Kristin Davis, a Pisces.
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Early this morning, Mercury and Uranus help you to see your problems in a new light. If your friends’ advice hasn’t helped, try asking somebody new; if your usual tactics haven’t worked, think outside the box. You’ll make the most progress if you’re willing to risk looking silly. Then in the evening, the Pisces new moon gives you a chance to reconnect with the people around you. It can be easy to imagine that you’re alone in the world, but today, you’ll be reminded of how many people are on your side after all.
You might not think of yourself as a particularly sensitive person, but don’t be surprised if you feel a bit more fragile than usual today. With so many problems, and so few that you have any real control over, it’s understandable if you’re overwhelmed. Part of you probably feels a duty to keep pushing, no matter how exhausted you are, but that’ll only lead to burnout. While resting can seem like a waste of valuable time, taking a break when you need one will serve you better in the long run.
No matter how much you yearn to make a drastic change, you sometimes hold yourself back — not out of fear, but simply because you don’t want to upset the people in your life. Your friends count on you to be steady and reliable, and you don’t want to inconvenience them by suddenly doing things differently. But today, remember that your friends also want you to be happy. You don’t exist solely to make things easier for other people — you have your own life, too.
Today, it’ll be surprisingly rewarding simply to take care of business. You don’t need any big wins or praise; the people around you might not seem to take any notice of you, but that hardly matters right now. In fact, it might be relaxing to quietly do your work behind the scenes. You’ll have time in the spotlight later, but for now, you’re content to lay low. As long as you know that you’re using your time well, that’s enough.
It’s easy to feel discouraged lately. You’ve tested out new ideas and none of them have produced the results you want; you’ve attempted to transform your life, but in the end, you felt stuck as ever. It can be tempting to tell yourself that you’ve tried “everything” and it didn’t work, so you might as well give up. But fortunately, the world is bigger than that. As hopeless as you feel right now, there are still new people to meet, experiences to have, and untapped possibilities to explore.
Sometimes, you struggle to figure out the best course of action. Other times, though, you know exactly what you need to do — you just avoid it because it’s difficult, or because it’ll complicate your life, or because you don’t have the energy. Eventually, though, the strain of not doing what’s necessary becomes more stressful than simply taking action would be. If you’ve been procrastinating or making excuses for yourself, stop. You’ll feel much better once you quit waffling and start moving forward.
It often feels like you have to pick between building strong relationships and tending to your own needs. You worry that prioritizing the people you love means you’ll end up having to make sacrifices, but focusing on yourself means your close relationships will begin to deteriorate. Maybe this has happened in the past, but today, stop assuming that it’s inevitable. If you operate from the assumption that it’s possible for everyone to get what they need, then you’ll find a way to make it happen.
The prospect of changing your life can seem incredibly intimidating. Whether you’re looking to make a major overhaul or simply adjust your daily habits, it’s difficult to start showing up differently in the world. But today, try not to overthink it. While change is never easy, it also doesn’t need to be quite as complicated as you’re making it out to be. It doesn’t require a miracle, just a bit of effort. Once you start actually taking action, the road ahead won’t seem so daunting.
Some people will do practically anything to keep the peace, but that’s never been your priority. Honesty is important to you; if you had to choose, you’d rather be unpopular than give up your integrity. Just remember that you don’t have to provoke a strong reaction all the time — it’s possible to be honest and kind, to be persuasive while still being understanding of the people around you. As much as you enjoy being edgy, try to prioritize connection over provocation today.
You’re not the sort of person to base your choices on other people’s opinions; you don’t need anyone else’s permission to live your life. But even so, you worry sometimes about how your more unconventional decisions are being perceived by the people you care about. As independent as you are, you still want to be liked and respected. Today, you might be surprised to find that you have more supporters than you realized, and that every time you took a risk and broke the mold, there were people quietly cheering you on.
It can sometimes feel like all of your truly important life experiences have already happened. By now, you imagine, your personality has solidified, you’ve committed to the path you’re on, and it’s too late now to shift your mindset or significantly alter your future. But that isn’t really true. It might become more difficult to make big life changes, but it’s never impossible. If you’re yearning for something more — or just different — now is the time to set the wheels in motion.
It can feel lately like you’re completely at the mercy of forces beyond your control. Your sense is that you can’t alter the circumstances of your life, and all you can do is navigate this confusing world the best you can. But while you aren’t entirely wrong — there’s plenty you have no control over — you still have more power than you realize. Your tiny, everyday actions add up, and every time you choose to be courageous or generous, there’s a ripple effect — however imperceptible to you.
Sometimes, it seems like everybody underestimates you. Maybe they all see your soft and gentle side, and miss your inner power; maybe they appreciate your compassion, but forget that you have a sense of humor, too. You’re tired of being treated like you’re fragile, like you can’t handle life’s difficult truths. You want the people in your life to see your whole self. So today, stop waiting around and hoping others will one day understand you better. If you want certain traits to be recognized, put them front and center.
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