#Cosmetic Case Set

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Professional All-In-One Cosmetic Case Set

Professional All-In-One Cosmetic Case Set

The Cosmetic Case Set includes: 24 colors of eye shadow; 4 colors of lipstick; 4 colors of blusher; 5 pcs makeup brushes; 1 Eyebrow brush. Easy to use on travel or at home, satisfied all your needs.

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may is in a week I'm praying to god that behavior pulls through with the fnaf chapter potential and actually puts more characters than springtrap in it bc they are genuinely so capable its so par for the course for them but I can't trust it it's fnaf

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Astro Observations

(and maybe even controversial opinions)

Where 4h/cancer is placed can tell you about your home’s size/condition, especially childhood home.

Saturn= small/may feel constricting, Jupiter= large

poorly aspected/malefics/debilitated= ran down home/broken things.

Prey yonis (deer, rat, goat) feel safer in a group & in familiar places. Being by themselves or new places alone can cause anxiety. When out sometimes they feel that they are always in fight or flight or something’s around the corner.

Predator yonis (lion, tiger, snake) may not feel the same way. They may feel sure in themselves and how they can protect themselves. Tiger & snake yonis in particular might feel better off alone. Since both are solitary animals.

Debilitated planets aren’t bad, it just makes the person work a little harder to reap the benefits in that area. Whereas, exaltation comes easy. Which can sometimes make one lazier in that particular area, because there’s no drive. (the same with easy aspects & hard aspects)

For example,

Exalted Pisces Venus (naturally effortless beautiful, “woke up like this” minimal makeup)

Debilitated Venus in Virgo (Cosmetic procedures, tailors, professional makeup, gym trainers, spa, personal stylist/hair stylist)

Venus in Virgo/Scorpio usually tend to be even more beautiful because they actively work to put effort & keep up maintenance.

Mars in Capricorn (wake up early no alarm, straight to the gym, knows exactly their task and when to do it, doesn’t have much trouble with procrastination).

Mars in Cancer/Taurus (might need schedules, alarms, set tasks, mentor/motivator).

Saturn in Libra (gets benefits from hard work right away, not much struggle young, no problem with discipline)

Saturn in Aries/Leo/cancer (rough start in life/a lot of set backs, takes longer to see benefits or gets it after Saturn return/30s, has to actively work on their discipline).

Debilitated Saturn after hard work in younger years, later in life, they usually achieve gains & become a household name.

People tend to say Jupiter is luck. But to me it’s excess. In this world we associate excess=luck. (ie you have a lot of cars, money, children, etc) When it’s not always the case.

For example,

Jupiter in the 7h (Being in a lot of relationships or marriages. But the downside is it doesn’t last because Saturn represents commitment.

Marilyn Monroe multiple divorces

Drake dated a lot of women but no serious relationship.

Jupiter creates a surplus in whatever it touches. But it is not longevity, unless Saturn aspects Jupiter.

A planet that is a benefic can act as a malefic if debilitated & poorly aspected.

If Jupiter is debilitated & poorly aspected it can turn into a giant malefic. Because Jupiter expands what it touches. Rather it’s negativity or positivity.

Some say Mars is where your drive and aggression is. But I see it more so where you get injuries, accidents, or aggression towards yourself or others.

For example,

I’m Aries Ascendant; My Mars/lagnesh is in Virgo/6h. My most serious injuries came from doing mundane tasks around the house. I faced workplace aggression from coworkers & sometimes customers too. Also, I tend to face health issues that affect my daily life. 6h/virgo rules daily activities, physical health, workplace, coworkers.

Mars just went retrograde December 6. I can already see it’s affect on my daily routines/6h. Nonstop nausea, bloating, stomach issues, & headaches everyday. Virgo rules stomach/nervous system. Aries my 1h/Asc rules the head

My whole schedule is out of wack. Today, I dropped my breakfast on the floor and burnt my lunch lol.

Mars, Mercury, Uranus, & Jupiter are all retrograde right now. If you are taking the necessary precautions and your planets are in good dignity, you should be fine. Though it’s still going to be quite frustrating for most people.

Transits mainly do the most damage if you have debilitated or poorly aspected planet that is going retrograde.

Malefics going retrograde to some degree affect almost everyone negatively, but not in the same way. What area varies from chart to chart; the sign/houses it sits in.

Outer planets affect us as a collective. Inner planets affect us personally.

Even though in traditional Vedic/jyotish Uranus, Neptune, Pluto isn’t considered. I still see the planet’s nakshatras/signs/houses in a chart influence a person’s life. Especially, if they aspect personal planets like Sun, Moon, Ascendant.

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brat | BONUS

Vogue — Inside YN’s Balenciaga Le Cagole

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a/n: thinking about her today <3 references: Vogue In The Bag | Balenciaga Le Cagole

WHAT’S IN YN’S BAG?

There are archive pieces—and then there’s YN’s Le Cagole: not just an accessory, but the original prototype of what would become one of the most recognizable It Girl bags in circulation. It doesn’t trend seasonally; it trends when she does.

Rumored to have been stolen at Berghain, recovered at Primavera, and re-gifted by Suguru Geto himself, the bag hangs off her shoulder like a weapon. Studded, sentient, and slightly cursed.

“I only carry what I need,” she says, pulling out a rhinestoned Altoids tin, a hard drive labeled DO NOT OPEN, and a pair of panties.

After three reschedules and two location mix-ups, Vogue was granted rare access to the rest of the icon’s arsenal.

Canon Powershot (Silver)

Sticker-covered and dented. Filled with blurry candids taken by Suguru Geto in dressing rooms, clubs, and backseats. Three photos where they’re both in frame, and forty-four of YN not looking at the camera.

Wired Headphones

“They sound better. And I always lose an AirPod.”

Hard Drive (labeled DO NOT OPEN)

“I don’t think Suguru knows I have this.” Demos, stems, voice memos, and one file ominously titled toru_verse_FINAL???

One AirPod (No case)

Left ear. She can’t change the stereo settings, and the volume is stuck at 70%. She doesn’t know where the right one is.

Two pairs of sunglasses

One belongs to her, the other to fellow pop icon Satoru Gojo himself.

Pack of Cigarettes

“I only smoke these when I’m drinking. Or when I’m pissed.”

Beaded Bracelet — CULTYN

Gift from a thirteen-year-old fan in Paris. Geto has one too. Uneven letters, rainbow beads, frayed threads. She wears it to perform.

Small Notebook and Pen

Lyrics. Grocery lists. Set lists. Several pages of venting. Doodles: flowers, clouds, random lines. Note from Geto: DRINK WATER.

Three Lip Glosses

Pat McGrath Lust: Astral Moon Flower Dior Addict Lip Maximizer: Mahogany Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix: Sp'Ice Cold

Decorated Altoids Tin

Rhinestoned. A sticker of Geto’s face on the lid. She won’t say what’s inside (it’s drugs).

Photo Strip

From that rumor-filled night out. → Frame one: YN’s tongue out → Frame two: Suguru Geto flipping off the camera → Frame three: Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto kissing YN’s cheeks while she squeezes her eyes shut and smiles wide

Panties

Clean, black, lacy. “Just in case.”

Cosmetic Pouch (Clear vinyl, glitter trim)

Nail glue Lip balm Lash glue Eyeliner (not waterproof) Eye drops Barbie bandaids (limited edition)

[elysiality]

thinking about — beach day with newlywed wife! SHAUNA SHIPMAN [HCS] ꒱

꒱ cw — slight jealousy , kinda suggestive , buff shauna yipee !

