Many people assume their purpose relates to something professional. This, however, is not always the case. Most individuals do have planetary placements related to their career in their astrology charts, but dharma can relate to any—or multiple—area(s) of life. I believe that if we’ve done something of lower integrity in a past life, we may have present-life challenges intended to help us understand the impact of our previous behavior. Difficult astrological placements, for example, can help us become more considerate, humble, and compassionate....

Your answers to 15 simple questions can help me to predict what types of things are likely to turn you on—and what types of things are likely to turn you off. All I need is a little information about your demographic background, your personality, and your sexual history. Below, we’ll explore three of these 15 questions and explain why they’re important for understanding Americans’ sexual desires. People who have an insecure attachment type, are less likely to fantasize about group sex and nonmonogamy, and more likely to fantasize about bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism (BDSM), sexual novelty, and romance....

Although every relationship has its own unique dynamics, certain foundational factors tend to permeate all relationships. Some dynamics are more pronounced in certain relationship categories, such as those encountered with aging parents and adult children. You will feel more confident as you better understand and appreciate the nuances of these dynamics. With increased self-awareness and usable tips, you will feel more adept at gracefully and powerfully managing even the most difficult relationship issues....

I quadruple-check the address before heading into what can only be described as a mini-mini-mall. The first door I see looks like it leads to the kind of store that sells magic jewelry and so I enter, screwing up my courage and declaring, “I’d like an aura photo, please!” “This is my third one in nine weeks,” she says. “I just love to see the progression of colors to track my progress....

Psychologist and relationship expert Margaret Paul, Ph.D., notes that pretending to oneself is the most common pretending of all. “I have worked with people who kid themselves into thinking they are over an ex when they really aren’t,” she says. “Many people don’t want to do the inner work to really be over an ex” and simply pretend to have moved on. Now, it’s important to note that while people may be pretending or kidding themselves, this isn’t always the case: It’s possible that they have truly moved on....

Here’s what registered dietitians have to say about the similarities and differences between kale and spinach. Incorporating extra dietary fiber into the diet is important, given that most people are not meeting their daily recommended requirements1. Many people go for fiber-rich foods when looking to improve digestion, but fiber’s gut health benefits go far beyond the bathroom. “Fiber aids in the reduction of total and LDL cholesterol by binding to cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract and moving it out of circulation,” registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller, M....

The good news is, once you understand your own, you can take steps to balance it. Here’s what you need to know about karmic debt, according to experts. Clairvoyant and acupuncturist Deganit Nuur adds that “when you haven’t mastered a karmic lesson, it’ll repeat itself over and over again until you master it.” That said, both she and Kaehart add that karmic debt doesn’t need to mean the end of the world....