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शिक्षक को वीडियो कॉल पर महिला को नहाते हुए देखना पड़ा भारी, शातिरों ने डरा धमकाकर वसूले 22 लाख

Madhya Pradesh News: नग्न वीडियो बनाकर शिक्षक से डरा-धमका कर 22 लाख रुपये से अधिक वसूलने के मामले में आखिरकार कैंट थाना पुलिस ने डरा-धमका कर जबरन रुपयों की वसूली की धारा के तहत प्रकरण दर्ज कर लिया है। मामले में शिक्षक ने बीती 22 जुलाई को एसपी को आवेदन दिया था। आत्महत्या करने के लिए मजबूर होने की बात कही थी। इसके बाद नवदुनिया ने मामले को प्रमुखता से प्रकाशित किया, जिस पर मप्र शासन ने संज्ञान लेकर…

[mxdwn]

Megan Thee Stallion Says Tory Lanez “Treated My Trauma Like A Joke” In New Sentencing Hearing

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[13lunarstar]

Uttara Ashadha

The twenty-first nakshatra

Degrees: 26°40' of Sagittarius Zodiac to 10°00' of Capricorn Zodiac

The ruler of the Nakshatra: Sun (sansk. Surya)

Deity: 10 vishwadevas (representing universal principles like truth, willpower, time, and goodness)

Nakshatra's guna: rajas (human)

Uttara Ashadha keywords: victory, perseverance, leadership, integrity, righteousness, long-term success, discipline, wisdom, resilience, and determination

Symbol: elephant tusk (meaning strength, determination, and victory)

Career options: leadership, law, politics, teaching, military, creative arts, social work, business, research and roles in finance

Nakshstra's strengths: determination, leadership, integrity, resilience, wisdom

Nakshatra's weaknesses: rigidity, idealism, pride, delayed success, and workaholic tendencies.

Lagna (ASC) in Uttara Ashadha: these individuals are ambitious, determined, and natural leaders (due to the influence of Sun, however, the Sun itself should be evaluated in the Rasi and Navamsha charts to determine the strength of Lagna) with a strong sense of integrity and long-term vision. They possess leadership qualities and often hold positions of authority, guided by moral and ethical principles. Resilient and patient, they handle challenges well and are focused on achieving lasting success, though it may come later in life. They tend to be serious, responsible, and reserved in their demeanor. However, they may struggle with pride, rigidity, or idealism, which can create challenges in personal relationships and decision-making. Overall, these people seek meaningful and enduring achievements.

Sun in Uttara Ashadha: bestows people with strong leadership qualities, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility. These people are driven by a desire for long-term success and recognition through righteous actions, often taking on authoritative roles. The Sun’s influence enhances their ambition, making them focused, disciplined, and persistent in achieving their goals. These individuals value honour and truth and are often seen as dependable and trustworthy. However, they may sometimes struggle with pride or rigid thinking. All in all, they seek to make a meaningful impact through ethical leadership and lasting achievements.

Moon in Uttara Ashadha: with this placement, individuals are emotionally stable, resilient, and guided by a strong sense of purpose and ethics. They approach emotional challenges with patience and maturity, often maintaining a calm and composed demeanour. Their feelings are closely tied to their long-term goals, and they prioritize security and stability in life. Valuing truth, commitment, and reliability, they are trustworthy and serous in relationships. However, their reserved nature can sometimes make them appear emotionally distant or struggle with openly expressing their emotions ( especially if Moon is in the Capricorn part). Ultimately, they seek emotional fulfilment through achieving meaningful, lasting success.

Mercury in Uttara Ashadha: is characterized by sharp intellect, excellent communication skills, and a strategic, goal-oriented mindset. These people possess the ability to think clearly and logically, making them adept at problem-solving and planning for long-term success. Those with Mercury in Uttara Ashadha are often persuasive and articulate, excelling in careers that require clear communication, negotiation, or management. Their approach to life is structured and methodical, preferring to work on projects that offer lasting results. Ethics and truth are central to their thought processes, so they value honesty and integrity in both personal and professional interactions. Often, people with this placement are seen as reliable sources of advice, thanks to their practical and well-thought-out perspectives. However, they may occasionally become rigid or conservative in their thinking, resisting change or new ideas that challenge their traditional beliefs. This focus on stability and long-term outcomes can sometimes limit their ability to embrace innovation, but their careful, responsible approach ensures steady progress in whatever they undertake.

Mars in Uttara Ashadha: with this placement, individuals are driven by a strong sense of determination, courage, and ambition. Mars, the planet of action and energy, combines with Uttara Ashadha’s long-term focus, making these individuals highly strategic in their approach to achieving success. They are disciplined and focused, often willing to put in sustained effort to reach their goals. This placement brings a balance of both physical and mental strength, which makes them effective leaders, especially in situations that require both endurance and tactical planning. They tend to be natural leaders who take charge of situations with confidence and authority. They are also deeply committed to their goals, often demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges. However, the intensity of Mars can sometimes make them overly competitive or prone to rigid thinking, especially if their ambitions are threatened. They may struggle with impatience or frustration if results don't come quickly, but their persistence generally ensures eventual success. This placement is ideal for fields that require strategic action, leadership, or physical strength, such as the military, law enforcement, or business.

Jupiter is in Uttara Ashadha: blesses people with wisdom, optimism, and a strong moral compass. Jupiter, the planet of expansion, knowledge, and spirituality, aligns with Uttara Ashadha’s focus on long-term success, creating a personality that seeks growth and understanding through ethical actions and higher ideals. These individuals are natural teachers, mentors, and guides, often drawn to philosophy, law, education, or spiritual pursuits. Their broad-minded approach to life allows them to see the bigger picture and work towards goals that benefit not only themselves but also the greater good. Jupiter’s expansive energy in Uttara Ashadha encourages them to think deeply about issues of morality, truth, and justice. They are likely to succeed in fields where their knowledge and wisdom can be applied to long-term, impactful projects. At the same time, their strong attachment to ideals may sometimes make them inflexible or overly confident in their beliefs, which can lead to challenges in accepting alternative viewpoints. Additionally, they may struggle with balancing their idealism with practicality. Nevertheless, their optimism and faith in the future help them overcome obstacles, allowing them to make significant contributions in their chosen field, particularly in areas that involve teaching, guiding, or expanding knowledge.

Venus is in Uttara Ashadha: is characterized by a refined sense of beauty, harmony, and a deep appreciation for long-lasting relationships. Venus, the planet of love, creativity, and aesthetics, aligns with Uttara Ashadha’s focus on enduring success, resulting in a strong desire for stable and meaningful connections, both in personal and professional partnerships. These individuals value commitment, loyalty, and integrity in their interactions with others. In the realm of creativity, this placement fosters an affinity for timeless art, music, and beauty. People with Venus in Uttara Ashadha often have a refined taste and are drawn to elegant, classic styles that stand the test of time. They may also excel in careers related to art, design, or diplomacy, where grace and charm are key. However, they may sometimes struggle with balancing their pursuit of material pleasures with their deeper emotional needs. There’s a tendency to seek perfection in relationships, which can lead to dissatisfaction if their high ideals are not met. Their quest for harmony and beauty may also cause them to avoid conflict, potentially leading to unresolved issues. Nevertheless, their charm and refined approach to life make them well-suited for both personal and professional success in creative or relational fields.

Saturn in Uttara Ashadha: bestows individuals with highly disciplined, patient, and deeply committed traits to achieve long-term success. Saturn, the planet of structure, responsibility, and hard work, blends seamlessly with Uttara Ashadha’s focus on endurance and achievement, creating a personality that is determined to overcome challenges and build a solid foundation for the future. These individuals approach life with a serious, methodical attitude, often willing to put in sustained effort over long periods to achieve their goals. Their sense of responsibility and strong work ethic makes them dependable and reliable, especially in roles that require leadership or managing long-term projects. They are often drawn to fields that involve structure and stability, such as management, administration, or engineering. However, Saturn’s influence can also make them prone to feelings of burden or restriction, especially if they take on too many responsibilities or face delays in achieving their goals. They may struggle with pessimism or a rigid outlook, particularly when faced with setbacks. Learning to balance their hard work with patience and flexibility is key to their success. Despite these challenges, their perseverance and dedication generally lead to enduring achievements, particularly in areas that require careful planning and execution.

