You are eager to do an excellent job today and your willingness to put in the extra effort makes others appreciate you even more. You’re motivated on your own, but it doesn’t hurt that you’re being noticed. Don’t let your confidence go to your head now; optimistic Jupiter’s shift into your sign is a harbinger of good times ahead as long as you don’t expect more than you deserve.

Someone may be working behind the scenes to force you to switch your current direction. However, you are inclined to push back if you feel coerced. Your stubbornness could get in the way of learning what you need to know, especially if you try to shut others up before they are able to deliver an important message. Remain open to the truth, even if it isn’t exactly what you want to hear now.

You might believe that you’re a black belt in mental gymnastics, but every clever idea you toss into a conversation is shunted aside today. You may begin to feel ineffectual because your thoughts don’t seem to be able to gain traction. It isn’t fun if you can’t combine several trains of thought into a single coherent knockout punch. Don’t let frustration define your day; instead, recognize that you’re currently just a bit off in your delivery. Thankfully, this won’t last; your wit and charm will return soon enough.

It’s a smart idea to say what you mean and mean what you say, or a miscommunication can turn an innocuous comment into a major conflict. Open disagreement isn’t useful today, for you are already aware of the differences of opinion. There may not be an immediate resolution now because arguments won’t likely be about the right issue. Think about the consequences of your words before you say anything at all.

You may be facing a cash shortage today, yet your apparent lack of funds could be tied to a larger issue of self-esteem. If you don’t believe that you’re deserving of something special now, you are probably being much harder on yourself than you should. Be aware of any lingering negativity and put off a purchase decision until tomorrow when your approach will be more balanced.

You are moody now that the Moon is back in your sign. It’s as if you’re riding on a seesaw today; one minute you’re quite confident and the next you’re feeling uncertain. Instead of acknowledging the upside of things, you might get swept in a downward spiral of self-judgment. Fortunately, you have the power to change your direction and to lift yourself back up to the top of your game. Make an empowering decision and stick to it, no matter what happens along the way.

You may be suffering from a creative block today, as if someone pulled the plug on your imagination circuit and you cannot make it work. Unfortunately, you might not be able to latch on to a dream to lift yourself out of the malaise. Fortunately, someone special may come along and inspire you, catalyzing positive change. Your negativity could dissipate quickly if you are open enough to accept help when it’s offered.

You might not want to participate in a group event with friends or family today, even if you love the individuals who are involved. Maybe it’s just too complicated balancing everyone’s different approaches to the day. You don’t want to spend your time discussing the ground rules for some kind of social activity. Give yourself permission to retreat without having to justify your actions to everyone else.

You may try to place limits on yourself today so you can set a good example for others. But keeping everyone else in line is difficult when you’re feeling antsy yourself. Expansive Jupiter’s entry into your 5th House of Play can open your eyes to new avenues of fun. Fortunately, you should be able to balance your current responsibilities with the incoming waves of restlessness if you keep track of your priorities.

You may be fantasizing about a great escape to somewhere exotic now that the Moon is visiting your 9th House of Travel. But it’s hard to stay focused on planning a dream vacation, especially if it seems like an unrealistic flight of fancy. You could choose to give up and think about a homebound staycation instead. There’s no need to rush; give yourself a few more days before making a final decision.

You may have offered your opinion too quickly about something that’s very important, and now you’re unable to take back your words. A disagreement with your partner today can turn a sweet relationship into a combative one. Good intentions aren’t enough; you also must be very realistic or everything can quickly grow out of control. Take full responsibility for your role in the current situation to get things moving in the right direction once again.

The Moon in your 7th House of Partners can help to stabilize a relationship today, as long as you’re willing to narrow your focus. Although you may be thinking about how to improve your financial situation, it’s more important now to concentrate on creating common ground with someone else, rather than going off on your own. Things won’t change as quickly as you wish, so reduce the pressure by being less aggressive in your approach and allowing some time to pass before taking further action.