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Attention to Detail

‘It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.’

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Nothing of great significance can be accomplished at this time. Do not even attempt to undertake important matters. You do not have enough power to achieve as much as you would like to. You will benefit from keeping a low profile and attending to the business at hand. Go calmly about your daily routine. Occupy yourself with ordinary, everyday matters. Do not consider any task as being beneath you. You cannot be too thorough in your attention to detail. Know your limitations. Do not over-extend yourself or try to take on more than you are truly capable of. If you try to fly too high, you will lose control. Keep your feet on the ground and enjoy the simple things of life. Take no risks. Do not be too proud or ambitious. This will set people against you. Whereas if you are modest, they will be willing to help you.

An opportunity for personal growth

Your challenge is to accept the current situation with good grace and in a spirit of humility. Keep both pride and ambition firmly under control. This in no way implies losing your dignity. On the contrary, the situation demands all your powers of self-restraint. Be particularly careful to show courtesy and consideration to others. Do not make unreasonable demands or allow frustration to cause you to over-react. This is not the appropriate time to push yourself into the limelight. Do not put on an act or try to impress others. If you are unpretentious, your relationships will flourish. The situation is a test of your patience and stability.

Further aspects of the situation

SIX AT THE BEGINNING

Stick to the tried and tested ways you know. You are not sufficiently prepared to take a major step forward. Wait until your have a wider understanding of the situation.

SIX IN THE SECOND PLACE

You are limited in what you can do. Stay with what is well within your capabilities. If you do the best you can with the resources available, all will be well.

NINE IN THE THIRD PLACE

Take care not to be over-confident. Unexpected difficulties could catch you unawares. Pay great attention to detail. Be very cautious and exercise good judgment.

NINE IN THE FOURTH PLACE

Do not make any attempt to reach your goal. Be extremely cautious. Trying to force the issue will put you in a risky position. Don’t try to do more than you’re capable of. This situation will not last for ever. In the meantime, be patient and keep strictly within the limits of what is possible.

SIX IN THE FIFTH PLACE

Although you have achieved a certain amount, you are not strong enough to do any more on your own. If you want to make further progress, you need help from people who have the relevant experience. Be respectful. Do not assume that whoever you approach will feel obliged to give you support.

SIX AT THE TOP

Do not try to fly too high. Know and respect your limitations. Don’t try to impress. If you attempt to go beyond what is realistically possible, you will be asking for trouble.