Dear all,
Today is an important day astronomically and as per Vedic Astrology.
Sun changes Rashi every 30 odd days. Today Sun has moved in Cancer Rashi. This is one of the important transits. From today Sun travels South sides, which is known as Dakshinayanam popularly. This has visible impact of lower radiance and heat resulting Rains and lower temperatures. Incidently, Vishnu goes for yoga Nidra for 4 months almost coinciding Cancer transit (little variation happens).
Impact of this is lower overall energy levels. To counter, Chaturmyasa Vratam and all festivals starts. We need to devote more time for physical and mental well being by observing fast, puja, japam and Dhyanam. One must do more physical activity ( Puja/ Yoga/ Tapas etc). In older days, travel was restricted. Only Chardham is done.
Understanding the overall phenomenon, one should be careful in diet and must increase physical activity till Sun starts entering Makar( Capricorn).
Tomorrow is Toli Ekadasi. Observe fast if not have soft food. Render Vishnu Sahasranamam.
Namo Narayanaya!!!!