#Opal & Moonstones Comparison

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Which Is More Expensive: Opal or Moonstone?

Opal is a mesmerizing gemstone known for its captivating play of color; it is an optical effect that has a wide range of colors. This phenomenon happens due to the diffraction of light as it passes through tiny silica spheres within the gemstone. In contrast, moonstone is identified by its captivating adularescence, a soft glow that appears to billow across the gem as it moves. This phenomenon results from light scattering caused by the inter growth of two different types of feldspar within the stone. Opal & Moonstones, both gemstones contain a unique optical effect that helps in determining the value of these crystals. The availability of play of color in opal is an important attribute that influenced its price as opals with vibrant and extensive play of color are highly cherished.

[identittyycrisis]

Ok hi so y’all just know I LOVE making comparisons with virian n whatnot.

But hear me out.

THESE TWO ladybug And chatNoir.

Okay so I love to imagine varian as a masked hero ( this goes for Spider-Man) I think he’d more confident And open as a masked hero BC no one knows him and even with those who judge or dislike him, he’s not effected by it as much. Also smt I noticed when writing this just now.

Adrien: Dad, no mom.

Mari: Mom & dad.

Varian: Dad No mom.

Violet: Mom & dad.

Ahaha.. I’m so sane listen to me. 🥰

But yeah I’m all for varian being a cocky little Bastard As a masked hero.

BUT ALSO- not related..

I was on this topic awhile ago- but if Varian’s villain arc went differently and went down a darker route. He wasn’t wanting to actually hurt anyone in the show as said to Andrew / Hubert ( I can’t take him seriously omfg )

But imagine if it went differently, But combine Him with the moonstone.

A darker and more unhinged Look and Attitude.

For anyone who’s seen TWD ( the walking dead ) this isn’t rlly a spoiler ( to me ) but if u know Maggie, for unalives someone’s Worker..? Or smt and puts him In a coffin as a warning to a guy who just won’t say. But imagine smt like that.

Like I mean DARK. literally wanting to cause harm, Darker varian owns my heart. Like despite bro being 14, 15 ( bc if he was to get the moonstone it would be season 2 starting of season 3)

So imagine him sat on a throne Made of black rocks ( like cass ) and the visual of:

Varian Sat in the Throne, the black rocks shimmering in the moon light provided from the rise of the moon, The blue beams hitting the rocks And shining into the Empty Structure, there sat on his throne, Varian. A Sort of demented look, as the moonlight shone brighter with the rise of the moon, the light hitting his face in a way to Illuminate his features, The look in his eyes making him Feel bigger, the slight spark from the moonstone that was attached to his chest, his hair stripe giving a faint glow as its colour had changed from its usual turquoise colour to now a Blue matching the Opal.

“You want to play princess?”

“Then let’s play”

“I will take 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮 you ever loved as 𝒀𝑶𝑼 took from 𝑴𝑬..”

Varian cocked his head to the side with a Malicious smirk Forming, His gloved Hands Caressing the rocks on his throne before standing up and walking over to the window Of the tower, his Eyes Scanning the grounds before they landed On the castle.

“ they’re going to 𝑷𝑨𝒀 ”

*CHILLS* Imagine if I actually wrote smt for that.. haha anyway. I got so off track 😍

[whole-sale-925-silver]

What You Need To Know About Gemstone Jewelry

Gemstones are separated into two categories

Precious stones

Precious gemstones differ in value based on their quality, rarity, and beauty of color. There are only four types of precious gemstones: diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald. Therefore, other gemstones are referred to as semi-precious. This distinction stems from the hardness of the gemstones, which translates to their resistance to scratching. Each type of gemstone is harder than another if it can scratch the other. Only a diamond can scratch another diamond. However, even diamonds can crack if subjected to a strong impact.

2.Semi-precious stones

Gemstones other than these four are considered semi-precious. There are many other gemstones, but the most commonly found include alexandrite, agate, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, opal, pearl, peridot, rose quartz, spinel, tanzanite, tourmaline, turquoise, and zircon.

The classification of gemstones occurred during a time when gemology was not as advanced as it is today, leading to many misidentifications. For example, spinel was often mistaken for ruby due to its color.

Many gemologists agree that this classification system is outdated and inaccurate, as some precious gemstones are more readily available than semi-precious ones. For instance, sapphires are more abundant than tanzanite!

Sapphire is the second most popular choice for engagement rings after diamonds and is classified as a precious gemstone. However, tanzanite is an extremely rare gem, as it is mined only in Tanzania, yet it is still considered semi-precious and has a lower value in comparison.

Although this system is still used for gemstone classification, there are currently no strict guidelines for determining which gemstones are precious or semi-precious.

Why are Colored Gemstones so Popular Right Now?

Colored gemstones have been admired by people around the world for centuries. However, in recent years, colored gemstones have rapidly gained popularity. Whether on runways, red carpets, or magazine covers, colored gemstones are everywhere.

The increased interest in colorful gemstones doesn't mean that diamonds have lost their top spot. Diamonds remain in high demand in the market, and they are still valuable in a world that is constantly changing and setting trends. However, jewelry featuring colorful gemstones is becoming less of an unusual choice and more of a mindful selection. So, could this rising popularity and availability cause people to overlook diamonds in the coming years or not?

Are gemstones valuable?

