PakistanToday Paperazzi issue 49 Aug 10th

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MAENADS the raving ones by natasha salon

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how to wear your favourite designers Issue 49, 10-16 Aug, 2014 www.paperazzi.com.pk

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08 Nailed It! Salina Taqi introduced Inglot nailpolishes in Pakistan 18 Sukaina’s Pop Up Shop Sukaina Taqi held a preview of her pop up shop in Karachi 28 Cover Shoot Maenads- The Raving Ones by Natasha Salon 38 Bridelicious Featuring Farina Ghauri 40 Love to Love You Featuring Mehek Raza & Komal Ali 42 Planes, Trains & Automobiles Meher Tareen in Turkey 44 True Blue!

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Publisher Arif Nizami l Publishing Editors: Samina Khan & Meher Tareen l Contributing Editor: Ali Nizami Sub Editors: Neha Puri & Natasia Khalid | Creative Director: Muhammad Asif | Marketing: Sohail Abbas 0300-4652194, Zahid Ali 0301-8479758, Muddasir Alam 0333-2282905, Zulfiqar Butt 0300-8451634, Kashif Shehzad 0321-2672501 Photographer at large: Irfan Younas | Printed at PTPRINT Press, 4- Shaarey Fatima Jinnah Lahore.

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Salina Taqi, Mona Jillani, Alizeh & Marzia

Salina Taqi recently introduced the revolutionary Inglot O2M nail formula in Pakistan. The launch was held at the Mubashir Khan salon in Karachi.

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Maheen Karim launched her fabulous eid collection at Labels in Karachi.

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Fahad Hussayn held an exclusive media preview displaying his print museum collection in Lahore. PR for the event was handled by Savvy PR.

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Sidra 2014

Rubia Moghees & Anny Shoaeb

Shoaeb Shams

Saira Agha

Mehvash Amin

Aqsa & Fahad Hussayn

Gulrukh

Amna, Sidra, Fahad, Rubab & Anam

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Sheryar Rizwan

Hadeel Obaid

Maira P & Alizeh Pasha

Alizeh Reza & Ayesha

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Sukaina Taqi hosted her Pop up shop exhibition at One by Ensemble in Karachi.

Sana Hafeez, Sukaina Taqi & Farooqi Salina Taqi Sharmila

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Saba Obaid & Nasreen Mehdi

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Momina & Nael Ahmed Selina Rashid brightens up her all black outfit with a multicoloured stoll and a big smile!

This good looking couple is always dressed to kill.

Nael looks dapper in navy blue pants and brown leather brogues and we love Momina’s chic get up.

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HSY & Jania Ali Bhatti Syra Yousaf

looks exquisite in a full sleeve black gown with swarovski embellishments.

HSY rocks an embroidered kurta and Jania looks gorgeous in an HSY ensemble.

The teal Bottega clutch seals the deal!

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Maliha Aziz Effortlessly chic! We love her minimum effort, maximum style look.

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MAENADS the raving ones

BY NATASHA SALON In the spirit of always telling stories through our editorials, we bring to you "Maenads The Raving Ones", with the power of makeup, hair, costume, sfx and styling, we create creatures that embody the immortal female followers of Dionysus, immortal goddesses of natural manifestations.

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The Raza sisters, Nada & Sana

My friends, my sisters!

BINA KHAN

LIFE on paperazzi Aida, her son Ziad, Sana & I basking in the London sun

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My staff is like my family!

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At the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

My sisters & I

Writing a column for two years means a lot of sketches!

My mother and aunts entering my other aunt’s mehendi.

what we fancy!

From the makers of Paperazzi!

Find out what tickles our fancy!

ciro’s pomodoro

hot couple!

All the way from London to Lahore, situated in the heart of Gulberg, Ciro’s Pomodoro is one of the best italian restaurants in town! With the perfect ambience, tantalizing dishes, and a copious variety, you won’t think twice before deciding where to dine out. Try their con pollo risotti, jumbo prawns, panacotta & tiramisu, and you’ll be hooked!

Caught by the Paperazzi cameras, Hira Hashmi & Ali Sheikh are on our hot couple list this week.

on the playlist Budapest by George Ezra should definitely be on your repeat.

hot stuff fun stuff

Mise En Dior earrings are a must have this season.

We love the modern twist on the classic with double the fun!

New York based lawyer Sana Khan is the perfect combination of beauty & brains.

We love her super original style.

fun & quirky

Amina Rashid Khan, CEO of RAKA is one of the most talented and innovative event planners in town!

