VR Style February 2011

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Destination SLove? Take the Tour Carey's Corner: D/s Relationships in SL

Saintess Larnia: A Passionate Lady and Her Guitar Volume 2 - Issue 2 February 2011




Goings On The Valentine Diva Hunt Skin Fair 2011

Travel Log

Destination : SLove? Take The Tour

Model Life/Events The Faces of Moolto 2011 Posing Your Way to The Top

Music Beat

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Saintess Larnia: A Passionate Lady and Her Guitar

Fabulous Fashion Baiastice by Sissy Pessoa

EDITOR IN CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR FEATURES EDITOR FASHION EDITOR COPY EDITOR HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER VR STYLIST

ioleJanana Chajit Kiara Mazi Sherrie Shepherd Nadia Felwitch Aristippus Larson Nakari Tolsen Alexi Python

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Art Scene Elate Shan Passion Fulfilled

Home and Decor The Builds of Dolphin Design

Careys Corner D/s Relationships in SL

Giving Back

Superhero Epilepsy Combat Syndicate High Spirits Modeling Agency

Horoscopes

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Carey DeCuir Rusty Seisenbacher Tristan Tiaret Arion Vella Rajeesh Navarathna Sophira Nitely

On The Cover:

PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Promise of a Kiss Pic by Owen Landar

Pam Astonia Kimmie Rayna Jackel Taurog ioleJanana Chajit Nakari Tolsen Owen Landar Jacqueline Cliassi


editor's note

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VR Style | goings on


Reported by: Arion Vella




Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns


VR Style | travel log

DESTINATION: SLove? Take the Tour

BY: RUSTY SEISENBACHER PHOTOS BY: KIMMIE RAYNA


Lost Loves Sim


Lost Loves Sim


Garden of Sorrows


Garden of Sorrows


Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns

Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns http://slurl.com/secondlife/Black%20Pearl%20Beach/153/98/23 So let's see... we tried ruining Valentine's Day with poems and laments, and then we tried busting your hearts with depression and mourning. If you haven't broken up with your hunny yet, let’s try feeding your lover to a clown! As the sim is described, the clowns hate you, too. This place is a maze adventure into the depths of clown hell. Carnival, fun house, dark ride, evil clowns, theme park, haunted house. It is part of the Black Pearl Pleasure Beach. If I wasn't trying to be anti-valentine, then this could be a cool date place or just a cool place to visit. OMG Evil clowns! With renewed nightmares, my intrepid photographer and I warily sent our trembling pixilated selves to have a look. We first sample the shops outside the entrance. Claw'd--a neko themed shop sells some of the endless and amazing things to be found for the big kitty fans. A favorite seems to be a "crappy bathroom" Also outside is a fun carousel. Rather tame, maybe a distraction to throw one off from the horror that awaits? Walking past an evil clown o the hamster maze one has to negotiate to gain entrance, one proceeds up a giant tongue and through a mouth into the twisting labyrinth that you'll find inside. I won't give up the secrets that await inside but suffice to say, this IS a fun fun house.


So we tried busting up the happy couple with depression and darkness. We tried fear and terror and you're STILL together? I guess that you deserve each other, you silly saps! So get some fine clothes and get cracking over to... http://slurl.com/secondlife/Adelebsen%20Isle/29/78/57

Romantic Dance Mountain.

Yeah bucko, you two earned a quiet, romantic dance in a quaint, mountain top retreat, far far away from the maddening crowd. For my sentimental grey skin, this spot has one of the best views in SL, be sure to set your windlight settings to coastal sunset for some terrific scenery. This particular spot is part of Adelebsen Isle, a sim with a quiet and picturesque village of small tidy buildings, romantic views and enough cuddle spots to keep you exploring for some time. The dance floor has a few small kiosks selling dresses and jewelry, so ladies, if it’s make up time, make him pay up! The dance floor is 2 levels and overlooks the village. You can take a tp'er if you want but walking is so indicated here--considering the views (and healthier for you too!). Enjoy the views of the not only the village, but of the lighthouse and the sea, where if you took my suggestion of settings, you and your lover, by now back in each other's good graces, can hold each other and watch the setting sun dip low to kiss the ocean as you too may join in a gentle kiss to end your Valentine's Day adventure.

