Venus Enters Pisces

Mission Impossible

R.I.P. SkyMall

Pisces is the sign of miracles, compassion and redemption and in Venus, it means, "ANYTHING can happen!"

Yes, with this form of power taking the reigns of Venus, the pleasure planet, it means striving for the fantastical is a must — as it's the only way to be now until February 20! After all, if you don't go to the extreme, you'd only be doing an universal injustice to yourself. Pour your heart completely into your cause and make it matter. Have everything you believe be what your world is about. As for mantras to push your truest desires, it is as follows:

Aries: Dreams are blueprints.

Taurus: Humanity is real; trust it.

Gemini: Kicking ass is the only aphrodisiac you need.

Cancer: Words are power.

Leo: Intimacy is medicine, passion the cure.

Virgo: Equality happens.

Libra: Getting it together only requires one step — choosing so.

Scorpio: Inflated egos are a prerequisite for legendary love stories.

Sagittarius: Love is the foundation of everything worthwhile.

Capricorn: Fun stress-free flirtation is the only kind that works.

Aquarius: Comfort is romance.

Pisces: You are in full control.

*Originally posted in 2012. In the spirit of Mercury Rx, old is the new black.

Venus Enters Capricorn

The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get 

As the holiday season warms hearts, in comes Venus into Capricorn to put a chill back into the wintry air and stir the pot. No, not the most pleasant place for this pleasure-seeking planet, as this disciplined, harsh and authoritative influence will make everyone harder to please. To circumvent this energy and make it work for you, here are 5 foolproof sex tips to get your goat smiling every time.

·      Going into one’s psyche, to see what makes it tick is a Capricorn trait — as they are the sign of structure. When it comes to sex, this means taking power via ropes, blindfolds and perhaps a whip. Yes, go beyond those basic shades of gray.

·      As the sign of status, showing your baby how much you love them through your wallet is a surefire way to get their libido pumping. No, money can’t buy you love, but during this transit, it will buy you mind-blowing sex.

·      Forget the PDA with your baby when you are out, as playing hard to get and leaving your passion to be unleashed behind closed doors is your best foreplay tip. Just a little coldness will go a long way now.

·      Go for positions like doggy style, reverse cowgirl, or crisscross now. Avoiding eye contact will make it easier to get off, as it’s less about the emotion and more about the techniques.  

·      As for turning on your baby through style, it won’t be sexy lingerie, but what you will wear on top of it. Military styles, crispy lines and formal business attire with the lace and silk underneath will be the perfect order in how your baby will want to peel you naked now.

Mars Enters Aquarius

Perversion Trumps All

From today until January 12, 2015, your impulses will be veering to the left, as your brain and libido go haywire in a trippy way, with emotions detaching and new mental planes opening up. Yes, it’s a dawning of a new age — the transit of Mars into Aquarius, when wanting to explore theories, study humanity and create a new revolution is put on the agenda. Of course, in Mars style, it’ll also mean a sexual energy that ignites the more innovative side of you. So, to cue into that brilliance and power, realize getting your rocks off in high style will be a prerequisite to your motivation and for each sign, there are likely places to find their g-spot:

Aries: Technological sex — as in through the computer or with the latest sex gadgets, as it’ll be your geekier side that’ll want release too.
Taurus: Hitting up historical places will fuel your passions, as there will be something about ghosts past that won’t let you stop.

Gemini: Be in nature and get your grizzly-bear-love on, because it’s the smell of the forest or the scent of the sea spray that will drive you crazy now.

Cancer: Dark and scary will have an element of interest for you now, as in trying out a dangerous fetish or sneaking into a closet during a holiday party. Either or, a rush will come.
Leo: A good date is going to be necessary for you to drop your draws, even if you’ve been with your baby for 100 years. Yes, there will be something to classic courting now.
Virgo: Hit the gym with your baby or plan a workout together, because the pheromones will be intoxicating, as sweaty sex will be your ideal sex.
Libra: Going at it somewhere you may attract voyeurs will be your sort of sexy. Who knew the feel of having so many eyes on you could feel so good?
Scorpio: A place related to your career, like your office or in the boardroom, will be the power surge your ego and libido will be yearning for.
Sagittarius: Phone sex and getting a good tease is essential to your full satisfaction. When it comes to the foreplay, it’ll start with a hit of “send.” 
Capricorn: You’ll be feeling oddly more normal, in terms of your libido and not having to go far will be how you want it — as in the home court advantage of your bed.
Aquarius: You’ll be horny everywhere you go now, as your brain, body and spirit will be feeling a cosmic hype and making you at your most unpredictable. Mark your territory in new places.
Pisces: Returning to a location that has good sexual juju for you will work again. Believe that lighting can strike twice.

