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astro notes: daily transits 9/3

On September 3, the cosmic energies invite us to delve deep into our past, explore intense emotions, and seek healing through transformative experiences. The day begins with a powerful Venus–South Node conjunction, urging us to reflect on unresolved issues in relationships, possibly bringing karmic encounters to the forefront. As the morning progresses, a trine between the Moon and Pluto enhances our emotional depth, followed by a challenging square between the Moon and Mars that may trigger tension and impulsive reactions. The day concludes on a positive note with a Jupiter–Chiron sextile, offering opportunities for healing and spiritual growth.

Key Influences

Venus Conjunct South Node (1:48 a.m. PDT): Karmic Encounters and Relationship Reflection: Venus aligns with the South Node in Libra, highlighting themes of past relationships and unresolved emotional issues. The South Node is often associated with karmic patterns, and when it connects with Venus, the planet of love and relationships, it brings to light past connections that may need closure or resolution. This conjunction may manifest as someone from our past, whether from this lifetime or another, reappearing in our lives, either through dreams or in reality. It urges us to reflect on the lessons learned in these relationships and to release any lingering emotional baggage that no longer serves our growth. This is an ideal time for introspection, particularly concerning love and relationships, as well as for letting go of patterns that have kept us stuck.

Moon Trine Pluto (8:03 a.m. PDT): Deep Emotional Insights: The Moon in Cancer forms a harmonious trine with Pluto in Scorpio, facilitating a deep exploration of our inner world. This aspect supports transformative emotional experiences and can bring powerful insights to the surface with ease. Pluto’s influence encourages us to confront our shadows, while the Moon’s nurturing energy helps us to process and integrate these intense feelings. This is a potent time for inner work, such as therapy, meditation, or any activity that requires emotional resilience and depth. The Moon–Pluto trine also enhances our intuition, making it easier to tap into the deeper layers of our psyche and uncover hidden truths.

Moon Square Mars (1:32 p.m. PDT): Emotional Tension and Impulsivity: As the day progresses, the Moon in Cancer forms a tense square with Mars in Libra, heightening emotional sensitivity and potentially leading to conflicts or impulsive reactions. This aspect can create a clash between our emotions and desires, resulting in frustration or irritability. Mars’s assertive energy may push us to act on our feelings without fully considering the consequences, which can lead to arguments or confrontations. It’s important to be mindful of how we express our frustrations during this time and to find constructive outlets for this intense energy, such as physical activity or creative expression. By channeling this energy productively, we can avoid unnecessary stress and maintain emotional balance.

Jupiter Sextile Chiron (4:56 p.m. PDT): Healing and Spiritual Growth: The day ends on a supportive note with a sextile between Jupiter in Taurus and Chiron in Aries, offering opportunities for healing, particularly in areas related to personal beliefs, wisdom, and spirituality. Jupiter’s expansive energy combines with Chiron’s healing influence, creating a favorable environment for growth and learning. This aspect encourages us to seek out guidance, engage in spiritual practices, or participate in activities that promote self-improvement. It’s an excellent time to reflect on our wounds, both physical and emotional, and to find meaning in our challenges. The Jupiter–Chiron sextile helps us to see our experiences from a higher perspective, allowing us to use our past pain as a source of strength and wisdom.

Integrating the Influences

Karmic Relationship Reflection: Venus Conjunct South Node: Start the day with introspection and reflection on past relationships and unresolved emotional issues. This conjunction encourages us to examine the karmic patterns that have shaped our experiences in love and to release any lingering attachments that no longer serve our growth. Whether through dreams or real-life encounters, be open to messages from the past and consider how these experiences can inform your present and future relationships.

Deep Emotional Processing: Moon Trine Pluto: Use the morning’s Moon–Pluto trine to engage in deep emotional processing. This is an ideal time for inner work, such as journaling, meditation, or therapy, where you can explore your feelings and gain transformative insights. Trust your intuition and allow yourself to confront any buried emotions or unresolved issues that may arise. This aspect supports healing and emotional resilience, making it a powerful time for personal growth.

Managing Emotional Tension: Moon Square Mars: Be mindful of potential emotional tension in the afternoon as the Moon squares Mars. This aspect can lead to impulsive reactions or conflicts, especially if emotions are running high. It’s important to find constructive outlets for this energy, such as physical activity, creative projects, or simply taking a moment to breathe and regroup. By channeling this intense energy productively, you can avoid unnecessary arguments and maintain emotional balance.

