

With Mercury retrograde nearly over, and a new moon in Aries at the beginning of this week, energies that carried over from last week are being forced to switch up for your highest good. There is so much going on energetically, and nobody is safe.
Learn what your sign has in store for you in the week to come in the areas of love and work. Click through the gallery below.
Aries
Last week, the collective Aries sign had some lagging emotional baggage clearing to handle. This week, if you are an Aries in a relationship, it is likely that the equilibrium shared between you and your partner has balanced, and a refocus on where the relationship is, and where it is going, has come into alignment. If you did the work from last week, you should indeed be smooth sailing for the rest of the month, when it comes to matters of the heart.
Keep this progression going by remaining emotionally, spiritually, and physically aligned with bae.
With the new moon in Aries this week, expect to have an explosion of fiery divine feminine energy! If you are single, it is likely that you are back on team #dreamingofyourfutureboo. Last week was full of Mercury retrograde emotional derailments, but this week, your attitude towards future love should be lighter. You will likely want to pump up your Va Va Voom this week, so pop those girls out, put on them pumps, and wear your best popping Fenty lipstick sis!
This week should start out with a bang for Aries, because you will be caught between work and play! New developments in your career or work could pop up out of nowhere that will take all of your attention. Try not to forget to put yourself first when it comes to your health, diet, and appearance. This week, you should be prepared and "camera ready" because you never know what opportunities might come. Time management will be one of your struggles this week, so make sure you have your alarm clock set.
Taurus
Taureans are learning lessons about letting things in their relationships build and grow without force.
There is an energy of being present in the now of the relationship and taking things day-by-day. The energy calls for you to see what you want to see as a future goal, instead of wanting that outcome now. If you were pushing for that ring, or for that move-in date, realize that experiencing the changes of the relationship in the now, will only enrich and better the outcome of each milestone.
If you are single, you might be in a place that you truly are running on your own time, and working on your own inner and outer development, separate from the desire for a potential life partner. At the same time, you will allow yourself to entertain someone who has something to offer, to help elevate your goals and achievements. The feeling of not wanting to align with someone that can't better your life in every way will likely be on the brain this week. Quite frankly, if a person of interest is not an addition to your package, then, you won't be doing the math.
When it comes to career and finances this week for Taurus, there is an energy of coming through a difficult financial or work-related period that possibly put a huge obstacle on our paths but made us stronger in the outcome by learning from the setback, or mistakes made. Due to the fiery new moon in Aries, many of us are now at a new beginning where we are eager and open to move forward. You may find that you become very inspired and come up with new ways to expand and succeed. Go for it sis!
Gemini
Last week, many Gemini signs were emotional roller coasters, or hot and cold when it came to love. This week, it seems that your attention might be totally distracted by something entirely else. It's possible to have feelings of being foggy, or detached from your partnership this week. It's possible that you could have a "Me First" attitude without even realizing it, especially if you're running on autopilot. This might not be a bad thing, as it will give you a chance to work on solo ambitions.
Putting your own 1+1 together might be your first priority in sorting out emotional and energetic changes.
If you are single and casually dating, you might find yourself wanting to be catered to this week. You will be put off by any small talk, low vibes, or simply have a short tolerance for anything that disrupts your flow. Under this fiery Aries new moon, there is a collective feeling of not extending any extra energy to anyone who you don't see as compatible. Don't be surprised if your flirting this week includes a lot of sass! There is an attitude of "either come with it all the way, or don't come at all." You won't be impressed by anything less than extraordinary when it comes to dating and sex.
For Geminis, this week could be hard on you in regards to having to play nice with others, who you don't feel have the same ambition, or drive. At work you may feel that you surpass certain people around you, who might be lazy, or underachieving at the job - but it might go unnoticed to everyone else. Don't allow your frustration about what other people are doing, or not doing, to affect your workflow and your efficiency. If your work ethic speaks for itself, any prosperity and abundance coming to you will be yours.
Cancer
For the Cancer signs in love, it seems that the energy from last week has carried over and there is still a quiet, introverted, and resting phase surrounding your love life. You'll be undergoing a "Love Hangover." For Cancers in a relationship, you might be in a place where things are not the greatest, but not the worst either. Emotionally, your vibrations might tip a bit to the left or tip to the right, but overall there seems to be a very still energy surrounding Cancer signs. It might feel like something is brewing, that is neither great or bad, but a reaction is in the process of happening.
Last week for the single Cancers, the realization of your ideal future with someone starting coming into focus, and this week, some Cancers might be feeling that what they want doesn't exist! Do not beat yourself up for feeling like you can't get what you deserve when it comes to finding a partner. Many Cancers might find that their prospects are either vibrationally underwhelming, or possibly less experienced than them.
You deserve the equivalent of yourself.
And though it might take a few more spins on the dating wheel, you have to trust and believe that ultimately you will find your way to the one that you want.
