Hair-o-Scope - November 1999

Mercury retrogrades from November 5 - 24. You may decide to return to old beauty habits that used to work well but lost your interest. Consider revisiting a hair or beauty specialist that you liked in the past but lost touch with over time. Be careful with any new agreements that you make during this time. Family disputes and pressures at work may get in the way of some good times but by the Full Moon on November 23rd things will be chilling out so you can relax and enjoy the Holidays. Although money dealings continue to move too slowly for your tastes, you are starting to see improvements. Take a few days off at the end of the month and visit a brand new spa to relax and regenerate.

Taurus - April 21st to May 20th

This time of the year with the Sun in Scorpio (October 23-November 23) is always potentially the lowest point of your year in terms of energy and iniative. Don't let fatigue or a down cycle undo all your recent progress in the area of diet and exercise. Treat yourself to "the works" at your favorite salon with a trim, hot oil hair treatment, conditioning shampoo and maybe even a manicure. Consider adding some brightness to your life with some well placed sunny highlights. Get plenty of extra rest and relaxation so that when the Sun moves into Sagittarius you will be ready to enjoy the Holidays.

Gemini - May 21st to June 21st

You may be feeling a tad more competitive lately. Achieve balance through physical outlets like exercise or sports. Set some new goals for your overall physical fitness and spend some time doing a health inventory. Intimate love ties are suddenly vying for your time and attention. Open your heart to a new love that could be very important. Some Geminis are starting new jobs or changing careers. It is important to evaluate your appearance so that you can put your best foot forward. Consider a new hairstyle or hair care program to celebrate all the great changes that are popping up in your life.

Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd

The Sun in Scorpio shines on your fifth house of romance, parties and children. Many Cancers are feeling a new sense of peace and calm regarding recent life changes. Saturn in Taurus is giving you the determination to continue to make long needed changes in the area of career, partnerships and business. Celebrate your feelings of romance with a long weekend cozy getaway with your sweetie. Jupiter is hovering near the top of your solar chart bringing potential media attention. Be prepared to look your best. Have existing highlights freshened up or consider adding beautiful new colors. Don't forget to have a aromatherapy massage to calm your gentle soul.

Leo - July 23rd to August 22nd

The Sun in Scorpio squares your natal Sun for most of the month. It is best to avoid venting your frustrations or personal stress into inappropriate areas of your life. Concentrate extra effort in the area of your fitness activities. Consider exercising five days a week instead of just two or three. The added energy that is generated from the additional exercise will provide an extra boost to any hair growing regime you have undertaken.. Put the finishing touches on a long-term project. If you have been experiencing a long term hair or beauty concern this is the month, with Mercury retrograde, to really dig in and find the answer. Pluto continues to push you towards a total transformation in all areas of beauty and health.

Virgo - August 23rd to September 22nd

Any personal or business opportunities that pop up that allow you to apply your considerable skills will give you a chance to gain the recognition that you truly deserve. You can feel it, your career and life path are changing and you are gaining recognition. Put your best grooming foot forward. Consider having your hair changed to match your changing role in the world. While the Sun is in Scorpio you may experience some muscle strain of back pains. Are you sitting at your desk too long and working a little too hard? Rome was not built in one day. Remember to get enough beauty sleep, have periodic massages and take your vitamins on a regular basis. Take B vitamins to help alleviate any additional stress.

Libra - September 23rd to October 22nd

The Sun is Scorpio is always a time of more challenges for the average Libra. The Sun is now hanging out in your 2 house of financial concerns. The money spent so freely during the Sun in Libra may come back to haunt you now. Cut back on your regular manicures and pedicure until the greenbacks start to flow again. Mercury is retrograding from November 4th until the 24th. Now is a time to really get everything in order so you can be ready for December when your fortunes will turn. Make a list of Christmas gifts that you need to buy. Start with your shopping early and you will be rewarded with some great gifts at bargain prices. Don't forget to buy a pretty bauble for yourself or you make feel a little left out.

Scorpio - October 23rd to November 22nd

Although you prefer to stay in the background as a general rule, the Sun in Scorpio thrusts you into the limelight in all areas of your life. You are in big demand in your business life as well as your personal life. Lots of Scorpios are finding the need to travel more frequently which you don't particularly enjoy. To ease travel pains make sure that you spend extra attention getting pampering from your sweetie. Ask them to give you a hot oil scalp massage. Better yet, ask them to take a bubble bath with you and soap off your stresses and strains. Get plenty of sleep. Scorpios tend to worry in secret and this disrupts your sleep patterns. Many Scorpios are struggling with weight concerns. Cut back on sweet and take a good set of supplements.

Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st

Mercury retrogrades through most of November and you go back through a period of personal re-examination and serious evaluation that you went through earlier in 1999. This personal examination may be difficult for your loved ones as you struggle to analyze your relationships. Don't make any long range decisions that you may regret once Mercury goes direct after November 24th. In fact, don't make any long term decisions about anything in November. This includes changing your hair, your overall style or your daily routines. Even if you are feeling the need to try something new with your hair or personal appearance wait until Mercury goes direct after the 24th.

Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th

Beware of overextending yourself due to Mars pushing you to your absolute limits. Avoid burnout by pacing yourself. Try to honor your physical and mental limitations. This is a great month to spend extra time meditating and getting in touch with your inner soul. Romance may intensify or an old love may return. All sorts of worn-out items may finally fall apart. Replace any all old hair tools like blow dryers and brushes that could damage your hair if they fall into disrepair. Friendship adds substance and meaning to your life. Remember this and do not neglect your friends.

Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th

Mental stress, deadlines and outside pressures can leave you feeling spent. Nourish your body's nervous system with B vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Consider adding a good hair vitamin to your daily program. Let your creative ideas open lots of doors for your career. A fantasy vacation is a real possibility during November and many Aquarians will have a chance to travel to foreign places. New career opportunities may pop up now. Be prepared to take a career risk. Open doors will not remain open indefinitely. If you take a chance you will never regret it over the long term. Aligning with those you respect and admire, whether friends, mentors or partners will work to your advantage on many levels.

Pisces - February 20th to March 20th

Aligning yourself with others who share your special interests can be very satisfying right now. Be careful not to become over-committed. Learn to say No more often. The Full Moon on November 23rd brings you some career challenges. Seek out some holistic therapies to help rejuvenate yourself. Your ideals inspire others and you may also finally experience a chance to use all the new things that you are learning. Consider taking some Yoga or Tai Chi classes to help strengthen both your body and your mind. Consider an acupuncture treatment for your head and scalp to strengthen and beautify your hair. Don't forget that aromatherapy helps soothe your life. Try a few drops of ylang ylang added to your favorite shampoo.