#How-to Guides for Inter-house Relationships

[goldenlionprince]

Try to find a new hobby you can do together! We recommend something challenging and exciting – map making, for example! But any kind of competition might also work nicely.

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“I wonder.” Black watches James as he pulls a slightly crumpled piece of parchment out of his school bag, followed by his ink pot.

“About what?” James asks with an innocent smile, placing the pot on the desk and searching for his quill next.

Black raises an eyebrow at him and James can't deny that he's starting to think that this move is kind of sexy. He has tried it in front of the mirror in the bathroom himself but what he's managed is not nearly as good as what Black is able to do. It's just so much aloof coolness, it sends a shiver down James' spine every time.

He doesn't want to look too much into what that says about him. So he just settles for an even wider smile. “I'm just sitting here.”

“Yes,” Black says, positioning his own ink pot perfectly in the corner of the desk. His parchment, of course, is crease free. “This is exactly what I'm wondering about. Why do you suddenly sit here?”

With here Black means right next to him.

James usually sits a few rows ahead of Black in their Transfiguration classroom – or any of their classrooms, really – but this time James has dragged Remus further along instead of stopping at their usual desk, just to drop down into the seat next to Black without any warning. Remus, the good friend that he is, followed the new direction without comment, sitting down on James' other side and getting out his things from his school bag.

“Do you have any complaints about me being here?” James asks. It's just a question out of courtesy, really, since James has no intention at all to move back to his previous seat. No matter how much Black raises his sexy eyebrow at James, it would be a hard sell for him to pretend he isn't interested in James' company after the amount of library meetings they had.

“No complaints,” Black says, the little smirk on his lips doing things for James. “Just wondering if you're trying to sabotage my ability to gain points for my house.”

James laughs and leans closer to Black. His parchment creases further beneath his elbow but James doesn't even notice. “So what you're saying is that I'm very distracting.”

Black gives him a look that makes James' stomach swoop with pleasure before he leans a little closer as well. “Maybe,” he says, his voice so low only James can hear him. James' mouth goes suddenly dry when Black's eyes flick down to his lips just for a moment. “But I wouldn't recommend it to be too distracting. Two can play this game so be careful, Potter.”

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| How-to Guides for Inter-house Relationships - Series | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 |

[maghamoon]

Reading a Birth Chart 101: The Complete Guide

(Part I): Intro to Intrigue

Glossary: Astrology websites, explanation of sun in all zodiac signs, moon in all zodiac signs, rising in all zodiac signs and also takeaways section. (LONG POST)

hey, this post is for any beginner who has gotten into astrology and reading their natal/birth chart. if you are reading this, you probably discovered astrology through tumblr, instagram, tiktok, youtube or any other platform (or maybe your friend told you about it) and have no idea where to begin. you go onto an astrology website, type in your birth info and you are met with something that looks like this:

(Natalie Portman’s Birth Chart)

as a beginner, you don’t know how to make sense of this. there’s lines everywhere and a bunch of symbols that you don’t understand. don’t worry, you don’t have to deal with this right now. right now, we will be focusing on the basics.

Astrology websites and their descriptions:

what we are going to do is go on every single astrology website that gives you a birth chart. i will link a few below. you will make a birth chart on every single one of these websites and throughly read the descriptions. some things will make sense, some won’t. i advice you to take everything these websites say with a grain of salt since these are auto-generated descriptions for one placement and don’t consider inter-planet relationships.

some websites i used to go to during my beginner stages:

cafeastrology (astro.cafeastrology.com)

astroseek (horoscopes.astro-seek.com)

astrodienst (astro.com)

……

you may wonder, why are we doing this?

one simple reason: intrigue. you won’t be able to master astrology if it doesn’t intrigue you. when you go through these descriptions, the aim is to achieve “oh my god, this is so me!” moments. by doing so you solidify your belief in the stars and acquire a hunger for knowing how to read people.

you go through these descriptions and feel very heard and understood, then we start building the foundations of a birth chart: the big 3.

The Sun, Moon and Rising:

also known as the big 3, the sun, moon and the rising. these are the most basic placements to learn during your reader journey.

1) the sun: the sun is probably the only sign you are familiar with. it is what you say when someone asks you: “what’s your zodiac sign?”

“oh, i was born on jan 1st. i’m a capricorn.”

it signifies your ego, self, identity and is solely just, you. the reason why mainstream astrology gets this wrong is because it stereotypes the sun and disregards any aspects* to it or the house* which it’s in.

(these will be explained in later lessons*)

the sun will be in either of the 12 zodiac signs. the zodiac signs go from aries-pisces. i urge you to remember the order of them whenever you can. it will prove to be helpful later on.

aries sun: your identity can be affiliated with your physical appearance and you place your ego around how you come across to other people. putting yourself first will be a theme in your life when you decide to go through self discovery, since you are a fire sign passion, aggression and drive will be key.

tarus sun: your identity is around your possessions, wealth, etc. self esteem will be a theme when it comes to self discovery, all things beautiful like art, music, any sort of leisure activity helps you feel more connected to you. you are an earth sign, so staying grounded, consistent and stable are key.

gemini sun: your identity is accordance to your wit, communication. siblings (or lack of) can play a role in why you are the way you are. thinking on your feet and quickly strengthens your relationship w/ your individuality. you are an air sign, so intellect and duality are key.

cancer sun: your identity is centered around your home, mother (or any other maternal figure in your life), connecting deeply with your inner psyche and emotions will help you realize your true self. you are a water sign, so familiarity and deep connection are key.

leo sun: your identity is centered around you, literally! being creative, working with kids or regaining your childlike self, understanding paternal figures, etc. help you connect with yourself. you are a fire sign, so confidence and feeling acknowledged/ appreciated are key.

virgo sun: your identity is centered around routine and details. some natives may find that staying chaste/ losing it changed their self identity. performance in work and quality of it changes relationship with self as well. you are an earth sign, so friendships and formalities are key.

libra sun: your identity is centered around fairness and beauty. relationships with others serve crucial ways to discover yourself. you are an air sign, so art and equality are key.

scorpio sun: your identity may be ever-transforming through lessons. having an overly-comical or strategically closed-off persona to hide your complexity is common. you are a water sign, revealing secrets and interest in the occult are key.

sagittarius sun: your identity may feel like it’s something that is distant, natives feel like they need to “know” (philosophies, religion, etc.) to feel closer to themselves. you are a fire sign, so desire and passion are key.

capricorn sun: natives will attain self-realization at a later age. curating / having control over their public image, or their work is a consistent theme. you are an earth sign, so taking initiative and loyalty are key.

aquarius sun: going through some sort of intellectual debacle to understand oneself, friends are a common theme. wanting change and community. you are an air sign, so revolutionary ideas and technology are key.

pisces sun: feeling like your basing your self around how other people perceive you/ feeding to their ideals. going through a period of disillusionment will help you understand your ego. you are a water sign, so spirituality and empathy are key.

2) the moon: the moon signifies your emotions and how you deal with them. it can also show how your childhood was + represents your mother/ any other maternal figure growing up.

aries moon: emotional changes can be seen at face value, they are also a source of motivation and drive. mother/home life is passionate and challenging.

taurus moon: beauty and food are used to regulate oneself from negative emotions. mother/home life is stubborn, affects your self-esteem and relationship with money.

gemini moon: emotions are seen from dual perspective, thereby being prone to intellectualizing. siblings can be a significant part of home life. short-distance travel, changing homes is common.

cancer moon: emotions are bottled up and kept deep within the crevices of the native. the emotional intensity of mother/home causes native to keep their own feelings to theirselves.

leo moon: creativity and humor is a common way to express emotions. the child was the star of the home. mother is popular amongst family.

virgo moon: emotions are better expressed written. mother was involved in her work. routine keeps emotions regulated.

libra moon: when close relationships are in turmoil, native’s mood is affected. needing fairness and balance.

scorpio moon: relationship with mother transformed which caused secrecy in the native regarding emotions. intense home life.

sagittarius moon: weird relationship with emotions, as if they are foreign or in a distant land. expressing emotions through “bigger” ideas like philosophy or theology, but failing to express them through simple writing.

capricorn moon: mother/home life made the native disciplined. emotions are strained, vulnerability comes with a later age.

aquarius moon: native feels safer expressing emotions on the internet or through any forms of technology. sudden changes in emotions, political ideas or change fuel emotions.

pisces moon: native is able to understand everyone’s emotions except it’s own. prone to running after any sort of esoteric, escapist experience.

the rising: also known as the ascendant or the first house, it shows how we like to present ourselves, the course/ journey of your life. some astrologers like to discuss superficial self vs shadow self with the ascendant (1st house) and descendant (7th house). we will get into that in later chapters.

aries rising: people are surprised by their understanding and willingness to compromise. have a taste for aesthetics and things that look good.

taurus rising: these people have a certain knack of art and pleasantries. the neck is always highlighted. very troubled once you get to know them, relationships transform their sense of self.

gemini rising: small-looking individuals with bright eyes. interested in meeting new people to discuss new ideas. interested in travel, siblings can be discussed a lot when they first meet u.

cancer rising: moon-like faces that are on the bigger side. looks more like the mother. people are surprised by their discipline.

leo rising: these people always have distinct hair! can look more like the father, or have that same loud laughter. creative individuals.

virgo rising: intelligent energy but in a careful manner rather than a chaotic one. secret need for the spotlight/ being admired for their hard work.

libra rising: pleasant smiles, cordial faces. perfectionists when it comes to appearances.

scorpio rising: intense when it comes to first impressions, longing for balance and cooperation but being a little awkward, prone to self-rejection.

sagittarius rising: witty jokes and philosophical questions, powered by the darkness of their psyche and revolutions of their mind.

capricorn rising: they have a weird relationship with their self esteem, feeling detached. prone to getting moody and emotional once you get to know them. may look more like the father.

aquarius rising: friendly energy with eccentric ideas. need to be admired in their relationships, they have this creative and generous side to them that isn’t seen at first.

pisces rising: ever-changing personality when meeting new people, but don’t think of it like a transformation- it’s more like waves of water that fit into any vessel. passion for understanding human psyche, prone to anger or getting defensive when it comes to being fully intimate / authentic.

