diff --git a/beads.go b/beads.go
index 15ea4ea3..d867f219 100644
--- a/beads.go
+++ b/beads.go
@@ -233,6 +233,12 @@ func findDatabaseInTree() string {
 		return ""
 	}
 
+	// Resolve symlinks in working directory to ensure consistent path handling
+	// This prevents issues when repos are accessed via symlinks (e.g. /Users/user/Code -> /Users/user/Documents/Code)
+	if resolvedDir, err := filepath.EvalSymlinks(dir); err == nil {
+		dir = resolvedDir
+	}
+
 	// Walk up directory tree
 	for {
 		beadsDir := filepath.Join(dir, ".beads")