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TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN ASTROLOGY, WHAT DIFFERENCES AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO FIND A MIDDLE GROUND BETWEEN THE TWO ?

✨Modern astrology is more ‘internal’ and introspective, meaning it mostly focuses on psychology and the development of our character traits. It considers the natal chart as a map for the psyche, and so puts the focus on ways to improve or evolve thanks to self-acknowledgment. Traditional astrology is at the contrary considered ‘external’, meaning situational and events/context-oriented. It looks for ways to harmonize how a person fits within a larger external situation, and can be way more predictive. ✨Modern astrology believes in the idea of free will ; the natal chart may show certain tendencies but those ones can always be ‘transcended’ with sufficient, dedicated hardwork and ‘positive thinking’. Traditional astrology is more deterministic and fate-based. It considers itself ‘more’ than the study of human psyche ; it is not really concerned by ‘transcending’ the natal chart or even comprehend what is our place in the overall order, but more so on how we fit into this all. That’s mostly why the traditional texts are so often fatalistic. ✨Modern astrology has more or less lost the idea of planets being either good or bad, the disabilites system can even be largely questioned depending on the practitioners. Modern astrologers tend to have different opinions when it comes to the planets’ placements in sign (for ex: cancer moon can be considered very emotional and lunatic and so rather a difficult placement to handle, even if it was traditionally considered domicile). Also, charts are often considered equally fortunate. Traditional astrology on the other hand had always kept an emphasis on the conditions of the planets and still perpetuates the idea that traditional dignities/disabilities and rulership systems in analysis are necessary in order to attain a more ‘realistic’ even tho sometimes pessimistic and severe evaluation of the chart. Not all charts are equal. This, mostly because (as said previously) it is way more experience based than psychological, and so not interested in sugar-coating negative things and events that may have happened (and that can still happen) in life.

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ASPECTS & PLACEMENTS THAT CAN MAKE YOU A REAL CHARMER (ESP. WITH WORDS)

The more following aspects you get, the more gifted you’ll be. (Keep in mind that, as people have different tastes/interest it can be pretty difficult to condense that in a list of aspects, but here we go, I tried to cover the most of it!) — Moon and/or mercury placed in the signs of: * Gemini: they are ruled by Mercury, consequently well-known for they witty conversation (they actually are the real extrovert messengers of the zodiac, Virgo being more on the written-expression-spectrum). They are often curious, and so possess a lot of concise informations on a lot of different subjects/topics (which is very helpful when you try to connect with someone right?). Also, they love mindgames so if you’re into it and able to entertain their minds, that’s great. Beware however, not to drag our beloved twins but they tend to speak a lot… and not do much. * Libra: speaker of the law? Kind of. It implies being able to say the things people want you to say, without necessarily thinking it. Sure, they can see the whole picture and from each point of view but… It leads to what it leads lmao. The diction/prose is generally very well constructed and for mercury libra particularly, the voice can be… very ‘charming’ or just ‘pretty’, ‘cause of the venusian energy of Libra. * Sagittarius: not so much of a speaker, but definitely an explorer. They are gifted with a natural charisma ‘cause they’re so engaging and inspiring and funny. You’ll probably enjoy having a good time with them. * Aquarius: let me tell you, they are very weird and shady, especially when flirting. Most of the time, when interested, they’ll just cut off emotionally or act like you’re being best friends. They can go from being very charming to being very distant/cold, and I guess it’s because they’re not that comfortable with acknowledging their own interest for someone. Still, it can appear as a ‘charming trait’, even tho it is pretty exhausting on the long-term. * Scorpio: who are also very known for their manipulative tendencies (especially mercury scorpio, they are sooo damn smart, like wow). Most of the time tho, they engage into tests because of trust issues. As they seem very contained/private, people will naturally gravitate towards them, trying to dig into their psyche. You can try btw, they still are more intelligent than you. * Pisces: to a certain extent, and as scorpios, not so much with their words (as mercury is not considered doing well in pisces) but as they naturally and unconsciously (or very consciously) project neptunian traits they can get people idealizing them/fantasizing about them pretty easily I’d say. You’ll make them say the things you want them to say even if they don’t speak at all haha. — Mercury conjunct Sun. — Mercury conjunct Moon. — Mercury conjunct Venus. — Mercury placed in 6th house. — Moon placed in 3rd/6th house. — Mercury placed in 3rd/6th/7th house. — Moon conjunct Venus in Libra/Gemini. — Mercury trining Moon and/or Venus in air/water signs.

