You may feel that you are operating from an uneven keel today as you move through the various spheres of your existence. You likely sense that you are doomed to ride an emotional roller-coaster throughout the day, so you may give little thought to addressing your feelings directly. Personal and family issues can exacerbate your moodiness yet can also provide you with a window into your temperament. If you look back on your life, you may discover that you are still suffering in some subtle way from long-forgotten pain. Your moods may continue to challenge you today, however, your understanding of their underlying cause can help you cope with them in a constructive and proactive fashion.

The changing nature of emotions can startle us into believing that there is something wrong with us. But it is quite natural that our feelings should transform in parallel with the circumstances unfolding around us. We can, however, control how these shifting emotions manifest in our experiences. When we make note of them, cataloging how they fit into our lives as they exist in the present, we can then determine whether they might serve some higher purpose, such as inspiring creativity or goading us into constructive action. We are not subject to our feelings -- instead, we have the ability to control how we respond to them and what impact they ultimately have on our lives. Though you may continue to feel temperamental today, you will find that you are able to exercise a degree of command over the mood of your day.