Holly Riordan

Novelist
Astrology Expert
Grief + Mental Health Writer
Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology.
She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.
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4 Zodiac Signs Who Are Grumpy Grinches
Some zodiacs are going to be all smiles, whether they’re stressed or stretched thin. But other signs are going to let…
4 Zodiacs With Ferris Wheel Personalities
Your personality isn’t as static as you might think. No one is going to act the same one hundred percent of…
4 Zodiacs Who Already Need A Good Cry This December
You can’t be happy all the time. You’re human, so there are going to be days that don’t go your way…
4 Zodiacs With Very, Very Low Standards
Some zodiacs don’t recognize what they deserve. They will frequently settle for behavior that is beneath them instead of holding out…
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7 Specific Reasons You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough
Because you’re putting too much pressure on yourself to succeed.
4 Zodiacs Who Experienced The Most Growth In 2025
You should never stop striving to better yourself. Never stop pushing yourself to new heights. Next year, you have the potential to completely change your life – and change yourself. But some zodiacs have accomplished that this year too.
5 Zodiacs Who Never Text You Back
Aquarius This zodiac sign is a free spirit. They do what they want when they want without worrying about how it will impact others.
4 Zodiacs Hoping For A Better 2026
Just because 2025 might not have gone the way you expected doesn’t mean that 2026 is going to follow the same route.
4 Zodiacs Stirring Up Drama At Thanksgiving Dinner This Year
Some zodiacs are going to silently seethe when family members bring up mean-spirited arguments around the dinner table. But other signs aren’t going to sit by quietly.
4 Birth Months Who Need A Lot Of Attention In Relationships (Or They’ll Spiral)
Some couples need space in their relationships. They don’t want to spend every waking moment with their partner because they want to maintain their independence and enjoy their alone time.
4 Zodiacs Who Should Take A Mental Health Break Before Christmas Time
You don’t want to push yourself to the point of exhaustion. You need to pay attention to when your mind and body are begging for a break.
The Hardest Part Of A Long-Distance Relationship (Based On Your Love Language)
Long-distance relationships are never easy, but the reason why you struggle with them will differ based on what’s most important to you.
Secret Love Languages No One Talks About (But Everyone Feels)
The five official love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. However, you might be drawn to partners for a different reason.
The Strongest Women Are The Women With Anxiety
She’s strong, because she shows up, even when she’s shaking. She speaks, even when it’s with a cracked voice. She keeps breathing, even when those breaths are shaky.
4 Birth Months Who Stay Up All Night, Overthinking
Some people have trouble letting go of their fears and what ifs.
5 Zodiacs Who Appreciate Good Morning Texts The Most
Every zodiac will appreciate a good morning text from a special someone. But some signs will appreciate the gesture more than others.
The 4 Unluckiest Zodiac Signs
Some zodiacs have all the luck. Others are left wondering why nothing ever seems to work out for them, why they are always dealt such horrible hands, why they can never catch a break.
50 Ways To Win Over Her Heart
If the woman you have your sights set on feels loved through ‘words of affirmation,’ here is how you win her over. 1. Congratulate her whenever she accomplishes something, no matter how small. 2.
4 Zodiacs Who Need To Be The Boss In Their Relationship
Some zodiacs are comfortable sitting back and letting others take control. But then there are zodiacs who are attracted to power. They want to call all the shots. They want to set the rules.
4 Zodiac Signs Who Are Chronically Grumpy
Some zodiacs are going to be all smiles, whether they’re stressed or stretched thin. But other signs are going to let their grumpiest feelings shine through because they don’t see the point in pretending everything is fine.
If You’re Unhappy In Love, Here’s How You Show It (According To Your Love Language)
Words of Affirmation They compliment you less than usual. They stop saying I love you back when you say it. They stop using as many emojis and explanation points in their texts.
4 Zodiacs Whose Actions Always Match Their Words
Some zodiacs will tell you exactly what you want to hear. They’ll whisper little white lies and bend the truth to get you on their good side. Other zodiacs are more straightforward.



