Hermes Astrology
Stop Letting Everything Affect You
In his book, Daniel Chidiac explains why some people feel
emotionally shaken by everything — a text message, a tone of
voice, a small mistake, a stranger’s opinion — while others stay
calm even in stressful situations. His message is not to become
cold or uncaring, but to stop absorbing what was never yours to
carry.
Astrology describes this sensitivity as part of your emotional wiring.
Some people are naturally porous, like a sponge soaking up the
atmosphere around them. Others are more shielded, like a wall
that lets things bounce off.
Neither type is wrong. But if you are highly sensitive, you must
learn protection skills or life will feel overwhelming.
Why Small Things Can Ruin Your Whole Day
Have you ever noticed how one negative interaction can erase ten
positive ones?
Someone ignores your message.
A coworker sounds annoyed.
You make a tiny mistake.
Suddenly your mood crashes, and everything feels heavy.
Chidiac explains that this happens when you give too much
meaning to small events. Your mind builds a story: “They don’t like
me,” “I messed everything up,” “Something is wrong.”
Astrology would say some personalities are wired to scan for
emotional signals. They pick up subtle changes in tone or behavior
that others barely notice. This can make them compassionate and
intuitive — but also prone to emotional overload.
Learning not to react immediately is the key skill.
Emotional Boundaries: The Skill Most Sensitive
People Never Learned
Many people confuse empathy with responsibility. They feel other
people’s moods and assume they must fix them.
If a friend is upset, they feel guilty.
If someone is distant, they feel rejected.
If there is tension in a room, they feel anxious.
But not every emotion around you belongs to you.
Healthy boundaries mean you can care without absorbing.
For example, imagine a friend who is stressed and snaps at you.
One person spends the whole day replaying it, wondering what
they did wrong. Another person recognizes the friend is
overwhelmed and doesn’t take it personally.
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The second person protects their peace.
Overthinking and Emotional Chaos
Overthinking turns small problems into giant ones.
You replay conversations.
You imagine hidden meanings.
You predict negative outcomes.
Chidiac emphasizes breaking the spiral early. Astrology also
suggests that mental loops intensify emotions because the mind
keeps reactivating the same feeling.
Think of it like scratching a mosquito bite — the more you touch it,
the worse it gets.
People who learn to pause instead of analyze regain emotional
stability much faster.
Stop Taking Everything Personally
One of the biggest sources of suffering is assuming everything is
about you.
Someone is quiet → You think you did something wrong.
Someone cancels plans → You assume they don’t care.
Someone criticizes you → You question your worth.
In reality, most people are preoccupied with their own struggles.
Astrology often shows that some personalities interpret neutral
situations as personal rejection. This doesn’t mean they are weak
— it means they are highly aware of social signals.
Freedom comes from asking a simple question:
“Is this actually about me?”
Often, the answer is no.
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The Difference Between Detachment and Coldness
The book teaches emotional detachment — not shutting down, but
staying centered.
Detachment means:
You care, but you don’t collapse.
You listen, but you don’t absorb.
You support, but you don’t sacrifice yourself.
For example, a parent can love their child deeply without letting the
child’s bad mood destroy their own day. A partner can care during
an argument without losing emotional control.
Astrology describes this as balanced emotional energy — feeling
deeply without drowning.
Breaking Self-Sabotage Patterns
When emotions run high, people often make decisions that hurt
themselves:
Sending messages they regret
Ending relationships impulsively
Giving up on goals after one setback
Seeking reassurance in unhealthy ways
Chidiac’s approach is to pause before reacting.
Astrology also shows that impulsive reactions usually come from
emotional triggers, not true intention. When you calm down, you
often realize you wouldn’t have chosen that action.
Learning to wait before responding can change your entire life.
Protecting Your Peace in Relationships
Some relationships drain energy instead of giving it.
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You feel tense before seeing the person.
You leave interactions feeling exhausted.
You constantly try to please them.
The book encourages recognizing toxic patterns and stepping
away without guilt.
Astrology would say not every connection is meant to stay forever.
Some people enter your life to teach boundaries, not to remain
permanently.
Letting go is not failure. It is protection.
From Emotional Chaos to Inner Stability
The ultimate goal is not to become unaffected by life, but to
become stable within it.
Imagine being able to experience:
Criticism without spiraling
Conflict without panic
Uncertainty without overthinking
Distance without insecurity
This is emotional strength.
It doesn’t mean nothing touches you.
It means nothing controls you.
Your Energy Is Your Responsibility
Both the book and astrology share a powerful truth:
You cannot control the world, but you can control how much of it
you let inside you.
When you stop letting everything affect you, you don’t lose
sensitivity — you gain choice.
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You choose what deserves your attention.
You choose what deserves your energy.
You choose what deserves your peace.
And life becomes quieter, clearer, and much lighter.
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