Jennifer Hudson, a Virgo.
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Luck planet Jupiter, which is currently traveling through adaptable Gemini, could lend you a dose of unearned confidence today. This isn’t a bad thing! Sometimes, you have to be willing to bet on yourself, even if you haven’t yet had a chance to prove what you’re capable of. Still, try to be realistic about how much you’re truly up for. The goal is to stretch yourself, not get in totally over your head.
When you’re kind to others, it’s because you want to be, not because you’re hoping to get something in return. But today, you’re likely to be rewarded for your generosity anyway. The more you’ve given your time and attention to the people around you, the more they’re likely to return the favor; the more opportunities you’ve shared with others, the more they’ll send your way now. Don’t fret about whether or not you “deserve” any good luck, just make the most of it.
If you feel dissatisfied with your life lately, it’s easy to get the idea that the answer is more stuff. Even though you know that buying new things won’t turn you into a different person, there’s a part of you that still hopes. Today, there’s no need to be extra frugal, but try to keep your expectations realistic. A new kitchen tool won’t fix your life — remember that enacting real change is up to you.
Sometimes, your inner critic is a resource, helping you to face your shortcomings head-on. Other times, though, it gets so loud that it becomes hard to hear anything else. So if you’ve forgotten what it feels like to like yourself, you’ll have a chance to remember today. Your job is to regard yourself with generosity and understanding. This doesn’t mean you don’t still have your flaws to work through, but you’re allowed to love yourself and enjoy your own company anyway.
Big change is happening in your life now — you can sense that you’re growing, learning, on the verge of a new phase of life. But for all the drama and transformation happening inside you, other people don’t seem to notice anything different. It might be frustrating, today, to feel so overlooked, but try to see it as a gift. For now, you’re free from the pressure to perform or explain yourself. Enjoy it: You’ll be back in the spotlight soon enough.
As much as you try to stay present in the here and now, today you might find that you can’t stop picturing the future. Your vision is so exciting, so vivid, so real — it’s hard to stay satisfied with what you have now. So let yourself dream. There will be plenty of hard work later on, but for now, enjoy letting your imagination run wild.
Today you might receive a fair amount of positive attention — probably more than you were expecting, maybe more than you’re entirely comfortable with. The challenge for now is to strike a balance — neither seeking out more and more praise, nor shying away from it. Try to trust that you deserve all the good feedback you’re getting, but don’t let it go to your head: Remember your true values, and let them guide you.
You hate knowing that there are gaps in your understanding of the world; if you could have your way, you’d have an encyclopedic knowledge of every subject under the sun. And today, you have a chance to ask questions and take in new information — the key is to do so with focus and a plan. It’s not only that trying to learn everything will only leave you stressed out — it’s also that a bit of mystery makes life more interesting.
Some people don’t mind having conversations, even forming entire relationships, that stay on a surface level. For you, though, this is almost intolerable: If you’re not connecting on a deeper level, then what’s the point? But if you try to hurry relationships along — especially today — you’ll only make it harder for true intimacy to develop. Let your connections progress naturally. Don’t push others to open up; they’ll do so when they’re ready. Remember there’s no rush.
This is a great day for negotiating, whether at work or in your personal relationships. You have the wisdom to know what you deserve and the confidence not to sell yourself short. Just be careful not to become competitive. The aim isn’t to win a battle or vanquish an enemy but simply to have your needs met. Stay focused on your purpose, and you’ll land on a solution that works for everyone.
Your ambition is a steady, guiding light in your life. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re focused on status and career — it could also mean that you want to do innovative work, to give every project your all, to push yourself further than anyone expects. Today, though, try to forget about personal advancement or achievement. For now, you’re better served by collaborating with others. Share your luck, and you’ll make more progress than you ever could have on your own.
You don’t put much stock in tradition, and you’re willing to make decisions that others find strange. But this doesn’t mean you’re a flippant person —if anything, you’re the opposite. You care deeply about the world, and in your pursuit of grand ideals, you tend to forget that you’re allowed to enjoy yourself. Today, give yourself permission to relax and have fun sometimes. Nobody needs you to be an unconventional genius in every moment of your life.
The more you’re yearning for stability, the more you might benefit from taking a big risk today. It feels counterintuitive, but shrinking yourself and hiding from adventure will only make you feel afraid of the world. Stepping up and meeting life head-on, in contrast, will put you in control. Take calculated chances that build on the work you’ve already put in, rather than reckless random ones — but take risks all the same.
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