Aries (March 21-April 19): An encouraging word from a friend might do some damage. Your pal probably believes they’re providing a pep talk that will help you achieve a seemingly urgent goal. Whatever you ultimately decide to do, it’s your journey, not anyone else’s. Feel free to move at your own pace.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The snarky zingers you’re firing off might have something serious underlying them. Even if the path you’re on is a good one for you, it’s normal to have insecurities and doubts from time to time. Do your best to acknowledge them honestly instead of forcefully stuffing them down.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Looking to your peers has the potential to stir up anxieties about finances. You may feel like you don’t measure up to what you should have achieved by this point in your life. Forget that. Do you generally find whatever you’re doing with yourself fulfilling? That’s all you need.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): An authority figure be blocking your path to an active goal. This person may be either currently present in your life or an internalized voice from your past. Regardless, there’s a way for you to make progress without confronting them openly. Try working behind the scenes for the time being.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel like you must squelch your anger to live up to some vision of what it means to be a good person. You care a lot about what other people think. As much as you value your relationships, taking some space could give you room to sort out what’s yours and what’s theirs.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The prospect of expanding your social network could trigger your anxiety. On the other hand, the practical side of your life might be going reasonably well at present. Try to keep your interactions focused there — you probably don’t need to dive into the painful stuff.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be conflicted about the prospect of pushing full speed ahead toward a major goal. You might fear that a loved one will somehow be hurt by your actions, leading you to resent them. Examine your beliefs regarding the situation before you jump to any conclusions.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your longing for adventure is strong at the moment. But you probably have a few responsibilities in your way. Identifying someone at fault for this frustrating dilemma may be tempting. Instead, consider asking for help. Focus on finding balance moving forward, rather than punishing anyone for slacking.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Building depth in a close relationship could seem threatening to you. Maybe you’re just not ready to have a specific conversation that seems too scary. There are probably other conversations that would flow smoothly. Let one of those happen before giving up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): A companion of yours might not understand what they’re asking of you. The situation potentially reminds you of an upsetting event from your formative years.You’re better resourced now, so make a point of looking at any opportunity with fresh eyes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Getting things done could come easily to you today; explaining what you’re doing to others might be the hard part. You likely have a vision for the whole process, while someone observing you partway through won’t be able to see that from their vantage. Try to work alone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): A get-rich-quick scheme could catch your attention. You may be tempted to do something risky to break out of a financial rut. Before you commit, make sure you’re looking at the whole picture. You potentially have a few positive things going for you already, if you can wait for them to properly unfold.