Takeaways + To-do’s:

okay, we have gone over websites and chart-making, we went over the 12 zodiac signs and the big 3- the sun, moon and rising in all the signs.

while you were reading your chart, you must have seen way more things- houses, aspects, etc. these things help you have a clearer understanding of the birth chart.

when the explanation of a planet doesn’t apply, don’t worry. today we only described the energies of the sun, moon and rising. the house it is in, the degree and also aspects to the placement channel the energy of your big 3 or cancel it out.

nevertheless, you now have an understanding of some basic principles of birth charts, so congrats!

—> using intrigue to further your understanding:

reader, it’s not feasible to memorize the meanings behind all these placements. instead, try to involve them in your daily life. ask a friend their birth time, look up their chart, then tell them the explanations of their big 3. you can even look up celebrity charts to see how their big 3 plays a role in their lives. this will help you gain an understanding of the signs (and memorize them) without feeling like you’re forced to “study.”

i will meet you again soon, where you will be able to understand elements, inner and outer planets, how each zodiac sign’s energy affects a planet and you will be introduced to the 12 houses!

good luck on your astrologer journey, i hope this makes things a little less complicated. 🤍

[gothmikasagf]

Hello! I was wondering if I could request a romantic Hazbin Match up! I am using this in other blogs, hopefully that's not a faux pas.

I'm Olivia.

Pronouns: She/her and female Sexuality: Straight

Style: My style ranges depending on my mood but it consistantly falls into three categories of dresses (Usually knee length with a fit and flare waist), comfy (Sweaters and comforters), and sexy (Think corsets and bustiers.). I like wearing make-up and styling my hair into cute styles (Sadly I suck at braiding.) Shoes… honestly I think I like all shoes except crocks. I love Nail art too!

Hobbies/Interest: Drawing, singing, gaming, reading and shopping. I like trying out new things from activities and foods. Favorite subjects are history, mythology, and computer science, and I like building furniture when I have a guide.

Book genres: Romance, Fantasy, Historical, and Mystery

Personality: I'm called a social butterfly by everyone I know. I've also been told I have a tendency to adopt introverts into my circle and care for them. No joke, I've been invited to place because I'm willing to talk to strangers and not shy away from conversation. I've been told that I'm very entertaining to be around because I'm very bubbly and animated in my interations because I like making people happy.

Jokes on everyone because internally I'm very shy and a nervous wreck, I just know how to hide it well. I definitely can suffer from feeling inadequet and have imposter syndrome XD Honestly to quote my favorite character: I'm an insecure, neurotic control freak… on crack. I can also be materialistic and enjoy buying jewelry.

I'm very protective over my loved ones, think "Hurt them, I hurt you and no one will find the body." I tend to hover over loved ones if they are sick or sad and help take care of them.

I also can definitely be a bitch but usually the other person deserves my ire. I also will hold grudges if people backstab me. They can say they are sorry but I will not trust them again nor will I let them near my circle of people. I can also been

Oooooh I love spicy foods, baked goods, and love trying to make new dishes or eating them.

Love Languages: Physical Touch: I love to cuddle, hug and everything else under the sun. If I'm kissed on the forehead, I will swoon. Emotional: This is a must because if there's no emtional connection why is there a relationship to begin with. I want to be able to talk to my partner and them to me no matter the situation. Both the good and the bad. Gift giving: I don't care what kind of gift, for me it's the thought that counts that I was on his mind.

My type: I'm very specific in my type so I'mma choose two good and one bad: I want someone loving and caring, and not a jackass. Otherwise I will be the one punching them.

I match you with...

Lucifer Morningstar!

I feel like he would benefit from someone who's a bit of an extrovert and pushes him to get out of his house a bit more but that also understands how he feels

It would take him a while to get warmed up to you but when he does prepare for him to be constantly by your side and showering you with gifts.

Always notices your outfits and showers you in compliments. Please do the same for him.

He thinks you're so cute when you show your protective side. He's the most powerful in all of hell and will most likely be the one protecting you, but don't mind him melting into a puddle if you threaten someone Alastor who tried to cross him.

Hope you enjoyed it! Feedback is always appreciated!

[dhr-ao3]

Granger's Guide to a Body Shot

Granger's Guide to a Body Shot https://ift.tt/jGDZL4z by Anonymous Back at Hogwarts to complete her eight year, Hermione Granger realizes that she missed out on crucial experiences while fighting a war. Thankfully, Ginny organized an inter-house party where our favorite bookworm can remedy the situation. Or the one where Granger teaches Malfoy how to drink Tequila. Words: 1958, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Hogwarts Eighth Year, Post-Battle of Hogwarts, Hogwarts Inter-House Unity, Room of Requirement (Harry Potter), Tequila, Body Shots, Drunken Flirting, Horny Teenagers, Nobody is underage though!, Hogwarts party, Partying, One Shot, I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping, Drinking, Muggle Culture, P.A.N.T.E. (Party Agenda: Normal Teen Experiment), Ginny Weasley - Party Organizer Extraordinaire via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/RqKeDLl August 24, 2023 at 02:56AM

[ao3feed-drastoria]

Letting Go Of Riddle

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/5WKP7r1 by Ieatyourass "Have you ever liked someone so much, and yearn for a touch you never felt? And just wait for them to notice you??" "Yea, kind of". ___________________________________________________ Autumn Rowle enters her 6th year in hogwarts, and many things have changed, including her, but one thing remained the same, her so called crush on the know it all, Tom Riddles. Spending her whole life crushing on that boy who sits 4 rows infront of her, made her realize the need to let go of someone she never even dated, let alone even spoke to. Well, this is a guide from Autumn Rowle on how to let go of Tom Riddles. Words: 2704, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Underage Sex Categories: F/M Characters: Lorenzo Berkshire (babynaomi), Tom Riddle, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Mattheo Riddle (yasmineamaro), Severus Snape, Oliver Wood, Cedric Diggory, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Theodore Nott, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Black Family (Harry Potter), Neville Longbottom, Dobby (Harry Potter), Cho Chang, Pansy Parkinson, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Lucius Malfoy, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Astoria Greengrass Relationships: Tom Hiddleston/Original Female Character(s), Mattheo Riddle (yasmineamaro)/Original Female Character(s), Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Astoria Greengrass/Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley Additional Tags: Timeline What Timeline, Alternate Universe - Harry Potter Setting, Possessive Tom Riddle, Tom Riddle is Not Voldemort, Obsessive Tom Riddle, Smitten Tom Riddle, Voldemort Dies (Harry Potter), Head Boy Tom Riddle, Slytherin, Slytherins Being Slytherins, Fluff and Humor, Fluff and Smut, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin Common Room, Hufflepuff & Slytherin Inter-House Friendships, Ravenclaw/Slytherin Inter-House Relationships, Female Friendship, Female Protagonist, Platonic Female/Male Relationships, Original Female Character(s) - Freeform read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/5WKP7r1

[subir-astrologer]

HOW DOES PLANETS IN A HOROSCOPE AFFECT LIFE

Thousands of years ago our great great Rishis munis thru their meditation understood the energies / power of plantes and their nature and how it gives its impact on the human being. They termed this knowledge / shastra as vedic astrology.

They also learned how the planet give its impact from different positions in the sky. They noted the positions of the planets and understood the how it will give its results to human beings on this earth.

The pictorial representation of the planet’s position in the sky at a given time is called horoscope.

In a vedic horoscope the 27 nakshatras are divided into 12 houses / bhavas in the horoscope. Each house signifies a sign and many events of our life and like wise all the 12 houses signifies all the events of our life, right from the birth till end of life.

For example : the 4th house represents mother, chest, basic education, home, vehicle, property, peace of mind etc etc.

The 5th house represents creativity, child birth, romance, intelligence, stock market trading, art, glamour, healing etc etc.

Every planets have their own role to play as per their traits and behave accordingly as per their position in the horoscope.

Sun (Surya): Represents the soul, ego, vitality, authority, and father figure. Its placement shows how a person expresses their individuality and leadership qualities.

Moon (Chandra): Governs the mind, emotions, intuition, and motherly influence. It indicates emotional well-being, mental stability, and nurturing tendencies.

Mars (Mangal): Symbolizes energy, courage, aggression, and ambition. It influences determination, physical strength, and how one handles conflicts.

Mercury (Budh): Associated with intellect, communication, analytical ability, and commerce. It reflects one's learning style, speech, and business skills.

Jupiter (Guru): Represents wisdom, spirituality, expansion, wealth, and morality. It indicates prosperity, higher learning, and the ability to guide others.

Venus (Shukra): Governs love, beauty, art, relationships, and material comforts. It influences one's sense of aesthetics, romance, and pleasures.

Saturn (Shani): Represents discipline, responsibility, longevity, and challenges. Its placement shows areas where effort and perseverance are needed.

Rahu (North Node): Symbolizes ambition, worldly desires, and materialistic pursuits. It brings obsession, innovation, and unconventional paths.

Ketu (South Node): Associated with detachment, spirituality, and karmic lessons. It often indicates past life influences and inner growth.

The aspects of the planets also gives impact on the overall results of a planet. Few planet like mars, Saturn and Jupiter are given special aspect apart from regular 7th aspect by all 9 planets.

The timing of an event is decided by the mahadasha ruling period and its sub and sub sub periods.

The transit planet activates the event like ON and OFF switch during their transit.

The inter connection between planets and their qualities are stated like rules of law by our Great great Rishis which were further redefined and fine tuned by the scholars and knowledgeable astrologers.

These laws are called as dictums of vedic astrology and are constant for all human beings ( Desh Kaal and Patra has to be followed also ).

So, under the law / dictum of vedic astrology a planet and planets behaviours can be learned by studying the vedic horoscope.

The planets under the rules / dictum of vedic astrology will only give that stated results which are already given by our Great Rishis and scholars.

By applying the rules and parameters which are already given, and one can know the effects of planets as per their horoscope.

[drvinaybajrangiji]

Birth Chart Reading: How to find a birth chart reader astrologer online

Astrology has been an age-old tradition for humans when it has catered to a better understanding of numerous aspects such as personality, relationships, career, and health. One of the most significant parts of astrology is a birth chart-a unique celestial map prepared by taking into account exactly the date, time, and place of a particular individual's birth. This chart is like a guide in understanding various influences in a person's life and predicting significant events, such as marriage prediction, career path, and much more.

In this age of digital, it has become easier to find a skilled birth chart reader astrologer online. This gives people a chance to connect with experts and gain personalized astrological insights. If you are interested in learning how to read your birth chart, or if you want to know more about horoscope matching for marriage or business yoga for career predictions, this article will guide you on how to explore birth chart readings and find a reliable astrologer online.

