Sagittarius season has finally arrived. When the sun moved into the sign of the archer on November 21, it brought with it positive vibes and joy. And now on November 24, Mercury, the Planet of Communication, slides into Sag, ushering in another dose of optimistic and idealistic energy that will […]
By this point in November, the amount of savings and mega sales happening on the internet has us positively dizzy. The deals began on Singles Day with discount clothing and beauty galore and we’ve since moved on to Black Friday, which sees homeware and furniture prices slashed in half. Now […]
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 32-year-old events producer working in the arts. […]
Following Sunday’s Full Moon in Libra, our last days of March and first days of April are bound to be contemplative ones. Whether our schedules are burdened by the necessary errands of a new season or strained against the emotional toll of a world that is in desperate need of […]
On March 28th, our moon will be full in Libra. It’s important to understand what a full moon in Libra can offer us, but it’s also valuable to think about the path the moon has taken toward fullness. This Libra full moon carries the lessons and themes of the March […]
It’s the last full week of November and the end of Scorpio season, but not the end of Scorpio’s influence, what with Mars still making his mark under Scorpio’s stars. Still, the universe is wise and our Sun’s ingress in Sagittarius is a welcome relief following an especially potent lunar […]
A new campaign is urging employers to stop asking people their salary history during the recruitment process. Women’s rights organisation The Fawcett Society said questions about salary history make it harder for workers – especially women, people of colour and people with disabilities – to increase their take-home pay. The […]
Adele’s new album 30 is finally here. It’s not just giving us all something to ugly-cry over, but also prompting important conversations about getting divorced at a relatively young age. The singer has said its songs were written in the wake of her break-up from ex-husband Simon Konecki, with whom […]
I’m not afraid to admit that the selection of lubes in my bedside table is nearly as robust as the selection of makeup products in my medicine cabinet. Look, I’m a health reporter; I need them for research, okay!? And my commitment to quality testing made me particularly interested when […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. This year has forced many […]
