The most common reason why people find it difficult to believe in astrology is because they just read a simple description about a Leo or a Capricorn and then they’ll tell you that what they are reading can be applied to everyone, but the truth is that “Astrology” is so much more interesting! And this week I bring to you guys the darkest side of each zodiac sign, and I bet you’ll find them interesting even if you don’t believe in zodiac signs!

1) Capricorn “The self centered” 

If you’re looking for someone who’ll put you down and openly favor other people, who’ll sneer “Aw, poor baby,” when you share your feelings. Then you should definitely choose a Capricorn.

2) Aquarius “The unreasonable” 

Just because I’m an Aquarius myself, I’ll just try not be biased. Aquarius people believe they know whats right, in addition to being cold and beady-eyed when in the presence of humanoid emotion

3) Pisces “The most sensitive”.

The negative traits of a Pisces often come without warning, and can leave you confused. They will avoid confrontation by any means necessary. When something bad happens, they will blame it on something else, therefore they may be very pessimistic at times.

4) Aries “The rebel” 

Aries of both sexes are the fastest to anger, they may be aggressive at times, they hop mad about things that they unfortunately cannot change or control.

5) Taurus “The most stubborn”

Taurus dark sides are quite obvious because they don’t really care enough to hide their dark side. They can become an animal when someone tests their patience and they’re usually known for their outbursts.

6) Gemini “The psychopath” 

They can become erratic, unstable, and volatile. At their worst, they can have bipolar-like traits, which can lead others to think they might be suffering from a mental illness.

7) Cancer “The over reactor”

Like a pendulum, they can go from the highest of highs with a cheery disposition, to extreme lows with a constant need for validation. They can be extremely emotional at times.

8) Leo “The most demanding” 

Leos believe the world revolves around only them, and when they don’t get attention, praise and adulation from others, their self-esteem suffers. their darker side emerges, and they morph into a person no one wants to be around.

9) Virgo “The worrier”

Virgos often imagine and obsessively worry about the worst. A Virgo’s penchant for worrying obsessively about being perfect is the source of almost all of their darker traits.

10) Libra “The controlling” 

They are known to get angry if people don’t adhere to the things they say, in addition to using their charm to manipulate the situation to get their way.

11) Scorpio “The wicked” 

Scorpios are suspicious by nature. Scorpio is extreme in the sense that he/she won’t forgive you for breaking their trust. A Scorpio doesn’t lie to you, all what they do is hide, It’s wickedness.

12) Sagittarius ” The Argumentative” 

A Sagittarius is touchy when it comes to criticism, making it hard for people around them to deal with them. They react fiercely if their actions are judged to be wrong. They’re also very physical and can put a lot of vitality into the argument.

A reminder: We are all beautiful just the way we are, even with our darkest side!!

By: Jumana Nounou

Last week a video was posted on the internet of a man holding a baby girl that was about a year old and he was slapping her. This guy was abusing that girl. He was forcing her to stand up on herself when she was a baby, she couldn’t do that physically. And ever since, I’ve been wondering what kind of human being does that to a child. She has never done anything in her life, she’s literally a baby. She was being abused right in front of our eyes and I couldn’t do anything. And if you think that whatever happened is normal or that it’s not that bad or I’m overreacting then you’re just as worse and maybe one day you will turn out to be just like the man who was abusing his child. They did nothing, literally nothing, and even if they ever did something, they are your children. You should protect them from the bad things in this world not be the bad thing in their world. To be honest this video really got to me and I thought there must be something that I could do even if it was something so small.

Something that you should all know is that you should not have kids unless you and your life partner are both mentally and financially ready. You can’t just bring a child in this world and torture him/her throughout their life. Children can be depressed and yes depression is a disease it’s not something that you should make fun of. From the main reasons that children might suffer from depression is because they are abused. Do NOT abuse your children. Neither verbally nor physically. They are just innocent little creatures they can’t be treated violently. Terrorizing your children to reach a certain goal will never work out, you will never reach whatever you want if you treat them in that horrible way. When children are raised or treated violently, there are only two products. Either rebel or become scared of every single thing around them. Both will not make you reach this goal. It’s a lose lose situation. If you treat them badly then you will not reach whatever you want and they will not be normal human beings they will be violent they will be rebellious and they will not do anyone any good use so basically treating your children good is a win-win situation for you and for them.

