
You don’t necessarily like what happens today if you have to defend yourself against someone with an agenda that’s different from yours. However, everything may not be as intense as it seems now. If you feel like you’re being pushed to a breaking point, try changing your mindset first. Once you find your center you won’t need the approval of anyone else.

You naturally prefer a day filled with simple pleasures, yet you might have to spend a lot of energy rearranging your schedule today because of events out of your control. Unfortunately, there’s not much margin for error now; you still must fulfill your work responsibilities before taking it easy. Trust in the process; ultimately everything will work out OK if you avoid getting caught up in someone else’s drama. If you lay low and keep busy, the pressure should ease over the weekend.

Your key planet Mercury could overwhelm you with too much information today. However, your biggest challenge may involve choosing which tasks to postpone for a later date. It isn’t that you made too many promises; instead, it’s others who are asking too much of you at this time. Do whatever you can to help, but don’t be concerned about someone else’s judgment once you have established your limits. Setting healthy boundaries enables you to do your best work.

You might have made a commitment that is weighing heavily on your mind now, and there seems to be little you can do to satisfy someone who could end up disappointed. Don’t doubt yourself as you try to figure out what to do next. The current stress is not meant to point out your weaknesses; its purpose is to highlight just how much you currently have on your plate. Rely on your emotional strength to navigate through this situation.

You may be stressed in ways that make it hard to get in touch with your inner spirit today. Fortunately, you have a deep reserve of determination and resolve. However, others seem to be standing in your way, regardless of your tactics. Undermining authority won’t help, since this strategy only impedes your forward movement. Instead, simply acknowledge whoever is in control and then get on with whatever you need to do now.

You may feel as if you are stuck between two uncontrollable forces without an apparent way out today as your key planet Mercury locks horns with powerful Uranus and Pluto. Unfortunately, the more you struggle, the worse it gets. Instead of trying to escape now, stick around and learn the truth, even if you think it could be unpleasant. Your ability to uncover the facts will steadily resolve the tension over the next few days.

Hidden motives come to light now, adding to the stress between you and someone else. Others might not like what they learn today, but the unpleasant energy should begin to shift once the truth is revealed. Whatever the disagreements of perspective, common ground can be found — but it might require more time than you think. Have patience; the process of healing works best on its own timetable. All you can do is make it clear that you are ready and willing to do your part.

You are often up for a good challenge when you know that you’re doing the right thing. But now the Sun squares your key planet Pluto, so make sure that you’re not being played as a pawn in someone else’s game. If you think that you’re being manipulated, it’s smart to take a few steps back from the struggle and reconsider your next move. Temporarily disengaging from the situation enables you to detach from your feelings long enough to make a logical decision.

You might feel as if you’re fighting a losing battle today. Nevertheless, holding on to your fading optimism may still be the best thing you can do. If you start questioning your long-term goals now, you could spiral downward into worry or despair — and this won’t lead to anything productive. Be aware of what’s happening, but don’t just focus on the dark side. There is a silver lining to this particular rain cloud that’s yours to explore if you keep an open mind.

You are passionate about your life today and are willing to work extra hard just to keep up with everything you have already set in motion. However, this isn’t the best time to start something new, since it seems that loose ends are fraying faster than you can tie them back together. Stay focused, even if you feel overwhelmed. The positive impact of your current efforts will be seen in just a few days.

Your nervous system is so wired today that it’s nearly impossible to finish what you start because you can’t stay focused. Your impatience prompts you to talk before you fully develop your thoughts as Mercury opposes erratic Uranus. Unfortunately your unconventional ideas may upset your colleagues, so it’s wise to consider other people’s feelings before you say too much. Using your common sense helps you avoid an unnecessary confrontation with someone who would make a better ally than enemy.

Uncertainty bubbles up from the depths of your subconscious and your first impulse now may be to clamp down on your fantasies and become uncharacteristically rigid. Unfortunately, this inflexibility won’t help you get through the stresses of the day. However, when you accept that you don’t need to know where you are going, then you will magically find yourself closer to your desired destination.