What, exactly, is a shadow self or shadow side?
Duality has been mythologized: light and darkness, good versus evil.
Clearly, humanity loves a good polarity.
Are you the friend that tends to project their perfectionism a la criticism toward others?
Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, therapist
In astrology, the shadow concept is no different.
What is shadow work?
astrologer, psychic medium, and spiritual advisor
Below, astrologers break down the shadow side of each zodiac sign and how to practice shadow work accordingly.
They could benefit from acknowledging their shadow tendency toward haste throughmindfulness meditation.
Addressing and combating these bullish ways may require them to practice active-listening and empathy exercises.
Gemini
Lets be honest: ChattyGeminialways has something to sayand thats just one of their strong suits.
Your dependable nature requires occasionally turning some attention toward yourself, says Chinniah, of Cancer.
The best way to integrate your people-pleasing tendency, according to Dawn?
Becoming more aware of repressed feelings and releasing them can be profoundly helpful, she says.
Leo
Leoholds their head high and thrives in any performance with an audience.
Through mindfulness and self-compassion exercises, they can learn to let go of their self-critical tendencies, says Wilder.
astrologer, psychic medium, and spiritual advisor
Wilder says itll do the air sign good to explore theirowndesires.
Libra sometimes needs the reminder that being diplomatic includes addressing their needs, too.
Capricorn
External validation (like status and prestige) can often holdCapricornback from nourishing their inner world.
Re-upping a self-care ritual is one way for Capricorn to do just that.
Wilder suggests they focus on practicing self-compassion and making it a habit to rest and recharge.
Aquarius
Aquariusis a natural at psychoanalyzing everythingincluding their feelings.
So, its no surprise that their shadow work should center around healing their emotional aloofness.
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