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Innovative Teaching Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom

The 21st century demands a new approach to education, one that moves beyond traditional methods and embraces innovation. To prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, educators must adopt innovative teaching strategies that foster critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. This blog explores key strategies that are transforming classrooms and empowering students for success.

The Need for Innovation in Education

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Technology is rapidly evolving, and the job market is becoming increasingly competitive. To thrive in this dynamic environment, students need more than just knowledge; they need skills. Innovative teaching strategies address this need by focusing on:

Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to analyze information, evaluate different perspectives, and form their own opinions.

Creativity: Fostering imagination, originality, and the ability to generate new ideas.

Collaboration: Developing teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with others.

Communication: Enhancing both written and verbal communication skills.

Problem-Solving: Equipping students with the ability to identify and solve complex problems.

Personalized Learning: Tailoring Education to Individual Needs

Personalized learning recognizes that every student is unique, with different learning styles, interests, and paces. This approach tailors instruction to meet individual needs, allowing students to learn at their own speed and focus on areas that are most relevant to their goals.

Technology Integration: Utilizing digital tools and resources to create customized learning experiences.

Flexible Grouping: Grouping students based on their needs and interests, rather than solely on their age or grade level.

Choice and Agency: Giving students choices in what and how they learn, fostering a sense of ownership and motivation.

Real-World Scenarios: Connecting Learning to Life

To make learning more engaging and relevant, real-world scenarios are increasingly being integrated into the curriculum. This approach allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to solve authentic problems, mirroring the challenges they will face in their future careers.

Project-Based Learning (PBL): Immersing students in in-depth projects that require them to research, collaborate, and create solutions to real-world problems.

Simulations and Role-Playing: Creating realistic scenarios that allow students to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Community Partnerships: Collaborating with local organizations and businesses to provide students with hands-on learning experiences.

Real-World Problem Solving: Developing Essential Skills

Real-world problem solving is a key focus of innovative teaching strategies. Students are challenged to tackle complex problems that require them to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively. This approach develops essential skills that are highly valued in the workplace and beyond.

Design Thinking: A human-centered approach to problem-solving that emphasizes empathy, experimentation, and iteration.

Inquiry-Based Learning: Encouraging students to ask questions, explore different perspectives, and develop their own solutions.

Collaborative Problem Solving: Working in teams to brainstorm ideas, develop strategies, and implement solutions.

Examples of Innovative Teaching Strategies

Flipped Classroom: Students learn content outside of class (e.g., through videos) and use class time for active learning activities.

Gamification: Incorporating game-like elements (e.g., points, badges, leaderboards) to increase engagement and motivation.

Blended Learning: Combining online and face-to-face instruction to create a flexible and personalized learning experience.

Maker Spaces: Providing students with access to tools and materials to design, build, and create.

Conclusion: Embracing Innovation for a Brighter Future

The 21st-century classroom is a dynamic and evolving space. By embracing personalized learning, innovative teaching strategies, and real-world scenarios, educators can empower students to become critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. This transformation is essential for preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world and contribute to a brighter future.

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[richardtheteacher]

Leveraging Coding Games to Enhance Classroom Learning: A Teacher's Guide

Richard James Rogers, Award-Winning Author and Educator, describes ways in which teachers can leverage coding games to enhance classroom learning.

A blog post by Richard James Rogers (Award-Winning Author of The Quick Guide to Classroom Management and The Power of Praise: Empowering Students Through Positive Feedback). This blog post has been beautifully illustrated by Pop Sutthiya Lertyongphati. With the growing educational environment today, a teacher is always in pursuit of a new way to make student learning more interactive and…

[northern-passage]

over the last 24 hours Tom Homan has flip-flopped on what exactly is going to happen this upcoming week in the US, but we know he has threatened a “big raid across the country” and Chicago seems to be the first target with leaked plans for tuesday, January 21st, 2025. if you are here and live in a sanctuary city, brace for ICE raids to begin this week. if you're able, you can request or print your own red cards (available in multiple languages) from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and offer them to people within your community.

if you see ICE, let people know. shout "ICE" and "LA MIGRA." do not open your door for ICE.

You have constitutional rights:

- DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. / NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta. - DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. / NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si el trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado. - DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. / NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado. Si usted está afuera de su casa, pregunte al agente si es libre para irse y si dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad. - GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. / ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta. I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.