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who’s so excited about going to a beach with her girl— well, her wife now ! it's the first outing you've had since your honeymoon— the wedding piled a lot of work-backlog onto you. she won't talk about it to you directly, she's always been so very reclusive like that, but you start noticing little things.

the bottle of sunscreen that appears in your cosmetics cabinet. your wedding calendar sits on the bedside table, marked with the specific weekend you're going down to the beach you've chosen— with a single heart. her camera has been pulled out of its special case and sits on her desk like a prized trophy.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who wakes up before the sun is fully up in the sky, raring to go. she's always been an early bird, in perfect contrast to you, but when you wake up because she accidentally banged her leg against the bedpost while scurrying around and loading your toiletries bag into a suitcase, you just groan and cover your ears with a pillow. she can prep all she wants, there's no way you're waking up before the clock strikes ten.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who does, in fact, wake you up before the clock strikes ten. she tries gentle methods first— peppering your face with kisses, mumbling, ‘wake up sweetie’s and ‘you need to get ready now, angel’s before she gives up and fully tugs the blanket off you.

you gasp and curl up like a dying shrimp as the cold air hits your 'delicate, paper-thin, satin-like skin'. she rolls her eyes affectionately as you claw on the bed for a blanket she's already folded. “Five more minutes !!” you whine pitifully, making grabby hands at her. she just shakes her head, smiling. she knows you can't go back to sleep now.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who cajoles you into taking a shower through her own special methods. she hauls you off your bed with a practically inhumane strength— those gym visits have been hitting off, you see, and shoves you in the direction of the bathroom.

you crawl dramatically into the bathtub like a kicked puppy, ready to make loud passive-aggressive comments for the walls to hear— but shut up immediately when you see Shauna step onto the bathroom mat, shucking off all her clothes. you're in a considerably better mood after that bath.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who insists on carrying all the bags to and from the car. she tells you to just hold onto a small purse with the essentials and loads them into the trunk of the car.

you sip your water bottle, hiding a smirk as you watch her toned stomach flex with each movement she makes, her flannel unbuttoned over her bikini top after she kept complaining about the sweltering heat.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who's first course of action upon reaching the beach villa you rented was to start unpacking. her plans are completely detoured when you jump on the meticulously made bed like a WWE professional and sprawl out like a starfish, groaning as your back gets the aching relief it needs from being hunched over in the car for four hours straight.

she pretends to be annoyed. you pretend you don't see her taking a secret photo with her Polaroid to put in her journal later.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who's so excited to get into the water, she nearly forgets to put on the sunscreen she badgered you about— something about not wanting to get sunburn. she pouts petulantly when you drag her back to the lounge chair you set up, and reprimand her irately as you rub the cream all over her unfairly sculpted body.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who feels bereft of your hands when you're done lathering her up, but is more than eager to return the favour. she sits you down on her lap and kisses your shoulder with warm, chapsticked lips, running her palms over your body sluggishly, fingers reverent as they rub the lotion into your soft skin.

she reaches your lower back and pauses— then coyly tries to move her hands a little lower. you slap her hands off immediately, shooting her suspiciously guileless face a dirty glare that could put the sun to shame. she sulks when you turn back around. not a modicum of control, even in public.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who spends all her time in the water. she likes sitting in the shallow end, water up to her chest, muscles stretching as she leans back and takes in the sun like she's solar-powered. she opens her eyes every now and then to glare at you with faux vitriol when you giggle a bit too loudly.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who finds out that they do shark cage diving and forces you onto the boat as you squeal your protests in a high pitched voice— only to be absolutely petrified when she's actually in the gilded cage. she backs up against the furthest corner, away from the sharks, shaking like a leaf.

she's stares at you in consternation as you giggle and approach the bars of the cage, watching in awe as the sharks nuzzle the bars almost affectionately. she actually yelps— yes, yelps, when you reach out and touch one on its head, rubbing gently like it's a puppy. a puppy with far too many sharp teeth for her liking.

she clambers onto the boat the second it's over, somehow standing still on trembling legs. she locks eyes with you and it's unspoken— you're never doing that again.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who lays out a meticulously packed picnic— little Tupperware containers and chilled sodas, complete with its own cooler. she doesn't let you touch anything before she takes the perfect photo— she doesn't wanna post it to social media or anything, it just satisfies something in her. she does pop a can for you first— she's not going to let her wife die of dehydration if she can help it.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who runs hot very easily. she's panting the first five minutes after she steps onto the abrading sand and before you can stop her, has guzzled three overly-priced ice creams in the span of two hours. she stops for about an hour after you remind her that she's cursed with a weak stomach, and then goes right back at it.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who makes her way back to the ice cream stand for the fifth time, only to immediately catch the mousy guy behind the stall eyeing you up, like a pervert. you're sprawled out on the lounge chair, looking utterly delectable as you sip your soda, so she can't blame him. but that doesn't stop her from wanting to jump over the counter and— she takes a deep breath.

just as she's about to order, the guy pipes up hopefully— “Hey. You're with her, right?” he nods to you. “Is she single?”

Shauna stares at him in disbelief. so he's one of those. she quietly takes two random ice creams, keeping her lips shut. only as she forks over the money does she go, “No. My wife isn't single. And I'd prefer if you kept your eyes to yourself.” she struts away, leaving the wimp speechless, and hopefully, blue-balled.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who comes back to you, ice creams in hand, looking like someone just pissed in her soda can. she hands one to you and turns her head around to glare at the ice cream guy (she didn't bother to read his dumb name tag), who's now breaking out in a cold sweat and determinedly avoiding eye contact.

he does not want to get into a fight with the girl built like a brick wall— an acute decision, coming from a clearly bird-brained man.

you, meanwhile, frown obliviously down at your ice cream. “Honey, this has walnuts sprinkled on it!” you complain, frowning down at your cone like it murdered your cat. without even looking away from the no-name guy, Shauna leans in and licks off the complete top half of your ice cream.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who insists on sitting on a blanket she spread out and waiting for the sun to set so that she can take a photo to put in her journal. it's one of the main reasons she suggested coming down here. she knows it's corny and a little pretentious but you're more than happy to oblige.

she pulls her camera out of her flannel pocket, shaking out the sand from the lens. you told her to keep it in your room until she needed it, lest it became unsalvageable, but Shauna has always liked keeping the things important to her close.

she wraps an arm around you and waits, taking in the salty sea air. the city does not have much to give when it comes to pure air, what with all the vehicles. when the sun is on the horizon, she pulls out her camera, ready to snap her perfect pic— only to see something better out of the corner of her eye.

she sees you, your eyes closed, plush mouth curved in a small smile. the sun lights up your face perfectly— a golden hue that makes your complexion glow. small strands of your hair whip about in the wind almost cinematically. her mouth goes dry. you look like you just stepped out of a painting— so ethereal, she has a hard time believing you're hers. besotted, she raises her camera to her eye and snaps a photo of the best view there is in the whole world— you.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who's reluctant to leave your cabin. she packs quietly, almost remorsefully, like she's leaving a child behind. you place a gentle hand on her shoulder as she puts your sandals into a plastic bag. she looks up at you, her expression unreadable. always a guessing game with her. “We'll be back, Shipman. We have all the time in the world.” she gives you a small smile.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who's grateful that you offered to drive on the way back— she's pooped. she curls up into a little ball on the passenger seat, like a cat, and is out like a light almost immediately. you look over at her with tired eyes and smile— you like seeing your normally stressed out wife so peaceful. with all her eye-bags and all, she's perfect.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who goes back to being cheery when you get home. she lifts up your mewling cat and pressed a kiss to the top of his head as you set down the car keys. she happily starts unpacking, rejuvenated from her long nap.

-> ꒱ newlywed wife! shauna . who gets up early the next day to leave for work. you find her journal open on her side of the table. she's arranged all your photos neatly, drawing trimmed borders around each one. you don't even know when she had time to do all of this.

in her scrawling handwriting, at the bottom of the page, she's written, “Let's do this again some other time, gorgeous :)” you chuckle as you close the notebook and put it away in her desk drawer.

a/n: just something quick that's been rotting in my drafts for a while :) something to tide you guys over !

