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
Transits May 15 – 29 Jupiter (in Krittika) ~ Expand your dream Jupiter, the planet of protection and expansion, is in Pada (part) Three of Krittika, in the sign of Taurus, from May 15th to 29th 2024. Krittika is represented by a Flame or Razor and its ruling deity Agni embodies sacred fire. Pada three of this asterism relates to Aquarius navamsa, the subtle chart of […] April 22, 2024April 22, 2024
Transits April 16 – May 1 Predictions – Jupiter in Kritikka (Aries) From April 16th to May 1st, 2024, Jupiter is in the first part of Krittika within the fiery sign of Aries. Jupiter represents wisdom, fortune, expansion, and growth. Krittika Nakshatra, with its association with fire and the cutting through of superficiality, suggests that this period may be particularly beneficial for acquiring deep, transformative knowledge that […] April 13, 2024April 13, 2024
Transits February 16 – March 5 ~ Mars (in Kritikka) ~ Energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Kritikka, the nakshatra that spans the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between February 16th and March 5th 2021. Kritikka is represented by a flame or razor and its ruling deity is Agni, the personification of sacred fire. There are two distinct portions to this nakshatra; first […] January 28, 2021November 6, 2021
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 […] Written by Align27 March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
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.” – […] Written by Align27 March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
May 17 – July 12 ~ Saturn (in Revati) ~ Building a dream Saturn, planet of karma and boundaries, is in pada (part) one of Revati, in the sign of Pisces, from May 17th to July 2nd 2026. Saturn breaks new ground in this nakshatra through its long stay in Pisces, and a new experience should come to find you now, after a stuck or repetitive feeling over […] Written by Align27 April 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Saturn & Mars in Pisces – Predictions, Insights & Remedies Written by Align27 April 5, 2026April 5, 2026
Ketu in Magha – Insights and Remedies Ketu in Magha Nakshatra Magha is not really about power. It is about where power comes from. The throne is the symbol but the throne is not the point. The point is who built it, who sat on it before you, and what they left behind inside the wood. Every person born with strong Magha […] Written by Align27 April 2, 2026April 2, 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
