The ambitious Capricorn Moon joins confident Jupiter today, encouraging us to be persistent as we strive toward our goals. However, the Moon's first quarter square to the Sun suggests that we may face some sort of crisis on the way to the destination we chose a week ago at the New Moon. Luckily, we receive a bit of help from the steady hand of Saturn as it forms a cooperative sextile with sweet Venus, reminding us that patience brings satisfaction.

Impulsive actions won't pay off today, even if this freewheeling style usually works for you. Unfortunately, you may be tempted to throw caution to the wind and follow a hunch, but you could easily miss an important piece of information if you jump to a quick conclusion. There's no hurry; slow down and open your heart while you decide what to do next.

You are ready to do whatever it takes in order to enjoy yourself while working today. Luckily, someone is there to help, offering just enough of a distraction for you to have fun, yet not enough to pull you completely off track. Play within the rules, for your boss will likely be ready with retribution if you do succumb to the temptation of irresponsibility.

You may have a very sharp sense of what's right and wrong at work today. You make an excellent judge because your sense of justice is strong now, combined with an ability to see both sides of a question. Just remember that your word isn't the final say, so only offer it up as your opinion. Give everyone else the time they need to draw their own conclusions.

You are a bit hesitant today, even if others are working hard on your behalf. They may encourage you to dream big and urge you to push ahead with a project or an idea that has recently popped into your head. Proceed at your own pace; don't rush into anything just because others think you should. You will know when the time is right.

Your responsibility to home and family is strong now, yet it also can be a problem if you don't have time to do what you believe you should. But this isn't about feeling guilty; it's about celebrating your current success. Take time to unwind when you get back home. Then turn your attention to the unresolved domestic matters with a fresh perspective.

You may be feeling relief from jovial Jupiter and the Moon in earthy Capricorn, yet you aren't sure how long it's going to last. You can tell the difference today; something is putting a smile on your face that seems to come from nowhere. Your upbeat demeanor is likely to draw you out into the open where others can learn from your optimistic approach to life.

Your willingness to play on the field of dreams can bring magical and memorable experiences, but your resistance grows when you focus on your goals. But today is all about unbridled fun. You can feel layers of control wrapped around you and your life, and you must consciously work on peeling them back. Free yourself from your own restraints.

The energy between you and others at work continues to rise slowly from within and even if it feels good, it will still take a few more days to reach its peak. Turn each interaction into an opportunity, yet remember you must be cautious and methodical to make the best of your current circumstances.

You wake up feeling better about yourself today. Your positive attitude might come from just getting a good night of sleep, but whatever the reason, you have a feeling that something special is going to happen to you now. The longer you can hold on to your dream, the better your chances are for realizing it.

No matter how hard you work on changing your attitude today, you still might cling to residual negativity from the past. Forget about trying to shake it off; it's better to feel the old hurts and then let them pass naturally instead of trying to avoid your emotions altogether. Your irrational moods will settle down when the Moon leaves your sign midday tomorrow.

It's hard for you to accept compliments today because you aren't sure you truly deserve them. Unfortunately, you can relive old feelings of low self-esteem no matter how much acknowledgment and appreciation comes your way now. Stop fighting the inevitable; just open your heart and let the good news in without adding excess layers of worry.

Taking criticism is easier today because it's offered in a loving and supportive manner. If others give you constructive feedback now, it's as if they are telling you what you need to know in order to succeed and not just pointing out what you did wrong. Listen to what a loved one says, because you have a rare opportunity to hear a truth that can improve your life.