Articles Karthigai Deepam – Holistic Remedy for Sun, Mars and Ketu Karthigai Deepam is a festival observed when the Moon aligns with the Kritikka Nakshatra during the Tamil month of Karthigai. The Kritikka Nakshatra, known as the Pleiades, is symbolized by a cluster of six stars and is connected to Lord Kartikeya. This festival involves lighting clay lamps with ghee to symbolize the removal of darkness, […] December 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Articles Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Sep 2 – 24 ~ Mars (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your energy Mars, the planet of action and competition, is in Punarvasu, across the signs of Gemini and Cancer, from September 2nd to 24th, 2026. Punarvasu is associated with renewal and replenishment, and having a goal to work towards inspires you above your usual level. This asterism is represented by a Quiver of Arrows, which is linked […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 19, 2026
Sep 20 – Oct 8 ~ Jupiter (in Ashlesha) ~ Personal versus collective energy Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good fortune, is in Ashlesha pada (part) three from September 20th to October 8th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with insight and personal transformation. The third pada of this nakshatra relates to Aquarius navamsha, ruled by Saturn, which is in marked contrast to Jupiter’s sign placement in emotional Cancer. You […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 21, 2026
Sep 18 – Nov 12 ~ Mars Debilitation (in Cancer) ~ A powerful mood Mars, the planet of action and energy, is in Cancer from September 18th to November 12th, the sign of its debilitation. You battle against daily moods in this transit and may need extra motivation before getting a long-range project off the ground. Influenced by your emotions even on your best day, you have great tenacity […] Written by Align27 August 24, 2026August 21, 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