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As statist collectivism exponentially increases the freedom of the people diminishes, humanity must shift away if it hopes to retain its intrinsic liberty.

Read More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/the-state/how-freedom-dies-we-are-approaching-a-state-singularity

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केंद्र सरकार ने दो रेल परियोजनाओं के लिए हिमाचल से मांगा शेयर, जानें क्या बोले जयराम और राजीव बिंदल

केंद्र सरकार ने दो रेल परियोजनाओं के लिए हिमाचल से मांगा शेयर, जानें क्या बोले जयराम और राजीव बिंदल #News #NewsUpdate #newsfeed #newsbreakapp

Himachal News: केंद्र सरकार ने दो रेल परियोजनाओं के लिए हिमाचल से लागत के हिस्से के 1626.36 करोड़ रुपये मांगे हैं। यह मामला भानुपल्ली-बिलासपुर-बैरी और चंडीगढ़-बद्दी रेललाइन का है। रेल मंत्रालय के एक्स ऑफिशियो प्रधान सचिव और मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी सतीश कुमार ने इस संबंध में मुख्य सचिव प्रबोध सक्सेना को एक पत्र लिखा है। इसमें बकाया राशि जारी करने को कहा है। कहा गया है कि पहले भी कई अवसरों पर इस…

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East Orosi's Long Struggle for Water Part 2: The Role of Community Utility Districts

A person holding a “Justicia para East Orosi” sign. Credit: Sandra Tsang In Part 1 of our series on water in the Central Valley of California we visited a town called East Orosi, which has been fighting for clean water for over 20 years. This week we turn our attention to their sewage system, which is also falling apart. Why has it been so difficult for East Orosi to get clean drinking water and…

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The Ambitious Central Vista Project: Transforming India's Administrative Heart

The Central Vista Project is an ongoing initiative by the Government of India to revamp the central administrative area of New Delhi, originally designed by architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker during British colonial rule. This ambitious project aims to transform the heart of the nation’s capital, creating a modern and efficient workspace while preserving the historic character of the…

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Arun 3rd Dam Construction Halted for 58 Days

On the 29th Oct, in Kimathanka (Sankhuwasabha), a protest has been ongoing since last Sep 19th, after the local community did not receive compensation for the entry route of the Arun 3rd Hydropower Project, which is under construction in Sankhuwasabha. Residents from Chhichila Rural Municipality-2, Chhayangkuti to Khandbari Municipality-4, Diding are protesting, demanding the repair of the…

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1924 Storm Damage that Almost Destroyed the St. Luice Canal

Florida Memory, Everglades Drainage District, St. Lucie Canal, undated. Over the past year, I have been trying to learn everything I can about the history of the St. Lucie Canal. Details are hard to find, especially because the canal has served two masters: Florida’s Everglades Drainage District (1916-1930) and the USA’s Army Corps of Engineers (1930 to present). I would be remiss if I did not…

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The true, tactical significance of Project 2025

TODAY (July 14), I'm giving the closing keynote for the fifteenth HACKERS ON PLANET EARTH, in QUEENS, NY. Happy Bastille Day! NEXT SATURDAY (July 20), I'm appearing in CHICAGO at Exile in Bookville.

Like you, I have heard a lot about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's roadmap for the actions that Trump should take if he wins the presidency. Given the Heritage Foundation's centrality to the American authoritarian project, it's about as awful and frightening as you might expect:

https://www.project2025.org/

But (nearly) all the reporting and commentary on Project 2025 badly misses the point. I've only read a single writer who immediately grasped the true significance of Project 2025: The American Prospect's Rick Perlstein, which is unsurprising, given Perlstein's stature as one of the left's most important historians of right wing movements:

https://prospect.org/politics/2024-07-10-project-2025-republican-presidencies-tradition/

As Perlstein points out, Project 2025 isn't new. The Heritage Foundation and its allies have prepared documents like this, with many identical policy prescriptions, in the run-up to many presidential elections. Perlstein argues that Warren G Harding's 1921 inaugural address captures much of its spirit, as did the Nixon campaign's 1973 vow to "move the country so far to the right 'you won’t even recognize it.'"

The threats to democracy and its institutions aren't new. The right has been bent on their destruction for more than a century. As Perlstein says, the point of taking note of this isn't to minimize the danger, rather, it's to contextualize it. The American right has, since the founding of the Republic, been bent on creating a system of hereditary aristocrats, who govern without "interference" from democratic institutions, so that their power to extract wealth from First Nations, working people, and the land itself is checked only by rivalries with other aristocrats. The project of the right is grounded in a belief in Providence: that God's favor shines on His best creations and elevates them to wealth and power. Elite status is proof of merit, and merit is "that which leads to elite status."

When a wealthy person founds an intergenerational dynasty of wealth and power, this is merely a hereditary meritocracy: a bloodline infused with God's favor. Sometimes, this belief is dressed up in caliper-wielding pseudoscience, with the "good bloodline" reflecting superior genetics and not the favor of the Almighty. Of course, a true American aristocrat gussies up his "race realism" with mystical nonsense: "God favored me with superior genes." The corollary, of course, is that you are poor because God doesn't favor you, or because your genes are bad, or because God punished you with bad genes.

So we should be alarmed by the right's agenda. We should be alarmed at how much ground it has gained, and how the right has stolen elections and Supreme Court seats to enshrine antimajoritarianism as a seemingly permanent fact of life, giving extremist minorities the power to impose their will on the rest of us, dooming us to a roasting planet, forced births, racist immiseration, and most expensive, worst-performing health industry in the world.

But for all that the right has bombed so many of the roads to a prosperous, humane future, it's a huge mistake to think of the right as a stable, unified force, marching to victory after inevitable victory. The American right is a brittle coalition led by a handful of plutocrats who have convinced a large number of turkeys to vote for Christmas.

The right wing coalition needs to pander to forced-birth extremists, racist extremist, Christian Dominionist extremists (of several types), frothing anti-Communist cranks, vicious homophobes and transphobes, etc, etc. Pandering to all these groups isn't easy: for one thing, they often want opposite things – the post-Roe forced birth policies that followed the Dobbs decision are wildly unpopular among conservatives, with the exception of a clutch of totally unhinged maniacs that the party relies on as part of a much larger coalition. Even more unpopular are policies banning birth control, like the ones laid out in Project 2025. Less popular still: the proposed ban on no-fault divorce. Each of these policies have different constituencies to whom they are very popular, but when you put them together, you get Dan Savage's "Husbands you can't leave, pregnancies you can't prevent or terminate, politicians you can't vote out of office":

https://twitter.com/fakedansavage/status/1805680183065854083

The constituency for "husbands you can't leave, pregnancies you can't prevent or terminate, politicians you can't vote out of office" is very small. Almost no one in the GOP coalition is voting for all of this, they're voting for one or two of these things and holding their noses when it comes to the rest.

Take the "libertarian" wing of the GOP: its members do favor personal liberty…it's just that they favor low taxes for them more than personal liberty for you. The kind of lunatic who'd vote for a dead gopher if it would knock a quarter off his tax bill will happily allow his coalition partners to rape pregnant women with unnecessary transvaginal ultrasounds and force them to carry unwanted fetuses to term if that's the price he has to pay to save a nickel in taxes:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/09/29/jubilance/#tolerable-racism

And, of course, the religious maniacs who profess a total commitment to Biblical virtue but worship Trump, Gaetz, Limbaugh, Gingrich, Reagan, and the whole panoply of cheating, lying, kid-fiddling, dope-addled refugees from a Jack Chick tract know that these men never gave a shit about Jesus, the Apostles or the Ten Commandments – but they'll vote for 'em because it will get them school prayer, total abortion bans, and unregulated "home schooling" so they can brainwash a generation of Biblical literalists who think the Earth is 5,000 years old and that Jesus was white and super into rich people.

Time and again, the leaders of the conservative movement prove themselves capable of acts of breathtaking cruelty, and undoubtedly many of them are depraved sadists who genuinely enjoy the suffering of their enemies (think of Trump lickspittle Steven Miller's undisguised glee at the thought of parents who would never be reunited with children after being separated at the border). But it's a mistake to think that "the cruelty is the point." The point of the cruelty is to assemble and maintain the coalition. Cruelty is the tactic. Power is the point:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/09/turkeys-voting-for-christmas/#culture-wars

The right has assembled a lot of power. They did so by maintaining unity among people who have irreconcilable ethics and goals. Think of the pro-genocide coalition that includes far-right Jewish ethno-nationalists, antisemitic apocalyptic Christians who believe they are hastening the end-times, and Islamophobes of every description, from War On Terror relics to Hindu nationalists.

This is quite an improbable coalition, and while I deplore its goals, I can't help but be impressed by its cohesion. Can you imagine the kind of behind-the-scenes work it takes to get antisemites who think Jews secretly control the world to lobby with Zionists? Or to get Zionists to work alongside of Holocaust-denying pencilneck Hitler wannabes whose biggest regret is not bringing their armbands to Charlottesville?

Which brings me back to Project 2025 and its true significance. As Perlstein writes, Project 2025 is a mess. Clocking in an 900 pages, large sections of Project 2025 flatly contradict each other, while other sections contain subtle contradictions that you wouldn't notice unless you were schooled in the specialized argot of the far right's jargon and history.

For example, Project 2025 calls for defunding government agencies and repurposing the same agencies to carry out various spectacular atrocities. Both actions are deplorable, but they're also mutually exclusive. Project 2025 demands four different, completely irreconcilable versions of US trade policy. But at least that's better than Project 2025's chapter on monetary policy, which simply lays out every right wing theory of money and then throws up its hands and recommends none of them.

Perlstein says that these conflicts, blank spots and contradictions are the most important parts of Project 2025. They are the fracture lines in the coalition: the conflicting ideas that have enough support that neither side can triumph over the other. These are the conflicts that are so central to the priorities of blocs that are so important to the coalition that they must be included, even though that inclusion constitutes a blinking "LOOK AT ME" sign telling us where the right is ready to split apart.

The right is really good at this. Perlstein points to Nixon's expansion of affirmative action, undertaken to sow division between Black and white workers. We need to get better at it.

So far, we've lavished attention on the clearest and most emphatic proposals in Project 2025 – for understandable reasons. These are the things they say they want to do. It would be reckless to ignore them. But they've been saying things like this for a century. These demands constitute a compelling argument for fighting them as a matter of urgency, with the intention of winning. And to win, we need to split apart their coalition.

Perlstein calls on us to dissect Project 2025, to cleave it at its joints. To do so, he says we need to understand its antecedents, like Nixon's "Malek Manual," a roadmap for destroying the lives of civil servants who failed to show sufficient loyalty to Nixon. For example, the Malek Manual lays out a "Traveling Salesman Technique" whereby a government employee would be given duties "criss-crossing him across the country to towns (hopefully with the worst accommodations possible) of a population of 20,000 or under. Until his wife threatens him with divorce unless he quits, you have him out of town and out of the way":

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Final_Report_on_Violations_and_Abuses_of/0dRLO9vzQF0C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22organization+of+a+political+personnel+office+and+program%22&pg=PA161&printsec=frontcover

It's no coincidence that leftist historians of the right are getting a lot of attention. Trumpism didn't come out of nowhere – Trump is way too stupid and undisciplined to be a cause – he's an effect. In his excellent, bestselling new history of the right in the early 1990s, When the Clock Broke, Josh Ganz shows us the swamp that bred Trump, with such main characters as the fascist eugenicist Sam Francis:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374605445/whentheclockbroke

Ganz joins the likes of the Know Your Enemy podcast, an indispensable history of reactionary movements that does excellent work in tracing the fracture lines in the right coalition:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/when-clock-broke-106803105

Progressives are also an uneasy coalition that is easily splintered. As Naomi Klein argues in her essential Doppelganger, the liberal-left coalition is inherently unstable and contains the seeds of its own destruction:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/05/not-that-naomi/#if-the-naomi-be-klein-youre-doing-just-fine

Liberals have been the senior partner in that coalition, and their commitment to preserving institutions for their own sake (rather than because of what they can do to advance human thriving) has produced generations of weak and ineffectual responses to the crises of terminal-stage capitalism, like the idea that student-debt cancellation should be means-tested:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/03/utopia-of-rules/#in-triplicate

The last bid for an American aristocracy was repelled by rejecting institutions, not preserving them. When the Supreme Court thwarted the New Deal, FDR announced his intention to pack the court, and then began the process of doing so (which included no-holds-barred attacks on foot-draggers in his own party). Not for nothing, this is more-or-less what Lincoln did when SCOTUS blocked Reconstruction:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/09/20/judicial-equilibria/#pack-the-court

But the liberals who lead the progressive movement dismiss packing the court as unserious and impractical – notwithstanding the fact that they have no plan for rescuing America from the bribe-taking extremists, the credibly accused rapist, and the three who stole their robes. Ultimately, liberals defend SCOTUS because it is the Supreme Court. I defended SCOTUS, too – while it was still a vestigial organ of the rights revolution, which improved the lives of millions of Americans. Human rights are worth defending, SCOTUS isn't. If SCOTUS gets in the way of human rights, then screw SCOTUS. Sideline it. Pack it. Make it a joke.

Fuck it.

This isn't to argue for left seccession from the progressive coalition. As we just saw in France, splitting at this moment is an invitation to literal fascist takeover:

https://jacobin.com/2024/07/melenchon-macron-france-left-winner

But if there's one thing that the rise of Trumpism has proven, it's that parties are not immune to being wrestled away from their establishment leaderships by radical groups:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/06/16/that-boy-aint-right/#dinos-rinos-and-dunnos

What's more, there's a much stronger natural coalition that the left can mobilize: workers. Being a worker – that is, paying your bills from wages, instead of profits – isn't an ideology you can change, it's a fact. A Christian nationalist can change their beliefs and then they will no longer be a Christian nationalist. But no matter what a worker believes, they are still a worker – they still have a irreconcilable conflict with people whose money comes from profits, speculation, or rents. There is no objectively fair way to divide the profits a worker's labor generates – your boss will always pay you as little of that surplus as he can. The more wages you take home, the less profit there is for your boss, the fewer dividends there are for his shareholders, and the less there is to pay to rentiers:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/19/make-them-afraid/#fear-is-their-mind-killer

Reviving the role of workers in their unions, and of unions in the Democratic party, is the key to building the in-party power we need to drag the party to real solutions – strong antimonopoly action, urgent climate action, protections for gender, racial and sexual minorities, and decent housing, education and health care.

The alternative to a worker-led Democratic Party is a Democratic Party run by its elites, whose dictates and policies are inescapably illegitimate. As Hamilton Nolan writes, the completely reasonable (and extremely urgent) discussion about Biden's capacity to defeat Trump has been derailed by the Democrats' undemocratic structure. Ultimately, the decision to have an open convention or to double down on a candidate whose campaign has been marred by significant deficits is down to a clutch of party officials who operate without any formal limits or authority:

https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-hole-at-the-heart-of-the-democratic

Jettisoning Biden because George Clooney (or Nancy Pelosi) told us to is never going to feel legitimate to his supporters in the party. But if the movement for an open convention came from grassroots-dominated unions who themselves dominated the party – as was the case, until the Reagan revolution – then there'd be a sense that the party had constituents, and it was acting on its behalf.

Reviving the labor movement after 40 years of Reaganomic war on workers may sound like a tall order, but we are living through a labor renaissance, and the long-banked embers of labor radicalism are reigniting. What's more, repelling fascism is what workers' movements do. The business community will always sell you out to the Nazis in exchange for low taxes, cheap labor and loose regulation.

But workers, organized around their class interests, stand strong. Last week, we lost one of labor's brightest flames. Jane McAlevey, a virtuoso labor organizer and trainer of labor organizers, died of cancer at 57:

https://jacobin.com/2024/07/jane-mcalevey-strategy-organizing-obituary

McAlevey fought to win. She was skeptical of platitudes like "speaking truth to power," always demanding an explanation for how the speech would become action. In her classic book A Collective Bargain, she describes how she built worker power:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/04/23/a-collective-bargain/

McAlevey helped organize a string of successful strikes, including the 2019 LA teachers' strike. Her method was straightforward: all you have to do to win a strike or a union drive is figure out how to convince every single worker in the shop to back the union. That's all.

Of course, it's harder than it sounds. All the problems that plague every coalition – especially the progressive liberal/left coalition – are present on the shop floor. Some workers don't like each other. Some don't see their interests aligned with others. Some are ornery. Some are convinced that victory is impossible.

McAlevey laid out a program for organizing that involved figuring out how to reach every single worker, to converse with them, listen to them, understand them, and win them over. I've never read or heard anyone speak more clearly, practically and inspirationally about coalition building.

Biden was never my candidate. I supported three other candidates ahead of him in 2020. When he got into office and started doing a small number of things I really liked, it didn't make me like him. I knew who he was: the Senator from MBNA, whose long political career was full of bills, votes and speeches that proved that while we might have some common goals, we didn't want the same America or the same world.

My interest in Biden over the past four years has had two areas of focus: how can I get him to do more of the things that will make us all better off, and do less of the things that make the world worse. When I think about the next four years, I'm thinking about the same things. A Trump presidency will contain far more bad things and far fewer good ones.

Many people I like and trust have pointed out that they don't like Biden and think he will be a bad president, but they think Trump will be much worse. To limit Biden's harms, leftists have to take over the Democratic Party and the progressive movement, so that he's hemmed in by his power base. To limit Trump's harms, leftists have to identify the fracture lines in the right coalition and drive deep wedges into them, shattering his power base.

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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/07/14/fracture-lines/#disassembly-manual

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[CNN is US Private Media]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasted his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday and accused him of adopting an “anti-Israel narrative,” revealing a deep rupture at the top of the Israeli government as the Middle East risks spiraling into a full-scale regional conflict.

Israeli media reported this week that Gallant, speaking to lawmakers in a private security briefing, had dismissed Netanyahu’s war aim of achieving “absolute victory” over Hamas as “gibberish,” branding those who say this is achievable as “heroes with war drums.”[...]

“When Gallant adopts the anti-Israel narrative, he harms the chances of reaching a hostage deal,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement. It said Gallant was obligated to pursue the twin goals of Israel’s war in Gaza: Eliminating Hamas and the release of the hostages seized by Hamas in the October 7 attacks.[...]

On Monday, the European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell told CNN he would put forward a proposal at the EU to sanction far-right Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir.

Borrell had called for sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir in a post on X, days after Smotrich said it would be “moral” to starve two million Gazans until Israeli hostages are freed.[...]

In his leaked comments, Gallant also claimed he had in October proposed a pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon, but that Netanyahu had not supported the strike and had missed the opportunity.

“The conditions today for a Lebanon war are the opposite of what they were at the beginning of the war,” Gallant reportedly told lawmakers.[...]

Gallant joins a number of senior Israeli officials to have questioned Netanyahu’s aim of destroying Hamas. In June, top military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the idea that Israel could “make Hamas vanish” is “throwing sand in the eyes of the public.”

CNN recently reported that nearly half of Hamas’ military battalions in northern and central Gaza have rebuilt some of their fighting capabilities, despite Israel’s unrelenting [genocidal war of extermination], according to a joint analysis with the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project and the Institute for the Study of War.

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𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 + 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬

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Libra energy embodies harmony, balance, and a deep appreciation for connection, guided by the graceful influence of Venus. Unlike signs that focus inward, Libra in each House encourages us to seek relationships, fairness, and beauty in the world around us. By examining its role across the Houses, we see how this diplomatic energy shapes our interactions, helping us to negotiate, collaborate, and create harmony in various areas of life. This journey reveals the unique ways Libra inspires us to foster mutual understanding, pursue justice, and embrace aesthetic appreciation, guiding us toward a life of partnership, peace, and refined expression.

