Transits The 7 Big Retrogrades of 2025 While we might be ready to double-check our contracts and stay aware of what we say and do during Mercury Retrograde, Mercury isn’t the only planetary Retrograde to look out for in 2025. Retrogrades are a chance for us to slow down and reflect. They signify a time for us to renew, reassess and reimagine […] December 2, 2024December 9, 2024
Transits The 6 Big Retrogrades of 2024 Mercury retrograde usually makes the headlines, but many other planets go retrograde throughout the year and are as impactful as Mercury, they just don’t have the same PR ;). Retrogrades are common cosmic events that impact us all – they can cause confusion and revisions and a level headed person can suddenly change their ways […] December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Amalaki Ekadashi Rituals for Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi – A Day of Blessings and Prosperity Amalaki Ekadashi is a special day that falls on the 11th day of the waxing moon (Ekadashi) in February or March. This year, it is observed on March 9/10, depending on your location. To check your local timing, download the align27 app. On this day, people honor […] Written by Align27 March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
The Most Auspicious Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, or lunar mansions, each with its own unique energy, deity, ruling planet, etc. These Nakshatras act as the subtle influencers of our lives, shaping our destiny based on where the Moon is placed at the time of birth. They provide deep insights into personality, strengths, […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 25 – May 16 ~ Venus (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Find faith and romantic freedom Venus, the planet of love and art, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, in the sign of Pisces, from April 25th to May 16th, the nakshatra whose name literally means ‘beautiful left foot’. This is the third time Venus has been through this nakshatra since February-March 2025, and this final pass in direct motion allows you to […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 13 – 27 ~ Sun (in Ashwini) ~ Do it now The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, enters Aries-Ashwini on April 13th until 27th, the nakshatra of speed and courage in the sign of the Sun’s greatest strength. Ashwini’s Shakti, or special power, for Quick Action, sees you sizing up a situation and making an instant choice, which at another time may be difficult […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
April 13 – May 14 ~ Sun Exaltation (in Aries) ~ Kickstart your year The Sun, the planet of Self and centre of the cosmos, is in its exaltation sign of Aries from April 13th to May 14th, 2025. This dynamic transit brings a sense of forward progress where you get on with your plans in a spontaneous style, without overthinking. ‘Mesha Sankranti’ on April 13th is a kind […] Written by Align27 March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
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
