Mercury, our trickster planet of the mind and the mouth, is going retrograde from February 26 to March 20 in the perennially messy and misunderstood sign of Pisces. At its highest expression, Mercury worships at the altar of reason and clarity; Pisces, by nature, does not. What does Mercury retrograde mean? Mercury is the planet of … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists, From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I supervise a group of six mid-level professionals. Usually, we manage fine, but a current conflict may push me over the edge. “Lauren” lives alone with dogs that seem to be her only family. One of them (age 11) had been sick. She kept asking for sick leave to take him to the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am having a baby in five months. My doctor is recommending that anyone who visits the baby in the first three months be up to date on vaccines (Tdap, flu, COVID and RSV, if age 60-plus). We have decided to follow our doctor’s recommendations. Some of my family members are resistant to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My late husband was ill for six years. He experienced some dementia. He wasn’t able to work, and our life together changed a lot. I focused on supporting him through his decline until he eventually ended his own life. After his death, I discovered several secrets. He hadn’t been honest about his medical … Read more
On Friday, February 20, Saturn, our daddy planet of responsibility, reality, and limits, will form an exact conjunction with Neptune, our dream-weaving planet of fantasy, spirituality, boundlessness, and escape. The two luminaries will meet in the hot pants, burn the boat, and toddler tantrums, a sign of Aries. When two planets merge like this, so … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I met “Bobbie” when we were in college in the early 1970s. We fell in love, got married and stayed together for seven years. Things changed; our divorce was amicable. We went on to successful professional lives and happy second marriages. We stayed in touch over the years, mostly through holiday cards. A … Read more
Valentine’s Day is upon us. Whether you’re hitched, on Hinge, poly, curious or conscientiously abstaining, love is in the air. The heart-shaped holiday is thick in the collective ether, and some seriously offbeat energy cometh from the cosmos. “With the sun and Mars currently buzzing through Aquarius, the vibe for the lovers’ long weekend is … Read more
There’s a foolproof, low-effort way to figure out if you’re sexually compatible with someone — without ever sleeping with them. And it’s not as dirty as you may think. To determine how a potential lover behaves in between the sheets, examine their face, hypnotherapist and face reader Lori Bell suggests. Depending on what kind of romp … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 40 years and share the same friendships — joint, his and mine. We have camped, hosted parties, and traveled with the same friends. My problem is that my husband says I’m not allowed to speak privately with the males in our group unless I first … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have three daughters with children of their own. Every year, we have a family vacation. My daughter “Monica’s” children, ages 8 and 9, whom I love and see regularly, behave badly. They cuss, yell at adults and show no respect whatsoever. We have brought this to Monica’s attention multiple times. She always … Read more
While most parents push their kids toward careers, John Mellencamp is doing the opposite. The 74-year-old rocker said he has never encouraged his children to get jobs, telling them they should focus on doing what makes them happy instead of working a 9-to-5 job. “I’m the only father in the world that does not encourage their kids … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My older brother, age 70, is making his estate plans with his partner. We have no other siblings or children. I told him I’m financially secure and don’t need him to leave me anything, but he insisted on having my Social Security number, saying it’s needed for beneficiary bequests. I called him back … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancee lived with his mother until four years ago. When they moved out, they decided not to give his parents their new address. It has been several years since my daughter has seen her son. Apparently, they occasionally text. Ethan was married seven months ago. He didn’t invite … Read more
The first day of the year is behind us, but what remains in its wake is the insidious pressure to start fresh and commit to change. Yet, according to recent statistics, only 9% of Americans follow through on their New Year’s resolutions. If one week into the first month of the year, you’ve already fallen short … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 years. Everyone we know thinks we are married, but we never got it on paper. He has always been less empathetic than I would like, and there’s a lot of stuff I either had to accept or move on. He never buys me gifts … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I’m experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss. We had a connection that words cannot … Read more
A Full Wolf supermoon is on the rise, folks — peaking on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:03 a.m. EST at 13°01 Cancer. This is the first full moon of 2026. During a full moon, the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the Earth and in opposite zodiac signs or polarities. The full moon … Read more
The Full Wolf Supermoon is on the rise, folks — peaking on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:03 a.m. EST at 13°01 Cancer. Symbolized by the crab, and ruled by the moon itself, Cancer is the sign of the divine feminine, oceanic emotion, the past, and our longing for it. Full Molf Moon Janury 2026 This … Read more