Astrology Be sure to voice your needs. For thisfalls Mercury retrograde, patience is key. Knowing how to have balanced conversations that dont force extreme reactions is going to be important, Stardust says. Its just part of the up and down cycle of the retrograde. When it comes to sex, you may have to be more vocal about what you want. With that, heres how fall 2022s Mercury retrograde will affect your sex life, based on your sign....

She was a questioning woman and I am queer. But she kept telling me and showing me just how interested in me she was. But she soon started to realize that there were some things that she just couldn’t see herself doing. Basically, she realized she was straight and I affirmed her straightness. So I feel like I was able to get over her. Now, I’m talking to someone else; it’s going great....

Beauty Meet the soothing and moisturizing beauty superstar. When you think of moisturizing ingredients that quench dry skin, classics likehyaluronic acidandaloe veramight come to mind. Or perhaps you envision yourrosewater mistortub of ultra-hydrating Vaseline. But theres also squalane for skin, which can do plenty of great things to your beauty regimen. Squalane is not to be confused with squalene, however, though theyre often conflated. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team....

Astrology Watch out for my way or the highway thinking. Just like tulips and daffodils that require a ton of patience, so too do our goals and objectives. Taurus season will usher in a period of grounding and focus. The next four weeks will be all about incremental change, patience, and focus, astrologerLauren Ashtells Bustle. But dont let that scare you theres plenty of cosmic blessings to go around during Taurus season....

Bustle Book Club TheDaisy Jones & The Sixauthors fascination with star image fueled a quartet of novels. Taylor Jenkins Reid lives for gossip. Her interest in gossip runs deeper than salacious information itself. I did a lot of reading about the process of recordingRumours, she says. [I also read] Bruce SpringsteensBorn to Runand watched the Eagles documentary. Id start to get really excited and be like, Oh, I have to get to my computer....

Astrology Its the last supermoon of the year. Leo is thesingular sign ruled by the sun, after all, so this is its time to shine. Under these change-making moonbeams, youre basically allergic to anything that feels limiting or restrictive. Nows a time to let your freak flag fly and free yourself from the burden of other peoples expectations. Read on for your August 2022 full moon horoscope. How can you find common ground with those around you and work together to make a difference?...

Astrology Its time to revamp your routines. However, this lunar moment isnt without its challenges. Protect your peace as you make your plans, and be ready to adapt to changing circumstances. Read on for your August 2022 new moon horoscopes. And remember, you dont have to change everything all at once. Small shifts add up over time. Joy, romance, and inspiration dont have to be spontaneous to be exciting. Make a solid plan to follow your heart and feed your spirit....

Astrology Here are some questions to ask yourself. We also have anew moon in Leo, which arrives on Aug. 16 at 5:38 a.m. New moons are all about new beginnings, and the Aug. 16 occurrence will be no different. But a kickstart to your next chapter isnt all that lies ahead. Though the consequences of la luna might sound intimidating, theres nothing to worry about. In fact, you might even be able to channel them into your work or creative pursuits....

Secure The Bag Its approved by Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, and more. (Yes, the fish.) It foreshadowed where the newly-minted creative director Matthieu Blazy would later take the label. But, with the Sardine, Blazy accomplished just that. Immediately, the bag was embraced by the highest level of it girl. Jenner has particularly taken to the style, carrying several different iterations, colorways, and sizes. Months later, she was spotted with a mini style,while wearinganotherfull ensemble from the Spring 2023 runway....

BeforeMia Lindcreated the hot girl walk, her daily 4-mile strolls were always more stressful than relaxing. Lind shared her first hot girl walk on TikTok in 2020. By 2021, her videos had racked up millions of views. (The number isnow nearly a billion.) The hot girl walk ismore than just a walk, Lind says of its success. Its about how you live your entire life. Im definitely someone who likes to sleep in as late as I can....

Astrology Youll want to pay close attention to your rising sign. Much like howeveryones resolutions will vary, this lunation is also expected to affect each zodiac sign differently. If watching the ball drop on Dec. 31 didnt make you introspective, the upcoming new moon sure will. Your rising sign, also known as yourAscendant, influences the way youpresent yourself to the world. Your go-getter spirit ensures these plans pack a punch, setting the stage for major success, says Samay....

Astrology A fresh start is its own kind of magic. Were just over the line intoLeo season, and the luminaries are already prepared to dazzle us. Youll definitely want to know how Julys new moon will affect each zodiac sign. Intentions relating to love, creativity, confidence, and self-expression are all especially powerful now. New moons in generalare a good time for setting fresh intentions and kicking off new projects. Read on for your July 2022 new moon horoscopes....

Astrology A lust for life. Youll definitely want to know how Junes full moon will affect your zodiac sign. Right now, anything is possible, so shoot for the moon. Ready to take a bite out of the Strawberry Moon and taste its magic? Read on for all the details on how the June 2022 full moon will affect your zodiac sign. Let go of any rigidity and embrace your go-with-the-flow nature....