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Aries rising, Libra governs the 7th house, the realm of committed partnerships, marriage, and close one-on-one relationships. With Libra ruling this house, Aries rising individuals approach partnerships with a desire for harmony, balance, and mutual respect. They seek to balance their own strong, independent nature with relationships that provide a sense of fairness, beauty, and cooperation. Libra’s influence here suggests that Aries risings may be drawn to partnerships that encourage diplomacy and refinement, appreciating relationships that bring a gentle, calm energy to their otherwise dynamic lives. They may value a partner who is graceful, considerate, and able to help them find balance and perspective. Libra ruling the 7th house encourages them to build meaningful, equitable relationships where both partners feel heard and respected.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 7th-house energy of harmony and charm flows directly into the self. The native may come across as naturally graceful, warm, and attractive, often projecting a pleasant, diplomatic demeanor. They value beauty and harmony in all interactions and may approach relationships with a gentle, magnetic appeal, seeking to be both admired and respected.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 7th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may value financial stability and aesthetic beauty in their possessions, often using resources to enhance their environment. They likely seek a partner who shares similar values regarding material security and may enjoy relationships that bring mutual support and practical benefits.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 7th-house energy is expressed through communication and close connections. The native brings harmony and charm to conversations, often preferring a diplomatic and gentle communication style. They may be attracted to relationships where intellectual compatibility is central, valuing partners who appreciate meaningful, graceful communication.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 7th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may be drawn to creating a harmonious and beautiful home, often valuing peace and mutual support in family relationships. They seek a partner who values family and home life, building a comforting, aesthetically pleasing environment together.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 7th-house energy channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native approaches romance with a refined, graceful quality, often seeking partners who appreciate art, beauty, and pleasure. They bring a sense of elegance and charm to romantic relationships, valuing joy, creativity, and harmony in their connections.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 7th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may seek harmony and cooperation in the workplace, valuing teamwork and diplomacy. They may be drawn to helping professions, often finding fulfillment in relationships where they can serve or support others, valuing partnerships that contribute to their overall well-being.

Venus in the 7th House: With Venus in its own 7th house, the Libra energy of balance, beauty, and harmony is deeply expressed in relationships. The native highly values close partnerships and likely feels complete in relationships that offer mutual support and respect. They seek partners who bring grace, fairness, and warmth, often taking great care to nurture a beautiful and balanced relationship.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 7th-house energy of partnership and harmony channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach intimacy with a desire for emotional balance and fairness, valuing trust and mutual respect. They seek partners with whom they can experience both deep emotional bonds and a sense of beauty and shared values.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 7th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be attracted to partners from diverse backgrounds or with broad-minded perspectives. They seek relationships that expand their worldview, valuing a partner who brings wisdom, harmony, and a love for life’s beauty.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 7th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their diplomatic, graceful approach to public dealings, often bringing beauty and fairness into their career. They seek a partner who supports their ambitions and often prefer relationships that enhance their public image or support their long-term goals.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 7th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may attract harmonious friendships and often enjoys participating in group activities that promote unity and fairness. They are drawn to partners who share their ideals and enjoy building a sense of community together, often creating social connections that feel supportive and balanced.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 7th-house energy of beauty and harmony takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may be drawn to private, soulful connections, often seeking relationships that are compassionate and quietly supportive. They value partners who appreciate solitude or shared spiritual growth, and they may find fulfillment in giving selflessly within relationships.

𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Taurus rising, Libra governs the 6th house, the house of daily routines, work, health, and service. With Libra ruling this house, Taurus risings tend to approach work and health with a desire for balance, harmony, and pleasant surroundings. They may seek careers or work environments that feel cooperative, beautiful, and socially engaging. Libra’s influence suggests that Taurus risings value relationships and diplomacy in the workplace, often bringing grace, tact, and a sense of fairness into their interactions with colleagues. Health routines may be approached with a similar desire for balance, often incorporating wellness practices that are enjoyable and relaxing. Libra ruling the 6th house encourages them to maintain a sense of harmony in their daily lives, creating routines that enhance both physical and emotional well-being.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 6th-house energy of harmony and grace flows directly into the self. The native often presents themselves with a natural charm, warmth, and attractive presence, and they bring a gentle touch to all interactions. They likely value peaceful relationships in their daily life and may approach work with diplomacy and kindness, seeking harmony in every setting.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 6th-house energy channels into finances and values. The native values financial security and beauty in their possessions, often creating a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment. They approach work and daily routines with practicality, seeing financial stability as essential to maintaining harmony in their everyday life.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 6th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native brings a diplomatic approach to conversations and may enjoy harmonious relationships with colleagues and siblings. They value polite, balanced communication in their daily interactions and may seek jobs that involve mediation, advising, or social interaction.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 6th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a peaceful, beautiful home and often enjoys working in spaces that feel cozy and serene. They value domestic harmony and may be drawn to careers that allow them to nurture others, finding fulfillment in creating balance and comfort for family and loved ones.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 6th-house energy channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may enjoy bringing creativity and beauty to their daily work, often preferring routines that allow for self-expression. They may seek out work that involves artistic or creative elements and value relationships that bring joy, harmony, and inspiration into their daily life.

Venus in the 6th House: With Venus in its own 6th house, the Libra energy of diplomacy, beauty, and service is deeply expressed in daily routines, health, and work. The native is likely to be well-liked in the workplace, often bringing a calm, pleasant atmosphere to their surroundings. They may approach wellness with a love for balanced, enjoyable routines, and find peace in creating beauty and order in their daily life.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 6th-house energy of partnership and harmony flows into relationships. The native may seek out partnerships that contribute to their overall wellness and daily balance. They value partners who support their routines and may prefer relationships that feel steady, harmonious, and conducive to personal growth. Partnerships are often central to their sense of balance.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 6th-house energy of harmony and support channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach intimate connections with a desire for balance and may be drawn to work that involves helping others through transformative experiences. They seek deep yet harmonious relationships, often valuing trust and mutual respect in shared resources.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 6th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be drawn to wellness practices or daily routines inspired by different cultures or beliefs. They may seek meaning in their work or daily life and are likely to value partners and experiences that expand their sense of harmony and purpose.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 6th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their diplomatic, refined approach to their profession, often bringing beauty and balance into their career. They are likely to be well-regarded in their field for their charm and fairness and may seek roles where they can enhance public harmony or create positive impact.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 6th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may seek friendships and group activities that bring peace and joy to their life, often participating in social causes or organizations focused on wellness or harmony. They may enjoy working with friends or colleagues who share their vision of beauty, balance, and cooperation.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 6th-house energy of beauty and service takes on a more introspective, compassionate quality. The native may find peace in quiet or solitary wellness routines, often approaching their daily life with a gentle, spiritual touch. They may be drawn to helping others in discreet ways, offering support and beauty in the background of life.

𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Gemini rising, Libra governs the 5th house, the house of romance, creativity, joy, and self-expression. With Libra ruling this house, Gemini risings approach their creative pursuits and romantic lives with a desire for harmony, elegance, and connection. They are naturally drawn to activities and relationships that allow them to express their artistic side, often bringing a sense of beauty and grace into their self-expression. Libra’s influence suggests that Gemini risings may enjoy romantic relationships that feel balanced and thoughtful, preferring partners who share their love for intellectual and aesthetic pursuits. They are also likely to value fairness and equality in romance, seeking connections that feel mutually enriching. In creative projects, they tend to have an eye for detail and aesthetics, creating work that reflects balance, beauty, and harmony. Libra ruling the 5th house encourages Gemini rising individuals to express themselves in ways that feel refined and to seek joy in meaningful, aesthetically pleasing experiences.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 5th-house energy of beauty and charm flows directly into the self. The native comes across as graceful, attractive, and naturally charming, with a refined style. They may have a romantic, artistic approach to life and enjoy being admired. In romance, they project an inviting and open presence, attracting partners who appreciate their gentleness and charm.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 5th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may be drawn to beautiful possessions and enjoy spending on things that bring joy, like art or fine experiences. They may value relationships that feel secure and appreciate the finer things in life, seeking a partner who shares similar tastes and values.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 5th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may bring charm and grace to conversations, often using words to connect in meaningful, artistic ways. They may find romance in intellectual connection and often attract partners who value thoughtful, harmonious exchanges.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 5th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a beautiful, harmonious home, valuing peace and balance within family relationships. They enjoy bringing art and warmth into their living space and are likely to nurture romantic and creative interests within the comfort of their home.

Venus in the 5th House: With Venus in its own 5th house, the Libra energy of romance, beauty, and joy is deeply expressed in creativity, love, and self-expression. The native is likely to have a natural artistic talent and may be very romantic and expressive. They find joy in love, the arts, and meaningful self-expression, often attracting partners who share their love for beauty and creativity.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 5th-house energy of beauty and charm channels into daily routines, work, and health. The native may bring creativity and elegance into their work life, often seeking harmony and balance in their daily interactions. They may prefer routines that are enjoyable and pleasant, often choosing work that allows them to express their artistic side or work with beauty in some form.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 5th-house energy of romance and balance flows into partnerships. The native may seek a partner who is both a romantic and intellectual equal, valuing close relationships that are balanced and mutually enjoyable. They often attract partners who share their aesthetic sense and may approach romance with a desire for partnership, harmony, and connection.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 5th-house energy of beauty and depth channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach love with emotional depth and may seek partners who value intimacy and trust. They are likely drawn to relationships where they feel both seen and understood, valuing honesty and harmony in romantic and creative pursuits.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 5th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be drawn to relationships and creative pursuits that expand their horizons, often finding joy in exploring beauty and love across cultures or belief systems. They may seek partners who inspire them to grow and explore life’s beauty on a grand scale.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 5th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their creative or artistic contributions, often bringing beauty and balance into their profession. They may attract admiration and respect in their career and are likely to seek roles that allow them to express their artistic talents in the public eye.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 5th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may enjoy social gatherings that have an artistic or intellectual focus and may be drawn to friendships with like-minded, artistic people. They often attract friends who share their ideals and may find joy in creative or romantic connections within their social circles.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 5th-house energy of beauty and romance takes on a more introspective, private quality. The native may be drawn to secret or spiritual forms of love, often enjoying private, meaningful connections. They are likely to find joy in quiet, artistic pursuits or compassionate acts, often bringing a gentle, soulful quality to their romantic and creative lives.

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Cancer rising, Libra governs the 4th house, the house of home, family, roots, and inner emotional life. With Libra ruling this house, Cancer risings are likely to create a harmonious, beautiful, and welcoming home environment. They often seek peace, balance, and a sense of elegance in their domestic space, preferring surroundings that feel comfortable and refined. Libra’s influence suggests that Cancer risings are naturally inclined to foster loving, supportive relationships within the family and to cultivate a peaceful emotional foundation. They may value relationships that feel like home, finding comfort in bonds that provide mutual understanding and cooperation. Libra ruling the 4th house encourages them to create an atmosphere of warmth and beauty at home, making it a place of emotional balance and artistic expression.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 4th-house energy of warmth and charm flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves as gentle, friendly, and approachable, with a naturally harmonious disposition. They may bring a sense of beauty and balance into all interactions, often embodying the grace and warmth they wish to cultivate within their home and family life.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 4th-house energy channels into finances and values. The native may be drawn to creating a beautiful, comfortable home environment that feels both stable and secure. They value material stability and may find peace in a home that reflects their tastes, often appreciating partners who share their desire for a harmonious, well-furnished space.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 4th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may enjoy peaceful and harmonious family discussions, often valuing meaningful connections with siblings and neighbors. They bring charm to their interactions, seeking to create a warm, balanced environment within close relationships and communication.

Venus in the 4th House: With Venus in its own 4th house, the Libra energy of beauty, balance, and harmony is strongly expressed in the home and emotional life. The native is likely to create an aesthetically pleasing and serene home environment, finding emotional comfort in beauty and order. They may prioritize family harmony and often feel deeply fulfilled when their home life reflects love, peace, and mutual support.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 4th-house energy of warmth and charm channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may bring a sense of joy and creativity into family life, often expressing themselves artistically at home. They value romance and pleasure within their personal life, seeking partners who bring joy and inspiration into their emotional world.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 4th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may approach their home and health routines with a sense of balance and aesthetic appreciation, often creating a structured, harmonious daily life. They might value relationships within the workplace that feel supportive and may enjoy a home environment that supports their well-being.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 4th-house energy of partnership and harmony flows into one-on-one relationships. The native may seek a partner who values family and home life as much as they do, often feeling most fulfilled in relationships that bring mutual support and emotional balance. They may build a loving, supportive home with a partner who appreciates beauty and peace as they do.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 4th-house energy of beauty and depth channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach family and emotional bonds with a desire for trust, harmony, and mutual support. They seek depth and intimacy in relationships, often working to cultivate trust and emotional closeness within the home.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 4th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may value a home filled with cultural richness or spiritual depth. They may find joy in exploring philosophical ideas about family, roots, and heritage, and may build an emotionally fulfilling home that reflects these higher ideals.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 4th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may bring warmth, charm, and balance to their professional world, often creating a reputation for diplomacy and grace. They may seek a career that allows them to express their love for beauty and harmony, often aiming to balance their public and private lives.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 4th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may value friendships and social causes that bring harmony to the community, often connecting with friends who appreciate beauty, peace, and cooperation. They may enjoy creating a welcoming environment for friends, bringing a sense of family to social gatherings.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 4th-house energy of beauty and harmony takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may find emotional comfort in solitude or private spiritual practices, often creating a sanctuary at home. They may feel drawn to relationships that support inner peace and may build a home that reflects a sense of gentle, soulful beauty.

𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Leo rising, Libra governs the 3rd house, the house of communication, intellect, close relationships, and the immediate environment. With Libra ruling this house, Leo risings are likely to approach communication with charm, diplomacy, and a desire for harmony. They enjoy socializing and may have a refined way of expressing themselves, often choosing words carefully to foster connection and understanding. Libra’s influence here suggests that they value balanced, harmonious relationships with siblings, neighbors, and those in their immediate circle. They may be natural peacemakers in their social interactions and often bring a sense of grace and beauty to their surroundings. This influence encourages Leo risings to cultivate harmonious and aesthetically pleasing spaces in their local environment and to foster cooperative, uplifting relationships.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 3rd-house energy of charm and diplomacy flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves as warm, attractive, and naturally charismatic, with a refined communication style. They are likely to make a strong first impression, often being socially engaging and approachable, and they bring an air of harmony and elegance into their conversations.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 3rd-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may have refined tastes and appreciate beautiful, high-quality items. They may enjoy working on projects with siblings or close friends that bring value and stability, and they could feel drawn to investments in art, beauty, or things that create a sense of refinement in their environment.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in its own 3rd house, the Libra energy of grace, charm, and connection is strongly expressed in communication and close relationships. The native is likely to have a natural gift for diplomacy and may excel in fields involving writing, teaching, or social interaction. They enjoy cultivating harmonious relationships with siblings and close friends and may often serve as a mediator within their social circle.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a beautiful, harmonious home, and they likely value a peaceful family life. They may enjoy inviting close friends and family into their home, often decorating and organizing their space to reflect elegance and balance.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy of charm and creativity channels into romance, self-expression, and creativity. The native may bring artistry and refinement to their creative projects and enjoy romantic connections that are intellectually engaging. They are likely to express themselves romantically and artistically with grace, preferring partners and experiences that feel balanced and aesthetically pleasing.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may prefer harmonious and beautiful work environments and value cooperative relationships with colleagues. They may seek balance in their daily routines, often bringing grace to their work life and possibly choosing professions that involve beauty, relationships, or social harmony.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy of connection and diplomacy flows into one-on-one partnerships. The native may seek a partner who values intellectual connection and communication, often drawn to relationships that encourage personal and mutual growth. They approach partnerships with fairness, often placing high importance on cooperation and understanding in their closest relationships.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy of harmony and connection channels into transformation, shared resources, and deep bonds. The native may approach intimate relationships with a desire for fairness and honesty, valuing balance and trust in close connections. They may be drawn to meaningful conversations that explore emotional depths with grace and respect for boundaries.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 3rd-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be drawn to relationships with those from different cultural backgrounds or who share a love of learning. They enjoy discussing philosophical ideas with others and are often known for their open-minded, harmonious approach to exploring new perspectives.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their charm and diplomacy in the professional sphere, often bringing harmony and grace to their career. They are likely to excel in roles that require public relations, social skills, or artistic expression and may be well-regarded for their refined approach to work.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 3rd-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may value friendships that are intellectually stimulating and harmonious, often bringing a social and artistic touch to group settings. They enjoy being part of social causes or groups that promote beauty, balance, and cooperation, and they may bring friends together for creative or meaningful gatherings.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 3rd-house energy of beauty and connection takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may find peace and balance in solitude, often appreciating quiet, private forms of creativity and connection. They may enjoy journaling, meditating, or exploring spirituality in private, and they value relationships that support their inner world.

𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Virgo rising, Libra governs the 2nd house, the house of income, material possessions, values, and self-worth. With Libra ruling this house, Virgo risings are likely to approach money and material stability with a sense of balance, refinement, and aesthetic appreciation. They may prioritize beautiful, high-quality items and value possessions that add beauty or elegance to their lives. Libra’s influence in the 2nd house suggests that Virgo risings value relationships and social harmony as much as they value material security, often feeling that their sense of self-worth is connected to the quality of their relationships and environment. They might seek work or investments that allow them to express their taste for refinement or bring beauty into the world, choosing to surround themselves with things that feel harmonious and pleasing.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 2nd-house energy of beauty and charm flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves with grace, diplomacy, and an appreciation for elegance. They may be perceived as attractive, kind, and socially skilled, often bringing a natural charm into all interactions. They value personal aesthetics and may be mindful of maintaining a harmonious appearance.

Venus in the 2nd House: With Venus in its own 2nd house, the Libra energy of refinement, value, and harmony is deeply expressed in finances and self-worth. The native may have a talent for attracting material stability and may enjoy investing in art, beauty, or items of high quality. They likely value relationships and beauty as much as financial security, seeing their resources as a way to create an aesthetically pleasing and balanced life.

Venus in the 3rd House: The Libra 2nd-house energy channels into communication and close relationships. The native may value intellectual stimulation and enjoy cultivating harmonious relationships with siblings and neighbors. They might have a pleasant, balanced way of expressing themselves and could be drawn to communication styles or professions that allow them to share their appreciation for beauty and refinement.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a beautiful, comfortable home, often valuing domestic harmony and security. They may invest in their home to make it aesthetically pleasing, viewing their living space as an essential part of their sense of well-being and emotional stability.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy of beauty and pleasure channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may approach creativity with a refined, artistic touch, often enjoying hobbies that allow them to express their aesthetic sensibilities. They value romantic relationships that are elegant, joyful, and balanced, finding self-worth in creative or romantic pursuits.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may value harmony and beauty in their work environment, often preferring routines that feel aesthetically pleasing or relaxing. They seek balance in daily life and may feel fulfilled in work that allows them to bring beauty, cooperation, or refinement to others.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy of beauty and value flows into partnerships. The native may seek partners who support their sense of self-worth and share their love for harmony and beauty. They are likely to feel a strong connection between their relationships and self-esteem, valuing partnerships that offer emotional stability and mutual appreciation.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy of balance and harmony channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach shared finances and intimate relationships with a strong sense of fairness and mutual respect. They value trust and depth in relationships, often seeking harmony in shared resources or in the emotional transformations they experience with others.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 2nd-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may value philosophical or cultural beauty, often enjoying travel and new experiences that enrich their worldview. They may find a sense of worth in exploring and understanding the world, often investing in experiences that broaden their perspectives.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be drawn to careers involving beauty, diplomacy, or social refinement, often bringing charm and grace to their public image. They may be well-regarded professionally and may view their career as a means of achieving financial security while also contributing to social harmony.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 2nd-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may value friendships and social causes that align with their values and ideals. They enjoy harmonious connections within social circles and often seek friends who appreciate beauty, balance, and mutual respect. Their sense of worth may be closely tied to their friendships and the causes they support.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 2nd-house energy of beauty and balance takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may value solitude, spiritual connection, or creative pursuits done in private. They might find fulfillment in practices that bring inner peace, and they often appreciate a calm, serene environment as essential to their sense of well-being and self-worth.

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Libra rising, Libra governs the 1st house, the house of identity, appearance, and self-expression. With Libra ruling this house, Libra risings tend to present themselves with grace, diplomacy, and a natural charm. They are often concerned with fairness and balance, valuing harmonious interactions and seeking beauty and refinement in every aspect of life. They have a strong aesthetic sense and may place emphasis on their appearance, often gravitating toward refined or elegant styles. Libra’s influence in the 1st house suggests that Libra risings are naturally drawn to cultivating balanced relationships, often viewing life through the lens of partnership and cooperation. They tend to be warm, approachable, and socially skilled, with a diplomatic nature that draws others to them.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in its own 1st house, the Libra energy of beauty, charm, and diplomacy is very strong in self-expression. The native is likely to have a naturally attractive appearance and a graceful, inviting personality. They prioritize harmony in their relationships and interactions, valuing connection and seeking to make a positive impression on those around them.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 1st-house energy of beauty and refinement channels into values and finances. The native may have a love for luxury or high-quality items, valuing financial stability and aesthetic beauty in their possessions. They might be drawn to creating a beautiful environment around them, viewing material security as essential to their sense of self-worth.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 1st-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may be skilled in diplomacy and charm in their interactions, often excelling in communication fields. They likely value intellectual connection with others and may be drawn to creative forms of self-expression through writing, teaching, or social media.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 1st-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a beautiful, harmonious home and prioritize peaceful relationships within the family. They likely enjoy decorating and organizing their living space, creating an inviting atmosphere where family and friends feel comfortable and supported.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 1st-house energy of beauty and romance channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may express themselves artistically and romantically, with a strong desire for joy and harmony in love. They enjoy hobbies or creative projects that allow them to explore beauty, art, or relationships, and they may have a romantic charm that is captivating to others.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 1st-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may seek harmony in the workplace, valuing cooperation with colleagues and bringing beauty into their daily routines. They might gravitate toward professions that involve service, beauty, or art, preferring a work environment that feels harmonious and pleasant.

Venus in the 7th House: With Venus in its own 7th house of partnerships, the Libra 1st-house energy of diplomacy and connection is deeply expressed in close relationships. The native values partnership highly, often feeling complete in the presence of a supportive partner. They are likely to seek balanced, fulfilling relationships and may feel happiest when their relationships are harmonious and mutually supportive.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 1st-house energy of beauty and balance channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach intimate relationships with grace, seeking deep and meaningful bonds that also feel fair and balanced. They value trust and emotional harmony and may find themselves drawn to relationships that offer both emotional depth and shared resources.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 1st-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be drawn to exploring beauty and harmony on a broader scale, valuing relationships that inspire them to grow and expand their worldview. They may find joy in traveling with partners or exploring cultural and philosophical ideas that enrich their life perspective.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 1st-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their charm, professionalism, and sense of beauty in their chosen field. They bring grace to their public roles and may be drawn to careers in art, beauty, diplomacy, or public relations. They often cultivate a positive reputation, focusing on creating harmony in their career.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 1st-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may enjoy socializing with friends who share their love for art, beauty, or humanitarian causes. They value harmony in friendships and group activities, often playing the role of a peacemaker and fostering unity in social circles.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 1st-house energy of beauty and balance takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may find peace in solitude or in spiritual practices that focus on compassion and beauty. They are often drawn to creating harmony within themselves, and they value private moments of reflection and self-care, often bringing a quiet elegance to their inner life.

𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Scorpio rising, Libra governs the 12th house, the house of solitude, spirituality, hidden matters, dreams, and subconscious healing. With Libra ruling this house, Scorpio risings may seek peace and beauty in their inner world and are likely to be drawn to spiritual practices that bring balance and harmony to their lives. Libra’s influence suggests that Scorpio risings may find their deepest sense of harmony in private, through self-reflection or creative solitude, often needing alone time to reconnect with their inner sense of peace. They may also be drawn to compassionate, behind-the-scenes work, valuing relationships that support their inner life even if these connections remain discreet or private. Libra ruling the 12th house encourages Scorpio risings to seek balance within themselves and to embrace art, beauty, and harmony as paths toward spiritual understanding and inner healing.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 12th-house energy of charm and inner beauty flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves with grace, warmth, and an aura of quiet magnetism. They may come across as approachable and thoughtful, often valuing deep and meaningful connections that resonate with their introspective nature. Their kindness and appreciation for harmony often shine through.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 12th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may derive a sense of inner peace from financial stability and possessions that are aesthetically pleasing or hold sentimental value. They often value quality over quantity and may seek work that allows them to earn while contributing to the well-being of others, blending financial goals with compassion and grace.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 12th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may bring a sense of beauty and diplomacy into their words, often enjoying quiet, meaningful conversations. They value harmonious relationships with siblings or close friends and may find spiritual insight or healing through communication and artistic expression.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 12th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a private sanctuary within their home, emphasizing comfort, beauty, and tranquility. They may feel fulfilled in domestic life and may seek to cultivate a home atmosphere that serves as a retreat, a place where they can recharge and find peace.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 12th-house energy of inner beauty channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may find joy in artistic hobbies or creative outlets that allow them to explore their inner world. They may approach romance with a deep, compassionate attitude, seeking meaningful relationships that offer both joy and emotional healing.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 12th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may value a peaceful work environment and often seeks harmony in their daily routines. They might enjoy work that involves helping others in quiet or subtle ways, such as healing, counseling, or supporting others behind the scenes. They tend to bring grace and compassion into their daily tasks.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 12th-house energy of balance and connection flows into partnerships. The native may be drawn to partners who support their need for solitude and inner peace. They may form relationships that are private, soulful, or spiritual, valuing partners who bring a sense of balance and harmony to their inner life. They likely seek close partnerships that allow them to grow inwardly as well as outwardly.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 12th-house energy of beauty and depth channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may approach intimacy with a sense of grace and mystery, valuing relationships that allow for emotional healing and deep connection. They may be drawn to the transformative aspects of love, seeking harmony in the more profound or hidden layers of partnership.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 12th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may seek spiritual or philosophical insight through travel or exploration, often looking for beauty and wisdom in distant places or cultures. They may feel a sense of inner peace in exploring philosophical ideas or spiritual traditions that bring balance to their life.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 12th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be drawn to a profession that allows them to express their compassionate side in subtle ways, often bringing a sense of beauty and harmony to their work. They may have a gentle, respected public image and may work in fields like art, counseling, or spirituality, where they can serve others in a meaningful way.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 12th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may enjoy friendships that support their spiritual growth or sense of peace, often forming close connections within groups that share their ideals. They are likely to attract friends who are compassionate, artistic, or spiritual, finding fulfillment in social causes or groups that promote harmony and healing.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in its own 12th house, the Libra energy of harmony, beauty, and compassion is deeply expressed in the inner, spiritual life. The native is likely to be introspective and may find great joy in solitude, meditation, or spiritual practices. They may have a strong connection to art, beauty, or acts of compassion that are performed quietly, often bringing healing to themselves and others in subtle, profound ways.

𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Sagittarius rising, Libra governs the 11th house, the house of social networks, friendships, group activities, and long-term dreams. With Libra ruling this house, Sagittarius risings are likely to approach friendships and social connections with a sense of harmony, diplomacy, and balance. They are drawn to relationships and social causes that align with their values and ideals, often seeking like-minded friends who appreciate beauty, fairness, and social justice. Libra’s influence suggests that Sagittarius risings are inclined to cultivate friendships that feel balanced and cooperative, and they may naturally play the role of mediator or connector in group settings. Their long-term goals may reflect a desire for social harmony, beauty, or artistic contributions, as well as a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 11th-house energy of charm and diplomacy flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves with warmth, grace, and a natural social charm, often attracting friends and allies easily. They enjoy being around others and are likely to take on a welcoming, friendly role within social circles, effortlessly connecting with others.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 11th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may seek financial stability to support their social aspirations and may enjoy investing in projects that bring beauty and harmony to their community. They are likely to value friendships that feel grounded and supportive, and may even build financial partnerships with close friends.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 11th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native is charming in conversation, often bringing diplomacy and grace to social interactions. They may be drawn to friendships based on shared intellectual interests, enjoying exchanges with people who inspire them and value thoughtful, balanced discussions.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 11th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may enjoy hosting friends in their home, creating a warm, inviting space where friends and family gather. They may find fulfillment in creating a beautiful, harmonious home environment that serves as a place for group gatherings and shared goals.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 11th-house energy of friendship and connection channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may enjoy creative group projects and is often drawn to romantic relationships that feel like friendships. They are likely to feel fulfilled by social gatherings that involve artistic or recreational activities and may shine in settings where they can express themselves alongside friends.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 11th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may value teamwork and harmony in the workplace and could find joy in group work or collaborative projects. They might even be involved in social causes related to health and well-being, contributing their diplomatic skills to help others in practical, supportive ways.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 11th-house energy of beauty and balance flows into partnerships. The native may seek friendships that feel like partnerships, valuing friends who support their goals and aspirations. They may be drawn to close, one-on-one friendships within larger social networks, often feeling most fulfilled when they have loyal friends who are aligned with their ideals.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 11th-house energy of harmony and connection channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may have a few deep, transformative friendships that play a significant role in their life. They may be drawn to friends who support their personal growth and value shared experiences, often finding emotional support and intimacy within their social circle.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 11th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native is likely to be drawn to friendships with people from diverse backgrounds or who share their love for travel and cultural exploration. They may participate in groups that focus on social justice, higher learning, or cultural appreciation, bringing beauty and fairness into their ideals and goals.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 11th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may build a public image or career that emphasizes harmony, beauty, or social engagement. They could be known for their work within social causes or in artistic fields, often contributing to society in ways that reflect their refined values and love for community.

Venus in the 11th House: With Venus in its own 11th house, the Libra energy of beauty, charm, and social harmony is strongly expressed in friendships and group activities. The native is likely to be very popular within their social circles and is naturally drawn to group settings where they can connect with like-minded individuals. They may pursue long-term goals that involve beauty, peace, or justice and are often seen as a key figure in their social networks.

Venus in the 12th House: The Libra 11th-house energy of harmony and compassion takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may be drawn to friendships that support their spiritual growth and personal healing. They may keep some friendships private or feel more connected in quiet, intimate settings, finding beauty and balance in moments of solitude or shared spiritual practices with friends.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Capricorn rising, Libra governs the 10th house, the house of career, public standing, and life purpose. With Libra ruling this house, Capricorn risings are likely to approach their career with diplomacy, charm, and an innate desire for harmony. They often aspire to create beauty or balance in their chosen field and are likely to be known for their professionalism and grace. Libra’s influence suggests that Capricorn risings may be drawn to careers that involve art, design, law, public relations, or any field that allows them to foster cooperation and elegance. They often value a balanced work environment and may work toward goals that improve social harmony or bring aesthetic refinement to their industry. Libra ruling the 10th house encourages Capricorn risings to build a public image that reflects their refined tastes, professionalism, and sense of fairness.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 10th-house energy of charm and grace flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves with warmth, elegance, and approachability, often leaving a positive impression in professional settings. They may prioritize appearance and professionalism, and their charisma and charm can be strong assets in their career, often helping them build connections and influence.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 10th-house energy channels into finances and values. The native may value financial stability as a foundation for career success and may work in fields that align with their refined tastes. They could be drawn to careers that involve beauty, luxury, or high-quality products and may see material security as essential to achieving their public goals.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 10th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may excel in professions that involve writing, speaking, or diplomacy. They approach communication with tact and elegance and are likely to be known for their clear, gracious way of connecting with others, especially in professional or public roles.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 10th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a harmonious and elegant home life that supports their career goals. They may find balance by nurturing both home and public life, and they might choose a career that allows them to work from home or that aligns with their desire for beauty and comfort in both spheres.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 10th-house energy of grace and creativity channels into self-expression, romance, and creativity. The native may be drawn to careers that allow them to express their artistic side, such as design, entertainment, or the arts. They bring elegance and a sense of playfulness to their public image, and they may enjoy being seen as creative and inspiring.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 10th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may seek a harmonious, balanced work environment, often working well in roles that require cooperation and attention to detail. They bring charm to everyday tasks and may excel in service-oriented careers that require diplomacy and tact, often enjoying careers where they can help others in a graceful way.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 10th-house energy of partnership and diplomacy flows into one-on-one relationships. The native may seek a career that involves partnerships or public relations, often valuing teamwork and collaboration. They may build a strong professional reputation for their ability to work well with others and may find success through partnerships or alliances that enhance their public image.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 10th-house energy of beauty and depth channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may be drawn to professions involving finance, psychology, or transformation, where they bring balance and refinement to complex situations. They might cultivate a reputation for handling shared resources with fairness and may be known for their diplomatic approach to deep or sensitive issues.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in the 9th house, the Libra 10th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may be attracted to careers that allow them to travel, explore cultures, or share philosophical ideas. They may find meaning in their career through teaching, publishing, or working internationally, and they often bring elegance and a love for cultural beauty into their public life.

Venus in the 10th House: With Venus in its own 10th house, the Libra energy of diplomacy, beauty, and charm is strongly expressed in career and public life. The native is likely to be well-regarded in their profession, often admired for their grace, tact, and aesthetic sense. They may work in fields such as art, design, law, or public relations and often create a positive, elegant image that reflects their values.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 10th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may enjoy working with groups or organizations that promote harmony, beauty, or social justice. They are likely to build friendships through professional networks and may be drawn to careers that allow them to make a positive impact in their community or larger society.

Venus in the 12th House: The Libra 10th-house energy of harmony and beauty takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may be drawn to work that involves helping others behind the scenes, such as in healing, counseling, or spiritual practices. They may also prefer a subtle public image, often achieving career success in ways that emphasize compassion and service rather than public acclaim.

𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Aquarius rising, Libra governs the 9th house, the house of higher education, philosophy, long journeys, and spiritual beliefs. With Libra ruling this house, Aquarius risings tend to seek harmony, beauty, and fairness in their worldview and philosophical pursuits. They are often drawn to topics and ideas that emphasize justice, balance, and the interconnectedness of people and cultures. Libra’s influence suggests that Aquarius risings value social equality, intellectual refinement, and diplomacy, especially in discussions or debates on cultural, spiritual, or philosophical matters. They may be interested in exploring various cultures and belief systems, often choosing travel or studies that open them up to diverse perspectives. Libra ruling the 9th house encourages Aquarius risings to find wisdom in relationships, meaningful conversations, and through a balanced, diplomatic approach to life’s larger questions.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 9th-house energy of charm and diplomacy flows directly into the self. The native presents themselves with grace, warmth, and a refined manner, attracting others through their balanced and approachable nature. They often bring a philosophical, open-minded approach to relationships, appreciating deep, meaningful conversations with those they meet.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 9th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may value beauty, harmony, and material stability that supports their intellectual and philosophical pursuits. They may be inclined to spend on travel, higher education, or items that reflect their love of art and culture, and they may view financial security as a foundation for exploring life’s higher questions.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 9th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may have a charming, diplomatic way of expressing ideas, often discussing philosophical or cultural topics with grace. They may seek intellectual stimulation through conversations with siblings, neighbors, or close friends, valuing harmonious exchanges.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 9th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may create a beautiful, harmonious home that reflects their love for culture and philosophy. They may enjoy surrounding themselves with books, art, or items collected from travels, creating a home environment that feels like a sanctuary of learning and peace.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 9th-house energy of harmony and beauty channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may have a refined, artistic approach to creativity and may enjoy romantic relationships that allow for intellectual or philosophical exploration. They are likely to feel drawn to artistic pursuits that reflect their worldview and may seek joy in cultural or educational experiences.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 9th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may appreciate a harmonious work environment and may choose a career that allows them to contribute to society in a meaningful way. They may enjoy daily practices, like meditation or study, that connect them with their beliefs, bringing philosophy into their routines and interactions.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 9th-house energy of beauty and balance flows into partnerships. The native may be drawn to partnerships with those who share their love for philosophy, culture, or travel. They seek relationships that are intellectually stimulating and harmonious, often preferring a partner who shares their curiosity for life’s big questions and brings balance to their life.

Venus in the 8th House: The Libra 9th-house energy of harmony and depth channels into transformation, shared resources, and intimacy. The native may seek spiritual and philosophical depth in intimate relationships, valuing a partner who offers both emotional depth and intellectual compatibility. They may explore spirituality and transformation through shared experiences and mutual growth.

Venus in the 9th House: With Venus in its own 9th house, the Libra energy of diplomacy, beauty, and love for wisdom is strongly expressed in higher learning, spirituality, and travel. The native may be drawn to studies, cultures, or spiritual practices that emphasize beauty and balance. They may find harmony in philosophical pursuits, often bringing a refined and artistic approach to learning and exploration.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 9th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be drawn to careers that allow them to explore cultural, philosophical, or artistic fields in the public sphere. They may be admired for their sense of fairness and charm in their profession, often contributing to society in ways that reflect their values of harmony and intellectual refinement.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 9th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may enjoy friendships with people from diverse cultural or philosophical backgrounds, often connecting through shared ideals. They may find fulfillment in group activities or social causes that promote equality, cultural appreciation, or artistic expression.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 9th-house energy of harmony and spirituality takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may find beauty in solitude or meditation, often exploring philosophical or artistic pursuits privately. They may be drawn to spirituality or art as a path to inner peace and may feel most connected to their beliefs in quiet, personal moments.

𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠

For Pisces rising, Libra governs the 8th house, the house of shared resources, transformation, intimacy, and emotional depth. With Libra ruling this house, Pisces risings are inclined to approach profound matters—such as transformation, trust, and deep connections—with a desire for harmony, balance, and fairness. They may seek a partner who brings beauty and equilibrium to their lives, helping them navigate the emotional complexities of intimacy. Libra’s influence suggests that Pisces risings find peace in close relationships that offer mutual support, trust, and understanding. They may experience personal transformation through partnerships and often feel drawn to artistic or spiritual practices that help them understand life’s deeper truths. Libra ruling the 8th house encourages Pisces risings to explore the depths of their inner world through a balanced, relational lens, where the presence of beauty and harmony is essential for healing and growth.

Venus through the Houses:

Venus in the 1st House: With Venus in the 1st house, the Libra 8th-house energy of beauty and charm flows directly into the self. The native exudes an alluring and graceful presence, often attracting others with their warmth and empathy. They bring harmony to deep relationships, often approaching intimate matters with grace and sensitivity, and they have a natural charm that draws people into close, meaningful bonds.

Venus in the 2nd House: The Libra 8th-house energy channels into values and finances. The native may value shared financial security and is likely to seek a partner who shares similar financial values. They may enjoy working collaboratively on financial matters, valuing a balanced approach to shared resources. Material stability may play a role in their sense of security within deep relationships.

Venus in the 3rd House: With Venus in the 3rd house, the Libra 8th-house energy is expressed through communication and close relationships. The native may seek intellectual connections in deep relationships, often appreciating partners with whom they can discuss profound or transformative subjects. They bring diplomacy and warmth into conversations, which helps in forming intimate and trusting connections with siblings or close friends.

Venus in the 4th House: The Libra 8th-house energy finds expression in the home and family environment. The native may seek harmony and beauty within the home, creating a safe sanctuary where they can connect deeply with loved ones. They may value privacy in their family life, often building emotional bonds that feel secure, peaceful, and nurturing within the home environment.

Venus in the 5th House: The Libra 8th-house energy of harmony and intimacy channels into creativity, romance, and self-expression. The native may be drawn to romantic relationships that offer both passion and emotional depth. They may express their creativity in artistic ways that explore deeper themes, finding joy in merging love and intensity in their romantic life and creative pursuits.

Venus in the 6th House: The Libra 8th-house energy flows into daily routines, work, and health. The native may approach work with a cooperative, supportive attitude, often valuing harmonious relationships in the workplace. They might be drawn to professions that involve helping others through difficult times, such as counseling, healing, or social services, where they can apply both empathy and a graceful, balanced approach.

Venus in the 7th House: The Libra 8th-house energy of intimacy and transformation flows into one-on-one partnerships. The native may be drawn to partners who provide both emotional depth and fairness in relationships. They seek harmony in committed partnerships, valuing a partner with whom they can explore life’s deeper questions, transform together, and develop a mutual trust that supports their emotional well-being.

Venus in the 8th House: With Venus in its own 8th house, the Libra energy of beauty, depth, and harmony is strongly expressed in areas of intimacy, shared resources, and transformation. The native may experience profound personal growth and healing through relationships, often valuing deep emotional connections. They may be naturally drawn to exploring life’s mysteries and feel most fulfilled in partnerships that offer both love and spiritual growth.

Venus in the 9th House: The Libra 8th-house energy is expressed through philosophy, travel, and higher learning. The native may find fulfillment in studying spirituality, metaphysics, or cultural beliefs that help them understand transformation and shared human experiences. They may be drawn to partners who broaden their philosophical horizons and value intellectual connection within intimate bonds.

Venus in the 10th House: The Libra 8th-house energy flows into career and public life. The native may be known for their graceful approach to handling sensitive subjects, often choosing professions that involve counseling, psychology, or finance. They may have a reputation for being diplomatic and fair in matters involving shared resources and are likely to bring a balanced approach to their career, especially if it involves transformation or healing.

Venus in the 11th House: The Libra 8th-house energy channels into social networks and group involvement. The native may be drawn to friends who share their interests in psychology, spirituality, or transformative causes. They value harmony within groups and may participate in social causes that promote healing or support for others, often bringing a compassionate approach to their interactions in group settings.

Venus in the 12th House: With Venus in the 12th house, the Libra 8th-house energy of beauty and intimacy takes on a more introspective, spiritual quality. The native may find fulfillment in exploring their inner world through meditation, art, or spiritual practices that focus on healing and forgiveness. They value privacy in intimate matters, often finding peace in quiet, compassionate connections that allow for emotional depth and understanding.

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ID: [A poster created by Sean Saifa Wall and Micah Bazant of a Black parent holding their child. They are dressed in white and almost seem to be glowing, in front of a backdrop of multicolored waves that look like DNA strands. Colorful text reads "Protect Intersex Youth."]

"A Framework for Intersex Justice

Intersex justice is medical justice. Intersex surgeries hurt everyone.

These medical violations bring immediate harm to the child who is subjected to them.

Parents who consent to medically unnecessary surgeries participate in a culture of shame, silence and stigma, perpetuated by doctors, that allows these surgeries to continue. Parents are often left to fend for themselves as they navigate shame and guilt. The issue of parents consenting to these surgeries is especially complex when societies believe that children don’t have individual rights and that parents are always acting in their best interest.

Medical practitioners such as pediatricians, obstetricians, urologists, social workers, and endocrinologists all play a role in upholding an institution that continues to harm children with intersex variations. The practitioners, in turn, are protected by hospitals and state laws that grant them immunity.

This is why intersex justice is important.

Although the framework is evolving, the following is a definition of intersex justice co-created with Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis (they>she), an Associate Professor of Gender/Sexuality in Studio and Humanistic Studies at Maryland Institute College of Art: Intersex justice is a decolonizing framework that affirms the labor of intersex people of color fighting for change across social justice movements. By definition, intersex justice affirms bodily integrity and bodily autonomy as the practice of liberation. Intersex justice is intrinsically tied to justice movements that center race, ability, gender identity & expression, migrant status, and access to sexual & reproductive healthcare. Intersex justice articulates a commitment to these movements as central to its intersectional analysis and praxis. Intersex justice acknowledges the trauma caused by medically unnecessary and nonconsensual cosmetic genital surgeries and addresses the culture of shame, silence and stigma surrounding intersex variations that perpetuate further harm.

The marginalization of intersex people is rooted in colonization and white supremacy. Colonization created a taxonomy of human bodies that privileged typical white male and female bodies, prescribing a gender binary that would ultimately harm atypical black and indigenous bodies. As part of a liberation movement, intersex activists challenge not only the medical establishment, which is often the initial site of harm, but also governments, institutions, legal structures, and sociocultural norms that exclude intersex people. Intersex people should be allowed complete and uninhibited access to obtaining identity documents, exercising their birth and adoption rights, receiving unbiased healthcare, and securing education and employment opportunities that are free from harm and harassment. This framework serves a radical vision where intersex children are protected and survivors of genital cutting are cared for and respected. We owe that to intersex people and we owe that to ourselves.

The implementation of an intersex justice framework should include the following components: 1. Informed consent 2. Reparations 3. Legal protections 4. Accountability 5. Language 6. Children's rights 7. Patient-centered healthcare."

-Intersex Justice Project, founded by Sean Saifa Wall, Lynnell Stephani Long, and Pidgeon Pagonis.

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What is Dataflow?

This post is inspired by another post about the Crowd Strike IT disaster and a bunch of people being interested in what I mean by Dataflow. Dataflow is my absolute jam and I'm happy to answer as many questions as you like on it. I even put referential pictures in like I'm writing an article, what fun!

I'll probably split this into multiple parts because it'll be a huge post otherwise but here we go!

A Brief History

Our world is dependent on the flow of data. It exists in almost every aspect of our lives and has done so arguably for hundreds if not thousands of years.

At the end of the day, the flow of data is the flow of knowledge and information. Normally most of us refer to data in the context of computing technology (our phones, PCs, tablets etc) but, if we want to get historical about it, the invention of writing and the invention of the Printing Press were great leaps forward in how we increased the flow of information.

Modern Day IT exists for one reason - To support the flow of data.

Whether it's buying something at a shop, sitting staring at an excel sheet at work, or watching Netflix - All of the technology you interact with is to support the flow of data.

Understanding and managing the flow of data is as important to getting us to where we are right now as when we first learned to control and manage water to provide irrigation for early farming and settlement.

Engineering Rigor

When the majority of us turn on the tap to have a drink or take a shower, we expect water to come out. We trust that the water is clean, and we trust that our homes can receive a steady supply of water.

Most of us trust our central heating (insert boiler joke here) and the plugs/sockets in our homes to provide gas and electricity. The reason we trust all of these flows is because there's been rigorous engineering standards built up over decades and centuries.

For example, Scottish Water will understand every component part that makes up their water pipelines. Those pipes, valves, fitting etc will comply with a national, or in some cases international, standard. These companies have diagrams that clearly map all of this out, mostly because they have to legally but also because it also vital for disaster recovery and other compliance issues.

Modern IT

And this is where modern day IT has problems. I'm not saying that modern day tech is a pile of shit. We all have great phones, our PCs can play good games, but it's one thing to craft well-designed products and another thing entirely to think about they all work together.

Because that is what's happened over the past few decades of IT. Organisations have piled on the latest plug-and-play technology (Software or Hardware) and they've built up complex legacy systems that no one really knows how they all work together. They've lost track of how data flows across their organisation which makes the work of cybersecurity, disaster recovery, compliance and general business transformation teams a nightmare.

Some of these systems are entirely dependent on other systems to operate. But that dependency isn't documented. The vast majority of digital transformation projects fail because they get halfway through and realise they hadn't factored in a system that they thought was nothing but was vital to the organisation running.

And this isn't just for-profit organisations, this is the health services, this is national infrastructure, it's everyone.

There's not yet a single standard that says "This is how organisations should control, manage and govern their flows of data."

Why is that relevant to the companies that were affected by Crowd Strike? Would it have stopped it?

Maybe, maybe not. But considering the global impact, it doesn't look like many organisations were prepared for the possibility of a huge chunk of their IT infrastructure going down.

Understanding dataflows help with the preparation for events like this, so organisations can move to mitigate them, and also the recovery side when they do happen. Organisations need to understand which systems are a priority to get back operational and which can be left.

The problem I'm seeing from a lot of organisations at the moment is that they don't know which systems to recover first, and are losing money and reputation while they fight to get things back online. A lot of them are just winging it.

Conclusion of Part 1

Next time I can totally go into diagramming if any of you are interested in that.

How can any organisation actually map their dataflow and what things need to be considered to do so. It'll come across like common sense, but that's why an actual standard is so desperately needed!

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केंद्र सरकार ने जनहित से जुड़ी 66 परियोजनाओं को दी एफसीए क्लियरेंस, 77 को मिली सैद्धांतिक मंजूरी; सीएम सुक्खू

#News केंद्र सरकार ने जनहित से जुड़ी 66 परियोजनाओं को दी एफसीए क्लियरेंस, 77 को मिली सैद्धांतिक मंजूरी; सीएम सुक्खू

Himachal News: मुख्यमंत्री सुखविंद्र सिंह सुक्खू ने कहा कि प्रदेश सरकार की ओर से किए जा रहे प्रयासों की बदौलत ही केंद्र सरकार ने जनहित से जुड़ी विभिन्न 66 परियोजनाओं को एफसीए क्लीयरेंस प्रदान की है। यह महत्वपूर्ण परियोजनाएं अधोसंरचना, शिक्षा और पेयजल आपूर्ति से संबंधित हैं। इसके अलावा प्रदेश सरकार ने केंद्र से 77 सैद्धांतिक मंजूरी भी सुनिश्चित की है, जिनमें शोंगटोंग, थाना पलाऊं विद्युत परियोजना,…

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Just Roll With Palestine: Keep the Strike Rolling

Hello, #JustRollWithPalestine has come back to Keep the Strike Rolling from January 26th to February 10th. Participation in any capacity will be rewarded, and there are ways for you to help even if you can't donate!

Link to Google form: HERE

If you have any questions feel free to dm me here or on twitter, as well as the rest of the social media mods on twitter: @organbean @ne0neclipse @tinytiefling_ @RenRooked

Additional mods working on this project:

@grassfur @neptunelogs @reed_you_guess

All necessary links and information are in the Google form, BUT for easier access to links and/or for those who just want to donate links to resources to help out, click keep reading!

To Donate:

Feminine Hygiene Kits for Gaza With the Asad Sisters 

Care for Gaza Paypal

Just Roll With Palestine Tiltify (PCRF)

World Central Kitchen

ESIMS for Gaza- Instructions provided NOMAD (iPhone only): https://www.getnomad.app/en/middle-east-eSIM Tutorial on twitter for NOMAD: https://x.com/icarus19897/status/1741297413321637972?s=20 SIMLY (iPhone and Google Play): https://www.simly.io/regional-esim Tutorial on twitter for SIMLY: https://x.com/CharSequence/status/1719283248721702946?s=20

To personally contact your representatives:

Use this template builder to create your own message to your government representative:

To send a prewritten message:

(US):

(AU):

https://apan.org.au/support-south-africas-icj-case/

(CA):

(UK):

https://www.map.org.uk/campaigns/it-is-becoming-impossible-to-sustain-human-life-in-gaza-demand-a-ceasefirenow

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Asteroid Vesta (4)

Asteroid Vesta (4) in astrology represents devotion, focus, and dedication. Its placement in a birth chart indicates where one channels intense concentration and commitment. Vesta governs purity of purpose, self-discipline, and the pursuit of spiritual or personal goals. Understanding Vesta's position offers insights into areas where one may excel through diligent effort, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication.

Vesta in the Houses

Vesta in the 1st House This placement suggests that devotion, focus, and dedication are integral to your identity and self-expression. You may project an aura of commitment and discipline, and others may see you as someone who is dedicated to personal goals or causes. Vesta in the 2nd House Values, possessions, and material security are important themes in your sense of devotion. You may dedicate yourself to achieving financial stability or to preserving what you value most. Your investments and resources may reflect your focused commitment. Vesta in the 3rd House Communication, learning, and intellectual pursuits are emphasized in your dedication. You may dedicate yourself to acquiring knowledge, teaching others, or advocating for causes through effective communication. Siblings and neighbors may play a role in your dedicated efforts. Vesta in the 4th House Family, home, and emotional security are central to your sense of devotion. You may dedicate yourself to nurturing your family, maintaining a harmonious home environment, or preserving traditions. Real estate and ancestral roots may hold deep significance for you. Vesta in the 5th House Creativity, self-expression, and children (if applicable) are emphasized in your dedicated pursuits. You may dedicate yourself to artistic endeavors, hobbies, or activities that bring joy and fulfillment. Romantic relationships may also be a focus of your dedication. Vesta in the 6th House Service, routines, and health are integral to your sense of devotion. You may dedicate yourself to a career that involves helping others, maintaining order, or promoting well-being. Your work environment benefits from your focused dedication. Vesta in the 7th House Partnerships, relationships, and collaborations are key areas of dedication for you. You may dedicate yourself to fostering mutual support, fairness, and harmony in your relationships. Legal partnerships or contracts may reflect your dedication to balanced interactions. Vesta in the 8th House Intimacy, shared resources, and transformation play significant roles in your sense of devotion. You may dedicate yourself to deepening emotional bonds, managing shared finances, or facilitating personal and collective transformations. Crisis management may be an area where you excel. Vesta in the 9th House Philosophy, beliefs, and higher learning influence your sense of devotion. You may dedicate yourself to exploring spiritual or intellectual pursuits, advocating for social justice, or traveling to broaden your perspectives. Cross-cultural exchanges may deepen your sense of dedication. Vesta in the 10th House Career, public image, and achievements are important in how you express your sense of dedication. You may dedicate yourself to achieving professional success, assuming leadership roles, or making a lasting impact in your field. Your reputation reflects your focused commitment. Vesta in the 11th House Friendships, groups, and social causes are emphasized in your dedicated efforts. You may dedicate yourself to supporting community initiatives, advocating for humanitarian causes, or promoting collective goals. Networking enhances your sense of dedication. Vesta in the 12th House Spirituality, hidden strengths, and unconscious patterns influence your sense of dedication. You may dedicate yourself to mystical pursuits, charitable endeavors, or healing practices that operate behind the scenes. Your inner life and spiritual growth are deeply tied to your sense of dedication.

Vesta in the Signs

Aries: Vesta in Aries dedicates itself with courage, initiative, and independence. You are driven to pursue personal goals and causes that require bold action and leadership. Taurus: Vesta in Taurus dedicates itself with patience, persistence, and practicality. You commit yourself to preserving stability, building material security, and nurturing enduring values. Gemini: Vesta in Gemini dedicates itself with versatility, curiosity, and adaptability. You focus on acquiring knowledge, sharing information, and exploring multiple interests through your dedication. Cancer: Vesta in Cancer dedicates itself with empathy, intuition, and nurturing care. You devote yourself to supporting loved ones, creating a secure home environment, and preserving emotional bonds. Leo: Vesta in Leo dedicates itself with creativity, passion, and self-expression. You commit yourself to artistic pursuits, leadership roles, and projects that showcase your talents and charisma. Virgo: Vesta in Virgo dedicates itself with precision, analysis, and practical service. You focus on improving efficiency, organizing details, and providing reliable support through your dedication. Libra: Vesta in Libra dedicates itself with diplomacy, harmony, and fairness. You devote yourself to fostering balanced relationships, promoting justice, and advocating for equality. Scorpio: Vesta in Scorpio dedicates itself with depth, intensity, and transformation. You commit yourself to uncovering truths, managing crises, and empowering others through your dedication. Sagittarius: Vesta in Sagittarius dedicates itself with optimism, exploration, and philosophical inquiry. You focus on expanding horizons, promoting freedom, and advocating for global causes through your dedication. Capricorn: Vesta in Capricorn dedicates itself with ambition, discipline, and long-term goals. You commit yourself to achieving success, assuming responsibilities, and building enduring structures. Aquarius: Vesta in Aquarius dedicates itself with innovation, humanitarianism, and progressive ideals. You focus on advancing social change, supporting diversity, and promoting collective empowerment through your dedication. Pisces: Vesta in Pisces dedicates itself with compassion, imagination, and spiritual insight. You commit yourself to artistic creativity, healing practices, and charitable causes that uplift humanity.

Vesta in Aspects

Conjunctions: A conjunction of Vesta with another planet intensifies the influence of that planet on your sense of dedication and focus. For example, Vesta conjunct Mercury emphasizes dedication to communication and learning, while Vesta conjunct Mars highlights dedication to action and assertiveness. Sextiles and Trines: These harmonious aspects indicate ease and support in integrating the energies of Vesta and the other planet involved. For example, Vesta sextile Venus suggests dedication to harmony and creativity in relationships or artistic pursuits, while Vesta trine Jupiter indicates dedication to growth and expansion through optimism and opportunity. Squares and Oppositions: These challenging aspects can indicate tension or conflict that needs to be addressed in your sense of dedication. For example, Vesta square Saturn might indicate challenges in committing to long-term goals or facing restrictions, while Vesta opposition Uranus could highlight a need to balance unconventional thinking with stable dedication.

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"India has reached a key milestone in renewable energy, with the country’s total renewable energy capacity exceeding 200 gigawatts as of Oct. 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority. The renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity now stands at 201.45 GW, accounting for 46.3% of the nation’s total installed capacity.

This milestone is the result of years of efforts to harness India’s natural resources. From solar parks to wind farms and hydroelectric projects, the country has built a diverse renewable energy base, reducing fossil fuel dependence and enhancing energy security.

India's total electricity generation capacity has reached 452.69 GW, with renewable energy contributing a significant portion of the overall power mix as the country continued to increase its dependence on cleaner, non-fossil fuel energy sources and push towards its sustainability goals.

When factoring in the 8,180 MW of nuclear capacity, the total non-fossil fuel-based power now accounts for almost half of the country's installed electricity generation capacity, signalling a strong move towards clean energy leadership on the global stage.

Renewable Energy

A variety of renewable energy resources contribute to this impressive figure. Solar power leads the way with 90.76 GW, playing a crucial role in India’s efforts to harness its abundant sunlight. Wind power follows closely with 47.36 GW, driven by the vast potential of the coastal and inland wind corridors across the country.

Hydroelectric power is another key contributor, with large hydro projects generating 46.92 GW and small hydropower adding 5.07 GW, offering a reliable and sustainable source of energy from India’s rivers and water systems.

Biopower, including biomass and biogas energy, adds another 11.32 GW to the renewable energy mix. These bioenergy projects are vital for utilising agricultural waste and other organic materials to generate power, further diversifying India’s clean energy sources. Together, these renewable resources are helping the country reduce its dependence on traditional fossil fuels while driving progress towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Leading States In Renewable Energy Capacity

Several states in India have emerged as leaders in renewable energy capacity, making significant contributions to the nation's progress. These states are essential to advancing India’s renewable energy goals and fostering a sustainable energy future.

Rajasthan leads the pack with an impressive 29.98 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, capitalising on its extensive land and abundant sunlight.

Following closely is Gujarat, which boasts a capacity of 29.52 GW, driven by its strong focus on solar and wind energy projects. Tamil Nadu ranks third with 23.70 GW, leveraging its favourable wind patterns to generate substantial energy. While Karnataka rounds out the top four with a capacity of 22.37 GW, supported by a mix of solar and wind initiatives.

India's commitment to renewable energy is reflected in the annual electricity generation trends in recent years. The Government of India has introduced various measures and initiatives to promote and accelerate renewable energy capacity nationwide, aiming for an ambitious target of 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030."

-via NDTV, October 14, 2024