New Moon In Sagittarius

Ritual Renewal

The Wicker Man (1973)
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Full Moon In Pisces

Time For Ritual



A full moon is always an occasion to break out your most superstitious hippie, which means doing something to make yourself feel empowered, renewed, centered, at peace--aka a ritual. In Pisces, it means taking it to the next level, as Pisces is a sign that deals with legacy, escape, vice, intuition, institutions, prisons, romance, imagination, etc. To mark this transit, here are some ideas in which you can feel as if you are becoming deeper into being one with everything.

• Dunk yourself into a body of water. A spiritual baptism of sorts, in anyway you believe you need to be cleansed and reemerged. The ocean is idea, but even a hot tub will do, as Pisces is also the sign of sleep and anything that can promote it is bonsai.
• Go to bed early, wake up late. Yes, it's the sign of sleep and giving many hours over to dreaming will be special -- as prophetic dreams are now and getting celestial messages can happen. It's even easier than texting and can be more intense than even Skype.
• Give up or indulge in your favorite vice and escape for the norm. If you normally do whatever too much, time to swing it the other way around and stop. If you don't go wild often, it's horrible and you must drop and roll into an altered reality now. Since Pisces are symbolized by the fish swimming in opposite directions, it's all about 180s now.
• Dance! Move, groove, get up on your feet! Pisces rules dance, so go out and trip the light fantastic or go at it in your bedroom mirror. Either or, it'll help release demons. 
• Pamper your feet! Buy a new pair(s) of shoes, wear your fanciest ones or get your favorite polished up. This is time to put the emphasis on your feet, as they are the ruled by Pisces and the foundation to your health. It is said that most lower back issues start at the feet---so treat yourself to something nice: flashier kicks, a foot massage, cashmere socks--you get the gist.

Mercury Enters Leo

Turn It Up


Fire is in the sky today with Mercury, the fast-paced planet of communications, entering into the whacked and wild world of Leo -- the zodiac alpha, from head to toe. Yes, it's a transit that could burn you to a crisp. So, to detour from its doom and channel its beauty for power and gain, keep the following in mind:

7 Must Do's For A Successful Mercury In Leo (July 27-August 15)

1. Begin every sentence with, "I."
2. Express yourself creatively and theatrically.
3. Be obsessed with your hair.
4. Think with your biggest balls.
5. Flourishes are everything.
6. Charge it.
7. Let it ride.

New Moon In Virgo

You Know What's Wrong With This World?

It's New Moon In Virgo, the start of new things to get persnickety about and have to fix. And in tune with the cosmos,  I just so happen to have already labeled the areas in your life that you'll want to turn into the H.B.I.C. for. Yes, this week's Style By Sign we celebrate being critical! Yup, harvest season begins. Time to see results for your efforts.

Plus, today is Rosh Hashanah, the new year on the Jewish calender, making it 5774 and a day to turn over a new leaf...and I also happen to use "Shalom" as my exit greeting--that was a coincidence!

Anyway, my fave Style By Sign this week is Libra, scary times....

BITE MY STYLE
This top caused a bit of controversy -- as in do I keep it or do I let it go? I liked it, but now seeing it on screen and how it looks, I am not digging it. It cuts off in an an unforgiving way that makes me look the opposite of lithe...I still like it though...Argh, if I dressed with my taste, not for my body, then things would be a bit different. So, until I decide on that top, I can't tell you where I got it.

Underneath I am wearing a Spanx tube as my wiggle skirt. I wore this on my second visit to the Mike and Juliet Show, which I bought the tube for--because I couldn't find a super tight black wiggle skirt...Improvisation, that's what syle can help you out with! ...and also an oldie is my beaded necklace, which I wore on my first TV appearance and was asked to take it off--which resulted in oh-so-funny-tv-banter.

