Relationships struggling through extreme phases is not only common, but normal. But to aimlessly coast through the discomfort instead of trying to target
it head-on is when you know you're in too deep. And those are exactly the kind of chokeholds today's Libra full moon is targeting. Besides the full moon itself, astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim explains how the sign's ruling planet Venus, will be squaring Pluto simultaneously. So expect feelings of drama, paranoia and absolutely anything else that's toxic to take centre stage. Grim asserts that while for those relationships built on a strong foundation, a middle ground will make itself evident, some will be experiencing the "ugliest side of Pluto" - that's code for secrets being revealed. Also on the table, are resurfaced feelings about a significant ex, no matter how long it's been. Now Grim's one stop solution for these problems across the board, is to perform a cord-cutting ritual which not only relieves one the aforementioned bouquet of problems, but also clears up space for what you've been waiting on forever.
A psychology-backed cord cutting ritual
This visualisation practice comes from psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author, Judith Orloff, as explained in her book The Empath's Survival Guide. This method can either be done in a partial capacity, to stop the relationship from devolving into a 'wound mate relationship', or in a complete capacity, which severs the bond.For the former, visualise a cord of light going from your belly to that of the other person in the relationship. Not with hate but with love, name the cord with the aspect of this other person you are wanting to distance yourself from. Imagine taking a pair of scissors and then cutting it.
For the latter, treat it as more of a final goodbye. Imagine not one, but several cords of light connecting you with this person. Prior to energetically cutting each cord with your scissors, say, "Thank you" to mark everything the relationship taught you, followed by: "It's time to completely break our bonds."
As a rule of thumb, avoid engaging with this person either online, or physically and consciously steer clear from giving in to the waves of limerence that are likely to follow.
