Anonymous
a year ago
Is it possible to cope with anxiety when I am attempting to learn something new? If so, then how?
Name: Aarti Date of Birth: 17 July 1999 Place of Birth: Varanasi Time: 7:25 PM. Whenever I attempt to learn new things — whether a skill, subject, or even a hobby — my anxiety starts. I think I'm going to fail, that I'm not intelligent enough, and that other people are smarter than me. It causes me to procrastinate or quit before I even begin. I would like to be able to enjoy learning without being burdened with anxiety. What are some advice to overcome anxiety in such circumstances?
Astro Sohan
10 months agoNamaste, Aarti. Born in Varanasi with a Cancer Sun, your "shell" is very sensitive to the idea of being "not good enough." Aarti, your anxiety regarding learning is a 5th House (Intellect/Learning) and Mercury issue. You associate "learning" with "performance," and "performance" with "worth." Because you are a Cancerian, you take "failure" as a personal wound to your heart. You procrastinate because if you don't start, you can't "officially" fail. This is a protective mechanism of the Moon that has gone into overdrive. The Cause: A "Fear of the Sun." You are afraid of being "seen" and found wanting. You need to strengthen your Jupiter to see the process as more important than the result. Remedy & Solution: ● Yellow Energy: On Thursdays, wear yellow and eat yellow foods (like turmeric or chana dal). Yellow is the color of Jupiter, the Great Teacher, who loves learning for the sake of wisdom, not grades. ● The Saraswati Ritual: Before studying, light a small lamp for Goddess Saraswati. Ask her for "Vidya" (Knowledge) and the removal of "Bhaya" (Fear). ● Mantra: Chant "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" 21 times before opening a book. Action: "The 10-Minute Rule." Commit to learning for only 10 minutes. Tell yourself, "I am allowed to be a 'bad student' for these 10 minutes." Removing the "High Intelligence" requirement lets your Mercury breathe.