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Here we are at the start of a new zodiac cycle with our first full moon being in the sign of Libra. Libra, ruled by Venus, is the sign of balance, diplomacy, beauty, and harmony. This air sign is the peacemaker, harmony seeker, and advocate for justice and equality. Libra is best known as the sign of balance for the obvious reason that its symbol is the scale. This upcoming full moon serves as a reminder for us to look at our lives and examine what may be out of balance.
Balance is the hidden detail behind everything we do, feel, and experience. Everything in life comes down to balance. It's the delicate dance of give and take that can really make or break us. Society puts pressure on us to believe that we have to be giving 100% of ourselves 100% of the time in order to be successful, and this is far from realistic. It's false narrative that is impossible to achieve. If we try to meet these unrealistic expectations, we only end up damaging ourselves mentally + physically and are making ourselves vulnerable to exhaustion and burnout.
Living a balanced life means each aspect of our lives is given equal care, attention, and love. It is a life filled with good self-care practices, healthy boundaries, quality time spent with loved ones, stress management skills, and the desire to develop and grow. It's a life that isn't consumed by one's work or the care of others at one's own expense. It's a life filled with healthy nourishment for the mind, body, and spirit. It is a life that thrives.
If living a balanced life was easy, words like "workaholic" or "burnout" wouldn't be common words in our society's vernacular. Time, energy, and resources are always limited, so it's best to set your expectations ahead of time to avoid falling into the trap of saying "yes" to everything.
Start by examining all aspects of your life. Look into things like your:
- Relationships of all kinds
- Job
- Finances
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Spiritual health
Where have you been expending the most of your energy? Is this where you want to be spending your energy? What has subsequently been put on the back burner? Think of your life like a pie chart: what can you do to make the slices as even as possible? This is a good way to check-in with yourself and see where you can make adjustments to lead a healthier life.
Here are some ways you can start to bring more balance into your life:
- Say no more often
- Make more alone time for yourself
- Live more presently and mindfully - when you're at work, give it 100%. When you're at home, focus on your family, your partner, or yourself 100%.
- Treat yourself
- Indulge in experiences/hobbies/education that lights you up
- Listen to your intuition - really listen
The most important part of living a balanced life is maintaining it. It's easy to examine your life, make note of what needs to change, and saying you'll follow-through is one thing, but taking action and holding yourself accountable is the most difficult part. If this is a change you want to make in your life, make sure you're checking in daily with yourself.
I hope this has inspired you to take a look at your life and consider where could use more balance. This moon's tarot spread is all about balance, designed to help you dig deeper in to what is needing more balance and how you can achieve it.
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