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[dark-moonlust]

Mall Date with An Overprotective Dragon

Pairing: dragon-shifter oc Fabian x female oc Lila

Summary: A dragon shifter, Fabian and his mate, Lila walk through a mall. He’s astounded by all of the things and assumes that is this the home of a very powerful dragon. He also doesn’t like how many males are looking at his beautiful mate. Eventually Lila tries on a beautiful dress and his dragon-driven impulses take over.

Warnings: MDNI, nsfw, mating bond, emotional intimacy and steamy kisses, overprotective and territorial dragon-shifter, possessive dialogue, implied sex in semi-public pace (dressing room), oral(fem), p in v to follow.

Copyright @ 2025 by Kate Hart This commission is owned by Kate Hart. As the original writer, I strictly forbid any form of reproduction, replication, or translation of my stories without my explicit consent.

The mall wasn't just a building. It was a hoard. A glorious hoard. A dragon king’s treasury. Fabian froze at the center of it, his golden eyes widening as he took in his surroundings. Crystal chandeliers hung from vaulted ceilings, casting light over marble floors. Storefronts burst with riches; elegant fabrics, bags, rows of shoes, so many darn shoes, as well as displays with jewels and cosmetics.

"What dragon lord rules this territory?"

“It’s just a mall, Fabian,” his mate, Lila, laughed, tugging his hand. She looked sexy as sin, flaming hair falling down her back, her pretty hazel eyes sparkling at all the shops.

"Someone must own this hoard, little fire," he rumbled. They were supposed to be shopping but all he could think about was pulling her in a dark corner and having his way with her.

"I repeat; this is not a dragon's hoard. Just a shopping mall."

"Lies,” he muttered, scanning the crowd. Humans and shifters lurked everywhere—a human woman haggled over perfume while a toddler screeched near a toy store. A group of wolf shifters loitered near a pretzel stand, their eyes lingering on Lila—his Lila. Fucking fucks. 

His mate, blissfully oblivious, strode ahead in her cropped leather jacket and denim skirt that hugged her curves like a second skin. Her rosewater scent tangled with his senses, sweet and taunting.

Oh, what he'd give to have her anywhere but here, her cunt squeezing his cock. Even better would be to find a place where he could fill her with his scent. Pump a warm load of cum into her so everyone knows she's off limits. He should have done so before coming here.

Damn... His dragon purred at the idea.

A leopard-shifter in a tailored suit turned to stare and Fabian growled. "I don't like this place."

Mine, his dragon snarled as Fabian’s arm slid possessively around her waist, his thumb brushing the curve of her hip.

Lila rolled her eyes but leaned into him, her touch easing his senses. “You’re being dramatic.” “Dramatic? That leopard-shit by the fountain has looked at you twice,” he hissed, steering her sharply away from a kiosk selling phone cases. “And don’t get me started on the human male near the… what is that shop? Waffle King? He’s practically a peasant, yet he dares to set eyes upon my mate—” “Fabian,” Lila interrupted softly, pressing a finger to his lips. "Behave. If you breathe fire in here, we’ll get arrested.”

He nipped playfully at her finger. “Humans have no respect for bonded pairs. You have no idea how mad my dragon is."

"Oh, I can imagine exactly how mad he is. And I can also guess that, by now, he is in full territorial mode. It is both ridiculous and adorable."

Fabian was infuriating. And unfairly hot. Devilishly handsome, too.Too tall, too broad, too bulky. And all hers.Her grumbly, possessive dragon-shifter. Dark hair fell in waves touching his shoulders, his golden eyes glowing faintly under the lights. His shoulders strained against the fabric of his Henley, sleeves rolled to expose forearms corded with muscle that even human women paused to admire.

Fools, he is mine. She was just as possessive.

"I am vexed. There is only one thing that can calm me and my dragon," he rumbled, lips quirking.

Standing on her tiptoes, she smiled knowingly and kissed him. Their lips met, soft at first, with a teasing warmth and wetness. His mouth was hot, parting with a low groan as she nibbled his lower lip.

Fabian kissed her back, pressing her hard against him. His dragon preened when she opened her mouth, his tongue thrusting inside. Their scents melted together, rose and smoke, a spark of dragon magic that fizzed against her tongue. He groaned, deep and ragged, fingers tangling in her hair, angling her face to deepen the kiss.

Heat bloomed, slow and syrupy.

Their breaths tangled; sharp inhales, shared sighs, the slick, wet sound of lips and tongues mating. Lila whined as his tongue swept against hers, a claiming stroke that left her breathless. Fabian was getting caught up and she wanted nothing but to melt into him, her belly clenching with need at the feel of him so hard and strong pressing against her.

"F-Fabian..." she trailed off, her fingers curling into his shirt.

"What is it, mate?" He drew back, a strand of saliva glistening between their lips, before wiping it with his tongue, his thumb brushing her swollen lip. “Still think I’m ridiculous?”

“Adorably so,” she said, laughing softly as his nose nuzzled hers.

"Hmm, I have half a mind to punish you for being such a brat."

"Later, perhaps?" She grinned, not at all intimidated. "We have to shop, remember?"

"Yes, that silly wedding invite..." he growled. "Can't we leave? I want to take you home. I haven't scented you nearly as thoroughly as I'd wish." His teeth grazed her lip, a playful threat. "Need you stuffed with my cum."

Her pussy clamped around nothing at his words. "We buy the dress and then... we can talk about fucking me." “Come,” he growled, nipping her earlobe. “The sooner we find you a gown, the sooner I can be balls-deep inside you.”

Fabian drew back with a sigh, discretely adjusted the bulge of his erection, and pulled her in his arm. His promise hung in the air as they walked, browsing the shops until they entered a cute boutique. They strolled the shop and looked among the racks of beautiful dresses. Fabian sifted through fabric like a general strategizing a siege. He didn't like them. Too much cleavage. Too much thigh. Too much… everything.  When he eyed a long beige dress, he proudly passed it to Lila.

“This one,” he declared. "It's classy."

Lila stared at the dull dress, her nose wrinkling. It was too long and the neckline climbed to her chin.

“Fabian, are you trying to dress me as a sofa? No."

"What about this?"

She giggled as he tossed her another dress, a monstrosity that covered everything. "Again, no. This one is a floral tent with sleeves." His grumble vibrated through the shop. Lila ignored him and filtered through the choices. She grabbed a long shimmering dress, hanging defiantly on the rack Fabian had dismissed with a sneer.

Without hesitation, she plucked it from its perch and slipped into the private dressing room. Fabian followed after her, his dragon thrashing. A human clerk hovered nearby and he snarled, chasing him away.

Much better. Now they were at least alone in the dressing room.

When Lila came out, Fabian's pulse spiked. Gods, his little flame was gorgeous. No. Ruinous. That’s what she was.

The dress was a betrayal of fabric, a masterpiece of temptation. It hugged her curves like a lover, the heart neckline pushing up her tits—his tits, the ones he’d licked and suckled a thousand times. Red hair cascaded her back, contrasting stunningly with the navy blue color of the dress. A deep slit showed off her thigh and Fabian’s dragon roared, demanding he rip it apart and fuck her right now.

“Absolutely not,” he growled. “It’s distracting.”

“Come on,” Lila purred, twirling. “It fits me like a glove.”

"What fits you like a glove is between my legs and if you walk around in that dress, every male will have the same hard-on."

She stared at his bulge, her cheeks heating up. "I will not dress like a nun because you are jealous. I'm buying the dress."

"You are doing this on purpose, mate. I hope you have considered the consequences," he rasped, crowding her against the mirror. Lila smirked. “I'm getting the dress.” "Buy the dress. I love it. It looks so damn sexy on you and I'm fucking you right now."

The full smut is available for free on my page. If all the above was your vibe and you're looking for some sexy, semi-public smut, check it out! ♡

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Do you know the art of creating a custom makeup kit?

In the world of cosmetics, there is a profound joy in crafting your own personalized makeup kit. Combining artistry, creativity, and a passion for beauty, a cosmetic case set becomes more than just an assortment of makeup; it becomes an expression of individuality and style.

The Personal Touch

Imagine the thrill of handpicking each shade of eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick that perfectly complements your unique features. With a handmade cosmetic case set, you have the power to curate a collection that suits your skin tone, style, and personality. It's not just about looking good; it's about feeling confident and authentic in your own skin.

Quality Control

Crafting your own makeup kit also allows you to prioritize quality over quantity. You can select products from your favorite brands known for their skin-friendly formulations and ethical practices. This ensures that every item in your cosmetic case not only enhances your beauty but also aligns with your values.

A Creative Outlet

For many makeup enthusiasts, assembling a personalized cosmetic case set is a creative outlet. It's a chance to experiment with colors, textures, and finishes, much like an artist with a canvas and paints. Whether you prefer natural, subtle looks or bold, artistic statements, your makeup kit becomes a reflection of your artistic vision.

Learning and Growth

Creating your own makeup kit is a journey of self-discovery and continuous learning. You delve into the world of makeup artistry, understanding color theory, undertones, and application techniques. Over time, you become more skilled in enhancing your unique features, and you may even discover a talent for makeup artistry you never knew you had.

Sustainability and Eco-friendliness

Crafting a customized makeup kit can also be an eco-friendly choice. By selecting products with sustainable packaging or opting for refillable containers, you reduce waste and minimize your environmental footprint. It's a small but meaningful contribution to a greener planet.

A Treasure Chest of Memories

A handmade cosmetic case set is not just about the makeup; it's about the memories attached to each product. You might remember the special occasion where you wore that particular lipstick or the day you mastered the perfect winged eyeliner. Each item carries a story, making your makeup kit a treasure chest of cherished moments.

Sharing the Passion

Crafting a personalized makeup kit is not limited to personal use. It can be a thoughtful and meaningful gift for friends and loved ones. By creating a makeup kit tailored to their preferences, you share your passion for beauty and make them feel truly special.

A Journey of Self-Expression

Ultimately, a cosmetic case set is a canvas for self-expression. It's an opportunity to embrace your uniqueness and showcase your personality to the world. Whether you prefer a minimalist collection or an elaborate array of products, your makeup kit tells your story, one brushstroke at a time.

In conclusion, a makeup kit is more than just a collection of cosmetics; it's a reflection of your individuality, creativity, and values. Crafting a custom cosmetic case set is a journey of self-discovery, artistry, and sustainability. It's an opportunity to express yourself and share your passion for beauty with the world. So, embrace the art of creating your own makeup kit, and let your inner artist shine through.

[floral-ashes]

Canada’s First Trans Healthcare Ban

Alberta’s anti-trans bills have dropped. A few observations. 🧵

The first thing I notice, and which is cause for hope, is that the bills do not invoke the notwithstanding clause. They can thus be challenged in Court, and struck down as unconstitutional. 

The healthcare ban is worse than they announced, at least in its present form. They ban all gender-affirming surgeries until 18, as expected. They also ban puberty blockers and hormones for minors. So far, the same as we expected. 

However, the bill is set up so that the ban is total for all minors *unless* the Minister creates an exception for some. This means that even 16-17 year olds whose parents consent cannot receive puberty blockers or hormones. They may plan to allow it, but it’s not in the law. 

There is also no clause that allows youth who are alreadyon puberty blockers or hormones to continue. This is especially concerning because it means they’ll lose access if there’s any delay with planned Ministerial orders—if they even plan to make an order. 

Unsurprisingly, it seems that the law wasn’t drafted by someone who is knowledgeable about trans realities. As a result, transition-related surgeries are defined as those that “treat gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.” 

While the loophole is unlikely to work, a literal reading would allow transition-related surgeries that are motivated by gender euphoria, framed as cosmetic, or understood through a depathologizing lens. The fact slightly amuses me, but again it’s unlikely to actually help. 

The name and pronouns policy is as expected. Trans minors will be forcibly outed to their parents if they request a change of name or pronouns that is related in some way to their gender identity. Parental consent isn’t required for those aged 16-17, but they still get outed. 

There is no exception to the outing requirement, even if it poses a grave risk. All it says is that schoolboards must give counselling or other assistance before outing the kids, in such a case. 

This creates a small loophope—willing schools could delay outing for some time and argue that it still respects the law. However, they still can’t respect under-16 trans youth’s name or pronouns without parental consent, and they must still out them eventually. 

If the law is applied negligently or unreasonably, and a child ends up seriously hurt or dead? Too bad—the law strongly protects people from liability if they believe they’re applying the law and are doing so in good faith. 

For an overview of why these rules are dangerous and unconstitutional, here is my recent Alberta Law Review article on the topic:

How about sexual education? Well, it’s basically dead. The law makes it mandatory for schools to receive Ministerial approval for any material primarily and explicitly related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or human sexuality. 

In addition to the material needing approval, any third-party who delivers the material must be separately approved by the Minister. 

Even if the material is approved, teachers must (a) notify parents at least 30 (!) before teaching it, and (b) ensure alternative instruction for students whose parents didn’t consent. 

This isn’t really an opt-in system. While it’s superficially opt-in, the requirements are so absurdly onerous that nobody will teach materials related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or human sexuality.

It’s as simple as that—sexual education is dead in Alberta. 

The only small comfort is that only regulating materials “primarily and explicitly” about these topics could serve as a good loophole for rebellious teachers. Incidental and indirect discussions of gender identity, sexual orientation, and human sexuality are expressly allowed. 

Lastly, the sports ban. To my surprise, there’s actually no ban on trans women in sports. One less thing on my plate!

Now there is indeed a law about sports, it just doesn’t quite reach the level of a ban. Instead, the bill tells schools and sports bodies to create a policy on fairness and safety in sports, including eligibity requirements and procedures for verifying eligiblity. 

The law also creates a mandatory reporting mechanism for any complaints related to that policy or to (more or less) trans inclusion in sports. This is unsurprisingly hypocritical—conservatives love surveillance states as much as they love to complain about ‘big government.’ 

This bill doesn’t so much ban trans women from sports as provide a cover for any organization that wants to do so. That they should ban trans people is a thinly-veiled subtext, but it’s legally-speaking only a subtext. 

The law also includes broad protection from liability for mostly anyone—including sports participants—who is trying to implement the act ‘in good faith.’ If racists decide to harass a Black woman and claim that she’s not a woman, as we have seen all-too-often in elite sports? If an adult decides to do ‘genital verifications’ on a child? They’re effectively protected from civil liability, so long as they claim it’s in good faith. Scary stuff...

That’s a wrap, but I’m happy to answer any questions about the bills!

[tacticoal]

「scowls to smiles」 : ̗̀➛ you drive them crazier in love...

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ sfw, gn reader (mentions of makeup [kyle]), unedited, mdni !!

john price

"you're definitely the only person i would do this for..."

john grumbles, his arms crossed and his body slumped in the seat. you roll your eyes at him, snatching the remote next to him from behind the couch to change the television channel. the boisterous cheers get cut off, switching from your boyfriend's weekly football channel to the horror documentaries you oh-so love. you walk around to slide next to john, leaning into the arm he reaches out to you. it wraps around you out of instinct, pulling you in closer.

"you promised me we could watch tonight's episode," you remind him, pressing a kiss to his cheek, "besides, you know kyle's recording it for you tomorrow.."

a deep sigh (closer to a groan, really) escapes his lips, knowing garrick and the other two are out together watching the game at their local pub. still, he settles in, pressing a kiss to your temple, trying to ignore the spam of texts he's getting from the others about who scored what.

simon riley

the bedframe creaks aggressively at the way you're shaking simon's burly body, echoing throughout your shared loft. he's usually so good at waking up without a second thought back at base -- his body sensing the slightest movement meters away. but now? now his body's facing away from you, snoring loudly, almost as if he's mocking you.

oh, bring it on.

you are so going to get noise complaints for the wrong ideas, but you don't care at the moment. you're wide awake, and he's not.

it's so pretty outside, you nearly fell out of bed once you saw the slightest bit of golden light peeking into the room, glowing on the walls. looking past the curtains, the sky is painted in soft lavenders and ceruleans -- the sun just barely peeping out from behind the layers of old buildings.

"simon- wake up!! the sunrise is so pretty today, and the whole city's all pretty and there's no people out and its nice 'n cool so we can go out and get coffee and tea and breakfast-!!"

you yelp as he rolls over, nearly knocking you back. he's now laying on his back, eyes still shut, hair poking out and around in tufts, one big hand lazily grasping onto yours.

"y'know what else is pretty, love? sleep."

he tugs you slightly towards him, you legs knocking into the mattress. you let out a loud huff.

"no way, si'. i want a cute morning date with you, and if you're not up in the next 5 seconds i'm so going by mysel-"

a loud groan interrupts you, the bear of a man beneath you slowly rising to sit, rubbing at his eyes before sending a teasing glare your way.

"go grab my hoodie."

kyle garrick

kyle wakes up with a groan, stretching his stiff limbs out from the couch. the sun was still beaming through the cracks of the shades, illuminating the living room. he remembers falling asleep while waiting for you to finish your digital meeting in the other room, your muffled voice luring him into sleep. swinging his legs over the cushion to stand, he lets out a satisfied hum as his knees pop, before heading to the bathroom.

just before he could make it to the toilet, his head snaps back to the mirror. your giggles echo from behind kyle, as he tiredly rubs a hand down his face.

his perfectly contoured, flushed, powder-set face.

"really, love?"

"i dunno, kyle, this is a reallllly good look on you..."

you peek over his shoulder, a wide grin stretching your face. his eyes (outlined and enamored in glittery eyeshadow, keep in mind) glared at you through the mirror, letting out a deep sigh as you walk past him to take out the hidden cosmetics from the cabinet, showing them off to him. you rambled about how hard to was to find his exact shade so you bought 5 different foundations just in case (with his money...), that he kept twitching his eyes and messing up the eyeliner, how he almost woke up because the tutorial video blasted an ad midway through-

"you're so annoying, good god... i love you so much, c'mere-"

he was quick to turn around and cup your face with both hands, cutting off your squeals with a sticky kiss. one on the mouth, then the apples of your cheeks, then your chin, until your entire face was covered in cherry red silhouettes of his lips.

you wore his marks with beaming pride for the rest of the day.

john mactavish

johnny comes out of the kitchen with his eyebrows knit together and a frown creasing his lips. he swore up and down he saw it in the cabinets last, maybe it was in his bag? the bedroom? hell, he even checked the pockets of his jeans sitting in the laundry.

he rounds the corner of the hallway to where you were. you probably knew best, always the one to reorganize the shelves and put away the groceries. he grins as he sees you, lazing on the couch, watching the television,

"birdie, where's mah-"

and apparently snacking on the chocolate bar he's been searching for.

"...chocolate."

you two stare at each other, the voiceover from the luminous screen taking up the silence. johnny watches you chew very slowly, as if he wouldn't notice so long as you did it carefully enough. you look so cute like this, he thinks, looking up at him so innocently, seeming so happy with your treat. a perfectly disguised criminal he would've dismissed without a second thought. with an agonizingly slow swallow, you cleared your throat before speaking up,

"sorry, babe.."

oh, how could he ever be mad at you?

he lets out an amused huff, pushing himself off the wall to walk over to you. expecting some sort of punishment, you squeeze your eyes shut.

instead, you feel a firm kiss press on your chocolate-stained lips. with a surprised gasp, you invite him in to prod his tongue past your teeth. and after an awfully messy few seconds, he peels back, a satisfied smirk on his lips. another peck is delivered to your lips, before he settles into the couch beside you.

you may be a wanted criminal, but he's already had his heart stolen by you. and he's too damn smitten to turn you in.

@ tacticoal do not repost !!

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - February 1-7

(sorry it’s late, I’ve had pneumonia. between fever and meds, today was the first day in over a week I could even think)

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1. These solar streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes

“[The solar-powered streetlights] can identify potential problems before an outage occurs, identify current outages without the need for customer reporting, and allow for remote control of brightness settings. The streetlights are built to remain operational even during widespread power outages.”

2. 15 Democratic state AGs stand by gender-affirming care

“"Federal funding to institutions that provide gender-affirming care continues to be available, irrespective of President Trump’s recent Executive Order," the attorneys general say. […] “Health care decisions should be made by patients, families, and doctors, not by a politician trying to use his power to restrict your freedoms.”

3. India doubles tiger population in a decade

“[India has protected] the big cats from poaching and habitat loss, ensuring they have enough prey, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and increasing living standards for communities near tiger areas.”

4. A North Carolina wildlife crossing will save people. Can it save the last wild red wolves too?

“There are thought to be fewer than 20 red wolves left in the wild[…. S]tate agencies and nonprofit groups [plan to] rebuild a 2.5-mile section of the highway with fencing and a series of culverts, or small underpasses, to allow red wolves – as well as black bears, white-tailed deer and other animals – to pass safely underneath traffic.”

5. Merrimack Valley public transit system will keep bus fares free

“[… C]ollecting fares [used to] cost MeVa about $300,000 a year to maintain fare boxes, pay staffers and afford insurance. Since going fare free in 2022, the report found ridership increased 60% from pre-pandemic levels[….] The program is now funded by state allocated funds, including money from the so called “millionaire’s tax.””

6. Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it

“[The new law] requires all states to provide medical and dental screenings to Medicaid- and CHIP-eligible youths 30 days before or immediately after they leave a correctional facility. Youths must continue to receive case management services for 30 days after their release.”

7. World’s smallest otter makes comeback in Nepal after 185 years

“Scientists have for the first time in 185 years confirmed the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal[….] The last time the […] the smallest of the world’s 13 known otter species, was recorded by scientists in Nepal was in 1839.”

8. B.C.'s smallest First Nation has big plans for a 'stewardship' economy

“The Kwiakah Centre of Excellence will be the base for a dedicated research station, an experimental kelp farm, the nation’s regenerative forestry operations and its territorial Indigenous guardian, or Forest Keepers, program[…. R]esults will include a 100-year management plan that integrates climate, salmon, kelp, and soil research to protect territorial waters and remaining old growth forests.”

9. Glades County schools deploy 13 new Blue Bird electric school buses

“The students at the Glades County school district will directly benefit from the cleaner, quieter rides, and operational cost savings that electric school buses provide[, as well as] the addition of much-needed air conditioning in the new school buses. Until now, only three buses in the district provided air conditioning[….]”

10. e.l.f. Beauty CEO defends DEI: 'Our diversity is a key competitive advantage'

“The cosmetics company recently held that it would not nix its DEI initiatives[….] "Our mission is to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip and face," [CEO] Amin said. "One of the best ways we know how to live that mission is to have an employee base that reflects the community that we serve."”

January 22-28 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[youremyheaven]

Venusians: The Cult of Exclusivity

In my research, I have stumbled upon Venusians either being drawn into cults or being cult leaders. It did not surprise me particularly. All Venusian nakshatras (Bharani, Purvaphalguni, Purvashada) are ugra nakshatras known for being "violent". Venus is in itself, a harsh planet. In fact, all the benefic planets (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury & Moon- in that order) are harsh and for good reason; its natives have to be "purified" by the working of those planetary energies to earn its blessings. Venus values exclusivity and separatism. There is a reason why Venus attracts Venus. It is a kind of elitism. We talk about how rare beauty and glamour is these days and we fawn over the nonchalance and effortless cool of low key & mysterious celebrities. If someone or something is plastered everywhere, it loses its "special" feeling, Venus does not mingle with the masses, Venus sets the standard, its THE blue print but it does not involve itself with anything directly, they like to sit back and watch others ape them.

All 3 Venus nakshatras have yoni animals that point to a highly sexual nature and high libido. Bharani with its elephant yoni signals an immense sexual appetite (elephant being the largest land animal and yoni animal), Purvaphalguni and its rat yoni points to freaky deaky sexual behaviour and Purvashada and monkey yoni ,,, well,, monkeys are known for their lovemaking and how human like it is so..

Sex is a big focus of all 3 Venus nakshatras, with Bharani's themes of birth and death and its symbol literally being the yoni, Purvaphalguni representing the pleasures of the bed and being symbolised by the front legs of the cot and Purvashada with its connection to water, where life originated. Venus is more than just beauty and beauty itself is more profound than "looking good". Venus is beauty, romance, love, creativity, harmony, values etc.

I have talked about Venusian men and their tendency to be drawn to violence before. If we think of sex, it is a kind of violent act in itself, there has to be a back and forth of domination and submission. If we look at animals, male animals often kill other males to eliminate competition and establish themselves as the alpha that the females pick but even in coitus with female animals (literally watch any nature documentary) the male takes on a very aggressive, dominant approach and they often look like theyre trying to kill each other (people say things like "making love like animals" for a reason, sexual courtesy is a humane, civilised approach but animals are not wired that way). In Venusian men, this kind of aggressive erotic sexual persona is very apparent and Claire said these men embody "big dick energy".

Occult knowledge is gatekept and one literally cannot access it until one is initiated into it. Regardless of whether or not we recognise it as such, there are cults of knowledge all around us and we do not even know of their existence unless we've made it past their barrier and can access it. even explaining things defeats the purpose because only someone who's ready to understand it will be able to. Its nature's way of shielding itself from the unwise or the unworthy. you can be surrounded by this knowledge and still not be able to tap into it, if you do not have the discernment. this is a kind of Venusian exclusivity.

If you think about it beauty is pain. These days we see people literally endure pain to be beautiful via cosmetic procedures but this has always been the case, victorian women used arsenic to keep their skin pale and glowy and ammonia in their hair. footbinding was a common custom for Chinese women. but even beyond enduring pain to be beautiful, if you're beautiful you will have to endure pain, be it in the way others hurt you and ostracize you out of jealousy or in how people just assume crazy shit about you. Venusian women NEED to remain lowkey bc they're more susceptible to evil eye.

(im thinking of the song pretty hurts by purvaphalguni sun beyonce 👀)

anywaaayys (me going on a random tangent exhibit 62772). we know that Venusians value and need exclusivity, they're the most clique-y in some ways and this is what makes them drawn to cults lol. A cult is as exclusive as it gets. nothing screams "im not like the others" than being a part of a cult lol

Osho- Purvashada Stellium (moon, mercury and venus)

Osho was an Indian spiritual guru and mystic. His commune and the crazy shit that went on there was the subject of the docu-series Wild Wild Country.

Sadhguru- Purvaphalguni Sun

he is an indian guru. i think its interesting how cults have to have a physical existence by way of a commune that people gather in or live in, its not just conceptual if ykwim. i think this is another manifestation of Venusian exclusivity. entering into a cult means entering and inhabiting a different world. Osho had Rajneeshpuram, Sadhguru has his Isha Centre.

Sun Myung Moon- Bharani Moon

He was the leader of the Unification Church, a famous South Korean cult and he claimed to be the Messiah

Moon was intent on replacing worldwide forms of Christianity with his new unified vision of it, Moon being a self-declared messiah. Moon's followers regard him as a separate person from Jesus but with a mission to basically continue and complete Jesus's work in a new way, according to the Principle.

Nirmala Srivastava- Bharani Moon conjunct Mars

aka Mataji Nirmala Devi, she was the founder of the religion called Sahaja Yoga. She claimed that she was a divine incarnation, more precisely an incarnation of the Holy Spirit, or the Adi Shakti of the Hindu tradition, the great mother goddess who had come to save humanity. This is also how she is regarded by most of her devotees. she has said that she was born "self realised" and spent her life "helping" others do the same

The Venusian urge to start a new religion 😤😤😤lol

Religion is exclusive and if you do not have the discipline to endure its rules, you cannot gain access to its blessings. Religion esp eastern religion is extremely Venusian af, there are wonderful blessings for those who devote themselves to it and cruel sickening punishments for those who disobey. thats as Venusian as it gets

Anandamayi Ma- Bharani Sun, exalted Venus in Revati as her atmakaraka

She was an Indian saint, teacher, and mystic. She was revered as an incarnation of Hindu goddess Durga.

Her life was suffused in Bhakti Yoga and she was considered an epitome of "divine grace" that inspired the societal cultural milieu to lead the path of service, love and constant remembrance of the divine. Her followers experienced her spiritual attributes including precognition, faith healing and miracles. Paramahansa Yogananda translates the Sanskrit epithet Anandamayi as "Joy-permeated" in English. This name was given to her by her devotees in the 1920s to describe her perpetual state of divine joy.

she wasn't a cult leader or anything, just a guru even though she rejected even that label (spiritual gurus are a dime a dozen in india, no one who's actually worth their salt will label themselves as a guru)

i think Venus' connection to religion, cults and the occult is underexplored af. the highest form of love is devotion and religion/cults demand it of their followers making it a very Venusian experience. sex, love and religion are all closely connected, people experience trance like states when they're orgasmic or during periods of intense meditation (it can also be artificially induced via drugs etc but euphoria is naturally experienced through either prayer or sex) if you look at paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses, their eyes always seem so blissed out? same goes for truly spiritual people, you can immediately sense the tranquillity of their energy and the dreaminess of their gaze, like they're not of this world.

even the word "Ananda" which means joyous, etymologically means "without end" (Ah- meaning "without in Sanskrit and nand- meaning end) so the goal of any spiritual pursuit is self realization/actualisation and a person who achieves that seems joyous all the time. Many spiritual gurus have Ananda as part of their name as well.

Swami Vivekananda- Purvashada Rising

He was a monk, philosopher and religious teacher who is widely credited with introducing Hinduism to the West.

“All love is expansion, all selfishness is contraction. Love is therefore the only law of life. He who loves lives, he who is selfish is dying. Therefore love for love's sake, because it is the only law of life, just as you breathe to live."- Swami Vivekananda

Paramhansa Yogananda- Purvashada Sun

Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian-American Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship / Yogoda Satsanga Society of India.

Mother Theresa- Bharani Moon & Saturn, Mars in Purvaphalguni

Mother Theresa was an Albanian nun who came to India and helped the poor and the needy. She established charitable settlements that have come under fire for mismanagement and misappropriation of funds.

Now I'll talk about some people who've gained a cult-like following or were revered in their time and considered akin to God.

Eva Peron- Bharani Sun

Known by her nickname Evita, she was an Argentine politician, activist, actress, and philanthropist who served as First Lady of Argentina from June 1946 until her death in July 1952. She was revered by the lower economic classes and helped enact a number of reforms and policies to their benefit. She also helped bring about the passage of Argentina's women's suffrage law. even decades after her passing, the grip she has on people in Argentina is crazyyy.

fun fact: Madonna, Purvaphalguni Moon & Rising played Evita in the movie of the same name in 1996.