Seeking Healing and Growth: Jupiter Sextile Chiron: As the day winds down, embrace the healing and growth opportunities presented by the Jupiter–Chiron sextile. This aspect encourages spiritual reflection, learning, and self-improvement. Consider engaging in activities that promote healing, such as reading inspirational material, seeking guidance from a mentor, or participating in a spiritual practice. This is a time to find meaning in your challenges and to use your past experiences as a foundation for future growth.

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VALENTINE'S GAMING STREAM: UNDERTALE

Friday, February 16th @ 1:30 PM PST on Twitch PART TWO: Friday, February 23rd @ 1:30 PM PST PART THREE: Friday, March 1st @1:30 PM PST PART FOUR: Friday, March 8th @1:30 PM PST PART FIVE: Friday, March 15th @10:00 AM PDT

By incredibly popular demand, I will be playing Undertale for the first time in my entire life live on stream this Friday! I have never played the game, don't know any spoilers, and am going in completely blind. Come by and watch me flail!

PART ONE ON YOUTUBE

PART TWO ON YOUTUBE

PART THREE ON YOUTUBE

PART FOUR ON YOUTUBE

PART FIVE ON YOUTUBE

Our Undertale streaming adventure is now over! That was an excellent game, and I responded predictably (you can hear my review scattered throughout the latter bits of the final stream, mostly when I walk between locations). Thanks for following along, and let me know if there are other games you'd like me to stream and record!

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We've been desperately wanting to tweet about this but it's SPOILERY for PALISADE 25: we put out a tshirt and some other stuff like stickers with excellent art from @ahCoffeeBeans and you can find it at FriendsattheTable dot shop

5:23 PM PDT, 09 September 2023 (Source)

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maybe tomorrow or monday we'll do a real link but the embed is so big. it really draws the eye

5:23 PM PDT, 09 September 2023 (Source)

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you know what I can link though are the Partizan stickers with art from @/dancynrew

5:27 PM PDT, 09 September 2023 (Source)

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BREAKING: Bay Area residents have shut down the entrances to weapons manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, in Sunnyvale, CA to disrupt the weapons supply lines that help carry out Israel's genocide on Palestinians in Gaza.

-- Brooke Anderson, 4 Apr 2024 8:06 AM PDT

We blocked Lockheed Martin entrances for five hours, from just before 6 am to just after 11 am, in the rain. No arrests were made. Lockheed employees’ vehicles lined up outside, unable to get into work. One enraged Lockheed Martin employee threatened to drive over protesters, brandished a knife, and yelled, “Somebody’s gonna die.” Our folks safely de-escalated the violent employee. This blockade reflects others that across the globe at weapons manufacturers in protest of their contributions to Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. We all have a collective responsibility to disrupt the war machine until Palestine is free.

-- Bay Area Palestine Solidarity, 4 Apr 2024 11:31 AM PDT

Protesters blocked entrances to a Lockheed Martin research facility in Sunnyvale on Thursday morning over what they say is the defense contractor's role in Israel's ongoing bombing of Gaza. People with the Bay Area Palestine Solidarity coalition gathered at around 6 a.m. to protest Lockheed Martin's supplying of Israel with fighter jets, missiles and other weapons and surveillance technology.

"We have gathered here to disrupt Lockheed Martin's operations and demand that the U.S. stop all arms sales to Israel," protester Maramiya Yensoon said in a statement. A Lockheed Martin spokesperson said in a statement regarding the protest: "Lockheed Martin's core values are to do what's right, respect others and perform with excellence. These values provide clear, unambiguous and uncompromising standards for how we treat each other with understanding and compassion. We respect the right to peaceful protest and we are honored to partner with the U.S. military and our international partners to deliver strategic deterrence and security solutions."

-- "Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances to Lockheed Martin facility in Sunnyvale" by Carlos Castaneda for CBS News Bay Area, 4 Apr 2024 7:51 AM PDT

[ryuusea]

shop reopen preview! of new stuff for preorder this week! ✨ (I’m finishing reset up of shop, but trying to aim for tmrw, Monday evening PDT)

I am tired therefore here is a very excellent quality image slapping them all together 😂

shop link and you can follow me ryuusea_ on IG or twitter for faster updates!