Of course, rare gemstones are expensive due to their scarcity. The value of gemstones is determined by their quality and size, specified as a price per carat. The price per carat is then multiplied by the actual weight of the gemstone to determine the selling price. Large or exceptional gemstones carry an additional premium. Since synthetic gemstones can be produced to order in laboratories, their value is significantly less than that of natural gemstones.

Where to Buy Gemstone Jewelry Online

If you're unsure where to buy reliable Gemstone Jewelry, let me offer some simple suggestions:

Online retail stores such as Amazon, eBay, and Etsy offer a wide variety of jewelry. You can choose and purchase Gemstone Jewelry directly from them.

Online Wholesale Jewelry Stores When buying Gemstone Jewelry from online wholesale stores, most buyers are typically retailers because wholesale prices are cheaper. However, this often comes with the requirement to purchase a minimum quantity, such as a $99 minimum order or free shipping on orders over $399.

If you want to buy genuine 925 silver jewelry from a wholesale store but need a particular store in mind, I recommend our store, Wholesale925silver.com

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[kingdomwaited]

@irnmaidn​ inquires about Dark Kingdom customs and the Queen’s wedding: “ what did freya's wedding dress look like? do you have any headcanons for dark kingdom wedding ceremonies ? “

Curiouser and Curiouser || {always accepting !}

{Alright so first, wedding ceremonies:

In the Dark Kingdom, the ceremony is different depending on your class/status. Royalty obviously has the most extravagant ceremony and is also the largest celebration. Second biggest would be members of the royal court, which includes the Brotherhood. Though they are not royalty, they are still high ranking citizens of the kingdom and have big parties as well, with the royal family obviously in attendance. These aren’t minor steps between each class, but between the two highest ranking ones, the differences aren’t extreme in comparison to the basic subject’s wedding and the royal family’s. 

Your everyday subject of the Dark Kingdom still has a nice ceremony, though it isn’t anywhere near as large a celebration as the royal weddings or even the court’s weddings. It is customary to publicly announce the engagement and set wedding date, as the current reigning King and Queen will personally bless the couple, as it is believed that this will help bring luck to the couple. This is done by the royal couple bringing in porcelain dishes and smashing them on the ground before the engaged couple on the eve of their wedding at the bride-to-be’s home. The bride and groom are responsible for picking up the shards, as it instills the necessity of teamwork in a marriage.

This practice also occurs the night before the wedding of members of the royal court, but more than just the king and queen participate; the engaged couple’s closest friends and family join in on the fun.

Every ceremony, regardless of one’s status, have a few aspects in common with each other:

- While the engagement ring is is purchased normally, the actual wedding rings presented during the ceremony must be crafted by the couple. The groom crafts the ring for the bride, and the bride crafts the ring for the groom. This is a display of the couple’s devotion to one another, and neither gets to see the ring made for them until the day of the ceremony. 

Something to note: the only ones allowed to have purple sapphires in their jewelry (wedding related or not) are members of the royal family, as it is their stone. To wear purple sapphire if you are not a member of the royal family is considered a huge disrespect and is said to bring misfortune upon yourself and your family.

- After the ceremony, it isn’t uncommon for the bride to be ‘kidnapped’ by the friends of her and the groom, and held for ‘ransom,’ which tends to either be alcohol, or for the groom to perform some sort of task with the intention of embarrassing him (such as making him sing about his love). Nothing is done to the bride, and it’s also common for her to be in on the ransom request. 

Freya was ‘kidnapped’ by the Brotherhood, with Hector and Adira at the head of it. They tried to embarrass Edmund by having him loudly proclaim his love for Freya and serenade her, but he’s tough to embarrass, so they settled for getting some hard liquor. Freya got drunk after two glasses and had to be carried away by her now husband before she hurt herself trying to drag Hector down the stairs to go dance in the throne room.

The ceremonies for everyday subjects and for royal court members both have a handfasting tradition, where a cord braided with three shades of red is wrapped around the clasped hands of the couple during the exchange of vows, and is something not seen in the ceremonies for the royal family.

Weddings for members of the court last well into the night and tend to be loud and filled with music and dancing. Depending on one’s position in the court, certain parts of the ceremony may change. Should guards or members of the Brotherhood marry another warrior, a display of strength between the couple may occur, typically a duel, where the victor is the first to speak their vows and is typically considered the protector in the relationship.

When Ulla and Quirin were married, she mixed customs from her home kingdom of Bayangor, with customs from the Dark Kingdom and even created her own fireworks in order to proclaim her love for her groom in the stars. “Though it will only remain among the stars in the sky temporarily, my love for you will remain forever in my heart.”

For the wedding of the royal ceremony, the entire kingdom is invited, and it’s a huge celebration. Edmund had proposed to Freya with a necklace made of purple sapphire, and the ring she crafted for him is made from the black rocks (similar to their crowns and her earrings), carved like two cords intersecting into the infinity symbol, with a purple sapphire set in a clamp made to look like a bear paw. It’s a tiny detail, but one she worked hard to create for him.

The royal couple’s vows are not performed publicly, and are instead exchanged in private, with only the three most trusted individuals to the couple (Hector, Quirin, and Adira were the chosen three for Freya and Edmund’s wedding, as they trust no one else more than them) present and inside of the Moonstone chamber. With their wedding vows, they are making an oath of loyalty to each other, and they then vow to protect the Moonstone together, and scatter petals from a casa blanca lily around the base of the ‘cage’.

