Heavy "Guan Sha" Isn't Your Fault | But Self-Punishment Is

If you constantly feel pressured, self-critical, and overwhelmed by external judgments, this guide to "Internal Observation Clearing" offers simple, daily practices to reclaim your peace.

💢 Does this sound familiar?

  • Habitually people-pleasing, afraid to express true feelings.
  • Often feeling targeted by others—their cold stares, sharp words.
  • A turbulent inner world masked by a calm exterior.
  • Trapped in a cycle of “outburst → regret → deeper suppression”.

⚖️ Your problem isn’t overthinking; it’s that “Guan Sha 官杀” pressures you into pursuing flawless thoughts. 🌱

🌑 What Does “Heavy Guan Sha” Mean?

In Bazi, Guan Sha represents pressure, rules, and external judgment.

Living with heavy Guan Sha is like carrying an invisible weight: 👉 Extremely harsh self-criticism. 👉 Hypersensitivity to others’ opinions. 👉 Emotions pile up like a mountain, yet you dare not release the floodgates.

—You’re not overthinking; you’re simply carrying too much!

🌿 Tried-and-True “Internal Observation Clearing” Method

(No prior experience needed, just 10 minutes a day)

1️⃣ 【Writing Detox】

  • Get a notebook and write down everything you don’t dare say.
  • Vent, curse, weep, rage—let it all out. Then, immediately tear it up or burn it.
  • 🎯 The key: No self-judgment. Let emotions flow purely.
  • 👉 Physical destruction = a ritual to release negative energy.

2️⃣ 【Body Release】

  • When emotions feel stuck in your chest, get up immediately!
  • Stomp your feet, jump, shake your arms vigorously.
  • Visualize shaking the “heaviness” right out through your fingertips.
  • 👉 Your body is the primary channel for emotion—movement is more effective than rumination.

3️⃣ 【Mirror Dialogue】

  • Look into your own eyes in the mirror and say:
    • “I see you.”
    • “You’re really hurting, aren’t you?”
    • “I’m here with you.”
  • 👉 The first step to self-acceptance is simply witnessing yourself.

4️⃣ 【Nature Grounding】

  • Walk barefoot on grass or the floor. Breathe deeply.
  • Imagine the earth absorbing your pent-up emotions.
  • Silently repeat: “I am part of nature. I don’t need to be perfect.”
  • 🌱 This counters the isolation of “Guan Sha,” reconnecting you with the whole.

✨ Why These Methods Work

  • Guan Sha demands suppression; we choose release.
  • Internal observation isn’t escapism—it’s about redirecting the energy you use to fight the outside world inward to nurture yourself.
  • Clearing isn’t a one-time task but a daily practice—like brushing your teeth for the soul.

🌻 A Final Word

Those with heavy Guan Sha are often deeply sensitive and kind-hearted—always turning the blade inward.

Please remember this:

“You do not need to be perfect to be worthy of love.

There is immense power in being authentically you.”