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astrobydalia · 8 months

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🍂Cozy observations 🎃

Itssss fall you guys!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 It’s actually super hot still where I live but that won’t stop me from living my cozy era. Anyways, I want to avoid collecting posts on my drafts for centuries so here’s more general observations!

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🍂Aquarius placements are simultaneously the most understanding and empathetic people ever and the biggest assholes out there. I don't know how they pull that contradiction off but it's true (I mean this in the best way possible btw)

Moreover, I’ve noticed Aquarius placements are way more appreciative of kindness and social harmony than Libra tbh. Libra's desire for harmony can be just for the sake of keeping appearances but they are actually very judgmental. Aquarius on the other hand tend to appreciate authenticity and have a “live and let live” philosophy where they accept people unconditionally that’s why they attract popularity. Underdeveloped Aquarius tho do have a tendency to break social harmony due to pick-me behavior

🍂 Cardinal moons are serial daters. I swear every person I’ve met who had a rather active love life or were always crushing on someone was more often than on Cardinal moon

Also, Cardinal moons are always very dominant people even when don’t intend to be. They have a very summoning aura/personality that just demands engagement. They also tend to be social butterflies, even when they’re introverted they always end up surrounded by people somehow

🍂 I like to think Pisces is the final movie while Virgo is all the behind the scenes and editing

🍂I've seen this endless times where people with Mars in Libra or 7th house always end up either in law or business (mostly creating their own business, freelancers, entrepreneurs, etc)

🍂Any Venusian influence on the MC/10th house/6th house indicates a career or job where you’re required to dress up and appear very put together, having a certain aesthetic can be important in your career

🍂Saturn square or opposite MC/10th house ruler indicates the native was forced into a career they never chose/wanted in the first place or they had to wait a long time to finally have the opportunity to pursue their ideal career OR the path towards the career they chose could have been harder/more unfulfilling than they expected

🍂 I also like to think Taurus stops to smell the flowers and creates a flower bed for herself. Virgo studies the flowers and learns all about photosynthesis and shit. Capricorn creates a flower business and monopolizes the flower market

🍂 Those with Mars influence on their moon (Moon-Mars aspects, Aries/Scorpio moon) are really good at throwing shade but they’re unable to take it themselves. They don’t like to feel called out.

🍂 Mars in the 12th house people will 👏🏼hold 👏🏼 grudges 👏🏼

🍂 To be quite honest with you, every single Virgo sun I’ve met had a very standoffish personality.

🍂 Saturn retrograde individuals raised themselves. That’s why this placement is known to have issues with authority and discipline because their parents didn’t really parent them at all, so they had to set their own boundaries, rules and systems to navigate life. Getting their life together and materializing their ambitions could take extra effort for them

🍂 I usually like Capricorn Moons cause I always find that they are very loyal to everyone (friends, family, partner, etc) but honestly they are not as emotionally mature as you might think. They have a really hard time moving on from the past to the point where they can stay stuck in their wounded child self and spend a big chunk of their lives trying to overcompensate this with work, productivity and success. Tendency to depression, low emotional intelligence and being emotionally stunted. Deep down they feel like the victim of their own story

🍂 Aquarius sun+Scorpio moon: I’ve met quite a few people with this combo and with all of them I’ve noticed they always have a cult leader kinda mentality towards their friendships and connections (might apply to Aquarius+Scorpio combos in general). You’re either with them or against them. If you're not a follower they’ll hit you with the "cool kids table" attitude

🍂 My mom has Mercury in the 4th house and she once said "I don't mind moving abroad but I can't live in a place where people don't speak my native language. I need to hear my native language"

🍂 When it’s said that Venus in the 1st house people know how to make themselves look good it doesn’t mean just physically. The know how to present themselves as a more virtuous person than they actually are...

🍂Mutable risings, Mars in a mutable sign/house: their motto is “work smarter not harder”. Their first instinct will always be to find a way around challenges and difficulties. They usually aren’t the most action oriented people, but they are cunning. Their way to success is basically beating the system to make things easier for themselves.

🍂I can easily recognize Taurus Sun because they always ooze BDE. Also they always tend to have very rugged and bold physique/features

🍂From what I've seen Gemini Venus is a placement that easily makes someone stereotypically extroverted. Golden retriever energy

🍂Has anyone else noticed that succedent houses (aka fixed houses) are all related to money and wealth in some way?

2nd house: your resources, what spend your money on 5th house: gamble 8th house: shared resources, investments and debt 11th house: production of wealth

🍂All Gemini and Cancer risings I’ve met had some sort of hypersensitivity to stimuli. Gemini rising is more mental; anxiety, overthinking, information overload, etc they easily get triggered by immediate stimuli, specially noise around them. For Cancer risings this manifests more in the senses (photosensitivity, very sensitive to smells, flavors, etc) and heightened intuition just like Spiderman with spider-sense

🍂I’m sorry but why are Cancer Mercuries so elusive in their communication??? Everything they say has this "well, maybe. I don't know" or "I guess" undertone to it, they never openly say what they really mean. They are good listeners tho

🍂Underdeveloped Taurus placements feel entitled to use and dispose of people to benefit themselves. Tend to be very selfish and stingy. They do something for you they'll hang it over your head forever and act like they have ownership over you. You do something for them, they owe you nothing.

🍂Pisces Moons grew up in their own little bubble. It's very likely they missed out on 'normal' mundane experiences and this makes them feel very separated from the rest of the world and the rest of the people which is why they often come off as clueless and disconnected. They often give off the impression they've been living under a rock or a parallel universe. A perfect example of this is when Kim Kardashian said she's never been to a grocery store💀

Every single Pisces moon I’ve met never ever wanted to have kids and if they do have them they tend to not be too present in their kids’ lives. The harsh truth is pisces moons are not reliable, generally they are the ones who want to be saved and cared for

🍂I've noticed earth Venus and Venus-Saturn aspects are a little bit too good at showing contempt. To some degree they always remind me of Disgust from the Inside Out movie 😂

🍂 When I see Moon-Saturn conjunction in a chart I flinch a little tbh cause idk what’s worse the fact that their mothers couldn’t be bothered to give the native any sort of emotional comfort or the fact that these natives have normalized conditional love as the only kind of love possible. I've also noticed they grew up with strong authoritarian values and were never allowed to question hierarchies or status

Also, natives with Moon-Saturn conjunction are extremely shady people if you ask me. It's true they are insanely observant but what people don't seem to notice is that they are observant in a Joe Goldberg or Light Yagami kind of way without the murder They do be having inner monologues like that. They come across as calm, intelligent, respectful and trusted. Can use emotional expression (theirs and others') in strategic ways to influence others. Big tendency towards materialistic, utilitarian and/or elitist mindset too. I can't quite put my finger on it but I've met a lot of people with this aspect and the deeper I dig the more I keep feeling something very dark and/or disingenuous about them

🍂Venus square Neptune people and their lack of self-respect… 🙁

🍂Aquarius Moons always give off the impression of having a rather lazy or passive personality. I'm not talking about their productivity but the fact that they seem to always have a "meh" attitude towards everything to the point where they can feel a bit disconnected similar to pisces moon

🍂Virgo risings often have freelance jobs due to Aquarius ruling their 6th house

🍂People with Industria rx (389) may actually dislike their work environment even if they like their job. I’ve noticed they often find the industry they work in to be toxic, depleting or too demanding

🍂Enterprise rx (9777) might always feel unsatisfied with their position, they might be the type to always want more and more

🍂 Aries Moon women and always attracting very immature and selfish men omg I've seen this time and time again

🍂 Scorpio moon/Moon 8th house is an underrated wealth indicator imo. I've noticed they always have a "from rags to riches" kinda life story. They however often face issues with fraud or debt along the way cause they have a tendency to take huge financial risks

🍂 you ever heard about the crabs in a bucket phenomenon? Well Ive actually observed underdeveloped 4th house placements do tend to have this kind of clingy and envious behavior particularly towards people that are really close to them. You can also experience this with people you have 4th house Synastry with; you get too attached to the comfort zone they provide to the point where they stifle your growth

🍂Pisces placements 🤝 falling for people who are bluntly abusive, controlling and narcissistic. They want to believe they’re living a beauty and the beast love story when in reality they’re trauma bonding

🍂Libra/Taurus Mars people ARE problematic and petty as fuck, they’re just good at the social game and making it look like they didn't do anything. Underdeveloped Venus energy is the opposite of peaceful, it gives major mean girl vibes and Mars being debilitated in these signs easily brings out this hostile side of Venus. The type to passively instigate drama just to make themselves look better. Very hypocritical

🍂What natives with Saturn in Taurus will consider first when choosing a career is make sure that it is well payed and gives them financial status. Other factors come second

🍂Fixed+cardinal combo in the luminaries is hands down the best sun-moon combo I've seen tbh (specially fixed sun+cardinal moon), they're a force to be reckoned with. Very charismatic, outspoken and confident people with healthy ego if developed. Most people I've met with this combo were very extroverted and/or excellent leaders

🍂Sagittarius placements 🤝 this pose 😜✌🏼

🍂Libra/7th house Lilith have a tendency to judge a book by its cover all the time

🍂I've noticed Pisces MC/10th house natives aren't very ambitious. They seem to not really care about things like self-development or being on top. From what I've seen they mostly aspire to have a pleasant and glamurous life that frees them form real life mundane worries and could desire to retire as early as possible. In some cases I've seen they could want a "princess" kinda lifestyle where they literally have no responsibilities. They want a career that liberates them from any pressure of achieving material expectations and allows them to just go brain dead all the time following a higher power/inspiration/knowledge. That's why many artists have this placements and I've also seen cases of Pisces MC people who wanted to be nuns and nurses. I've noticed that when they genuinely don't care about recieving recognition or achievements but rather do things bc it aligns with their soul that's when they become successful