What is Birth Chart Reading Astrology?

This involves using an astrology birth chart reading to make sense of someone's life mission, challenges, and opportunities based on the birth chart. The birth chart is technically a snapshot of the sky as it was the moment you entered the world. It consists of twelve zodiac signs, ten planets, and other astrological houses that represent every aspect of one's life.

In a natal chart, the position of the planets, their aspects, and how they interlink together give a good description about personality, emotional tendencies, career options, relationships, and experiences. The natal chart consists of 12 houses, each pointing out a distinct life area, such as career, love, family, or health.

Some of the important parts of a birth chart are:

1. Sun Sign: Represents the core of your personality, ego, and basic nature.

2. Moon Sign: Shows the emotional self and subconscious reactions.

3. Ascendant or Rising Sign: Explains how you come across in the world and how others view you at first glance.

4. Planetary Positions: Positioning of every planet in a specific zodiac sign and house, which would determine various aspects of your life.

5. Aspects: the angles among planets that will define the inter-relationships among different parts of your life

The positions of the celestial bodies as used by Astrology in telling the future of events, proposing the best steps to take action, and telling you how you can better yourself.

How to Read Birth Chart?

Birth chart reading is a detailed process that requires an understanding of astrology, the positions of the planets, and the meanings of various aspects in the chart. Here's how you can read your birth chart:

1. Collect information about birth - This is necessary before creating an authentic birth chart where one needs knowledge of the person's exact time, date and location of their birth. Some differences of birth time can modify the chart accordingly, so any minute difference becomes important.

2. Create Your Birth Chart - You can get one generated using an online tool or software. Most websites give you free birth chart calculators that plot the positions of planets and create a chart based on your birth details.

3. Key Components Understanding – Start interpreting your chart by first looking at the Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs. These are the three most important factors in your personality. Then, look at the position of planets and which houses they occupy to understand various life areas.

4. Aspects – Aspects are the angles between planets. They show how energies in your chart relate to each other. For instance, a trine aspect is when everything is in harmony, while a square aspect suggests a challenge. Aspects can be used to predict potential obstacles and opportunities for astrologers.

5. Consider Transits and Progressions – In addition to reading the birth chart, astrologers also examine how current planetary positions (called transits) affect your birth chart over time. Transits can help predict events like when will you get married, or significant milestones in your life, including career predictions.

Birth chart readings are complex, and there is no one-size-fits-all interpretation. Many factors are at play, and it takes time and experience to truly understand the nuances of a birth chart. If you’re a beginner, it might be helpful to start with simple readings and gradually dive deeper into more complex astrological techniques.

How to Find Birth Chart Reader Astrologer Online

With the advent of online astrology services, it has become easier to connect with an online birth chart reader astrologer. Whether you want to learn more about your birth chart matching for marriage or get predictions regarding your career, an online astrologer can guide you very well. Here are some tips to help you find a reliable astrologer online:

1. Research Trusted Platforms – First, research some trusted astrology platforms that offer personalized birth chart readings. Look for websites or apps that feature qualified and experienced astrologers with positive customer reviews. Platforms like Astrodienst, Keen, and Kasamba offer professional astrology consultations online.

2. Qualifications and Experience – The online astrologer should be qualified and have enough experience in the field. Many will display their credentials, which can be a certification or years of practice. Some may specialize in areas like business yoga for career predictions or marriage prediction. Choose an astrologer according to your requirements.

3. Look for Specialization in Your Area of Interest – If you are interested in specific aspects of your birth chart, such as career predictions or marriage predictions, seek out an astrologer who specializes in those areas. For instance, if you want to know when you will get married, a professional astrologer can provide insights based on the position of Venus, the 7th house, and other relevant factors in your birth chart.

4. Read Customer Reviews and Testimonials – Before booking a session, read customer reviews and testimonials to ensure the astrologer's services are reliable. Reviews can offer insight into the quality of readings, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.

5. Book a Consultation – Once you’ve found an astrologer that meets your needs, book a consultation. Many astrologers offer services through phone calls, video chats, or written reports. Some may even offer free initial consultations, so take advantage of those offers to get a feel for their services.

6. Ask About the Type of Reading – When booking a session, inquire about the type of birth chart reading that will be provided. Whether it’s a general reading, marriage prediction, or specific advice about your career path, be clear about your expectations to get the most relevant insights.

Conclusion

A birth chart reading can offer profound insights into your life, helping you understand your strengths, weaknesses, and potential challenges. Be it your marriage prediction, career prediction, or simply knowing what your life's purpose is, astrology truly holds the power to guide you. Finding an adept reader of birth charts astrologer online is very easy because nowadays, with the abundance of online astrology consultation websites, getting personalized consultations is a piece of cake. By doing your research, reading reviews, and selecting the right expert, you will receive accurate and meaningful astrological insights that will help you navigate your life with confidence and clarity.

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[karmaastro]

11 Common Problems in Marriage and Their Solutions

What can probably be the most rewarding milestone in a couple's life, a Marriage, is not devoid of struggles. The couple needs to work through differences together to emerge stronger. Many people turn to Marriage astrology to predetermine and avoid the problems that may lead to such differences. Dr Vinay Bajrangi, a marriage astrologer, discusses eleven common problems married couples experience and how astrology provides solutions.

Issues of Compatibility

The seventh house in the birth chart represents married life, and most of the time, unattractiveness or distance can be related to malefics influencing the seventh house. Solution: Enhance compatibility using remedies such as donations and mantras

Financial Disputes

The second and eleventh houses represent the two most essential pillars of every household: finance. Many conflicts arise from afflictions to these houses or their lords. Solution: Empower these houses with particular gemstones and rituals and ensure financial strategies are by the Dasha and Transits, which help achieve that aim

Problems in Relationship

Mercury is the ruler of speech and communication. In the chart, there might be discontent and misunderstanding during a weak or afflicted Mercury. Solution: The astrological remedies suggest fasting on Wednesday, chanting Budh mantras or wearing an emerald.

Absence of Affection

The Moon and fourth house are guides to a person's emotions. Vulnerabilities in these sources and spheres can cause an emotional void. Solution: To compensate for the loss against the Moon, people can wear pearls, conduct Chandra shanti puja, or fast on Mondays.

Sexual Disorders

The role of Venus and Mars in the sexual health sphere is crucial. Afflictions to these planets can cause physical and sexual incompatibility. Solution: Do Venus and Mars shanti pujas and wear suitable gemstones that include red coral or diamonds to balance the energies

Interference from Family Members

The fourth house describes the family. Malefics in the fourth house lead to much family intervention. Solution: These negative factors can be tackled by strengthening the fourth house through rituals and wearing gems to calm family relationships.

Conflicts In The Career

The tenth house signifies profession, and its opposing seventh house can result in conflict between work and family. Solution: Enhance your career by performing the remedies of the tenth house and synchronizing plans according to the position of the planets in both Lagna and the D-10 (dashmansh) chart.

Inter-Life Ties

Karmic planets such as Rahu and Ketu and the twelfth house represent the remnants of past lives. Their influence over the seventh house can point towards unresolved matters from a different lifetime. Solution: Rahu and Ketu remedies, including reciting mantras and performing shanti pujas, can rectify the problems in married life.

Fear of Insecurity

The seventh house and Venus are the Karakas of trust in a marriage. Potentially negative perspectives can lower the level of trust in relationships. Solution: Perform remedies to strengthen the seventh house and Venus. Only undertake such trust-building measures where the running dasha is favourable.

Not Sure If You Partner is Compatible

The fifth house represents love and attraction, while the seventh house shows the manifestations of marriage. Detriments can provoke suspicion as to whether an ideal partner or significant other is a spirit from an earlier existence. Solution Through his thorough rectification analysis, Dr Vinay Bajrangi has assisted many people in tracing the ideal partner who is believed to be meta-psychically connected to them. Some healing measures are Navagraha puja and prescribed gemstones.

Astrology as a means of resolving marriage life problems. In determining solutions to the love marriage or life problems of his clients, Dr Vinay Bajrangi studies the birth charts and identifies causative factors. Some remedies are strengthening suitable benefics, controlling powerful malefics, and harmonic balance of the planetary energies.

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Will You Find Your Ideal Partner?

When the fifth and the seventh houses of a person's birth chart are analyzed, it is apparent whether a dream partner would be found. If Venus and the lord of the seventh house gain strong positions in the natal chart, a dream partner would likely be met later.

Will I Marry My Husband From A Previous Lifetime?

Rahu, Ketu, and the twelfth house are often used for past life readings and establish former-life relationships. The combinations of these placements and the Navamsa chart may provide the answer to whether or not one will marry their spouse from a past life. Karmik planets can be pacified to correct problems that would otherwise trouble the marriage.

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Conclusion

It is well-known that marriage is an institution that can only be sustained with reciprocal effort. Even as astrology helps determine potential mates, it also anticipates and targets the fundamental issues of marital relationships. With Dr. Vinay Bajrangi's help, couples can work through their difficulties, regain balance, and move on to enjoy a successful partnership. Solutions to finding your perfect soulmate or solving marital conflicts can be conveniently provided with astrology and its avenues for a happy married life.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Interior Designer for Your Luxury House

Designing a luxury house requires a careful blend of artistry, precision, and attention to detail. The expertise of a professional interior designer can transform a high-end property into a harmonious, stylish, and functional living space. Whether you are looking for modern interior design, innovative ideas for interior design, or a room-by-room transformation, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of hiring an interior designer for your luxury house.

Understanding Luxury House Interior Design

When thinking about house interior design, luxury means more than expensive materials or opulent furnishings. It’s about creating spaces that exude sophistication and elegance while providing comfort and functionality. Understanding what luxury means in the context of interior design will help you make informed choices.

Defining luxury in home interior design

Luxury in interior design house projects often centers around customization. Bespoke furniture, custom cabinetry, and tailored design solutions are essential to achieving a unique and personal touch. Materials such as marble, hardwood, and high-end textiles are used to add depth and elegance.

Key characteristics of luxury interiors

Key elements of luxury interior design include spacious layouts, attention to fine detail, and the use of high-quality, often rare materials. Designers may incorporate features like high ceilings, large windows, and architectural lighting to create a grand and airy feeling throughout the house. Thoughtful layering of textures, from soft velvet fabrics to rich wood paneling, contributes to the overall sense of opulence.