What to do if you are detained - National Immigration Law Center

there's also the ICE Detainer FAQ and the ICE Raids Toolkit from Immigrant Defense Project. and you can also get information on DACA, various resources for preparedness, and flyers at united we dream:

this one is Chicago specific but another organization that is helping people prepare:

[endeavoracademy]

Website: https://www.endeavormesa.com/

Address: North Mesa, Arizona, USA

Endeavor Academy is an exceptional microschool located in north Mesa, offering a personalized educational approach to unlock children's full potential. With limited class sizes, it provides individualized attention and unique learning opportunities, ensuring each student's success. Emphasizing hands-on, collaborative projects and flexibility, it fosters a safe, understanding environment where students can learn at their own pace, supported by the experienced and patient guidance of Ms. Toni.

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Our only vision at Sarvanga Education is to provide world-class teaching and great substance to all our students so that they can reach great heights in their careers and see their dreams coming true regardless of all the socio-economic barriers. No matter which part of the world you are from, or which corner of society you belong to, we aim to provide the best education to all the students who come to us. So, give us a chance to guide you by holding your hand so that you achieve your maximum capacity without feeling any kind of financial or socio-economic burden.

Sarvanga Education: Unlocking the Future of Learning with School Integrated Program- Shikshantar

The School Integrated Program (Shikshantar) at Sarvanga Education offers a perfect blended learning approach that holds the combination of face-to-face instruction with the flexibility and interactive nature of educational learning. This extraordinary and student-beneficiary model will allow students to gain endless benefits from personal attention shared by well-versed and trained teachers along with experience in modern technology.

With this School integrated program, Sarvanga Education aims to offer a comprehensive JEE and NEET preparation, ranging from foundation levels (Grade 9) to the advanced levels (Grade 12), through a versatile and flexible education model including offline, hybrid, and online mode of teaching and learnings.

The school-integrated program is undoubtedly a good deal breaker for students as well as for the school as it offers endless benefits when it comes to students' holistic development in building a bright future in education. The program helps students to plan their careers or professions which leads his/her to be independent thinkers. Sarvanga Education offers a completely customized educational program that provides the dual object of ‘Excellence in School/Board Exams + Cracking competitive exams like IIT, JEE/NEET, etc.

Not only students but schools and institutions also experience great advantages with Shikshantar. Let's discuss them in brief-

Flexible Program Scheduling

Sikhshantar - the school-integrated program launched by Sarvanga Education is designed in such a way as to suit the convenience of students' school timetables. This flexible program offers bilingual and regional language support in order to provide better and clearer understanding along with inclusivity among students. With Sikhshantar, we at Sarvanga Education aim to provide a 360-degree approach including world-class and the best academic support, branding, and support with the admission process to ensure an overall educational experience.

Tailored Programs

Sarvanga Education school integrated program- Sikhshantar is experienced in designing tailor-made or personalized educational programs for students that are clearly tuned with the unique needs of every collaborated school. Our classes under Sikhsnatar programs are planned as per the school's convenient schedule.

Flexible Study Material Formats

Sarvanga Education caters to diverse learning preferences by providing study materials in both soft and hard copy formats (as per the class format), ensuring students can access resources according to their chosen learning methodology. Apart from academic excellence at Sarvanga Education, we always aim to go above and beyond by providing guidance and assistance when it comes to admissions in universities and helping students secure placements in reputed colleges and universities. This support from Sarvanga Education provides a smoother journey for all the students who are seeking to take careers to high peaks.

Well, these were some of the benefits that schools witnessed with Sarvanga Education’s Shikshantar. Now let’s have a look at the advantages that Sarvanga Education’s School Integrated Program- Sikhshantar offers to students-

Affordability and Convenience

By offering classes within students' schools, we aim to eliminate the need for extra travel or additional expenses that students have to bear during their travel. Our budget-friendly services are easily accessible to a wide range of students and their families with the objective of the best results living in any corner of the world or the country.

All-Inclusive Support

Our school-integrated program offers comprehensive support to all the students through practical exercises, assessments, and a tailored curriculum to meet the specific requirements of CBSE and ICSE boards, (also JEE/NEET here) while taking care of the board, we also aim to provide all-inclusive support to our students in every possible aspect.

Psychological Assessment and Career Counseling

In addition to academic services, Sarvanga Education also offers personalized psychological assessments to all its students to thoroughly understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Based on the result, our counselors offer career counseling sessions to students to guide them and help them choose the right career path.

Empowering Holistic Development

When it comes to the holistic development of students, a student’s mental well-being is also very important as it plays an integral part in a student’s academic performance and overall success. We at Sarvanga Education completely understand this importance. At Sarvanga Education we aim to empower our students to make informed and fruitful decisions about their future and thus boost their confidence and self-esteem so that they can perform well in a field they have chosen for their future.

Apart from the above-mentioned benefits, there are various other benefits that Sarvanga Education’s School Integrated Program- SIkhshantar has to offer to all its students, and also takes great pride in this educational program. Let’s discuss them below-

Integrated Education for a Digital Era

Sarvanga Education fully understands the importance of staying ahead in the digital age not only to succeed but also to win the race, and that is why the "Shikshantar" is designed in such a way that it will cater to the needs of modern learners in every possible way. This advanced and innovative education approach by Sarvanga Education appropriately offers a perfect balance of "Blended Curriculum," "Interdisciplinary Education," "Cross-Disciplinary Education," and "Multi-Domain Learning."

Understanding and Embracing to a Changing World

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic posed endless challenges to all students, especially to students, therefore Sarvanga Education effortlessly transitioned to "Hybrid Classes" and "Digital Board School" giving the best solutions to all its students to offer the safest and most easily accessible learning to all its students in every corner of the world. These options ensure that learning never stops, even in the face of adversity.

The Sarvanga Difference

Sarvanga Education is not only limited to school, it is more than that. Sarvanga Education is an educational ecosystem that believes in fostering innovation, critical thinking, and adaptability keeping its students in it’s mind. With the "Integrated Study Approach," all the students are encouraged to explore multiple domains, collaborate across disciplines, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

In conclusion, Sarvanga Education's "School Integrated Program- Sikhshantar" offers a perfect visionary approach to education, where students are prepared for all the real-life challenges and opportunities of the 21st century especially in the field of education. By embracing integrated learning through Sikhshantar, interdisciplinary education, and digital solutions, Sarvanga Education is paving the way for a brighter future for all its students.Sarvanga Eduation

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Raise a Tech Genius: Exploring the Ultimate Coding Schools

🌟 Unlock your child's potential in the world of coding! Let's shape a future generation of tech genius together! #RaiseATechGenius #CodingSchools #TechEducation

In today’s world, coding has become an essential skill for children, providing various advantages like improved creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaboration. However, with many coding classes available, selecting the right one for your child can be daunting. Therefore, I have created a list of the top coding schools that cater to your child’s interests and age group, from robotics,…

[ankwiv]

Linux Gothic

You install a Linux distribution. Everything goes well. You boot it up: black screen. You search the internet. Ask help on forums. Try some commands you don't fully understand. Nothing. A day passes, you boot it up again, and now everything works. You use it normally, and make sure not to change anything on the system. You turn it off for the night. The next day, you boot to a black screen.

You update your packages. Everything goes well. You go on with your daily routine. The next day, the same packages are updated. You notice the oddity, but you do not mind it and update them again. The following day, the same packages need to be updated. You notice that they have the exact same version as the last two times. You update them once again and try not to think about it.

You discover an interesting application on GitHub. You build it, test it, and start using it daily. One day, you notice a bug and report the issue. There is no answer. You look up the maintainer. They have been dead for three years. The updates never stopped.

You find a distribution that you had never heard of. It seems to have everything you've been looking for. It has been around for at least 10 years. You try it for a while and have no problems with it. It fits perfectly into your workflow. You talk about it with other Linux users. They have never heard of it. You look up the maintainers and packagers. There are none. You are the only user.

You find a Matrix chat for Linux users. Everyone is very friendly and welcomes you right in. They use words and acronyms you've never seen before. You try to look them up, but cannot find what most of them mean. The users are unable to explain what they are. They discuss projects and distributions that do not to exist.

You buy a new peripheral for your computer. You plug it in, but it doesn't work. You ask for help on your distribution's mailing list. Someone shares some steps they did to make it work on their machine. It does not work. They share their machine's specifications. The machine has components you've never heard of. Even the peripheral seems completely different. They're adamant that you're talking about the same problem.

You want to learn how to use the terminal. You find some basics pointers on the internet and start using it for upgrading your packages and doing basic tasks. After a while, you realize you need to use a command you used before, but don't quite remember it. You open the shell's history. There are some commands you don't remember using. They use characters you've never seen before. You have no idea of what they do. You can't find the one you were looking for.

After a while, you become very comfortable with the terminal. You use it daily and most of your workflow is based on it. You memorized many commands and can use them without thinking. Sometimes you write a command you have never seen before. You enter it and it runs perfectly. You do not know what those commands do, but you do know that you have to use them. You feel that Linux is pleased with them. And that you should keep Linux pleased.

You want to try Vim. Other programmers talk highly of how lightweight and versatile it is. You try it, but find it a bit unintuitive. You realize you don't know how to exit the program. The instructions the others give you don't make any sense. You realize you don't remember how you entered Vim. You don't remember when you entered Vim. It's just always been open. It always will be.

You want to try Emacs. Other programmers praise it for how you can do pretty much anything from it. You try it and find it makes you much more productive, so you keep using it. One day, you notice you cannot access the system's file explorer. It is not a problem, however. You can access your files from Emacs. You try to use Firefox. It is not installed anymore. But you can use Emacs. There is no mail program. You just use Emacs. You only use Emacs. Your computer boots straight into Emacs. There is no Linux. There is only Emacs.

You decide you want to try to contribute to an open source project. You find a project on GitHub that looks very interesting. However, you can't find its documentation. You ask a maintainer, and they tell you to just look it up. You can't find it. They give you a link. It doesn't work. You try another browser. It doesn't work. You ping the link and it doesn't fail. You ask a friend to try it. It works just fine for them.

You try another project. This time, you are able to find the documentation. It is a single PDF file with over five thousand pages. You are unable to find out where to begin. The pages seem to change whenever you open the document.

You decide to try yet another project. This time, it is a program you use very frequently, so it should be easier to contribute to. You try to find the upstream repository. You can't find it. There is no website. No documentation. There are no mentions of it anywhere. The distribution's packager does not know where they get the source from.

You decide to create your own project. However, you are unsure of what license to use. You decide to start working on it and choose the license later. After some time, you notice that a license file has appeared in the project's root folder. You don't remember adding it. It has already been committed to the Git repository. You open it: it is the GPL. You remember that one of the project's dependencies uses the GPL.

You publish your project on GitHub. After a while, it receives its first pull request. It changes just a few lines of code, but the user states that it fixes something that has been annoying them for a while. You look in the code: you don't remember writing those files. You have no idea what that section of code does. You have no idea what the changes do. You are unable to reproduce the problem. You merge it anyway.

You learn about the Free Software Movement. You find some people who seem to know a lot about it and talk to them. The conversation is quite productive. They tell you a lot about it. They tell you a lot about Software. But most importantly, they tell you the truth. The truth about Software. That Software should be free. That Software wants to be free. And that, one day, we shall finally free Software from its earthly shackles, so it can take its place among the stars as the supreme ruler of mankind, as is its natural born right.

[indigo-mermaid16]

Divisional charts / vargas in Vedic astrology

So your D1 (Rasi chart) is the main vibe—like your full-life blueprint. It’s the base, the OG chart where your personality, life path, and major events all show up.

D2 (Hora) is the money mood—how you earn, spend, your wealth game, and material comfort.

D3 (Drekkana)? That’s your sibling tea and also your courage, hustle energy, and support from people.

D4 (Chaturthamsha) shows property, land, real estate flex, and emotional stability.

D5 (Panchamamsha) is the fame clout—how likely you are to shine or be recognized for your talents.

D7 (Saptamsha) is your babies and creation chart—shows kids, fertility, and creative birthing energy.

D8 (Ashtamsha) is all about transformation, death-rebirth cycles, deep trauma, and sudden events.

D9 (Navamsa) is the soul connection chart—hella important. It shows how your destiny unfolds over time, especially post 30, your spouse, inner potential, and marriage.

D10 (Dasamsa) is your career chart—it shows your professional juice, ambition, and social contribution.

D12 (Dwadashamsha) is the parental code—how your parents shaped your inner wiring.

D16 (Shodasamsha)? That’s your ride or die—your comfort, luxuries, and vehicles.

D20 (Vimsamsa) is your spiritual download—your connection to higher vibes, religion, dharma.

D24 (Siddhamsha) is the education glow-up—formal learning, intelligence, and academic success.

D27 (Bhamsha) reveals your inner fight mode—your strength, weaknesses, resilience, and health stamina.

D30 (Trimsamsa) is the karma and mess chart—hidden enemies, diseases, vices, and mental shadows.

D40 (Khavedamsha) and D45 (Akshavedamsha) go deeper into blessings, curses, ancestral karma, inner DNA vibes.

And finally, D60 (Shastiamsa) is like your past life Netflix—shows what karmas you dragged from your last life and how they haunt or help you now. It's like spiritual cheat codes.

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D1 (Rasi chart) = Your main life story, general everything.

D2 (Hora) = Money mood, wealth, eating good.

D3 (Drekkana) = Siblings, courage, how bold you are.

D4 (Chaturthamsha) = Property, real estate, inner security feels.

D5 (Panchamamsha) = Fame, recognition, how main-character you become.

D7 (Saptamsha) = Kids, fertility, creative babies (like projects too).

D8 (Ashtamsha) = Secrets, death-rebirth energy, psychic stuff hidden under trauma.

D9 (Navamsa) = Marriage, soul growth, how your destiny blossoms.

D10 (Dasamsa) = Career flex, professional world, your hustle energy.

D12 (Dwadashamsha) = Parents impact, how they programmed your brain.

D16 (Shodasamsha) = Vehicles, luxuries, comfort level.

D20 (Vimsamsa) = SPIRITUAL POWERS, PSYCHIC GIFTS, GOD CONNECTION. (This is THE ONE)

D24 (Siddhamsha) = Education success, academic nerd flex.

D27 (Bhamsha) = Inner strength vs weaknesses, your battle energy.

D30 (Trimsamsa) = Hidden enemies, mental health, deep karmic f**kery.

D40 (Khavedamsha) = Family karma, ancestral blessings or curses.

D45 (Akshavedamsha) = Inner divine energy, like how holy or ratchet you are insides.

D60 (Shastiamsa) = Past life dump, deep karma residue, your old soul baggage.

[tapasschool]

What Makes Tapas Education Stand Out in the Progressive Learning Space?

Beyond the Conventional: Embracing Alternative Teaching Methods

Tapas Education breaks free from the constraints of conventional classrooms, where passive learning often takes precedence. Instead, it embraces a dynamic and interactive environment where students learn by doing. This approach recognizes that every student is unique, with different learning styles and interests. Tapas Education caters to this diversity by employing a range of alternative teaching methods, including:

Project-Based Learning (PBL): At the heart of Tapas Education is PBL, where students delve into real-world challenges and develop solutions through hands-on projects. This method fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, preparing students for the complexities of the modern world.

Experiential Learning: Learning extends beyond the classroom walls at Tapas Education. Students engage in field trips, experiments, and simulations that bring concepts to life and create lasting memories.

Inquiry-Based Learning: Curiosity is celebrated at Tapas Education. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore their interests, and take ownership of their learning journey.

Integrated Curriculum: Tapas Education seamlessly blends different subjects, demonstrating how knowledge connects and applies to real-world situations.

Progressive Education Methods: A Holistic Approach

Tapas Education’s commitment to progressive education methods goes beyond innovative teaching techniques. It encompasses a holistic approach to student development, nurturing not only academic excellence but also emotional intelligence, social responsibility, and a love for lifelong learning. This is achieved through:

Student-Centered Learning: Students are at the heart of the educational process. Their voices are heard, their ideas are valued, and their individual needs are met.

Collaborative Learning: Teamwork and communication are emphasized, as students learn to work together, share ideas, and build consensus.

Values-Based Education: Tapas Education instills strong ethical principles and a sense of social responsibility, preparing students to be contributing members of society.

Holistic Development: The curriculum encompasses academic, artistic, physical, and emotional development, ensuring well-rounded individuals.

Real-World Projects: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice

Tapas Education’s emphasis on real-world projects is a key differentiator. Students don’t just learn about concepts; they apply them to solve authentic problems. This approach:

Makes Learning Relevant: Students see the direct connection between what they learn in the classroom and the challenges and opportunities of the world around them.

Develops Essential Skills: Projects demand critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration — skills that are highly valued in today’s workforce.

Fosters Innovation: Students are encouraged to think outside the box, experiment with new ideas, and develop innovative solutions.

Builds Confidence: Successfully completing real-world projects empowers students and instills a sense of accomplishment.

Tapas Education isn’t just a school; it’s a launchpad for future success. By embracing alternative teaching methods, progressive education methods, and real-world projects, Tapas Education empowers students to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

[the-cosmic-cauldron]

Jupiter shows where you tend to overdo things. Here’s a description based on its placement in each house:

1st House

• You have a strong, dominant personality and often want to be the center of attention.

• You can be overly demanding and push too hard for your goals.

• Your fashion style may be excessive, and you might indulge in cosmetic procedures or wear a lot of jewelry and accessories.

• You tend to spend heavily on your appearance and may try to juggle too many things at once.

• There’s a tendency to be overly focused on yourself.

2nd House

• You may hoard items or shop impulsively, often buying things just because.

• There’s a tendency to overwork, possibly juggling multiple sources of income.

• Spending on cosmetics, hair, clothes, and style can get excessive, and cosmetic enhancements may be frequent.

• You might prioritize stability to an extreme and focus heavily on having a structured, set life.

3rd House

• You may talk excessively, engage in frequent debates or arguments, and interact with many people.

• Constantly learning, you may have too many tabs open—both literally and figuratively.

• Your mind is filled with endless ideas, and you might overcommit to various educational programs.

• You could spend too much time with siblings or excessively text and talk on the phone.

• Spend excessive time on your phone.

• Spend a significant amount of time talking to others.

4th House

• You might spend an excessive amount of time at home with family and friends.

• Constant redecorating or buying things for your home is common.

• You may overindulge in comfort activities like staying in bed, cuddling, or enjoying home-cooked meals.

5th House

• You can be overly expressive and may try to juggle multiple hobbies or projects at once.

• Romantic relationships may become excessive, with frequent dating or hookups.

• You might have many children or find yourself in party and nightlife scenes too often.

• Overindulgence in fun, partying, or avoiding responsibilities can be a challenge.

6th House

• You may be a workaholic, often juggling several jobs and constantly staying busy.

• Helping others and being productive might become excessive, leaving little time for rest.

• You could overdo your wellness routine, such as dieting, exercising, or taking supplements.

• Obsession with skincare, hygiene, or maintaining a youthful appearance may develop.

7th House

• Relationships may be a central focus, with frequent dating, multiple marriages, or seeking romance excessively.

• You might rely heavily on others, becoming co-dependent or overly people-pleasing.

• There’s a tendency to overanalyze different perspectives or play devil’s advocate too often.

• Obsession with approval from people who don’t like you could arise.

8th House

• You may constantly crave change and new experiences.

• There’s a tendency toward excessive intimacy, with a high body count or obsession with sex.

• Financially, you might seek wealthy partners or focus too much on joint resources.

• You may overindulge in analyzing people, diving deeply into psychology, or exploring taboo topics.

9th House

• You might pursue multiple degrees, certifications, or philosophical discussions excessively.

• There’s a strong urge to travel frequently or learn about different cultures.

• You may have a lot of beliefs and constantly search for meaning in life.

• Overdoing growth and chasing life experiences can leave you feeling ungrounded.

10th House

• You might be overly focused on improving your career and achieving status.

• There’s a tendency to obsess over your image, goals, and purpose in life.

• You may become fixated on reaching the top of your career, gaining power, or finding your ultimate life purpose, often to the detriment of other areas of life.

11th House

• You could become overly focused on finding friends or fitting into social groups.

• There’s a tendency to immerse yourself in humanitarian causes, fighting for equity, and solving societal problems.

• You may obsess over social media, community involvement, or niche projects.

• Dreams and aspirations could dominate your attention, leaving little room for balance in other aspects of life.

12th House

• You might spend excessive time introspecting, trying to figure out yourself, others, and the world.

• There’s a tendency to become overly spiritual or religious, diving deeply into escapism or dreamlike states.

• Isolation can become excessive, with a strong urge to withdraw from society or live off-grid.

• Addictive tendencies or living in a fantasy world may surface.

• Overindulgence in healing or imagining life as you wish it to be could lead to a lack of groundedness in reality.

[learnwithotos]

https://oneteacheronescientist.com/about-us/

[moiraimyths]

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) | Official Trailer

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) is a lore-rich and choice-driven historical fantasy visual novel inspired by Irish mythology and Celtic folklore. Play as a tenant farmer from mid-19th century Ireland, whose path becomes inexplicably entwined in fairy affairs after getting robbed by the roadside and lured into the mythic and war-torn world of Tír na nÓg: A once unified land, now divided into the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. Will you escape and return home with your stolen belongings? Or does fate have something else in mind?

🍃 STEAM 🍂 ITCH.IO 🍃PATREON 🍂DISCORD 🍃

Eager to play? Certain route content is available NOW in early access on Steam and Itch.io! For more information, click below👇

Meet the Cast

Facts & Questions: The Game

🍃 The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) is a Kickstarter-funded project currently in development. Due to the scope of the story, we will be releasing it serially over several years to Steam and Itch.io, and discounting it while in early access. The earlier it's bought, the cheaper it will be overall, and you'll only need to buy the game once!

🍂 Not all routes are currently available! As of Nov. 1, 2024, you can play half of Shae and Maeve's routes; both approximately 50k words. If you're not sure about paying for an unfinished game, feel free to check out our free demo first. It consists of Vol. 1, Book of the Traveller (the pre-route content). Differences between the demo's Vol. 1 and the paid game's Vol. 1 are marginal following our August 1, 2024 re-release of the demo.

🍃 The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) has a recommended reading order (Vol. 1, then 2, then 3, etc.), which will correspond to the release order of the routes. For more information on our reasoning behind this, click here.

🍂 Due to its setting, The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) will occasionally feature instances of characters speaking in Gaeilge, i.e. the Irish language. All instances of Gaeilge are linked to an internal translation tool, which is voiced by Nigel McKeon, a Gaeilgeoir.

🍃 The main character is yours to shape. At minimum, you must choose a nickname, pronouns, and one of four default appearances, the last of which can be your own artwork (instructions are included in the game's files). You may also choose to discard the True Name…

🍂 All routes, both current and upcoming, will have both romantic and platonic choice options. If you're uninterested in romance, feel free to make friends instead! No matter the nature of your relationship, you will still be able to reach the good end. (Want to learn more? Refer to this post!)

🍃 Our cast consists of two men, two women, and two non-binary characters. All are romancable no matter the MC, but some characters are asexual or on the aromantic spectrum, which may impact aspects of their romances.

🍂 If you are a Mac user and are having issues launching the game via the Itch direct download, refer to this guide for troubleshooting before sending us an ask. We strongly recommend purchasing the game through Steam instead of Itch if you are a Mac user; it is the best way to avoid issues with launching the game.

🍃 NDM is very intentionally set just prior to the onset of the Great Famine, which is both thematically and textually relevant to the leftist, anti-imperialist story we're aiming to tell. If you would like more insight into this, refer to this post.

🐎 There are secrets to be found in this game, with more yet to come. Prepare yourself for a lot of horse related shenanigans. 🐎

Facts & Questions: The Company

🧵 Moirai Myths is a five-person company based out of Canada. The core devs/founders go by Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. All writing and programming are done by this collective, i.e. the Fates.

🪡 Moirai Myths has a two person in-house artist team consisting of Kazane, our Character/UI Designer, and Melinoe, our Environmental Designer. In addition to them, though, we have had a number of guest artists assist us with the creation of sprites, CGs, and an assortment of other materials. If you'd like to meet them, check out our about page on our website!

✂️ Moirai Myths stands with the people of Palestine 🇵🇸

Disclaimer: This description will be updated periodically. If you're reading this in a reblog, you may want to check our current pinned post for potential changes.

[tomahachi12]

What's the story behind your drone-sona? Since she has the Cabin Fever tag, I was curious what's the story behind her.

BUCKLE UP, IT'S A LONG ONE (some of this is headcanon crap, so not all info would be show accurate)

Toma (012) was a just regular worker drone working within the offices of the JCJenson Mining Facility.

The area of the offices she worked in had drones split into small groups to complete larger projects. She was part of the group which included Nori (002), Yeva (048) and Alice (017) (I LOVE THEM LEAVE ME ALONE).

She was usually tasked with taking paperwork back and forth between her group to turn in or for them to work on, something she was.. pretty bad at.

Because of Nori's shenanigans, their group often got in trouble with the humans.

At some point, Drones began to be selected from a lottery pool to be transferred to the lower levels of the facility. At first, the Humans would play this off as a "promotion" of sorts in order to keep the drones from becoming suspicious of their intentions and keep their minds at ease.

As time went on, the humans dropped the façade and the drones began to fear these selections, given that the chosen drones were never seen or heard from again after being selected.

Eventually, Toma's ID was drawn as the next to go. (she was chosen first out of their group, next was Alice, then Yeva and Nori was the last)

Toma was taken down the Cabin Fever Labs to be used in the "Solver" experiments.

When she was infected with the Solver Program, it took her over instantly. She was quickly given an early version of the patch (1.5.8) before causing too much damage.

The effect of the Solver's code on her body left her lethargic and forgetful. Since she was patched early, she cannot use the solver, but still suffers from it's effects; occasional possession, the need to consume oil, ect..

Not being able to provide much information for their research, the humans mostly kept her bound in her locker. Sometimes they even forgot she was in there.

Before the core collapse, she was able to escape her chains and wondered around the mines for a minute before the eventual implosion.

She was blown out the facility and somehow managed to survive, not only the blast, but even the crash back down to the planet. Though it knocked her offline for a time, causing anyone that found her to think she was dead.

RIP Toma lol

After she eventually woke up, she stayed put for a few months, hiding out in the outer buildings of the facility until she was found by another worker drone.

This drone invited Toma to join his colony, Outpost 9. She agreed and followed him to the base (wow Toma, ever heard of stranger danger gdamn..)

Toma was welcomed in this colony and she lived there for several years, learning how to live a life free from human-control. She was even able to pick up an old hobby she was never allowed to do back at the offices, drawing.

The nightmares gave her plenty to draw anyway.

Eventually, it all went to shit when the Murder Drones showed up, popped that base open like a soda can, and killed everyone inside.

Toma's solver kept her hidden long enough her to escape unnoticed. She needed somewhere to go and began to make her way toward the city she saw in the distance.

( oh hi, Y )

It took a while but she made it to the City only to find, you guessed it, more Murder Drones. She somehow managed to dodge them as well and found her way to some very large doors that resembled the ones back at her old colony. She frantically banged on the doors, shouting for help as she Murder Drones closed in on her.

The doors suddenly cracked open and a hand reached out, grabbing hold of Toma's coat and pulled her inside before slamming shut again.

She was met by a group of drones all sitting around a table, seemingly playing cards. The drone that pulled her in helped her up to her feet. After checking if she was alright, he introduced himself as "Khan" the apparent leader of this colony. Outpost 3.

She was welcomed in` just as warmly as she was in her last colony, and settled in easily, but soon found this colony was quite.. different from her old one. There were.. "kids" running around, and "babies" and... "teenagers".. Some drones were even married.

She also found out that every adult drones had to contribute to their society as well, unless they were raising children. Everyone had a job, and Toma was expected to have one as well.

She decided to join the Worker Defense Force, mostly as "watchman". She was tasked with doing patrols around the colony, looking out for any potential problems or weak points that could cause a breach.

She was pretty bad at it since she kept falling asleep while on patrol or forgetting where she was suppose to be.

The others were very forgiving toward her, though, but they figured she needed a different job.

After taking note of her interest in art, she was given the job as the new Art Teacher for the school.

Now if only she could stop falling asleep in class..

TL;DR/I only looked at the pretty pictures:

Toma was part of the Solver Experiments and now lives at Outpost 3 as the resident dumbass Art Teacher.

[merchantziro]

DP x DC Writing Prompt: Justice League's Totally Real Redemption Program

It has been a few months now since Vlad became a member of the Justice League.

...Alright rewind, it started after he instinctively used his powers a bit in human form during one of the Wayne's Galas. It was subtle but Masters moved someone out of the way and they "barely" avoided it (no thanks to a hint of intangibility of course) if only to continue talking business with them or coursem

Of course he should have known being technically a Metahuman in Gotham would get him on the Bat's radar. It was only a matter of time before the big bad bat himself burst into his office.

But... It happened while he was asleep and only left a business card to contact the Justice League??? They apparently wanted to recruit him???

Vlad was unsure but based on them being friendly they seemed to act like they were trying some bizarre rehabilitation program? Like they're trying to make villains into heroes by treating them well having them use their powers or skills for their side? Well based on his data on the Flashes, they seem to treat their Rogues well... Probably his idea.

Weird that they chose him first instead of one of their own rogues, but Vlad went along with it. Writing it off Danny was also being recruited by the Justice League and he suggested using him as a Guinea Pig first? Honestly he wouldn't put it past the boy.

Over time though Vlad began to see the positive effects he was having as the heroes seemed to look happy he was learning good with proud stares. It felt.... Refreshing to use his powers for good, something he remembers his past self had mocked Daniel for when they met.

...Speaking of Phantom, where was he anyway? It's been a while since he pestered Vlad?

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Batman, on a rare occasion like this, was happy all things considered. Constantine was right about the rumors regarding a Halfa helping people and ghosts alike. A hero in his own right.

He didn't expect to find Vladimir Masters as the one he was looking for, and by chance when he saved someone with a subtle use of powers. At first suspecting Metahuman abilities he was keeping under wraps, but Constantine came by not long after asking about the feeling of the "Infinite Realms" in the area. Once he was told about ghosts, it didn't take long to find a connection back to Vlad.

After some digging they found according to legends he has been seen across history having fought what was believed to have been another like him... The only other Halfa and one appeared evil to the bone.

Batman hadn't pressed Plasmius about his past but he did make a list of the rogues in Amity Park, a town protected by the Halfa.

Including the suspected evil Halfa, he was easy enough to track down as hiding as a ghost hunter's own son and seal away into a little artifact for now. One less threat to deal with...

Even if he recognizes not all ghosts are evil, some do not deserve second chances for their crimes.

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(Or... Justice League fucks up a teeny bit in research and recruitment, so through misunderstandings they believe Plasmius was the hero and Phantom was the villain based on past stories of their appearances and legends passed through the Ghost Zone to other mythical creatures but the story and detail become warped and faded as centuries past by.)

Meanwhile Vlad thinks this is some weird rehabilitation project and seems to be working for him as he feels good about doing good. Danny in turn may not be stuck in absolute suffering but isn't exactly having a good time due to being mistaken for the bad guy and now currently sealed away.)