🍂Scorpio placements have a tendency to be very cynical I've noticed, specially mercury and mars

🍂Gemini/3rd house Lilith can spot lies from miles away and will not be sacred to call it out

🍂As per my observation the water sign that gets idolized the most is not Pisces but Cancer 100%. Yes Pisces does get idolized but I’ve noticed that’s actually very short-lived, people tend to switch up on them SO fast cause they project a deeply unrealistic image on them and eventually fall off the pedestal. Cancer placements on the other hand are not infantized like Pisces, they are consistently very sought after people I’ve observed. They always come across as emotionally reliable even when they’re not, people always go soft for them while simultaneously respecting them so they’re always seen as perfect,kind,charming,etc. Their personality naturally portrays an energy of unconditional love and understanding so people easily get obsessed and addicted to them

🍂I always find that Pisces Venus natives have a very whimsical and juvenile personality. They also have a very extravagant taste they may like anything with bright colors, glittery shiny stuff, squishy toys, etc. they have a tendency to be a bit tacky and corny I’ve noticed

🍂Every fixed moon I've seen avoided any sort of emotional rehabilitation like the plague unless it’s strictly necessary. They believe no one can begin to understand them better than themselves and they got it all figured out already. Now this is more my opinion but I feel like they low-key underestimate the amount of healing they actually need to do cause they really struggle taking emotional accountability. They have a tendency to act like their needs and feelings justify everything so there's not much to "fix" or heal

🍂People who have at least 2 out of their big 3 in cardinal signs are often seen as the golden girl/boy

🍂Capricorn/Virgo moons will be literally the best at what they do and make it seem so effortless. If you ask them how they got so successful they'll be like "idk I guess I just practiced a lot"

🍂I’ve noticed your 8th house sign(s) represent themes that people are consistently using against you as the fastest way to tear you down, so you always end up feeling powerless here at some point. That’s why you tend to resent this energy and have toxic dynamics with people who have their planets here. This house is literally the death of you (8th from 1st), but it can also be the source of your empowerment once you claim this energy so it's best that you keep this house to yourself as much as possible. Some examples:

Gemini 8th house: using what you say against you. you could have a hard time with people believing your words, what you say is always scandalous and/or rubs people the wrong way. Gossip or information that makes you look bad. People always think you’re lying or deceiving or have ulterior motives Cancer 8th house: you could struggle with getting sympathy and emotional support from people. Others think you’re just being vulnerable and complaining for clout. Any display of emotion or care will be seen as manipulative. People trying to break or ruin your relationship with your family or closed ones Capricorn 8th house: you struggle with people respecting you, others don't take you seriously and don't see you as a valid authority. Any attempt to make yourself respected will be seen as dictatorial or elitist behavior, any desire to succeed will be seen as you being power hungry. People try to dismiss or belittle your achievements

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thesirenisles · 1 month

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Mars’ Warriors

𓃭 aries 𓃭

✨💥planet energy, mythology & astrology obsvs✨💥

Aries Sun, Aries Rising, Venus, Mars

mars dominant, mars in the 1st house

Mars ruled.

Mars- Ascendant aspects, Sun-Mars Aspects

Strong Mars placements, Aries Stellium

✨💥“Her enemies had fallen. Sanguine showers painted the Earth a ghastly ruby hue. Wailing cries of defeat created a victorious symphony of which she savored…. cackling up at the heavens.”𓃭✨💥

✨Majestic Martian,

Ruled by the blood-red planet of Mars, you blaze a path on this Earth with an unwavering air of confidence.

✨💥Regal is the word that comes to mind.

Never needing reassurance, you literally believe you have already won before ever touching the battlefield.

Mars has blessed you with an innate, instinctual battlelust... an energy that inspires some, frightens others, but entrances ALL.

While everyone else contemplates... you act. You win the battle and even after you've won... you're still not satisfied.

✨💥You crave the next battlefield.. another King to slay.. another display of your hard-earned glory and greatness.

Even though January starts our calendar year, March begets Spring, the season symbolizing the beginning of life. Is it no surprise this month is named after your planetary ruler and the beginning of the zodiac?

Mars the planet is named after the Roman God of war and battlelust (Ares to the Greeks, Sekhmet to Ancient Egyptians) The Greeks deemed him the spirit of battle and child of Zeus and Hera.

With this energy, you have a natural, primal and intrinsic ability to tap into pure... red... RAGE. ✨💥 𓃭

While it sounds a bit frightening, this manifests as an incredibly useful gift in so many avenues of life. A Martian or Aries will always be ambitiously setting goals, achieving them, and writing more before they can catch a breath.

✨💥You have the spirit of a winner. You do not even fathom the thought of failure.

You move through life aware of the power of every single person in your immediate space, ready for someone to challenge the crown that you bled for.

This may be due to having literal experiences being attacked, bullied, and just… bothered. Your energy is akin to Plutonian/Scorpio, whose ancient ruler is Mars.

The element Fire clarifies and you are Cardinal Fire! You're literally blazing the trail. 🔥

A natural debater and concise communicator, you often find yourself defending yourself and others. (Always going to clear the room! Esp. to defend the ones you love. I love this for you all).

You have probably been admonished for your bold nature and aggressive style of communicating by adults, teachers, and maybe even... employers.

✨💥But, you are just being real. Your energy thrives in authenticity.

You hate being given orders and have probably fought hard to get into a career with relative freedom... this could manifest as entrepreneurism or content creating.

✨💥 She who mauls... 𓃭

The Mythology of Mars

While attempting to gain understanding of the energy of this sign and pIanet, I discovered the very simliar origin story in the Ancient Egyptian, Sekhmet, ("She who is powerful"). The goddess is depicted with the head of a female lion and ruled the desert sun, war, total chaos, and healing. I do want to clarify. This is not a male lion with the extravagant afro (symbol of Leo.)

Sekhmet manifests as a female lion because they are the fierce protector and huntress within the pack or pride, literally embodying primal female rage.

A female lion mauling is much like aftermath of a Martian or Aries temper explosion. It's not always a defensive energy, but a prowling one where the Martian sets its' sights on an easy mark.. or prey.

This could be a person or a task.

Egyptian mythology states she was created from the literal wrath of the sun God, Ra.

✨💥As the story goes:

Disappointed with the ungrateful treachery of men, Ra conspired with Set, God of Chaos to harness and manifest the wrath in which he felt... creating the embodiment of female rage, Sekhmet.

The stunning maiden possessing the spirit of war, is unleashed upon the people of Ancient Egypt, mauling anyone in her path until the waters of the great river ran...red.

Sekhmet was insatiable and her bloodlust lasted days.. She literally maniacally drank and gorged herself on the blood of the people. (Think: Akasha, Queen Mother of Vampires, in "Queen of the Damned")

Ra attempted to stop her, but being a daughter of the Sun... his powers had no effect. This drunken slaughter lasted until Thoth (Mercury to the Romans, Hermes to the Greeks) God of Trickery finally convinced her to drink wine under the guise of blood. The Goddess drank and fell asleep, calming the spirit.

✨💥I believe this is a valuable lesson anyone with dominant Mars energy has already learned quite a few times. You must utilize caution and strategy before rushing in.

✨💥THE ROMAN CIRCUS

On one hand, this is bad betch, rockstar, DIVA energy that can cosmically entrance the senses.

On the other... it can get a bit delusional…

✨💥 When I think of Aries energy, I think of the Roman Circus... (The Circus Maximus: Chariot Races, Gladiators, Live Animals, and Drunken Splendor.)

The event lured in many..under the guise of a celebration and glory. In reality, it was a grotesque sacrificial blood offering.

✨💥 To win the Roman Circus... was to suffer and harm many others. So, was it really a win at all?

This can be applied to the life struggles for some Martians or Aries who pursue a person or thing that is projecting a false but glorious image with everything they’ve got.

✨💥 I once knew an Aries sun who would always fall into silent competition with others girls because of just ONE Libra male in our social circle.

The Libra was a shameless flirt and seemingly a ladies man. However, he was very nonchalant towards the Aries sun... unresponsive to her direct energy. (Air sign men🙄)

She attempted numerous times, throwing very unsubtle hints sprinkled with arrogance. She knew that she was beautiful and wondered why he did not respect it.

✨💥 As beautiful as she was, she could not take the rejection. Aries HATES to lose. She needed to win.

Unbeknownst to the Aries sun, the guy was actually in the closet! Hiding his sexuality, he would only show his interest to women he knew weren’t interested... It was all a show and he was only projecting for societal benefits!

I share this story because I see this re-enacted amongst Martian and Aries women too often.

✨💥 In the spirit of battle, you set your sights upon who you deem as the most masculine man/woman or the one with the most options... because you want them to choose you above all.

You need to win. He becomes your Roman Circus. 𓃭✨💥

(Think: ariana grande & other people’s man; 1H mars 👀)

This happens to Martian men too… often rushing into a woman’s life before reading the fine print… only to have a cataclysmic collision of short-lived passion. 🫣

While I do applaud healthy competition, the female Martian complex often leads towards the Aries woman being trapped in a mothering role supporting a loser she only got because he used to be “the hottest guy in her area and everyone wanted him". (Giving major: Peaked in highschool mental vibes🤮)

✨💥You have a natural need to asess and rank a room according to power... or perceieved power. Badly aspected or unevolved Mars & even Pluto can make you exert force over those you deem weak.

However, those you perceive as powerful or heavily sought after seem to capture all of your romantic attention.

