The Best Way To Navigate The Energy Of The Lunar Eclipse In Virgo

“The lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 13th ushers in another eclipse season of plot twists, shake-ups, beginnings, and endings.

One thing to note with this particular eclipse is that Virgo’s ruling planet, Mercury, stations retrograde the day after. In other words: Things may get messier than usual. By all means, keep living your life, but if things feel unclear, resist the urge to push through or rush forward. This eclipse will unveil more questions than answers, so your best move is to pause and parse whatever gets dredged up.” CHANI 

Give yourself SLACK. 

 Life doesn’t always go as planned. 

People don’t always do what they say they will. 

Accidents happen. 

We get sick or injured. 

Misunderstandings occur.

People react emotionally. 

When surprising or sudden things happen, it can feel like the rug is being pulled out from underneath you. 

And, you can find security in giving yourself SLACK. 

STOP and give yourself the space and time to emotionally process what is happening. 

This is an opportunity to notice what your feelings are telling you that you need right now and what might need to change to make your life feel better or more fulfilling.

During eclipse season, what feels like it is happening to you is likely happening for you, to further your growth.

LOOK at this situation as an observer with curiosity versus an actor in your drama.

Think to yourself….”Hmmm, what just happened that is making me feel upset? What are the facts about the situation? What is this situation showing me that I need right now or more of in the future? What might it be telling me it’s time to let go of or change for the better?” 

“Because this eclipse occurs near the South Node, anything that’s no longer working at an optimal level will get released or recycled.” CHANI 

ACKNOWLEDGE your feelings.

Name the feeling. Is it anxiety, criticism, worry, doubt, frustration, pressure, or anger? Where do you feel it in your body?

“Virgo’s desire for perfection can tip over into hypercriticality, so this eclipse could also spotlight where your inner editor has gotten carried away.” CHANI 

CARE for yourself and your feelings. 

In the exercise below, I help you soothe and calm yourself by stimulating specific stress-relieving acupressure points.

“The days surrounding this lunar eclipse are an opportunity to center self-care rituals and nervous system regulation. Allowing the waves of feeling to move through you, without trying to rationalize them, is medicine.” CHANI

There is great growth potential here for you.

“If this moment unearths imbalances in your self-sufficiency, organization, or everyday systems, take it as proof that it’s time to recalibrate your regimens to honor your present needs.” CHANI 

Take KINESTHETIC action.

Do something that helps you feel better physically. Do something that helps you feel creative, peaceful, rested, or inspired. 

Examples:

• Take a bike ride or a walk in nature.
• Take a soothing bubble bath.
• Dance or listen to a favorite song.
• Draw or paint.
• Read an inspiring book you love or watch one of your favorite movies or TV shows. 

Most situations that cause an intense emotional reaction are ones that are related to a previous traumatic situation, often from childhood. 

As you give yourself SLACK whenever you are triggered, you are teaching yourself how to self-soothe. 

In giving yourself SLACK, you are teaching your central nervous system that, as an adult, you can give yourself the emotional security you needed and maybe didn’t get as a child. 

You are learning just how powerful and resilient you are!  

Much love,