Calming the Mind Under Pushya and Ashlesha

It's September 30, 2026, and we've got Mars and Jupiter lingering in Cancer.

Mars is in Pushya, which is usually nourishing, but Jupiter's heavy presence in Ashlesha suggests a restless, questioning mind right now. When Jupiter sits in the gandanta zone of Ashlesha, anxiety levels spike. You might feel like you're spinning your wheels.

I’ve found that specific breath work is the best Graha Shanti here. Don't just sit and think. Use Nadi Shodhana—alternate nostril breathing. It directly balances the left and right channels, countering that erratic Mars-Jupiter energy.

Focus on the rhythm. Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four. Do this for ten minutes as the sun sets. It’s practical, it’s simple, and it works because it physically slows your heart rate.

Don't let the planetary transits dictate your internal temperature. You’re in control of your own focus. Stick to the breath, keep your routine tight, and you'll manage this intensity without burning out.