Stella Cereus

Love, love, love! It’s what makes the world go ‘round. There’s no denying it, and even if you pretend to hate romance movies and couples that are always all over each other, deep down inside, you can’t help but be a little bit of a romantic yourself.  But let’s face it — love can be…

The age at which one gets married is completely dependent on various factors such as the partners one chooses, and the dynamics of the relationship itself. However, sometimes your zodiac sign can lend insight into when you are most likely to tie the knot. Different signs have different concepts of love, and partnership, and they…

The great thing about civilization and technology is that these human creations keep us safe from the ravages of nature. Although we may be the most intelligent species, we are also mutants in the sense that we are the least equipped to live in the natural world. Extremes of temperature and the unpredictable laws of…

It’s often said that the opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s indifference. By the same reasoning, the opposite of proactive protectiveness is passive neglectfulness. If you have a carefree, hands-off attitude toward those you care about, it makes them vulnerable to all sorts of dangers, whether it’s addiction, disease, abuse, or heartache. Protectiveness can be…

To grow as a human being, it is deeply important to confront the uncomfortable, or immature, aspects of yourself that you may not be aware of. This is known as your shadow self or your soul mirror. Your sun sign in astrology illustrates how you externally present yourself to the world, it influences your actions,…

When you find someone who loves you for who you are, flaws and all, it can feel like you’ve stumbled upon a treasure beyond measure. It’s like a butterfly landing softly on your heart and cracking open a whole new world of tender possibility. The truth is, when you’ve found the person you want to…

While compatibility charts can provide some guidance on which signs are a match made in heaven, there are some zodiac sign pairs that have a tendency to develop secret crushes and unyielding connections with those who don’t seem like an obvious match for them. Think — Romeo and Juliet. Against all odds, these pairs crash…

“Enemies to lovers” is a common trope in fiction, particularly in romance stories, where two characters who initially dislike or even hate each other eventually fall deeply in love. The story often follows the characters as they overcome their differences and learn to see each other in a favorable light, ultimately leading to a romantic…

The English language is chock-full of clichés about how weather interacts with our mood: “don’t rain on my parade,” “she has a sunny disposition,” “the conversation was getting heated,” “what you said was very cold,” etc. There’s actually a science that studies how weather affects our mood and behavior. It’s called climatology, and here are…

Grandparents are kind of like your parents, but without so many rules and hardly any punishment. Plus, the food is usually better. Compared to your parents, the whole deal is pretty “grand” indeed. They are less judgmental than your parents mainly because they don’t have to deal with your nonsense all the time.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi In a world that seems laser-focused on self-fulfillment, self-improvement, and sometimes even flat-out self-absorption, finding a humble person who sincerely enjoys helping others seems as rare as encountering a unicorn at a Starbucks ordering a venti latte.…

In many cultures all over the world, old people are revered for their experience, wisdom, resilience, and spiritual connections to the ancestral past. Not so in the West! In Western culture, youth is worshiped, while older people are mocked (“OK, Boomer!”), belittled, told to get out of the way, give up their wealth, and let…

Let’s face it—everyone who believes in astrology is just a little bit superstitious. You kinda have to take it on faith that the alignment of the planets and stars at the moment of your birth will determine your personality, but astrology’s astounding popularity across the globe over thousands of years suggests it appeals to the…

When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in your mind which by a law of attraction tends to bring the best to you. Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking So much in life depends not on your circumstances, but on your attitude toward them. Winning the game of life depends…