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There is an unusual concentration of energy today involving retrograde Mercury the Messenger as he backs into stylish Venus. Together, they cross the Sun, infusing us with the desire to share our ideas about love and beauty. But we are faced with a paradox, for this triple-planet conjunction is in airy Gemini, making it easy to get distracted from what's most important. However, the relentless Leo Moon reminds us to tell it as we feel it.

Forget about your long-term plans just for a while and allow yourself to get caught up in whatever is happening in your immediate environment. Get it out of your system as thoroughly as you can, for you have work to do and cannot play all day. Nevertheless, you'll be more productive if you return to your responsibilities with a smile on your face.

This is your chance if you have been waiting for the right time to catch up on personal emails, pay bills and clean up your office at work or at home. But don't be concerned if you haven't made a lot of progress by the end of the day. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up and it still might take a while to get ahead. Nevertheless, allow yourself to feel good about what you do accomplish now.

You are more sensitive to Mercury's retrograde than other signs and its conjunction today with Venus and the Sun could wreak havoc on your day. You might feel as if you are losing control as your plans unravel. Reconfirm appointments, make sure you have good driving directions and check to be certain that you understand what others are saying. The more attention you put on preventing miscommunication, the better.

Don't jump to any conclusions today before checking your assumptions with those involved. You are likely to fall prey to your own fantasies, yet if you take the time to talk with others, your ideas can fuel wonderful discussions about a variety of interesting topics. Remember, the most significant information may be what's not stated aloud, rather than what is.

You may find it challenging to deal with your anger, which seems to resurface even if you intellectually handle the source of the problem. Luckily, your friends can offer support and solace at this time, which is enough to get you over a rough spot. Remember, you don't need to fix anything; just be flexible enough to roll with the waves of change.

Your natural connection to Mercury increases the likelihood of being affected by the messenger planet's current alignment in your 10th House of Status. Although you may be away from work for the weekend, career issues may be on your mind, making it difficult for you to relax. Setting aside some time to think about your long-range plans can increase your ability to unwind and have fun later.

It's hard for you to make up your mind, especially when you have so many wonderful choices. Your key planet Venus wants you to keep your options open now that she's in light-footed Gemini and aligned with the Sun. Remember that with retrograde Mercury also in the picture, whatever you choose today may require another round of consideration in a couple of weeks.

Your anger may increase throughout the day if others try to talk you out of your feelings. Paradoxically, your willingness to change your mind just confuses others even further. They mistakenly think you don't know how you feel, while the truth is you are just exploring different perspectives. Be as tolerant with others as you want them to be with you.

Setting your priorities can be quite a challenge, for you want to avoid making important decisions today. It's not that you should let go of your goals; it's just time to follow an intelligent friend or partner for a while. Don't worry about missing an opportunity for an interesting new situation or for advancement at your current job. Relinquishing control can actually solidify your position and increase the possibility of doing something special.

You may need to ask for help as you attempt to navigate your way through unfamiliar territory. There could be one too many options today, leaving you overwhelmed by all the possibilities. The stressful nature of what you face will only be made worse if you believe that an ultimate choice is required. Rest assured that your decision will be the right one, even if you change your mind more than once.

Instead of over-scheduling your day, try leaving large blocks of time completely unstructured. You are hardly ever at a loss for what to do, yet you are tempted to pencil lots of activities into your schedule today. Examine your motives and be sure you aren't overbooking yourself because you are afraid of being alone.

Although talking about your feelings can help to dissipate any negativity, you need to be careful that you don't say too much. You can inadvertently give away your power unless you hold some of it in reserve for yourself. Avoid the temptation of sharing personal information casually to make others like you more.