Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i Cosmopolitan India

COULD THIS BE THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL SET WE NEED AT THE WORKPLACE? Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting many amazing girl bosses. These are incredibly smart, high-powered women, and in many cases, their accelerated rise to the top began from the very bottom of the ladder. When I meet such inspiring women, I like to grill them about what they did differently. And while their stories, experiences, and skills are varied, there is a ‘common denominator’ there. Each one of these leaders, without exception, began by making their employer’s business their business. They were nobodies at the time, perhaps even unpaid interns, but they thought the way ‘senior management’ does—by truly caring about the organisation’s image, success, and failures. They went out of their way.…

“Once, my friends and I were joking about condom flavours and discussing our preferences at a chemist’s shop. We were being really loud and by the time we reached the billing desk, everyone was staring at us in disgust. It was embarrassing but fun! —NAVYA M., 21 “I was hooking up with this guy and in the middle of it, he goes, ‘When your hair falls on my face, it reminds me of when my mom would tuck me into bed and her hair would do the same thing.’ Erm, what?!” —PRACHI B., 26 “My friends and I thought it’d be funny to throw a fake bachelorette party. We documented the whole night on social media and the next day, I woke up to several missed calls and congratulatory DMs…

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HELLO, TOM FORD BEAUTY! We can’t keep calm because Tom Ford Beauty has finally launched in India. Available exclusively at Sephora, you can now get your hands on the latest make-up and signature fragrances, along with the exclusive Private Blend Collection. Go ahead, take your pick from the brand’s three evergreen collections—Classic, Soleil and Extrême—your beauty bag deserves it. HACK DE-PUFF ’EM EYES Celebrities know a thing or two about faking well-rested eyes even when they’ve not managed to get their beauty sleep. If you, too, haven’t been able to catch up on sleep and are left with bags under your eyes, try sleeping with a few extra pillows—this keeps fluid from pooling under eyes. Another easy hack is to place chilled green tea bags over your eyes; it reduces puffiness…

MORE IS MORE Tired of the same ol‘ monochromatic pantsuit? Take inspiration from Blake Lively’s Bottega Veneta co-ord shorts suit with an eyecatching snake print—a major trend RN—in bright hues of purple and green. If street-style-chic is your personal style, it can’t get better than this. STRIKE A MATCH Choose a shirt that’s in harmony with the vibrancy of your suit. While you can take your pick from an array of prints, ensure that it’s in the same colour family as the co-ord set so that it creates an impact without being overwhelming. If subtlety is your thing, opt for a white shirt. TAKE A STEP BACK Keep your accessories to a minimum to let your outfit do all the talking. Pick a basic pair of stilettoes (seen here are…

Ballet is one of the most mesmerizing, beautiful and graceful forms of dance in the world. Watching a ballet dancer steadily prancing on her toes; marveling her as she spins in circles and leaps through the air in her tutu and pointe shoes, portraying mystical acts is truly magical. Jyoti Soni, a ballet dancer, narrates her journey in the pursuit of her dreams. Jyoti began her ballet training 5 years ago and although she agrees that ballet looks fluent, smooth and effortless, a ballet dancer undergoes a lot of hardships. There were days when she would wake up strained and could barely stand; encased in her elegant ballerinas were scars and bruised feet. Yet for her, ballet is not just a job, it’s a vocation and an addiction. She recalls…

23% OF PEOPLE WENT TO COUPLES COUNSELING BEFORE GETTING ENGAGED OR MARRIED. SOURCE: MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY My boyfriend Kurt and I knew it sounded crazy. We were unmarried and in our 20s, had only been dating for six months, and were already in couples counselling. That’s why we didn’t tell anyone. We were nervous enough about it—I was legit shaking during our first visit—and we were worried people would think it meant that our relationship was falling apart fast. Except, it wasn’t. Kurt and I had only one issue, really: I eventually wanted kids and he didn’t. We were hoping a professional could help us figure out a compromise, because otherwise, what was the point of continuing to date? Turns out, we didn’t need to be so hush-hush about our…

