We can feel the energy contract today as the Sun dynamically squares restrictive Saturn. Although we may have big plans, circumstances can prevent us from unrestrained actions. Additionally, the Moon enters conservative Capricorn at 11:55 am EDT, reinforcing the serious tone of the day. Yet an impulsive Mars-Uranus aspect tempts us to throw caution to the wind. Nevertheless, we must be responsible or we'll quickly pay a price for our frivolities.

You must stay focused today as you push up against some of the same fears that previously held you back. The difference is that this time you are even more highly motivated to get it right. A major shift is about to change everything, so your clarity at this time is quite helpful in clearing the air.

It seems like you found a workable blend of practicality and creativity, but you may be afraid that this won't last. You are at the end of a cycle and you must make crucial adjustments to maintain what you have gained. You have hard work in front of you, so go slowly at first. Your momentum will build over the next few days.

You can sense the tension between your current thoughts and how you want to apply them. It's easy for you to make logical decisions now, but there doesn't appear to be a way to execute your plan. This can be quite upsetting, causing your thoughts to run around in circles. Don't push now; just take a deep breath and find a healthy distraction to regain some perspective.

If you have been working on a big project, your efforts could reach a critical mass today. You must make a decision, even if none of the options will bring you exactly what you want. Keep in mind that this isn't about taking the easy way out. Instead, realize that there are no simple choices that can quickly fix the complexities of your life.

Your happiness is dampened by Saturn's hard square to the Sun and you can feel the sobering weight of your own limitations. Don't even think about faking joy; use your mental abilities to analyze why you cannot easily get to where you wish to go. Rethinking your strategy in the days ahead can help to lighten up your life down the road.

You are being zapped today with awareness from new information that's arriving on a variety of channels. Unfortunately, you may be overloaded and overwhelmed now -- so it's hard to separate out the relevant data from the rest of the noise. Even if you run into an insurmountable obstacle, don't give up. Lean into the pressure until it releases over the next few days.

You might feel like your emotions are being marginalized today by someone who is usually very supportive. Others could be standing in your way now, yet it would be counter-productive to unleash your pent-up frustrations at them. Even if you successfully restrain your anger, you may just end up hotter under the collar. Try to keep your energy moving all day by staying busy with your work.

Your feelings may evaporate rapidly as they brush up against the resistance of a friend or partner who is unwilling to give you what you need. Instead of responding defensively, listen to what others are saying. The choice is yours; you can learn an important lesson or you can try to temporarily avoid the truth. However, if you don't face the facts, an unexpected surprise can turn your day upside down.

You may be on-edge today and can get agitated by the littlest things. If you just can't settle down, remember this internal stress is from a short-term influence. However, knowing this may not necessarily make it any better. Keep in mind that there is a reason you are restraining yourself now. Common sense will assist you as you venture beyond the temporary discomforts of the day.

An authority figure may be giving you a real headache now. Maybe other people are having trouble with your attempts to control them. Either way, you can feel the constraint as you try to express yourself spontaneously. Remember, it's not an all-or-nothing proposition. Even if you aren't happy about it, tempering your urges can help you attain your goals in the long run.

Other people's expectations go beyond what you are willing to give today. Your thoughts have a life of their own, making your stress level rise. You realize now that there is no easy way out of this dilemma. Stop struggling; it's a waste of time and energy. A workable solution will appear once you regain a calmer state of mind.

You are ready to carry an extra burden now and your positive attitude can come in handy. Luckily, you are well equipped to manage the heavy load, but if you try to do everything all at once, you'll probably fail. Take on one chore at a time and before you know it, you will see that you have made major progress.