Cooling Down the Inner Fire

July’s heat doesn't just sit in the air; it seeps into your blood. With the Sun and Jupiter sitting in Cancer, your digestive fire, Agni, is feeling unpredictable. It’s easy to feel bloated or irritable right now. Stop reaching for icy drinks. They shock your system and dampen your metabolism, leaving you feeling sluggish instead of refreshed. Try room-temperature fennel water throughout the day instead. Fennel is a simple herb, but it’s brilliant at grounding the restless energy of this transit. If you’re feeling the pressure of Ketu in Magha, your mind is likely racing toward the past. Sip your tea slowly. Feel the warmth move through you. It calms the Vata disruption that makes your joints ache and your thoughts scatter. Eat fresh, cooling foods like cucumber and cilantro. Keep your meals light until the Sun moves out of this sensitive water sign. You don’t need much, just consistency. Listen to your gut; it knows more about your karma than your head ever will.