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There is SO MUCH going on in the Poe Clan I keep starting posts and deleting them trying to put it into words, like, yes, it is toxic codependent 5th-dimensional gay vampire chess, but it's also like---what if you lived forever and grew jaded and bored with humanity like all vampires do but also you still had the same emotional vulnerability you had in 6th grade.
#the story hits in that very specific intersection of dawning awareness and intelligence#but lack or morals and self-stability#the poe clan
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VtM Fang Fest 2025!
Hello tumblr Vamily! I'm pleased to present:
The fuckyeahlabynight Vampire the Masquerade Fang Fest 2025!
To be held June 1 - 14, 2025.
This year's theme is Vices and Virtues, as used in the nWoD system. In the New World of Darkness system (home of Vampire: the Requiem, amoung others...) acting within their Vices and Virtues are one way how characters regain Willpower, and often inform aspects of the character's personality.
"Virtues and Vices are held by every single denizen of the World of Darkness. They show the duality of morality, and give a character something to strive for as well as a tempting place to fall."
How it works:
This is a super low-key fandom event fuckyeahlabynight hosts each year. The point is to have fun and make something creative to fill the prompts.
Each day, starting on June 1 and finishing on June 14, post whatever fan work you've made inspired by the Vices and Virtues prompt (eg. art, fic, gifs, poetry, music playlists, mood boards, whatever). I am giving you several weeks heads up to aid your creative process. You do not need to focus on LA by Night, NY by Night, or Project Ghostlight. Feel free to use your vampire OCs if it pleases you to do so!
When you post your creations, please include the hashtag #fangfest25 so they can all be collected here. If you can't think of anything for a particular prompt, or are otherwise unable to finish, it's perfectly fine to skip it. It's also fine to post your creations late. So long as you use the hashtag and I'm able to find it, it will be reblogged here regardless.
As always, those who are not taking part in making fan works are encouraged to like, comment on, give kudos, and share their favourites! Part of the fun is seeing what everyone else has made. Collaboration is also encouraged, so reach out to your fellow Kindred and see what you can come up with!
More info on each of the prompts will be below the cut. See you in June!
Pride: Extreme self-confidence, arrogance, ego, vanity. When you exert your own wants (not needs) over others, thinking you are better than them.
Greed: Avarice, desire for material objects to the point of excess. When you WANT something that you don't actually NEED, at the expense of another.
Wrath: Sadism, anti-social, hot-headed, uncontrolled anger and fury. Using your anger in situations that are completely unwarranted and inappropriate, often leading to violence.
Envy: Covetousness, jealousy, paranoia that others want to hurt you for what you have. Similar to greed, but more specifically you want only what others have.
Lust: Uncontrolled desire, lasciviousness, impatience. (Not always sexual!) You need to satisfy your passions in a way that victimizes another person.
Gluttony: Epicurean, over-consuming, over-indulging, addiction. You may not necessarily be indulging in food. It also applies to drugs, drinking, etc. to the point of harming yourself or others.
Sloth: Apathy, depression, cowardice, ignorance, laziness and lack of gumption. When you avoid completing a task, whatever that task may be, and others are forced to do it for you.
Faith: Conviction, humility, loyalty, belief. (Not necessarily in a god, though this is often the case.) It offers you a feeling of stability and meaning in a dark, chaotic world.
Charity: Generosity, sharing, giving instead of receiving, compassion, mercy, altruism. You risk yourself to help another in spite of any losses that may be suffered.
Fortitude: Courage, stoicism, mettle, integrity, stubbornness. You are able to withstand pressure to stray from your chosen course or long-held ideals.
Hope: Dreams, optimism, utopia. You refuse to allow yourself or others give in to despair and horror.
Prudence: Patience, vigilance, restraint. You refuse to take action that feels good in the short term, in favour of actions that benefit you in the long term.
Temperance: Moderation, chastity, even-temperament, being frugal and balanced in all things. You never indulge in any kind of excess behaviour.
Justice: Righteousness, condemnatory, judgement, protecting those who cannot protect themselves and punishing the atrocities and cruelties committed against them. You do The Right Thing, based on what you think is the right thing to do, regardless of how it may set you back.
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Special note: Something to keep in mind when completing the prompts... In moderation, the vices are not always bad. A complete lack of pride, for example, can lead to zero self-worth and low self-esteem. Likewise, an excess of the virtues can also be a bad thing. For example, someone who is charitable to a fault may give away things they need for their own survival.
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Combust
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ᡣ𐭩 Please support me by reposting, liking, following me and commenting your placement. The sun is the hottest planet in our solar system and when it's conjunct any planet that planet is now being burned.
Moon the native may experience emotional fluctuations and a struggle with their subconscious mind. There can be a sense of emotional suppression or a tendency to over-identify with their immediate family or cultural roots, making it difficult to differentiate their own feelings from those of others. This placement can also indicate challenges in nurturing roles or in forming deep emotional connections, as the individual's inner world may feel obscured or less accessible.
Mercury intellect can be overshadowed by their ego, leading to a tendency to be overly talkative without truly conveying their message, or to struggle with articulating their ideas effectively. There might be a difficulty in learning or retaining information, or a tendency to misinterpret facts. While some traditions suggest Mercury close to the Sun can be beneficial, severe combustion can result in a lack of mental clarity or a tendency to dominate conversations.
Venus There can be a struggle with self-worth in romantic partnerships, leading to feelings of being unappreciated or overlooked. An individual with a combust Venus might also overcompensate by seeking external validation through material possessions or superficial displays, rather than finding genuine inner contentment. Financial stability can also be a challenge, or there may be a tendency towards excessive spending for ego gratification.
Mars often manifests as an individual whose drive and assertive qualities are either overblown or stifled. They may struggle with healthy expression of anger, leading to sudden outbursts or, conversely, a complete suppression of their fighting spirit. There's a tendency to be impulsive or reckless, acting without sufficient consideration, and an inability to sustain consistent effort towards goals. This placement can also indicate conflicts with authority figures or a tendency to burn bridges due to an overly aggressive or competitive nature.
Jupiter can indicate a weakening of an individual's sense of optimism, wisdom, and good fortune. They may struggle with faith, a clear understanding of moral principles, or the ability to find true purpose in life. There can be a tendency towards self-righteousness or a misplaced sense of superiority, often masked by a lack of genuine humility. This placement can also impact relationships, particularly with mentors or teachers, and may lead to financial difficulties or a struggle to attract abundance.
Saturn often presents as struggles with responsibility, discipline, and authority figures. The individual may find it difficult to commit to long-term goals, experience setbacks in career, or encounter obstacles in achieving stability. There can be a sense of being burdened or a constant feeling of limitation, making it hard to find structure and order in their lives. While some ancient texts suggest Saturn is less affected due to its mythological relationship with the Sun, a deeply combust Saturn can manifest as feelings of inadequacy or a constant uphill battle against external circumstances.
Neptune can indicate a merging of the individual's self-identity with their ideals, dreams, and spiritual aspirations, yet potentially leading to confusion or a lack of clarity regarding their true purpose. There might be a tendency towards self-deception, escapism, or a difficulty in distinguishing reality from illusion, as the ego's boundaries become blurred by Neptune's dissolving influence. This placement can make it challenging to articulate their spiritual path or compassionate nature clearly, leading to a sense of being misunderstood or a susceptibility to external influences that cloud their personal vision.
Uranus the individual's drive for independence and innovation may be deeply integrated with their ego and sense of self, yet potentially expressed in unpredictable or even suppressed ways. There can be a struggle to genuinely embrace their unique insights or to assert their individual freedom without causing disruptive chaos or experiencing internal resistance. The Uranian urge for sudden change or rebellion might be difficult to harness constructively, leading to erratic behavior or a feeling of being unconventional in ways that are not fully understood or accepted by themselves or others.
Pluto the individual's core identity and ego may be intensely intertwined with themes of power, transformation, and regeneration. This can manifest as a powerful, almost obsessive drive for control or a profound need to experience deep psychological change. However, analogous to combustion, this intense energy might be difficult to wield consciously, potentially leading to internal struggles with personal power, manipulative tendencies, or a feeling of being overwhelmed by unseen forces. The journey of self-discovery may involve intense psychological confrontations and a complete overhaul of one's sense of self, often in solitary and profound ways.
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:: Chiron and your pain :: part one
- part two will be Gifts of Chiron -
These are not all applicable, just some examples that you may experience. Aries: Aggressive home life, feeling lonely like all you have is yourself, hard to control or understand your anger, life is seen as something to “survive” as oppose to “living.” Deemed an outcast, which may cause identity and self esteem issues. Sees everything as a threat, very distrustful of others. Others may perceive you as moody and childish. Physical and mental energy can be low, so the approach towards passion doesn't feel worth fighting for.
Taurus: Money struggles were constant throughout life. You have a sense of not being appreciated, you also experience situations where you’ve worked so hard but the outcome is close to nothing. Envy over others who can afford nice things. Unsure of what is important to you, distorted sense of morals and even your physical body. There were people in your life who have taken things from you, or made you feel as though you don't deserve anything. Difficulty seeing the “beauty” in life.
Gemini: Ideas are shot down by others, may experience a pattern of being interrupted when speaking. Can feel as though they are not smart enough. A very high strung demeanor. You may easily feel overwhelmed and anxious. Sometimes you limit yourself by having these excellent ideas, but you just can't seem to put it all together. Poor communication skills. It might have been hard to make meaningful relationships. Others may have perceived you as superficial. You were often not taken seriously by others.
Cancer: Early home life did not feel safe enough. In other cases, the home life simply fell empty, and it could have been perceived as abandonment despite parents/guardians being physically present. Poor emotional regulation, causing a disconnect from intuition. Possessed with the instinct to hide away and become avoidant, people may see this as immature. At risk for acquiring a dependent personality. Can be put in situations where they have to put others first and neglect their own needs.
Leo: The desire to feel special always feels far away. Didn't really get to "have fun" early on, causing a rigid and bleak view of life. There was a lack of inspirational figures in your life. Tendency to doubt yourself and crumble your self esteem. You might find "joy" in the wrong places, for the wrong reasons. Creativity is difficult to manifest. Other's could have made you feel unworthy. You may catch the habit of comparing yourselves with others.
Virgo: Uncertainty has always felt like an enemy personified. Lack of structure causes a muddled mind. In other cases, structure is present, but guardians are not,causing a lack of emotional building. This makes emotions and healing abilities feel foreign. There's a possibility of unhealthy habits appearing. Judgmental towards others and yourself. Can have excellent skills and ideas, but mental stress makes it difficult to articulate. There is a lack of self care, you don’t see yourself as someone who deserves care.
