Uranus Retrograde: Friend, Not Foe

Plus, we're still thinking about the VMAs.

Today's newsletter was written and curated by Popsugar editor Emma Glassman-Hughes. Uranus Retrograde Is Setting the Stage For a Healthier and Happier You While "retrograde" usually comes with its own "Jaws"-like theme song (dun dun, dun dun), Uranus retrograde promises to keep the horrors at bay.  This period, stretching from September through February, will offer a "window to reflect, reassess, and realign with what truly excites and empowers you," according to astrologer Morgan Lett. And, "with a powerful lunar eclipse and a transformative trine to Pluto in the mix," this retrograde is sure to help you shake off the dust — and possibly even guide you toward some important breakthroughs around everything from how you communicate to how you value your time.  Read More I Tried It: Hot 'n' Cold In today's featured column, Popsugar's Mercey Livingston tries contrast therapy in Colorado. I Tried Contrast Therapy in the World's Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring Contrast therapy (i.e. moving your body between extreme hot and cold temperatures) usually looks like hopping between a sauna and a cold plunge, often within the confines of a wellness studio or gym — at least that's what it had always looked like for me. So what happens when you take the buzzy concept of contrast therapy and try it the way Mother Nature intended (aka outdoors and in the natural elements)? This is the exact experience I had recently on a trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado where I tried contrast therapy at The Springs Resort, a hot springs resort located between the stunning San Juan National Forest and the San Juan Mountains, centered around the Mother Spring, aka the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world. TBH, now that I've tried contrast therapy in nature, the artificial setup indoors will never be the same. — Mercey Livingston Read More PS . . . Before you go, here are a few more stories from PS and beyond that you might enjoy.  Top takeaways from the VMAs include Ariana's polka dots, Olandria's body oil, and Sabrina's choreography. Here are your 15 basic rules for sickness etiquette. And I know you want to take that cough into your elbow, girl. If you're a "wait for the stink" kind of person, you're in good company. (Ahem, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, et al.) But here's how often you should actually bathe, according to an expert. Vetted Every shopper uses a product differently, and our Vetted franchise is a testament to those unique and varied experiences. With three to five editors testing out the same item, we offer thorough reviews that capture multiple perspectives at once. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.