Today's Horoscopes: Feb 05, 2009
Aries- In your mind you may be free as a bird, yet your daily routine leaves little room these days for externalizing your flights of fancy. It’s easy for you to know the solution to your current dilemma; it’s more complex, however, to take that first step. This can be quite frustrating, since you usually are adept at beginnings. Don’t judge yourself harshly for not following through on your feelings today. For now, doing the best you can is good enough.
Taurus- You might feel as if you’re getting hit with a double whammy today as your key planet Venus leads you into a very intense interaction with someone who makes you anxious. Facing your fears, though, can be a good way to grow beyond the acceptance of what feels safe. Remember, even if the going is tough now, the transformations ahead can bring you closer to your long-term goals.
Gemini- Your emotions could pull you all over the map today, making it difficult to know exactly what to do. One moment you are ready to cash in your chips and walk away from what you have already gained. The next moment you are hard at work trying to figure out how to save everything. Although it might seem as if your decisions now are all-or-nothing, the truth is that there’s a lot of middle ground for you to explore.
Cancer- Making up your mind today may be more difficult than usual because you cannot see a definite outcome from your actions. If it seems like a close friend or workmate is resisting your efforts, try searching within for your answer before fighting windmills that aren’t truly there. Paradoxically, the obstacles could be very real, even if the source of their appearance is in your attitude. Change the circumstances by first changing your mind.
Leo- Your life may be more complicated than you wish, yet there’s no simple method to reducing your current stress. You have basic needs that require you to act in specific ways, yet your heart desires something very different from what you have. Don’t let go of your wishes for a better future, even if you don’t know how to get there. Holding firm to your desires now in the midst of change is a smart strategy that should ultimately pay off.
Virgo- You want to succeed at work, but today you might not have the patience that is required to get ahead. It could be extremely frustrating, for without any external distractions your job would be much easier. Unfortunately, the people around you now aren’t nearly as concerned about following through on their commitments. You may need to set boundaries or even withdraw from a relationship in order to maintain your integrity.
Libra- You might feel stuck today, as if your creativity is temporarily blocked. Your normal routine could be turned upside down now, making it harder for you to concentrate on doing anything that stems from your imagination. Don’t sell yourself short by believing you cannot do the miraculous. You are capable of more than you realize, but you’ll need to have patience for the results to manifest.
Scorpio- You may need to decide today whether it’s more important to be true to yourself or to keep up social appearances. Your current decisions, though, are not as crucial as they may seem because they are part of a long-term process that is redefining the structure of your current relationships. Keep in mind that magnetic Venus is squaring your key planet Pluto now, intensifying your feelings as the boundary between friendship and romantic love is tested.
Sagittarius- Someone might seem intolerably annoying today as he or she disagrees with you for no apparent reason other than giving you a hard time. But there’s probably more going on than meets the eye. Others could be reflecting your own frustrations back to you as you attempt to resolve the stress created by striving for personal independence while also meeting your obligations at home and on the job.
Capricorn- This might not be a very uplifting day, especially if someone close to you wants something from you that you cannot deliver. These demands could precipitate a power struggle that cannot have a winner because of your complex interdependence. Instead of trying to fix an irresolvable situation, change the rules of the game. The only common goal you need to agree on now is to listen to what the other person is saying. Save your closing arguments for another time.
Aquarius- No matter how much you want to shake things up, you’ll still need to acknowledge the limitations that are currently part of your life. It won’t always remain like this, even if you can’t see a clear path that leads toward your ideal situation. The harder you try to reach your goal now, the farther away it appears. Paradoxically, releasing your grip on the future is your best assurance of getting there on time.
Pisces- It’s challenging for you to learn a hard lesson now because you are more rebellious than usual. If someone appears with new answers, you are tempted to question authority to the point of creating conflict. Recognize your own role in the outer tension, for you have the power to disagree, even if you don’t express it. When you realize that you don’t have to project your internal battles onto others, relationships will certainly become easier to handle.
