"Stop Trying so Hard, Start Doing Less." Energy Forecast: September'25/Oktober'25
Why Everything Feels So Intense Right Now and Why That's Actually Good
The unexpected power of doing less during life's most chaotic moments
If you've been feeling unusually tired, overwhelmed, or like everything in your life is suddenly shifting, you're not alone and you most certainly not imagining it!
This September 2025 has brought an intensity that many people around the world are experiencing (just look around, this big shift is happening worldwide!) and there's actually a cosmic reason for it.
This month is eclipse season that occurs roughly every six months.
But more importantly, these events seem to coincide with major life changes, relationship shifts, and those moments when everything you thought you had figured out suddenly feels up in the air.
What's Actually Happening in the Sky
On September 7, there was a total lunar eclipse, what many call a "blood moon" because the moon appears red during the event. On September 9th we had an intense 999 portal (look t my last post) This eclipse was visible across Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, with the moon completely darkened for about 82 minutes.
Then on September 21, there will be a partial solar eclipse, though this one will only be visible from New Zealand, parts of Australia's eastern coast, various Pacific islands, and parts of Antarctica.
What Is an "Eclipse Season"?
These two eclipses happening within two weeks of each other and that’s what's called an "eclipse season." This is a roughly 35-day window that occurs about every six months when the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up in just the right way to create eclipses.
During each eclipse season, we always get at least two eclipses (and sometimes three), happening about two weeks apart. So we're currently in the middle of one of these intense cosmic periods that started in late August and will wrap up in early October 2025. Those eclipses bring us intense chaotic times, so buggle up!
Adding to the intensity was the rare 999 portal on September 9 a once-every-nine-years numerological event that many believe amplifies themes of completion and letting go. (Look at my last article for the deeper message behind it!)
You don't need to see these eclipses to feel their effects.
Throughout history, people have noticed that eclipse seasons tend to bring:
unexpected changes
endings and new beginnings
an classic "life is happening TO me" moments that feel completely out of our control.
The Universal Message:
”Stop Trying So Hard, Start Doing Less!”
The most important guidance emerging from this period can be summed up in two words: do less.
This isn't about being lazy.
It's about recognizing that sometimes our constant need to plan, control, and figure everything out actually works against us.
During intense periods like this, the more we try to force things, the more exhausted and frustrated we become. This is the time where guidance wants to come in, so we need to let this force work for us, instead of fighting it out of fear and the need of control.
Think of it this way: if you're caught in a river's current, fighting against the water will only tire you out. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is stop struggling and let the current carry you to where you need to go.
Signs You Might Be Trying Too Hard
You're constantly worried about things you can't actually control
You're making lists and plans but nothing seems to go according to plan
You feel exhausted even when you haven't done that much
You're overthinking every decision and second-guessing yourself
You feel like you're swimming upstream in most areas of your life
Why This Time Feels So Chaotic
There's a specific astrological pattern happening right now combined with the shift that’s happening energetically with this world from our low vibrational “old world” that was masculine energy coded into the new high vibrational feminine energy that wants this world to soften, to life more aligned with our rhytmic and flowy nature. That explains why so many people feel like they're being pulled in different directions. Without getting too technical, we're in a period where two opposing energies are at play:
The "Control" Energy (aka. Old world energy) - what we need to release:
Perfectionism and harsh self-criticism
The need to have every detail figured out
Obsessive worry about outcomes
Being rigid with plans and expectations
Trying to force solutions through pure mental effort
The "Flow" Energy (aka. new world energy) - what we're being guided towards:
Trusting that things will work out somehow
Making decisions based on our heart & intuition, not just logic
Accepting that some things are beyond our control
Being open to unexpected opportunities and changes
Finding peace in not having all the answers
What to Watch For
During periods like this, people often notice:
Relationships naturally ending or beginning without much effort on their part
Old patterns or habits suddenly feeling impossible to maintain
Technology glitches, travel delays, or plans falling through more frequently than usual
Vivid dreams or stronger intuitive hunches
Unexpected opportunities arising just when they're needed
Physical signs of release, thing breaking, items getting lost, things literally falling apart
These aren't bad signs; they're often signs that outdated things in your life are making room for something better.
Real-Life Examples of What This Looks Like
Relationships
Maybe you've been trying meet up with someone to schedule a date or you try to force a difficult conversation with someone, but every time you plan it out, something interrupts. Instead of pushing harder, try backing off and letting the right moment present itself naturally.
Work and Career
Perhaps you've been obsessing over a project or decision rather you should get another job or starting a new career, running through every possible scenario in your head. This might be a time to step back, do your best work, and then trust that the right outcome will unfold.
Life Changes
If you're facing a major decision about moving, changing jobs, or ending a relationship, this period suggests that the answer will become clear without forcing, but only if you stop trying so hard to figure it out mentally.
