You may be feeling pretty defensive or frustrated this week and that's understandable. Your assignment is to be proactive and assertive from a place of empowerment instead of defensiveness. Easier said than done! Don't compare yourself to others or act in ways that reflect the worst of other people's behavior. Rise to the occasion with actions that reflect your values, Taurus.

If the changes you make are initiated out of anxiety, burnout, or a lack of clarity, you're likely to create more drama in your life than you resolve. This week, it's important that you are honest with yourself about what you're feeling, what you need, and your capacity. Acting in ways that reflect your values, even when it's challenging or inconvenient, is of the utmost importance this week, Twin Star.

Sometimes when you speak the truth, it feels unexpectedly vulnerable. Other times you may find that what sounds authentic in your head comes off differently when your thoughts tumble out of your mouth. Offer yourself compassion as you muddle through communicating your thoughts and feelings, or even discovering what they truly are, this week, Moonchild.

When you have anxiety, it is not the best time to power through and just get it done. Recognize that your system is telling you something is really important. Taking the time to listen to your needs so that you can determine the best course of action is an act of kindness to offer yourself. Keeping a positive attitude is very healthy! Doing it at your own expense, not so much. Strive to find the balance in your own way this week, Leo.

The New Moon in your sign on the 10th marks an important moment in your growth, Virgo. You may feel motivated, passionate, or conversely, stuck and thwarted. In either case, how and why you choose to mobilize are both really important considerations. Act in ways that honestly reflect both what you feel and who you are, not your biggest fears or stresses, this week.

It's really hard to make informed choices when you are not listening to yourself, Libra. Your New Moon challenge is to center your values over your impulse to make people comfortable. I'm not encouraging that you go out of your way to make people uncomfortable! But when you prioritize other people's ease over your own, it can be a symptom of self-abandonment. Strive to be authentic even when it's a little sticky this week.

Whether or not you want to, this is a time for slowing down, tuning in and listening to your more subtle senses, including the needs of your body. In your desire to keep up or succeed, you may unintentionally rush past your own needs and knowing, and disrupt relationships in your life that actually just needed some TLC. Don’t just tolerate discomfort - show yourself enough care and compassion to nurture yourself through it, Scorpio.

It can be hard to act in ways that reflect your investment in your life, the world, and your relationships while also practicing non-attachment, but that is exactly your assignment this week, Sagittarius. There are so many things that are outside of your control, and your feelings are one of them. How you respond to your feelings is inside of your stewardship, though, and this week your best move is to nurture yourself through your experiences and impulses with patience.

This week it's important that you let go of your attachment to things, dynamics, or even beliefs that no longer serve you. You may feel that this is going to come at the expense of your stability or even your sense of self, but it won't. Letting go is also a practice of creating space for things to flow into. Think of this as a time for being intentional about what growth to cultivate, Capricorn.

The healthiest form of self-nurturance that you can pursue this New Moon is the practice of embodiment. When you are embodied, your capacity to identify your needs and limits is strengthened. This in turn empowers you to identify your boundaries and not only communicate them effectively with others but hold them for yourself. After all, boundaries are an inside job and just so happen to be your assignment this week, Aquarius.

The New Moon in your relationship house may be stirring some uncomfortable emotions and activating deep old patterns inside of you, Pisces. This isn't a time to collapse under the pressure but instead ask yourself who you wish to be in this situation. Not to oversimplify it, but you are being challenged to simply practice being authentic and true to yourself with others. Do this without defenses or asking other people for their approval, and you're right on track, Pisces.