Astro-update Friday, May 27, 2005 - Thursday, June 2, 2005

Welcome to the first free trial issue of my new weekly astrology newsletter, Lipstick Mystic™ Spirit of the Signs. The first two weeks will be offered as a free trial here at my site. After that it will be available by subscription only. Look for ordering info to be posted soon.

I'm excited to offer these extended astrological forecasts. For over a year now, readers have been asking me to create an in depth peek into weekly trends for each of the signs, and you'll find this right here.

Spirit of the Signs will give you specific info about money trends, romantic energies, spiritual growth, healing and more. As we explore what each sign is experiencing, I'll also offer affirmations and "Do" and "Don't Do" lists to help you harmonize with the energy flow of each week. Soon, you'll be surfing those cosmic vibes with ease. So what are we waiting for? Let's get started!

The Magic of Gemini

When I was a little girl I loved watching a cartoon called the Superfriends. Do you remember that one? You might have missed it if you weren't one of those lonely only children with too much time on her hands, like me! I tended to lose myself in the fantasy worlds of TV, movies, and books, and I especially loved any stories about people with supernatural abilities.

In the world of the Superfriends Superman, Wonder Woman and various other heros with super talents would get together each week and save the world from devious supervillains. The Wonder Twins, brother and sister team Jayna and Zan, came along late in the series.

When the Wonder Twins linked hands and shouted "Wonder Twin powers, activate!" they'd immediately transform. Jayna could turn herself into just about any animal she chose, but poor Zan was limited to transforming himself into water or things made of water like -- um, ice. That was about the limit of his particular super talent. But it was better than nothing. At least he could always chill a villain into submission.

The sign of Gemini has historically been represented by the symbol of the twins, and while these twins aren't a Warner Brothers creation like the Wonder Twins, they do possess their share of wacky talents. Just take mental inventory of all the Geminis you've ever known. Haven't they all had a wild sense of humor and an electric way of communicating? Things rarely get boring around a Gemini. They're always stirring the pot and making exciting things happen. I've often said that Geminis seem to be one part elf or ET, and whatever human elements are in there are secondary.

The supernatural side of Gemini is usually in charge, leading the person born under this sign into strange adventures guaranteed to provide hours of future entertainment for family and friends. "Did I ever tell you about the time I ran a yak farm in Tibet?" "How about my love affair with the wife of a Chinese dignitary or those two years when I took a vow of silence?" Geminis are frequently the center of attention because, let's face it, they're incredibly fun to spend time with. The place lights up when this Air sign breezes into the room.

The magic of Gemini is strong this week. The sun and Venus continue their journey through Gemini and will be joined by peppy Mercury this Saturday the 28th. This means that Geminis won't just have their powers doubled; three planets in their sign are more likely to make them a triple threat.

Most Geminis (the ones who use the GOOD side of the Force, anyway) will be running around doing nice things like providing helpful tips to coworkers who could use a mentor, introducing award-winning concepts at staff meetings and making hilarious comments whenever their significant other can use a good laugh. Mind you, Geminis usually do these things. This week, they'll just be doing them more frequently, more intensely, and to much greater effect. Suddenly, they won't be Gemini anymore. Before your very eyes they will transform into Stupendous and Amazing Gemini.

Those rare Geminis who are the living embodiment of the less enlightened (i.e. "jerky") version of the sign could find their overall level of brattiness increased. Think of the 14 year old boy who says he loves a girl one week and then breaks up with her the following week, offering no explanation. For that matter, think of the 40 year old boy who is capable of doing the same. Both represent the cliché of the darker side of Gemini: the emotionally disconnected "user" who lives so fully inside his own head that there's no room in there for anybody else. (And yes, girls, I think we have all dated this man at some point. So don't imagine that it's only you!)

The negative Gemini female is perhaps best represented by the chronic complainer or doubter who is in constant need of reassurance. This energy vampire type exhausts friends and loved ones with her badgering. "Do these jeans make me look fat?" "Should I break up with Joe Schmo, my boyfriend with the prison record?" If you agree with her on any of these questions - watch out! She'll turn around and eviscerate you. "Why can't you be more supportive! What kind of friend are you, anyway? I can tell you never loved me!" (Insert guilt trip here.)

It's best to keep the darker type of Gemini woman at arms' length and avoid giving energy to her cycles of self-doubt and self-attack. She'll only drag you down with her into the psychic mud.

