A jumpy and nervous mood can affect you greatly today, especially around those people who have come to solicit your energy and effort. The bonds of obligation you labor under can make you feel less independent, leaving you feeling restless and out of control. You can regain your autonomy easily, however, by investing yourself in each decision that comes before you. It is likely that you will be surprised to discover how much independence you actually wield in your day-to-day life. If you cannot seem to retake control today, start by paying closer attention to small decisions until you feel that you are ready to become more involved in the larger workings of your existence.

When we feel that the autonomy that sustains us has been overshadowed by the needs of the people around us, we can regain our independence by making conscious choices that reflect our deepest intentions. We may not be able to wholly distance ourselves from our obligations, yet we can reframe the way we perceive them so that we once again feel that we are in control of our own lives. Everything we do to some extent requires us to make choices. It is up to us whether we will honor our obligations, agree to perform services for others, or continue down the path we are currently walking. Keeping this simple fact in mind allows us to be the arbiters of our own destinies in a wider variety of circumstances. You will feel less restless today when you remind yourself of your innate autonomy as you confront seemingly futile decisions.