Spirit Keepers

Thursday, January 8
Once again, we seem to be buffeted about by contradictory planetary energies as conservative Saturn says one thing and progressive Uranus says another. We move from a mentally restrictive Mercury-Saturn aspect this morning toward a brilliantly expressive Sun-Uranus aspect tomorrow. Meanwhile, the dualistic Gemini Moon shuffles our feelings back and forth between these cosmic opposites. We are each like the Twins now with our mutually opposing desires.

Aries	Cancer	Libra	Capricorn
Taurus	Leo	Scorpio	Aquarius
Gemini	Virgo	Sagittarius	Pisces

	Aries Your frustration can suddenly reach the boiling point today, making it difficult for you to hold back your true emotions. Unfortunately, showing your anger might not get you any closer to your goals, but you are tempted to let loose anyway. Trying to hide your feelings won't make them go away, but with a little forethought you can express your fears in a more positive and less damaging manner.

	Taurus You prefer to know that your feelings are consistent because you want your actions to be based on a reliable foundation. Unfortunately, your emotions seem to change today as you gather more information. Instead of stubbornly holding onto your point of view now, your reactions become less predictable as the day wears on. Don't make any long-lasting decisions unless you absolutely must; your current answer isn't necessarily your final one.

	Gemini Your emotions blow one way and then another, like the winds on a spring day. Although it can be fun to fly your thoughts as if they were kites, you never know when a sudden shift will cause a great idea to come crashing down to the ground. Enjoy the variety of possibilities that pop into consciousness, but don't tie your survival to any single direction until you have more time to think.

	Cancer If it feels like something important is coming to an end, don't try to hold onto it any longer. Letting go of a desire, an idea or a plan is not a sign of failure now, but an indication of your readiness to allow new energy to enter your life. You can't even change your mind if you struggle to maintain a point of view that is no longer working for you.

	Leo Someone may let you down today, but it's best not to hang on to any disappointment. You might have to think on your feet to cover for a careless mistake of a colleague, but it's better to spend your energy doing what you can to make it right, instead of pointing blame at anyone else. Don't let your concentration wander, for your greatest strength is your ability to react with focused intensity, based upon what's happening in the present moment.

	Virgo You could be overwhelmed with a diverse range of facts today, some of which contradict others. You feel compelled to sort out the truth from the pile of information, but every time you think you know what's going on, something else suggests you got it wrong. Don't give up, even if you are frustrated. Stick with your process, but keep in mind that you'll need to give reality sufficient time to fully reveal itself.

	Libra You are no stranger to walking the tightrope. After all, seeking balance comes naturally to Libra, the sign of the scales. This time, the tug of war may have you relying on details one moment and wanting to trust your intuition the next. But finding a middle ground can be trickier than you anticipated. Be patient; there could be a breakthrough as soon as tomorrow.

	Scorpio Being part of a group, for work or play, may not be very easy now, for you could feel like an outsider. You could think that others aren't very receptive to your ideas, yet you might have a role in their resistance. It's possible that you have not done as good a job as you thought when explaining your position. Instead of waiting until you are on the defensive, take time at the beginning to get your point across clearly.

	Sagittarius Today you could become rather stuck on an idea that isn't as good as you think. If someone in authority suggests that your assumptions or conclusions are not sound, don't slip into an adversarial role. Instead, try to learn from what you are being told. Improving your game is a smarter strategy than defending it.

	Capricorn You may be required to deal with a change of plans at work today and your willingness to respond to the situation can make the difference between success and failure. It may feel as if someone is purposefully interfering with your plans, but it's not likely intentional. Just remember that the small issues you face now are a reflection of the bigger issues still in front of you.

	Aquarius You want others to believe that you have everything under control and that you can handle pretty much anything that comes down the pike. But don't get too cocky, for your overconfidence can attract a whole set of different problems. It's best to look to the future with guarded optimism, yet remain ready to handle whatever comes your way today and every day.

	Pisces Avoid having such high expectations that others let you down, no matter what they do. It might even feel as if someone close to you cannot be trusted now, but don't blame anybody else for something you should have taken care of yourself. It's not that anyone is out to get you; it's just that you must rely on yourself today if you want something done right.

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