Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant.
Naomi Osaka, a Libra.
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It’s easy to grow so accustomed to your routines that you forget that you have other options. But today’s Libra new moon reminds you that it’s possible to do things differently. If your life feels bland and unfulfilling, it’s not too late to change that; if you’re feeling gloomy and stressed, this could be your opportunity to walk away from the things that are making you so unhappy and devote that time to something more interesting. You don’t have to resign yourself to an unsatisfying existence. Genuine change is possible, but only if you try.
It’s not always easy for you to truly listen to what others are telling you. When it comes to your friends who express themselves less forcefully, in particular, it’s easy for their ideas to go unheard. Today, make an effort to ask more questions — and to listen for what people actually have to say rather than what you’re hoping to hear. Other people’s perspectives might surprise you and force you to rethink your own plans — but try to see this as a good thing.
Most of the time, you trust that if you keep working at a problem, you’ll eventually reach a solution. In some cases, though, your thoughts only seem to get more and more tangled and the answers farther away as you go on. So today, instead of relentlessly pushing forward, you might be better served by taking a step back and shifting your attention to something else for a while. If you can relax and stop putting so much pressure on yourself to find solutions immediately, you’ll probably begin thinking more clearly.
You understand that it’s not possible to exclusively make careful, well-thought-out choices. Some situations demand quick, decisive action, and there’s simply no time to plan ahead — and sometimes your reckless side gets the better of you and you just don’t have the patience to think things through. But while your spontaneous actions can end up changing your life for the better, they can also make a big mess. If your hasty decisions have caused trouble recently, now is a good time to pick up the pieces and set things right again.
Part of you feels ready for a fresh start — there’s so much that just isn’t working, and you imagine that if you could wipe the slate clean and start over, things might go better this time. At the same time, though, you recognize there’s still plenty about your life that you love, that you’re not ready to walk away from just yet. So today, remember that it’s possible to make big changes without starting over from scratch. You can discuss what’s not working with the people you trust — and find ways to fix it together.
Lately, it can feel as though careful strategizing is the only thing preventing your life from falling apart entirely, which means that when your plans are disrupted, it’s all too easy to lose your cool. But today, try to remember that some interruptions and complications are inevitable — you aren’t omniscient, and you can’t foresee every possible obstacle. Assume that you’ll have to shift and adapt your plans as you go; it’s not a failure, just part of life. And the more you can get used to it, the less frustrated you’ll be.
It takes courage to make a grand gesture or take a big risk in the moment. But it also takes courage to forget about immediate gratification and instead set — and stick to — the goals that will take a long time to come to fruition. It’s so tempting to lose heart, to tone down your ambitions and make them easier to achieve. But today, don’t be afraid to set big long-term goals. You have the stubborn determination to stick to it over time, so don’t talk yourself out of aiming high before you’ve even started.
Sometimes it feels as though disappointing the people around you is the worst thing you could possibly do; you’ll do anything you can, within reason, to make sure those you love are happy. Today, though, remember that while letting others down doesn’t feel good, disappointing yourself is even worse. Following through on the goals you care about can mean that you don’t always have the time or the patience to do what everyone else expects of you. For now, try to accept that, and don’t imagine that you’re selfish for staying true to yourself.
It can feel as if there’s no room for error in your life: You fear that if you let up for even a moment, if you step out of line even once, you’ll lose everything you’ve worked so hard for. But with this kind of unforgiving attitude, you risk burning out. Nobody can operate at maximum capacity forever; we all need time to rest and recharge. Today, try to have faith that you can take a break and you don’t need to run yourself into the ground in order to have a good life.
You probably don’t think of yourself as much of a joiner; you’re too independent to go along with other people’s plans. And for the most part, there’s nothing wrong with choosing to do your own thing — occasionally, though, you risk missing out on valuable opportunities for community-building. Today, if you’re invited to participate in group activities, don’t immediately say “no.” There’s no risk that you’ll lose your individuality — it’s much too strong for that — and if you give it a chance, you might find that it’s enjoyable to be part of the crowd for once.
It’s important to you to be aware of your weaknesses and to work on improving — or at least mitigating — them. Some people seem scared to confront their own faults, but you’re more afraid of becoming so arrogant or so clueless that you don’t even notice them. But today, just remember to keep a healthy sense of perspective. Being critical of your faults is useful only if you can balance it with an attention to your strengths; it’s not boastful or self-important to recognize your talents, too.
When life feels impossibly stressful, it’s easy to imagine that this isn’t the time to take any new risks. You tell yourself that there will be plenty of time for fun and excitement later; for now, it seems wisest to hunker down and just deal with the existing challenges. The trouble with that, at least right now, is that opting for the safe choice won’t actually make you feel any more secure — it’ll only make you bored. There’s no way to build a life without risk, anyway, so you might as well have some fun along the way.
You recognize that disappointment is a normal part of life — but just because it’s normal doesn’t make it pleasant. So you try to protect yourself from it as much as possible by keeping your dreams modest and reasonable; you imagine that if you don’t aim high, you’ll be spared the pain of failing. Really, though, trying to repress your deepest desires will only leave you feeling dissatisfied. You’re not guaranteed to get everything you want, but today at least give yourself the chance to try.
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