Articles Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Articles You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Venus in Chitra Venus, planet of relationships and values, is in the nakshatra of Chitra across the signs Virgo and Libra from October 27th to November 7th 2025. Your Predictions Chitra is among the brightest stars in the sky, and its symbol of a shining Jewel makes a natural setting for luxurious Venus, where you enjoy showiness and […] October 25, 2025October 26, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Swati The Sun, planet of light and identity, is in the nakshatra of Swati from October 24th to November 6th 2025. Your Predictions Swati brings a focus on fairness and balance, where your skills are to be an ambassador or go-between, and art, justice and forgiveness also come to the fore. You have tact and diplomacy, […] October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Articles 5-Days of Diwali, What To Do & When 🪔 Diwali, the festival of lights, which celebrates the ultimate triumph of light over dark, good over evil, is a five-day-long festival. Below we share special Diwali rituals, when to do them according to where you live, how to honor and celebrate the main and most important day with Lakshmi Puja and also why we do […] October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Jupiter Exalted in Cancer + Punarvasu Pada 4 Jupiter Exaltation in Cancer – October 18 to December 5 Jupiter, planet of knowledge and growth, is in its exaltation sign of Cancer from October 18th to December 6th 2025. Jupiter Exaltation in Cancer Predictions This transit is a taster of Jupiter’s approaching mainstay in Cancer from June 2026, and you now get a flavour […] October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Articles Dhanteras – Prosperity Rituals and Timings Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival of lights. The name “Dhanteras” combines the Sanskrit words “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” referring to the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. On this day Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshiped, to seek prosperity. Timings for 2025 Chennai, India – 18th Oct, 2025 […] October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Mars in Vishakha Mars, planet of action and competition, is in Vishakha nakshatra across the signs of Libra and Scorpio from October 13th to November 1st 2025. Your Predictions Vishakha’s symbol of a Victory Arch sees your battling energy on a high, and the prospect of a personal triumph is a powerful motivating force. You set standards and […] October 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Transits Your Predictions – Sun in Chitra Sun, planet of self and spirituality, is in the nakshatra of Chittra, half in the sign of Virgo and half in the zodiacal Libra from October 10th to 24th 2025. Your Predictions Chittra’s Shakti is the ‘Power to Collect Merit’, so you are invested in good works and business that produce a life-supporting effect. Chittra […] October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Articles Your 8th Lord in Nakshatra Reading House Rulers in Nakshatras – The 8th Lord The 8th house is often misunderstood, yet it is where some of life’s most meaningful changes occur. It governs transformation, shared resources, sudden events, intimacy, and hidden strength. When your 8th Lord is placed in a Nakshatra, it reveals the style of change you encounter and the […] October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
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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