Perfumed Horoscope: April 12 - 18

 
In the sixth century Buddhism first brought to Japan the use of fragrance as part of religious ritual. By the 14th century, Kodo appeared – “ko” means ''scent,'' and “do” is ''the way'' or ''the path''. You pass around a cup of incense, experience the smells, meditate. Some other reasons why we celebrate this week Japanese fragrance craft: Outwardly: thoughtful... Inwardly: screaming; deep relationship to nature; new concepts such as minimalism; world's second-largest market for cosmetics but one of the smallest for perfume; dislike of top-notes; light, light, light…
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Aries
You can harvest successfully this week based only on your extreme radiance and energy. As you are preparing to take a huge bite, make sure that you can handle it. You are either purchasing a shiny house on a hill, if not even a hotel in Las Vegas. On the weekend the support is overwhelming. Almost all fragrances from the land of the Rising Sun are compatible with you, but this week we selected Miyako by Annayake (f) Miyabe Man by Annayake (m) including some of your favorite ingredients. Our member Veruska calls the feminine version almost “perfect” -完全な (kanzen na).

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Taurus
In the future you will talk about your life before this week and your life after this week. Everything will change now. You are finding the right words guiding you into the new pasture. You have until July to complete the transformation. Someone is eagerly following you all the way. Your integrity and potency make your surrounding trying to rub off of you. Go with Bon Zai by Ayala Moriel (m) and Pearl by Apothia (f) with shiso leaves, Japanese honeysuckle and yuzu. Our member Danimcneil calls Pearl “timeless” - 時代を超越した (jidai wo chōetsu shi ta).

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Gemini
You are poetically inclined as you watch different segments of your life floating into different directions. By transcending reality you are reestablishing old values (like devotion) with a fresh breeze. Enjoy the timelessness, as you are the only one who can find uplifting details in something beyond grasp for most humans. Try to find Litsea Cubeba Oil, blend of lemongrass, citrus and coriander, so perfect for you. Otherwise Bancha by DSH Perfumes will give you edge, and Ume by Keiko Mecheri will be the natural extension of your decadence.

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Cancer
Seek out the firmness in you, since your focus is now on organizing and manifesting. If you can hear a steady rhythm within you, it’s the power that will transform many of your qualities into something you can emotionally lean on anytime. Work with the enthusiasm of others. By the end of the week you will be able to find words to express the peace that surrounds you. An amazing product you should look for is Kuro-Moji Oil with myrtle distilled from seeds, leaves, and twigs of two Japanese mountain shrubs. You fill also have affinity for the “Asian marina accord” of Kisu by Tann Rokka (u). Kisu (キス) means in Japanese “kiss”.

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Leo
You sparkle with new ideas, and it’s all a production of your creative intelligence now. This comes handy as there seem to be so much work on taming the world on the brink of self-depreciation and anarchy. Support comes rather from the distance than from nearby, which makes your actions somehow even sounder. If you’re falling in love with someone from abroad, get ready to pack up soon. Your home is wherever the sun shines. This week we recommend Matsukita’s “Crown Bouquet”(u), a floral perfume with jasmine, rose, iris, and rosewood. It’s seductively “floral” - 花の (hana no).

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Virgo
In all you do at this point in your life is the attempt to break down a heavy burden of responsibility in something that will flow and open new spaces. If you have panic attacks, you are on the right path. If you feel isolated, that’s also good, because you will push towards mutual decisions and that’s how a brand new energy is born. We chose for you HM by Hanae Mori (m), since it’s very ユニークな (unique) and Hanea Mori (f) because it’s 遊び心 (playful), something you need now.

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Libra
New night-outs are propelling you to quite a few self-discoveries. You are exploring new spaces, as if you are not fully there yet. Suddenly you see shared objects and are excited about not repeating the same daily rituals by yourself. You know there is a breakthrough coming, and all the details will grow into something that will be well worth sharing with the much wider public. Go with Zen for Men by Shiseido and Zen Original (f) by Shiseido. Our member Lilinah feels “ecstatic” -恍惚とした (kōkotsu to shi ta) about it.

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Scorpio
I hope you implemented a new health routine: Herbal teas in the morning, a meditation keeping your body and soul together, and a physical work out. Any and all of those are necessary to support you at this curve of your existence: The work might take its toll and also your partner needs support that is not just casual and formal, but coming from the whole you. Your partner will definitely take a note of Kenzo Unidentified Fragrance Object(u). Our member Maddyrain calls it Beautiful - 美しい (utsukushii).

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Sagittarius
Are you tired of playing and flirting yet? I hope you are, because with your abundant energies at this time you need to lay down something that will help the society understand the extent of creativity needed to keep the society human and not machine-like. The big question is: Can you maintain the purity of thoughts and actions while your co-worker is doing anything possible to seduce you. Try Harajuku Lovers Music by Harajuku Lovers. Our member Misscareyann calls it “fun” - 楽しい (tanoshii).  For boys a real pleasure is in the bottle of Matsushima for Men.
 

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Capricorn
You’ll feel out of step this week, because the stability that you believe you are missing now is not yet connected into your creative endeavors. Flex your compromising muscle and let the freshness enter your home. Turn your home for a day into a kindergarten, a street café, or into some other types of playground. Rei Kawakubo’s “Comme des Garcon”s have incense fragrance that is calm and “wise” - 賢い (kashikoi): Series 3 Incense: Kyoto(u).  For more sensuous moments there is the classic masterpiece Mitsouko by Guerlain.

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Aquarius
You are inviting your siblings and close friends to show them the amazing wonders of your neighborhood. From gyms, to bargains, to new art exhibitions, it’s all so close and so authentic. As you make changes in your home, you are split between objects of functionality verses objects of beauty, and this week you can find a compromise and inhabit your living space with a new significance. Of course you will not be 100 percent content once everything is in place, but sleep over it, and the dream will bring you the critical piece of information.  Cherry by Masakï Matshushïma and Sakura by Miya Shinma will make Water-bearers celebrate the spring.

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Pisces
As many overwhelming and overflowing feelings of the past week are still settling, you need to reset parameters for your reality. At the beginning you are dealing with purchases that are not entirely clear. At this time you are prone to scammers and rip-offs, so be cautious. It’s better to collect more information about the object of your desires, and it is okay to go into a purchase with a friend at this time. On the weekend you have guests with many interesting insights. Go for Yohji Homme by Yohji Yamamoto and Yohji Yamamoto pour Femme. Our member Ruxxy calls it gentle - 優しい (yasashii).

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