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reportprime01 · 1 year ago

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Empowering Growth: The Impact of Growth Marketing Services

Empowering Growth

Introduction

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, achieving sustainable growth is the holy grail for businesses. Growth Marketing Services, offered by Growth Marketing Consultants, Agencies, and Companies, have emerged as the catalysts of this growth. In this blog, we'll delve into the world of Growth Marketing Services, exploring the pivotal roles of Growth Marketing Consultants and Agencies, their services, and the diverse channels they utilize to drive success.

The Essence of Growth Marketing Services

Growth Marketing Services represent a strategic approach to marketing that prioritizes achieving rapid and sustainable growth for businesses. Unlike traditional marketing, which often focuses on individual campaigns, Growth Marketing takes a holistic view of the customer journey, encompassing acquisition, activation, retention, and referral. Here's why Growth Marketing Services have become indispensable:

Data-Driven: Growth Marketing relies on data and analytics to make informed decisions and continuously optimize strategies.

Customer-Centric: Understanding customer behaviors, preferences, and pain points is at the core of Growth Marketing.

Experimentation: Growth Marketers are relentless experimenters, always seeking ways to improve conversion rates and user engagement.

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Growth Marketing Consultants: The Architects of Success

Growth Marketing Consultants are the visionaries who lead businesses toward growth. They play pivotal roles in:

Data Analysis: Consultants dive into data to identify trends and insights that guide strategic decisions.

Customer Research: Understanding the customer's journey and needs is fundamental. Consultants conduct in-depth research to gain valuable insights.

Experimentation: Consultants design and execute experiments to optimize conversion rates, user engagement, and other critical metrics.

Growth Marketing Services Offered

Growth Marketing Consultants, Agencies, and Companies provide an array of services aimed at achieving accelerated growth:

Customer Acquisition: Crafting strategies for attracting new customers through various channels, including social media advertising and search engine optimization (SEO).

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Enhancing the user experience to improve conversion rates on websites and landing pages.

Retention Strategies: Developing tactics to retain existing customers and transform them into loyal advocates.

Email Marketing: Leveraging email campaigns to nurture leads and drive conversions.

Analytics and Reporting: Regularly analyzing data and providing insights that drive decision-making.

The Role of Growth Marketing Agencies and Companies

Growth Marketing Agencies and Companies serve as the driving force behind the successful implementation of Growth Marketing strategies. They bring:

Expertise: Specialized knowledge and experience in Growth Marketing strategies and tactics.

Resources: Access to tools, technologies, and talent necessary for effective execution.

Strategic Planning: Development and execution of comprehensive Growth Marketing plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of businesses.

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Diverse Growth Marketing Channels

Growth Marketers employ a diverse set of channels to reach and engage target audiences:

Social Media: Utilizing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to connect with and engage target audiences.

Search Engine Marketing (SEM): Leveraging paid search advertising to achieve prominent visibility in search engine results.

Content Marketing: Creating valuable, relevant content to attract and retain customers.

Email Marketing: Nurturing leads and customers through targeted and personalized email campaigns.

Conclusion

Growth Marketing Services, led by Growth Marketing Consultants and fueled by Growth Marketing Agencies and Companies, are the linchpin of sustainable business growth in the digital age. These services harness data, prioritize customer-centricity, and embrace experimentation to empower businesses.

In conclusion, Growth Marketing Services are not just a trend; they are the driving force behind business success in the modern world. By partnering with Growth Marketing Consultants, Agencies, or Companies, businesses can tap into a wealth of expertise and resources to achieve accelerated and sustainable growth. In an era where data and customer-centricity are paramount, Growth Marketing Services are the catalysts that transform businesses into growth stories.

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femgineerasolution · 2 months ago

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gladiatorcunt · 5 months ago

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- DO LEVIATHANS DREAM OF ALIENS? | 1a.

this is a low flying panic attack (cybersex is holy)

cw: kinktober prompt (aliens made them do it - bc he asked them too), nonconsensual voyeurism, extreme dubcon, yandere jacaerys, reader has a pussy, 4.6k of porn with plot, getting your back blown out in the 2001: a space odyssey trip scene, inspired by the mentioned movie, old valyria lore and obvious au where the valyrian gods are aliens, restraints, stray mpreg mention at the beginning, world building before the fucking, pussy slapping, piss kink mention

please do not repost, translate, or feed this work to ai

kinktober 2024

2 BC, Gaelithox Star System inhabitant number 616. Subject Name: Earth (Human Outreach Base)

In the wake of doom, the world smoldered. Every realm, known and unknown, was reduced to scalding ash. Except for a volcanic island guarding the entrance to Blackwater Bay by the name of Dragonstone. A century later in his eternal wisdom, Lord Aerion Targaryen set his three children, Aegon, Visenya, and Rhaenys to take to their dragons and scour the vast emptiness for a miracle. In another universe, there were countless bounties to acquire and lush land to conquer, gilded crowns to pass on to the heirs shared between them. However, this was not to be. Visenya’s sharp eyes spotted gigantic chunks of metal in the narrow sea that resembled castles. One was as black as her brother’s dragon’s, Balerion, scales and as all encompassing as the volcano Valyria’s capital city was built in. The other, a muddier brick red with specks of green and even bigger than the former. She shouted to her siblings, pointing and informing them that she was going to land Vhagar on one of them. Rhaenys and Meraxes followed quickly after her, then Aegon and Balerion.

The violent winds assaulted their skin as they dove down, their blood rushed to their hands and caused a pounding sensation in their ears. It felt akin to a leap of faith, they were lighting a match and tossing it onto a pile of Godswood. Blasphemous and crazed. When flayed open, Targaryens are revealed to be plundering leeches with flaming branches for veins. Birthed from white fire, they are harbingers of calamity and tragedy, some say the heat slowly singes their bones and then their brain until they die. Ripping through an ill-omened husk that wails tears of blood and exhales soot.

All three dragons hissed as their claws kissed the unfamiliar material. It was only for a moment, and strangely they titled their heads up and roared into the skies in unison, a jubilant chorus as if they were connecting with the truest parts of themselves. Visenya and her siblings watched in confusion until they were done. Then their focus shifted to the ginormous metal ovals beneath their feet, Visenya and Rhaenys were on the smaller one while Aegon was on the largest of the two. He walked along the cool surface and stopped at what appeared to be a window of sorts, an opening into the inner workings of the beguiling monolith. Before he could consult with his sisters, he tossed them a self assured grin, pulled open the hatch, and jumped boot clad feet first through it.

When he landed with a harsh grunt and the feeling of his bones being briefly jostled, he discovers that the inside closely resembles the innards of a ship. Unlike the traditional boats that traverse on water with their sails made of flax and their hard wooden bodies, this one seemed to be purely metal. Sleek and shiny, light coming from the opening bounced off of his sword as he used it to gain a feel for his surroundings. It was just as massive on the inside, he had the thought that you could very well fit every major family of Old Valyria in there along with their dragons. Though he did not mind being part of the only ones who could benefit from it, perhaps it was the gods' choice to allow only them to survive.

There were many flashy brightly colored knobs, and Aegon felt out of his depth at the sheer amount of them. A command center maybe, a gravelly voice inside him whispered, controls the entire ship and every single facet of it. He would have to explore this specific mechanism further with Visenya, his eyes wandered elsewhere down the hall to his left. The shadows beckoned him forward, and forward he went.

As he explored the ship, Aegon mentally noted the presence of personal quarters, kitchens, places in which one could conduct work, and all the things one would essentially need to live a happy life. It bore familiar cornerstones of Valyrian architecture, winding spiral spires and exquisite detailing. There was even its very own dragon pit resembling the Bojurlion arena that once sat parallel to the palace in the civic center of Valyria, stables and all sorts of riding equipment and armor included. He strongly felt that such a thing surely proved that this was the miracle his Lord father had sent him to find, from the teats of the gods and into the lap of their chosen one. They must have delivered them a shelter and a way to blaze their trail anew, this time the flip of the coin was in the Targaryens’ favor.

To the Targaryens in the long gone days of Old Valyria, survival was a choice when you were doomed to be the middle of the pack, never soaring higher or lower than where the gods put you.

He climbed through the same opening hours later, eager to catch up with his sisters. It turns out that they had an adventure of their own, their ship was similar to the one Aegon had explored, though they described it as having a much lighter energy and a deceptively cozier atmosphere. The three siblings climbed aboard their dragons and took to the skies once more, carrying hope and fierce determination in their hearts. Lord Aerion was relieved to hear of the gods’ saving grace, and in no time at all, their belongings, dragons, and servants were all ushered into either of the two ships after numerous exhaustive back and forth journeys. Remnants of Old Valyria, maesters, descendants of blood mages from the Anogorian, workers from the bathhouses, soldiers who served in the Valyrian navy, and even merchants from the street markets.

It was quite the shock when the ships shook terribly as soon as their doors closed, and gasps wrung out when the main area was flooded with white light as the vessels rose into the heavens and beyond them.

Soon both ships teemed with life, Honorary Queens Rhaenys and Visenya were wed in Dragonstone’s church. They even had biological children with the help of maesters and the ship’s wildly advanced scientific center. A miraculous device allowed their DNA to mix together and be planted in Rhaenys’ womb, with no need for a man’s contribution. Two sons were born, Maegor and Aenys. On The Red Keep, King Aegon found love with the son of a blood mage newly finished with his apprenticeship, and soon they too were wed and bore heirs of their own. Three daughters, one named after Aegon’s first love, a Baratheon. As the centuries went by, these communities in space grew much like they would have on the ground, however they do dock on Dragonstone island occasionally. It was agreed that life would be better spent among the stars than battling to live to see the next day in the dirt. They took all their human ways with them though, buried under their jewels and extravagant lifestyles, their hierarchy and ruling class and debatable penchant for fire and blood.