You want to conquer the most manly man and be the fierce queen at his side.

However, this desire comes from a need to feel glory. So people can become trophies… i.e. trophy wife or trophy husband.

HOWEVER, The problem with a "100% manly man… Toughest Hood Niiga… Greek God" archetype is that most men with these aesthetics did nothing to really gain them because they’re born handsome or are literally aware of the power of their own aesthetic!

Because your assertive energy is so direct and rivals that of a man at times… you can attract those pretty boys who are benefiting from male-pretty privilege & female sexual projection (i.e. the hottest and buffest guys girls assume will be the most sexual etc. NATE JACOBS CORE LOL)

✨💥Always remember… a less capable man is going to overcompensate!

He’ll be a knock-off designer... a fake… a fraud... and I am sorry to say, but I feel the biggest risks are (an unevolved Aries😭, Libra, Sags, GEMINI or Leo men...)

Not all of them, but they do have the tendency to exaggerate or be performative with their manhood. Pisces does this too, but they are not fooling an aries LOL.

✨💥This can become that gross Mommy and Son energy I mentioned. Eventually... if they are lucky.. the Martian can snap out of their bloodlust daze to realize this guy was just acting... Any additional mental manipulations is what can create a toxic bond which is draining over time.

This relationship dynamic will be fun at first but it fizzles out when you realize he has the maturity of a child!

✨💥Run away from the man who puts on the show, ladies! It's what I call.. the Roman Circus.

With this energy, you can definitely be a bit overbearing when you are trying to show that you care. This is never minded too much by those who know your fiercly loving heart.

✨💥 You are a queen! Remember that what’s meant for you does not always have to be won over. It can manifest organically!

You are multi-faceted. Embrace diplomacy and take time to contemplate decisions like your sister sign, Libra.

Your Martian sibling, Scorpio also teaches the lesson of patiently waiting and observing the situation before action.(No one is plotting like a Scorpio Mars 👀)

However, a Martian never stays down for long and always bounces back improved from life’s perils!✨💥

✨💥 Aries vs. Scorpio

Scorpio is a water sign, balancing out the fiery energy creating warm and inviting waves to lure you in.

Aries is a fire sign finding natural comfort in its sizzling Martian ruler and Solar energies... VA VA VOOM HOT..

✨💥The spirit of war lays waste to the lands and the God of the Underworld waits patiently to collect the souls.💥✨

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I believe Aries are our public leaders, change makers, warriors, and fierce inspiration. Their protective maternal energy is inherent and divine.

Sekhmet was equally feared and adored!

The likeness of the goddess can literally be found today in Egyptian art and architecture guarding the Pharoahs.

Much like Sekhmet and Ares, both Martian signs are an unstoppable force once in motion.

✨💥In the 1st house, Mars defines the personality and appearance. A perfect example is the feline-faced Nicki Minaj (Mars in the 1st house) on the left can be seen in what appears to be a Sekhmet inspired headress with lioness ears.

On the right… her Roman Circus🫣🙊😂(other 1H Mars women are Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Both have infamous love history!!)

✨💥I can literally hear Nicki’s iconic maniacal laughter… it legit sounds like what I’d imagine of blood-thirsty, Sekhmet after she’s slayed a Kingdom!

This can get a little egotistical… but she IS a queen. 🤷🏾‍♀️

I love my Martians though. You guys are so inspiring and honestly age like fine wine!! The youthful fire within you never really stops burning.

✨💥Be sure you are a productive force and not destroying all that lays in your path!

Thank you for reading! Wishing you blessings! ✨💥

Pluto Obsevation ♏️✨ Neptune Observation♓️✨ Mercury Observation♊️♍️✨

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zodiactalks · 2 months

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Two FACES of the Zodiac Signs

Ever wondered why you know a Scorpio who's amazing, even though everyone says they suck? What about a Taurus who is the worst person you know, even if Taurus is generally well-liked?

No Zodiac sign is a demon or a saint. Even though some signs have better reputations than others, all signs have ways in which they shine, as well as annoying or even harmful qualities. All Zodiac signs have a duplicity to them: their luminous part, and their dark side.

Luminous Aries

Aries is spontaneous, adventurous, and decisive. They are the resilient warriors who'll never give up. They have an enormous amount of strength and impressive will-power. They are among the best leaders of the Zodiac.

They are the pioneers and the entrepreneurs who dare to go where no one else has gone and achieved what no one else has ever achieved. They are the ones who translate even the wildest of dreams into action. They have a strong sense of self and they are authentic.

Dark Aries

Aries can get very angry very easily and very quickly, and they have a hard time self-regulating their rage. They can also be too impulsive and neglect to think about the consequences of their actions.

They can be too self-centered and selfish for their own good. Their impatience can sometimes get the best of them, and they may never experience delayed gratification.

Luminous Taurus

Taurus is the picture of persistence. They are the most patient sign in the Zodiac. Their work ethic is impeccable. They know their own value and the value of others, and will defend it to death.

They have excellent taste and always know what item has the best quality. They are excellent cooks and decorators. They are also pretty calm and tend to stay away from other people's business. They love Mother Earth and will protect it at all costs.

Dark Taurus

Taurus is very stubborn. They need a coffin big enough for both their corpse and all the grudges they have accumulated over the years (and that's a tall order).

They can be too materialistic and fall into the trap of thinking that everything revolves around money. They can also be stingy, and honestly, who likes a stingy person? They may have hoarding tendencies, as well.

Luminous Gemini

Gemini is one of the funniest signs in the Zodiac. They are young at heart and don't take themselves too seriously. They are also really clever and versatile, and they are very witty and good at thinking on their feet.

They are efficient communicators and there's nothing they can't articulate in just the right way. They are innovative thinkers and they are the most curious sign of the Zodiac. They are also open-minded and will quickly change their minds if they're proven wrong.

Dark Gemini

Gemini lacks consistency and is easily bored. They may have a penchant for lying and making up stuff, sometimes just for the fun of it, though they will not hesitate to lie if it serves their interests. They may also talk too much.

One of the worst things about Gemini is that they generally love gossip. It is difficult for them to know one subject in depth, and tend to have a more superficial knowledge of many topics.

Luminous Cancer

Cancer is the most down-to-earth of the Water signs. They are loyal and protective of the people they love the most. They are very nurturing and can anticipate the needs of anyone they care about.

They are usually kind and very generous. They value their family and their roots, and usually pay special attention to the elderly and the younger members of their families. They have a privileged memory.

Dark Cancer

Cancer has a hard time with forgiveness. They might struggle with being vulnerable despite being so emotional. They can be overbearing to the point of suffocating those they love. They have jealous tendencies. They often get into codependent relationships because they love being needed a little bit too much.

Luminous Leo

Leo is a very assertive sign who knows how to effectively set boundaries and advocate for themselves. They have a magnetic personality and are full of charisma.

They are comfortable in the spotlight and often make amazing artists, public speakers, and performers. They are confident and know their own worth. They are very generous with the people they love, and they are natural leaders.

Dark Leo

Leo can have a paradoxical blend of a superiority complex and a ton of insecurities. They need constant attention, compliments and reassurance.

They tend to take everything personally, which can make them hard to deal with. They might be a bit too full of themselves and oversell their abilities.

Luminous Virgo

Virgo loves to be of service to others and pays a lot of attention to the needs of the people around them. They are selfless and humble. They are very observant and analytical. They are the picture of a detail-oriented person.

They are absolutely devoted to the people they love. They are very interested in self-development and know there's always room for improvement. They are generally kind and considerate. They are very efficient workers and communicators.

Dark Virgo

Virgos can be nitpicky, neurotic, and overly critical of others. They have high standards for themselves, which leads them to burnout pretty quickly. They can have the kind of perfectionism that is paralyzing.

They can be pretty blunt and offend others with their honesty. They might repress their emotions so much that they only manifest as physical symptoms, so they often suffer from gut issues and other chronic illnesses, which might coexist with hypochondriac tendencies.

Luminous Libra

Libra is the diplomat of the Zodiac. They know how to negotiate without having the conversation escalate into an argument. They can see both sides to any argument. They are generally pleasant, charming, and social.

They like others around them to feel good, so they're generous with compliments. They have a very strong sense of justice and actively fight for fairness. They have excellent taste and generally choose clothes that are very aesthetic.

Dark Libra

This is not purely a bad thing, but Libras flirt as a way to socialize. They will remain big flirts even when they are in a committed relationship. They might be overly obsessed with their appearance and those of others.

They are the kind of person that judges a book by their cover. They also lack authenticity, as they are always adjusting themselves to please someone else.

Luminous Scorpio

Despite their bad reputation, Scorpio has some amazing qualities you won't find anywhere else in the Zodiac. They are great in times of crisis and are not afraid to completely reinvent themselves if it's necessary.

They can empathize with others very easily and they are a good companion during a process of transformation. They are fiercely loyal and they don't mind being disruptive, which might be unpleasant for a minute but will bring about necessary change in the long term. They are strong and courageous, and they have a good mind for strategy.

Dark Scorpio

Sadly, some of Scorpio's bad reputation is well-deserved. They can be manipulative, jealous, possessive, and controlling. They might have a problem with aggression.

When they do something for you, they always have an ulterior motive. They have a hard time trusting others and they like to be involved in codependent cycles.

Luminous Sagittarius

Sagittarius are great teachers and guides. They are very passionate about ideas and are always looking for ways to expand their knowledge. They are infectiously optimistic.

They tend to have a cheerful demeanor. They are outspoken and bold. They are very interested in other cultures and other perspectives. They are very honest and are not into deception. They are very adventurous.

