January Nelson

January Nelson is a writer, editor, and dreamer. She writes about astrology, games, love, relationships, and entertainment. January graduated with an English and Literature degree from Columbia University.

  • A Comedian’s Viral Take: ‘God Is a Man’

    A Comedian’s Viral Take: ‘God Is a Man’

    Comedian Maggie Naughton is going viral with a one-liner about faith, feminism, and the frustration of unanswered prayers. “I’m a feminist but I do think God is a man,” Naughton said. “Because I have prayed like a lot. And I have never heard back.” If this resonated, follow Thought Catalog on Facebook and explore more…

  • 4 Zodiacs That Don’t Know How To Ask For Love
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    4 Zodiacs That Don’t Know How To Ask For Love

    Vulnerability is scary. Rejection is painful. Heartbreak can destroy you. This is why being afraid to ask for love is a defense mechanism. It’s most common among people with big hearts because if your heart is big, it hurts that much more when it’s broken. There is actually a term for this fear—“philophobia,” which is…

  • 4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Being Complimented

    4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Being Complimented

    To be fair, no one really hates being complimented, as long as they sense that the praise they’re receiving is sincere and isn’t just some sneaky, manipulative tactic. It feels good to be admired and praised by others; it’s definitely better than being insulted, right? Especially if you’re having a bad day, an unexpected word…

  • Very Demure, Another GoFundMe Fiasco:  Jools Lebron Asked Her Followers to Fund Her Surgery

    Very Demure, Another GoFundMe Fiasco: Jools Lebron Asked Her Followers to Fund Her Surgery

    Two years ago Jools Lebron’s “very demure” video made her one of the most-watched people on the internet. When she asked those same followers to help fix the teeth addiction destroyed, a lot of them decided she hadn’t earned the ask. Jools Lebron says addiction destroyed her teeth so badly that a dentist recommended removing…

  • How To Gain Each Zodiac’s Respect

    How To Gain Each Zodiac’s Respect

    Aries (March 21st to April 19th) An Aries love a straight shooter, and an independent person. If you have a life outside of your friendship or relationship with an Aries, they will respect you deeply. Taurus (April 20th to May 21st) The most impressive thing for a Taurus is someone who is simply just honest…

  • Ariana Grande Opened Her London Tour Saturday, the Last Shows Before She Steps Away from Public Life in September

    Ariana Grande Opened Her London Tour Saturday, the Last Shows Before She Steps Away from Public Life in September

    Ariana Grande told the O2 crowd it was the loudest room of the whole tour. These are the last 10 shows before she disappears from public life, and she said she plans to savor every second. Grande, 33, is playing 10 sold-out nights at London’s O2 Arena, the final stop of her Eternal Sunshine Tour…

  • 5 Zodiac Signs That Thrive Under Pressure

    5 Zodiac Signs That Thrive Under Pressure

    Pressure makes diamonds. George S. Patton, Jr. Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis. C. J. Redwine Everyone has faced stressful, challenging, and seemingly impossible situations. It’s part of the human condition. But not everyone reacts the same way. Some people can be completely derailed by the slightest…

  • SZA Shares the DM She Received From a Fan Asking for Math Homework Help: “I Appreciate the Faith in Me”

    SZA Shares the DM She Received From a Fan Asking for Math Homework Help: “I Appreciate the Faith in Me”

    SZA gave fans a peek at the more unusual side of her direct messages this week, posting a screenshot of a request that had nothing to do with music. A fan reached out to the singer asking for help with their math homework. SZA shared the exchange along with the caption, “I appreciate the faith…

  • If You Want To Be Ahead Of Everyone Else In 10 Years, Make This Move Now (Based On Your Zodiac Sign)

    If You Want To Be Ahead Of Everyone Else In 10 Years, Make This Move Now (Based On Your Zodiac Sign)

    Aries Aries, your fiery and ambitious nature always lights the way. To get ahead of everyone else in the next ten years, keep your focus on developing your leadership skills and take on new challenges fearlessly. You already exercise, but try activating a different part of your body. You have good hobbies, but try a…

