Starting today, the sun is in your twelfth house -- the house of the subconscious and dreams. This month should be about reflecting and rejuvenating, and also paying attention to your creative side. Record your thoughts in a diary, or if that's too old school for you, create a Pinterest board with your past and present inspirations. A potential health check this month means you should focus on getting your beauty sleep and your vitamins. During this time of recalibrating and moving forward, try a more creative workout, like an at-home dance fitness DVD, or a nature hike that'll balance your body and your mind.
This month, you're embracing your people-person side -- while the sun rises over your eleventh house of group activity. Especially after the past few career-centric weeks, you'll want to let your hair down and embrace your quirkier side. While you're branching out in your beauty routine, branch out in your social routine too -- whether that means joining Meetups, trying out group dates, or heading to group discussions or book groups. Tuesday has a midweek strain in store, so stay upbeat with your comfort food of choice, and focus on planning your goddess look for the weekend.
Your best beauty buy this month: Colorful (and thankfully temporary) hair chalk and a bright lip.
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Virgo, August 22 to September 21
Today, the sun is blazing over your tenth house of ambition and success. Start wearing your most flattering power-woman suit, because this month you'll shine at work. Your beauty routine should emphasize polished hair and a healthy glow -- who says you can't be pretty and career-focused? And since you'll be working hard, make sure you sneak in those super foods for extra energy boosts. During the weekends, your focus will shift to your roots and your domestic side. Why not host a dinner party or break out your grandma's pie recipe for your friend's Memorial Day party?
Your best beauty buy this month: Tarte Park Ave Princess Bronze & Glow, $32, which will help you build both a natural glow for the work week and a bronzed goddess look for the weekend.
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Libra, September 22 to October 21
Today marks the beginning of a wanderlust month for you, Libra. This month you'll get a travel bug -- perfectly timed for the long holiday weekend. If a vacation isn't possible, spice up your normal routine by heading out to a hip bar or exotic restaurant -- or at the very least, read an exciting page-turner that takes place in a faraway land.
The sun is in your house of intimacy starting this month, which means you'll want to focus on your inner-circle friendships as well as your significant other. You'll also want to get in tune with your body this month, so try a new activity like salsa dancing with your man, or a burlesque class with your best girls. You may face several rumors in the workplace or among friends, so release any potential anger build-up with high intensity workouts.
Your best beauty buy this month: Show off your sexy side with a bold lipstick. Try a fabulous shade of red, like Nars Lipstick, $24, or Revlon ColorBurst, $7.99.
When you need some beauty inspiration, you probably look to your favorite stars, beauty blogs, glossy mags, and TV shows. All well and good, but why not expand your horizons and read your horoscope? Those other kinds of stars can predict interesting life patterns -- how you may feel towards a relationship, any stressors headed your way, transitions and successes in store, and events or challenges that will spark your creativity and ambition.
I may be in the minority here, but when I'm looking for advice (whether its beauty-related or life-related) I read my horoscope. Astrology that provides room for interpretation makes me feel like I'm divining my future (minus the crystal ball and tea leaves) -- and it inspires me to be more proactive, creative, and aware of my actions. That's why we're bringing you these beauty horoscopes every month. Our hope is that they provide the little pushes you need to shape your next month -- not just with beauty tips but also with advice for your wellbeing.
These beauty horoscopes take into account the next phase of the astrology cycle -- the month of Gemini that spans from May 20 to June 19. Check out what's in store for you (based on readings from the Astro Twins) as well as the beauty buys that'll help you look and feel your best.