Hair-o-Scope - July 1999

With mind changing Mercury skating backwards from July 13th to the first part of August this is not the month to make any major hairstyle changes. If you do, chances are good you will change your mind and wish you hadn't. To soothe your emotional need for change opt for a temporary hair color or experiment with some of the new styling gels. When Mercury moves forward, so will your tastes in hair care. Take more care with diet now since you are unusually sensitive to toxins.

Taurus - April 21st to May 20th

With Jupiter moving into Taurus your confidence builds and you are ready to grab some new attention. Experiment with some new shine enhancing hair products to sparkle from head to toe. The New Moon on July 12th may trigger a need for soul analysis and may sap your energy. Get in touch with your dreams and soothe stress with a hot oil scalp massage. Add a few drops of relaxing ylang ylang oil to a jojoba base to maximize stress relieving properties.

Gemini - May 21st to June 21st

Misunderstandings, confusing communications and lots of delays are your bane for the month. Now is the time to trade in worn-out blowdryers, curling irons and hairstyling tools for up-to-date editions before they cause more damage than they are worth. Take an honest inventory of your health and make nutritional changes that will strengthen your body, skin and hair. The new knotted hairstyles would be a perfect new twist to relieve your stressful month.

Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd

The New Moon in Cancer on July 12th brings an itch for romance and fantasies. Curl your hair, add sparkling hairclips or gems and sprinkle a touch of glitter through a romantic do. Your dreams for the future are changing and this results in a need to trust your inner self. Be careful of all investments for July. Spend wisely and buy high quality hair care products and services. You will waste your money if you don't.

Leo - July 23rd to August 22nd

The lunar eclipse turns your attention towards your partners. This month may bring the end to all sorts of connections. You may need to leave your long time hairstylist behind as you move on with your life. Research new styles that will give you a much needed new look and consider a regal new style or a splash of bright new highlights to emphasize your natural leadership qualities. Female Leo's should consider experimenting with the new bra strap headbands. It will get you some much needed new attention.

Virgo - August 23rd to September 22nd

The lunar eclipse may bring a need to withdraw due to stress. You may have the urge to cancel all appointments, including your monthly visit to your stylist. Don't cancel, arrange your visit for the least busy time. A quiet, peaceful visit to your stylist will ease some tension. A new fitness program will soothe your frustrations and provide an added bonus of healthier hair. Spend quiet time in meditation and be sure to do some hot oil deep conditioning treatments while you rest your soul.

Libra - September 23rd to October 22nd

Network with others who share your personal and professional interests. This will enhance your life in many ways. Make new friends on some of the hair message boards to get new support for your ideas and preferences in hair care. Consider starting a new email relationship with a hair care message board acquaintance that you admire. Investigate the possibility of booking an appointment with a Day Spa and arrange a relaxing scalp massage, deep conditioning treatment and styling.

Scorpio - October 23rd to November 22nd

Complicated issues may emerge in close relationships. Someone may try to force you to adopt a new hairstyle based on their desires rather than yours. Hang firm in your opinions, wear your hair to suit yourself. Hold off on expensive new hair care items until after August due to potentially tight money situations. Consider adding some depth enhancing lowlights or streaks to build some mystery around you. Style your hair around your face to add to your allure.

Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st

Transiting Pluto brings deja vu and your past mistakes may be coming back to haunt you. Hair that as suffered long term damage from chemical treatments or ongoing improper care needs to be dealt with immediately. If you continue to ignore the problem, it will only worsen. Have all split ends removed immediately. Be truthful in all your dealings or you may get caught in a messy situation. Be flexible with your hairstyles and understand that July is the time to unload old hair care products that no longer work for you.

Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th

Although you have the best intentions, you may find it hard to stick with anything new that you start in July. If you are considering a new complicated hairstyle that requires a lot of attention to detail it will be especially hard for you to deal with. Stick with the tried and true hair that you can easily manage. Forgo starting a new hair vitamin regime until later in the year when you can focus better.

Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th

You are itching for a major change and you are full of energy. You are willing to try a completely new look and if it doesn't turn out the way you hoped, you are completely forgiving. You are in the mood to experiment with all sorts of hair and beauty items. Avoid making a long term commitment to hair extensions or permanent color. You are in a state of flux and need to continue experimenting with your hair. Try color shampoos alternating colors as often as the mood moves you.

Pisces - February 20th to March 20th

You are in the mood to learn all sorts of new and different things. This new thrist for knowledge will include a need to read more books and articles. Pick up the latest hair care book to expand your hair care knowledge. You will have a need to connect with nature. This will be especially true during the Moon's eclipse on July 28. Celebrate nature with a beautiful new butterfly or jeweled hair clip or pop in the real thing and add a spray of daisies. You will be feeling especially creative and self-expressive so let your hair be your artistic channel.