Her edgy and quirky taste always allows her to stand out from the rest.

bollywood Who’s excited for our home town hottie Fawad Khan’s debut in Bollywood with Sonam Kapoor in Walt Disney’s movie Khoobsurat?

We can’t wait for it to come out on September 19th!

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fa r i n a ghauri Being a bride is possibly one of the most difficult processes one goes through! We plan our wedding day and what we will wear years before the actual wedding. Meticulous planning goes into each look from the colour combinations and embellishment of the outfits to the jewellery, hair and makeup. Here we feature some of our favourite brides and show you what they wore to their special days. Find out what they have to say!

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My mother had really wanted me to be a red bride but I wasn’t interested so I made it up to her by wearing red on my Nikkah. The function was small and intimate so I wore a relatively simple dress but with a traditional feel. Sehar Khosa of Allechant Couture worked her magic and I was very happy with the result. I got my hair and makeup done by Depilex and my jewellery was from Waseem Jewellers.

re co m m en da ti o n S pen d as m uch time w ith y o ur fam ily as y o u can an d be very gratefu l tow ards th em as s o metimes w e can get s o cau gh t u p in all th e p lan n in g , w e forget abo u t th e peo p le makin g it all poss ible .

I t didn ’ t h it me until th e mo ment I left th e baraat fun cti o n th at I was ess entially leav in g th em an d I cried l ike a baby !

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I went to India with my mother and best friend, Sehar to buy some clothes for the wedding. Over there, I was inspired by the vibrant colours and anarkali style dresses. I asked Sehar to make me something with that in mind and she made this gorgeous dress, a combination of lilac purple, fuschia pink and sky blue colours which brightened up my whole look. For my hair and makeup, I kept it loose and minimal as a contrast to the styling I would do in the upcoming functions.

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Mine and my husband’s family decided to do a joint function as I honestly didn’t think I couldn’t handle anymore wedding madness! When I was younger, I was always drawn to the lighter colours worn by bride’s in western weddings so I went for ivory on my wedding day. When I first saw this dress, it didn’t have any of the red stones it has now but Ali Xeeshan was very accommodating and added them in last minute for me.

To compliment the dress, I asked Madeeha of Madeeha’s Salon to do light eye make-up with a bright red lip. Honestly, I felt like a princess that day albeit a very nervous one.

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bff ’ s Lovers come and go, but best friends are here to stay! You have had your best most memorable, stomach hurting laughs with them. They have an uncanny way of reading your mind.

They keep you focused, pick you up when you are down and are always there which is simply priceless. You may be hating them sometimes but that’s only beacuse you love them.

We get two best friends to tell us what they love and hate about each other.

Mehek raza rizvi & komal ali

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w h y i lo ve k o mal 1 . S h e ’ s been m y ro ck at m y low es t an d h as s how ered me w ith h er un di v ided attenti o n an d lo ve . N o o ne can p u t u p w ith m y o u t burs ts l ike s h e does !

2 . S h e fits in perfectly in th e R i z v i clan an d cares for m y fam ily j us t as m uch as I care for h ers !

3 . S h e is defin itely o ne of th e mos t fun peo p le I k n ow ! N ever a du ll mo ment w ith h er aro un d !

4 . To geth er w e h ave mas tered th e art of talkin g to each o th er in em barrass in gly w eird accents , de velo ped a thoro u gh vo cabu lary of n o ns ens ical words an d are often cau gh t breakin g into s po ntaneo us dan ce mo ves .

5 . We can h an g o u t for days o n en d an d never get s ick of each o th er !

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1 . S h e keeps co m p lain in g abo u t m y un p un ctual ity even tho u gh s h e ’ s th e o ne w ho is always run n in g late ! I can p icture us argu in g o ver th is even w h en w e ’ re 8 0 !

2 . H er p ho ne is always low o n battery , s h e h abitually los es h er car keys an d forgets h er belo n gin gs every w h ere s h e goes .

3 . S h e is argu mentati ve an d w ill co ntin ue try in g to pro ve h er point even if s h e real is es s h e ’ s wro n g .

4 . H er enth us ias m for makin g p lans an d m y lack th ereof do n ’ t al w ays make th e bes t co m binati o n .

1 . S h e h as a magnan imo us h eart .

2 . We lau gh o ver th e lames t th in gs in l ife . Al mos t every o ne h as called us w eird at s o me point or th e o th er for th is reas o n !

3 . S h e always gets it . N o matter how abs urd I m igh t s o un d .

4 . Were a package deal . Oddly en o u gh , I lo ve th at abo u t us .

