Virgo Horoscope: Balancing Assertiveness and Affability

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July 21, 2014
Balancing Assertiveness and Affability
Virgo Daily Horoscope

You may experience obstacles or power struggles with authority figures today, yet have the indomitable determination to work through them. This mind-set can provide the endurance to keep moving forward in the face of challenges, but it might also cause you to become stubborn or defiant and create bigger problems both in your work and personal activities. You may find it helpful to create a stronger sense of balance between assertiveness and affability today, because you will be better able to tell when to push forward and when to yield. Rather than stubbornly trying to force outcomes to align with your wishes or allowing yourself to be intimidated by obstacles, you can simply balance yourself between the two extremes and listen for intuitive promptings that reveal the best course of action in any situation.

By keeping our assertive drive balanced evenly with an easygoing attitude, we are able to work cooperatively with others and stand up for ourselves when necessary. Just as excessive force can be detrimental to our interactions with others, not enough assertiveness can result in feelings of powerlessness and resentment. By choosing to balance these two extremes carefully within ourselves, we are able to move easily along both sides of the scale as needed. Not only does this prevent us from being too pushy or stubborn when we encounter resistance from others, it also helps us avoid being intimidated by others who may be overly aggressive. You can bring more harmony and cooperation to your interactions with others today by balancing your assertiveness with affability.

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