Meet Maressa
Journalist • Author • Astrologer
I’m a seasoned reporter, writer, and editor who’s created dynamic, engaging lifestyle content for nearly two decades. A regular contributor to Parents magazine and PopSugar, resident astrologer for InStyle and Shape, senior editor for Care.com, former parenting editor for Cosmopolitan.com, my writing has also appeared on What to Expect digital, the Washington Post, Horoscope.com, Astrology.com, and more. My new book, Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet All Year Long (Workman) is out on July 9, 2024. And be sure to check out my first book, Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology (Artisan), released in 2023.
Meet Maressa
Journalist • Author • Astrologer
I’m a seasoned reporter, writer, and editor who’s created dynamic, engaging lifestyle content for nearly two decades. A regular contributor to Parents magazine and PopSugar, resident astrologer for InStyle and Shape, senior editor for Care.com, former parenting editor for Cosmopolitan.com, my writing has also appeared on What to Expect digital, the Washington Post, Horoscope.com, Astrology.com, and more. My new book, Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet All Year Long (Workman) is out on July 9, 2024. And be sure to check out my first book, Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology (Artisan), released in 2023.
THRIVE DURING RETROGRADES & TAP INTO THE POWER OF THE MESSENGER PLANET ALL YEAR LONG
Mercury Magic
By Maressa Brown
This optimistic, down-to-earth guide to understanding Mercury and yourself empowers you to make the most of the power of Mercury — the planet of communication, transportation, and technology — during its backspins and all year round. Mercury may be associated with chaotic retrogrades, but it’s also the celestial body that fuels your communication superpowers, thought processes, and how you connect with others. Mercury Magic reveals all the must-knows about this fascinating planet, including how Mercury retrograde works and tips and tricks for finding the silver lining during these periods. Brush up on astrology basics and explore your expression and compatibility with others by identifying and learning about your natal Mercury. Harnessing the power of the messenger planet can help you to bring your most whimsical dreams into being.
A New Parent's Guide to Astrology
Raising Baby by the Stars
By Maressa Brown
This celestial parenting manual covers what you need to know about a child’s sun sign, of course, but also other key placements (such as their moon and rising signs), and how their distinctive birth chart influences their self-expression and learning, health and vitality, as well as how they’ll connect and clash with loved ones. As soon as you see how unique your baby’s astrological blueprint is, you can better see the world through their perspective and, in turn, feel equipped with knowledge that can make raising your little one even more inspiring.
What's Your Chart, Baby?
Use your own — or your little one’s — birth info to generate a unique astrological blueprint.
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With nearly two decades of professional experience as a seasoned journalist and content creator, I love generating ideas and gathering the most engaging, serviceable information to bring stories to life across a myriad of mediums.
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Need an experienced editorial manager to develop and/or oversee a content, SEO, or social media project? Recruit and manage a roster of talented freelance writers and content creators? Let's work together.
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Read Your Mercury Horoscope & More
Check out your communication forecast, monthly horoscope, and more in my latest columns for Woman’s World.
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What Clients & Colleagues Are Saying
"She is devoted to her craft and dedicated to doing the work necessary to produce top-quality work."
– Jeffrey Seglin
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Director of Communications Program at Harvard Kennedy School
"As we cranked through 35 issues of the magazine in our two years together, Maressa rose to every challenge, proving repeatedly that she’s a true pro, a clutch performer and a damn great hire. "
– Erin Quinlan
Executive-level freelance assigning editor and journalist
"She always has a positive attitude and does a fabulous job editing copy."
– Andrea Arterbery, MA
Freelance journalist, copywriter, brand consultant, adjunct professor
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