Horoscope May 28- June 3

Happy Monday! For some much needed and appreciated R&R I've escaped to Rancho Leonero Resort just outside of Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Rancho Leonero is beautiful, quiet, and charming. Rancho Leonero is a boutique resort that specializes in deep sea fishing. Rancho Leonero has over 3 miles of ocean front and sandy beach; including access to one of the two remaining living great barrier reefs in the northern hemisphere. The resort is stunning; and provides so much to do beyond fishing.

My experience fishing, was ummm....somewhat painful. The motion of the boat disturbed my equilibrium and I felt sea sick for the majority of the experience. While I might not have enjoyed the "art of fishing," I did enjoy spotting a marlin jump, and a seas turtle sun bathe. There is beauty is all things, rewards are granted to those who put themselves in uncomfortable situations and constantly seek to challenge themselves. With that I wish you a fabulous week, and here are your Georgia Nicols horoscopes for May 28-June 3!

Gemini:

All this energy and activity in one part of your life for eight months (you have about six weeks left) has been stirring things up at home for you. The downside is it makes you aggressive with family members creating domestic conflict, especially with parents. (You have probably surmised that we never grow up - we only learn how to act in public.) The upside of all this energy, however, is that you're much more willing to work at home - renovations, moving furniture or building things. Naturally, this positive activity gives you a feeling of accomplishment. "Look at what I did!" This beautifully sets the tone for the fabulous year you're about to enter. (I still wanna be a Gemini.)

Cancer:

So far this year, this sustained energy for your sign has helped you sell, market, teach, act and negotiate anything on your own behalf. In all your communications, you've been coming on like gangbusters! KOO-KOO-KA-FREAKIN'-CHOO! (Deadpool) Sure, it's made you argumentative and a pain in the butt to many. (You can't deny this.) But because you identify so strongly with your beliefs and opinions now, you are a force to contend with! You're verbally articulate and intellectually incisive. You can read, study, write and talk with great energy! (You might want to lighten up on the attack mode and all will be well.)

Leo:

Mars is energy and, of course, a sustained, long-lasting burst of energy in one area has both pluses and minuses. The downside of this Martian energy for Leo is you've been spending money like it's going out of style! (And considering that you're the last of the big-time spenders, that's saying a lot.) Actually, this hasn't bothered you one whit, has it? In fact, it's been great fun, hasn't it? Shopping therapy! (You feel shopping is an expression of exercising your rights.) But you are also wisely using whatever you own to make it work for you and make your life run more smoothly. Meanwhile, be careful about espousing your beliefs to the point others run from you. Blah, blah, blah. Lighten up.

Virgo:

Well, well, this unusual long-running hit of Mars is happening in your sign! You have definitely felt revved up since the end of last year. You're bursting with energy and keen to show the world what you can do. Since you are much more of a fighter for your own rights than usual, some close relationships have been bruised or terminated. Mars is the warrior, which means if attacked, you will fight! Furthermore, your physical energy is very high. Basically, this can be a positive time in your life because you're willing to face problems, solve them and accomplish as much as possible. You're on a mission. ("Take me to your leader.")

Libra:

This lengthy journey of Mars has been a learning experience for you. (Yeah, yeah, Taurus has all the fun and Aquarius won't get out of bed.) Mars represents your ego and it has been "hiding" in your chart for months, stirring up little demons from your past. All your childhood, egocentric, self-defeating numbers have been breaking out, exposing your foibles. (Rather embarrassing, isn't it?) The downside is obvious. But the upside is unbelievably valuable because now you can identify these suckers and banish them - ha-ha - to Mars! (Or anyplace without a return ticket.) Basically, this is a wonderful opportunity to confront childish behaviour patterns. When the dust settles on this one, you'll be looking at the new, improved, drip-dry, wrinkle-free you.