The royal couple then treks out to the spring at the edge of the kingdom as the is setting, in order to fill up a glass container with water from the spring when sun has set and the moon has risen. As they wait in the night, the partner that is marrying into the royal family takes a small dagger presented by their significant other, and must make a quick, small incision at the neck of the heir and lick the blood up, as it is believed that the royal family has moonbeams in their blood, and this is the final way to solidify the new union. Should the partner hesitate in cutting or cut too deep, they are not accepted into the royal family, and most commonly end up a member of the court and if the heir’s love for them is still unwavering, they may keep them as a concubine, though they will still marry someone else. If the cut is clean, and does not produce too much blood, then the partner is accepted into the royal family, and the rest of their ceremony continues.

Just before the sun begins to rise, they collect the container and bring it back to their chamber to pour the water into the bath, only setting the container down after it has been emptied, and they then bathe together in the water. This is called ‘moonbathing.’ 

As for Freya’s wedding dress...

I haven’t colored it yet (obviously), and some of the finer details haven’t been sketched (the intricate design on the bodice, or the starry pattern on the chiffon draping over the skirt), but here’s a basic, quick sketch of her wedding dress!

The main skirt is a deep purple, with a dark blue chiffon draped over. The chiffon has little stars on it that are gold. The bodice is also a dark blue and has an intricate design in silver. The belt is made of thin metal and it’s main color is gold, whereas the crescent moon charm is made of a matrix opal, and the teardrop beads hanging from it (as well as her circlet), are white fire opal. The stones inlaid on the belt are fairy opal.

Her circlet is silver, and that moon charm is actually made from a shell.

The top part of her sleeves are a small fur lining, as is commonly seen on the outfits of the Brotherhood, and there are thin armor plates just under it that also have white fire opal beads dangling from it. The metal is very thin and has an intricate design carved into it, leaving only thin bands of metal forming said design.

She also has the engagement necklace Edmund had proposed to her with around her neck.

The sleeves are supposed to be those big drape-y loose sleeves like what her usual dress has, but lmao how do perspective and proper draping.

Her hair is also partially pulled back (kinda like Stalyan’s, but without the braid)}

[hectorandvarian]

Who is the father of Cassandra and analysis of video Wotso Video.

Greetings to my favorite readers! I finally watched all the episodes of the first "Rapunzel bomb" and I want to say that it was very good (although some moments could be better). However, for me, as a theorist, these ten series set aside little information, and therefore have to put a lot of effort. And now we will talk about one of the most significant topics - who is the biological father of Cassandra.

So, in the first series of the third season, we learned the terrible truth - Cassandra's mother was Mother Gothel all this time, and it was the witch who abandoned the little girl in favor of her selfish goals. And all would nothing, here is only about father we heard flat-sum game NOTHING. Although the series always gave at least minimal information about other relatives of our heroes, as it was with Eugene's mother and Varian's mother. Therefore, I assume Cass's father will have a much bigger role than we imagined.

Today will be a very unusual post, as I also want to parse a video theory from my fellow theorist - Isaac Carlson. I must say that I like his presentation of theories, and he is an extremely charismatic guy. He is eligible to carry the title of "best RTA theorist on YouTube". However sometimes he offers, on my view, wrong version of underway, as for example was with choice traitor in the finale of the second season. And this time was no exception.

He recently made a video where he suggested all the possible options of who could be Cassandra's father. And I was somewhat puzzled by those he chose as " Cass's fathers." And so I will first analyze all the four main options that Isaac suggested, and then I will offer my own, the fifth option. Chased:

* Zhan-Tiri. Well, we need to start with a few things. First, Zhan-Tiri had been imprisoned in another dimension a thousand years ago. Second, even with his partial presence in our world, why would this character meet with Gothel and, moreover, conceive a child for her? And third, Zhan-Tiri has a huge chance to be a girl. And even if we accept the fact that it can take any possible form, I come back to the second question-why it is necessary. Yes, I promoted the theory of "Zhan-Tiri - Varian's mother", but I understood its absurdity, and just wanted people to catch at least a small laugh from it, too, and here it is served as a serious statement. In General, you understood my thought, we go further.

* Quirin. Here it is turn to the politics of Disney. Maybe my memory is failing me, but I don't remember a single character from this Studio who had multiple wives or cheated on his wife. And I remind you, Quirin has a wife, and by her he had a son Varian. And given the kind of character we've seen, I can't imagine Quirin could have had many women. And besides, Quirin and Cassandra have nothing in common. I see nothing in common between them. Even if he were her father, it's more likely she would look Like Queen Ingvar than the way she looks in the series.

* King Edmund. Again, Disney's politics and the fact that Edmund had a wife by whom he had a son, and for whom he says you had to destroy the Moonstone. In this context, it is impossible to imagine that just two years later, Edmund would "change" his wife. Moreover, he had the most important mission-to protect Opal in the walls of the Dark Kingdom and no one allowed there. Seeing Gothel near his Kingdom, he would rather kill her than court her. And words Eugene about how, that Cassandra has become for him the sister need perceive not as fact, which is truth, and as thought individual, which can prove wrong. And again, except for skin tone, Edmund and Cassandra have nothing in common.

* Hector. I admit, this is the best of the options presented. I myself held to this theory, but then I realized its errors. In the first place, Hector greatly honors the words of his King, and so fiercely guarded the Great Tree. So hardly he could be back in the Gothel, thereby violating the order of Edmund. Secondly, despite some similarities, Hector and Cass have also a lot of different: they are of different height, they have a completely different nose shape, they also have a different face shape, their skin tone is slightly different, and the hair structure also has a difference. So Yes, Hector is hardly Cassandra's father, although he may be a different person, but we'll talk about that theory a little later.

And it turns out, Isaac lied to us, giving absolutely incorrect information? Well, not really, because he also suggested that Cass's father we have not seen in the series and he may be a completely different person, and maybe he will not appear in the series at all. This view can also be supported, since there are a huge number of topics in the series that have not yet been revealed to us. However, I try not to lose hope and think that we will get Cassandra's father. And my version of who Cass's father might be is that he's a Separatist from Saporia.

Yes, we haven't seen this character before, and what I'll tell you is more hypothesis than theory, but still, listen to me:

* Cassandra's father must also, like Gothel, hate Corona. He must be able to keep his mouth shut and keep the secret of Gothel's immortality. And most importantly, it should be useful to Gothel. And I think if the Separatist of Saporia will allow you to use their base as a refuge for witches, he will be able to receive her blessing.

* Such a move will provide an opportunity for artists to show more correctly the father of Cassandra and fit it more or less under the foundations of genetics and the similarity with Cassandra.

* Kinship with Saporia will allow crank such same focus, as this was with "Destinies collide", i.e. through the prism of relatedness hero better disclose the very group separatists Saporia, those thereby gladdened fans, because personally I believe, that theme Saporia - one of the most mysterious and interesting those receives more superficial treatment.

* If it happens this turn, then this may also be the impetus for Cassandra to take the path of revenge. Think about it: what a shock it will be for Cassandra that all her life she fought on the wrong side, served the people who oppressed her ancestors. And given the pressure of The Enchanted girl, the relationship could prove fatal to Corona.

* Again same, through this relatedness can be crank many Parallels and comparisons with lives Cassandra and Saporia, i.e. do something similar with Eugene, when "Lost Princess Sun falls in love in Lost Prince Moon illusion." Cassandra, as Saporia, is in the shadow of the Corona. She is also, like the Separatists, smart, cunning and inventive, able to manipulate people so much so that no one will understand it.

* And in the end, General Champagnier is very similar to Cassandra. Yeah, Cass's mom is a Gothel, but who's to say that round face, small nose, and skin color couldn't pass down through the generations to Cassandra's dad, huh?

Anyway, that was my theory about Cass's father. Stick to it or not, stick to the options from Isaac or not - it's up to you. But personally, I will not deviate from this theory, and I will hope that I will be right. All in all a good and remember - I'm on the way to work!

[blogulianatish]

Moon in Natal chart (horoscope)

Element: Water. 

Stones: pearls, Moonstone (adulyar), aquamarine, white and blue opal, white stone, emerald, blue beryl, rock crystal, jadeite, cacholong. 

Metal: Silver. Day: Monday. 

Color: White. 

Direction: North-West. 

Abode: Cancer. 

Exaltation (Elevation): Taurus. 

Exile: Capricorn. 

Falls: Scorpion. 

Friendly planet: the Sun, mercury. 

Hostile planets: None. 

Organs: mucous membranes – eyes, lungs, stomach, intestines, women – gynecology. Diseases: nervous disorders, stomach diseases, acidity disorders, gastritis, colitis. Events: changes (positive and negative). 

Symbols in the map: W 

The mysterious and mystical image of the moon has always attracted the attention of people. For creative and gifted natures, she was a source of inspiration, the Moon helped people in love to tell each other all the secrets and secrets of the heart. This celestial body is very clearly visible to the earth observer, and since ancient times people have noted for themselves the relationship between the lunar phases (new moon, growing moon, full moon and waning moon) and the state of health, mood and cycles of reproduction. Knowledge of the rhythms of the moon allowed us to predict the tides, and increase the productivity of plants. Ancient healers focused on the phases of the moon in the collection and processing of medicinal plants, and physicians with the help of astrological knowledge successfully determined a favorable time for medical procedures and operations. 

The moon in the horoscope

 Most people know their solar zodiac sign, that is, take into account the position of the Sun in the sign at the time of his birth. The solar horoscope will tell a lot about the personality, its Outlook and aspirations. Meanwhile, the Moon, its location in the moment of the first breath of man and its other characteristics are also very important. The moon will help to reveal the peculiarities of one's personal life to understand his individual qualities, habits and preferences. Analysis of the position of the moon in the Natal chart, among other things, will clarify the following points: 

The image of the mother in the horoscope; 

The relationship of the individual to children; 

Attitude to home and family; 

The image of the beloved woman in the male horoscope; 

Characteristics of women as mothers and wives in the women's horoscope; 

Ability to adapt and restore vitality; 

Taste preferences; 

The rhythm and style of life.

According to traditional ideas — the Moon is a symbol of all adaptation mechanisms, psychological, symbolizing the subconscious, social, determining the behavior and response of humans, biological, being associated with nutrition, and so on. This property is inherent only to the moon and is decisive for it, therefore, the principle of the moon — adaptation. What is adaptation from the standpoint of individuality? This is the ability and desire (not the intention, as in the case of the Sun, namely the desire, which has an emotional color) to optimally realize in the outside world all its internal capabilities, all its inherent (individuality) properties and qualities. In other words, adaptation is an implementation process.

Function 

Since the principle of the moon is adaptation to the conditions of existence, its function is survival, individual life. That is why it symbolizes in specific tasks everything that contributes to this — the mother, homeland, your home, the nature of emotional reactions, the most comfortable place and circumstances of existence and so on. For realization of individual life it is necessary automatically, without participation of consciousness (without using the conscious analysis of a situation, instinctively) to show the uniqueness, the creative solar beginning. 

Role 

The moon gives a person the appearance of life, gives the solar creative impulse an external form of expression, determining the specifics of the emotional state and behavior, their changes. In this sense, the role of the Sun and the moon are oppositional — the Sun symbolizes the content, and the Moon shape, here the Sun is active and the Moon is passive. Therefore, the role of the moon can be defined as the appearance, the form of manifestation. 

Signifier of organs and diseases

The moon shows the ability of man to adapt, is responsible for the absorption of nutrients. Associated with the stomach, uterus, Breasts, endocrine system, in particular, with the pancreas (along with Venus, Neptune and Pluto), is responsible for the mucous membrane of any organ, cerebellum, lymph, leukocytes and blood plasma. It gives nervous disorders, stomach diseases, acidity disorders, gastritis, colitis, fluid saturation, endocrine disorders as a result of inflammation of the glands, vision defects, allergies and women's diseases. 

A STRONG MOON 

For a person, understanding and sympathy from others are extremely important. Strong internal needs and desires. Reactions are largely determined by the mood, which is constantly changing. The need takes care of those who are in the worst position. Sincerity, but, on the other hand, impressionability, mental changeability, capriciousness. 

WEAK MOON 

The lack of serious significant to the subject's needs and social expectations. Emotional underdevelopment. Lack of intuition. 

STRUCK BY THE MOON

Probable bad relationship with her mother, difficult childhood, obstacles with unclear reasons, others, like "undeserved", burden and grief. Anxiety, abundance of complexes, doubts, distrust. 

A HARMONIOUS MOON 

Almost complete peace of mind in almost any circumstances. Ability to easily learn, good memory, ability to listen. 

HIGHLY HARMONIOUS MOON 

Developed intuition, subtle perception, impressionability. 

The moon is a symbol of femininity and motherhood 

Everyone imagines the movement of the moon. She always accompanies the Earth in its journey around the Sun and does not leave it without attention for a second. Is not it true that this relationship is reminiscent of maternal care and custody of the child? This comparison is not accidental. The phenomena of the cosmic world are always reflected in the earthly reality, and therefore each planetary interaction in the Natal chart creates a unique code of the earth's inhabitant.

So, the Moon is a symbol of the feminine, which is designed to protect, care, protect, nurture and nurture. In the horoscope of the Natal chart, she will describe the female and maternal image inherent in the consciousness of the individual, talk about the attitude to children, as well as to the house and the family as a whole. 

For example, the Moon in the sign of Cancer is a very strong position for her. Such a person will be distinguished by a strong attachment to the house, concern for the comfort and well-being of all members of his family. The moon in Cancer are always fed, warm, listen to and hug. 

But the mother with the Moon in the air Twins will take care of children and loved ones differently. For her, the main thing is to create conditions for the intellectual development of the child and make the pastime of family members fun, interesting and diverse. 

So, the Moon is in a female Natal chart describes the woman as wife, mother and mistress of the house, the Keeper of the hearth. Astrological analysis of the moon in a man's horoscope will not only recreate the image of his mother and identify the specifics of the relationship with her, but also help to determine the type of woman he considers attractive.

The moon and the unconscious

Everyone knows that the Moon is always turned to the Earth only one of its sides. The other side is always invisible to the earthly observer. That is why this heavenly body is responsible for the human psyche, or rather for its unconscious part. If the Moon is in the horoscope a strong status and has a favorable interaction with other planets of the Natal chart, the subject feels the harmony in the soul, and even if you are having any difficulties in life, he easily overcomes times of trouble. 

Owners of the moon, located in the tense aspects with other planets (eg, mercury, Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter or Uranus), in the event of stress and depression should pay attention to relaxing procedures and practices (yoga, meditation, balneological procedures, massage and swimming), timely take a vacation and, of course, visit professionals who will be able to provide the necessary psychological assistance.

Moon and health

If we talk about the work of the body, the function of the moon is the distribution of energy in the human body. It is also responsible for the circulation of fluids, the processes of assimilation of food, the function of procreation and feeding the baby. 

People who have a strong and harmonious principle of the moon in the horoscope (for example, the Moon in Cancer or Taurus, the Moon in the corner houses, in good aspects, etc.) are distinguished by good memory, rapid recovery from diseases, good adaptation to changing conditions, stress resistance, good female and male health). 

Those who want to tune in to harmony within themselves, improve health and well-being, perhaps, should pay attention to the energy properties of minerals with lunar energy.  These include moonstone, pearls, rhinestone, as well as beryl, opal and aquamarine gently light shades. The stones will help to find a balance within yourself, overcome depression, normalize sleep and improve digestion. If you put the mineral next to the bed restless child, it will reduce anxiety and calm his emotions. Any of the lunar minerals will bring to human life a lot of positive energy, mutual understanding, family happiness and love. 

So, the Moon in the Natal chart will tell you a lot about the character, behavior, habits and needs of a person. Astrological information about the moon, its aspects, position in signs and houses will help the owner of the horoscope to better understand his inner world, and his loved ones – to create an atmosphere of comfort and safety for a loved one and build a harmonious relationship with him, based on care and understanding.