You MUST teach them respect. Threatening them in violent ways will not do you any good and if you ever want them to be good you could just convince them with that. Explain why they have to do certain things for their own good. When you do convince them with whatever you want them to do they will do it even better than them being forced into it.

Your children are not a second chance you were given to make your dreams come true. They are free humans, they are not dolls. And stop trying to control everything single thing in their lives.

Maintaining a good relationship with your children will make them actually love you. The way you raise your children is always reflected on their behaviors. If you raise them with love then it will be reflected on them and vise versa.

This whole thing that we are always told that we have to say yes with our eyes closed when our parents tell us to do anything is just plain bullshit. We are not robots. Parents need to realize that their kids are not robots. They will not just do whatever you say. If you want your kid to do something you just have to explain it. It will not take time and you will actually have a good product. And don’t forget to teach your children that it’s OK to make mistakes as long as that you’re going to learn from them in the future. If you’re facing a problem and you don’t know how to react, seek help. And no it is not something to be ashamed of.

Apologizing to your children when you do something wrong is not wrong. It teaches them that anyone can make mistakes including adults. Do NOT make your children pay for your mistakes. Do NOT blame them because you made one bad decision. You just couldn’t keep it in your pants.

Please do not have children if you’re not ready to have one.

By: Habiba Tamer

Everyone isn’t enjoying the weather lately and many people are asking why it’s so hot out there, even the ones at the north coast are asking why the hell are the waves so high. The answer is summed up in only a few words “climate change”.

What is climate change simplified?

Climate change means the difference in the Earth’s global climate or in regional climate over time. Climate change melts the ice. It describes changes in the state of the atmosphere overtime scales ranging from decades to millions of years.

Anthropogenic Climate Change is caused by human activity, as opposed to changes in climate that may have resulted as part of Earth’s natural processes. In this sense, especially in the context of environmental policy, the term climate change has become synonymous with anthropogenic global warming.

Climate change affects us all, as the climate warms, it changes the nature of global rainfall, evaporation, snow, stream flow and other factors that affect water supply and quality. Specific impact include warmer water temperature that affect water quality and accelerate water pollution.

As climate change affects us badly and the whole environment around us we should worry. We should stop throwing plastic, we should stop using it, and we should stop burning trees and forests. Climate change is also a result in unprecedented extreme weather and climate events.

In addition to the warming of the planet, human behaviors such as pollution and exploitation of land use are contributing to the loss of biodiversity.

What you have to know is that human activity is the main reason of climate change so be careful, your activity and movements can change a whole climate.

In conclusion, be aware and spread awareness. Hope for a good, clean and safe life, help to clean up the environment so all of us can have a nice and safe life.

By: Razan Hassouna

We all use the term da7a7a or da7a7 as a joke but secretly want to get perfect grades and overall be a good student. When thinking about getting all A’s we think it’s impossible and only for gifted students when in reality it’s easy. Here are the top five things that are guaranteed to make you an A student.

Don’t slack!

Procrastinating is one of the main things that affect your grades. Thinking that a five minute break will help relax is right but we all know its code for ‘2 hour waste of time’. Instead of postponing things, try doing them early so you have some stress free time to relax. If something is due after two days, do it now so that you don’t have time to worry about it later.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

It is the most normal thing to get confused or not understand something. What most of us do is get too shy and ignore something we have trouble with. This is completely wrong and makes no sense. What we can do though is go to our teachers or tutors for help. It shouldn’t make you too shy because their job is literally to help YOU understand. It does feel better when a teacher explains something to you one on one so they can focus on your weaknesses.

Prioritize

Aside from the fact that all homework is equally important, you have to make the most imperative ones a priority. And when I say prioritize I don’t just mean with your work, I also mean with your time. Time management is one of the most crucial skills you need to learn. Whether you’re studying for an important test or stuck on number one on your math homework you need to balance out what you’re going to do and when.

Set goals

If you truly want something then you have to do everything in your power to achieve or perfect it. Just like you put in loads of effort in a video game you should try to put the same amount of effort and eagerness into your work.

