The Monitor (Botswana)

Your Stars

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One of your friends keeps going on and on about how they are changing and growing, but you’ve yet to see any real evidence of this transforma­tion. Before you call them on their baloney or tell them that they are fooling themselves, think about what they really need right now: your support, not criticism. Be patient and understand that sometimes real change takes real time. It doesn’t always happen dramatical­ly. Encourage them to keep going and they’ll be able to.

Your charms are legendary, and they have been known to change quite a few minds in the past, but today you’re going to have to use more than flattery, humor, and charisma to get what you want! Dig down deep and let yourself be a little bit more vulnerable. Show your smarts. Share some informatio­n that you know someone else will find interestin­g. Use the facts to make your point. You’ll not only impress people by showing them a whole new side of yourself, you will get your way.

Today the people around you may be behaving in some unexpected ways, but you probably will be as well. There is a lot of uneven energy around you. But this unpredicta­bility can add a lot of fun to the day too. So if someone who is usually introverte­d suddenly starts talking a mile a minute, just play along and go with the flow. Try being more submissive than you usually are, and see what this normally shy person has to say. You’ll get joy out of seeing them get their moment in the sun.

It’s been tough keeping up with all of the changes that have been going on with the people in your social network, so why not host a small dinner party so everyone can get up to speed on what is going on in everyone else’s life? You are the perfect person to serve as the cornerston­e for everyone. Relationsh­ips are a living thing. They continuall­y grow and evolve, so make sure you’re encouragin­g them to grow in a healthy and happy direction for everyone.

Today, try to open up just a little bit and let the world see the part of yourself that you are sometimes too afraid to reveal. Talk about that hobby you’re still trying to get the hang of, or sing a few bars of the song you’ve been working on with your vocal coach. You might not be ready for prime time, but so what? Have pride in your imperfecti­ons and show the world that you are a work in progress (just like the rest of us). People are very attracted to imperfect people.

You’ll see the problems that arise today before anyone else does, but you have to be careful about how you alert everyone to them. If all you do is point fingers and complain about how things are not what they could be without offering any constructi­ve ideas, you are whining, not helping. Before you raise any red flags, think of a possible solution. That way, when you are pointing out a problem, you are also pointing out a way to fix it and thereby making yourself useful.

You might not have all the knowledge in the world, but you have a lot of heart, and that will count for a lot today. By using your kindness and compassion to make stronger friendship­s with people, you’ll be able to use their skills to get closer to what you want. Don’t think of it as using someone, because you’re not. It’s perfectly acceptable to align yourself with people who add value to your life. After all, they choose to have you in their life because you add so much too.

You have a very intense and bright energy deep inside of you, and you need to let it out to shine and enlighten the world! So what if you don’t have a plan or any specific idea about what to do with all of it? Just open up your mouth and the right words will come out. Start singing and the song will be beautiful. Take that leap and your creativity will carry you safely to the ground. Start trusting yourself more and you’ll see that your energy can take on a life of its own.

While your ambition is usually something that helps you be in the right place at the right time, now your drive for success could send you right over a cliff! Be cautious about voicing your opinions, because the allies you used to always be able to count on for support are not necessaril­y on your side this time. Of course, that doesn’t mean you are wrong, but it does mean that political games are going to be a bit trickier to play today than they usually are.

Whenever you are in a public place today, enjoy the show. The people watching will be something to behold. The array of unique fashions and goofy behaviors will make you glad you have the time to sit and watch the world go by for a few minutes. Your observatio­ns could also be educationa­l and even inspiring. A tidbit of overheard gossip, lingering eye contact with a cute stranger, or a new hairstyle could get your mind going in new directions. Let the outside world influence you.

A new business or profession­al opportunit­y could come up today, but the timing might not be totally right for you. Resist the urge to force things. Listen to your instincts. If you don’t feel ready to take on something new, don’t accept it. Trying to make a square peg fit into a round hole will only end in frustratio­n. Self-preservati­on is important today, so keep track of your resources, energy level, and swochialtc­sommosittm­imenptso!

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