Scorpio:

This is been an unusual year so far because you have so much energy for relating to others, particularly in group situations. But let's look at this more closely: It means you can achieve your goals more easily by working with others. Team action is your motto, now and for the next two months. Your challenge is not to fight with others or be too competitive because this will only arouse resentment. Physical activity with others, especially athletics and group sports, will turn your crank. But you will want to win. Oh yes! "Surrender? SURRENDER? You think this letter on my head stands for France?" (Captain America.)

Sagittarius:

This long run of Mars for eight months in one sign has super-amped your ambition. You are PowerPoint on steroids. That's why you've been working so hard to be your own boss, gain independence and pull off some big schemes. (Sagittarians always have big schemes.) Your personal desire for independence has created conflict with authority figures, no question. Try to avoid these unless it's really worth it. If there's not a lot at stake, shrug it off. If you try to defeat every challenge the price will be too high. One has to pick one's fights, right? After all, in one way that's the tragedy of life - you're here today and here tomorrow. ("This again?")

Capricorn:

Travel opportunities have kept you on the go for months and these opportunities still continue. But travel is just the external expression of your desire to expand your universe. You want more out of life. You want to see more, experience more and meet fascinating, unusual people. You want to learn, which is why further schooling totally appeals to you now. This is also a marvellous year to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Continue to look for any experiences that open up new dimensions of reality. (And quit wasting time defending your ideas about religion, politics or whatever.) Just feed your soul.

Aquarius:

Your gonads have been in overdrive for months. And this ain't gonna go away. Lucky Aquarians have been having hot and heavy sex and will continue to have the promise of more. (Ah yes, sex is a gripping experience and the most fun you can have without laughing.) And in truth, because Mars is also a strong ego identification, many will want sex to be a transforming, transcendent experience, which is a helluva lot to expect from another frail mortal who flosses and wears underarm deodorant just like you. Others will have conflict about shared possessions, taxes, debt and differing values. Try not to make a big deal about this because you are identifying with your values, which let's face it - if you're intelligent - are constantly changing according to your own personal evolution.

Pisces:

This unbelievably lengthy duration of Mars opposite your sign has had its challenges (and continues to do so). The downside is that you are quick to fight with friends and partners. (Of course, it's all their fault, as it invariably is.) But what a drag! The upside, however, is that this opposition of Mars gives you mettle, a kind of inner strength. You won't be anyone's doormat. You'll stand up for yourself. And you also have the guts now to speak up about repressed grievances and things that have been secretly gnawing at you for ages. The saving grace of all this is to learn how to work with others to get what you want. But remember: People who live in stone houses shouldn't throw glasses.

Aries:

The wonderful thing about this sustaining energy of Mars for eight months in one part of your chart is that it makes you want to work! There are no lazy Aries on the planet right now. That's a fact. All Aries people are taking lots of pride in their work; plus they have lots of energy to work. (Naturally, you want credit for what you're doing because Mars is competitive.) Mars is also making you physically vigorous, although it can promote infections, fevers and accidents. You have about six more weeks more of this super vitamin B shot to your system. Keep working to accomplish whatever you want. Go, go, go.

Taurus:

You're lucky to experience this eight-month blast of Mars because it makes you playful, flirtatious and fun-loving! Your creative skills are off the map, which is why you're filled with energy for athletics and the arts. You can be unusually productive in your creative expression because impulses, which are normally fleeting, genius-like ideas, now translate into a sustained reality: The abstract into the concrete. In other words, you think about something, then you decide to do it, and you keep doing it and soon it is done! This applies to vacations, social occasions, playful times with kids and your romantic aspirations.

Beauty: Baby Fresh Skin

The chaos of Graduation, moving, and figuring out what's next is slowly dwindling away. I am exhausted. Every muscle in my body hurts, and my emotions are enjoying the wild ride of an extreme roller coaster. I have not yet figured anything out, but that OKAY. Life will unfold as it is intended. My job is to be ready, and seize the opportunities that present themselves. 

