#That wordy way to describe an underdog

[thyfggfy]

Me after creating a mental list of my favourite characters from certain medias :.... I may have a type

Female characters that constantly have to prove themselves cuz no one believes in them and there is always someone who surpasses them get behind me.

[himbeaux-on-ice]

Who are your top five NHL teams and why?

Ooooo this is fun! Thanks anon!

Short list:

Habs ❤️🤍💙

Pens 🐧

Canucks 🌈🌊

Caps 🦅

Leafs 🟦🍁🟦 (no really! I know I don’t talk about them much but its true!)

Over-wordy explanations/backstory for my relationship to each of these teams below the cut for those interested!

Montreal Canadiens. My dearly beloved Nana, who half-raised me, is a lifelong diehard Habs fan who grew up listening to their games on the radio and then later as an adult watching them duel with the Leafs on Saturday nights on a black-and-white tv (also a BIG Carey Price stan). Needless to say she rubbed off on me immensely, and I remember saying to myself at some point “well, if that’s Nana’s team, that’s gonna be my team too” and it stuck for life. I also had a friend in middle school who was a RELIGIOUS Habs fan who also worshipped at the altar of Jesus Price in those early 2010’s, so I heard a LOT about all of that every lunch break as he argued with friends who were Pens and Bruins fans lol. We went on the Bell Centre tour during the annual 9th grade French class trip to Quebec, and while I was mostly focused on getting to the gift shop to buy Nana a souvenir, I swear my friend’s eyes were the size of quarters the whole time lmao. (Would LOVE to go back now that I care a lot). Basically the Habs are the closest thing to a local NHL team our region has bc we get their broadcasts (though people choose their own team allegiances for various random personal reasons), and I grew up absorbing through osmosis both the legends of yore and the latest updates on whatever Carey and PK and the lads were up to. (Also I’ve been quietly in love with Price myself since at least the 2014 Olympics lol. My first best fav ❤️) Bottom line the Habs are My Team, the “I’m gonna be here even when it sucks, even when players move on, this is attached to me in a way I can’t quite explain” team that every hockey fan has in their heart. GO HABS GO!

Pittsburgh Penguins. If you were an elementary school kid in Nova Scotia when Sidney Crosby was first released and up through the 2010’s, you had two options: love him, or hate him, but you better accept you’re gonna be hearing about him a LOT. I settled on “vague fondness” and followed Sid from a newspaper-scanning distance and vaguely rooted for him because when he brought the Cup home it felt like we all won. And like I said, lots of passionate Pens fans in my grade school classes to hear from (he’s also the only non-Habs player my Nana likes lol). Then I got into hockey properly last year and learned about Geno beyond just knowing his name, and my chronic affection for large loveable Russians got combined with my longstanding vague “I hope the Penguins win” feelings and my “time to get the full story on the Sidney Crosby’s Penguins narrative I only ever watched from a distance” research, in a manner not unlike the creation of the PowerPuff Girls ([chemical X] etc etc lol) to create a potent adoration for this team that rocketed them to second place in my heart. Also the fandom is just so damn fun and makes such great content, and that definitely feeds my level of engagement with the Pens!! Sometimes, when I want an emotional pick-me-up I watch one of their last 3 championship films just to remember what joy and optimism is — I would love to be present as a real-time fan for another adventure like that. With how much I know about them and how much I care, they’re my #2 for sure. I love those flightless fucks!!

Vancouver Canucks. So I started watching live NHL hockey games last summer around I think game 2 of the Habs’ first round series against the Flyers (I saw Price’s “Miracle Save” on twitter while following along bc I was intrigued by the fact that they made it through the play-ins, and was like “OKAY NOW I GOTTA SEE THIS SHIT LIVE”). That was really fun! Riiiight up until the Habs got eliminated. :/ And I was like “well, shit. I’m enjoying this hockey thing too much to stop now. who else is still around I can root for?” And the Canucks were the last Canadian team still in it, and there was buzz about their miraculous first-round win but also uncertainty I believe Markstrom had *just* got injured. So I started watching, ended up witnessing the Bubble Demko Miracle unfold live, had my heart charmed off me by “whatever the hell those two lil blonde bitches have going on” and a delightful underdog story, and here I am. Hitched to the Canuck wagon whether I enjoy it or not. Here for whatever happens! (Doesn’t hurt that I love me some Elton John too 😉)

