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Thinking Ahead

‘Forewarned, forearmed, to be prepared is half the victory.’

Cervantes

As a result of foresight and careful preparation, you can enjoy a period of comfort and relaxation. No major problems are indicated. But take care not to become lazy or over-indulgent. You must continue to create the conditions which will ensure your future well-being. With confidence and enthusiasm, you can expand your field of activity and achieve a great deal. New developments can be successfully promoted. Keep on your toes. Take advantage of any opportunity to let others know of your aims. Anticipate what you will need in order to make progress. Find people who can help you with your preparations. If you are passionately interested in achieving something, your enthusiasm will attract others and win their cooperation. Provided you go about it in the right way, those involved will be happy to follow your lead.

An opportunity for personal growth

In recommending the best way of influencing people, the ancient text takes music as a model. It notes the mysterious power of music to move and inspire people and bring them together. Because of this, music was always used in religious ceremonies. What is implied is that effective influence is a result of being in tune both with yourself and others. Being in harmony with yourself means listening to your intuition and speaking your truth. Creating harmony with other people involves putting your message across in a way they feel comfortable with. This in turn depends on understanding what it is that matters to them. If you communicate what you have to say in a way that is relevant to their own concerns, people will respond favourably.

Further aspects of the situation

SIX AT THE BEGINNING

Do not be complacent. If you flaunt your achievements or boast about people you are connected with, you will alienate others.

SIX IN THE SECOND PLACE

Take care not to get carried away by other people’s enthusiasm. Do not follow anybody else’s lead. Rely on your own judgment. In order to succeed, you must be as solid and reliable as a rock. Watch out for the very first signs of change in the situation. Take appropriate action immediately.

SIX IN THE THIRD PLACE

Be self-reliant and prepared to work for what you want. If you expect others to provide for your needs, you will lose opportunities which would enable you to take care of yourself.

NINE IN THE FOURTH PLACE

You know that you are on the right path. Do not hesitate to express your ideas with confidence. Others will recognize that you are sincere and will feel inspired by your optimism and positive attitude. You will have no trouble in winning the cooperation you need to fulfil your aim.

SIX IN THE FIFTH PLACE

You are subjected to constant pressure from which there seems to be no respite. Efforts to make progress meet with difficulties. Nevertheless, you are able to keep going.

SIX AT THE TOP

You are in danger of being carried away on the wings of fantasy. Do not delude yourself. Only by being realistic will you avoid problems.