Finding Stillness in the Ashwini Fire

The Moon’s arrived in Ashwini, the first mansion of the zodiac. It’s a spark, a fast-moving energy that usually leaves our minds racing. Since Ashwini is ruled by the Ketu and associated with the healing twins, you might feel a sudden urge to fix everything at once. Don’t fall for that trap.

When the Moon hits Aries, it’s easy to feel scattered. I’ve found that a simple breath practice—Nadi Shodhana—is the best way to handle this heat. By balancing your left and right nostrils, you're essentially cooling the fire that Mars is currently fueling in Taurus.

Close your eyes. Breathe in for four counts, hold for two, and exhale for four. It’s not about perfection; it’s about grounding that high-octane Ashwini energy into your physical body. If your mind is buzzing, try reciting the 'Om Ashwini Kumara Namaha' mantra while you sit. It helps quiet the noise. Keep it slow today. You don't need to finish your entire to-do list before sundown. Just breathe.