#because aquarius is actually a wind sign ( despite all the water symbolism )

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⌘ 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘:

an ex-executioner originating from inazuma, known for his exceeding prowess in hunting down targets & mentoring pupils in close combat. having successfully put down many vision users in the name of the kanjou commission, min-jun has serviced the hiiragi clan for many long years, his name & talents becoming vastly feared among those who dared to oppose the shogun's decree. much to their sheer luck, however, hiiragi shinsuke  was eventually arrested & the vision hunting decree shut down, leaving the youkai to put down his talismans & lead a rather peaceful life... until he was approached by the fatui. finding their offer too difficult to refuse, min-jun eventually left inazuma & joined their ranks, becoming assigned to mentor their new recruits in ways of close combat. in due time, his talents were put to the test by the higher-ups & exceeding their initial expectations, the youkai became a perfect candidate for la signora's position, thus taking a seat among them as ' the mentor. ' he serves them faithfully until this day.

⌘ 𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒:

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Symbols of the Signs

For all the Signs, the glyph is a simplistic representation of the animal (or person) that symbolizes the sign. These animals/person are directly correlated to the stellar constellations from which the signs originate. 

The glyph for Aries is symbolic of the Ram’s horns.

The glyph for Taurus is quite clear - it’s a bulls head and horns.

The glyph for Gemini is two lines joined together, which represents the twins. 

The Glyph for Cancer can be interpreted in two ways – as breasts, or a Crab’s pinchers. Breasts have always been an almost exclusively feminine symbol, but more than that, they have maternal and nurturing associations. Mothers feed life-giving milk to their newborns through their breasts, in an extremely bonding experience.Breasts allow mother’s to give life and sustenance to their children, providing and protecting their beloved offspring.

The glyph of Leo represents the Lion’s head and mane.

The glyph for Virgo is thought to depict the sexual organs, with a tail that wraps inwards, closing itself to the world. This, in contrast to the symbol for Scorpio, which is similar, except that the tail points outward and upward in an arrow. This symbolizes the internalization of their energy, both mental and physical.

The glyph for Libra can be interpreted in a few different ways - a setting sun, scales, or an “approximately equal to” sign. Ultimately, though, the Scales is the primary interpretation for Libra’s glyph. 

The glyph for Scorpio is thought to depict the sexual organs, with a tail that points outward and upward in an arrow. This, in contrast to the symbol for Virgo, which is similar, except that the tail wraps inwards, closing itself to the world. The tail of Scorpio pointing upwards symbolizes their need for action and striving for something higher. Scorpio is strongly associated with sex, and while sex is, at its most basic, a physical act, Scorpio symbolizes the mental, metaphysical, and spiritual, side of sex - the side that is about connecting to another person, rather than acting to achieve pleasure.

The glyph for Sagittarius is straightforward - an arrow. The Arrow symbolizes a desire for action, higher purpose, and abundance. An Arrow is pulled back with the bow, and held and constrained, before being released into the air to seek out its target, and in this way. Sagittarius’s symbol of the Arrow represents freedom.

The glyph for Capricorn is a little more intricate than others. Ultimately, though, the “v” represents the goat’s body (or beard) and the curling “S” represents the tail of a fish  - these portray Capricorn’s symbol of the Sea Goat. 

The glyph for Aquarius is quite straightforward - it’s simply two waves. Much confusion arises from the elemental category of Aquarius. The name, symbol, and glyph all seem very water-like. Aquarius (despite the “Aqua” and “water-“carrier) is an Air Sign, because they are intellectual, social, and logical. Aquarius is like waves on a lake/ocean - while the waves themselves are water, what’s causing them to move? Wind. Aquarius, The Water Carrier, is like the wind pushing water. Hence the Aquarian glyph being waves.

The glyph for Pisces represents two fish (the curved vertical lines) connected (by one horizontal line). 

Symbols for the Planets.

The symbol for the Sun is a circle with a dot in the middle of it. Historians aren’t entirely sure what it’s origin is, but it is the same symbol ancient Egyptians used to represent Ra – the Sun God. It also may represent a shield. 

The symbol for the Moon is representative of how the Moon looks while in the Crescent, or last quarter, Phase. This is one of the few straightforward symbols in Astrology, as it is a simplistic image of what the ancient people saw in the sky, and what we, today, still see. 

The symbol for the Mercury is modeled after the winged messenger god it was named after. The Symbol is a circle with a cross beneath it, and two curved horns on top – this represents Mercury’s winged helmet on top of his caduceus (a special type of staff carried by heralds). 

The symbol for Venus represents the Goddess’s hand mirror. Interestingly, this symbol has also come to represent “female”. This isn’t entirely surprising, considering Venus was the Roman Goddess of beauty and femininity. 

The symbol for Mars represents the Shield and Spear carried by the Roman God of War for which he was named after. This symbol has come to represent “male,” which is understandable, since War was considered a man’s task and occupation for most of human history. 

The symbol for Jupiter is more complex, and has many potential meanings. It could represent the hieroglyph for an Eagle (which was the God’s bird), or it could represent a lightening bold (Jupiter’s weapon). 

The symbol for Saturn looks similar to a decorative “h,” but is actually representative to the God’s Sickle or Scythe. Saturn is the Roman god of agriculture, so the symbol is linked to him.  

There are two variations for the symbol of Uranus. The First of which appears to be a combination of the symbol for the Sun, and the symbol for Mars. This implies it combines the two motifs, because Uranus personified the heavens in Roman Mythology, which were ruled by the Sun’s light and Mars’s power. The Second symbol for Uranus is far more complex. It is a circle, with a cross branching out of the top, and two brackets on either side of the cross. First proposed by Lalande in 1784, he wrote to the discoverer of Uranus, William Herschel, that “un globe surmonté par la première lettre de votre nom” – a globe surmounted by the first letter of your name. 

Neptune is named after the Roman God of the Sea, and the symbol of the planet represents the Sea God’s trident. 

Like Uranus, there are two symbols that represent Pluto. The former is the more straightforward – it looks like the letter “p” combined with the letter “l” – both for the letters in the name of the planet, and the initials of the astronomer, Percival Lowell, who predicted its discovery. The second, however, is more complex. The symbol is similar to that of Mercury, with the Arc lifting the circle off of the cross, rather than resting on top of the circle. It has ties in Alchemy, and is often read as spirit over mind, transcending matter. 

Symbols for the Aspects

The symbol for the Conjunction is single circle, with a single line stemming off. This implies a single location, wherein multiple energies lie. (Compare to the symbol of the Opposition).

The symbol for the Sextile is an Asterisk, representing the 60 degree angles. 

The symbol for the Square is very straightforward – it’s simply a square, representing both the name, and the 90 degree angle of this aspect. 

The symbol for the Trine is a Triangle, which correlates with the name, and the 120 degree angles that compose this geometrical shape.  

The symbol for the Opposition is are two circles, connected by a line. This represents two objects resting on opposite sides of the Chart. (Compare to the symbol of the Conjunction). 

The Dualities

The Dualities are a symbolic representation of the Sign, and whether its energy is focused inwards or outwards. This depicts where they pull their strength, and what their general focus is. Depending on the individual, these two groups can be called “Yin/Yang,” “Positive/Negative,” “Passive/Assertive,” “Introverted/Extroverted,” or “Masculine/Feminine.” I use the last. In the Astrological sense, “Masculine” and “Feminine” have less to do with the colloquial implications of “manly” or “girly,” and more to do with expression of impulses or desires.

Masculine Signs (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius) are impulsive, outgoing, and focused on their external environment. These Zodiac Signs are direct and energetic, drawing their strength from direct action and socialization.

Feminine Signs (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces) are premedative, reserved, and focused on their internal environment. These Zodiac Signs are receptive and magnetic, drawing their strength from time alone, with their own inner reserves. 

The Modalities

Also referred to as the Quadriplicities, this divides the Signs intro groups of four. It’s a fundamental characterization of the Zodiac Signs, as it represents how each Sign interacts with the outside world.

Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) are efficacious and self-starters. Cardinal Signs are the starters and initiators - they take the lead and make things happen, rather than merely sit back and watch. They’re independent, ambitious, and domineering visionaries. While they easily start things, finishing them isn’t as easy for them. These individuals have an abundance of confidence and are easily assertive.

Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) are focused and determined. Fixed Signs are steady and stable, with a consistent energy that’s smooth and tolerant. They’re internally and externally powerful, and can both start and finish projects. However, these people are prone to stubbornness and have a strong dislike for change. Fixed Signs prefer to pursue goals in a safe and orderly format.

Mutable Signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) are flexible and adaptable. They exhibit changeable behavior and their adaptability is often quite unpredictable. They’re flexible and can make the most of a situation. They’re very open-minded and welcome new ideas, which also causes them to have a tendency towards being ambiguous which can cause them to lose direction. This all allows them to make the best out of most situations.

The Triplicities

Also referred to as the Elements, this divides the Signs into groups of three. It’s a fundamental characterization of the Zodiac Signs, as it represents how each Sign expresses their energy, temperament, and other basic personality traits.

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are vital and intense. These Zodiac Signs are full of enthusiasm and passion, and are known for being impulsive and intuitive, often rushing into action without spending much time planning ahead. They have great potential to be both creative and destructive. People with strong Fire influences are born with a strong sense of self, and may seem egoistic, but, like the element itself, they need to spread and explore and never get stuck on themselves for too long.

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are practical and stable. These Zodiac Signs are known for solidity and stability – Earth is the foundation for our homes and lives. They preference for experience life via their senses, and have a tendency to take life at a slower and more thorough pace. While “Earth” often conjures images of dirt, rock, and mud, this element also encompasses plants. This Element supports life both directly and indirectly (Earth allows plant growth, which feeds humans and animals) People with strong Earth influences have a strong desire for comfort in material items and consistency, occasionally to the point of possessiveness and unwillingness to change.

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are social and intellectual. These Zodiac Signs navigate through life by using their minds, and sometimes tend to have a space between real life and their observing mind. For that reason, they often seem detached and aloof. They can be rather elusive, unpredictable, and eccentric. People born with strong Air influences enjoy social interactions and communication, and often lack emotional depth despite their intellectual advancement.

Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are intuitive and emotional. These Zodiac Signs are full of compassion and empathy. They’re known for being mysterious and complex, often hard to understand, despite their ability to understand others. When water is contained, like a pool, it is enjoyable and therapeutic. However, when it is unconstrained, water has intense power and is capable of great damage, like a flood. Similarly, people born with strong Water influences are capable of both healing and destruction. 

The Luminaries include the Sun and the Moon; so named, because they light up the sky. Similarly, these two “planets” shine the brightest in a Chart, and can shed the most light on a native or event. They compose the basics of our identity – how we act, and how we react.  

The Personal Planets include the terrestrial planets - Mercury, Venus, and Mars. These are the planets that are closer to Earth, dense, and have (relatively) small orbits. These affect how we treat ourselves, what we want for ourselves, what decisions we make, what we like, dislike, and value.

The Social Planets include the jovial planets - Jupiter and Saturn. These are the planets that are far from Earth, low in density, and have (relatively) large orbits. These affect how we treat others, how we view society, and how we want to interact with the world at large.

The Generational Planets include the planets furthest from Earth, with very (relatively) large orbits - Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. These planets take a long time to traverse the Zodiac, and spend several years in each Zodiac Sign. These often impact the generational differences we see in human lives. In fact, the Baby Boomers, Generation X. Generation Y (and Generation Z) line up with Pluto’s movement through Virgo, Libra, Scorpio (and Sagittarius). These influence significant amounts of people, so their effects are more apparent generation-to-generation rather than individual-to-individual. 

There is also division between the “Masculine” and the “Feminine” Planets. Masculine Planets are assertive and active, while Feminine planets are passive and reactive.

