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ILanaRea – Class 2 – Oh that is cool we have the same configuration! Interesting about your hips as I was diagnosed many years ago with painful bladder syndrome. I was told by my urogynecologist that I hold all my stress in my pelvis and although I am always trying to narrow down a physical cause (like food or activity…) I think it might relate more to my nervous system. The mind is so powerful! I am glad you are finding ways to deal with the paralysis analysis!
Randi Class 2 – good to hear from you and I hope you are enjoying retirement! Yes – where I feel stress most is in my nervous system – which I think affects my painful bladder syndrome. During tax season I really focus on trying to settle my nervous system through abhyanga, meditation and acupuncture. I love your observation and comment about authenticity…so important in today’s world!
Class 3:
In my Rāśi chart, my Moon is in Virgo and my Lagna lord, Saturn, is in Aries. In my Navāṃśa chart, my Moon is in Capricorn and Saturn is in Libra. I find it interesting that both Virgo and Capricorn are associated with being practical, responsible and structured. This definitely sounds like me! I am very detail-oriented, tend to overthink things, and often take on more responsibility than I should. I also found it interesting that Saturn is considered debilitated in Aries but exalted in Libra. From what I understand, this could suggest developing more balance and confidence. I tend to avoid conflict, have difficulty setting boundaries and struggle with confidence, so this is something I can relate to.What stood out to me most from this exercise is that the Navāṃśa can show a different side of a planetary placement than what we see in the Rāśi chart. It made me think about how some of our challenges may also be opportunities for growth. For me, that means learning to find a better balance between my responsibilities and my own well-being.
Class 2:
My sixth house is Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury (Budha). Mercury is associated with intellectual and nervous activity and can create a highly analytical, detail-oriented mind. I see these traits strongly in myself because I am a CPA who is very detail oriented and also a perfectionist. I tend to overthink almost everything – at times I can analyze a situation so much that it becomes paralyzing! Paralysis analysis!I notice stress often shows up physically for me in my nervous system through digestive issues and tension in my pelvic area. I was diagnosed with painful bladder syndrome and have been told I tend to hold a great deal of stress in my pelvis. From a Jyotiṣa perspective, this makes me wonder whether Mercury ruling my sixth house may indicate a tendency toward excessive mental and nervous activity that can affect my health. Although that doesn’t surprise me, it does perhaps provide an explanation for issues I need to address.
I need to be especially mindful about calming and grounding my nervous system through Ayurvedic practices such as Abhyanga, yoga, meditation, breathwork and other forms of relaxation rather than allowing my mind to remain constantly active.