Articles Ugadi (Vedic New Year) – Parābhava Samvatsara (Prosperity) Rituals The name Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and ādi (beginning): “the beginning of a new age”. It falls on “Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami” or the first day of the bright half of the Vedic month of Chaitra. This year it falls on March 19/20. For local timings download the align27 […] March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 19th and 27th March 2026, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 22nd and 30th March 2023, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Jun 8 – 22 ~ Sun (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase the big prize Sun, planet of light and Self, is in Mrigashira from June 8th until 22nd 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s name means ‘to hunt,’ and its symbol is the Deer or Stag, which is depicted in myth being pursued across the skies by Brahma, the Creator. The Sun’s proud nature […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 11 – Aug 8 ~ Mercury (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewed mental energy Mercury, planet of communication, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from June 11th to August 8th 2026. This extended transit includes Mercury’s retrograde phase from June 29th to July 23rd, which grounds this nakshatra’s visionary symbolism and gives new scope to your ideas. Punarvasu’s symbol of a Quiver of Arrows sees […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Jun 9 – July 4 ~ Venus, Jupiter Conjunction (in Cancer ) ~ A strong bond of love Venus, planet of love and art, is conjunct in Cancer with expansive, protective Jupiter from June 9th to July 4th, 2026. These two planets were together in Gemini from mid-May up to June 1st and now continue their association in maternal, emotional Cancer, where Jupiter is exalted and gives you the best of its expansive […] Written by Align27 April 24, 2026April 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
