126 COSMOPOLITAN|JANUARY 2018 COSMOPOLITAN.CO.ZA
YOUR
BIRTHSTONE
H'*//"
AMERICANSWISS
23/08–22/09
YOUR
BIRTHSTONE
23/09–22/10
H'*//"
STERNS
Lifecast
Breaking news: this is the year you
learn to put your needs fi rst. You’re
going into 2018 needing self-care and
refl ection, so fi nd a way to give yourself
that space by leaning more on your team,
both at work and with friends and family.
Seeing everyone come through for you
will feel great – you just need to give
them the chance. A career shake-up
in April could set you on a new path
that’ll bring everyone together to cheer
for you and your success in September.
SUCCESS DAYS: 13/6, 9/9, 9/11
Lovecast
The love bug will bite
when you least expect
it. In January, you and
your boo will be in sync
in more ways than one
- which means a whole
lotta sexy time! But
make yourselves leave
the cocoon now and
then – time with friends
will only intensify your
connection. If you’re still
buzzing around on your
own in July, one of your
most alluring moments
of the year, a super-sweet
suitor might capture your
heart. You’ll be tempted
to keep things on the
DL, but just be sure
your other half is
feeling the secret.
SEXY DAYS:
10/2, 10/7, 22/12
Born in September?
Your birthstone is the
royal-blue sapphire.
It stands for wisdom,
and helps to ward
off evil.
Lifecast
You pull off focus
and fl exibility with
so much ease, and you
know exactly what you
want. Some awesome
job opps will open up
- just because they’re
not what you expected
doesn’t mean you
should automatically
pass. February brings
new beginnings, and
a meeting in May will
yield an aha moment.
Resist distractions in
July, when you’ll be at
your most productive,
then let your focus shift
home in the spring for lots
of QT with loved ones.
SUCCESS DAYS:
16/5, 12/7, 16/11
Lovecast
You’ve a lways been
a social butterfl y but
now your charm is extra-
irresistible. Your love
forecast for the fi rst half
of the year is smoking-
hot. If you keep things
light-hearted in June,
August could bring
something serious.
More than one of your
major relationships could
reach a turning point,
so keep your priorities
top of mind. When your
nurturing side shines
through in October, make
sure whoever you’re with
values snuggle time as
much as a big night out.
SEXY DAYS:
18/1, 6/3, 6/8
Born in October?
Mystical opal, swirling with pastel shades,
is your birthstone. It’s known for bringing
confidence, and symbolises faithfulness.