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Glass Skin

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Until last week, I’d never heard of it either — “glass skin”; skin so luminous, transparent and flawless that it might be sculpted from glass. Apparently, it’s the “latest beauty trend”.  The marketers of certain cosmetics can hear the kerching of cash tinkling into tills across the globe. Although these days, money changes hands silently, sliding from one account to another with invisible efficiency, so perhaps its more of a slither than a kerching. Glass skin is achieved — apparently — with a 10-step cleansing routine first made popular in Korea, and spread through social media. And there’s the key […]

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July 16th, 2019: Too Much of a Good Thing

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  • Venus in Cancer inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (15 deg)

Familiar manifestations of love, affection and values are at odds with expansion and ideals. You may want more without knowing exactly what that consists of. There can be dissatisfaction with domestic issues or a craving for something extra that you try to assuage with food or smothering/needy expressions of affection. Family relationships can cross certain boundaries because of well-meaning attempts to create happiness.

Consider what you want, then consider why it feels like it’s not enough. The discomfort is a message, but there needs to be a balance between more versus what you have.

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July 16th, 2019: Too Much of a Good Thing

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  • Venus in Cancer inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (15 deg)

Familiar manifestations of love, affection and values are at odds with expansion and ideals. You may want more without knowing exactly what that consists of. There can be dissatisfaction with domestic issues or a craving for something extra that you try to assuage with food or smothering/needy expressions of affection. Family relationships can cross certain boundaries because of well-meaning attempts to create happiness.

Consider what you want, then consider why it feels like it’s not enough. The discomfort is a message, but there needs to be a balance between more versus what you have.

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