After years of abuse with alcohol, I finally was able to make the choice to fully quit. This choice has enriched my life in many ways. I decided to quit alcohol during a Saturn (hard lessons, get your sh*t together energy) transit of my 6th house (health, day to day activities). Which is no surprise to me.
My journey with alcohol has been an interesting one, within the birth chart I can identify it with the strong Pisces placement of my south node. Pisces rules over escapism, and that was exactly what I was using alcohol for.
Within my natal chart my sun is opposite Neptune, Neptune is ruled by Pisces and again this placement is an indicator for escapism (and more).
A life without alcohol was not something I saw happening when I was still drinking, it gave me a lot of laughter and fun with my friends. But also a lot of anxiety, health issues and imbalances emotionally, spiritually and mentally.
I feel so much stronger and full of life since I quit drinking and may you consider it, I would say try it out, it is great.
Books that helped me during this transition and that might be beneficial to you:
✦ Quit Like A Woman: the radical choice not to drink in a society obsessed with alcohol – Holly Whitaker
Holly describes her story and it is a very clear and honest read.
✦ This Naked Mind: control alcohol – Annie Grace
This book is focused on the psychological aspect and gives tons of information.
Once you make the choice it is actually quite easy to keep, as Holly describes in her book when you are doubtful about your choice. It is when it becomes exhausting, will I drink tonight, yes, no, maybe. When the answer is just a no it is easy.
miracles of the moon ☽ 