DO NOT STRESS

Your biggest problem is maintaining your chill. You need to stay calm and keep a positive attitude during school so that you can really get what you want. Personally speaking, last year I kept my cool and didn’t stress out when I did something wrong or got a bad grade. I simply looked over what I did wrong and worked on it. That is what you should do. Through all of this mayhem you need to love yourself and convince yourself that there’s no such thing as perfection and you will never ace every single test.

By: Nourhan Ghanem

Hi! It’s me again and this time I’m supposed to respond to Habiba’s article. 

First of all I’d like to say that it was an honour to be debating with you. You have stated what people like about summer including your self and stated many interesting facts about it, and although I do not completely hate summer but when it comes to the point where I have to choose, I choose winter. 

Second of all, I think we can agree on one thing and that is we can agree to disagree. 

Winter rocks to me and I get that it might not to many other people but I mean there’s no way we can all have the same opinion about it.

Anyways I hope you all have an enjoyable winter, and are at a good place right now, physically and mentally. Ciao! 

    *Does The Winner Dance*

By: Habiba Tamer

Hey there! It’s me again. I’m here just to say that summer is my favorite season no matter what happens or even if it gets hotter every year.

I won or lose, I will still love summer and I will accept all of the sweaty days and the so freaking hot days, as I love and I will always love summer and beach days.

It’s easy to be happy with the weather and enjoying your sunny day at the beach with the best golden hour pictures.

Last thing, I just want Nourhan to know that you may love winter more than summer for many reasons and you are convinced with them but I will always say to you that summer is the best no matter what you say or even reasons to convince that winter is better. No way!

BY: Malak el-mansy

Don’t get annoyed when a close person to you keeps saying that they are always afraid of you getting away from them, you don’t know how many people they loved left them in a cruel way. So, they are afraid of getting close to other people. And in the same time they cannot stop loving people they love.

Don’t get annoyed when you find them taking a break from you for an unknown reason, they are always afraid of getting too attached. Because they always think that everything & everyone is so temporary.

It’s a miracle when someone deals with a person who has trust issues, them getting close to someone is always a big deal. They always think that they’ll end up leaving or they’ll end up disappointing them.

Those people have always been let down.

Those people didn’t know how to sleep at night wondering why they were never enough. 

Those people made someone their world and unfortunately they lived till the moment they watched their world end. 

They are always afraid, they just need assurance when they put their trust & love in someone again. They always put into consideration that they may wakeup never finding the one they got close to recently. They are always afraid of repeated disappointments from their close ones. 

People with trust & commitment issues were just normal loving people who have seen a lot. So, when they put their trust in someone, again, it’s never that easy.

Trust them when they say they love you, they thought twice before saying it. They prefer loneliness for the fear of loving someone who ends up leaving them.

Have mercy on those who have trust issues.

By: Habiba Tamer

Four seasons of the year and summer is still the best season yet. Summer means: beach, air, waves, joy, hope and happiness.

Summer season lasts for four months from June to September. Summer has warm and humid weather, especially in July and August.

There are some simple summer benefits you should know like:

• Free Vitamin D, which is good for your bones.

• Extra Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

• More Opportunities For Physical Activity.

• More Opportunities For Walk Barefoot.

• More Opportunities For Fresh Air.

• Overall Good Feeling.

• More Opportunities For Sweeting. As most of us don’t exercise or exercise enough to break a proper sweat all year, the summer months allow that to happen almost naturally. Sweating is a key component in good detoxification for good health, and yet we block our pores with chemical antiperspirants daily and don’t get physical enough to break a good sweat.

Summer season has its own specialty, actually what’s special in Summer season in spite of high heat, everyone enjoys eating summer season fruits like mangoes, cucumbers, jackfruits, muskmelon, and watermelon. People in the urban areas enjoy a lot of activities in this season like Swimming, Water Park and Fun food Village.

Here you I give you 13 Fun Facts about Summer Season:

• The First modern Olympic Games were held in the summer in 1896 in Athens,Greece.

• The First day of summer is between June 20th and June 22nd ever year. The first day of summer is called the summer solstice, and the day varies due to the Earth’s rotation not exactly reflecting our calendar year.

• The last day of summer is September 20th.

• Watermelon is one of summer’s best summer treat. Did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but a vegetable instead? They belong to the cucumber family of vegetables.

• The Eiffel tower actually grows in the heat of the summer. Due to the iron expanding, the tower grows about 6 inches every summer.

