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.”

Gaia, the Divine Earth Mother, is present, making you aware of your marvelous physical body, her great gift to you. Be grateful for her gift; it’s a wondrous temporary home for your spirit. She asks that you give it the respect and attention it deserves and needs, so take care of it with love and attention. Give it adequate rest, a proper diet, and a calm and peaceful environment. Spend time with nature, as the earth is the true mother to your body and will restore it.

The better you care for your body, the more it will serve your spirit. Listen to your body—its gut feelings, its flutters, its impulses—as Gaia speaks to you through it. This is the Earth Mother cradling you, protecting you, and guiding you through each day. She advises you not to live in your head alone and ignore your physical self. Without a strong connection to your body, you’ll be weak and unable to achieve your goals. Gaia’s message: “Pay attention to your body.”

Your Master Teacher is reminding you that nothing is entirely good or bad, even people, and that every person has their own version of reality, which may not necessarily agree with yours. Instead of arguing with or feeling wronged by those who refuse to submit to your point of view, give up your righteous and rigid demands, and broaden your perspective to include the interests of those you struggle with now. Mentally move toward center, and open your mind to look at the situation from their point of view.

Although it’s easy to feel indignant and defensive as you deal with this current impasse, the truth is that no one’s trying to harm you. Instead, your detractors are simply supporting their own interests and priorities, which are different from yours. Rather than reacting emotionally to their resistance, strive to understand them. Be mindful not to be overly self-centered, however justified it may feel. Strive to be fair instead. Your Master Teacher’s message: “Accept that your interests are no more or no less important than those of people around you, so the only way to progress to higher ground is to compromise.”