Rest & Restlessness
Your astrological & energetic update for February 16 - 22
Last week, around the full moon, I started to get little whispers of guilt. I was sitting on my couch, reading a novel on a Tuesday morning. A little voice snuck in and said, “WHY AREN’T YOU WORKING?!” This has been happening in my era of learning how to rest. Sometimes, it feels really good and natural (as I mentioned last week). And sometimes, every fiber in my being seems to yell, “We’ve got to create something! prove ourselves! make more money!”
It’s a cute little internal battle.
Working primarily for myself and cobbling together my income from many different places, taking time to rest often feels wrong. Stacking 10 yoga classes into my teaching schedule is optimal —but not sustainable. I know this, but my nervous system and scarcity brain often forget.
I see this in many of my clients, too. A lot of my clients work corporate jobs and still struggle with this battle of productivity and rest. It’s the same beast that takes on different shapes for all of us.
This is all to say — I see you, I’m with you. Wherever you are on your spectrum of “work-life balance” (whatever the hell that means), you’re doing a great job.
Because of the peak of last week’s full moon, I’m likely not alone in this feeling. Mid-February is a strange time when a lot of people experience early burnout. I say early because it’s early in the calendar year but actually late in the seasonal year. February into March is the final days of hibernation, rest, and energetic cultivation. If we push too hard during this time, it can feel like there isn’t enough support around us to keep going. Because there isn’t! The days are still short and cold, and the sun makes brief appearances.
I’ve had a few friends receive the call to slowwwww way dowwwwnnnn. Their bodies gave them the signal that they had reached their limit. I’m sure you’ve felt that before…I know I have. That’s why I’m here, reading novels at 11am in the middle of the week and not forcing myself to be productive just for the sake of it —because my body told me that’s what it needed.
What is your body asking for in these days of late winter? Try to notice the difference between what your body actually needs and what the restlessness of your mind is craving.
Moon Moves:
Sunday → Monday: Waning Gibbous in Libra 🌖
Tuesday → Thursday: Last Quarter in Scorpio/ Sagittarius 🌗
Friday → Saturday: Waning Crescent in Sagittarius 🌘
This week offers a nice lunar wind-down. Around Wednesday or Thursday, I recommend setting aside some deep alone time. The combination of a last quarter phase with the sign of Scorpio indicates a need to release or shed something.
This could be an instance or situation that happened earlier in the month, or this could literally just be that you are trying to do too much right now. You’ll know intuitively what it is when you start to slow down and listen. As we move through the waning cycle and prepare for a new moon in Pisces (and eclipse!), it is extra important for us to make sure we are actively clearing space (and clutter) within our minds.
What is asking to be set down right now? Give yourself the option to pick it up or revisit it later down the line.
For me, I am still working on letting go of (or setting down shall we say) the need to be constantly producing/productive. I am going to try to use this week’s lunar phase to let myself sink deeper into the discomfort of simply being in this season. Let me tell you…much easier said than done.
Other Astro Happenings:
2/18 Pisces Season Begins !!
2/20 Mercury in Pisces squares Jupiter in Gemini
Pisces season is here! Deep dive into the season coming later this week…stay tuned :)
Additionally, we have a mutable square between Mercury and Jupiter.
WTH does this mean?
The mutable quality of Pisces and Gemini indicate blurred lines, indecisiveness, and the potential to transform one thing into something else entirely. When you bring this energy to Mercury (ruling the mind and communication) and Jupiter (ruling expansion and growth) — there is a potential for things to grow beyond our capacity. This might be exactly what you are looking for or too much to handle. So be mindful.
If you are struggling with a problem or feeling stuck in a rut, this transit might give you the pressure and energy needed to transmute and shift your perspective. On the other hand, if you are on edge these days, this might lead you to say too much or overreact. The best mode of operation here will be for us to channel this energy into a place where we need strong mental focus and expansion.
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This Week’s Reflection:
As the moon wanes in light, what can I set down to create more space for myself?
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Whatever the hell that means! Made me chuckle. I thought maybe that should have been the title of this article 😊 considering everything right now, it was nice to laugh. Enjoy this week! 💫