124 AC, Gaelithox Star System inhabitant number 460. Subject Name: Valyrian Peninsula Cluster (Interior Quadrant)

It is said that The Red Keep eclipses the Earth’s sun but Dragonstone intimidates it, depicted as having a presence so foreboding that any celestial body dims when the insidious ship passes them by.

Hopeful Would-Be-Prince Jacaerys kneels before a marble statue of the Mother.

“There is something very wrong with me, Mother.” His shake, an icy chill floods through his veins in the lukewarm temperature controlled chapel. “A sickness… a hunger… today I nearly bent my servant over while they drew my bath and tongued their cunt, I do not know if their resistance would have stopped me.”

Their tears would have looked transcendent in the reflection of the steaming hot water.

The statue’s eyes glow and emit a monotone beeping sound, standard routine for every prayer and confession.

The usually pleasant and well mannered prince frets, chewing at his fingernail in thought. Artificial breeding is all too available an option, these days one merely has to go to a maester and undergo the procedure, creating almost spontaneous life from the DNA one already possesses. Such things do wonders for couples with incompatible reproductive organs and those that want to be parents on their own, but it’s not enough for Jacaerys.

You could still be distant. There is no corner of the ship where you are free from his reach, but the prince would very much prefer it if you did not feel the need to scurry off at all. He thinks of himself as a wondrously different young man in comparison to his uncles and stepfather, Jacaerys loves you like a dragon loves a sleep. Helpless to the fear of being devoured by his hunger, but he’d keep you and roll you into a cotton ball in his mouth, savoring the pristine hairs left behind in the grooves of his forked tongue.

Wrestling you and bringing your body to the maesters, watching as they plant his child in your womb, would be meaningless to him. He wants to say he’d conceived your children in your marriage bed, as his family had done for generations before him. The advancements in technology had caused a decline in the tradition’s popularity, and that is precisely why Jacaerys wishes they had never set foot for the stars. You’d be more capable of succumbing to him if you were made to endure the pleasure he knows you could feel, without the miracle procedure. You have not yet mentioned a desire to carry children, not that that topic typically is shared between a servant and their liege.

The population on the ship is declining, the Targryens not producing the numbers they have in the past and various deaths in the family and amongst the smallfolk being a couple of the reasons. Madness from a lifetime of staring out floor to ceiling to wall windows of the same sparkly abyss, the traditionalists who spurn the technological wonders of the gods and grapple with complications in childbirth, the murders brought on by cabin fever. Unfortunate events have given Jacaerys the answer, the gift of a perfect reason to have you. To indulge in the murky facets of his soul, nursing from your bitter burning cup of wine and you in turn his.

If he were to be so goddamn lucky as to be in the same room as you, you would stumble out of there with a tummy full of triplets and a bounty of stretch marks.

“I would give all I am and have to be a loving husband, a dutiful father, if you would see it fit for that to be my path.” He bows his head and brown curls cascade around his face, an angel in the mouth of the guillotine. “At least cure me of this ailment if not, I can hardly stand the teasing from my uncles when I lose focus during the training simulations.”

Nightmares are becoming dreams in my darkest hours.

“My deepest thanks for hearing my prayer, I… I apologize, it is rather foolish I admit. I am not sure what’s come over me.”

The statue's eyes dim and it whirs as it powers down upon the prince’s exit. A most trouble occurence for one of their very own, but once this message is approved and received, the Gods will know the apt solution. Dragon eggs are their own star systems too, the cracks betwixt specks of color in the scales their own constellations, and the men born from them are the apples of the gods’ chromatic rainbow eyes.

A ghostly roar nips at Jacaerys’ heels as he strides towards his chambers, kicking off and throttling the silver pipes.

“For what it is worth, I am of the opinion that your brown hair and brown eyes suit you. Being around your family is no different than going for a stroll in the snow, but you stand out as the tree of solace in the middle. Sturdy and warm in its own way, something you rest on when you grow weary of the world around you.”

Your widening eyes are the first things he sees when he next wakes up. Jacaerys is content to consider this a dream until he moves to brush some of his hair away from his face and is stopped by a harsh clang.

The universe is howling.

He looks down to see valyrian steel chains dragging on the floor attached to cuffs around his wrists. The chains are of considerable length, he imagines that he could walk around the entire room and never get the bindings to go tight. His cuffs are so loose they hardly serve their purpose at all, but his flesh stings when he attempts to touch them. They would likely singe his skin off to the bone if he was their true prisoner and resisted. You have similar ones, but as soon as Jacaerys relaxes his chains vanish and he sits up to take stock of the room you are being held in.

Something sort of like an atrium, gleaming metallic tones with high ceilings and a large divot in the floor where the bed you both are on stands. Tall pillars showcase scrolling led screens, high valyrian scrawlings are preserved and repeated in scarlet pixels. The walls are replaced by windows into the vast openness of space, but it is different from what Jacaerys is used to. Outside is a sea of pure black, neon colors make up the waves, they seem to continuously bleed and fold into each other at the midpoint. There are no stars, no planets, but if Jacaerys squints and pays close attention he can just about make out the heavy flap of leathery wings.

“Shh, shh, it’s alright.” The prince whispers, turning his focus to your panic and stroking a finger down your cheek. “If we were supposed to be dead, we would not even be having this conversation.”

“The princeling is correct. You are safe in *indistinguishable*, this designated facility, our audience chamber, so long as you comply with us and our own.” A chorus of deep and crackling voices boom all at once in both of your minds, their syllables and inflections in their speech overlapping and melding together. “We have heard his prayers for your companionship and have decided to grant Jacaerys Velaryon his heart’s deepest desire. For he has raised valid concerns, this blessing is a multi purpose one.”

“Think of it as a bedding ceremony, and all that that name implies. Once conception is confirmed, you will face the brunt of a painful headache as we leave you. When you stumble into slumber, whether wrapped in an embrace or seperate, vessel number *indistinguishable* Dragonstone will house you once more.”

You gasp as the voices go quiet, and Jacaerys knows you must be aware of the feeling of being watched. It makes the hair on the back of his neck stand up, and gives you goosebumps down your forearms. Goose-pimpled flesh that Jacaerys traces with his fingertips, it’s the least he can do to give you a moment to calm down and get your bearings. Perhaps this is a sign that he has gone truly mad, because he can’t find the same trepidation in your expression within himself.

How often do prayers get answered? Yes, having a swarm of otherworldly all knowing beings witness your love making is quite unusual, but there is nothing Jacaerys would not put up with to form an everlasting covenant with you and your body. So he lays beside you, watching the fabric of your uniform shift and swish as you stretch your legs, a bumbling baby deer finding its footing.

He would smile and laugh, because he’d truly believe no one had ever been happier in their lives than he, but you probably would not take it all that well.

You shut your eyes tightly, either coming to grips with the bizarre reality you now found yourself in or desperately clinging to the hope that this was all a dream brought on by contaminated rations.

“M-my prince… this is not how i envisioned this moment.” You murmur at last, your eyes opening to meet his.

He wonders what you mean by that, could you really have wanted him in all the ways he has wanted you? Surely not all of them, but in the most basic and carnal of them.

Suddenly he knows in his bones that is what the two of you are meant to do, that this is so impossibly right that it must be woven in the grand fabric of fate’s design.

Jacaerys tuts and extends an offering of peace, entertaining his fingers with yours, “I’ll be gentle, this is my first time as well. It was not like I could practice without you finding out about it, I did not wish to hurt your feelings.”

Your brows pinch as he speaks, an instinctive coo gets trapped and tangled in his vocal chords. That expression is precisely why he is glad to be relying on scandalous hologram demonstrations and enticingly hedonistic data scrolls, amusingly numerous and often exuberantly descriptive. His confidence is triple what it was once years past, and Jacaerys would dearly love to lead you by example.

Fake it till you make it, but he is cocky enough now to believe you will never have to pretend in the first place.

A lock must have opened inside you, an opening made ready for him, because your brow lines smooth out and you go lax on the bed spread. You blink up at him as if trying to eat your nerves with your eyes by overindulging on the sight of him. Your face must be hot to the touch, as brave of a front as you’re putting on, you are not immune to embarrassment or fraying nerves.

Jacaerys sharply inhales and takes the tentative first step, settling a hand at the top of your chest and dragging it downward. His fingers catch on the buttons in your bodice and he undoes them with only a couple minor fumbles here and there.

“Ah.” The prince groans, peeling back the black panels in your uniform to uncover the skin beneath. “These breasts are wasted on servant rags, they’re so beautiful. You’re so very beautiful, my love.”

Your teats are round and perky things, so over encumbered with themselves that your flesh pushes out in between his fingers as he squeezes them softly. You softly moan and recline even further on the bed, as much as you are able with the chains still holding onto you. Jacaerys chuckles and lifts each one as if here debating on which decorative jeweled necklace weighed more, the rubies or the emeralds.

“Thank you, my prin- Jacaerys.” You sigh, never forgetting your well taught manners, and then gasp, “Wait, do not just grope them like that- Gods-“

Upon further investigation, the ruby, your right breast, is marginally heavier and bigger, but Jacaerys refuses to have favorites so resolves to love the emerald just as much. He rolls them in his palms for a bit before departing with a loving pat to your nipples.

His palms softly fall to bracket either side of your head, caging you in. “Now come, grant me a kiss, your nerves will fade with practice. What is there to be afraid of?”

His voice grows shakier than he’d like it too, a genuine hint of uncertainty shining through. In this he knows, at least, that it would do you a world of good to take your own leaps of faith. It would have been cruel to ask you such a thing when he had been sitting farther away, but now he is oh so close, the tips of your noses brush against each other is a shy sort of kiss.

Your eyes flick down to his lips and before he can say anything else, you’re leaning forward as much as you can and pressing against them. Jacaerys is pleased that his earlier assertion of your temperament was correct and turns his head, deepening the kiss and slotting his lips in the empty spaces left by your own as they part.

He laughs when the kiss is broken, airy and on the wings of a more formidable beast than love. The beings watching must already be impatient, for when he presses his chest further into yours, he notices a sudden lack of clothes. As if the Gods had grown tired of waiting for you to undress each other properly, not that Jacaerys minds all that much.

The prince snakes a hand in between your bare bodies, slipping down to cup your mound. He sweeps you up in another kiss so as to not afford you the opportunity to shy away when his digits sink into your slick.

“This cunt is overflowing, is this where it feels best? My thumb is right on your pearl just. like. this.” He teases and sketches tight circles on your bud, shifting his body weight to keep you down when you kick out your legs reflexively.

You keen into his open mouth, a high pitched bottle rocket about to go off and explode into bursts of bright color “Yes! Jace, just like that, don’t stop, oh my Gods- I’m so wet, how am i so wet?”

You ask him about your own body like you’re genuinely bewildered and Jacaerys is so charmed, so in love. He wouldn't peg you as the type to go a long while without slithering your hands up your skirt and delivering an unsatisfying orgasm, this much liquid must be drowning you. He takes his sweet time, flicking and playing your pearl in an obsessive fashion, taking your plush breasts into his mouth as his tongue lavishes them in saliva.

You’re making such melodic sounds, one of the songbirds must have escaped from the automated menagerie and fluttered their wings into his arms. Pinks and oranges and greens and purples and oranges spill across the void in his peripheral vision, but this bastardized marriage bed is the only thing Jacaerys cares about. It doesn’t matter that there is no sound save for the squelch of his fingers in your cunt and his rose petal pink lips popping off your tits repeatedly.

Jacaerys has seen many moons during the ship’s travels through the vastness of space, but the way your hips are arching off the bed in search of more of his touch would make any one of them bleed red in embarrassment.

Amused, he teases you now, slowing down his concentric circles into loose ringlets. “So this is not enough?”

“Jacaerys, please- You know it’s not.” You glare but still grind your hips up into his hand, not even bothering to address him by his title, he’ll let it slide in this instance.

He dips down to press a few last kisses to your breasts, nipping at your pebbled nipples and sliding a finger into your cunt. He crooks his fingers, going at a leisurely pace and waiting until you’re near tears to insert a second.

“Mmh, who knew i’d come by such a hungry cunny, almost carnivorous in its attempts to keep me inside its snatch.” Jacaerys grins and pumps his fingers, going faster as he slips a third and then a fourth one in, feeling how your walls cling onto their shape.

You’re like a leech, suckling at his flesh to the point of blood loss.

“ ‘m not…… don’t talk about it like that. Fuck, yes- Jace- take what’s yours already, i’m burning up.”

He kisses you again and abruptly pulls his fingers out of you, slapping your clit in one heavy strike. For all his efforts of taking things slow and keeping the atmosphere gentle and loving, you inspire such a deep teasing streak in him. He could never seriously hurt you, but quick smacks resulting in your eyes flashing with lightning aren’t off the table.

You whimper, wetting yourself under the heel of his palm. The intense colors around you swirl into a psychedelic kaleidoscope pattern, rhythmic beeping comes from the pillars and the atrium seems to hold its breath. You don’t notice when your mind begins to unravel, babbling about needing it being too much and you need to pee. Because there’s a drop of shame that your intuition injects in you, something more than being on the brink of a climax.

“You’re so sensitive, my love, did the slaps make it worse?.” He coos, serving you slap after slap after slap, nothing worse than what would make his hand and your mound sizzle. “Good, you can piss if you need to, there is nothing to be embarrassed about with me.”

You’re so cute, he could never understand how people could stand marrying for anything other than love. The worry that his heart will expand too quickly and splatter around the rungs of his ribcage, that you feel when you lay with someone you love, is a sensation he would slay his kin for. He is aware of its luxury, that he is lucky to experience it at all during his life on the spaceship he will live and die in. He sends a brisk thank you to his ancestors for taking yours with them when they departed and took flight from Earth, the beauty of your swollen tits and stomach will honor them.

And oh, how he wants to make you come on his tongue and around his fingers and every other way possible. In the depths of his soul, Jacaerys wants you to feel as if you were falling from a very high tower, a royal with no choice but to fall skull first into the great nothingness of the beyond. The fragments would adorn the cobblestone just like how your tears frame your lashes.

No, the first time you shatter and crumble to nothing will be around his cock. Stardust sprinkled over the void, scattered like ashes.

Perhaps the worst sin Jacaerys will commit tonight is that he is too impatient to continue the foreplay. He knows that no amount would prevent you from enduring any pain, but he also knows that he did not do enough. He, and the celestial Gods hidden in the stellar bushes, wants you to feel the burn of his cock stretching your walls. Commencing a wedding of sorts between your cervix and his throbbing tip.

“W-wait, ah!”

“Be pliant for me and take my seed, stop being so stubborn and let yourself have this, allow it to blossom and it can just be us for the next round, sweetling. I swear it.”

He will guide you through all the details later.

The neon waves crash against the windows, and the led scrawlings on the pillars glitch and scramble and unscramble themselves as you come together. The atrium dissolves into numbers after you’ve fallen asleep for the final time in the chamber, Jacaerys’s hand clutching your belly and your head pillowed on his chest. Giant wings cradle the pair in their center, ghastly creaking and groaning as they slice through the shifting rainbow patterns. Each moon along the journey is full and winking.

Jacaerys thinks he sees a comet fly over your heads when he’s halfway to consciousness, and he traces the valyrian letters for ‘I love you’ into the bloated skin of your stomach.

The chapel has mysteriously changed places on Dragonstone by the time of your actual wedding, the statue lies dormant.

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prokopetz · 1 year ago

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I would super like to know more about your job, because I'be been slowly upskilling/portfolio building to make myself viable for my own dream career, and almost every time I learn something new I see a post on your Tumblr about it.

My day job is one of those ill-defined roles encompassing app development, server and database administration, UI design, technical writing, general consulting, and teaching people how to use the VLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel. The job title on my business cards just says "wizard", which literally no-one has ever questioned.

#life #work

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reasonsforhope · 1 year ago

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"The U.S. government is entering a new era of collaboration with Native American and Alaska Native leaders in managing public lands and other resources, with top federal officials saying that incorporating more Indigenous knowledge into decision-making can help spur conservation and combat climate change.

Federal emergency managers on Thursday also announced updates to recovery policies to aid tribal communities in the repair or rebuilding of traditional homes or ceremonial buildings after a series of wildfires, floods and other disasters around the country.

With hundreds of tribal leaders gathering in Washington this week for an annual summit, the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements that are designed to boost federal cooperation with tribes nationwide.

The agreements cover everything from fishery restoration projects in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to management of new national monuments in the Southwestern U.S., seed collection work in Montana and plant restoration in the Great Smoky Mountains.

“The United States manages hundreds of millions of acres of what we call federal public lands. Why wouldn’t we want added capacity, added expertise, millennia of knowledge and understanding of how to manage those lands?” U.S. Interior Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland said during a panel discussion.

The new co-management and co-stewardship agreements announced this week mark a tenfold increase over what had been inked just a year earlier, and officials said more are in the pipeline.

Newland, a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community in northern Michigan, said each agreement is unique. He said each arrangement is tailored to a tribe’s needs and capacity for helping to manage public lands — and at the very least assures their presence at the table when decisions are made.

The federal government is not looking to dictate to tribal leaders what a partnership should look like, he said...

The U.S. government controls more than a quarter of the land in the United States, with much of that encompassing the ancestral homelands of federally recognized tribes...

Tribes and advocacy groups have been pushing for arrangements that go beyond the consultation requirements mandated by federal law.

Researchers at the University of Washington and legal experts with the Native American Rights Fund have put together a new clearinghouse on the topic. They point out that public lands now central to the country’s national heritage originated from the dispossession and displacement of Indigenous people and that co-management could present on opportunity for the U.S. to reckon with that complicated legacy...

In an attempt to address complaints about chronic underfunding across Indian Country, President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on the first day of the summit that will make it easier for tribes to find and access grants.

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told tribal leaders Thursday that her agency [FEMA] began work this year to upgrade its disaster guidance particularly in response to tribal needs.

The Indigenous people of Hawaii have increasingly been under siege from disasters, most recently a devastating fire that killed dozens of people and leveled an entire town. Just last month, another blaze scorched a stretch of irreplaceable rainforest on Oahu.

Tribes in California and Oregon also were forced to seek disaster declarations earlier this year after severe storms resulted in flooding and mudslides...

Criswell said the new guidance includes a pathway for Native American, Alaska Native and Hawaiian communities to request presidential disaster declarations, providing them with access to emergency federal relief funding. [Note: This alone is potentially a huge deal. A presidential disaster declaration unlocks literally millions of dollars in federal aid and does a lot to speed up the response.]

The agency also is now accepting tribal self-certified damage assessments and cost estimates for restoring ceremonial buildings or traditional homes, while not requiring site inspections, maps or other details that might compromise culturally sensitive data."

-via AP, December 7, 2023

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Oh Yes!?...Oh No!?