1. WRITE IT DOWN For example, the ‘word of the day’ method can be valuable. If we use a new word 21 times in a day, then we will have ingrained that word into our vocabulary within a single day. It goes the same for a new thought pattern, you know? 2. DRINK WATER If you practise a new habit while you drink your eight glasses a day, then within three days, you will create a brand-new habit. 3. COMMEND YOUR APPEARANCE We can build up our ‘self-appreciation’ as a way of overwriting an old habit of criticism. The problem is, perhaps we don’t want to wait the 21 attempts for that habit to go away. In this case, the solution is to visualise where we can re-live the experience.…

COUNTRY MANAGER, INDIA, THE WOOLMARK COMPANY “2018 was a great year for fashion and innovation, with many distinctive trends sprouting through the year. One saw consumers wearing their favourite brands with logo-covered merchandise, floral prints in menswear, and eclectic headgear (fleece versions for winter too!). But, the trend that caught the eye of every fashion enthusiast across the globe is athleisure. People around the world, especially in India, have embraced the trend of sporting athletic wear outside of the gym. And it’s one trend that has encouraged fashion brands to create clothing lines that are an elegant amalgamation of luxury and functionality for a few seasons now—a challenge that many mastered and some missed. I see this trend taking centre stage in the near future. Sportswear is currently the fastest…

Having a healthy skin care routine is equally important as having healthy eating habits. The skin is a protective layer that shields us from pollutants, dust particles, smoke and harsh UV rays; these pollutants lodge into the pores of our skin and tamper with the skin’s protective layer causing damage. Bright youthful skin signals health and vitality and like every part of the body, even the skin responds to care. Fixderma India Ltd. was founded in 2006 and focuses on manufacturing, marketing and promoting innovative dermatology products in India. Using groundbreaking methods, the R&D team constantly strives to create the 'Next Generation' product with improvised knowledge, techniques and expertise from suppliers around the globe. Fixderma Cosmetic Laboratories (FCL) offers a complete basket of skin care range associated with conditions like…

Q: I’m trying to Q. get pregnant and whenever I have sex, some semen leaks out of me afterward, which I hate. Is there any way to make this not happen? A: US-based Dr Lauren F. Streicher, has offered to clean up this mess for us. She says, “If it grosses you out, you can always insert a tampon to stop the semen from leaking”. But if you’re worried about it in terms of your baby-making goals, don’t. “It doesn’t matter”, says Dr Lauren. “You can jump up and down, whatever—even if semen comes out, you can still get pregnant.” Q: Having a threesome has been on my to-do list for years, but now I’m in a relationship that may lead to marriage but he isn’t into it at all.…

ON THE COVER On Parineeti: Dhruv Kapoor— 818, Phase V, Udyog Vihar, Sector 19, Gurugram. Kanelle Studio— A-296/1, Pocket A, Okhla Phase I, ND. Kanika Goyal— A-288, Level B2, Defence Colony, ND. Eina Ahluwalia— einaahluwalia.com. Louis Vuitton— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. FASHION Adidas Originals— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, ND. Anita Dongre— Qutab Garden, H-05/12, Mehrauli, ND. Anamika Khanna— The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, ND. Amrapali Jewels— 39/39A, Khan Market, ND. Ashish N Soni— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Bershka— bershka.com. Burberry— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Calvin Klein— DLF Mall Of India, Noida, UP. Charles & Keith— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, ND. Christian Louboutin— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Coach— world.coach.com. Cord— cordstudio.in. Deepa Gurnani— deepagurnani.com. Diesel— Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, ND. Eina Ahluwalia— einaahluwalia.com. Fendi— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Gaurav Gupta—…

I have a thing for form-fitting pencil skirts. And this draped skirt by BIRDWALK Studio, ₹20,000, isn’t just flattering, but also super-glam. Pop totes are my new favourite. Add XXL logo to the mix and I’m sold! Onthego Tote, Louis Vuitton, price on request. The colour khaki has been trending for a while and I’ve been wondering how to work it, till these John Jacobs Rodeo Drive Sunglasses by John Jacobs, ₹4,130, showed up. Love how chic they are! Off-late, I’ve been crushing on easy-breezy silhouettes. And this Twist Suede Dress by Lola by Suman B, price on request, is perfect for sundowners. Embellished belts are something I’ve recently taken a shine to. And what better than this seashell buckle belt by Mango, ₹1,390, to dip one’s toes into the…

