Hair-o-Scope - September 1999

The Aries Full Moon in late September supercharges your general confidence and may trigger an interest in changing your appearance. You are brimming with ingenuity all month. Amazing new ways to jazz up your hair with accessories and spur-of-the-moment style experiments will just pop into your reality. Even though you are buried in piles of work you're feeling optimistic and very creative. Watch your spending. Postpone major hair or beauty treatments until money is more abundant.

Taurus - April 21st to May 20th

Your normal tastes in beauty and style are slowly transforming. This perfectly reflects your current state of releasing old attachments, feelings and thoughts. During the New Moon on September 9th spend time getting to the core of true intimacy and dump old anger and inhibitions. Now is the time to create a new flow of energy in every part of your life from the clothes you wear to the style of your hair. Embrace new vitality by letting go of split ends, a style that no longer works or a stylist who makes you wait more than 10 minutes for every appointment.

Gemini - May 21st to June 21st

Juggling multiple tasks, responsibilities and relationships is the focus for September. Avoid any situations that are non-productive or drains your energy. Now is the time to streamline your schedule. Switch to a wash and wear hairstyle that is simple but smashing. You may find yourself embroiled in a power struggle. Hold firm to your convictions. Check out the new hair tattoos as a way to express your independence and originality and to blow some of the extra money that is heading your way after the Full Moon on September 25th.

Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd

Everything may seem chaotic and a little crazed from work to finances to love relationships. You may be unhappy with a brand new boss or job responsibilities but give it some time. You will probably change your mind. Mars has been pushing you to be more active. You may not be getting enough sleep and your hair looks worse for the stress and lack of rest. Take time to get a much needed trim, hot oil treatment and scalp massage. Add some silica cell salts to your daily vitamin regime to help your hair deal with current strains.

Leo - July 23rd to August 22nd

Consider eliminating any activities or hair care products that aren't performing up to par so that you can turn your energy to something more productive. Money can be a little tight until September 21st when an unexpected windfall through a partner can give you new hope and open new doors. You are in a fun loving, yet practical, mood and willing to experiment with new hair accessories. Get the biggest bang for your money. Buy hair jewelry that will remain a good investment (think pearls or cubic zirconium's) piece for years to come. Launch new proposals from September 16th - 24th.

Virgo - August 23rd to September 22nd

You are making a new effort to get and stay healthy. Investigate hair vitamins (H37) as a great way to improve your hair and your body at the same time. Your dreams are very helpful now. Keep a dream journal to expose your inner fears and sort through your current life dilemmas. Your finances will require special attention all month. You are feeling the need to "get away from it all" but also want to maintain your high levels of productivity. Compromise, check into a spa for a long weekend. Don't forget an aromatherapy massage to release nervous energy

Libra - September 23rd to October 22nd

You are flying high. Everything in your life is going great. Total health is now a priority and you are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve optimal health and well being. This means taking an inventory of your attitudes and habits. The New Moon on September 9th pushes you into a period of self analysis where you examine everything about your life from the way that you wear your hair to the job that you have. Be willing to relinquish any attachments that are not working knowing that better things will follow. Consider taking up yoga or Tai Chi which will help improve circulation to your scalp and provide an added bonus to your hair.

Scorpio - October 23rd to November 22nd

The time is ripe to laid new groundwork in every area of your life. Get your finances in order so that you can get a clear picture of what you need to demand from yourself and your career. You may be questioning how your overall appearance impacts your career successes. You are in the mood to change your current hairstyle and make it more businesslike and conservative. You are also asking yourself some serious questions about your real feelings. A friend that you have had for some time shows that they are a lifelong true friend that you can count on through thick and thin.

Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st

Mars and Pluto are joining in your sign to provide a major power punch to your drive and pursuit of lifetime goals. You are feeling empowered to manifest your needs and desires more fully. You are also eager to experience true fulfillment. Trust you heart and allow love to guide you. You will be happy to discover that you are now able to solve some of the psychological puzzles that you have been struggling with for some time. If you really don't know what you want out of life, this is the time to give it more serious thought. If you are unhappy with your current hairstyle, make a serious effort to find a new do that reflects your new attitudes about life.

Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th

Family matters are a source of frustration. You need to increase your consumption of Vitamin B which will help you deal with relationship stresses and strains. Consider taking a good multi-vitamin to maintain good physical balance. You are looking inward and all of your new self probing uncovers new insights and something of value. Unhealthy relationships finally end and you are searching for more fulfillment in you life. Celebrate you new beginnings with a new hair ornament that will brighten your outlook.

Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th

Issues involving taxes, inheritances and joint investments are driving you crazy. New information that you have just received about these matters is complicating everything. You may suddenly uncover some deceptive or incorrect figures that require you to revamp your budget. Ask your significant other to carefully trim your ends to save on a hairstyling bill for the month. Funds are tight for September. Your career will benefit from educational pursuits after the middle of the month. Spend your money on your brain, not your hair during the current cycle.

Pisces - February 20th to March 20th

You are feeling more driven to accomplish your goals than ever before. The bad news is that you find yourself running into blocks from people that view you as a threat. Your overall stress and tension increases. You may notice that your hair is starting to fall out more than normal. This is a signal to get more rest, eat better and meditate. Consider using Aveda's Beautifying Oil as a massage oil to relax your stressed scalp and body. You are now dealing with people that you don't really like and you are feeling the need to end a relationship that has been in your life for some time. If you eliminate debt and any unnecessary financial burdens you will have room for new avenues of growth. Throw out any hair care products that you no long use and consider investing in a new 100% organic line.