Articles Shivratri Rituals ~ honor life and celebrate existence Shivratri 2023 This year Shivratri falls on the 18th of February, 2023 (For local timings check the align27 app). “Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And, there is no place where the Shiva principle is absent. But, Shiva is not a person. It is that […] February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Articles New Feature – Rituals by Tag Choose rituals based on any of these subjects with personalized timings and dates based on your birth chart. NEW: In Rituals Tick off your key daily rituals with a tick box checklist. Find rituals by category tag like ‘Improve Relationships’, ‘Career’. Rituals sorted into ‘current’ or ‘earlier in the day’ sections. Key Rituals and Articles […] December 14, 2022December 12, 2022
Articles Why do you feel unsettled for 2.5 days each month? Every month there is a 2.5 day period during when we might feel a little restless or unsettled for no apparent reason and your mind may feel agitated and negative. This Moon 2.5 day period is called Chandrashtama. align27 Rituals Show Your Moon 2.5 Days → In vedic astrology our mind is represented by the […] December 2, 2022November 29, 2022
Articles Lakshmi Puja – An Auspicious Diwali Ritual + Timings As we approach Diwali on Thursday 24th October, below we share the timings to perform the auspicious Lakshmi puja and also the reason why we do this special ritual on this day. Diwali & Lakshmi Puja Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a […] October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
Articles Clearing Up The Confusion Around A Solar Eclipse During Diwali After 27 years, this year the Solar Eclipse falls (25th October) during the auspicious days of Diwali celebrations – the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. But what does this mean when we have a Solar Eclipse occurring during this period? Usually during an Eclipse it […] October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
Articles 5 Ways to Connect with Nature to Improve Your Astrology In ancient cultures, nature was honored and celebrated. Historically our dwellings had earthen floors and were constructed from nature’s unprocessed raw materials. Without thinking about it, humans connected with the earth on a daily basis. But as our lives get busier, our screen-time longer, and we collectively find ourselves spending more and more time indoors, […] September 22, 2022September 22, 2022
Articles Clear your Karma Bank – 3 Tips for Skillful Giving Giving time to someone who needs a listening ear. Offering to babysit a friend’s kids so they get an evening off. Praising a coworker in front of the team. Giving a warm smile to the shopkeeper. Little acts of kindness go a long way. Research has shown that helping others stimulates the part of our […] July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
Articles Rituals For Each Day of the Week: Invoke the Day’s Divine Qualities Our universe is full of connections. Have you noticed that the different days of the week each carry their own particular energy? Each Dina (vedic day) in vedic astrology is ruled by a different planet. The energy of a particular day is similar to the energy of its ruling planet. Each of the seven days […] January 18, 2022January 25, 2022
Articles Chandra Ashtama – a 2.5 day period when you might feel unsettled. Every month there is a 2.5 day period during which we might feel a little restless for no apparent reason. Our mind may feel agitated and negative. align27 Rituals Show Your 2.5 Days → In vedic astrology our mind is represented by the planet Moon. As the Moon travels through the zodiac, it spends approximately […] December 23, 2021December 23, 2021
Articles Get Your (or it) Personal 2022 Horoscope Today What does 2022 have in store for you? What areas of your life will need special attention and which will flourish? What dates do you need to be aware of and which do you need to leverage off? With the uncertain and ‘wobbly’ year we’ve all had, we could do with some direction and clarity […] December 13, 2021July 18, 2022
Which opportunity is calling you back? – Your Jupiter Predictions Jupiter in Mrigashira Pada 2: Combine Skill with Specialist Knowledge From April 28th to May 14th, expansive Jupiter moves through Pada 2 of Mrigashira Nakshatra – a moment made for those who are ready to focus, master, and succeed. This phase mirrors an important window from September-October 2024, when opportunities first appeared but may […] Written by Align27 April 22, 2025April 23, 2025
What transformation is this transit triggering for you? Sun in Bharani: Give Birth to a New You From April 27th to May 11th, the radiant Sun enters Bharani Nakshatra-the star of creation, courage, and inner transformation. Your Predictions This isn’t just another transit. Bharani, symbolized by the Yoni, is about birthing something new – a fresh identity, a bold idea, or a […] Written by Align27 April 22, 2025April 23, 2025
May 28 – June 3 ~ Mercury (in Rohini) ~ Seeing your ideas flow and grow Mercury, the planet of communication and commerce, is in Rohini within the zodiacal sign of Taurus from May 28th to June 3rd, 2025. Rohini is famed for its earthy beauty and charm, along with its flirtatious nature and links to agriculture and fertility. Plans grow and flourish where you make good contacts, and have a […] Written by Align27 April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
May 27 – June 3 ~ Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Bridging the gap in love Venus, the planet of love and art, moves from Pisces-Revati to Aries-Ashwini between May 27th and June 3rd, 2025. This is the Gandanta ‘knot-end’ between water and fire signs, and nakshatras, a double- junction or ‘sandhi’ that makes this area volatile and unstable. Venus goes from its highest degree of exaltation in Pisces into a […] Written by Align27 April 15, 2025April 15, 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
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