The Masculine Planets imply how we outwardly act. The manifestation of these planet’s traits in a Native can be observed. Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus are considered to be Masculine.

The Feminine Planets describe how we react, or feel, due to external (or internal) events. The manifestation of these planets cause the Masculine planets to take action. Therefore these planet’s traits in a Native are harder to observe. The Moon, Venus, and Neptune are considered to be Feminine. 

Mercury is considered to be Androgynous, as it has both Masculine and Feminine traits. 

(Remember: Masculine and Feminine in astrology don’t mean “manly” or “girl,” but simply refer to the inner/outer direction of energy.)

The Houses represent different spheres of our lives – different themes in the world. The First house is the house of self-identity, tenth house is career, 4th house is our home life, etc. They’re the “where” of the natal chart.

The Houses are divided into three categories: Angular (Action), Succedent (security) and Cadent (learning). This correlates with Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable Signs.

The Houses are also associated with Elements: Fire (identity), Earth (material), Air (Social & intellectual), and Water (Soul & Emotional).

Angular, Cadent, Succedent

The progression of the Houses in terms of Angular, Succedent, and Cadent follow the flow of life experience: we act, consolidate the results of our actions to gain security, and we learn from what we have done and become aware of what must be done next. Then, we act again.

These are correlated with the Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable quality of the Signs.

Angular Houses - 1, 4, 7, 10

Angular Houses are Houses of action. These Houses form the basic structure and framework for the rest – the rest of the Houses build upon these houses. These show how we make contact with reality, and how we deal with our present situation.

Succedent Houses - 2, 5, 8, 11

Succedent Houses are Houses of Security. These Houses are associated with individual desires and the areas in our lives we want to control. These show how we develop, administrate, and enjoy the things we started in the Angular Houses.

Cadent Houses - 3, 6, 9, 11

Cadent Houses are Houses of Learning. These Houses are the areas where information is gathered, analyzed, exchanged, and distributed. This is where we learn and communicate. Because Cadent Houses fall after Succedent and before Angular, they represent both the analyzing we do after acting and the thinking (or lack thereof) we do after acting.

Elements of Houses

Each House is also associated with an Element, and each group of three is known as a “Trinity.” Traditional Astrology has given each a label to guide in understanding each.

Fire Houses – Trinity of Life - 1, 5, 9

These Houses represent one’s attitude towards life, and the experience of being alive. They represent our aspirations and motivations, and our sense of confidence and faith in ourselves. These Houses are where we form our identity, our sense of being – as such determines our attitude towards life in general.

Earth Houses – Trinity of Wealth - 2, 6, 10

These Houses represent how we try to satisfy our needs in the practical world. They represent building, doing, achieving, acquiring, and defining our purpose in life by the status and security achieved. These Houses are where we deal with the material world, and therefore vocation, career ambitions, and productivity.

Air Houses – Trinity of Relationships - 3, 7, 11

These Houses represent social contacts and relationships, along with concepts and ideas. They represent life in the mind and in relationships. These Houses are where we deal with discovering and expressing the importance of specific ideas and theories, through a sense of mutual understanding with others.

Water Houses – Trinity of the Psyche - 4, 8, 12

These Houses represent our past; the experiences that have conditioned the now instinctual responses that operate through emotions. The represent what is happening within our subconscious, and the processes of assimilation of the essence of the past, while simultaneously letting go of the useless memories and fears that hold us back. These Houses are where we deal with emotional comfort, predisposition, and fulfillment. They also represent our sense of privacy.

Aspects in Astrology are the geometric angles between the physical locations of the planets. They are measured by degrees. Aspects illustrate how the planets interact with one another within our character – both negatively and positively.  

Aspects are categorized as “Easy” and “Hard.”

The “Easy” aspects are:

Sextile, Trine, Quintile, and Biquintile. These Aspects imply harmonious relations between the planets.

The “Hard” aspects are:

Square, Opposition, Semisquare, and Sesquisquare. These Aspects imply discordant relations between the planets.

Conjunction, Semisextile, and Inconjunct are “neutral,” as they can manifest both negatively and positively, depending on the planets, signs, houses, and other factors. 

