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November 21: The sun enters Sagittarius, lightening up the atmosphere and adding adventure to our lives.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Hailey Bieber also lightened up for the season, debuting dimensional amber blonde highlights and transitioning away from her dark brunette bob.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
Dallas interior design firm Collins & Sweezey lightened up the tower’s 160 rooms and 48 suites with a gray and white palette.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
An equally reliable drink is the old fashioned, which Jupiter describes as having comforting flavors and a rich history.
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Leo
Leos never need to be told to lighten up and live a little, so a rum-heavy cocktail like a hurricane is a winner.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Hailey Bieber also lightened up for the season, debuting dimensional amber blonde highlights and transitioning away from her dark brunette bob.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
Dallas interior design firm Collins & Sweezey lightened up the tower’s 160 rooms and 48 suites with a gray and white palette.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
An equally reliable drink is the old fashioned, which Jupiter describes as having comforting flavors and a rich history.
07
Leo
Leos never need to be told to lighten up and live a little, so a rum-heavy cocktail like a hurricane is a winner.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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