Articles Chaitra Navratri – 9 Days of Turning Inwards Chaitra Navratri is coming up between 22nd and 30th March 2023, and is a time for self-reflection, purification, and spiritual growth. “Chaitra means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with nine days of turning inwards; prayer, meditation, and chanting. Recognizing the Divinity in the whole creation, and enlivening that aspect.” – […] March 18, 2023October 13, 2023
Articles Understanding Lord Ganesha – Giver of Wisdom and Remover of Obstacles Images of the good natured, big-bellied, elephant-headed deity can be found in shops, houses, cars and offices worldover, proving that Lord Ganesha is much loved by many. He holds great astrological importance, as the ruling deity for the planet Ketu, and with every nakshatra (lunar mansion) associated with one of his forms. Known as a […] March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Articles Should We Follow Solar or Lunar Days for Festivals & Rituals? Why are Vedic rituals done at a particular time of day? Read on for a deeper understanding of how and why doing Vedic rituals can transform your life for the better, and when you should do them to maximize results. When to Do Vedic Rituals – The Power of Sunrise In Vedic texts the day […] February 20, 2023February 17, 2023
Articles Fulfill Your Dreams Together by Channeling the Planets❤️ Those in a relationship know that it takes a combination of care, sacrifice and support from both sides to form a steady partnership from which mutual goals can be met, and love can grow. What is less known is that there are ways that, with the help of astrology, you can synchronize with the rhythms […] February 13, 2023February 13, 2023
Articles Align with the Energies of the Goddess – The Four Navratris of 2023 Many are familiar with Sharad Navratri which occurs in September/October time, and perhaps also with Chaitra Navratri that occurs around March. But Navratri occurs four times in a year, during the different seasons, and each is named after the Vedic month that it occurs in – ‘Chaitra’ in spring, ‘Ashadha’ in monsoon/summer, ‘Sharad’ in autumn […] January 18, 2023January 27, 2023
Articles Mauni Amavasya – 10 Rituals for the day of silence. On January 21st 2023 a unique Hindu tradition is celebrated called “Mauni” or “Mauna Amavasya”. It usually falls on the fifteenth day during the dark fortnight in the month of January/February and is observed on the no-Moon day, known as Amavasya. It is also known as Magha Amavasya as it is usually observed during the […] January 17, 2023January 23, 2023
Articles Sankranti – the Sun’s Twelve Changes of Sign in 2023 The six hours before and after the Sun’s move from one zodiac sign to another is called ‘Sankranti’, and there are twelve such days in a solar year, each with its own unique characteristics. Whilst Sankranti marks an unsettled period for the Sun, it’s an auspicious time for us to tap into the transitional energies […] January 10, 2023January 10, 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
Jun 16 – July 4 ~ Mars (in Krittika) ~ Having energy to burn Mars, planet of energy and assertiveness, is in Krittika, the nakshatra spanning the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, between June 16th and July 4th, 2026. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor is reflected in its ruling deity, Agni, which is the personification of sacred fire. Krittika’s basic nature is warlike and rajasic, where […] Written by Align27 May 5, 2026May 5, 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