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
Transits July 12 – October 23 ~ Saturn Retrograde (in Capricorn) ~ A return to unfinished business Saturn, planet of boundaries, karma and success, is retrograde in Capricorn-Dhanishta from July 12th all the way until October 23rd, and remains in Capricorn altogether until January 17th 2023. This transit is the planet’s annual five-month backwards phase where themes of the last year repeat and are ground in for the long term. Saturn has […] July 2, 2022June 16, 2022
Transits July 12 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Mental arrows hit their target Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from July 12th until 18th. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows is associated with a long-distance vision, and now Mercury sends your thought-arrows towards their target. The Quiver is also symbolic of replenishment and home, so your mental […] July 2, 2022July 7, 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
Transits 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). Jupiter in Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4 – 1 July to 25 August […] June 30, 2022July 28, 2022
Transits July 7 – 18 ~ Venus (in Mrigashira) ~ A restless romantic chase Venus, planet of relationship, is in Mrigashira, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini from July 7th to 18th 2022. In myth, Mrigashira’s symbol the Deer is depicted being pursued across the skies by Brahma the Creator, and likewise you are driven by desire and the thrill of the chase. Even in this […] June 27, 2022June 10, 2022
Transits July 6 – 20 ~ Sun (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your light The Sun is in Punarvasu from July 6th to 20th, crossing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s symbol is a Quiver of Arrows, which shows an adventurous flight of thought and imagination. This nakshatra is ruled by Aditi, the Divine Mother who presides over noble virtues and infinity itself, and the Sun’s transit […] June 26, 2022June 10, 2022
Transits July 5 – 12 ~ Mercury (in Ardra) ~ Express your thoughts and feelings Mercury, planet of thought and speech, enters Ardra nakshatra, in the sign of Gemini on July 5th until 12th. In its own sign, Mercury gives you curiosity and clarity of mind, where you can dive into a subject and become an instant expert. Ardra’s symbol, a Teardrop, immerses you in empathy, anger and deep talk, […] June 25, 2022June 10, 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
