Why are we so scared of Ashlesha?

Look at the sky today. The Sun, Moon, and Mercury are all crowding into Cancer, with the Moon sitting right in Ashlesha. I keep seeing people treat this nakshatra like it's a death sentence.

We talk about its intensity and the 'serpent' energy as if that's a bad thing. But let’s get real for a second. Ashlesha is about total transformation. It’s where you burn away the dead wood to make space for something that actually functions.

Why do we spend so much energy trying to soften or avoid these transits instead of using them? If you’re feeling the heat right now, don't just sit there in anxiety. Use the Pushya-Jupiter influence nearby to anchor yourself, but let the Ashlesha energy do its job.

Are we actually scared of the change, or are we just scared of letting go of the habits that hold us back? I’m curious—how many of you actually use these 'difficult' nakshatras to get things done, instead of just hiding until the transit passes?

Let’s hear your take. Does the snake bite, or does it just shed its skin?