Dark Sagittarius

Sagittarius can be passionate about their religion or system of thoughts to the point that they become fanatics that blindly follow a spiritual leader or guru. Their brutal honesty can sometimes verge into cruelty.

They have a hard time committing to people, places, and jobs. They can also be too much into partying, and they can be players when it comes to love.

Luminous Aquarius

Aquarius is the humanitarian of the Zodiac. They are curious people with mad research skills. They are generally committed to one or more global or social causes. They want to leave the world better than how they found it.

They treat everyone as an equal, including those above and below them. They really value their friendships, and they are very loyal to their friends. They embrace weirdness and they are very unique and non-judgmental. They love technology and can bring about great innovation to their field.

Dark Aquarius

They are too emotionally detached, to the point that they hurt themselves and others. Like Sagittarius, they are commitment-phobes, which can hold them back and cause their potential partners and employers a lot of frustration. They have a suppressed need for attention. They secretly think they are superior to others.

Luminous Pisces

Pisces are the empaths of the Zodiac. They can feel other people's emotions as if they were their own. They are kind and considerate. They are the best listeners of the Zodiac (perhaps tied with their sister sign, Virgo). They are very wise and their imagination knows no bounds.

Dark Pisces

They can use their empathy to manipulate others. They are masters at gaslighting and they ghost a lot. They are scatter-brained and constantly forget things. They get easily distracted. They are a perpetual victim who has a hard time being accountable for their actions when they hurt others.

As you can easily observe, no sign is better than the others. They all have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Did you see yourself in the description of your sign? Tell us in the comments!

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Quinn Mitchell for @plumbewb 's Just Julia Bachelorette Challenge

» quinn mitchell, she/her » twenty-six, transgender woman, del sol valley » aspiration: master actress » creative, self-assured, squeamish » acting 5, entrepreneur 5, photography 4, video gaming 7

random facts: » loves the colors black & pink but hates orange » loves alt & metal music also loves to dance » loves flirting & affection » dislikes small talk, let's talk about something meaningful » likes funny & hardworking sims » enjoys a good movie night » wears her heart on her sleeve » doesn't enjoy cooking but loves to bake » 4/20

backstory:

she grew up with a father but her mother unfortunately passed away during childbirth. thankfully her father was extremely supportive because at a young age quinn knew she was born into the wrong body; she could feel it. at the ripe age of 16 she confided in her father, telling him that she was struggling with her identity. they had a long lengthy conversation about what she was feeling & what the plan was for the future. quinn decided on her 18th birthday that she was meant to be a woman, not the male she was born as. her father being the supportive man he was, helped her get the necessary surgeries that would make his daughter feel her authentic self. once she was fully herself, she never felt more confident in her body as she does now. regardless of the hardships she had to face going into adulthood; it made her a stronger woman. a determined woman - whether that be career wise or in the love department. quinn is now 26 & aspiring to be an actress while dabbling in fashion on the side. she's always wanted a special someone in her life; but no one's come close to being worth her time or energy - perhaps julia would be that person?

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8 Summer Reads For Creative Inspiration

Summer is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and dive into inspiring books that can fuel your creative spirit!

Whether you're passionate about design or you're a design professional, there are numerous books out there that can provide you with fresh ideas, and the motivation to push your creativity. In this article, we bring you eight must-read books that will spark your creativity and leave you feeling inspired. So grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and let these books transport you to a world of creative brilliance!

Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators: Colour Combinations, Meanings and Cultural References by Sara Caldas

Both a practical and inspirational book filled with color combinations for any design and illustration project. The use of color and its combinations creatively in illustration, graphic and product design also implies understanding what emotions they convey and how they affect our design and illustrations.

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Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire by Poketo

The debut book from acclaimed Los Angeles lifestyle brand Poketo! Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire explores the lives, homes, and studios of 23 artistic entrepreneurs, authors, and designers. From a colorful desk in a tiny closet to expansive homes, Creative Spaces features a collection of unique interiors from across the country.

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Soft Minimal by Norm Architects: A Sensory Approach to Architecture and Design

Norm Architects' humane simplicity creates environments that feel as good as they look. Guided by ideas of well-being, the essence of NA' style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, and complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm's unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating spaces for people.

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Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People by Debbie Millman

The author, educator, brand consultant, and host of the widely successful and award-winning podcast Design Matters showcases dozens of her most exciting interviews, bringing together insights and reflections from today's leading creative minds from across diverse fields.

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Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval

A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the just-so world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each façade. Purchase on Bookshop.org for $35 (On Sale) —

How to Live with Objects: A Guide to More Meaningful Interiors by Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer

In the modern home, it matters less whether your interior is perfectly appointed and more if it's authentically personal, unique, and filled with the objects you feel a connection to. Through inspiring home tours and practical advice on how and what to collect, Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer take you on an educational and highly visual journey through the questions at the core of their design philosophy. Purchase on Bookshop.org for $56 (On Sale) —

Hayao Miyazaki by Jessica Niebel

A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Introducing hundreds of original production materials, including artworks never before seen outside of Studio Ghibli's archives. Concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, layouts, backgrounds, and production cels from his early career through all 11 of his feature films.

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Dot Line Shape: The Basic Elements of Design and Illustration by Victionary

Going back to basics, DOT LINE SHAPE is a comprehensive collection of projects that manifest the three elements in inspiring and ingenious ways to bring unique creative visions to life. No matter how trends or platforms change over time, they serve as timeless components that provide designers and artists around the world with infinite means of expression to make a lasting impact.

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If you're interested in finding more books on design, art, interiors, architecture, and more, check our Bookshop.org profile for more amazing recommendations!

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Excuse me while I ramble-vent for a bit…

I know I can’t prove it to y’all, but I am a BIG believer in empowering women (intersectional feminism always, of course). But I feel like this little stunt “summit” that paid Gen to sit on a panel, can’t be it.

I haven’t heard any other details so maybe I’m prematurely disgusted, but there’s gotta be more to empowering women than teaching them the TOWWN model of co-opting language from a worthy cause in order to build a name for yourself and feel good about slutting yourself out to consumerism.

Oh, sorry…my guy Charlie reminds me that’s just called “brand partnerships” these days.

If the panel was talking about current content creator trends, I wonder if Gen spoke about buying followers. 🤔

Because…ain’t no way.

I fully understand, in this current hellscape of American capitalism, women wanting to create their own path and be their own bosses. And maybe it’s the phrase “content creation” that has me ruffled. Because in the attention-based economy that is social media, nobodys like Gen are literally creating narratives that are manufactured in order to manipulate others.

And it WORKS!! And there’s an actual SUMMIT (what a pretentious title lol) who will charge you to come learn their “craft.”

Whatever this league of momfluencers is selling, it definitely can’t be empowerment through authenticity. Can it?? I mean, not when the most lucrative “brand partnerships” literally buy your messaging and have their own hand in creating your content. And if my content is being bought, how empowered am I really?? Am I really an entrepreneur or is this just shiny new packaging on the same old shit? “Girlboss,” indeed. But I suppose calling it a conference for getting rich by scamming your followers doesn’t have quite the same ring as “women supporting women.”

I don’t know, maybe this expensive summit weekend in Nashville (AKA New Austin, if you know you know) had more value than I realize. And it’s just the smarmy inclusion of Gen and Charlie that colors it poorly for me. Because truly, what measure of success got her on yet another panel? (Her wedding ring and subsequent bank account…duh 🤪)

To make myself feel better, here are some candid Gen face pics from the day:

And a YouTube video exposing influencer lies:

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I hate it here. That’s it, that’s all.

#anti genevieve #anti towwn #anti influencers

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It no longer makes sense to speak of free speech in traditional terms. The internet has so transformed the nature of the speaker that the definition of speech itself has changed.

The new speech is governed by the allocation of virality. People cannot simply speak for themselves, for there is always a mysterious algorithm in the room that has independently set the volume of the speaker’s voice. If one is to be heard, one must speak in part to one’s human audience, in part to the algorithm. It is as if the US Constitution had required citizens to speak through actors or lawyers who answered to the Dutch East India Company, or some other large remote entity. What power should these intermediaries have? When the very logic of speech must shift in order for people to be heard, is that still free speech? This was not a problem foreseen in the law.

The time may be right for a legal and policy reset. US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning Section 230, the liability shield that enshrined the ad-driven internet. The self-reinforcing ramifications of a mere 26 words—“no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider”—has produced a social media ecosystem that is widely held to have had deleterious effects on both democracy and mental health.

Abraham Lincoln is credited with the famous quip about how you cannot fool all the people all the time. Perhaps you cannot, but perhaps the internet can. Imperfect speech has always existed, but the means and scale of amplification have not. The old situation cannot be the guide for the new.

Section 230 was created during a period when policy was being designed to unleash internet innovation, thereby maintaining America’s competitive edge in cyberspace. The early internet was supported by a variety of friendly policies, not just Section 230. For instance, sales arranged over the internet were often not taxed in early years. Furthermore, the internet was knowingly inaugurated in an incomplete state, lacking personal accounts, authentication mechanisms, commercial transaction standards, and many other needed elements. The thinking was not only that it was easier to get a minimal design started when computing power was still nascent, but also that the missing elements would be addressed by entrepreneurs. In effect, we were giving trillion-dollar gifts to parties unknown who would be the inevitable network-effect winners.

Section 230 was enacted as part of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a larger legislative effort within the umbrella 1996 Telecommunications Act. Section 230(c)(1) provides immunity for online services regarding user-generated content, ensuring the companies hosting content are not treated as publishers of this information. Section 230(c)(2) offers Good Samaritan protection from civil liability when the companies—or platforms, as we call them today—in good faith remove or moderate objectionable content.

