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Fic: the thread may stretch or tangle but it will never break, ch. 9

Additional Tags: Pre-Slash, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Secrets, Crying, Masks, Soulmates, Truth, Self-Esteem Issues, Regret, It was supposed to be a one-shot, Fix-It, Eventual Relationships, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, wwx needs a hug, Nightmares, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Filial Piety, Handfasting, Phobias, Sleeping Together, Fear, Panic Attacks, Love Confessions, Getting Together, First Kiss, Kissing, Boys Kissing, Family, and they were married, Bathing/Washing, Hair Braiding, Hair Brushing, Feels, Sex Education, Implied Sexual Content, First Time, Aftercare, Morning After, Afterglow, Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism

Summary: Lan WangJi settles into Burial Mounds and married life. Zewu-Jun visits.

Notes: See end

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Chapters: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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The next several days are a sort of bliss to Lan WangJi. While his days had always been full, his work in Burial Mounds involves planting, cultivating the land instead of his golden core. His nights, similarly, are full, as he and Wei Ying explore each other, their unions going beyond his wildest imaginings. Having his zhiji, his husband, in his arms each night, loving him as he deserves, is everything he has dreamed of.

The uncles and aunties insist that their marital bed will be the first constructed, despite their protests that popo is more in need. Popo herself scoffs at the suggestion, and Wen Qing tells them to accept it.

The first day, he discovers that one of Wei Ying’s primary jobs, beyond maintaining the wards that keep the community safe, is working to purify more land of resentful energy to make it workable. This job must be done before the plants and seeds purchased in town can be sown. Lan WangJi is able to make this work easier by playing cleansing music as Wei Ying leeches resentment from the soil, dissipating it.

Unfortunately, large-scale manipulation of resentful energy in such a direct manner also leeches his husband’s energy, requiring that he retire after a few hours for a nap between sessions.

The land takes a day and a half to cleanse, and Wen Qing tells him later it would have taken Wei Ying alone over a week, and require much more recovery time.

Lan WangJi is glad his presence is already helping his zhiji, and takes it upon himself to play ‘Cleansing’ for him and ensure he eats and sleeps enough.

Neither of them let it interfere with their every day, though Wei Ying falls so deeply asleep immediately after he doesn’t stir when Lan WangJi cleans him up.

He learns that in addition to helping with the farming, Wen Ning often explores and looks for useful plants in the area around Burial Mounds, as he does not require sleep. He has to be careful, as rogue cultivators or civilians might mistake him for a regular fierce corpse and attack, but his outings result in the gathering of beneficial supplies.

He always brings back useful herbs for cooking and use by Wen Qing in medicines. The second day, he brings back a small muntjac, which he found with its leg already broken and gave a merciful death before bringing it back for the uncles to butcher. While small, there is ample meat, and one of the uncles is given the task of curing and drying it to store as food for the winter. The hide is set aside to be sold at market.

Wen Ning also discovers a copse of privet that has ripe berries. The berries are not edible, but Meilin-yi and the other aunties are excited, telling Lan WangJi they can be used as a dye to create a lovely blue fabric with the right mordant. If one infuses the dye with urine, Meilin-yi tells him, fabric will turn out purple.

After he returns with a large basket of privet berries, Wen Ning is immediately sent back out by Wen Qing to gather the leaves and bark for use in medicine.

Lan WangJi finds it interesting how such simple events can energize the community, but they have gone through such hardship that perhaps they have learned to take joy in the simple.

The aunties decide he should help with dying the cloth for his robes, as they are working on bedding. They provide him with instructions and he spends an afternoon with Wen Ning and Wei Ying in the kitchen area simmering and straining the privet berries and adding other necessary ingredients to create a blue dye.

In a different pot, they use the gathered bamboo leaves to create a different dye batch. Though they gathered quite a bit on their way back from town, Wen Ning insists they don’t have enough and asks Lan WangJi to gather more leaves with Wei Ying.

The task is simple enough, and they take a basket to fill.

“I’m not sure we’re really even needed to help make the dye,” Wei Ying says as they strip leaves from a stand of bamboo a couple kilometers outside Burial Mounds. “Wen Ning seems to know what he’s doing.”

“Acquiring new knowledge is never a waste,” he replies. “The process is interesting.”

“True, but the kitchen is sweltering.”

Wei Ying, he knows, is still recovering from purifying the land and has not recovered the stamina he’s lost through malnutrition. He’s simply less likely to admit to being tired. Lan WangJi nods, and gestures to the stream running beside the bamboo stand.

“I can harvest the leaves if you would like to cool off.”

The bright smile he receives is gift enough from his zhiji for the consideration.

“Maybe the stream has fish,” Wei Ying comments as he strips off his outer robe, leaving him in one of Lan WangJi’s soft white inner robes. “If so, I can catch something for supper.”

The stream does, indeed, have fish, and once Lan WangJi fills the basket with bamboo leaves, he is able to enjoy watching as his husband nimbly captures them with his bare hands and tosses them ashore. Watching him is pure pleasure, Wei Ying in his element in the water.

Wei Ying catches enough for nearly each person at Burial Mounds to have one, though Lan WangJi is certain Wen Ning will incorporate the meat into a dish rather than hand them out grilled. With the basket full, he simply uses his outer robe as a sack to carry them. He lets the inner robes dry on him as they make their way back.

A figure in white is standing outside the entrance to Burial Mounds as they approach, and Wei Ying freezes.

“Of course, I’m half naked in your inner robes when he gets here,” he mutters. “So much for good impressions.”

Lan WangJi resists the urge to point out he is also wearing his forehead ribbon in his braid, knowing that will only add to his nervousness. Instead he tucks his sword in his belt in favor of taking Wei Ying’s hand in his own and squeezing it gently.

“Wei Ying is impressive no matter what he wears.”

That earns him a rueful look.

“You’re just saying that because you prefer I wear nothing at all.”

Lan WangJi simply hums his agreement, tugging Wei Ying forward.

When they approach, Wei Ying drops his hand to bow politely. WangJi follows suit and is relieved when his brother bows at them in return.

“Apologies for the, er, informal welcome, Zewu-Jun,” Wei Ying says respectfully.

“I did not send word I would be arriving today, so the… informality is understandable. I only just arrived.”

There is a smile playing at XiChen’s lips, and he seems amused by Wei Ying’s state of undress. Lan WangJi is relieved shufu didn’t insist on accompanying him; he would not have taken it as lightly, would have instead used it as an excuse to be offended. Perhaps he shouldn’t think so poorly of his uncle, but he has long tired of his grudge against Wei Ying.

“Xiongzhang, thank you for coming.”

“If the situation is not as it was represented, as you say, I have a duty to investigate.”

Lan WangJi nods, and Wei Ying gives another short bow in thanks.

“Your presence is appreciated. I just need to recalibrate the wards to allow your entrance.”

Wei Ying approaches the ward and sets his makeshift sack of fish down to free his hands to work. Lan WangJi hears his brother’s soft inhale and realizes he had likely seen that his forehead ribbon is woven in Wei Ying’s braid, where it has been since the day he confessed.

The look XiChen gives him is complicated but tinged with hurt.

“We will explain, xiongzhang,” he says softly.

Wei Ying glances back at him, expression concerned. Lan WangJi glances up as though looking at his own forehead and realization flits across his face, before disappearing under an attempt at a welcoming smile.

“Lan Zhan and I need to drop these off in the kitchen first, so if you’ll just follow us. Today is dye day, and we ran out of bamboo leaves for the green dye.”

XiChen is suitably distracted by the idea of making dye, blinking at Wei Ying.

“You and WangJi are assisting in this?”

“Well, ‘assisting’ might be a bit strong a word, since neither of us have ever made dye or dyed fabric before,” Wei Ying chirped. “But we’re learning, at least. The aunties insisted we participate.”

XiChen glances at WangJi and mouths, “Aunties?” Lan WangJi just nods in response; his brother will see soon enough.

Wei Ying fills the air with chatter about making the privet dye for the rest of the walk, until a-Yuan runs down the path toward them.

“Xian-gege!”

Popo is lagging behind. Lan WangJi isn’t surprised when XiChen freezes at the sight of a toddler and elderly woman in the Burial Mounds.

“Ah, a-Yuan, we have a guest!” Wei Ying scolds, picking the boy up to settle against his hip. “You should always check because sometimes our guests might be dangerous.”

The child frowns, peering at XiChen.

“Are you dangerous?” he asks.

XiChen’s mouth opens then closes soundlessly before he shakes his head.

“See! He’s not!”

“Sometimes people don’t tell the truth, a-Yuan. So always check with me first, okay?”

A-Yuan nods.

“I apologize, young master Wei. He’s so fast now.”

Popo is panting, obviously exhausted. Lan WangJi steps forward, putting his free arm under hers to support her a bit, as she looks like she might fall over.

“We will watch him for a bit, and you can rest, popo,” he tells. “I am certain my brother will not object.”

XiChen shakes his head, still speechless, but he offers a gentle smile to popo that the woman returns.

The rest of the walk up the path is filled with a-Yuan talking about planting squash seeds and how the kitchen smells weird.

Wen Qing sees them as they leave the tree line and immediately approaches to offer a deep bow to XiChen.

“It is a pleasure to see you again, Zewu-Jun. Welcome to our humble home.”

XiChen returns her bow, and Lan WangJi watches as he glances around the open space that serves as a sort of courtyard.

