As an Empath, I allow myself to relax or recharge by setting aside alone time. It helps me shed others energy. I go on daily walks. It helps me balance my energy and clear my mind. I love to eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink teas like chamomile and turmeric. Here are more self care tips I’ve done or tried over the years.

It’s so hard to manage your self-care as an Empath because you are so busy taking care of others. As an Empath we desperately need time to relax and recharge. At times we can feel guilty about taking time to do this. If we don’t take time to unwind it can cause us to burnout. To keep you feeling balanced here are some self care tips.

Health is wealth and should always be a priority. Try working out a few times a week. Drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruit and vegetables regularly. These little investments in your health can make a big difference in your energy. Don’t allow yourself to get overwhelmed, take an honest inventory. Ask yourself often if you’re taking on too much or if you’re over stimulated. If the answer is yes, prioritize from most to least information. Make a weekly schedule to ensure you won’t overload yourself for the week, pencil in rest breaks. Saying no isn’t selfish. Knowing when to say no is important. We all have a limited amount of time and resources to give; you can’t help everyone at all times. Setting boundaries is important and can help prevent burnout.

Empaths often need time to be alone and center themselves. Be honest with yourself when you have met your max capacity with interactions or socializing. Allow yourself blocks of alone time. Seek out hobbies or activities that allow you to express yourself. Writing and poetry are amazing outlets for an overflow of emotions. Other activities like photography, hiking, and biking can provide an opportunity to get out into nature and slow down. Nurturing our hobbies allow us to nurture our hearts and create outlet or release that allow us to grow and process in our own way.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, sometimes we need tools to help us process our emotions or a trusted friend or counselor to listen. It takes strength to let someone in and evaluate when you may need additional support. Just as you have a heart for helping others, there are people ready to help you, too. Please, if you are struggling, do not hesitate to ask for help. Your ability to connect with the emotions of others is a blessing. It’s not a weakness to feel as much as you do, but it will require awareness so you don’t become overly immersed in the emotional highs and lows of others. Be gentle with yourself as you navigate tough emotions and situations.

In Astrology, the Sun represents the core of your personality, ego, and life purpose. Challenging aspects to the Sun in your birth chart can indicate areas where you may face difficulties, internal conflicts, or obstacles in your life journey. Sometimes, a difficult relationship with a complicated father is present.

Here are some of the difficult aspects commonly considered when interpreting the Sun’s aspects:

Sun Square (90 degrees): A square aspect between the Sun and another planet (e.g., Sun square Moon) creates tension and challenges. It may suggest inner conflicts, difficulties in expressing yourself, and the need to overcome obstacles in your life path. However, squares can also provide motivation and drive for personal growth.

Sun Opposition (180 degrees): An opposition between the Sun and another planet (e.g., Sun opposite Saturn) can indicate a need to find balance or make choices between the energies of the two planets involved. It can symbolize external conflicts or challenges from others that you need to address. Oppositions can also highlight the tension between your ego and the demands of others.

Sun Conjunction (0 degrees): While a conjunction can be harmonious, it can also bring intensity and challenges if the planets involved have conflicting energies. For example, a Sun-Pluto conjunction can indicate power struggles, transformation, and the need to confront deep issues within yourself.

Sun Quincunx (150 degrees): The quincunx aspect can create a sense of unease and discomfort. When the Sun is quincunx another planet (e.g., Sun quincunx Neptune), you may find it challenging to integrate the energies of these planets, leading to confusion or a sense of being out of sync with yourself.

Sun Semisquare (45 degrees) and Sesquiquadrate (135 degrees): These are minor challenging aspects that can indicate irritations, impatience, and minor obstacles related to the planets involved. They may not be as intense as squares or oppositions but can still require effort to navigate.

Saturn Afflictions to the Sun: Saturn is often associated with challenges and limitations. When Saturn makes a challenging aspect to the Sun (e.g., Sun square Saturn or Sun conjunct Saturn), it can indicate a sense of duty, responsibility, and obstacles that you must overcome in your life. This can lead to feelings of self-doubt and a need to work diligently to achieve your goals.

Demi Lovato has the Sun involved in a grand cross with the Moon, Pluto and Saturn. This is a heavy configuration. According to her, the father was abusive, an addict and alcoholic. Such a planetary combination will result to an ultimate rebirth and ongoing healing efforts.

Whereas, Scott Eastwood, has many flowing aspects to his Sun especially with the MC, and the Moon. Sure, Scott has his Sun Square to Neptune. Square and oppositions bring challenges. It’s important to note that while these aspects can indicate areas of difficulty or tension, they also provide opportunities for growth and self-awareness. Challenging aspects in a birth chart do not necessarily predict failure or negative outcomes but rather highlight areas where you may need to work harder, learn important life lessons, and develop resilience.

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