Tito- Bharani Sun

Josip Broz, commonly known as Tito, was a Yugoslav communist revolutionary and politician who served in various positions of national leadership from 1943 until his death in 1980

He was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad. He remains a popular leader in the former countries of Yugoslavia. Tito was viewed as a unifying symbol, with his internal policies maintaining the peaceful coexistence of the nations of the Yugoslav federation. his legacy lives on and he was a VVV popular

Rasputin- Bharani Moon

He was a quack with no actual powers but man did he have a following

Rasputin was a Russian mystic and holy man. He is best known for having befriended the imperial family of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, through whom he gained considerable influence in the final years of the Russian Empire

Historians often suggest that Rasputin's scandalous and sinister reputation helped discredit the Tsarist government, thus precipitating the overthrow of the House of Romanov shortly after his assassination.

Taylor Swift- Purvashada Rising

Taylor's chokehold over her fandom is insane. I think it's due to her PA Rising bc wheww

There is a reason why Venusian influence is sooo common in the charts of it girls and icons. Venus is THE blue print, it makes others want to be like you and imitate you and also claim they hate you or dont know you all in the same breath.

Trisha Paytas-Bharani Sun & Jupiter, Ketu in Purvaphalguni

Trisha has a cult like following whether u want to admit it or not. Girlie has been doing this for a decade and a half and is still somehow relevant?? literally most of her contemporaries have been cancelled or left the platform and she's still standing?? despite a gazillion controversies that too lol

Now I'll mention some famous celebrities who are in/have been in cults

John Travolta- Purvaphalguni Moon

He was/is a Scientologist

Park Bogum- Bharani Moon & Venus

Bogum is part of Jesus Centred Church which is a cult and he was apparently even given his name by the founder/leader of the cult. There have been rumours that Bogum left the controversial church/cult and joined a normal church but there isnt enough info to confirm this

Nazanin Boniadi- Purvaphalguni Moon

She is a former Scientologist who was "trained" to be Tom Cruise's gf before he met Katie Holmes. read about the crazy and torturous stuff she was subjected to and you'll wonder why tf scientology hasn't been shut down by the government yet

Ruslana Korushnova- Purvaphalguni Moon

She was found dead at 20yrs old under mysterious circumstances. i do not think she committed suicide at all but she spent some time at the Rose of the World which is a culty organisation.

British TV producer and filmmaker Peter Pomerantsev has theorised that Korshunova's suicide was related to her involvement with Rose of the World, a controversial Moscow-based organisation which describes itself as "training for personality development". While researching for a documentary into Korshunova's death, Pomerantsev learned that the model spent three months attending training sessions at Rose of the World. These sessions—which encourage participants to share their worst experiences and recall repressed memories—are modelled after Lifespring, whose controversial methods were the subject of multiple lawsuits for mental damages in the US during the 1980s. Korshunova attended training sessions with a friend, Ukrainian model Anastasia Drozdova, who committed suicide under similar circumstances in 2009. Friends of the two women reported changes in behaviour after several months at the Rose. Korshunova became aggressive, while Drozdova experienced violent mood swings and grew reclusive; both lost weight. After three months of training, Korshunova returned to New York to look for work, where she wrote of feeling lost and doubting herself. Rick Alan Ross, head of the Cult Education Forum, argues that organisations such as Rose of the World "work like drugs: giving you peak experiences, their adherents always coming back for more. The serious problems start when people leave. The trainings have become their lives—they come back to emptiness. The sensitive ones break." Only months after leaving the Rose, Korshunova was found dead.

Michelle Pfeiffer- Bharani Sun, Purvaphalguni Moon, Rohini Rising

She was involved with Breatharianism, a cult that believes that you don’t need to eat food (Say what?!). She joined after moving to Los Angeles and looking for a group to feel comfortable with. They focused on diet and exercise but believed that people could live by sunlight alone at the highest level of the cult. She actually realized that she was in a cult after helping her first husband Peter Horton prepare for a movie role where he played a cult member. She said, “We were talking with an ex-Moonie, and he was describing the psychological manipulation and I just clicked.” (crazy to me that the not eating real food did not click??)

Rose McGowan- Purvaphalguni Sun & Mercury, Mars in Bharani

She spent her childhood in the Children of God cult and her family fled from its clutches after they started advocating for adult-child sexual intercourse🤮🤮🤮

Sharon Tate- Purvaphalguni Moon

Sharon wasn't a member of a cult but a victim of one :((((

Sofia Hayat- Purvaphalguni Moon

Sofia was a model, then she quit the industry to be a nun, now she calls herself a shaman and a healer and posts weirdly sexual vids on IG

Zaira Wasim- Purvaphalguni Moon

she quit acting to devote herself to religion and because she felt that being in Bollywood made her lose touch with her faith.

This is a very Venusian experience imo and one of the reasons why Venus thrives in keeping itself hidden or taking away other people's access to it is because otherwise Venusians feel contaminated almost?? other project onto them heavily and they feel clouded by it, unsure of their own identities. they feel like they're losing touch with themselves. many Venusian celebs are known for frequently changing their persona (Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande etc come to mind) the more time they spend exposing themselves to others, the more confused they become about who they are, they lack a stable self image.

Religion and faith can act as stabilisers and help these natives feel more grounded.

A reason why Venusians (idk if you noticed by most of the gurus were Purvashadas and most of the followers I mentioned were Purvaphalgunis, with an equal mix of Bharani natives in both) are drawn into cults is also because Venusians can only thrive in Venusian environments?? Otherwise they feel desolate and lost, a lot of people join cults because they don't feel understood or connected to people in their normal life. cults look for people who need help, and give it to them on predatory conditions.

Purvashadas are often spiritual leaders/gurus but seldom blindly devoted followers because being the final Venus nak, it transcends this toxic grip of Venus. Purvaphalguni is the height of Venus and these natives are constantly seeking spiritual truth and belonging but never quite ascending, as it is Venus at its most indulgent. Bharani is the first Venusian nak and I have found that the first nak of any planetary dominance is in some ways its "softest" manifestation, its the baby among the naks. The nak in the middle is the peak/height of that planetary energy and thus, the most cruel or harsh manifestation of that energy along with the concluding nak but the concluding nak also kind of transcends its influence??

high fashion/luxury etc is also very Venusian bc theyre the ones who covet having things others dont have. anywayyys this is just a stray thought lol

hope this was informative!!

[saelik]

Their first Christmas together Akira jokingly said he was the best gifter of the group so, of course, Goro took it as a personal challenge. For the next year, he writes down every little comment and detail to make sure every single one of his gifts that Christmas are perfect:

Futaba is easy, of course she wants the limited edition anyversary box with the first 5 Featherman seasons and rare merchandising.

For Ann he first thought about high quality cosmetics or clothes, but there was a high possibility someone would have the same idea, so he settles for a Wilton hotel spa and buffet voucher.

Makoto is harder since he knows Akira already has what she wants, but the rare buchimaru stationery set he finds on an online store looks promising.

He knows Yusuke will be happy with any art supply but he throws in there a conmemorative edition of a book about one of his favorite artists work too to make it more interesting.

Morgana gets a fancy tray of the sushi he always complains Akira and Goro eat without him and the privilege of not being called a cat for a whole week.

For Sumire, instead of going for what she wants, Goro chooses what she needs, a day on the same spa as Ann to relax and forget about the anxiety that comes with her first big international competition.

Haru's gift is simple, more sentimental as she basically buys most of the material things she wants, an album with all the photos of the group he's been able to find, which are surprisingly enough to fill the full album.

Ryuji's been whining about the price of the new games he wants to buy so Goro just needs to make sure no one else gets them and, in case someone does, a good pair of running shoes would be a good option too, he'll need one sooner than later.