Romantic Dance Mountain




VR Style | model's life

The Faces of Moolto 2011 And The Winners Are... By: Tristan Tiaret Photography: Nakari Tolsen

For the 2nd year running, Moolto has again run their Mr. & Mi

contest to choose one male and one female to be its spokesperso upcoming year. I had a chance to ask Maxes Loon, CEO of M explain to our readers what Moolto is all about and what his thou expectations will be for the upcoming year for the new Faces o winners.


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Maxes Loon: “Mainly... Moolto is everywhere. I need 2 spokespersons that can help me represent Moolto with the highest degree of dignity and quality and help provide support for our members when I am not available. We hold many events and the winners of the Mr. & Miss Moolto 2011 will also help with these events. The Faces of Moolto are my representatives. Moolto is a business geared specifically towards helping people and a community which provides free services to most of our members. So with having special people on my team and joining forces…we can help assist and provide many of our 10,000 plus members.”

the contest!!! Rissa: It’s a pleasure Tristan ;) Angelik: Thank you Tristan! TT: What brought you both into SL initially? Rissa: Well, it's sort of funny how I heard about SL. I used to play a silly game on Facebook called Yoville, and a friend of mine on their told me about SL. She said I would totally love it and she was right!

Angelik: I came to SL, because I was curious about what this was. I have two The winners of this special contest will RL colleagues that talked about it receive: because they have seen it on a soap • L$10,000 to each of the two winners opera, and I decided to find what SL was. • Clothing from two top designers (one male one female orientated brand) TT: Tell us what your first few months were • Fashion shoot in MORE Magazine like in SL and how you acclimated yourself • Featured spaces on Moolto.com into the community…and how it has evolved • Your own private offices at Moolto.com and changed for you into what it has become island now. • A Moolto Group – ‘Meet the faces of Moolto 2011’ – Q&A with the FACES Rissa: My first month in SL was pretty much • Cover and Interviews in MORE and just exploring and figuring out what there was PURE Magazine to do here. I worked at a club for a little bit • Special Moolto tags in group and had some fun but I pretty much jumped • Photo shoots/adverts/video into the SL fashion world with both feet right appearances throughout the year away and never looked back. representing Moolto.com Angelik: My first months were not very hard, This year’s winners were announced on Jan 23rd and Angelik Lavecchia and Rissa Friller were chosen for the new faces of Moolto. Let’s find out a little more about these two talented and well deserving individuals. TT: Congrats to both of you on winning

because I met some amazing people I still keep as friends, and they helped me a lot to understand the basics of SL. Even when I realized there were a fashion industry, and I decided to take part of it, had luck with the people that crossed my path, and making this experience be a great experience. In many aspects, it wasn’t a huge change, because mostly of my real friends are still with me, and that helps a lot when we have the support of friends.


TT: I know that the Mr. & Miss Moolto 2011 contest was open to everyone with diverse backgrounds such as Modeling, people in the journalism world, builders, photographers, business owners and many more. What is your background?

Risa: I am truly honored to hold this title. I will do my best this year on promoting www.moolto.com by encouraging people to sign up and utilize the site as best they can. I will let people in SL know about the wonderful events and contests Moolto has to offer and try to double the 10,000 members we have already! Most importantly, I will take my position seriously and uphold a professional attitude towards what I do at all times.