5 . S h e ’ s been a part of m y l ife for as lo n g as I can remem ber ! D o n ’ t k n ow w h at it wo u ld be l ike to n o t h ave h er aro un d . I n th e trues t s ens e of th e words , s h es m y pers o n .

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1 . H er fixati o ns .

2 . H er tardiness .

3 . S h e th in ks I can ’ t tell w h at s h e ’ s th in kin g , bu t I always can ! S h e probably h ates th at abo u t me !

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Travelling is great fun! You get to explore a new place meet new people and get wiser! Whether you like to travel alone or with stories and experiences, we want to know more and will share with you exciting travel stories from a few special people in our new section, planes, trains & automobiles!

Tell us about your favourite or one of your favourite destination spots. Where did you choose to go and why?

I LOVE to travel. The thrill of planning the trip, discovering different destinations, experiencing new cultures and most of all new tastes is what I live for. But once you have children, all travel plans are centred around them. You look for kid friendly hotels and activities and bid farewell to dinner dates and nightlife as you find yourself tucked in bed by ten pm.

So after our second baby my husband and I decided it was time for a grown-up vacation without the kids, although it was so tough to leave them. We were tempted to go back to the Maldives where we had honeymooned years ago, but we agreed that it was time to discover a new country. After days of arguing over different destinations we finally agreed on Turkey & Istanbul. We love spontaneous plans and a trip to Turkey seemed very attractive as Pakistanis get visas upon arrival so you

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can avoid the annoying visa process altogether. Also it's not too far from Pakistan (as we had limited days and didn't want to lose time in transit) and everyone who had been to Turkey raved about it.

Where did you stay?

We knew we wanted to stay on the Bosphorus. We love balconies so we chose the Shangri-La on the Bosphorus as opposed to the Four Seasons (which is also amazing but didn't offer balconies). The hotel had a superb spa, amazing service and an extensive room service menu as well as three restaurants. I would highly recommend the Shangri-La. Other good hotels include the Four Seasons on the Bosphorus ( the other Four Seasons in the old city has a lot of character but isn't as luxurious).

What is the best shopping spots there?

There are a lot of great shopping malls (which we explored on the two

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travel diaries Suggest places for a perfect night out.

Anjelique- the food at Anjelique is nothing to write home about but by midnight, the place turns into a club with a lively crowd watching the Bosphorus and dancing. The ground floor outdoor area is gorgeous with its outdoor modern fireplace but go to the terrace on the lower ground floor to party with the young and hip. Other places to visit are Reina & 360Istanbul What can you do over there to relax and unwind?

You cannot leave Istanbul without trying the traditional turkish bath/ turkish hammam. I tried it at the CHI spa at the Shangri-La and was in bliss. It is such a unique experience. A must try!

Also while on holiday I recommend getting massages as often as possible. They help to relax the mind and body and a good spa like CHI does the trick.

Tell us about the sights no one should miss out on Besides a trip to the Grand Bazaar you have to visit the Old City:.

The Hagia Sophia museum is a must see.

Finally, any tips?

Istanbul is fabulous as almost everyone speaks English and accepts Dollars or Euros.

Suleymaniye Mosque ak.a the Blue Mosque was built for Suleyman the Magnificent and is beyond gorgeous. You must say a few nafals here for good luck.

It is an amazing experience.

However some taxi drivers are serious crooks and will try to charge you an arm and a leg. Always ask the concierge to tell the driver the shortest route. Public transport in Istanbul is very cheap and easy to use.

Topkapi Palace boasts one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul, incorporating the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, the two shores and the sea of Marmara.

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The same rule applies to most shopkeepers at the Grand Bazaar so sharpen on your negotiations skills before you take a trip there.

Istanbul is buzzing and has a great vibe. It is the ultimate getaway. A perfect combination of the east and west, old and new!

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The hippest neighbourhoods: Beyoglu-Cihangir-Galata: This is like the heart of the city where everyone finds himself after work. You can walk don the Istiklal Street windowshoping, have

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Suggest some amazing restaurants there?

Ulus 29 is an elegant restaurant and bar with a magnificent view of the Bosphorus. The bread is to die for. Decorated by the famous designer Zeynep Fadillioglu, Club 29 is also one of the hippest clubs in the city and is the place to be in winter. Sunset Grill & Bar has a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus and the city. The food is good but not great and a bit too pricey. Zuma Istanbul. We had divine Japanese food at Zuma. The outdoor terrace is super with an amazing view of the Bosphorus.

Nusret is the best local restaurant and a must visit for meat lovers.

We loved the Four Season’s outdoor restaurant. Great good, service and view.

some snacks in a cafĂŠ in Asmalimescit, and walk down to Galata where you can find the hippest small design shops of young Turkish designers.

