Articles The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
Articles 4 Ways Boost your Mental Resilience with Astrology When a crisis comes in life, what determines our capacity to handle it and recover quickly? According to Vedic knowledge, the moment we are born, we arrive on earth with our carried-forward karmas from previous lives. We go through life’s journey, experiencing the world according to the dues we need to pay and the lessons […] January 20, 2023January 10, 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 5 Vedic Ways to Support Others Through Tough Times According to the timeless Vedic wisdom there are specific things we can do to support our close ones when they are going through tough times. Ups and downs are a part of life, and we inevitably go through difficult times at some point in life. Life can throw innumerable challenges at us, and when it […] January 15, 2023January 17, 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 Panchak: Avoid These 5 Blemishes of Time If you click on the ‘Now’ add-on in align27 you can see a snapshot of the influences the planets have on you at that exact moment. Whilst you may be well acquainted with the terminology of Days, Moments and perhaps even Panchapakshi, some of us may be less familiar with the Panchak. So what […] January 10, 2023December 28, 2022
Articles Panchang: A Guide to the Hindu Calendar Panchang, also called Panchangam, is a Sanskrit name given to the traditional Vedic calendar. ‘Pancha’ means five and ‘Anga’ means parts or limbs, so Panchang is a sort of Vedic Almanac, or astrological diary, made up of five parts: Vara – day of the week according to the Sun (Solar Day from Sunday to Saturday) […] January 5, 2023January 4, 2023
Articles Astrology – The Sacred Eyes of the Vedas Astrology – The Eyes of the Vedas Vedic Astrology can be sourced back to one of the six appendixes known as ‘The Limbs of the Vedas.’ Just as it is difficult to pinpoint the time that the Vedas were first cognized, it is also challenging to decipher the moment that Vedic astrology was born, though […] December 29, 2022December 28, 2022
Articles 2023 Dates for a Spiritual Seeker There are so many beautiful moments in a year when a spiritual seeker can reflect and keep themselves in check. These dates are for meditation, for reflection on the previous year or month – for going inwards, for giving us the opportunity to revise and review and to get us back on track if needed..… […] December 20, 2022January 19, 2023
January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] Written by Align27 January 21, 2023December 30, 2022
The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] Written by Align27 January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
January 31 – March 6 ~ Saturn Combust (in Aquarius) ~ Balance of light and shade Saturn in Aquarius is in close proximity to the Sun from January 31st to March 6th 2023. The planet of boundaries, karma and success, is lost in the Sun’s glare through this transit, and symbolically becomes invisible. The vital organizing power and effect of Saturn is dissipated, and there may be a loosening or unbinding […] Written by Align27 January 21, 2023December 30, 2022
The Magic and Science of Astrology by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “Astrology is a science and has an almanac, or calendar, which has five aspects or limbs to it. There are nine planets and twelve constellations, which are made up of 27 stars, or nakshatras. Every nine degrees in a constellation makes one star, and each star has four subdivisions, or padas; the first, second, third […] Written by Align27 January 21, 2023January 20, 2023
4 Ways Boost your Mental Resilience with Astrology When a crisis comes in life, what determines our capacity to handle it and recover quickly? According to Vedic knowledge, the moment we are born, we arrive on earth with our carried-forward karmas from previous lives. We go through life’s journey, experiencing the world according to the dues we need to pay and the lessons […] Written by Align27 January 20, 2023January 10, 2023
February Personalized Planetary Insights For You What does February have in store for you? See the transits that are happening in the sky in February and read personalized insights for each one based on your Vedic Moon sign in your birth chart (which we calculate for you in the align27 app). Mercury in Uttara Ashada – 4 February to 14 February Rethink your victory strategy. Mercury, […] Written by Align27 January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
February 08 – 24 ~ Jupiter (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ A deep mystical quest Jupiter, planet of faith and philosophy, is in Pada Four of Uttara Bhadrapada from February 8th to 24th 2023, in the sign of Pisces. Jupiter moved slowly through this pada in July and August of last year (2022), and now returns to remind you of an inspired idea and potentially to reward you going forwards. […] Written by Align27 January 29, 2023January 17, 2023
February 07 – 18 ~ Venus (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Playing with romantic fire Venus, planet of love and the arts, is in Purva Bhadrapada from February 7th to 18th 2023, the nakshatra which reaches across the signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, to ‘raise the spiritual fire’ shows purging and cleansing, and Venus sees you breaking away from the past and releasing old emotional […] Written by Align27 January 28, 2023January 24, 2023
February 06 – 19 ~ Sun (in Dhanishtha) ~ March to your own drum-beat The Sun, planet of soul and self-expression, is in Dhanishtha from February 6th to 19th 2023, the nakshatra sitting across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius. This nakshatra’s name translates to Wealth and Benevolence, and its Shakti, or special power, ‘To create fame and abundance’, sees you stepping up as a performer. The Sun by transit sheds […] Written by Align27 January 27, 2023January 11, 2023