After President Bill Clinton signed the 1996 Telecommunications Act into law, it was unclear how the courts might interpret it. When the dust cleared, Section 230 emerged as something of a double-edged sword. It could be used to justify censorship, and at the same time be deployed as a corporate liability shield. Most importantly, it provided the runway for the takeoff of Google, Twitter, and Facebook. (And now TikTok—which, being a Chinese company, proves that Section 230 no longer serves American interests.)

The impact on the public sphere has been, to say the least, substantial. In removing so much liability, Section 230 forced a certain sort of business plan into prominence, one based not on uniquely available information from a given service, but on the paid arbitration of access and influence. Thus, we ended up with the deceptively named “advertising” business model—and a whole society thrust into a 24/7 competition for attention. A polarized social media ecosystem. Recommender algorithms that mediate content and optimize for engagement. We have learned that humans are most engaged, at least from an algorithm’s point of view, by rapid-fire emotions related to fight-or-flight responses and other high-stakes interactions. In enabling the privatization of the public square, Section 230 has inadvertently rendered impossible deliberation between citizens who are supposed to be equal before the law. Perverse incentives promote cranky speech, which effectively suppresses thoughtful speech.

And then there is the economic imbalance. Internet platforms that rely on Section 230 tend to harvest personal data for their business goals without appropriate compensation. Even when data ought to be protected or prohibited by copyright or some other method, Section 230 often effectively places the onus on the violated party through the requirement of takedown notices. That switch in the order of events related to liability is comparable to the difference between opt-in and opt-out in privacy. It might seem like a technicality, but it is actually a massive difference that produces substantial harms. For example, workers in information-related industries such as local news have seen stark declines in economic success and prestige. Section 230 makes a world of data dignity functionally impossible.

To date, content moderation has too often been beholden to the quest for attention and engagement, regularly disregarding the stated corporate terms of service. Rules are often bent to maximize engagement through inflammation, which can mean doing harm to personal and societal well-being. The excuse is that this is not censorship, but is it really not? Arbitrary rules, doxing practices, and cancel culture have led to something hard to distinguish from censorship for the sober and well-meaning. At the same time, the amplification of incendiary free speech for bad actors encourages mob rule. All of this takes place under Section 230’s liability shield, which effectively gives tech companies carte blanche for a short-sighted version of self-serving behavior. Disdain for these companies—which found a way to be more than carriers, and yet not publishers—is the only thing everyone in America seems to agree on now.

Trading a known for an unknown is always terrifying, especially for those with the most to lose. Since at least some of Section 230’s network effects were anticipated at its inception, it should have had a sunset clause. It did not. Rather than focusing exclusively on the disruption that axing 26 words would spawn, it is useful to consider potential positive effects. When we imagine a post-230 world, we discover something surprising: a world of hope and renewal worth inhabiting.

In one sense, it’s already happening. Certain companies are taking steps on their own, right now, toward a post-230 future. YouTube, for instance, is diligently building alternative income streams to advertising, and top creators are getting more options for earning. Together, these voluntary moves suggest a different, more publisher-like self-concept. YouTube is ready for the post-230 era, it would seem. (On the other hand, a company like X, which leans hard into 230, has been destroying its value with astonishing velocity.) Plus, there have always been exceptions to Section 230. For instance, if someone enters private information, there are laws to protect it in some cases. That means dating websites, say, have the option of charging fees instead of relying on a 230-style business model. The existence of these exceptions suggests that more examples would appear in a post-230 world.

Let’s return to speech. One difference between speech before and after the internet was that the scale of the internet “weaponized” some instances of speech that would not have been as significant before. An individual yelling threats at someone in passing, for instance, is quite different from a million people yelling threats. This type of amplified, stochastic harassment has become a constant feature of our times—chilling speech—and it is possible that in a post-230 world, platforms would be compelled to prevent it. It is sometimes imagined that there are only two choices: a world of viral harassment or a world of top-down smothering of speech. But there is a third option: a world of speech in which viral harassment is tamped down but ideas are not. Defining this middle option will require some time to sort out, but it is doable without 230, just as it is possible to define the limits of viral financial transactions to make Ponzi schemes illegal.

With this accomplished, content moderation for companies would be a vastly simpler proposition. Companies need only uphold the First Amendment, and the courts would finally develop the precedents and tests to help them do that, rather than the onus of moderation being entirely on companies alone. The United States has more than 200 years of First Amendment jurisprudence that establishes categories of less protected speech—obscenity, defamation, incitement, fighting words—to build upon, and Section 230 has effectively impeded its development for online expression. The perverse result has been the elevation of algorithms over constitutional law, effectively ceding judicial power.

When the jurisprudential dust has cleared, the United States would be exporting the democracy-promoting First Amendment to other countries rather than Section 230’s authoritarian-friendly liability shield and the sewer of least-common-denominator content that holds human attention but does not bring out the best in us. In a functional democracy, after all, the virtual public square should belong to everyone, so it is important that its conversations are those in which all voices can be heard. This can only happen with dignity for all, not in a brawl.

Section 230 perpetuates an illusion that today’s social media companies are common carriers like the phone companies that preceded them, but they are not. Unlike Ma Bell, they curate the content they transmit to users. We need a robust public conversation about what we, the people, want this space to look like, and what practices and guardrails are likely to strengthen the ties that bind us in common purpose as a democracy. Virality might come to be understood as an enemy of reason and human values. We can have culture and conversations without a mad race for total attention.

While Section 230 might have been considered more a target for reform rather than repeal prior to the advent of generative AI, it can no longer be so. Social media could be a business success even if its content was nonsense. AI cannot.

There have been suggestions that AI needs Section 230 because large language models train on data and will be better if that data is freely usable with no liabilities or encumbrances. This notion is incorrect. People want more from AI than entertainment. It is widely considered an important tool for productivity and scientific progress. An AI model is only as good as the data it is trained on; indeed, general data improves specialist results. The best AI will come out of a society that prioritizes quality communication. By quality communication, we do not mean deepfakes. We mean open and honest dialog that fosters understanding rather than vitriol, collaboration rather than polarization, and the pursuit of knowledge and human excellence rather than a race to the bottom of the brain stem.

The attention-grooming model fostered by Section 230 leads to stupendous quantities of poor-quality data. While an AI model can tolerate a significant amount of poor-quality data, there is a limit. It is unrealistic to imagine a society mediated by mostly terrible communication where that same society enjoys unmolested, high-quality AI. A society must seek quality as a whole, as a shared cultural value, in order to maximize the benefits of AI. Now is the best time for the tech business to mature and develop business models based on quality.

All of this might sound daunting, but we’ve been here before. When the US government said the American public owned the airwaves so that television broadcasting could be regulated, it put in place regulations that supported the common good. The internet affects everyone, so we must devise measures to ensure that our digital-age public discourse is of high quality and includes everyone. In the television era, the fairness doctrine laid that groundwork. A similar lens needs to be developed for the internet age.

Without Section 230, recommender algorithms and the virality they spark would be less likely to distort speech. It is sadly ironic that the very statute that delivered unfathomable success is today serving the interests of our enemies by compromising America’s superpower: our multinational, immigrant-powered constitutional democracy. The time has come to unleash the power of the First Amendment to promote human free speech by giving Section 230 the respectful burial it deserves.

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January 31 Astro Vibe Check

Hold onto your charm necklaces, entrepreneurs! The cosmos throws down a celestial gauntlet this week with the Moon in Libra's airy kingdom squaring off with a trio of Capricorn power players: Mars, Mercury, and Venus. Expect sparks to fly! Negotiations get fiery with Mars, communication bristles with ambition under Mercury, and financial desires clash with practical realities as Venus joins the cosmic brawl. But fear not, Libra's scales offer the key. Channel charm to navigate disagreements, wield empathy to bridge communication gaps, and remember, collaboration, not combat, paves the path to harmonious partnerships and balanced finances.

Moon in Libra square Mars in Capricorn: This transit brings together two contrasting energies - he diplomatic, harmony-seeking Moon in Libra and the ambitious, disciplined Mars in Capricorn. This can create a tension between wanting to find compromise and balance (Libra) and taking decisive action, even if it's against the wishes of others (Capricorn). Interactions with others can be tense, with disagreements and power struggles arising. Be mindful of your tone and avoid being passive-aggressive. Obstacles and delays might test your patience. Remember, Capricorn likes structure and planning, so adapting to unforeseen circumstances can be challenging.

Tips for this Transit:

Channel your energy productively

Communicate openly and honestly

Prioritize self-care

Focus on long-term goals

Embrace the balancing act

Moon in Libra square Mercury in Capricorn: A Moon in Libra square Mercury in Capricorn transit presents a different set of dynamics than Moon in Libra square Mars in Capricorn. You might experience conflicting thought patterns. Libra seeks intellectual balance and fairness, while Capricorn prioritizes logic and structure. This can lead to overthinking, difficulty articulating thoughts, or stubborn adherence to established ideas. Making choices can feel overwhelming. Weighing all sides logically (Capricorn) can clash with the desire for social balance and harmony (Libra). Trust your intuition and avoid getting stuck in analysis paralysis.

Tips for this Transit:

Seek multiple perspectives

Focus on objectivity

Balance logic and emotion

Embrace the learning curve

Prioritize clarity

Moon in Libra square Venus in Capricorn: the Moon in Libra craves harmony, love, and beauty, while Venus in Capricorn seeks stability, security, and long-term commitment. This square can create tension, but also holds the potential for deep transformation and growth in your relationships and approach to love. Power struggles in partnerships are possible. Balancing individual needs with long-term goals can be tricky. Open communication and compromise are key.