An uncle is weeding the radishes nearby. One of the aunties is cutting cloth on the porch of the building. Both are clearly not cultivators.

“Maiden Wen,” he finally says. “I wish of course we were meeting again under different circumstances. But I am starting to see WangJi was correct, that your situation has been… misrepresented.”

Wen Qing’s mouth twitches minutely, but she only bows again.

“Let’s get these things to the kitchen, and we can put on a pot of tea,” Wei Ying says, diffusing the tension.

Lan WangJi passes popo off to Wen Qing as they pass. She frowns at him, but he recognizes she’s simply worried about the entire situation.

He belatedly realizes that this is going to be the first his brother has seen of Wen Ning since his death, and he braces himself for it. He trusts Wei Ying to handle it as well as possible.

The kitchen has gained two new large vats, and Wen Ning is also working on making lunch with other pots and pans.

“We’re making more dyes?” Wei Ying asked, peering in the nearest vat.

“Dock root for dark gray to black, and we split the privet berry dye to make one a purple. They’re for your robes, young master Wei,” Wen Ning replies without turning, busy chopping leafy greens.

Wei Ying frowns, glancing at Lan WangJi. He looks distinctly uncomfortable. At first, he wonders if he had been told how the dye was altered to become purple, but he quickly learns his zhiji has a different concern.

“I don’t think I’m supposed to wear purple anymore. I defected from the Jiang sect.”

“It’s not the same hue, I don’t think,” Wen Ning says.

“Ah. I guess we’ll see, then. I caught some fish if you think that would work for lunch or dinner.”

“The dock leaves I’m working on now will be good for lunch and dinner, and I think they’ll go well with fish.”

When he turns to take the robe-sack full of fish from Wei Ying, it instead falls to the floor as he hastens to bow.

“I apologize, Z-Zewu-Jun. I d-didn’t know you had arrived.”

XiChen returns the bow automatically, unable to take his eyes off Wen Ning. The timid Wen looks flustered, his face smeared with coal.

“Coal-gege!” A-Yuan shouts, giggling.

That breaks the tension. Wen Ning smiles as widely as he’s able to now at the boy’s laughter and wipes ineffectively at his face.

“I apologize for my rudeness in staring,” XiChen says softly. “I had heard of young master Wei’s achievement but… I am glad you are yourself, young master Wen.”

Wen Ning seems beyond words, so Lan WangJi hands him the basket of bamboo leaves, giving him both time and an object to distract him from the situation.

“Thank you, Zewu-J-Jun,” the fierce corpse finally manages. “I am happy to b-be with my family.”

Wei Ying breaks in, picking up the sack of fish for him and patting his shoulder.

“Wen Ning, would you mind brewing some tea and bringing it to the Demon-Slaughtering Cave? Zewu-Jun has some things to discuss with Lan Zhan and me.”

Wen Ning nods, and looks relieved when they leave him to it.

When they enter the cave, they find that it’s been somewhat transformed. One of the larger alcoves is sectioned off, old blankets transformed into curtains for privacy. The blankets are parted now, and jifu is arranging the bedding. A-Yuan squirms to get down from Wei Ying’s hip and runs to give the older man a hug.

Lan WangJi realizes this was why they had been sent on the errand to gather bamboo leaves; to give the aunties and uncles time to set up their marriage bed as a surprise.

Jifu grins when he sees them, then sobers to see XiChen, offering a bow.

“You must be Sect Leader Lan,” he says. “This one is jifu.”

XiChen returns the bow, glancing at Lan WangJi as though for clarification.

“Jifu?” he asks, when he receives none. “Master Wen, you would just like me to address you as jifu?”

Jifu rubs the back of his head, looking uncertain.

“Ah, well, we… Those of us here, we were of the Dafan Wen, not the Qishan Wen, just a branch family focused on healing. Ultimately that didn’t mean much, after the war. All Wens were Wen-dogs. We’d just rather not be Wens at all. And my parents named me Wen, as in ‘literate,’ so...”

Lan WangJi has never heard jifu’s name before, Wēn Wén, 温文. Different characters, different inflections, together meaning ‘genteel.’ To be sure, it is a strange naming decision on the part of his parents, perhaps an inside family joke. But the man has been frightened away from both his surname and birth name, those connections with his ancestors. He isn’t a cultivator, so he doesn’t have a family-chosen courtesy name to fall back on, either.

XiChen frowns at the idea of giving up one’s name.

“What surname will you take on, then?”

Jifu glances toward Wei Ying, and Lan WangJi has an uneasy feeling he knows what the Wens have been considering. He isn’t certain how his husband will react when they ask. He’s relieved when jifu deflects and it can be put off until later—the coming conversation will be stressful enough for Wei Ying.

“Ah, we’re still discussing it. It doesn’t really matter, living on Burial Mounds as we do.”

“If your birth name makes you uncomfortable, jifu, we could start calling you jiǔ-jiù (酒舅),” Wei Ying jokes.

‘Uncle Liquor.’ It’s a terrible joke, but one that makes jifu laugh. XiChen looks confused, so he takes pity on him and whispers, “Jifu brews fruit wine.” He is amused to see his brother’s lips contort as he tries not to laugh.

“I might take you up on that,” jifu says. “Ah, would the sect leader like to try my wine?”

XiChen politely declines. Wei Ying reminds him that Lans don’t drink, and the older man bows politely again to take his leave.

With jifu gone, a-Yuan gravitates to XiChen and latches onto his leg, looking up at him like he had Lan WangJi in the market in Yiling, as though waiting for a reaction. His brother smiles down at the boy, and the child smiles back. Clearly XiChen has passed a test, where WangJi had failed it.

Wei Ying scoops the boy up.

“Come on, little radish. No clinging to legs right now. Do you want my lap or Lan Zhan’s?”

“Xian-gege’s,” a-Yuan says after a moment of thought. “Who’s the pretty gege?”

“My older brother,” Lan WangJi volunteers.

A-Yuan looks at him with big eyes, looking amazed by this information.

“You have an older brother like how Xian-gege has an older sister? Like I had an older sister?”

Lan WangJi nods, frowning slightly and glancing at Wei Ying. He’s never heard before now that a-Yuan had a sister.

“Had?” XiChen asks.

Wen Ning enters the cave, carrying a tray with a teapot and cups, along with Wen Qing.

“She died in the labor camp,” Wen Qing says. “As did every child except a-Yuan.”

XiChen goes pale, his eyes closing as he works to take in and process that information, to understand just how much the Jins misled the other sects on the fate of the Wen civilians. Lan WangJi himself feels ill at the idea that children had been killed, and he had seen it happen himself, had played ‘Rest’ for murdered civilians with Wei Ying.

Wen Qing gives Wei Ying a disdainful look, pulling a-Yuan from his arms. The boy watches them quietly, as though he senses the tension.

“Are you still prancing around in Hanguang-Jun’s inner robes like some sort of nudist? We have a guest. Go put on some clean outer robes, you shameless idiot.”

Wei Ying wisely obeys. By the time he returns, Wen Ning has carefully placed the cups and teapot on the table. Lan WangJi reaches for the teapot, only for his zhiji to beat him to it.

“I’ll pour the tea,” he says with a little smile.

Lan WangJi feels his ears heat, realizing Wei Ying’s intention has to do with marriage ceremonies. Theirs has obviously happened out of order, but the intent is the same.

“We will leave you to your conversation,” Wen Qing says. “I apologize for my brusque manner before.”

“You grieve those lost,” XiChen says before she can leave. “You need not apologize for your grief at the death of innocents.”

Wen Qing nods, then bows as best she can with a-Yuan on her hip, Wen Ning bowing beside her.

Once they leave, Wei Ying pours the tea solemnly, then takes a seat. He glances at Lan WangJi, as though uncertain how to begin, and he takes pity on his zhiji.

“Xiongzhang, I handfasted Wei Ying in the Cold Spring cave when we encountered Lan Yi. We bowed before her while bound by my forehead ribbon. I could not tell you of it until I told him.”

XiChen’s mouth hangs open for a moment, the closest Lan WangJi has ever seen him to outright gaping.

“He told me a few days ago,” Wei Ying picks up, “and I told him that it could be annulled, if he wanted that.”

“I did not. Wei Ying tried to convince me it would be in my best interest, but none of his reasoning included a lack of desire for the union.”

“Trust you to notice a small detail like that,” Wei Ying murmurs, blushing.

“Not small,” he says and takes Wei Ying’s hand in his.

XiChen picks up his cup of tea and sips from it, then smiles at them.

“I do not contest your marriage, though I am sorry there was no ceremony to attend. I cannot guarantee shufu will be of the same mind, but ultimately I am sect leader. Hopefully he will not find the need to come yell at you personally.”

Lan WangJi realizes his brother’s action was a formal sort of finalizing of the marriage, with Wei Ying without a family to whom to serve tea. He tries not to be concerned over the possibility of shufu coming to visit; he would be a terrible guest. No one is likely to be willing to deliver mail to Burial Mounds, so that would be the only way he would get to express his opinion on the matter to either Lan WangJi or Wei Ying.

“If you could keep it quiet until after my shijie marries, I would appreciate it, Zewu-Jun,” Wei Ying says softly. “Her day should be about her.”

XiChen immediately agrees, and Wei Ying sighs in relief, holding up his own teacup as a sort of toast before drinking. Lan WangJi does the same, and is glad to find the tea has a lovely flavor that is in line with his brother’s preferences.

“Thank you,” Wei Ying says. “I already ruined her engagement once, and I’d rather not ruin the wedding, too.”

