General Daily Insight for July 17, 2023
Proper balance between self-protection and openness is essential. Communicative Mercury excites expansive Jupiter, increasing our optimism, but leading us to overlook some of the finer details with arrogance. The New Moon then rises in introspective Cancer at 2:32 pm EDT, showing us where we need to protect ourselves versus where we should lower our defenses. Finally, our emotions may run wild under the influence of the emotional Moon facing off with intense Pluto, bringing drama, obsession, and manipulation. Let's find our centers.
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Aries
March 21-April 19
A lack of focus can put your day out of sorts. You might feel like you've got it all together and are on top of everything that you need to be responsible for, but when the time to act rolls around, you might realize that you weren't quite as secure as you thought you were. Forgetting necessary items or butting heads with family members is possible, especially if you're not paying attention to whatever you're supposed to be doing. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
You're in danger of developing an over-inflated ego. This could come from a place of healing that's gone too far in the direction of thinking you can handle anything. Be wary of commenting on situations that don't definitively need your input. Other people may take offense at your criticisms or observations about their lives, or they might feel inferior for another reason. Either way, emotions can overflow if you're not watching what you say. Words may hurt long after they're said, so be kind.
Gemini
May 21-June 20
You might need to come back to reality. You may have been spending a significant amount of time in escapism, avoiding contemplation of your shadow or the concept of any problems that you can fix with some effort. This might mean that you need to confront someone for their actions toward you, but you're avoiding the conflict that would come with confrontation. Arguments can still erupt if problems aren't addressed and clear boundaries aren't set! Your feelings matter, so speak up for yourself.
Cancer
June 21-July 22
The encouragement that others are giving you may be going to your head. There could be people who are supporting you as you make your way toward your dreams, but their support could tempt you to feel as though you don't have to do the grunt work or put in your own effort, allowing them to do the hard part. Showing up and taking responsibility in the work that you do will honor the people who have made sacrifices for you to succeed.
Leo
July 23-August 22
Being a leader means making tough calls. Even if you wouldn't call yourself an authority figure, you could be put in a position today where you have to make a decision that will affect your reputation, goals, or career, and the right answer probably won't come easily. You might be giving too much of your power away and exhausting yourself, or you may frequently hide yourself away and miss out on the ideal results. Do your best to balance your goals and your rest.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Your social circle may need a closer look. While there might be a lot of fun to be had with your friends, consider the potential that some of them aren't there for you when you need them to be. They could also exude drama from their own lives that then seeps into your own, cluttering your life until you miss out on goals or opportunities. If it's clear that someone doesn't consider you a priority, you may need to stop prioritizing them.
Libra
September 23-October 22
Not wanting to do the hard work can be your downfall. You might take pride in an area of your life that you don't really have control over, but a difficult change to this area could shake your stability. It may seem as though you have to shelve certain hopes and dreams because of this change, but that would likely be giving up too early. Sometimes you have to take the road less traveled, but you should never give up on your dreams!
Scorpio
October 23-November 21
You might be moments from realizing where you've been overlooking red flags. Someone in your life may have been showing you who they really were in small ways throughout your history, but you've potentially been giving them the benefit of the doubt and choosing to believe the best of them. Pay attention: if they show you that they really don't value you in the way that you value them, you've got permission to part ways and look for a pal who'll actually appreciate you.
Sagittarius
November 22-December 21
A hidden enemy of yours may have recently learned some information about you that you didn't intend to share, and someone you know could be the source. It's understandable to be upset -- don't hesitate to keep your private life more private. Still, try to see this as a positive time for transforming how you value yourself and finding new ways to validate your choices without having to share personal details with acquaintances. Only those who can be trusted should be entering your circle.
Capricorn
December 22-January 19
A difference of opinion could be causing a rift between you and someone important to you. Even when you value a person quite highly in your life, if they hold an opposite opinion to you, you're allowed to rethink your connection with them. You might normally let people hold their stance without opposing them too strongly, but this particular subject may strike a nerve. While it's admirable to defend your position, you can also consider doing some reflection on the benefits of their side.
Aquarius
January 20-February 18
The people that you live with may clash with other important people in your life. Parents, siblings, or roommates could disrupt your friendships, possibly out of jealousy or misunderstandings. They might feel like the new people in your life are changing you somehow, and don't understand that you're a human being who's growing and changing all the time. Try to be a peacemaker between them as much as you can, but don't feel like you have to take sole responsibility onto yourself.
Pisces
February 19-March 20
You might be in need of a change of mindset. The way that you approach your problems may not be positive -- for example, you may talk about an issue in a defeatist or negative way, insisting that you can't do it or you don't know how, without making real efforts to understand. There are many opportunities to grow and change that you can take! Remember: if you shoot them down before you have an opportunity to think about them, you'll miss out.