The Message of Gemini

Although we are each born under a different sun sign (and moon sign, rising sign, etc.) there is a little piece of Gemini that lives inside all of us. Whenever there's a conjunction of planets in one sign, as there is this week, themes relating to that sign get stirred up in everybody's lives.

This week, no matter what sign we were born under, we should honor the larger message of Gemini. That way, we can harmonize ourselves with the spirit of this time and experience a greater sense of flow. After all, why rock the boat when it's easier to just ride along?

Gemini represents the duality in life. That's why the sign is symbolized by a pair of twins. The twins are a reminder that there are powerful polar forces at work in all things - male and female, dark and light, young and old, sick and healthy, kind and cruel, hyper and lazy. Nothing exists in isolation without also having an equal and opposite force.

Many Geminis get criticized for being indecisive because they truly can see both sides of the equation, and it's hard doing math in two directions at once! Or they get derided about their "inability to commit," even though Geminis can make some of the most wonderful long-term romantic partners ever. Their "inability to commit" is more often a byproduct of Geminis having a complex, multi-dimensional mind that has to take its time and look at things from all sides.

They're not very comfortable with "black" or "white" because they realize that truth often lies in the gray zone. This can make them seem emotionally cold to warmer Fire signs like Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius. But just because Geminis aren't known to declare their mad passion for someone they've just met and elope to Vegas doesn't mean that they are incapable of a deep and abiding love. (Sagittarian Britney Spears is on her second marriage within a year. Look what a Fire sign's mad passion can do. Oy!)

When it comes to romantic commitment, Geminis need to make sure that when they DO make intimate promises that they can count on themselves to keep them. Until they reach that level of clarity, they can be notoriously evasive about their emotions. This is because they don't like to lie, and they're not about to tell you something just because you want to hear it!

You have to admit it, there's a spark of Gemini within each of us. Sometimes we can see this as we examine global affairs. There are all the pundits on television claiming that the conservatives are right or the liberals are the only ones who have a clue. Or it's Christians vs. pagans or pro-life vs. pro-choice or whatever the heated debate of the day is. The Gemini part of us can see the truth inherent in both sides of an argument and aims for a more nuanced and realistic view of things, one that avoids the path of the easy answer. It can be excruciating being that discerning. This is the fundamental stress that Gemini is under - feeling a constant pressure to conform to public opinion and yet knowing, deep down, that she can't be true to herself and, at the same time, spout a simplistic answer. The average Gemini could moderate a Crossfire type of show all by herself, providing both point and counterpoint.

So ask the average Gemini 20-something, "Do you plan to get married and have kids one day?" and he or she is likely to say, "Yes. No. It depends."

That's the heart of Gemini. Not easy to pin down, not always easy to understand, and full of complex points of view.

Gemini energies remain strong for the the next couple of weeks, giving us all a chance to master the lessons of Gemini. Geminis rarely take the path of least resistance or make the obvious choice because they are truly original thinkers who like to find unique solutions on their own. Let's take on some of the brainy, sophisticated thought processes that accompany Gemini energy and look around our world with this sign's insatiably curious eye. We live in an amazing time, and this is an incredible period in which to be alive. Gemini's youthful and adventurous spirit is strong within all of us right now, and what a marvelous energy it is!

Gemini energy will be our teacher for the next few weeks. Examine both sides of the equation, avoid making snap judgments about things or people, and be discerning. Don't become so overly intellectual that you avoid emotional closeness with your loved ones (that's the shadow side of Gemini.) But DO put that amazing brain power to good use and take your intellect for a wild ride. You might end up somewhere you've never been before, and your world could take on some fresh new colors.

That's the magic and the message of Gemini.

Let's move on to take a look at some of the other planetary activity this week.

Where Are the Planets This Week?

Here's a breakdown of which planets are in which signs:

The sun is still in Air sign Gemini.
Mercury moves into Air sign Gemini this Saturday, May 28th at 6:44 am Eastern Daylight Time.
Venus is in Air sign Gemini
Mars is in Water sign Pisces.
Jupiter is retrograde in Air sign Libra (it will go direct on Sunday June 5th.)
Saturn is in Water sign Cancer.
Uranus is in Water sign Pisces.
Neptune is retrograde in Air sign Aquarius.
Pluto is still retrograde in Fire sign Sagittarius.
4th quarter moon occurs in Water sign Pisces at 7:47am Eastern Daylight Time Monday May 30th

Overview for the Week

This is the only week this year when three planets will be in the sign of Gemini for roughly six days. Next week, Venus moves on to the sign of Cancer. But for now the sun, Mercury, and Venus will be doing some cool triple lutz moves in Gemini.