Lan WangJi frowns at that, and is glad to see his brother frown as well.

“Young master Wei… Ah, if I am your brother-in-law, that sounds a bit odd. May I call you WuXian?”

Wei Ying nods, and XiChen takes another sip of tea before continuing.

“WuXian, young master Jin ruined the engagement by speaking poorly of your sister. As you have no doubt noticed, the cultivation world in general and some particular cultivators in specific tend to gossip. Punching him as you did only hastened the inevitable.”

“Oh,” is all Wei Ying can manage. He sets down his teacup, tracing the lip with a finger.

Lan WangJi recognizes it as a nervous habit, the need to do something with his hands. He knows Wei Ying is well aware of how the cultivation world gossiped, the rumors regarding his parentage overshadowing his childhood as they did, and now the vicious slander that paints him as a demon.

“Furthermore, I have little doubt your siblings would be happy to hear the news. Please tell me you have at least sent notice?”

Wei Ying winces and shakes his head.

“Anything I send would garner too much attention and, as you say, gossip. I broke from the Jiang sect pretty publicly.”

Xichen hums thoughtfully.

“Any missive sent by you, or perhaps from Yiling to Jiang WanYin at all, could be interpreted as a connection, fueling rumors.”

Wei Ying just nods; he just looks tired, and Lan WangJi knows the emotional turmoil that exhausts him, and how much he hates sect politics.

“Missives between sect leaders don’t garner suspicion. I can send him a message to come in secret to meet with the two of you, of course,” Xichen offers.

“I would appreciate that, Zewu-Jun.”

“XiChen. You are family now.”

Wei Ying manages a smile, but it’s wan. He glances again at Lan WangJi, and he realizes the significance immediately.

“There’s something else you should know, then, if you’re family,” he says softly. “But I have to ask you to tell no one. Not even your sworn brothers.”

XiChen’s brow furrows, and he glances at Lan WangJi.

“Please,” he says, adding to his husband’s request without hesitation; he knows Wei Ying’s decision to tell XiChen is not easy, and he isn’t asking much in return. “It is known by few.”

“Then I promise I will share it with no one, as requested.”

Wei Ying holds out his wrist silently, offering XiChen his pulse-point, through which diagnoses of qi issues are often made. His brother glances at him one last time, his expression shifting slightly as though he fears he already knows what he will find, then reaches forward.

XiChen’s lips purse and his eyes shut as apparently his concern is confirmed. Lan WangJi wonders how long he has suspected but said nothing.

“The rumors. That you were captured by Wen Chao, thrown… here.”

“True,” Wei Ying says. “I can no longer wield Suibian.”

Lan WangJi realizes Wei Ying does not intend to share the circumstances of its loss, and he rubs his thumb against the side of his hand, to give comfort and remind him the decision is his alone. XiChen has likely assumed Wen ZhuLiu melted Wei Ying’s core, as he would have been where Wen Chao was.

“I’m pretty sure they were just going to beat me to death until I told Wen Chao if he killed me, I’d haunt him. I never had the soul settling ceremony, you see. He figured if I died here, I’d be trapped by the wards the Wens put up to seal this place. They pushed me in from their swords, right into the center.”

His voice has gone a bit hoarse, and Lan WangJi passes him his cup of tea, now cold. Wei Ying drinks it anyway. He steels himself; these are things he has not yet heard, and his husband has chosen now to share them.

“Burial Mounds at that time was not what you see now,” he says, his tone turning a little academic. “It was not night yet, but the resentful energy was so thick it was hard to see further than a meter ahead. As you can imagine, it got worse after nightfall. It was like being in the center of a storm focused on the only living thing around.”

He can see horror on XiChen’s face, knows his brother is aware that even high-ranking cultivators would not dare go into Burial Mounds, but Wei Ying had been dumped in with no power.

“To escape, I had to learn to harness resentful energy. Getting out took three months, and I’d rather not talk about that time. Probably it would have been more honorable to let the resentful energy destroy me, to die here.”

“Wei Ying, no,” he whispers, his voice breaking.

Lan WangJi had searched all those three months for Wei Ying, devastated at the idea that he could be gone. Learning the rumor of his fate had been like a physical blow. He understands abruptly that Wei Ying had pushed him away afterward because he didn’t want him to have to choose between him and the Lan principles, or maybe because he didn’t want to know which was more important to him.

He lets go of propriety and pulls his husband close. Wei Ying leans into the contact. For a moment, he lets his focus narrow only to his husband, the soft hitches in his breath that betray the emotion he is hiding, the slight tremble in his frame, but also the fact that he is letting Lan WangJi lend him strength.

Wei Ying is no longer alone, and he breathes as much softly into his hair.

“I spoke of rules to you once in Yunmeng and made them seem absolute, but are exceptions to all rules, WuXian,” XiChen says eventually, after giving them time. “Had you not joined the war effort, I am ashamed to say we would likely have lost. Even had we won, it would certainly have been at the cost of many more lives.”

He pauses, pouring himself a new cup of tea and taking a sip before continuing.

“You were single-handedly responsible for clearing out the Yiling Indoctrination Bureau, and you did so without a golden core. You could no longer walk the sword path, but you still sought to aid the Sunshot Campaign anyway, at great cost to yourself.”

His zhiji looks uncomfortable at XiChen’s acknowledgment of his efforts and sacrifices during the Sunshot campaign.

“I just changed a few talismans, summoned a few spirits,” he murmurs. “I couldn’t do any real fighting.”

“You saved lives through your actions and ingenuity, regardless,” XiChen insists. “And you were nearly killed at Nightless City.”

“Wei Ying has received only judgment and abuse, no gratitude for his contribution, xiongzhang,” Lan WangJi says softly. “I failed him as well.”

“You didn’t,” Wei Ying protests. “I didn’t really let you help, and it’s not like I was acting stable. I didn’t tell you. I didn’t tell anyone.”

“You shouldn’t have had to,” Lan WangJi argues.

XiChen clears his throat, which is likely a good thing as they are merely rehashing an argument they’ve already had.

“WuXian, what you endured was traumatizing, and we failed to consider your behavior could be attributed to anything other than resentful energy. The war left many cultivators suffering, even if they were not physically injured. The loss of a golden core alone would be enough to destroy many cultivators.”

Wei Ying flinches, and Lan WangJi knows he is thinking of Jiang Cheng, how it had destroyed him. In some ways, his husband is less traumatized by the loss of his own because he chose to lose it, and it still exists within his brother. But XiChen is right to point out Wei Ying’s trauma, something he knows his zhiji prefers not to acknowledge.

“WangJi wished to help you after the war ended and was prohibited from leaving Cloud Recesses, was prevented from researching ways to help you, and while I could have overruled those decisions, I did not. He hoped to bring you to Gusu for healing.”

“I thought he wanted to punish me,” Wei Ying murmurs, “for walking the crooked path.”

“I did not communicate my intentions clearly enough,” Lan WangJi acknowledges.

“What I mean is you were failed by many people, myself included,” XiChen clarifies. “When we met in Yunmeng, I assumed you wished to practice demonic cultivation and simply refused to return to the sword path; I did not even consider that you could not, and my suggestion was unnecessarily hurtful. I implied it was a condition to coming to Gusu.”

Wei Ying’s face reddened slightly. Lan WangJi remembers discussing his disposition with XiChen after that meeting, how it had only worried him more, his zhiji’s brazen disregard of all warnings.

“I was very rude to you, and I deliberately let you think that. I let everyone think that. It’s not that I don’t know the effect the resentful energy and Stygian Tiger Amulet are having… Honestly, I spent most of my time drunk back then anyway. I really wasn’t any help rebuilding the sect.”

XiChen closes his eyes, something he has always done when he has too much emotion to process. Lan WangJi empathizes, and knows far more than his brother about this situation. Knowing now that Wei Ying used alcohol as a way of coping, knowing his pain… He will make up for his assumptions, his failures, will take care of his husband. He wonders if XiChen is considering his own path of penance, having now recognized Wei Ying as family.

“Does Sect Leader Jiang know?” XiChen asks.

Wei Ying shakes his head, biting his lip.

“I know I need to tell him. I just… I didn’t even tell Lan Zhan. He figured it out.”

XiChen looks between them, a strange understanding on his face. Lan WangJi knows his brother has realized the discovery led him to stay, that he would have stayed regardless of whether Wei Ying returned his feelings.

“Then I am honored to be the first person you have revealed this to, and I will honor your trust,” XiChen says earnestly. “Given what I have seen of the people here thus far, the situation has indeed been misrepresented. I would like to learn more about the people you rescued from the labor camp, but it is clear you are not building some sort of army here.”

Wei Ying actually laughs, and Lan WangJi is glad for the shift in discussion, for XiChen’s kindness in not asking more questions.

“An army? We’re farmers, barely at subsistence level. I think maybe one or two people can cultivate, but very low-level cultivators aside from Wen Qing. Otherwise Wen RuoHan would have forced them to serve in his damnable army or turned them into puppets.”

Wen Qing’s voice breaks in from the mouth of the cave.

“He did do that, remember? You, your brother, Hanguang-Jun, and Nie HuaiSang helped free them. You killed Wen RuoHan’s owl to break his hold on them.”

Lan WangJi realizes abruptly that he never had the chance to report that incident to GusuLan before Cloud Recesses burned and he was dragged to Indoctrination. Afterward, with war on the horizon and Wei Ying missing, the event had been lost in the shuffle. He is embarrassed at his own complicity in not making clear the Dafan Wens were innocents, held hostage against Wen Qing to force her cooperation.

Truly, he owes penance to more than just Wei Ying.

Wen Qing enters and bows to XiChen.

“A-Ning is about to serve lunch, and the others would be happy to speak with you if you indeed wish to learn more. We have a communal area where we eat. I know Lans prefer not to speak while eating, but you can observe that rule during the meal and speak after.”

She smiles, and Lan WangJi is struck by how much smiling changes her, makes her look less severe.

“Our fare is simple, but I remember meals in Cloud Recesses, so I’m certain it is to your liking, Zewu-Jun.”

The gentle ribbing startles laughter out of XiChen, and he rises to return her bow.

“Maiden Wen, I thank you for your gracious hospitality, and am grateful to share a meal with your family.”

As they leave the cave, Wei Ying stumbles, and Lan WangJi keeps careful hold on him, exchanging a glance with Wen Qing.

“Wei WuXian, you’re sitting with popo so she can make sure you eat,” she tells him. “And then you’re in charge of putting a-Yuan down for a nap. Hanguang-Jun can show Zewu-Jun around.”

When Wei Ying just nods in response, they exchange another look. While his zhiji usually cooperates with her orders, it’s with a token protest. His silence shows just how much the conversation has taken out of him, in combination with everything else that has occurred.

Lan WangJi hopes his brother can offer solutions that will help Wei Ying.

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I did way too much research on how to make natural dyes but didn’t do any experimentation myself. It’s possible some details are wrong. Also, there was no possible way to cut this chapter down or split it, so it is far longer than I anticipated.

I’m not entirely sure if jifu’s name is realistic but decided to do it anyway. With the jiujiu joke, jiùjiu (舅舅) means uncle (specifically mother’s brother) and it can be an address, like Jin Ling could call Jiang Cheng ‘Cheng-jiu.’ Jiǔ, with a different character (酒) and sound, means liquor. So it’s not quite a pun, but is at least a joke. I also double-checked with some folks who speak Chinese to make sure it would work.

Families changing surnames apparently has historical precedent in China, but it can be considered disrespectful and unfilial to the ancestors, abandoning them. Ancestor veneration is fairly important, and apparently was one reason for adoption in ancient China. Honestly, the part in the novel where the wine shop attendant offers to change his surname over Wei WuXian’s alcohol tolerance is a pretty big deal.

Also, there's some reference in here to episode 24 of CQL, wherein Lan XiChen seeks Wei WuXian on behalf of his brother, which replaces the scene in the novel with Wei WuXian, Lan WangJi, and the ghost girls.

#my fanfiction #the untamed #untamed fanfiction #mo dao zu shi #mdzs #mdzs fanfic #mdzs fanfiction #chen qing ling #cql #cql fanfic #cql fanfiction #lan zhan #lan wangji #wei ying #wei wuxian #lan xichen #wen qing #wen ning

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mooifyourecows · 4 years

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I would love to know about your ocs!!!! They seem hella interesting

Alright! You got Seth so I’ll tell you about him :)

Seth is one of the main characters in an original story I’m writing called Supernova.

He’s not the main, main character, but rather the main character’s love interest.

Supernova is about an orphan named Leon who has lived the majority of his life being bounced around from foster home to foster home. Over the years he grows cynical and stops believing he’ll ever have a family. Two months before his eighteenth birthday, however, he’s adopted by a rich, single lesbian and begins his journey of adapting to having someone he can actually rely on and a home to call his own.

Seth is an eighteen year old boy Leon meets at his new high school. He’s a loud, obnoxious theater kid who is unapologetic about the fact that he’s a loud, obnoxious theater kid. He does not give a shit what you think of him. Unless you like him. Then please, shower him with compliments, he’s ready to hear them.

The kid was born to perform. And he’s good. I don’t mean good (for a high schooler). I mean... he’s good, good. The kinda good that’s gonna be on the big screen in a few years, no matter how much you wish high school graduation was the last you’d ever have to see of his annoying fucking face.

He’s got that sort of attitude where he’s always ready for a fight, taking the bull by the horns and giving his head a big ol’ shake. Just... 200% intensity at all times. Do it. Just fuckin’ do it. Pick a fight with him, he’s BEGGING YOU. Because Seth likes to do the things he’s good at. And he’s good at starting, sustaining, and ending fights. That flexibility he uses in his dance performances translates nicely over to roundhousing you in the fucking neck so watch out.

Seth’s parents own a little cafe that he works at part-time. He’s a manager and yes, you bet your ass he takes advantage of the fact that Mommy and Daddy own the joint to be an absolute TERROR to customers. Some asshole is yelling at Bonnie, his cute, timid coworker, and trying to force her to give him a refund despite filling out his order exactly as he asked? Hi, hello, meet Bastard Manager boy who is here to wreck your entire shit and bully you out of the cafe. Don’t come back, you bald ass 40 year old virgin.

Speaking of his parents... the only thing Seth inherited from them was his sandy blonde hair and freckles. One would never guess that a total shithead like Seth came from such a sweet, soft, Christian couple. It’s definitely because of how indulgent and accepting of him they are. When he came out to them at the ripe old age of eleven, they left their old church and found a new one that didn’t believe in those gross ewie ideas about how “wrong” gay people are. They’ve been supportive from day one and are so sickeningly proud of him, you can’t listen to them talk about their precious only child for longer than five minutes without getting at least three cavities. Honestly, they’re too supportive. Seth still shudders over the memory of his sixteenth birthday party, which had been Elton John and Meryl Streep themed. Look, their heart is in the right place but someone please tell them that not every gay is a walking stereotype. (even if he IS in musical theater...) (and okay the Meryl Streep part was pretty spot on. What? he’s an actor. He has taste.)

Seth’s relationship with Leon starts off rocky, to put it lightly. He’s open minded at first, that his favorite customer now suddenly Has a Son with the polar opposite personality type to his (aka not a feral bastard), but they soon wind up in a situation where they are at each others’ throats. Which leads to a fist fight in the middle of school. Parents are called. It’s a whole mess. A mess that Seth is fully used to. Leon.... not so much. Not that Seth cares.

Seth is a petty asshole so of course he’s ready to hold a grudge for the rest of eternity.... until they get put on community service together as punishment for their fight. They’re forced to pick up garbage around town together and in that time, Seth makes it his ultimate goal to make Leon Suffer. What better way to do this than be his obnoxious theater kid self and belt showtunes at the top of his lungs for the entire duration of their forced socializing?

Except... instead of getting annoyed and telling him to shut his stupid fucking mouth... Leon just listens quietly. And when he stops, he asks him to sing another. And then another. He even joins in for a short while, singing soft harmony under his breath.

And God damn it if Seth wasn’t a sucker for hot guys that can sing.

From that point on, they’re on good terms. Well... as good as terms between two guys who have punched the fuck out of each other on only their second meeting can be.

Plot happens, including an original LGBTQIA+ musical in which Seth and Leon nab the leads and Leon insists their on stage kiss be real for “authenticity”. Ayyy boy I see you. You ain’t fooling nobody.

There’s clearly a lot more that goes on, both in the story and in Seth’s character development but I don’t want to plaster it all on here so uhhhh yeah!

There’s a basic description of our boy Seth!

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Wrote a fic and have no idea where this idea came from but it just sort of happened. Twelve and Bill have an important errand to attend to involving a certain pair of teachers.

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“Doctor, where are we going?” Bill said as she followed the Doctor around the console.

“Hmm?” The Doctor wasn’t listening again and was already opening the doors.

She picked up a post-it note that was stuck on one of the panels. “Is this it?”

“Is what it?” he said as he snatched the paper from her. “Oh yes, that’s it, a little errand I must attend to, slight fix it.”

Bill read the note over his shoulder. “Barbarian? What’s that, we off to a battle of some kind?”

The Doctor’s face displayed a mixture of confusion and irritation. “What are you talking about? It says Barbara and Ian.”

“Nah I think it says barbarian. What’s that like a smushed name like Brangelina or something?”

The Doctor looked again at the paper. “Ah, I see what you mean. So it does, well spotted. Well, must have been rushing. I need to visit two people and make sure they do the thing.”

Bill raised one eyebrow. “What kind of thing are we talking? Because like I don’t wanna get arrested for that kind of thing, if that’s the kind of thing you’re talking about.”

“I just have to make sure they kiss.”

“Ok, slightly less creepy but still raises a lot of questions. Who are we trying to get to kiss and why is that important?”

The Doctor sighed and leaned against the railing. “Two friends of mine, teachers. Well to cut a long story short, they got together after they travelled with me. Now some time meddler of some kind has gone back in time and stopped them from having their first kiss, possibly more, resulting in a mess of Chesterton angst and a severely damaged timeline with no Chesterton offspring which is quite serious if you knew who the Chesterton offspring would be one day.”

Bill tried to reply but he opened the doors and ran outside and all she could do was follow. “Hold on,” she said catching up with him, “like Back to the Future? So how do you know when it’s gonna happen, the kiss, I mean how do you know this meddler has picked this one moment to ruin?”

“He’s a predictable sort of meddler.”

“So we just gotta go up to ‘em, get them to snog and we can go home?”

“Easy.”

...

“There they are,” the Doctor said pointing to Ian and Barbara who were sitting beneath a tree cosily. “If I’m right this pesky meddler friend of mine will arrive any moment.”

Bill looked around. “There’s someone over there behind that tree, wearing a cloak or something, maybe that’s him.”