Rahu in Uttara Ashadha: with this placement, individuals are ambitious, innovative, and often drawn to unconventional paths to achieve success. Rahu, the planet of illusion, desire, and unconventional thinking creates a personality that is driven to achieve recognition and power, often through unique or non-traditional means. These individuals are highly motivated to make a lasting impact, frequently taking risks to break away from the norm. Rahu’s influence makes people extremely ambitious, with a strong desire to rise to positions of authority or influence. They may be drawn to industries that are cutting-edge or unconventional, such as technology, media, or entrepreneurship. Their innovative thinking can lead them to success in areas where others may hesitate to venture. Even though, Rahu’s unpredictable energy can also lead to over-ambition or a tendency to take shortcuts, which can result in challenges or setbacks. They may struggle with ethical dilemmas, particularly if their desire for success overshadows their sense of integrity. It’s essential for individuals with this placement to balance their ambitious drive with a sense of responsibility and ethics, as this will help them achieve lasting success without falling into the traps of illusion or excess.

Ketu in Uttara Ashadha: represents individuals who are inclined towards spiritual growth, detachment from material pursuits, and a deep understanding of inner truths. Ketu, the planet of liberation, spirituality, and detachment, combined with Uttara Ashadha’s focus on success and achievement, creates a personality that seeks to rise above worldly desires in favour of inner fulfilment and spiritual progress. These individuals often experience a strong pull toward introspection and self-realization. Ketu’s influence here leads them to question the value of material success and power, often pushing them toward spiritual or philosophical paths. They may experience a sense of disillusionment with the outer world, leading to a desire for deeper, more meaningful experiences. This placement is ideal for those involved in fields such as spirituality, healing, counselling, or other areas where inner growth and transformation are emphasized. However, Ketu’s detachment can also result in isolation or a sense of disconnection from worldly life, making it difficult for these individuals to engage fully in material pursuits. They may struggle with balancing their spiritual ideals with practical responsibilities. While they may achieve significant inner growth, finding harmony between their spiritual path and the demands of everyday life is key to their overall fulfilment.

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'Vishnu & Lakshmi' Talon Abraxas

The Symbolic Meaning of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi

Lord Vishnu is Hindu Myth

Hindu’s recognise Vishnu as the “protector.” He is the aspect of your personality that can dissolve the ego and uphold new Dharmas that enable you to develop peace of mind and bliss.

Ayurvedic teachings describe consciousness as being present. By taking control of emotions present in the five elements and the three gunas, you can take control of your life and master the energies of universal manifestation.

Vishnu is the higher consciousness that guides us and downloads messages that inform us what the right actions are to take. The problem most of us suffer is not knowing when we receive these messages because we are rooted in base consciousness.

Conscious comes to us as a thought, symbolised by Brahma in Hindu mythology. In the “Padma Purana”, Vishnu gives birth to Brahma who blossoms from the lotus flower that sprouts from Vishnu’s navel.

Brahma is said to be the creator of all things. He is the manifestation of ideas in the physical plane. The Lotus flower symbolises enlightenment, implying that consciousness passed to mortals is the Absolute Truth. The instructions to follow.

The Rig Veda states: “Vishnu is the most ancient of all, yet also the most recent. Nothing and no one creates Vishnu, yet Vishnu creates everyone and everything.”

In essence, the Supreme deity is a creative source but serves a greater purpose as the preserver. Escaping the bonds of the habitual mind is not easy and Vishnu has to keep a check that right actions are being followed.

It is said that Vishnu created the world with the right side of his body – that which is controlled by the left-side hemisphere of the brain. Although there are creative aspects in the right-side of the brain, it is widely accepted that most creative powers arise from the left side of the brain.

The right side of the brain is associated with collecting information and analysis. It’s the sensible part of the brain that talks us through what we should really do.

The Incarnations of Vishnu

All matter is conscious which evolves. As Absolute conscious, Vishnu creates the world through Brahma, and Hindu mythology gives an account of the evolution of Earth in the incarnations of Vishnu.

According to legend, Vishnu has reincarnated nine times so far. They are:

Matsya, the fish Kurma, the Turtle (reptiles) Vahara, the pig (animal life) Narasimha, half man, half lion Vaman, the man-dwarf Parashuram the man with an axe Rama – moral man Krishna – philosophical man Buddha – enlightened man

As consciousness evolves in nature it consistently creates improved versions of itself. But Vishnu can only do this with the help of his wife Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The Symbolic Meaning of Lakshmi

Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the milky ocean on a lotus flower and subsequently incarnates amongst mankind in various forms. Described as ‘the mother of the world’ the goddess nurtures consciousness.

Lakshmi cleans Vishnu’s feet to show her nurturing nature. In chapter 8 of the Vishnu Purana says:

“Vishnu is meaning, she is speech; Hari is polity, she is prudence; Vishnu is understanding, she is intellect, he is righteousness, she is devotion.”

Lakshmi means ‘goals’ and as the goddess of wealth, beauty and love is said to reside in those that are prospering in life. In Hindu art she is always depicted sitting on a one hundred petal lotus indicated she is pure.

Together with Vishnu, Lakshmi is Absolute Consciousness, or The Truth.

Her four arms represent Dharma (doing the right thing), prosperity, perfection and freedom from mental and emotional bondages.

Other qualities of Lakshmi are portrayed through the elephants she is often pictured with. In Hindu esoteric symbolism, elephants represent strength, wisdom and patience, qualities needed to nurture.

The symbolic meaning of Hindu symbols

In ancient myth and Hindu art, Vishnu carries symbolic objects in his four hands and lies on a bed of floating serpents. The serpents represent the wisdom and peace of a calm mind that is freed from anxious thought.

Vishnu’s other symbols are:

Conch = vibrational frequencies and energetic forces that create and sustain all life in the universe. Scientifically speaking, Vishnu is the personification of the Conscious Universe.

Mace = the destructive nature of the god. It symbolizes the dissolution of ego and negative traits or even the destruction of the universe itself.

Bow or Lotus Flower = Both the lotus and the bow represent awakened consciousness that allows you to see beyond the veil of illusion.

Discus = The spinning discus symbolises Purity of mind and used by Vishnu to destroy demons.

The symbolic meaning of Vishnu and Lakshmi relates to the highest forms of human consciousness that we are aware of. Together they tell us what to do, and give us the ability to nurture Brahma into fruition.

Master Mind Content offers online symbolism courses. We have several in-depth guides that explain how symbolism relates to the body-mind-energy connection. Understanding symbolism can help you make important decisions, improve your quality of life and understand more about the world.

[asukaskerian]

Battlefield Terra is one of those works that just...changed my brain chemistry for so many reasons. I still go back and read it and think about it. This isnt an ask to return to it (though wouldn't be upset) but just to like thank you for putting the amount of it that you did out there

.__. *squish squish* thank you.

i cannot REMEMBER for the life of me if i ever posted any of the scene bits i had written in the chapter i never completed. first scene is actually one i love a lot, but then the battle scene was overtly complex and too long and had required so many rewrites and nothing worked. hghghhg.

but. anyway. this is the scene with the fallout from the "oh shit i kissed the alien am I GAY after all?????? oh fucking hell why did i notice JUST AT THE SAME TIME AS I NOTICE HOW MUCH HE'S NEVER GONNA *DECIDE NOT TO GO HOME* vfbndjh gnx;"

--

"And this is why it never pays to be stingy with technology," Jane said philosophically from the bucket seat next to John.

Strapped in like a sausage in its skin, John still managed to turn his helmet and grin at his sister. "Aw, come on, you didn't want the industry to cut into its profit margin, did you."

In the corner of his -- of all the pilots' -- glasses was an explosion of Spanish and Chinese sentences, nonsensical words, and Roxy-worthy typos.

The industry thing was mostly a joke; the think-typing-thoughts interface had first been developed for quadriplegics and amputees, and outside of hardcore nerds and professionals whose job required they be able to code very fast, people still preferred using their actual hands. One good reason for it: at the level of miniaturization necessary to put the brain sensors into glasses, it was new enough to still be expensive.

The new communication hub was a complete mess of hundreds of people trying it on for the first time, and it was hilarious.

"--Wow, hey, I know what that guy is doing! Oh my god, it's excellent, he's trying to think in sign language." Roxy giggled, tried to kick her feet only they were also strapped in. The craft was still accelerating, after all. Bleh. "Only then he has to transcribe into English, and he's doing it super literally! Hehehe."

Jane perked up a little. "Huh! No wonder the grammar was odd."

ID28YB: holy shit were all guna die in space aaaa

ID28YB: on the upside italics!

ID17NC: fuck how do you backspace backspacebacmlnpi

ID13JA: SARGANT MY CAPCLOSK IS FUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ID01JA: Like shit it is, PrivatE.