As I mentioned above, Geminis will be at the top of their game now, feeling powerfully connected to positive energies. Fellow Air signs Aquarius and Libra will also be sailing along for the happy ride. You Geminis can expect the pace of communications to pick up, and your social life is heating up, too. A few months ago you were Miss Lonelyhearts. Now you're Miss PartiesTooMuch (exhausted but a lot happier!) As Mercury moves into Gemini Saturday, expect your phone to be ringing off the hook (like it isn't already!) This weekend, all three Air signs will want to circulate, travel, and be out and about. So make like Paris Hilton you Librans, Aquarians, and Geminis.

Meanwhile, Sagittarians are at the opposite side of the spectrum. Gemini is opposite your sign, and Mercury aligning itself opposite you could put a monkey wrench in communications. Your cell phone battery will go dead just when you're holding your breath waiting for Cute Connie or Handsome Hank to call you for a date. Or your car engine will act cranky at the least opportune moment or your laptop will give out on you just when you needed it to check in on your email remotely. A word of advice: be proactive and extra cautious around all machinery and important equipment. Get your oil checked on your car and ask the guy to take a peek under the hood just in case. Update your virus protection on your computer although you'd prefer to put it off. Make like a Boy Scout and Be Prepared, and you should be able to avoid major mechanical difficulties.

I can provide SOME good news for you Sagittarians. Your ruler is Jupiter and for several months it's been in retrograde. This has made you feel lethargic and a bit unmotivated, and things have been slow to improve in your life. Next week on June 5th Jupiter will go direct, and you'll finally start to feel like yourself again, I promise! So whatever minor stresses you get sucked into this week will soon fade from view. In the meantime, don't sweat the small stuff, okay?

As Jupiter slows down this week in preparation for going direct next week, everyone may feel a sense of increased anticipation or nervousness. Jupiter is a big, powerful planet, and it has a major effect on our sense of personal vision. While it's in retrograde there tends to be more negativity on both a global and an individual level. Next week when it goes direct there will be a wonderful feeling of spring being in the air. Suddenly, we won't be expecting rain clouds. We'll be looking for sunbeams. Until then, everybody, hang in there!

Here's a specific affirmation you may want to experiment with to help you get into the right energy "zone" this week. This applies to all the signs:

"I release my need to control the pace of events. I harmonize myself with the perfect flow of the universe."

Or: "I surrender to the wisdom of a Higher Power, a Loving Intelligence far greater than my own. I allow this energy to guide my actions."

The main message is to get out of your own way this week and stop trying to push, manipulate, or force things. Jupiter's slowdown could create some feelings of frustration for all of us, but the pace will pick up for everyone the following week. In the meantime be patient and work on surrendering your addiction to control.

Now let's explore what specific energies are being stirred up for each of the signs this week.

Aries the Ram

This is a week to avoid self-blame, self-judgment, and self-doubt. I know, easier said than done, right? If you feel a little paranoid or fearful, keep in mind that the planetary energies are exaggerating those feelings of insecurity. Don't get too absorbed in negative projections or scary "What if?" scenarios. (You know the ones I'm talking about. "What if I'm horribly burned in a grease fire?" "What if I suddenly develop a bad case of Tourette's Syndrome and start cursing out my boss - I'll lose my job!") Sometimes Aries are the most melodramatic of the signs. Fortunately, you are also very, very cute. Jupiter is opposite your sign right now and it's getting ready to march forward, still opposite your sign. You could feel a bit off center or out of sorts. It's best to slow down and turn within for guidance. Nurture yourself. Access the spiritual energy you know is all around you. You might even enjoy a session with a massage therapist, an energy worker, or another gifted healer. Soak up energies that bring you extra support and emotional sustenance, because you need a lift.

Do: Meditate, pray, and engage in whatever positive thinking practices tend to banish emotional clouds for you.

Don't: Decide that whatever is "wrong" in your life has to be fixed immediately or you'll jump off a cliff. Don't give ultimatums. Avoid applying unnecessary pressure to yourself or others.

Healing affirmation: "I give myself permission to absorb healing energy from others. I welcome the presence of divine love."

