#but mostly he excels because he's a communicative lead

[trekscribbles]

Sophie loves to go dancing, but she rarely goes with Nate. He takes it too seriously, and he always get involved in the dance hall politics. Plus, as technical and detail oriented as he is, he isn't really good at dancing. He can do the steps, but he doesn't understand how to let himself get swept away by the music.

The first time she asked Eliot, he laughed at her. Said there was no way he was going to spend his night off in some dusty ballroom when he could be at home relaxing. She'd shrugged it off, having anticipated his refusal, and had gone by herself, intending to find a partner when she got there.

Except when she showed up, she found Eliot dressed in jeans and a button-down shirt, his hair pulled back in a pony tail, mumbling something about not wanting her to have to go without a partner.

The next time she asked, he complained about how slippery his shoes were and how handsy Mrs. Gunderson had been during the open dance, but he picked Sophie up at 6 and dropped her off at 10 and smiled most of the time between.

A week after that, she found a flyer for a foxtrot competition slipped under her door, with the note "I'm free on Saturday" scrawled across the bottom.

(They won.)

They go several times a month now. Hardison laughs when he finds out, but Eliot says it's good exercise. Parker is very excited about their trophy but loses interest when she finds out it's plastic. Nate comes to watch sometimes, because as much as he dislikes dancing himself, he appreciates the skill involved.

(Maybe he's picking up pointers. He'll never tell.)

[absolutebl]

hi!!! do you have favorite bl movies (maybe with happy endings too)?👀❤️

Top 10 BL Movies

(as of end of 2024, in no particular order)

My personal favorites will always have HEAs (or at least HFN). I don't love ambiguous endings and I hate sad ones. I'm going to include the Korean stuff that has been recut as movies, because I can.

1 Seven Days

Japan 2015

AKA Seven Days: Monday-Thursday AND Seven Days: Friday-Sunday

This is a cheat as it's 2 movies, but that's still less run time than your bog standard marvel tent pole these days, so it counts.

One of the best live action yaois ever made, with perfectly structured angst, fantastic characters and acting, and no problematic tropes. The leads have excellent chemistry although it’s low heat there’s still some really cute mutual kisses.

2 Can I Buy Your Love From A Vending Machine

AKA Sono Koi, Jihanki de Kaemasu ka? AKA Vending Machine Sabi Koi

Japan 2023

This movie is utterly adorable, impossibly awkward, and kinda old fashioned. About a cute nerdy little office worker (he's out!) who has a big'ol crush on the tall hulking vending machine guy. They fall in love. And that’s it. And it’s charming. There’s some first name eroticism (because Japan) and there's emphasis on communication (so not Japan) which turns this into an organically loving and talkative relationship. There’s a bit of an age gap and our office cutie may or may not have a muscles fetish (the hot bod, not the shellfish) because (if I’ve told you once I’ve told you 1 million times) Japan always goes kinky. And you know what, I loved it.

3 Restart After Come Back Home

AKA Risutato wa tadaima no ato de

Japan 2020

Atmospheric study in rural Japan meets complex family dynamics built on a romance framework of city boy meets country boy, grumpy/sunshine. It’s beautiful and icy sweet. Slow moving in places but ultimately worth the patience, low heat, low angst, and stunning.

4 His

Japan 2020

His is about being a grown adult and still struggling with coming out. It addresses the consequences choosing a life disingenuous to identity. Nagisa turns up on Shun’s doorstep with his precocious daughter in tow. This is a touch confusing to Shun since they were each others first love and Nagisa broke his heart. Shun has retreated from society, rejecting the world before it can reject him because without Nagisa he never had a reason to fight. Nagisa went the opposite, pretending to be something he was not, ending up with a daughter he adores and a wife who hates him. This movie is beautiful and the setting is unique and interesting but I'm not wild about the ending, it's HFN (happy for now). Honestly, I think I mostly liked this because I have a mad crush on Miyazawa Hio (Shun).

5 After Sundown

AKA Saengrawi

Thailand 2023

It's from Mandee and horror (neither really my thing), yet I liked it. It's oddly sweet and wholesome, for a ghost story. Phloeng and Rawee enter into an arranged marriage for confusing prophetic reasons. Twists of fate demand that they solve the mystery of a past that is haunting Phloeng's family and harming Rawee. Honestly, it makes no actual sense, but it's kinda historical, and very pretty, so I enjoyed it more than I should.

Korean BL that aired as shows but are cut together as movies & great

In some of these cases the movies are better than the originals, in some they are exactly the same.

6 Color Rush

2021

A unique paranormal twist elevates this classic high school drama into a pitch-perfect allegory for the queer coming out experience and one of the best BLs of all time (I will fight you on this).

7 Semantic Error

2022

The ultimate enemies to lovers, also the prettiest. Sexy older boy discovers pouty younger boy has outed him as a slacker, starts out bullying him, accidentally falls madly in love instead. Korea hits it entirely out of the Parks by doing a university BL with everything we expect from BL just done exactly right. Korea's signature quality executed perfectly with added bonus good story, great pacing, stunning visuals, and fantastic chemistry. You cannot ask for more from a BL, let alone a KBL.

8 To My Star

2021

Hwang Da Seul directing this show about a neurotic actor (actual puppy) who takes refuge with a grumpy chef resulting in sparks, cooking lessons, and LOVE! It’s is a touch quirky to get into, but utterly charming once it hits its stride. This is the ultimate grumpy/sunshine pairing plus the most appealing light-filled kitchen of our dreams. I adore this show so much. Limited use of BL tropes makes this feel more of a sweet contemporary gay romance between an actor plagued by scandal and the chef who accidentally adopts him, but the gentleness will appeal to fans of the BL genre.

9 Long Time No See

2017

This originally aired as a series but I have only ever seen it as a movie. So I'm counting it.

