On National Teachers Day in the USA, it's appropriate that the Sun is forming an encouraging link with Saturn, the Cosmic Teacher. Hot on the heels of yesterday's Saturn/Pluto alignment - which focused on overcoming challenges, our learning focuses on perseverance. Today is also the anniversary of the premiere of Beethoven's 9th symphony - which is often considered his greatest work. When we keep going, the possibility of creating our own mini-masterpieces always exists!
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ARIES
Like a puzzle piece we didn't know we were missing, there are times when people come into our lives and complete us. Just as the warm, familiar hug of long-loved family members brings calmness into our world, everything seems to make sense. It's often said that if something seems too good to be true, it is. But they also tell us to trust in the goodness of the cosmos. Enjoy an encounter with someone new today. They're not going to trip you up. They can be trusted. This connection could lead to something special.
TAURUS
Doing your best is more than good enough. But you need to keep on doing it. If you only do it once, it's like having breakfast and thinking it will sustain you for days. You might have over-indulged, but you still need to consume something before bedtime. Life involves repeating processes over and over again. Once isn't enough. That's why we need to be disciplined and create healthy routines. You might think you've done everything you need to sort a situation out. But if you do more, you'll establish an ongoing pattern that works.
GEMINI
Expectations are part of life. Even if we push them to the back of our minds, they have a way of influencing our plans and actions. The issue is that having an idea of what's in store can stymie our creativity; it makes us less receptive to other possibilities. We're so convinced that we know how things 'should' be that we don't think about how they 'could' be. So we continue doing the same old things in the same old ways. You can't follow a normal path right now. But you can trust that what's abnormal is better than you expect.
CANCER
You can, if you choose, let other people tell you what to prioritise and which path it's best to follow. You won't be short of advice. Everyone will have a theory; and some of their arguments will be very persuasive. So be wary. You're listening more intently than you should. Just because someone has experience and seems to be an 'expert' doesn't mean they're right. The coming New Moon opens the doorway to a new resource. Once it's appeared you'll be in a much better position to make the right choice.
LEO
Whether you're more a Doctor Watson than a Sherlock Holmes, there's something reassuring about detective stories. A seemingly impossible conundrum is raised. And we watch as the characters pieces incontrovertible facts together to reach a logical conclusion. Ta da! The case is solved. If only we could be so clear-headed! We seem to find it easy to twist the evidence to support our ideas. Watch out that you're not misreading the signs and signals today. The coming New Moon reveals a fact you've overlooked.
VIRGO
We all need someone (or something) to admire and look up to. We also need to feel that we're part of something bigger than us. And that our life has meaning and purpose. And that we're appreciated and loved. We also like to feel that there's a higher power, which has a better view of our life, and is looking after us. But this belief can allow us to act irresponsibly. Why do we need to be mindful if someone/something else is in control? You can make a decision that changes your destiny today. It involves standing up for your views.
LIBRA
When life's rolling along in a good way, and we're happy with what's going on, it's easy to forget past upsets. When we're struggling to make progress, historic 'wrong decisions' pop into our minds; and we feel even more down-hearted. Mars, in your opposite sign, is energising your emotions. And with the coming New Moon adding to the mix, you're feeling intense about your connection to someone. Is that OK? There's not much you can do to change your feelings. So trust them. They're not going to let you down.
SCORPIO
Scorpios sometimes get bad press. Your powerful intensity, plus your relentless pursuit of the truth make it easy for other people (who lack your emotional depth) to criticise you. Yes, you can be secretive. But it's a healthy protection mechanism; it stops you being misunderstood. The approach to the New Moon, in your opposite sign, intensifies your feelings. But it also brings someone who can relate to you. Don't feel obliged to share your innermost thoughts. But if your instincts tell you that you can trust, you can.
SAGITTARIUS
It's entirely normal to feel stuck in a rut from time to time. Which doesn't mean it's not exasperating. But somehow, life seems to need to contain moments when we find it hard to make progress. If that's how you're currently feeling, there's good news. The coming New Moon highlights a doorway. The issue, is that it's narrow. You'll find it hard to squeeze through if you're carrying too much baggage. Today brings a chance to make an important decision. If you let something go, you'll be able to move forwards, with speed.
CAPRICORN
Natural checks and balances operate in all our lives. Although they can slow down our rate of progress (which is frustrating), they're an important part of the process. You're fed up with having to deal with an ongoing, long-lasting problematic situation. You want to see a clear route forwards, and are tired of having to circumnavigate obstacles rooted in the past. Yet nothing will stop you from (eventually) getting to where you need to be. And the fact that you're being forced to go slowly will ensure your timing is perfect.
AQUARIUS
When designers create new software and apps, they have to make sure they'll work with old devices as well as new ones. There's an expression for this work: it's making sure something is 'backward compatible'. With transformative Pluto now retrograde in your sign, you're having to revise a new plan to ensure it acknowledges your past achievements and learnings. It might feel as if this process is slowing you down. But being backwards compatible will, as you'll soon see, enable you to make startling progress.
PISCES
We might not be able to turn back time, or undo our actions, but we can always learn from past mistakes. And we can always find opportunities to apologise for historic errors. But when the right moment arrives, we need to take it. Otherwise, the justifications we've created to support the decisions we've made get in the way. It seems that someone in your world wants to turn over a page and start anew. Luckily, you're an empathic Piscean. If you allow them the space to talk, healing (that benefits you too) will take place.
