Taking a trip?
Lost in your watery reverie, some might unkindly call you irresponsible. You’re a dreamer. You have more important (or at least more interesting) things to think about than the practical nitty-gritties of daily life!
Turn what some might consider a fault into a new way to travel. If you’re always forgetting half the things you meant to pack—dressy clothes, sunscreen, raincoat—take the opportunity to explore and mingle with the locals at your destination. There’s a better than even chance that they wear clothes, and that the shops will have everything you need. You’ll meet people, figure out the currency, and have some cool, unique stuff to show off when you get home!
Pisces, be even sweeter with this beauty tip…
There’s nothing sweeter than a kissable mouth. Get yours ready for action by rubbing on a dab of brown sugar lip scrub. The sugar crystals combined with jojoba and grapeseed oils exfoliate and moisturize dry, chapped skin. Wipe off with a tissue (if you can resist the temptation to eat it) for lips as soft as honey. Finish with a brown sugar and vanilla lip butter, or if you’re feeling more daring, apply shimmery lilac-toned Let Them Eat Cake lipstick from Lipstick Queen and head out to meet your sweetheart! Va-va-va-voom!
There’s a reason that Aries is the first zodiac sign!
Cardinal quality, Mars-ruled, fire element, first house—is there anything about Aries that doesn’t spell leadership? You don’t want to rule the world, you just want to be in control of your domain. And right or wrong is less important to you than having it all, and having it now. You see the world through the lens of what’s best for you, which to others can seem self-involved. If it’s selfish to know exactly what you want and go after it with single-minded focus, then guilty as charged! Just don’t forget to pause and take a breath now and then so other mere mortals can catch up.
What an Aries must have in their long-term partner…
You love the thrill of the chase, but once you find your true love, you can be one of the most faithful, loving partners around. Just who is that perfect match? Someone who is passionate, idealistic, active, and supportive, not stubborn. Your ideal mate knows that you need breathing room (fire needs oxygen, after all) and you need to go your own way at your own pace. And most important of all? You need someone who pays attention to you. Ignoring Aries is like ignoring a campfire in drought-stricken California. You end up with a firenado on your hands, and nobody wants that!
Home remedies for those common Aries headaches…
From mild to migraine, a pounding head can stop you cold. But before you reach for the (medicine) bottle, try a natural remedy.
Relax: Close your eyes in a dark room.
Drink water: You could be dehydrated.
Massage: Rub the head and neck.
Calcium: Relaxes muscles and increases circulation.
Exercise: May minimize future headaches.
Warm shower: Loosens tight muscles.
Ice: Apply to pain for a few minutes.
Pressure: Press where the thumb bones meet your index finger.
Aromatherapy: A proven soother, peppermint is associated with Aries.
Eliminate foods: Find trigger foods with a food/headache diary.
Deliciousness in a glass…
Sweet, juicy peaches are associated with Taurus. Besides all the usual scrumptious standbys of cobbler, pie, and slices over ice cream, you can use these blushing beauties to make a new twist on an old standard: lemonade.
Puree two cups of peeled peach chunks and two cups lemonade. Chill the mixture until cold, about two hours. Divide ¾ cup pomegranate juice evenly among eight tall glasses. Fill each glass with several ice cubes. Add the peach mixture and chilled club soda. Garnish each glass with fresh peach slices. Yum!
Don’t freak yet… Your Taurus will love these gifts…
Discerning Taurus would rather have one good-quality item than a roomful of knockoffs—and they can tell the difference! Beautiful handcrafted objects or indulgent accessories like a buttery leather purse or wallet will never go amiss. Assemble a gourmet gift basket of fine wine, truffles, and locally made cheeses, breads, or olive oils. Treat your Taurus to a day of massage and pampering at a spa. Take out the guesswork by buying your Taurus man a membership in a subscription service that delivers curated assortments of luxury goods, from pens to bathrobes to liquor, four times a year.
Not sure where you stand? For Gemini, it’s all quite simple!
Written communications are full of clues if you’re trying to figure out if a Gemini is really into you. Words are serious business to the Twins, so take note of the sign-off on emails or texts. That “Love” or “TTFN” was chosen deliberately!
Verbal interaction is just as important. A once-chatty and convivial Gemini who is now not so much could mean the bloom is off the rose. If times are troubled, he or she may suddenly be “too busy” to spend time with you. Chalk it up to a fascinating experience and move on.
If you don’t have one, start a collection of these…
You love to collect and hate to throw anything away. That’s what gives your home it’s, shall we say, “lived-in” look. Keep the accumulating from turning into hoarding by imposing some order and artistry.
No matter what you have—vintage toys, matchbooks, buttons, stamps, model airplanes, album covers, glass, photos—you can show them off and enliven a room. Group treasures into wall art in shadowboxes or arrange on shelves or tabletops.
Edit your tableaus by theme, color, shape, or size. And you don’t have to showcase each one. Periodically change the display to match your changing moods.
A calmer disposition can be as easy as taking a breath…
Being ruled by the moon means you’re subject to being influenced by the moods of others. At its worst, that can add to your anxiety, or even just sap your energy and divert your attention. Lucky for you, the solution is only a breath away. Inhaling and exhaling fully and deeply can instantly boost your energy, relax your body, and help you be more alert. Your sign rules the lungs, so you should use them to their fullest potential!
If you’re feeling on edge, breathe through your nose and draw air deep into your lungs, allowing your diaphragm to contract downward. Exhale and push the carbon dioxide out of your lungs. Repeat. You’ll feel better in no time!