July 01, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC When I was in junior high and obsessed with reading my horoscope in Sassy magazine (RIP), I always secretly wished that I hadn’t been born a Cancer. Every zodiac sign has its requisite shadow traits, but I felt Cancer especially had a lacking reputation; Cancers are known for being moody homebodies with a hard shell—and who wants to hang out with that girl? (Cancer literally translates to “crab” in Latin.) But as I’ve learned more about astrology, I’ve made peace with my Cancer traits, because I know there’s so much more to the sign than its few unflattering stereotypes suggest. Astrologer and women’s empowerment coach Natalia Benson agrees there’s a lot to love about those born between June 21 and July 22. “Cancer is a very interesting, complex sign,” she says. “Cancers are protective, nurturing, and very emotionally intelligent. They have a strong intuition and are really good at making money and building it, because they are so focused on security.” And since Cancer is ruled by the moon, the sign is prone to experiencing lots of emotional highs and lows. “The moon represents our emotional, intimate nature, and it changes signs every one-and-a-half to two days,” says Benson. “If your ruling planetary body was shifting zodiac signs every other day, you’d probably be moody too.” This lunar link also means Cancers are deeply affected by their moon signs. ad_intervals[‘404885_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404885_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Your
Month: July 2019
A makeup artist’s genius mascara hack will help you avoid racoon eyes all summer long
July 01, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Just when you thought allergy season was over and you could finally (finally!) step outside in mascara without having to worry about raccoon rings under your eyes… summer weather set in. Between the humidity and the face sweat that are pretty much unavoidable during this time of year, your eye makeup doesn’t stand a chance of lasting for more than 10 minutes after you step outside. And don’t even get me started on days when you’re planning on heading to the pool or the beach. Thankfully, makeup artist Misha Shahzada has a genius hack to ensure that everything stays put, no matter how sweaty and gross your face gets in this heat. “In the humid summer months, I always avoid applying mascara to the lower lashes, and if applying liner too, the lower lid,” says Shahzada. “It’s best to keep the liner on the water line —only using waterproof liner, of course—which will help you avoid a smudgy mess.” And obviously, you’ll want to use a waterproof mascara, like Crunchi Lashes For Days ($28). ad_intervals[‘402704_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402704_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); On extra-humid days, prep your lids with an eyeshadow primer—Shahzada is a fan of Marc Jacobs Undercover ($39)–before applying mascara and eyeshadow. The result? No drippy, droopy makeup in sight. A few other ways to make your entire face of makeup survive even the hottest days of summer: Start with a primer, like Beauty Blender Selfie
How this healing practitioner found her calling—as a baby
July 01, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Wellness in Color is a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, integrative skin therapist and healing practitioner Shayla Boger discusses her calling—and the surprisingly early age at which she began healing rifts within her own family. Latham Thomas: Can you share a bit about who you are and the work that you do? Shayla Boger: I’m an aesthetician and I also practice energy healing. I feel like my job as a healer started when I was a baby. My dad’s parents were white, and they were racist. They actually tried to keep my parents apart. When I was 13 months old, my dad showed up at their house with me, and told them that he was married to my mom, who is black and Creole. That was a shock to them. But it was ultimately really beautiful, because I feel like my essence is based in love, and my grandparents felt that. They dropped all the judgments and the things that were holding them back from a deeper connection. They ended up having a gorgeous relationship. So that’s a really big thing that started early on for me—being that healing presence of love for my family. ad_intervals[‘403924_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function ()
Yep, it’s totally possible to be a successful activist who struggles with anxiety
July 01, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC There are seemingly innumerable important decisions to be made and initiatives to speak up about in the world right now—like abortion rights, climate change, and inclusivity, just to name a few—that sitting on the sidelines as a bystander feels like an unthinkable course of action.Protests and other forms of activism take place regularly in communities across the country, meaning there’s no shortage of ways to make yourself seen and your voice heard. But getting out there and fighting for what you believe in is tricky when you don’t know how to deal with anxiety that gets in the way of your protesting efforts. Even when you care deeply about a cause (or causes), if you’re struggling with an anxiety disorder, as more than an estimated 40 million American adults do every year, hitting the picket lines or a City Hall meeting is tough because being around others, especially big crowds, sends you into a state of total panic. But according to pros, the best thing you can do in this case is treat the mental-health issue like the very thing you’re trying to protest: fight it head-on. David H. Rosmarin, PhD and founder and director of the Center for Anxiety, says exposure therapy is your friend for this, and whether you struggle with a panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anything else, the strategy can help you treat the issue so it no longer acts as an obstacle keeping you from your
What To Do About That Big, Uncomfortable Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding
July 01, 2019 at 02:16AM Let’s unpack what’s really going on here. Continue Reading… Author Andrew Horn | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Is Dating Better Without The Booze? We Asked The Experts
July 01, 2019 at 01:43AM And yes, there’s a dating app for that. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
It’s Stone Fruit Season! The 5 Best Healthy Ways To Use Summer’s Best Fruit
July 01, 2019 at 01:30AM Including your new favorite dessert, and a perfect summer cocktail. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
July Is Chock-Full Of Eclipses & Retrogrades. Here’s How To Navigate ‘Em
July 01, 2019 at 01:02AM Sharp lines will be drawn as eclipses reconfigure the rules and roles of gender and power. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Need A Hair Cut? These Miracle Products Will Save You Weeks Between Trims
July 01, 2019 at 12:10AM Nothing can fix split ends, save a trim, but these will help. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Monday’s Astrological Transit Will Make This The Summer Of Love
June 30, 2019 at 11:34PM And heads up: Mercury retro is coming. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC