Since you are likely in a generous and unselfish mood today, you may find yourself embroiled in situations in which others are in a position to take advantage of you. You can make the most of your trusting and giving nature by offering to help your colleagues and loved ones overcome challenges and allowing the people you care about to participate in your life in an intimate way. As you move through your professional and personal spheres, though, consider that the people you interact with may not be driven by objectives as pure as your own. Assessing each circumstance in which you find yourself allows you to avoid putting your faith in individuals with motives you find suspect. Your ability to exercise prudence and care can ensure you aren't taken advantage of today.

Simple caution can help you relate to others openly while protecting your interests from those who would seek to harm you. Many people let extremes govern their actions--they either trust no one, thus denying themselves the life-enriching joy of interrelating with others in a positive way, or they trust everyone, leaving themselves vulnerable to unenlightened individuals. By aligning yourself firmly in the center, you empower yourself to enjoy satisfying and inspiring relationships with others. Yet you also ensure that your inner landscape is well-guarded against those with base intentions. You'll move through life confident in your ability to bond with others without getting hurt. Your affairs will proceed smoothly today when you move forward carefully and consciously.