The “fog” and the self-critical loop — they’re actually a chance.

Have you found yourself caught in a bit of a “must get it right” or self-critical loop lately?

 

“There’s just too much to do.”
“I can’t let people down.”
“But honestly… I’m tired.”

 

This week carries that kind of hazy feeling — as if the air itself is quietly asking us to pause.

 

The Sun now sits at the end of Virgo, in the star Chitra, known in Indian astrology as the “architect’s star” — the one that draws the blueprint of life. Because of this, you may feel a strong pull to “get things in order”, to “become the ideal version of yourself”, yet somehow find that things don’t flow quite as planned.

 

It’s a bit like deciding to do a year-end clear-out, only to find an old box of letters in the cupboard — and before you know it, the day’s gone in a wave of nostalgia. But even moments like that — when your hands simply stop moving — have meaning.

You don’t need to force yourself to let go or tidy up. Simply pause and ask,

“Is this something I truly value?”
Even that small act of honesty helps life slip back into rhythm. (In fact, that’s been the theme since last week.)

 

How was the Harvest Moon for you?
In Vedic astrology, the Moon represents emotion — deeply, tenderly so. And this week, it passes through Ardra, a star known for its tears.

So don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel a wave of loneliness in the middle of a busy day, if someone’s casual remark stings more than expected, or if an old memory rises again when you thought you were past it.

 

On top of that, Venus is entering a slightly weary phase, bringing a touch of uncertainty or fuzziness around beauty, love, and relationships.

– Looking in the mirror and thinking, “Why do I look like a potato today…?”
– Waiting an hour for a text reply and deciding you must be disliked.
– Feeling as if the spotlight follows every happy couple in town. (Complete illusion, by the way.)

 

But this too is a realignment phase.
Rather than worrying about how others see you, focus on how you treat yourself.

Yes, it’s a week of low-grade “meh”, but that’s exactly the cosmic weather — utterly normal. So, go gently.

 

Another main act this week is the tricky duo of Rahu and Saturn. When these two team up, they tend to bring those deep-life questions to the surface:

“Is this really where I’m meant to be?”
“What do I truly want?”

 

And they rarely whisper — they push. Hard.

But when you feel that discomfort or inner fog, it’s really a nudge:
“Time to return to your true path, isn’t it?”

You don’t need instant answers or drastic action like changing jobs or moving house. Simply stop for a breath and ask yourself, “How do I actually wish to live?”

 

 

The truth is, you can live perfectly well without knowing any astrology.
But sometimes, knowing a little about the sky helps you realise — ah, it’s not just me — and your heart softens.

This week, then, is truly a heart reset week.

 

– Ask yourself, “Do I really need this?”
– Admit, “I’ve been forcing this; maybe I can stop now.”
– Accept, “You know what, this version of me isn’t so bad.”

 

It’s a time to re-balance your relationship with yourself.
You don’t have to smile through it all or be flawless to be moving forward.

 

How you choose to spend this week isn’t anyone else’s “right answer”.
Only your heart knows that.