Maressa Brown (she/her) is a journalist, author, and astrologist who acts as one of Shape’s resident astrology experts covering topics such as retrogrades and full moons, and predicting weekly and monthly horoscopes. She has nearly two decades of experience as a writer, reporter, and lifestyle editor for a variety of digital and print publications including InStyle, Parents, and Cosmopolitan. She graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. degree in journalism and is currently based in Los Angeles while she works on her first book.

The recent boom of interest in astrology can likely be attributed to the fact that we love learning more about ourselves and bolstering our self-awareness. But what we adore just as much (maybe even more sometimes, if we’re being honest) is learning about the objects of our affection and whether or not we’re destined for a cinematic love story – or at least, a satisfying romp between the sheets. And the planets – specifically your natal chart (or birth chart) – can offer helpful intel. Lees verder →