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 to 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, 2023February 1, 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
March 31 – April 14 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 14th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with visions of a faraway […] Written by Align27 March 21, 2023March 16, 2023
Beat Anxiety and Restlessness with Vedic Astrology The heart beats faster, the body trembles, nervousness and tension take over and the mind races, worrying about every possible outcome. We all have, to some degree, experienced anxiety and restlessness. For some, it can be as simple as pre-interview or exam nerves, whereas for others the fear and anxiety can turn to uncontrollable worry […] Written by Niravta Mathur March 19, 2023March 20, 2023
March 31 – April 14 ~ Sun (in Revati) ~ Giving insight and protection Sun, planet of self-expression is in the nakshatra of Revati, in the sign of Pisces from March 31st to April 14th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Wealthy’ and promises fortune and fine personal qualities, which is particularly favourable for travellers and those on the road. You may have wanderlust, with visions of a faraway […] Written by Align27 March 21, 2023March 16, 2023
Beat Anxiety and Restlessness with Vedic Astrology The heart beats faster, the body trembles, nervousness and tension take over and the mind races, worrying about every possible outcome. We all have, to some degree, experienced anxiety and restlessness. For some, it can be as simple as pre-interview or exam nerves, whereas for others the fear and anxiety can turn to uncontrollable worry […] Written by Niravta Mathur March 19, 2023March 20, 2023
March 29 – April 2 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ From intuition to quick action Mercury, planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from March 29th to April 2nd 2023. This junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. It’s hard […] Written by Align27 March 19, 2023February 28, 2023
Bad Vibes? How to Clear Negative Energy Attached To You On a day to day level, have you noticed how the energy drops through conversations based on complaining or gossiping about others? Or the way you feel it when someone has negative thoughts or energy towards you, which becomes evident through their behavior, words or body language? Just as we spring-clean our home and put […] Written by Align27 March 25, 2023March 25, 2023
April 3 – 14 ~ Venus (in Krittika) ~ Burning romantic affection Venus, planet of love and relationship, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 3rd to 14th 2023. Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections a fiery and passionate texture, and its ruling deity, Agni, the personification of sacred fire, gives you a headstrong […] Written by Align27 March 24, 2023March 17, 2023
April 1 – 6 ~ Mercury, Venus Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Speak the sweet truth Mercury, planet of the mind, and Venus, planet of relationship, come together in Aries from April 1st to 6th 2023. This pair are planetary friends, even though placed in an enemy’s sign, which makes this a good transit for harmonious speech and smoothing over difficulties in relationship. You are open and conciliatory, and make moves […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2023March 16, 2023
April 1 – 7 ~ Mercury, Rahu Conjunction (in Aries) ~ Open your mind Mercury, planet of communication and commerce, is in conjunction with shadow planet Rahu in Aries from April 1st to 7th 2023. This pairing gives you a fascination for alternative or unusual subject-matter, where you go determinedly into left-field. Rahu’s influence can break you out of a mental rut and give a fresh perspective, if you […] Written by Align27 March 22, 2023March 16, 2023