The Role of an Interior Designer in a Luxury Home

A professional interior designer is vital in shaping the identity of a luxury home. Their expertise in creating personalized, sophisticated environments ensures that the design reflects your lifestyle and preferences.

Importance of hiring a professional interior designer

Hiring an expert in house interior design can save time, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure your vision is brought to life. A designer provides access to exclusive materials, top suppliers, and the latest interior design ideas, making the design process smooth and efficient.

How interior designers collaborate with architects and homeowners

For a successful project, collaboration is key. Interior designers work closely with architects to ensure the layout, materials, and aesthetic choices complement the home's architecture. They also communicate regularly with homeowners, incorporating their desires and feedback throughout the design journey.

Benefits of Hiring an Interior Designer for a Luxury House

When designing a luxury home, you want to make sure that every room is perfect and that no detail is overlooked. This is where an interior designer's expertise becomes invaluable.

Expertise and creativity in high-end home design

Professional interior designers bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the table. Their experience with high-end room interior design allows them to conceptualize spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional.

Access to exclusive resources and suppliers

Interior designers often have established relationships with suppliers who provide exclusive materials and furniture, giving your home an edge in style and sophistication. They know where to find rare items that add uniqueness to your home’s interior.

Customized designs that reflect personal taste and lifestyle

Luxury homes should be a reflection of the homeowner’s personality. A designer’s role is to curate interior design ideas that capture your lifestyle, ensuring that each space feels personal and unique.

What to Expect in the Interior Design Process

If you're new to working with an interior designer, it's important to understand how the process unfolds from start to finish.

Initial consultation and conceptualization

The first step in the interior design house process is an in-depth consultation. During this phase, the designer gets to know your preferences, lifestyle, and design goals. They’ll discuss your favorite styles, whether it's modern interior design or something more traditional, and develop initial concepts that fit your luxury home.

Design planning and material selection

Following the consultation, the designer will create a detailed plan for each room. This includes selecting materials, furnishings, color schemes, and other elements that will be used throughout the house. For luxury homes, the use of premium materials like marble, granite, and high-end wood is common.

Project management and installation

Interior designers not only create the design but also manage the implementation process. They coordinate with contractors, oversee installations, and make sure everything adheres to the design plan. This ensures a seamless transformation of your home, from blueprint to reality.

Key Interior Design Styles for Luxury Homes

Luxury can be expressed through various styles, each offering a different vibe. Here are some key styles commonly used in house interior design:

Modern interior design for luxury houses

A modern interior design approach emphasizes clean lines, minimalism, and functionality. Large windows, neutral color palettes, and cutting-edge technology are common features. Furniture in modern designs is sleek and unobtrusive, allowing for an open and uncluttered space.

Classic and traditional designs for opulence

Classic luxury designs are timeless. Rich fabrics like silk, velvet, and brocade, along with antique-style furniture and elaborate moldings, are characteristic of this style. The focus is on creating a stately and refined aesthetic, often inspired by European mansions or historic estates.

Minimalist luxury design

Minimalism meets luxury in spaces that are intentionally simple but use premium materials. Think sleek surfaces, monochromatic color schemes, and strategic use of space. Minimalist luxury is perfect for those who appreciate simplicity without sacrificing elegance.

Transitional design for a mix of modern and classic elements

Transitional designs offer a blend of modern and traditional elements, perfect for those who want to combine the sophistication of classic interiors with the clean, sleek look of contemporary spaces.

Room-by-Room Luxury Interior Design Ideas

Each room in your luxury home presents a new opportunity to showcase unique interior design ideas. Below are some room-specific suggestions for creating an opulent environment:

Living Room Interior Design Ideas

The living room is often the heart of the home, and its design should reflect a balance between style and comfort.

Importance of statement pieces: A luxurious living room often revolves around a statement piece, such as a grand chandelier or an oversized work of art.

Creating a cozy yet elegant ambiance: Use soft textures, rich materials, and warm lighting to make the space feel both inviting and refined.

Bedroom Interior Design Ideas

The bedroom in a luxury house is designed to be a restful sanctuary.

Incorporating luxurious fabrics and textures: High-thread-count linens, plush carpets, and soft velvet upholstery can create a serene and sophisticated bedroom.

Designing a restful and serene space: Consider a neutral color palette with hints of metallic accents to add a touch of luxury.

Kitchen Interior Design Ideas

The kitchen is a key area where luxury and functionality must meet.

Modern luxury kitchen designs: Incorporate high-end appliances, marble countertops, and custom cabinetry.

The use of premium materials: Natural stone, stainless steel, and custom-built storage solutions elevate the kitchen’s design.

Bathroom Interior Design Ideas

A luxury bathroom should feel like a personal spa.

Spa-like bathroom design: Freestanding bathtubs, rain showers, and premium fixtures can turn your bathroom into a relaxation haven.

Key luxury elements: Marble tiles, gold or chrome hardware, and heated floors are common in luxury bathroom designs.

Choosing the Right Materials for Luxury Interiors

Materials play a crucial role in interior design house projects, especially for luxury homes.

Premium materials for luxury house interiors

High-end materials such as marble, granite, and exotic wood bring a sense of refinement to luxury interiors. In addition to these, velvet, silk, and leather are often used in room interior design to add richness and texture.

Sustainable and eco-friendly luxury materials

As sustainability becomes more important, eco-friendly materials like reclaimed wood and recycled glass are being incorporated into high-end interiors without sacrificing luxury.

Incorporating Technology into Luxury Interior Design

Modern luxury homes often integrate the latest technologies to enhance comfort and convenience.

Smart home systems and automation

Incorporating smart technology in your luxury home can control lighting, temperature, and security systems at the touch of a button. Designers today are experts at integrating these systems seamlessly into the overall house interior design.

Integrating technology without compromising aesthetics

One challenge in modern interior design is hiding the technology so it doesn’t detract from the aesthetics of the room. Designers can build custom cabinetry to conceal electronics or use recessed lighting to complement the design.

Budgeting for a Luxury Home Interior Design Project

Designing a luxury home is an investment, and it's important to budget effectively.

Estimating costs for high-end interior design

Luxury home interiors are often expensive, due to the quality of materials and the level of craftsmanship involved. Designers can provide estimates based on your interior design ideas, helping you understand where to splurge and where to save.

Balancing quality, functionality, and budget

A skilled interior designer will help balance your desires for luxury and functionality with the budget you have set. This includes advising on where premium materials will have the most impact and where you can opt for less expensive alternatives without compromising the overall design.

Conclusion

Hiring an interior designer for your luxury home ensures that you create a space that not only looks stunning but also enhances your quality of life. With their expertise, you can transform any room into a personalized, luxurious retreat.

FAQs About Luxury House Interior Design

What is considered luxury in interior design?

Luxury in interior design house projects is characterized by high-end materials, custom craftsmanship, and a design that reflects personal style while maximizing comfort and functionality.

How much does it cost to hire an interior designer for a luxury home?

Costs can vary widely based on the scope of the project and the designer’s experience. Generally, luxury interior design projects can range from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars, depending on the complexity.

How long does it take to complete a luxury house interior design project?

The timeline for a luxury home interior design project can range from a few months to over a year, depending on the scale of the project and the level of customization required.

Can interior designers work with existing furniture and decor?

Yes, interior designers can work with existing pieces, integrating them into the new design in a way that complements the overall aesthetic.

How do interior designers add value to luxury homes?

Interior designers can significantly increase the value of a home by creating a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing space that appeals to high-end buyers.

What are the most popular luxury interior design styles today?

Popular styles in modern interior design for luxury homes include minimalism, contemporary, and transitional designs, which blend modern and classic elements.

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The Avengers Fic Recs

Bucky Barnes

Series

Looking For a Heartbeat by @justreadingfics Summary: You and Bucky used to be in a relationship. Feelings were hurt, you left. Now,  it’s been two years and you’re back. You both will handle the reunion well, won’t you?

Bad Match by @justreadingfics Summary: Bucky and the Reader are set up on a date, but things don’t go well as expected.

Almost Had Me Believing It by @tuiccim Summary: An undercover operation playing Bucky Barnes' wife is a dream come true. Playing house in the suburbs while trying to take down a drug ring brings you and Bucky closer but a nosy neighbor causes trouble in paradise.

Just Friends by @writingcroissant Summary: A friends with benefits story - It started as an arrangement between you and Bucky - a wildly questionable arrangement between friends - and it resulted in a confrontation with someone from your thoroughly buried past and therefore a long overdue mission to kill.

Guiding Light by @wkemeup Summary: It was supposed to be a simple mission. Get the intel and go home. Until everything goes wrong and you’re taken captive by Hydra. While you struggle to stay alive and hold your sanity, Bucky begins to lose himself to a darkness and gives into the soldier because he doesn’t know how to breathe without you. Not until he brings you home. If he even can.

Build-A-Bear by @babyboybucky Summary: Growing up a Stark is a lot easier when no one knows you’re a Stark — except you and Tony Stark. You fought your way to the top of your field and earned your spot as a Weapons Enhancement Specialist with the Avengers. You sign the same NDA and employment clauses as everyone else, which also prohibits any inter-departmental relationships. Some people have managed to keep their secrets from their supervisors; unfortunately for you, your boss is your father. And your secret? Bucky Barnes.

After All by @simsadventures Summary: You are one of the scientists at Stark Industries. You help mainly Tony and Bruce develop new tech for the team. Bucky takes you under his wings and help you assimilate to life amongst superheroes. You think he is interested in you, but at one of Tony’s party, you hear something you shouldn’t have, and everything changes. And you’re not sure there’s any going back from there.

Safe with me by @bitsandbobsandstuff Summary:  When an unknown threat enters your life, protection is offered at the highest level. As Bucky Barnes comes into your life, the game changes, and you realise falling for the man tasked with keeping you safe is the last thing you expected.

Trilogy by @buckycuddlebuddy [fuckboy!Bucky Barnes x reader] Summary: He was toxic. Most of the time you were with him, you were used for pleasure only, you knew that, and he wasn’t hiding it. Maybe it was how good he made you feel that made you fell in love with him, or maybe it was the fact that he somehow made you feel like you were someone ─ but you fell in love with him. Although you knew in the beginning that you shouldn’t have, it was way too late for that, now. You were in too deep.  

