Dabney Oliver for Astrology.com
- Love + Sex
Runaway Bride
Though it's normal to get cold feet, most women are conditioned to want to be betrothed. Within our society, being married gives us validation -- even if there's no tangible evidence that married women are any happier. That said, it's the rare bird that flies the coop before the big day ... but whic
- Love + Sex
The Perfect Engagement Ring for You
If you're on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, you probably know about the all-important "four Cs": carat, cut, clarity and color, traits now touted as the be-all / end-all of engagement rings. Sadly, as a result of changing trends driven by the jewelry and fashion industries -- and an ever-
- Mother's Day
Taking Care of Yourself This Mother's Day
As a mother, you are responsible for taking care of everyone else all the days of the year ... except one. One 24-hour period is devoted exclusively to Mom: Mother's Day!This year, take care of yourself. Hire a babysitter, call on the grandparents, or ask your kids' father to pull some extra Daddy d
- Fashion
Your Signature Scent by Sun Sign
Every woman needs her own signature scent. The most important thing to remember is not to do it for anyone else -- do it for yourself! Finding just the right perfume among so many choices is not always easy ... but if you take a hint from your Sun sign, you're bound to come out smelling like a rose!
- Love + Sex
What's in the Stars for Valentine's Day?
Whether you are hitched, recently ditched, playing the field or in love -- Valentine's Day can be special or a big old bust. Don't give into the temptations to overhype the holiday, and take care of yourself and a loved one by sign.
- New Year
Weight Loss Tips by Your Sun Sign
Struggling with your weight, or perhaps just looking to shed a few extra pounds in the new year? Working with your body's natural planetary rhythms can help you find a routine that best fits your personality. Try the following suggestions, customized by astrological sign.ARIES: The Ram (March 21 - A
- Cool Mom
How to Calm Your Child's Tantrums
Every parent knows that their kids' temper tantrums are unavoidable ... and how difficult they can often be. Still, those tantrums that the terrible twos and threes yield do have an upside: They represent a necessary stage of growth that allows a child to begin their individuating process.But must t
- Healthy Living
The Moon and the Best Yoga for You
Astrology and Yoga are two ancient traditions that enjoy mainstream popularity, but rarely are the two arts practiced in unison. One way to work with both is to honor the new and full Moons each month in your regular Yoga practice.The new Moon represents new beginnings and is a time for setting inte
- Parenting
The Best Baby Gear for You
Pick up any parenting magazine these days and you will find endless things to lust after. My mom recently commented that when I was little, baby items were not the big business they are today -- only a fraction of the fun baby gear today existed in the '70s. Maybe it's because women were having fewer children or the feminist movement took the focus off of moms in favor of the working women. Things have shifted dramatically, with mega stores dedicated to baby gear as well as cute little boutiques in every shopping district catering to mom and baby. ...
- Parenting
Reducing Stress ... So Mom Doesn't Go Mad!
The phone is ringing. You are out of formula. You can't find your keys. Your hair has not been combed since yesterday morning and your child just began crying (again!). A scene you know all too well. The stars are not just a guide for what is good for your baby -- they can also be a guide for you as
- Parenting
"Mom, I'm Bored!"
If you are a mother of a child older than five than you have surely heard those words before. Chances are as a mother you probably wish you had time to be bored. Below are a some ideas based on your child's astrological sign for activities that will keep them occupied at least for a little while.
- Parenting
Your Kid and the Cosmos
Mom's ask me a lot of questions, but the one I probably hear the most is:
- Parenting
The Planets ... and Parenting!
Astrology is an amazing tool for parents to learn about their children -- and themselves!As an astrologer who has been working specifically with mothers for years, I have found that parents usually have a strong sense of their children's nature and what they need; However, that knowledge is sometime
- Parenting
The Power of Mom's Acceptance
I got an email from a friend recently. Her daughter is 17 and a few years ago she had an astrology reading done for her and her daughter. The astrologer reported that her daughter was all Fire and Air and as a result it would be virtually impossible for her to tell her daughter what to do or put str