Keeping Your Cool in July's Heat

It’s mid-July, and with the Sun and Jupiter sitting in Cancer, things are feeling pretty intense. We're all carrying a lot of warmth right now. When the external heat rises, your internal Pitta dosha tends to flare up too. You might notice you’re a bit more irritable or your skin’s acting up.

Here’s a simple shift for your routine. Start drinking room-temperature water infused with a few crushed mint leaves or a slice of cucumber. It’s cooling, refreshing, and helps settle that stomach fire. Skip the ice-cold drinks; they actually confuse your digestion and make your body work overtime to heat things back up.

I’ve also been recommending a cooling evening wash. Before bed, try splashing your face and feet with cool water. It signals to your nervous system that it’s time to settle down. Since Venus is currently dancing through Leo, focus on making this act feel like a small gift to yourself. You deserve that bit of grace at the end of a long, hot day. Keep it simple, stay hydrated, and don’t forget to breathe.