Why does the buildup to Akshaya Tritiya always feel so heavy?

Why does the buildup to Akshaya Tritiya always feel so heavy? I’ve been looking at the sky today, and it’s like the energy is pulling us down into the roots of things. With the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all clumped together in Taurus, there’s no room for shortcuts. We’re in Krittika, the knife that cuts away the dead wood. It’s not comfortable, but it’s necessary.

People talk about this day as if it’s just about buying gold or starting a business. But that’s such a surface-level way to look at it. Because Ketu is sitting in Magha, we’re actually being asked to look at the debts of our ancestors. It’s the karmic residue we carry without even realizing it.

I remember a few years back, I tried to start a new project on this day, thinking the cosmic timing would guarantee success. Everything fell apart in hours. I was furious. But later, I realized it wasn't a failure—it was a clearing. The universe was saying 'not yet' because I hadn't settled the internal accounts first.

It feels a bit backwards to suggest this, but maybe don't rush into anything today. Use the Choghadiya timings on VedKal if you’re planning something official, but try to sit with the silence too. Saturn in Pisces is pulling us toward the deep water, and Rahu in Shatabhisha is obsessed with healing the hidden wounds.

Don't let the noise of the markets distract you from what’s shifting in your subconscious. If you feel like you’re shedding a skin, you’re probably doing it right. Just breathe through the friction. It won't last forever.