Strife can easily develop. You may have to tolerate gossip, friend, but in the end you will come out very well, if you remain calm and magnanimous now. Things will resolve themselves. The image is one of small grains of sand, which accumulate over time to form embankments or dykes across wet areas. Sand is more fragmentary than stone but harder than soil, and can be used to alter the texture of both. Like sand you must be strong and accommodating even though others may abuse or blame you. Avoid being sucked into conflict; remain neutral.