WHY DO THEY WORK? Since Kim K was papped in a pair of skin-tight, nowhere-to-hide Yeezy cycling shorts and heels, celebrities and designers have followed suit. No longer just for workouts, 2019’s most terrifying—but, admittedly, quite comfortable—trend is surprisingly wearable when paired with some formal tailoring, added volume on top, or slouchy-cool accessories that provide coverage. VOLUME UP Ultimate icon Princess Di knew the number-one styling hack for lycra shorts: balancing out the proportions, which she’d usually do with a baggy sweatshirt. When your shorts are clinging, you don’t want anything bodycon on top, unless you’re trying to look like Jane Fonda. Oversized, mannish blazers and roomy jumpers are classic, fail-safe pairings. LIKE A LADY Bella’s sophisticated blazer is a sartorial foil for her cycling shorts—while they are sporty and…

CYCLING SHORTS From cycling tracks to high-fashion runways, these pedal pushers are a rage ATM. Structured pieces—like a collared shirt or crisp blazer—will take them out of gym territory, and into chic land. BUCKET HATS This ’90s reissue is no longer reserved for sunny weather and pool days. The trick lies in prints and textures—bold florals, animal patterns, brocades—and stylish detailing like bows, floppy finishes, et al. VS NEWSBOY CAPS This style is perfect for those who are not too big on the plonky bucket hat. A homage to the ’60s, this one calls for trendy pair-partners: think leather jackets and blazers, among others. Add statement jewels and fancy shades to the mix for an extra pinch of glamour. SUSTAINABLE PIECES With more and more labels jumping onto the ‘environment-friendly’…

Pro tip: sleeping on a silk pillow will leave you looking fresh-faced in the AM, because silk doesn’t absorb moisture, allowing your natural oils to keep your skin hydrated and plump.…

The importance of skin care cannot be stressed upon enough! Alongside looking good, it is important to take care of the outermost layer of our body-keeping it hydrated and protecting it from the environment.03 plus, India’s number one skin care company since 2005 does just that! Catering to individualistic needs and problems of customers, the brand seeks to solve clients problems, in turn delivering phenomenal results. With increased exposure to global trends and a deeper understanding of what works for the skin, it has become essential for brands to keep progressing with new products, innovations and product categories giving customers exactly what they need. Also catering to the well being of the environment and people comprising it, majority of the products are manufactured using the best possible combinations of renewable…

BOIL IT DOWN From the eye-catching, red all-in-one suit at Hermès to the leather number at Celine, boiler suits gained mega momentum on SS19 runways. And why not, they aren’t just easy to wear, but are also effortlessly chic. Pair them with sneakers (as seen at Alexa Chung) for a sports-chic vibe or opt for high-heeled shoes, like Dries Van Noten, to create a streamlined silhouette. Perfect for the lazy girl, no? WINTER IS HERE! Adidas has collaborated with television series Game of Thrones to create a collection of six limited-ed UltraBOOST running shoes, which represent the different houses of the Seven Kingdoms. Featuring a signature BOOST midsole technology, a Primeknit upper and their iconic heel counter that provides adaptability and support, these babies will appease fitness freaks and GoT…

Firefighting is a job that requires a wide range of skills ranging from bravery, strength, integrity, dedication and quick thinking. It is definitely time-consuming and needs a lot of devotion. Harshini Kanhekar, afire engineer at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, recounts her journey of fire fighting and how she is exactly where she always wanted to be. Harshini is India’s first woman fire engineer and emphasizes that firefighting is not easy and is as dangerous as it looks. In her tenure, she has broken through numerous ceilings and jumped into blazing fires without a moment’s hesitation. Her work involved working in scalding conditions for 6-7 hours; the heavy equipment puts a lot of strain on her muscles and she often suffered from sprains and muscle tears. But, nothing makes her…

