Your Higher Self is advising you to keep your emotions in check through these times of change and transition. Be on guard, as well, against being manipulated emotionally by the fear and drama of those around you. Change is in the air, and the uncertainty at hand is stirring up a lot of anxiety and insecurity. Recognize the potential stress, and choose to brave the volatile storm by remaining cool, calm, and collected.

Whatever you do, don’t allow yourself to succumb to the seductive and addictive appeal of high drama as a way of expending the excess adrenaline coursing through your veins. Go for a run, or work out at the gym. Use your anxiety physically rather than emotionally, and protect yourself against the fear-provoking actions of others. Yes, it’s difficult to face the unknown, but your Higher Self calmly assures you that no matter what challenges you encounter, you can handle everything beautifully if you remain detached, relaxed, and grounded. Your Higher Self’s message: “Stay cool.”

Life is relatively stable and calm now, and yes, you’ve achieved a certain degree of predictability and comfort on a day-to-day basis. However, something is lacking in the way of fulfillment. Your Spirit Teachers gather in response to this emptiness. They gently remind you that there’s more to your life than you’re presently expressing, and are calling on you to remember your soul commitments of purpose and contribution to your fellow human beings. They confirm what you already know in your heart: Focusing on your interests alone will not fill your void.

Trust these beautiful guides as they lovingly urge you to open your heart and share your time and gifts with others. They wisely counsel you that the restlessness, emptiness, and boredom you feel isn’t the result of something missing from your life or something you’ve yet to attain, but rather is the reaction to unexpressed talent, creativity, and love in your heart— things your soul longs to give.

Your Spirit Teachers invite you to take advantage of your present peace and certainty, and use your good fortune to involve yourself with those who are still struggling. For example, take a friend to lunch, help an elderly neighbor, volunteer at a literacy-support organization, or spend more time with lonely relatives. Your Spirit Teachers’ message: “Give more, and your emptiness will subside.”

Does everything inside you rebel against authority, making you want to scream, “You can’t control me!”? If so, it’s true. No one can control you unless you agree to it. The fact that you don’t allow others to control you anymore is a sign of progress. It means that you’re moving away from a world of dependency and are claiming your personal authority as a self-directed, conscious soul ready to take responsibility for yourself.

Challenging the authority figures in your life is a necessary step in your growth. However, you must realize that not everyone or everything in your path is necessarily working against you. Ask your Warrior Guides for the courage to challenge what oppresses you and for the wisdom to know when to respect authority. Your Warrior Guides’ message: “Stand up for what’s important to you, and ask for it. However, don’t fight for its own sake. Respect the leadership and rights of others as well.”