When it comes to money or career this week, many of you might find that you have lost a spark for something you are doing at work or creatively. If you feel that you have been giving a lot of your time and energy to something that feels routine, underwhelming, or non-reciprocating, it could be time to redirect your focus, or think of ways to pump some life into your coins. Success is not always on the fast lane, so you might have to get through the down time without flatlining.
Leo
For Leos in a relationship, the week might start off a bit tense in the love department, but as the week goes by, don't be surprised if you are unexpectedly delighted by a new development in your relationship. There is a lot of positive vibes surrounding Leos at this time. Something in your relationship might turn around, and that thing that was a problem for a long time might finally fall right into place. Ride this wave of Aries energy, and do your best to enjoy the small things, that make your relationship worth everything.
If you are single, luck is on your side this week! You might find yourself in the right place at the right time around the right people, if you allow yourself to think outside of the box, and try new things when it comes to dating. If you are currently casually dating, you could find yourself on date number #2 or so, with somebody that is engaging, lively, and popular. This time however, you might want to start digging a little deeper, and peeling the next layer of this individual's persona.
This week, when it comes to work and career, you might find yourself feeling behind, or stuck in a rut. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The importance of relationships when it comes to business is all about building cohesive bonds with others in your network. In whatever industry you work in, you want to be known as someone who is easy to get along with, and can take and give constructive criticism. Maintaining a stellar reputation is key to progressing financially.
Be open and willing to join forces, or at least study someone who has been where you are.
Virgo
Many Virgos have been having a time dealing with the contrast of inner and outer feelings. It seems like half the Virgos are really working with positive thinking and communicating how they are feeling from their hearts, and the other half of some Virgos are still having trouble with any stubborn desires or demands from their partners, and are going through the silent struggle of holding back deep resentments of past issues.
Single or taken, you might find that you're somewhere in between both spectrums, or you fluctuate between the two. With this aggressive and fiery Aries energy, this week could bring everything to a head. Stay grounded. If you are single, fight the urge to rush a budding relationship. You don't want to end up with time and energy dedicated to a dead end.
When it comes to money and finances this week, some Virgos might realize that certain blockages to their coins could be some of their own limiting beliefs, habits, or fears.
The energy is asking you to let go and shed any personal energy blockers, in order to reverse any delays that the retrograde has likely contributed to. There is an energy of showing your own self tough love, and calling yourself out on your own BS. We are not perfect, and we always don't get it right, however, actively making sure that you keep yourself in check and disciplined when it comes to prosperity and personal accountability is something that we should take full responsibility for.
Libra
Last week there was a fast-moving, divine feminine energy that surrounded Libras. That energy moves right on into this week with many Libras wanting to play by their rules in love. If you are in a relationship, you could find yourself giving your partner a short rope about the things you find annoying or your expectations of them. This energy warns you that being controlling in any way could could be a result of something inward that is unsettled. With this fiery Aries energy, be sure to process any swift emotional feelings that come up this week before bringing it to your partner.
If you're single, you might be currently outgrowing old attractions and expectations. You might even surprise yourself by what and who you find yourself into these days when it comes to new prospects. This might start off feeling disorienting, or even hopeless if you realize that you don't know what you want anymore, but if you open up your evolving tastebuds, you might find a whole new sea with lots of new and different types of fish.
When it comes to money and career this week, many signs are going through a transition into new interests and opportunities. For Libras, a shift in focus will be on the brain. Where you have been steady dedicating your time, there is a growing desire to move into uncharted territory. At first, you might feel that you are abandoning ship, but you will likely realize that you are merely evolving into something greater.
Allow the journeys of others before you to clear up some confusion as you find your balance again.
Scorpio
For Scorpios in relationships this week, there is a good energy surrounding the balance and openness of your bond. If there were issues of not being on the same page last week, this week you should find a common ground or completion of a couple goal. You might find that you both are getting better with communicating where you lacked, and understanding where one another are coming from.
The energy here is asking you to strive to maintain a fun and light dynamic in your relationship, no matter how long you have been with your partner.
If you are single, "Why So Serious?" Scorpios are deeply emotionally and spiritually sensual, and sometimes this could cloud your idea of who your perfect match is or should be. Last week, there was a frustrating energy of wanting to find someone who matches you, but this week the universe is asking you to shed any romanticized ideas of who this person will end up being.
When it comes to money and career, many Scorpios are ready to level up! This fiery Aries new moon energy is pushing Scorpios to expand and enterprise. There is an entrepreneurial energy that is coming through this week that will have you ready to get those business plans together, or pursue that new position in your company. Whatever the case, get ready to feel a surge of focused energy that will make you spearhead your glow up.
