All Signs Week Ahead Forecast - 12th Jan 2025

"Give someone the benefit of the doubt, but go easy on yourself too"

There's a clear theme of compassion in the cards this week and this need for understanding could just as easily be directed at yourself.
We're now deeper into the new year and thoughts are very much on the future, but there's still a hangover.
This isn't the result of overindulgence though, these are nagging feelings of doubt and concerns regarding missed opportunities. 

You're painfully aware you didn't make as much progress last year as you hoped or expected. You also know that part of the reason for that lack of progress was your reluctance to commit.
This is where some self-compassion is needed because "Bite the bullet" is very easy to say, but not so easy to do.

The cards suggest that trust is another factor you've been struggling with. A younger person in your situation doesn't exactly fill you with confidence and no matter how hard you try, you remain wary.
The Seven of Swords is a card that speaks very clearly about the likelihood of hidden deceit and a need for sensible precautions. We can see the sneaky person on the card is obviously trying to tip-toe away in an effort not to be noticed.
But here's the thing, you have noticed, probably much more than the sneaky person realises, so you're much more aware than they think you are.  

This is the dilemma. You know a lot and have done so for a while, yet you can't turn your back. At the same time you're reluctant to commit yourself any further because of your fears and suspicions. 
Does that mean it's a hopeless situation? 
Well, no, not necessarily. The cards suggest there's more to come.
You've come to several conclusions, but you don't know everything. Therefore, it might be an idea to delve a little deeper in an effort to find out more about the situation.  

People act in odd ways for a variety of reasons and there's likely to be a perfectly rational explanation for much of what's been happening.
So, you might need to show a bit of compassion and understanding to an individual this week. But you should reserve some of that empathy for yourself too.
You can only act on what you know at the time.