Dark side of Aquarius is the trap

The dark side of Aquarius is the trap of martyrdom. Can you recall a time in your life when you’ve fell into that trap? Do you know people in your life who are constantly allowing themselves to sink into martyrdom? The real culprit in martyrdom is what lies beneath it and creates it: a low sense of self-worth. When you truly value yourself, you will never find yourself sinking into martyrdom, victim hood or codependency. When one truly finds their self-worth, they realize deeply that feeling of worth can never be found in other people. You must realize that your so-called faults, deficiencies or shortcomings are beautiful and divine. It is easy to pick yourself apart, but it takes discipline, dedication and courage to lift yourself up. This is a vital part of the Ascension game—to learn to step out of self-criticism and looking for fulfillment outside the self, and into self-appreciation and a healthy self-esteem that comes from within. During Leo season, it is the best time ever to unleash the most charismatic and unique aspects of your personality, whether it be with others, on social media, or literally just in the mirror. If you can learn to truly enjoy your own company, then you will never be alone, regardless of who comes into or exits your life. If, however, you’ve found yourself in a state of martyrdom or codependency with someone in your life, then cutting cords can be a helpful exercise. Cutting (or better off, removing) cords between yourself and another works, though the caveat is that if there are still emotions like martyrdom, jealousy, resentment, over attachment, etc. present then the cords will come right back. It’s the emotions and beliefs about another person’s role in your life that keep the cords in place. Which people in your life do you intuitively feel you have negative cords with? These people are most often parents, partners, ex-partners, close friends, and business associates. This Aquarian energy is encouraging us to free ourselves from negative cords with others. Please note that cutting negative cords with someone doesn’t mean your relationship with that person necessarily ends. Cutting cords tends to improve relationships, though if there’s someone that is consistently treating you in a way you don’t deserve, then cutting them out of your life may be necessary, as cutting cords may not change much (and if you do cut them out of your life, then it’s wise to still cut cords anyways). You can cut cords on your own using meditation. My favorite method is to literally call upon Archangel Michael to come forth and cut and remove each negative cord from each chakra that has one (usually there will be a cord in each of the lower five chakras, but not always). Please note that if you cut cords with another but don’t deal with the feelings that created the cords in the first place, then the cords will come right back. The trick is to identify which resentments you are holding against that person, or if there’s guilt, jealousy, over attachment, fear or martyrdom present. Freeing yourself from these feelings will free yourself from the cords. The most powerful route to this freedom is through true forgiveness.