Tips for this Transit:

Prioritize authenticity

Seek clarity in communication

Balance sensuality and practicality

Invest in personal growth

Practice patience and compromise

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𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒐

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔

𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝗒'𝖺𝗅𝗅, 𝗌𝗈𝗋𝗋𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗎𝗉𝖽𝖺𝗍𝖾. 𝖻𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗍𝗌, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗐𝖾'𝗋𝖾 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗐𝗈. 𝖽𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗆𝗎𝖼𝗁 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝖺𝗒, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗂 𝗁𝗈𝗉𝖾 𝗒'𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖾𝗇𝗃𝗈𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌. 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖻𝖾 𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗉𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽. ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა 𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙨 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔. 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏. 𝖺𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗈3.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦.

𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴.

𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔! 𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.

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𝑩𝑬𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑻𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑾𝑬𝑹𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑨𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑰𝑴𝑨𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑫 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺𝑬𝑳𝑭. Coming from a family famous filled with entrepreneurs, authors, and models–it seemed like you were destined for this lifestyle. Your father was the CEO of CREATE, a successful literature magazine, and your mother was a supermodel. The two fell in love and had you–their daughter, who was the vice president of her father’s company. Did you want this? No. Your daughter practically forced you into this position. Something like, “one day, you’ll have to take over once I retire, sweetheart.” Whatever the heck that meant.

Daily, your life consisted of back-to-back meetings, interviews with potential candidates to work in the company, and attending events with your parents or “boyfriend.” You were dating Gojo Satoru—a fashion model originally from Tokyo. You met a few years ago on a business trip to Japan you took on behalf of your father. After a quick hookup and friendly bonding, you’ve been inseparable. But, unfortunately, your relationship wasn’t as authentic as the public portrayed.

It was a publicity stunt.

An idea thought up by your boyfriend’s agency, thinking it would be best for Satoru to date a notable person from the States to help break out his career while moving internationally. Initially, you were skeptical when he brought the scheme to your attention simply because it wasn’t like you to be fake. However, after giving it some thought, you caved in. To some extent, it benefited you both. You didn’t have to worry about egotistical celebrity assholes hitting on you, and well as for Satoru? He was able to be with his true love in peace.

The fake relationship you had brought you closer. You confided in each other when needing advice or wanting to vent. You weren’t in love, nor did you have romantic feelings for him, but you could genuinely say you loved and cared for Satoru deeply as a friend. But occasionally, you would dabble into intercourse just to fulfill your mutual sexual desires. Reason being? Well, he was your first and was good at what he did. So you had no need to go elsewhere.

That’s until—anyways.

Your morning started off as expected. You woke up, made breakfast for yourself and Satoru (you lived together), and talked about anything new that happened in your life. This intimacy was essential to you because being in the spotlight wasn’t easy. It can be highly overwhelming ninety-nine percent of the time. Despite that, you had to remind each other that no matter what happens—you’ll be there.

“How was your day yesterday?”

“Hm, it wasn’t too bad. Had a few photo shoots, made an appearance at a party, then came home to eat a jar of ice cream while watching scary movies.”

You giggled. “Satoru—eating ice cream and watching scary movies before bed isn’t good for you. Is that why you came to my room at like three in the morning?”

“Yeah. It was hard for me to fall asleep, and Suguru wasn’t answering his phone. I was on edge and needed someone to sleep next to,” he answered, nervously scratching the back of his neck. He

stuffed his face with the extra sweet pancakes you made specifically for him. “Please don’t ever move out. You seriously cook the best food I’ve ever had.”

“I can still make you food when I move out. But, even so, I don’t think that’s going to happen any time soon.”

“No luck on dating?”

“Nope,” you answered, dramatically popping your lips. “Honestly, I haven’t been trying. Last thing I need is for someone to try to expose me as being a quote-on-quote cheater because we’re together.”

“That’s why we have NDAs, Y/N.”

“You know, it seems like people don’t care about those anymore. They fuck a famous person and wanna tell the whole world about it.” Which is true. You had your fair share of trying to make friends or date outside your lifestyle. Unfortunately, they were using you for a come-up. “Though…”

He raised his brow. “Though?”

“I went to drop Joshua off at school the other day, and I met his coach. He’s pretty hot.”

“Coach? I didn’t know you liked them old, Y/N,” he teased.

“He’s not that old. Maybe forty?”

“Are you going to flirt with him?”

You hummed. “I think he was checking out my ass when I left his office after bringing him the check.”

“You do have a nice ass,” he added, causing you to give him a look. Although you had sex every once in a while, it still felt weird when Satoru flirted with you while you were alone. “What? I’m just saying,” he uttered innocently.

“Yeah, yeah. Anyways, I’ll see how it goes. I’ll see him later today after my meeting, so I’ll keep you updated.”

“Okay, and, oh! Suguru is coming over this weekend. He wants you to join us for dinner,” Gojo exclaimed.

“Of course, I’ll come. How’s everything going between you, by the way?”

“Really good. We’re going to make two years soon.”

You smiled. “I’m happy for you, ‘Toru. I have to get you guys a present.”

“Thank you. Anything sweet would be fine.”

“Satoru, please. I’m actually getting you a gift. Not cavities.”

“Haha. Fine, fine. I’m going to start getting ready to head out to this fitting.”

“Yeah, I have to get myself to this meeting. I’ll see you later, okay?” you announced, standing up to give him a kiss on the cheek. “Don’t forget we have dinner with my parents tonight—again.”

He rolled his eyes. “How could I forget?”

𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑾 𝑻𝑰𝑹𝑬𝑫 𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑴 𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑹𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑹 𝑻𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑳𝑴𝑶𝑺𝑻 𝑻𝑾𝑶 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺. Your father couldn’t attend this conference because he had “more important things to handle.” Whatever that means. What can be more important than discussing a collaboration with his own company? It was a good thing that you didn’t need to talk during the meeting. How your timid personality is, you would simply stumble over your words to get your point across. Nevertheless, you would record notes and ideas to pass along to your father for his approval.

The meeting was with another international literary magazine based in Tokyo called IMAGINE, which decided to collaborate with your father to host a competition for the next big author. For publicity purposes, they thought this would be a great idea. However, your father made you, his vice president, in charge of hosting. Ever since you became the VP, it's like your father dumped everything on your desk. The crazy thing is—you weren't even second in command. Maybe he thought this would give you experience because he hoped to pass the company to you once retiring.

Whenever that was.

You initially wanted to be an author yourself. Writing was all you did since you were young. Even graduating with your Master's in Journalism. However, according to your father, working in his company was a better fit. You started as an editor, later becoming the chief in your department, and now the vice president.

It wasn't bad at first. Your salary was great, and working for CREATE gave you the experience you needed to eventually start selling your own books. But now? The fame you had attached to your name was not something you expected. It was overwhelming to constantly have cameras in your face by people you don't know.

Although you were protected by it when you were young, now being thirty, it was just something you had to live with.

Anyways.

After two hours, the meeting finally came to an end. Your assistant, Melanie, confirmed that your schedule was surprisingly clear for the remainder of the day. Thus, be able to watch your little brother practice—and potentially have a light conversation with Coach Fushiguro?

You couldn't stop thinking about him since you met. Those ink color locks. His jade-colored eyes. His muscular physique. Gosh, you could only imagine being wrapped into his embrace. You'd guess he would be warm. The hints of his woody musk cologne tickled your nose. Strong enough to take notice but not overpowering. Perfect, you noted.

Though, the scar that ran through his pale pink lips made you question how it got there? Perhaps from a fight? Who knows.

Just as you were gathering your belongings to leave the room, the CEO of IMAGINE came to greet you. He was young. About your age and extremely attractive.

"Miss L/N. It's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard good things about you." Nanami Kento was the owner of the literature magazine your father was doing a collaboration with. He was one of the wealthiest bachelors in the industry. Started at the age of twenty-two in his grandfather's company as a publisher, selling successful books, and now having IMAGINE passed to him. Most would think he's living the dream.

"The pleasure is mine. Sorry my father couldn't be here with us today, but I'm sure in our next meeting he will," you said.

"No need to apologize. I was looking forward to meeting Dennis, but having someone as beautiful as you here isn't too bad." And he flashed that canine tooth smile that had all the people melting. Smooth he was. You heard about his aloof personality, but how he currently was with you said otherwise.

You nervously chuckled. "O-Oh, thank you. I appreciate it, Nanami."

"No need to thank me. Just being honest is all. And also, please call me Kento."

"Okay—Kento."

He gave you a soft grin. "I know you're in a relationship, so I don't want to cause any trouble. I'll be out your way now. I'm looking forward to working with you, Miss L/N," Nanami exclaimed, extending his hand to shake, which you took.

"Likewise." Your hand remained in his grip while holding eye contact, causing your face to grow hot. Those toasty brown eyes of his began surveying your features. Was he undressing you with his eyes? You were about to part your lips to speak, but the sound of your phone ringing interrupted. "Uhm, sorry. If you would excuse me." He nodded, saying his farewells. You looked at your phone to see it was your younger brother, Joshua, texting you:

Joshua: Hey, sis. Could you buy us some pizza?

You: Sure. What kind?

Joshua: Pepperoni. Hawaiian, and Cheese.

You: Okay. How many of y'all on the team?

Joshua: Ten. Get sodas and cheesy sticks, too!

You: Alright. I'll order it now and have them delivered to the school.

Joshua: Thanks!

𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑾𝑬𝑹𝑬 𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑶𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑺 𝑾𝑨𝑻𝑪𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑳𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑳𝑬 𝑩𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑷𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬. It was nice seeing Joshua play a sport he enjoys and, on top of that, seeing how quickly he made friends. That's something you struggled with yourself while growing up. Even at the age of thirty, you still do. You would think being the vice president of your father's company would help you break out of your shy personality. If anything, it made it worse. You hated presenting in front of people. If you didn't have Satoru by your side, you wouldn't enjoy attending events or parties. And your anxieties skyrocketed through the roof the minute you saw paparazzi flashing cameras. It was a lot. You loathed the lifestyle you had. You only admired it for financial freedom and worked as you pleased.

To others, it may sound like you're a snotty wealthy person complaining about being rich, but you weren't. Again, this is not the lifestyle you wanted. You never wanted fame to be attached to your name, but what choice did you have been the child of an entrepreneur and supermodel? None. You're not as popular as your parents, so you would hope one day you could just move out of the country and live in peace. Perhaps become an author and go by an alias to keep your identity hidden?

Yeah—that would be nice.

Maybe by then, you would also be married? You certainly weren't in any rush, but eventually, becoming a wife and mother would be nice. This publicity stunt of a relationship will surely not last forever, especially while Satoru's doing well with Suguru, and you want a relationship of your own. You've never been in an actual relationship. Being with Satoru was the closest, and technically you still couldn't consider it because it wasn't real. Hopefully, you would find someone who wasn't in the industry to settle down with. Let's see.

As you were thinking, you were pulled from your thoughts due to Toji repeatedly calling your name. "Miss Y/N?"

"Huh? Yeah. Y-Yeah, I'm here," you stammered.

"Do you need water? It's pretty hot out here." He extended the bottle to you, nodding softly to show your gratitude. Toji asked if it was okay to sit next to you, to which you said yes. A silence was filled between you before he parted his lips to speak. "Thanks again—ya'know. For the sponsor check."

"Don't mention it. I'm just glad to see the players enjoying their new equipment," you responded.

"So, if you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do for a living?"

Your brows raised, feeling relieved from him not knowing who you are. "I-I'm the vice president at my father's literature magazine company."

"Oh, I guessed wrong. I thought you were a model."

"Are you flirting with me, Coach Fushiguro?"

He smirked. "It depends—do you want me to?"

Your cheeks felt warm from his sudden bluntness, averting your eyes elsewhere. He let out a dry chuckle before chugging down his water bottle. Your eyes landed on his adam's apple, weirdly being turned on from seeing how it moved every time the liquid ran past his throat. All you could think about was how much he was your type. Big. Deep, raspy voice. His demeanor. You didn't see a ring on his finger, but maybe a girlfriend? You were staring for too long, and he took notice.

You cleared your throat, shifting your body opposite to him. "S-Sorry."

"It's okay. Do you like what you see?"

"Huh?"

"I said—do you like what you see? You can be honest because I definitely do," he admitted.

To think your face could get any warmer. "I-I do."

He hummed. "Can I take you out on a date?"

"I-I have a—boyfriend." You said this with such disappointment. Usually, when telling others you were in a relationship, it would roll off your tongue effortlessly. But now, there was nothing more that you wanted than to be single. "I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have admitted that."

"That you're interested in me or having a boyfriend?"

You giggled. "Maybe both?"

"Haha. Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm forty years old. I've experienced a lot, including married women."

"I see. Well, I guess I'm no better than the married women you've dealt with, huh?"

"I wouldn't say that. You're gorgeous. Not wrinkly. Your scent doesn't smell cheap. Sweet, to be exact. And from the looks of it, you're a lot nicer." Toji noticed how the words coiled in your throat. He chuckled, thinking your reaction was cute. "I'm sure you're used to being complimented on the regular, especially by your boyfriend. Am I wrong?

"N-No…"

"Well, I guess I'm no better than the other guys complimenting you," he mocked.

"…"

"To be honest, I'm very attracted to you, and if something were to happen between us, it stays between us. Excuse my language, but I don't give a damn about you having a boyfriend. That is—if I'm your type."

You tilted your head in confusion. "Why wouldn't you be my type?"

"No offense, but you're a rich girl, and I'm just a high school lacrosse coach. So I'm sure you're expecting someone on your level."

"Is that you think about me?"

"Not necessarily you. Just rich people in general."

"Well, you're wrong. I don't really care about how you live. It seems like you're doing well, and don't settle yourself short just because I'm a rich girl," you explained. "I think we can enjoy each other's company, no?"

His mouth curved into a half-gin, slowly surveying your appearance. "Are you free this weekend?"

"I'm free tonight."

"Sounds good to me. Can I get your number?"

"I don't want anyone to suspect anything, so use the number I left on the sponsor sheet. If you don't mind doing the extra work."

"Not at all." Toji stood up to return to the field to assist Coach Tee with the drills for the players. "I'll see you tonight, Miss Y/N?"

"I'll see you tonight, Coach Fushiguro."

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𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜. ♡

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malikismindful · 7 months

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Peace and Love, Black Family!

✊🏾🟥⬛️🟩✊🏾

Nas' album "Hip Hop Is Dead," released in 2006, was a provocative statement that generated significant discussion in the music world and beyond. The title track, "Hip Hop Is Dead," is often interpreted as Nas' critique of the state of hip-hop at the time, suggesting that it had lost its originality and authenticity. This sentiment resonated with listeners who felt that the genre was becoming too commercialized and disconnected from its roots in the Black community.

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The impact of hip hop on the upliftment of the Black community is multifaceted but an illusion like the return of Jesus. Hip hop emerged as a powerful expression for Black and Brown youths in urban 🇺🇸 cities, originating in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s. It provided a platform for storytelling, sharing experiences, and addressing social issues like poverty, racism, and police brutality. Over the years, hip-hop artists have used their influence to raise awareness about social injustices and inspire change. It has been instrumental in shaping culture, fashion, language, and art within and beyond the Black community.

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Hip-hop has created an economic system that has profited every other community but the Black community in truth. It’s a blessing that street kids with no education have become multi-millionaire artists, producers, and entrepreneurs to succeed in an industry they have no significant control over, but what about the rest of us? This economic empowerment has been crucial in lining the pockets of Jewish executives at the expense of Black folks across the nation.

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In summary, while Nas' statement about hip hop being dead was a critique of the genre's state, he didn’t lie! And those with wisdom knew it had to be said! Wake the f*ck up! HIP-HOP IS DEAD. 🪦

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GET ON CODE. STAY ON CODE. 🩸💣🔫✊🏾 BLACK POWER! #blackpower #blacklove #blackman #blackwoman #empowerment #blackrevolution #raceonly #blackpeopleonly #black #revolutionary #power #truth #knowledge #blackconsciousness #blackpower #blackqueen #blackunity #blacknationalism #african #panafrican #blackpeople #blackowned #malikismindful

#panafrican #truth #knowledge #african #power #blackowned #blacklove #blackman #blackconsciousness #malikismindful

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laineycaldwell · 19 days

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TASK 001 -- PERSONALITY

"The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

ESTP

ESTP (Entrepreneur) is a personality type with the Extraverted, Observant, Thinking, and Prospecting traits. People with the ESTP personality type (Entrepreneurs) are vibrant individuals brimming with an enthusiastic and spontaneous energy. They tend to be on the competitive side, often assuming that a competitive mindset is a necessity in order to achieve success in life. With their driven, action-oriented attitudes, they rarely waste time thinking about the past. In fact, they excel at keeping their attention rooted in their present – so much so that they rarely find themselves fixated on the time throughout the day.

Lawful Neutral

Those of this alignment view regulation as all-important, taking a middle ground betwixt evil and good. Evil or good are immaterial besides the determined purpose of bringing all to predictability and regulation. It is the view of this alignment that law and order give purpose and meaning to everything. Without regimentation and strict definition, there would be no purpose in the cosmos. Therefore, whether a law is good or evil is of no import as long as it brings order and meaning.

Words of Affirmation

Your Love Tank overflows with Words of Affirmation. Words hold a special power for you in building connections. You thrive on hearing kind and encouraging verbal expressions that come from the heart. They quickly fill up your Love Tank. Words of Affirmation encourage you and make you feel deeply valued and connected.

The Achiever

Threes are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. At their Best: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be—role models who inspire others.

Choleric

People with a choleric temperament are typically characterized as being decisive, focused, and goal-oriented. They have a strong drive to get things done and are often perceived as leaders due to their proactive nature and ability to take initiative.

Scorpio sun, Gemini moon, Taurus rising

With a Scorpio Sun Gemini Moon, you have a charming, exuberant, and magnetic personality. You can talk circles around most people, which makes you a first-class salesperson. Self-assured and magnetic, people find it hard to resist your subtle and sophisticated manner. You seem serious, purposeful, and even mysterious, but you are not nearly as profound as some people may think. Clever would be a better word. Wit is one of your greatest assets. That strong sense of irony and those incisive remarks almost always find a target. People might accuse you of being tactless, but they’ll usually come back to be your willingly audience again.

#task.bh

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anthonybialy · 28 days

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Back to Not Abnormal

Most people would claim to prefer sanity. Thinking clearly seems logical unless you’re insane. There’s a good test if anyone’s worried about being infected. Discarding maniacal idiocy is apparently the wisest course. If you are familiar with many of humanity’s regrettable tendencies, you understand why there’s no certainty. We tried out lunacy just to see if we enjoyed it. Keeping an open mind allows for new experiences even if trying once turns out to be sufficient.

You’re no longer deemed racist for existing, which is nice in the way no longer hitting yourself on the head with a claw hammer feels better by comparison. One scumbag cop kneeling on a suspect’s neck is no longer valid as an excuse for telling one race of people to pipe down and listen as if another is more authentic in its experience. You can fill in any group and it’s wrong, which is a way to check.