Ortakoy is a wonderful, charming neighborhood of renovated old buildings and is home to many restaurants, shops and artist galleries.

You must have the giant baked potatoes and waffles!

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days when it was raining) but I preferred shopping at Nisantasi. With winding cobbled stone streets, cafes and all the high end designer stores, it is a great shopping experience.

Turkish designer Arzu Kaprol's eponymous fashion boutique is definitely my favourite. Other good turkish brands include Mapa & Machka. At Nisantasi have pizzas at the House Cafe or Beymen Brasserie. For ikkats ( Yazma is the best shop) , patchwork carpets, handmade soaps and other goodies you must visit then Grand Bazaar. If you have time and patience and the knack for bargaining you will find some great stuff. We found the most delicious patchwork carpet and ikkat cushions among other fun things.

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Sadaf Zarrar wearing Muse

Shahrose Chaudhri wearing Khaadi

Fawad Khan

Mehreen Syed

Mohsin Ali

Nahzat Adnan wearing Mahreen Butt

Anber Javed wearing Élan

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Humaima does jusitce to this exquisite Elan ensemble and looks ravishing in it!

Sanya looks chic in this Nida Azwer ensemble.

Metallic accents are all the rage this season!

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Deepak Perwani’s digital printed silk dress looks as good on the red carpet as it does on the runway.

Two thumbs up for Deena for pulling it off so effortlessly.

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Zahraa is always dressed to kill and looks strikingly sexy in this Shehla Chatoor jacket.

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Aymen Hikmat brings life to this dress by Zara Shahjahan from her Love Bug collection.

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Zara Peerzada’s bold sense of fashion and eclectic style always allows her to make a statement wherever she goes.

Fouzia Aman looks sublime in this sheer, dusty golden Shehla Chatoor dress. The red lips and side pony tail complete this swell look.

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Ammara Hikmat looks regal in this opulent skirt by Ali Xeeshan. She opted for completely different look than seen on the runway and she didn’t fail to impress!

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what’s happening!

Your weekly entertainment guide plus all the upcoming events and much much more! Paperazzi gives you the latest scoop!

saniya & gul ahmed off with a bang! millennia fashion show in karachi!

Fashion Pakistan Council is proud to announce the first ever Millennia Fashion Show on August 23rd, which will be showcasing 6 upcoming designers in Karachi! The council is providing a unique opportunity for the participating designers to be mentored by established brands, fashion houses and retailers. Each designer will have one mentor who will be guiding them as and when needed. This will allow the young designer to learn from the experience of their mentor. Each designer will show 10 complete looks. Top makeup artists, models & event managers will be engaged to ensure the success of this one of a kind show. PR for this event will be managed by Latitude PR.

maria b. brides

MARIA.B. Brides now introduces its fall 2014 bridal collection comprising of bridal and formal wear for the forthcoming wedding season. The latest collection will be available at the brand’s Bridal Studio located at 117-P Gulberg II, Lahore through custom order and via email orders made at mariab@ mariab.pk.

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Sania Maskatiya reunites with Gul Ahmed to introduce a collection of limited edition kurtas in support of the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust. The collection is now available in all Saniya Maskatiya and Gul Amhed stores so head to the nearest one and buy your kurta!

sheep goes patriotic!

Sheep has designed limited edition collectors items for the spirited, independent and crazy-aboutyour-country Pakistani! Wear this collection and enjoy your identity!

cinema Hercules is now in theatres!

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Our fab astrologer Zahid Haider, styles up your stars.Find out what’s in store for you this week!

For your in-depth weekly forecast call 0322-757-5219 E-mail: happyhaider65@gmail.com

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You’re a remarkable positive force as the week begins, with the gumption to get stuff going and all the necessary followthrough, too. Which areas of your life need some advancing? Tackle them now, because around Wednesday, your energy changes a bit — you’re dreamier, thinking in more abstract terms. You may even be indecisive about a certain situation or someone. Allow your feelings to evolve and don’t get frustrated, because on Friday or over the weekend, a sweet new possibility’s there for you. All you have to do is seek it out — and you’ll love the process of looking.

Something truly different may come your way as the week begins, whether in the form of a person, an idea or maybe an opportunity. Don’t let the oddity throw you; take a look, and you may see something amazing. Around Wednesday, the company of family and friends feels just right. You might find that a collection of people comes up with a great idea — or just has a fun celebration! From Friday through the weekend, do the opposite of clamming up. Try confiding a feeling, giving your two cents, making a wish. Somebody’s got something to add that might just rock your world.

