Oprah Winfrey, an Aquarius.
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The moon moves through Scorpio and contacts Jupiter in the morning, which could leave you torn between conflicting desires throughout the day, unsure of what to do next. In the evening, however, Saturn arrives to bring some clarity. The conclusions you reach may not be as fun or exciting as you’d like, but ultimately it will feel good to move away from vague expectations and toward a plan of action.
You are not the type of person who is afraid of making big decisions; you know you will do your best to choose wisely and deal with any consequences as they arise. Sometimes, however, it becomes exhausting to be faced with so many options. You wish you didn’t always have to think so hard, or that life would slow down for a minute and give you a chance to catch your breath. Today, if you feel like you need more time before committing to the path forward, take it.
You are good at making new friends; people are drawn to your warm, constant energy. But while it may be easy to make an initial connection, it takes longer to build true trust. You hesitate to make yourself vulnerable or express yourself openly; it’s safer and more comfortable to keep things light. Today, however, see what happens if you open up. This could be the perfect opportunity to build relationships that will not only be fun, but also provide meaningful support in the days to come.
You tend to assume that if you’re not naturally good at something, it’s not worth trying, especially when there’s so much to do. do come easily to you. But today, have a little more confidence in your ability to learn. If there’s a skill you’ve always wished you had, it’s not too late to learn it. You don’t need any innate talent; you might even feel awkward at first. But you’ll be surprised how far you come by simply putting in the effort over time and expanding your knowledge little by little.
Even if you work steadily and diligently to achieve your dreams, you often feel like you haven’t made real progress. It’s discouraging to feel like your efforts are going nowhere and that you might eventually start to consider giving up. Sometimes the answer is to keep pushing through the challenges – but other times, what you need most is a break, or even a change of direction. You’re constantly growing and changing, and it may be time to adjust your goals to match the person you’ve become.
Overall, you are a good judge of character; your instincts are strong, allowing you to quickly discern between who to trust and who to distrust. The problem is that it’s easy to second-guess yourself. If other people seem to like someone, you wonder if you’re wrong to get bad vibes from them; if a person didn’t actually do it do anything to earn your distrust, you fear being too harsh. Today, don’t assume that everyone knows better than you. Your gut often knows things that your conscious mind may not, so listen to it.
You’re probably not someone who asks for help often: you’re confident in your intelligence and you know you can handle almost any situation with grace and common sense. But just because you don’t need the contribution of others, this does not mean that you will not benefit from it. As wise and capable as you are, you don’t know everything, so today, don’t be too proud to ask for advice. Your friends’ perspectives might be more valuable than you think; When faced with an important decision, ask them what they think.
In an ideal world, you would always take the slow and steady route, handling projects step by step and accomplishing everything on your to-do list before moving forward. But in reality, this is rarely possible. Life moves too fast and there are often too many things in your schedule to be able to get everything done. Today might be a good time to revisit tasks that you previously had to complete quickly or ignore altogether. It’s not always possible to go back, but for now, at least some of your past mistakes can be fixed.
Some people always seem to overestimate themselves, moving through the world with radiant, if undeserved, self-confidence. You, on the other hand, do your best to stay grounded; The more honest you are about your gifts and flaws, the better equipped you will be for the long term. The only problem with this mindset is that sometimes you overemphasize your weaknesses and neglect your strengths. Being realistic isn’t just about addressing your shortcomings; it also forces you to recognize where you shine.
In order to get what you want most, sometimes you have to sacrifice some of your less important goals; In order to stay true to your deepest principles, it may be – or at least seem – necessary to make small ethical compromises. But today, don’t go to bed so quickly. Decide to stay true to what you believe in. Flexibility has its uses, but there are times when it is better to remain firm and inflexible.
Even if you’re not afraid to take risks, you’re probably not the type to do it just for fun. If you’re considering taking the plunge, it needs to be carefully planned and serve a larger purpose. Today, remember that your task is not to play it safe in every situation, nor to eliminate every trace of danger from your life, but simply to be smart about it. Trust yourself to know when a risk is worth taking and when it’s best to back off.
Don’t be surprised if you feel more pessimistic than usual. Your accomplishments so far suddenly seem so meager, and the road ahead seems long and difficult. Building a better world – or simply a good life for yourself – has never seemed so daunting, and it would be easy to feel immobilized by the stress and problems ahead. But remember, you don’t have to reach the finish line today, or even tomorrow. The most important thing is simply not to give up.
You are strong enough to handle almost anything, but just because you can do all that, it doesn’t mean you should. You have your limits and you are not responsible for solving every problem that comes your way. Today, give yourself permission to say no and turn away from challenges instead of rising to meet them. It’s not because you don’t think you can handle it, but simply because you understand that you are only one person and you just have to do your part.
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