She looked carefully at the couple. “But Doctor they seem happy don’t they why would it matter if they didn’t kiss? I’m sure there’ll be other kisses and all that other stuff.”

Bill didn’t think the Doctor had heard a word she’d said but remembered he could do and listen to many things at the same time.

“You don’t know the meddler, he’ll start with that kiss and then he’ll write a progress chart or something with ways to ruin every meeting they have. He’ll find a way of sending Ian to the other side of the world.”

“Holds a grudge does he? Is he trying to sabotage them or is it all for your benefit?”

“Bit of both. The Chesterton legacy is rather important. Their great-great granddaughter helps seal...”

Bill’s smile erupted. “Yeah?”

He patted her arm gently and smiled warmly at her. “Perhaps I shouldn’t let you know every secret.”

“Spoil sport.” She looked at the strange man behind one of the trees and pointed to him. “Doctor, he’s moving closer, it must be him.”

“That’s him alright, though his face is different.”

“Well what should we do? Go grab him?”

“I have a better idea.” He reached forward into the branches of the tree and plucked a ripe juicy red apple from it. It looked like he was about to eat it before he started to aim directly at the man’s head. “An apple a day keeps the Doctor at play.”

“Now that’s cheesy.”

He lobbed the apple into the air with remarkable accuracy and the fruit hit the meddler on the back of the head, knocking him to the floor. Bill laughed.

“Get in!”

Bill and the Doctor hugged, arms wrapped around each other in delight. At that moment there was a cough coming from Ian’s direction.

Standing right in front of them was the couple. Ian had his arms folded. “Can we help you?”

The Doctor let out a wide grin. “No, no, taking a causal stroll with my Bill here, now you get back to what you should be doing for the importance of the human race.”

“Excuse me?”

Ian and Barbara exchanged glances. “Do we know you?” Barbara asked, staring at the Doctor curiously.

“Perhaps you did, perhaps you will, perhaps not.”

Bill smiled apologetically. “What he means is we’re sorry for getting in your way. It’s a lovely day and it’s great for couples isn’t it?”

“It is relaxing here I must say,” said Barbara looking at Ian shyly.

“We’ll leave you to it then,” Bill said. “I’m sure there’s lots of...things for you to be getting on with. I always say the spring air has a little romance in it.”

The Doctor smirked, shaking his head in disbelief. “Come along Bill, let’s leave the future to happen as it was originally intended. “ He then whispered aside to her. “Now we have to grab the meddler before they catch on.”

As they hurried to the other side of the tree and checked to see if he was conscious, they looked back at the teachers and smiled. Ian had leant in and they were kissing. They did it, it was meant to be.

Bill smiled widely. “Real cute. And they travelled with you?”

“They were my first.”

Bill laughed. “You know what they say- you never forget your first.”

The Doctor sighed and smiled slightly in reflection. He then tied up the meddler and reached down. “I’ll grab his legs, you get the arms.”

“Because that’s not gonna look at all dodgy. I hope you know what you’re doing, Doctor.”

“I always know what I’m doing, Bill, just not necessarily the way I’m doing it.”

“You’re a nutter.”

#fic #lol no idea what this even is

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Working for the KKK Dylann Storm Roof is not a victim, he was raised and trained for that very day it would seem, rather by nature or nurture, Storm was taught to hate blacks. On June 17, 2015, Roof walked into a historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston South Carolina, took a sit, allowed his plan to marinate and Roof may have even prayed with the group, while the churchgoers listened to their pastor, Sen. Rev. Clementa Pinckney speak. The world wants to know what was going through Dylann Roof's mind the hour he sat there in the Charleston church? Why would this 21 year old man bear such a grudge? This was a hate crime targeted towards blacks, but why did he choose this church or pastor? For the next few months the media will walk us through the life of Dylann Roof to try and find those answers and why they believe Roof murdered 9 people. Six were women and 3 men. Roof hatefully took away those lives and ruined the lives of many. Pastor Clementa Pinckney was indeed the intended target, a survivor from the church shooting recalls Roof asking for the pastor by name before being welcomed by the pastor and then taking his sit. Pinckney had been in the church his entire life and became a pastor when he was only 18 years old. He wholeheartedly gave his life to serving the lives of others. The late pastor was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly in 1996 at the ripe age of 23, becoming the youngest African American elected as a South Carolina state legislator. Pinckney was not just shot that day, he was assassinate. America wants us to act as if this all means something else, when clearly this was a well thought through hatch. As survivors rehash on this ungodly day, they say Roof yelled out racial slurs like, " I have to do it, they are raping our women and taking over our country" it was as if he was sort of programmed dummy as Roof reloaded his 45 caliber handgun, which Dylann purchased with birthday money he received from his father, says his grandfather, the members of the church tried to stop Roof, but Roof just continued to say he had to do it, they must go. #LenoraH_Written #writers #articlesGoogle4more

