A need to stay true to your beliefs could cause you to act arrogantly today. Your strong conviction could prompt you to engage others in intense debates that have the potential to turn combative. Others may perceive you as self-righteous or feel you are trying to change their beliefs and avoid speaking with you as a result. You could ease tensions by becoming less reactive when sharing your beliefs with others and expressing yourself in a calm manner. Your quiet earnestness will then likely attract others to you, as your respect for their beliefs may make them feel comfortable discussing emotionally charged topics with you. Your willingness to openly accept that others hold different beliefs from you could help you engage others in spirited yet friendly debates today.

When you express your beliefs openly and gently, others will sense your respect for their beliefs, even though they may differ from your own, and be more apt to listen to your thoughts and feelings. A need to defend our beliefs can lead us to act self-righteously and come across as combative. Speaking your mind calmly and thoughtfully, however, shows the people you encounter that you are comfortable expressing your beliefs and do not consider it necessary to convert others to your way of thinking. You can have frank, spirited discussions together. People will offer you the same respect that you show them today if you can articulate your beliefs while being considerate of their values.