Rissa: My background in SL is modeling. I am a professionally trained print/runway model but I would love to expand my horizons here in SL someday and learn photography and hopefully design my own clothes. SL is so wonderful in this way, because it lets you Angelik: I think the best way to promote explore all aspects of your creativity and something, is to believe in it. All the Moolto imagination. team, including the former Miss and Mr. Moolto already did the hardest job that was Angelik: Despite I want to do too different to bring to Moolto over than 10.000 people things in the future, because on SL “The sky is that use it for several reasons. As “Face of the limit”, my background is modeling. Moolto”, the most important thing is to be Modeling takes much time, especially if we respected and respect all people. A good want to improve our skills. conduct is the key for all. Also, my achievements as a model, will be too TT: How did you come to decide on what achievements for Moolto, and I will work outfit to put together for the last challenge even harder to be the best I can. theme “Colorful and Classy”? TT: Previous winners for 2010 Faces of Rissa: For me it all came together quickly...I Moolto were Mina Pelazzi and RicoRacer Flux. knew I wanted something that would be I was able to catch up with RicoRacer and versatile. I wanted something that I could asked him if he had any advice for the easily wear to fashion shows and meetings newest Faces of Moolto, and here is what he but also could take it from day to night into had to say. clubs and parties. I also went with the purplish/pink colors of my outfit because I RicoRacer: First, My congratulation goes out knew those colors represent Moolto. to the new Faces of Moolto 2011. Great job. My advice would be to always be yourself Angelik: My idea for both looks asked, were and try to represent Moolto to the best of to showcase different designers. It was not an your ability. Expect to work closely with Maxes easy task to choose, because we have Loon and Moolto staff in ways to make amazing designers, but for that specific Moolto bigger and stronger. The two winners theme, I asked my friend Shinichi Mathy from will be the face and voice of the Moolto Shiki. So, the look was all his credit. Community for 2011, so expect to promote Moolto and be at their social functions and TT: With this title I’m sure it holds many events. obligations and responsibilities as well as TT: Well on behalf of our entire VR Style staff being a lot of fun! How will you help promote as well as our loyal readers, we want to and market Moolto for 2011? congratulate you both on a fabulous win and good luck to you both!



VR Style | model's life events


Posing Your Way To The Top By: Sophira Nitely






VR Style | music beat


Saintess Larnia: A Passionate Lady and Her Guitar By: Sherrie Shepherd Photography by: Owen Landar




VR Style | fabulous fashion

The Fabulous Baiastice by Sissy Pessoa By: Tristan Tiaret Photography by: Jackel Taurog I was at a Holiday party the other night and in walks this gorgeous woman with the most beautiful dress on, I HAD to ask her where she got it. No doubt she viewed this as pick-up line... lol... but I persisted and explained to her that I was fashion writer in the hopes of legitimizing my cause. When she finally realized I was dead serious…she couldn’t stop raving about store in which she got her dress from….Baiastice Designs. She told me all about the designer and obviously came very highly recommended so I had to see her store for myself! One word…WOW! Once I saw her brand…I knew I just had to learn more! With simplistic splendor and tantalizing treasures, these designs are surly to intrigue the most regal of women. Take my word as Gospel my lovely friends…this is one store you are NOT going to want to miss! Bring your boyfriends or husbands (and their SL wallets!) with you…your going to thank me later! I give you….Sissy Design!

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TT: Thanks so much Ms. Pessoa for taking the time out to sit down and talk to me ;) SP: Thank you so much Mr. Tiaret for give me this opportunity. It’s a great pleasure. TT: Please tell our VR Style readers how you got your start and how you have grown over time, and please share who are you influences in RL and SL as far as other designers? SP: I start to made clothes very soon 3 years ago and there are a lot of RL designers that inspired me. My favorite designer at this time is Antonio Marras. I love how he can mix in his creations his traditional background with a contemporary point of view. I'm in love for the collections of Rick Owens, Haider Ackermann and Comme des garçons, all these will be inspirations for me. TT: Each one of us who has a creative side discovers inspiration in many different things to help motivate us to bring an idea to fruition. What is your inspiration when you design? SP: All can be inspiration for me but first of all I love fashion in RL that is my first inspiration when I design clothes and accessories.

TT: We all tend to gravitate to our own sense of “comfort” and continually revisit it like an old friend. What would you say is your “comfort zone” not only in designing, but throughout your SL experiences? Model: Glitter Bolissima Outfit: Baiastice_Feathers set-golde Skin - LAQ - Jewel Hair - Dernier - Ann Ring - JCNY Boots - BM Surrey Boots - Scarlet

SP: I like to work on multiple styles, through simple lines and complex without comfort in SL about work, but I have a lot of relax too in SL with my friends.


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VR Style | art scene

Elate Shan Passion Fulfilled By: Sherrie Shepherd





VR Style | home & decor Warmth, beauty, classical features, modern 3D designs these words don’t even begin to describe the beauty of the Dolphin Designs group builds. Step into one of their houses and you are instantly surrounded by some of the most beautiful shapes and textures in SL. The walls glow with golden light and the floors gleam with rich woods. Rugs and tapestries are complimented by furniture and accessories that are classical with a touch of modern and a dash of oriental. Describing these lovely builds in words is inadequate. It may be a cliché, but you have to see these builds to get the full impact of their grandeur. A full sim has been devoted to model homes fully furnished and surrounded by waterfalls and landscaping. You can enjoy the sumptuous builds at Dolphin design shop, DOLPHIN DESIGN (134, 120,25) I had a chance to talk to Jordy Isnoo and Bily Xue while standing in their beautiful build they call the Mona Lisa. Jordy tells me this build took