Taurus the Bull

You could be spinning this weekend as an overdose of Air signs keeps you running in circles. If you have a lot of chores and tasks to get done, manage your time carefully. Expect frequent interruptions and potential surprise visitors. Things should quiet down Sunday night, and you could enjoy a peaceful Memorial Day on Monday. Water energies kick in on Monday, and powerful emotions may surface. You'll wax sentimental as you watch Casablanca for the tenth time on your favorite movie channel. Or you'll come across old love letters in a drawer and wonder whatever happened to Timmy Teenager or Chrissie Cheerleader, the cutie you dated back in high school. Since you could be processing some intense memories or highly charged emotions, go easy on yourself. Make room in your schedule for thinking, dreaming, and/or writing in your journal. Even people who are very close to you don't always realize what a deep and sensitive spirit you really are. Find ways to honor the illuminated and soulful side of your personality.

Do: Slow down Sunday and Monday and give yourself permission to relax and reflect.

Don't: Allow other people to impose on you when you'd rather enjoy some down time. Send the kids to the movies. Tell your husband to play basketball with his friends. Honor your need for stillness.

Affirmation: "I release and transmute intense emotions. I allow these energies to flow out of me in healthy ways."

Gemini the Twins

As highlighted above, Mercury joins the sun and Venus for a brief six day stay in your sign this week, creating a trinity of powerful energy. The sun represents the personality, Mercury rules over communication, and Venus is in charge of interpersonal relationships. Expect a potential breakthrough or peak experience that could have a huge impact on how you approach relationships, career identity, and personal achievement throughout the rest of the year. Who knows? You might even figure out what you want to be when you grow up. Some amazing spiritual energy is lining up to give you a boost, and you deserve every bit of the good stuff that is coming your way. You could have a kundalini activation, where your psychic senses awaken to a whole new dimension of awareness. Or you might experience a moving connection with the energies of the heart, feeling a tide of loving emotion wash over you. It's okay to be a sentimental fool once in a while, you know! The last time I checked, there was no "fool" in the word "feeling."

Do: Take notice of any sudden insights, psychic perceptions, or wild dreams, as they could be messages from your Higher Self prompting you to embrace new energy.

Don't: Expect things to continue as they have always been. You're ready for a major transformation, and you know it!

Affirmation: "I embrace dreams and goals that are larger than my past vision of myself. I open up to experiencing miracles on all levels."

Cancer the Crab

You could be a bit edgy as you head into the weekend, thanks to a moon square to Mercury. By Monday morning you'll feel a lot better. The fourth quarter moon in Pisces, a friendly Water sign, will put you back in your element. And a moon and Uranus conjunction on Monday will have you grooving along on positive waves of imagination. There's a lot of talk in metaphysical circles about the power of positive thinking, and it's no lie. The piece that the gurus never tell you about is this one: nobody is "enlightened" enough to be thinking positive thoughts 100% of the time. However, the moment your positive thinking shifts so that it is greater than 50% of the time, real miracles can start to occur in your life. This week, focus on improving the quality and tone of your inner dialogue. Set the intention to become more positive about one area of your life - money, health, or relationships. Just pick one for now. As the amount of your positive thoughts about that thing increases and at least 51% of your thoughts are positive, get ready for a miracle!

Do: Access the intuitive and the mystical energies that live inside of you. You are one of the most psychic signs, so make use of those amazing abilities.

Don't: Let your energy be depleted by negative or "skeptical" types in your environment. Keep those power prayers to yourself and you will find it easier to gather momentum with your positive thinking.

Affirmation: "I am so happy that I now have a) a loving and sustaining romantic relationship b) a fulfilling and lucrative career or c)an energetic and vibrant physical body." (Choose an area to focus on and keep working with the affirmation until you become aware of a shift.)

Leo the Lion

Fire and Air can be a combustible combination. A good gust of air can quickly turn a small campfire into a raging firestorm. This weekend a lot of planets in Air signs could be both stimulating and irritating to the three Fire signs -- Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries. On the one hand, you'll have lots of energy. On the other, you could feel like you're about to jump out of your own skin. Don't worry, you don't really have ants in your pants. It's just a bunch of airy planets fanning the flames within you. The best thing for Leo when he's feeling hyper is to be socially active. You always take nourishment from friends and family members, soaking up their positive energy like a sponge. This is the perfect weekend to rock 'til you drop and to sweat off excess tension on the dance floor. Or go for a long jog, bike ride, or swim. You'll probably find that you need to physically exhaust yourself in order to really relax, since the cosmic vibes are a bit intense for you right now. Consider this the perfect weekend to work on fitting into that summer bikini or neon-colored Speedo. Burn those calories, baby, burn!