ID01JA: DamN.

ID98NZ: fifty Nine bottles of beer ON THE WALL, take one DOWN pass itaround FIftynIneBOTTLES on Thewall!!!!!

"I'll be so glad when they lock it down to emergency communications again," Jade said from John's other side, and sighed.

"At least the bosses forbid them to use colors," John said, trying for consoling. (He kind of failed, mostly because he was snickering.)

Jake chuckled from his seat at the end of the line, on Jade's other side, but didn't add anything. He hadn't really been talking much ever since they took off, and since they couldn't lean out of their seats it was really hard to see what face he was making. John wondered if he was worried about --

Of course he was worried. And if John thought about all the reasons why, he was going to start to fret too. His stomach was already in a knot behind the adrenaline grin, no need to double down on it.

"Hey Jake," he threw out, with no idea what kind of light-conversation topic he was going to pull out. "D'you think--"

"Say, chaps, I think I feel lighter!" Jake interrupted.

"Huh, yeah, maybe?" John tried to bounce his leg and wasn't sure if there was a difference yet. It was hard to feel the lessening weight of his body when it was such a knot of anticipation already, and when he couldn't move. "Wow. Are we reaching cruising speed already? There was no announcement--"

The door opened and Corporal Vantas stepped through.

(Not Karkat. There was a difference.)

"Woohoo, you clean up nice!" Roxy said with a whistle as he stalked closer in his alien boots and his space-black flight suit, head bare but for the jarringly pink headset nestled against his horns. John noticed all over again that his skin was slate gray, that his eyes were violently red and yellow.

That he moved through the heavy gravity of the rocket's push like it wasn't even there, when John himself -- at least at first -- would have wobbled.

"What mean -- no, I don't care."

He sat beside Jake in the free seat at the end that should have gone to Dirk, and disappeared from John's view, what with the helmets and the protruding edges of the bucket seats. John swallowed and put a smile on his face, even though no one was going to see him. For a second he had thought Karkat was coming toward him. Haha, silly.

"No more talk with the Generals, Karkat?" Jane asked, tone forcefully light.

"Mm. No."

"Talk with us now? Do you have anything important to say or just hanging out?"

John's eyes flitted over the logs on his glasses, the higher ranks starting to organize to separate the chatter by platoons. It was still mostly banter and bad jokes.

"...Hanging out? Yes. Hanging out. Here, not... other here. I'm Corporal not General, it's not fucking right I'm with them."

It was the exact same tone the Marines John knew used when they got offended when their chain of command got dumbass ideas. Heh.

Maybe a little hesitation. Maybe just the translation issues.

JH: haha, you guys *wish* you could type in colors!

ID28YB: if by colors u mean rainbow fruity goodness then sure :(

ID28YB: i wanted mauve goddamn!!

JH: maybe better that you can't have it, echidna would have had to cut you. :'(

(Urgh. He missed Rose. He wished she were well enough to fight with them today.)

Jade joined the conversation, asked Karkat about... John wasn't listening. What the politicos had told him, when he was alone with them without a translator. Stuff. Boring stuff.

Karkat's low, gravelly voice kept slipping into his ears no matter how hard he tried not to pay attention to the words. ("You talk I fall on you a lot. Maybe you want --")

Anyway when the loudspeaker in the wall started talking he was pretty glad.

"Attention troops, cruise speed has been reached. Stay seated until your immediate superior allows you to stand..."

Two clicks echoed around him, Jade and Roxy undoing their security harnesses in unison.

"Oh my god, I'm so stiff," Jade groaned. "I'm going to check on Remington, anyone wanna come with?"

"You sit still for longer stretches of time in battle," Jane pointed out as she freed herself in turn, as Jake was still fighting his clasps.

"In battle my seat is perfectly adapted to my butt!"

The girls started to file out, talking about butts, and John almost heard Dave mentioning butt massages, almost mentioned it himself but. No. That would have been wrong even if two thirds of the lot weren't family.

He thought of following them. He would just skip along, snicker and stretch his legs and tease the Marines and...

"See you guys later," he said instead, waving without looking, heart a pulsating knot in his throat. "Karkat and I have to practice the telepathy-typing thing. Well, mostly me."

He closed his eyes for a few seconds, listened to the tread of boots on the hard plastic floor.

He didn't need to look in order to know which one of them was Karkat, getting up and moving one seat down the line.

Leaving one seat empty between them. Huh. John wasn't sure how to take that one.

"Huhn. You want telepathy now?"

John winced to himself. "It's pretty much now or in the middle of battle, isn't it?"

A beat of silence, and then Karkat grunted an acknowledgement. "Mm."

"Mm," John agreed, and kept on not making a move toward his own headset. Karkat's was already in place, possibly already turned on. John just had to tap.

"Maybe we speak and then headsets," Karkat suggested.

"... Yeah, maybe that."

John made a superfluous noise of agreement, and then groaned and pushed his helmet off his head, tucked it between his feet. He took his gloves off next, dropped them inside the helmet, and then buried both hands in his hair to scratch and rub with vigorous frustration. It did not soothe him as much as he had hoped for.

"This is the worst timing," he groaned, muffled, as he curled forward until he could prop his elbows on his thighs and lace his fingers behind his head. His spine cracked.

The worst timing, and the worst thing. He wasn't sure he'd have taken it much better elsewhere, with more time to take care of the fallout. It sucked. His head was a mess just when he absolutely needed to be as perfectly in the zone as he had ever been in his entire life.

"I'm sorry," Karkat said quietly. "We do big things today. I was stupid. Even if you said oh yes good, kissing! it's other things in our head and we can't have other things in our head now. I didn't do the good thing."

John groaned quietly, face prickling with heat, and closed his eyes. "No, it's... Yeah. Yeah, okay, that wasn't -- the right time. But you... You were right. I was looking."

He hadn't managed to stop looking even once since he'd seen Karkat naked, coming out of his slime. Maybe he had even been looking before that, playing it off as fascination with Karkat's alienness. Kind of like 'haha no I just like looking at his horns because they're weird, so random amirite!' only with everything else on top of the horns, like his little bitey teeth on goth-black lips and his bare toes and the fit of his goddamn dress suit at the summit--

"So why--" Karkat fell silent, drew in a breath, and then released it in a long, hissing sigh and muttered under his breath in alienese. John couldn't even offer a guess from the tone this time around.

Why did you kiss back, he could have been asking. Why did you stop kissing. Why did you never make a move. Why did you make a move now. Why are you such an idiotic mess.

Answer was the same for all of them, anyway. "I don't know."

"Why do you not know that?!" Karkat shot back -- more incredulous than angry, but John winced anyway. "How you look at a people and don't know, and other people tell you 'yes, them' and you say 'haha, no' and you're wrong?"

"Oh, shut up!" John snapped as he threw himself back into his chair, his arms coming up to cross tight against his ribs. Even now he couldn't look toward Karkat at all, shoulders curled in and away from the other man. His stomach felt like someone was squeezing it with both hands; his face still prickled with mortification. It was awful, he wanted to get up and run just to get moving, stop having to think on it -- leave the feeling behind -- but he knew better than to think it would work. He knew better and he still wanted to try, flinching and too tense; what a shit condition for battle. Fuck. "I know, okay? I'm the most stupid jerk--"

Karkat's hand was hot even through the glove.

He tugged on John's elbow, lightly, squeezed a little.

"Zhann."

"... Sorry."

"No, I'm sorry," he said, sounding tired, and his hand fell from John's arm. "It's shit words."

John sneaked him a look; Karkat wasn't looking directly at John either, mouth pinched in discomfort, eyes dim somehow.

"Is it I'm alien and it's gross? So you don't in your head because ... haha, gross, can't be true--"

"No!" John spluttered, turning in his seat as much as he could to face him. "No, no, you being an alien is -- it is weird, but it's not bad, it's just not normal. It's... You're a guy?"

Karkat looked up at him, eyebrows furrowed. "Huhn?"

God. It figured. For all the joking about Karkat being gay that John had been doing like an asshole, he'd mentioned an old girlfriend too, and the cat girl who liked him that he didn't want to lead on, and it had never felt like she was disqualified because of boobs.

Also -- ugh, thanks Dirk and his casual beach gossipping -- Karkat thought Jade's butt was nice, and so was Mr. Strider's. So. Bisexual.

The way he looked now, baffled and not liking it, it was a little like he had never heard of someone who wasn't. Oh boy. What a mess. John raked a hand through his hair, tried to get back into explaining mode.