1. ONE PARTNER WANTS SEX, THE OTHER DOESN’T This so-called desire discrepancy is hands down the most common millennial-couple issue, says Megan Fleming, PhD. Shame, performance anxiety, and trouble reaching orgasm are also frequent complaints. The first step to slaying these hang-ups? Agree to talk about them with your significant other freely and without judgment. 2. SERIOUS TECH OVERLOAD Demanding jobs and addictive screens can break down communication fast. “For all my couples, being on cell phones and computers is a huge, huge issue,” says Linda Bradley. She encourages making as much time for each other as possible and setting limits on media use. 3. CONFUSION OVER ROLES Misguided assumptions about who should do what in the relationship can wreak a lot of havoc over time. “If responsibilities have never…

FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLORBAR “Social media and technology are playing a major role in shaping the make-up industry. Due to this, the customer has become more aware, and, hence, more demanding. Brands, therefore, need to consistently re-invent themselves, too. Well-established names like M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, NARS, and Clinique are popular due to their sheer size. This had made it easier for new brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, and Huda Beauty to launch, because such brands have shorter decision-making cycles, comparatively lower risk, and a ready market due to their large social media following. More and more women and men are using make-up and seeking innovations. You can see this when you look at the increase in foundation shades to cater to the female customers—there are almost…

DERMATOLOGIST, WELLNESS EXPERT, AND DIRECTOR, ISYA AESTHETICS Skincare is no longer about putting packs made from papaya on your face, or using haldi as a scrub. As time has evolved, so has skincare—and rapidly at that. The natural methods aren’t as effective, so beauty had to evolve. First, it was the use of vital ingredients like retinol, peptides, alpha hydroxy acids, and Vitamin C that have proven to show results on one’s skin. Then, technologies like nano and liposomal delivery improved how those ingredients were transferred into the skin. However, unfortunately, despite these fabulous innovations, we’re still not able to get deep into the skin where important actives are needed to achieve perfect skin. This is where technology and evolution steps in. In 2019, and the next five years particularly,…

Which bathing suit will make my li’l bottom look bigger? A. High-waisted styles with a cheeky cut are your friends. “The more skin you show, the bigger your behind will seem,” says Sarah Conly, Cosmo US’s Executive Fashion Market Director. “Brazilian cuts are a no-brainer. They create a heart shape, making your butt look fuller.” Why can’t I find any jeans that fit both my derrière and my waist? A. Yes, it can get tricky. "Get in on the stretchy, high-waisted trend, great for bigger booties,” advises Sarah. “The jeans come up higher, and will fit your middle without gapping at the waist.” What is dead butt? A. If you spend a tonne of time sitting, your glutes can become underactive, says US-based personal trainer Kelsey Wells. This can lead…

PUT IT IN REVERSE Underliner: it’s subtle, sexy, and really easy to do. Leave your lids bare and coat your top lashes with black mascara (we like Maybelline New York Total Temptation Mascara in Very Black, ₹525). Then, using a neutral shade, trace a thin stroke along your lower lash line, extending it slightly past the outer corner. We went with rose gold—and yes, that’s a neutral. (Try Nykaa Glamoreyes Eyeliner Pencil in Golden Fleur, ₹450.) FLARE IT OUT Proof that bigger (and shinier) is a hundred percent better: this set of exaggerated silver wings. First, draw an outline of your ideal shape using a silver pencil (L’Oréal Paris’s Infallible Gel Crayon Eyeliner in Grey Fever, ₹550, glides on super easy). Once you’ve nailed it, fill in the centre using…

On Day 2 of the Cosmopolitan India Blogger Awards 2019, our nominees explored the fun and exciting SS19 athleisure collection by Hummel. Set in a sun-lit studio apartment, the experiential zone provided the perfect environment for our blogger friends like Santoshi Shetty, Tejeshwar Sandhoo, Riya Jain, and more to channel their inner sportsperson. The idea was to get our blogger lot really experience Hummel, so they spent the afternoon trying out the latest lifestyle, fashion, and footwear offerings by the brand, as they posed for the ’Gram.…

And the Ones Who Couldn’t Join Us… POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS • Best Beauty Blogger: Malvika Sitlani • Best Celebrity Blogger: Pinkvilla • Best Tech Blogger: Technical Guruji • Webseries of the Year: Sacred Games • Best Food Blogger: mumbaifoodie.com EDITOR’S PANEL • Best Fashion Blogger (Female): House of MISU • Viral Content Creator of the Year: Kusha Kapila • Most Popular Comedian: Mallika Dua • Stand Out Performer: Dolly Singh • Best Luxury Fashion Blogger: Masoom Minawala…

