January Nelson

Physical aging is an unpleasant and unfortunate fact of life, and anyone who tells you that they enjoy looking in the mirror and watching themselves wither away into a leathery husk of their formerly supple and gorgeous self is a liar. On the other hand, maturing emotionally over the years is one of life’s main…

In a world where wisdom often feels scarce, it’s never a bad idea to seek guidance wherever it can be found. While astrology and Christianity might seem like two different paths, both have endured for thousands of years, offering hope and direction. Here are poignant Bible verses for each zodiac sign to reflect on.

It is a well-known maxim that in life, the race goes not to the swift, nor even to the strong, but to the one who drinks the most coffee. If you’re feeling a little sluggish, aimless, or groggy, coffee is a surefire way to put some pep in your step and some glide in your…

The Moon, that mysterious glowing orb that illuminates the nighttime sky, plays a prominent role in worldwide traditions and superstitions.  Global cultures throughout history have believed that the Moon affects women’s menstrual cycles, so a huge amount of lunar folklore links the Earth’s satellite to female personality traits such as empathy, compassion, and maternal instincts.…

Have you ever known someone whose temperament seems as stable as a mountain? They’re never obnoxiously happy nor frighteningly sad. It’s almost as if you could travel backward or forward in time 10 years and they’d be the exact same sea of tranquility. No matter what life throws at them, they remain calm, composed, poised,…

The verb “to heal” is derived from an Old High German word which means to “make whole,” or to return something to its former healthy state. Heal, whole, healthy—it’s all basically the same word. Suffering is part of human existence, and whether the wound is psychological, spiritual, or physical, healers are among the most noble…

The word “uncompromising” can mean many things, both good and bad. One can refuse to compromise because they have high standards, but they can also refuse because they can’t admit when they’re wrong. Positive words associated with “uncompromising” are “determined,” “resolute,” and “single-minded.” Such people won’t compromise because they have integrity. They keep their eyes…

Most people are mild-mannered, easygoing, even-tempered, good-natured, and don’t see the benefit in holding grudges or being combative. But I’m not here to talk about those people. There’s another type of person who feels that if someone disrespects them even once and they don’t retaliate, it’s an open invitation to disrespect them forever. Maybe they…

Just like the sky casts a wide net of stars to light up the night, so does the zodiac give each sign a unique set of personality traits. Some signs are more rational—they tend toward logic and sobriety and organization and goal-setting. You won’t find any of those signs on this list. To believe that…

“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…

These four signs shine as beacons of eternal youth, their lives a testament to the power of curiosity, passion, innovation, and adventure. They remind us that to remain young at heart is to view the world with wonder, to embrace change with enthusiasm, and to pursue our dreams with the unyielded vigor of a soul…

The 1970s were one of the most turbulent, colorful, depressing, and yet stylish decades in American history. On the downside, the 70s marked the first time that the USA, which had grown over the years into being one of the most expansive superpowers ever, suffered humiliation on the world stage. After the Watergate scandal, Richard…

Although it’s uncomfortable to ponder, death’s inevitability lingers in the back of everyone’s mind. Many people are haunted by the idea that physical death signifies the end of their existence. Others, more intuitive than the skeptics, feel that it’s possible to transcend the boundaries between life and death. They feel they can sense what’s on…

1. VIRGO You were born an old soul. You are a healer and a poet. Your patience is as wide, deep, and placid as a mountain lake. You are so far above it all, yet you are too humble to ever get arrogant about it. You are the den mother to the entire world. Will…

In these uncertain financial times, amid rising food prices and dwindling personal savings, it’s easy to worry or even panic about the future. Not so long ago, the world seemed to be a more tranquil place, but as financial markets get rocked and major world cities get bombed, the streets beneath us feel more like…

A “sacred download” or divine message is a transformative, life-altering flood of awareness, a sudden influx of wisdom or insight that feels as though it comes from beyond one’s consciousness. Just as a system update helps everything on a computer or smartphone run more smoothly, a sacred download is a breakthrough, an epiphany, something that…

In his play Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare identified three types of people destined for greatness: those who are born great, those who achieve greatness through hard work, and those who accidentally “have greatness thrust upon them.” However, there’s a fourth personality type destined to make a significant impact on both people and the world: those…