Why Timing Is Everything: What Astrology Taught Me About Patience, Profits & People
By Ankush Wadhwa
In the world of business, we glorify speed. “Move fast and break things” became a startup mantra. But in reality — and especially in nature — nothing truly valuable is rushed. The seasons have their rhythm. So do markets. So do people. And so do you.
If I’ve learned anything from astrology, it’s this: timing is everything.
Not just because the right move matters — but because the right move at the wrong time can still fail.
Astrology didn’t make me slower. It made me strategic.
The Cost of Acting Too Soon
Let me start with a simple story. A few years ago, I consulted with a woman who wanted to launch her second business in United States — a passion project in wellness. She had the team, the funds, the concept. Everything was ready… except her timing.
In her Vedic chart, she was entering a Rahu period — the planet associated with illusions, distractions, and karma loops. While Rahu can offer innovation, it also clouds clarity. I advised her to wait three months — a Jupiter transit was coming that would support clear vision, financial alignment, and soul-driven success.
She waited.
Today, her brand is thriving. Those 90 days weren’t a delay — they were an incubation.
In contrast, another founder rushed into an aggressive funding pitch during a Mercury retrograde. Miscommunication, tech breakdowns, and investor pullbacks followed. He circled back six months later — same pitch deck, different energy, totally different result.
Same action. Different timing. Different outcome.
Vedic Wisdom on Time
In Vedic astrology, time is not linear. It’s cyclical and intelligent. Every moment carries a certain quality, and that quality either supports your actions… or doesn’t.
You’re not always meant to be sprinting. Sometimes you’re meant to pause. Reflect. Heal. Re-strategize.
The ancient seers used the word “Kaala” to describe time — not just as a clock, but as a force. Time isn’t neutral. It shapes outcomes.
Understanding that changed how I approach everything from launches to love.
The Three Planets That Taught Me the Most About Timing
If you’re new to Vedic astrology, these three planetary archetypes offer surprisingly practical lessons on timing decisions:
1. Saturn: The Master of Timing
Lesson: “Do the work. Wait for the reward.”
Saturn doesn’t rush. It teaches you to build foundations, not fantasies. When Saturn is active in your chart, it’s usually a time for commitment, not chaos. If you launch during this time without maturity, life will slow you down. But if you use it to plant deeply — the results will endure.
2. Jupiter: The Window of Grace
Lesson: “Expand only when you’re in alignment.”
Jupiter offers growth, luck, wisdom — but only when your inner compass is clean. It supports ethical, value-driven expansion. When Jupiter is supporting your personal or business houses, it’s a prime time for launches, partnerships, investments, and teaching others.
3. Mercury: The Messenger
Lesson: “Don’t speak, sign, or start when confused.”
During Mercury retrograde (which happens 3-4 times a year), things go haywire — contracts, emails, tech. It’s a time for review, not initiation. If you’re making a big decision and Mercury is misaligned, slow down. What you don't say could be more powerful than what you rush to express.
Business, People, and Emotional Timing
Astrology also helped me understand people timing.
Not everyone you meet is meant to be in your life now. Some are karmic. Some are catalytic. Some are seasonal. And some are for your forever.
I stopped forcing relationships — in love, in business, even in family.
I started asking: What is the timing here?
Is this relationship meant for creation, clearing, or closure?
When you zoom out of the “why” and focus on the “when,” a lot of emotional confusion clears up. You stop over-giving. You stop over-explaining. You start aligning.
The Rhythm of Profits
One of the most misunderstood aspects of astrology is money.
People ask, “Will I be rich?”
The better question is: “When is wealth most naturally accessible to me?”
Everyone has different windows of financial prosperity. For some, it's early in life. For others, post-35 or 42. These phases aren’t punishments — they’re patterns. If you know when those windows open, you can plan better. Save better. Launch smarter.
Astrology helped me avoid impulsive decisions during lean transits — and seize bold opportunities during high-yield phases. It’s not about superstition. It’s about cyclical leverage.
How to Respect Timing (Without Obsessing)
Here’s how I use astrology to balance intuitive timing with action:
1. I Plan in Seasons, Not Sprints
I break the year into natural energetic zones based on my chart. Some months are for visibility. Others are for silent building. That’s how I prevent burnout.
2. I Time My Talks and Launches
Before a major pitch or content drop, I check planetary support for communication and impact. Mercury and Moon matter more than most think.
3. I Let Saturn Guide My Discipline
When Saturn is active, I stop expecting fast results. I show up anyway. That’s when long-term magic is being brewed — quietly, deeply.
You Don’t Need to Be an Astrologer
You don’t need to track every planet or memorize ancient texts.
You just need to pause before major decisions and ask:
“Am I acting from pressure — or from timing?”
If it's pressure, delay it. If it's alignment, go all in.
Even noticing your energy cycles monthly (like during the New Moon or Full Moon) can shift your results.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s rhythm.
Closing Thoughts
We’ve built a world obsessed with action. But Vedic wisdom teaches that the when is just as powerful as the what.
When you honor time, time honors you.
So if you’re facing a big decision—don’t just ask what to do.
Ask when to do it.
Because timing is never neutral.
And those who understand it, move with an invisible tailwind.
Ankush Wadhwa
Ankush is an Astrology student for 25+ years and one of the most trusted astrologers online who has travelled across 37+ countries as a professional and as a junkie explorer to learn different cultures , Astrology and try local cuisine.
Ankush is Founder of www.Ankush.Coach and LinkedIn Newsletter "Astrology Intelligence Lab (AIL)", where Ankush blends Astrology with Lifestyle coaching and guidance tool. He takes 1-1 online sessions at www.ankush.coach with Individuals to help them manage complex situations and decisions making with ease in their professional and personal life. He can be reached at contact@ankush.coach
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