Libra: The identity is unclear, because you're not true to yourself. Identity can also be uncertain due to reflecting other people's temperaments and habits. Can feel like life is always "unfair." At risk of falling into dependency in relationships. Prone to envy. Opinions are vague, so you can be indecisive. Chronic sense of loneliness fuels a desire to be connected. There was vague sense of not feeling important; unlovable. It is often that this position causes a pattern of hurt in relationships.
Scorpio: Life has given you the role of a scapegoat. You find it difficult to trust anyone, even yourself. Craves stability, but circumstances in life prevents a sense of security and safety. This position is often victim to gas-lighting. Lies were common to escape closeness, or simply out of denial. People in your life may have made you feel powerless. At times, you fear the extent of your emotions, as emotional pain feels unbearable. May have lost things important to you throughout life.
Sagittarius: Your world feels cramped, suffocating. A yearning for something "more." Apt to seek a special purpose to base your life on. With no purpose, you feel you're just drifting through life. You probably weren't allowed to be care-free or free-spirited, causing a very cynical perception. In other cases, prominent life events lacked any stability and chaos follows you everywhere. Other people may perceive you as someone who is foolish, and unknowledgeable.
Capricorn: It's as though the world was thrown on your shoulders from the beginning. There is a pressure to succeed, but not always within the context of career or standing. Avoidance of flaws when they are inherit is soul crushing, apt to feel on edge under a collected face. In other cases, there’s a coldness you reflect from how prominent figures in the life treated you. People may have perceived you as “lazy” even when you’ve tried your hardest. Can be untrusting of things that seem to “come easy.” You’re not familiar with being rewarded. There is nothing people can say about what you lack, that you have not told yourself already.
Aquarius: A see-saw sense of feeling trapped in, or feeling outcasted. Relationships are difficult to keep. People often belittled your beliefs and opinions. It was common for you to be left out of groups for being “different” in some way. You’re intellect is questioned and you were made to feel like you weren’t “bright.” Sometimes you stayed in a friendship circle despite not being treated like a friend, all you ever wanted was genuine loyalty. Life always seemed disorderly, causing an anxious temperament. On the other hand, life may have felt uneventful, causing a more restless temperament.
Pisces: Disconnection. This is the state you’re familiar with. A very wishful person. The fantasy in your mind was an escape from the unfortunate and mundane parts of life. Can feel out of place, for example, feeling an “adoption” kind of complex in your own blood family. Pessimism can plague you, as events in the life have felt doom and gloom. Times you were hopeful we’re often shot down. You feel whatever forces at hand (god, fate, universe etc.) are actively against you. There is almost an expectation of disappointment, and a feeling of being “unlucky.”
#astrology#Chiron#lunar.txt#Aries#Taurus#Gemini#Cancer#Leo#Virgo#Libra#Scorpio#Sagittarius#Capricorn#Aquarius#Pisces
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𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚒𝚍 𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚞𝚜 𝟽𝟶𝟼𝟼 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚜
what does nessus represent?
nessus represents abusive behavior. also abuse that may have not happened to you, but was witnessed. other things this asteroid also represents is manipulation, unhealthy dynamics, harmful behavior, power, control, revenge, and guilt. this placement symbolizes ways you have been a victim, ways you may hurt others or be prone to hurting others, or both.
✃1st house- destruction of identity, bad first impressions, criticized for appearance, scars/ scarring, intimidation, negative energy, negative aura, aggressive impression, overly dominant, visible power trips, lying about identity, misleading information about a person, no sense of self/ identity
✁2nd house- poor money management, unstable financial situation, using money to get away with things, bribery, using money as a reason to stay with someone, poverty, toxic work environment, toxic boss, unhealthy work ethic, poor spending habits, skewed priorities, believing money is the only thing that makes you happy, unpredictable day to day routines, workaholic, being forced to work, doing bad things for money, greediness, valuing objects over people, skewed morals and values, cycles of bad habits
✃3rd house- negative thinking habits, delusions, poor communication, manipulation, guilt tripping, gaslighting, bad relationship with siblings, black sheep out of siblings, antisocial, poor education, abusive school environment, bullying, cyber bullying, intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, thoughts of harming others , mental abuse, mental illness, thoughts of superiority, revenge, power, and control, neurological disorders, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder
✁4th house- toxic mother/ mother figure, bad family relationships, mommy issues, bad home life, abusive family, black sheep of the family, hard time connecting with women, bad relationships with women, issues with femininity, poor emotional development, hard time controlling emotions, thoughts of controlling, harming, over powering women, misogyny, bad emotional regulation, mood disorders, bad self image, little to no foundation, harming family, more aligned with your masculine side, toxic masculinity
✃5th house- toxic romantic relationship, horrible relationship dynamics, cheating, lying, manipulative partner(s), affairs, intense and short lived relationships, karmic relationships, one night stands, bad romantic influences, thoughts of harming, controlling, skewed beliefs of romantic relationships, seeking revenge on a partner, hatred for children, low fertility, miscarriages, child endangerment, neglect, abuse, poor or negative self expression, bad impressions, dramatic, drama seeking, over indulging into hobbies, not having enough or lacking hobbies, no creative outlet, being told your art is bad, distant from their inner child, deeply wounded inner child, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders
✁6th house- animal abuse, animal neglect, no stability, no rules, no boundaries, no restrictions, poor hygiene or lacking examples of proper hygiene, toxic work environment(s), toxic bosses or coworkers, sense of worthlessness, struggles with feeling like enough, neglect of hygienic needs, messy living area, being told your dirty or nasty, being forced to do house chores, workaholic, only sense of belonging is through accomplishments in jobs, doing jobs that make you lose dignity, lack of discipline
✃7th house- abusive relationships, abusive marriages, bad relationship dynamics, no sense of equality in the relationship, one sided dynamic, hot and cold partner, overly dominant partner, manipulation, unbalanced relationship, trust issues, wanting a partner to be completely dependent on you, need for control, clinginess, bad business partner(s), business partner who is unethical, greediness from a business partner, bad business deals, poor business decisions
✁8th house- sexual abuse, hypersexual , sex repulsed, fear of intimacy, fear of emotions intimacy, secrets, doing sneaky things, lying about stuff, never letting anyone in your heart/ mine, shared bank account being poorly managed, using nudes as blackmail, exploiting someone’s body, hard time unionizing with others, those that try to unionize are treated badly
✃9th house- moving place to place constantly which led to lack of stability, being told your beliefs are dumb , manipulated into believing negative things, religious trauma, toxic religious community, raised in a racist house hold, judgement towards race, culture, religion, ignorance for other people, being forced to drop out, being told college isn’t for you, dream crushing, bad at academics, toxic teachers, bullying, no justice faced, issues with the justice system, being belittled for your thoughts and opinions
✁10th house- joining careers that you never wanted to join, being treated badly in work environments, being told you weren’t going to succeed in life, being discouraged from long term goals, bad reputation, someone lying to create a bad reputation for someone else, rumors, gossiping, cancelation, being looked down upon by the public, toxic masculinity, more aligned with feminine side, wanting to cause harm to men, no father figure or a bad father figure, abuse from father figure, being famous for something bad, toxic femininity, daddy issues
✃11th house-abuse from a group of people, abuse from group homes, bullying from friends, fake friends, gossip, rumoring, hard time connecting with people on a platonic level, desires to control, hurt, dominate, or seek revenge on a friend, feeling like an outcast, apathy for humanity, desires to rule the world, cults, harmful communities, manipulation from communities, manipulation from friends, being told your dreams won’t come true, having your wishes be belittled, dream crushing, discouraged to look into a brighter future
✁12th house- never ending toxic cycles, nightmares of trauma, flash backs from trauma, unhealthy core beliefs, lacking closure, hard time healing, resistance to healing, someone not allowing someone else to heal, trauma around spirituality, religious trauma, having witchcraft done on someone, trauma from haunted area, connections with the after life, never coming forward about abuse, burying bad memories, not seeking help on trauma, karma, karmic relationships, hard time manifesting, blockages
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Personal thoughts on Team Black, Rhaenyra, and Misogyny.
This is going to be a messy one as regard structure but also topic. Stay with me, people.
I've been seeing a lot of accusations of misogyny against anti-team black, anti-rhaenyras, and anti-hotd posters for criticisms uttered, and I can't help but be a little dumbfounded. Like are we really doing this? Pointing out that Rhaenyra was reckless for having 3 bastards is not misogyny. I'm sorry, as much as you guys might love your make-believe character, I'm just not humoring it. Not if you're going to make the conversation about feminism and sexual liberation.
Okay, let me just say. Rhaenyra having Jace I can understand. An experiment that was stupid but also respectable in a way, because Laenor was definitely traumatized and not fit for keeping up their agreement, so I can support that mistake wholeheartedly for the empathy behind it. But Luke and Joffrey? After finding out that her genes get overriden by Harwin's?
Plain stupid. I'm sorry, that's just playing with fire, especially since she should know how precarious her position would be after the precedent of the Great Council that robbed Rhaenys of her birthright on the basis of her gender.
And like, I'd be fine with it if the show didn't portray it as this girlboss, don't-give-a-fuck win, because all it does is highlight how ignorant the showrunners are about the world in which their show is set! I liked selfish and decadent Rhaenyra in the books, she didn't need to be treated as a hero for it.
And the fact that the rest of the world and everyone in it is portrayed as being at fault for not going along with what's basically that society's equivalent of a political clown show is absurd. Pointing this out doesn't mean I'm condoning it either, I'm criticizing the show's lack of self-awareness. It's so obvious the showrunners are disconnected from the their world.
GRRM writes all his characters as believable people grown up in a medieval society, but critiques it through his own modern moral lense in a way that's seemless, yet in this show they use characters as mouthpieces to spout modern feminist and egalitarian ideals from characters who are ruling class. Who the fuck are they kidding? If you want to make a feminist show, don't use bourgeoisie feminism!!! Idgaf about some Princess' sexual liberation while she's allowed to hold feasts that rips the food from the tables of peasants! There's nothing inspiring about that!
Rhaenyra, one of the single most bourgeois figure in the show, is supposed to be praised for her "sexual liberation" when it literally threatens the stability of the entire realm, and directly caused a war in which countless sexual atrocities were committed and will still be committed? Forgive me if I can't find it in me to be inspired.
If you want the show to be feminist, display the themes through the people at the bottom, the normal workers, the whores, the thieves, the daytalers and smiths and carpenters and undertakers and farmers, etc etc. Don't ask people to cheer for a reckless white woman from a colonizer background with a biological WMD at her disposal for breaking the social contract of a ruling class SHE'S A PART OF and risking destabilizing her entire country, it's fucking insulting! And don't get me started on the gender essentialism of the whole "women good, men bad" horseradish horseshit.
I'd love to discuss and analyze these concepts if we're talking about Rhaenyra's character arc, her as a person, and the themes of patriarchy that one can glean through her. But if we're talking actual, meaningful, proletariat feminism that means something to the medieval society they live in?
You wanna praise this brave monarch for sexually liberating herself, go ahead and praise the female Romans in Spartacus while you're at it. Praise their sexual liberation when they avail themselves of sex slaves taken from Thrace and Gaul and wherever else the Roman Empire had reach and rape them for fun. Understand I'm not comparing Rhaenyra's actions with having her kids with Harwin to rape, I'm pointing out power dynamics. And at least that show had the decency to show that the patrician romans were cruel and vile alongside their humanity, unlike HotD which seems to insist its ruling family of dragonriding depraved incestuous monarchs are actually virtuous while literally having Meleys burst through the floorboards and massacre a crowd.
P.S.: for any Anti-Rhaenyras, please don't start shit about her unless you wanna discuss how the writers fucked up her beloved character. I actually liked her in the books and she should've gotten a bigger part than Daemon, so don't slander her all willy nilly. It's unconstructive and I feel no desire to engage.
#anti hotd#anti team black stans#anti ryan condal#anti sara hess#anti team black#bourgeoisie feminism#proletariat feminism#feminism#team green#hotd#house of the dragon#rhaenyra targaryen
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astro notes: jupiter through the houses pt.1
Symbolizing wisdom, luck, and spiritual growth, Jupiter guides us through journeys of abundance and higher learning. As it rules Sagittarius and Pisces, and co-rules Pisces with Neptune, its reach extends to philosophical pursuits, foreign travel, and spiritual exploration. From its exaltation in Cancer to its debilitation in Capricorn, Jupiter's placement illuminates our beliefs, aspirations, and sense of justice. Throughout this exploration of Jupiter's journey through the houses, we unravel its transformative power and guiding light, embracing its blessings of prosperity, abundance, and divine guidance.
Jupiter in the 1st House:
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wisdom, graces your first house with its benevolent presence, imbuing you with an aura of confidence and optimism that is hard to miss. Your natural charm and amiable demeanor draw people towards you, and your boundless enthusiasm for life makes you a natural leader and mentor figure. With Jupiter here, you possess a larger-than-life personality, exuding an air of positivity and hopefulness that inspires those around you.
Your insatiable thirst for knowledge and higher learning leads you on a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal growth. You may find yourself drawn to philosophical or spiritual pursuits, seeking to unravel the mysteries of existence and expand your understanding of the universe. Whether through formal education or self-directed study, you are constantly seeking to broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world.
However, it's important to remain mindful of the potential pitfalls of this placement. Your tendency to think big picture and overlook details can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations or a lack of attention to practical matters. Additionally, your generous and forgiving nature may sometimes leave you vulnerable to exploitation or manipulation by others. It's important to strike a balance between optimism and pragmatism, remembering to ground your lofty ideals in practical reality.
Overall, Jupiter in the first house blesses you with an abundance of confidence, optimism, and generosity, making you a beacon of hope and inspiration to those around you. Embrace your natural leadership abilities and use them to uplift others on their own journeys of growth and self-discovery.
Jupiter in the 2nd House:
With Jupiter gracing your second house of wealth and possessions, you are blessed with a natural talent for attracting abundance and prosperity into your life. Your financial affairs tend to flourish, and you may find that opportunities for growth and expansion abound in the realm of money and material resources.
Your eloquence and wisdom make you a persuasive communicator, able to charm others with your words and inspire them to action. You have a deep appreciation for the value of wealth and resources, and you are generous in sharing your blessings with others. Whether through philanthropy or simply by being a supportive friend or family member, you take pleasure in enriching the lives of those around you.
Family life is particularly harmonious for you, and you may find that your home is a source of comfort and stability in your life. Your upbringing may have instilled in you strong moral values and a deep respect for tradition, which you carry with you throughout your life.
However, it's important to guard against the temptation to overindulge in luxury or extravagance, as Jupiter's influence here can sometimes lead to excess. Remain mindful of your spending habits and remember to cultivate gratitude for the abundance you have already attracted into your life.
Overall, Jupiter in the second house blesses you with financial prosperity, eloquence, and generosity, making you a valuable asset to both your family and your community. Embrace your ability to attract wealth and abundance, and use it to create a brighter, more prosperous future for yourself and those you love.
Jupiter in the 3rd House:
With Jupiter gracing your third house of communication and intellect, you possess a natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge that drives you to explore the world around you. Your mind is sharp and inquisitive, and you excel in areas that require critical thinking and analytical skills.
Your relationships with siblings, neighbors, and peers are characterized by warmth and camaraderie, and you may find that you are able to forge deep bonds with others through shared interests and intellectual pursuits. You have a gift for teaching and sharing knowledge, and you may find fulfillment in roles that allow you to impart wisdom to others.
Travel is another area where you may find opportunities for growth and expansion. Whether through short trips or longer journeys, you have a deep appreciation for the adventure and excitement that comes from exploring new places and experiencing different cultures.
However, it's important to guard against the tendency to scatter your energies or spread yourself too thin. With Jupiter's influence here, there may be a temptation to take on too many projects or pursue too many interests at once, leading to a lack of focus or follow-through. Remember to prioritize your goals and channel your energies into pursuits that truly resonate with your passions and values.
Overall, Jupiter in the third house blesses you with intellectual curiosity, communication skills, and a love of learning. Embrace your natural gifts for teaching and sharing knowledge, and use them to inspire others on their own journeys of exploration and discovery.
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So I was thinking about all the very limited canon info we got on Color and the souls—not like MPD/DID supposedly like adding their traits or characteristics to his original self (self, not personality), , it is purposefully left ambiguous if the souls talk to Color or not, Color likes patience the most because he cannot control his emotions and it “makes” him calm, and we see what happens when Color is “filled with” a certain trait.
Being “filled with Kindness” causes not only his eyelight and flames to turn green, associated with the kindness soul, but Color excitedly and intensely hugs Cross with an almost childlike glee and innocence about him..even as Cross actively resists the hug, screaming at Color and calling him a freak.
And Color doesn’t seem to even really notice the insults or the social cues that Cross doesn’t want to be hugged—as if not understanding why he wouldn’t want to be.
The distinction being made here is likely emphasizing that Color’s absorption of the six human SOULs is not akin to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) because it does not involve the formation of separate, autonomous identities or alters within his psyche due to chronic prolonged trauma in childhood.
(Note that, unlike Killer, we do canonically have information about Color/Sans that suggests a childhood of prolonged neglect and parentification, at least. Types of trauma.)
Instead, the SOULs seem to function as external influences that affect his emotional state, behavior, and possibly his cognition, but they do not appear to have their own independent sense of self within him (or if they do, it remains unclear).
(Or at least, this is possibly how it is experienced for Color at first—perhaps before the SOULs and he could actually communicate, or perhaps before the SOULs were aware of Color, of each other, of themselves even.)
Rather than simply incorporating the traits of the SOULs into his personality as passive characteristics, it seems that each SOUL has an active and overwhelming effect on him when he is “filled with” it.
This suggests a more direct, almost possession-like influence, where the SOUL’s trait doesn’t just enhance an existing aspect of his personality but instead imposes itself upon him, altering his behavior in ways that may not align with his usual self-control or desires.
For example, when he is “filled with Kindness,” he doesn’t just act a little more kind; his entire emotional state and actions are dictated by the Kindness SOUL’s influence, to the point of engaging in intense, unrestrained physical affection even when social cues indicate it’s unwanted.
This could suggest that the SOULs override his natural impulses and decision-making processes rather than merely amplifying his traits.
His preference for the Patience SOUL also supports this idea, he doesn’t say that Patience helps him be calm but that it makes him calm, implying an external force exerting control over his emotions rather than merely enhancing his ability to regulate them.
This suggests that Color, left to his own devices, struggles with emotional regulation to an extreme degree, and the SOULs provide a sense of stability or structure that he lacks.
If the SOULs were more akin to internalized traits or parts of his personality, he might have more agency over how they influence him. But instead, it appears that they exert a force upon him that dictates his behavior in a way that seems almost involuntary, possibly even suppressing his own natural responses in favor of the SOUL’s defining characteristic.
If the SOULs impose their traits on Color rather than merely influencing his personality, then additional examples could look like this:
If Color is filled with Integrity, he might become hyper-focused on a personal code of ethics or justice (this does not have to mean traditional concepts or ideas of morality exactly, can also be personal to Color or the Integrity soul, taken to an extreme), even if it contradicts his usual beliefs.
(Especially if those beliefs seem as if they are more akin to the beliefs of someone younger or less experienced with life, as opposed to Color’s adult experience and perspective.)
For instance, he might suddenly refuse to break a promise under any circumstances, even if keeping it harms himself or others. If someone points out that he’s acting strangely, he might struggle to explain why—only that he has to act in accordance with the principle of Integrity.
A situation arises where bending the truth would protect someone, but instead of doing so, Color bluntly tells the harsh truth, unable to lie even if he wants to.
If he previously agreed to a course of action, he might follow through with it rigidly, even if circumstances change and it no longer makes sense.
He could become overly preoccupied with fairness, demanding absolute equality even in situations where nuance is required.
If Color is filled with Perseverance, he might become fixated on completing a task or enduring a situation no matter how painful or unnecessary it is. He wouldn’t just become more determined—he would feel incapable of stopping, even if common sense dictates that he should.
If he’s in a fight, he might keep going far beyond his limits, even when badly injured, not out of personal resolve but because he must not stop.
He could latch onto a goal, such as trying to save someone or solve a problem, and continue pursuing it obsessively, ignoring sleep, food, or others telling him to let it go.
If he’s physically restrained or trapped, he might struggle and push himself to exhaustion rather than waiting for help or reassessing the situation.
If Color is filled with Justice, he might feel an overwhelming compulsion to punish wrongdoing, regardless of his personal feelings. He wouldn’t just value fairness, he would enforce it with absolute conviction, unable to consider mercy or context.
If he perceives someone as guilty of wrongdoing, he may lash out or condemn them without hesitation, even if they are remorseful or acted out of necessity.
If he believes he himself has done something unjust, he might subject himself to harsh self-punishment without allowing for forgiveness.
He could demand strict adherence to certain laws or rules (not exactly or necessarily laws that are only “legal” or even laws that make sense to anyone but him and Gaster), even ones completely made up (such as the rules he and Gaster could’ve made up in the Void), disregarding emotional or situational nuances.
If Color is filled with Bravery, he wouldn’t just become braver, he might lose all sense of caution, acting as if he were invincible. This could make him fearless to a dangerous degree, taking risks that his normal self would never consider.
He might charge into battle heedless of injury, refusing to dodge or defend himself.
He could stand up to a clearly more powerful opponent without hesitation, even when it’s irrational to do so. If someone threatens him, he might not back down, even if the best choice would be to retreat.
If Color is filled with Patience, his emotions might become unnaturally subdued, no longer experiencing irritation, frustration, or urgency. Rather than helping him manage his emotions, this would override them, making him eerily tranquil regardless of the situation.
If someone insults or attacks him, he remains completely still and unbothered, even if he logically knows he should react. In a high-stakes moment, such as a battle or crisis, he moves unhurriedly, seemingly detached from any sense of danger.
He could sit in total silence for long periods, not out of contemplation but because he lacks the impulse to move or speak.
If Color is filled with Kindness, he might become excessively gentle and affectionate, unable to restrain himself from expressing warmth even when it’s unwanted or inappropriate. This wouldn’t be a mere inclination toward kindness; would be an irresistible compulsion to give kindness, regardless of how it’s received.
He hugs or comforts someone who clearly doesn’t want it, not understanding why they would reject it. He refuses to fight back against an enemy, even if they are actively attacking him. If someone expresses anger toward him, he might respond with unwavering empathy, seeming oblivious to their hostility.
Rather than merely adding these SOUL traits to his personality, they seem to override his natural responses, compelling him to act in accordance with their defining principles.
He doesn’t just become more patient—he is patient. He doesn’t just gain more courage— he is brave to the point of recklessness. The distinction is that these traits don’t simply blend with his personality; they dictate his behavior, sometimes to an extreme, making him act in ways that might be completely unnatural for him under normal circumstances.
#othertale#othertale six human souls#othertale sans#color sans#colour sans#color!sans#plural color#six human souls#fallen children#fallen humans#utmv#sans au#sans aus#utmv headcanons#utmv hc#undertale au#undertale aus#integrity soul#perseverance soul#bravery soul#justice soul#kindness soul#patience soul#post void color#othertale gaster#shade gaster#void colleagues#shade!gaster#imagine what it must’ve been like when one of the souls realized ‘holy shit there’s someone else here.’
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why is rob so mischievous??
here's a yapfest of 6 reasons i came up with!
some of this is essentially canon and some of this is just theorization. i really like analyzing rob's character and if anyone wants to shoot me an ask about him i'll be grateful :]
1. to not die.
rob ended up in the void because he was useless to the show. if he couldn't die from the lack of food or water there, he would have spent an eternity in isolation. it makes sense that he's afraid of what happens if he becomes useless again, so he really needs a niche. his dilemma starts because the only niche available is the antagonist. in his monologue from The Disaster, it's clear that villainy is far from his dream job and he feels forced to act this way.
2. for revenge and closure.
of course, revenge against gumball is his most iconic and obvious motivation. however, on a deeper level, i think it's about more than the wattersons. despite his behavior, rob might have a strong sense of morals and justice. for example, in The Rerun he couldn't bring himself to end gumball's life after being saved, and his guilt was clear.
as for the closure part, he can't undo any of the traumatic events in his life, but because of this strong sense of justice, he still needs something to do about it. he still needs to resolve this somehow and he chooses vengeance.
truthfully, most of these vengeful thoughts should be directed at the void, but he can't enact revenge on the universe itself. so, he targets the closest thing to take his anger out on: gumball. in fact, as a villain, rob never brings up gumball's past offenses. who knows, maybe he doesn't even care what gumball did!
3. as a creative outlet and source of purpose.
there's no doubting that rob likes to be theatrical and extra in his villainy. there's definitely some real passion put into it even though he doesn't have a choice.
as a homeless orphan who doesn't appear to be in school, he probably doesn't have much to do in life. he's a creative and imaginative person for sure, so he needs a way to express and entertain himself.
it's easy to interpret his melodramatic moments as pure acting/exaggeration, but it could also be a genuine coping mechanism and/or way of venting, which ties into the closure thing.
4. for control.
with no house or family to provide stability or support, control is something he has been robbed of in life (pun not intended).
his shenanigans might help him feel in-control and safe by taking control and safety from others. this is especially prominent in The Disaster/Rerun with the literal remote control that sends him into a power trip.
also, while it's partially his fault, other people don't listen to him, so he has to get what he wants through force. this is probably the reason why he worked towards his benevolent goals so forcefully in The Inquisition.
5. for attention.
6. to defend himself.
this is pretty self-explanatory. real kids show attention-seeking behavior just from having inattentive parents. with no parents and little to no friends, this is probably the case for him as well. regardless if the attention is negative or positive, he really needs to be noticed and talked to by others. this would also be an additional reason for why his actions are often gumball-centric because that puts him on screen, at the center of attention.
this one doesn't show up often. i'm mainly adding it because of the scene in The Future where gumball and darwin charge at him unprompted. sure, he went into defense mode first, but he wasn't the ones who literally killed him first and asked questions later (actually, they never asked why he was doing that). the episode would have ended differently if they stopped to pick up on the many clues that this wasn't just typical rob shenanigans. (interestingly, gumball was less presumptuous in encounters before this. maybe he and darwin were angry because banana joe and his mom had nothing to do with rob's evil upbringing... but at the same time they don't always care about joe that much)
outside of that, rob's crimes might also serve to intimidate others to keep himself safe. a homeless kid alone on the streets needs to deter dangerous people as much as possible.
...and that's all i have to say :] again lmk your thoughts about this!
and before somebody acts like it is: this is not meant to say that all of rob's actions were completely normal and justified. it's just a villain analysis don't start
#tawog#the amazing world of gumball#rob tawog#dr wrecker#tawog rob#character analysis#death mention tw#death mention#tw trauma#tw trauma mention#trauma mention
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The Good Boy: A Unique Subservient Role in the Masculinity Hierarchy
The good boy occupies a distinct position within the masculinity hierarchy, marked by obedience, loyalty, and a desire to please those above him. While not a dominant figure, the good boy distinguishes himself from the lower tiers (such as the faggot or zeta male) by his willingness to submit without shame or self-degradation. His submission is purposeful and even valued, as it aligns with his natural disposition to serve and support authority figures like the Alpha Gentleman or traditional alphas.
Defining the Good Boy
The good boy is a man who thrives under guidance and command. Unlike weaker figures such as zetas or omegas, the good boy embraces his role with pride, seeing his submission as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the hierarchy. His obedience is not born of weakness but of a strong desire to fulfill his purpose within a structure he respects and values.
Key Characteristics:
1. Loyalty: The good boy is unwavering in his allegiance to those he serves. His loyalty is his defining trait, making him a reliable and trusted subordinate.
2. Obedience: He follows commands without question, finding fulfillment in pleasing those above him.
3. Eager to Please: The good boy derives satisfaction from being useful and valued by dominant figures.
4. Moral Alignment: Unlike weaker submissives, the good boy aligns himself with strength and discipline, rejecting chaos and purposelessness.
The Good Boy’s Role in the Hierarchy
The good boy exists just above the zeta and faggot in the hierarchy, as his submission is not degrading but functional. He supports the structure by willingly placing himself under the authority of dominant men, such as the Alpha Gentleman, while actively contributing to the stability and order of the system.
Comparison to Other Submissive Roles:
• Above the Faggot: While the faggot is a figure of degradation and weakness, the good boy’s submission is purposeful and affirming. He serves out of respect and loyalty rather than necessity or humiliation.
• Above the Zeta: The zeta’s submission is inherent and unthinking, whereas the good boy consciously chooses to follow, recognizing the value in serving strength.
• Beneath the Beta: The good boy does not possess the competence or confidence of a beta, nor does he aspire to independence or leadership. His role is to support, not to lead.
The Good Boy and the Alpha Gentleman
The good boy finds his ideal place under the guidance of the Alpha Gentleman, who recognizes and values his loyalty and eagerness to serve. The Alpha Gentleman sees the good boy as a useful tool and a reflection of the hierarchy’s effectiveness. In this dynamic:
• The Alpha Gentleman commands, setting clear expectations and boundaries for the good boy.
• The Good Boy obeys, fulfilling his duties with pride and dedication, knowing his role is appreciated and purposeful.
Public vs. Private Dynamics
In public, the good boy often appears modest and respectful, deferring to those above him without hesitation. In private, his role becomes more intimate, where he might serve as a confidant or even a tool for reinforcing the dominance of the alpha. This duality reflects the good boy’s ability to adapt to the needs of the hierarchy while remaining unwavering in his loyalty.
Conclusion: The Good Boy’s Place in the Masculinity Hierarchy
The good boy represents a purposeful form of submission within the hierarchy of masculinity. While he lacks dominance, his role is not one of degradation but of loyalty, obedience, and service. Positioned above the faggot and zeta but beneath the beta, the good boy thrives under the authority of dominant figures, particularly the Alpha Gentleman.
For the good boy, submission is not weakness; it is fulfillment. His presence reinforces the natural order, supporting the alpha’s dominance while highlighting the effectiveness of the hierarchy. In this way, the good boy serves as a valuable, if subordinate, figure within the structure of masculinity.
#power#authority#command#discipline#leadership#mastery#alpha confidence#alpha mindset#alpha master#absolute discipline
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A bit of a rant about TAMB and a character analysis about Elias Ainsworth.
The anime series "The Ancient Magus' Bride" has probably always been marred by controversy, with some viewers dismissing it due to concerns about problematic power dynamics and alleged "grooming." However, I firmly disagree with this assessment, and a closer examination of the narrative reveals a more nuanced and complex portrayal of relationships(forgive me for any grammar mistakes)
Upon closer inspection of this relationship, it becomes clear that Elias, the 2,000-year-old magician, is not engaging in manipulative or predatory behavior. Rather, his emotional immaturity and lack of understanding about human relationships stem from his non-human nature and Rahab's failure to educate him about the true meaning of marriage. This lack of understanding is evident in his interactions with Chise, where he often struggles to comprehend her emotions and boundaries. Elias's character can be seen as a blend of intelligence and his emotional naivety. His curiosity about the world is reminiscent of a child's, and his interactions with Chise reveal a desire to learn and grow. This childish wonder is a defining characteristic of Elias's personality, and it is this quality that makes his relationship with Chise so compelling so very compelling honestly dude.
Eilas doesn't even know the true meaning of marriage( honestly I kinda giggle at that)because his emotional immaturity and lack of understanding about human relationships often stem from his non-human nature and Rahab's failure to educate him about the true meaning of marriage. but he's immature he's very emotionally immature, he doesn't understand his emotions.Eilas is very intelligent but he lacks emotional stability, he isn't human so it makes sense for him to not understand. He's still growing and learning like a child he has that child curiosity with the world which is shown more when he talks to chise as their relationship progresses in the series.He is like a child , he lacks morals , children tend to lack morals more than others but as they progress as people they learn . When he tries to sacrifice Stella it's kinda obvious that he lacks a moral compass and emotional stability also cause bro did not hesitate bro hated Stella so much.
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The dynamic between Elias and Chise is often misconstrued as romantic or sexual in nature. However, a more nuanced reading of their relationship reveals a deep emotional connection that is rooted in mutual respect and trust. While it is possible that their relationship may evolve in the future, I feel it's essential to recognize that any potential romantic development would require Chise's explicit consent and agency.
The narrative also delves into the theme of identity and self-discovery. Chise, who has struggled to find her place in the world, finds a sense of belonging and purpose with Elias. However, this sense of belonging is not rooted in a desire to possess or control Chise, but rather in a desire to support and care for her. In addition, the narrative explores the theme of trauma and recovery. Chise, who has experienced significant trauma in her past, struggles to come to terms with her emotions and desires. However, through her relationship with Elias, she begins to heal and find a sense of closure.
Ultimately, TAMB offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of complex relationships and power dynamics. Rather than dismissing the narrative due to concerns about problematic power dynamics, it is essential to engage with the story in a thoughtful and critical manner. By doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of the narrative's themes and messages, and appreciate the complexity and nuance of the relationships portrayed in the story. Kore Yamazaki is an absolute genius and I love this series so much bro.
(ALSO FORGIVE ME FOR ANYTHING MISSPELT OR REPEATED)
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Seventeen's Shadow/Moral Compass Reading (Dance Line)
Disclaimer: No facts, all alleged. This is my interpretation of the cards and energy I work with.
Not sure what I can get here but going to pull a bunch of cards to see if I can get a full picture of where their moral compass stands and how shadow like they are. Hopefully it is nothing too creepy. So, here I go, let's dig in and see if I can get anything here.
I can't control what I tap into to, so I may get nothing, or some creepy stuff. Some of these idols may not operate too much in their shadow side. This could also be their potential, but don't necessarily operate in it in the physical. I am reading energy, but they can also be as shady as I mention below. At the end of the day. I am just sharing my interpretation here.
Also, we all have a shadow and dark side and, in this industry, higher ups like to play with idols/celebrities moral compass. It is how I feel it works, if you want fame and money it comes with a price, so it is understandable if some showcase strong shadow sides. I am not here to look down on them. Just to see how they operate in this industry. Remember, we are not in their position, and we could very well operate this way if we were. People with money and power do things differently and have different set of rules. I am just here to see where they stand and understand where they come from. I am not here to villainize them.
Junhui
Alright, this is kind of intense. I am getting strong sexual favors energy with him. I also feel like this dude may have been pimped out by his Mom and could have major mommy issues. Ugh, I see a lot of sexual energy here. He could have strong sexual impulses as well or just be overly sexual, like people who may have been abused tend to get hypersexual. He gives off that vibe.
I see him being careless and not really thinking things through at all. He is just overly impulsive. I see a lot of lies around the narrative of himself or of who he is, or just a lot of skeletons in his closet. I see him being tempted to do things or may have vices people tempt him with, or he just overall lacks self-control.
I see he could have unhealthy habits. He struggles to tend to himself. I see he could feel isolated, abandoned and alone. He may lack a strong support system. I see him being emotionally imbalanced. He struggles to moderate things, like I said he could indulge a bit too much in certain things. He lacks balance in his life, or how he does things. Also, he lacks patience and consistency.
I see very little pentacles here. The only one is the one you don't want to get, so he doesn't feel stable or secure at all and isn't grounded all that much. I can see his emotions being turbulent and it is hard for him to stabilize himself. He seems to be there to serve others around him, and I feel it can be mostly for sexual purposes allegedly.
So, this one card, inherited issues and generational trauma is coming to me, or I am being pulled towards those words, so that could be a thing with him and he is carrying on generational trauma. He is someone who goes outside the box. Does not have much of a limit, and is a bit edgy or daring, or maybe he isn't a bit, maybe he is a lot. So, I can see him crossing lines and boundaries. I can see him lacking hope and struggles to reach his full potential and to shine the way he may want to.
So yeah, not dark or sketchy, but may lack a moral compass or lack boundaries from what I see, on to the keyword deck to end things. Well, this card just reiterates what I got, so perversion popped up, so there is this perverse energy to him. I say this could do with sex.
I did get the morally dark card, it is in reversed, not sure how to take that, but there is a subtle hint of him being dark. So, scratch what I said above of him not being dark. I say romancing others is a thing with him. He is someone who is very passionate. He runs on passion and lacks any semblance of stability. I do see good habits and nurture self, so he doesn't seem like he has that with this energy, so this could mean he may want to incorporate that in his life.
I also see the friends' cards are reversed. I hear, fair weather friends, so he could have that around him, or he is that way. He may not trust his friends, or they don't trust him. He may struggle to make friends and trust others openly. So yeah, he seems morally compromised from these cards, moving on. Which makes sense if he was allegedly pimped out and had very little knowledge of boundaries growing up.
Hoshi
Okay, a lot to take in with him. He seems like a mixed bag. I see good things and bad. Let me start with the strongest morally compromising energy. He got House 8, the card mentions, bad investments, secrets, the underworld, mysteries, so he does have a bit of shadiness there.
He does have cards that shows someone who is authentic and kind to others. Someone who shares love and spreads it towards others. But he also has this strong competitive energy of wanting to sabotage and one up others, maybe belittle them or bring them down a notch.
I do see he loves fame and success and will do anything to claim that. There is a card that mentions, you gain what you work for, so he has that mentality of work hard to get what you want. I see the Star and Sun card in combination. He loves the attention and wants all the validation he can get. There is this entitlement and this need to be the best for him.
There is this cautious energy he has. He wants to explore new things and be adventurous, but he tries not to get too crazy with it. I see he may try to explore things creativity with his music and choreography, but he may prefer to go where the money is and what can make him more money, than be more adventurous with his creativity.
He is someone who tries to shield his vulnerability. He may show a stronger appearance than what he actually is. I can see him being hurtful with words and expressing things that can be hurtful to others. I just keep hearing, belittling, so he may strongly do that. I see there could be guilt and healing he may need to work through. Baggage he may need to work through as well.
I can see him doing sacrificial things, that is what I get, not sure what that is. I can see him falling for traps or tempted to do things he probably shouldn't do. I can see him not wanting to show the darker sides of himself, or just not wanting to reveal the deeper parts of himself, which sounds normal, a lot of people don't. Also, the Hierophant card is giving me something about the occult, or maybe cult like mindset with him, feeling that with that card.
Okay, keyword deck for clarification. Okay, none of these cards really makes sense. The network card popped up and that archetype card almost came out for him in the spread, so there is something about the internet with him, now with this pay attention card. He may pay close attention to what is said about him online. Also, maybe we need to pay attention to what is said about him online, any rumors?
I can see him struggling to connect with partners and build relationships. Which is interesting because when I read him in relationships he gives off good energy, so wth is this about, so this could do with people in general he is close with or works with. I feel guides are urging him to take a break, relax and stop working himself too hard or pushing too hard.
They may want him to address the things he wants to avoid. He is someone who enjoys exploring his sensuality and indulges with his senses or the earthly realm. I am not sure why that message came through, so this last part confused me, but his moral compass could be compromised, but his wasn't as clear to me.
Minghao
So, the last card I pulled the song that instantly came up, was You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi, not sure why that came up, but sharing that as it came for a reason, take that as you like. I see sexual favors in his energy as well, but unlike Jun. I don't see him playing into it as much as seems to resist it a bit more or find it more of a challenge, or just doesn't want to do it.
I see him as someone who tries to please others. He tries to make his environment stable and doesn't want to cause too many problems. He may do things for the team and for things to stay stable and balanced and for everyone to be happy. I do see some conflict and disagreements to sleep with this Queen of Cups. He may resist doing so.
I see something about him sharing false information to others. I see 3 cards that show he can straight up make up stuff and share that to others. Not sure why he does that, but I get that strongly with him. I can see him being very spiritual and can go into deep meditative states or altered states of consciousness and tries to step away from reality and escape it at times.
I see him being a lover and trying to please others and maybe tries to satisfy other people's needs to the detriment of himself and his needs. I see him struggling to tend to himself and care for himself and doing things that nourish him. He may feel shallow inside and feel he is a possession rather than a person at times.
I can see shame and guilt in his energy. He may not be proud of the addictive patterns he can have. He may take on addictive patterns to escape or cope with his shame. I feel he has a vibrant color to him. A strong inner child within him. I am not sure he was able to live out what he wanted as a child. Or he just keeps that inner child with him that has this colorful and bright outlook on life and keeps hope alive.
I also do see manipulative people around him or what goes on behind the scenes can be manipulated, and the work he gets comes from background manipulation. So, things are not what it seems, or the work he gets comes with strings attached to it. He also tends to struggle to decide what he wants to do, so that can be a problem for him. He lacks that decisive energy.
Okay, his keyword cards are hard to understand as well, but one card is about him struggling to put himself first and he tends to put other people's needs first, so that is a problem for him. His guides may want him to put stronger boundaries in place, but he may also have certain boundaries for things, but they may want him to push harder on them.
I see he may repress his emotions and hold it in or just does things to hide his feelings from others. I see him struggling to ascend on his spiritual journey. He may want to do that, but there can be a blockage to that. He tends to struggle to see his own mirrors or struggles to self-reflect and struggles to see what people project onto him is something he needs to work on and heal. So, I am not seeing much dark or moral compromised energy here with him. I see some things, but not overwhelmingly crazy compared to others.
Dino
While I was pulling his cards I was strongly getting something and then I felt the Temple of My Body card will come out and it did! Now, that card 95% of the time usually indicates being used for their body/sexual purposes. So, what he was strongly showing me with the cards is that there is a pursuit for him, I see two women here, that want him for sexual purposes. I see him not wanting to take the bait though and resisting.
I see him having his guard up and not wanting to partake in it. I see this can cause him a lot of stress, but also put him in a position to be left out in the cold and neglected. I see a lot of hurt, frustration and stress in his energy with these cards. I see all of this can affect his stardom and his ability to shine.
It seems he would want to shine with his gifts and talents more so than sleeping with others to get that shine. I see he can be someone who is very confusing. Maybe he tries to confuse others. You can't really know much about him and there is a lot more to him that what he shows or shares with others. I just heard, there is a depth to his madness. I have no clue what that means.
He may embrace negative causes or advocate for things that are not popular to the average person. He may be a smart ass, or just use his knowledge to hurt or belittle others. He may gain access to information and use that against others. There is this superiority with him of thinking he knows more than them and maybe he does.
I see him wanting to climb to the top of the ladder of success. Claim supremacy or build a successful career. He may want to build his own empire someday. I see him having his eye on being on top and making lots of money. Not sure what this Moon card means for him, there could be something with home and family. A struggle to feel safe and comfortable. Maybe he lacked a strong family unit, not sure with this one. Also, there is this superiority energy he as, not sure where that comes from. But he sees himself above others.
I just created a card that shows energy of being used for sex or sexual favors and that card pops up, so he wants to stress that point. That it is in his energy, but don't think he goes for it, or he pushes against it a lot. It could be hard for him to let things go or end things. He may struggle with change. Or there is some sort of shift in his life he is trying to recover from and move past from.
He might need to work on being more compassionate and understanding towards others. I see he may struggle to see things for what it really is or he may have delusions about things. Maybe about himself. I see he is more the type that believes hard work gets you where you need to, not the trickery stuff they may do.
Okay, that was a whirlwind. This was another bunch that had some wild stuff as well.
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I’ve always been interested in seemingly hypocritical/contradictory classpects, like Witch of Mind (Emotional class|Rational aspect) or Mage of Life (negative class|optimistic aspect.) How do you think they interact with their aspect in a special way, if at all?
Class refers more to *arc* and starting circumstances, so you can basically think of it as a set of circumstances to throw the [aspect]-y guy into. As we see from canon pairings, like Meenah being a Thief of Life, the class can kind of override Life's better traits, or from Kanaya being a Sylph of Space, it can choose which ones to emphasize (a big difference between her enabling and Aranea's enabling is that Kanaya enables *everyone,* even people she doesn't like, tying in with Space's passive permissivity, while Aranea likes to pick out "main characters" who "matter more," fitting in with Light).
For your specific examples, the Witch arc isn't necessarily that "they are emotional" so much as "they grow up as outsiders to society, and thus, don't develop normal moral compasses/common sense. As a result, they tend to rely entirely on personal bias to make decisions, and this makes them easy to manipulate". In fact, the class has really good (bad?) synergy with Mind, because part of Mind's psychological profile is having such a poorly-developed sense of self that they tend to outsource decision-making to external structures, like law, societal pressure, or their own innate grasp of karma.
So you can pretty easily imagine a Witch of Mind as being someone who plays mind games with people for fun, without fully understanding the greater ethical issues of their actions, since they're relying purely on their own, biased, subjective grasp of karma to dictate their actions rather than the rules and expectations of greater society (or compassion and kindness, which Mind also tends to lack). They might swing the other way into being a hardass rules lawyer, the Lawful Stupid paladin type, again leaning into how Mind prioritizes "rules" and karma over personal feelings and emotions, who simply doesn't grasp that they're being cruel and heartless.
For the Mage of Life example, the Mage deal isn't so much "they're sad" as "they've experienced so much hardship through their aspect that their prophecies are colored by it, and they can't bring themselves to prophesy good, positive futures as a result" - which usually goes hand-in-hand with sadness. This means that the Mage class would mitigate some of Life's optimism, but even without the optimism, Life players have a vibe of being fairly stable, stubborn people. As Hussie notes, they're "normal" - which is often a flaw in their characters, as "normal" implicitly means that they uphold the status quo, including its ugly parts. Meenah isn't as virulent a casteist as some of her friends, but her favorite bullying target was the team rustblood; Feferi LOVES casteism and LOVES that being a princess means she's better than everyone else; Jane sees no issue with the corporate, capitalist stranglehold Crockercorp has over the world, even if they didn't turn out to be a front for an evil alien invasion.
Every aspect profile has strengths and weaknesses, traits that can be both positive and negative, depending on context. For Life, their stubborn forward progress can often become hard-headed cruelty, and the stability of being a "normal" person comes at the cost of being complicit in shitty systems. The Mage class emphasizes these flaws to inflict damage on the player, which the player then turns around and inflicts as damage on the future; in the case of Life, this would likely mean that our player has an arc dealing with being pressured into the status quo. Perhaps bullying plays a part; I can easily see the Mage of Life being one of the Mean Girl's lackeys, who's pushed into the role out of fear of retaliation, like the yellow Heather or Gretchen and Karen from Mean Girls, or the kid whose dad is pressuring them to be a star football player, regardless of their own feelings on the matter.
Then, whatever divination they do, it's colored by their resignation and misery; Life doesn't just govern healing, but physical biology, genetics, and forward motion (for good OR for ill). Maybe they're a hypochondriac who literally calls down diseases by their own anxiety, or maybe they do forecast things that seem "good" on the surface - like that they'll win the Big Game or whatever - but then ignore the way that these "victories" trample over the feelings or even lives of others, in line with Life's tendency towards callousness and cruelty. (Like, yes, Alice, YOU will win the science fair with your shitty baking soda volcano, even though Bob has literally been working on his project for weeks and he needs the prize money to save his sick dog or whatever). And again, with Life's ties to the status quo, it's likely that they'll also only prophesy things that uphold that status quo, keeping social divisions stratified, losers "in their place", et cetera.
I hope this makes sense? The idea is that the aspect is kind of a well from which certain traits can be drawn, and class modifies the expression of these traits. Again, practically every character trait could be good or bad, depending on the context around it and how it's expressed, so when I say that Life players are optimists, I don't mean that as necessarily a good thing. We can see with Meenah that her optimism comes in the form of selfishly deciding that anything she does is totally OK, and she uses it to absolve herself of responsibility when she does horrific shit, like her bullying of Damara or her predilection for dating vulnerable children. It's not always a good thing to be always looking at the bright side!
A Mage of Life will probably be less outright sad than a lot of other Mage combinations, but they'll still enact the fundamental Mage arc of being unhappy, and having that unhappiness color their prophecies and lead to shitty futures. A Witch of Mind might be less outwardly irrational compared to other Witch combinations, but they'll still enact the fundamental Witch arc of letting personal biases cloud their judgement, and get themselves manipulated by a malicious force.
#but yeah this is why im generally not chill with classpecting irl people#because class is so fundamentally tied to character arc?#that it gets really weird if you try to apply that to a real life living human#like i just dont vibe w/ that i think we as IRL people are far more complex than a classpect can describe#and tbh the only reason it works so well in homestuck is that the characters were built ground-up around their classpects
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The Quiet Unraveling: Navigating Complacency, Consumerism, and the Search for Meaning in a Fractured World
Let’s begin with a confession: None of us are innocent here. We’re all tangled in the same messy web of contradictions—yearning for purpose while numbing ourselves with distractions, craving justice while clinging to comfort. This isn’t a condemnation; it’s an invitation to untangle the knots together. Because the truth is, the systems that suffocate us didn’t emerge in a vacuum. They grew from our collective fears, our exhaustion, and the very human desire to just make it through the day.

1. Complacency and Conformity: The Seduction of Safety
To understand complacency, we must first confront its seductive logic: Safety is not the absence of danger, but the illusion of control. We cling to routines, traditions, and systems not because we’re naive, but because the alternative—confronting the fragility of it all—feels paralyzing. Consider the factory worker clocking in for decades at a job that erodes their body, the student drowning in debt while chasing a degree they’re told will “guarantee stability,” or the parent who swallows their political disillusionment to avoid rocking the boat for their children. These aren’t failures of character; they’re rational responses to a world that punishes deviation.
Conformity is rarely about laziness—it’s about risk assessment. When the 2008 financial crisis wiped out pensions and homes, people didn’t suddenly rise up; they doubled down on “safe” choices. Why? Because rebellion is a luxury when you’re one missed paycheck from ruin. The gig economy epitomizes this: Workers accept exploitative conditions not because they lack ambition, but because algorithms dangle the carrot of “flexibility” while eroding labor rights. The message is clear: Play by the rules, or lose everything.
Even our language betrays this conditioning. We call nonconformists “idealists” or “radicals,” terms dripping with paternalism. Meanwhile, those who uphold the status quo are “practical” or “responsible.” This framing isn’t accidental—it’s cultural gaslighting. By equating compliance with maturity, systems ensure we police ourselves.
But safety is a mirage. For every person who “succeeds” by societal metrics, there are countless others crushed by the weight of unspoken compromises. Take the corporate ladder: Climbing it often demands silencing ethics (“Don’t ask about the offshore labor”), sacrificing health (“Sleep is for the weak”), and numbing creativity (“Follow the template”). We call this “success,” but it’s a pyrrhic victory—a life half-lived in exchange for a gold watch and a retirement plaque.
The toll isn’t just personal; it’s collective. Conformity sustains systems that harm us all. For example:
Environmental Collapse: We recycle dutifully while corporations lobby against climate policies, knowing our individual efforts are drops in an ocean of industrial waste.
Healthcare Inequity: Millions accept inadequate insurance plans because “that’s just how it is,” while pharmaceutical giants price-gouge life-saving medications.
Political Apathy: Voters settle for the “lesser evil” cycle after cycle, not because they’re apathetic, but because they’ve been conditioned to believe real change is impossible.
These aren’t signs of moral failure—they’re evidence of a rigged game. Systems thrive when we internalize their limitations as inevitabilities.
Breaking free doesn’t require grand gestures. It starts with questioning the stories we’ve been sold:
The Myth of Meritocracy: We’re told talent and grit guarantee success, yet study after study reveals wealth and connections matter most. Acknowledge this, and suddenly “laziness” looks more like exhaustion from running a race with no finish line.
The Cult of Busyness: Productivity culture equates self-worth with output. But what if we measured value in rest, creativity, or community care instead?
The Fear of “Otherness”: Conformity often masks a deeper fear—of being ostracized, of losing belonging. Yet some of history’s greatest shifts began with people who dared to be “weird”: LGBTQ+ activists, disability advocates, indigenous land defenders.
Resistance can be subtle:
A teacher who skirts standardized curricula to nurture critical thinking.
A nurse unionizing despite threats of retaliation.
A teenager rejecting hustle culture to prioritize mental health.
These acts aren’t glamorous, but they’re revolutionary because they reject the premise that this is all there is.
Complacency isn’t natural—it’s engineered. Consider:
Education Systems: Schools often prioritize obedience over curiosity, training students to memorize answers rather than ask questions.
Media Narratives: News cycles reduce complex issues to binaries (left vs. right, “woke” vs. “anti-woke”), discouraging nuance.
Corporate “Wellness”: Companies offer yoga classes and mindfulness apps to placate burnout—a Band-Aid on a bullet wound—while ignoring demands for living wages or humane hours.
To dismantle this, we must name the forces at play. For instance, the bystander effect—a psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to act in a crisis when others are present—explains why we tolerate societal rot. If everyone’s silent, we assume someone else will speak. But when one person steps forward, it cracks the illusion of consensus.
What if safety wasn’t about clinging to the familiar, but about building systems that actually protect us? Imagine:
Economic Safety: Universal healthcare, living wages, and affordable housing so survival isn’t a daily gamble.
Emotional Safety: Cultures that prioritize mental health over performative hustle.
Intellectual Safety: Spaces where questioning norms is encouraged, not punished.
This isn’t utopian—it’s pragmatic. Complacency persists because we’ve been convinced alternatives are unrealistic. But every workers’ rights law, environmental regulation, and social safety net began as a “radical” idea.
2. Consumerism and Distraction: The Double-Edged Comfort
Let’s be honest: We’ve all soothed ourselves with the dopamine hit of an online purchase or lost hours to the algorithmic abyss of TikTok. Consumerism isn’t some moral failing; it’s a rational response to alienation. Under late-stage capitalism, where work is precarious, communities are fractured, and futures feel foreclosed, consumption becomes a perverse form of therapy. That new pair of shoes isn’t just a product—it’s a fleeting antidote to existential dread. The problem isn’t that we crave comfort; it’s that the system offers no other language for healing.
Capitalism manufactures scarcity—not just of resources, but of meaning. It tells us we’re incomplete without the latest gadget, that self-worth is tied to productivity, and that connection can be bottled and sold as a “wellness retreat.” Consider:
Fast Fashion: We buy cheap clothes to fill voids, knowing they’re stitched by underpaid workers in sweatshops. The cycle isn’t ignorance; it’s despair dressed as distraction.
Planned Obsolescence: Phones die after two years, appliances break just past warranty—a deliberate design to keep us chasing replacements. We’re not consumers; we’re hostages.
Digital Escapism: Social media algorithms feed us rage and envy because conflict drives clicks. We doomscroll not because we’re addicted, but because the “real world” offers little refuge.
This isn’t a coincidence—it’s by design. Late-stage capitalism thrives on perpetual dissatisfaction. It can’t survive if we’re content, connected, or politically engaged. So it commodifies our loneliness, monetizes our anger, and sells us bandaids for bullet wounds.
Blaming individuals for overconsumption is like blaming a fish for drowning. The real issue isn’t personal excess; it’s a system that requires excess to function. Capitalism’s growth imperative demands we extract, produce, and discard at accelerating rates—even if it means burning the planet. Consider:
Advertising’s Psychological Warfare: Corporations spend billions to manipulate our insecurities, convincing us happiness is a product. Socialism asks: What if we redirected those resources to universal mental healthcare instead?
The Time Poverty Trap: Overworked, underpaid people have little energy to cook, create, or connect. No wonder we UberEats dinner and binge Netflix—we’re exhausted. Socialism argues for shorter workweeks and living wages so we can reclaim time for what matters.
The Myth of “Ethical Consumption”: Boycotts and reusable straws are Band-Aids on a hemorrhage. You can’t “vote with your dollar” when billionaires own the ballot box. Socialism rejects market-based solutions and demands systemic change: Why not dismantle the structures forcing us to choose between survival and ethics?
Consumerism isn’t just about stuff—it’s about stifling dissent. The more time we spend curating online personas or hunting discounts, the less we have to organize, dream, or demand better. Late capitalism turns us into micro-managers of our own oppression, too busy comparing Spotify Wrapped stats to notice our pensions evaporating.
But distraction also serves a darker purpose: It atomizes us. Social media replaces solidarity with individualism (“Here’s 10 self-care tips for surviving burnout!”), while gig apps pit workers against each other for scraps. The result? A fractured populace, too isolated to challenge the oligarchs hoarding wealth.
Socialism, in contrast, centers collective power. It asks: What if we redirected the energy spent on Black Friday stampedes toward housing cooperatives? What if viral trends promoted mutual aid instead of hyper-consumption? Movements like tenant unions, community land trusts, and worker-owned businesses offer blueprints—not just for surviving capitalism, but dismantling it.
Dismantling consumerism isn’t about austerity; it’s about abundance. Imagine:
Universal Basic Services: Free healthcare, education, transit, and housing. When survival isn’t tied to wages, consumption loses its coercive power.
Democratic Workplaces: Worker cooperatives where employees own profits and set hours. Imagine producing goods for utility, not shareholder profit—no planned obsolescence, no exploitative ads.
Cultural Shift: Public spaces that prioritize community over commerce—libraries, parks, free theaters. Art funded for expression, not clicks.
This isn’t a utopia. Spain’s Mondragon Corporation, a federation of worker co-ops, employs 80,000 people with equitable wages. Finland’s housing-first policy slashed homelessness by treating shelter as a right, not a commodity. These models prove that when people control resources, they prioritize sustainability over growth for growth’s sake.
The socialist project isn’t about depriving joy—it’s about redefining it. Late capitalism reduces human complexity to “consumer” or “laborer.” Socialism asks: What if we valued people as creators, caregivers, and collaborators?
This means:
Dismantling the Attention Economy: Tax predatory algorithms. Fund public media free from ads. Let creativity flourish without surveillance.
Embracing Degrowth: Prioritizing well-being over GDP. A four-day workweek isn’t radical—it’s a return to pre-industrial rhythms where life wasn’t monetized.
Cultivating Collective Joy: Block parties over shopping sprees. Skill-sharing networks over Amazon. Grief circles over retail therapy.
Consumerism is a symptom of a deeper sickness: a world that treats humans as inputs and outputs. Socialism, at its core, is about healing that rupture—not through moralizing, but through solidarity.
Yes, we’ll still crave comfort. But what if comfort looked like a community garden instead of a McMansion? Like guaranteed healthcare instead of a “retail therapy” splurge? Like knowing your labor benefits neighbors, not CEOs?
The path forward isn’t shame. It’s building systems where our needs are met, our time is our own, and our worth is untethered from what we buy. Dismantling capitalism isn’t about losing luxuries—it’s about gaining freedom.
After all, the most radical act of defiance isn’t burning a mall. It’s imagining a world where we no longer need one.

3. Social and Political Awareness: The Weight of Witnessing
To bear witness to history is to carry its ghosts. It demands we confront not only the brutality of oppression but also the fragility of progress. From the civil rights movement to LGBTQ+ liberation, every stride toward justice has been met with backlash, erasure, and revisionism. Yet within this tension lies a truth: Awareness is not passive—it is a battleground
Programs designed to teach racial history—like Holocaust education, slavery museums, or Indigenous truth commissions—are often hailed as societal reckonings. But too often, they sanitize the past to soothe the present. For example:
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement: School curricula reduce Dr. King to a pacifist caricature, scrubbing his critiques of capitalism and militarism. Meanwhile, figures like Malcolm X or the Black Panthers are framed as “radicals,” their demands for systemic change diluted into soundbites.
South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission: While it exposed apartheid’s horrors, it prioritized forgiveness over reparations, leaving economic apartheid intact.
These programs risk becoming performative pedagogy, offering catharsis without accountability. True historical awareness isn’t about guilt—it’s about tracing the fingerprints of oppression to their source: Who still holds power? Who profits from forgetting?
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has always been rooted in trans and queer resistance—but you wouldn’t know it from mainstream narratives. Consider:
Stonewall (1969): Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman, and Sylvia Rivera, a Latina trans activist, were instrumental in the riots. Yet for decades, cisgender gay white men were centered in commemorations. Even today, states like Florida ban discussions of gender identity in schools, erasing trans contributions to history.
The AIDS Crisis: Trans activists like Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and organizations like ACT UP fought for healthcare and dignity while governments ignored the deaths of thousands. Their legacy is often reduced to a red ribbon, stripped of its radical fury.
Modern Backlash: Anti-trans laws weaponize historical amnesia, framing trans existence as a “new trend.” But trans people have always existed—from Indigenous Two-Spirit communities to 19th-century queer liberationists like Karl Heinrich Ulrichs.
There is no LGBTQ+ without the T and Q. To exclude trans and queer stories is to amputate the movement’s heart
History’s greatest leaps forward were born not from polite debate but from collective rage. Examples abound:
Stonewall Riots (1969): Sparked modern LGBTQ+ activism. The first Pride was a riot, not a parade.
Compton’s Cafeteria Riot (1966): Led by trans women and drag queens in San Francisco, predating Stonewall.
Black Lives Matter (2013–present): Global protests after George Floyd’s murder forced reckonings on policing, with Minneapolis pledging to dismantle its police department (though progress remains contested).
The Arab Spring (2010–2012): Toppled dictators but also revealed the cost of revolution—hope tempered by backlash.
Farmers’ Protests in India (2020–2021): Millions forced the repeal of corporate farming laws, proving people power can outmuscle neoliberalism.
ACT UP’s “Die-Ins” (1980s–90s): AIDS activists stormed the NIH and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, shaming institutions into action.
These movements weren’t “peaceful”—nor should they have been. Justice is rarely granted; it’s seized.
South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Movement: International boycotts and domestic uprisings dismantled legal segregation—but economic apartheid persists.
Ireland’s Marriage Equality Referendum (2015): Grassroots campaigns, led by groups like Yes Equality, made Ireland the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.
Argentina’s Gender Identity Law (2012): Trans activists won the world’s most progressive gender self-determination policy, including free healthcare.
Sudan’s 2019 Revolution: Women and queer youth frontlined protests that ousted dictator Omar al-Bashir, despite ongoing violence.
These movements share a thread: Those most marginalized—trans people, Black women, poor farmers—often lead the charge, only to be sidelined when victories are claimed.
The Fight Against Erasure: How to Honor (and Continue) the Work
Teach Intersectional History: Highlight figures like Bayard Rustin (a gay civil rights organizer) or Stormé DeLarverie (a Black lesbian who sparked Stonewall).
Fund Grassroots Archives: Support projects like the Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria or the African American History Museum.
Amplify Living Histories: Listen to movements like Stop Cop City (Atlanta) or Youth v. Apocalypse (climate justice).
Reject Respectability Politics: Celebrate the “unruly” — the rioters, the occupiers, the ones who refuse to be palatable.
Awareness is not a museum exhibit—it’s a call to action. Every right we have—from marriage equality to voting access—was wrested from the jaws of power by those deemed “too loud,” “too angry,” or “too radical.” The backlash we see today—anti-trans laws, voter suppression, historical bans—is not a sign of defeat. It’s proof the powerful fear our memory.
So remember: When they erase trans pioneers from textbooks, teach them. When they whitewash slavery, revolt. When they criminalize protest, organize. The weight of witnessing is heavy, but it is also a weapon. Wield it.