Washington Capitals. I’m a person who is more likely to be really engaged with a team that has super interesting personalities, characters, and narratives around it — and my GOD are the Capitals good for that. I absolutely definitely started down this road with that mic’d up video from the 2018 final of Ovi telling Nicke “after me, I give it to you baby!” re: the Cup. Like I can pinpoint that there was a day I saw that for the first time in a gifset, squinted at the screen, said “you’re fucking with me...”, went to youtube, watched it be for reals, and was like “well. now I need to know more about ALL this.” After watching games and learning more about the team, I really enjoy the Caps’ “big dumb found family of stone-cold total weirdos” energy, their fun collective chemistry, their Cup story, etc. And oh BOY the fandom is fun during game lb’s! I love all the in-jokes and player nicknames, our delight with the quirks of our colourful wonderful broadcast crew (shoutout Wine Uncles & Co), the way we cheer for record-breaking milestones like they’re a first NHL goal! Being a fan of the Caps AND the Pens can be a bit awkward sometimes, and the team certainly has its blemishes, but my heart is big enough for two Metro teams for sure, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Toronto Maple Leafs. So like, as you can imagine from my previously described upbringing in Hab Land, “haha Leafs suck” is a punchline I have long been familiar with and trained to recite. I got a solid 3 days of laughter and entertainment out of the whole Zamboni Driver Saga last February, oh boy did I ever. But the thing is.... I have the Leafs to thank for the fact that I watch hockey now. See, the entire reason I started paying proper attention to the playoff bubble last summer was because one day, I happened to see the phrase “WHAT IS HAPPENING” trending at 16k tweets on twitter, and clicked on it like “huh?”. Turns out the Leafs were in the middle of their miraculous 3-minute comeback against Columbus and the country was losing its mind. And when they won, I was like “huh... the Zamboni Team is doing THIS??? I may have to start paying attention to this playoffs thing, because if they go All The Way I think that might be the only thing funnier than the Zamboni Incident”. Aaaaand when they immediately lost the next game and were eliminated I was like “lol, sounds about right” and was then immediately distracted by news of the Habs winning the play-in round. So then I spent several months watching playoffs and forgetting about the Leafs. And then one day in early October, looking on YouTube for more hockey to watch after the playoffs ended, I stumbled across something called a Hat Pick, and boy I actually enjoyed this shouty man’s sense of humour and takes on the game... and then when I ran out of Hat Picks and Dangits I watched some Trade Trees, which pulled back the curtain on the business side of the game... and then I discovered LFR’s, which were good background noise for doing tasks... and then I was recommended the episode of the Steve Dangle Podcast about Mitch Marner and The List... and next thing I knew I was listening to more of this podcast, because I found Steve and the guys to be insightful and funny and there was no hockey to watch, and I was trepidatious about accidentally stumbling into the more toxic corners of hockey fandom if I branched out for other content... and, well. If you spend enough hours listening to people passionately analyze every facet of a team, shout and cheer over a team, make fun of that team, nearly cry over that team... it’s really REALLY hard to not start to care about it. Leafs analysis was basically how I learned most of what I’ve learned about hockey this past year! And kudos to Steve and Adam and Jesse, their passionate investment in the Leafs and great content has got ME invested in the Leafs mainly because I want to see things go well for them. I want Charlie Brown to kick the football! I love a triumph over adversity story! Also, I think if the Leafs did Do The Thing it would basically be the combination of “Cubs win the World Series” and “Raptors are the champs” and I wanna watch the city of Toronto go fully apeshit from a safe distance. I don’t adore many their individual players as much as I do some other teams higher on this list, and I still laugh far too much when things go super comically impossibly badly for them, but I am actually pulling for the Leafs!! I want to see it all pay off for them. I want them to go all the way. Gimme that “LEAFS WIN!!!” (Unless it’s against someone above them on this list lol)

[samslosthoe]

jensen’s birth chart PART 1

first of all, i gotta say, part of me dreads this one. before even taking a good hard look at it, i know it’s gonna be tough. i feel like in general i understand jared a lot better than jensen, so i just know the closer i look at this chart, the more frustrated i’m probably gonna get.

second of all, i gotta warn you that this one might be wordy, because not having jensen’s birth time affects this interpretation/reading more than jared’s. i’ll explain why when we get there. 

i’m gonna try and add some visuals this time around to help explain the more difficult bits, and please let me know if you don’t understand something because one of my goals is to make astrology more accessible to anyone who wants to know.

so. jensen.

here’s what we’re gonna focus on for jensen. these bits carry the most weight, and although you don’t get the FULL picture, for a tumblr post this’ll work.

