Hair-o-Scope - August 1999

The Sun shines in Leo for most of the month, which brings a nice warm glow to your life. Because the Sun influences your fifth house of romance, parties and fun, go ahead and make hairstyle changes to match your need to look your best in order to heat up an existing romance, or attract someone new. Chances are you'll be in the mood for a fun splashy style. Use an impending party as an excuse to pick one of the heavily textured hot styles and try a new hair wax while you're at it.

Taurus - April 21st to May 20th

August brings endings and beginnings. Because you hate change, this will cause you some undue worry. The last thing you need to do at this time is to change your hairstyle or hair care regime. Concentrate on your personal life and get a grip on what you want out of life. Don't let your hairstyle distract you from dealing with bigger life issues. Wear your hair in a simple style that requires almost no time to arrange. Take a good multivitamin daily and throw in vitamin B to help you deal with stress.

Gemini - May 21st to June 21st

Busy, busy, busy. With Mercury going direct the first week of August, you can finally gets things done without confusion and complications. You are in the mood to buzz around, shop, communicate and make things happen. You will find that you are more efficient than usual and can undertake a new style with ease. Buy a new hairstyling book or video and practice a new style. You'll learn a new style with ease. Be prepared for lots of compliments.

Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd

Money is a primary concern for you this month. You are seeking ways to make money work better for you. This includes making more and spending less. The money issues may be stressing you out. Your hair may feel a little out of sorts. Soothe your tensions with a wonderful scalp massage from your favorite masseuse or loved one. Add a good essential fatty acid tablet to your daily supplement list. It will ease any hair stresses and is great for your overall immune system. Hold off making any expensive hair care purchases until the Sun moves into Virgo.

Leo - July 23rd to August 22nd

The Sun shines for you most of the month. You are feeling strong, confident and eager to take on new challenges. You may be feeling the need to indulge your look with bright, shiny highlights. Go for it. The time could not be better to add lightness to your hair. In many ways, your hair has never looked better. You may finally get serious about a new exercise routine. Remember to take special care of your hair during any exercise regime to prevent oils and sweat from causing hair problems.

Virgo - August 23rd to September 22nd

The Leo sun signals a need for a new image. You will be highly sought-after for all sorts of new ventures which may encompass both social and business. Consider having a complete makeup. Visit a trusted stylist and ask them to help you match your new look with your new life. Although you may have the urge to go for a radical new look, take it slow and give yourself some time to be sure that drastic is really the best for you.

Libra - September 23rd to October 22nd

You are a big sucker for pretty things, and with indulgent Leo shining brightly on you all month you will find yourself drawn to beautiful new things. Check out the Tarina Tarantino hair jewelry collection or indulge in some of the hot new feather accessories for hair. Make sure that you stay calm and balanced in the heat of August. Sweep your hair up and off your neck and forehead in a pretty ponytail; updo or braid. Excessive temperatures will throw your balance off and make you cranky.

Scorpio - October 23rd to November 22nd

The Leo Sun brings a series of challenges and blocks. You may be feeling that everything you try gets stuck. Many promises made seem to be stalled in coming to pass. Be patient, after the eclipse in the middle of the month, things will right themselves. Take some time off and pamper yourself. Stick with your tried and true beauty and hair routines Any new hair care regiments that you adopt now will be fraught with little glitches. Hold off on the chemical treatments until September. Meditate and practice deep breathing. Things will get better soon.

Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st

This month you are focusing on righting some wrongs. You have a great need to make it up to some people. You are also restless and if unattached, having lots of mental thoughts about finding a new love for your life. Making a good impression is key to you at this time. Focus on taking care of business. Follow a good hair care routine and stick with it so that it becomes a positive habit that you can follow with ease. A recent major expenditure may have drained your finances. Don't skimp on your hair care products, instead, buy them at a beauty supply store where you can save a few pennies.

Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th

August ushers in a new feeling of seriousness and self-evaluation. You may be focusing on either work or health issues and making plans to get more serious about taking care of yourself. This may include evaluating your eating habits and exercise routines. A new interest in a more healthy way may trigger an interest in chemical free hair and beauty products. Experiment with all-natural hair and beauty products. Take a good vitamin and start a walking program.

Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th

If you didn't make your major change to your hair yet, you may not be able to wait much longer. Part of the problem is that you are intense about wanting to have just the right look. You want to experiment but are worried about getting stuck with a new style that you'll eventually hate. No one else seems to be able to give you the answers you need for the perfect style for you. Bottom line: You are the one that must decide. Consider visiting a stylist that uses computer imaging so you can try on many different looks without touching a hair on your head.

Pisces - February 20th to March 20th

During most of August the Leo sun is shining on your house of sensuality and submerged fantasies. Let these inner energies manifest themselves in a softer, more romantic look for your hair and clothing. Let a lock of hair or soft sexy bangs fall softly across your forehead. Braid your hair while still damp and let it air dry so you can create masses of waves. Sleep in old-fashioned pin curls to give your hair a romantic look. Both male and female Pisces should consider a long, sensuous head massage with fragrant aromatherapy oils.