Grievances aren’t necessarily accurate. Take how in this case they were totally inaccurate. The sort of subjective beings who say things like “My truth” may not perceive reality with clarity. Admitting to subjectivity is a good start even if it’s inadvertent. Pent-up venters just happen to be the same ones who think Hamas represents the persecuted and this White House has made everyone rich just because the dollar figures seem so high.

Government will cure you, according to countless epitaphs. It turns out coerced care is the precise opposite of compassionate, what with creating shortages while raising prices. Micromanaging your breathing and associating only sound like exaggerations.

Getting up in your grill doesn’t just apply to nasty flus inflicted by inept supervillains. Violating the health of your liberties leads to your physical being declining, too. Deciding something others provide for you is a right leads to it becoming unobtainable. Other than the philosophical and practical failures, everything works out.

Billing the collective is a bad way to get goods. Stuff is supposed to become affordable by billing all of us, meaning others. Forcing the collective to pay results in an unwieldy cost burden where people either pay ridiculous prices that inevitably result from removing competition or force anyone who makes more to pay way more in taxes, which results in a downturn of spending and hiring. You can’t choose which way coercion causes ironic woe.

The notion that government is good at anything at all runs counter to every moment we’ve endured, so at least ceaseless suffering had a purpose. The incumbent claims to have experience yet runs against it. Aren’t you enjoying your newfound wealth? There’s the little catch of how we’ve been handed Monopoly money, with the difference being it’s fun to outfox art history majors who think gentrifying Marvin Gardens with hotels would displace the indigent. A game where entrepreneurs must put others out of business defines liberalism as much as the way they’re terrible at it.

The notion that politicians should seize lucre in order to spend wisely never made sense. But we tried it just to make sure. The rather pushy redistribution wasn’t voluntarily, of course, unless signing over one’s autonomy permanently is the consequence of voting once. That’s Democratic policy.

Coerced cooperation was always preposterous. The ominous notion now features the immediacy of many horrid examples. Thank Joe Biden for disproving everything he believes.

Seeing results is bad news for the theoretically-minded. Self-branded intellectuals can’t even think of appealing schemes. Patent claptrap has been inflicted upon everyone for a couple years as part of a rather dubious trend that’s hopefully never treated as a throwback. We live under a government that’s only semi-skilled at stopping crime, which is the one task it’s neglected. One of its very few actual assigned roles has been swapped out for ensuring diversity. Risk is ubiquitous for equality.

Everyone was benefiting from open markets and locked prisons to the point that ingrates decided the solutions were the problems. The unappreciative naturally kvetch about what allows them to idle.

Removing safeguards went as well as declaring politicians are better at spending than whoever earned the money in question, which is to say not very. Take a look at who decided what we didn’t need luxuries like autonomy to learn why letting someone else make decisions is a very bad idea. Biden’s staffers are so bad at being productive that they had to find work hassling those who are.

This decade is not just an experiment to see how woeful life can get, although that was the result. Change for the sake of it needs specifics. Imposing daily burdens differs entirely from preserving fantastically counterproductive mandatory programs with coerced funding.

Anyone sick of feeling perpetually fed up might even get to the point where they seek a president who suggests you can choose things for yourself. All it took was trying the opposite. Voters consented, once.

#big government #liberty #shutdowns #race #economy

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ospreyeamon · 1 year

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lana background headcanons

Lana was part of the Sphere of Production and Logistics before being recruited into Military Offence by Darth Arkous to serve as his personal adviser. It had been the sphere of her late Master, Lord Mauvine, rather than one Lana chose of her own inclination.

She had a brief intellectual flirtation with the Order of Revan but was never initiated into the cult and drifted away from them several years before Arkous offered her the position as his adviser, partly because of her past connection to the Revanites. Lana considered many of the Order’s tenets to be admirable but their methods to be impractical. She was shocked and saddened to discover they were behind the attack on Korriban.

Lana has a long-running interest in the teachings of the Jedi and has actively studied them when given the opportunity; both the Order in the Republic and the ancient Korribani Jedi who uneasily co-existed with the Sith in the Stygian Caldera before the Great Hyperspace War. This was not, strictly speaking, legal prior to Vitiate voiding his status as Sith Emperor.

She was born on Dromund Kaas, in a city about 400 miles north of the capital. Her family was immensely proud to have produced a Force-sensitive child, especially since neither of her parents had known Sith ancestry. Her parents doted on Lana and were affluent enough to afford a private Sith tutor for their daughter, so they could fulfil their obligation to see her trained in the ways of the Sith without sending her away to an Academy until absolutely necessary. She went through the mainstream Imperial education system, being tutored in the ways of the Force on afternoons and weekends. After graduating, Lana was enrolled at the Dromund Kaas Sith Academy before deciding to transfer to Korriban for her Trials.

Not only is Lana an only child but so were both of her parents, Kelsa and Jaren. Lana’s parents were invited aboard the Dominator by Darth Jadus – gathered together with others of the Empire’s best and brightest because of their status as celebrated entrepreneurs. They were both killed in the staged destruction of the dreadnought leaving Lana with no close family.

This absence of near relatives is one of the factors in why Lana eschews the titles and masks prevalent among the Sith. Because the discovery of her identity by the Republic cannot endanger her already dead family, she is not constrained by the traditional duty to protect them by taking a new name. While most Sith layer themselves in titles and masks and epithets, Lana is much more interested in questing for something like the root of an authentic identity, the hall of mirrors that will reveal her true faces, a fuller understanding of herself and the galaxy and the Force.

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Thor Odinson's MBTI Type, Big Three and Enneagram Type

MBTI Type: ESTP [The Entrepreneur]

ESTP types like being around large groups of people, whether they know them or not. They prefer being out in action to being at home by themselves.

They are very observant and detail-oriented people. They are practical and realistic, focusing on the here-and-now.

Entrepreneurs make decisions based in logic. They care more about following the truth than making other people happy.

They avoid schedules, preferring to make plans as they go. They are less aware of time and enjoy being adaptable.

Big Three: Leo Sun, Aries Moon and Sagittarius Rising

Leo Sun: The Sun rules the sign Leo, which is why Leo Suns all about ego, will, and character. They’re known to be creative, playful, and bold.

Aries Moon: Lunar Aries are known to be emotionally responsive and impulsive at times, as they lead with fiery passions over than logic or reason.

Sagittarius Rising: Sagittarius risings are jovial, optimistic, and full of energy. They sparkle with confidence, and you can't help but sparkle back when you're around them.

Enneagram Type: 7w8 [The Opportunist]

Basic Fear: Seven with an eight wing fear being deprived. They want to pursue new opportunities and avoid being controlled by schedules.

Basic Desire: Their basic desire is to content and satisfied. They love experiencing the world by traveling and going to parties.

Opportunists defend themselves by justifying others’ negative actions and rationalizing away bad feelings.

Loki Laufeyson's MBTI Type, Big Three and Enneagram Type

MBTI Type: INFJ [The Advocate]

Introverted INFJs exhaust quickly around people and recharge by spending time by themselves.

They tend to overlook small details and instead focus on the entire perspective. They love to see how everything connects together.

Advocates prioritize their emotions. They tend to base decisions on what they feel is right rather than what might be logically sound, making them very empathetic.

They are also very structured and organized. INFJs like to plan ahead and follow processes and schedules.

Big Three: Gemini Sun, Scorpio Moon and Capricorn Rising

Gemini Sun: Geminis are chatty and talkative, priding themselves on being in-the-know when it comes to news and gossip. Their dualistic nature allows them to see situations from a number of perspectives.

Scorpio Moon: Scorpio Moons are known for their brooding nature that exudes passion. Once you win them over, they are loyal and unconditional in matters of love.

Capricorn Rising: Capricorn ascendants are known for their efforts and diligence when it comes to attaining success and prosperity.

Enneagram Type: 4w3 [The Enthusiast]

Basic Fear: Four wing threes’ deepest fear is that they have no significance in the world. They tend to express this by frequently distinguishing themselves from the rest of the world.

Basic Desire: They desire uniqueness and personal identity. They long to be authentically different, which may lead them to intense bouts of creativity and self-expression.

Enthusiasts may defend themselves by unconsciously adapting characteristics of others to seem more authentic.

Steve Rogers' MBTI Type, Big Three and Enneagram Type

MBTI Type: ISFJ [The Defender]

ISFJ types need time alone to re-energize. They are self-sufficient, independent thinkers.

They are very observant and prefer to focus on the details of every situation. They listen to and follow past experience and present understandings.

Defenders prioritize the emotional needs of others. They make decisions based on what feels right, rather than what might make most logical sense.

They also prefer structure and organization, tending to follow rules and processes to an end goal. They are responsible and have a strong work ethic.

Big Three: Cancer Sun, Libra Moon and Taurus Rising

Cancer Sun: Ruled by the Moon, Cancers are emotionally mature, intuitive, sensitive, and artistic. They are guided by their tender, loving, and protective hearts.

Libra Moon: Moon in Libra is makes for a relationship-oriented individual. They may base their decisions upon how they are viewed by others.

Taurus Rising: Those with Taurus risings exude grace and sophistication, and handle business with a sweet disposition.

Enneagram Type: 1w2 [The Activist]

Basic Fear: People who are type one with a two wing generally have a basic fear of being immoral and making impure choices. They avoid this by making a conscious effort to make ethical choices.

Basic Desire: They also have a natural desire to be upstanding and humane. They try to fight for the rights of those less fortunate and love being hands-on in making a difference by volunteering in their community.

Activists tend to respond to negativity by redirecting their emotions in order to gain a sense of control. In type ones with two wings, this may lead to sudden outbursts or breaking points, as they work through their emotions more externally.

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