Power Over Me by @sinner-as-saint [CEO!Bucky Barnes x reader] Summary: CEO James Buchanan Barnes is a dominant. And he’s spent the last 5 years searching for his perfect submissive. Then one night, he finds you. He thinks everything will fall perfectly into place now; but he thought wrong. Turns out your unfortunate past which still haunts you to this day, and some of his enemies are, well, connected. Things go wrong. And your bond with your dom is tested in many ways… 

Next to Me by @sgtjbuccky [Bodyguard!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: After an attempt on you and your identical twin’s life, your father calls in the Avengers for protection. Bucky soon realizes your father’s goal is solely to keep you sister safe, and decides that the times of doing the bidding of others are long gone, and takes your protection into his own hands.

Adore You by @soap-bubble-nebula [Bodyguard!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Tony Stark’s genius daughter’s life is in danger. She’s quiet and anxious around people she doesn’t know, and must be handled with care. In an effort to prove to Tony that he can trust Bucky, Steve prompts Bucky to take the job. Though Bucky hates it at first, his feelings begin to shift as he gets to know her.

Swallow by @all1e23 [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Since he was fifteen years old, Bucky Barnes has only been sure of two things; the club should be the most essential thing in his life, and he’d burn it all down for you. You’re the only thing in this world that matters, and he’ll do whatever it takes to win you back, even if that means destroying everything he built. None of it mattered without you. Swallows choose a mate for life, and will only nest with that bird and no other; they travel long distances apart only to find their way to back to each other, again and again. Bucky knew the second he met you. You’re his other half; you’re his swallow.

The New Girl by @omnomsauruswrites [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: You are new in town with your new coffee shop and your neighbor isn’t really keen on new people.

Howlin' For You by @invisibleanonymousmonsters [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: When Y/N gets an unreal deal on her first home, she wonders why her neighbor scared away all the other buyers. Despite being cautious, she wonders why the town has given Bucky Barnes a bad name.

H.C.M.C. by @lokithealligator [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Reader is new to Brooklyn and after an incident at the garage belonging to Howling Commandos Motorcycle Club, her life is changed forever.

Family Matters by @world-of-aus [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: You should have heeded your father’s warnings to stay away, now HIS demons have come to collect, and they come in the form of the Notorious mob boss James Buchanan Barnes, but is there more than meets the eye?

Only Mine by @simsadventures [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Bucky Barnes is probably the most influential person in the East of the country. He is a well-known mobster, and smart girls stay away from him. You get caught up with him for one night, but promise to yourself that it was the last time that you did something like that. Bucky, however, is obsessed to get to know you and make you his “girl of the week”. Or maybe something more?

Love, Honor, and Obey by @constantwriter85 [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Faced with blackmail and the loss of your beloved charity, you’re forced to marry the son of your mobster father’s friend, James Barnes, in order to keep the peace between the families. Little did you know, James had fallen in love with you at first sight. As he tries to woo his new wife, a new rival family comes into play, threatening all you’ve come to hold dear.

Petals & Bullets by @revengingbarnes [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: For as long as Y/N can remember, she has been sold in the black market as a sex slave. This time, the purchase is intercepted by a group of men in black. Their leader, a man with a silver gleaming arm, is the boss of the most feared mafia in NYC. Sucked into the world of drugs, guns and money, Y/N finds out more about her past than she bargained for. As her past and her family’s mistakes catch up on her, she finds herself falling for the man next to her with piercing blue eyes and a taste for violence.

Kings by @kaunis-sielu [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: After being suddenly thrust into the world of the Mob as a gift to the feared monster Mr. Barnes, you’re not sure what to expect. You certainly weren’t expecting this.

His Favourite Gal by @mycupoffanfiction [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: The reader begins working as a waitress at Bucky Barnes’ favourite club in town. Little does she realise that working on mob territory owned by the infamous King of New York, Bucky Barnes, comes with it’s quirks as the reader is slowly pulled into the mobster life.

Caught In The Fire by @dreamwritesimagines [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: In a city ruled by gangsters, nothing is ever simple.

Yours to wield by @sinner-as-saint [Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: With the enemy threatening to obliterate your family, you’re left with no choice but to take the hit just so he would spare your loved ones. Belonging to a mafia family requires sacrifices to be made at every step, and in order to save your family you make the ultimate one - you offer yourself up to the enemy. Bucky Barnes isn’t a man one negotiates with, he owns this city and whatever he says is considered law. But when you come to him with an irresistible offer, he bends his own rules for you. What starts out as an agreement becomes so much more, and the two of you find love where it wasn’t supposed to be. But rare are the love stories which don’t include some sort of war.

Heart and Soul by @all1e23 ​​ [Alpha!Bucky Barnes x Omega!Reader] Summary: Alphas only brought trouble. The only thing they are good for is bringing their Omega’s pain and forced submission. They were dangerous, reckless and cruel. There wasn’t an ounce of kindness in any of them.  She didn’t need an Alpha, and she certainly didn’t believe in that True Mates fairytale. That was just some fabricated fable Alphas made up to trick innocent doe-eyed Omegas. She wasn’t going to fall for that.  Not again.No Alpha would ever get her to believe that love truly exists. And then, James Buchanan Barnes walked into her life.

Just Try by @waiting4inspiration​ [Alpha!Bucky Barnes x Omega!Reader] Summary: Perfectly happy with your life at the Avengers’ compound, an alpha walks into your life, flipping it completely over and revealing secrets you hoped you had buried a long time ago.

One Shots

Fluff

Insomnia by @soap-bubble-nebula Summary: Bucky takes care of insomniac reader

So This Is Love by @floatingpetals Summary: Based on So This Is Love from Cinderella

Your Age Is Showing by @floatingpetals Summary: Bucky thought he knew everything there was to know about the love of his life. Apparently, he wasn’t as observant as he thought he was.

Jealousy by @irndad Summary: Bucky is in love with the reader, and she’s mad. he’s not sure why, though, but she’s pretty green.

Freckles by @softlybarnes Summary: The Reader likes Bucky’s freckles a whole lot.

Day Off by @softlybarnes Summary: Bucky really wants to take a nap with the reader, but she just wants to read.

Sad by @softlybarnes Summary: The reader, who has struggled with depression all her life, slips back into that deep sadness. Bucky is worried and tries his best to help.

Gentle by @softlybarnes Summary: Bucky and the reader are sharing an intimate moment when he accidentally reveals something to her. Or, Bucky Barnes wants a normal life.

Nights To Forget by @writingcroissant Summary: Bucky has nightmares, that's far from being a secret, and even though everyone in the tower tells you to ignore it, to live with it, you can't bear the painful screams coming from his room at night without at least trying to help.

Fight Me by @writingcroissant Summary: Bucky and reader they get in a fight and one of them goes to sleep on sofa and bucky refuses/can't go to sleep on a fight terms

Temperature Control by @writingcroissant Summary: Bucky hogs the blanket.

Who's She? & The Long Run by @itsapeterthing  Summary: when sam gets injured during a mission and isn’t able to go to a hospital, bucky brings him and natasha to his own home to get cared for by his girlfriend, y/n, who he’s been keeping a secret. Summary: after discovering that you’re bucky’s secret girlfriend, sam invites you on a mission with them. when bucky gets injured and you save his life, you give him news that will change the both of your lives for the better and bucky has a very important question to ask you.  

Survivor by @sweet-barnes [CEO!Bucky Barnes x reader] Summary: Bucky’s cocky attitude gets him into a situation that he’s not happy with. 

Home, Sweet Home by @sweet-barnes [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: After a long day out with the boys, all you need is your bed and cuddles.

Angst

Protective by @baroquebucky

Summary: Bucky is protective over his favorite girl

Eavesdrop by @bestofbucky Summary: Enemies to something

Left Behind by @soap-bubble-nebula Summary: The reader gets left behind on a mission and bucky has to go and save her

Breathe It In Deep by @floatingpetals Summary: The reader has an asthma attack

Take a Break by @navybrat817 Summary: Bucky notices you're not putting yourself first

Fault - 2  by @bxckyfxcknbxrnes Summary: Bucky had never been held responsible for what he’d done, but you, oh god, everything that had happened had been your fault, and Bucky knew it too.

Numb by @azurika-writes Summary: You had a crush on Bucky and was sure he had one on you too, until one day he arrives at the compound to introduce his new girlfriend.

Good Together by @irndad Summary: bucky and his girlfriend are in secret, and they think they are asbolutely perfect for eachother. literally everyone else in the compound thinks bucky and nat are made for eachother.

The Soldier by @softlybarnes Summary: The Winter Soldier finds the reader after a particularly grueling mission.

Fool For You by @moonstruckbucky Summary: You want Bucky, but Bucky wants somebody else.

Say Love by @moonstruckbucky Summary: You and Bucky are at a stand-still in your relationship, all because neither of you can say three little words.

Forgotten Threat & Easy Love by @writingcroissant Summary: Bucky doesn’t seem to recognise her. Summary: Bucky awakens and has to deal with what he did as the Winter Soldier.

Eclipse by @wkemeup Summary: When a mission leaves you empty and broken, Bucky is determined to heal the wounds that linger deeper than the cuts on the surface.

Graveyard & Sacrifice by @wkemeup Summary: As the unofficial healer for the Avengers, you pride yourself on the ability to mend heroes with the touch of your hand. Only, your gift comes at a heavy price — one you keep secret from your friends —and when Bucky asks you to do the impossible, they’ll discover why your gift is called a sacrifice, too. Summary: In the midst of an attack, you’re dosed with an unknown chemical and your healing ability becomes compromised.

Unrequited - 2 by @mushyjellybeans Summary: You had a major crush on Bucky Barnes, his feelings were unreturned, you try to move on but he has other plans

I'm begging for you (take my hand) by @cupidsbarnes Summary: Bucky doesn’t do love, you love bucky. being friends with benefits makes sense, right?

Unsettling relaxation by @piecesofem Summary: You’re on vacation with mafia bucky when someone disturbs the peace.

When he's away by @pellucid-constellations

Summary: Bucky gave you two things to do while he was away. Staying safe proved to be the harder of the two.  