Catfishing assassins on either side of a turf war fall in love not knowing they are on opposite sides. Or do they? Suspenseful plot, good fight sequences, mature characters, hot sexitimes, and even hotter beating the shit out of each other and kissing while covered in blood (this came from KOREA?), plus an HEA. One of the greatest hidden gems of the BL genre.

10 Wish You: Your Melody in My Heart

2020

Set in the music industry featuring a talented singer and the pianist who falls in love with him (and his music), this is subtle and achingly adorable. High production, low heat, short run, very tame, and Korea, so all the pretty. Slow burn and lots of pining.

(source)

[kujakumai]

Personally, I agree that TKB has every right to feel anger and take action to prevent the tragedy of Kul Elna from happening ever again. But the second he says "I'm going to work with a demon to destroy the entire world" is when I put my foot down, because that makes him no better than what the ruling class did to him; it makes him worse because he's inflicting that to other innocent people. Neither Atem and TKB are completely correct or wrong, but the story siding with only Atem is morally iffy

-TKB isn't a real person independently arriving at moral actions, he is a character in a narrative whose structure and characters are consciously designed by human beings to tell a particular story

-Saying "Well, TKB was still evil because he wanted to destroy the world" is accepting the premise of the narrative and TKB's motivation as if it sprung forth from the ether, ever-extant in its present form and incapable of being written any other way

-The narrative of MW paints a portrait of a world that is visibly and systematically unjust and whose domestic and military power is derived from the literal death and exploitation of the poor; it then has a character, TKB, make very deliberate criticisms of this system, and puts them in direct contrast with Priest Set and Akenhadin's own ongoing corruption.

-Since again, this is a story being crafted with intent, this contrast directly leads audiences to conclude that TKB's criticism is valid, and the author intends us to reach this conclusion and has deliberately set up his commentary. Determining that TKB is right about the monarchy is the logical conclusion of the facts and narrative tools we as the audience are given.

-However, instead of leading us to a satisfying conclusion based on this setup, the story instead tacks on "...but he wants to destroy the world, so we can kill him!" and never meaningfully addresses the questions about good and evil or the nature of the throne, nor does Atem ever have to really face them. It disposes of TKB and quickly sets about putting a heroic coat of paint on a mostly unchanged Set and reducing everything to a quick and tidy good vs. evil shonen fight scene, contradictions be damned.

-The problem with this plot twist isn't fantasy-monarchism. It's that it is actively disorientating. We as readers have been told in loud, bold letters for over two dozen chapters what this story is about and what message it's trying to communicate (a very powerful one, based on how passionate people become about it!) and the story simply...dumps it all, and starts pretending to be a totally different story. Like none of that earlier stuff mattered and we should suddenly be content with power-of-friendshipping the bad guy into dust.

-Tongue-in-cheek declarations that "TKB was right!" aren't moral statements about TKB or Atem's actions, because Thief King and Atem aren't people, they are characters--a narrative tool the author is using to tell a story. And again: the narrative is telling us that TKB is right and the monarchy is troubled and unjust. Vocal declarations that Thief King was right are really an expression of disgust for a clumsy narrative betrayal. "MW told me this excellent story, got me invested, very deliberately set me up to draw these conclusions about the story it was telling and the message it wanted me to get...and then tacked on the ending for a completely different story that had nothing to do with any of that! This is bullshit!"

-If TKB were a mere generic evil, who intended to destroy the world for his own gain and had no compelling criticisms of the hero's world or complex tragedy, he wouldn't be anywhere near as interesting (see: the anime, which did almost exactly this), but I don't think people would be half as worked up about it. It would be neat, at least, because if everything is a fantasy good vs. fantasy evil from the start, then at very least the story would match its ending. No one would feel misled or disorientated.

-But the story did ask moral questions of our characters, and it did so carefully, deliberately, and with fireworks; it is therefore culpable for failing to even attempt to have them answer them.

-At the same time, the trope of the "rebel turned murderous extremist" is well-worn and troublesome. There are ten thousand examples. A villain who challenges the status quo, who takes issue with real problems, revolutionaries and rabble-rousers with righteous fury...but they want to, uh, kill innocent people also! for some reason! which is why our heroes (defenders of the status quo) need to get rid of them and we don't need to listen to what they are saying!

-Why does fiction so frequently depict people angry about real societal problems, and who act to change them, as people whose legitimate complaints are inexorably tainted by tacked-on inexplicable violence?

-Who benefits when fiction frequently conflates righteous criticism of injustice with supervillainy? When fiction conflates heroism with stalwart defense of the current system? How do we carry these narratives with us into the real world?

-You are criticizing Thief King as if he were a person. I'm not, and I'm not interested in doing that. I am criticizing the poor formulation of a story.

-anyway. TKB did nothing wrong

[felagund-fiollaigean]

some general fic writing tips from someone who writes fic. (mostly for my good buddy @pizza-hats-of-the-world-1882 but also for anyone who wants some)

- just because you feel bad about something you've written doesn't mean it's bad.

- on the other hand, if you find yourself rereading fic you wrote for pleasure, that's a certain indicator that what you wrote is going to be good.

- & is for platonic and familial relationships. / is for romantic and sexual relationships. pick one.

- speaking of pick one, make sure you're using the same verb tense through the entire fic. i make this mistake all the time.

- the source material may be ignored for the purpose of contriving a plot for your fic, as is your prerogative. But Watch Out. "He would not fucking say that" looms ever closer. engage with the source material regularly. know the rules before you break them.

- if you don't put spaces between your paragraphs, or your fic summary is something like "sorry i suck at summaries," i will straight up not read it. sorry. do better 👍🏼.

- start in media res if that's what you want to do. many people write fic because there's a specific moment or scene they have in mind. if writing the lead up/conclusion to that doesn't spark joy, then don't bother. post it as is and throw an explanation into the author's notes. you don't owe anybody anything.

- talking to people who also write fic is good and cool for your friends and community but is also a good way to build a captive audience. just saying.