Your stellar ability to set preconceptions aside really comes in handy as the week begins. Your curiosity — about a situation, another person, yourself — can be richly rewarded now. Work or another commitment may be driving you nuts around Wednesday, but you’ll want to think things through and determine the real issue prior to speaking your mind. A mentor, a partner or a friend can help alter your perspective. Seeking out multiple points of view is favored from Friday through the weekend. The more you know, the more your own vision grows.

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Dang, a certain someone seems cold as the week begins! But before you get miffed and tell them so, consider that maybe they’re just not as expressive as you. Looking into interpersonal matters like this is favored around Wednesday, and you’re also much more likely to be in the same groove as others now. Listen for your best instincts to chime in. From Friday through the weekend, what seems like an instinct could be more of a knee-jerk, and perhaps oversensitive, reaction. Avoid assumptions — they could cause problems, while clarity could be a question or two away.

Save the power plays for an appropriate arena as the week begins — like (maybe) work. It’s not so much about getting ahead now; concentrate more on exploring the unknown and finding a fresh perspective. A certain someone may be a little touchy-feely or wishywashy for your taste around Wednesday, but be gentle — there’s likely more to this situation than meets the eye. Finesse it rather than forcing it. Then, from Friday through the weekend, fun’s absolutely in your stars. The more oddball things you try and weird people you meet, the happier you’ll be. Let the weird, good times roll!

Renovations and innovations are favored in all aspects of your life as the week begins, so make some changes, major or minor. (However, don’t forget to spend some downtime right in your comfort zone, too.) Around Wednesday, you may want to put the brakes on and reevaluate existing projects, relationships and so forth. The cosmic light’s yellow now, if not blinking red.

Money counts from Friday through the weekend, and you may be counting yours — or counting on someone else to do their financial part. Give these matters due consideration in a timely fashion.

Balance getting back to work with a little fun as the week begins. You’ve got great intellectual power and some extra oomph in the love department now — wow! There’s plenty of time to buckle down and work on ongoing projects and responsibilities around Wednesday, but note that this may not be the time to kick off something new or make a major decision. From Friday through the weekend, though, confronting an interpersonal angle — good, bad or to be determined — is best done right away and head-on. You’ll feel way better once you do.

If life’s less than harmonious as the week begins, well, the drama makes all the world a stage. Don’t forget that you’re the author of your own part, though; make this production lead to growth. A love scene just might be in the cosmic script around Wednesday, with an intimate heart-to-heart a distinct possibility. If you’re coupled up, make it happen with your costar; if you’re single, how about some auditions? More behind-the-scenes stuff is important from Friday through the weekend. A supporting role can be very satisfying now.

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If the stars have their say, you’re all passion and courage as the week begins, intent on making the world turn your way.

Let those around you in on your plan — they’ll love it (and they’ll very likely love you!). Around Wednesday, some more mundane duties require attention; it may be financial matters or miscellaneous numbers. You may not want to change your focus, but you’ll have major issues later if you don’t. And never fear, because from Friday through the weekend, the stars send big, amazing stuff to you, along with a heightened sense of your interconnectedness to others. (That’s hot!)

Certain expectations put on you on Monday or Tuesday might mean you already feel like you need a break (and the week’s just started!). Set some limits; don’t push yourself to the point of stress. Around Wednesday, life looks much easier (and love may, too).

It’s a gorgeous time to commence or continue something creative, something that’ll really change your world. You might be entirely absorbed in something or someone from Friday through the weekend — but don’t miss an element that’s not immediately apparent!

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22December/20January

You’re all revved up as the week begins if the stars have their say, and if you’re open-minded, you just might find a surprising (and surprisingly great) route to take. Feel free to go off the map!

Your energy’s downshifted around Wednesday; to get anything done, you may need a jumpstart. Think exercise instead of more coffee — it’ll center your thoughts, too. From Friday through the weekend, it’s happy-go-lucky fun and games — life’s more like bumper cars than rush-hour traffic now, and you might bump right into some romance!

How about starting a new tradition or trying on another style as the week begins? Whether it’s at work or at home, thinking differently should be much appreciated (and even fun). Then, around Wednesday, you just might find yourself engrossed in a creative enterprise or an interpersonal one (or both!). There are all kinds of delights and satisfaction to be found; give big ambition a rest. From Friday through the weekend, your challenge may be to balance some opposites — work and play, maybe, or responsibility and daring. Later on in the day Sunday, romance is in the stars!

22May/21June

24September/23October

21January/19February

22June/23July

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24October/22November

20February/20March