Why do I feel so restless and burned out right now?

Why do I feel so restless and burned out right now? I think a lot of us are feeling the heat, honestly. With Mars moving through Aries right now, it’s like our inner engine is revving way too high. I’ve been feeling it too—that urge to just sprint toward every goal at once.

But look, you have to pump the brakes. When the fire element is this stoked, your Pitta dosha goes into overdrive. You’ll feel it as acidity, sharp irritability, or just that 'wired but tired' state.

This might sound backwards, but the best way to handle this heat is to stop trying to cool down with ice. Don’t drink ice water. It shocks the digestive fire, or Agni, and just creates more internal chaos. Instead, lean into room-temperature water with a squeeze of lime or even some cooling fennel seeds after meals.

Because the Sun is in Taurus and Mercury is right there with it in Krittika, there’s a stubbornness in the air. You want results, but the stars are asking for slow, rhythmic grounding. I started keeping a small diary of when I feel that frantic energy hit, just to see the patterns. If you’re trying to track these transits against your own moods, I’ve been using the Vyom app to keep an eye on how these planetary shifts land in my own house placements.

So, try to slow your mornings down. Eat some ghee, keep things slightly sweet and grounding, and for the love of everything, stay away from the spicy chili for a few weeks. Your gut will thank you. We’re in a transition period; don’t rush the soul’s homework.