Your Sign's Summer Activity
Aliza Faragher
With summer right around the corner, here is how your sign gets down in these hot steamy months.
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5 Reasons We Love Gemini
Aliza Faragher
It's that time! Say goodbye to the Bull, say hello to the Twins -- Taurus Season is over and it's Gemini time. If Taurus time is about chillin, Gemini takes us in an entirely different direction. Frenetic, fun, and playful... lots to love about our double trouble duo.
Here are 5 reasons we're vibing on Gemini right now, and you should too.
5) Two is always better than one.
4) They are convincing af.
3) Gemini make great wingpeople.
2) They have deep curiosities.
1) Kanye.
Are you a Gemini? Got love for a Gemini? Tell us about it in the comments below, and find your own Gemini match on Align!
How to Break Your Dating Habits and Survive #MercRx
Aliza Faragher
Dating in #MercRx can feel like a disaster if you let it get the best of you. Instead of working against Retrograde, here are some tips to avoid meltdowns and make this an enjoyable experience
PLAN IN ADVANCE. BUT LIKE, REALLY.
#MercRx means a lot of potential communication flubs, so making a clear plan together and trying to stick with it could pay off in the end when both your phones fall into ravines and every freeway is suddenly jam packed. Maybe some cute his and her planners would be a fun buy, so the two of you can save the date, throwback style.
Avoid the Non-Stop Texting. SPA YOURSELF INSTEAD.
This is maybe not the best time for long ambling text conversations with your suitors. Someone's gonna put their foot in their mouth (lookin' at you, Sagittarius). In fact, #MercRx is the perfect time for a tech detox! Put down the phone and go somewhere signals can't even reach you, like a nice day a the spa! We love Crystal Spa on 6th street -- reasonable, luxurious and with discounted prices every Wednesday! (AND they only use Aveda products, for all you fancy Taureans) Bonus points for making a date of it ;)
CIAO TO FACEBOOK CREEPING.
It's hard not to stalk your crush's Insta and FB because... it's awesome... but instead of obsessing over a post for 36 weeks ago, go to a a free exhibit and take in some art! (not to disparage the delicate art of taking a perfect selfie obviously). Check out the Thomas Duncan Gallery, which is showing Verena Dengler's "American Painting" until June 20th! A good date idea, and it's FREE.
ALSO -- side note -- #MercRx is a great time to reconnect with people from your past. So, if you can't shelf your Facebook habit, use it for good and message an old friend or luvah!
Ditch the Journey and stay local.
#MercRx makes travel and long journeys a bit wonky. So then, why take the risk when every neighborhood in Los Angeles has amazing things to do super close (even within, dare we say, "walking distance"). Here's a cool guide to a bunch of secret stairs around LA (stair climbing is good exercise AND fun to do with other people).
Actions Speak Louder than Words.
This is a perfect time for old-school romantic gestures. Send some flowers, write a sweet card on lovely paper (maybe even with a pen), read some poetry. Go to the library together! And don't be afraid to get crafty!
Mercury Retrograde (#MercRx): What it Means and How to Deal
Aliza Faragher
Mercury is officially retrograde. Mercury rules communication, logic and technology, so when the planet switches up on us, no doubt we are going to be affected.
Align's astrologer, Annabel Gat, says "Mercury is just like us -- it can’t just keep thinking, talking and moving forward without a break to pause and reflect."
So when Mercury flips it and reverses it for a hot min, these are some things you should know to make sure its absence doesn't get the better of you.
Cell phones are on the fritz.
Your beloved phone is definitely at high risk right now. It may run out of battery at a very wrong time, find itself submerged in water, or just be a conduit for a lot of miscommunication. Whether you incorrectly hear someone or just totally misinterpret a text message, your phone is not your friend during #MercRx. Best thing to do is take communication in stride. Be like Paris:
Travel will be rough. No matter how you plan.
Because Mercury also governs transportation and travel, this isn't the time to jet set or take any impulse road trips. If you are traveling, however, try to be patient with the inevitable delays because duh, it's MercRx. Appreciate the downtime and maybe consider meditating while you're stuck between cities.
I ain't afraid of no ghosts.
While Mercury is retrograde, it's very likely that people from your past may pop up. Exes, dormant crushes, or even deleted numbers may resurface, so be prepared for what that may entail. While it may be fun to rekindle a romance, the implications might be severe once Mercury returns to its normal motion, so proceed with caution.
Don't Sweat it.
Instead of working against MercRx, take this opportunity to feel liberated and just vibe out with the DGAF of misunderstood words and busted up technology. This is a time to really live in the moment and enjoy the present, rather than focussing on the little details.
Not only will we survive #MercRx, we're gonna love it.
What the Press is Saying About Align: The Sequel
Aliza Faragher
Erin O'Brien of Time Out Los Angeles said:
"This isn't your kooky aunt's mystical magic...Align helps you understand yourself and how you can relate to all signs..."
Mic Wright for The Next Web says:
"The developers deserve some credit for the look of the app, which is very pleasing to use"
Sanna Chu of iDigitalTimes says:
"Even if you don't take astrology seriously, the app is a fun way to connect with other nearby singles"
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