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How To Do Magic For The Zodiac: An Aquarius Candle Spell

SL Bear

You’re at a party. You’re dancing, schmoozing, curating the music, and passing out snacks. Aquarius is the nurturing water-bearer, after all. You’re in the spotlight and running things behind the scenes at the same time. Everyone is having fun. You know because everybody has stopped by to tell you what a great time your party is. Everything is going according to plan — your plan. Now if you can just get through the night without anyone asking how you are, it’ll be a total success. Sound familiar, Aquarius?

That’s right. It’s time to get into your feelings, right out here in the open, even though I know you don’t really want to. It’s officially Aquarius Season.

If you’re not an Aquarius, now’s a good time to let you in on a secret about your Aquarius friends. See, you already know they’re fabulous. Aquarius is fun-loving, friendly, outgoing, interesting and always turning you on to new ideas. But when you think about them, really think about them, how well do you really know them? Maybe not as well as you’d like. Aquarius can seem like the most out there person in the world, but will closely guard their true self. In fact, if you were to describe your best Aquarius friend to their own family, they may not even recognise the person you’re talking about. Behind closed doors with their closest confidants, the Aquarius personality can be the complete opposite of the one they usually put on display. Perhaps a bit sulky, detached, and even given to neuroses.

Aquarius famously has two distinct sides — like a sun and moon all in one. The dazzling sun is on display for friends, new acquaintances, and love interests. Aquarius shines merrily on the social scene. They like to show off their considerable intelligence and they excel in work and school life, especially if they’re part of a team. Their unconventional tastes and inquisitiveness means they’re bringing their friends the newest and most intriguing ideas and trends. In short, our Aquarius friends keep us cool.

The Aquarius is a fixed sign, which means they build the foundation of their friendships and make all the plans. Their noted communication skills, paired with a mind for fairness, help make sure that foundation is solid by keeping the peace between mates. But occasionally the shy and mysterious moon will move in, and the normally supportive Aquarius will keep things a little too real. Jolly Aquarius is also known for their directness, especially when they sense true unfairness or drama for drama’s sake, and this can be disarming if you’re only used to their happy-go-lucky side.

Now to their darker side — the moon. It’s not really a dark side, per se, it’s just that there’s more to Aquarius than mirth. Aquarius, as mentioned, is highly astute. Their yen for new ideas extends beyond the horizon. Aquarius loves new sights and new places — it keeps their voracious minds churning. Travelling may not be a group endeavour, though; some exploring needs to be done on their own. An Aquarius could hardly hope to experience the freedom they’re looking for on the road if they’re preoccupied with meeting the needs of the group. More importantly, an Aquarius may use travel time to volunteer and do humanitarian work. Aquarius loves to help others and volunteering may give them a chance to be a part of a team, minus the pressure to be the life of the party.

Actually finding relationships is easy for an Aquarius, though maintaining them is a bit of a challenge. It’s hard for Aquarius to relax when they are part of a twosome. Aquarius is an attractive personality, and happy to be at the centre of it all. This can be difficult for a partner, despite an Aquarius’ genuine feelings for them. When you have a lot of friends and your social calendar is full, it’s hard to make time for just one person, even if you’d like to — it’s hard to turn off the sun. And if an Aquarius’ partner senses that they’re always playing second (or third or fourth) fiddle, they may pull away. This can trigger a sense of detachment in the Aquarius heart and make them retreat into isolation. A tendency toward emotional guardedness exacerbates the problem. Aquarius can struggle to find a balance between their natural inclination to keep up an active social life with friends they care about, and still make time for deeper relationships with the one they love. An Aquarius could rely on their sign’s positive polarity and trust their communication skills to maintain deep relationships.

Yin & Yang

The Aquarius glyph is two horizontal wavy lines. Generally, this symbol conveys the flow of energy. Since Aquarius is the Water Bearer it is usually associated with flowing water but Aquarius is also an Air sign so it may be interpreted as flowing wind as well. Basically, Aquarius’ energy is always peacefully moving, and it’s bringing good things with it. To better understand the duality of Aquarius’ nature, perhaps we should look to the heavens. Aquarius is ruled by two planets — Saturn and Uranus. Saturn was considered Aquarius’ ruling planet before the 1781 discovery of Uranus. Saturn’s influence is disciplined, conservative, and serious. Uranus, on the other hand, was first discovered around the time of the American and French Revolutions. The auspicious timing of Uranus’ discovery associated the planet with upheaval, renaissance, enlightenment, and liberation. Saturn was the Roman god of time; Uranus, the god of the sky. Time is steady and ruthless in its march forward, while the sky is alternatingly tempestuous, calm, and nourishing. An Aquarius’ dual nature is reflected in these two opposite ruling planets.

Aquarius Harmony Candle

Considering how much they’re charging for some candles, you might think candle making was performed by master craftsmen with rare ingredients. It’s not. Making your own candles is great for spells, and it’s a lot easier than people might think. Usually, wax flakes are melted in a saucepan and added to a container with a wick. Scents and dyes can be added, and voila. You’re a candlemaker. However, today we are going to do things a little differently.

The spell I’ve designed for Aquarius is meant to bring harmony to your relationships, to be performed when you’re feeling things are a little out of whack. With your duelling natures, Aquarius might find it difficult to achieve an equilibrium between social butterfly and committed partner, so hopefully, this spell will help you centre and get back to neutral.

What you will need:

Blue candle

Red candle

Wick

Glass container

Apple seeds

Lavender

A scent for the candle, if you wish

Two of Cups tarot card

A wooden stick or tool for mixing wax

Please read all instructions thoroughly before beginning and give yourself plenty of time to work — this process can take a while depending on how fast your candles burn.

To begin, glue your wick to the bottom of your empty glass container. Cleanse your workspace and take a moment to centre, then set your blue and red candle side by side with the Two of Cups between them. Light both candles and place your right hand on the Two of Cups.

To have peace in your relationship, you have to be willing to sacrifice. Not a lot, hopefully, but it can’t be your way 100% of the time. You must think of not only what you need, but what your partner needs. For Aquarius, there’s a hesitation when it comes to letting others in. You like being liked and if you reveal your true self, you run the risk of rejection. It’s much easier to be liked when you’re the life of the party, but the stakes are raised considerably when you’re dealing with someone one-on-one. Opening up and being genuine with your significant other is key, and it’s also one of the hardest things for Aquarius to do. Obviously, harmony in a relationship isn’t the sole responsibility of one partner, but not committing yourself fully can create problems.

After the candles have built up a good bit of liquid wax, close your eyes and face your fears. Think of the empty glass as your relationship and the candles as balms to help smooth out problems. The red candle represents the side of yourself that you keep to yourself, that you don’t like to reveal; the blue candle is the balance between your social life and your relationship, reminding you to make room for both so your partner doesn’t feel neglected.

Pour the red wax and the blue wax evenly into the empty glass container and mix. Sprinkle in some lavender and add an apple seed. Concentrate on how you can change certain behaviours that are causing issues, and what you want your relationship to be. Focus on the future and see how these changes will positively affect you, by bringing peace to a relationship you want to sustain.

Continue layering the wax, lavender and apple seeds until the empty container is full of (hopefully) a new purple candle! If you’re adding a scent make sure to only add a little with each layer or every other layer so that it’s not overpowering. Again, this can take a long time, but it’s a good opportunity to really focus on not only what aspects of the relationship need work but what aspects work really well and why you want to work on the relationship at all. This is about harmony, but it’s also about making yourself happier in your twosome and being brave enough to let someone else in. Reflection is important when you need to keep perspective.

When the candle is complete, you can light it whenever you’re performing spells for your relationship or just feel you need to regroup and think things through. Remember to keep the Two of Cups handy when you light it!

You are a gifted sign, Aquarius, and you always make the people around you feel good, but don’t forget to let them in sometimes and let them see the real you — it will make your life even richer. Have a happy birthday, Water Bearer!

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