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ASPECTS & PLACEMENTS THAT CAN MAKE YOU A REAL CHARMER (ESP. WITH WORDS)

The more following aspects you get, the more gifted you’ll be. (Keep in mind that, as people have different tastes/interest it can be pretty difficult to condense that in a list of aspects, but here we go, I tried to cover the most of it!) — Moon and/or mercury placed in the signs of: * Gemini: they are ruled by Mercury, consequently well-known for they witty conversation (they actually are the real extrovert messengers of the zodiac, Virgo being more on the written-expression-spectrum). They are often curious, and so possess a lot of concise informations on a lot of different subjects/topics (which is very helpful when you try to connect with someone right?). Also, they love mindgames so if you’re into it and able to entertain their minds, that’s great. Beware however, not to drag our beloved twins but they tend to speak a lot… and not do much. * Libra: speaker of the law? Kind of. It implies being able to say the things people want you to say, without necessarily thinking it. Sure, they can see the whole picture and from each point of view but… It leads to what it leads lmao. The diction/prose is generally very well constructed and for mercury libra particularly, the voice can be… very ‘charming’ or just ‘pretty’, ‘cause of the venusian energy of Libra. * Sagittarius: not so much of a speaker, but definitely an explorer. They are gifted with a natural charisma ‘cause they’re so engaging and inspiring and funny. You’ll probably enjoy having a good time with them. * Aquarius: let me tell you, they are very weird and shady, especially when flirting. Most of the time, when interested, they’ll just cut off emotionally or act like you’re being best friends. They can go from being very charming to being very distant/cold, and I guess it’s because they’re not that comfortable with acknowledging their own interest for someone. Still, it can appear as a ‘charming trait’, even tho it is pretty exhausting on the long-term. * Scorpio: who are also very known for their manipulative tendencies (especially mercury scorpio, they are sooo damn smart, like wow). Most of the time tho, they engage into tests because of trust issues. As they seem very contained/private, people will naturally gravitate towards them, trying to dig into their psyche. You can try btw, they still are more intelligent than you. * Pisces: to a certain extent, and as scorpios, not so much with their words (as mercury is not considered doing well in pisces) but as they naturally and unconsciously (or very consciously) project neptunian traits they can get people idealizing them/fantasizing about them pretty easily I’d say. You’ll make them say the things you want them to say even if they don’t speak at all haha. — Mercury conjunct Sun. — Mercury conjunct Moon. — Mercury conjunct Venus. — Mercury placed in 6th house. — Moon placed in 3rd/6th house. — Mercury placed in 3rd/6th/7th house. — Moon conjunct Venus in Libra/Gemini. — Mercury trining Moon and/or Venus in air/water signs.

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ASPECTS & PLACEMENTS THAT CAN MAKE YOU A REAL CHARMER (ESP. WITH WORDS)

The more following aspects you get, the more gifted you’ll be. (Keep in mind that, as people have different tastes/interest it can be pretty difficult to condense that in a list of aspects, but here we go, I tried to cover the most of it!) — Moon and/or mercury placed in the signs of: * Gemini: they are ruled by Mercury, consequently well-known for they witty conversation (they actually are the real extrovert messengers of the zodiac, Virgo being more on the written-expression-spectrum). They are often curious, and so possess a lot of concise informations on a lot of different subjects/topics (which is very helpful when you try to connect with someone right?). Also, they love mindgames so if you’re into it and able to entertain their minds, that’s great. Beware however, not to drag our beloved twins but they tend to speak a lot… and not do much. * Libra: speaker of the law? Kind of. It implies being able to say the things people want you to say, without necessarily thinking it. Sure, they can see the whole picture and from each point of view but… It leads to what it leads lmao. The diction/prose is generally very well constructed and for mercury libra particularly, the voice can be… very ‘charming’ or just ‘pretty’, ‘cause of the venusian energy of Libra. * Sagittarius: not so much of a speaker, but definitely an explorer. They are gifted with a natural charisma ‘cause they’re so engaging and inspiring and funny. You’ll probably enjoy having a good time with them. * Aquarius: let me tell you, they are very weird and shady, especially when flirting. Most of the time, when interested, they’ll just cut off emotionally or act like you’re being best friends. They can go from being very charming to being very distant/cold, and I guess it’s because they’re not that comfortable with acknowledging their own interest for someone. Still, it can appear as a ‘charming trait’, even tho it is pretty exhausting on the long-term. * Scorpio: who are also very known for their manipulative tendencies (especially mercury scorpio, they are sooo damn smart, like wow). Most of the time tho, they engage into tests because of trust issues. As they seem very contained/private, people will naturally gravitate towards them, trying to dig into their psyche. You can try btw, they still are more intelligent than you. * Pisces: to a certain extent, and as scorpios, not so much with their words (as mercury is not considered doing well in pisces) but as they naturally and unconsciously (or very consciously) project neptunian traits they can get people idealizing them/fantasizing about them pretty easily I’d say. You’ll make them say the things you want them to say even if they don’t speak at all haha. — Mercury conjunct Sun. — Mercury conjunct Moon. — Mercury conjunct Venus. — Mercury placed in 6th house. — Moon placed in 3rd/6th house. — Mercury placed in 3rd/6th/7th house. — Moon conjunct Venus in Libra/Gemini. — Mercury trining Moon and/or Venus in air/water signs.