I can recall two among many images walking the Pacific Crest Trail. One of those is the vast clearcut landscape near Snoqualmie Pass back in 1981 and walking through miles and miles of burnt out forests in California in 2018 and 2019. Seeing these impacts in person have never left me. In the middle of that range of years the Forest Service put into place the Northwest Forest Plan. The plan was enacted in 1994 and included 24 million acres across federal land. The intent was to preserve mature and old-growth forests and protect species, including the marbled murrelet, salmon and the northern spotted owl.

The Biden administration has begun a process to update the plan. This update would address changes that include the loss of nearly 7% of protected old-growth forest within the plan area because of wildfire. The loss has eliminated gains of old growth that were achieved during the first 25 years of the plan.

Existing Northwest Forest Plan area

The Forest Service wants to issue a final environmental impact statement (EIS) on the proposed amendments in 2025, under the imminent Trump administration. What the impact of that will be are not totally clear.

Wildfire in old growth forests is sure to increase due to climate change and a long history of fire suppression that has added to forest density and fuels throughout the plan area. The plan area impacts forests from the Canadian border south to just north of San Francisco...encompassing large parts of the PCT.

The public has until March 17 to comment on the Forest Services draft EIS on proposed amendments. Some potential positives in the draft amendments include long overdue tribal co-stewardship in implementing managment practices, along with other reforms to enhance the relationship between tribes and the national forests on their ancestral lands. Tribes were not consulted back in 1994 when the original NW Forest Plan was put into place.

The proposed changes would also greatly increase logging, burning and thinning within the national forests in the plan areas. For the past three decades trees 80-120 years old in national forests west of the Cascades within the plan area, including Olympic (not along the PCT), Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Gifford Pinchot national forests have been off limits to logging. Under the proposed changes these areas would be open to logging for restoration and economic benefits to rural communities.

Within this expansive area are trees that are nearly 200 years old. These giants could also be logged for the purpose of ecological restoration. Trees older than 200 years would be off limits to logging in most circumstances.

Forests east of the Cascades in the plan area would also be open for burning, mechanical thinning and cutting for both restoration and to provide jobs for timber workers and mills. The volunteer federal advisory committee that included scientists, tribes, and academics had a goal in mind when they drafted the amendments. The amendments east and west of the Cascades are meant to create more economic opportunity for rural communities while making forests more resilient to increased fires frequency and severity of those fires.

Whether or not economics, fire/forest management are the key drivers in the proposed amendments is open to discussion. We know that fire is natural in forests. The goal of the amendment appears to also bring fire back where it has been suppressed and to tame risk by removing fuel where forest have gotten too dense. Differentiating between moist and dry forest types and young and old forests, with more logging recommended in younger and drier forests.

Ryan Talbot, Pacific Northwest conservation advocate for Wild Earth Guardians, suggests that fire is being used to justify more cutting. He says, "Fire is kind of being used a means to do more logging with a lot of code words like restoration and resiliency." Public meetings on the plan amendments outlined in the draft EIS begin in January. The Forest Service has published a calendar of meeting times and locations, links to webinars, tips on how to comment and a draft EIS (DEIS) document library in its most recent newsletter about the plan amendment.

Your thoughts and feelings about the amendment are important. If you have walked anywhere in the west, including the PCT, you have witnessed the effects of logging and fire. With each hiking season on the PCT being more and more impacted by climate change and subsequent fires is reason enough to weigh in on the DEIS. We hope you will consider adding your voice. The images of vast clearcuts and greyed out acre upon acre of burnt forest land has never left my memory. For the short time we are here on the planet maybe we can influence the life of forests along the PCT long after we have hiked our last mile and taken our final breath leaving a thriving landscape for those coming behind us.

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Sowilo or Sowelu

The Sowelu Runa (Sol, Sigel, Sig, Saugil), the 16th glyph of the runic wheel, starts today, which will accompany us until February 26th.

Period of Manifestation

February 12 - February 26

Sowelu (Sol, Sigel, Sig, Saugil) represents the Sun, the power of the Sun, the life force of the Sun, understood as the imposing energy source of Light and Life. The Sowelu Runa is therefore synonymous with Energy, Life Force, and Honesty.

It is also called the Runa of Blooming, which urges us to fully use our talents, even if they appear inconcilable. But Sowelu is even a monito against presumption and depletion of energy reserves. In contrast to the defensive force of Algiz, the Sowelu solar force is of an aggressive matrix. Attempts to misuse this energy will culminate in darkness and despair.

Another characteristic of the Sowelu Runa is that it encompasses the greatest power that each of us has, that is the power of choice.

Divination

If the Runa del Sun emerges in the course of divination, a significant vitality or an unbridled spirit of enterprise is highlighted that pervades the consultant.

This rune has no reverse, so when it appears, you have to interpret it in the same way.

Sowilu is a very positive rune.

Associated with the Sun, inexhaustible source of light and energy, the Runa Sowelu announces that she is going through a great time in her life and that she has the strength to bring to an end all her projects, whatever they may be.

You can then take advantage of great mental clarity, and that allows you to channel your efforts well, provided you let yourself be guided by caution: a gift you should never lack! Sowelu, on top of that, has the power to eliminate the negative aspects that might be associated with another Runa that was launched.

The most important advice of this magical rune, however, is that you need to become aware of who you are, discover the source of your inner energy, the one that will always, until the end of your days, be there to light the way in the dark areas of irrational fears, helping to win them.

Also Sowelu tells us that it's an ideal time to find solutions and make decisions that have been postponed until now.

Sowelu therefore, predicts complete success in any project to undertake, ensures good health and significant vital energies to be channeled towards achieving one's objectives. Beware, however, the hidden monument of which previously mentioned: Sun, in fact, appears like a lightning that can strike suddenly, sweeping everything away in an instant, and the ideology that in the past used the power of this rune to dominate others has suffered inevitable destruction and ruin. Sol is not reversible as said before, but it can still indicate in an unfavorable context, that he has abused his own energy or misused it resulting in a loss of clarity in seeing the reality of things.

Regarding love, Sol tells us that it will be a period dominated by romantic feelings. It will be the star of romantic climaxes and it will draw the attention of many people...

Why not let go and seize the opportunity? It's possible that one of these adventures will last.

As far as work is concerned, Sol tells us that this is in general a positive period, so even at work you can take advantage of interesting meetings and interviews that can over time become extremely beneficial for your career.

While in Health, Sol tells us that we will experience a moment of great activity, both in the personal and professional sphere. It will be good, then, to alternate work with moments of relaxation, in which you can regenerate your energy and recover the strength to continue enjoying this positive period!

Correspondence

Syllabus : S Deity: Sun Tree: Ginepro Herb : Mistletoe Crystal : Ruby Color : White / Silver Animal : Eagle Tarot: XIX Major arcano - The Sun Astrology: Sun in Leo / Moon in fifth house I Ching: 64th Exagram, Wei Chi - Before Fulfillment. Fountain Thordis Elena Salatin Pagan calendar paths of light Runica the magic of the runes

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Writing Notes: Memoir

You don’t have to be famous or infamous to write a memoir that engages an audience and shares a powerful truth about life.

You simply need to be willing. The rest is all technique.

Memoir

Usually revolves around one or maybe even a series of memories.

It is rarely ever all-encompassing.

It focuses on one seminal event that changes the course of that person’s life.

It’s heavily thematic, meaning that there’s usually one subject.

Often this is the moral, i.e. the lesson learned.

Can be about an ordinary existence told with profound insight.

Examples: Lesson you learned from living this part of your life’s story

Never compare yourself to others.

Be kind whenever possible.

Never take no for an answer.

Intuition can save your life.

You create your own destiny.

There’s humor in the small things.

It’s never too late to live the life you’ve always wanted.

Using Real Names

Write your first draft exactly as it happened, using all real names and places.

Wait until you're ready to sit down to your second draft (or third, fourth...) to decide what you're going to do about the name issue.

Before publishing your memoir, get feedback from others and, if necessary, consult an attorney. It's advisable to get signed permissions if you use real names.

Advice from Noel Diem at Law Street:

Disguise as much personal information as you can.

Try not to describe physical appearances; or change physical appearances.

Do not use biographical information to describe why a person did something.

Use a pseudonym if at all possible.

Talk to a lawyer before you publish the book.

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References Crime ⚜ Horror ⚜ Fantasy ⚜ Mystery ⚜ Speculative Biology

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techniecode · 20 days ago

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The Importance of Mortgage Website Development for Business Growth

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses, especially in the competitive mortgage industry. Mortgage website development plays a pivotal role in creating an engaging, informative, and user-friendly platform that not only attracts potential clients but also converts leads into customers. A well-designed mortgage website serves as the first point of contact for many homebuyers, lenders, and investors, making it essential to ensure it provides a seamless experience.

A professionally developed mortgage website offers a range of features that enhance user experience and functionality. This includes intuitive navigation, easy-to-understand loan calculators, online application forms, and comprehensive educational resources on mortgage products. These features help clients make informed decisions about their home loan options and improve the overall service experience.

Moreover, mortgage website development involves implementing secure payment gateways, contact forms, and lead generation tools that help businesses capture client information and follow up effectively. Optimizing the site for mobile devices is also critical, as many potential customers will access it from smartphones or tablets.

An effective mortgage website not only serves as a marketing tool but also acts as a resource hub, building trust and credibility with clients. By offering easy access to important information, live chat support, and personalized mortgage solutions, a well-designed website can position a business as a leader in the mortgage industry.

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rowanwritestoomuch · 6 months ago

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How to Create Your Own Symbolism

with rowan

gather round children, I want to tell you about symbolism.

The wall isn't always blue, but when it is, what does it mean to you?

I often see young writers (and even some of us veterans) using symbolism in the most banal ways, simply because they believe they have to. The world said 'we think this thing means such and such' and the writer feels confined within that analysis.

But to be blunt, what if we weren't so anal about it?

What if we, the author, got to decide what exactly a certain motif, a certain quirk, a specific flower, a sound, a sensation, meant more than what it does and it meant exactly what we wanted it to?

We do this through research, as all good things are done. Recently when setting up a scene in my current work, I explored the symbology of flowers for my original plan, and I inserted flora that I was familiar with and felt right. Then I realized I live in Michigan and my characters are standing in a field in Georgia. Oh boy, what a mess. So it was that we must find out what exactly blooms in Georgia, in this particular month (being that of early August). I looked for a long while at various photos and descriptions, percipitation charts and spreadsheets about bloom patterns, and when it was that I found several flowers that aesthetically pleased me, I created a bouquet in my mind. I wanted this scene to encompass the characters in the somber beauty around them. But where to begin figuring out what these flowers mean?

We look first into the meanings that other people lend to these things. We ask the florist 'what does it say when I hand someone a frond of grey goldenrod? Is it different from early goldenrod?' and the answer may surprise you with its affirmative yes. We may consult the spiritualists, 'in what context of ritual do you place this flower on the altar of worship?' and we can consider the metaphor of their response in our own character's interactions. We look to the biologist and we say 'how does this flower exist within our world? What are its strengths--- its weaknesses?' and we ask our characters the same thing.

We then look into ourselves. Can this information we have collected be arranged and placed and fed to the reader in a way that describes what I want to portray? Will I remember to continue to weave those threads, that lasting impression, throughout the text? Does it speak to me with the same rich voice that a symbol should?

Bringing all of this together, before I choose the symbols I was going to use in finality, I reflected on my text. Did the appearance of this blossom fit the color language I have used so far? Will it remind the reader of earlier moments, of foreshadowing I have previously set down, of events that have brought our paths into this moment? Will it be jarring, in the revelation of what deeper meaning I have placed upon it? Will that shock be what I desire?

Often I think we don't ask enough questions, or perhaps, we are not guided to which questions should be asked in order to inspire us. Anything placed within a scene can be a symbol. Make it memorable, make it unique. The walls are blue because she is sad, and we see that throughout the entire body of the text, and never do we forget that those walls are closing in, they are weeping, they are longing, they are cold, they are solitude. The breadth of the text remembers that. And perhaps, in your own way, blue can be happiness, it can be light, it can be like the air, or the calm ocean, or the perwinkle opening its petals to dawn. If only you decide.

Always remember, write because it hurts if you don't.

until next time.

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callsigns-haze · 10 months ago

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Out of All: Chp 10

Jake Seresin x OC! Anna Bradshaw

Brothers' Best Friend Series! Follow along as these characters navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and desire, all while facing the ultimate taboo: falling for your sibling's best friend. From heart-pounding moments to steamy encounters, this series is a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you hooked until the very end. Brace yourself for intense romantic tension, sizzling chemistry, and enough drama to keep you guessing. Are you ready to embark on this captivating journey?

This chapter includes explicit sexual content with detailed descriptions of sexual activity and intimacy between characters. Scenes depict physical intimacy, including kissing, touching, and biting, with characters described in states of undress. Emotional intensity is explored, encompassing themes of longing, desire, and vulnerability, with brief references to past trauma. Characters may be shown consuming alcoholic beverages, and mature themes such as casual relationships

The soft glow of the afternoon sun filters through the curtains, casting warm hues across your bedroom. You stand in front of your closet, the anticipation of your date with Jake Seresin making your heart flutter with excitement. Jaden lounges on your bed, sprawled out like a lazy cat, his phone in hand as he scrolls through online fashion sites. Jaden is what you'd call your band member, he duets with you and always has his word of say.

With a sigh, you hold up a sleek black dress, its fabric shimmering in the sunlight. "What do you think about this one?"

Jaden glances up briefly, eyes scanning the dress before returning to his phone. "It's nice, but it's a bit too formal for a casual dinner, isn't it? And anyways its not your style."

You nod, acknowledging his point as you carefully hang the dress back in the closet. "Yeah, you're right."

The two of you continue your impromptu fashion consultation, Jaden offering his opinions with the flair of a seasoned stylist. However, as you try on various outfits, Jaden's brows furrow with concern.

"Are you sure about this, peach?" he asks, his tone hesitant. "I mean, Jake? He's not really your type, is he?"

You pause, taken aback by his question. Jaden has always been protective of you, and his concern is touching in its own way. "I know he's not exactly the guy I usually go for," you admit, "but there's something about him. He's different."

Jaden studies you for a moment, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features. But then he sighs, conceding defeat. "Alright, if you're sure. Just promise me you'll be careful, yeah?"

You offer him a reassuring smile, grateful for his concern. "I promise."

With Jaden's cautious blessing, you settle on a simple yet elegant ensemble. The dress hugs your curves in all the right places, its soft fabric flowing gracefully around you. Jaden sits up, finally taking notice of your choice.

"Ah, there she is," he declares, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. "The epitome of charm and grace."

You can't help but laugh at his theatrics, giving him a playful shove. "Oh, please. Stop flattering me. If you keep this up, I might just have to take you out instead."

Jaden chuckles, a playful gleam in his eyes. "Watch out, Seresin. You've got competition."

The light banter between you and Jaden eases the tension, reminding you of the unbreakable bond you share. With a final nod of approval, you finish getting ready, the excitement of the evening ahead bubbling inside you. Jaden watches you with a warm smile, a silent reassurance that no matter what happens, he'll always be there for you. Always.

You and Jake sit in a fancy but calm, Italian restaurant of his choice. You loved Italian food so this was quite the enjoyment. The two of you have already finished your main meals and were finishing off some desserts. You ordered their famous ice-cream donuts while Jake ordered some cheesecake.

He was quite fine dressed. The only times you've ever seen him was in his flight suit, beach shorts or naked. His hair was neatly put, it was slightly gelled and just put to stick in place. He was wearing a clean and rather fancy polo shirt. It was clean and milky white and just fitted right upon him. He wore a pair of light blue casual jeans. They fit him right and shower off his muscles and legs.

You on the other hand were dressed fancy as well. You wore a beige sundress that was coated with flowers at the edge of the bottom and from the waist, upwards to your chest. Your hair was put in a cute, loose bun with your front strands being free.

The two of you have talked for what seemed to be a lifetime. At the start when you met Jake you believed it'd be a one time thing but now, clearly it is not like that anymore. You guys went full, weekly hookup mode and now you were out on a date together.

"You look so beautiful, chick," he whispers into your ear as he takes a free strand of your hair and puts it behind your ear. "And you look rather Handsome, Jake," you say back as the eye contact never breaks as you both sit there. "Still no nickname," he laughs as you were aiming to make you one up.

You lean in closer to him whispering directly in his ear so nobody else could hear, "Actually I have made something up but for now those are mostly suitable in bed." He looks up at you as you say that and he smirks his fancy and usually smirks and whispers to you, "Why is that simple idea making me go hard."

You look at him in awe, inside your jumping up and down and giggling like a teenager but here you have to keep at least the smallest amount of composure. You stare into those beautiful green eyes and lightly lick your lipsticked lips. "You planning on taking me home on the first date, Jake?" He rather laughs at that and leans in to answer you, "Oh come on chick, I've made you cum more than fifty times before this date. It's nothing new."

You blush all up even though it was only you that heard him you felt a small bit like a teenager about to rush home. You never felt this before with a guy and you call over the waiter almost immediately. "I think we're ready for the bill."

As the night air cooled around them, Jake and Anna walked out of the cozy Italian restaurant, their laughter lingering like the taste of the tiramisu they'd shared. The date had been a success—the conversation flowed effortlessly, and sparks danced in the air between them.

Jake offered Anna his arm as they strolled towards his car, a vintage truck that gleamed under the streetlights. With a smile, he opened the door for her, and she slid into the passenger seat, her heart fluttering with excitement.

As they drove through the quiet streets of the city, the soft glow of the street lamps cast a romantic aura around them. Jake glanced over at Anna, her profile illuminated by the dashboard lights, and felt a surge of warmth in his chest.

"So, did you enjoy dinner?" Jake asked, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between them.

Anna turned to him, her eyes sparkling. "I loved it. Thank you for taking me out tonight."

"It was my pleasure," Jake replied, his voice soft with sincerity. "I had a great time too."

They fell into easy conversation, sharing stories and laughter as they navigated the familiar streets towards Anna's and Bradleys house . With each passing moment, Jake felt himself drawn to her more deeply, her presence filling him with a sense of joy he hadn't felt in a long time.

As they reached Anna's building, Jake pulled the car to a stop outside. He turned off the engine but made no move to get out, reluctant to bring the evening to an end.

Anna turned to him, a shy smile playing on her lips. "Thank you for the ride home," she said softly.

Jake reached out, his hand finding hers on the center console. "It was my pleasure," he replied, his voice husky with emotion. "I had a wonderful time tonight."

Their eyes locked, and in that moment, the world seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them in their own private universe. Without a word, Jake leaned in closer, his lips meeting Anna's in a tender kiss that spoke volumes of the connection they shared.

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WARNING TO UK ARTISTS

Today is the final day of consultation for the Uk's AI copyright laws, if their plans are to go through unimpeded then every piece of media you have or will ever post from the UK will be subject to AI data scraping automatically!

It's not too late yet! Don't let our government permanently screw over all the wonderful and passionate creatives out there for the sake of their own short sightedness!

And PLEASE if you are non English/outside the UK still spread the word as if this goes through it sets a truly dangerous precedent for ALL ARTISTS EVERYWHERE

#AI #anti ai #UK AI #uk artist #Artists #artists on tumblr #support real artists #anti generative ai #fuck ai #uk politics #british politics #but again this applies to EVERYONE #art #time sensitive #urgent #only A FEW HOURS LEFT #spreading the word #spreading awareness

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rooks-leather-jumpsuit · 1 day ago

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Good morning, Volkarinverse. I finished and posted the next chapter of Sketches at an obscene hour of the day.

Read "Sketches Chapter 2: Soirée (Première partie)" on Ao3.

Preview under the cut (NSFW).

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“Emmrich?”

“Yes, Rook?”

“I know you said earlier you didn’t want to discuss it further tonight, but I was hoping you’d be willing to tell me more about the time you spent in Orlais.”

“Certainly. What would you like to know?”

“Can we start with your former lover? The one who accompanied you?”

“I accompanied her, darling.”

“Either way. Who is she?”

“Her name is Veronique. She's an art appraiser and socialite in Val Royeaux.”

“How old is she?”

“Younger than I. Older than you.”

“How did you meet?”

“Work. I was summoned there to consult in my capacity as a corpse whisperer on a criminal investigation. The murder of an Orlesian museum curator. Veronique was consulting as well, identifying forged paintings.”

“How long were you involved?”

“A year, give or take.”

“Why did it end?”

“We wanted different things.”

“What did she want?”

Emmrich flinches slightly, so slightly she might have missed it with an ill-timed blink. “To consume me in increments.”

“And what did you want?”

He considers his answer for a long while before he speaks. “Something more encompassing.”

Rook takes the hand he has resting on her belly and laces her fingers through his. She pushes back against him, feeling the docile cushion of his soft cock press against the top of her ass. “Have you seen her since the last time you two fucked?”

“No, dearest. We haven't spoken in years.”

Rook draws a long cleansing breath before asking her next question, preparing her best attempt at nonchalance. “Did you love her?”

Emmrich hesitates, as though turning the question over in his mind, rejecting words, reaching for new ones until he assembles the proper configuration. “I was enormously fond of her. We enjoyed one another. But love? She never let me get close enough for that.”

Rook’s exhale is slow and controlled. She wonders if he can hear the relief in it. “And the parties … how often did you go?”

“With Veronique, perhaps five or six times over the course of our entanglement. After it ended, my interest in the soirées waned, but I continued to visit Orlais from time to time to pursue my fascination with cordes érotiques. She was unaware of those visits. No sense in complicating things.”

“What did you two do there?”

“Sometimes we simply observed to fuel our own desire. Sometimes we engaged with others.”

“Other couples?”

“Sometimes. Other times just one person.”

“You mean another woman?”

“Sometimes.”

“Men too?”

“Yes, darling.”

Rook finds herself immediately intrigued by the details, the knowledge of which seems inadvisable, precarious, desperately compelling. She doesn't want to imagine Emmrich fucking someone other than her. And yet, she does. “Describe it.”

“Pardon?”

“Describe it. I want to know what you and Veronique did with those men and women.”

“You’re certain you want details?”

“I'm certain.”

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snapmite1998 · 5 months ago

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Nightsister Great Mother: Syla, the Enchantress of the Abyss

Background:

Great Mother Syla is a venerable and powerful Nightsister who sits alongside Mother Talzin, Klothow, Lakesis, and Aktropaw. Her mastery of the dark arts and her profound connection to the mystical forces of Dathomir set her apart as a formidable leader and wise counselor within the Nightsister hierarchy. Her ancient knowledge and exceptional sorcery make her a guardian of the Nightsister clan's deepest secrets and most potent spells.

Appearance:

Syla exudes an aura of otherworldly power. She is adorned in a flowing robe of deep midnight purple, almost black, decorated with intricate patterns woven from golden threads. These patterns depict mythical creatures and ancient runes that shimmer with dark energy. Her headdress is crafted from the bones of ancient beast lizards and adorned with obsidian-colored feathers that cascade down her back, adding to her commanding presence.

Her eyes glow with an ethereal light, shifting between hues of green and violet, a testament to her deep connection with the arcane. Her skin carries the marks of ancient rites, with glowing tattoos that represent her bond with the spirits of the Abyss. Her long, dark hair is often braided with talismans and enchanted stones that amplify her powers.

Powers and Abilities:

Great Mother Syla's abilities are vast and formidable, reflecting her status as one of the foremost practitioners of Nightsister magic:

1. Abyssal Sorcery:

- Syla has explored the darkest depths of Dathomir's magic, allowing her to wield spells that can control shadows and channel the primordial forces of the Abyss. Her sorcery can create portals, summon dark entities, and envelop enemies in shadowy tendrils.

2. Ancient Rites and Rituals:

- Syla is the keeper of ancient Nightsister rites and ceremonies, ensuring that these powerful rituals are passed down through generations. She conducts dark ceremonies that can enhance the abilities of her sisters, bind spirits, and unleash catastrophic spells.

3. Spirit Conjuring:

- Syla possesses the rare ability to commune with and summon powerful spirits from the Abyss. These spirits can serve as guides, protectors, or harbingers of doom, depending on her needs. She can also channel these spirits to heal or empower her sisters.

4. Mastery of Illusions:

- Syla can create powerful illusions that deceive even the most perceptive foes. She uses this ability to conceal her clan, create false images, or terrify her enemies with nightmarish visions.

Role as Great Mother:

Syla’s role within the council of Great Mothers encompasses both leadership and mentorship. She oversees the training of young witches, passing down the darkest and most potent spells to those who show promise. Her wisdom is sought in matters of strategy, magic, and the spiritual well-being of the clan.

Great Mother Syla is often consulted in times of dire need, particularly when the Nightsisters face threats that require the most powerful and forbidden of spells. Her calm and composed demeanor belies the immense power she wields, making her a central and stabilizing force within the clan.

Legacy:

Syla is deeply committed to preserving the Nightsisters' heritage and ensuring their survival amidst the galaxy's tumult, more so after the Nightsisters' previous massacre at the hands of General Grievous and his droid army. She works tirelessly to safeguard their secrets and to empower her sisters through knowledge and magical strength. Young witches look up to her not only as a mentor but as a symbol of the depth and mystery that embody Nightsister magic.

Through her leadership and guidance, Great Mother Syla, the Enchantress of the Abyss, remains a pillar of strength and knowledge, ensuring that the Nightsisters remain a formidable and mystical force within the galaxy. Her presence within the council of Great Mothers reinforces the Nightsisters' unity and their unwavering resolve to protect their way of life.

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Title: Herbology: Medicine & Correspondences

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Disclaimer:

The information in this article is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Herbology and herbal medicine carry risks and should be approached with caution. Individual circumstances and reactions may vary, so consulting a qualified healthcare practitioner is essential. I do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information and are not liable for any damages. Personal responsibility, thorough research, and evaluating sources are important. Herbal remedies can interact with medications and have contraindications. Discontinue use and seek medical attention if needed. Recommendations in this article are not endorsements of specific products or practices.

What is Herbology and Herbal Correspondence?

"Herbology" in English

(hɜːrˈbɑlədʒi, ɜːr-)

NOUN

"the study or collecting of herbs."

Herbal correspondences encompass the intricate relationship between plants and their metaphysical properties. Herbology, as a discipline, delves into the study of herbs for their medicinal applications. Herbology and herbal correspondences hold substantial significance across diverse cultural, historical, and magical traditions. These practices have evolved over centuries, drawing upon the wisdom and experiences of different societies. From ancient civilizations to modern holistic approaches, the use of herbs has played a vital role in healing, rituals, and cultural beliefs. Herbology and herbal correspondences share common elements, yet they differ in their approaches and purposes, which are shaped by cultural, historical, and magical contexts.

While both herbology and herbal correspondences deal with the properties and applications of plants, they diverge in their underlying principles, intentions, and methods. By examining the cultural, historical, and magical contexts surrounding these practices, we can gain a deeper understanding of their similarities and distinctions.

Correspondence

Herbal correspondences are integral to magical rituals, spellwork, and ceremonies, offering a means of aligning with desired outcomes and creating a sacred atmosphere. By assigning specific plants with symbolic meanings, energetic qualities, or intentions, practitioners tap into the attributes of herbs to enhance their magical practices. For instance, purification rituals may incorporate herbs symbolizing the removal of negative energies or the establishment of harmony. Burning herbs as offerings or for energetic transformation is a common practice in magical rituals. The selection of herbs is guided by their correspondences, aligning their energetic properties with the intentions of the ritual.

In spellwork, herbs are utilized to amplify the potency of spells, drawing on their symbolic associations and energetic resonance. Incorporating herbal correspondences allows practitioners to establish a deeper connection with the natural world and access its metaphysical powers. Cultural and historical contexts have shaped these correspondences, resulting in symbolic associations between herbs and qualities, elements, planets, or deities. Different traditions have developed their unique systems of correspondences, reflecting their perspectives and mythologies.

Herbal correspondences serve ritualistic and ceremonial purposes across various traditions. Specific herbs are chosen based on their symbolic attributes and perceived energetic qualities. For example, herbs associated with protection are employed to ward off negative influences. Although the effectiveness of correspondences may vary subjectively, they provide a framework for intention-setting and ritual practices, fostering a connection with nature and the spiritual realm. Symbolism plays a significant role in herbal correspondences, linking herb qualities to broader concepts or archetypal representations. An herb symbolizing vitality and growth, for instance, may represent renewal or the life force itself.

Herbal correspondences exhibit notable variations across different magical traditions and cultural contexts. Magical practitioners and spiritual communities develop their systems of correspondences, drawing from cultural, mythological, and occult traditions. The associations between herbs and planetary influences, for instance, may differ between Western astrology and Vedic astrology. Elemental correspondences assigned to herbs also vary based on specific magical traditions or cultural belief systems. These variations reflect the diversity of magical practices and cultural perspectives worldwide. In ancient Egypt, for example, herbal correspondences were an integral part of their medical and religious systems. The Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical text dating back to 1550 BCE, contains extensive information on herbal medicines and their correspondences. Specific herbs such as frankincense and myrrh were associated with purification rituals and religious ceremonies in ancient Egyptian culture. These correspondences held deep cultural significance and were believed to invoke specific energies or deities. Different regions and traditions within Europe developed their systems of correspondences based on local flora, cultural beliefs, and astrological influences. For instance, in English folk magic, St. John's wort was associated with protection against evil spirits and was often used in rituals during the summer solstice celebrations. In Scandinavian folk traditions, elderberry was considered a protective herb and was used to ward off negative influences.

15 Examples of Herbal Correspondences:

These correspondences are pulled from various online sources and are open for interpretation or modification.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Correspondences: Calming, purification, love, sleep, peace

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Correspondences: Protection, memory, clarity, purification

Sage (Salvia officinalis) Correspondences: Wisdom, cleansing, clarity, healing

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Correspondences: Divination, psychic abilities, astral travel, dreams

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Correspondences: Prosperity, abundance, love, protection

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Correspondences: Relaxation, peace, purification, sleep

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Correspondences: Grounding, sensuality, wealth, fertility

Cedar (Cedrus spp.) Correspondences: Protection, purification, grounding, strength

Frankincense (Boswellia spp.) Correspondences: Spirituality, meditation, purification, consecration

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Correspondences: Healing, transformation, protection, banishing negativity

Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) Correspondences: Love, sensuality, spirituality, divination

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Correspondences: Healing, courage, psychic powers, protection

Sandalwood (Santalum spp.) Correspondences: Meditation, spirituality, healing, purification

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) Correspondences: Energy, mental clarity, purification, protection

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Correspondences: Divination, psychic abilities, astral travel, dreams

Herbal Medicine

Herbology encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that combines elements of botany, pharmacology, chemistry, and traditional knowledge. It involves the systematic study of plants, including their chemical composition, physiological effects, and therapeutic potential. Practitioners of herbology seek to harness the medicinal properties of herbs to promote health, alleviate ailments, and restore balance within the body. Throughout history, herbology has been central to various civilizations and cultural traditions. Ancient cultures such as those in Egypt, China, and India developed rich herbal knowledge systems. They documented the healing properties of plants and incorporated them into medical practices, religious rituals, and cultural customs. Over time, this knowledge expanded, influenced by trade routes, exploration, and the exchange of ideas between cultures. Herbology encompasses a wide range of practical applications, including the preparation of herbal remedies, tinctures, teas, and poultices. Different herbs possess specific medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, or digestive effects. Traditional herbalists carefully select and combine herbs based on their observed actions and the desired therapeutic outcomes. This holistic approach aims to support the body's innate healing abilities and address the root causes of imbalance or disease.

Practitioners of herbology employ systematic observation, clinical trials, and scientific analysis to understand the chemical composition, physiological effects, and therapeutic potential of herbs. The primary purpose of herbology is to develop evidence-based remedies and treatment protocols for improving health and alleviating ailments.

15 Examples of Herbal Medicinal Remedies:

1. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

Usage: Immune system support, common cold, respiratory infections Active Chemicals: Alkylamides, polysaccharides Health Warnings: Possible allergic reactions, may interact with immunosuppressant drugs Metabolized in: Liver

2. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Usage: Anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, antioxidant Active Chemicals: Curcuminoids, especially curcumin Health Warnings: Potential interactions with blood-thinning medications, high doses may cause digestive upset Metabolized in: Liver

3. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Usage: Sleep aid, anxiety relief, relaxation Active Chemicals: Valerenic acid, valepotriates Health Warnings: May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol and sedatives, long-term use should be monitored Metabolized in: Liver

4. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Usage: Mild to moderate depression, mood disorders Active Chemicals: Hypericin, hyperforin Health Warnings: Interactions with certain medications, increased sensitivity to sunlight, may cause gastrointestinal symptoms Metabolized in: Liver

5. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Usage: Digestive aid, nausea relief, anti-inflammatory Active Chemicals: Gingerols, shogaols Health Warnings: Higher doses may cause heartburn or stomach upset, caution in individuals with gallstones or bleeding disorders Metabolized in: Liver

6. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Usage: Digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, headache relief Active Chemicals: Menthol, menthone Health Warnings: Safe for most people when used in moderation, may cause heartburn or allergic reactions in some individual Metabolized in: Liver

7. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

Usage: Relaxation, sleep aid, digestive disorders Active Chemicals: Apigenin, chamazulene Health Warnings: Possible allergic reactions, caution in individuals taking anticoagulant medications Metabolized in: Liver

8. Garlic (Allium sativum)

Usage: Cardiovascular health, immune system support, antimicrobial Active Chemicals: Allicin, alliin Health Warnings: May interact with certain medications, caution in individuals with bleeding disorders or upcoming surgeries Metabolized in: Liver

9. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

Usage: Cardiovascular health, high blood pressure, heart failure Active Chemicals: Flavonoids, proanthocyanidins Health Warnings: Caution in individuals taking cardiac medications, may cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms Metabolized in: Liver

10. Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Usage: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary symptoms Active Chemicals: Fatty acids, phytosterols Health Warnings: Rare reports of gastrointestinal upset, caution in individuals with hormone-sensitive conditions Metabolized in: Liver

11. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Usage: Cognitive function, memory enhancement, circulatory disorders Active Chemicals: Flavonoids, terpene lactones Health Warnings: May interact with certain medications, caution in individuals with bleeding disorders Metabolized in: Liver

12. Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

Usage: Liver support, detoxification, hepatitis Active Chemicals: Silymarin, flavonolignans Health Warnings: Generally well-tolerated, rare reports of mild gastrointestinal upset, caution in individuals with ragweed allergies Metabolized in: Liver

13. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Usage: Liver support, digestion, diuretic, inflammation Active Chemicals: sesquiterpene lactones, taraxasterol (TS), taraxerol, chlorogenic acid Health Warnings: Generally safe, caution in individuals with gallbladder problems or certain medications Metabolized in: Liver

14. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

Usage: Respiratory conditions, cough, congestion Active Chemicals: Eucalyptol, cineole Health Warnings: Caution in individuals with asthma or epilepsy, avoid internal use in large quantities Metabolized in: Liver

15. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Usage: Relaxation, anxiety relief, sleep aid Active Chemicals: Linalool, linalyl acetate Health Warnings: Generally safe, may cause allergic reactions in some individuals Metabolized in: Liver

Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or magical advice. It's always recommended to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal remedies.

Researching Herbal Medicines

To properly dose herbal medicines and ensure safe and effective usage, a systematic and informed approach should be followed. Here are the steps to consider:

1. Research Active Constituents:

Begin by studying the active constituents present in the herb of interest. Understanding the chemical compounds responsible for its medicinal properties can provide insights into appropriate dosage ranges and potential variations across different processing methods.

2. Analyze Extraction Efficiency:

Different processing methods yield varying levels of extraction efficiency. For example, teas and tinctures involve different extraction processes and result in varying concentrations and bioavailability of active compounds. Take into account these differences when determining dosages.

3. Evaluate Concentration and Standardization:

The concentration of active constituents in the final herbal product may vary depending on the processing method. For instance, tinctures often have higher concentrations of active compounds compared to teas. Consider the concentration and standardization of the herbal preparation when determining the appropriate dosage.

4. Assess Bioavailability:

Bioavailability refers to the extent and rate at which active compounds are absorbed and become available for biological activity. Different processing methods can impact the bioavailability of herbal constituents. Some methods may enhance absorption and bioavailability, while others may reduce it. Consider the potential impact of bioavailability on dosing and adjust accordingly.

5. Consider Route of Administration:

Different processing methods lead to varying routes of administration. For example, teas are typically ingested orally, while salves are applied topically. Recognize that the route of administration can influence the required dosage as absorption, distribution, and metabolism may differ.

6. Evaluate Dosage Recommendations:

Consult reliable sources, such as herbal medicine textbooks or reputable publications, that provide dosage recommendations specific to different processing methods. These sources may offer general guidelines or empirical data regarding appropriate dosages for each form of herbal medicine.

7. Start with Low Doses:

When using a new processing method or preparing a different form of herbal medicine, it is advisable to start with a low dose and gradually increase as needed. This approach allows for monitoring individual responses and helps identify any potential adverse effects.

8. Monitor Individual Response:

Pay close attention to individual reactions and adjust dosages as necessary. Keep track of changes in symptoms, effectiveness, or adverse effects. This self-monitoring allows for personalized optimization of dosage based on individual needs and responses.

By following these steps and considering factors such as active constituents, extraction efficiency, concentration, bioavailability, route of administration, dosage recommendations, starting with low doses, and monitoring individual responses, one can ensure a systematic and informed approach to herbal medicine dosing.