Sagittarius
Last week was a tough week where conflict popped up for Sagittarius signs in relationships. This week, the energy is balancing and you might not be feeling as anxious or suspicious. Allow yourself to release what patterns don't serve you or your relationship. If you fight the calming inner peace that is overcoming you, you will miss an opportunity to find clarity in letting go of old situations.
Learning how to walk away from your own blockages is the beginning of starting anew.
If you are single, you might get a lot of attention from suitors who you have a wonderful, exciting time with, but the connection might be more about "no strings attached," than it is "happily ever after." If you have the feeling that your recent catch will be no more than a "wyd" type situation-ship, by all means do what you do, but don't get too comfortable with doing "couple-like things" like extended sleep overs, cooking breakfast in the morning, or excessive pillow talking. Guard your feelings by always keeping the dynamic in context.
When it comes to work and career, Sag signs might be undergoing heavy shifts in realizing a deeper purpose, or sense of what they want to contribute to the world. This could be frustrating because on one hand, you stay focused and directed when it comes to your goals, but this new sense of self is throwing a wrench in your operation. The fiery energy of this new moon in Aries is really forcing you to listen to your intuition when it comes to your next steps, even though you are still figuring them out. Give any new developments time to materialize.
Capricorn
This week for Capricorns in relationships, you might find that your relationship will benefit from you taking the time to explore who you are becoming as an individual, and how this is changing the things that you need from your partner. If you are with your soulmate, it is likely that they are mirroring the same energy. What you are struggling with is a reflection of what your partner is going through. Remembering this will help you understand the changes that are happening within yourself.
If you are single, it is likely this week that you are having an imaginary argument with the person yet to come into your life. This internal conflict is more about you and your subconscious frustration with not finding your match. If you find yourself drawn to memes like, "... meanwhile, I can't even get a text back!," or lowkey salty #teamsingle type posts, you might have to step back and realize that feeding into this energy, will only block you from manifesting your soulmate.
What you energetically digest is ultimately what you attract.
When it comes to Capricorns in the money and career department, try to remember that being too serious and forgetting to enjoy life as you work hard to secure the bag can add a lot of anxiety and unnecessary pressure on your spirit. Sometimes the best opportunities come out of fated meetings and taking risks. Capricorns likely push themselves to their limits, but doing so can essentially have the opposite effect.
Aquarius
This week, Aquarians will go hard for their partners. The fiery Aries new moon energy will have you being a complete ride or die for yours. When you are deeply connected to another person, whatever hurts them, hurts you too. Be there to support your baby with whatever they may need to get through a rough patch. Synergy with your boo will be deeply in tune this week, as well as feeling your partner's emotions from afar. Be careful to not be too overprotective over you love, and inadvertently make something worse!
If you are single and have had bad luck in the dating department, it might be time to do something to switch up your routines. Switch up your hairstyle, or treat yourself to a couple of new outfits. Investing in your own upgrade will help raise your morale surrounding your relationship status. If anything, sprucing up your look or doing some spring wardrobe shopping should be for you first.
Splurge a little bit on treating yourself to things that make you feel confident.
The new moon in Aries is really pushing people to transition into new careers or money-making ventures. For Aquarians, you might find yourself interested in acquiring new skills or education in a field of interest. Whether you want to enroll in some community sewing classes or consider going back to school to get your masters, this week will be filled with the desire to step up your game by adding credentials and mastery to your resume. This is not only about institutionalized education. Get on YouTube and research how to get into what has been peaking your interests.
Pisces
This week, there might be an energy of wanting to escape from any existing problems (big or small) in the relationship for some taken Pisces. I don't say this to mean that you don't want to fix any issues in your relationship, but this week you might really be feeling like you just need to set it on pause.
Taking a little time to focus on the brighter side of things will help you recharge and get back to any problems at hand with clearer insights.
If you are single, you will feel as if the universe is actively blocking energies and people that will not serve your greatest good. You will almost have this preemptive knowledge that going down the wrong route with the wrong person will only cause drama that you don't need to associate with. You may also have no time for dealing with "mansplaining," or know-it-alls. Your spirit will repel them like bug spray! Be sure to heed your intuition to avoid having to get somebody all the way together.
This week when it comes to money and career, some Pisces will be eager to get a passion project up and running. This energy is all about gearing up and setting a plan in motion. You may be more determined and motivated at work to grind and push yourself to reach financial goals of not having to feel like you have to "chase the check." No matter what you do to support yourself, the endgame is finding lasting security and upward mobility. Be open to expanding your network by offering your hand or expertise in what you do, or volunteering on a project that can put you in a position of more opportunity. Fostering symbiotic relationships with people in your sphere will eventually lead to you being able to make Boss moves on the daily.
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Eva Marcille On Starring In 'Jason’s Lyric Live' & Being An Audacious Black Woman
Eva Marcille has taken her talents to the stage. The model-turned-actress is starring in her first play, Jason’s Lyric Live alongside Allen Payne, K. Michelle, Treach, and others.
