Mel B, a Gemini.
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Don’t be surprised if you — or the people around you — are a bit more irritable than usual today, especially in the evening. The first quarter moon in Virgo could make everybody stressed and nit-picky, inclined to focus on problems, no matter how inconsequential. Try not to be unnecessarily critical of your friends, and do your best not to get defensive if they seem critical of you: The more you can talk through any problems with humility and a clear head, the quicker they’ll pass.
Even if you aren’t usually someone who is easily embarrassed, you might find yourself feeling awkward and insecure over every little blunder today. It feels like you can hardly open your mouth without misspeaking, like you can’t take a step without tripping over your own feet. The good news is that you’re probably blowing things way out of proportion; to everyone else, you seem utterly normal, so try not to worry so much. And remember that even if you did make some small faux pas, that wouldn’t be the end of the world.
Today, it could seem like other people keep stealing your thunder, taking credit for your contributions. Part of you might try to convince yourself that you’re being oversensitive, or that you’re misinterpreting things. This might be the case — but your initial read on the situation might also be accurate. Whatever the case, you might benefit from giving others a chance to explain their side of the story — this way, you can either set your mind at ease, or you can step in and make things right. It might be awkward, but at least you’ll know where you stand.
You might be unusually antsy today. You’ve got all kinds of ideas you’d like to pursue, but it feels like you have too many obligations — or maybe just too many inhibitions — to actually take action. The friction you’re experiencing right now is probably only a temporary roadblock with no lasting consequences, but even so, it’s frustrating. Try to take the pressure off yourself. This might not be a day when you’ll accomplish anything big, and that’s okay — you can still find small moments of satisfaction.
You’re probably hungry for excitement lately — at least, you are in theory. When exciting things actually happen, you might be inclined to turn away out of fear. When other people bring adventure into your life, you might just end up resenting the disruption to your peaceful existence. Today, try to remember that it’s not always possible to have everything you want, all at once. When your desires are contradictory, you’ll eventually have to pick — or at the very least, you’ll have to be willing to tolerate a bit of tension.
Most of the time, you don’t mind delayed gratification. You’re happy to put in a bit of extra work or forgo some small pleasures, if it means you’ll reach your big-picture goals sooner. Today, though, that might feel like too much to ask of yourself — all the little sacrifices add up, and you’re tired of it: You want to live well, and you want to do it now. So for now, take a break from all of your self-improvement projects, and focus on enjoying yourself in the moment.
You’re likely to feel underappreciated today — regardless of whether or not it’s true. Sometimes, no amount of praise is enough to make you feel truly valued; no matter what the people around you do, you’ll be left with the sneaking suspicion that they don’t really respect you. Try not to lash out or burn any bridges if you’re feeling this way. While there’s a chance that your hard work genuinely is going unrecognized, there’s also the possibility that your bad mood is just that — and has nothing to do with anyone else’s actions.
Normally, you’re clear-eyed and perceptive, able to understand people’s motivations and navigate most situations relatively smoothly. Today, though, it might be harder than usual to see things clearly: You might find yourself fighting unnecessary battles, fixating on made-up problems. So while second-guessing your instincts isn’t typically helpful, it might be helpful today. If you can resist the impulse to jump into action the first time you sense a potential problem, you’ll save time and spare yourself avoidable headaches.
You’re relatively private by nature — not secretive, by any means, but not someone to spill every detail of your life to a new acquaintance, either. It takes time for you to open up, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Today, just remember that you can’t have it both ways: If you want to hold back certain details about your life, then you can’t get upset when others aren’t sympathetic to them. And if you want others to know how you’re feeling, you can’t expect them to read your mind: You’ve got to be willing to tell them.
You treat others with thoughtfulness and generosity, but you take care not to neglect your own needs; you understand that a sense of self-regard can be necessary for your survival. But today, it might be easy to cross the line from healthy self-esteem into arrogance; you might start to imagine that when others think differently than you do, or when they have divergent goals, it’s a personal attack. Try to step back: Remember that while your needs are no less important than anyone else’s, they’re no more important, either.
Sometimes, other people will try to boss you around. Even if they don’t have any real authority over you, they’ll do their best to impose constraints on your life and bend you to their will. But while you’re much too headstrong to mindlessly go along with it, it can be easy for you to get drawn into needless power struggles. Today, try to remember that you don’t necessarily have to pay any attention at all. Instead of pushing back, you’re allowed to ignore them entirely and simply, peacefully go about your business.
When you see good things happening for your friends, it’s easy to get jealous. Today, especially, you might start to imagine that other people’s good fortune somehow comes at the expense of your own — but it’s important not to let yourself spiral. There’s a good chance that your friends’ big successes aren’t even things you’d want for yourself. If you can come back to earth and reconnect with your own goals, it’ll be easier to stop getting bent out of shape when others make progress toward theirs.
If life hasn’t turned out exactly the way you expected, you try to make the best of things, rather than endlessly complaining about it. Today, though, it might be hard to stay positive; in your crankiness, it could even be tempting to blame the people around you for everything that’s gone wrong. But try not to take your frustration out on others — your problems might not be your own fault, but your loved ones probably aren’t responsible, either, and blaming them won’t make you feel any better.
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