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, 2022August 5, 2025
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
Articles Lakshmi Puja – An Auspicious Diwali Ritual + Timings As we approach Diwali on Thursday 4th November, 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 […] November 3, 2021November 5, 2021
Articles Kartika 2021 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Hindu calendar, from 21st October to 19th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] October 19, 2021November 5, 2021
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May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Ketu (in Magha) ~ Think your experience through Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and liberation, is in Pada (part) Three of Magha in the sign of Leo from May 31st to August 1st 2026. Ketu has a bold and flamboyant tone in this nakshatra, where you dramatize your mystical quest and prefer a more public, performative style. Pada Three also relates to […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Aug 1 ~ Rahu (in Shatabhisha) ~ Politics and high principles Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and illusion, is in Shatabhisha Pada (part) One from May 31st to August 1st, 2026. Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius, and has a special affinity with Shatabisha’s naturally progressive and experimental nature. Pada One of these nakshatra relates to Sagittarius navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
May 31 – Jun 11 ~ Venus (in Punarvasu) ~ Renewing your romantic commitment Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Punarvasu from May 31st to June 11th, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Cancer. Punarvasu’s Shakti, or unique gift, ‘The Power to Acquire Wealth,’ sits well with Venus’s luxury-loving nature and gives the promise of material and emotional abundance. This nakshatra’s symbol of a […] Written by Align27 April 17, 2026April 17, 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