Why Can't I Sleep? Is It My Mind or My Habits?

It's 2 AM. It feels like the whole world is asleep, except for me. Even when I close my eyes, the switch in my head just won't turn off. Are you also tossing and turning in your bed right now? That frustrating feeling of being exhausted but unable to sleep.

The Nine of Swords card is here, reversed. This doesn't mean you're having nightmares, but rather that a vague anxiety hangs in the air like a fog. Thoughts like, 'What if I make a mistake tomorrow?' or 'Am I the only one falling behind?' are pooling by your pillow, pushing sleep away.

But is it only your mind? No, the Two of Pentacles card says your body is still at work. Even while lying in bed, you're chasing information on your phone, worrying about tomorrow's to-do list, constantly juggling. Your brain has no chance to rest, so how can sleep come?

An inconsistent sleep schedule, late-night snacks, scrolling through short videos in bed—all of these things are turning your biological rhythm into a stormy sea. Just as a rocking boat makes you seasick, a body with a broken rhythm can't dock peacefully and remains in constant motion.

The solution lies in the Temperance card. Just as the angel mixes water from two cups to find the right temperature, what you need now is 'moderation.' Cool your overactive mind and warm your restless body. You need to find the point of balance between your mental anxiety and your physical habits.

Alright, it's time to put your phone away. Send a signal to your body that it's time to sleep with a warm cup of tea or some light stretching. Don't try to force the switch in your mind off; instead, just focus on your breath and calm the waves.

Leave today's worries for tomorrow and reclaim your body's rhythm, and you'll find your eyes gently closing. Your sleep tonight will be much cozier than last night's. I hope you can protect your own quiet universe in this complex world. Sleep well.