"It's -- we're mammals, remember? We need a boy and a girl to. To make little humans. That means normally we don't want other males, or other females, because -- there can be no babies? So a boy doesn't have a boyfriend, he has a girlfriend, and... The other way around, too. Boy and girl, yes, boy and boy no?"

"... Huhn."

"I mean. Some men like men! Dirk and Mr. Strider like men. But they knew it pretty early on. They knew when they were kids -- when they were small? -- that they were like that. And I've never." He swallowed. "I've never. Thought about a guy. Like that."

"Oh."

"And it's really weird." He gave a twitch of a shrug, looked away. "... And I don't know if it's because of the telepathy."

"Oh," Karkat said again, but this time he sounded stricken, not baffled.

John dropped a hand on Karkat's forearm across the empty seat, patted awkwardly -- wanted to squeeze or hold his wrist (or hold his hand) but that was just -- even such a short touch made his stomach twist with odd queasiness, his face flush back to maximum redness. "It's okay, buddy. I don't -- it's just. ... Don't feel bad, okay, that's stupid, I just -- it is weird, but --"

Karkat's breastbone beeped. Scowling down, he fished his tablet out of his collar, unrolled it, shook it stiff. Oh. Little countdown shown in rows of dots, going one by one from red to dark.

Five seconds to a dot, fifteen dots to a row, and how many rows... Hm. Ten minutes left before... John wasn't sure. They weren't going to be there yet in ten minutes.

"My mech. Gotta wake up, it's slow." Karkat waved a brisk hand, eyebrows furled in worry.

John closed his eyes. "Do you want to practice the mind-typing?"

"It's not want," Karkat grunted, slanting him a look. "... It's going to be bad."

"Mm."

"We need bigger time, not this," he added, tapping the tablet with the outside curve of a claw.

John tried out a dry shrug, and thought to himself that he really didn't enjoy it, that 'if you fuck this up you will have fucked everything up' feeling. Dread was for the battlefield, not for stupid interpersonal relationships. 

"Probably. We can keep working on it once we're in our mechs, too..."

Karkat snorted, replied something in alienese that had to be 'We had better.'

Yeah, okay. John just had to put his helmet back on.

"We don't have time for this crap!" he growled -- whined, if he wanted to be fair, something strangled and pleading, frustrated.

"Mnh."

John curled forward, hands cupping his temples, elbows on his knees. "Damn it. I don't -- I can't -- in ten minutes, that's too--"

There was no way he was going to be able to stop thinking about all the things he didn't want to think about, all the things -- the petty, selfish things -- he didn't want Karkat to know about.

Like the incontrovertible fact that no matter what John figured out he wanted, whatever compromises they found with each other, there was no magic button that would make Karkat stay.

He'd been in Karkat's head too much to imagine for one second he would weigh out John and the dubious safety Earth offered him against his people -- his people abused and thrown out like shark bait to be mowed down by enemies and superiors alike -- and choose John.

John was pretty sure Karkat wouldn't even choose Gamzee.

"Do you want sex." 

John flinched around and back so fast he hit his shoulder blade against one of the edges of the seat.

Karkat was looking back at him -- steady, John thought at first, but his lower eyelids were tight, his cheeks just a little dusky. The heat on John's face cooled down just barely at that.

"I ask so it's not more alien bullshit thing. It's what you want?"

"Oh my god," John protested, looking around wildly in case anyone had managed to open the sealing doors to the small room without the hiss of pneumatics warning them. "I don't know! I'm not -- I swear I'm not lying, I don't -- this is freaking me out."

"I see that, dumbass," Karkat said, but almost nicely. "You're so bad in your head, I don't know you can get that much a clusterfuck."

John groaned, slumped forward again.

"... Mouth thing, was good?"

"... Yeah."

"Touching?"

John gave a little grunt, eyes closed.

"Want where?"

"Why do you need to know?!"

There was a moment of silence like Karkat rolling his eyes, or maybe just watching him, waiting. John didn't check. 

"Zhann."

"... Horns? Maybe your hands. I kind of. Want to see your claws. We could sit close? We could--" He choked. His face prickled so hot it almost hurt. He wanted to touch Karkat's face, follow his nose with a fingertip -- he wanted Karkat to allow that, the trust and closeness it would mean.

"That's where?" Karkat grumbled, gave John a frustrated look. John tore his eyes away, ducked his head. Where had he -- when they had kissed (his mouth tingled like an echo) -- when Karkat was so close, almost on his lap, what had he --

"Your thighs," he whispered, dizzy with nerves and shame. "Inside." He clenched his knees together, hands knotted between them -- oh, Karkat's legs clamped down on his hand, all warm and snug. Muscles bunching, straining. So close to his -- his. Oh shit, John couldn't pop a boner inside his flight suit, not while Karkat was watching, while they were hashing out how much of a total clusterfuck this was going to be.

There was silence for too long -- three seconds, ten, every single one tightening his shoulders, knotting his guts worse, nausea and heat mingling dizzyingly.

"... Put your head thing on, Zhann."

John groaned out loud. "Are you kidding me, I will die. I don't want you to -- there's too much, it's. We can't!"

But when he glanced at the tablet still across Karkat's lap they were down to the last two rows of dots and it was now or never. More accurately, now or on the battlefield when they were supposed to coordinate two forces that had never fought together against ... however many of those aliens who wouldn't have followed some random high-ranked asshole from nowhere into open rebellion.

He shoved the helmet down before he could think about it twice. It felt too tight, like he was going to strangle, to be crushed.

Karkat felt too close; an empty seat between them and John still remembered him in Excalibur's cockpit, how easy it would have been to slip on his lap and kiss and--

(Yeah okay definitely sexual there) flitted through his mind from Karkat, alongside ... surprise, oh wow, so violent, stop feeling, not the end of the world --

John flashed back to his previous thought -- sitting next to each other and his hand trapped between strong thighs and oh shit he was getting hard, no, no --

(hand pushing higher) echoed back briefly, edged with curiosity, a spark of -- Karkat shook his head, slapped his own hands down onto his knees, hard enough to sting. John startled. "Okay!" Karkat said, staring straight ahead.

He was maybe smiling a little.

Okay yes we need to talk later I don't fuck and run (do you?)

John spluttered. "How would I know!" I've never/and run where anyway we're on an island!

Take your mech, zip off? (laughter) (mister space pilot, so locked in.) Wait, never? How old-- oh right no one around only older adults and your tangleclan/friends and you can't with half of them because blah blah mammals (and not boys? Why not boys. Aliens what the fuck.)

John groaned again, hands on his helmet since he couldn't get to his face. Could have Rose or Roxy! Roxy was my first kiss! (haha sloppy-alright-nice but I saw you fingers up your nose too much as a kid sorry John I like you tender-nice but it all fizzed out) and Rose kissed me on a dare and it was like kissing Jane it was horrible.

And that was the entire fucking extent of your romantic and sexual experience oh my dear little dark gods that's pitiful. (sharp/teal/lovely-blade moaning over me (tight-soft-deep) other hurried hands in dark corners--) shit sorry--

Oh. Of course Karkat had had sex before. Of course he would know more, of course John was hopelessly late and useless -- he couldn't even bring himself to think about, about kissing, never mind what happened later, he was a kid--

The tablet beeped.

"Shit," Karkat said in English, and another few words that echoed as bounce me around on a bladed dildo. Which, yeowch. He turned to stare at John, already half out of his seat and leaning forward, a claw-tipped hand clenched on the armrest. "(I gotta get going now. John, do you--)"

He was leaning forward like he was about to kiss John, if John hadn't been wearing a helmet, and John knew full well that wasn't at all what he'd been doing, knew because he was in Karkat's brain, and still couldn't help but fear-hope for it.

(I'll kiss you if we win) flashed between them, too fast to hold back. No wait sorry (god it'd feel nice) we have to talk first and -- not now, cannot be now.

John laughed, mostly from nerves. I'll come with you (sit in cockpit think tappy thoughts oh my god they'll love transcripts of your foul mouth be hilarious what if I accidentally transcribe the sex thoughts too oh no oh no--)

Karkat's hand caught his wrist.

"(Do you trust me,)" he said low and intense, in an alienese that John almost didn't notice as not English from how strong the mind-echo was.

The response came embarrassingly instantaneous. "Of course I --" He swallowed. What do you want me to do?

Okay. (You are ridiculous) (thank you.)

Karkat crinkled his golden-red eyes at John and for the first time John realized he doesn't mind how I feel.