...My black cocktail ring is from Amsterdam, my earrings and bangles, the usual...My grandmother designed costume jewelry in the 60s and this was one of her necklaces. The clasp, which you can't see, is great: a giant clear yellow gem. It's awesome. I'm glad this was the accessory that made it on, as I made a leather choker with a cameo the night before, but was nixed by Jeffrey, my Andre Leon Talley. (But unlike Andre, Jeffrey is gay. (lol))...Oh, he hated my top too. Half-way through shooting this week's, Jeffrey had to just say it, say he hated it. He thought it looked like I was wearing a quilted blanket. However, Jozie (Make-Up) and Ally (the AP) liked it...who knows if that was just girl solidarity. Whatever.  I like trying things out and if it is a catastrophe, well, thank god I was born with such little shame.

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Venus Enters Libra

Everything Is Coming Up Rosy

Venus entered Libra today, putting the planet of love, beauty and pleasure into its natural position. Time for swooning and spooning! So love it as your creative muse and and express it!

My latest:
EAT IT, BITCHES
A five-day odyssey with one of my favorite boy/girl. Shlomi and Mazy Mazeltov and me hit Amsterdam and it just happen to be pride week. Weeeheee, the perfect adventure! (Minus the AirBnB experience, which included walking in and seeing a stray cat chilling on the bed, a toilet plunger in the shower and being asked to take out her garbage -- a person I paid way more money to than the place was worth....and that was just a few of the things that grossed me out.)

Venus Enters Cancer

Feel It!

Venus in Cancer is a time of intense inner emotions, as it brings out all the feelings you can't deny and back to a humble place....So, time to give thanks for those who nurture you and those you should nurture back. So, now until June 27, feel it!

As for who I am feeling the love for,  it's the team of awesome people at Look TV and my fellow Style By Sign crew, a hilarious bunch I've instantly fallen in love for: Jeffrey, he's a Taurus, and the producer, a total sweetie--he knows how to run a tight ship, while making our shoots and show extra fun and fresh; Jozie, my make-up artist and a smokin' Capricorn lady that's beyond talented in so many more ways than just hair and make-up. Also a positive force in every way a woman should be!

Allie, a Leo with her own Look TV show , all about DIY-ing! It's so cute, check it out! Thank God for her impeccable grammar skills and funny insights, we'd be less without her; and Jeremy, our camera man, a sweet Pisces and perfectionist. Just don't piss him off by making noise while we are filming!!! ...and of course, the awesome and amazing Liz Dewey, our Executive Producer, and Gemini who is head-bitch-in-charge of our Style By Sign world. She makes ruling with kindness, diplomacy and efficiency seem effortless!!!!!

...Anyway, as for this week's batch of scopes, here are the links...They're funny, even if you aren't that sign, because of all the people at Look TV making them that way. My favorite this week is Aquarius, since I got to flex my acting skill in an Amanda Bynes reenactment!!!! One of my favorite past times: being ridiculous.

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Aries http://tinyurl.com/kczu8go 

Taurus http://tinyurl.com/lrop9vn

Full moon in Libra, my solar 12th

A time to celebrate solitude.





My rooftop
12:37 a.m.















Marcy Avenue
11:27 p.m.

Mercury enters Aries

Switch your brain into total "me" mode — and make that a good thing.

RuPaul captures this sentiment the best, start listening closer at 3:40 time and don't blink after 5:33:




...and for today's bragging rights, I’d just like to say I looked up RuPaul’s chart the other day and woohoo, we’re the same signs!!!! Scorpio sun, Gemini rising and Scorpio moon!!! It gives me such great pride to say she is my star twin, as I never found anyone with the same astral profile — too exciting! ...too bad I’m not also 6’7”...

The moon saunters into my house of drama.

Seductive cues from the universe arrive cinematically.

Sun enters Aries, AKA the vernal equinox

A new season begins, time to let bygones be bygones.

Lately, I’m always five minutes away from wanting sex. It’s like I’m a robot. Push the right buttons; functions happen. With myself, it takes no romance, no pizazz, no lead in and works every time. I’m like microwavable food, instant and ready to be served.