now here’s the mess and why birth time is important:

when astrologers don’t have a birth time, what they do is enter in noon and hope for the best. in general, it works. but astrology is a lot of math and degrees, and what you see here is that jensen was born on a day where the moon was between two signs. (in general, the moon is in a sign for around 2.5 days)

the moon is IMPORTANT in a chart like this because it tells you about a person’s emotional self. and without an exact birth time, you could wind up like jackles here with having to figure out what your moon sign actually is. 

hence my frustration at ackles the enigma. 

but let’s start with the one thing we know for certain: jensen’s sun sign is in pisces. you can’t fuck that up unless you’ve got the totally wrong day, so we can work with that. and friends, let me tell you, this boy is a PIS-CES to a T to me. 

first thing i want you to know about pisces is that it’s the last and therefor oldest sign in the zodiac, which means it’s considered the “wisest.” there’s an “otherness” about the last four signs, in my opinion, despite them being called the “universal” signs. they tend to be kind of confusing in pop astrology, but i digress. 

second thing about pisces is that it’s a water sign, which are known to be the “deep feelers” of the zodiac. if you read my previous posts, i mentioned in one of them that i consider pisces to be most like the ocean: deep, unpredictable at times, and full of mystery. (if you’re wondering, cancer’s a lake, and scorpio is a river, in my head.) so this means that what you see with jensen might not always be what you get. 

people always talk about pisces being emotional, but all of the pisces i’ve ever known can be described as “tough” more than emotional. that’s because our dear pisces is pretty damn good at hiding their true feelings. they’re fucking there, but you may not know it unless you’re looking hard enough. as someone who blurts out their feelings to get rid of them asap, this frightens me a little. i don’t like not being able to read someone. and i live with a pisces so god help me. 

pisces is also known as a dreamer, which...yeah okay, sure. i think “idealist” is better than dreamer in this sense. maybe “romantic” in the artistic sense of the word rather than relationshippy (though that too may apply). when they imagine something, it kind of has to be perfect. they can glorify suffering and martyrdom in their head, but only about themselves. 

see, pisces IS extremely sensitive--to others’ feelings, to the world around them, to criticism, and some believe psychic energies. but that sensitivity comes at a cost and they’re very guarded. which SUCKS because something that a pisces always wants is to be loved and accepted for who they are. 

because of this “dreamy/romantic” thing, pisces is damn good at expressive art. we see that in jensen with his love of acting and music, but it can manifest in many different ways. and it’s important because of the onnnnneee thing i don’t see people talking about with pisces: IMAGE.

art allows them to express themselves, but pisces has a very curated image. you only see what they want, and that usually means perfection. listen, i know jensen can pop out here with some crazy clothes, but did you ever notice that he’s kind of pristine? they’ll be bold with fashion, maybe a bit wacky (hi, jenneel), but it’s always carefully chosen for what they want you to see.

i really wanted to stop talking about pisces after talking about his sun sign, but damnit, this boy has almost as much pisces as jared has in cancer. 

since we’re on the pisces topic, i’m gonna skip the big moon deciphering for now and jump down to mercury and venus. 

i’m calling it right now: jensen is an empath. google it for more in depth information but the short explanation is that the boy soaks up the emotions of others around him, whether he means to or not. mercury in pisces alone would make me say that, but jensen is swimming (pun fully intended) in pisces, so it makes me certain. the thing with a pisces mercury, and most empaths, is you’re going to run into kind of a roller coaster of communication. think back to early conventions and interviews, where jensen seemed almost shy and the only thing pulling him out of his shell was that puppy dog of a man next to him. think about how jensen is very careful about what he reveals when he talks while jared (and others) are much more likely to slip just cause they are in the moment.

mercury in pisces often means that someone can go from real chatty to withdrawn really quickly. it could be the mood of the room, it could be a passing thought, or hell, it could be something you said, and they’re shutting down. however, this can be a good thing as well because it’s easier for them to go with the flow. in general, if you’re happy, they are too. 

your pisces venus boy here is a softie. but not the same way jared is. if jared’s an eager puppy, jensen’s the wary cat you brought home one night that eventually becomes a lapcat. venus in pisces WANTS your love and affection, but it can be hard to get and harder to keep. but when you get it? it’s amazing. you’ve just gotta put in the time and read. the. signals. don’t go straight for the belly, you WILL be clawed. 

venus in pisces means that jensen will appreciate someone for who they really are and not their status in the world, though i will say he probably loves him some “damaged goods.” pisces venus loves the underdog, loves to try and help and fix people, and in general just wants to give their love to someone who needs it. (kind of reminds me of how cats go to the one person in the room who hates and/or is allergic to them....)

holy crap, is this enough information yet? let’s call it here and i’ll start part two right away. 