WHITE HOT Structured, flowy, normcore, athletic or formal, we’ve seen white everywhere! Wear it strong-bold like at Dries Van Noten, or Indie-cool like at Pawan Sachdeva. Bear one thing in mind: it should all be white. CHECK MATE Pastel, bright or monochromatic, opt for checks this season for an evening out with the boys. Take your cue from Paul Smith for an all-formal look with a relaxed double-breasted coat and pants to match. For a more casual look, think Juun J MSS’s oversized shirt. DREAM IN DENIM Deep indigo, distressed, stone-washed or riveted, all the denim looks this season have one thing in common—they match from head to toe. We love Huemn’s asymmetric shirt paired with a front zip-down jeans, and Valentino’s logo-esque jacket. MATCH POINT Illuminate your wardrobe with…

In 2011, when Pyaar Ka Punchnama released, Kartik Aaryan gained instant popularity as ‘the guy who goes on a six-minute rant against his girlfriend’. He upped the ante with a 12-minute speech in the sequel Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 in 2015, thereby sealing his image as ‘the monologue boy’. But that was then, because with two consecutive hits, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety in 2018 (SKTKS) and Luka Chuppi this year, Kartik has a brand new image for his audience. Currently, he’s shooting for Imtiaz Ali’s much-anticipated, untitled project with Sara Ali Khan, and will soon be seen in the remake of the 1978 classic Pati Patni Aur Woh alongside Ananya Pandey and Bhumi Pednekar. How has the journey been so far? We caught up with our cover boy… Cosmo:…

1. The last series I binge-watched was Netflix’s You. 2. My current crush is Jennifer Lawrence. 3. My favourite cheat meal is aloo paratha, curd, and pickle. 4. My Tinder bio would say you and I, both don’t need Tinder. 5. One thing that I hate about being an actor is that I don’t get to spend time with my family. 6. If I could change one thing about myself I’d stop being on the phone all the time. 7. My favourite emoji is the see-no-evil monkey emoji, because I make a lot of typos. 8. I can’t live without my phone. 9. On Sundays, I like to chill at home, play on my Playstation, have chai, and eat chocolate because it’s my cheat day. 10. The social media trend…

“I CAME OUT A SLIGHTLY BETTER PERSON BY THE TIME I FINISHED READING IT, AND THAT’S ABOUT AS HELPFUL AS A BOOK CAN GET!” ARJUN MATHUR Actor “There’s a book I had read in my teenage years that deeply affected me, and greatly influenced my then-developing views. It was The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield. In the genre of adventure fiction, it imparts knowledge and information about energy—how we need it, how it affects us, and the things we do to obtain it. It speaks of ‘control dramas’—the tactics humans employ to gain energy from others via being interrogative, intimidating, self-pitying, and/or aloof. It also talks about signs, following your gut instincts, and the fact that coincidences are, in fact, a lot more than mere coincidences. Through its story, the…

We know it’s tempting. The lure of hotter-than-the-sun straighteners to sort out an errant bouffant. A change of hair colour to lift your mood. The gel manicures that have left your nails as brittle as your willpower against those resolutions. But there’s a raft of new products that’ll repair the damage done by our bad beauty habits. Right? Well… sometimes. To sort the helpful from the ‘Help, I’ve spent ₹10,000 on something that’s just floral-scented olive oil’, we’ve found products that deliver on their claims. Heat Styling Your locks are made up of a fibrous protein called keratin. It’s pretty tough, but heat styling can leave strands looking like old rope under a microscope. Considering hair is essentially dead, ‘repairing’ haircare makes some pretty big claims. However, one superhero ingredient…

Women have had to live with impossible standards of beauty for centuries now. They are constantly seeking validation for their physical appearance and questioning their self-worth because of 'flaws' as defined by the world. More and more women are challenging this stereotype and beauty is no more about meeting societal expectations. You are beautiful despite your scars, bruises, stretch marks, body type or the colour of your skin. You are beautiful for who you are because you are true to yourself and Titan Raga believes that beauty is not an ideal but a belief that starts with being comfortable in your own skin.…