Crushes happen, Karkat replied almost casually, with a little pleased-flattered-glad trill running underneath. Crushes happen to me in particular all the damn time so I have no stones to throw. (I know this one is worse, tangled-odd with headsets but it was kind of predictable too especially because of the headsets.)

A harsh beep.

No more time. Follow me?

Follow you where, John wondered, and then Karkat showed him.

His mind nudged closer. Body alive with battle arousal, heart thumping too fast, just barely shaky in his body and he need-wanted John's cheerful-calm interest, his certainty. They should absolutely not kiss before the battle because he would cling and waste time hoping for time to stop instead and also they really needed to hash that shit out but oh, so smug that he'd been right all along. His face winced briefly at whatever echo John sent back, and then he --

(Terrifying/not right/I will never manage alone.) 

John's gorge rose. (can't let that happen/you're not alone (I'm not alone either can't be please god--)

(Good,) rang like a bell between them, and then Karkat's direct, almost forceful Dive(/echo/merge) with me.

John's hands closed tight enough on the armrests that the hard plastic cracked under his fingertips at the thought, visualized like two discordant graphs slowly entering resonance, like rebounding, endless echoes -- the pattering, muted thunder of armies in lockstep. But -- but too close so many things I can't share, how?! Can't sync if we're like this I'm mortified (want to die/hide/wash it out of my brain) you're -- you're --

I want to fight. (Scared to fight.) I need to fight. Silly flurry of thoughts -- bothersome, I have them too (misjudged when to tell people about psychics, misjudged you, (this is not a romcom where you are the heroine what the fuck Vantas,) could have endangered/maybe did endanger the operation twice) we can sync on that! (would be bad). Or we can sync on --

Mechs. Piloting.

Winning the goddamn battle.

We had better not think of beds, John sent Karkat, smile shaking on his face. Karkat snorted back, crooking him a smile.

They bumped foreheads -- or forehead and helmet -- and straightened up, because it was time to go.

They stood (John stood) and walked to the door, one-two, one-two. (Easier if we walk in sync, they agreed, and wondered if it would also work mirrored. But they would experiment later, John, now where was the hangar?)

It was… odd, not quite seamless, little twitches of individual thoughts -- not like last time, at the conference.

It was easier when a Marine came across them -- Sergeant, look at the shoulder bars -- and said, "I was assigned to escort, uh, you, Corporal Vantas..."

"We're coming," they assured her with two mouths (unnecessary) (but which is it again.) "How long do we have left?"

"Four minutes," she said, carefully expressionless in her bulking power armor, the helmet politely open still as she placed herself opposite from the claws side. 

Can you blame her though? haha.

It's not like I didn't help patch those weaknesses.

How'd you even find -- oh, yeah.

Of course horn sense would perceive the electricity field where crucial wires ran, the way a solid plate trembled under a headbutt at the weaker places, of course Karkat's terror would crank his pitiful amount of sensitivity up higher and the luck of frenetic, half-blind panic do the rest.

The upgraded armor would be a little harder but they had the brute strength to punch through and the claws to tear wiring free. Should be easy -- but the Marines weren't the enemy. Strong-respectful-friendly-safe. Distant-confused too (we're too young for how much weight/responsibility we carry) but nice, mostly.

The bay where they were keeping (dad) the mech was empty, if well-guarded; the Marines had taken the warning that the biomechs sometimes ate people to heart, it seemed. Which was hilarious, because (dad) was way too tired to lunge and chomp, which... wasn't funny at all, actually. (When they won, the first thing they'd do would be to put him to a feeding/repairs station.)

They scaled the black-shelled side of the mech, pushing and pulling each body from handhold to foothold -- chinks in the shell, the edge of a plate. (They avoided the gaping cavity of its ripped-away manipulating-arm, no matter how convenient it would have been for a step-up.) The edge of the cockpit opening was cracked open like a wound, ready to be pushed through -- convenient but loose because dad was tired; worrying but nothing to be done for now -- thank god they'd gotten the flight suit back because those weird cotton clothes were a clinging, heavy pain when soaked through with neural gel...

Oh right. John's flight suit might not react quite well to the neural fluid now that dad-mech knew it. What if it dissolved? Haha, naked in the cockpit. Or more like half-naked with strategically placed, slowly widening holes, talk about a porn flick setting. Didn't help that the dissolving/digesting gels used to clean dirt and dead skin cells might also trigger if Dad felt contrary enough and also eat through yeah okay, that was an unsexy thought. John/Karkat crouched, one body on the solid edge, one across the cracked-open plates, and then sinking, eyes closed.

It was the perfect temperature inside, but that never made that first deep breath of gel any easier. He breathed air deeper with the body still outside, like the unencumbered-lungs feeling could help (it helped, even though oxygen wasn't going to come through telepathically. Bodies were stupidly easy to trick.) and settled inside within the nest of coils, seeking out the one that went -- ow, yeah, there, in the flight suit slot at the base of his neck, between the vertebrae.

Wake up, he thought at it, through the neural gel and through the spinal tap, letting it feel his nerve impulses so they could sync more thoroughly. Wake up, (flight systems, weapon arms, no more standby) there's a battle coming. 

Once the process was started it was a matter of waiting until it was sufficiently awake (and burning through the last of its energy.) The Karkat body wiggled into place, let the other tentacles slot into their ports to read his every muscle twitch, so the mech would be ready to move before he even thought it coherently enough to decide exactly what movement he wanted, and then settled down.

It was easier to keep in sync if they weren't both doing different things. The John body waited until the other one was at rest and then stood up, let himself slide along rib covers until gravity flung him off entirely, still pretty high over the ground; he landed in a perfectly timed crouch, laughing a little in admiration (Gods of the Devouring-dark but this body was convenient) and walked out of the hangar.

The Marines at the door didn't look at him like a stranger-threat or even a superior-officer-threat, more like a low-caste soldier might look at a beloved high-blue who cared-possessive for them (still dangerous in the abstract, never quite controllable, but theirs.) It was so strange, so normal.

"Is Corporal Vantas going to stay inside his mech?" the sergeant asked him, falling into step.

"Yes, Sergeant," he assured her soberly. "Until we go."

They weren't sure why that got them a weird look, but it was probably nothing to fret about. The metal mechs' bay door was just there -- similarly guarded but they let John/Karkat pass without a word; one of them nodded at him, fierce and grim-eyed. He nodded back the same way, and then -- oh -- worried that it might worry them, because John usually joked before a battle and soldiers didn't like things to be different. Bad luck. But by then they were at the lift and it was a bit too late to fret about the mental state of grunts.

They opened the cockpit and walked in, swung around to sit. The butt-hollow still felt wrong. 

So many buttons and toggles and it was a wonder John never got them wrong regarding which did what. (Heh.)

The arm-rest where Karkat had sat ... for a moment John-alone was sent reeling, buzzing, experiencing it from the other side -- the tingle of excitement-certainty, that wordless moment when you finally knew the other person was interested, had been flirting back, the pleasure-relief of feeling wanted and known. So touching-surprising-soft to find John so far from cocky carelessness, from being sure of Karkat.

It was sweet, Karkat felt. John stared at the screens he was bringing to life and read the words he knew by heart like they might have changed somehow, tried to think war thoughts.

Weapons check, Karkat thought, tinged with apology-for-the-distraction, tinged with fondness/you-are-sweet.

John went through a weapons check.

They'd left him Excalibur's usual monofilament swords, breakable as they were -- one-hit kills was more Dave's thing than John's -- but he had his hammer too, and the more usual set of bombs and missiles.

Also two EMP bombs. He thought back to Karkat shying away from the microwave and the difference in yield and --

Yeowch vicious yeah that'll work. Not through the home-ship hull (gotta shield from star radiations) but it'll work. How come no one generals-making-plans told me we had that -- wait fuck I'm stupid of course no one would tell me when they were still considering using it on me. It'll work on the biomechs and probably the troop transports but I don't know about the range.

Excal's got good radiation shields, so we can get pretty close and make sure of the kill, John reminded him, and then Karkat reminded him they weren't supposed to wade in, just watch-coordinate from the back.

Like that'll last, they both thought, so closely that maybe neither one had thought it first, that they'd just both had the exact same amused-despairing reaction.

They went through the flight check in comfortable, whispering quiet.

[s4dstr4wberry]

As a practicing muslim i'm guna have to disagree with you! Islam is actually a very beautiful peaceful religion. Arabian culture has made it such a horrible thing, forcing girls 2 dress how they dont want, do what they dont want and preaching it to be religion. It's hard to break out of cultural habits i personally see this in my daily life. Im not saying ur wrong or that u should be muslim or anythin jus sayin that the culture is not the religion and these 2 things should be distinguished between each other. <3

Islam is shit. Your prophet married a 6 year old and banged her at 9. The quraan gave men dominance over their women and allowed men to beat women. The prophet had a whole harem of women and allowed his followers to have 4 wives, he also told them they could rape the slave women they obtained in wars.