Toxicology

When studying herbal medicine, it is essential to gain knowledge about herbal chemical/drug interactions, avoiding worsening preexisting health conditions, and understanding the impact of metabolism. The following resources offer valuable insights into herbal dosing, interactions, and precautions:

- "Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine" by David Hoffmann

- "The Master Book of Herbalism" by Paul Beyerl

- "Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects" edited by Iris F. F. Benzie and Sissi Wachtel-Galor

- "Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals" by Joanne Barnes, Linda A. Anderson, and J. David Phillipson

- "Textbook of Natural Medicine" by Joseph E. Pizzorno and Michael T. Murray

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Considering the potential interactions or worsening of health conditions, it is crucial to be aware of common herbs that may pose risks. Here are some examples along with their potential interactions or effects on health conditions:

1. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum):

May interact with antidepressants, anticoagulants, and oral contraceptives.

2. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba):

Can increase bleeding risk and interact with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, and certain antidepressants.

3. Garlic (Allium sativum):

May enhance the anticoagulant effects of medications like warfarin.

4. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis):

Can potentiate the sedative effects of medications like benzodiazepines and antidepressants.

5. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra):

May affect blood pressure and interact with diuretics, corticosteroids, and medications metabolized by the liver.

6. Kava (Piper methysticum):

Has potential interactions with sedatives, anxiolytics, and medications metabolized by the liver.

7. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.):

Can interact with cardiac medications and enhance their effects.

8. Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe):

May have significant interactions with medications for high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction.

Consulting with healthcare professionals or herbalists can help evaluate the safety and appropriateness of herbal remedies for specific health conditions.

The potential toxicity of herbal medicines is an important consideration when using them for therapeutic purposes. Understanding the various types of toxicity associated with herbal remedies allows for better identification and management of adverse effects. Monitoring for signs and symptoms specific to each category of toxicity, such as hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, and dermatotoxicity, enables timely intervention and the promotion of safe herbal medicine use. It is crucial to remain vigilant, assess individual responses, and consult healthcare professionals when any signs of toxicity arise. By prioritizing safety and informed usage, the benefits of herbal medicines can be maximized while minimizing the risks associated with their potential toxic effects. 1. Hepatotoxicity:

Hepatotoxicity refers to the toxic effects on the liver caused by certain herbal medicines. It occurs when the liver is exposed to toxic compounds present in herbal remedies, leading to liver damage. The liver plays a vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and the synthesis of essential molecules. When herbal medicines containing hepatotoxic substances are metabolized in the liver, they can cause cellular injury and disrupt liver function. Signs of hepatotoxicity may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain, dark urine, fatigue, and elevated liver enzymes in blood tests.

2. Neurotoxicity:

Neurotoxicity is the toxicity that affects the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Some herbal medicines may contain neurotoxic compounds that, when metabolized, can interfere with normal neuronal function and lead to neurological damage. Signs of neurotoxicity may vary depending on the specific herb and its mechanism of action but can include dizziness, confusion, seizures, numbness or tingling in extremities, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination.

3. Cardiotoxicity:

Cardiotoxicity refers to the adverse effects of herbal medicines on the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart. Certain herbs contain cardiotoxic constituents that, when metabolized, can disrupt the normal electrical activity of the heart or cause damage to cardiac cells. Cardiotoxicity can manifest as irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and fluid retention.

4. Nephrotoxicity:

Nephrotoxicity involves the toxicity of herbal medicines to the kidneys. When herbal remedies containing nephrotoxic compounds are metabolized, they can damage kidney cells and impair their normal functioning. Signs of nephrotoxicity may include decreased urine output, swelling in the extremities, high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances, and elevated creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels in blood tests.

5. Pulmonary toxicity:

Pulmonary toxicity refers to the adverse effects of herbal medicines on the respiratory system, particularly the lungs. Certain herbs may contain pulmonary toxicants that, when metabolized, can cause inflammation, damage lung tissues, or disrupt normal lung function. Signs of pulmonary toxicity may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and abnormal lung function test results.

6. Dermatotoxicity:

Dermatotoxicity is the toxicity that affects the skin. Some herbal medicines may contain compounds that, when metabolized, can induce adverse skin reactions. This can manifest as allergic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, photosensitivity, or skin irritation. Signs of dermatotoxicity may include redness, itching, rash, blistering, swelling, and skin discoloration.

It is important to note that the occurrence of toxicity within each category can vary depending on factors such as the dosage, duration of use, individual susceptibility, and interactions with other medications or substances. Identifying signs of toxicity requires careful monitoring of individuals using herbal medicines and promptly recognizing any unusual or adverse effects. If such effects occur, it is recommended to discontinue the use of the herbal medicine and seek medical attention.

Free reference materials:

Anatomy & Physiology (2013) on OpenStax

Modern Toxicology (2004) on Archive.org

Encyclopedia Of Herbal Medicine (2016) on Archive.org

Handbook Of Medicinal Herbs (2002) on Archive.org

Similarities & Overlap

Both herbology and herbal correspondences approach the qualities of plants from distinct perspectives. Herbology relies on empirical observation, scientific analysis, and clinical studies to understand the medicinal properties and develop evidence-based remedies. In contrast, herbal correspondences view plants as carriers of symbolic or energetic attributes, incorporating their essences and potentials into emotional, spiritual, or metaphysical well-being. Despite their differences, both practices recognize the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit and emphasize holistic approaches to well-being. Herbology recognizes the influence of the environment on humans and seeks to restore balance by working in harmony with nature. It provides scientific knowledge on the medicinal properties, safety, and dosage of herbs, ensuring their safe and effective use in addressing health conditions and potential interactions with medications.

Herbal correspondences, on the other hand, focus on the spiritual and symbolic aspects of well-being. They enable individuals to connect with the metaphysical realms and align with the rhythms of the natural world. By incorporating symbolism and intention, they enhance spiritual practices and personal growth. Integrating the insights from herbology and herbal correspondences allows for a comprehensive approach to well-being. It combines the physiological benefits of herbs supported by scientific research with the energetic and symbolic qualities that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. This integrated perspective acknowledges the holistic nature of health and enriches the mystical applications of herbology.

The magical correspondences associated with herbs are influenced by their medicinal properties and symbolic associations. Medicinal properties are derived from the chemical composition of herbs and their physiological effects on the human body. Scientific investigation identifies bioactive compounds that interact with biological systems, eliciting therapeutic responses. Symbolic associations in magical correspondences are influenced by physical attributes, traditional uses, folklore, and cultural contexts of herbs. The convergence of medicinal properties and magical correspondences occurs when shared qualities and effects align. For example, a sedative herb may correspond to calming or promoting restful sleep in magical practices, reflecting its physiological sedative effects. Similarly, the specific medicinal properties of herbs inform corresponding magical intentions. An herb with anti-inflammatory properties may be associated with healing or soothing in magical applications, mirroring its physiological capacity to reduce inflammation.

The credibility of herbal medicines' potency and efficacy reinforces their association with magical correspondences. Tangible effects observed in healing practices validate the belief in their metaphysical influence. The integration of science and symbolism highlights the multidimensional nature of herbology, bridging the physical and mystical realms. Understanding the interplay between herbal medicinal properties and magical correspondences requires comprehensive knowledge and research. Exploring herbal texts, historical references, and cross-cultural perspectives provides valuable insights into the nuanced relationship between herbs and their magical applications. By studying the chemical constituents, physiological effects, and traditional uses of herbs, practitioners unravel the intricate tapestry of correspondences that enriches the practice of herbology and its magical manifestations.

Creating Correspondences Based on Medicinal Properties

To generate magical correspondences for herbs based on their medicinal applications, a systematic process can be followed, incorporating scientific knowledge and symbolic associations. The process involves several steps:

Identify the medicinal properties: Begin by researching and understanding the medicinal properties of each herb. This involves studying scientific literature, herbal texts, and reputable sources to ascertain the herb's physiological effects, chemical constituents, and therapeutic applications.

Analyze the physiological effects: Analyze the physiological effects of the herb in relation to the human body. Consider its impact on various systems, such as the nervous, immune, or cardiovascular systems. This analysis helps establish the herb's tangible influence on physical well-being.

Determine symbolic associations: Explore cultural, historical, and mythological references associated with the herb. Investigate traditional uses, folklore, and symbolic meanings attributed to the herb in different cultures or magical traditions. Symbolic associations may arise from the herb's appearance, aroma, taste, habitat, or historical significance.

Bridge medicinal and symbolic qualities: Identify shared qualities and effects between the herb's medicinal properties and its symbolic associations. Look for connections where the physiological effects align with the desired magical outcome or symbolic representation. For example, if an herb exhibits calming properties, it could correspond to promoting emotional tranquility or soothing energies in magical practices.

Consider elemental or planetary correspondences: Explore elemental or planetary correspondences commonly used in magical systems. Assign elements (such as fire, earth, air, or water) or planets to herbs based on their symbolic and medicinal attributes. This step adds an additional layer of correspondences that align with broader metaphysical concepts.

Document the correspondences: Record the generated correspondences for each herb, documenting the medicinal properties, shared qualities, symbolic associations, and elemental or planetary correspondences. Create a reference guide or database that consolidates this information for future use in magical practices.

Validate and refine correspondences: Continuously evaluate and refine the correspondences based on new research, cross-cultural perspectives, or personal experiences. Seek feedback from knowledgeable practitioners or experts in herbology and magical traditions to ensure the accuracy and coherence of the correspondences.

Tips for Beginners

Start with your local plants

Learn how to harvest and process plants responsibly and respectfully

Keep a notebook of local herbs and how to locate and identify them

Learn about your local ecosystem and ways that you can help it flourish

Study invasive plants in your region that can be used for magical or medicinal purposes

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