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Day Four: Tell us your favorite personality traits of your sun & moon signs.

Let's see if I can get that right, since I'm merely scratching the surface of all thing astrology : Sun sign Libra - the yearn for harmony, external and internal (very difficult to achieve) the ability to see things from (almost) all perspective. Taurus moon - patience, persistence, the taste for "fine" things.

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Day Three: Tell us the sun signs of your entire immediate family (so siblings and parents - and don’t forget yourself!)

My mum is a Leo, my brother’s a Virgo, I’m a Libra.

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#1. ASTRO NOTES ✨🖤

Here some of my personal astro notes. Enjoy! ✨Moon/Saturn conjunction in the sign of Aries or Scorpio (or so placed in the 1st or 8th houses) could be an indicator of domestic violence between the parental figures of the querent’s chart. An outer sign conjunction in the signs of Aries/Pisces also works. ✨Mars in the 12th house people generally adore the ‘bullied kid who snaps’ scenario in movies and all, they empathize pretty easily with loners and outcasts. They are also prone to liking horror genre and very graphic violence in movies/literature/arts in general. It’s an ‘healthy’ outlet (even if it can lead to more questionable tastes/fantasies) that permits them to ‘live’ their repressed mars instinct. ✨Moon/Mars conjunction in the sign of Gemini could lead to severe breakdowns due to all the mercurian friction/nervosity those energies imply. Very quick to react, mostly annoyed by their own sensitivity that they don’t quite comprehend, and somehow not able to handle rushes of emotion that overwhelm them (remember the emotional realm is here placed in a sign that wants to intellectualize feelings). Also beware of their words ‘cause when angry, they are here to cut you right to the bone, it’s not even funny. ✨Moon/IC in Sagittarius, especially placed in sensitive or more ‘cold’ houses (7th/8th/10th/11th/12th) or aspected by a malefic (mars/pluto/uranus), could be an indicator of a mother who rejected (or wasn’t simply able to identity with) her mother role during her infant’s childhood. Consequently more observable in the elder sibling’s chart. ✨Sun conjunct Chiron people will never feel enough (notion of suffering for being who you are, or just feeling yourself as a giant wound). No matter how well educated or well aware they actually are, it will always be their deepest inner conflict. Also, when this aspect shows up in a chart, there is a potentiality for attracting people of the opposite sex/gender who play out the same complex in their own charts/lives (this is a huge indicator that you need to work on self-love and self-appreciation!). ✨Venus in Scorpio/8th house can POSSIBLY be engaged into polyamorous/open relationships if: being harshly aspected by uranus/jupiter, placed in the 3th/7th/9th/11th houses or in the signs of gemini, libra, sagittarius or aquarius. Also some risings (aries, gemini, leo, sagittarius) can considerably cool down the ‘exclusivity’ factor of such a placement, as the descendant can be quite ‘exploring’ or more ‘free’ itself. ✨Pisces moons are extra sensitive. Also extra mutable. They can extend their empathy so far, it’s actually ridiculous ; and it applies for others, but also for themselves! That’s when the risk of being perceived as emotionally manipulative is heighten. The ‘I feel sorry for myself’ syndrome is real, therefore not just a narcissistic concern. They do actually feel that desolation. Lots of children with this placement have the ‘capacity’ to feel even sadder after having realized in how much pain they’re in? It’s a very weird and melancholic loop. ✨Aquarius is one of the most interesting yet misunderstood sign of the zodiac. Sun or emotional placements in such a sign can turned out being of the most challenging. There is an awareness mixed to an inevitable distance in their reactions concerning their own sensitivity, and the sensitivity of the collective ; as if their conscious inadequacy was observed through the lens of their ‘intellectual/scientific’ minds. Those little eels are the real reptiles of the zodiac. Truly smart. They need the help of watery/scorpionic placements in order to learn how to express more freely their deeper concerns, even if those ones can scare them at times.  ✨Leo ICs are often indicators of a single child. ✨Venus or stellium in the 12th house females can have a strange relationship to the idea of having a child (it generally is linked to the pregnancy itself, not the baby). They can strongly reject it, considering the unborn child to be a real intrusion/violation of their bodies somehow.

