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
Articles Mantras To Help You Recharge Your Mental Battery When You Need It Days can be long and hectic. Whether it’s meeting after meeting at work, or juggling life’s responsibilities, at times the mental battery gets drained. So what do you do to recharge and get the boost you need? The answer lies within. Look to your inner resources – all you need for a boost is inside […] August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Articles Likhita Japa – The Power of Writing Mantras The sanskrit word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. Essentially, a mantra is a ‘tool or instrument of the mind’. Chanting or writing mantras repetitively helps you focus and concentrate better and drives away distractions from the mind, enhancing productivity as your […] July 25, 2021November 5, 2021
Nov 6 – 19 ~ Sun (in Vishakha) ~ Combine dynamism with diplomacy The Sun, planet of light and self, is in Vishakha from November 6th to 19th, 2026, where the Sun emerges gradually from its place of debilitation in Libra and picks up strength in Mars-ruled Scorpio. You go from indecision and reliance on other people’s opinions to courage, decisiveness, and chasing your goals with energy. You […] Written by Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
Nov 5 – 22 ~ Venus Debilitation (in Virgo) ~ Ask the right questions Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Virgo from November 5th to 22nd, 2026, its sign of debilitation where it is challenged to express affection, creativity, diplomacy, and all its natural affairs. Venus is also retrograde in the first half of this transit, where its debilitated state may be more apparent, and a […] Written by Align27 October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
Nov 12, 2026 – Mar 09, 2027 ~ Mars (in Leo) ~ Fire and drama Mars, the planet of energy and competition, is in Leo from November 12th, 2026, to March 9th, 2027, an extended transit that includes Mars’s retrograde arc. Mars in the sign of its friend, the Sun, has a confidence and assertiveness that sees you reaching for what you want and expressing yourself in style. Your flamboyant […] Written by Align27 October 14, 2026October 14, 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