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DAILY ASTROLOGY REPORTS AND HOROSCOPES FOR, 7-19-17

ASTROLOGY TOOLS FREE NATAL CHART REPORT ABOUT CONTACT Astrology Cafe Daily Astrology DAILY ASTROLOGY TODAY MONTHLY Astrology of Today – Thursday, July 20, 2017 Jul 19, 2017 by ANNIE The Moon is in Gemini all day. The Moon is waning and in its Third Quarter phase until 12:10 AM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase. The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 16th, and the New Moon will occur in Leo on the 23rd. Mars enters Leo today (Mars is in Leo from July 20-September 5). Times are EDT. Horoscopes Aries You can have a difficult time enjoying yourself with ongoing worries about your work or duties, dear Aries. As well, the Sun in your home and family sector forms a square to Uranus in your sign, suggesting that personal plans and your sense of freedom can also take a hit now. There are times when your “inner rebel” gets in the way of the calm you crave, and today, this can be obvious. You’re wanted in all sorts of directions, and it can feel a little confining right now. Resist the urge to rebel or jump into — or out of — situations without forethought. You are indeed seeking out more security and comfort these days, but you also need to honor your need for a change of scene. Balancing your life makes sense now so that you can come back to a situation refreshed and at your best. Try to sniff out false distractions that steer you off course. There are ways of answering to both needs for independence and for comfort. Taurus You can feel torn between playing things safe and making a change today, dear Taurus. When it comes to money and valuables, you can be see-sawing on decisions since you’re unclear about what you want most. Secrets can weigh heavily on your mind today as well. Aim to learn from the frustrations or resentments that arise suddenly and seemingly out of thin air. Keep in mind that there is a tendency for you to express something that ends up causing a stir today. In truth, a part of you wants to break free from confining patterns and secrets, but you’re not certain how to do so just yet, and this secret desire may be at the root of foot-in-the-mouth moments. Perhaps you bring up something and then instantly regret it — but is this your way, on some level, of getting something out of your system once and for all? It’s possible whenever unconventional Uranus in your privacy sector is activated. Mix-ups with instructions or involving transportation may frustrate today and can happen more frequently when you’re distracted. Consider that changes of schedule or routes may lead to new and exciting connections. Gemini You can be in the mood for some fun and a change of scenery today, dear Gemini, but something seems to be preventing this. It may be guilty feelings or fear of leaving a situation unmonitored that’s keeping you from being as free-spirited as you’d like. For some, it can be about sharing and ownership or power dynamics in a relationship. Debts to others can weigh more heavily on your mind than usual. Try not to make decisions under pressure and examine any jealousy or resentment that emerges today so that you can deal with it directly. Another challenging influence today — a square between the Sun and Uranus — can lend further tension to the day, particularly with a large dose of unpredictability. If you don’t recognize a need for changes in the ways you connect with others, then circumstances may seem to conspire to prove the point to you! If you’ve been feeling a little too possessive of someone or even a thing, such as a business or project, or if you feel similarly “owned” by someone, then the issue can be forced now. For others, this is about dealing with unreliability in your social life. Cancer There can be an air of discontent to the day that’s distinctive, dear Cancer, but there’s a lot to learn by the end of it. A matter that you thought you put behind you — a.k.a. ghosts from the past — seep into your life now, perhaps through chance meetings, dreams, sudden memories, or other triggers. While the discovery that you may still be nursing a wound or that you haven’t satisfactorily closed something can be frustrating, you may be thankful for the window into the situation now. After all, these things don’t truly go away until you deal with them. You might also need to manage some unpredictability in your career or regarding long-term goals that interfere with the enjoyment of the moment. There can be surprises related to career, rules, and responsibilities. If you’re frustrated about not having a clear goal or path, then consider focusing on small jobs with clear goals until things make more sense. Watch for provocative behavior that doesn’t help your case now. Leo The desire to enjoy a more vibrant social life is real, dear Leo, even if a big part of you is seeking out extra time for reflection and rest. Today, however, you’re challenged to find a balance. Fears of letting a work or health matter go unmonitored can get in the way of enjoyment. Whether there are power plays involved with people with whom you share your work or daily affairs, or if your own ambition is at play, it can be difficult truly letting go long enough to relax and have fun. Be sure to honor your need for some psychic space, as much as friends and work or health routines are calling to you. The square between the Sun and Uranus today can accentuate an inner conflict between seeking out new experiences and getting time to process recent ones. If your desire to grow and expand is pulling you away from healing activities and much-needed rest, keep in mind that you’ll do nothing well if you don’t refresh yourself. Virgo The day’s energies are complicated but revealing, dear Virgo. While you are coming across well with superiors and the public as well as in your work these days, there can be some second-guessing goals or challenges harmonizing work and your personal life today. A predicament about children or a romantic relationship can interfere with your enjoyment of work. If thoughts of these problems are bringing you down, try to replace them with positive affirmations. There are too many things going on to know all the variables. You may also be dealing with conflicting feelings for a person or project. As much as you’re seeking some stability these days, you don’t want to stagnate. Change your methods and pull yourself out of the usual patterns if you’re unfulfilled instead of expecting different results from the same approach. Accept surprises rather than let them discourage you, because in the process, you might discover something entirely new and precious. Later today, your mind opens to new ideas and possibilities. Libra You may be wrestling with a decision or dealing with a tricky matter today, dear Libra, likely related to whether to try something new or stick with what you know. Desires for more freedom are in focus, but emotions are complicated, and you may struggle with a choice to make. People may be trying to pull your strings, or you may be worried about leaving a situation unattended. Perhaps it would be better to relax some control. Identify areas of your life that require a change or a new approach instead of falling back on the same behaviors that keep frustrating patterns alive, particularly in your career and with a partner. Try not to allow others’ unreliability get in the way of the pursuit of your important goals. It can seem as if close relationships and your ambitions don’t mix very well these days. Business and reputation matters are especially important to you, but while they are subject to ups and downs, you begin to see patterns and priorities today. Aim to break out of habits that don’t serve you well and instead focus on making steady progress and improvements. Scorpio There can be complicated feelings to navigate today, dear Scorpio. You may not know how to express your feelings, or if you do, but it doesn’t go over smoothly. With your ruler, Pluto, at odds with Venus today, this is not the best day for understanding others nor for gaining others’ faith and trust, but keep in mind this is temporary. Lingering grudges may surface in unexpected ways. The desire to get close to someone is strong, but fears can lead to a feeling you need to control things which drives a wedge between you and others. Also today, a square between the Sun and Uranus tends to bring out your need for a change of pace or a new and improved routine. Rigidity leads to stagnation, so open your mind to new methods and approaches so that you can break out of dull patterns. If you haven’t prepared well or if your daily life is chaotic, then you may have troubles getting away. The atmosphere is ripe for change, however, and the sooner you identify this, the better. Sagittarius This is not the easiest of days for feeling in sync with others, dear Sagittarius, even though you’re in a particularly conciliatory cycle. Rhythms in relationships can be off, and satisfaction can be more difficult to achieve than usual. Defensiveness doesn’t get you anywhere, but you may very well need more time to process your feelings and some emotional distance from a situation can buy you that time. You are hungry for more from life than the ordinary these days, but your approach to others can sometimes totally throw them off the scent altogether! Your playfulness is fantastic, but you don’t always communicate your desire for a little more depth and meaning from your interactions and projects. You can have a hard time conveying your message right now, partly because you’re torn on the inside, and partly because you have a hard time expressing your deeper needs. Be willing to let go of a pattern or habit so that you can magnetize more positive energy into your life. Capricorn You can feel slightly off today as Venus in your work sector forms an awkward angle to Pluto in your sign, dear Capricorn. Try to avoid the temptation to micromanage people or control a situation through manipulation. Letting go of some control can be one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and spirit. You could feel that others are making too many demands on you or don’t appreciate you for all that you do. Also today, a Sun-Uranus square keeps things unpredictable. Feeling unsettled when it comes to your home life, family, or living conditions can impact a relationship today. If you’ve been feeling some unrest due to feelings of being typecast or restricted, you’re likely to want to handle the situation now. Don’t wait for the rest of the world to decide what needs to change — taking steps to make your own changes is the path that empowers Fortunately, by the end of the day, you’re willing to try fresh, new approaches to relating and living. Aquarius This is not an ideal day for gaining favor or for reliability, dear Aquarius. We can be more defensive than usual, and resistance to your plans or will is quite likely as a result. However, it’s how you redirect yourself in the face of conflict or changes in schedule that matter most now. Friction, in fact, can motivate you to make changes that truly benefit you. If others are pushing your buttons, try to keep a cool head today. Talking openly and honestly about issues may be energy-draining but ultimately helpful, particularly when you explore possible resentments. However, it may be wise to observe now and work things out on a day when we’re more conciliatory. Buried emotions that emerge today are real clues to what may be sabotaging your success and happiness, so pay close attention. You may be thrown off center temporarily by what seems like sudden changes of heart or changes of plans. Choose flexibility over frustration. In fact, a shuffling of responsibilities or activities may lead to good things or good times, if you allow yourself to enjoy the change of pace. Later today, defenses drop, and you find it easier to make adjustments willingly. Pisces With a Venus-Pluto quincunx, relationship problems can reach a difficult point, dear Pisces, but even though they’re not likely to come a head yet, you receive some clues now. You may not be directly confronting issues, and while it’s okay this way for now, try to avoid mind games and the like. Resentment robs you of energy, so work on a strategy or solution. Also active today, the Sun and Uranus form a square, challenging you to break out of a rut or a pattern that’s preventing you from growing and changing. Be as mindful as possible, for if you act out without self-awareness, you may be taking risks, overpaying, or jumping into (or out of) something too quickly. Alternatively, uncertainty about your income or security can interfere with your desire to have fun. However, later today, you may open up to someone, and as defenses drop, you learn something about yourself and your real feelings. *Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here. If Your Birthday is July 20th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here. Astrology of Today – The Details: If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology): Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 0:00 am Event: Moon in Gemini Description: The Moon in Gemini We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 0:10 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 1:27 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 2:18 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 3:46 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 4:53 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 7:38 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ven Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Venus We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:37 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 2:32 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 3:32 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 6:03 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 7:09 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:25 pm Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Ura Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Uranus We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:16 pm Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Plu Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting Pluto Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now working under the surface things, but it can be difficult to address or pinpoint. Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:19 am Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Leo Description: Transiting Mars Entering Leo Time to express your personal creativity and make an impact. Be assertive and playful, rather than arrogant. Strong Signs, Elements, Modes GEMINI STRONG Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent. CANCER STRONG Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive. LEO STRONG Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant. BALANCE OF ELEMENTS EARTH WEAK There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves. BALANCE OF MODES The modes are balanced. LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit. The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on July 20th: Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies. Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today). **I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime). THE MOON THE MOON IN GEMINI We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual. 20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI Part of Body: Third rib Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria. ASPECTS OF THE MOON SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 3°25′ Applying Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal. CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°29′ Separating We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°21′ Separating We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards. OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 2°12′ Applying There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness. THE SUN THE SUN IN CANCER Our attention is turned to our nest – our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel at home, safe, and secure. We take more pride in these things. We are more inclined to nurture and take care of our loved ones and our pet projects. 29TH DEGREE OF CANCER Part of Body: Spleen Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins. ASPECTS OF THE SUN CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 1°58′ Applying We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient. SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°19′ Applying We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made. TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°35′ Applying We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others. MERCURY MERCURY IN LEO You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all. 24TH DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Papillary muscles Sabian Symbol: A yogi with transcendent powers yet untidy & unkempt. ASPECTS OF MERCURY TRINE SATURN Orb 1°13′ Separating We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time. TRINE URANUS Orb 5°03′ Applying We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding. CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 1°02′ Applying Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas. VENUS VENUS IN GEMINI You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes. 18TH DEGREE OF GEMINI Part of Body: Second rib Sabian Symbol: Two people talking in a foreign language in a crowd. ASPECTS OF VENUS TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°52′ Separating You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off. OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 4°41′ Applying You have an inability to trust and show your love for other people. This probably stems from childhood experiences with your parents. You may have felt unworthy of your parents’ love. Alternatively you may have perceived your parents’ as cold and unloving. As an adult you may become involved in relationships with an older person or someone who offers you financial or emotional security. You need to develop your own value system and develop compassion for yourself and other people. SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°30′ Separating We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions. QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 0°23′ Applying We could be surprised by our feelings and impressions now, or could experience strong or unsual attractions to people, situations, and things. Old, unresolved matters can prompt us to second-guess our current relationships or feelings. MARS MARS IN LEO You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant. 1ST DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Left coronary artery Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head. ASPECTS OF MARS SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°38′ Separating The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process. TRINE CHIRON Orb 1°23′ Separating There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa. JUPITER JUPITER IN LIBRA You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships. 16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA Part of Body: Renal arteries Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away. ASPECTS OF JUPITER SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°16′ Applying You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between. SATURN SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles — and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017) 23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Left trochanter Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country. URANUS URANUS IN ARIES The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019). 29TH DEGREE OF ARIES Part of Body: Auditory canal Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing. NEPTUNE NEPTUNE IN PISCES A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026) 14TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur. PLUTO PLUTO IN CAPRICORN Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024). 18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer. Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect CHIRON CHIRON IN PISCES Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019). 29TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Toenails of right foot Sabian Symbol: A prism. VESTA IN VIRGO You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people. You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work. 2ND DEGREE OF VIRGO Part of Body: Small intestine Sabian Symbol: A large white cross stands alone on top of a high hill. PALLAS PALLAS IN TAURUS You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements. 7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS Part of Body: Vocal cords Sabian Symbol: A woman comes to draw water from the well. JUNO JUNO IN CAPRICORN You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life. 7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN Part of Body: Left adductor muscle Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power. CERES CERES IN CANCER Your ability to nurture others is closely linked with your own relationship with your mother. If you had a close and loving relationship with your mother then you will enjoy the same with others in your adult life. If not, you may form dependent relationships. 5TH DEGREE OF CANCER Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train. THE NORTH NODE THE NORTH NODE IN LEO This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world. 25TH DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Pericardium Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert. THE SOUTH NODE THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS This a quest to develop your inner strength. 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Reasons why you need a VPN .

