Cosmic Parenting

Look to the stars with this astrology deck to better understand your child’s emotional needs, communication style, values, desires, and more—from goop’s resident psychological astrologer.

The birth chart—a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment of one’s birth—is a powerful tool most often used for self-awareness, personal inquiry, and growth. With this deck, Jennifer Freed, PhD, champions the use of the birth chart as a catalyst for family connection and emotional understanding. Parents will learn about their own needs and their children's with the help of eighty illustrated cards and an accompanying pamphlet.

Cosmic Parenting expounds on six birth chart placements that are key to unlocking one's inner world. A free online birth chart generator will reveal your sun, moon, and rising signs (which represent your personality, emotional needs, and how you appear to others), as well as your Mercury, Venus, and Mars signs (communication, desire and pleasure, drives and ambitions). Pull the placement cards that correspond to your birth chart and then do the same for your child. Gain valuable insight into your child’s spirit and consider how your needs interact with your child’s.

The Cancer moon placement card, for example, offers language to prompt supportive conversations with a sensitive child:

• Do: Praise my vulnerability and transparency. Breathe slowly and deeply with me when I get emotional. Make time for one-on-one connection with me.
• Don’t: Rush me through sensitive conversations. Allow me to hijack the day with my emotions. Retaliate when I express my valid anger.

The seventy-two placement cards are enhanced by eight “connection cards,” featuring activities, discussion prompts, and healing exercises meant to deepen family bonds, enhance parent-child relationships, and provide valuable social and emotional skills for the whole family.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs