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[akashaalchemy]

The Mega List of Autumn Diffuser Recipes

Don’t know what to diffuse once the season shifts? Take an idea or two from this big list I’ve compiled! Autumn Diffuser Recipes Corn Maze 2 drops Ginger 2 drops Clove 2 drops Frankincense 3 drops Wild Orange Candy Corn 2 drops Frankincense 3 drops Cassia 4 drops Wild Orange Gum Drop 2 drop Clove 3 drops Lime 3 drops Cinnamon 3 drops Wild Orange Pumpkin Spice 2 drops Clove 2…

[cajunwitch101]

[thelovebudllc]

DIY Anthropologie Diffuser Blend Recipe

Sharing is caring!  Anthropologie has a signature scent. It’s heavenly and it comes in a candle and diffuser oil. However, it isn’t natural so I’ve been on a mission to see if I could duplicate the scent using essential oils and making a DIY Anthropologie diffuser blend that we can all feel good about diffusing in our home. The unique scent is citrusy and sweet and evokes thoughts of summer on…

[beloveds-embrace]

The “Shared wife” trope and you’re John Price’s darling little housewife. The light of his life. His precious angel. The home he keeps in his house.

You are truly the best thing that has happened to him; all soft smiles and sweet words, a warm embrace he can melt to and shed all of the sharp edges he must bear whenever he’s deployed and carries the weight of the world across his shoulders.

The same world outside your little home was a cruel one, one where John had made more enemies than he cared to count. Each mission, each order barked into a comms unit, and each bullet fired carried a price- one that weighed on him more heavily than the tactical vest he wore.

But there was you, and he’d do it all again if it means having you safe and sound.

His darling. His beloved. The soft warmth of your hands, the sweetness of your smile. You were his sanctuary, his reprieve from the shadows of his work. And because of that, he could not- would not- allow anything to take you from him.

It wasn’t just him anymore, though. They were always there, watching. Protecting- for you belonged to John, and so did they, but you weren’t sharpened like them and you didn’t have to be; they’d be sharp enough for you, too. Guard dogs, their leashes held by John.

Especially when John tugged on those leashes and had them stay with you while he was away on a different mission. As if he’d ever leave you alone, all by your lonesome.

Kyle was the easiest to adjust, his role almost seamless. He lingered in the background, watchful but not intrusive and never forceful in joining your space, his easy charm disarming to anyone who might venture too close. He’d follow John’s orders without hesitation, his voice steady over the phone and comms after Price sent him to patrol the property’s edges.

“It’s quiet out here,” he’d murmur, voice a low hum in the radio. “No sign of trouble. As it should be.”

Soap, of course, tugged harder on the leash. He had energy to spare, bounding about the property like an overzealous hound. But it wasn’t just his sharp instincts that made him invaluable; it was his ability to diffuse tension with a grin and a joke, to make you feel like the safest person in the world, and coax you back inside while distracting you from whatever lingered outside.

It shouldn’t be for you to worry. All you needed to do was stay your lovely, content self, curled up all warm and cozy in your favorite spots like a particularly cherished kitten.

“Dinnae worry, lass,” he’d say as he hefted a bag of groceries from your car, muscles flexing under his shirt. “Nothin’ gets past us. We’re like the bloody Buckingham Palace guards- but more handsome. What are you making for lunch? How about I show you a family recipe, eh?”

And then there was Simon.

Ghost was quiet, his presence as much a shadow as his name suggested. But you always knew when he was near, the subtle shift in the air around you as his dark eyes followed your every move. He was the one who lingered just a little longer after everyone else had gone to bed, his massive frame nearly invisible against the darkened walls and only showing himself just so you wouldn’t get frightened.

“You don’t have to do that.” You’d tell him softly, catching sight of him through the kitchen window as he circled the house, even though you were so sure John was overreacting and these men needed to calm down. “Si, please. It’s cold tonight, too.”

But he would only shake his head, low and unyielding. “It’s my job to keep you safe. Don’t worry about me. Let’s get you back inside, Price’ll have my head if you catch a cold.”

And John truly kept them in line, orders sharp and precise. It was a dynamic they understood instinctively, honed from years of serving under him. He was their captain, their leader, their handler, and when it came to you, his commands were absolute.

But you were the one who softened them.

It started small: a hand on Kyle’s shoulder when he seemed tense, massaging the knots out, a gentle laugh at one of Soap’s outrageous jokes with his hand on your lower back, a quiet “thank you” murmured to Ghost as he handed you something you hadn’t even asked for yet ended up needing. They responded to you as if they were attuned to you, sharp edges dulling in your presence until they were handing you the leashes themselves.

Soap once joked about it- how they were like a pack of loyal dogs, their ears pricking up whenever you entered the room.

“You’ve got us all wrapped around your little finger, love,” he’d teased, earning a gruff “Shut it, MacTavish” from Price. Because they stayed, even when John returned. Because they belonged.

But it was true.

They followed John’s orders without question, but when you asked something of them, it wasn’t obedience- it was devotion. Ask them for the world, and they will drag it to your doorstep bleeding and heaving. Ask them for the sun, and they will tear it out of the sky to present it to you on burnt palms.

“Simon, will you check the garden gate for me? I think the latch is loose again.” You’d say, and he’d rise without hesitation, broad shoulders brushing the doorway as he left. And then he’d return, and patiently wait until you’d kiss his cheek.

“Kyle, do you mind grabbing the mail? It’s pouring out there.”

“Anything for you, darling.” Gaz would reply, already pulling on his jacket, and when he’d return he’d make sure you wouldn’t get wet while he leaned down and stole a kiss on your forehead.

“Johnny, help me with this jar, will you?”

“Aye, lass, but only if you kiss me.” Soap would tease, though he’d already have the jar in hand, his grin softening when you rolled your eyes. Still, he’d obediently lower his head for you to peck.

And John watched it all with quiet pride. They were his men, and he trusted them with his life. Now, he trusted them with yours. Because they were his, and you were his, and all of you should have been together from the start anyways.

You were worth protecting. Worth loving. Worth the world itself, because you were one and the same to them.

The first time you teased him about it- about how he seemed to have the entire Task Force at his beck and call- he simply pulled you into his arms and kissed you until you were clinging to his shoulders, breathless and warm.

“They’d do anything for you,” he murmured against your hair, then. “Same as me. You’re ours to protect.”

It was possessive, yes, but not in a way that stifled you, not like shackles that bound you to a prison. It wasn’t a cage; it was a fortress, each of them a stone in the walls that kept you safe.

And you, their sweet, lovely little wife, were the center of it all. Safe, cherished, and loved beyond measure.

[beingjellybeans]

Gifts that celebrate grandparents: Top 10 picks for Grandparents Day on Amazon

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts, filling our lives with love, wisdom, and cherished memories. Their unconditional affection and support make them an invaluable source of guidance and comfort. As we celebrate the timeless bond between grandparents and grandchildren, Grandparents Day presents the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for these remarkable…

[cameronsbabydoll]

BEFORE YOU NOTICED — CHAPTER TWO

WARNINGS — terminal illness, emotional neglect, loneliness, miscarriage (implied), blood, coughing up blood, emotional abuse, isolation, depressive themes, ambiguous self-harm/suicidal ideation

you measure time by the spaces rafe leaves behind. a dented pillow, a half-empty coffee mug, the echo of his keys as he slips out before dawn. it’s been eight days since he touched you, not the hurried brush of his fingers but the kind of touch that sees you, holds you, knows you’re there. you lie awake, the mansion’s glass walls catching the first light, and trace the ache in your chest. it’s not just the cough, though that’s there too, sharp and wet, a secret you keep in folded napkins and rinsed sinks. it’s the loneliness, a weight that settles deeper each morning he doesn’t look at you.

you rise, your bare feet cold on the marble, and move through the house like you’re borrowing it. the air smells of jasmine, the diffuser rafe bought because it was “modern.” you pause at the garden door, the forget-me-nots drooping outside, their blue petals curling like tired hands. you want to water them, to kneel in the dirt and feel something alive under your fingers, but your body protests, a dull throb in your bones that wasn’t there last month. you cough, quick and quiet, into your sleeve. a speck of red stains the fabric. you fold it over, tuck it into your pocket, and tell yourself it’s nothing. you’re fine. you have to be.

you dress for the country club, a soft blouse, a skirt that sways when you move. your nails are coral, chipped at the edges, the color rafe once said he liked, back when his eyes lingered. you don’t fix them. you slip the silk robe—the one he bought, still tagged—over your shoulders while you choose your earrings, then fold it back into the closet. it’s too delicate for today, too fragile for the wives who’ll smile without meaning it. you drive, the city a blur of steel and glass, the radio silent because you can’t stand the noise.

at the club, the wives are already there, gathered on the terrace, their laughter bright and brittle, like champagne flutes clinking. they smell of rosewater and money, their bracelets catching the sun. “you’re here,” one says, her voice dripping with warmth that doesn’t reach her eyes. another tilts her head, squinting. “you look... quiet today.” you smile, the one you’ve practiced, and say you’re just tired. they nod, their attention drifting to their phones, their wine, their plans for aspen. you sit, your iced tea untouched, the glass sweating onto the tablecloth.

they talk about their lives—new cars, charity boards, their husbands’ latest triumphs. you listen, your hands folded, your chest tight. you cough, soft, into a napkin, and check it when no one’s looking. a faint red smear. you ball it up, slip it into your purse, and sip the tea, the cold burning your throat. one wife mentions her daughter’s recital, her voice soft with pride. you think of the baby shoes, hidden in a box labeled winter coats. you never told rafe you were pregnant. you never told him you lost it, alone in the dark, the blood warm and final before you scrubbed it away. he was in chicago that week, closing a deal. you didn’t want to bother him.

you leave when the conversation fades, the wives’ goodbyes as fleeting as their smiles. you drive back, the mansion looming like a mirror, reflecting everything but you. inside, you don’t go to the garden. you don’t set the table. instead, you pull a cookbook from the shelf, one you bought years ago when you thought you’d be the wife who made things perfect. you flip to a recipe for lemon tart, something rafe loved when you were dating, when he’d kiss your mouth and taste the sugar on your lips. you bake, your hands steady even as your lungs burn. you grate zest, whip cream, measure sugar until the kitchen smells sharp and sweet.

you don’t eat the tart. you cut a slice, set it on a plate, and leave it on the counter, the fork beside it, glinting under the pendant lights. you sit at the island, your blouse still crisp, your hands clasped, and wait. the clock hums past eight, then nine. your cough comes again, harder, and you press a dish towel to your mouth. the blood’s thicker now, a clot that stains the cloth. you fold it, hide it in the laundry, and rinse your hands until they’re clean. you don’t look at the sink. you don’t want to see.

rafe comes home at 10:53 pm. you hear the door, the rustle of his coat, the low curse when he trips over the rug. you stand, smoothing your skirt, your smile soft but fraying at the edges. he’s in the kitchen, his tie undone, his eyes heavy with whatever he’s carrying. “you’re up,” he says, glancing at the counter. “what’s this?”

“lemon tart,” you say, your voice thin, like it might break. “you used to like it.”

he looks at the plate, the slice untouched, the fork waiting. “huh,” he says, and picks up the fork, turning it over like it’s a puzzle. “long day. not really in the mood.” he sets it down, the metal clinking against the porcelain. your heart sinks, but you nod, like it’s fine, like it’s always fine.

“you okay?” he asks, his eyes skimming past you, already reaching for his phone. “you seem... i don’t know. off.”

“just a long day,” you say, the words a reflex, your hands trembling behind your back.

he steps closer, and for a second, you think he might see you, might notice the way your shoulders curve inward, the way your breath catches. instead, he leans down, presses a kiss to your hair, light and fleeting, like he’s brushing dust from a shelf. “get some rest,” he says, and he’s gone, his footsteps climbing the stairs, leaving you in the kitchen’s glow.

you don’t clear the counter. you leave the tart, the plate, the fork, like a still life no one will paint. you walk to the living room, the glass walls cold against your palm, and curl into the armchair, your knees tucked under you. you think of the wives, their laughter, their lives that don’t touch yours. you think of the garden, the forget-me-nots you didn’t water. you think of rafe, upstairs, his phone glowing, his kiss already fading from your hair.

you cough, soft, into your sleeve, and don’t check it. you don’t need to. you know what’s there. you pull a throw blanket over your shoulders, the fabric heavy, and stare at the city lights beyond the glass. they pulse, alive, while you sit, untouched, unseen, a bruise blooming where no one looks.

you close your eyes, your breath a whisper, your heart a distant drum. you dream of lemons, their rind bitter on your tongue, and a hand that never reaches for yours.

[stardust-swan]

Everyday Ways I Honour Aphrodite

(NSFW warning)

🌹Roses, roses, roses. Rose soap, rose lip balm, rose hand cream, rose lotion, rose perfume, rose oil on my pillow before falling asleep, rose candles, rose incense, roses in my garden, rosewater toner, rose face mist, rose shower gel, dried roses in the bath... Just roses everywhere you can fit them.

🌹Reading romantic books and poetry, watching romance films

🌹 Reading books and poetry about Aphrodite

🌹Making myself feel beautiful with pretty jewellery and makeup. Even just a swipe of tinted lip balm boosts my confidence (I use French Girl Rose Noir). I try to wear at least a little bit of makeup or jewellery daily, even if it's just a pair of studs or a subtle lipstick

🌹 Even if I'm just staying at home all day I'll spray perfume and put on jewellery and do lipstick just to feel sensual while I'm lounging around playing Animal Crossing (currently wearing a comfy embroidered nightie, small gold hoops, a pretty bracelet and a little bit of YSL Orange Perfecto lipstick as I write this)

🌹 Embracing my sensuality. Swaying my hips, feeling the softness of my body, dancing freely, engaging in self-pleasure, taking nudes, trying to unlearn the shame associated with sexuality from my upbringing. I don't watch porn often as I find most of it unhealthy and misogynistic (I only like this one random Japanese couple's channel and some vintage and Korean softcore), but I enjoy toys (my favourite is the rose), erotic literature, erotic film, audio porn (usually in other languages because I find a lot of dirty talk just makes me cringe but I still get enjoyment out of hearing little moans and silky low voices so I get that and avoid secondhand embarrassment from bad dirty talk by listening to it in languages I don't understand), and erotic fine art.

🌹 I try to get really comfortable when I'm engaged in self love. Lipstick and perfume on, hair styled, lingerie or nightie that makes me feel sexy, a candle lit or rose, ylang ylang and jasmine oil in my diffuser, soft music playing. Then I'll position myself comfortably, and stroke my thighs, tease my nipples, squeeze my breasts, lick my juices off my fingers and use it like a lipstick, painting my lips and nipples or using it to lightly lubricate my clitoris. Running my hands all over my belly, thighs and breasts, experimenting with different types of pressure and stimulation. Just luxuriating in the sensual feelings I can bring to my beautiful female body.

🌹 Wearing jewellery with seashells, pearls, emerald, ruby, bronze, copper, gold, jade, garnet and iridescent beads

🌹 Enjoying apples, honey, figs, pomegranates, strawberries, raspberries, olives, lettuce, rosewater and chocolate. I like buying Guylian chocolates as they're seashell shaped, but any chocolate will do (my favourite chocolate bar to buy is white chocolate with strawberries). I also like foods that you can taste the rosewater in like rose macarons and Turkish delight.

🌹 Making foods with ingredients she likes, like honey cakes, Persian rose love spell cookies, rosewater nougat, Persian love cake, baklava, cornes de gazelle, mhencha, etc... I mostly stick to Mediterranean, North African, Arab and Persian recipes, as they commonly use ingredients like rosewater, honey, pomegranates, and figs.

🌹 Carrying rose quartz in my pocket and keeping rose quartz under my pillow

🌹 I use a rose quartz roller to massage oil into my face

🌹 I keep a mini Venus de Milo statue and a swan trinket box on my bedside table

🌹 Drinking a drink made up of honey, cinnamon, milk and hot water at night to relax

🌹 Wearing pretty lingerie under my clothes, even if it's a basic outfit

🌹 I often fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves

🌹 Gold highlighter swept on my cheeks and body shimmer on my collarbones, reflecting light like sun rays on the ocean

🌹 Doing little offerings, like spritzing her statue with perfume, or offering up a portion of food I'm eating that I think she'd like

🌹 Lighting incense in scents like myrrh, frankincense, rose, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and jasmine

🌹 Drawing myself relaxing baths with fragrant oils and salts

🌹 Reading hymns, Sappho's poetry, and listening to Athanati Afroditi

🌹 Listening to music that's romantic or sensual (this is my playlist)

🌹 Carrying a hand mirror and admiring myself as I check my makeup

🌹 Adding honey to tea

🌹 Writing letters and poetry about love and beauty

🌹Admiring women I find beautiful without jealousy or resentment, just appreciation

🌹Using these emojis: 🌹🦢🌊🪞🍎❤️💘💗💕💋🕊️🫒💄

🌹 Wearing pink, red, aqua, and seafoam green

🌹 Being consistent in self care. No matter how low my spoons are, unless I'm so dog-tired I end up falling asleep on the couch at 8pm, I force myself to do my evening skincare routine - cleansing, toning, eye cream, moisturiser, oil. And I always feel better for it even if I was exhausted before. Much smaller but I'm also consistent in oiling the ends of my hair daily and spraying perfume before bed. And I keep up with getting my hair done and brows waxed every three months without fail.

🌹 Doing exercises that make me feel sensual. I'm really lazy tbh but I push myself because I know Aphrodite would want me to take care of my body. I pick exercises that make me feel good and desirable, like yoga flow, belly dance, and exercises that target my womanly attributes.

🌹 Giving compliments!

🌹 Doing a big self care day every Friday (the day associated with her). Hot oil hair treatment, foot soak and exfoliation, removing old nail polish and buffing and filing nails, face mask, teeth whitening....

🌹 Going to the pond in winter and admiring the swans

🌹 Going to an art gallery in my city just to look at the painting Venus and Cupid (Day) by Fragonard

🌹 Sleeping on silk sheets as they feel sensual (they're also good for your hair and skin)

🌹 Making my own diffusers and cosmetics from natural, aphrodisiac products. Homemade bath salt with rose petals and pink salt, homemade lip mask with olive oil and rose oil, and adding oil of rose, jasmine, sandalwood, and cinnamon to a diffuser as I find these scents stimulating and sensual.

🌹 And of course, thanking Lady Aphrodite every day.

[honeytonedhottie]

it girls guide to haircare, from glossy curls to flawless braids⋆.ೃ࿔*:･💕🧁

your hair is your CROWN 👑 and the prettiest hair is always the healthiest. so in this post i wanna explore tips, routines and recipes that can help you to have healthier hair and start ur haircare journey…💬🎀

BUILDING A HAIRCARE ROUTINE ;

when it comes to building a routine of any sort, consistency is key! the main components of building a MEAN hair care routine are the following ; cleansing, deep conditioning and nourishment. think of ur hair like a garden that you have to water and nourish and in return it'll grow and be beautiful. thats the way that hair is! it needs tender loving CARE to be as beautiful as it can be.

wash 1-2x a week depending on how much u need to, but avoid washing it every single day because it strips ur hair of its natural oils and will give u dry and brittle hair. and thats NOT hot…💬🎀

🧁 cleansing ; opt for sulfate-free shampoos to keep your hair clean without stripping away natural oils.

🧁 deep conditioning ; deep conditioning is a NON-negotiable. choose protein-rich or moisture-based deep conditioners to keep ur hair strong and soft.

🧁 nourishment ; use hair masks on a weekly basis, always use a leave in conditioner or serum to lock in moisture and shield your hair from heat or environmental stressors.

so all in all, wash ur hair once a week or as much as needed, make sure that u choose moisture based, protein rich conditioners, and use hair masks weekly and invest in quality masks and oils to nourish ur hair and give it that extra UMPH.

THE GLOSSIEST CURLS ;

to achieve the glossiest prettiest curls ever, start with damp hair. apply a curl-enhancing cream, and comb through for even distribution. you can also try the LOC method, where you leave in, oil then cream ur hair. this particularly works great for hair that loses moisture.

if u have curly hair, sleeping in a silk bonnet or on silk pillowcases can help you to avoid having frizzy hair and using silk scrunchies is better for the health of ur hair + avoids breakage.

for defined curls and coils that pop, hydrate first by starting on freshly washed or damp hair. apply a leave-in conditioner for hydration. use a curl-defining cream or custard to clump and hold ur curls, make sure that ur working in sections! use a diffuser to dry your curls while keeping their shape intact and finish with a lightweight oil or shine spray for that extra glossy look.

FLAWLESS BRAIDS ;

to get sleek, flawless braids, start by detangling your hair completely. smooth your edges with a gel or edge control, and section your hair evenly. keep your braids tight but not too tight to avoid tension on your scalp. finish with a hair oil for shine and to nourish your scalp. if you’re rocking feed-in braids or box braids, don’t forget to hydrate your scalp regularly to avoid dryness or flakes.

GENERAL TIPS ;

🧁 always work in sections when ur doing ur hair bcuz it makes the process easier + more effective 🧁 deep conditioner instead of regular conditioner 🧁 wrap ur hair at night with a bonnet/sleep on silk pillowcases

AT HOME HAIR GLOSSING ROUTINE ;

for hair glossing at home, combine conditioner, olive oil, and a tablespoon of honey in a bowl and mix it together. be generous with it as u apply it to your hair. leave on ur hair for an hour. after washing ur hair blow-dry it. 

MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ;

❤︎ i use the glossy pearl hair mask and it smells SO good, it smells like literal baby powder and it keeps my hair so incredibly soft.

❤︎ i also really love the gisou honey infused hair mask, it smells like honey (duh) and is really nourishing for my hair + leaves it nice and shiny and soft.

SILK PRESS SZN ;

the basic steps to having the best at-home silk press are simple! first, wash ur hair with a moisturizing shampoo. opt for a sulfate free shampoo that will hydrate ur hair, and not strip ur curls of their natural oils. make sure to wash shampoo ur hair 2x and make sure that theres no residual shampoo left!

deep condition ur hair and let that sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse out with cool water. the next step is also a big nonnegotiable with silk presses - using heat protectants. PROTECT YOUR HAIR. step four is to blow out ur hair with a round brush or a hair-dryer brush, after you've done this smooth some serum into ur hair for that shine and frizz free silk press that we're going for. lastly, flat iron ur hair.

so all in all these are the six steps to getting that perfect silk press at home...💬🎀

wash hair with a moisturizing shampoo

deep condition ur hair and let it sit for 30 minutes

dry ur hair and apply a heat protectant

blow out ur hair with a hair dryer brush or a round brush

smooth some serum into ur hair

flat iron ur hair

[pixelglam]

Holiday Gift Guide by Amelie

A collection of gift ideas to get for your sims, their friends or family! ❄️

french press & mugs | coffee table book & vase with flowers | diffuser

scooter & bike | workout weights | thermos bottle & journal

shampoo & perfume | cozy slippers | recipe book

headphones | makeup organizer | projector

credit @wondymoondesign @toqsiic @syboubou @felixandresims @harrie-cc @pierisim @morgan-moss @lilaccreative @aroundthesims @bbygyal123

[babybearnation]

learning to cook native dishes so the drivers feel home when they're away from traveling so much? Anyone u would like

i chose 4 random drivers that i hadn't written for in this event yet so i hope you enjoy my choices! also its implied that reader isn't the same nationality as each driver so apologies if that doesn't work for you!

gn!reader

esteban ocon:

it wasn't often that you dealt with a homesick esteban, but it broke your heart every time you did because he didn't deserve to look so sad and miserable

after the french grand prix was removed from the f1 calendar, you knew that it'd be hard on him, and sure enough, it was - your kind words and tender touches could only keep the sadness from him for so long

so, using your cooking expertise, you tried out some french recipes until you were sure that you'd perfected the ones you liked most but you weren't 100% sure you'd done well and you wouldn't be until esteban tried it

when esteban next had that sad, homesick look in his eyes, you decided to surprise him with the dinner and dessert dishes you'd been practicing in your own time

to say esteban was shocked would be an understatement - he was so happy and thankful that you'd thought of something so sweet to try and cheer him up with

and when he told you the food tasted almost exactly like his mum's cooking, you couldn't help yourself from crying, relieved that you had helped him, even if just a little bit

pepe marti:

you never liked it when pepe got homesick - his usual bubbly spirit became so supressed and diffused and he often found it hard to speak when he got stuck in a homesick rut

it always made your heart ache and you weren't sure what to do at first until you spoke to a fellow driver's partner about what they did and they answer they gave you made you feel renewed

you knew from your many late night conversations what pepe's favourite spanish foods were so you set about making them for him when he next came over

you weren't super confident in your ability to make the food taste exactly like it would in spain, but you knew it would taste good regardless

pepe didn't even register the food at first until he took the first bite and a familiar myriad of flavours burst to life on his tongue

he crossed the table after that and hugged you so tight, voice shaky as he thanked you over and over for being so sweet, kind and considerate

nyck de vries:

the gaps between formula e races were usually long enough to allow nyck to go home and avoid feeling homesick but every now and then, that tough, stomach-squirmy feeling appeared and it ruined his mood every single time

you hated it - you missed your sweet boyfriend and his bright smile and cheerful humour. you'd do anything to get it back and you meant anything

that's why you knew you had to fix this and during a conversation one night, nyck let slip the name of a dutch dish he'd been craving

you got to work that same night, researching the recipe and checking your pantry for ingredients - you were missing a few items but it was nothing a quick trip to the grocery store couldn't fix

when nyck asked what was for dinner the next night and you said a surprise, he wasn't sure what it was gonna be but when you served up the food and he saw the exact dish he'd been craving, nyck's heart melted

he thanked you and kissed your hand before digging into his food, perking up when it tasted exactly like the food he ate growing up - he really couldn't believe how sweet you were sometimes

sebastian vettel:

sebastian couldn't control how he felt - every single win made him sicker and sicker. he wanted to go home and eat his mum's food, but he couldn't

you saw his mood drop and decided to message his mum, asking her for a recipe that would make sebastian happy - and you got it!

you knew sebastian would come over to your place for dinner every friday night (when he wasn't racing) and so you planned to cook up his mother's recipe for the next friday to pass

when friday came to be, you were so anxious and nervous that it only took one second for sebastian to notice but you refused to tell him the truth and insisted upon eating dinner together

he entered the kitchen and instantly recognised the food, his face morphing into a gentle pout as he realised what you'd done for him

he launched himself at you after that and thanked you a billion times over until you told him to eat before the food got cold - that got him off of you.. for like.. two minutes haha

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[manicpixiejinxgirl]

Arcane as Thanksgiving

Vander: Is the one hosting. Made the turkey and it is subpar but made with love. He hopes to rekindle some old friendships and maybe even start up new ones. Delighted to meet Vi's girlfriend and her friends, and is anxious but hopeful about seeing the more... estranged side of his family.

Silco: Was invited by Vander and dragged there by Jinx. Spends the day making snide comments towards Vander until he gets drunk and then just starts hurling insults and accusations at him like the messiest wine aunt known to man. Brought a store bought green bean casserole so he wouldn't get accused of not bringing anything but left the price tag on it to make it clear that zero effort was put into it on his part.

Vi: Brought napkins and will be the one doing most of the dishes and clean up when the meal is done. Invited Jayce alongside Caitlyn mainly out of pity but now Mel and Viktor are also here. Torn between flirting with Caitlyn and sending death glares towards Silco. Does get in a full blown argument with him in defense of Vander after the passive aggression turns into full insults. Almost flips the table.

Caitlyn: Brought three different kinds of pies that she baked from scratch herself in an attempt to make a good first impression with her girlfriend's family. Very anxious and awkward but is trying her best to put her etiquette classes to use and play it cool (she's failing). Tries to get Vi to calm down at first but is now just trying to make awkward smalltalk with Vander as all hell breaks loose around them.

Jayce: Brought a mildly overcooked sweet potato casserole that he made using his mother's recipe. Very excited to spend thanksgiving with his favorite lesbians, and invited Mel and Viktor along bc where he goes he needs them to be too. Doesn't know anything about Vander but backs up Vi in the argument without hesitation. Only makes it worse.

Mel: Was definitely invited by Jayce under false pretenses. Came in hopes to get closer to and learn more about the people Jayce cares about. Brought something very elegant and handmade like cranberry brie pull apart bread. Like Caitlyn and Vander she tried to diffuse the argument, but eventually gave up and is drowning herself in wine hoping that she will forget all about this day tomorrow.

Jinx: Came with Silco so didn't feel the need to bring anymore food items, but did bring custom christmas crackers that she made specially for each guest. Sensed the tension between Silco and Vander and Vi and Silco, and decided to make subtle comments that she knew would lead to the big argument just for fun. Joins the argument on Silco's side just to further irritate Vi but fully does not gaf and just wants to watch the world burn.

Viktor: Was forced to come by Jayce and had no idea what to bring. Googled "What to bring to Thanksgiving with my boyfriend's family" because he felt that was the most comparable common situation to his and so he brought a semi fancy store bought charcuterie board. Hates big social events and didn't want to be here in the first place. Attempted to start a conversation with Jinx about her clear talents for crafting but now that the argument is in full swing he's decided to channel his discontent into helping her add fuel to the flames of the fight despite having no idea who any of the people arguing are (except for Jayce who he is mad at for forcing him to come here just so he could third wheel his little sister and her gf for some reason)

Ekko: Brought some garden fresh roasted corn and carrots. Came believing it was just going to be the Vanderfam and was mildly dissapointed when the Pilties showed up, but almost left when Silco arrived. He is the only one asides from maybe Viktor who knew instantly what Jinx was trying to do and spent the entirety of the meal trying to thwart her attempts at instigating a huge argument. He failed and is now glaring at Jinx from across the table who is smuggly grinning back at him.

Sevika: Brought the wine and then dipped. She was only invited because she happened to be there when Vander invited Silco so she came to bring the penultimate ingredient of all family arguments and then left bc she has better things to do.

[bad268]

Can you make a bernard x reader besides they are secretly married and santa and curtis start to notice some things about the two and spy on them and find stuff out 🤯🤯🤯🤯

Curtis, the Matchmaker...? (Bernard X Elf! Spouse! Reader)

Fandom: The Santa Clause

Requested: Clearly (Again, I usually don't accept requests for fictional people anymore, but I was in a holiday mood)

Warnings: Established relationship

POV: Second Person (You/your)

W.C. 1791

Summary: Curtis wants to think he is the matchmaker, but is he really?

As always, my requests are OPEN

MASTERLIST // HITLIST

~~(^Pinterest/also it’s hilarious)

You never meant to keep it a secret. You just didn’t want it to interfere with your work, and if Santa or Curtis found out, you were both done for. Surely, there was a rule against dating another elf, but you came to the North Pole already married to the number 1 elf. Maybe the rule didn't apply to you? Maybe there wasn’t even a rule at all? Who knew?

You met him purely by chance while he was away from the Pole on business. You were out gathering ingredients for another recipe you found and accidentally ran into Bernard. You both started talking, and it only grew from there. He kept going back to see you, and eventually, you got married. That’s when you decided to relocate to the North Pole since he had made all of the sacrifices to see you, and he was just named the number 1 elf at the time. You were a baker, so you fit in perfectly.

You and Bernard never let your relationship interfere with your jobs. He was there to make sure Christmas went on without a hitch, and you were there to run the kitchen. You were a Keebler elf, and you were pretty well known for your baking skills. Bernard rarely made stops in the kitchens before, so this was the perfect place for you and him to keep everything hidden. That’s it. After hours, you two would rather hide out in your accommodations. Not only would you both be totally drained socially, but it wasn’t worth the risk of getting caught by Santa or Curtis to go out around the Pole.

 When you moved into the kitchens, Bernard noticeably started making more stops in the kitchens or actually taking hot cocoa breaks. That being said, it was only a matter of time before Curtis and Santa started following along.

“I’m telling you, Santa! He’s trying to make a move, and it’s not looking good!” Curtis blurted out as soon as he cornered Santa in his office. “He’s hopeless! He needs our help.”

“I think Bernard has it covered,” Santa dismissed, going back to the lists that still needed to be checked twice, but Curtis grabbed the sheet out of his hands. “Why do you care so much about Bernard’s love life? Why can’t you let him live in peace?”

“Because he needs a life outside of work! Haven’t you noticed that he just disappears after work?” Curtis questioned as he walked around Santa’s office and continued listing points, “He just vanishes, and he needs to have a life. I’ve seen the way he looks at the new head baker, and honestly, I think a baker is exactly what he needs. If he has an eye on the baker, so be it! We need to set them up. I’ve caught them both eyeing each other, yet neither of them has made a REAL move! You need to help me here, Santa.”

“What am I supposed to do about it?” Santa questioned, looking at Curtis from over his glasses. “It’s not like Bernard likes when we meddle in his business. Maybe just let him do this on his own.”

“Or maybe we trick them into going on a date together!” Curtis shouted as he jumped up. “You could use your Santa magic and make a mistletoe appear, and BAM! They’ll have to get together! It’s a foolproof plan, Santa!”

“I think you’re getting ahead of yourself here,” Santa tried to diffuse Curtis’ excitement, but he was already ranting and planning everything out. “Maybe we should take this one step at a time.”

“Oh, right,” Curtis agreed, taking a break to think before he gasped with an idea, “I’ll go start stirring the pot!”

“That’s not what I meant, Curtis!” Santa shouted after Curtis, but he was already running out of the room. Santa sighed before getting up and following behind Curtis wherever he was heading. Evidently, it was the kitchen. Santa decided it was best to just watch this unfold from a distance. 

“Hey, Y/n!” Curtis shouted through the kitchen, causing most of the elves to glare at him in shock. A couple even dropped the sheets of cookies they had been carrying before they were spooked by the number 2 elf. Curtis grimaced as he looked at the broken cookies on the ground before clearing his throat, “Uh, sorry about that. Has anyone seen Y/n?”

“I’m right here, Curtis. No need to shout,” You said, appearing from thin air basically. “I hope you know that you’re going to be cleaning that up. I was just about to go on break, and you can’t expect me to force the same elves that you scared to clean up the mess you caused.”

“I’ll clean it up in a minute, but I have some news for you,” Curtis alluded to as he raised his eyebrows a couple of times at you.

“Well, don’t keep me waiting,” You rolled your eyes, “I’d like to eat my lunch before it gets cold.”

“I may have heard that someone has a crush on you,” Curtis replied as he smirked. A couple of nearby elves made sounds of interest, but you looked more indifferent to the information. “Are you not excited about that?”

“If it’s Jimmie from wrapping, I’ve told him multiple times that I’m not interested,” You sighed, rubbing a hand down your face. “You try to let a guy down easily, and it ends up being unrelenting. I just can’t catch a break from this guy!”

“That’s not who-” Curtis tried to interrupt, but you were leaving no chance for him to speak.

“You know what, I’ll talk to him myself,” You finalized before finally looking back at Curtis, who looked shocked and scared. “Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Curtis. I’ll make sure it’s handled.”

All the while, Santa was watching from a distance when Bernard came up beside him.

“What are you looking at, Santa?” Bernard asked as he peeked into the kitchen to see cookies on the floor and you talking with Curtis. He couldn’t hear what you were saying, but by the look on your face, it was not a pleasant conversation.

“Nothing…” Santa trailed out, thinking of a response before deciding on an action plan, “I was actually looking for you! I was coming to see if Curtis had seen you, but here you are!”

“Yeah, I just finished up some rounds in the workshop. I was about to get some lunch before heading to the stables to check on the reindeer,” Bernard explained, turning his full attention to Santa. “What can I help you with?”

“Um…” Santa paused, briefly looking around before he heard what Curtis was telling you. “Did you know that you have a secret admirer?”

“Are you serious?” Bernard sighed as he rubbed a hand down his face. “I swear, if it’s Millie from painting, I’ve told her multiple times that I’m not interested. I’ve tried to let her down easily, and clearly, she’s unrelenting. I just can’t catch a break!”

“No, that’s not who I’m talking about-” Santa tried to interrupt, but Bernard did not even stop to take a breath.

“You know what, I’ll talk to her myself,” Bernard stated before finally looking back at Santa, who looked shocked and scared. “Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Santa. I’ll make sure it’s handled.” Bernard began to turn away without hearing Santa’s response before both of their attention was caught.

“No!” Curtis bellowed as he grabbed your arm before you could walk away. Everyone in the kitchens stopped, including Bernard and Santa, as they watched everything unfold. No one made a noise as he thought of the only way to diffuse the situation. He looked around the kitchen when his eyes landed on the Head Elf, pointing in his direction as he shouted, “It’s Bernard!”

Everyone stopped as they waited for someone to make a move or respond, but you and Bernard just looked at each other. Part of you wanted to blow your cover, but you were still scared it would damage your reputation. All came to a head when Bernard leaned closer to Santa.

“Can I tell you something classified, Santa?” Bernard whispered as he maintained eye contact with you. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Santa nod quickly. Bernard took a deep breath, shrugged his shoulders, and nodded towards you. “I’m actually married, Santa.”

“If I find out you two are married after I have been spying on you guys for weeks, I am going to scream,” Curtis said as his gaze flickered between you and Bernard. When neither of you denied it, Curtis spiralled. “Do either of you have any ideas about relationships between the Head Elf and other elves?! Are you two crazy?! How long has this been going on?! I thought I was supposed to be Curtis, the Matchmaker, but I can’t be Curtis, the Matchmaker, if you two were already together before today!”

“First of all, I’ll have you know that we were married before I even came here,” You chuckled as Curtis shut up immediately. “Second of all, I would never give you credit for setting us up when it was my own clumsiness that caused us to meet.”

“Now that we’ve cleared that up, do we have to hide this anymore?” Bernard asked looking between Curtis and Santa multiple times while he held his hand out defensively. “As much as I love cooking our own meals and watching movies, I would like to be able to leave our room for lunch and dinner without having to constantly look over my shoulder.”

“I don’t see why it would be a problem,” Santa said, only to set Curtis off on a tangent about rules, but Santa just raised his hand, signaling for Curtis to stop. “It hasn’t affected your working relationship, so I don’t see how this could be a problem. Just don’t let it interfere with work.”

“It hasn’t before, and it won’t now,” You replied cheerfully as you walked over to grab Bernard’s hand, “So, are we good to go on our lunch break now? Maybe this time we can actually eat in the kitchen and not in your office!”

“You have an hour!” Curtis shouted, but you were already dragging Bernard through the kitchens to get lunch. “Don’t be late! We have a tight schedule to follow!”

“You say that like we haven’t been on time for the last 400 years, Curtis!” Bernard yelled over his shoulder before planting his feet, making you both stop, so he could send a pointed look at Curtis. “I mean, come on, Curtis. Have either of us been late ever?”

~~~~~

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[adhbabey]

Let's talk about some lesser known symptoms of autism! Maybe this will help some of you get a broader perspective on what this can be like. There is a whole grab bag of symptoms of autism, but here are some ones you may not know that you have.

Focus on truth

What does this mean? Well glad you asked. This is the focus on facts and logic rather than anything else. People have shown this as autistic people may refusing to lie because it goes against what they find as true. But that's not always the case.

Have you ever used logic to try and figure out your emotions?

Are you someone who doesn't understand why others may speculate when the current knowledge is right there? (such as subtext versus canon knowledge or theoretical arguments)

Do you find it frustrating when others avoid their problems as a way to avoid figuring out negative things? (such as avoiding conflict in a friend group)

Is it easy for you to talk about your strengths and flaws? Do you know your likes, dislikes and limits pretty well?

High context communication

This is preference on details and the full context of any situation. Often going into great detail and backstory to anything.

Do you feel as though you need to overexplain to give the person everything they need to know?

Have you ever apologized to someone by explaining the deep and meaningful reasons of why you did it, before you said you were sorry? And maybe even felt upset or confused why they reacted badly?

Have you ever felt stressed out because you wanted to give others full detail but they either interrupted you or cut you off?

Are you stressed out by people who tell you what to do and not why they want you to do it?

Are you ever told that you talk back a lot?

Do you prefer recipes versus verbal/vague instructions? (All the things that you need such as ingredients, measurements, prep time, etc.)

Do you really like watching deep dives and knowing about the whole history of something you're even vaguely interested in?

Identity diffusion

This is not everyone's experience, and it is common in a variety of other disorders such as DID and BPD. However, it is when you do not know who you are in regards to others. This is also known as identity disturbance.

Have you ever felt like an outsider without knowing why?

Are you deeply interested on what other people think of you? Especially if it's all the time?

Do you really like taking personality tests and quizzes? Are you interested in horoscopes?

Do you feel like you don't fit in any one specific group? Either being a loner, or hopping in between many different groups?

Do you ever feel weirder than the "weird kids" group? Do you not really get along or feel like you belong with them?

Do you have low self esteem when it comes to comparing yourself to your friends? Do you feel like they're better or more capable than you?

Do you feel drastically unimportant and not as interesting or cool as everyone else?

Have you ever related to narratives surrounding a character that is the last of their kind?

Do you feel like your identity is a vast and gaping void, that even if you learn a little bit, that you'll never know everything?

Internalized repetition

This is one of those traits that not every autistic person experiences, but that some might. You could say that for all autistic traits, but hey, good to know regardless. Because of internalized repetition, you may not do many external stims, besides vocal.

Do you listen to a song over and over again? Perhaps having a playlist on repeat?

When stressed out, do you type the same word or phrase over and over again?

Do you like looking at the same things, such as the same color or the same artist's works?

Do you really like certain patterns, crystals or aesthetics?

Do you enjoy games with recognizable fighting patterns? (Such as character rotation, boss battle rotation, etc.)

Struggling to connect to others *

This is something that's been characterized by struggling to connect to others through their emotions, but the opposite is actually true for many autistic people. *I will be talking about those who struggle to connect to others who are emotionally distant or unavailable. Being emotionally distant or not showing emotions externally is a trait that many autistic people share, but for those without alexithymia, they may struggle to understand why anyone wouldn't like to talk about their emotions. I don't know the specific symptom term for this, so please bare with me. If anyone would like to inform me about what this is called, please tell me.

Do you struggle to talk with dry texters, or tend to over-examine people's tone through text?

Do you have anxious attachment?

Do you feel disconnected with many other autistic people and struggle to make friends or talk to them?

Do you feel embarrassment or shame with being emotionally sensitive?

Have you fallen down the rabbit hole of things like starseeds, star children or empaths?

Do you want to talk about serious emotions a lot, even when its not appropriate?

Do you trauma dump or wish people would become more emotionally intimate with you? Do you enjoy it when people share their deep traumas with you, even if it's triggering?

Are you constantly reassurance seeking?

There is plenty more symptoms out there, and these are just a few that stood out to me, because I think I may be autistic. I've always related somewhat, but never connected the dots. But there are reasons for that, such as identity diffusion and thinking I'm different from everyone else no matter what. I struggled because I didn't seem to have a lot of the outward and visible symptoms that were often talked about. I thought every autistic person had alexithymia, when that's just not true. My best friend, who has similar symptoms to me, along with another close friend of mine, have a similar presentation of autism. And it's taken quite a bit for me to accept or process. I feel like I'm faking my experiences just because I've self diagnosed before. And I'm angry that ADHD isn't given enough significance.

But I think I might be autistic, and this article that I based this post off of, confirmed it. So here's my post informing and coming out on that. You can be autistic and highly masking without actually knowing what's going on is masking. You can be autistic and have a spectrum of verbality, you can be autistic and struggle to connect to anyone who isn't immediately emotionally intimate with you. You can be autistic and not relate at all to other autistic people.

You're not alone.

[astrogre]

What gifts to buy for each Venus sign

Christmas is among us, my favourite season and time of the year. Venus is the planet of love, by nature it can display what we like to receive from others but if you don’t know their Venus or the house it’s in you can try to look at the persons Sun sign instead but Venus is ideal.

A gift based on their:

Sun sign will make them feel seen and like you know them well, it will be a gift they may appreciate

Venus sign is all they’ve ever desired it’s the pinnacle of their ideal gift. Especially as Venus represents how we like to receive and experience love

Aries/ 1H Venus

Gym membership, running shoes, thrill seeking experiences like tickets to bungee jumping, rock climbing, a skydiving event, gym outfit, tickets to their favourite artist, tickets to festival, cool lighter, archery classes, tickets to sports games, a shirt with their teams logo or merch from their favourite artists, scissors set, cooking tools, hair styling products like hairspray, hair dye, Fitbit/apple watch, knives set, sports gear, heavy bass headphones, tickets for those room smashing experiences, take them clay pigeon shooting, family destroying board games like Risk or Catan, diy tattoo kit, diy piercing kit, theme park tickets.

Aries Venus are by nature thrill seekers, Aries is ruled by the head and has 1st house influences, they can certainly appreciate something that ignites passion, they are impulsive and quick by nature to pursue what they desire. They need gifts that match their decisive nature and to let out that pent up energy they have in them, I honestly think experiences are the best for them. Or a box of hair dye for their impulsive moments

Taurus/ 2H Venus

Hire a chef or take them to a really good restaurant for a 5 course meal that serves orgasmic food and has impeccable visuals/atmosphere OR you can even arrange a 7 course homemade meal with the finest of recipes! , fine jewellery adorned with a gemstone, culinary experiences, cooking classes, kitchenware, go to fragrantica.com and find a high quality perfume to give, premium home decor, art, antique items, antique furniture, comfortable cosy clothing, hot water bottle, gardening tools, plants, selection of seeds for their garden, diffuser, essential oils, desserts like baklava/ferro rocher, luxury goods, wellness retreat subscription, day at the spa, tea set, comfy velvet winter pillows and bed sheets

Oh my Taurus natives, they know how to break a bank for Christmas and if not they can enjoy luxury on a budget! They enjoy the finer things of life of course Venus ruled, they know how to induge in pleasures and satisfaction. Due to the earthy influence they have a green finger and a natural affinity with plants and gardening, they may love flowers or want to grow plants themselves. Taurus venuses are rather easy to gift, if you know them they usually have a vice, it may be sleep, food or pure laziness, get them something according to their vice and they will treasure it.

Gemini/ 3H Venus

Really cool stationary, Spotify subscription, comedy show tickets, books from their favourite genre, a notebook, Grammarly subscription, cards against humanity board game, Duolingo subscription, multiplayer games, home kit recording studio, language learning stuff, calligraphy classes, kindle, portable car charger, Bluetooth speaker, karaoke machine, suitcase, travel accessories, a musical instrument, sealing wax kit, creative hobby supplies, microphone, podcasting equipment, audio editing software, a car, vr headset, Nintendo online subscription, Netflix/HBO/youtube/crunchyroll subscription

Gemini rules communication, short journeys and social engagement. Blessing these natives with tools to enhance their pleasant hobbies will make them swoon in gratitude, if you want to get them something make it engaging and whimsical. These natives are ruled by mercury and always welcome something that requires the mind.

Cancer/ 4H Venus

A cooking set, baking set, comfort food, commission artwork of the family, family photos, some really nice home decor, a keepsake/musical box adorned with velvets and soft materials that will store sentimental objects, a locket necklace, family recipe book make a recipe book of all their favourite foods and some foods you know they’d like, soft fluffy blanket, the family heirloom, hand crafted quilt, hand painted ceramic mug, animal crossing game, sims 4 game, games relating to the home, bring and fly in family that are far away as a surprise and cook their favourite meal together, household utilities, lush bath products, a personal chef for a day, a personal butler for a day, custom family tree art, ancestry DNA kit (please be careful though once you use them they keep your data and if they get hacked your information is out there), home movie night, comfy slippers and pyjamas, family board games, this christmas make them Christmas dinner this time.

Cancer rules the home and there’s nothing more appreciated by a cancer Venus than things that remind them of this. They are by nature expressive and nurturing, this time let them be pampered!

Leo/ 5H Venus

Hair care products, gift card for their favorite store, make them an edit no joke like a TikTok edit that makes them look really cool, one of those light up mirrors or a pretty handheld one if they don’t have one already, book them a photoshoot together if they don’t like the camera maybe post them on your social media and show affection for these bold natives, theatre tickets, bold sunglasses, luxury watch, good jewellery, VIP experiences like backstage passes or reservation to exclusive invite only restaurants, designer clothing that is a prestigious brand they love, commission style artwork, make them a playlist of songs that reminds you of them, fine wine, personalised fragrance creation that allows them to create their own signature fragrance, personalised makeup makeover, hire a stylist for them

A perfect gift for Leo’s need to have an element of self expression, luxury and incorporate their personality that garners attention from peers. They need a gift that makes them feel special, something tailored specifically for them that cannot be gifted to anyone else. Personalised gifts do well either this placement too. When I think of these natives I just think of that Meghan Trainor music video “Me Too” watch that and you’ll get their vibe.

Virgo/ 6H Venus

Skincare products, a blender for smoothies, lots of cleaning products, multi purpose aesthetic storage containers, Quora or chat gpt subscription (these guys like to be well informed), give them scientifically researched bath products that have all that vitamin breakdown qualities, make them a notion template to help them plan, quality office supplies like a desk organiser or chair, practical fitness gear like a yoga mat, a fitness tracker, get them a personal nutritionist, tailored meal prep services, bookshelf organiser system, a stylish briefcase, home office makeover (BUT PLEASE GET THEIR PERMISSION FIRST), online course subscription, digital subscription to news feed, you can never go wrong with practical things, an ikea haul, Costco membership, minimalist decor, multi vitamins, a precision watch, set of labelling and sorting tools, a neat tidy chess board, get them a nice little pet, honestly for some reason whenever I think of Virgos I think of matcha. Get them something matcha based.

Virgo Venus natives need gifts that resemble their routine and organisation, they can be rather difficult to purchase for since they have such a specific taste in mind. Gift cards are practical for them but they really need something that allows them to be more prepared. Take them out for comparison price shopping like say if you want to get them a sofa tell them you’ll take them out to Costco, Amazon, ikea, and compare the best ones. They are also very clean and efficient.

Libra Venus/ 7H Venus

Trending Make up like the fenty hot chocolit heat lip gloss, Korean skincare products, beautiful piece of art, a wedding ring 😏, bouquet of flowers, take them to a beautiful botanical garden, fashionable accessories like a silk scarf, books and courses on design, take them to a couples romantic date, a couples workshop, write them a love letter, museum date, tickets to an art exhibition, fine dining, an astrology synastry reading, if they’re single set up a blind date with someone who you KNOW they would like (make sure they’re handsome/pretty), couples retreat, love coach Patreon subscription, pottery/painting classes, relationship podcast subscription, relationship psychology books, fine fragrance/cologne

Libra is ruled by Venus and 7th house, all things related to love beauty and pleasure align with this native, even if they are single they have a natural gift for delving into relationships. Make sure that whatever gift you give them it is pleasing and sensual

Scorpio/ 8H Venus

Intimate gifts, a psychological crime documentary playlist like Epstein island documentary or YouTubers who speak of renowned cult leaders, personalised astrology reading, a dark seductive fragrance, dark artwork, dominance and submission guide book, shadow work journal with a lock on it, dark poetry and literature, escape room adventure tickets, monopoly game, dungeons and dragons game equipment, bdsm accessories, personalised erotic art, leather/latex clothing, bonding activities, empowering books like 48 Laws of Power, martial arts training, taxidermy, personal development workshops, intense workout equipment like a punching bag, chess, daggers, locks on their door or for their belongings like installing a lock for their drawers, buy them a ring camera and subscription, wine tasting experience

Give them something sultry and deep, it has to be psychological and empowering. They are not impressed by superficial gifts that mean nothing to them. They really like gifts that allow them to explore their nature and the darker aspects of existence.

Sagittarius/ 9H Venus

A scratch off map that allows you to scratch off countries you’ve been to, a surprise holiday where you take them abroad, Duolingo subscription, a wanderlust journal for them to document their experiences, passport accessories, an electric guitar, drums, take them to a fireworks display or do one at home for them, a telescope, a drone, binoculars, philosophical books or religious books based on their own beliefs and religion, running shoes, horse riding in the sunset experience, musical instruments, motivational and positive affirmations book or make some for them yourself, a book collection of all their motivational and positive messages they have said, a compass, pay for their tuition for a course they’ve always wanted, traveling stuff like suitcases, pillow for travelling, a portable flask, a disposable camera, a Polaroid camera, a tent, tickets to a cultural festival, hiking gear, skiing gear, camping gear, sketchbook, a donation in their name

Sagittarius Venus and 9H venuses love the concept of exploration whether it be in the mind or physically, the best gift you could give them is one that allows them to take in so much culture, information and experiences.

Capricorn/ 10H Venus

Customisable credit card (CUCU is a good site for this), a nice power suit like business attire, vintage pocket calculator, cufflinks or a tie, formal shoes, pay for their CV to be analysed by professionals in their industry, elegant timeless clothing and jewellery, make them business cards, get them a corporate slave (an assistant will do), pay for business class flights for their next trip abroad, project management courses, tickets to Ted Talk event, take them to and big them up at networking and entrepreneurial opportunities, a sleek desk, submit their work for trophies and awards, quality furniture, Starbucks or their fave coffee place gift cards, a fountain pen, personalised desk name plate, professional photoshoot, designer accessories like a Swiss watch, leather wallet, cheque book, pay for a professional calligrapher to design their signature, time management software

Our sweet cap Venuses and 10Hers need their professional acknowledgment, give them anything timeless and a way for them to better themselves. They love being the best of the best so give them things that support their ambitions.

Aquarius/ 11H Venus

A 3D printer, high tech phone, a gamer console, smart home device like Alexa, chat gpt subscription, AI art pieces of them, rubix cube, VR headset, bespoke one of a kind art piece, tickets to a science technology conference or musem, networking events, phone case, futuristic home decor, membership to an niche club their interested in, mini indoor garden like a plant terrarium, pay for an astronomy stargazing experience for them, alt clothing, goal setting journal, a camaraderie for their friendships can be a bracelet for an example, tickets to a unique workshop according to their niche interests, video editing software, a unique invention prototype for the industry their interested in say if it were cars then a mini Tesla or something, volunteer together, design software, film festival tickets, social cause merchandise, unique fashion piece, astronomy kit, an AI boyfriend or girlfriend, take them a Ted talk.

Always remember the specific niche interests of these natives they like things that are very niche and so sometimes asking them is actually the best thing to do. But make sure it’s something they’re passionate about not all of these natives live tech but they certainly are innovative.

Pisces/ 12H Venus

Seashell necklace, watercolour paints, fantasy book collection, their favourite mangas, handmade artwork, stained glass window art, dream interpretation book, flowerpedia book, vinyls, yoga mat, contact lenses, tickets to their favourite artist like mitski or the sort, create a playlist for them that’s about fantasy and imagination, they might like Disney consider taking them to Disneyland, windchime, subscription to mindfulness app, astrology book, go to the aquarium together, windchimes, art supplies, a dream journal, sound healing instruments, pay for their spiritual retreat, zen garden decor, a mystical music box, water fountain, take them to a mesmerising body of water, prayer mats, diary, write them a heartfelt letter of how amazing they are, take them to a nature retreat, wearable art

Dreamy imaginative gifts would be perfect for these people, they need gifts that allow them to appreciate their escape world where they have a reality that’s just better than here. Give them things that are as beautiful as their inner world.