Is it possible to cope with anxiety when I am attempting to learn something new? If so, then how?

Namaste, 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.