Spa Magazine

The Zodiac Diva is Lori B. Rosen (thezodiacdiva@yahoo.com), an astrologist and certified life coach in Southern California. Find her online at myspace.com/zodiacdiva or in the Zodiac Therapy Facebook group.

Happy Birthday, Aries! You are the cosmic pioneer of the Zodiac. Boldness and leadership are your karmic gifts.

CRYSTAL THERAPY aventurine, citrine, hematite, and bloodstone.

AROMATHERAPY chamomile, eucalyptus, orange blossom, and mint.

COLOR THERAPY ruby red, crimson, and aquamarine blue.

YOGA THERAPY Prana (life's breath)

PLANETARY HIGHLGHTS FOR APRIL New moon in Aries on the 14th provides a stellar energy to journal/visualize your goals and birthday wishes in the areas of: blazing new trails, exercise/wellness, self confidence/discovery, and independence. Remember-dream big!

ARIES

BODY Investigate the benefits of Ayurvedic scalp/head treatments (Aries rules the head).
MIND Empower your Inner-guru with your karmic gifts of self acceptance, dignity, and integrity.
SPIRIT By unleashing your karmic gifts of action, determination, and perseverance when handling stressful people/projects, you win!
AFFIRMATION I ignite my soul with dance and sacred sounds. I am alive!
POWER DAY 12th

TAURUS

BODY Rejuvenate your vitality with natural massage oils containing sandalwood, plumeria, or rose. Investigate the healing benefits of these essential oils.
MIND Practice nurturing and cultivating your inner visions-affirm "I trust the wisdom of my heart."
SPIRIT Empower your inner-guru with solitude, meditation, and reflection.
AFFIRMATION Patience is my strength. I am faithful.
POWER DAY 14th

GEMINI

BODY Struggling with stress? Begin/maintain 15 to 20 minutes of guided meditation in the morning and evening.
MIND Empower your inner-guru with self love-affirm "I love and approve of myself 100%."
SPIRIT Choose versatility, resourcefulness, and natural charm as your cosmic companions in this journey called life.
AFFIRMATION I uplift my soul with travel. I live in joy.
POWER DAY 17th

CANCER

BODY Harmonize your hormones by carrying or wearing jewelry made with moonstone. Investigate the benefits of this wonder stone.
MIND Monthly mantra: I am self-reliant. I am shrewd. I am intuitive.
SPIRIT Purify your soul through universal love, mass consciousness, and persistence.
AFFIRMATION My mind is a temple of focused intention. I am magnetic.
POWER DAY 19th

LEO

BODY Lower back aches (Leo rules the lower back)? Investigate the healing benefits of deep tissue massage, acupressure, or Shiatsu.
MIND Time for mental spring cleaning! Practice releasing outmoded ideas and habits that no longer serve you.
SPIRIT Choose heart centered actions to ignite your spiritual vitality-breathe in love, breathe out faith.
AFFIRMATION Imagination is my strength. I am the cosmic creator!
POWER DAY 21st

VIRGO

BODY Surrender to serenity. Begin/maintain adding essential oils to your bath and carrier oils. Lavender, bergamot, and patchouli are all excellent choices.
MIND Express yourself! Embrace yourself and your karmic gifts of focus intention, and adaptability-it's your time to shine!
SPIRIT Enhance your professional/personal relationships with objective discernment and mental flexibility. By respecting yourself, you respect others.
AFFIRMATION I revitalize my soul with meditation. I am at peace.
POWER DAY 23rd

LIBRA

BODY Looking for balance and inner peace? Research the benefits of chakra mediation.
MIND Empower your professional/personal relationships by surrounding yourself with supportive like minded people.
SPIRIT By showcasing your karmic gifts of creative ingenuity and natural grace when handling people/projects, you win!
AFFIRMATION I am a magnet for fresh insights and golden opportunities.
POWER DAY 25th

SCORPIO

BODY Harmonize your aura with aromatherapy-hyacinth, rose, and jasmine are all excellent choices.
MIND Practice empowering your inner guru with positive self talk-affirm peace and love surrounds me.
SPIRIT Purify your soul by eliminating negative emotional baggage-remember that your point of power is now!
AFFIRMATION Today I plant the seeds of success for tomorrow's harvest.
POWER DAY 27th

SAGITTARIUS

BODY Investigate the benefits of feng shui to create harmony, wellness, and prosperity in the home/workspace.
MIND Attune your karmic connection to Jupiter (Sag's ruling planet) with imagination, originality, and creative visualization.
SPIRIT Choose action, determination, and perseverance as your cosmic companions in this journey called life.
AFFIRMATION Laughter and love ignite my soul. I live in ecstasy!
POWER DAY 2nd and 30th

CAPRICORN

BODY Investigate vitamins/supplements that support joints/bone function (Cappy rules the bones).
MIND Be mindful of critical thoughts/ behavior-affirm "I flow through life with grace and ease."
SPIRIT Attune your heart chakra with universal love. By loving yourself, you will naturally love others.
AFFIRMATION I make healthy lifestyle choices. I am whole.
POWER DAY 5th

AQUARIUS

BODY Revitalize tired legs (Aquarius rules lower legs/veins) by adding lavender to bath/massage oils. Investigate the benefits of this naturally anti-inflammatory essential oil.
MIND Meditation is medicine for the mind-practice the art of inner peace.
SPIRIT Empower your inner-guru by being a fair, flexible team player in this journey called life.
AFFIRMATION My intentions are in harmony with my actions. I am awake.
POWER DAY 7th

PISCES

BODY Spring into action this month by mapping out a wellness/exercise routine that you can live with.
MIND Practice the art of constructive self- observation-by inspiring yourself, you inspire others.
SPIRIT Attune your karmic connection to Neptune (Pisces's ruling planet) through dream journaling, meditation, and daily mantras.
AFFIRMATION I trust my dreams to guide my soul. I live in harmony.
POWER DAY 10th