• If you love ice cream, the summer season should be your favorite. July is national ice cream month.

• A June fun fact is that the month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno.

• For a July fun fact, Roman general Marc Antony named the month of July after Julius Caesar.

• July is national blueberry month.

• The longest day of the year is on the summer solstice.

• Mosquitos are most prevalent during summer months. Mosquitos have been on earth for more than 30 million years.

• August was named after Julius Caesar’s nephew. He had received the title of “Augustus” which means “reverend”.

• Ice pops were invented in 1905 by an 11 year old boy.

As summer season means going to the beach, waves and have some fresh air, there is an importance of going to the beach. Going to the beach improves overall mood. Aside from its azure waters, beautiful sights, and serene ambience, the beach also offers many health benefits.

Going to the beach is not only a fun activity, it may also reduce stress, help you relax, and improve your well-being. And because of obtaining a good amount of Vitamin D when you go to the beach, it’s good for lowering your blood pressure, supporting your immune system, and helping with rheumatoid arthritis.

Last thing, enjoy your summer vacation, beach, waves and air without hurting any creatures. Live safe.

By: Nourhan Ghanem

So summer is almost over and winter is coming and to all of you who are bummed about winter coming boo hoo, screw you. I mean both have cons but how is summer any better. I’m Nourhan Yasser, and today I’ll be convincing you and Habiba why winter is the best, summer sucks and winter haters are losers 😁. 

1- Comfiness overdose 

Everything is way comfier in winter, under a blanket. From just staring at the ceiling, to lying on your bed in a blanket burrito binge watching your favorite show. Even just sleeping in winter is better. No mama coming in to your bedroom turning off the air conditioning or fan because “ kont 5ayfa la te3ya” let’s be honest ya mama you’re doing it 3shan fatouret el kahraba el hateegy 3la a5er el shahr we te5reb el bet , don’t sugar coat it.

2- Nature 

Winter is calmer, quieter, more serene and more ra8y to get the best part which is RAINNNNNN. Rain in winter is the best, the smell of rain itself and the vibe it gives. 

Plus if you’re like me and suffer from asthma winter is way better, dust and humidity are not in your favor, I mean you’re nose will still be runny and stuffed with barabeer but at least it won’t feel like breathing through an airtight bottle. 

3- S&S 

Speaking of nose related stuff how is sweat filled, bad smell wrenched summer better than winter. In summer I go to get a shower , get dressed and go out , half an hour later I feel dirtier than I did at the start. I mean I was supposed to be the one to convince you but like please explain to me * Mohamed tarek sass voice * haww ?! Like tell me haw is summer el malyan rawaye7 araf we talzee2 we 3ara2 better?! Do you enjoy za 3ara2 ?! Hmmm ?! Hmmmmmm ! 

4- Clothes are Wayyy better

I mean they are more expensive but here’s what winter clothes provide:

A. Comfiness and warmth 

B. Looking put together

C. A way to hide the food baby your gonna grow throughout winter 

D. (Bonus point ) as a hijabi its hard to find clothes that doesn’t follow one of the three t’s which is tight, transparent and a tad short. And guess what winter provides.

So they are expensive but they do cover 3 points that summer clothes don’t . 

5- You can actually go out in the morning 

Yes, what I said is not of folklore, it’s true. You can go out and spend a day in the sun and not come back as a freshly ripened tomato or a reptilian shedding its skin. The days are better and warmer because of the cold air and warm sun.

And now that I’ve covered what I love about winter let’s talk about the misconceptions about winter

First of all, “ winter is depressing “ , yes because you haven’t been crying every night with you’re pillow being your only comfort zone throughout summer *note the sarcasm *.

Sweety winters not the problem. (Also if that’s actually how you’ve been spending summer don’t hesitate to talk to me, I’m here for you if you need someone to listen ) 

Second of all, “winter is too cold “ , yeah and summer is too hot. Suck it up . 

Third, “ el denia betlayl besor3a” , we da 3ashan e7na memadyeen el long days fel summer ben5rebha wana fel long days ma3ndeesh yama er7ameni, either way you spend all day sleeping and spending the nights as 5ofash el lel. 

Finally I’d like to say both seasons have their cons, bas ne2ool الحمد لله en we have the means to endure the heat and the cold in both seasons. 

And to Habiba I say, May the best (wo)man win.