These days, VPN technology has made the transition from a ‘nice thing to have’ to a ‘must-have’ for many folks who are online. And that’s mainly because of concerns around online privacy, and regulations like the Investigatory Powers Act in the UK, or the legislation passed in the US earlier this year that allows ISPs to sell user data. In short, there are a number of compelling reasons why you should start using a VPN, and i’ve rounded up some good ones here.

1. Secure messaging

Online communications have evolved from simple text-based emails to robust cross-platform messaging services – including WhatsApp, Skype and Snapchat to name a few of the more popular ones. The issue is that not all of these are encrypted, and therefore there’s the potential for messages to be intercepted and read.

Putting these messaging services through a VPN provides a higher level of security with the inherent encryption, and keeps these conversations where they belong – in private.

2. VoIP

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. This is the revolutionary advance that enabled digital voice communications at a lower cost than traditional phone lines by routing calls through the internet.

The downside is that now instead of tapping individual subscriber lines, VoIP calls can be acquired and analyzed in bulk. By sending these calls through a VPN, they are encrypted, and therefore require serious decryption skills to gain access to the call, making things much harder for any snoops.

3. Online gaming

Using a VPN to play an online game might seem like a poor idea on the face of it, but it does offer some advantages. For starters, there’s anonymity, meaning you can keep your account credentials (that may contain credit card information) safe and secure.

Additionally, a VPN can be used to overcome geo-blocking restrictions, so for example, an American can continue to play a US-based game while traveling overseas. Also, in some cases, using a VPN will offer faster connection speeds as it could avoid throttling, and could also allow you to connect to a faster gaming server (which you might not have been able to access without the VPN).

Finally, a VPN can increase your level of protection against DDoS attacks – not that these are common, but gaming rivals with a serious grudge could decide to attempt to target your connection and bog it right down, lagging you out of the game. A nasty prospect indeed.

4. Avoiding government censorship

In some countries the internet is highly censored by oppressive governments. This hampers efforts to communicate outside of the regime, and prevents access to sites that we all take for granted.

Obviously enough, when you’re travelling to such a country, you will also be subject to this online censorship – so a VPN could be a necessity if you want to freely surf the web and communicate with the rest of the world.

5. Secure public Wi-Fi

When out and about, staying connected is often a necessity, and free Wi-Fi has become an important commodity for staying in touch with family members, as well as business colleagues. The added bonus is that using Wi-Fi won’t chew through your smartphone data plan.

However, using public Wi-Fi can also be fraught with hazards. These include packet sniffers, falling into phishing scams via fake Wi-Fi connections, and being hacked or infected with malware. The good news is that a VPN with a modern encryption protocol will help protect you and your precious data from these types of attacks.

6. Location-based price targeting

Businesses not only target their ads at customers, but they also adjust their pricing as well. We can (mostly) accept the fact that a supermarket chain may adjust the price of a certain item at different locations due to ‘local competition’. However, this sort of practice gets more painful when it occurs over the internet, as in essence it should be a level playing field.

Well, a VPN can even those odds right up. By being able to choose the VPN server’s location, you can change where the online shopping site will think that you are, and therefore benefit from the best price, as opposed to the one you’d have got from your real-world location.

7. Bypass restrictions

Using a computer at certain locations, such as a school or library, will not offer the full internet, but rather a filtered, partially censored version. While in some cases this works for the protection of users, in other cases it can be frustrating when trying to look into a blocked topic.

For example, in one case a user was researching the topic of ‘breast cancer’ for informational purposes, and was blocked from doing so as the word ‘breast’ was on the restricted list to protect users from pornography. A VPN allows the user to get access to the full internet, and bypass any unreasonable restrictions.

8. Stop Google tracking

There are times when the ‘Do no evil’ company, Google, seriously starts to resemble ‘Big Brother’ as it seeks to track what every user does online, including searching their Gmail accounts to better target ads – although the firm has promised to stop this practice. Although Gmail aside, Google has plenty of mined data from other sources; it is a search engine giant, after all.

A VPN allows the user to stop Google from being the ‘camel that sticks its nose under the tent,’ and to take back control of their privacy. Without a VPN, users are literally tracked in just about everything they do online with Google’s suite of products from email, search, to G Suite apps, and when using the popular Chrome browser, among other considerations.

9. Research without a trace

There are times when some research needs to be done without tipping your hand. For example, if one company wants to look at the available jobs or policies at a competitor, it would be ideal to do this without revealing their IP address, especially if this is done from the workplace.

A VPN is an effective cloak in these cases, as the user will be assigned a totally different IP address, and it can be chosen to be geographically disparate for an additional element of safety.

9. Research without a trace

A VPN is an effective cloak in these cases, as the user will be assigned a totally different IP address, and it can be chosen to be geographically disparate for an additional element of safety.

10. Take control of your privacy

Quite simply, a VPN has become a necessity to keep online activities private. Email and cloud storage accounts, with their potential to be compromised, are a ripe target for hackers. Thankfully, by using a VPN and choosing a robust encryption protocol, privacy can be reclaimed.

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DAILY ASTROLOGY REPORTS AND HOROSCOPES FOR , 7-20-17

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DAILY ASTROLOGY TODAY MONTHLY Astrology of Today – Thursday, July 20, 2017

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The Moon is in Gemini all day. The Moon is waning and in its Third Quarter phase until 12:10 AM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase. The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 16th, and the New Moon will occur in Leo on the 23rd. Mars enters Leo today (Mars is in Leo from July 20-September 5). Times are EDT. Horoscopes Aries

You can have a difficult time enjoying yourself with ongoing worries about your work or duties, dear Aries. As well, the Sun in your home and family sector forms a square to Uranus in your sign, suggesting that personal plans and your sense of freedom can also take a hit now. There are times when your “inner rebel” gets in the way of the calm you crave, and today, this can be obvious. You’re wanted in all sorts of directions, and it can feel a little confining right now. Resist the urge to rebel or jump into — or out of — situations without forethought. You are indeed seeking out more security and comfort these days, but you also need to honor your need for a change of scene. Balancing your life makes sense now so that you can come back to a situation refreshed and at your best. Try to sniff out false distractions that steer you off course. There are ways of answering to both needs for independence and for comfort.

Taurus

You can feel torn between playing things safe and making a change today, dear Taurus. When it comes to money and valuables, you can be see-sawing on decisions since you’re unclear about what you want most. Secrets can weigh heavily on your mind today as well. Aim to learn from the frustrations or resentments that arise suddenly and seemingly out of thin air. Keep in mind that there is a tendency for you to express something that ends up causing a stir today. In truth, a part of you wants to break free from confining patterns and secrets, but you’re not certain how to do so just yet, and this secret desire may be at the root of foot-in-the-mouth moments. Perhaps you bring up something and then instantly regret it — but is this your way, on some level, of getting something out of your system once and for all? It’s possible whenever unconventional Uranus in your privacy sector is activated. Mix-ups with instructions or involving transportation may frustrate today and can happen more frequently when you’re distracted. Consider that changes of schedule or routes may lead to new and exciting connections.

Gemini

You can be in the mood for some fun and a change of scenery today, dear Gemini, but something seems to be preventing this. It may be guilty feelings or fear of leaving a situation unmonitored that’s keeping you from being as free-spirited as you’d like. For some, it can be about sharing and ownership or power dynamics in a relationship. Debts to others can weigh more heavily on your mind than usual. Try not to make decisions under pressure and examine any jealousy or resentment that emerges today so that you can deal with it directly. Another challenging influence today — a square between the Sun and Uranus — can lend further tension to the day, particularly with a large dose of unpredictability. If you don’t recognize a need for changes in the ways you connect with others, then circumstances may seem to conspire to prove the point to you! If you’ve been feeling a little too possessive of someone or even a thing, such as a business or project, or if you feel similarly “owned” by someone, then the issue can be forced now. For others, this is about dealing with unreliability in your social life.

Cancer

There can be an air of discontent to the day that’s distinctive, dear Cancer, but there’s a lot to learn by the end of it. A matter that you thought you put behind you — a.k.a. ghosts from the past — seep into your life now, perhaps through chance meetings, dreams, sudden memories, or other triggers. While the discovery that you may still be nursing a wound or that you haven’t satisfactorily closed something can be frustrating, you may be thankful for the window into the situation now. After all, these things don’t truly go away until you deal with them. You might also need to manage some unpredictability in your career or regarding long-term goals that interfere with the enjoyment of the moment. There can be surprises related to career, rules, and responsibilities. If you’re frustrated about not having a clear goal or path, then consider focusing on small jobs with clear goals until things make more sense. Watch for provocative behavior that doesn’t help your case now.

Leo

The desire to enjoy a more vibrant social life is real, dear Leo, even if a big part of you is seeking out extra time for reflection and rest. Today, however, you’re challenged to find a balance. Fears of letting a work or health matter go unmonitored can get in the way of enjoyment. Whether there are power plays involved with people with whom you share your work or daily affairs, or if your own ambition is at play, it can be difficult truly letting go long enough to relax and have fun. Be sure to honor your need for some psychic space, as much as friends and work or health routines are calling to you. The square between the Sun and Uranus today can accentuate an inner conflict between seeking out new experiences and getting time to process recent ones. If your desire to grow and expand is pulling you away from healing activities and much-needed rest, keep in mind that you’ll do nothing well if you don’t refresh yourself.

