You may be eager to disagree with someone today just to stir up a lively debate, even if you don’t really want to create lasting conflict. Nevertheless, you should be careful about inappropriately misdirecting your feelings or you could find yourself in a volatile situation before you know it. Being aware of the intensity of your reactions now can help to minimize unnecessary drama.

Although you might prefer taking a simpler approach, it now feels as if you’re heading out into a sea of complexity. Powerful emotions could rise to the surface today if someone confronts you about something you recently did. Defending yourself by justifying your actions could turn out to be a waste of energy, whether or not the accusation is true. An apology is in order if you are guilty, but just let it go if you’re not.

Even if you get up on the wrong side of the bed today, life grows brighter as the day wears on. You may need to deal with an obstacle that has been placed in your path by your boss or some other authority figure. However, you don’t have to confront the problem head-on yet; you can simply acknowledge it while dancing around its edges. You will be better equipped to handle the situation in a few days once the intensity settles down.

You could find yourself in the midst of a fierce emotional confrontation today that pulls you into deep waters. However, if you try to avoid the issue, you may inadvertently make matters worse. Pay attention to your intuition, for the shadows won’t hide the truth from you now. You might even discover a treasure in a difficult situation if you have the courage to stick with the process when it gets messy.

Intense interactions with a family member or close friend may open the floodgates of unexpressed emotions today. You might even sense that an unavoidable power struggle is on the way. You could agitate things even more now by revealing a surprise of your own. However, it’s wise to think before you speak or you will only complicate matters even more. Take the high road and just walk away from the drama with a smile.

Your analytical mind is working overtime today as you furiously seek a simple fix to a complex problem. Part of your frustration stems from not being able to separate one situation from another; everything seems to be interrelated now. It’s pointless to keep going over the same details again and again. Things will begin to make sense when you accept that logic won’t bring you the solutions you’re hoping to find. Fire up your right brain and practice a little creative self-expression.

You might wish that the current relationship tensions would just go away now, but they won’t vanish until you face the issues that are bothering you. You may have to stand up to someone who is more powerful than you are; fortunately, you can hold your ground today as long as you act consistently with your feelings. Push through your anxiety and self-judgments; just show up and be true to yourself.

You can sense a subterranean current of feelings running deeper than any you have recently experienced. On one hand, this is quite exciting, since you’re attracted to the intensity and believe that you’re getting closer to discovering something very significant. On the other hand, you are fearful of losing yourself to this powerful flow. Nevertheless, it’s safe to let go once you know where you stand in your heart.

Your anxiety motivates you to take care of unfinished business early in the day. Although you wish that you could get everything done, at some point you may need to postpone tasks that are still incomplete. Ironically, once you relinquish control you might even find enough time to relax for a bit. Thankfully, a quick escape can rejuvenate you with sufficient energy to come back to tie up the loose ends later on.

You may feel pressured to do something with a group of people today, even if you would prefer to be by yourself. But don’t turn your penchant for privacy into a major conflict, or you’ll just end up exhausting yourself in the process. Save your energy for something more important; instead, relax and resign yourself to fulfilling your social obligations without a fuss. Your positive attitude could turn time with friends or acquaintances into a treat rather than a chore.

You could be at odds with anyone who is wielding authority today, even if he or she doesn’t deserve your negativity. Others may attempt to manipulate you, but you could provoke another set of issues if you fight back. Unfortunately, it’s tough to stop a conflict once a debate is started. Go ahead and make your stand now, but stay focused on the main issue so things don’t go awry.

You might not feel very efficient today, especially if you have menial chores to perform. It’s challenging to keep your thoughts focused on repetitive tasks; however, you could be very productive now, if you stretch your mind beyond the present moment. Give yourself permission to dream while you work; visualizing the future creates a more meaningful path for you to follow.