You may feel compulsive and reactionary today. Unresolved emotions could arise from the depths of your soul and influence your behavior. You may find yourself reacting negatively to perceived slights or out of a sense of impatience when others fail to meet your expectations. Regaining control of your thoughts and feelings may be a matter of making a conscious effort to be rational when judging the situations you find yourself in. Though you can't deny your emotions, you may find solace in practicing detachment so you can make decisions that are based on facts instead of feelings. Today can be a good day to practice patience and temper your decisions by cautiously assessing your circumstances.

Letting your rational mind be your guide during periods of emotional upheaval can help you avoid overreacting or becoming too impulsive. When an event or individual touches us deeply, it's easy to let our feelings cloud our judgment. Rational thought gives you a platform from which to objectively view the world around you and draw practical conclusions based on what you see. You can maintain your mindfulness even when your heart is aching, and as a result, you can continue to act thoughtfully and deliberately. You'll feel like the master of your own destiny. When you let your rational mind guide you today, you will react thoughtfully and calmly, regardless of what happens around you.