abundance, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Wealth and Fame’ gives you the promise of entering influential circles. You may enjoy trading, buying or […] January 7, 2023December 21, 2022