  • 5 Zodiac Signs That Crave Deep Emotional Connections

    5 Zodiac Signs That Crave Deep Emotional Connections

    Everyone has emotions—except Capricorns. (Just kidding, Capricorn, although I singled you out because, since you’re not really the over-emotional type, I was sure you weren’t going to get too upset.) Since everyone has emotions, it’s natural to seek out others who share these emotions, who can reassure us that we aren’t alone in the world.…

  • Max Greenfield Says Taylor Swift Was a “Better Actor Than All Of Us” During Her 2013 New Girl Cameo

    Max Greenfield Says Taylor Swift Was a “Better Actor Than All Of Us” During Her 2013 New Girl Cameo

    More than a decade after Taylor Swift stepped onto the set of New Girl, one of her co-stars still can’t shake the impression she left — or, for that matter, her music. The story surfaced again on the Aug. 14 episode of Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, where Max Greenfield reflected on the singer’s brief run…

  • What Each Zodiac Does When They Secretly Don’t Like You

    What Each Zodiac Does When They Secretly Don’t Like You

    Aries (March 21st to April 19th) Aries always have a lot going on. They’re constantly meeting new people, making new friends, and having new experiences so when they secretly don’t like you, they’ll pretend they already have plans. They’re naturally inclusive, so when you ask them what they’re doing and they tell you they’re busy,…

  • 3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Get Upset Over Nothing

    3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Get Upset Over Nothing

    Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It’s all funny. Next. Everyone gets so upset about the wrong things. Joan Rivers Some people don’t seem to get bothered by anything. The world around them could be in flames, and they’d still be as chill as a popsicle inside an igloo on the Arctic Circle…

  • A Nutritionist Watched Miranda Kerr Describe Her Diet and Said the 43-Year-Old Model Is “Probably Tired All The Time” and “Probably In A S–Tty Mood.”

    A Nutritionist Watched Miranda Kerr Describe Her Diet and Said the 43-Year-Old Model Is “Probably Tired All The Time” and “Probably In A S–Tty Mood.”

    Miranda Kerr’s diet skips bread, dairy, wheat, eggs, and seed oils, and experts say cutting that much can leave real gaps in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and energy. One dietitian says she wouldn’t put a woman in her 40s on it. Kerr, 43, laid out her eating habits on Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast,…

  • Kristen Stewart Says She Was a “Pretentious Little Loser” Making Twilight, Always Trying to Make It “So So Serious.”

    Kristen Stewart Says She Was a “Pretentious Little Loser” Making Twilight, Always Trying to Make It “So So Serious.”

    Kristen Stewart is looking back on the franchise that made her a star — and she’s not pulling any punches about the version of herself who made it. Speaking on the August 14 episode of the podcast In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele, the actress reflected on Twilight almost 18 years after the first film,…

  • 4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Party Hard This Summer

    4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Party Hard This Summer

    Why, it seems as if it was only a year ago that summer was starting, and here we are again! Three straight months of hot days, cool beaches, endless sunshine, shameless displays of flesh that had been cloaked from public view since last September, and an air of mischief and mystery that begs you to…

  • Zodiacs Ranked From Walking Red Flags To Total Green Flags

    Zodiacs Ranked From Walking Red Flags To Total Green Flags

    This list starts with the red flags. As you scroll further and further down, you find the more green flags. Let’s get into it.  🚩 ARIES (March 21 – April 19) You are brilliant, charismatic, a vibrant dynamo, and dating you is exhilarating like being on the most exciting ride in the coolest amusement park…

  • How Quickly You Get Over A Breakup, Ranked by Zodiac Sign
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    How Quickly You Get Over A Breakup, Ranked by Zodiac Sign

    1. Leo Leos definitely get over a breakup the fastest. It’s simply not in your nature to let yourself wallow for long. You’re definitely very loving and warm in your relationships, but as soon as something ends, you’re less focused on rehashing what went wrong and more focused on doing what you can to continue…