Mohammad spread islam with the sword. Those who surrendered had to join islam, if they were Christians or Jews they could keep practicing their religion by paying a tax and were treated like lower grade humans. If he was met with refusal, Mohammad would eradicate entire tribes and leave only the women and girls alive so they could be taken as sex slaves. Free women were told to wear hijab and cover their chests whereas slave women were forbidden from covering their chests and got beaten if they wore hijabs.

Slavery continued to thrive under islam. Some argue that islam encouraged the freeing of slaves in order to eradicate it over time. That’s not true, if a slave woman give birth to a child, that child would be the PROPERTY of her owner, so new slaves were constantly being born.

Argue as much as you want that “this is not the real islam” but it is. Muslims represent their book. They use it to justify their beliefs and actions. I live among muslims. Most are kind-hearted well-meaning people like you’d expect, but at the same time they’re antisemitic, homophobic, misogynistic and they see nothing wrong with it.

In a lot of muslim majority countries today, adulterers are stoned, apostates and blasphemers are killed, thieves’ hands are chopped off, homosexuals are thrown off of rooftops, and women are beaten and killed by their husbands, fathers, brothers for the stupidest shit.

Beautiful peaceful religion my ass. Also if you want proof of what I said lmk and I can give you quraan verses and verified hadiths. The peace and love is a facade to let islam fester in western countries and protect muslims as a “poor oppressed minority”.

Progressive muslims and ex muslims are the ones who are being oppressed because they want to reform and change islam for the better but islam does not accept change.

[latenightgasstationwalk]

Calling the big boss lady and asking for a raise. Just found out they’re paying a new guy 1 dollar an hour more than me. I’m guna ask for a $5 raise and if it’s not given too me I will start my own glass company and become their primary competition. I will sink this ship with all of them in it.

[squidsqwag]

a test dooble on my new computer that im probs guna have 2 send back raaaah

[arthistoryanimalia]

#TwoForTuesday on #TextileTuesday:

San Blas Islands (Guna Yala comarca), Guna, Panama - 20th century

Machine-woven plain-weave cotton cloth w/ appliqué & embroidery

On display at The George Washington University Textile Museum’s new animal-themed textiles exhibit.

“Guna women's blouse panels or mola often feature animals in their designs. The mola to the left shows a scene of a man on a boat surrounded by a range of different aquatic animals; a crab, two crocodiles (either spectacled caiman/Caiman crocodilus or the American crocodile/Crocodylus acutus), two fish, and an eel. This scene is reflective of the ocean-centric culture of these Indigenous communities on the Panamanian coast and the San Blas Islands.

Guna women also depict non-native species drawn from a diverse range of subject matter. The mola to the right was inspired by the cover of the September 1966 issue of the magazine The Western Horseman. The horse is a common symbol for foreign culture in Central and South American Indigenous cultures, as it was introduced into the region by various waves of European and American occupations.”

[majestativa]

The three gunas, born of Nature— sattva, rajas, and tamas— bind to the mortal body the deathless embodied Self. Of these three, sattva, untainted, luminous, free from sorrow, binds by means of attachment to knowledge and joy, Arjuna. Rajas is marked by passion born of craving and attachment; it binds the embodied Self to never-ending activity. Tamas, ignorance-born, deludes all embodied beings; it binds them, Arjuna, by means of dullness, indolence, and sleep.

— Vyasa, Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation, transl by Stephen Mitchell, (2002)

[lilacella]

🎶✨when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, publish. then, send this ask to the last 10 people in your notifs (positivity is cool)🎶✨

Oh, fun 😁

Ok but this will be very random. I have a very inconsistent music taste...

1. So, first one is... oh God idk, Techno? I think? Venjent has this whole thing where he takes a random sound and turns it into a beat and I really like it 😂

2. A early 2000s classic banger.

3. The Warning, my beloved girl rock band. For when I feel dramatic.

4. I swear, I'm exposing myself here. This is a Kpop band but they are instrumental and don't have the classical kpop sound (though I do like that as well, no slander in my notes!). Favorite song from their new album and I've got it on repeat for days.

5. AND MAYBE IF YOU WANT, WE CAN JUST STAY HERE - WRAP ME IN YOUR CLAWS, I CAN BE YOUR REINDEER

If you followed my blog for a while you will know this, because I will not shut up about it🙃💀

[blakenatural]

The man himself Isaiya LaVo’n Allen skating tricks on the “Brand New White” Season 1 skateboard deck.

Nothing less than an honor to have this dude be part of the art collection. He’s competitive, In motion, and going harder than ever.

The interview is guna be up soon, but his bio Is already up on my site.

July 7th, 2023

[blessed1neha]

Zodiac signs and Professions

The present world is extremely different from Vedic civilization, when everything was based on people's Varnashrama-Dharma, which came from their nature and showed itself in both a person's innate character traits and some of his acts, or guna-karma.

Teachers at gurukulas carefully studied their pupils' interests from an early age, preparing them for careers in the three higher varnas of vaishyas, kshatriyas, and brahmins. Shudras, if trained, often learned their trades within the confines of their families.

Being born into a certain family did not automatically make you a member of that varna; rather, as you became older, you had to prove your qualities. In contrast to the so-called caste system, there were four varnas in the Vedic society: brahmins, kshatriyas, vaishyas, and sudras.

Many new professions that are not mentioned in the Vedic treatises have emerged in our time along with the advancement of materialistic science and technology, but the science of jyotish provides the answers for figuring out a person's inclinations because it is based on the energies of the planets, horoscope houses, zodiac signs, and nakshatras.

12 signs of the zodiac are divided into several categories:

1) by gender (male and female);

2) according to mobility (mobile, immobile and dual) and 3) according to the elements (fiery, earthly, airy and watery).

The location of the planets in the signs of a certain category enhances certain energies in human nature and encourages him to engage in certain activities in society, in the outside world - which often becomes the native's profession.

Male and female signs

All odd signs (1, 3, 5, 7, 9,11) are masculine: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.

The dominant of male signs, that is, when most of the planets or key planets (lagnesh, Sun, Moon) fall into male signs, this makes the native more decisive, active, proactive, inclined to make decisions quickly and be a leader (leader).

In the case of women, this gives a more masculine type of psyche and a masculine model of behavior.

Creates difficulties in personal life.

All even signs (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) have a feminine nature: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.

With the dominance of female signs, when either most of the planets or key planets (lagnesh, Sun, Moon) fall into female signs, gentleness of character, indecision, and a tendency to follow rather than lead are manifested.

In male charts, this gives either very suave and gentle men, or a creative, dreamy and compassionate nature, or a weakness of character.

Movable, fixed and dual signs

Movable (Cardinal) signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn are Chara-Rashi

Immovable (Fixed) signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius - this is Sthira-Rashi

Dual (Dual, Mutable) signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces are Dvisvabhava-Rashi

Understanding a person's manner of life can be aided by knowledge about the degree of mobility of their indicators (moving, sedentary, harmonious).

A dominating mobile indication makes a person more likely to engage in sports, movement, work in transportation, and travel.

Mobility represents the guna (energy) of action and passion.

The state of being immobile represents conservatism, extreme inertia, and stupidity.

The native becomes nomadic, prone to danger and change, and able to bring in money from far-off regions when all or the majority of the planets are in moveable signs.

Such people typically select a line of work that involves travel, athletics, risk-taking, tenacity, and frequent change.

If the natal chart's planets are distributed primarily or entirely according to fixed signs, then this combination occurs:

Such locals like education and information acquisition.

They frequently obtain owing to long-standing social links and enjoy well-deserved respect in society.

Natives frequently pick pursuits that emphasise stability, consistency, and predictability.

These indicators provide patience and the capacity to carry out everyday tasks in conventional and traditional settings.

When most or all of the planets are in dual signs, the following occurs: These locals frequently have dexterous hands and excel in a variety of artistic mediums.

Additionally, they frequently pursue careers in knowledge-related fields such as accounting, editing, economics, education, law, counselling, psychology, and spirituality.

- where the processing and sharing of information and knowledge is required.

They frequently attempt to multitask since they find it challenging to concentrate on just one thing at a time.

