Survival guide: How to thrive during each Mercury retrograde of 2026

Survival guide: How to thrive during each Mercury retrograde of 2026

The most maligned of all astrological transits, Mercury retrograde is synonymous with misfires, misunderstandings, cancelled flights, and missed connections. “We brace for impact when it comes to Mercury retrograde, often resigning ourselves to three weeks of frustration,” Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang told The Post. “But what if we’ve been looking at this … Read more

Here’s how each zodiac sign can thrive in the last month of the year

Here’s how each zodiac sign can thrive in the last month of the year

Welcome to December star seeds. We are under the full sails and buoyant influence of Sagittarius this month, with the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all spending part of December in the sign of shooting your shot and shooting off at the mouth. While Mercury, that lewd minx, is stationed direct on November 29, we … Read more

September 2025: Three zodiac signs will thrive — but three will nose-dive

September 2025: Three zodiac signs will thrive — but three will nose-dive

September is upon us, and the astro weather is coming for us, folks. “September is one of the mightiest, game-changing months of 2025. It’s a huge wake-up call that brings ‘WTF?’ moments and surprises,” psychic astrologer Jimmy, founder of The Tarot Ship, told The Post. He shared that while we will be shooketh, those seeking real and … Read more

The astrology of divorce: Which signs thrive and which nosedive after divorce

The astrology of divorce: Which signs thrive and which nosedive after divorce

It’s a sardine girl and single folks kind of summer. Recent research from the divorce app SplitUp reveals that searches for divorce lawyers have hit a five-year high, spiking 4,950% in the last 90 days alone. And the heat may be the cause of the curiosity surrounding cutting ties, as studies show that 63% of people believe summer is the best season to be single.  … Read more

2025 Mercury retrograde in Aries and Pisces: How to survive and thrive

2025 Mercury retrograde in Aries and Pisces: How to survive and thrive

Ahoy, star seeds! The first Mercury retrograde of the year is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in the insolent, fire-breathing sign of Aries and the idealistic, hallucinogenic tidal pools of Pisces. When does Mercury go into retrograde? Our planet of the mind and the mouth, information and slander, … Read more

Mars retrograde in Leo means war — how to survive and thrive

Mars retrograde in Leo means war — how to survive and thrive

Named for the god of war, Mars is our planet of will, energy, sexuality, and action, getting it done and getting it on, if you will. This week, that infernal majesty is going retrograde in the sign of Leo. Read on to learn more about what this slowdown showdown means for you. Mars retrograde 2024 … Read more

I’m a therapist — these are the six things you need to say to your partner to make your relationship thrive

I’m a therapist — these are the six things you need to say to your partner to make your relationship thrive

The six phrases to reach seventh heaven. Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of “13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do,” has unveiled the half a dozen phrases often used in healthy relationships. “If you and your partner regularly use these phrases, it’s a sign that you’re already a mentally strong couple,” Morin told CNBC Make It. … Read more

How lonely seniors can thrive on their own as ‘solo aging’ becomes more common than ever

How lonely seniors can thrive on their own as ‘solo aging’ becomes more common than ever

As the population continues to get older, more adults are becoming solo agers during their golden years. “Solo agers have been shown to be as healthy and happy as other older adults and live just as long,” Sara Zeff Geber, PhD., an aging expert and author of “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” told Fox … Read more

Celeb trainer teaches puppies to thrive in NYC: ‘If your dog can make it here, they can make it anywhere’

Celeb trainer teaches puppies to thrive in NYC: ‘If your dog can make it here, they can make it anywhere’

City living is ruff. Local dog trainer Annie Grossman doesn’t just teach pups to be obedient and well-mannered, she also giving them coping skills — from walking calmly amidst sirens and loud construction noises to sitting pretty in subway carriers — for life in the Big Apple. “If your dog can make it here – … Read more

Rock steady: 3 crystals to help you survive & thrive during Mercury retrograde

Rock steady: 3 crystals to help you survive & thrive during Mercury retrograde

Looking for calm and clarity amidst the maddening energy of Mercury retrograde? Crystals might hold the key. Mercury, our planet of the mind and the mouth is once again slowing down and acting up. Mercury’s retrograde is confusing in both name and application. Planets never actually move backward in space; they only appear to reverse … Read more

This food influencer is helping NYC restaurants survive — and thrive

This food influencer is helping NYC restaurants survive — and thrive

She’s the cream of the crop — of NYC food influencers. Rachel Brotman — aka “The Carboholic” on Instagram and TikTok — has distinguished herself from the many food lovers on social media with her positive, genuine approach. “I don’t have an agenda, I’m not doing anything mean or click-baity to get views,” the 29-year-old … Read more

Jared Goff opens up on fiancée Christen Harper’s bachelorette party, SI Swimsuit journey: ‘Fun to see her thrive’

Jared Goff opens up on fiancée Christen Harper’s bachelorette party, SI Swimsuit journey: ‘Fun to see her thrive’

From a dating app to the altar. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff gushed to The Post about his fiancée, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Christen Harper, ahead of the power couple’s summer nuptials in California. “She had a great time on her bachelorette [party] with her friends and we’re right in the thick of the wedding … Read more

Germs thrive in these body ‘hot spots’: Study finds ‘grandma hypothesis’ true

Germs thrive in these body ‘hot spots’: Study finds ‘grandma hypothesis’ true

Grandma knows best. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria. Scientists at George Washington University in Washington, DC, tested what they dubbed as “the grandma hypothesis” — named for grandma’s warnings to clean behind your ears and … Read more

6 ways single people can thrive this Valentine’s Day

6 ways single people can thrive this Valentine’s Day

Confession. I have been single for the last ten Valentine’s Days. Yes you read that right: T-E-N. So I’ve become quite the pro when it comes to navigating the day known to couples as ‘best day of the year’ and to singles, the day they want to curl up in a ball and die. Those … Read more