[risunsky]

art exercises

Some time ago I had an ask about how to learn to draw bodies, and I'd like to add this source: It's a youtube channel where live models pose for a given amount of time and all you have to do is try to draw them in the allotted time. It's an excellent exercise that forces you to go for the essential shapes, and you should do it regularly. (if you want to of course)

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This week’s astrology forecast: October 28th – November 3rd

Message for the week: A test of the right use of power

There is an extremely powerful and complex New Moon in Scorpio Friday. Scorpio is the “no bullshit” sign of the zodiac and would rather deal with a raw, hard truth than an easy lie—Scorpio will get to the bottom of whatever is going on. There will be considerable volatile tension with Mars being opposite Pluto and Mercury opposing Uranus. However, these oppositions are also part of a rare mystic rectangle, offering a creative resolution to any problem.

Know your own mind (Mercury opposite Uranus) to navigate through this week of building tensions in the heavens, with Mars opposite Pluto coming to a peak by week’s end. These two power planets stand in staunch, inflexible resistance to each other. Power conflicts can erupt with this energy, when a spark of anger can ignite a conflagration of rage.

This presents the test of the right use of power. The high road (and there is always a high road) of aligning with this powerful energy is to harness it and direct it, single-mindedly, towards a higher goal. There is a Sabian symbol that captures this—“Totally intent upon completing an immediate task, a person is deaf to any allurement. The total concentration required for reaching any spiritual goal.”

Don’t get distracted by the flutter of the swords this week. Redirect the solar plexus energy from expressing outward from your third chakra, and instead, CHOOSE to direct the energy up your spine towards your upper, creative chakras. It may come at you from the world, but it is your energy that gets activated—what will you do with it?

Monday: A complex day in the heavens with Mars (assertive action) in a harmonious trine to visionary Neptune, while Venus (love and values) is in a challenging square to restrictive Saturn—dream big but expect small with Saturn squishing unrealistic dreams and delaying gratifications. The Moon is in diligent Virgo trine to Uranus opposite Neptune—again supporting realistic steps, not unrealistic fantasies. Steady energy prevails this afternoon and evening with the Moon moving into harmony with both Mars and Pluto.

Tuesday: This is the smoothest day of the week with the Moon in harmony-seeking Libra with no aspects through the day. Relationships and cooperative endeavors of all types are enhanced with this engaging energy. Win-win negotiations with others are supported, as well as culturally enriching activities. A pleasant day all-in-all in the heavens.

Wednesday: Mercury is opposite unpredictable Uranus today—expect the unexpected. This encourages breaking free of other people’s expectations and honoring your own truth. The Moon in cooperative Libra will help smooth the energy and harmonious aspects to the two benefic planets, Venus and Jupiter, graces the day with beneficial opportunities.

Thursday: Mercury is trine Neptune, lifting the mind to inspired heights—music, poetry and art appreciation are all enhanced with this refined mental energy. The Moon starts the day in Libra in an edgy T-square to the Mars opposition to Pluto. The tension abates mid-morning with the Moon entering privacy-seeking Scorpio—it is good to stay within yourself to process the deep emotions Scorpio awakens.

Friday: The New Moon in emotionally intense Scorpio occurs at 5:47 AM PDT, this awakens a passionate drive to pursue what you most desire. The Moon trine Saturn stabilizes the energy and is excellent for setting long term plans into motion. This also supports making shrewd financial and business decisions.

Saturday: The mind is enhanced today with Mercury in supportive harmony with both Mars and Pluto—act on the mental clarity. The Moon is in insightful Scorpio opposite rebellious Uranus, creating resistance to things outside of your control. The evening turns lovely as the Moon moves into harmonious support with Neptune, Mars, and Pluto, enhancing romance and deep relationships.

Sunday: This is the “heads up” day, with Mars in an explosive opposition to Pluto just before moving into Leo. Don’t get baited into somebody else’s bad day, CHOOSE to direct this powerful, potentially destructive energy towards your own goals and pursuits. Venus is opposite “more is better” Jupiter, fueling an indulgent, splurge mentality. The Moon in idealistic Sagittarius conjunct Mercury, helps frame things in a positive light, but can also be insensitively blunt.