Signs of fire, earth, air and water

The dominance of different elements induces the native to seek refuge in the activity that corresponds to this element.

It is traditionally believed that the element of Water gives birth to brahmins, the element of Fire - kshatriyas, the element of Air - vaishyas and the elements of Earth - shudras. In reality, everything is much more complicated now, because.

all varnas in our era are mixed.

(when many planets are in the signs of Fire - Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) makes the native a revolutionary, a leader, a transformer of ideas, a passionary.

Just as fire transforms other elements, fire people are catalysts for change.

(Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) makes the native a conservative, not prone to change, stable, practical and pragmatic.

These people are good at developing structures and giving shape to ideas.

(Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) makes the native fickle (windy), unstable, intellectual, easy in relationships, easily adapting to circumstances.

They are easy to remember and easy to forget.

Not vindictive.

(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) makes the native emotional, creative, deep, intuitive, sensitive, inclined to make decisions based on feelings rather than reason.

Professions of the twelve signs of the zodiac

Of course, if each profession were clearly represented by a single zodiac sign, life would be a lot simpler. However, in reality, we must deal with a variety of combinations and identify the main influences of the energies of the signs - the rising sign (where the ascendant or lagna is), the sign of location, etc. The sign of the Moon (Chandra Lagna), the sign of the Sun's position (Surya Lagna), the sign of the owner of the first house or Lagnesh (Paka Lagna), the sign of a group of planets (from three or more), the sign of the tenth house (career, profession), the sign of the tenth house's owner, etc.

All of these things go into making a person, and the astrologer's job is to distribute and synthesise all of the aforementioned energies in the proper order of significance. They need tenacity, stamina, and response.

These include members of the armed forces, athletes, first responders, firefighters, ministry of emergency personnel, police officers, soldiers in special operations units, mechanics, electricians, builders, travellers, chemists, pyrotechnicians, security guards, shooters, managers, workers in the metallurgical industry, cattle slaughterers, carpenters, repairmen who are constantly sawing and drilling, etc.

Aries: In Aries, all planets develop a sharply concentrated piercing strength.

Aries connected to the soil, flowers, plants, real estate, the arts, beauty, cuisine, money, stocks trading, fashion and apparel, and the entertainment business that calls for patience, consistency, and good taste.

Taurus: The character of planets in Taurus is one that is obstinate, sluggish, and steady. in fields including data, facts and numbers, statistics, media, translation, literature, editing, publishing, and advertising.

Gemini: They frequently engage in marketing, trade, air transportation, logistics, mail, Internet projects, computers, bookkeeping, secretarial labour, education, courier services, diplomacy, intermediates, and mediators.

Planets in Gemini become as information transmitters.

Cancer: fishing and all marine occupations, including the military and trade.Car washes, laundry services, and the commerce in other liquid substances are all tied to water. Doctors, nurses, furniture and interior designers, purveyors, warehouse workers, restaurants, hotels, nurses, "mother" professions including care for others, social workers, historians, psychologists, teachers, and preachers are examples of occupations that fall under this category.

Planets in Cancer become sentimental and softer.

Leo: Leos are  public employees, politicians, ministers, leaders of all ranks, performers ranging from musicians to theatre directors, investors, physicians (if the Sun is strong), soldiers, conservationists, farmers, real estate experts (fixed sign), well-known TV hosts of entertainment programmes, impresario.

The planets in Leo have a regal colour.

Virgo: Analytics, accounting, auditing, economics, arithmetic, medicine, pharmacology, counselling, psychology, agriculture, education, computer science, astrology, paperwork and papers, critical analysis, creation of curricula, methodologies, algorithms, and systematisation are all Virgo-related fields.

Planets in Virgo have a graceful hue, refine their characteristics, and develop irrational and obstinate traits.

Libra: Lawyers, judges, sociologists, marketers, middlemen, merchants, mediators, advertising professionals, musicians, fashion designers, stylists, decorators, photographers, artists, actors, dancers, models, pilots, stewardesses, drivers, perfumers, restaurateurs, hotel workers, sexologists, and event planners are all members of the Libra family.

Planets in Libra develop elegance, pliability, elasticity, and lightness.

Scorpio: Scorpio is suited for all work with liquids, chemicals, drugs, poisons, and the funeral industry. Scorpios frequently work as mechanics, scientists, researchers, police officers, sailors, physicians, mediums, astrologers, fortune-tellers, magicians, philosophers, secret service operatives, jailers, notaries, and insurance agents. Scorpion-ruled planets become "biting," tense, and reminiscent of a warrior being ambushed.

Sagittarius : Military, leadership, working with horses, extreme sports, shooting, tourism, making and selling shoes, all legal professions, teaching, philosophy, international relations, diplomacy, finance, religion, spirituality, preaching, foreign trade, geography, cartography, geopolitics, and the exploration of new lands are all favoured professions for the Sagittarius sign.

The planets in Sagittarius have a noble, resolute air about them (like an arrow shot by a shooter).

Capricorn: who resides in the 10th house of the zodiac, has a thirst for strength and leadership roles. Due to his patience and consistency, he does regular job successfully. Coal, metal, minerals, timber, garbage, and commerce in all of these have a relationship to Saturn and the earth element.They might be agricultural labourers, plumbers, carpenters, builders, geologists, archaeologists, miners, or geologists.

Capricorns frequently build systems, methods, strategies, trade networks, and structures.

The sign's portability makes it useful for travel-related jobs. Planets in Capricorn develop qualities like pragmatism and earthiness (element of the Earth).

Aquarius : Public relations, social activities, charitable work, altruism, sociology, philosophy, computer science (particularly hardware), electronics for television and radio, information projects, IT, astrology, advisory work, theoretical science, and ground and air travel are all ruled by the sign of Aquarius.

psychological analysis, travel, publishing, and literary pursuits.

Pisces : Pisces physicians, nurses, resuscitators, representatives of humanitarian and charity organisations, sanatorium staff, commercial fisherman, rescuers, musicians, poets, and composers.

Priests, monks, preachers, ashram abbots, travellers, astronomers, astrologers, fortune tellers, explorers, scientists, and traders from far-off nations (export/import from across the sea) are just a few of the people that may be included in this category.

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Svati

The fifteenth nakshatra

Degrees: from 6°40' to 20°00' Libra zodiac

The ruler of nakshatra: North Lunar Node (Rahu)

Nakshatra's guna: rajas (human)

Svati keywords: dynamic growth, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, restlessness, independence, eloquence, and a quest for worldly success

Symbol: young sprout or a flower blowing in the wind

In Vedic astrology, Svati nakshatra is associated with the Hindu deity Vayu, the god of the wind. Vayu is believed to bring movement, change, and transformation, which aligns with the dynamic and adaptable qualities of Svati nakshatra. Svati may have some connections to another Hindu goddess Sarasvati, even though they are not directly interconnected. Sarasvati is a goddess of knowledge, wisdom, arts, music, and learning. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman playing a musical instrument called the veena, symbolizing the harmony and creativity associated with her domain.

Svati as Lagna (Rising Sign): these individuals are dynamic, ambitious, intellectually curious, and adaptable, with a strong desire for growth and progress in life. Rahu, the ruler of Svati nakshatra, brings the desire for freedom, independence and expansion. People with Svati Lagna may excel in careers that require good communication skills, creativity, and adaptability, and may find fulfilment through travel and constant exploration. The sense of restlessness and the need for ongoing change and new experiences are quite common for these natives.

Sun in Svati: is known for its adaptability and flexible nature. Individuals with Sun in Svati are able to adjust to changing circumstances and thrive in diverse environments. They may excel in roles that require them to navigate through uncertainties with ease. With the Sun here, individuals may have a keen interest in learning and exploring new ideas. They may pursue intellectual pursuits or engage in lifelong learning. The dynamic energy of Svati nakshatra can sometimes manifest as restlessness or a constant need for change. Individuals with Sun in Svati may feel driven to explore new horizons and seek out new experiences to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for growth. Sun in Svati is all about balancing independence and collaboration. Overall, these individuals have a strong desire for growth and progress in life. They may set ambitious goals for themselves and strive to achieve them through hard work and determination.

Moon in Svati: since the ruler of Svati is Rahu, unfriendly to the core nature of the Moon, this placement can manifest as emotional restlessness. Individuals with Moon in Svati may experience fluctuating emotions and a constant need for change and stimulation in their emotional lives. However thanks to their natural adaptability and flexibility, they can adjust their emotional responses to fit changing circumstances and environments. Svati nakshatra is linked to eloquent communication, and individuals with Moon in Svati may express their emotions articulately and persuasively. Moon in Svati natives may have a strong emotional desire for personal growth and development. They may seek out experiences that challenge them emotionally and help them expand their emotional capacities.

