{"id":24672,"date":"2021-08-01T01:10:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T05:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=24672"},"modified":"2021-07-28T11:37:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T15:37:08","slug":"what-to-do-when-a-friendship-isnt-working-excerpt-by-nikki-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/08\/01\/what-to-do-when-a-friendship-isnt-working-excerpt-by-nikki-v\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhat to Do When a Friendship Isn\u2019t Working\u201d Excerpt from The Junior Astrologer\u2019s Handbook: A Kid\u2019s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogmann"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhat to Do When a Friendship Isn\u2019t Working\u201d <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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*An Excerpt from The Junior Astrologer\u2019s Handbook: A Kid\u2019s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More <\/i>by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogmann<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Certain signs just have a hard time bonding with one another. It doesn\u2019t mean they can never be friends, or that these aren\u2019t extremely valuable relationships\u2014it just means that maybe they require a little more intention and work than others. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ARIES <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can have a tough time with Capricorn, Cancer, and sometimes Pisces or other Aries. When that happens, try to check your own impulses\u2014are you being too fiery? Are you being impatient? And then, play to your strengths! You are incredibly honest about both the positives and the negatives of any situation. Show your affection, and then have a heart-to-heart about the friendship. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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TAURUS<\/b><\/u> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You tend to butt heads with Leo, Aquarius, some Aries, and often other Tauruses. When these signs are asking you to be more flexible than you like, how can you work with that? If you feel like your needs are never being respected, then you can talk about that\u2014but you should also consider that maybe you can go with the flow a bit more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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GEMINI <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can get along with pretty much anybody, but if you do get irritated, it tends to be by a Virgo, a Pisces, or sometimes a Taurus or another Gemini. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s often because you, dear Gemini, are taking on qualities of someone else that don\u2019t feel right for you\u2014or you\u2019re being annoyed by behavior that is too like your own. Have a look inside. Probably what you need is a break, and you should take it before things get out of hand. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CANCER <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Aries, Libra, and sometimes Gemini or another Cancer can hurt your feelings from time to time. Your sensitive nature makes this likely\u2014but you shouldn\u2019t necessarily blame yourself. When someone is being thoughtless, you need to let them know. They probably didn\u2019t mean it, but their behavior won\u2019t change unless you talk to them about it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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LEO <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Scorpio and Taurus, as well as Cancer or another Leo, don\u2019t always recognize how vulnerable you are, deep down. Remember, you hide it well, so you can\u2019t necessarily expect them to get it! Rather than becoming angry and lashing out, take a deep breath. You\u2019ve done the same thing to others\u2014is it possible you\u2019ve done it this time, as well? The good news is, you\u2019re very good at apologizing and at asking for what you need. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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VIRGO <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can feel taken advantage of by Gemini, Sagittarius, and sometimes Leo or another Virgo. You do so much for other people, and these signs occasionally have a tendency to simply not realize it and give you the credit you\u2019re due. Odds are they aren\u2019t doing it on purpose, though. Don\u2019t let your resentment simmer. You can change your behavior and do a little less for them. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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LIBRA <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cancer, Capricorn, and sometimes Virgo or another Libra can occasionally push at your boundaries. You have strong opinions on what is right and wrong\u2014and what is fair and unfair\u2014but you don\u2019t always communicate them clearly. If someone is doing something you feel is wrong, speak up. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SCORPIO<\/b><\/u><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your sense of innate reserve can confuse Leo, Aquarius, and sometimes Libra or another Scorpio, and they may react badly. The truth is, they probably feel like you don\u2019t like them. Make an effort to open up a little bit more. It really is worth it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SAGITTARIUS <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Virgo, Pisces, and sometimes Scorpio or another Sagittarius may be thrown by your carefree outlook. You know it doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t feel things deeply or understand what matters, but they might find it hard to see that. Take a bit of time to reassure those around you. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CAPRICORN <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You sometimes have a hard time getting along with Aries, Libra, and sometimes Sagittarius or another Capricorn. You are very focused, and sometimes that can come off as distant or unwilling to compromise. The truth is that you feel things very deeply, but don\u2019t always want to have a discussion. Push at that boundary a little bit, and see if maybe you can let other people in just a bit closer. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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AQUARIUS <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your creative and somewhat loosey-goosey nature can be a little confusing to Taurus, Scorpio, or even Capricorn or another Aquarius. They are often more structured than you are, and you can feel like you just don\u2019t get each other. But you love having a wide variety of friends and interests\u2014take a minute to see what they have to offer! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PISCES <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t always mix well with Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, or even another Pisces. You are so sweet and loving, but your chill, \u201cit will happen when it happens\u201d attitude can feel frustrating or even dismissive to your friends who are a little more action-oriented. When you make plans together, make sure you stick to them!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Junior Astrologer’s Handbook: A Kid’s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More (The Junior Handbook Series) on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a> * Posted with permission. An Excerpt from The Junior Astrologer\u2019s Handbook: A Kid\u2019s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogman.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhat to Do When a Friendship Isn\u2019t Working\u201d     *An Excerpt from The Junior Astrologer\u2019s Handbook: A Kid\u2019s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogmann   Certain signs just have a hard time bonding with one another. It doesn\u2019t mean they can never be friends, or that these aren\u2019t extremely valuable relationships\u2014it just means that maybe they require a little more intention and work than others.   ARIES You can have a tough time with Capricorn, Cancer, and sometimes Pisces or other Aries. When that happens, try to check your own impulses\u2014are you being too fiery? Are you being impatient? And then, play to your strengths! You are incredibly honest about both the positives and the negatives of any situation. Show your affection, and then have a heart-to-heart about the friendship.   TAURUS You tend to butt heads with Leo, Aquarius, some Aries, and often other Tauruses. When these signs are asking you to be more flexible than you like, how can you work with that? If you feel like your needs are never being respected, then you can talk about that\u2014but you should also consider that maybe you can go with the flow a bit more.   GEMINI You can get along with pretty much anybody, but if you do get irritated, it tends to be by a Virgo, a Pisces, or sometimes a Taurus or another Gemini. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s often because you, dear Gemini, are taking on qualities of someone else that don\u2019t feel right for you\u2014or you\u2019re being annoyed by behavior that is too like your own. Have a look inside. Probably what you need is a break, and you should take it before things get out of hand.   CANCER Aries, Libra, and sometimes Gemini or another Cancer can hurt your feelings from time to time. Your sensitive nature makes this likely\u2014but you shouldn\u2019t necessarily blame yourself. When someone is being thoughtless, you need to let them know. They probably didn\u2019t mean it, but their behavior won\u2019t change unless you talk to them about it.   LEO Scorpio and Taurus, as well as Cancer or another Leo, don\u2019t always recognize how vulnerable you are, deep down. Remember, you hide it well, so you can\u2019t necessarily expect them to get it! Rather than becoming angry and lashing out, take a deep breath. You\u2019ve done the same thing to others\u2014is it possible you\u2019ve done it this time, as well? The good news is, you\u2019re very good at apologizing and at asking for what you need.   VIRGO You can feel taken advantage of by Gemini, Sagittarius, and sometimes Leo or another Virgo. You do so much for other people, and these signs occasionally have a tendency to simply not realize it and give you the credit you\u2019re due. Odds are they aren\u2019t doing it on purpose, though. Don\u2019t let your resentment simmer. You can change your behavior and do a little less for them.   LIBRA Cancer, Capricorn, and sometimes Virgo or another Libra can occasionally push at your boundaries. You have strong opinions on what is right and wrong\u2014and what is fair and unfair\u2014but you don\u2019t always communicate them clearly. If someone is doing something you feel is wrong, speak up.   SCORPIO Your sense of innate reserve can confuse Leo, Aquarius, and sometimes Libra or another Scorpio, and they may react badly. The truth is, they probably feel like you don\u2019t like them. Make an effort to open up a little bit more. It really is worth it.   SAGITTARIUS Virgo, Pisces, and sometimes Scorpio or another Sagittarius may be thrown by your carefree outlook. You know it doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t feel things deeply or understand what matters, but they might find it hard to see that. Take a bit of time to reassure those around you.   CAPRICORN You sometimes have a hard time getting along with Aries, Libra, and sometimes Sagittarius or another Capricorn. You are very focused, and sometimes that can come off as distant or unwilling to compromise. The truth is that you feel things very deeply, but don\u2019t always want to have a discussion. Push at that boundary a little bit, and see if maybe you can let other people in just a bit closer.   AQUARIUS Your creative and somewhat loosey-goosey nature can be a little confusing to Taurus, Scorpio, or even Capricorn or another Aquarius. They are often more structured than you are, and you can feel like you just don\u2019t get each other. But you love having a wide variety of friends and interests\u2014take a minute to see what they have to offer!   PISCES You don\u2019t always mix well with Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, or even another Pisces. You are so sweet and loving, but your chill, \u201cit will happen when it happens\u201d attitude can feel frustrating or even dismissive to your friends who are a little more action-oriented. When you make plans together, make sure you stick to them!   The Junior Astrologer’s Handbook: A Kid’s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More (The Junior Handbook Series) on Amazon   * Posted with permission. An Excerpt from The Junior Astrologer\u2019s Handbook: A Kid\u2019s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More by Nikki Van De Car, illustrated by Uta Krogman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10004],"tags":[13273,12483,10916,10346,13271,10680,11883,13272,13274,13275,13270],"class_list":["post-24672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-columns","tag-a-kids-guide-to-astrological-signs","tag-and-more","tag-artist","tag-author","tag-excerpt-from","tag-illustrated","tag-nikki-van-de-car","tag-the-junior-astrologers-handbook","tag-the-zodiac","tag-uta-krogmann","tag-what-to-do-when-a-friendship-isnt-working"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24672"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24674,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24672\/revisions\/24674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}