As the pessimist, and optimist debate over the fill level of a class, there is room for the opportunist to enjoy the world that is being ignored. Today, I plan on enjoying a laissez-fair day of relaxation, Tracy Anderson, and beauty. A home spa day to rid myself of fictitious stresses. 

Baby Fresh Skin

This mask is a life safer and no-brainer choice for when you need an energizing pick me up. The rich fatty coconut milk cream is moisturizing, rejuvenating and energizing. The rice flour, has a natural anti-inflammatory, and skin smoothing properties.  The baby's oil ads an extra umph of skin smoothing benefits with a gentle aroma.

(All ingredients can be found easily at health food stores).

1/4 cup rice flour

2 tbsp baby oil

2 tbsp coconut cream 

Stir the ingredients together until well mixed. Transfer the mix into a clean resealable container and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. 

To use the mask, after washing your face, gently spread about 1tbsp of the mask on your face and neck avoiding the delicate areas of your eyes an mouth. Let the mask sit for 20 minutes, rinse off with warm water and pat your skin dry. 

-enjoy!

Calm: Grounded and Stretched.

Only in the dictionary, does Success come before Work. Success is a result of a commitment to yourself and your goals. Success is not guaranteed, and does not come easy. If it did, success would be taken for granted; and we would feel entitled to the praise and reward associated with achievement. 

I am a Stress-A-Sourus-Rex, right now. I have midterms, life, my gmat, and a million little dudes inside my head pounding with a sledgehammer as they renovate my mind. I'm fighting the renovation; even though I know it is for my self betterment. 

When my life gets crazy, I have to remember to take to ground my self, breath, and stretch through the feeling of discomfort. In a work shop I attended with Christine Hassler, Hassler stressed the importance of making a priority a time to center yourself and breath through the demands of the day. I have been working on managing my priorities, and making a point of stretching more regularly. 

This is a short stretch routine, perfect for after a Tracy Anderson Workout, Ski Day, or simply a catalyst for relaxation. 

Melt into the stretches, and let go of any negativity holding you back. You are beautiful, capable, and kind. Success is waiting for you. 

Much Love!

Relaxing with Balls

After a challenging workout, or bad bail, every muscle in my body will ache; for days it seems. I will take an ibuprofen to help reduce the inflammation; but the numb pain will remain constant. Ice helps, but it works at reducing the inflammation, and can, if over used increase muscle stiffness, (when in contact with cold, our muscles naturally tense). The journal of pain reports that 64% of woman experience post work out hurt, with 34% of woman aged 18 and older suffer from chronic hurt. 

Chronic hurt, is pain that persists after an injury has healed. It is commonly linked with arthritis, osteoporosis, cancers, and whiplash. Pain, is our bodies "oh shit, something wrong" signal. In the case of chronic hurt, the pain is crying wolf. 

Often times the pain is a result of muscle tension trigger points being activated by referral muscle tensions. Pain might be felt in one area of the body, as a result of tension in another. The Journal of Pain, recommends balls to ease the tension.

Get your mind out of the gutter. Golf balls, Baseballs, Tennis balls, and volleyballs can reduce muscles tensions by simply lying on them and rolling about. 

Next time you have a nasty ache try these: 

To reduce foot pain, while seated roll your foot over and around the golf ball. The hard surface and small size gets into the meaty areas of the foot helping it to relax.

To reduce lower back pain, lie on your back with bent knees. Place a lacrosse ball on either side of your ribs and the top of your but. Breath in this position for a minute or two, and then try adjusting the placement slightly.

To reduce shoulder pain, lie on your back with a tennis ball between your spine and your right shoulder blade. First hug in your right knee with your left arm. Relax, then hug you left shoulder with your right arm. Relax, and switch sides. 

To reduce neck pain, lie on your back with your knees bent. Place a volley ball under your neck and let you head relax. 

And...my favourite, to reduce calf pain, sit straight against a wall with your legs extended. Place a baseball between your calf and the floor. Roll your leg over it. Feels so good.