4. Breaking Free: The Messy Work of Awakening
Awakening is not a sudden epiphany but a slow, grinding unfurling—a reckoning with the layers of denial, distraction, and dissonance that shroud our lives. It begins in the quiet moments when the scripts we’ve been handed—work, consume, repeat—start to fray at the edges, revealing the hollow core beneath. The weight of complacency, once a familiar burden, becomes intolerable. The distractions that once numbed us—the endless scroll, the curated personas, the ritualized consumption—now feel like ill-fitting costumes. This is the ache of awakening: the visceral understanding that the safety we’ve clung to is a mirage, and the world we’ve accepted is a gilded cage.
The journey is fraught with psychological landmines. Cognitive dissonance erupts as we confront the chasm between our values and our actions. We’ve been conditioned to equate conformity with survival, to mistake busyness for purpose, and to rationalize injustice as inevitability. To question these narratives is to invite a storm of existential anxiety—What if I’m wrong? What if I lose everything? The fear is primal. Our brains, wired for pattern recognition and predictability, revolt against the uncertainty of change. We cling to the devil we know, even when it devours us. This is the paradox of awakening: To break free, we must first sit in the discomfort of knowing we’ve been complicit, that our silence funded systems we despise, that our distractions were collaborators in our own erasure.
Yet this pain is not punishment—it’s alchemy. It’s the friction required to transmute guilt into accountability, passivity into action. Consider the suffocating grip of consumerism, where every purchase is a tiny rebellion against emptiness. We’ve been taught to medicate loneliness with products, to substitute material accumulation for meaning. But awakening demands we ask: What am I truly hungry for? The answer is rarely a thing. It’s connection—to ourselves, to others, to a world beyond the transactional. It’s the longing to create rather than consume, to belong rather than perform. This shift is seismic. It requires rewiring neural pathways forged by decades of capitalist conditioning, where self-worth is tied to productivity and joy is commodified.
The process mirrors the collective struggles etched into history. The civil rights activists who faced fire hoses and jail cells, the LGBTQ+ pioneers who rioted at Stonewall, the Black Lives Matter protestors who turned grief into global mobilization—they too grappled with the terror of rupture. Their awakenings were not pristine moments of clarity but messy, iterative acts of courage. They carried the weight of knowing their fight might outlive them, that progress could be reversed, that erasure was a constant threat. Yet they chose to disrupt the trance, to risk their safety for a future they might never see. Their legacy is a testament to the unbearable cost of staying asleep—and the transformative power of refusing to look away.
Awakening, then, is both personal and collective. It’s the recognition that our individual liberation is bound to the liberation of others. The systems that profit from our complacency—the same ones that erase trans voices, exploit workers, and plunder the planet—rely on our isolation. They thrive when we internalize shame, when we believe our smallness is inevitable. But solidarity cracks this illusion. When we join movements like the Fight for $15 or the resistance against anti-trans legislation, we tap into a lineage of defiance that stretches from the suffragettes to Standing Rock. We realize our power is not in perfection but in persistence—in showing up, flawed and furious, to chip away at the edifice of oppression.
The path is neither linear nor guaranteed. There will be days when the pull of the old life is seductive, when the news cycle’s horrors tempt us to retreat into numbness. Awakening is not purity; it’s resilience. It’s the queer teen who survives conversion therapy and becomes an advocate, the burned-out worker who organizes a union despite retaliation, the privileged ally who confronts their own complicity and redistributes resources. It’s the understanding that every small act of resistance—a difficult conversation, a boycott, a vote—is a thread in the tapestry of change.
And here, in the marrow of the struggle, lies the redemption: Awakening gifts us our humanity. The numbness that once shielded us from pain also barred us from joy. The distractions that anesthetized us stifled our creativity. The conformity that promised safety suffocated our authenticity. To break free is to reclaim the full spectrum of being—to feel rage and hope, grief and solidarity, not as weaknesses, but as proof of aliveness. It’s to trade the shallow comfort of the status quo for the messy, magnificent work of building something new.
The road is long, and the dawn may seem distant. But history whispers to us: Every riot, every strike, every act of defiance mattered. They shifted the axis of the possible. Your awakening, however stumbling, is part of that lineage. It’s worth the fight—not because victory is guaranteed, but because the alternative is a life half-lived. The cage door was never locked. It only felt that way. Step out. Breathe. Join the chorus of those who refuse to let the world sleepwalk into ruin. The cost is everything. The reward is a world remade.
5. A Path Forward: Gentleness as Rebellion — And the Question That Haunts Us All
In a world that equates strength with domination and progress with relentless grind, gentleness is an act of defiance. It’s a refusal to replicate the cruelty of systems that demand we harden ourselves to survive. Gentleness is not passivity; it’s the quiet, radical work of tending to the fractures—in ourselves, in each other, in the brittle scaffolding of a society teetering on collapse. It’s the factory worker who carves out time to mentor a younger colleague despite the assembly line’s unrelenting pace. It’s the student drowning in debt who still shows up to a climate strike. It’s the exhausted parent who, instead of scrolling, asks their child, “What hurts?” and truly listens. These acts seem small against the roar of injustice, but they are the antidote to the poison of isolation that late-stage capitalism brews.
Gentleness threads through every struggle we’ve named: It’s the complacent worker who risks vulnerability to unionize, knowing retaliation looms. It’s the consumer who opts out of Black Friday to repair a frayed friendship. It’s the activist who trades performative outrage for patient community-building. It’s the awakened soul who forgives their own complicity long enough to keep fighting. This is how we dismantle the myth that change requires heroes. It doesn’t. It requires humans—messy, tender, persistent—who refuse to let the world’s callousness become their own.
History’s loudest revolutions were born from gentleness disguised as ferocity. The Black Lives Matter marchers who handed out water and masks amid tear gas. The AIDS caregivers who held the dying when governments looked away. The LGBTQ+ elders who offered spare couches to queer kids cast out by families. These were not just acts of resistance; they were acts of love, a word too often sanitized into meaninglessness. Real love is inconvenient. It demands we redistribute resources, dismantle hierarchies, and prioritize care over growth. It means seeing the migrant detained at the border, the trans teen disowned by relatives, the overworked single parent, and whispering: “Your struggle is mine.”
But love alone is not enough. Gentleness must be coupled with the unflinching question that Martin Niemöller etched into history’s conscience:
First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Communist... Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak out.
Today, the “they” is not a faceless regime but the logic of disposability that lurks in all of us. It’s the algorithms that dehumanize Palestinians as collateral, the lawmakers who erase trans lives from textbooks, the corporations that sacrifice Indigenous land for lithium mines. Every time we look away—because the news is too heavy, the guilt too sharp, the risk too great—we rehearse Niemöller’s lament.
So I leave you with this: When the algorithms scrub marginalized voices from platforms, when the laws criminalize protest, when the climate crisis swallows the Global South first—who will you fight for? And when the gears of greed and bigotry finally grind toward your door, who will be left to fight for you?
The answer lies in the gentleness we cultivate now. In the connections we nurture, the stories we preserve, the solidarity we practice before the storm arrives. Revolutions are not won in the streets alone. They’re won in the moments we choose tenderness over apathy, courage over comfort, and collective survival over solitary survival.
When they come for you—and they will—who will speak? Will it be anyone at all?
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💝 he takes love very seriously & he treats rxships like a business contract. he wont “invest” in a rxship unless it has long-term potential. if you don’t meet his standards then he won’t waste a single second on you. he’ll put you through a series of interviews to determine the type of woman you are. he’ll closely observe your: words, actions, interactions, morals, perspectives, achievements, background, temperament, etc. he’s examining her to ensure you’re worthy of gaining access to the parts of him that he conceals from others. he doesn’t let just anyone into his life & it’s not easy to get close to him.
💝 he’ll attempt to attract & impress you with his appearance, achievements, confidence, wit & so on.
💝 he’s usually aware that he’s being flirted with but will consciously ignore it. he won’t entertain you out of boredom or for fun. however, his unapproachable vibe entices potential partners.
💝 he’s secretive abt his feelings, leaving his partner confused. this stems from a fear of showcasing vulnerability. ensure to be patient with him as he needs time to open up (esp if he has aqua placements but not so much if he has sag placements).
💝 he’s so good at hiding his attraction from you. he’ll watch you from afar for some time before making his move, meanwhile you’ll be completely clueless of his interest.
💝 since he’s rather unemotional & detached, he’s not the most affectionate & if he ever is affectionate, it will be done privately. he’s likely to show his “affection” through dependable actions, long-term planning & building a stable foundation.
💝 he’s definitely a reliable, supportive & loyal partner.
💝 he’ll prioritise his job over you.
💝 he has a lot of lessons to learn in love related situations (since saturn rules capricorn).
💝 his saturn influence makes him an unforgettable lover & friend. his past connections still love & miss him even many years later.
💝 he likes old movies & songs.
💝 he’s the type to get money randomly from family.
Turn On’s & Off’s:
💝 he won’t commit to you unless he can take pride in you. he’s turned on by money & status. he wants a career focused & goal oriented rxship, with an ambitious & responsible partner. his ideal woman has a good occupation & social dignity, with high morals & self respect. bonus points if she’s an authoritative figure in her chosen field. show him you have goals & plans. be serious abt the rxship & your life. girl boss your way into it. think power couple building successful future together vybz.
💝 demonstrate an interest in history, tradition, structure, family. he values & respects maturity, stability, consistently (even if he doesn’t possess these traits himself).
💝 he’s turned off by ditziness, irresponsibility & immaturity. he dislikes anyone with a bad reputation or low status. the worst thing you can do is lack self control, act like a complete fool & embarrass him in public. not to mention, when he dislikes certain traits or behaviours in someone, he wont even mention it to them bc he’s too polite. instead he’ll avoid them in public & criticise them behind their back.
💝 a few other things he dislikes is: overwhelming him with too much emotion, asking him to explain things more than once, talking to him abt your ex, trying to play games with him.
💝 he demands respect wherever he goes & he likes to feel in control. ensure to accept & support his rules & strict routine.
💝 he wants what he cant have & he desires romance that is unattainable to him. the tighter you hold him, the more likely he is to run away. he respects a self-preserved women with a aloof, reserved & cautious temperament.
💝 to impress him, dress simple, neat & classy bc saturn is the planet of discipline - french girl chic vibes or a woman in uniform vibes. wear boring colours (beige, balck, white).
💝 despite his reputation of being dry & serious asf, he actually enjoys being in the company of fiery individuals, esp if he doesn’t have much fire in his own chart. he’s particularly attracted to aries & leo energy bc he needs that extra boost of spontaneity & idgaf vybz. he loves someone that brings variety & wildness into his everyday life.
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