May the stars be with you!

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"(Sebastian Stan) does an excellent job, going beyond impersonation to capture the essence of the man. In a character study of a public figure both widely parodied and unwittingly self-parodying, Stan gives us a more nuanced take on what makes him tick"

The Hollywood Reporter

‘The Apprentice’ Review: Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong Are Superb in Chilling Account of the Unholy Alliance That Birthed Donald Trump (click for article)

Maria Bakalova and Martin Donovan also star in Ali Abbasi’s detailed chronicle of the future U.S. president’s rise in the 1970s and ‘80s under the tutelage of cutthroat lawyer Roy Cohn.

David Rooney

MAY 20, 2024 10:00AM PDT

To clear any confusion up front, The Apprentice has nothing to do with the NBC reality competition of that name, in which Donald Trump sifted through a field of aspiring businesspeople to identify the most promising of them, sending an eliminated contestant home each week with the brutal dismissal, “You’re fired!” On the other hand, you could say that Ali Abbasi’s biographical drama has everything to do with the television series.

It’s a reverse reflection of the mentorship process, in which the host becomes the hungry young upstart, laying the foundations for a business empire built in part out of smoke and mirrors, and operating under the guidance of a master manipulator.

Written by political journalist and Roger Ailes biographer Gabriel Sherman, the movie is first and foremost the story of a Faustian pact, in which the eager apprentice is schooled to ditch conventional notions of morality, ethics and empathy, eventually surpassing his Mephistophelean teacher in cold emotional detachment.

While a disclaimer acknowledges that some elements have been slightly fictionalized, the vast majority of Sherman’s screenplay deals in known facts. That could be considered a limitation, since many will wonder what’s the point of a movie that tells us nothing new.

One thing that will be interesting about this first English-language feature from Iranian-Danish filmmaker Abbasi — who forged his reputation in Cannes with Borders and Holy Spider and directed the terrific closing episodes of the first season of The Last of Us — is who will be its audience. Will either side want to see this? With no U.S. distribution deal in place as yet, that remains a mystery.

Liberals will see it as a stomach-churning making-of-a-monster account while the MAGA faithful might conceivably misconstrue it as an endorsement of their guy, who has made the killer instinct his brand. That’s not to say the movie’s political sympathies are unclear. But if the Trump years have taught us anything, it’s that truth is elastic and perception can be skewed to whatever angle is most expedient.

Beyond the specific portrait of the man identified by his vanity plates as DJT (Sebastian Stan) and the barracuda who took him under his wing, Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the movie takes a broader view of the corruption of the American soul.

Sherman’s script zooms in on Trump when he’s a lieutenant in the employ of his real estate baron father, Fred Trump (Martin Donovan, scary), collecting rent from tenants who obviously loathe the landlord and his policies. The family business is under attack in a civil rights suit alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act, stemming from Trump Sr.’s discriminatory policies against Black prospective tenants. “How can I be racist when I have a Black driver?” bellows Fred.

It stretches from the crooked end of the Nixon years, a boon for sourness and and cynicism, through the Reagan presidency and the ascendancy of corporate greed. That time span consecrated the supremacy of the “winner” and the contemptuous mockery of the “loser,” one of the most obnoxious commonplace denigrations in American life. The chief tenet Trump learns from Cohn takes the distinction one step further, asserting that the world is divided into killers and losers.

Donald is eager to get out from under the old man’s shadow. The opening sequence shows him striding through the heart of Manhattan, a less graceful version of Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, at a time of rising crime and fiscal disaster, when the town’s reputation had gone from “Fun City” to “Fear City.” His eyes are fixed on the crumbling Commodore Hotel by Grand Central Station, the site of his first luxury development.

Fred Trump is only marginally warmer to Donald than to his first-born son Freddy (Charlie Carrick). The latter’s airline pilot job is a source of shame to his father, who calls him “a flying bus driver.” Donald seizes an opportunity to win parental approval after a chance meeting with Cohn at members-only ‘70s nightspot Le Club. An amusing moment has him trying to impress his date by running down a list of the famous, important and wealthy who frequent the place. “Why are you so obsessed with these people?” she asks, before going off to powder her nose.

Cohn is indignant that anyone should try to tell Fred Trump to whom he can rent; he uses compromising information about a D.A. to get the case thrown out. That gets the Feds off Donald’s father’s back and clears the way for him to get investors on board for the Commodore project. A meeting engineered by Cohn yields a strategic partnership with Hyatt.

The lawyer who proudly sent the Rosenbergs to the electric chair and was a key force in the McCarthy witch hunts is a great role for Strong. He makes the character suitably icy, a fast talker with a withering stare and an almost inhuman intensity. The actor has fun with the hypocrisy of an unapologetic dirty trickster who claims unwavering fidelity to “truth, justice and the American way.” Sherman makes sure we see how the entire Trump playbook was forged out of their alliance.

It’s somewhat predictable that when Cohn early on explains his three cardinal rules, Trump will later claim credit for them as his own credo: 1. Attack. Attack. Attack. 2. Admit nothing. Deny everything. 3. Claim victory and never admit defeat.

While there are faint glimmers of a moral conscience in some of Stan’s early scenes, such concerns are quickly swept aside once Donald starts seeing the results Cohn gets with bullying chicanery. His gaze hardens, along with his lacquered hair, as he begins to construct a persona based on Cohn’s teachings.

There’s wry humor in the way Trump chooses to ignore the lawyer’s hedonistic excesses, along with the side-eye of Roy’s unofficial boyfriend Russell (Ben Sullivan). The ease with which Cohn tosses out anti-gay slurs while denying his own homosexuality is just one dish in a smorgasbord of double standards. The tenuousness of Trump’s loyalty becomes apparent later when AIDS hits first Russell, then Roy.

That’s seen as a factor in Trump’s gradual distancing of himself from Cohn — until he needs his counsel again — but mainly it’s because the student overtakes the teacher, often shrugging off his advice. It’s to Strong’s credit that, while playing an odious, utterly irredeemable human being, he finds notes of pathos in Cohn’s decline.

One matter in which Donald ignores Roy’s cautionary warnings is his determination to marry Ivana Zelnickova, despite the Czech model’s repeated attempts to brush him off. Trump’s first wife is played by Maria Bakalova with savvy self-possession and what seems like full awareness of her husband’s negative attributes, plus a convenient ability to overlook them. She also shows signs of sensitivity that make her mildly sympathetic.

But the marriage begins disintegrating once Donald tires of her. One primary reason is seemingly that she has a head for business and he finds that unattractive. His wandering eye and ample opportunities for philandering don’t help either. “Donald has no shame,” says Ivana at one point with matter-of-fact disdain, and she means it literally.

In addition to feeling he has outgrown Cohn as he becomes more at home with tax avoidance, unpaid contracts and various other questionable means of expanding his empire, Trump also flips the tables on his father, talking down to the man who once intimidated him. It’s implicit in his increasingly self-satisfied, blowhard demeanor that he doesn’t truly feel he owes anything to anyone.

A lot can be observed about Trump’s attitude toward women from his devolving relationship with Ivana, and one shocking scene that will likely raise hackles with the former president’s supporters feeds into the multiple accusations of sexual abuse against him.

The most revealing scenes are Donald’s seeming distance from a family tragedy that he might have helped prevent had he been more giving, and his private display of grief, refusing to show vulnerability even to those closest to him. It’s the steady hardening of his nature that defines the characterization — the stern glare, the mouth set in a sullen pout, the sheer amount of physical space his persona takes up. Stan makes it plain that this is just as much a part of Trump’s performance as his own.

Some will argue that Stan’s performance in the central role is a touch too likeable, but the actor does an excellent job, going beyond impersonation to capture the essence of the man. In a character study of a public figure both widely parodied and unwittingly self-parodying, Stan gives us a more nuanced take on what makes him tick.

Abbasi and cinematographer Kasper Tuxon (The Worst Person in the World) give the movie a grainy texture that evokes the ‘70s and ‘80s, while the neon yellow main title credits instantly suggest vintage television. Bringing the era to life with tacky authenticity, Aleks Marinkovich’s production design lavishes particular attention on the vulgar ostentatiousness of Trump’s domain once he cracks the big time and Laura Montgomery’s costumes walk the line separating expensive from stylish or classy.