THE COLLAGEN HYDRATING PRIMER BASE FOUNDATION A hydrating primer specially developed for dry, sensitive and allergy prone skin. Intensively moisturizing and soothing ingredients combat dry and contracted skin while collagen penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis raising the degree of moisture by 50%. The soothing properties of panthenol and aloe vera conceal blemishes and reduce redness. Vitamins A, C and E act positively on the color of skin, as well as a healthy, youthful appearance. Ask for shade no. 302 & 303 Available in 30ml Price: INR 1499/- LIQUID POWDER DOUBLE SKIN AQUA: Lightweight and Moisturizing Foundation Applying foundation smoothly is often a struggle for those with dry skin. Weather your skin is naturally dry or it is craving moisture this lightweight moisturizing foundation is totally up your…

What excites you? What shuts you down? When it comes to sexual desire, we often answer these questions in the form of turn-ons and turn-offs (example, ‘I like reading erotic novels’ or ‘I hate dirty talk’). It’s rare to answer based on your emotional state. But the truth is, feelings are powerful enough to act as accelerators or inhibitors for arousal—they can open you up to the idea of having sex with your partner or nix any intimate cravings you might have. And they can work in both subtle and obvious ways: a bad meeting at the office might make you feel too sluggish for sex; a rousing night out with friends might make you feel oddly lusty. Here’s how six common emotions can impact your sex life. WHEN YOU’RE…

FOUNDER, HANSON ROBOTICS LIMITED “Robots and intelligent machines are progressing at unprecedented rates, demonstrating great leaps in intelligence, perception, expressivity, and their ability to navigate the real world. Humanoid social robots are becoming more common, and more diverse. They will soon become a common form of interface to AI, and will be refined into a new kind of computer animation, like that done for movies, with the difference of being physically embodied. Humans have an innate preference for faces. And to empathise with other humans, therefore, social robots, designed with pleasing aesthetics and a full range of human expressions, are in a better position to inspire trust and empathy from the people with whom they interact. These robots will gain faster acceptance, develop richer interaction with people, and drive better…

DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT, AND EDITOR, DOWN TO EARTH “We know that this intensity, variability, and ferocity of ‘weird weather’ will only get worse.” “Today, globally climate change is in crescendo mode. Last year, in June and July, some 140 wildfires raged across California; 80 people were killed in similar wildfires in Greece; Europe has been sizzling under heat waves; unseasonal dust storms have killed over 500 in India; torrential rains in Japan and other such extreme rain events are devastating crops and homes across vast parts of the world. All of these weather events are far beyond normal variability, called stationarity, as it followed past patterns. Now, we are in the era of the unprecedented and unknown. What we know for certain is that this intensity,…

1. At any given moment, what’s your notification sitch? a. Zero. I’ll take any opportunity to ignore the things I should be doing. b. None, because the past 10 messages are from me.;) c. I disabled notifications a long time ago. 2. What gets the fastest response from you? a. Any text ripe for Kim K. ugly-cry GIF b. When anybody is left on read for more than five minutes. c. Someone sending a 1:1 text to make sure I’m alive. 3. What’s most likely to stress you out about your group chat? a. No-one gets my Mean Girls reference. (To be fair, it was from the DVD bonus.) b. 30-minutes silence after my ‘What’s everyone doing tonight?’ text. c. Someone else leaving the chat. I wonder what freedom feels…

Aries 21.03–19.04 The Sun is in your sign, which means you’re in for fire for the next couple of weeks. The first half of April has you cancelling your Netflix-and-chill plans for after-hours takeout at your desk, but that means you’re getting cuter pay cheques. Look out for some big money moves near the 20th! You still get to play too—Venus, planet of love, enters your sign the same day! Taurus 20.04–21.05 Aries season can be lonely for your sign, but luckily the planets of communication and relationships (Mercury and Venus) are currently in your chart’s zone of socialising, so you’re not alone unless you choose to be. And rallying for those happy hours is worth it—networking is big for you this month. You’ll catch wind of career opportunities around…