Holashtak Begins: 8 Inauspicious Days with Mars-Rahu Pressure; Astrologer's Warning

• Holashtak, the 8 inauspicious days before Holi, starts February 24 and ends March 3.
• Auspicious activities like weddings, engagements, and new ventures are forbidden during this period.
• Astrologer Shruti Kharbanda warns of intense Mars and Sun energy, leading to problems from hasty decisions.
• Mars and Rahu in Aquarius amplify instability, sudden reactions, and ideological conflicts.
• The period is an opportunity for spiritual practice and self-control for those with a sattvic disposition, but aggressive natures may face agitation.