three months and it’s his favorite of all his builds. I can see why. The ceiling soars away from us while the rich wood floor flows under our feet. The walls are lighted and glow with an inner light similar to candles spread behind delicate wallpaper. Greenery and tapestries and decorative rugs surround us with luxury. The sumptuous furniture can be purchased on the site and there is a huge furniture store in the works for those who love the furniture and want to own it. Jordy tells us that he is working on a similar place but a bit smaller for those who want or need a smaller footprint on their land. Earlier, I had spent time by myself touring the Falling Waters build homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architectural masterpiece. I passed the waterfall as I entered the front door into a lovely room filled with the spirit of a great designer in Real Life and the designer in Second Life who made this special house. I explored the many levels each more dazzling than the next. Open spaces lead

to quiet nooks, areas for guests to sit and admire the view give way to private rooms for rest and relaxation, meditation and reflection. Again, the furniture and accessories stun with their beauty some simple and spare, others are ornate and both invite you to sit, recline or lie down. With reluctance, I left it behind only to be stunned by each new house that I visited. Truly, the houses are just too beautifully diverse to use just this sample. I saw houses large and small in a variety of designs and influences. And it doesn’t stop there. Jordy and his team are also builders of malls, stores, and businesses. Their motto states “We bring your reality in to virtual-reality, developing exotic, fairyland, beautiful real life estates and malls depending on the individual’s desires. With advance building techniques each build is designed to the individual’s taste. Dolphin Designs has been doing 3D builds since 1998. Anything you dream can become a reality with Dolphin

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Combining Talent and Love; The Builds of Dolphin Design By: Arion Vella Photography by: Jacqueline Cliassy



Earlier, I had spent time by myself touring the Falling Waters build homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architectural masterpiece. I passed the waterfall as I entered the front door into a lovely room filled with the spirit of a great designer in Real Life and the designer in Second Life who made this special house. I explored the many levels each more dazzling than the next. Open spaces lead to quiet nooks, areas for guests to sit and admire the view give way to private rooms for rest and relaxation, meditation and reflection. Again, the furniture and accessories stun with their beauty - some simple and spare, others are ornate and both invite you to sit, recline or lie down. With reluctance, I left it behind only to be stunned by each new house that I visited. Truly, the houses are just too beautifully diverse to use just

this sample. I saw houses large and small in a variety of designs and influences. And it doesn’t stop there. Jordy and his team are also builders of malls, stores, and businesses. Their motto states “We bring your reality in to virtual-reality, developing exotic, fairyland, beautiful real life estates and malls depending on the individual’s desires. With advance building techniques each build is designed to the individual’s taste. Dolphin Designs has been doing 3D builds since 1998. Anything you dream can become a reality with Dolphin Designs.” Jordy tells me he is working on a surprising sim that will blow us away with its beauty and originality. Lastly, I ask why his team is called Dolphin Design. He replied that Dolphins “…are also a group , just like us. When you see the dolphin at sea, you never see one alone." Bily adds that “… we thought

it is a sea spirit and a perfect combination of art.” Jordy adds, “If you can dream it, his team, five members in Second Life and 5 members in Real Life, can build it.” Check out their site and work and see for yourself that the builds from Dolphin Designs are filled with love and talent from this fantastic team.


VR Style | carey's corner

A Beginner's

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they are getting in return. Although at first blush it would seem to be a contradiction, a common response was that the act of submission brings a sense of freedom. This sense of freedom took two forms. First, several individuals stated that they have so much

A general description of Dominate/submissive relationships is difficult because each is unique. In general, a D/s relationship is one in which there is an uneven division of control or power exercised between individuals resulting in what is referred to as Dominates and submissives. The submissive gives or cedes some level of control to a Dom (male) or Dominatrix (female) on a regular basis and those who submit to an extreme degree are referred to as slaves. However, the exact nature of the power structure is really a negotiation between the individuals involved, creating unique D/s relationships designed meet the psychological, sexual, and social needs of the participants. I interviewed several practicing submissives to better understand the rational for giving control of one’s life over to someone else and find out what

responsibility in other parts of their lives that they want someone else to take control for awhile. Others noted that they have very strong feelings when they are in relationships and submission is an intense way of expressing these feelings for someone. Submission offers the freedom to be completely devoted to another person.


