«Intellect is the distinguishing principle (adhyavasdya). Virtue, knowledge, freedom from passion, and power denote it when affected by (the mode) “goodness ‘ (sattva); when affected by ‘darkness’ (tamas) it is the reverse of these» (Sāmkhya-kārikā, 23).

Do your thing! 

For the first half of the month your energies are high, but you have to be careful, Aquarius, to use them in an intelligent way. You can do a lot and with Venus trine it’s a great time to carry on your work and realize your ideas. Sun square is another push to end projects you’ve been working on for a while and finally get to reap the benefits. At the end of the month you won’t no longer feel  Mars pressure and Venus sweetness, but at least Uranus and Jupiter squares no longer hinder your actions and intentions.

When the condition of inertia, indolence, mental darkness, spiritual torpor predominates in a body, that body is said to be dominated by tamas quality. This predisposes intellect to vice, ignorance, attachment and lack of power, as well as listlessness and inability to pursue something. It is not necessary to go to the opposite, the quality of rajas, or hyperactivity, to get to the contrary. A harmonious sattva condition is enough to be active without overdoing and act with balance and wisdom.

Pour out your excess energy physically, Aquarius, in order to avoid the risk of venting it in an arrogant, intrusive or egoic way on other people.

Stay active with this sequence:

Vīrabhadra-āsana, second variation. Vīrabhadra is one of Śiva’s terrifying forms. As fierce as he is right to fight for his cause. Symbol of courage, determination and security, strength and power. // 1 min. per side.

Pārśvakona-āsana, side angle. A stimulation for the heart, this position makes your body mobile and dynamic. // 1-2 min. per side.

Baka-āsana, crane pose. Not so easy to perform, this pose stimulates your physical energy. // From 30 sec. a 1 min.

TOTAL TIME: from 5 to 7 minutes.

MANTRA of the MONTH: «Pace yourself».

ATTENTION: each technique may have contraindications. Take proper information before practising. Ask your teacher for the correct execution. The recommended times are provided only as a guide, always adjust the practice to your own times and limits. Never force, positions must be comfortable and stable! For any doubt leave a comment below!