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The Signs Of A Compatible Friendship, According To Astrology

A Beginner's Guide To Reading Palms

5 Soothing Essential Oils For Winter Blues

The Final Mercury Retrograde Of 2018 Is Ending — Now What?

Mercury is having quite the week: The messenger planet moved from outgoing Sagittarius to ultra-private Scorpio this past weekend, and tomorrow, December

by Sara Coughlin

This Month's New Moon Wants You To Take A Risk

This Friday, December 7, the moon will lose all illumination and become "new" again at 7:20 a.m. GMT. This time around, this quiet lunar phase will occur

by Sara Coughlin

Entertainment News

Shawn Mendes Clarifies His Sexual Identity In A New Interview

In the same Rolling Stone interview in which Shawn Mendes confirmed that he and Hailey Baldwin had been a kinda-sorta couple earlier this year, the singer

by Sara Coughlin

The Astrological Fog Will Clear When Neptune’s Retrograde Ends

Think, if you can, all the way back to last June, when the summer of retrogrades kicked off in earnest. Not only did that month see Mars, the planet of

by Sara Coughlin

This Is Where Your Partner Is Most Likely To Cheat On You

Cheating, in all its forms, can be an extremely complex and personal issue for any couple. But that doesn't mean there aren't general trends we can

by Sara Coughlin

Jessie J Shares Her Infertility Struggle For The First Time Onstage

On Monday night Jessie J perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with her now Instagram-official beau Channing Tatum cheering her on. But, this wasn't

by Sara Coughlin

Lady Gaga Addresses The Stigma & Lack Of Resources Around Mental ...

On Thursday night, Lady Gaga spoke of a "global mental health crisis" and issued a call for better mental health care in the entertainment industry.

by Sara Coughlin

What It Means To Have A Toxic Relationship With Your Parents

Every single person's relationship with their parents is unique — and complex. From dealing with conflicts to expressing affection, each family takes a

by Sara Coughlin

How To Talk To Ghosts, According To A Medium

If you ask us, being able to hear ghosts sounds downright overwhelming — imagine the cacophony every time you drove past a cemetery. Nevertheless,

by Sara Coughlin

What The Halloween Moon Means For You

Last week saw the full moon arrive, putting you in the mood to reflect on the theme of changes, big and small. As spiritually fulfilling as that lunar

by Sara Coughlin

Is Venus Retrograde Going To Ruin Your Halloween Hookup?

Traditionally, October gets its scary reputation from Halloween, but this year we're betting that Venus will deserve some of the credit, too. On Friday,

by Sara Coughlin

3 Types Of Scorpio You Should Get To Know

Did it just get a little...cooler in here? Sure, it could very well be the crisp autumn temps, but we'd also bet that it has something to do with the fact

by Sara Coughlin

How Venus Retrograde Will Affect Every Sign In The Zodiac

Venus retrograde is in full swing, astro buddies, and it is set to keep on swinging until November 16. In the short term, it could affect your chances at

by Sara Coughlin

Quitting E-Cigarettes Is More Complicated Than You Think

If you're a smoker in 2018 who is thinking about quitting, your first thought will likely be to switch over to e-cigarettes. After all, some e-cig

by Sara Coughlin

4 Things You Should Not Do During Venus Retrograde

Hang onto your hearts, stargazers. The latest Venus retrograde will arrive this Friday, October 5, and throw our love lives into uncertainty — if not

by Sara Coughlin

Emma Stone On What It Was Like To Experience Her First Panic Attack

Emma Stone has been speaking openly about her experiences with anxiety — and advocating for those who struggle with the same issues — for years. The

by Sara Coughlin

Can You Blame Your Astrological Sign For Always Being Late?

Every person has certain gifts that we can trace back to their Zodiac sign. Leos are honest, Sagittariuses are quick with a joke, and Virgos always seem

by Sara Coughlin

An Astrologer Analysed Ivanka & Jared's Relationship & The R...

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's relationship, as public as it is, can still be a bit of head-scratcher. What's up with their body language? What about

by Sara Coughlin

5 People Share Their Home Town’s Most Bone-Chilling Ghost Story

From the Stanley Hotel to the Amityville House, the United States has plenty of iconic, haunted landmarks for budding paranormal investigators to visit.

by Sara Coughlin

This Astrological Chart Shows How Your Personality Changes Over Time

A traditional birth chart shows where the sun, moon, and planets were on the Wheel of the Zodiac at the moment you were born. It can offer an astrological

by Sara Coughlin

Coca-Cola Might Be Jumping On The CBD Bandwagon

Mere months after Coca-Cola announced that it was experimenting with an alcoholic drink in Japan, the beverage giant is hinting that it might enter the

by Sara Coughlin

Marijuana & Culture

Why We Should View Cannabis Through A Scientific Lens

Emma Chasen talks about medical cannabis in the same level-headed (yet enthusiastic) way that my chemist parents explained the reaction between vinegar

by Sara Coughlin

A Beginner’s Guide To Buying Essential Oils

Maybe it's the Lord of the Rings fan in me, but I still view essential oils as somewhat mystical items: soothing tinctures with the power to influence

by Sara Coughlin

Saturn Retrograde Was A Tough One — Here's How To Celebrate ...

It might not feel like it, but we're slowly digging ourselves out of the avalanche of retrogrades from this summer, stargazers. The latest backspin to

by Sara Coughlin

Here's Why There Are So Few Female Serial Killers

When asked to name a famous serial killer, plenty leap to mind (especially in the age of true crime). Maybe your mind goes to Ted Bundy or Dennis Raider,

by Sara Coughlin

Every Virgo Is My Role Model & They Should Be Yours, Too

The moment I learned my moon sign is Virgo, something clicked in my soul. My tendency to overthink and worry, my need for a steady routine, and my

by Sara Coughlin

3 Types Of Virgo You Might Be

Did you wake up this morning feeling more focused, self-less, and in the mood to micromanage? You're not alone — today officially kicks off Virgo

by Sara Coughlin