Transits Aug 28 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (Shatabisha) ~ A moment of self-healing The Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 28th falls in Shatabisha, the nakshatra representing mysticism and healing. This near-total obscuration sees the Earth’s shadow blocking the light of the Sun onto the Full Moon, at a moment to rediscover your emotional center and psychic security. A period of work and ambition culminates, where success gives […] Align27 June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 12 ~ Solar Eclipse in Cancer (Ashlesha) ~ Shed a psychic layer The Solar Eclipse in Cancer on August 12th falls in Ashlesha, the ‘serpent nakshatra’ associated with security and protection. This Total Eclipse is, in effect, a turbocharged New Moon, where the Sun’s light is completely obscured by the Moon’s disk, and emotion comes symbolically in front of ego and self-expression. You may be drawn into […] Align27 June 26, 2026July 28, 2026
Transits Aug 1 – Oct 3 ~ Rahu (in Dhanishtha) ~ Marching to your own beat Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, is in Dhanishta pada four from August 1st to October 3rd, 2026. This is a new nakshatra in Rahu’s transit through Aquarius, which focuses on material abundance and success, all issues close to Rahu’s way of seeing the world. Dhanishta’s Shakti, or special gift, to Bestow Wealth and Fame, […] Align27 June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Transits Jul 23 – Aug 12 ~ Mars (in Mrigashira) ~ Chase your goal with energy Mars, the planet of courage and assertiveness, is in Mrigashira from July 23rd to August 12th, 2026, the nakshatra spanning the signs of Taurus and Gemini. Mrigashira’s symbol of a deer is depicted in myth as being chased across the skies by Brahma the Creator, which represents the spark of desire and ambition. The deer’s […] Align27 June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Articles Rewire Your Brain For Connection With These Vedic Rituals Do you ever feel like it’s hard to connect with people? While some seem to naturally excel at forging relationships, many of us struggle with this aspect of social interaction. But it doesn’t have to be this way—astrology offers unique insights and remedies to help improve your connectivity with others. Jupiter and the Space Element […] Align27 October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
Articles Rituals to Strengthen Your Moon for Your Holistic Well-Being In Vedic astrology, the Moon plays a pivotal role in influencing our emotional, mental, and physical health. A strong Moon can lead to emotional stability, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Here are some effective rituals to strengthen your Moon 🌕✨ and bring balance into your life. 1. Save Water 💧 Water is connected to the […] Align27 September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
Articles Cosmic Rhythms – Align Your Female Cycle with the Moon In the modern view, time is linear—past, present, future. But in Vedic and other ancient cultures, time was seen as cyclical, deeply connected to natural and celestial cycles. This interconnectedness between the cosmos and the human body is encapsulated in the Sanskrit saying, ‘Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande,’ translating to ‘What is in this body is […] Align27 November 11, 2024November 11, 2024
Articles Your Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion) Reading Did you know that your Moon’s Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion) holds the key to understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and hidden potential? In Vedic astrology, your Lunar mansion (nakshatra) goes beyond just personality traits—it reveals a detailed blueprint of who you are and how you experience life. With the Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion) Reading (free to subscribers on the align27 […] Align27 October 16, 2024October 16, 2024
Yama Deepam – Lamp Lighting Ritual for Protection Written by Align27 November 3, 2026November 3, 2026
Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 ~ Mars (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Second time around Mars, the planet of energy and drive, enters the nakshatra of Purva Phalguni, in the sign of Leo, from December 19th to January 31st, 2026, bringing you a relaxed and spontaneous approach to your goals. Though you have a fiery ego tied up in achieving success, Purva makes you comfortable in your skin and content […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 19 – 24 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From complexity to simplicity Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from Dec 19th to Dec 24th, 2026. The transition from Scorpio-Jyeshta to Sagittarius-Mula is a particularly intense Gandanta phase, or junction area, which translates to ‘knot-end’ and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. The ‘knot’ […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
Dec 16 – 29 ~ Sun (in Mula) ~ Break down psychic barriers The Sun, planet of self and creativity, enters Sagittarius-Mula from December 16th to 29th, 2026, the nakshatra associated with bare essentials and getting to the heart of the matter. Mula is symbolized by a Root and is concerned with simplicity and has an ascetic quality where you follow a cause or desire for its own […] Written by Align27 November 10, 2026November 10, 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