[reyphorian-art]

I ruined the hands but its too late to go back and fix them, it's also more work than it's worth. But here's a ref for my dragon's breath fire opal. It was originally a single gem but I felt that it was something too fancy and colorful to be just one gem. I also included the original ref for the gem as comparison. Dragon’s Breath consists of 5 gems, Tanzan Aura Quartz, Onyx, Pink Pearl, Moonstone, and Argyle Red Diamond.

old design below the cut

[stardustizuku]

THESE ARE OLD 

okay so these are part of my Haikyuu Gems Au. 

Hinata is a Sunstone that’s defective -hence why he’s so small- left on earth. His weapon is his too-big-for-his-body sunlight wings. 

Kageyama is an Onyx who’s a soldier of the highest calibre.  His weapon is a sword.

Yamaguchi is a Blue Goldstone, basically a servant to Tsukkishima back in homeworld. His weapon is a spear. 

Tsukkishima is a Moonstone that was a noble back in Homeworld. They flee because they fell in love and it was forbidden. His weapon is a sailor moon’s moon stick sickle. 

Yachi is a Morganite. A decorative gem, meant to please the highest ranking gems with her dance. She escaped when Hinata went to Homeworld and found her locked in a crystal ball. He helped her escape and become who she wanted to be. Her weapon is a fan. 

The first pic: 

Rough sketches of Contraluz Opal (the tsukkiyama fusion. Her weapon is a scythe) kagehina trying to fuse, and Hinata’s gem placement. (He tried to hide it because he was ashamed, but when he joined the Crystal Gems, he decided to wear it proudly)

The second pic:

More or less the height comparison for Black Star Sapphire, the kagehina fusion, (in her first design appearance). She’s literally my favourite thing ever, and I still doodle her when I’m bored. Her weapon is just the combination of a sword and Hinata’s wings. It works well for aerial attacks. 

The third pic: 

That’s Harlequin Quartz . The KenHina fusion. She looks pretty happy, right? But secretly she could kill you. Like a harlequin, she tricks you with her sweet demeanour. She’s a Master Mind of game plays who happens to be physically equipped to carry them out. This makes her incredibly dangerous and blood thirsty. She’s alike Sugilite, in which she tends to loose track of herself while fused and ends up going berserk quite often. Her weapon is an Angel Spear. 

The fourth pic: 

Peach Moonstone is Yachi and Hinata’s fusion. She’s an over all ball of sunshine and love. She’s not really one to fight, she prefers to dance and be herself. Her weapon is butterfly-like wings that are razor sharp. 

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Precious Stone

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Since Ilaria is a new muse and I still don’t know a lot about her, I decided to go hunting for some headcanon memes to fill out. . Everything under the cut. 

Coral Fragments: How well does your muse deal with stress? Do they do anything in particular to help them deal with it, and if so what do they do?

Ilaria, typically, bottled her stress up in the before times. Nowadays, she might open up to Rie about what is troubling her.

Rosy Fog: What are their immediate views on romantic love?

It’s something enchanting and mysterious. A world she knows nothing of, but deeply wants to explore with someone someday.

Rosy Haze: Do they react well when they develop feelings for someone and if not why?

She seems to have handled her feelings for Hikari pretty well, so far. Ilaria acted on her feelings immediately as she’s never been one to beat around the bush.

Rosy Touch: How do they show affection nonverbally? Are they likely to show affection with their words as well?

Gentle touches; hand holding, face caressing. She is in tune with the needs of others around her and knows just how much to apply. 

Apatite Chatter: Are they the friendly sort or do they prefer to let others start off interactions with them?

Admittedly, beginning interactions with others has never been her strong suit. She always much prefers others address her first.

Apatite Tic: Does your muse have any sort of verbal tics or impediments?

Because of her upbringing, Ilaria speaks like someone of high society. She’s already been mistaken for royalty at least once. 

Garnet Shadows: Is your muse apt to stab someone in the back in any way? If so, would they admit to doing so or would they lie to cover it up?

Absolutely not. Ilaria is devoted to those she cares for.

Garnet Shine: How devoted are they to their loved ones? Would this devotion delve into the obsessive side?

I can’t say for certain yet since she hasn’t really had time to make bonds; so far she only has Rie and Hikari. Rie is a friendship she’s alread enjoying, and maybe with more time she’ll treasure it. Hikari is the one that I’d have to come back to this question for.

Garnet Core: What sorts of things would they be willing to do for friends? For family? For their significant other(s)?

Fight. Always. 

Amethyst Terrors: Are their nights plagued with past memories or nightmares in general? What do they usually entail if so?

Ever since she’s been reborn, there have been nights where she still remembers the day she died. It’s very distorted and exaggerated, though. In her dreams, the entirety of Fleed is on fire, not just her countryside home and the surrounding vegetation. Galaxia is a bit monstrous in comparison to how she was in reality. 

If it’s not of the day she died, it’s a nightmare of seeing the Vegan fleet invade and decimate her home planet while she can’t intervene. This one troubles her far, far more because of lingering guilt that she wasn’t there to stop it.

Amethyst Calm: How do they usually sleep, in what position? Do they like plenty of pillows, blankets and/or plush toys?

Ilaria sleeps partially curled up, with at least two blankets over her. Aside from the pillow she rests her head on, she also typically hugs one close to herself.

Makeshift Stone: What does their internet search history usually include? Are there any parts of their searches that they’re embarrassed by?

If she were to use the internet, it would mostly be researching culture on Earth (in particular, Japanese culture since that’s where she landed). She would likely be embarrassed if someone found her looking up romantic advice.

Cracked Cement: Are they adept at using technology of any kind or do they typically need help with it?

Fleed is pretty technologically advanced, so I don’t think she’d be too tech impaired. 

Brickwork Shadows: Is your muse good with their hands, or do they tend to be fairly clumsy?

She is quite dexterous, given her use of her double Harkens. They’re very unorthodox weapons that require skill to wield because of the size of the blades on them. 

Sapphire Depths: Do they prefer to think ahead or to leap right in and wing things?

Ilaria is a thinker first and foremost, but there have been situations where she’s had to act (eg, when Galaxia attacked her).

Sapphire Beacon: What kinds of things inspire your muse and does your muse tend to inspire others?

Ilaria is inspired most by the beauty of nature. 

Selenite Pillars: Does your muse think they’re mentally or physically strong? Is this belief true or only something the muse believes to be true?

She believes in her own physical strength. 

Aventurine Calling: Do they believe in luck? If so, would they consider themselves lucky or unlucky?

No. Fate, yes, but luck, no.

Fluorite Cloud: If they had the opportunity, would they prefer to know what’s going to happen in the future or not? Why?

I think so, honestly. If there was anything bad that might happen she would try to prevent it.

Fluorite Bearings: How strongly do they listen to their intuition? Is their intuition usually correct or incorrect?

Ilaria has a strong intuition; it’s what kept her from dying to Galaxia right away. Had she not had it she would have died on the ground right then and there the first time the Gold Soldier tried to impale her.

Peridot Ghosts: What kind of things get them frazzled or anxious? Do they tend to handle them well or get swept up in the moment?

Social faux pas are the one that get her the most. Ilaria is a bit uneasy about being a culture she knows nothing about, and as such she’s really worried she’s going to offend someone unknowingly. It’s an interesting sight to see the normally composed woman start to crumble because she feels like she did something wrong.

Moonstone Luster: Are there are any items they own that have sentimental value to them?

If she did, they were lost when Galaxia burned her home down.

Diamond Kiss: What kind of clothing and accessories do they prefer to wear? Are there are any particular reasons outside of general comfort that they like wearing these?

Ilaria tends to wear dresses and long skirts, along with blouses, etc. They just fit her tastes.

Coal Dust: Can they withstand manual labor? Do they avoid manual labor as much as possible, and if so, why?

She used to live on her own out in the countryside so yeah, she does manual labor; though, honestly, looking at her you wouldn’t think so.

Prehnite Memory: How good is their memory? Has it always been like this or did something happen to make it this way?

Extremely strong. Like a steel trap. It’s been like that ever since she awakened as a Sailor Senshi.

Bismuth Hue: Are they sickly or get sick often?

She’s pretty healthy for the most part. Fleedans who have been to Earth didn’t seem to have any immune system issues so she’s fine.

Bismuth Aid: What sort of medication, if any do they have to take, if any? Do they refuse to take it, forget to take it, or do they prefer to keep on it?

N/A.

Quartz Cluster: What kind of textures (e.g. silky, rough, slick, etc) do they prefer?

Silky or lacy. 

Jade Ambition: How ambitious is your muse and what are their current goals? To what ends will they go to to make those wishes a reality?

That’s the problem; she isn’t sure if she has any. That’s a large source of her uncertainty now; with Planet Fleed under the watchful eye of Duke Fleed and Grendizer, she feels like she’s been superceded. 

Jade Gain: How well do they manage their money?

Rather well, when finances were still a thing for her.

Amazonite Comfort: What sorts of things bring your muse comfort in trying times? Are there any habits they have when things get difficult to help cope?

Ilaria doesn’t seem to want to comment on this one for some reason.

Amazonite Shade: Are they pessimistic, optimistic or somewhere in the middle? Was there anything that happened to them in their life that caused them to think in this way?

In regards to others, she’s an optimist, but when it comes to herself she’s a pessimist. Not being there when Fleed needed her most still weighs down on her. Even though she’s been assured it’s not her fault her home faced the devastation it did, not being there to intervene still presses her heavily. 

Topaz Storm: Is your muse the creative type in any way? How do they usually express their creativity?

N/A.

Topaz Tears: Do they have any sort of outlet they use as a means to cope (e.g. writing, drawing, playing music, etc.)? How’d they get into it if they do?

Back on Fleed, Ilaria kept a garden outside of her home. Like everything else she owned, it was burned to ash.

Topaz Calling: Do they have anything that they have natural talent in? If so do they enjoy doing it or is it something they tend to forget about?

N/A,

Ruby Craze: Are they a passionate person or do they tend to be more down-to-earth?

Ilaria is of a quiet passion. It burns softly but just as intense as that of a raging inferno. 

Ruby Light: Are they the sort to wear their heart on the sleeve? If not, why?

Unless asked, honestly, no. 

Citrine Focus: Are they able to multi-task or do they prefer to keep at one thing at a time?

She’s of a single mind. Multi-tasking is inefficient.

Opal Wonder: How big is their imagination? Do they tend to share these ideas or keep them to themselves?

Like many other things, Ilaria holds her ideas close to her chest.

Opal Sky: Do they tend to get lost in their own thoughts/daydreams?

Her own thoughts, maybe; Ilaria isn’t the type to daydream.

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There isn’t much these days that makes me raise and eyebrow and be like YUP I need to review/buy that. Most things I buy now are original/different, or have to really blow my skirt up.

