A solitary man walks on stepping stones with words like 'COMMITMENT' towards a distant building under a starry sky with a large moon and the word 'MERCURY'.

Grounded Beginnings (Leadership) Pplan, structure, commit. “Well begun is half done.” — Aristotle Beginnings have an architecture. Aristotle’s reminder is not a push toward perfection but toward clarity: a good start shapes the path ahead. With Mercury in Capricorn, the cosmos favours disciplined thought and simple plans over complicated resolutions. Begin by naming what matters most and by choosing one behaviour that supports it. Leadership here is self‑leadership—deciding how you will show up, and designing conditions that make your best choice the easy choice. ‘Half done’ doesn’t mean the outcome is guaranteed; it means momentum is earned when intention meets the first courageous step. Today, write your aim, reduce the noise, and craft a small ritual that anchors you (a five‑minute plan, a tidy desk, a morning check‑in). When your start is aligned with your values, consistency becomes lighter and courage more accessible. See more