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The new moon in your sign on the 25th is going to put you in your feelings, and that means this is a fertile time for you to clarify and set intentions for yourself, Moonchild. There's a lot of uncertainty running through your life, and it's likely to have you feeling pretty overwhelmed. Instead of trying to find answers, strive to get grounded first so that you can tend to your insides as a foundation for understanding and navigating what's happening outside and around you.
Relationships can be really hard, and this week you are likely to be dealing with some challenges in how you feel about someone or the dynamic that exists between the two of you. This is a good time for you to explore different ways of listening to what's going on with you, and to work on listening to others with an open heart. Hang out with messy stuff this week so that you can get to the well-adjusted and happy parts, Leo.
You have some difficult choices to make this week, and the reason they're hard is that you are able to see so many different sides of the situation that you may feel ambiguous about which option to choose and which of your many needs to centre. In fact, there are many things that you could prioritize right now, but if chief among your concerns is not what will create and sustain peace, you're likely to be pointed in the wrong direction.
Your fear and distress can be really defining for you. These are feelings that are perfectly normal—albeit uncomfortable—and this week you're likely to be struggling with them both. Instead of shutting down or projecting out your feelings, strive to get present with them so that you can identify what they’re really about. Are they about something that's actively happening or something that might happen? Are you fixated on something in the past, or is it present? Develop skills for navigating the hard stuff, Libra.
If you act in ways that reflect your integrity, you're not guaranteed that everything is going to go exactly as you want, but you are guaranteed that the problems that you encounter are healthier than the ones you would encounter by being disingenuous. Instead of trying to avoid conflict, strive to show up for the complicated stuff in as forthright a way as you know how. It's time to be true to yourself, Scorpio.
Conflict with other people is stressful and absolutely no fun, but it's also often necessary in order to clear the air and get to the heart of the matter. This week you are likely to find yourself engaged in some sort of struggle with another person. Don't rush to confront or cajole others before you first sit with yourself. Strive to clarify your perspectives, needs, and what you can do in a healthy way before you go in with guns blazing, Sagittarius.
This week is a good time for you to turn a new page, be open to something new happening and take chances. You are in a period where you are capable of not just making lateral changes but creating real improvements in your life, but they require that you yourself are different. Be the change you want to see thrive in your life and the world this week. Show up in ways small and large that reflect your greatest hopes, Capricorn.
You're feeling pretty trapped this week, and the truth is that you're likely to be engaged in some pretty sticky situations. Instead of fighting your feelings, strive to let go this week, Aquarius. Allow people and situations to reveal themselves to you in their time without attaching to your ideas about what it means or what will come next. Allow space for things to change, and they just might—even if they don't as quickly as you'd prefer or in the exact ways you'd prefer.
It would be easy for you to descend into anxious thinking this week, but in doing so, you are disconnecting from the present moment and losing sight of what's important. Strive to identify and engage with the truth this week, Pisces. The truth is not always a completely straightforward thing—there is your emotional truth, your ideas and the truth of your beliefs, the truth of your situation, etc. These things may not all be identical, but they are all relevant. Hang out in the nuance.
This new moon, happening on the 25th, marks a really good time for you to be advancing your goals and taking risks, Aries. The key here is to consider the perspectives and values of the people you're dealing with. Ultimately, you have to live in accordance with your own values, but a little diplomacy can go a really long way. Strive to work well with others this week and it will serve you well both in your relationships and your ongoing plans.
This week may start with some anxiety—and who could blame you, really? The best way to engage with uncertainty, fear, or panic is by showing up for whatever you're feeling with empathy. You don't need to feel good all the time in order to trust that you're on the right path, Taurus. This is one of those times when how you navigate your challenging emotions is the assignment, so do your best to rise to it with patience and care.
Sometimes when you don't get what you want, as disappointing as it may be, it allows room for you to get what you need. This is an important time to consider the difference between fixating and obsessing on ideas versus being curious and exploring. The former is cyclical and repetitive, and the latter is open and expansive. Don't let your emotions trigger coping mechanisms that ultimately keep you stuck. Dare to explore and grow this week, Twin Star.
Jessica Lanyadoo is the host of the twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and the author of Astrology For Real Relationships.