Rajas – hyperactivity 

«O chief of the Bhäratas, when there is an increase in the mode of passion the symptoms of great attachment, fruitive activity, intense endeavor, and uncontrollable desire and hankering develop» (Bhagavad-gītā, 14.12).

The word that in the verse is translated as “passion” is rajas. I propose it as “hyperactivity”.

Rajas is one of the so-called guna, the modalities of existence. The condition of rajas implies a sort of acceleration both physical and mental. There is rajas when there is frenzy, when the movement is fast, when the mind is very awake, when the emotions are strong, uncontrolled, passionate.

This aspect of life naturally has its advantages, because there are conditions where you need to be active and fast and you Aquarius are in this condition in September.

You have a more active mind than usual and it is time to take advantage of it. If at other times you have many ideas, but struggle to put them into practice, September is the right month for action. Of course this involves commitment, attention and trust, but I don’t think you will lack them!

IN PRACTICE  

Virabhadra-āsana I, Virabhadra hero pose, first variant

An active and confident position.

Awareness exercise

Do you know the difference between staying focused and being nervous? Every time you are engaged in a task, stop for a moment to observe yourself. Is your concentration full of tension? Try to release tension, keeping your concentration with serenity.

Mantra of the month

«Peacefully active».