Your Spiritual Ancestors are gathering around you at this time, holding you in their light and connecting you with your spiritual family here on Earth. Your soul is now seeking the kind of love and support that comes from being part of the right community—“your people,” so to speak. Not wanting you to feel isolated in any way, your ancestors hear your soul call and are presently guiding you toward kindred spirits. Understand and realize that you can’t achieve your goals alone; be open to support. You need the soul-energizing support of your tribe. Give up any notions you have of going it alone in life, and develop the insight and wisdom to recognize your limitations. After all, even Christ picked 12 associates to help him accomplish his mission on Earth. Follow your ancestors’ directions; it is they who encourage you to join a club, enroll in a course, or sign up for the neighborhood basketball team. You never know whom you’ll meet. Your ancestors’ message: “Open your heart and feel our presence in your life, and be open to your spiritual family on Earth.”

Your Divine Helpers are here to help you take off your blinders and more honestly assess the difficulties in your intimate relationships. Although you’d prefer to believe that ignorance is bliss, the truth is that denial is not a river in Egypt, nor is it a genuine form of protection against unhappiness. Your guides gently ask you to summon the courage to honestly admit the real problems that exist in your relationships. As difficult as they may be, until you do so, there’s no chance that these shadows will ever heal. So, for example, admit when your wife isn’t just tipsy, but, rather, is drunk, as she can be on many nights. Or admit (at least to yourself) that when your son says he can’t find a job it’s because he isn’t looking that hard. Or that when your partner says he must work late every single night for months that an affair or other digression is likely. Most important, admit what you might be hiding from your loved ones: Acknowledge your fears, addictions, excuses, and failures honestly and with compassion. Realize that what your mind blots out, your heart knows . . . and so does everyone else. In other words, when you’re in denial, you’re only kidding yourself. What your mind blots out, your heart knows.

Your Divine Helpers want you to acknowledge these unpleasant realities because until you do, you’ll be stuck with them. Not every unpleasant reality needs to be challenged or changed, however. Sometimes it’s best to compromise, or let things be. If your partner is generally sloppy, for example, but is otherwise a gem, let it go. However, if your partner is in serious trouble (or vice versa), you’re only harming yourself and others—and perpetuating the problem—by denying it. Your Divine Helpers’ message: “Take off the blinders, and be open to the truth about others and yourself. Only then can you learn and grow past problems.”

You may feel like the “odd man out” right now, as others may not fully appreciate or support your ideas and perspectives. In fact, you might be feeling discounted altogether. Fortunately, the Guardian Angel Michael is present to help you remain grounded and centered, even in such times of being challenged or misunderstood. He counsels you to remain true to yourself and steadfast in your convictions, even if they aren’t shared by those around you.

Yes, it can be scary to go against the crowd and stand up for what you believe in, especially when it’s unpopular or possibly ahead of its time. But Michael stands by you and reminds you that this is part of becoming a spiritually mature soul—he helps you ignore popular opinion and stay true to your heart.

Don’t seek approval, or doubt yourself when you don’t receive it. Instead, Michael encourages you to stand in your full spiritual adulthood and claim your self-esteem by trusting what you feel and believe in. Do not abandon yourself to win approval in the moment. And don’t be afraid to take a stand—after all, this is how you’ll become the true leader of your own life.