You may feel that you are incapable of managing your moods today, and your response will likely be to withdraw from your social sphere. Should you feel a sense of guilt about your choice to retreat, consider that solitude may be precisely what you need right now. It is likely that you are feeling a sense of disconnect that is causing the confusion in your thoughts and feelings. Once you are alone today, you may find that you can restabilize your mind and heart and reconnect with the parts of yourself that make you who you are. A strong sense of peace will likely come over you, leaving you once again able to face interpersonal challenges with poise and grace.

Regaining emotional equilibrium is most often a matter of removing ourselves from those sources of stimuli that have caused us to lose touch with our inner calm. We tend to become irritable when we feel disconnected from our beliefs and values and are uncertain of who we truly are. In solitude, we are not subject to the same influences that impact our thoughts and behaviors on a day-to-day basis. The tranquility that surrounds us when we have retreated from outer-world pressures allows us to hear the quiet voice of the inner self, which can help balance our mood. As we reconnect with this most authentic of selves, we are reminded of our passions and preferences, and all that defines us as unique individuals. The emotional upheaval troubling you will fade today as you use solitude to achieve a more grounded state.