The shot heard round the tower & Unwarranted weaknesses by @pellucid-constellations Summary:  You just want to know if Bucky has feelings for you. Bucky just wants you to be okay. Summary: Ever since you’d been attacked, things hadn’t felt right. Work was harder, you weren’t sleeping, and the smallest things set you off. No one could convince you to get help. That didn’t mean Bucky was going to stop trying.​

Waiting Game by @buckychrist [Biker!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: You knew being associated with one of the most notorious and dangerous biker gangs in the city was bad, let alone scandalously dating their kingpin in secret, but you never thought you’d have to face those consequences. Until now.

Date night mishap by @metalbuckaroo [Mobster!Daddy!Bucky Barnes x Little!Reader] Summary: Bucky misses the third date night in a row and assumes buying you something will make up for it.

Signature needed by @purple-babygirl [Mobster!Daddy!Bucky Barnes x Little!Reader] Summary: Bucky had a bad day and reader is just trying to comfort him but he accidently lashes out and yells at her/pushes her and immediately feels guilty but she regresses even more into her little space and is scared of him.

Smut

Brooklyn by @wkemeup  Summary: After returning home from a mission desperate to rid yourself of the control that nearly got Sam killed, you seek out Bucky — the only man who can give you what you need. Until it goes too far. 

Needy by @peachstyles  Summary: Getting denied by Bucky turns you into a brat and punishment occurs.

Bucky and His Girl by @angrythingstarlight [Biker!Bucky Barnes x reader] Summary: Bucky with innocent reader 

Don't Make Me Wait by @angrythingstarlight [Biker!Bucky Barnes x reader] Summary: You thought it was a great idea. Holding out on your beefy biker fiancé until the wedding night. What could possibly go wrong with that plan?

Steve Rogers

One shots Angst

Cold Shoulder by @floatingpetals Summary: Steve and reader are in a relationship, Steve gets mad at reader because she’s been too reckless on a mission and disobey his orders? So he gives her the cold shoulder and she’s trying to make him forgive her while he’s working which made him more pissed off and he snapped at her and she gets angry and tells him that she worries about him too and they made up in the end

Stucky 

Series

Howling Commandos Tattoo AU by @navybrat817 Summary: The owners of the Howling Commandos Tattoo Parlor want to make you their best girl. There’s a fine line between love and hate, and you and Peter dance it on a regular basis

Speak now by @smokeybluebrooke-lyn [ Mobster!Steve Rogers x Mobster!Bucky Barnes x Reader] Summary: Inundated with work, Steve didn’t realise how much he’d been neglecting you. Never has being a brat yielded such a handsome reward! 

One Shots Angst

Flinch by @earlgreydream Summary: reader flinches during an argument with Stucky and they stop and comfort and care for her before asking "What happened?"

I pick the TV show, Rogers shuts his cake-hole by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary: Steve snaps at reader when he’s stressed, resulting in her being very upset

Smut

Lesson Learned by @floatingpetals  Summary: One wrong move in a mission can cause anyone to lose their composure. Lessons must be taught so that it never happens again.

Touch, Feel, Breathe by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary: Reader Was Sexually Abused On A Mission, And Steve And Bucky Find Out

Wrong Place, Wrong Time by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary: Reader Falls Into Subspace Mid-Mission

Black by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary:  Reader Has To Safeword

Too Far Away by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary: Reader Falls Into Subspace And Stays That Way For A Few Days, Worrying The Men Until She Begs For More

Release by @jamesbuchananxsteviegrant Summary: Reader Becomes Reckless On A Mission So Bucky And Steve Reprimand Her In The Bedroom, But It Becomes Too Much

Put Your Lips Like This by @angrythingstarlight [Mafia!Bucky Barnes x reader, Mafia!Steve Rogers x reader] Summary: You decide your mobster boyfriend needs a little distraction during a boring meeting, too bad he disagrees.

Peter Parker

Series

Fine Line by @waitimcomingtoo Summary : There’s a fine line between love and hate, and you and Peter dance it on a regular basis

Dancing With Our Hands Tied by @maybepointlessthoughts Summary: Peter and Reader get off on the wrong foot, which leads them to a messy, complicated and steamy relationship filled with hate, love and half-witty insults.

One Shots Fluff

Thunderstorm by @marvelsswansong Summary: Peter and you hate each other and can never seem to get along, much to the dismay of your father, Tony Stark. That is, until one stormy night and your fear of thunder changes everything.

Angst

Violent Delights & Violent Ends by @waitimcomingtoo Summary: Tony forbids you from dating Peter

Dummy by @waitimcomingtoo Summary: Peter is the only one of the Avengers who doesn’t tease you for being a little slow

Obedience & Disobedience by @waitimcomingtoo Summary: after getting tortured by HYDRA, you have to obey every command you’re given

New Girl by @living-dead-parker Summary: You're Tony’s daughter and there’s this new girl intern whose trying to outdo you so u feel like the avengers don’t really need you because you think she’s smarter and prettier than you

Left behind by @ughseoks-main Summary: You begin to feel neglected when peter parker is introduced to the avenger family, and you’ve had enough of it.

Loki Laufeyson

One Shots Fluff

Misunderstandings by @grufflepuff-writes-stuff  Summary: When you’re having a bad day, Loki tries to steer clear of you so as to avoid making things worse. But when he tries to trick you into joining him for dinner, everything goes wrong.

Angst

“I’m not jealous! its just…you’re mine!” by @starscreamloki

Doubts by @earlgreydream Summary:  Loki kinda degraded sub!reader and she scrunches up all tiny and sobs afterwards because she thought he meant what he said.

Battle Scars by @gingerwritess

Summary:  Marrying into royalty is not as glamorous as one would hope: no one wants to see you by Loki’s side. But Loki assures you of his undying love for you, scars and all.

[goldenlionprince]

The best way to woo a Ravenclaw is to show them you have a few tricks up your sleeve.

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It takes James two days before he's ready to go to the library again. He’s a Gryffindor but still, Black is a little bit intimidating and it feels important to think things through before showing his face anywhere close to him again.

So after a good bit of thinking time, James makes his way to the library and finds Black close to the same spot he found him in last time, an obscure corner of the library no one else is using, sitting at one of the study tables and writing away on an essay.

James takes a deep breath and steps up to the table, then slides into the empty seat next to Black and drops his heavy book bag onto the floor. He waits until Black finally looks up from his parchment, the waiting time alone a small form of torture.

“Can I kiss you?” James blurts out into the silence of the library as soon as their eyes meet.

Black looks at him with an eyebrow raised, then turns back to his essay and dips his eagle feather back into the ink pot. “I’m kind of busy right now, Potter,” he says and James’ heart sinks a little. He should have known that Black wouldn't give him an easy time.

He watches as Black finishes his sentence with a flourish and reaches for one of the many books spread out around him. There are a lot of different volumes on different subjects so James isn't entirely sure what he's working on exactly. It's a wonder the librarian hasn't nagged him yet about taking too many books off the shelves at once, but maybe that's why Black is hiding in a far off corner of the library.

When James doesn't move from his seat, Black gives him a little sideways glance. “If you want to wait though...”

A grin spreads on James’ lips as a feeling very close to relief rushes through him, making him a little lightheaded. What kind of magic is Black doing to him? “I can do that.”

With a nod Black turns back to his essay and James pulls his bag closer by the strap. He can fill the time with some essays of his own. There is no way he'll let Black get ahead in class uncontested.

They work side by side for close to an hour before Black puts his feather down. James lets him wait a little longer, finishing his own paragraph on his essay, taking his time, before he looks up from his parchment.

“Well,” Black says, raising that infuriating eyebrow at James again. “If you’re still interested.”

[Read on AO3]

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| How-to Guides for Inter-house Relationships - Series | Part 1 | Part 2 |

[xkotaro16w]

HEYAAA! I just found out your blog recently and I already love your writing! 🥰 So u-uhh 👉👈 may a request relationship headcanons about our lazy boy Leona and a dog beastman!S/O(reader) from Savanaclaw? His S/O is very athletic and honest (the doggy energy ig😂), I would like to see how he would deal with it. Can be only fluff or NSFW or both, it is up to you hehe. GN reader if it is okay 🥺.

— 🦆

—𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚊 𝙺𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝙳���𝚐 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚖𝚊𝚗!𝙶𝙽!𝚂/𝙾—

Summary: Headcanon(s) where Leona dating a dog beastman!GN!S/O from Savannaclaw, both in SFW & N/SFW sides. S/O has a dog energy (athletic, honest, and loyal). How Leona deals with his S/O?

Pairing: Leona Kingscholar x Dog Beastman!GN!S/O.

CW: SFW & N/SFW, fluff, breeding, biting, marking, heat cycle (mentioned), grammatical error, OOC.

A/N: DUCK ASELFIHASFJNAFOIN ( •ω•ฅ) WELCOME 2 MY BLOG (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡ Im still new BUT HEY THXX ✺◟(＾∇＾)◞✺ A DOGGO BEASTMEN, THE URGE 2 PET S/O’S EARS EAIOFJSALKEFNAFIJALFKN .｡*ﾟ .*.｡(❁´◡`❁)｡.｡: *

SFW

Oh? Another dog beastman on his dorm? That’s good! Show your fangs, S/O! Athletic as well? JOIN MAGIFT NOW. 

Leona loves his S/O, look at you! Fluffy, strong, athletic, loyal, honest, etc. He’s proud of you. Your honesty, your loyalty, and your affection to him are something he loves and wants to treasure. Having someone like you who’s honest, loyal, and affectionate, especially to him, is such a bless. Finally, someone who can gives him something he wants.

You love meat? UNDERSTANDABLE. Very understandable. Leona himself loves meat, so he understands you. If you two go out to take a bite, it’ll be meat culinary ONLY. If you still eat vegetables? No. Don’t push him to eat his enemies. He’ll frowns and growls at you. Stop it, S/O. BAD S/O!

Dog beastmen are clever and strong! If you love to challenge him in those aspects, he’ll accept it. Oho, puppy, the lion won’t lose to you.

You’re athletic, which is very good for Magift! If you join Magift, he will compete with you. Let’s see who’s better, you or him? If you join the other sports club, he’s fine. But he’ll invite you to join the Magift practice and Magift inter-dorm tournament. He can use your power and he use his brain, a great combination, right?

One thing he’s still annoyed about you, YOUR ENERGY. You’re VERY energetic. Please let him takes his nap. He can’t relate to your energy. How can you even still have a lot of energy after PE class? If you disturb his nap, he’ll just shove you and growl. No, S/O, no.