Do: Call up everyone you know and flit from one get-together to the next. Mix, mingle, and don't focus on anything too serious.

Don't: Lurk around the house doing nothing, as you'll only go crazy. (Well, crazier than usual.)

Affirmation: (If you find yourself obsessing about something or someone) "I surrender my current point of view to a Higher Power and welcome a clearer perspective when the time is right. I release this issue to God/Goddess/Creator."

Virgo the Virgin

On Saturday, communicator Mercury moves into friendly Gemini. You'll find your thoughts flowing in smooth lines again instead of jerking around in a zigzagging motion like they have for the past few weeks. You'll find it easier to express yourself in both written and spoken form. Even though the moon will be opposite your sign late Sunday (Eastern Daylight Time here in the US) and there is a fourth quarter moon opposite your sign early Monday morning, overall, you shouldn't suffer too much. Sure, things are a bit complex for you right now. Your love life may have suddenly turned into a soap opera or your career may be headed in a questionable direction. But a Virgo never shies away from a challenge. In fact, you sort of thrive on them. The more hard work a situation requires, the more confident you feel that you can handle it. The solution you seek might be elusive for another week or so until Jupiter goes direct, but after that, you'll be putting pedal to the metal and shifting into Turbo mode. Zoom, zoom, zoom!

Do: Continue to get organized, make lists, and figure out a game plan for the next few months.

Don't: Take anything too personally this week, as some odd or melodramatic things could be going on around you. Simply observe.

Affirmation: "I access the divine wisdom within myself. I connect with clarity and creativity."

Libra the Scales

This year Jupiter has been traveling through your sign, and it's been retrograde for several months. As it slows down this week and prepares to go direct next week, you could feel an increased sense of drama and anticipation. You can almost sense that something BIG is about to happen. Quite likely, it is. Also quite likely, it will be something GOOD. Don't mistake that sense of internal pressure that you're experiencing as a sign of doom. This isn't an episode of the TV show Lost, and you're not stranded on a desert island with strange creatures lurking in the distance and perils lurking around every corner. That's just the huge energy wake that Jupiter carries with him. When he's about to make a move, everybody feels it. If you need to slow down and catch your breath this week, it's okay to take it easy. You might not be your usual clear-headed self just now. Relax, unwind, and rest up, because I guarantee you that by next week you'll be feeling like someone suddenly pressed the fast forward button.

Do: Goof off a little. Nobody will notice! And you need to lighten up a little.

Don't: Push yourself to work 60 hours non-stop. Instead, take as many breaks as you can and get some extra rest.

Affirmation: "I release the energy of the past. I expel stale and dead energy from my life."

Scorpio the Scorpion

Some kind of release process is going on in your life, there's no doubt about it. Maybe you are letting go of a career goal that is no longer aligned with the real you. Perhaps you're questioning a romantic relationship that has become draining. Or maybe you're simply surrendering an old way of looking at things and making room for a more multi-dimensional viewpoint. Whatever it is, I promise you that it's good. (Note: I didn't say it was easy. I said it was good.) You'll have an emotional lift Sunday into Tuesday as the moon hangs out in friendly Water sign Pisces. Expect a gentle and forgiving feeling to surface. Even if your roommate moved out in the middle of the night, stiffing you on three months' rent, you'll find you don't care too much. And if that stray tomcat you adopted suddenly decides to take a cross country tour to visit flirtatious felines, you won't miss him too much. Live and let live. Whatever big stuff is going on right now, you know that all things are working together for good. And you really WILL come out of this lighter and happier, I promise.

Do: Amuse yourself with art that inspires you, books that lift your spirits, or movies that tickle your funny bone. The world of creativity will stimulate your imagination in healthy ways.

Don't: Overanalyze what is going on. Sometimes, there simply isn't enough information available to fully understand all sides of the equation, and you need to navigate by faith.

Affirmation: "I surrender any inappropriate feelings of responsibility for the well-being of others. I release others to pursue their highest path."

Sagittarius the Archer

As mentioned above, three planets will be in the your opposite sign of Gemini this week. If you feel nervous or agitated, don't worry, this isn't a permanent state. You could have so much energy that you're verging on the manic, or you could manifest the exact opposite - sleepy, lethargic energy. Things will improve next week when your ruler, power planet Jupiter, goes direct. You'll feel like your knight in shining armor has returned and everything is okay again. Whenever our ruling planet is retrograde, as yours has been for several months, we can go through an intense period of soul-searching. You've probably been asking yourself, "What's it all about?" "How can I find perfect love?" or "How come it's so hard to find a decent restaurant these days?" You've been contemplating both lofty matters and mundane ones. I can't guarantee that you'll find answers this week, but you should feel less obsessed and more willing to go along for the planetary ride, wherever it leads you.

