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Lately, Bhumi Pednekar’s experiments with diverse silhouettes and accents have resulted in an intriguing moodboard of hues and textures. One ensemble that stood out in the parade was the champagne-gold sari by Ekaya Banaras that she wore to the WAVES Summit held in Mumbai.

The liquid-gold ensemble from the designer’s ‘Pastels’ collection relied heavily on the intricate detailing of French lace and Banarasi textiles. Handwoven in pure tissue silk, it featured one of the oldest weaving techniques of Banaras–silver jangla work that is characterised by a dense network of creepers, flowers, and jaal.

A modern nod to the weave steeped in centuries of tradition was the sleeveless blouse featuring a keyhole cutout at the centre. The actor chose to centre the look with a gold bangle and statement earrings adorned with blue stones and pearls. Her hair and makeup were kept appropriately unfussy: soft waves and dewy, nude tones perfect for summer.

Whether traditional or contemporary, of late, Pednekar’s picks have consistently leaned into a summery palette of pastel colours. Think back to her recent appearance in an ivory satin gown by Surya Sarkar, styled with a diamond choker and earrings, or her gold tissue kurta set by Dhaaga & Co., that celebrated chikankari and kamdani embroidery. Metal, pastel, and lightness have come together to define her key wardrobe choices.

You are born with a flair and you are born with divine protection to safeguard your flickering light. Sag, sleep over it. Make commitments when you are certain, and definitely if you are afraid to move in a certain direction – be it love, money, career, health or anything else – ask yourself if you can see traces of these habits or mannerisms in your family tree. The answer may be in plain sight but it appears when you ask the right questions. For some, you have manifested your soulmate relationships – so now, learn how to cherish them.

Cosmic tip: Go with the ebbs and flows of life.

If you continue to feel like an incapacitated scapegoat in your life, you will continue to fear everything that you encounter, Capricorn. However, if you really allow your curiosity to fuel your imagination and courage, you hold the potential to become the mouse that ended up saving the lion. It may not always be about who you were told you are, or who you were expected to be. It is about recognising who you can be if you set your mind to it. Disallow other people’s projections from keeping you from seeing your truth. Own your strengths just as you own your shortcomings.

Cosmic tip: Meditate, reflect and curate.

New beginnings don’t always need new skills. Sometimes old wisdom upcycled is all the botox your plans need. It is time for you to step out of the slime onto the clouds floating above to get a clear picture of the multifaceted nature of your situation. Then when your intuitive hits strike, and you see yourself feeling excited but settled with the action steps you need to take – take them. When you look at others in a kinder light, the universe sends you people who match your vibration. Let the morons slide, while you continue to hold your torch high.

Cosmic tip: Intuition fuelled by willpower is a fire that is difficult to douse.

Why are you in a hurry, and to get where, Pisces? Picture this: you wake up in a rush, hurry through your morning chores, beat yourself up about how you are going to be late, only to arrive at your destination so early that you have to impatiently wait for everyone else to arrive. Now consider this: you wake up, move mindfully through your morning routine, sip on your coffee and soak in some 5 minute sun, then get dressed in something that reflects your vibe for the day and arrive at your destination on time, only to notice that others are arriving too. Which scenario felt more tranquil and spacious? This is the story of life.

Cosmic tip: Nothing is wrong. Relax. Not everything needs immediate fixing.