And as Ashley Leavy, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy, previously explained to mbg, birthstones also have roots in Western astrology and Ayurveda. In fact, she says, the reason the National Association of Jewelers standardized all the American birthstones just over 100 years ago was that so many different traditions had different birthstone options for each month. Nowadays, birthstones remain popular as a go-to gift option for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more....

Maslow originally presented the hierarchy of needs broken down into five categories, based on what he believed to be most to least pressing. Later his theory became popularly depicted in a pyramid format. These are categories, organized from the “lowest tier” of needs to the “highest.” In Maslow’s books Motivation and Personality and Religions, Values, and Peak Experiences, he expanded on the tiers of human needs. He first introduced the ideas of cognitive needs and aesthetic needs as essential to the hierarchy of needs, and then finally he brought the concept of transcendence needs into the picture....

Both products can easily be placed on top of your mattress for added plushness, cushioning, and support, but each has its own best-use cases. To help you decide whether a mattress pad or mattress topper will best suit your needs, we spoke with experts and dove deeper into the mattress pad vs. mattress topper decision. Below, learn more about the difference between these two sleep-supporting products, and find our picks for the best mattress pads and the best mattress toppers....

Your moon sign (which you can calculate here) is determined by the position of the moon in the sky at the moment of your birth, and it speaks to your emotions, intuition, and inner world. And what’s more romantic than a couple who understands the deeper layers of each other’s psyche? It speaks to your personal, unseen world—your subconscious. And it has everything to do with your emotional needs. As mbg’s resident astrologists the AstroTwins explain, “Your moon rules your emotions, your responses, even what you’re drawn to sometimes....

Your moon sign (which you can calculate here) is determined by the position of the moon in the sky at the moment of your birth, and it speaks to your emotions, intuition, and inner world. And what’s more romantic than a couple who understands the deeper layers of each other’s psyche? It speaks to your personal, unseen world—your subconscious. And it has everything to do with your emotional needs. As mbg’s resident astrologists the AstroTwins explain, “Your moon rules your emotions, your responses, even what you’re drawn to sometimes....

The original video was posted in July 2021 and has since racked up nearly 17 million views, garnering attention with the claim that the trick can make people fall for you. Lloyd, in subsequent videos, says it’s never failed her. Does it actually work? While there may not be a foolproof “magic trick” to make someone instantly fall in love with you, there may be more to this move than you think....

“People might feel lost, trapped—personally and/or professionally—and uninspired during a quarter-life crisis,” she explains, adding, “While this is said to be some of the best times of our lives, there is a lot of pressure on people at this age as well, and struggles specific to this time in life.” How long a quarter-life crisis lasts will vary based on the individual and what triggers the crisis, but according to licensed therapist Tiana Leeds, M....