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A Beginner's Guide To Reading Palms

Your Guide To Celebrating The Summer Solstice

How To Make The Most Of The Longest Day Of The Year

You Need These Gym Playlists In Your Life

It's no secret that getting motivated to exercise can be harder than the workout itself. Struggling to get over that hump? Don't laugh, but it might help

by Sara Coughlin

Why Ramadan Is About More Than Fasting

At sundown this past Sunday 5th May, the Muslim holiday Ramadan began and will continue until the evening of 4th June. Although it's probably best known

by Sara Coughlin

This Is The Reason Why People Celebrate Easter

This Sunday eggs will be dyed and copious amounts of chocolate will be consumed. But, Easter Sunday, as it's known in Christianity, is actually considered

by Sara Coughlin

How Did Good Friday Get Its Name?

Unlike Palm Sunday or Holy Thursday, Good Friday's name doesn't seem totally logical at first glance. Think about it: It's the most solemn day of Holy

by Sara Coughlin

How Your Sign Survives Mercury Retrograde

Mercury, everyone's favourite agent of chaos, has entered retrograde,. But before you bury your head in the sand until it turns direct on March 28, you

by Sara Coughlin

What It Means If You Dream That You're Pregnant

Maybe you're taking a pregnancy test. Maybe you're on your way to the delivery room. Maybe you're just hanging out, being pregnant and enjoying your

by Sara Coughlin

How To Tackle Spring Cleaning, According To Your Sign

The pile of crap on that one chair you use for the sole purpose of collecting crap is getting alarmingly high. And if that alone hasn't tipped you off,

by Sara Coughlin

How Ancient Egyptian Mummification Really Worked

Call us morbid, but we consider the process of mummification endlessly fascinating. First things first: Mummification isn't exclusive to Egypt. The

by Sara Coughlin

Why Kids Always Claim To See "Ghosts"

Children: they're the future. They light up our lives, but they can also be so, so creepy when they want to be. Anyone who's parented, babysat, or just

by Sara Coughlin

Your Guide To Every Single Planetary Retrograde

Even if you don't read your horoscope regularly, you've probably heard it before: Something minor goes wrong (the wifi keeps cutting out, a delivery

by Sara Coughlin

The Best New Year's Resolution For Your Zodiac Sign

Whether you actually follow through on your promises to read more books and get more sleep in the new year or leave your New Year's resolution behind by

by Sara Coughlin

Mark Your Calendar For These 2019 Astrological Events

Another year, another slew of astrological events to keep track of. If you were caught napping by every retrograde and full moon that came your way this

by Sara Coughlin

12 Gym Bags That Are As Stylish As You Are

We count on our gym bags to do a lot for us. We'd like them to be lightweight, but we also expect them to hold all of our gear. We love it when they're

by Sara Coughlin

The Meaning Of 2019, According To A Numerologist

We're barreling ever closer toward 2019 whether we like it or not — and for every person who views the new year as a clean slate and a venture into the

by Sara Coughlin

The Signs Of A Compatible Friendship, According To Astrology

If you're a dedicated horoscope reader, you've probably dabbled in astrological compatibility, too — from a romantic standpoint, that is. However,

by Sara Coughlin

5 Soothing Essential Oils For Winter Blues

If you've jumped onto the "wellness" bandwagon, you'll already know that there's a healing crystal for each season, so it's little wonder that there are

by Sara Coughlin

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

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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