And then, there's Akira. Goro thought he'd be the easiest as he knows him best, but he was wrong. How are you supposed to find the perfect gift for someone who would like absolutely everything you gave him? Nothing seems good enough, until he realizes. The fond smile his boyfriend gives him when he opens the box with an Arsène custom-made keychain makes his heart jump, but that expression is nothing compared to how he beams when he notices the key that comes with it. Akira doesn't need to read the note at the bottom of the box to know that's Goro's way of asking him to move together.

[babyangelsky]

Best QL Parental Figures of 2024 💖✨

Welcome to Babyangelsky's 2024 Wrap Up! To commemorate my second year of watching QL dramas, and my first year of actually talking on my blog, I've compiled a series of lists to celebrate all the QL things I loved this year!

Please feel free to take my categories and make lists of your own and tag me in them if you do!

💜 All the lists can be found here! 💜

I decided I was the mother of several QL characters this year who happened to have shitty parents but it's always worth remembering that not all QL parents and parental figures are shitty. Some of them are decent and they deserve to be recognized.

Not my favorites, the best. Because if they're the best, they're already my favorites because the bar is in hell.

♡ Jack's Grandma (Jack & Joker)

What would Jack and Joke do without grandma? What would any of us do without grandma? She's the heart of their little family, full of love and forgiveness and protectiveness.

♡ Pop's Dad (Addicted Heroin)

What a genuinely lovely man. Always trying his best to care for his family and guide his son. They may not have had a lot of money but he still provided a loving environment for his child after he and his wife separated.

♡ Tiger's Mom (Addicted Heroin)

It was at this moment that this woman became my favorite character in this show. Your son's friends can't have their moms come to this school event for one reason for another? No problem, she's everyone's mom now.

♡ Ai's Parents (I Saw You in My Dream)

Ai may have been their only biological child, but they had four children. They loved and supported Yu, Yo, and Ing like they were their own without hesitation. Not to mention the fact that they accepted all their gay sons while being very Catholic.

♡ Natsume's Mom (Cosmetic Playlover)

It's so nice to see a BL mom be excited to discover her son has a boyfriend and immediately and enthusiastically accept said boyfriend into the family. We need more of that.

♡ Prince Anan (The Loyal Pin)

In all the ways that matter, Anan is Anin's father. She may be his little sister but she's his kid. He loves her above all else. He never hesitated to defend her. Truly the only man in that palace worth a damn.

♡ Almond's Mom (Knock Knock Boys)

Was she a little overprotective in the beginning? Absolutely. Did she come around when Almond finally took the time to talk to her and respect the boundaries that he set and help the boys help Peak? Also absolutely.

♡ Takara's Grandpa (Takara's Treasure)

This man took a very unloved little boy and made him feel loved and at peace and gave him a hobby that would eventually lead him to finding the love of his life. Incredible work from an amazing grandpa.

♡ Dee's Grandma (Wandee Goodday)

Khun Mon is the kind of grandma we all wish we had. That woman is so cool. She made Dee feel so loved and safe that he was comfortable talking to her about everything. She was his rock to lean on and I'm so glad he had her.

♡ Taichi's Grandpa (I Hear the Sunspot)

This man made his grandbaby a birthday meal and it was in that moment that I decided that he deserves the world. Doesn't matter if it was burnt; it was made with all the love and care Taichi never got from his parents and for that it was the best meal ever.

♡ Hill's Grandma (Fourever You)

Considering how awful Hill's grandpa is, it's especially important to me that his grandma is loving and wonderful and accepting of him. I need her to be okay again so he can have her presence in his life.

♡ Zen's Grandma (The Rebound)

Zen's grandma wasn't just an amazing parental figure to him, but also to Ryu and to Atom, neither of whom had parents who deserved the title. She gave them a home and a safe harbor and she deserves to be happy and comfortable always.

♡ Peak's Dad (Knock Knock Boys)

A lack of communication can seem like a lack of love and acceptance if its left to stretch too long but thankfully, that wasn't the case here. Peak's dad wanted him to be happy more than anything. He loved his child. He wanted a family for his child. And most importantly, he got the opportunity to really talk to Peak and make sure Peak knew all those things.

♡ Princess Alisa (The Loyal Pin)

Now here is a mother who understood the assignment. Was she confused and shocked to learn that her daughter was gay? Quite. But then she immediately turned around and decided to be loving and supportive of Anin's choices and that is what we like to see.

♡ Oyei and Cher (Wandee Goodday)

Listen, they're Yak's parents. Yak is their child. He's their pride and joy and they want to see him thrive and be happy. Yei stepped up when their father peaced out of their lives and became the father that Yak deserved and when Cher came into the picture, he did the exact same thing.

♡ Joe's Mom (My Stand-In)

It wasn't just Joe that got a second chance when he woke up in a new body, it was the second Joe's mom, too. It wasn't quite the second chance she thought it was, but she still got a version of her son back and got the chance to make amends. She recognized her mistakes, learned from them, and repaired a relationship she thought she'd lost.

♡ Kram's Parents (Two Worlds)

Parallel universe shenanigans aside, Kram always had wonderful parents who adored him. Dilok, his father, may be one of my favorite characters ever and it's a real shame that he didn't get to shine as much in the show as he did in the novel.

♡ Saint's Dad (High School Frenemy)

Saint's dad has got to be my favorite example of how a parent can be imperfect and be battling their own demons but still genuinely care for their child. The man had his problems but he never took them out on Saint. He made sure his child was fed and cared for and wanted a good future for him and really, that's exactly what a good parent is supposed to do.

♡ Shao Peng's Parents (See Your Love)

These two people adore their son. It's easy to fall into the belief that the only kind of good parent is a perfect parent but that's just not the case. Even the very best parents will make missteps, although only a fraction of them will take the time to reflect on those missteps and how they've affected their child. Not only did Shao Peng's parents do that, they apologized to him for it and made sure he knew they loved him exactly as he was.

♡ Style's Dad (The Heart Killers)

He knows exactly what kind of person his son is and lovingly roasts him for it. Emphasis on the lovingly. Style's dad not only accepts that his son is gay, Style feels comfortable enough to talk about his boy problems with him. That tells me all I need to know about the solid relationship they have as father and son.

♡ Diew's Grandpa (Monster Next Door)

Grandparents who are a safe haven for their grandchildren will always have my eternal love and respect. When Diew couldn't talk to his mom, he had his grandpa. He felt safe with his grandpa. He knew his grandpa would always be there to listen and support him and advise him in a way his mother couldn't. And not only was grandpa that steady rock for Diew, but also for Diew's mom, and he was ultimately the reason she could come around and recognize her mistakes.

[seafoamreadings]

big things that are coming, 2025 edition

here are the next few astrological events i would consider extra serious, in case you like to mark your calendars or be otherwise prepared.

haven't done one of these for this year yet~

mars direct in cancer, feb 23. mars things that have stalled start to pick up momentum again. don't expect smooth sailing for a while yet, though.

venus retrograde in aries, march 1. this is a classically quite weak venus but it does have its particular strengths; i think it can be very helpful in all fights for justice. probably not great for getting relationships off the ground though, and avoid major cosmetic changes.

full moon lunar eclipse in virgo, march 13. a new series of eclipses begins thanks to the shifting of the lunar nodes. the energy is volatile. many will try to tell you not to try to manifest in these conditions but i think we're always manifesting, so just don't expect the universe to do exactly what you think you want.

mercury retrograde in aries, march 14. joining venus in retrograde and in the same sign. i get 'even if your voice shakes' vibes from this.

new moon solar eclipse in aries, march 29. joining the very martial vibes with another aries event, this is another volatile eclipse. you can set your own intentions or you can let the universe choose for you. how much do you trust it?

[solomorne]

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