What to Actually Do During This Time
Instead of more planning, this season asks us to do this:
Build in buffer time for everything: expect delays and changes
Make loose plans, let flow happen rather than planning rigid schedules
Ask for help instead of trying to handle everything by yourself
Take breaks when you feel that familiar urge to push through fatigue.
Instead of Overthinking, Try This:
Notice your first instinct before your mind takes over
Pay attention to what feels light or heavy in your body when you think about different options
Sleep on important decisions instead of making them when stressed and misaligned
Talk to close friends rather than spiraling in your own thoughts and letting your monkey mind taking over
Instead of Forcing Solutions, Try This:
Focus on what you can actually control today
Let go of timelines that are causing you stress
Be curious about unexpected developments rather than being frustrated by them
Practice saying “I don’t need to know It all.”
The Science Behind Why This Works
While eclipses and astrology might sound mystical, there's actually practical wisdom in the "do less" approach during chaotic times. Psychological research shows that:
Decision fatigue is real, the more decisions we make, the worse we get at making them
Overthinking often leads to worse outcomes than trusting our initial instincts
Stress narrows our perspective, making us miss opportunities and solutions
Taking breaks allows our subconscious to work on problems we can't solve consciously
Who's Most Affected Right Now
You might be feeling this intensity more strongly if:
You're naturally a planner or control-oriented person
You've been going through major life transitions
You have a tendency toward perfectionism or self-criticism
You've been pushing yourself hard and ignoring signs of burnout
The key is recognizing that it's temporary, that it’s happening for our highest good and that fighting against it only makes it harder.
So “Trust the Flow.” and surrender.
The Bigger Picture
September 2025 is part of a longer period of change that will continue into 2026.
The theme throughout this time is learning to balance being proactive with being receptive, knowing when to take action and when to wait and see what unfolds.
This season invites us to soften, to allow ourselves to relax, to let the universe work for us, to follow our own rhythm and get comfortable with doing absolutely nothing (that's a tough one, I know!!).
The Universe wants us to understand that there's a time for "GO," but there's also a time for "STOP", so the universe can do its thing, where everything can work FOR YOU in the background.
But we learned that "Go Go Go" is what's valuable, and doing nothing is "a bad thing." We grew up in a world (the old world!) where being burned out and always
"so strong" is seen as something to respect, to bow to.
But this is not how life's meant to be.
The new world that wants to come in and this is a world where there's no need to be "strong," where being "soft" and "flowy" are the new values to respect, to bow to.
And a world were Co-creation with the universe, your guides, and others in your community while being connected with our intuition is the new way to go.
We were never meant to be alone and separated, not from others and not from ourselves. This is what the old world ruled by it’s patrichty made us to think is the norm. But it never was! So we are now (finally!) entering a time where we remember who we are and what we want and that's what this season brings us:
The truth, The shedding of the old, and the entering of the "new"
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Where am I pushing too hard and getting exhausted?
What would happen if I took my hands off the steering wheel for a few weeks?
What am I trying to control that might actually be better left alone?
Where can I focus on doing my part and then trusting the process?
Moving Forward
The gift of this intense period isn't in what you achieve or acquire, it's in what you learn to release and trust. Many people find that after going through challenging "eclipse seasons" like this, they end up exactly where they needed to be, often in ways they never could have planned.
The key insight is recognizing that your continuous cycles of anxiety and control actually postpone the very things you really want like happiness, creativity, love, and success. By consciously choosing to do less, plan less, and trust more, you create space for the natural intelligence of life to work on your behalf.
A Final Thought
If this time feels uncomfortable, that's actually a good sign.
Growth often feels messy and uncertain in the middle of it.
The people who tend to thrive during periods like this are those who can hold the tension of not knowing what comes next while staying open to new opportunities and possibilities they couldn’t even imagined for themselves.
So for the rest of September and into early October, try this experiment:
Whenever you feel the urge to control, analyze, or push harder, take a breath and ask yourself, "What would happen if I surrender and trusted this process instead?"
You might be surprised by what unfolds when you get out of your own way.
Remember: intense periods like this are temporary. By November, the energy will have shifted significantly, and you'll likely have much more clarity about the changes happening now. Be patient with yourself during this time of transition.
May this song carry you through every “No” you receive <3
Sources:
Time and Date - September 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse
Time and Date - September 21, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse
Space.com - Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse September 7-8, 2025
EarthSky - Total Lunar Eclipse of September 7, 2025
Written by Lyra Noor
New World Channel | Transformation Mentor | Singer & Songwriter
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So much clarity just from your writing, Lyra! I know it takes A LOT of practice to shift from the perfectionism and control to allowing …but it is totally worth it! 🥹❤️