You may be concerned that yesterday’s excitement has passed, but now it’s time to settle your energy to sustain the progress you already started. However, you need to be careful, for you can get so caught up in what you want that you forget about respecting sensible limits. If you start to obsess about a person or a thing, take it as a sign that it’s time to stop pushing so hard.

The Moon returns to your sign this morning, enabling you to simplify your life. However, you may feel so lazy that you let the day slip by without getting much accomplished. Fortunately, your senses are sharp and your conclusions are logical, but you still could make a mistake by giving an idea or a person the benefit of the doubt. Everything is not always perfect; processing negative feelings may require courage, but can also lead to deeper intimacy.

Your clever words make it seem as if you are completely engaged in an interaction, but your witty repartee is likely hiding your emotions. Although you may believe that limited disclosure is a wise strategy today, whatever you don’t say can have just as much impact as what is discussed. Instead of laughing off an intense feeling, try to express what is truly in your heart.

You may receive sufficient support from your friends and co-workers today, but there could be unspoken demands that come along with their help. There are emotional undertones to everything that happens now and you might be expected to return a favor even if you never were told that was part of the deal. But don’t let your annoyance turn into resentment; be upfront and express yourself clearly from the start.

You might struggle today as you try to rein in your emotions so you don’t get distracted through the first part of the day. Your heart may be on fire with romantic urges when the Moon harmonizes with sensual Venus in your sign, but it seems that expressing your desires isn’t in the cards right now. Instead of assuming that you’ll get what you want later, it’s much healthier to simply accept the current situation for what it is without clinging to any additional expectations.

You don’t want to get overly involved in a friend’s melodrama today, but you may be drawn into it anyhow. Fortunately, your ability to be a good listener is augmented by maintaining your cool objectivity. Your practical approach is probably exactly what is required to smooth someone else’s ruffled feathers. Your own needs might have to take a back seat while you help out someone you love.

Your friends set a lovely example by showing their affection and respect for you. However, upon closer scrutiny, everything isn’t as it seems. Feelings that haven’t been shared might be lurking just beneath the surface today, adding a sense of apprehension to your interactions with others. Don’t let a little miscommunication become a big deal. Requesting immediate clarification helps prevent you from reading more into a situation than is actually there.

The Moon’s visit to your 7th House of Relationships can prompt you to reveal more than you intend as she charms her way into a flowing trine with secretive Pluto in your 3rd House of Communication. You might think that sharing your current worries with a trusted friend will assuage your fears. However, nearly anything you say now can turn your best of intentions into an emotionally intense conversation. You may regret expressing your feelings at first, but the outcome will likely be extremely worthwhile.

Although you may truly believe that any difficulty can be handled if you have the right attitude, your theory will likely be tested today. Fortunately, a volatile emotional conflict won’t create any long-term problems, but it could wreak havoc on your stress levels for a while. Maintain a healthy perspective on your feelings by continuing with your regular daily schedule. Your rattled nerves should be calmer tomorrow.

It isn’t your preference to stop what you’re currently doing to dig into an emotional issue that doesn’t seem to have an immediate impact on your day. Nevertheless, your subconscious mind might be sending you signals that warp your perceptions today just enough to throw a conversation off course. It’s smarter to get to the source of the problem before it becomes even more complicated by your denial.

An attractive friend or lover may be sweet toward you today, tempting you to lower your guard. Normally, you would happily comply, but he or she might have a hidden agenda now, making this a tricky transition. Don’t isolate yourself from those you like. Continue listening but also pay attention to what isn’t being said, because the hidden information holds more sway over your day than what’s actually shared.

Your methodical approach to your work today can make the difference between a low production day and one that’s off the charts. You may feel as if other people are trying to bring you down or impede your progress on the job. But even if this is true now, you may not be able to address the problem directly. Instead, keep shining your light by taking the high road. The external resistance will eventually fade if you can avoid empowering it with your negativity.