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Shine–brilliantly like the sun, Scorpio. It doesn’t wait for approval, it doesn’t think what others will think of it, it doesn’t tone down it’s radiance to make others comfortable—because it knows that life sustains itself on the fact that every single day it will rise up and show up to do what it knows best—shine. It is the life-giving force that sustains our planet, and it is the same force that pulsates through your entire being. Now tell me, would it not be liberating to show up in this world—not, not caring a damn, but really just basking in your radiance that comes from you making peace with yourself?

Cosmic tip: Take up space.

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Aries August 8, 2025

Taurus August 8, 2025

Gemini August 8, 2025

Cancer August 8, 2025

Leo August 8, 2025

Virgo August 8, 2025

Libra August 8, 2025

Sagittarius August 8, 2025

Capricorn August 8, 2025

Aquarius August 8, 2025

Pisces August 8, 2025

The more you focus on serving with love, the more the universe will help you shine.

Leo

You will need to swallow a little bit of that pride to create space for compatibility. You might also want to make space for something more aligned in your life. Break habits that cause you to take actions that are compulsive but eventually redundant.

This year, the more mindful your choices are, the faster you are likely to reach your goals.

Virgo

A complete identity shift is underway for you, Virgo. This stems from how you see the world to how you decide to show up in it—be it within your relationships, your goals or your health.

The more you water your inner energy and worlds, the more easily you will see your environment and life shift into what you really desire or need.

Libra

Your core energy is shifting. For some, it may be centred around an awareness of their sexuality; for others, it may involve discovering important parts of their identity. Libra, you are about to realise that you are gold, but only when you accept and see yourself in ways that you authentically are.

Talk to the universe, bathe in the morning sun and wear slivers of gold to fuse its solar power into your core.

Scorpio

You are freeing yourself from the chains you previously mistook to be love. You see, love is meant to make you feel free, not stifled. Love is meant to see the wonders in your soul, not hold you back. Love is meant to help you rise, not spiral down. And this shift happens both magically and epiphanically.

Tune into your inner sense of freedom to set yourself free and honour your soul in the gentlest ways.

Sagittarius

Peace, harmony, health and wellness are yours for the taking. This portal supercharges your deepest desires and delivers them to you gift-wrapped with determination, willpower and the discipline to see them through.

The more you acknowledge your emotions, the more you bring your hidden light to the fore.

Capricorn

Opportunities come flooding just when you are ready to take charge of your life. Be it love, relationships or career, you love the spotlight, and your main character energy is about to kick in. You are ready to take bold action, and powered by your indomitable determination, you will be invincible.

Woven on simple pit looms by Tripuri women, rignai is a burst of colour and geometry that serves as the cultural fabric of the state. The GI-tagged textile features intricate stripes and diamond motifs, whose creation demands both dexterity and patience since each pattern is counted and picked by hand, one thread at a time. For centuries, every Tripuri woman has woven her own rignai, making each an heirloom that tells familial and tribal stories. As urban markets awaken to the appeal of tribal crafts and fashion, rignai stands as a steady contender.

Chettinad, Tamil Nadu

Woman working at a loom in a weaving factory, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. (Photo by: Mel Longhurst/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)VW Pics/Getty Images

A bold display of South Indian opulence and craftsmanship, the Chettinad sari is named for the region it hails from in Tamil Nadu. The saris are known for their distinctive borders narrating stories, in vibrant colours, of the architecture, cuisine, temples and culture of the region. The remarkable weaving technique, called korvai, involves weaving the borders and sari separately, ensuring a striking contrast of hues. Despite its structured finish—achieved through the use of pit looms—the fabric is still breathable and fluid, as it is woven from fine cotton threads.

Kuchai, Jharkhand

Kuchai silk is Jharkhand’s organic wild silk treasure, crafted with silk from silkworms reared on asan, arjun and sal trees. Over 30,000 artisans preserve this ecofriendly legacy by producing silk without any chemical processing, relying on traditional knowledge for yarn extraction. The process begins with villagers gathering cocoons from forests by hand and reeling the silk into glistening yarn. Today, Kuchai’s natural sheen and earthy texture attract the attention of those seeking meaningful, sustainable handloom fabrics.

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On those summer days when you need more support than a flip-flop, it can be easy to live in your trusted sneakers; however, over the past few years, loafers have become an integral part of spring/summer collections, too. Once limited to autumn/winter collections – the structured shoes traditionally pair well with “back to business” staples like tailoring and denim – many designers have tweaked and softened classic penny loafers so they will work in your warm-weather rotation, too.

Loafers are inherently a classic, wardrobe staple; however, that doesn’t mean they are immune to the trend cycle either. Miu Miu first showcased boat shoes in the spring/summer 2024, dusting off the posh boy staple and giving them a more streamlined, supple silhouette. You don’t have to spend your summers yachting off the south coast to access this look either, as Loewe’s nautical-inspired blue and white deck shoes for spring/summer 2025 look best when worn with city wear rather than anything too seafaring.