- this is just general writing advice but if you're stuck on a certain sentence or scene, back up a few beats and rewrite that bit from the start. also, anthropomorphizing inanimate objects or landscape is always evocative and kickass. try doing that for funsies. see how it goes.

- long fic is cool and all but if all you want to make is a drabble or short one shot, that is good and excellent and don't let anyone tell you different. there is virtue in being succinct.

- these are all my subjective experiences, so use them if you like, but really you can do whatever you want forever. that's the beauty of fanfic.

- (except for the relationship tagging thing. that's real. i'm not kidding).

[iamgodsoopsie]

Astarion Headcanons (that you probably won't like) Pt. 2:

Part 1 link

Part 3 link

More Astarion headcanons! (that are mostly me projecting but with an Astarion flavored twist.)

BG3 does an excellent job at depicting SA trauma and the beginning of the healing process/journey. Many of the headcanons I've seen floating around (intentionally or unintentionally) gloss over the uglier side of healing from (prolonged) trauma. I'm not judging anyone for magically healing him, he's fictional after all, but I'd like to make some more ...realistic... headcanons.

Disclaimer: Everyone's healing process looks different, but they tend share commonalities. These headcanons are based on my own experiences. Not everyone who is healing from their trauma will experience what I have or have experienced it like I have.

[Please don't message me with explicit details about your trauma. I am at the point in my healing journey where I can share my experiences, and commiserate with other's similar experiences, but I am unable to support others in a more personal manner at this time. I wish you the best of luck in your healing process/ journey.]

Spoiler warning

Mental illness, SA, & DV Trigger Warnings: I cannot stress these enough this post is much more descriptive and potentially triggering than part one was.

These headcanons are based on an Astarion who is still a spawn and romantically involved with a Tav who honestly loves him and isn't abusive or manipulative. Also Cazador is dead and Astarion got to stab him. They also assume that he himself does not turn into Cazador 2.0 or Wish.com Cazador.

I hope you're ready for abrupt mood swings.

--- One minute he's codependent and can't make a decision on his own because he's overwhelmed, the next he's hyper-independent and will take offense at any suggestion you make.

----- Astarion is aware that staying in either of the two extremes is unhealthy and would eventually lead him to acting like Cazador.

^ This ties into point two: You need walk the fine line between patient and understanding while he processes "200 years of Shit. PURE SHIT!". And at the same time you need to be firm in your own boundaries with how you allow him to treat you.

--- He's gone 200 years without autonomy and has no memory of what life was like before Cazador turned him. He has no frame of reference other than romance novels and watching couples interact with each other from afar.

-----TBH the best thing for him is to stay in regular contact with Halsin. The man has the same flavor as trauma as Astarion while also having strong boundaries and open honest/ healthy communication in his relationships. He can unjudgementally help Astarion navigate the pitfalls of his healing journey through first hand experience.

Plus Ultra Catholic levels of guilt.

--- Guilt for what he did while he was a spawn. Guilt for how he started his relationship with you (even after you've told him you forgive him multiple times). Guilt for how he lashes out at the one person who has shown him unconditional love (you). Guilt because he feels like he's dragging you down into his darkness and tainting you. Guilt because he fears he's pulling you down to bring himself up. Guilt for feeling guilty because it doesn't absolve him of his sins and makes healing harder.

Self-esteem issues

--- He was SA'd for 200 years, he was forced into prostitution, he was tortured in every conceivable way, he was made to do reprehensible things and learned to find "joy" in them because he would've lost all of himself and his humanity otherwise.

------ His inner saboteur (who sounds like Cazador and himself simultaneously- adding to his self hate) tells him that he is disgusting, wrong, filthy, a burden, unlovable, undeserving of happiness, a monster.

------- Like everything else these thoughts will become less frequent and easier for him to handle as time goes on. All you can do is love him while he self-flagellates and hates himself. One day he'll see himself as you see him.

^ Tying into all the points above, especially the one right before this one. You're going to feel useless. Most of the time all you can do is demonstrate your love for him and sit there with him while he is bombarded with years of repressed feelings forcing their way out.

--- In the beginning your attempts to help him will frequently seem to have the opposite of their intended effect.

----- It's important that you be honest with him about how you're doing mentally. It does him no favors if you set yourself on fire to keep him warm.

------- You'll be angry on his behalf and can't exact revenge.

--------- That being said you are helping him so much more than you think you are. I cannot express in words how much just being there while Astarion slogs through the painful process of healing will help him.

^ ALL of these will get less intense and easier to deal with in time. He will heal and move on from his horrid past. But, it will involve a lot of trial and error. He will have periods of exponential growth followed by a hard backslide in progress. But he will get there.

I wouldn't say that loving Astarion is hard, but it does involve conscious effort on both his and your parts.

[tania05]

💍✨GROOM PERSONA CHART✨💍

Masterlist

Again, this is mostly for me. I’m not a professional. I’m LITERALLY using ChatGPT to get this info because I don’t feel like analyzing the whole thing

ARIES SUN IN 12H AT 4°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband with an Aries Sun in the 12th house at 4° may have a dynamic, confident, and assertive personality. He's not one to shy away from taking the lead and pursuing his ambitions with determination.

His Sun being in the 12th house suggests that he has a deep connection to his inner world and spirituality. He might engage in practices like meditation or introspection that allow him to explore hidden aspects of life. This can give him a strong sense of self that isn't always immediately visible to others, as he values certain aspects of his personality as more private.

The specific degree placement at 4° adds an independent and original streak to his character. This means he's likely to have a unique and individualistic approach to life, setting him apart in many ways.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is a confident, independent, and spiritually inclined individual. His inner world holds significant importance to him, and his assertive nature makes him a determined go-getter in life. His unique and individualistic approach to life can make him stand out in various ways.

