Horoscopes

Be careful what you don't wish for. You could be spending a lot of time talking about what you want to avoid rather than what you crave to achieve, which risks unintentionally damaging your inner drive forward. Continually bringing up your fears, your insecurities, or your dislikes might seem to draw them to you like a magnet, so it's a better idea to focus on what you do want to keep around or attain. Try speaking with more positivity than you necessarily feel.

What you don't say may impact you more than usual. When people in your life are waiting for you to make a statement, the more that you delay, the more anxiety can creep into their minds. You'd be wise to make an intentional effort to set up a time to meet with them in the near future. Even if you aren't ready to say everything that's on your mind just yet, you can show them they're on your mind and you want to connect.

Certain friends may turn out to be not-so-friendly. Pay attention to your circle -- is someone noticeably less happy for you when you succeed or staying quiet during celebrations in a way that doesn't sit right with you? They may say something today that, one way or another, pushes you over the edge and makes it seem like they're more satisfied by your failures than your triumphs. You don't need people like this around you! Don't hesitate to bring up your concerns.

Watch what you say to authority figures. Your parents or boss may have a conversation with you that doesn't sit right with your soul, and it might be difficult to bite your tongue when you want to correct them. Speaking up and facing the responding backlash or staying quiet and potentially regretting your silence later are both options. If possible, step back and contemplate the possible consequences. You may not be able to "win" the situation, but you can mitigate the risk of further conflict.

Take what you learn with a grain of salt. You may be in a class that is teaching you information that doesn't quite resonate with your prior knowledge, or someone may be telling you a story without quite sharing all the details. It can be difficult to make your decisions based on this information, so you'd be wise to reserve full judgment until you can obtain more solid facts to go off of. People might sound immensely convincing, but trust your gut.

Telling tales could get you in trouble. Whether you feel tempted to exaggerate the truth to drive your point home, or you have some gossip that's so juicy you can hardly contain yourself, it's important to reel yourself back in and make sure that you're not speaking out of turn. What you say today could come back to bite you in the near future. You might think it's inconsequential in the moment, but it's unlikely to stay that way. Watch your mouth!

Watch out for what's being sold to you. There may be someone trying to make you feel secure, but they themselves might not trust what they're telling you. Maybe they believe that if they're able to get you on board, everything will work out, but they're unlikely to be sure. Be aware of who is talking fast and trying to sell you a dream, because it could dissipate as fast as waking up. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

You may be tempted to skip any hard work. Today could contain an opportunity to jump a few steps and end up further along than you're meant to be at this point. Even if you're certain that you're capable of going that far, you might not be as ready for the consequences as you think. Consistency and showing up for each step of the journey is a gift to yourself, even when it feels like a slog. Don't rob yourself of the process.

Now is not the time to rely on unknowns. If someone's asking you to take a leap of faith that doesn't have a safety net below, consider the whole situation. Would going along with them put you more at risk than they are? While they could have the best, most genuine motivations, their ideal results might not have the staying power that you're both hoping they would. Sometimes you have to be the voice of reason, and this is one of those times.

Wires can get crossed when people in your life communicate with each other. This is less likely to involve you directly, but tragically likely to get you caught in the middle. Maybe someone that you've known for a long time is starting arguments with someone that you don't know as well, like a family member debating with a new friend. Recognizing where you stand with everyone, regardless of your actual opinion, won't be simple. Do your best to stay out of the hectic back-and-forth.

You might have a wide audience to what you're saying. Your current words could be on a grand stage, whether you're literally speaking in public or making a statement on social media. This means that it'll be hard to take back whatever you're saying, so be certain that you're using your words carefully and paying attention to public perception of them. Stay tuned in and aware, because a lack of focus can and will cause you to lose face if you're not careful.

Watch out for incorrect information! There may be some knowledge that you impart to someone else in your life today that isn't quite aligned with the facts, and while you're unlikely to be aware of this, other people could accuse you of being dishonest. Only you know in your heart whether or not you meant to bend the truth. Regardless, it's a good idea to fact-check what you want to say before making any sweeping or intense statements. This is for your benefit and theirs!