Mars in Svati: gives people a resourceful and resilient nature and the ability to overcome obstacles and challenges with ease. The dynamic Svati energy can sometimes manifest as restlessness or impatience. Mars in Svati individuals may have a strong desire for change and may become frustrated if they feel stagnant or constrained. Svati is associated with intellectual curiosity, and Mars in Svati individuals may be driven by a thirst for knowledge and new experiences. They are constantly seeking to expand their horizons and explore new possibilities. Mars in Svati individuals constantly strive for personal and professional growth. Overall, Mars in Svati combines the assertiveness and drive of Mars with the dynamic and growth-oriented energy of Svati nakshatra, resulting in individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and driven to achieve their goals. A good placement for entrepreneurship, sales & marketing, engineering & technology and project management.

Mercury in Svati: represents strong intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. These people may constantly seek new information and experiences to satisfy their inquisitive minds. This placement gives excellent communication skills. They are articulate, persuasive, and able to express themselves effectively in both written and spoken forms. Mercury in Svati individuals are able to adjust their communication style to fit different situations and audiences. They may excel in roles that require them to communicate with a diverse range of people. The dynamic energy of Svati nakshatra can sometimes manifest as restlessness or a constant need for mental stimulation. Mercury in Svati individuals may have active minds and may become bored easily if they are not intellectually challenged. They excel at problem-solving and may have a talent for finding creative solutions to complex problems.

Jupiter in Svati: has a deep philosophical curiosity and a thirst for understanding the deeper truths of life. Individuals with this placement may pursue higher education or engage in spiritual studies to broaden their horizons. Known for Svati's eloquent communication, Jupiter in Svati individuals may possess excellent communication skills. They are articulate, persuasive, and able to express their philosophical ideas clearly and compellingly. They may seek out experiences that challenge them intellectually and spiritually, helping them to evolve and expand their consciousness. Jupiter in Svati people may excel in academia, particularly in fields such as philosophy, theology, or comparative religion. Also, in public speaking and advocacy, using their eloquence and persuasive communication skills.

Venus in Svati: may have a natural talent for fostering harmonious relationships. These people are diplomatic, charming, and skilled at creating a sense of balance in their interactions with others. Venus in Svati individuals are open-minded and willing to explore different approaches to relationships, making them very adaptable partners. Like the dynamic Svati's growth energy, these individuals have a strong desire for growth and expansion in their relationships. They may seek partners who stimulate them intellectually and support their personal and professional development. A good placement for working as diplomats, negotiators, or mediators, resolving conflicts and promoting peace and harmony, hospitality, event planning and coordination. They have a knack for creating aesthetically pleasing and harmonious events, whether it's weddings, parties, or corporate gatherings. Performing various types of arts also suits them.

Saturn in Svati: has a patient and persistent approach to growth and development. Saturn in Svati represents the need for balancing independence and responsibility. Saturn in Svati individuals possess practical wisdom and a realistic outlook on life. They are able to assess situations objectively and make informed decisions based on practical considerations rather than idealistic notions. These individuals excel in long-term planning and goal-setting. They have a strategic approach to growth and development, carefully laying out plans and timelines to achieve their objectives. While Saturn in Svati individuals are focused on external growth and achievement, they also value inner growth and self-awareness. They may engage in introspection and self-reflection as part of their personal development journey. Saturn in Svati may be good for management and administration jobs, finance and accounting, law and legal affairs. Having a patient and persistent approach to teaching and mentoring, these people help others achieve their goals through structured learning programs.

Rahu in Svati: gives a strong desire for intellectual and spiritual growth. Rahu is strong here as it is the ruler of the nakshatra. Natives may be drawn to esoteric or metaphysical subjects and may seek out unconventional paths of self-discovery and enlightenment. They may have unconventional desires and aspirations related to growth and development. These people may seek out new experiences and opportunities that challenge societal norms and expectations. They may be drawn to new ideas, technologies, and philosophies that offer the potential for further growth and transformation. Good placement for excelling in such areas as research and development, software engineering, or tech entrepreneurship. Rahu in Svati people are not afraid to take risks and pursue unconventional paths to success, making them well-suited for starting their own businesses or ventures. Quite often they have a unique perspective and are able to think outside the box, making them well-suited for roles as filmmakers, musicians, or artists who push the boundaries of conventional artistry. With their restless pursuit of growth and exploration, individuals with Rahu in Svati may excel in roles that involve travel and exploration. They may work in fields such as adventure tourism, travel blogging, or cultural exchange programs, where they can satisfy their curiosity about the world.

Ketu in Svati: may embrace simplicity and minimalism in their lives. They are not attached to material comforts and may find fulfilment in a more minimalist lifestyle that prioritizes spiritual values over material possessions. These individuals may be comfortable with uncertainty and may find spiritual growth through experiences that challenge their comfort zones. Ketu represents the lessons learned from past experiences, and individuals with Ketu in Svati may have wisdom beyond their years. They may have a deep understanding of life's mysteries and may be drawn to spiritual teachings that offer insights into the nature of reality. Ketu in Svati individuals may experience profound healing and transformation on their spiritual journey. They may undergo a process of shedding old patterns and beliefs in order to uncover their true essence and align with their spiritual purpose. Good placement for writers, poets, musicians, or visual artists, channelling their spiritual insights and experiences into their creative work. Metaphysics, philosophy, and research are other suitable areas to excel in with this placement.

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Cycle of Samsara

Samsara Meaning in Hinduism: Mortal and Eternal

For many Hindus, Samsara is important for understanding how we are to act in the world. Karma is a critical component of Samsara for Hinduism. One way to think about this is through cause and effect. When we act in the world, we cause certain things to happen. This creates effects that must be dealt with or at least experienced. Just as with mundane things, karma builds up like effects that we’ve caused in the world. As we create more karma, our souls (or Atman) become caught in the cycle of Samsara. They must continually return to this plane to burn off that karmic load.

To do this, we have to live virtuously. And that means that while we are incarnated in this body, we must follow our dharma. In other words, we must act according to our roles, be they social, familial, societal, or spiritual. Over enough lifetimes, as we strive ever more to follow our dharma and stop generating karma, we attain a state at death where there is nothing more to work through. At long last, the work is done. Then, upon death, we experience liberation (or Moksha). There is no more karma to be dealt with or experienced. There is only the bliss of return to the eternal one. For many Hindus, then, Samsara describes the ways that our limited, mortal bodies are born only once, live only once, die only once. At the same time, it describes how that immortal and unchanging element of us, our Atman, continues to return to a flesh and blood body. And if we take the rest of the teachings seriously, then we also discover a route of escape.

Samsara Meaning in Buddhism: Samsara and Nirvana

As Buddha taught us, life is suffering. For the Buddhist, Samsara also describes the cycle of death and rebirth, but with an emphasis on the continuation of suffering.

If we continue to desire, we will continue to suffer. And it is that suffering that causes Samsara. Once we end desire, we are able to step off the wheel of reincarnation. Our souls no longer keep reaching for another life.

This can be both literally true and also act as a metaphor for everyday life. Continuing to reach out for things, to grasp at the objects of our desires (which are always shifting and morphing, always popping back up once we think we’ve obtained them), we continue to experience a form of Samsara in our lives. We go through the little birth of a new fixation, the little death of disappointment.

So then, our souls are not so unlike our bodies in their mortal state. There is similarity, even harmony, between the two.

The wheel of Samsara, in this view, gives us insight into how suffering itself continues. And it illustrates how desire creates this suffering. That reminds us what a liar desire is, for it always seems to promise that final respite from suffering. Instead, it wreaks havoc by bringing us more suffering.

Samsara in Our Lives

Understanding Samsara brings with it many insights. It tells us how to live in the here and now. By fulfilling our role and not chasing after desire, we can stop generating undo pain in the world and end suffering in ourselves.

Whatever your religious beliefs, this path through life will no doubt bring more peace.

And when we take the idea of Samsara seriously and try to understand all the implications, we begin to understand so much about the spiritual ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism — as well as other noble traditions like Jainism.

It is the key to a better life and to so much wisdom once hidden from us.

Key Takeaways:

1. Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism. 2. Karma and the three gunas determine the course of one's life and future births. 3. The five elements make up the physical body and the world around us. 4. Dharma guides one's actions and decisions, while Moksha is the ultimate goal. 5. Understanding Samsara can help individuals find meaning and purpose in life.