During this harsh winter, I made orgasms the new cigarette. They too are the perfect little break you can take throughout the day and get you back at your desk refreshed in minutes. Plus, with spring on the way, it’s like taking steroids for mating season. Unfortunately, the side effects have also made me easily aggressive if I’m not diligent with continual dosage. The other day, walking down the street, I felt compelled to shove ugly entitled tourists into the sewer that ignorantly and arrogantly clogged up the sidewalks. I didn’t, but WTF? Why don’t they get they don’t own the street and if the walkway is three feet wide and they are three feet wide, realize it just doesn’t add up to stand there all stupid? Plus, they’re tacky, gross and rude.

Of course, with that attitude, it’s no wonder I’ve grown a strong affection for inanimate objects. On one hand, it’s efficient and on the other, it’s empty. After all, I am human… It’s miserable, just miserable I tell you. Thank god spring is here, winter exhausts me.

Mars enters Pisces

A strong surge of nostalgia arrives.

I live a very different life than most. I work alone and I live alone, this gives me plenty of time to let my brain wander off into all sorts of dark and interesting corners. There’s no denying the truth in this existence, with lots of time stripping reality bare boned. Sometimes I’m an optimist, other times I’m a pessimist — but the one denominator I can always boil myself down to is that I’m a lazy shit.

I live to lay in bed, sleep in and watch TV. I dream of laying in bed for days, vegging out on trash TV and eating candy. Something about that vegetative state makes me feel like I am in tune with whom I really am.

My friend Erika, a total hippie chick and a Cancer, which means she knew how to wield anger effectively to make her points, always had the best explanations for everything. It was her belief that since crystals give us energy and that in every TV there are crystals, in the inner tube, it’s the power of the crystal that keeps pulling us to look at it and focus on it; therefore TV is good for you. The crystals revitalize you.

Her theories were great. Another one was about how we were both shitty swimmers because we are water signs. She passionately explained, “We understand its power is bigger than us and it’s like calling us home when we get into it.”

She died almost 8 years ago.

“She’ll always be young,” is something I always hear when I think of her, as that is how another friend of mine responded when I told her Erika was gone.

Our friendship was one of those sudden ones, instant karma for sure. We bonded on a road trip to New Orleans. I met her a few weeks prior at a party; she was starting massage school and I just got out of college. She called me up one afternoon and asked if I wanted to go to New Orleans. I said, “Yah!”

As we were packing the car at her apartment, she fit a lead pipe up her jacket sleeve, then slid it out and put in it the car, saying dead seriously, “For when we go down south, just in case. I’m from Brooklyn, no one is going to fuck with us.”

How could I not love someone like that? Right then and there, my friendship was a done deal.

We had a sisterly bond, total equals. Neither of us dominated the other and we knew how to be there for each other. One of the last times we hung out was before she left NYC for good. She was done traveling with the circus, working crew, and trying to deal with Lupus. In her hospital room, we ate special brownies she had stashed in her drawer and played Operation. We had so much fun laughing, being stupid and having the munchies.

We hung out everyday and it was always a roller coaster of events with her family, boyfriend, etc. and ultimately she moved to Atlanta shortly after she got out of the hospital. The very last time I saw her was when she came up for her grandmother's funeral. We were at my place and it was just after my first book, Angst, came out. It was a compilation of teen poetry from a teen website I was the editor of. She had read the whole book from cover to cover, my only friend who did. She told me she was proud of me, because I was the only friend of hers that actually did what she said she would set out to do. That was special, it meant a lot to me and made me think of myself differently after hearing those words.

I think about Erika now, if she got to grow up and what she would of accomplished. She was diagnosed a few months after graduating Swedish Institute of Massage and basically the disease rendered her degree useless, as it was her hands that were the first to go. No doubt, she would of continued in the healing arts, being a hippie chick and coming up with more irrefutable explanations for our shortcomings and vices.

Being that she was such that ethereal type, I didn’t so much mourn her after she died, but rather thought of our friendship going into another realm. After she died, I didn’t think death was the worst thing that could happen and that we were still connected, her energy would always be present. Plus, before she passed, we both joked about if it anything were to happen to us, we could visit the other, but not scare them. No turning on lights in a room. Today, I totally felt her and it didn’t freak me out, but made me sad.


Erica and I on our New Orleans road trip, at Graceland. (Me left, Erika right)