Denies that he loves scratch your ears and pat your head. Scratch his ears back! Both of you are very affectionate when it comes to physical touch. 

Teases you by calling you PUPPY. If you’re feisty, call him KITTEN. DO IT. Kitten and puppy, what a cute relationship.

If you’re a tsundere beastman, he cornered you by his flirty side and teasing remarks. Your flustered face is a moodbooster to him.

Leona understands your ears and tail languages! Smirks immediately at how happy your tail wiggles. Aww, the little puppy is happy!

Cuddling with you is his mood 24/7. Both affectionate beastmen cuddling to each other. This is VERY cute!

“Huh, you do look like a lost puppy. How cute~ Do you need a lion to guide you back to your house?”

NSFW

Do you know that dog heat cycle lasts around 18 days? DO YOU KNOW? And lion heat cycle lasts around 4-7 days? You guys have a lot of energy to make love, outside the heat cycle as well.

A lot of biting and marking. You bite him, he bites you back. You mark him, he marks you back. A lot of students stare at both of your neck. Ok, they did something erotic last night, huh. 

If you want to be aggressive on him, oho, puppy, he WON’T let you top him. A fight on the bed who’s more dominant. Or do you want to see Leona’s power bottom energy? 

If you’re a cute dog beastman who’s a submissive and whimper a lot underneath him, Leona will tease you and show the aura of dominance. Grips your hips very hard. You really are a puppy! Let the wild beastman do his work for his cute puppy.

If he’s on his lazy mode but you want to mate, cowgirl position is the best. You do all of the job, what about him? Nah, he just helps you a little bit and sits back. Enjoys the view of you bouncing on his manhood.

When you making love with him (especially in heat cycle), oh, damn. Do you want to imagine it? Both pheromones are incisive in the bedroom. Both juices stain the sheet. With your consent, his cum can full your hole and make it warm. 

Leona loves to hear your whimper. Come on, your voice is cute, puppy. Let the lion hears your whimper clearly. Bites your ear and whispers dirty things about you.

He often bites you very hard until it bleeds. Can’t help it. You look very cute, blame yourself, puppy.

“C’mon... Lemme hear your whimper, puppy... Ya sound so cute, I love it...”

I DO NOT OWN TWISTED WONDERLAND & DO NOT REPOST MY WORKS.

[ao3feed-drastoria]

Letting Go Of Riddle

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/lN9mpsn by Ieatyourass "Have you ever liked someone so much, and yearn for a touch you never felt? And just wait for them to notice you??" "Yea, kind of". ___________________________________________________ Autumn Rowle enters her 6th year in hogwarts, and many things have changed, including her, but one thing remained the same, her so called crush on the know it all, Tom Riddles. Spending her whole life crushing on that boy who sits 4 rows infront of her, made her realize the need to let go of someone she never even dated, let alone even spoke to. Well, this is a guide from Autumn Rowle on how to let go of Tom Riddles. Words: 2704, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Underage Sex Categories: F/M Characters: Lorenzo Berkshire (babynaomi), Tom Riddle, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Mattheo Riddle (yasmineamaro), Severus Snape, Oliver Wood, Cedric Diggory, Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Theodore Nott, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Black Family (Harry Potter), Neville Longbottom, Dobby (Harry Potter), Cho Chang, Pansy Parkinson, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Lucius Malfoy, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Astoria Greengrass Relationships: Tom Hiddleston/Original Female Character(s), Mattheo Riddle (yasmineamaro)/Original Female Character(s), Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Astoria Greengrass/Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley Additional Tags: Timeline What Timeline, Alternate Universe - Harry Potter Setting, Possessive Tom Riddle, Tom Riddle is Not Voldemort, Obsessive Tom Riddle, Smitten Tom Riddle, Voldemort Dies (Harry Potter), Head Boy Tom Riddle, Slytherin, Slytherins Being Slytherins, Fluff and Humor, Fluff and Smut, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin Common Room, Hufflepuff & Slytherin Inter-House Friendships, Ravenclaw/Slytherin Inter-House Relationships, Female Friendship, Female Protagonist, Platonic Female/Male Relationships, Original Female Character(s) - Freeform read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/lN9mpsn

[subir-astrologer]

HOW DOES PLANETS IN A HOROSCOPE AFFECT LIFE

Thousands of years ago our great great Rishis munis thru their meditation understood the energies / power of plantes and their nature and how it gives its impact on the human being. They termed this knowledge / shastra as vedic astrology.

They also learned how the planet give its impact from different positions in the sky. They noted the positions of the planets and understood the how it will give its results to human beings on this earth.

The pictorial representation of the planet’s position in the sky at a given time is called horoscope.

In a vedic horoscope the 27 nakshatras are divided into 12 houses / bhavas in the horoscope. Each house signifies a sign and many events of our life and like wise all the 12 houses signifies all the events of our life, right from the birth till end of life.

For example : the 4th house represents mother, chest, basic education, home, vehicle, property, peace of mind etc etc.

The 5th house represents creativity, child birth, romance, intelligence, stock market trading, art, glamour, healing etc etc.

Every planets have their own role to play as per their traits and behave accordingly as per their position in the horoscope.

Sun (Surya): Represents the soul, ego, vitality, authority, and father figure. Its placement shows how a person expresses their individuality and leadership qualities.

Moon (Chandra): Governs the mind, emotions, intuition, and motherly influence. It indicates emotional well-being, mental stability, and nurturing tendencies.

Mars (Mangal): Symbolizes energy, courage, aggression, and ambition. It influences determination, physical strength, and how one handles conflicts.

Mercury (Budh): Associated with intellect, communication, analytical ability, and commerce. It reflects one's learning style, speech, and business skills.

Jupiter (Guru): Represents wisdom, spirituality, expansion, wealth, and morality. It indicates prosperity, higher learning, and the ability to guide others.

Venus (Shukra): Governs love, beauty, art, relationships, and material comforts. It influences one's sense of aesthetics, romance, and pleasures.

Saturn (Shani): Represents discipline, responsibility, longevity, and challenges. Its placement shows areas where effort and perseverance are needed.

Rahu (North Node): Symbolizes ambition, worldly desires, and materialistic pursuits. It brings obsession, innovation, and unconventional paths.

Ketu (South Node): Associated with detachment, spirituality, and karmic lessons. It often indicates past life influences and inner growth.

The aspects of the planets also gives impact on the overall results of a planet. Few planet like mars, Saturn and Jupiter are given special aspect apart from regular 7th aspect by all 9 planets.

The timing of an event is decided by the mahadasha ruling period and its sub and sub sub periods.

The transit planet activates the event like ON and OFF switch during their transit.

The inter connection between planets and their qualities are stated like rules of law by our Great great Rishis which were further redefined and fine tuned by the scholars and knowledgeable astrologers.

These laws are called as dictums of vedic astrology and are constant for all human beings ( Desh Kaal and Patra has to be followed also ).

So, under the law / dictum of vedic astrology a planet and planets behaviours can be learned by studying the vedic horoscope.

The planets under the rules / dictum of vedic astrology will only give that stated results which are already given by our Great Rishis and scholars.

By applying the rules and parameters which are already given, and one can know the effects of planets as per their horoscope.

[silhouettica]

Disclaimer: image shown above is not mine; source is linked to the image.

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It’s been a long time since I’ve written an anime review, but this one is too well-deserved to pass up.

I tend to have a love-hate relationship with the sports-shounen genre in the manga industry. On one hand, good quality stories have great characters, undeniably well-drawn images, and okay storylines... but--- technique-wise, there was just too much suspension-of-disbelief required to go on reading.

Take for instance, Kuroko no Basuke and the legendary Phantom Sixth Man who is capable of magically disappearing in court; or, there’s Prince of Tennis and the gravity-defying non-arc path that their tennis balls traverse -- OR do not traverse, as do those which avoid the Tezuka zone. Basically, most popular and long-running sports genre mangas have a tendency to go borderline fantasy in many elements, or otherwise tend to sport some rarely-seen-in-a-thousand-years genius to spice up the story, which is understandably unrealistic (after all, this is fiction we’re reading). But perhaps, after almost two decades of watching anime and reading manga, my personal preference is now leaning towards the comfort provided by the slice-of-life genre, and against typical expectations, there’s that lingering desire to taste the slice of life in a sports manga...

Enter: Haikyuu.

Haikyuu was already a famous anime when I heard that it revolved around volleyball. When I heard that, the first question that occurred to me was, How much plot can be formed around such a sport as volleyball? Don’t get me wrong -- I’ve only ever been involved in two fields of sports: one is track and field, and the other is volleyball, so I at least like the sport. But since we’re used to being exposed to mangas centering around basketball or some martial arts, a story revolving around volleyball was foreign territory. But it was already famous, and with fame comes expectations --- thus, for fear of suffering from failed expectations, I deferred, or more like skipped out on Haikyuu.

But, well, with FB Watch capable of being a demonic source of temptation, Haikyuu showed up in my Watch Feed, and poof! - I was hooked. Manga was finished in less than a few weeks, and episodes repeatedly watched on FB (still ongoing, haha). In my personal list of top mangas, it has far surpassed even One Piece. It’s that good.

What’s so attractive about Haikyuu is that above being refreshing character and plot-wise, it was also obviously painstakingly created with so much attention to detail, in terms of the technical aspects of volleyball. I mean, just watch the videos contrasting Haikyuu to real-life volleyball matches - there’s almost no difference to be seen. The accuracy is admirable. In this regard, suspension of disbelief is very minimized --- well, except for the repeated overtime in matches; but if they stuck to the usual 15 or 25pt matches, we wouldn’t have much screentime to make a viable story, now, would we? So it’s an understandable adjustment to accommodate for the sake of cultivating the story.

Beyond this, Haikyuu boasts of a roster of interesting and complex characters littered throughout the storyline. Honestly, I can’t hate any single one of them. Your heart would go out to every character in every team. It’s amazing how the mangaka depicted each character differently, with all their bias and flaws, besides their refreshingly non-OP strengths, all combined to portray each individual’s humanity. And gah, when they’re made to mix together - the rapport between and amongst such variety of personalities is just fascinating to behold. And then comes character development - whoosh. How one person’s evolution affects the quality of a team’s mixture is another feast to behold. So much respect for this mangaka for bringing to life such abundance of quality complex characters. Seriously. Shounen x Sports x Slice of life + epic ups and downs + epic ending arc (MOST SATISFYING ENDING TO SPORTS GENRE EVER).