AQUARIUS MOON IN 10H AT 6°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband with an Aquarius Moon in the 10th house at 6° may have a distinctive, independent, and forward-thinking emotional nature when it comes to his public image and career.

With an Aquarius Moon, he tends to approach his emotions with a degree of detachment and intellectual curiosity. He values independence and is drawn to unconventional ideas and humanitarian causes. These qualities influence how he expresses his feelings and how he connects emotionally with the world.

The 10th house is associated with his career, public image, and ambitions. Having the Moon in this house means that his emotions are closely tied to his professional life and how he is perceived by the public. This suggests that his career decisions and his emotional well-being are deeply interconnected.

The specific degree placement at 6° adds a touch of curiosity and intellectualism to his emotional makeup. He may have a particular interest in innovative or technological fields and may be open to exploring new and unconventional approaches in his career.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination implies that your future husband is emotionally independent, forward-thinking, and intellectually oriented. His career and public image are emotionally significant to him, and he's open to innovative ideas and unconventional paths in his professional life. His distinctive and curious nature makes him a unique individual with a strong connection between his emotions and his career.

PISCES MERCURY IN 11H AT 13°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a Pisces Mercury in the 11th house at 13°. This suggests that he may have a compassionate, idealistic, and communicative approach to friendships, social circles, and his aspirations.

With Mercury in Pisces, he tends to have a dreamy and imaginative way of thinking and communicating. He's empathetic and sensitive, making it easy for him to connect with others on an emotional level. His communication style often leans towards creativity and artistry.

The 11th house's focus on friendships and social networks means that he places great importance on forming connections with like-minded individuals. He excels in group settings that involve sharing ideas and working towards common goals.

The specific degree placement at 13° adds an idealistic and fair-minded touch to his communication style. He values equality and harmony in his interactions with others and is likely to be drawn to causes or activities that promote these values.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is a compassionate and idealistic communicator. He values friendships and social connections that allow for the exchange of creative and innovative ideas. His empathetic and sensitive approach to communication makes him a supportive and understanding friend. His commitment to fairness and equality in his interactions adds to his value in social circles and group settings.

AQUARIUS VENUS IN 10H AT 17°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has an Aquarius Venus in the 10th house at 17°. This combination indicates that he values independence, innovation, and a progressive approach to both his career and his love life.

With Venus in Aquarius, he seeks unique and unconventional expressions of love. He appreciates individuality and independence in his relationships and is often attracted to partners who share his open-minded and forward-thinking views. He may show affection through intellectual connections and values friendships within his romantic relationships.

The 10th house's focus on career and public image means that his approach to love and relationships is deeply intertwined with his professional aspirations. He may be drawn to partners who support his career goals and align with his ambitions.

The specific degree placement at 17° adds an intellectual and progressive dimension to his approach to love and relationships. He may be interested in partners who engage in innovative and forward-thinking pursuits, making him someone who values intellectual connections and a modern approach to both love and career.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband places a high value on independence and progressive thinking in both his relationships and his career. He appreciates partners who not only support his professional ambitions but also share his desire for intellectual and innovative connections. This makes him someone who seeks unique and unconventional love experiences.

GEMINI MARS IN 2H AT 18°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a Gemini Mars in the 2nd house at 18°. This combination suggests that he approaches his desires and actions with versatility and a strong focus on practical matters, particularly in the realm of finances and personal values.

With Mars in Gemini, he tends to be quick-witted and adaptable in his pursuit of goals. He enjoys engaging in various interests and activities and is an effective communicator when it comes to expressing his desires and intentions.

The 2nd house, which is associated with personal values, finances, and material possessions, indicates that he directs his energy and drive toward achieving financial security and enhancing his material well-being. He is highly motivated to work hard and improve his financial situation.

The specific degree placement at 18° adds a touch of determination and precision to his actions. This suggests that he is diligent and focused when it comes to pursuing his financial and material goals.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination indicates that your future husband is adaptable, communicative, and determined when it comes to his financial and material pursuits. His versatile approach to achieving practical goals, combined with his strong communication skills, makes him well-equipped to work towards financial security and personal values with precision and determination.

SCORPIO JUPITER IN 7H AT 18°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Scorpio Jupiter in the 7th house at 18°. This placement suggests that he approaches partnerships and relationships with depth and a desire for transformative experiences.

With Jupiter in Scorpio, he seeks profound and intense ways to expand his horizons. He's drawn to deep, meaningful experiences and isn't afraid to explore life's mysteries, which often lead to significant personal growth.

The 7th house, associated with partnerships, marriage, and one-on-one relationships, indicates that he values relationships that offer opportunities for personal and spiritual development. He may actively seek growth through his connections with others.

The specific degree placement at 18° adds an element of depth and intensity to his approach to partnerships. He's likely to look for profound and transformative connections with his partner, and his relationships may play a crucial role in his personal development and growth.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband seeks deep and transformative experiences in his relationships. He values connections that offer opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. His intense and profound approach to relationships often leads to significant personal development and transformation, making him someone who values meaningful and profound connections in his romantic life.

LEO SATURN IN 4H AT 4°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Leo Saturn in the 4th house at 4°. This placement suggests that he approaches family, home, and personal foundations with a structured and responsible mindset.

With Saturn in Leo, he takes a disciplined and authoritative approach to matters related to creative expression and self-recognition. He possesses a strong sense of self-discipline and ambition, particularly when it comes to achieving recognition and success in these areas.

The 4th house, linked to home, family, and personal foundations, highlights his focus on creating a solid and structured home life. He is diligent and responsible when it comes to matters related to his family and the stability of his personal life.

The specific degree placement at 4° adds a sense of determination and stability to his approach. He is likely to be particularly committed to establishing a strong and secure home environment, making him someone who values the creation of a stable foundation for himself and his loved ones.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is disciplined, ambitious, and responsible in matters related to family and home life. He prioritizes the development of a stable and structured home environment, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and authority in these areas.

PISCES URANUS IN 11H AT 12°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Pisces Uranus in the 11th house at 12°. This suggests that he has a unique and unconventional approach to friendships, social circles, and his aspirations.

With Uranus in Pisces, he's likely to have an individualistic and imaginative mindset. He's open to unconventional ideas and often seeks unique and creative approaches to his social and personal aspirations.

The 11th house, associated with friendships and long-term goals, indicates that he values unique and forward-thinking connections with like-minded individuals. He may actively seek out friendships and associations that allow him to express his individuality and support his innovative goals.

The specific degree placement at 12° adds a touch of curiosity and originality to his approach. He's likely to be interested in exploring innovative and imaginative ideas, making him someone who values intellectual and creative connections in his friendships and social circles.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband has an individualistic and imaginative approach to friendships and social aspirations. He values connections that allow him to express his uniqueness and support his innovative goals. His curiosity and originality make him someone who appreciates intellectual and creative connections in his social circles.

AQUARIUS NEPTUNE IN 10H AT 18°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Aquarius Neptune in the 10th house at 18°. This suggests that he approaches his career, public image, and life's aspirations with a dreamy and idealistic perspective.

With Neptune in Aquarius, he tends to have a deep sense of idealism and is drawn to unconventional and humanitarian ideas. He may aspire to bring positive change to society and the world.

The 10th house, which is related to career and public image, means that his professional life and how he is perceived by the public hold great significance for him. He may approach his career with a dreamy and idealistic attitude, often driven by a desire to make a positive impact on a larger scale.

The specific degree placement at 18° adds a touch of curiosity and originality to his approach to his career and life's goals. He may be interested in innovative and forward-thinking fields, which contribute to his unique approach in pursuing his aspirations.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband approaches his career and life's aspirations with a dreamy and idealistic outlook. His deep sense of humanitarianism and desire for positive change in society may strongly influence his career choices. His curiosity and originality make him stand out in his pursuit of goals and how he presents himself to the public.

SAGITTARIUS PLUTO IN 8H AT 26°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Sagittarius Pluto in the 8th house at 26°. This suggests that he may have a transformative and intense approach to matters related to power, shared resources, and deep psychological processes.

With Pluto in Sagittarius, he is likely to experience transformation through his beliefs, exploration, and pursuit of higher knowledge. He may be drawn to deep, meaningful experiences related to travel, philosophy, or spirituality.

The 8th house is associated with power dynamics, shared resources, and transformation. Having Pluto in this house indicates that he is deeply interested in the complexities of life, death, and rebirth. He may have a strong desire to uncover hidden truths and engage in deep psychological processes.

The specific degree placement at 26° adds a sense of intensity and transformation to his approach. He may be drawn to profound experiences and may seek to understand the mysteries of life and death on a deep level.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband has a transformative and intense approach to power dynamics, shared resources, and psychological processes. He may have a deep interest in uncovering hidden truths and experiencing profound life changes. His pursuit of deep understanding and meaningful experiences often takes him into the realms of philosophy, spirituality, or exploration of higher knowledge.

AQUARIUS CHIRON IN 10H AT 8°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Aquarius Chiron in the 10th house at 8°. This suggests that he may have experienced wounds or challenges related to his career, public image, and aspirations.

With Chiron in Aquarius, he might have faced difficulties related to his individuality, uniqueness, or his ability to express his true self in his professional life. This could have influenced his confidence in pursuing his aspirations and goals.

The 10th house is associated with one's career, public image, and ambitions. Chiron in this house indicates that his career may have been a significant source of challenges and wounds. He may have faced setbacks or struggles related to how he is perceived by the public and how he wishes to present himself professionally.

The specific degree placement at 8° suggests a need for transformation and healing in these areas. He may be on a path to overcome these wounds and challenges by embracing his uniqueness and making changes in his career and public image to better align with his true self.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband may have faced wounds and challenges related to his career, public image, and aspirations. However, he may be actively working on healing and transforming these areas of his life by embracing his individuality and making changes to better align his professional life with his true self.

ARIES NN IN 12H AT 4°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Aries North Node in the 12th house at 4°. The North Node represents your life's purpose and the direction you're meant to move towards in this lifetime.

With Aries North Node in the 12th house, your future husband's life purpose is related to individuality, assertiveness, and taking the initiative in more spiritual or hidden matters. The 12th house is associated with the subconscious, spirituality, and hidden strengths.

This placement suggests that your future husband's path in life is about learning to assert himself more in areas related to spirituality, personal growth, and hidden talents. He may be on a journey to embrace his inner assertiveness and use it to explore the depths of his own psyche, spirituality, or hidden potential.

The specific degree placement at 4° adds a sense of initiation and new beginnings to his life's purpose. He may be at the early stages of this journey, learning to assert himself in the realms of the 12th house.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination indicates that your future husband's life purpose revolves around asserting himself in spiritual and hidden matters. He's on a path of self-discovery, learning to embrace his inner assertiveness and use it to explore his hidden strengths, spirituality, or subconscious realms. His journey is marked by new beginnings and initiation into these deeper aspects of life.

LIBRA SN IN 6H AT 4°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Libra South Node in the 6th house at 4°. The South Node represents past life experiences and patterns you bring into this lifetime.

With Libra South Node in the 6th house, your future husband may have tendencies from past lives related to seeking harmony, balance, and a strong focus on relationships in the context of work and daily routines. He may have a tendency to prioritize others' needs and seek cooperation and balance in his work and daily life.

The 6th house is associated with work, daily routines, and health. This placement suggests that he may have carried over a strong focus on relationships and cooperation into his approach to these areas in this lifetime.

The specific degree placement at 4° adds an element of initiation and new beginnings to these past life tendencies. He may be in the process of reevaluating and balancing these patterns, learning to assert himself more independently in work and daily routines while maintaining a sense of harmony and cooperation.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband may bring past life tendencies related to seeking balance and harmony in work and daily life. However, he is likely in the process of reevaluating and balancing these tendencies, learning to assert himself more independently while still maintaining a sense of harmony and cooperation in his daily routines and work life.

