Today, the Capricorn New Moon gives you the impetus to make plans and put them into action. While Capricorn is often considered deeply – even strictly – traditional, it is a cardinal sign, which means it can also be surprisingly comfortable taking new opportunities and initiating new things. Make the most of the last new moon of the year by gathering your courage and taking the first step in a different direction.

You are not shy or overly modest, but still there are goals that you believe are simply beyond your capabilities. It can seem impossible to develop skills that don’t come naturally to you, or that you will ever be able to make a thorough and lasting change in your life. However, today, don’t be so sure that you know what you are capable of and what you are not capable of. If you’re willing to put in the work and stay committed long-term, you’ll find that your limitations are largely self-imposed. That’s not it simplybut it’s also not as complicated as you thought.

Breaking out of your routine can be strangely stressful. Every time you experiment with something different – a new hobby or a new haircut – you feel like everyone around you is making a fuss, and at a certain point you’d rather not bother. But today, don’t let other people’s expected reactions interfere with your freedom. Even if it feels uncomfortable and embarrassing, you deserve to expand your horizons. So don’t hold back out of fear.

You know that there are people you never really get along with. Your disagreements are so intense and your values ​​are so different that there seems to be no point in developing a real friendship. However, sometimes there are problems appear much worse than they actually are. So don’t be too quick to write off new people today. Those who look the most different than you could provide a much-needed perspective, and those who seem boring at first glance could turn out to be anything but. Keep an open mind and you might be surprised.

Others often come to you for advice; They trust that you are wise and compassionate and can see the situation for what it is. But while you’re good at getting to the heart of other people’s problems, it’s difficult to see your own problems with the same clarity. If you are worried about something today, discuss it with someone you trust. Others may notice things that you don’t – not because you aren’t smart and perceptive, but simply because you don’t have the distance necessary to see things objectively.

You don’t see the point in highlighting your shortcomings – you’d rather play to your strengths. In most cases this is a successful strategy, but every now and then it makes sense to pay a little more attention to your own weaknesses. If you make a real effort to improve the things you are “bad” at, you will make real progress over time. You are not limited to the talents you were born with, and you can make up for a lot Addressing perceived deficiencies with time and commitment.

You may find yourself overly stressed about making a good first impression. Maybe you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, or maybe you’re afraid that you’ll fade into the background and go completely unnoticed – either way, you’re afraid that you’ll miss the opportunity to make the right statement. But have a little more faith in yourself today. You don’t have to be a great performer – you’re smart and interesting, and when you relax, those qualities come out.

Even if you’re mostly happy with your life, every now and then you worry that you should do something bigger and more interesting. The structures of everyday life begin to weigh on you; Familiar faces seem boring and uninteresting. These days, however, trying to escape from the everyday is unlikely to bring the satisfaction you desire. Instead of running away from the people and places you know best, recommit yourself to them. If you look closely, you’ll discover pages you hardly knew existed.

Some people seem to rush through life, throwing themselves into new situations before they even look. You, on the other hand, try to move consciously. You want rock-solid plans so you don’t have to make important decisions on the fly. But remember today that this is not always possible – or desirable everything planned in advance. Sometimes it’s exciting to take unexpected leadership. You have good judgment; Even if you have to change course, your instincts will carry you through.

When your confidence is low and your mood needs a boost, sometimes the best thing to do is treat yourself with extreme gentleness and deny yourself nothing. But today that might not work. Instead, it may be better to give yourself a push. Set a small goal that you know you can achieve, or set yourself a task that is challenging but not insurmountable. What you need most may not be sweetness and pampering, but a reminder of how strong and capable you are.

By now you have overcome enough challenges to know who you are and what you are made of. You’ve experienced what it’s like to rise to the occasion and embody your best qualities – and also give in to your worst impulses. You have largely accepted your personality as it is, but today trust that it is not impossible to change it. You are who you are, but you are also capable of growth. If you want to appear differently in the world, appear braver or freer, it is not too late.

As brave and resourceful as you are, you are also aware of society’s rules – both spoken and tacit. You realize that people are supposed to act and think a certain way and that trying to do things differently doesn’t necessarily win you friends. It’s crazy to feel like you can’t live the way you really want or that you can’t express yourself authentically. So today remember that you don’t have to follow other people’s rules. It can be harder to follow your own path than to follow the crowd, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it.

Sometimes you try to take everyone else’s problems on your shoulders because you know you’re strong and resilient enough to handle them. But only because you may bear with it, that doesn’t mean you should. Be sure to seek support today, even if you believe it could get by without. You would never tell a friend that they have to go through hard times alone, so stop expecting it from yourself.

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