Gemini Last Quarter Moon
September 17, 2022, 5:52pm EDT
Meditation to Ground The Body And Calm The Mind
Release Anxious Thoughts
With the final week of Virgo season in view, recall that the waning half Moon symbolizes emptying out to make room for something new. The Last Quarter Moon in Gemini cues an invitation to release anxious thoughts. The current Gemini/Virgo dynamic suggests stress between your ingrained mental patterns and your ability to discern what is truly important, especially in your close relationships. Therefore, be curious about the internal narrative that drives your behavior.
In Practice
First, identify the difference between anxiety and fear. Anxiety emerges as mental vigilance against constant stress, while primal fear wells up from your body to deal with an immediate threat. Anxiety wears you down, while fear can save your life. Second, use curiosity – another Gemini signification – to gently prod at the reasons for anxious thinking. We often perseverate on frustrating social interactions, wishing we had behaved differently. Or we cling onto thoughts as a way to try and control the future. In both cases, it perpetuates the holding of tension and creates more stress, rather than resolving anything. Once you recognize this “holding,” you can physically picture yourself setting aside the thought. Use the exhalation of your breath with a mantra to replace anxiety-provoking thoughts. Or, check out and try the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Incorporate these simple practices of surrender into your daily routine.
Trust The Process
Virgo season has given us a window to reestablish routines for necessary daily tasks. Perhaps anchoring in your physical body helped you to simplify, implement a new philosophy, and open to greater compassion. During this time, you may be feeling the strain between autonomy and cooperation in your relationships, requiring your inner review. Pay particular attention to how you communicate, as angry words hang within easy reach. Adventure in the outdoors with fun friends and give yourself permission to focus on simple tasks. If clarity isn’t available, you must trust the process.
