You want to stretch your wings and fly today because you believe you have the right to be free. Additionally, you intend to make a bold statement that demonstrates your independence from the same restraints that keep others tethered to the ground. You might even convince yourself that it's your prerogative to make decisions about your life without consulting anyone else. Unfortunately, your impulsive behavior may trigger unexpected results that make you regret your actions. Author Ken Levine wrote, "We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us."
Patience is one of your greatest assets, but you may realize you need to make your move now. However, you worry your actions will upset someone who thinks they know what's best for you. You might even postpone your plans so you have more time to soften people's defenses before you initiate action. Luckily, delaying your start won't reduce your chances for success since your determination is unrelenting. Author Jeffrey Fry wrote, "The desire and ability to press on has and always will solve the problems of the human race and divide those who achieve from those who might have been."
You wake up ready to put your words into action today. You may be so enthusiastic about the potential that you fail to see how others will be negatively impacted by your plans. Although you're motivated to fight for the realization of your vision, you might underestimate the resistance you face now. Instead of sticking to your agenda at any cost, consider the wisdom of compromise in order to muster support from the current opposition. Spiritual master Amit Ray wrote, "Collaboration is the essence of life. The wind, bees and flowers work together to spread the pollen."
You have thought long and hard about stepping from the sidelines onto center stage. Although you're ready to assume authority, someone may catch you off guard when they try to steal your thunder today. At first, it appears there can be only one captain who is giving the orders, and you believe it should be you. However, sharing power might be a smarter strategy now. Rather than engaging the other person as an adversary, try approaching them as an ally. Casting director Jane Ripley said, "Sometimes the best way to get other people to give up their egos is for you to give up yours first."
Your big ideas can capture the imagination of your coworkers, but they may decide to take your vision in a completely different direction. Since the group consensus is more compelling than your individual position now, you are not coming from a place of strength. At first glance, your only option is to walk away from the entire situation. However, rising above your egocentric perspective enables you to play a significant role on the team. Albert Einstein wrote, "Nothing truly valuable can be achieved except by the unselfish cooperation of many individuals."
Sometimes you get lost in an endless sea of details, unable to navigate your ship to its destination. However, your critical eye serves you well today because your accurate perceptions can nip a problem in the bud, thus saving time on a big project. The key to your success is not the facts you share, but in how you deliver the information. If you put yourself in a position of superiority now, you create an environment that invites a power struggle. Worse, if you blame others for their shortcomings, you create enemies where you need friends. Attitude is everything.
Your greatest hope is for everyone to work well and pull together today. However, cultivating group cohesion feels like an impossible task when people seem to be pursuing their own agendas. Nevertheless, there are common interests buried beneath a chaotic surface, and you're the one who can get folks on the same track long enough to make measurable progress. Don't give in to any single point of view; observing the scene through a wide-angle lens puts everyone in the same picture and heading in the same direction.
You're willing to take on any opposition that tries to prevent you from being true to yourself. Your integrity is more important than making friends or achieving recognition. You aren't interested in negotiating away those values you hold near and dear. Nevertheless, it may feel like a losing battle if you try to convince others to adopt your well-considered but extreme positions. There's no shame in a graceful retreat, rather than jeopardizing the status quo by arguing your case with everyone. A Chinese proverb teaches, "Of all the stratagems, to know when to quit is the best."
Sometimes you are the inspirational light that everyone looks to with hopeful eyes. But occasionally, your holier-than-thou self-righteousness is like the screeching chalk on a blackboard that no one wants to hear. Unfortunately, your best of intentions could precipitate self-defeating actions if you are so committed to an idea or a cause that you lose perspective. Thankfully, the remedy for this potential ill is easy: practice self-awareness. Psychologist Carl Jung wrote, "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves."
Although you could be resistant at first, you're game to try nearly anything to gain peace of mind today. However, your mental equilibrium cannot be reached on your own because there are people whose lives are entangled with yours. The resolution to the current tension might be a simple admission for something you did that hurt someone else. But saying you're sorry is just the first step; you may need to demonstrate your willingness to cooperate with others, rather than running your own show. The best apology is changed behavior.
People don't realize how sensitive you are today, and their words or actions may inadvertently cause you pain. At other times, you are a champion at depersonalizing your experiences, but everything seems directed at you now that the reflective Moon is visiting your sign. Nevertheless, a clear perspective is your friend. Go outside and look up at the sky, the tops of trees or a distant horizon. Anything that puts distance between you and the hurtful interactions catalyzes the healing process. L. Frank Baum wrote, "Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable."
It might seem as if your friends aren't as close as they once were. In fact, old abandonment issues may arise if your regular support network is nowhere to be found. Your response to the situation will either exacerbate the discomfort or make it go away. Don't throw fuel onto the fire by expressing your unmet desires today; instead, give others the room they need to come and go as they please, without your negative judgment. The speed at which the dynamics improve is a pleasant surprise when you're able to compromise.
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