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You are being pulled in two directions today. On the one hand you want to assert your position and defend it at any cost and on the other to find a gentler form of expression. You may attempt to sit on the fence to balance these opposite styles, but it may be wiser to simply choose one. Show your intelligence and be a lover, not a fighter.
You may do better now if you don't follow all the rules. This doesn't mean you have to rebel openly; that would only attract trouble you don't need. Instead, remain open to doing things differently. If you are tied to your habitual ways you might discard your brilliant idea before you even try to put it into practice.
If you cannot delay making your choice, don't fool yourself into believing that you can be objective. You have probably already formed an opinion and more information won't change your mind. Just remember that an impulsive reaction can get you into the most trouble. Take your time before giving your final answer.
You may be uncharacteristically itching for a fight today. You are ready now to talk about a cause that is important to you but be careful, as your strong convictions can provoke others to respond to you aggressively. Defending your beliefs is healthy, but don't turn a little disagreement into a major battle.
You might take the position that expressing your feelings of dissatisfaction is a sensible thing to do, but you could easily take it too far. Your goal now shouldn't be self-disclosure. It's less important that others know how you're currently feeling than it is for them to see that you can get the job done.
Others are depending on you and you must meet your obligations, even if you think you would be happier being on the move. Don't let your frustration get the best of you; the choice is yours. You can take the easy way out and blame others for your misfortune, or you can take responsibility for your life and start making little changes.
There's a heaviness that's settling over your life and you are being required to grow up and take the next step into your future. Since Saturn will be visiting your sign for the next couple of years, don't expect any overnight success stories. However, rest assured that your hard work will eventually be rewarded.
You could be so angry with someone today that you don't even know where to begin. You realise that your emotions are justified, but your intensity level is more than some people can handle. Still, it's not healthy for you to just bury your feelings. You must find an appropriate outlet where you can let your energy flow.
It's a much smarter strategy now for you to lead by example. Don't waste time drawing up plans and procedures. Just do what you must and if others join in to help, great! If they don't, just go ahead on your own and show everyone what you can do.
If you have been thinking about your life's purpose and where you fall short of your goals, it's now time to step up and do the hard work. But don't think you can do it all in a day. This is not about a one-time fix; it's about your ongoing commitment to integrity.
You might feel as if you are being put in an awkward position, especially if someone is pushing more work on you without offering additional pay. You expected to have more time available, but circumstances are flying out of control and you cannot keep up. Be patient; relief is on the way.
You may be confused by the layers of complexity that plague your most intense personal relationships today. It's easier now to stop trying to figure it all out and, instead, focus your attention on getting the job done. However, your workload continues to stack up and you might feel as if you are doing more than your fair share.
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