EnlightenedOsote's blog: "Random Thoughts"

While everyone's fighting over the copy machine, you're in the break room, chatting it up with that office cutie. Let this be a reminder -- stay out of the fray. You'll meet the most interesting people that way.

The Two of Wands card suggests that you might believe that you have it all. You may think your influence, sex appeal or charisma is supreme or that you have your target or romantic interest in hand. However, while you are admiring your conquest or attempting to control your situation, you could be missing or daydreaming about something else. You might be keeping your options open, waiting for results, watching out for rivals, or waiting or wishing for someone or something else out there. Perhaps you are hoping an old flame or new spark will show up and fill your emptiness or discontent with domestic life.

Today you could have a love-hate relationship with the very same things that usually keep you busy. You may be bored with your normal weekend routine and could try to shake up the regularity of your life by doing things differently. As much as this can be liberating, don't be afraid to come back to the tried and true methods if the new ones are not as effective.

The Temperance card suggests that my alter ego today is the Mediator, whose superpower for negotiation lies in my innate ability to create the right chemistry within a particular situation. I am a continual work in progress. I strive for equality, balance and compatibility -- driven by my innate sense of fairness. This provides a certain degree of predictability in my actions, and is my recipe for success. As in all things truly worthwhile in life, love is an art, sketched and painted atop a canvas of mutual respect. Such a foundation allows only for the occasional brush stroke to cover a mixed message or misunderstanding, and avoid use of the paint roller. Take it one day at a time, valuing all things with such an openness as to provide not only the proper balance, but to allow for proper action when needed.

The Queen of Pentacles card suggests that my power today lies in generosity. I am in a position to be gracious and to consider the welfare of others as I surround myself with or reproduce the conditions I wish to create. I am empowered by embracing my own splendor and earthy sensuality and this gives me the validation to nurture, share, or bring new life into the world. My asset is fertile and perennial gratitude.

You may feel as if you've returned home today, although there are more unfinished chores than you wish. You don't mind the work that's required of you as long as you can see the potential return. Keep in mind that short-term objectives are not as important now as long-term ones. By focusing your attention on the future, you'll be more able to perform in an exemplary manner today.

Although you will likely receive the emotional support you seek, there could be a darker side to the offer. You won't be satisfied unless others love you without expecting anything in return. But now there are secret agendas and hidden clauses in the unspoken agreements. Be vigilant; bring as much out into the open as you can before getting in over your head.

Now's the time to take it to another level with a certain someone -- and this could go either way. If you're in too deep, lighten it up a little -- let it breathe. Or, take it down a few notches. Profound is good ... heavy, not so good.

The Knight of Wands card suggests that proposals or ideas could come out of the blue, and you may need to think fast on your feet or improvise. This could be an opportunity to add spark or zest to your love life or relationship or to follow through on romantic plans. You might feel lost or crazy in love. Things could go too far or too fast, however, especially if one of you is unable to keep up with the changes.

A trine between optimistic Jupiter and realistic Saturn sets a major theme into motion that places our goals within reach if we are willing to work hard throughout the year. We have enough common sense now to find the optimum balance between expansive plans and methodical follow-through. This aspect recurs in September and November, giving us the necessary time to make changes. Be bold, for today's careful Cancer Moon may err on the side of caution.