This is plain epic.

At first glance, any reader/follower would be drawn to the main characters - there’s Kageyama, Hinata, Ushijima, Oikawa, etc., all those OP-level players (or at least potentially so, for Hinata). 

Well, Hinata is the main character, as the story is dominantly affected by his actions and skill development. Watching his character growth is a treat, in and of itself. Seriously. Hinata may be boke at times, but isn’t really stupid. He’s just less-skilled than others (understandably so, given his lack of experience), but he more than makes up for it with his bottomless enthusiasm. And that innocence... Kawaii~. His love for the game is just contagious. Freakin’ want to buy a volleyball just to start playing on my own.

Kageyama may be called a genius setter, but really, he’s far from being the complete package. And he’s one of the more complex characters that really steals your heart. Like Hinata, he just overflows with love for the game, but his innocence is of a different level. After being shown his blindspot, he tempers his snobbishness, and literally BEGS for help --- I mean, look how he bows to Tsukishima for help in acads, or towards his senior Oikawa, in order to improve in volleyball. He’s mostly snobbish only towards those who don’t do their best (besides being just plain socially awkward). But he’s a very good kouhai, and it’s especially touching how he and Hinata paved the way for Asahi’s attack against Date Tech. I appreciate that he’s not so OP-level that he didn’t need anyone to improve -- he was helped by their coach, he was helped by Oikawa, there’s his senpais guiding him somewhat, etc. He’s not the Echizen-type who can learn on his own. He has so many blindspots, but he listens and asks for help once he’s shown that they exist.

There are a wealth of other characters worth mentioning, but recently, when I think of relating to the characters, what I easiest to resonate with are Yamaguchi and Ennoshita. Tsukki is another runner-up, being one who’s overly phlegmatic, with a defeating inferiority complex, but with a taste for vengeance... Bokuto’s answer to his existential question on why they play volleyball was very insigtful --- you don’t enjoy volleyball probably because you suck in it. HAHAHA. Isn’t that true for all of us - how we superficially hate some things when actually it’s because we just aren’t good at them. But at the very least, Tsukishimi Kei has so many qualities that puts him above others, it’s hard to compare oneself to him. On the other hand, there’s Yamaguchi the one-trick pony and Ennoshita the returning quitter. Sometimes I think of quitting when the academic “training” gets tough, but coming to think of Yama, I’m reminded that this is my one sword. The only reason he enters the court is as a pinch server - apart from that, there’s nothing else. So if he gets cold feet and settles for an easy serve, he forfeits the right to enter the court. If he lets go of the jump float serve, he has nothing else. Similarly, there’s Ennoshita who actually quit the team, but returned because the comfort became uncomfortable... I dunno if I’m the only one who’se quit in at least one point of my life, and took an easy way out or through something, but Ennoshita’s lesson is true for all of us - we’d regret quitting. Quitting is a no-go.

Anyway, I can’t describe all the other characters, else, this would be too long. But it’s just so amazing how Haruichi Furudate was able to create so many complex characters, each with their own backstories (okay, unrealistically, no sob stories here since this isn’t a drama) and no antagonist to hate, but the story was was just so complete and wholesome. I mean, take the Nekoma team, for one - they’re supposed to be Karasuno’s biggest rival, but they’re the ones who gave them a fighting chance to improve. Sportsmanship really dwells high on this one. Bokutooo, that once-spoiled ace... Oikawa, that snobbish great king who only recognized Kageyama as his junior when talking to Ushijima... The side characters who made up each respective team’s coaching, managerial, and cheer squad... There’s just so many personalities to admire and be thankful to the author for.

Haikyuu is truly a story about volleyball --- it’s not a story about inter-high, it’s not a story about high school; rather it’s a story that explores the different aspects surrounding volleyball - from childhood, as between friends, to high school and inter-high competitions, to the coaches and managers and trainings behind the scenes, to (SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!) in-house vs. beach volleyball, to a professional career and international competitions. It’s really volleyball in different seasons of lives of a variety of people.

One poignant fact is that for most people, playing sports would be limited to high school. After inter-high, teammates would separate and a new team will be formed, year after year. That’s why it’s so precious how (SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!) the manga showed the fanatic-highchoolers-turned-professional players being watched by their previous volleyball teammates and competitiors --- something I’ve never seen in other sports mangas (which mostly had to do with players getting some injury, going to rehab and recuperating, and so). Previous teammates faced each other as competition, and previous rivals became comrades. It’s just. so. epic.

Anyway, thank you,  Haruichi Furudate-san. May the anime remain top-notch in quality. Viva Haikyuu!!

[chroniclesofalonewolf]

A SHOUT OUT TO MY FAVE ANIME GUYS - PART 1 (Because they also deserve it, you know....)

SPIKE SPIEGEL (Cowboy Bebop)

His Deal: Main protagonist of Cowboy Bebop. Bounty hunter born on Mars. A skilled martial artist that practices Jeet Kune Do. Well acquainted with guns. Owns a mono racer Swordfish.

His Criminal Past: Before teaming up with Jet Black aboard the Bebop, he was part of the Red Dragon Criminal Syndicate. But after being tangled up with his former colleague Vicious (and fell in love with Julia), he decided to leave the life of crime. Unfortunately, his past kept on creeping back to him during the course of the series.

RYUUJI TAKASU (Toradora!)

His Deal: Looks mean but he's actually a good guy. Can make a good house husband since he does all the work in their household. Takes good care of Taiga Aisaka, his eventual love interest.

The Tiger and the Dragon: Taiga and Ryuuji crossed paths on their second year of high school when the latter accidentally bumped into her. Thing got even more interesting when one night Taiga "attacked" Ryuuji in his home to retrieve the love letter intended for Ryuuji's friend Yusaku Kitamura. What's more, Taiga discovers that Ryuuji has a crush on her friend Minori Kushieda. The two then decided to help each other out with their respective crushes. And then chaos ensues... 😅

ALPHONSE ELRIC (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)

His Deal: Younger brother of Edward Elric. After performing human transmutation with his brother to revive their mother, he lost his physical body in the process. His soul is retrieved by Ed, though it is now enclosed in a suit of armor.

Polar Opposites: While his more famous elder brother is a bit stubborn, Al is kinder, more patient. Amidst battling his own insecurities, Al cares deeply to the people closest to him, even risking his own life in the process. Cases in point: Al protecting Xing princess May Chang and his ultimate sacrifice to save his brother Ed, both happened during the Promised Day arc of FMAB.

ASHITAKA (Princess Mononoke)

His Deal: Former Emishi prince. Have to leave his village to find the cure for the curse bestowed upon him by a demon he faced (in a shape of a wild boar). A skilled archer and sword fighter.

Caught in the Middle: While traveling far and wide in search for the cure, he was caught in the crossfire between to warring factions - the people of Irontown led by Lady Eboshi (one of the most complex antagonist in the Ghibli canon) and the forest creatures, spearheaded by San.

MAKI SEIJI (Bloom Into You)

His Deal: The Student Council's resident aromantic (though he admires people in love and even gives love advice). The one who first to discover what's going on with Touko Nanami and fellow freshman Yuu Koito.

Yuu's Lifeline: Maki has been a key figure in guiding through Yuu's journey especially regarding her relationship with Touko. His shining moment came in Episode 39 of the manga, during their day-off at the batting range. While Yuu admitted that she does not care about romance anymore, Maki made her realize that: 1) they are not the same (aromantic) as Yuu claimed to be; 2) she's been in love with Touko all this time (as Maki repeatedly telling her beforehand); and she's just running away for the fear of getting hurt. That moment became a turning point for Yuu, as it sets its stage for the fateful Episode 40.

TOMOMI MASAOKA (Psycho-Pass)

His Deal: Former Detective of the Public Safety Bureau then was demoted to Enforcer after his frustration on the Sibyl System. He was assigned at Division 1, working with the likes of Shinya Kogami and Nobuchika Ginoza. He also has a prosthetic left arm.

Daddy Issues: As he appears to be the father-figure of Division 1, he's actually the biological father of Inspector Ginoza. Although their relationship can be a little strained at times, they do care about each other, esp. when Ginoza seeks advice to her father. Tragedy struck when Masaoka fell into the hands of Shogo Makashima, in an attempt to save his son's life.

SHUN KAZAMA (From Up on Poppy Hill)

His Deal: Student at Konan Academy. A regular contributor to "The Latin Quarter Weekly", the school's newsletter. Have a bit complicated family backstory (I won't spoil it here for those who have not seen the movie!).

Jackass Moment: In one of the attempts in voicing out their disgust on the impending demolition of the Latin Quarter, the clubs made a bit of a scene during the school's lunch break. Shun - an active supporter to the cause - jumped from the Quarter's rooftop, hit a tree, then fell on a pool full of water. Umi Matsuzaki - the heroine of the movie - lended a hand to help Shun out.

DUTCH (Black Lagoon)

His Deal: Former US marine that fought in the Vietnam War then went into hiding and become a mercenary. He is the leader of the Lagoon Trading Company.

A Lover Not A Fighter: Dutch is more into negotiating to clients in a peaceful manner and giving orders to the rest of the crew. But he can be one dangerous fellow if the need arises (he's an ex-Marine after all!). But 'til then, he leaves all the dirty work to their resident trigger- happy colleague, Revy.

NAGISA "NAGI" AMANO (Weathering With You)

His Deal: Hina Amano's younger brother. And he's pretty much a scene stealer in the movie.

Ladies' Man: At a very young age (elementary school age?!?), Nagi has been pretty smooth with girls. This came in handy, when he seeked the help of her girl friends to escape on the foster care facility, and also save Hodaka as well.

JET BLACK (Cowboy Bebop)

His Deal: The captain of the Bebop. He can be one hell of a tough guy but he knows how to do house chores as well. On occasion, we may see him either cooking or tending his bonsai trees.

The Black Dog: In a series that deals about the past, Jet's backstory is no exception. Before living a life as a bounty hunter, he is a detective of the Inter Solar System Police (ISSP). But during his years as a cop, his girlfriend Alisa left him (as shown in a flashback on Session 10: Ganymede Elegy) and was betrayed by his former colleague Fad during a case against Udai Taxim (another flashback, this time on Session 16: Black Dog Serenade) that cost his left arm (hence why it is in prosthetic) and ended his career in law enforcement.