Sweaty summer temperatures can be rife for blisters, and so you want your loafers to be soft and supple, with a more relaxed feel than traditional takes. Miu Miu once again made a case for wearing loafers in summer with its penny loafers that have an elastic backing, making them feel like a slip-on ballet slipper. However, for those who want something with a little more personality, Tod’s elevated its black and white loafers with hardware embellishment – sculptural, metal shapes add a point of difference, without being overdone.

Sturdy and practical, you can wear these as an everyday substitute for your Sambas or Puma Speedcats. Keep scrolling for four summer loafer trends that are all versatile and comfortable enough to see you through long, step-count-heavy days.

Boat shoes

Loewe AW25. Launchmetrics.com/spotlight

White loafers

Miu Miu AW25. Alessandro Viero/Spotlight

Embellished loafers

Tod’s AW25. Launchmetrics.com/spotlight

Supple driving shoes

Miu Miu AW25. Alessandro Viero/Spotlight

This article was first published on Vogue.mx

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And yet. “I’m a relationship girl, picky and [with] high standards, so I don’t often find myself in relationships,” says Aswan, a 24-year-old content strategist. “When I do, they’re heart-wrenching.” A recent nine-month situationship “wrecked” her, and she’s been on the apps ever since. The issue? “All the men [were] saying that they wanted long-term relationships and a life partner, but really wanted hookups and short flings.”

The fundamental problem, as Aswan has it, is the lack of eligible men. “There are more men on most of the major dating apps than women, so it is not that women are going on dating apps and finding no men; they’re just not finding men who they want to date,” agrees Dr McKeever.

I can relate. After my breakup last year, I dutifully signed up to the dreaded apps. A man who worked in a tennis shop ghosted me after asking in great detail over text how I like to be pleasured. A West End actor ditched me after kissing me passionately at his stage door, only to ask if I wanted to hook up before he moved to Croydon. “We should collect all these and make a millennial novella,” a friend told me after I left one particularly fraught voice note. “Epistolary Texts From the Dating Trenches,” I replied.

The initial eagerness of these men was flattering, if a little frantic. I had the sense that they’d slotted me into their lives like a Jenga block—one which suited them till it didn’t. But I felt I was as guilty as they were; wasn’t I scrolling through dozens of prospects every night myself? “If we are encouraged to be autonomous, direct and to hustle in other areas of life,” explains Dr Luke Brunning, an academic who specialises in the philosophy of love, sex and relationships, “then those ideas can leach easily into our intimate lives.”

So I decided to go offline in my quest to find a man. Pubs, clubs, bars—these used to be my traditional hunting grounds. But here I ran into a peculiar new problem: people just didn’t flirt in the same way, if they flirt at all. One 25-year-old man I met told me earnestly, “I think people are bad at talking. The pandemic made it worse.” When was the last time he chatted up a woman he didn’t already know? “Like, a year and a half ago.” I should have felt flattered that he even agreed to talk to me. Instead, I felt depressed. And as for house parties? Well, tiny rentals, overzealous landlords and skyrocketing rent have effectively killed that well-trodden mainstay. Who’d risk hosting? I can count the number of house parties I’ve been invited to in the last year on one hand. And it doesn’t help that Gen Z and millennials are increasingly swearing off booze, the traditional lubricant of many a kitchen hookup.

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“The first show we ever did was in the ’70s,” Ritu Kumar tells me. “And now, I’m here passing the baton to Amrish, who’s taken it even further with layered craft techniques and put it into a very modern collection. I’m really proud.” For her, it’s a time to pause and reflect. “I’ve been very blessed to have taken this amazing journey,” she says. “And every morning, for at least 15 minutes, I thank whatever fate brought me here.”

Ahead, Ritu and Amrish Kumar tell Vogue India about the making of the collection, her upcoming book and what’s next for Indian couture.

Vogue India: Where did this collection begin?

Amrish Kumar: Around three years ago, I went to research Dhakai jamdanis in Kolkata, through Weavers Studio and met this incredible woman who does amazing work. At the time, I had no idea where it would lead. But that’s how it begins. Long before anything comes to life on the runway, it’s just research. You go deep into things, and you start following rabbit holes. You might see something, or dive into a specific craft or end up in a craftsman’s studio.

If, like me, the end of the day brings a rush of heart-pumping anxiety (a packed train platform will do that), this stress-eliminating solution might be for you. Because, when certain things convene–commuting, hot weather, wrangling small children, trying to exercise, looking after pets and the plethora of other stressors we experience, racing thoughts and anxiety can quickly follow.

Yes, there are supplements and lifestyle tweaks that can help, like avoiding caffeine in the afternoon and managing your blood sugar to avoid the troughs and valleys that bring with them panicky, anxious feelings. The quickest solution I’ve found, though, is to stick my legs in the air. Really. t’s a pose called legs up the wall and its benefits, from calming the nervous system to coaxing sleep, tend to build slowly, then all at once.

Popular among both yogis and social media wellness fans, putting your legs up against a wall can help calm your nervous system and drain stagnant lymph and fluid that accumulates in the lower limbs. Simple, free and oddly comforting, there’s a reason I haven’t skipped a night doing it.

