Erika W. Smith
Erika W. Smith (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor specializing in astrology and sex and relationships. She was the senior astrology editor at Cosmopolitan from 2020–2024 and has also held staff positions at Refinery29 and Bust magazine. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.
Your horoscope for Venus in Taurus, as every star sign is about to experience a wave of romance
This planetary movement can bring you the lovey dovey vibes you’ve been waiting for
What your birth year's Chinese Zodiac Sign says about your personality
Are you an Ox? Or a Horse? Or a Boar?
Every star sign's horoscope for the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse - How the cosmic event will affect you
Big changes might be on the horizon for you.
Your love and sex horoscope for 2026
Prepare for Venus Retrograde...
Mark your calendar with these key astrological dates for 2026
Pro tip: Schedule PTO around Mercury Retrograde
Let's discuss Leo and Gemini compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
They both know how to get the party started.
Let’s discuss Aries and Leo compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
Are these two fire signs too hot to handle?
Let’s discuss Aries and Gemini compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
Will these two burn bright or go down in flames?
Let's discuss Cancer and Virgo compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
Can these two people-pleasers make it work?
Let's discuss Leo and Aquarius compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
Can these two make it work?
Let's discuss Libra and Taurus compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
It's all about Venus for these two.
Let's discuss Libra and Cancer compatibility in love, friendship, sex and marriage
Are they written in the stars?
Let's discuss Aquarius and Cancer compatibility in friendship, love, sex and marriage
What happens when you match a water sign with the water-bearer?
Let's discuss Aries and Virgo compatibility in friendship, love, sex and marriage
These two are very different.
Let's discuss Aries and Cancer compatibility in friendship, love, sex, and marriage
There's some tension here...
Angel Number 2121's spiritual meaning revealed for your love life and career
Does everything seem to cost £21.21?
Your Moon sign compatibility guide
Hey, babe, what’s your Moon sign?
What your venus sign says about your relationships (and why you shouldn’t freak out if your sun signs clash)
Here’s how to tell if you should actually date.
Everything you need to know about earth signs
They’re the friends you can always rely on.
All about air signs, the zodiac’s social smarties
Good luck keeping up with them.
Fighting with a fire sign? Yeah, you’re gonna lose
Grab that burn cream - you’ll need it.
Water signs will swim away in a river of tears
They’re all about the feels.
All about angel number 111: Its meaning in love, life and money
The number of 1s is important!
What does it mean if you dream about being pregnant?
There’s a lot going on here, people...
What is your zodiac sign's element?
What's your element?
Dating an Aries man? Here's what you need to know
He’s alllll emotion and ego, for better or worse
Dating a Sagittarius man? Read this first
You will never be bored, that’s for sure!
Dating a Leo man? Read this first
If you stroke his ego, he’ll make it worth your while
Everything you need to know about dating a Cancer man
They have *so* many feelings
Dating a Gemini man? Here's what you need to know
He’s never boring, so that's something!
Dating a Taurus man? Here's what you need to know
He may be stubborn, but he’s also always there for you
Dating a Scorpio man? Here's everything you need to know
His love runs DEEP.