TAURUS ASC AT 20°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a Taurus Ascendant (rising sign) at 20°. This indicates that his appearance, body type, and the personality he typically shows to people are characterized by traits associated with Taurus.

Taurus Ascendants are often perceived as practical, dependable, and grounded individuals. They tend to have a strong and stable presence. With the specific degree placement at 20°, he may possess an even stronger sense of determination and reliability in his outward persona. This degree can add an extra touch of persistence and endurance to his personality.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to present himself as someone who is practical, reliable, and grounded. He exudes a strong sense of determination and endurance in his interactions with others, making him a dependable and steadfast presence in social settings.

SCORPIO DESC AT 20°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a Scorpio Descendant (descendant sign) at 20°. The descendant sign reflects the kind of partner he tends to attract or the qualities he looks for in a partner.

With Scorpio as his descendant sign at 20°, he may be drawn to individuals who have Scorpio-like qualities. Scorpio is known for being passionate, intense, and deeply transformative. Individuals with this descendant sign often seek partners who are equally intense and are not afraid of delving into the depths of emotions and experiences.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband may be attracted to partners who possess the qualities of intensity, passion, and a willingness to explore profound emotional connections. He is likely to seek relationships that have a transformative and deeply meaningful element to them, reflecting the Scorpio qualities associated with this descendant sign.

AQUARIUS MC AT 15°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has an Aquarius Midheaven (MC) at 15°. The Midheaven represents his public image, career aspirations, and how he presents himself in his professional life.

With Aquarius as his Midheaven sign at 15°, he's likely to be drawn to unconventional and innovative career paths. Aquarius is associated with individuality, originality, and a desire for positive change in society. This degree placement adds a strong sense of curiosity and adaptability to his professional approach.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to be inclined towards careers that involve innovation, uniqueness, and a focus on societal progress. He may have an unconventional or pioneering approach to his professional life, seeking opportunities to bring about positive change and stand out in his chosen field.

LEO IC AT 15°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a Leo Imum Coeli (IC) at 15°. The IC represents his roots, home life, and the foundation upon which he builds his personal life.

With Leo as his IC sign at 15°, he may place a strong emphasis on creating a warm and vibrant home life. Leo is associated with creativity, self-expression, and a desire for recognition. This degree placement adds an extra touch of self-assuredness and creativity to his approach to family and personal foundations.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband values a home life that is characterized by creativity and self-expression. He may take pride in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for his family and loved ones. His approach to his roots and personal foundations reflects the Leo qualities associated with this IC sign, including a strong sense of self-assuredness and a desire for recognition in his familial and personal endeavors.

TAURUS 1H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Taurus in the 1st house. This indicates that he may exhibit Taurus-like qualities in his appearance, personality, and how he presents himself to others.

Individuals with Taurus in the 1st house often appear grounded, practical, and dependable. They have a strong, stable presence and are known for their patience and determination. This placement can also manifest as a strong connection to sensory experiences, as Taurus is associated with comfort, aesthetics, and a love for life's pleasures.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to present himself as someone who embodies the qualities of Taurus. He may exude a sense of reliability and groundedness in his interactions with others, making him a dependable and steadfast presence in social settings. His connection to sensory experiences and an appreciation for life's pleasures may also be evident in his appearance and personality.

GEMINI 2H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Gemini in the 2nd house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Gemini-like qualities when it comes to matters related to personal values, finances, and material possessions.

Individuals with Gemini in the 2nd house often have a curious and adaptable approach to financial matters. They may be interested in a variety of financial opportunities and are generally skilled at communicating their needs and desires in this area.

Gemini's influence in the 2nd house indicates that your future husband may place value on intellectual pursuits and may have a tendency to explore various financial opportunities. He may be skilled in communication and negotiation when it comes to his personal finances, making him adaptable and resourceful in managing his material possessions.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Gemini-like qualities in matters related to personal values and finances. He may have a curious and adaptable approach to financial matters, valuing intellectual pursuits and resourcefulness in managing his material possessions. His ability to effectively communicate and negotiate in financial affairs may be evident in his financial decisions and interactions in this area.

CANCER 3H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Cancer in the 3rd house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Cancer-like qualities in his communication style, immediate surroundings, and relationships with siblings and neighbors.

Individuals with Cancer in the 3rd house often have a nurturing and empathetic approach to communication. They are likely to be close to their siblings and neighbors, fostering strong and supportive relationships with them.

Cancer's influence in the 3rd house indicates that your future husband may value emotional connections and the comfort of a close-knit family and community. He may have a deep emotional connection to his immediate environment and the people in it, and he tends to communicate with empathy and care.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Cancer-like qualities in his communication style and relationships with siblings and neighbors. He may be nurturing, empathetic, and deeply connected to his immediate surroundings. His ability to form strong emotional bonds and communicate with care may be evident in his interactions with those in his close circle.

LEO 4H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Leo in the 4th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Leo-like qualities in his home life, family relationships, and personal foundations.

Individuals with Leo in the 4th house often have a strong sense of pride and creativity in their home and family life. They may take pride in creating a warm and inviting home environment and often seek recognition and attention from their family members.

Leo's influence in the 4th house indicates that your future husband may value a sense of grandeur and self-expression in his home life. He may have a strong desire to lead and take on a nurturing role within his family, displaying generosity and creativity in creating a harmonious and expressive home environment.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Leo-like qualities in his home and family life. He may take pride in creating a warm and expressive home environment and may seek recognition and attention from his family members. His desire to lead and nurture within the family may be evident, and he often brings a sense of creativity and generosity to his personal foundations and domestic life.

VIRGO 5H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Virgo in the 5th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Virgo-like qualities in the realms of creativity, romance, and self-expression.