Several people offered that they find submission to be extremely stimulating sexually. Submitting themselves psychologically to a very strong dominant person means that they, in a sense, give up their inhibitions regarding various sexual activities. The

over the power structure requires that people both understand themselves and accurately express their feelings and desires with another person. “I think, first and foremost that you have to get to know yourself and be true to yourself; denying what is inside is devastating to not only the person themselves, but to those who care for them.” Many who experience that level of feeling and desire say they could never go back to "bland vanilla" types of relationships. “I kept thinking that the traditional relationships I saw just weren't going to be deep enough for me... that I needed much more than any of my friends/family were getting out of their relationships.” A prevalent opinion is that the act of submitting is a gift of ones self to another person. You are giving yourself to someone else to be used for that person’s pleasure. This type of submission suggests a total devotion to the Dom you have chosen. There are some Doms, however, who argue that it is not a true gift because all the negotiations concerning the power structure are essentially strings being attach to the supposed gift. And of course, you can take the gift back at any time by breaking the D/s contract.

shedding of inhibitions was also described as a form of freedom from traditional expectations or social pressures. A very positive theme expressed by almost everybody I interviewed is that D/s relationships tend to be more intense because of the level of communication and trust engendered by a D/s relationship. The negotiations

Every new experience in SL involves some form of change. It's up to you to make sure those changes are what you want and are positive for you. From my conversations, it appears that the highs in D/s relationships are extremely intense, but the lows are just as powerful. I was told that if you are in a committed "vanilla" relationship, such as a marriage, that exploring D/s relationship could change your whole life.


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VR Style | giving back

February

The Month of Love & Giving Back

February is a time for love, romance and chocolate. We spend most of our time with our loved ones, letting them know how special they are to us. This year let’s change that and show how special you are in second life. Let this February be your time to show the kind of person you are inside. Instead of giving chocolates and valentines, let us give time, compassion, and donations. This February, step out and speak for those who can't or are suffering. Come join two wonderful organizations that will help change the lives of others one linden at a time by bringing awareness and funds from SL to RL. Please join Superhero Epilepsy Combat Syndicate and High Spirits Modeling Agency in trying to make a difference both in-world and out. Superhero Epilepsy Combat Syndicate was created to raise funds and awareness in Second life for epilepsy and other seizure disorders. An epileptic seizure is when an electrical burst in the brain, whether in a small area or the entire brain, occurs. If the electrical burst affects the entire brain, the person will collapse because their muscles will tense up and will then convulse. If the electrical burst affects a section of the brain, a partial seizure, the functions in that area will not work properly for a few moments. For example the person may not be able to move their arms or speak if that part of the brain was affected by the electrical burst. Many do not understand or know what it means to have epilepsy. If you want to help in raising awareness for this disorder please donate and join the Superhero Epilepsy Combat Syndicate group in-world through search or join the subscribo. High Spirits Modeling Agency is a division of The Spirit of Canada which is a federal nonprofit organization that is both in RL and SL. This organization supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This organization does not take any percentage out from the proceeds that are received for the foundations. High Spirits Modeling Agency brings fashion and fundraising together. They hold fashion shows to raise funds and promote awareness for the foundations that they support. If you wish to style glamorously and strike a pose for a cause, High Spirits Modeling Agency is for you. At High Spirits Modeling Agency, they are changing the world one pose at a time.


Please support these wonderful organizations by donating. Whether you donate your time or lindens, you will still be helping millions. Let this be our time to come together and help others who are suffering and need our help. Whether you help an entire community or a single person, there is no greater satisfaction then knowing that you made a difference. If you wish to find out more information about these proprieties please contact: Epileptic Dreddmor - Superhero Epilepsy Combat Syndicate Sophira Nitely - High Spirits Modeling Agency


VR Style | horoscope Author's note: I do not use Ophiuchos as the so-called 13th sign. While I recognize that it may be astronomically accurate, I don't believe there is enough astrological research to re-calculate the effect a 13th sign would have. So as far as I am concerned, if you were a Leo last month, you're still a Leo.

