Aries:

As devoted as you are to your friends and loved ones, you cannot be responsible for them. So if one of them comes under attack today, you need to think twice before stepping up to defend them. In doing so, you could be inserting yourself into a situation that is much more complex than you truly understand. Instead, you should step back and let them handle this thing on their own. They won't feel let down -- deep down, they know that you're there if they need you later.

Taurus:

The interpersonal energy of a person who you will have to deal with today is going to be less than ideal, so it will be up to you to even out the balance and keep the conversation positive. Luckily, you are in a very positive communication phase. If an interaction takes a strange turn, you'll be totally ready to steer it back onto a more productive track. Meanwhile, taking extra-good care of yourself is a must. Give yourself a treat. Then and relax and enjoy it!

Gemini:

If you hit the ground running this morning, you will be able to get all your errands done earlier -- which means you will have a lot more free time, when you can do anything you want! If you have been feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything, be sure to get some alone time this afternoon. How about taking in a movie? Or, if you have been meaning to have a long catch-up phone call with a long-distance loved one, give them a ring early this evening! Use your time wisely.

Cancer:

Even if you don't quite know how to express your feelings to someone today, any kind of communication is going to be good communication. Get a conversation started -- that's all that really matters. Don't worry that you're not being clever enough, articulate enough or serious enough. The tone of your discussions will be organic -- it will evolve in whatever way it needs to evolve. If you think too far ahead, you will keep yourself from speaking. And that is counterproductive.

Leo:

A friend or coworker is doing something exciting with their life. You want to be doing this, too. So what's stopping you? You don't need any more resources than you already have. Just up your creativity and throw in a little bit of drive. What's the best way to enliven your creativity and drive? Get out and mix it up with different types of people! It's a good time to make a date, meet up with an old friend, or just go out into the world by yourself and start some sassy conversations.

Virgo:

You take time to tidy up around the house or your car on a regular basis. So why not take some time to clean out your emotional clutter as well? Call up someone you trust today and find out if they're free for a meal and a conversation. Talk things out over dinner or a nice lunch, and you'll nourish this relationship while you nurture yourself. Pick their brain and find out what you can help them with. Talking is the best way to work through whatever you're confused about right now.

Libra:

Your keen eye will help someone out, today, when you notice that they've forgotten a very important element. This element could be a fun person who has been left off the guest list, a busy but smart coworker who hasn't had time to weigh in about a project, or a fact they have neglected to double check. The overall effect will be a rise in your prestige among the group of people involved. No more holding back due to the fear that people will think you're a know-it-all! That's not wise behavior.

Scorpio:

Withholding your true feelings about a person might seem to you like a wise strategy. You know, 'if you can't say something nice it's better to say nothing at all.' But to some, holding back on your true feelings is the same as keeping a secret. They feel left out, not knowing what you really think. You can't be the perfect diplomat all the time, so loosen up and feel free to share your genuine thoughts. It's not idle gossip -- it's just honest communication.

Sagittarius:

Don't worry -- the power struggle you are having with an authority figure today won't create long-lasting tension in your life. These things happen from time to time, and are simply part of dealing with powerful people. In a way, they are very effective educational tools: You learn more when you challenge someone than when you just go along with what they say because you are afraid to disagree. If everyone doesn't agree it isn't the end of the world -- it's the beginning of a great discussion.

Capricorn:

You don't need to completely check out of whatever's going on in your world in order to delve into deep self examination today. But it would be a very good idea to take another look at yourself and what your short-term goals are. Do some research -- there are many loose ends dangling, and each one of them will lead you to a host of new ideas for improving your current situation. Explore, analyze, and then formulate a new plan. It's time to revise your approach, based on solid facts and figures.

Aquarius:

You are smart enough to know that you have to be careful in business deals, so don't listen when someone encourages you to 'go for broke' and dive headfirst into a shady-sounding enterprise. Even if you are tempted by their promises of easy money, do not listen to them. This person is insulting your intelligence by thinking that you don't know that nothing in life is free, but they themselves are probably not as savvy as you are. They don't know what they're talking about, so educate them.

Pisces:

If someone seems like they are being a little bit too critical about something you said or did today, try not to take it personally. Take it for what it is -- honesty. You can't blame another person for saying what they think. They're giving you credit for being a person whose ego can handle it. If you value their opinion, you value it for a reason. Don't start doubting their judgment now, just because they might not be telling you what you want to hear.

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