It might be considered a cheap shot to show Trump undergoing liposuction and a hair transplant in queasy detail at a grave moment for someone close to him. But that kind of disconnect from anyone else’s suffering is a key part of the portrait. What Abassi’s film reveals most of all is the extent to which the toxicity that’s now an inescapable part of our contemporary reality was shaped by the unholy alliance between two men half a century ago.

The Apprentice

THE BOTTOM LINE

The art of the heel.

Venue: Cannes Film Festival (Competition)

Cast: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan, Catherine McNally, Charlie Carrick, Ben Sullivan, Mark Rendall, Joe Pingue, Jim Monaco, Bruce Beaton, Ian D. Clark

Director: Ali Abbasi

Screenwriter: Gabriel Sherman

2 hours

[pourprecry]

Je me rend compte que mon stage et ma formation me conduisent clairement vers dès bullshit jobs. C’est à dire que pdt mon stage je passe plus de 7h par jour derrière l’ordi à remplir des tableaux excel de chiffre dont les sommes sont invraisemblables, et je suis payée une misère, vraiment quand je dis une misère c’est même pas 300€ par mois vu que je suis considérée comme une stagiaire.

Pendant la journée je regarde l’heure je ne sais cb de fois, je rentre chez moi le soir, je prend une douche, me fais a manger vite fait, et je vais dormir, et les journées recommencent. Je n’ai même plus la force de faire autre chose en ce moment.

J’ai l’impression, d’alimenter ce système que j’ai toujours haïs et qui me répugne, je ne me reconnais pas. Je participe à cette servitude volontaire, que je critiquais tant, et ce monde pleins de fausses promesses.

J’ai envie de faire qqlchose de mes mains, de vivre, de ne pas rester assise derrière un écran non stop, à attendre passer les heures. Je sais que les autres métiers sont bien durs aussi, comme quand je bossais en restauration, mais au moins c’était de la bonne fatigue. Je n’ai pas envie de passer ma vie derrière un écran à remplir des grilles excel, ça n’a pas de sens.

Parfois, certains me demandent à la pause cafés (maintenant je les évite un peu) si ça me plaît, qu’est ce que j’envisage après, si j’aimerai rester dans la boîte. Comment leur dire que tout ce que je voudrais actuellement c’est dormir, partir voir l’océan et me sentir libre. J’ai l’impression que je suis enchaînée à un rôle qui me dépasse complètement.

[much-the-millers-kid]

Person made the excellent point that this post doesn’t include time, so:

It will be simultaneously across the country, so it will be approximately…

8:20 a.m. Hawaii Time (HST)

10:20 a.m. Alaska Time (AKDT)

11:20 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT)

12:20 p.m. Mountain Time (MDT)

1:20 p.m. Central Time (CDT)

2:20 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

happy almost extremely loud sound wednesday monday everyone!!!

i cant believe its already almost extremely loud sound wednesday monday

[divinejhonson]

Innovative Approaches in Medical Retina Care

 The field of Medical Retina has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, offering innovative solutions for managing and treating retinal diseases. With conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment becoming increasingly common, the need for cutting-edge care is more critical than ever. For patients in Pakistan, Amanat Eye Hospital stands as a beacon of excellence, providing state-of-the-art treatments and technology-driven solutions.

Understanding the Medical Retina

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that converts light into signals for the brain to interpret as images. Damage to the retina can lead to serious visual impairment or blindness if left untreated. Medical Retina focuses on diagnosing, managing, and treating diseases of the retina using non-surgical methods.

Common Medical Retina Disorders

Diabetic Retinopathy Caused by complications of diabetes, this condition affects the blood vessels in the retina, leading to leakage or abnormal growth of new vessels.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) A progressive condition that primarily affects older adults, AMD leads to a loss of central vision.

Retinal Vein Occlusion Blockage in the veins of the retina, which can result in swelling and damage to the retinal tissue.

Macular Edema Fluid build-up in the macula, a part of the retina responsible for sharp vision.

Central Serous Retinopathy A condition where fluid accumulates under the retina, causing temporary vision loss.

Innovative Approaches in Medical Retina Care

1. Advanced Imaging Technology

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective treatment. The latest imaging techniques have revolutionized how retinal diseases are detected and monitored:

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): This non-invasive imaging test provides detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, enabling early detection of abnormalities.

Fundus Photography: High-resolution images of the retina help in monitoring disease progression.

Fluorescein Angiography: A dye-based imaging technique to examine the blood flow in the retina.

2. Anti-VEGF Therapy

Anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) injections are a breakthrough treatment for conditions like AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema. These injections prevent abnormal blood vessel growth and reduce swelling in the retina, preserving vision.

Common drugs include Lucentis, Avastin, and Eylea.

Administered in a controlled setting, these treatments have shown significant success in stabilizing and improving vision.

3. Laser Therapy

Laser technology has become a vital tool in Medical Retina care:

Focal and Grid Laser Treatment: Used for diabetic macular edema to seal leaky blood vessels.

Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP): Reduces the risk of vision loss in proliferative diabetic retinopathy by shrinking abnormal vessels.

4. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

This innovative treatment combines a light-sensitive drug with laser light to treat specific retinal conditions like central serous retinopathy and certain types of AMD.

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Retinal Care

AI-powered diagnostic tools are transforming how retinal diseases are detected:

Automated algorithms analyze retinal images, identifying early signs of disease.

AI-driven tools assist ophthalmologists in making faster and more accurate diagnoses.

6. Gene Therapy

Gene therapy is an emerging frontier in Medical Retina care:

Targets genetic mutations causing retinal disorders like retinitis pigmentosa.

Delivers corrective genes directly to retinal cells, offering hope for conditions previously considered untreatable.

7. Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring

Telemedicine has become increasingly important, especially in remote areas where access to specialists may be limited:

Retinal scans can be uploaded and reviewed by experts remotely.

Regular monitoring through telehealth ensures timely intervention.

Why Choose Amanat Eye Hospital?

Amanat Eye Hospital is a leader in providing exceptional care for Medical Retina patients. Known as the Best Eye Hospital In Peshawar, it offers a combination of expertise, technology, and patient-centered care.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools, the hospital ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for retinal diseases.

Experienced Specialists

The team includes highly trained ophthalmologists specializing in Medical Retina care, ensuring patients receive the best outcomes.

Comprehensive Services

From diagnosis to post-treatment care, Amanat Eye Hospital provides a full spectrum of services tailored to individual needs.

Accessibility

With its presence in Peshawar and other cities, Amanat Eye Hospital ensures quality care is accessible to patients across Pakistan.

Preventing Retinal Diseases

While advancements in Medical Retina care are impressive, prevention remains critical:

Tips for Maintaining Retinal Health

Regular Eye Exams: Early detection of issues like diabetic retinopathy or AMD can prevent severe complications.

Manage Chronic Conditions: Keep diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels under control.

Protect Your Eyes: Use sunglasses to block harmful UV rays.

Healthy Diet: Include foods rich in antioxidants, such as leafy greens and fish.

Avoid Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of retinal diseases.

The Future of Medical Retina

The future holds exciting possibilities for Medical Retina care:

Stem Cell Therapy: Promising research shows potential in regenerating damaged retinal cells.

Implantable Devices: Bionic eyes and retinal implants are being developed to restore vision in severe cases.

Personalized Medicine: Genetic profiling will enable tailored treatments for individual patients.

Conclusion

The field of Medical Retina has evolved dramatically, offering hope to millions of patients worldwide. With advanced diagnostic tools, innovative treatments, and a commitment to excellence, Amanat Eye Hospital remains at the forefront of this progress.

Whether you need cutting-edge treatments or comprehensive care, Amanat Eye Hospital, recognized as the Best Eye Hospital In Peshawar, is your trusted partner in safeguarding your vision.

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astro notes: daily transits 9/2

Today’s astrological energies bring a mix of challenges and opportunities for deep healing and new beginnings. The day starts with some potential for conflict as the Sun forms a sesquiquadrate with Eris, a dwarf planet associated with discord and disruption. However, this tension is softened by a healing Mercury–Chiron trine, inviting us to engage in honest and heartfelt communication that can pave the way for resolution. As the day progresses, the New Moon in Virgo offers a chance to set intentions for the month ahead, while a Mars–Neptune square complicates our ability to assert ourselves clearly, leading to possible confusion or misdirection.

Key Influences

Sun Sesquiquadrate Eris: Morning Conflict and Controversy: The day begins with a sesquiquadrate between the Sun in Virgo and Eris in Aries, an aspect that can stir up conflict, controversy, and a tendency toward finger-pointing or shaming. Eris, known for her disruptive influence, often brings to the surface issues that have been brewing beneath the surface. This energy may manifest as confrontations or power struggles, especially in areas where there has been a buildup of tension or resentment. The Virgo Sun, focused on details and precision, may feel challenged by Eris’s chaotic and rebellious nature, leading to feelings of frustration or irritation. It’s important to navigate this energy with care, avoiding unnecessary blame or criticism, and instead focusing on constructive solutions.

Mercury Trine Chiron: Healing Conversations: Following the morning’s potential turbulence, a trine between Mercury in Virgo and Chiron in Aries offers an opportunity for healing through communication. This aspect encourages us to have honest, heart-to-heart conversations, whether with others or within ourselves. Chiron, often referred to as the “wounded healer,” brings attention to our deepest wounds, while Mercury, the planet of communication, provides the means to express and understand these vulnerabilities. This is an ideal time to address any lingering issues or misunderstandings, as the trine aspect fosters a supportive and compassionate environment for healing. Use this energy to engage in meaningful dialogue, share your feelings, and listen with empathy to others.

New Moon in Virgo (11°04'): Setting Intentions for Growth: The Sun and Moon align at 6:55 p.m. PDT for their monthly New Moon rendezvous, this time at 11°04' Virgo. New Moons are traditionally a time for setting intentions and planting seeds for the future. In Virgo, the focus is on refinement, organization, health, and service. This New Moon invites us to examine the details of our lives, make improvements, and set practical goals that align with our desire for growth and self-improvement. Virgo’s energy supports meticulous planning and a methodical approach, making this an excellent time to start new projects that require attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Consider how you can bring more order and efficiency into your daily routines, and set intentions that support your well-being and personal development.

Mars Square Neptune: Confusion and Misaligned Efforts: The day’s energies are further complicated by a square between Mars in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces. This aspect can create confusion about our desires and goals, making it difficult to assert ourselves effectively. Mars, the planet of action and drive, wants to move forward with confidence, but Neptune’s foggy influence can obscure our vision, leading to uncertainty and a lack of direction. This can result in efforts that go astray or actions that fail to produce the desired outcome. It’s important to be mindful of this potential for misalignment and to avoid making impulsive decisions or taking actions that are not well thought out. Instead, use this time to reflect on your true motivations and ensure that your actions are aligned with your higher ideals.

Integrating the Influences

Navigating Morning Tensions: Avoiding Conflict: The Sun’s sesquiquadrate with Eris suggests the potential for conflicts or power struggles, particularly in the morning hours. To navigate this energy, it’s important to remain mindful of any tendencies toward blame or criticism. Instead, focus on constructive communication and finding common ground. This is not the time to engage in unnecessary confrontations or to escalate tensions. If conflicts do arise, try to approach them with a calm and solution-oriented mindset.

Embracing Healing Conversations: Leveraging Mercury–Chiron Trine: The Mercury–Chiron trine provides a powerful opportunity for healing through communication. Use this energy to address any lingering issues or to have important conversations that may have been put off. This aspect encourages honesty, vulnerability, and empathy, making it easier to connect with others on a deeper level. Whether it’s a heart-to-heart talk with a loved one or a reflective conversation with yourself, this is a time to heal old wounds and foster understanding.

Setting Practical Intentions: Harnessing the New Moon in Virgo: The New Moon in Virgo is an ideal time to set intentions related to health, organization, and personal growth. Virgo’s energy supports practical, detail-oriented goals, so consider how you can bring more structure and efficiency into your life. Whether it’s improving your daily routines, starting a new health regimen, or refining a project, this New Moon encourages you to focus on the small steps that lead to significant improvements over time. Write down your intentions and make a plan for how you will implement them in the coming weeks.

Avoiding Missteps: Managing Mars–Neptune Square: The Mars–Neptune square warns of potential confusion or misdirection in your actions. Be cautious about making impulsive decisions or taking actions that are not well thought out. This is a time to double-check your motivations and ensure that your efforts are aligned with your true desires. If you feel uncertain or unclear about your goals, take a step back and use this time for reflection rather than pushing forward. Trust that clarity will come with patience and introspection.

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