The New Moon in Taurus Prioritizes Radical Self Care—Here’s How Your Sign Can Make the Most of It

The full moon in Taurus of 2021 happens on May 11th, and it prioritizes radical self care. Here’s the best self-care practice for each sign. So, ask yourself: Where have you felt discomfort or inner-tension surrounding certain facets of your life? This new moon is packed with manifestation power, initiating the path towards a more aligned future. In short, this new lunar cycle is about empowerment and radical self care....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Thomas Cannon

The New Moon in Virgo Packs Refresh-Oriented ‘Back-to-School’ Energy—Here’s What That Means for Your Sign

The new moon in Virgo of 2021 packs back-to-school refresh energy. Here, learn what to expect for your sign, plus get a bespoke affirmation. This cosmic event initiates a new lunar cycle, representing beginnings, fresh starts, and new perspectives. The new moon is also forming a realistic opposition withNeptune retrograde in Pisces. New decisions, contracts, and discussions surrounding financial value and worth can be a focus, too. We can also expect improvements surrounding love, relationships, or business contracts....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Jeffery Best

The New Moon in Virgo Serves Up a *Major* Cosmic Reality Check

), and youre ready to get your life together. New moons in Virgo encourage you to streamline your process, engage in healthy self-improvement (not self-criticism! ), and to refine your daily routine. What tiny adjustments could you make in your day-to-day that could drastically shift the trajectory of your life? Virgo energy can kick up an overactive mind. Learn from this earth sign and proactively manage any anxious thoughts by reconnecting with your self and the Earth....

April 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1217 words · Phillip Garcia

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries Unveils Your Most Authentic Self

It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone. Aries is associated with confidence, courage, and passion. Under this fiery eclipse, however, change can also feel abrupt and sudden. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of action, motivation, anger, and war. When you follow whatever lights you up, youre able to express the most authentic version of yourself. When is the solar eclipse in Aries? … The solar eclipse in Aries takes place on March 29 at 6:57 a....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Monica Hill

The New Moon Total Solar Eclipse In Sagittarius Has Life-Changing Energy—Here’s What To Expect for Your Sign

Here’s what it’s possible for you to expect for your sign. When a total solar eclipse activates this energy, it initiates life-changing events in this area of life. This energy can pop up, creating roadblocks instead of progress. Mars in Scorpio, the ruler of war, is sending harsh energy towards expansive Jupiter in Aquarius. Affirmations are simple ways to boost your frequency and incorporate mental magick into your day. Some Aries can travel or have dealings internationally....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Nathan Mcbride

The New Rules on Friendship, According to Danielle Bayard Jackson

Thats what makes our current loneliness epidemic and friendship crisis so ironic. With so many ways to feel connected, how could the opposite be happening? Well, the numbers dont lie. According to a recentGallup poll1, nearly one in four people worldwide feel lonely. The number of hours we’re spending by ourselves has skyrocketed, Jackson says. Thats a lot of clocked hoursan essential component to building strong friendships, says Jackson. …...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Chelsea Weaver

The New Work-From-Home Norm Is Making Our Workout Buddies More Essential Than Ever

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Experts in This Article Bryan Myers is the CEO and president of [solidcore]. co-founder ofRumble Boxing Today, with stay-at-home mandates lifted, people are enthusiastically heading back to the gym. Only now, its not just to work outits to feel connected, too....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Richard Nichols

The Newest Trend in Houseplants? Black Leaf Varieties

The latest trend in greenery isn’t green at all. Check out the black leaf plants you’ll want to add to your houseplant collection. One year, their eyes are popping over thefiddle-leaf figs. The next, its rare cacti, or wildsucculents(two big trends of 2019). But these days, if you cruise through Instagram, youll find that plant lovers interests have gone dark. I think theyre seeking out unique specimens that are striking and hard to find....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Frank Combs

The Newest Wearables Are Using Sweat To Track Stress—Here’s How It Works

The latest wearables are using sweat from stress to monitor psychological stress. Here, experts give a deep dive into how it works. (If not now, right?) Here he, along with Fitbit research algorithms scientistBelen Lafon, PhD, give more information. One of those responses is sweating. But when we sweat, it isnt just water seeping from our pores. Belen Lafon, Ph.D. is a research algorithms scientist at Fitbit and based in San Francisco, California....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Derrick Robinson

The Next Phase of Fragrance Is Gender Inclusive, and These Brands Are Leading the Charge

Gender-inclusive fragrance is the future, and the best unisex perfumes are meant to be worn by everyone. Shop our favorites here. Matthew Herman is a co-founder of Boy Smells, a fragrance, candle, and intimate apparel company. Matthew Malin is a co-founder of Malin+Goetz, a skincare, fragrance, and candle brand. There was a small, growing segment at the time focused on men. There wasnt anything that lived in the space where it was genderless or unisex....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Justin Li

The No-Fail Drugstore Beauty Brand Every W+G Editor Is Gifting Their People This Year

Its consistent, its affordable, and its a goldmine for high-qualitybeauty and wellness products thatactually work. Thats why, come gifting season, Burts Bees is something youll always find on our editors shopping lists. Below, the gifts were giving our hives this year that are worth a spot on your shopping list. back, she says. Saanya Ali, W+G editorial projects associate, recommends this back-to-basics gift. Everyone has that one hard to shop for gift-ee on their list....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Lisa Sanford

The No. 1 Perfume in the U.S. Makes a Perfect Stocking Stuffer—And It Ships Free All Month Long

Philosophy Amazing Grace sells a bottle every 30 seconds, making it the top-selling fragrance in the U.S. It ships for free all month, too. Even betterit ships for free all month long onQVC,alongside a slew of other Philosophy goodies. Philosophy, Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette - 2 oz. $64.00 Features notes of bergamot and delicate muguet blossoms. Since its release in 1996, Amazing Grace has wowed shoppers across the world with its delicate musky-floral blend....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Adam Hill

The No. 1 Trick To Stop Crying When Cutting Onions, According to a Chef

Why do onions make you cry? They may not hurt your feelings, but they sure do hurt your eyeballs. According to Rowse, the short answer is simple: sulfuric acid. But how can an invisible gas seemingly cause so much destruction? This is where things start to get sticky. The sulfuric acid irritates your eyes, making them tear up, he says. lead chef-instructor of culinary arts at theInstitute of Culinary Education...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Yvette Carter