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Day Two: Tell us what your favorite and least favorite signs are — and why

Favourite sign - pisces - because they seem so "out there" almost to the point of enlightenment. They feel. Least favourite - Sagittarius. Too energetic, too all over the place.

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Day One: Tell us the first thing you remember learning about Astrology

That there was such thing as an ascendant and how to calculate it but had no idea what it meant. 

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30 Day Astro Challenge

[[This challenge was originally posted by a blog called adviceforyouandyouandyou, but it seems that their account has been deactivated and so the original post is nowhere to be found. I wanted to encourage a bunch of you newer blogs to participate, since I got so much out of it when I completed it back in the day.]]

Reblog this and for the next 30 days, fill out each question in numerical order, starting with one.

Day One: Tell us the first thing you remember learning about Astrology. Day Two: Tell us what your favorite and least favorite signs are - and why. Day Three: Tell us the sun signs of your entire immediate family (so siblings and parents - and don’t forget yourself!) Day Four: Tell us your favorite personality traits of your sun & moon signs. Day Five: Tell us some struggles you have had to face because of your chart. Let’s say two struggles. Day Six: How much study time have you really put into Astrology? And how comfortable would you be teaching a beginner’s class on the subject? Day Seven: Do you believe in cusps? Why or why not? Day Eight: Who are your top 3 favorite astroblogs? Day Nine: What are your crush’s sun and moon signs? If you don’t have a crush, then tell us your ascentdant sign and three things you like about having said ascendant sign. Day Ten: Tell us your Mercury sign and three facts about either how you communicate with others or how you learn. Day Eleven: Tell us your Venus sign and three facts about how you express love or how you like others to express love toward you. Day Twelve: Tell us your Mars sign and how you act when enraged. Do you black out? Do you punch things? Day Thirteen: Tell us your Jupiter sign and three morals that you hold to a high standard. Day Fourteen: Tell us your Saturn sign and three things that you think hold you back from your dreams. Day Fifteen: Tell us your Uranus sign and two things that you feel very knowledgeable about. Day Sixteen: Tell us your Neptune sign and if you’ve ever had a really spiritually awakening moment, tell us about it! Day Seventeen: Tell us your Pluto and a moment when you had big change in your life, be it a big move or maybe your younger sibling being born. Day Eighteen: Tell us your Chiron and one hardship you went through that you feel made you a better person. Day Nineteen: How long have you known about Astrology? Who first told you about it? Did you immediately believe in it or did you have to be convinced or do you still not believe in it? Day Twenty: What is the hardest lesson to learn that you think Astrology has to teach us? Day Twenty-One: Tell us your favorite memory with each sign. Day Twenty-Two: Can you think of one person for each sign? Tell us how they relate to you (are they a friend, your aunt, your cousin?) Day Twenty-Three: Tell us the first word you think of when you think of each individual sign. Day Twenty-Four: Tell us the first name you think of when you think of each individual sign. Day Twenty-Five: Tell us one over-communicated stereotype about your sun sign. Day Twenty-Six: Tell us the sign and a couple of traits of the person that most impacted your life. Day Twenty-Seven: Describe your hero using Astrology. (3 things) Day Twenty-Eight: What are the sun & moon signs of your best friends? Three friends tops. Day Twenty-Nine: What sun/moon combo do you consider to be most platonically compatible with your sun/moon combo? Why are they the most compatible? Day Thirty: Tell us three random facts about you using Astrology.

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Baaes

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gaaawwwd

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Benedict Cumberbatch - Can’t Keep Inside

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I have been Cumberbatched... *swoon*

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221B

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isn’t that the name of an actor?

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in which Benedict’s singing voice gives me goosebumps (x)