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Horoscopes: Time of the Aries

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU? Date: March 21 – April 19 | Element: Fire Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive Aries likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports Aries dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one’s talents As the first sign in the zodiac, the presence of […]

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Horoscopes: Time of the Pisces

Date: February 19 – March 20 | Element: Water Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical Weaknesses: Fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality, can be a victim or a martyr Pisces likes: Being alone, sleeping, music, romance, visual media, swimming, spiritual themes Pisces dislikes: Know-it-all, being criticized, the past coming back to haunt, cruelty of any kind Pisces are […]

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February Birthstone: Amethyst

AMETHYST | FEBRUARY Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is made up of crystals that grow on the inside surface of agate geodes. While the crystals themselves may grow to be several inches, the geodes containing the amethyst crystals often reach several feet in height. This majestic gemstone ranges in color from deep purple to pale lavender depending […]

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101: Must have Essential Oils

Written by Nutritionist Courtney James Despite the doubts surrounding them, essential oils can be beneficial in helping you achieve balance and alleviate physical and emotional ailments. Personally, I’ve found that, through the use of certain oils, I can find energy, rejuvenation, balance and calm. Given my sensitive body, I prefer to use them externally (as opposed […]

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January Birthstone: GARNET

GARNET | JANUARY Red garnet is one of the most common and widespread of gems and identifies with the January birthstone. The red garnet produces an intense and sensual deep red hue. The stone is found in metamorphic rocks (which are rocks altered by heat and pressure) on every continent. But not all garnets are as abundant […]

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Horoscopes: Time of the Capricorn

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU? Date: December 22 – January 19 | Element: Earth  Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst Capricorn likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship Capricorn dislikes: Almost everything at some point When it comes to professionalism and traditional values, Capricorn is the first. Capricorn is practical […]

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December Birthstone: TURQUOISE

TURQUOISE | DECEMBER Turquoise, a stone ranging in color from blue to green to yellow, is filled with wonderful patterns of brown and black that are composed mainly of copper deposits. Although turquoise has captivated man’s imagination for centuries, no one is sure exactly when it was discovered. Prehistoric people used and prized it for its blue-green […]

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Horoscopes: Time of the Sagittarius

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU? Date: November 22 – December 21 | Element: Fire Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details Curious and energetic, Sagittarius is one of […]

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Horoscopes: Time of the Scorpio

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU? Date: October 23 – November 21 | Element: Water Strengths: Resourceful, brave, passionate, stubborn, a true friend Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent Scorpio likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion Scorpio dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research […]