Do: Sit back and allow events to unfold without manipulating or forcing things too much. See what the Universe brings you this week.

Don't: Pressure yourself to fix every little problem in your life within seven days, because over these seven days, clarity could be elusive.

Affirmation: "I release my old notions of how my life needs to be. I welcome positive surprises from the Universe."

Capricorn the Goat

In the relationship department, you're pretty much a "live and let live" kind of guy. As long as you and your significant other understand each other, you're willing to give your partner a fair amount of room to socialize, pursue important career goals, and explore hobbies that he or she is passionate about. You're not one of those infamously jealous Scorpios or Leos. You're more the type to calmly read the paper while your honey makes dramatic announcements. "I was just accepted for graduate studies at the Sorbonne!" "I adopted a pit bull from the animal shelter, and he's out in the car!" Your usual response is, "That's nice, dear." Call you unflappable. But right now romance planet Venus is preparing to go opposite your sign into Cancer. It heads there next Friday, June 3rd. This could launch a three week period that will be full of romantic shakeups. Just because things are quiet this week doesn't mean that it won't get REALLY interesting, REALLY soon. Stay tuned!

Do: Spend intimate time with your romantic partner and verbalize those affectionate feelings. Expose those soft, tender spots you tend to keep hidden away.

Don't: Ignore your honey this week, because as changes take place over the next month, your partner could hold it against you. Think supportive, effusive, and cuddly instead of "Oh, are you still here?"

Affirmation: "I welcome intimacy and closeness with my romantic partner. I open up to experiencing greater joy with a special soulmate."

Aquarius the Water-Bearer

As an Air sign, you're coasting along on happy breezes right now. With three planets in Gemini, a friendly Air sign, you're feeling pretty good. You're more confident than you have been in a couple of months, and you're finding that romantic and financial matters don't bother you quite so much. As communicator Mercury enters Gemini this Saturday, you could find yourself being drawn to a whole new social setting. You'll show up for an interesting workshop at the last minute and discover that you are surrounded by cool, like-minded people. You'll get invited to a party by a distant acquaintance and, just for the heck of it, you'll show up. Even if you're among strangers this week, you'll find it easy to make friends, influence people, and connect with new soulmates. Flirtation may be brewing, too, so a manicure, facial, and/or haircut would not be a waste of time. Put your best face forward and see what trouble you can get into (the right kind of trouble, of course. Not the "getting-so-drunk-you-can't-find-your-way-home-and-you-fall-asleep-on-some-stranger's-couch-that-stinks-of-dog-hair" kind of trouble.)

Do: Accept social invitations and mix and mingle in new places. Step into a fresh environment.

Don't: Sit at home obsessing about your last relationship, sorting through different revenge scenarios.

Affirmation: "I attract people with positive energy and big hearts. Wherever I go, I encounter soulmates."

Pisces the Fish

The moon will be in your sign late Sunday (Eastern Daylight Time) through late Tuesday. And on Monday the fourth quarter moon is in your sign. All of this lunar activity could stimulate some deep thought and some powerful emotions. Maybe you'll realize that you're not an earth tone person, and you'd rather add more black to your wardrobe. (You can't have too many little black dresses.) Or you'll suddenly see that you've been attracting the wrong type of romantic partner, and you'd prefer to be with a different kind of sweetheart. ("Since when did I decide that the grunge look was sexy? It's just - dirty! Get me a clean cut yuppie, stat!") Whatever you're thinking about this week, you could come up with some important insights. Don't ignore those inner prompting. If a major Eureka! strikes, jot it down before you forget it. Keep a notebook or journal handy, because your brain will be buzzing with wisdom. The main theme involves you figuring out the situations and relationships that will create real harmony in your life instead of major headaches.

Do: Spend some time in reflection or meditation. Your intuition is trying to help you sort something out, so give it time to do its thing.

Don't: Make any rash decisions even if you do have a major insight. You need to process those revelations for a bit.

Affirmation: "I embrace higher insight and wisdom about my ideal path. I set the intention that the truth will be revealed."

See you back here next Friday for the second free trial issue of Lipstick Mystic™ Spirit of the Stars!