Articles The Most Powerful Day to Honor Ancestors – Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and ‘laya’ signifies ‘destruction’), falls on October 1st/2nd, 2024. This day is dedicated to honoring our ancestors and performing rituals for them, making it the most important day of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha means ‘fortnight of the ancestors’ and is a two week period […] September 29, 2024September 29, 2024
Articles Sarva Pitru Amavasya – The Most Powerful Day to Honor Your Ancestors Honor Your Ancestors on Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya (13/14 October, 2023) also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (Maha meaning large and laya meaning destruction), is the day that we honor our ancestors and perform rituals for them. It is a time dedicated for all departed souls and is the most important day of Pitru Paksha. […] October 10, 2023October 10, 2023
Articles The A – Z of Vedic Astrology Whether it is Gandanta, Badaka, Karakas or Vargas, astrological vocabulary can be challenging to get your head around, especially when you are just starting out on your journey with Vedic Astrology. So, we’ve put together a simple A-Z of Vedic Astrology that you can refer to when you need to know your Aspects from your […] May 24, 2023May 25, 2023
Articles Sarva Pitru (Mahalaya) Amavasya 2022 – The Day Of The Ancestors Honor Your Ancestors on Sarva Pitru Amavasya Sarva Pitru Amavasya also known as Mahalaya Amavasya (Maha meaning large and laya meaning destruction), is the day that we honor our ancestors and perform rituals for them. It is a time dedicated for all departed souls and is the most important day of Pitru Paksha. Pitru Paksha’s […] September 21, 2022September 21, 2022
Articles New Moon – Time to Nourish Your Inner Self New Moon day, or Amavasya, marks the start of a new lunar cycle, and is the day when the Moon, representing the cosmic mother, merges completely with the Sun, or cosmic father. Our next New Moon day is coming up on May 30th, and is the ideal time to nourish your inner self with meditation […] May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
Fire, Water, Air, Earth – Which One Reacts Like You? In Vedic astrology, every zodiac sign is aligned with one of the four Tattvas (elements)–Agni (Fire), Jala (Water), Vayu (Air), and Prithvi (Earth). The element of your Rising Sign (Ascendant), Moon sign, and other dominant planets reveals a lot about your personality and the way you approach your life. Your Birth Chart and Elements Here’s […] Written by Align27 March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
The Solar Eclipse is Coming – Here’s What It Means for You On March 29th, we’ll experience a Partial Solar Eclipse – visible in parts of Europe, Africa, and Northeastern North America. But no matter where you are in the world, the impact will be felt. Eclipses are powerful moments for transformation. This one takes place at 14° Pisces during a New Moon closely aligned with Mercury, […] Written by Align27 March 28, 2025March 28, 2025
May 25 – June 8 ~ Sun (in Rohini) ~ Indulge the finer things The Sun, the planet of soul and self-expression, is in Rohini nakshatra in the sign of Taurus from May 25th to June 8th, 2025. Rohini’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Grow’, and your pride and identity are most heavily invested in earthy, fertile activities that promise reward now and in the future. This nakshatra has […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 21 – 28 ~ Mercury (in Krittika) ~ Cut to the heart of an idea Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in the nakshatra of Krittika across the signs of Aries and Taurus from May 21st to 28th 2025. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or a Razor is ruled by Agni, the Sacred Fire, and its energy gives you mental zest, passion and spontaneity. You put your plans […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
May 18 – July 20 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A mystical education Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and spirituality, is in Pada (part) One of Uttara Phalguni from May 18th to July 20th, 2025. This transit sees Ketu move into zodiacal Leo where it adds a fiery quality to your desire for escape. Uttara pada one relates to Sagittarius navamsha, which integrates well with Ketu’s search […] Written by Align27 April 10, 2025April 10, 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