ராகு/கேதுவில் தொடங்கி நல்ல நேரம் , கெட்ட நேரம் என்று எதன் மீதாவது பழி சுமத்துவது - Escapism at its prime
Sometimes it's good that it makes you extra careful assuming u are having a bad phase. Sometimes it's a lantern of hope during dark days... Smart people use it smartly, for others as you said it is a convenient excuse.