The play, produced by Je’Caryous Johnson, is an adaptation of the film, which starred Allen Payne as Jason and Jada Pinkett Smith as Lyric. Allen reprised his role as Jason for the play and Eva plays Lyric.
While speaking to xoNecole, Eva shares that she’s a lot like the beloved 1994 character in many ways. “Lyric is so me. She's the odd flower. A flower nonetheless, but definitely not a peony,” she tells us.
“She's not the average flower you see presented, and so she reminds me of myself. I'm a sunflower, beautiful, but different. And what I loved about her character then, and even more so now, is that she was very sure of herself.
"Sure of what she wanted in life and okay to sacrifice her moments right now, to get what she knew she deserved later. And that is me. I'm not an instant gratification kind of a person. I am a long game. I'm not a sprinter, I'm a marathon.
America first fell in love with Eva when she graced our screens on cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model in 2004, which she emerged as the winner. Since then, she's ventured into different avenues, from acting on various TV series like House of Payne to starring on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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Eva praises her castmates and the play’s producer, Je’Caryous for her positive experience. “You know what? Je’Caryous fuels my audacity car daily, ‘cause I consider myself an extremely audacious woman, and I believe in what I know, even if no one else knows it, because God gave it to me. So I know what I know. That is who Je’Caryous is.”
But the mom of three isn’t the only one in the family who enjoys acting. Eva reveals her daughter Marley has also caught the acting bug.
“It is the most adorable thing you can ever see. She’s got a part in her school play. She's in her chorus, and she loves it,” she says. “I don't know if she loves it, because it's like, mommy does it, so maybe I should do it, but there is something about her.”
Overall, Eva hopes that her contribution to the role and the play as a whole serves as motivation for others to reach for the stars.
“I want them to walk out with hope. I want them to re-vision their dreams. Whatever they were. Whatever they are. To re-see them and then have that thing inside of them say, ‘You know what? I'm going to do that. Whatever dream you put on the back burner, go pick it up.
"Whatever dream you've accomplished, make a new dream, but continue to reach for the stars. Continue to reach for what is beyond what people say we can do, especially as [a] Black collective but especially as Black women. When it comes to us and who we are and what we accept and what we're worth, it's not about having seen it before. It's about knowing that I deserve it.”
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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'Leave Quicker': Keri Hilson Opens Up About Learning When To Walk Away In Love
What you might call Black love goals, Keri Hilson is kindly saying, “Nah.”
In a recent appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast, the We Need to Talk: Love singer opened up about a past relationship that once had the public rooting for her and former NBA star Serge Ibaka. According to Cam, the pair looked “immaculate” together. Keri agreed, admitting, “We looked good.” But her demeanor made it clear that everything that looks good isn't always a good look for you.
That was all but confirmed when Cam asked what the relationship taught her. Keri sighed deeply before replying, “Whew. Leave quicker.”
It was the kind of answer that doesn’t need to be packaged to be received, just raw truth from someone who’s done the work. “Ten months in, I should have [left],” she continued. “But I was believing. I was wanting to not believe [the signs].”
Keri revealed to Cam that despite their efforts to repair the relationship at the time, including couples counseling, individual therapy, and even sitting with Serge’s pastor, it just wasn’t meant to be. A large part of that, she said, was the seven-year age gap. “He was [in his] mid-twenties,” she said, attributing a lot of their misalignment to his youth and the temptations that came with fame, money, and status.
“There were happenings,” she shared, choosing her words carefully. “He deserved to live that… I want what you want. I don’t want anything different. So if I would’ve told him how to love me better, it would’ve denied him the experience of being ‘the man’ in the world.”
But she also made it clear that just because you understand someone’s path doesn’t mean you have to ride it out with them. Instead, you can practice compassionate detachment like our girl Keri. “You can have what you want, but you may not have me and that.”
When Cam jokingly questioned what if there was a reality where a man wanted to have both “you and a dab of that,” Keri didn’t hesitate with her stance: “No,” adding, “I can remove myself and [then you] have it. Enjoy it.” Sis said what she said.
Still, she shared that they dated for a couple of years and remain cool to this day. For Keri, being on good terms with an ex isn’t a sign of weakness; it's a reflection of where she is in her healing. In a time when blocking an ex is often seen as the ultimate sign of growth, Keri offers an alternate route: one where healing looks like resolution, not resentment. “I think because I have such a disgust for ugliness in my life. Like, I don't do well without peace between me and everyone in my life. Like, I really try to resolve issues,” she explained to Cam.
Adding, “I think that's what makes things difficult when you're like sweeping things under the rug or harboring ill feelings towards someone. When you're healed, when you've done your work, you can speak to anybody when you've healed from things. I think maybe that's the bottom line.”
Watch Keri's appearance on Funky Friday in full here.
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