Individuals with Virgo in the 5th house often have a practical and detail-oriented approach to their creative pursuits and romantic endeavors. They may enjoy hobbies and activities that require precision and attention to detail.

Virgo's influence in the 5th house indicates that your future husband may seek intellectual and practical connections in his romantic relationships. He values partners who appreciate his attention to detail and practicality in matters of the heart. He may also approach creative projects with a focus on precision and skill.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Virgo-like qualities in his creative expressions and romantic relationships. He may have a practical and detail-oriented approach to both, valuing intellectual connections and appreciating partners who appreciate his attention to detail. His creative pursuits often involve precision and skill, and he may bring a sense of practicality to his hobbies and romantic life.

LIBRA 6H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Libra in the 6th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Libra-like qualities in the areas of daily routines, work, and his approach to health and service.

Individuals with Libra in the 6th house often seek balance and harmony in their daily lives. They have a natural sense of fairness and cooperation when it comes to their work and daily routines.

Libra's influence in the 6th house indicates that your future husband values cooperation and teamwork in the workplace. He may strive to create a harmonious and balanced work environment. He is likely to approach his daily routines and health with a sense of aesthetics and balance.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Libra-like qualities in his daily routines and work life. He may seek balance and cooperation in his workplace, valuing a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing work environment. His approach to daily routines and health often involves a sense of balance and fairness, making him someone who values the aesthetics of his everyday life.

SCORPIO 7H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Scorpio in the 7th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Scorpio-like qualities in the realm of partnerships, marriage, and how he approaches one-on-one relationships.

Individuals with Scorpio in the 7th house often seek deep and transformative connections with their partners. They may be drawn to intense, passionate, and profound relationships.

Scorpio's influence in the 7th house indicates that your future husband values emotional depth and intimacy in his partnerships. He may be attracted to partners who share his intensity and are not afraid to explore the deeper aspects of life and relationships.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Scorpio-like qualities in his approach to partnerships and one-on-one relationships. He seeks deep and transformative connections, valuing emotional depth and intimacy in his relationships. His attraction to intense and profound experiences often reflects in the kind of partners he seeks and the depth he brings to his one-on-one relationships.

SAGITTARIUS 8H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Sagittarius in the 8th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Sagittarius-like qualities in the areas of shared resources, power dynamics, and deep psychological processes.

Individuals with Sagittarius in the 8th house often have an adventurous and philosophical approach to issues related to power, transformation, and shared resources. They may be drawn to exploring the mysteries of life and the world.

Sagittarius' influence in the 8th house indicates that your future husband values personal growth and transformation. He may approach power dynamics with a sense of curiosity and a desire to understand the deeper aspects of life.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Sagittarius-like qualities in his approach to shared resources and power dynamics. He seeks personal growth and transformation, often approaching these matters with a philosophical and adventurous mindset. His curiosity and desire to explore the mysteries of life may influence his approach to issues related to the 8th house.

CAPRICORN 9H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Capricorn in the 9th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Capricorn-like qualities in the realms of higher education, travel, philosophy, and his approach to broadening his horizons.

Individuals with Capricorn in the 9th house often have a disciplined and practical approach to their quest for higher knowledge and personal growth. They may approach matters of philosophy, travel, and expanding their horizons with a strong sense of responsibility.

Capricorn's influence in the 9th house indicates that your future husband values achievement and ambition in his pursuit of higher knowledge and understanding. He may seek personal growth through structured and disciplined approaches to travel, education, and philosophical exploration.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Capricorn-like qualities in his quest for higher knowledge and personal growth. He values ambition and a disciplined approach to travel, education, and philosophical pursuits. His commitment to personal development often reflects in his structured and responsible approach to broadening his horizons and seeking a deeper understanding of the world.

AQUARIUS 10H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Aquarius in the 10th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Aquarius-like qualities in the areas of career, public image, and life's aspirations.

Individuals with Aquarius in the 10th house often have an innovative and unconventional approach to their professional life and how they present themselves to the public. They may seek to bring about positive change and are often associated with humanitarian or forward-thinking causes.

Aquarius' influence in the 10th house indicates that your future husband values uniqueness and individuality in his career and public image. He may have a deep sense of humanitarianism and may seek to make a positive impact on a larger scale.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Aquarius-like qualities in his career and public life. He values uniqueness and individuality, often choosing unconventional paths that reflect his sense of humanitarianism and desire for positive change in society. His professional choices often reflect his forward-thinking and innovative approach to life's aspirations and how he presents himself to the public.

10H STELLIUM

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has a stellium in the 10th house in Aquarius. The stellium consists of three planets: Neptune, Venus, and the Moon. This is a powerful concentration of energy in the house associated with career, public image, and life's aspirations.

Neptune in the 10th house: Neptune represents idealism, dreams, and spirituality. In the 10th house, it suggests that your future husband may have an idealistic and visionary approach to his career and public image. He may be drawn to careers in the arts, healing professions, or fields related to spirituality.

Venus in the 10th house: Venus represents love, beauty, and harmony. In the 10th house, it indicates that your future husband values aesthetics, cooperation, and harmonious relationships in his career. He may be skilled in diplomacy and have a desire to be well-liked in his professional life.

Moon in the 10th house: The Moon represents emotions, instincts, and nurturing. In the 10th house, it suggests that your future husband's emotional well-being is closely tied to his career and public image. He may be sensitive to the opinions of others and seek emotional fulfillment through his professional life.

This stellium highlights a strong focus on his career and public image. He may have a deep desire to make a positive impact on society and seek a profession that aligns with his ideals and values. His career path may involve elements of creativity, diplomacy, and emotional fulfillment. In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to be deeply committed to his career and public image, with a strong emphasis on idealism, harmony, and emotional fulfillment in his professional life.

PISCES 11H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Pisces in the 11th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Pisces-like qualities in the realms of friendships, social circles, and his approach to broader aspirations.

