Beauty

As soon as the temperature drops a few degrees, people instinctually crave a pumpkin spice latte—and a warmer hair color. Red to be specific. Mulled wine and coppery tones to be even more specific. I should know; I flip-flop between brown and red hair at the pace of two sugar-highed toddlers on a see-saw. 2024 is no exception, and in …

In case you missed it, the holiday season is impending. While this doesn’t mean you’re late on shopping for everyone on your list (yet), the best beauty gifts are already flying off the virtual shelves. Are you surprised though? TikTok makes it near-impossible to snag popular products the first time they go viral, and nowadays everyone—your teenage cousin, hard-to-please mom, …

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You’re feeling broody when chatty Mercury moves into your philosophical 9th House on Sunday, October 13. It’s okay if you want to spend time alone this week to rest and recharge. When pretty Venus moves into your social 10th House on Thursday, October 17, you’ll be flooded with invites from friends and/or lovers wanting to see you. This date, Thursday, …

But back to the more day-to-day shifts happening this month. On Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury slides into intense Scorpio, affecting your 3rd House of Communication. This could lead to fights, dirty talk, or, honestly, both. It’s important to get plenty of sleep while Mercury is in Scorpio, or else you could say something that you regret. The …

Looking back to more minute planetary shifts this month, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury shifts into sexy Scorpio, lighting up your pleasurable 5th House. This is an erotic transit, Cancer. If you’re dating or hooking up with someone, you’ll find yourself coming out of your crab shell, curious to explore new kinks, especially dirty talk. However, considering …

Then, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury moves into your heady 12th House. This heightens your psychic abilities, Sag. Try to get some quiet time today to tap into your intuition, whether you do so by working with ancestors, reading tarot, or meditating. You should also pay attention to your dreams. Keep a dream journal by your bed …

A few days later, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury moves into intense Scorpio, affecting your 2nd House of Possessions. This energy can help you stand up for yourself, especially as it pertains to financial negotiations. But Scorpio energy is intense and a bit unwieldy, so make sure to think before you think. The trick (although we can’t …

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TikTok content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. “In the current age of filler and Botox, it’s important to highlight that aging shouldn’t be something deemed ‘ugly’ or ‘undesirable,’” shares London-based TikTok creator Philosofay, who has participated in the trend. “I recognize as a beauty creator I play a role when it comes to …