Virgo

The day’s energies are complicated but revealing, dear Virgo. While you are coming across well with superiors and the public as well as in your work these days, there can be some second-guessing goals or challenges harmonizing work and your personal life today. A predicament about children or a romantic relationship can interfere with your enjoyment of work. If thoughts of these problems are bringing you down, try to replace them with positive affirmations. There are too many things going on to know all the variables. You may also be dealing with conflicting feelings for a person or project. As much as you’re seeking some stability these days, you don’t want to stagnate. Change your methods and pull yourself out of the usual patterns if you’re unfulfilled instead of expecting different results from the same approach. Accept surprises rather than let them discourage you, because in the process, you might discover something entirely new and precious. Later today, your mind opens to new ideas and possibilities.

Libra

You may be wrestling with a decision or dealing with a tricky matter today, dear Libra, likely related to whether to try something new or stick with what you know. Desires for more freedom are in focus, but emotions are complicated, and you may struggle with a choice to make. People may be trying to pull your strings, or you may be worried about leaving a situation unattended. Perhaps it would be better to relax some control. Identify areas of your life that require a change or a new approach instead of falling back on the same behaviors that keep frustrating patterns alive, particularly in your career and with a partner. Try not to allow others’ unreliability get in the way of the pursuit of your important goals. It can seem as if close relationships and your ambitions don’t mix very well these days. Business and reputation matters are especially important to you, but while they are subject to ups and downs, you begin to see patterns and priorities today. Aim to break out of habits that don’t serve you well and instead focus on making steady progress and improvements.

Scorpio

There can be complicated feelings to navigate today, dear Scorpio. You may not know how to express your feelings, or if you do, but it doesn’t go over smoothly. With your ruler, Pluto, at odds with Venus today, this is not the best day for understanding others nor for gaining others’ faith and trust, but keep in mind this is temporary. Lingering grudges may surface in unexpected ways. The desire to get close to someone is strong, but fears can lead to a feeling you need to control things which drives a wedge between you and others. Also today, a square between the Sun and Uranus tends to bring out your need for a change of pace or a new and improved routine. Rigidity leads to stagnation, so open your mind to new methods and approaches so that you can break out of dull patterns. If you haven’t prepared well or if your daily life is chaotic, then you may have troubles getting away. The atmosphere is ripe for change, however, and the sooner you identify this, the better.

Sagittarius

This is not the easiest of days for feeling in sync with others, dear Sagittarius, even though you’re in a particularly conciliatory cycle. Rhythms in relationships can be off, and satisfaction can be more difficult to achieve than usual. Defensiveness doesn’t get you anywhere, but you may very well need more time to process your feelings and some emotional distance from a situation can buy you that time. You are hungry for more from life than the ordinary these days, but your approach to others can sometimes totally throw them off the scent altogether! Your playfulness is fantastic, but you don’t always communicate your desire for a little more depth and meaning from your interactions and projects. You can have a hard time conveying your message right now, partly because you’re torn on the inside, and partly because you have a hard time expressing your deeper needs. Be willing to let go of a pattern or habit so that you can magnetize more positive energy into your life.

Capricorn

You can feel slightly off today as Venus in your work sector forms an awkward angle to Pluto in your sign, dear Capricorn. Try to avoid the temptation to micromanage people or control a situation through manipulation. Letting go of some control can be one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and spirit. You could feel that others are making too many demands on you or don’t appreciate you for all that you do. Also today, a Sun-Uranus square keeps things unpredictable. Feeling unsettled when it comes to your home life, family, or living conditions can impact a relationship today. If you’ve been feeling some unrest due to feelings of being typecast or restricted, you’re likely to want to handle the situation now. Don’t wait for the rest of the world to decide what needs to change — taking steps to make your own changes is the path that empowers Fortunately, by the end of the day, you’re willing to try fresh, new approaches to relating and living.

Aquarius

This is not an ideal day for gaining favor or for reliability, dear Aquarius. We can be more defensive than usual, and resistance to your plans or will is quite likely as a result. However, it’s how you redirect yourself in the face of conflict or changes in schedule that matter most now. Friction, in fact, can motivate you to make changes that truly benefit you. If others are pushing your buttons, try to keep a cool head today. Talking openly and honestly about issues may be energy-draining but ultimately helpful, particularly when you explore possible resentments. However, it may be wise to observe now and work things out on a day when we’re more conciliatory. Buried emotions that emerge today are real clues to what may be sabotaging your success and happiness, so pay close attention. You may be thrown off center temporarily by what seems like sudden changes of heart or changes of plans. Choose flexibility over frustration. In fact, a shuffling of responsibilities or activities may lead to good things or good times, if you allow yourself to enjoy the change of pace. Later today, defenses drop, and you find it easier to make adjustments willingly.

Pisces

With a Venus-Pluto quincunx, relationship problems can reach a difficult point, dear Pisces, but even though they’re not likely to come a head yet, you receive some clues now. You may not be directly confronting issues, and while it’s okay this way for now, try to avoid mind games and the like. Resentment robs you of energy, so work on a strategy or solution. Also active today, the Sun and Uranus form a square, challenging you to break out of a rut or a pattern that’s preventing you from growing and changing. Be as mindful as possible, for if you act out without self-awareness, you may be taking risks, overpaying, or jumping into (or out of) something too quickly. Alternatively, uncertainty about your income or security can interfere with your desire to have fun. However, later today, you may open up to someone, and as defenses drop, you learn something about yourself and your real feelings.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.

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Astrology of Today – The Details: If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 0:00 am Event: Moon in Gemini Description: The Moon in Gemini We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 0:10 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 1:27 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 2:18 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 3:46 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 4:53 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 7:38 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ven Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Venus We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:37 am Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 2:32 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 3:32 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 6:03 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 7:09 pm Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:25 pm Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Ura Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Uranus We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:16 pm Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Plu Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting Pluto Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now working under the surface things, but it can be difficult to address or pinpoint.

Date & Time: Jul 20 2017 8:19 am Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Leo Description: Transiting Mars Entering Leo Time to express your personal creativity and make an impact. Be assertive and playful, rather than arrogant.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes GEMINI STRONG Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent. CANCER STRONG Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive. LEO STRONG Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

EARTH WEAK There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on July 20th: Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN GEMINI We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI Part of Body: Third rib Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 3°25′ Applying Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal.

CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°29′ Separating We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth.

TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°21′ Separating We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 2°12′ Applying There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CANCER Our attention is turned to our nest – our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel at home, safe, and secure. We take more pride in these things. We are more inclined to nurture and take care of our loved ones and our pet projects.

29TH DEGREE OF CANCER Part of Body: Spleen Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 1°58′ Applying We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.

SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°19′ Applying We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°35′ Applying We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LEO You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.

24TH DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Papillary muscles Sabian Symbol: A yogi with transcendent powers yet untidy & unkempt.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY TRINE SATURN Orb 1°13′ Separating We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.

TRINE URANUS Orb 5°03′ Applying We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 1°02′ Applying Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

VENUS

VENUS IN GEMINI You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.

18TH DEGREE OF GEMINI Part of Body: Second rib Sabian Symbol: Two people talking in a foreign language in a crowd.

ASPECTS OF VENUS TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°52′ Separating You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 4°41′ Applying You have an inability to trust and show your love for other people. This probably stems from childhood experiences with your parents. You may have felt unworthy of your parents’ love. Alternatively you may have perceived your parents’ as cold and unloving. As an adult you may become involved in relationships with an older person or someone who offers you financial or emotional security. You need to develop your own value system and develop compassion for yourself and other people.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°30′ Separating We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions.

QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 0°23′ Applying We could be surprised by our feelings and impressions now, or could experience strong or unsual attractions to people, situations, and things. Old, unresolved matters can prompt us to second-guess our current relationships or feelings.

MARS

MARS IN LEO You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.

1ST DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Left coronary artery Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.

ASPECTS OF MARS SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°38′ Separating The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 1°23′ Separating There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LIBRA You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.

16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA Part of Body: Renal arteries Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°16′ Applying You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles — and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)

23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Left trochanter Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

29TH DEGREE OF ARIES Part of Body: Auditory canal Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Toenails of right foot Sabian Symbol: A prism.

VESTA IN VIRGO You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people. You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work.

2ND DEGREE OF VIRGO Part of Body: Small intestine Sabian Symbol: A large white cross stands alone on top of a high hill.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN TAURUS You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.

7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS Part of Body: Vocal cords Sabian Symbol: A woman comes to draw water from the well.

JUNO

JUNO IN CAPRICORN You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.

7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN Part of Body: Left adductor muscle Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.

CERES

CERES IN CANCER Your ability to nurture others is closely linked with your own relationship with your mother. If you had a close and loving relationship with your mother then you will enjoy the same with others in your adult life. If not, you may form dependent relationships.

5TH DEGREE OF CANCER Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LEO This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

25TH DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Pericardium Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.

*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***

Transits Jul 20, 2017 – Event Chart

Aspects to Venus 17°Ge28 +20°45′ Cnj 17°Ge04 RIGEL ** To bring knowledge to others.

Aspects to Sat 22°Sg09 -21°55′ Cnj 22°Sg41 RAS ALHAGUE The desire to heal a wound.

Aspects to Plu 17°Cp52 -21°30′ Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.

Aspects to Chi 28°Pi42 +03°06′ Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect

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