When I saw the pictures posted for the new Sephora Pro palettes on @trendmood1 I was surprised. Not because of anything in the shade range, or my particular distaste for the Sephora eyeshadow formula, but for the price. $85 for a Sephora brand palette? Are you nuts? Apparently I am, because I picked up all three to test and review to see if it was worth the price, and I will be providing reviews and comparisons for all!

The items launched are the Cool, Warm, and Editorial. I almost missed the Editorial release, but I managed to sneak it in here too.

Editorial $85 CAD Sephora.ca

Each palette contains 28 shadows at 1.2g each. This breaks down to $3.03 per shadow. In comparison to a standard shadow size (I will use Mac for comparison) which is $8 for 1.5g, so the Sephora Pros although pricey are ringing in slightly cheaper than other mid range shadow singles.

I don’t find photos of swatches to tell a true story, especially where shimmers or holographic shades are concerned. So I decided to take a quick video instead to show the true swatches.

  All swatches were done over NO primer, and with a quick touch into the pan and then dotted onto the skin, in the order of the palette placement. I have also taken a tour through some of my collection to come up with some comparable items. I have been working on products that can double duty as well.

  Editorial Swatches Over No Primer

Porcelain – Matte cream white

White Gold – Holographic gold shift

Rose Quartz – Holographic pink shift

Dupe: KVD Alchemist Palette “Pink opal”

Juliet T – Holographic green shit

Dupe: KVD Alchemist Palette “Green emerald”

Dupe: ABH Aurora Palette “Helia”

Moonstone – Holographic blue purple shift

Dupe: ABH Aurora Palette “Luna”

Ice- Intense Silver Glitter

Dupe: UD Vice 2 “Shellshock”

Dupe: UD Electric “Revolt”

Silver Coin – Dark grey shimmer

Tangerine – Matte bright orange

Dupe: Morphe 35C “eyeshadow 14”

Amy – Matte bright coral

Dupe: Stila Countless Colour Pigment “Finale”

Eliza D – Matte Bright Red Fuschia

Tiila – Matte Bright Pink

Dupe: UD Electric Palette “Savage”

Dupe: MUFE Single “no75”

Myiesha – Matte Purple Pink

Electric Violet – Matte Neon Purple

Natasha Denona “82V Nina’s Orchid (Satin)”

Adi – Dark Purple Shimmer

Champagne – Champagne Shimmer

Jeffery – Matte Neon Green

Dupe: UD Electric “Thrash” (Satin)

Helen P – Matte Turquoise Teal

Dupe: Natasha Denona “84V Powder Blue”

Grass – Forest green shimmer

Shawn – Deep Blue Teal Matte

Chris- Matte Cerulean Blue

Dina – Royal Blue Navy Shimmer

Pink Quartz – Light Pink Champagne Glitter

Dupe: ABH Pink Champagne

Wendy G – Deep Gold Shimmer

Lou- Champagne Gold Shimmer

Karoline – Dark Rose Blush Glitter

Dupe: Huda Beauty Rose Gold

Hector E – Burnt Orange Shimmer

Dupe: ABH  Subculture Adorn

David- Dark Taupe Shimmer

Dupe: Huda Beauty Dubai

Ilde – Straight black

Dupe – Any basic black

Overall Review: I firmly believe that this formula has improved from the last Sephora brand palette I had – Circa 2009. Those palettes were so bad I actually threw them away and never bought anything from Sephora brand again.

The matte shades are far superior to the textured shimmers in my opinion. They are opaque and soft, but  being soft and pliable leads to a considerable amount of kick up. I would compare the kick up to that of the ABH Renaissance.

For those of us who are comfortable in colour and don’t mind tossing some pink in the crease as a transition shade, this palette is for us! For those of you who are more comfortable with just a pop of colour, you will need another palette to support this… perhaps this was done on purpose so we felt compelled to pick up the Warm or Cool versions? Marketing plans at their finest!

Some comparable palettes from my collection

Morphe 35C $19.99 USD

This is the first palette that popped into my head when I opened the Editorial. Although not identical, there are a considerable amount of similarities.

The Morphe palette is all mattes and is an excellent option for someone looking for colourful shadows in their collection. The Morphe palette also gives a better bang for your buck, in regards to a colourful palette crossed with something more wearable. There are a considerable amount of transition shades included in the 35C, which is something the Editorial lacks.

Huda Beauty Textured Shadow Palette  $85

Although this doesn’t totally dupe just the Editorial, (as it only dupes some of the shimmers), I found myself reaching for this in comparison. They are just all too close to the same shades/finishes that I would call this a dupe for those shades.  Most of the shimmer shades are almost too much for me, they need to be foiled, and primed, and packed (preferably with synthetic brush). They require the same amount of work from both palettes, and it’s just not work I typically want to sign up for.

For the difference in price point between the two of these, I would rather throw my money at the Editorial.

Urban Decay Electric Palette $24

Again although they are not exact dupes, I find alot of similarities in shades I would reach for between these two palettes. The shades are great to support each other, and there are similar looks that could easily be pulled from both.

Editorial Sephora Pro Palette Review There isn't much these days that makes me raise and eyebrow and be like YUP I need to review/buy that.

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Some swatch comparisons of @beccacosmetics Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfectors and the @marcbeauty Dew You Coconut Gel Highlighter. From left to right, (bottom to top): Becca Opal, B. Moonstone, B. Proseco Pop, B Champagne Pop and @marcjacobs Dew You . . The second picture shows a close up of Becca Prosecco Pop, Champagne Pop and Marc Jacobs Dew You. What do you think?

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