[cherryyharryy]

Very Wordy Birth Chart Breakdown

Your sun in Virgo is the sign that you prob know best, it’s the center of your personality.

Your Moon in Gemini is pertains toward your emotional nature, so you would likely be curious and have a very active mind, you need change and adapt well to it. You enjoy sharing info with others, no matter the medium. 

Your Mercury in Virgo is representative of your communicative traits and logic. You aren’t very showy in how you communicate but you appreciate acknowledgment of your logical thinking. You are probably organized, and are good at planning in the short-term. 

Your Venus in Libra determines how and what you love. It shows how you express affection and what you are attracted to. In how you love, you’ll try to impress people with how kind you are. You want to make relationships work. You often idealize relationships and make them into ideals bigger than life. You want to be loved in a fair and kind way. You like to share with your partners or people you love. 

Your Mars in Cancer shows your sexuality and aggressive instincts. For you, you’ll be inclined to be more passive aggressive, you shy away from confrontation. Your sex life is tied with your emotional needs. You have a protective aura, but you need to beware of over-sensitivity and self-protection, and don’t let those things limit your life. 

Jupiter in Scorpio is responsible for growth, and optimism in life. This offers a reality check for you. Your fears can become exaggerated. You might have a rejuvenated spark for something you abandoned a while ago. You want to expand your relationships with others. The one downside of Jupiter in Scorpio is the possibility of going overboard, you might have a notion of just need or want more.

Saturn in Pisces determines your responsibility,  your limits, your boundaries and your tendencies towards self discipline. Saturn in Pisces is kind of complicated because the planet and the sign are quite different here. You probably don't like big shows of feeling or vulnerability/weakness. But by not allowing yourself to feel those things you limit yourself. You fight for the underdog but you don't want to be an underdog, you don't want pity. You don't like to be out of control so you're a bit more adverse to the use of mind altering substances than most, drugs pretty much. You might feel more anxiety or guilt of the unknown because you tend to reject them as a feeling. You might lack trusting in your intuition. Another side of the sign you might often have is you might take on the role of a supportive person and that can lead you to have more of an independent life.

Uranus in Capricorn is more of an  influential sign for a generation, it spends seven years in the same sign. You seek freedom in traditions related to rules, career, business, responsibility,  authority, those type of things. You might be very stubborn and set in your ways. And you probably challenge authority or rules but only if they are not serving a good purpose or if they're limiting your progress or others progress. Very resourceful placement.

Neptune in Capricorn is most pertained to how you dream, your imagination and your unconscious thinking. It's another generational thing and it's in the sign for about 14 years. Your ideal world might center around respect for responsibility, morality and your fantasies might be very realistic. Your faith and optimism doesn't really motivate you and you probably really lack energy when you're doing something you truly don't believe in. You might struggle to find inspiration but you can turn a dream into an actual realistic life than most you're pretty practical.

Pluto in Scorpio is what determines your power, your intensity, and your control. It's another generational and it stays in each sign for about 30 years. You have very intense feelings about intimacy, sexuality, dependency, you will really strive for a deeper connection to someone or a project. Sometimes you won't allow yourself self to be content because of how intense you are in these areas. You might work harder than most just to be less strong and intense. You aren't afraid to call out evil in the world, You are a very rare combination of compassionate but practical. You're very perceptive.

Lilith in Taurus. Lilith is one of the more deeply misunderstood figures in astrology. Your Lilith brings to light your dark side, it’s very sexual or more pertaining to your sexuality. For Taurus it’s the spirit of lust, whether it be for money, power or just spiritual practice. Allowing yourself to want whatever you want grounds you, it makes you feel secure. You're naturally desirous and if that desire is not fulfilled you're capable of an emotional outburst.

North Node in Scorpio is the story of every life you’ve lived so far. It being in Scorpio means that you're empowered and passionate. You embrace what could be rather than what it is. 

(Side Bar : I HIGHLY recommend getting co star, they do a really good, simple breakdown of your birth chart!)

(Side Side Bar : I am in no way a astrological specialist, or what have you)

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Ok, the only thing I’ve ever known about astrology are the stereotypes, so this is very eye-opening. It feels very weird to read all of this, because all of it describes me pretty accurately...with the small exception of the lacking trust in my intuition haha.

The Lilith in Tarus has me a little freaked out tbh...I guess it’s just that word lust.

Thank you sooooo much for taking the time to do this! I’m screenshotting it so I’ll have it to keep!!