What is the legs-up-the-wall pose?

“Legs up the wall–also known by its Sanskrit name viparita karani – is a deeply restorative yoga pose that can help promote lymphatic flow and enhance blood circulation, especially in the legs and feet,” Lelani Loubser, a functional medicine practitioner at The Hvn, Knightsbridge, explains. It consists simply of lying with your back flat against the ground and legs at a right angle, flush against a wall.

“It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes ‘rest and digest’ and can lead to better sleep quality. It also helps gently decompress the spine, which can provide relief from lower back pain and pelvic tension,” Loubser continues.

How long do you need to stay in this position to reap the benefits?

The big draw of this method is that you only need to commit between five and 20 minutes a day to see and feel the results. I like to stack it with wearing my red light mask and either listening to a self-hypnosis session, deep breathing or reading my Kindle. By the time the 10 to 20 minutes are up, I feel calm enough to slip into bed and drift off fairly quickly.

Is there a best time of day to do this exercise?

There are many “best times”, says Loubser. “In the mornings, it can gently wake up the lymphatic and digestive system. In the middle of the day, it can be used to relieve tension from prolonged periods of sitting and standing. And, in the evenings, it can be used to calm the nervous system and promote better quality sleep.” So, there’s really not a bad time to do it.

Cosmic tip: Stand up, chin up, stand tall, move on.

You said yes because you were open to this long-term game. You saw potential, you saw happiness, you saw growth, and you saw safety and love. However, Libra, for you to feel like you are simply floating through space, you must find your anchor. Pour into another’s cup but from the overflow of your own. Safeguard your interests while also being genuinely helpful to another. Things may seem like they are falling apart; however, they aren’t.

Cosmic tip: Look at the stars, look how they shine for you—and everything you do.

There are so many things you could be doing right now, Scorpio. And oh, the choices are tough. However, you see, you make the best decisions when you come from a deeply rooted space within. Yes, your time to set the stage on fire will shortly arrive—but darling, first, you need to check in with yourself about what you would like to do and how. The easiest way forward will be to not try to make sense of it all now and simply trust that gut.

Cosmic tip: Slowly, but surely, you will find the shore.

Step out of this circle now. Sag, your life looks extremely hopeful, but you will only spot your ships if you continue to gaze into the horizon. Your magic lies in your ability to be everywhere all at once; however, if you can’t be as such physically anymore, you still can let your mind jog onto paths that you are capable of venturing into. Build your life one step at a time. Your time is now.

Cosmic tip: This is your time for breakthroughs and immaculate expansions.

Thanks but no thanks—make this your mantra, Capricorn. Yes, you want to do this for a long time; in fact, you are engineered for a marathon, not a sprint. However, you can only keep moving forward if you realise and accept that you simply cannot carry truckloads of baggage into space. Like the rocke, —you too must shed parts that have served their purpose—people pleasing and putting yourself last must be the first to walk out of the window.

After July 11’s Stag Full Moon, which brought a sensation of feeling anchored, astrologer Léa Baixo tells us what the following full moon in Aquarius on August 9 will bring. “Every full moon has an energetic colour, which depends on the sign it’s in. Aquarius is an air sign, linked to freedom, vision of the future, independence and the collective. It is non-conformist, rebellious, creative and profoundly humanist.” A full moon in Aquarius therefore invites you to :

• Break invisible chains
• Take a fresh look at life
• Break out of the boxes you’ve boxed yourself into
• Reconnect with your true nature, even if it’s ‘out of the ordinary’
• Imagine a different future and start building it.

This is a lunation that can shake you up if you cling to what no longer suits you. Aquarius doesn’t like pretence, rigid conventions or fixed social roles. It comes to shake things up, refresh and liberate. It also offers the opportunity to improve your living conditions, provided you’re ready to change something radically.

What impact does the full moon of August 9 have on each zodiac sign?

Aries

This full moon propels you into the future. It awakens your great ideals, the projects that go beyond you, the causes you’re ready to commit yourself to. You might also realise—and want to fix—that you’ve strayed from your vision, or that you no longer believe in your power to make an impact. You may feel the need to change your circle, to move away from superficial friendships and surround yourself with people who share your vibration.

Practical advice

• Reactivate a long-held dream: revive an abandoned idea or reconnect with a project you thought was “too crazy”
• Contact people who vibrate on the same frequency and co-create

Imagine the full moon asking you the following question: Do those around you nourish your vision of the world to come?

Taurus

The full moon acts as a life mission assessment. It questions your place in the world and what you want to build. It brings to light what is at odds with your soul in your career or public image. It invites you to step out of the role you’re playing and into who you really are. In concrete terms, this could be a professional crisis, a project coming to an end, a radical desire to change direction or an unexpected opportunity to embody your true role.

Practical advice

• Rewrite your life mission in simple words, but aligned with your heart.
• Take action in line with it: contact someone, update your profile, give yourself permission to say “this is not for me anymore”