Aries: Aries is a bit bereft of planets as

the month starts, so we must look elsewhere to find what's in store for you. We find your ruling planet, Mars, in Leo. This means nothing but action. Do not be passive this month; do not rest on your laurels no matter how noble they are. The question everyone will be asking you is “what have you done for me lately?” And you will have an overwhelming answer that should satisfy anyone.

Taurus:

Your ruling planet, Venus, is on its way to Aquarius from Capricorn. This signifies that you will be leaving a period of confusion and befuddlement for a period of dreaminess and inspiration “outside the box.” Don't look for anything new in the romantic world, because this month is concentrated on your career and your long-term goals. Dream dreams, and pay attention to what they say.

Gemini: Be very aware that you are

passing into a time of mental confusion and slowness. Your intentions and plans will be great, but your execution will be somewhat lacking. As Mercury passes into Sagittarius and joins the grand gathering there, expect influences from many conflicting planets to cause conflict in you. This may be especially true in the romance area.

Cancer: The jumble of planets in

Capricorn this month has your ruling

planet, the Moon, right in the middle of it. As with the other signs involved in this singular event, this means confusion and conflict. For you, the confusion will manifest itself in your family life, work extra hard to communic ate with your partner and children, (if applicable) . Otherwise there will be painful and possibly long term problems.

Leo: Mars is in Leo, which makes the

Lion as fierce as...well, as a lion. You are gifted with style and poise that will accomplish great things. You will be eating your profession for lunch and spitting out waste and confusion. Unlike other signs right now, you know exactly where you are and where you are going. Ride this wave of strength with all the panache you have – and you have a lot of it!

Virgo: Mercury, of course, is in the

middle of the Capricorn jumble I've been talking about. This is going to make your usual highly organized life a madhouse. Stay calm, breathe slowly, and don't do


By: Rajeesh Navarathna anything rash or permanent. As much as you can, let things go unmolested and don't tinker with anything. You may find that your psychic hands just aren't working right.

Libra: Unbalance is

your downfall, and right now there is great unbalance in the heavens. Fortunately for you, Venus is passing into Aquarius and this will alleviate some of the unbalance by shifting the influence of Venus to a higher plane. The result: a good time to look into higher spirituality to seek the balance you need. You also need a partner who is well grounded. If yours is not, then try not to heterodyne each other into a frazzle.

Scorpio: With Pluto also in the bunch up

in Capricorn (but letting it pass away as the month progresses), you'll find yourself more irritable than normal. Be gentle with your partner. As likely as not, things are messed up for them too, so have a bit of tolerance. (I know this is hard.) You'll feel a lot better by the end of the month as this jumble moves on past you and breaks up.

Sagittarius: Despite your sign's

proximity to the unbalance in Capricorn, you probably have the most stable position of all. The grouping has passed by you, and what is left is peace and

calm, especially in the realm of romance. Now is the time to start growing your relationship again, whether it's a new one or one that has become a bit stale. If you start a new romance, be very sure of yourself because you are going to be stuck with this one for a while.

Capricorn: You are playing host to the

Sun, Mercury, Venus, and the Moon. Under normal circumstances this would strengthen all of their influences on you. Unfortunately that's just what is happening, with a mish-mosh as a result. More than any of the other signs, you are conflicted about practically everything, especially family and work. Don't make any major decisions; don't make any major moves until the end of the month when all of this breaks up.

Aquarius: Neptune, your ruling planet,

is in your sign right now, resulting in reinforcement of your best characteristics: thinking outside the box, having long term dreams, and for once, you may have the ability to make them happen. Look for a potential new partner or very close friend to enter your life this month. There's a good chance they will also be Aquarian.

Pisces: Jupiter is moving into Pisces,

making your usual over-serious nature a bit more relaxed. In fact, you are in for some fun times so relax and enjoy it! Your spiritual studies (you are always studying something spiritual, aren't you?) will become more enjoyable and meaningful this month. And if you find yourself wanting to play a joke on the universe this month, I say “go for it!�


Choose Love Because of the beloved my heart is happy, my soul illuminated. From the beloved's greenery hundreds of blessed rivers are flowing to the rose gardens. In order to enter into your rose garden, the soul makes peace with the thorns. Choose love, Choose love. Without this beautiful love, life is nothing but a burden. -Rumi



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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.