Individuals with Pisces in the 11th house often have a compassionate and empathetic approach to their friendships and social connections. They tend to seek like-minded individuals who share their sensitivity and ideals.

Pisces' influence in the 11th house indicates that your future husband values empathy and a sense of unity in his social circles. He may be drawn to friendships and associations that involve supporting humanitarian or charitable causes. His approach to broader aspirations often reflects a desire to bring about positive change in the world through his connections and ideals.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Pisces-like qualities in his friendships and social circles. He values compassion and unity, often seeking like-minded individuals who share his sensitivity and ideals. His approach to broader aspirations often involves a desire to make a positive impact on the world through his connections and humanitarian efforts within his social circles.

ARIES 12H

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has Aries in the 12th house. This placement suggests that he may exhibit Aries-like qualities in the areas of solitude, hidden strengths, and his inner world.

Individuals with Aries in the 12th house may have a strong sense of independence and assertiveness when it comes to their inner world and hidden aspects of their personality. They often possess hidden strengths that drive their actions and behavior.

Aries' influence in the 12th house indicates that your future husband may value self-discovery and independence in his inner world. He may have a desire to take initiative in exploring his own hidden strengths and motivations.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband is likely to exhibit Aries-like qualities in his approach to solitude and his inner world. He values self-discovery and independence, often taking initiative in exploring his own hidden strengths and motivations. His inner world may reflect a sense of assertiveness and independence, even in the most hidden aspects of his personality.

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ARIES SUN AND ARIES NN IN 12H AT 4° CONJUNCT AT 0°

In your Groom persona chart, your future husband has both an Aries Sun and Aries North Node in the 12th house, and they are conjunct at 0°. This is a powerful and significant aspect in his chart.

The Aries Sun in the 12th house suggests that he possesses a strong sense of individuality and assertiveness that is directed towards more hidden or spiritual matters. He may have a strong will and desire to explore the depths of his own psyche and spirituality. The 12th house is often associated with the subconscious, spirituality, and hidden strengths.

The conjunction at 0° intensifies the energy of this aspect, signifying new beginnings and a strong emphasis on this part of his chart. It suggests that he is at the very beginning of a profound journey related to asserting his individuality and taking the initiative in the spiritual and hidden aspects of life.

The presence of the Aries North Node in the same house and sign reaffirms that his life's purpose is deeply connected to embracing Aries-like qualities, such as assertiveness, independence, and taking initiative. In this case, his life journey is about assertively exploring the 12th house themes, such as hidden strengths, spiritual growth, and personal transformation.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination indicates that your future husband's life journey revolves around embracing and assertively pursuing hidden or spiritual aspects of life. He's at the beginning of a profound exploration of his inner self and spirituality. The conjunction at 0° emphasizes the significance of this journey and the potential for new beginnings in this area of his life.

BRIEDE ASTEROID IN SAGITTARIUS IN 8H AT 3°

In your Groom persona chart, the presence of the Briede asteroid in Sagittarius in the 8th house at 3° adds an intriguing astrological layer to your future husband's chart.

The asteroid Briede doesn't have as widely recognized astrological significance as the major planets, but its placement can still offer insights into specific characteristics and themes in his life.

Sagittarius is associated with a love for adventure, a quest for knowledge, and a free-spirited nature. In the 8th house, this may manifest as an adventurous and philosophical approach to matters related to shared resources, transformation, and deep emotional connections.

The 3° placement adds an element of initiation and new beginnings to these themes. Your future husband may be in the early stages of a transformative journey, exploring the deeper aspects of life with a sense of adventure and curiosity.

In your Groom persona chart, the presence of the Briede asteroid in Sagittarius in the 8th house at 3° suggests that he may be on a transformative journey that involves a quest for knowledge and adventure in the realms of shared resources and deep emotional connections. This placement reflects an adventurous and philosophical approach to the 8th house matters, and he may be initiating this transformative process with a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm.

GEMINI JUNO IN 2H AT 28°

In your Groom persona chart, the placement of Juno in Gemini in the 2nd house at 28° provides insights into your future husband's approach to committed partnerships, particularly in the context of personal values and finances.

Juno is often associated with marriage and long-term partnerships, reflecting the qualities that one seeks in a spouse. In Gemini, it suggests that he values qualities such as communication, intellectual connection, and adaptability in a committed relationship. He may seek a partner who is not only a romantic interest but also a mental companion.

The 2nd house is linked to personal values, finances, and material possessions. With Juno placed here, he may find a strong sense of commitment and partnership in these areas of life. His partnership may revolve around shared financial goals and a mutual understanding of personal values.

The specific degree placement at 28° indicates a focus on completion and mastery in these relationship and financial matters. He may have a desire for a partner who complements and enhances his financial situation and shares his values, or he may be in a stage of developing and mastering these aspects of his committed partnerships.

In your Groom persona chart, this combination suggests that your future husband values intellectual connection and adaptability in committed partnerships. His sense of commitment may strongly relate to shared financial goals and mutual understanding of personal values. The 28° placement adds an element of completeness and mastery to these partnership dynamics, indicating a desire for a partner who enhances his financial situation and aligns with his core values.

VIRGO LILITH(MEAN) IN 5H AT 6°

In your Groom persona chart, the placement of Lilith (Mean) in Virgo in the 5th house at 6° provides insights into aspects of his darker or more hidden desires and tendencies within the context of creativity, romance, and self-expression.

Lilith represents themes related to rebellion, raw desires, and hidden or repressed aspects of one's nature. In Virgo, it can suggest that he may have perfectionistic or critical tendencies related to the 5th house matters.

The 5th house is associated with creativity, self-expression, romance, and even children. The presence of Lilith here may indicate that he has hidden desires or tendencies that he finds challenging to express in these areas. It can relate to a need for creative freedom, uninhibited self-expression, or a desire to explore unconventional forms of romance.

The specific degree placement at 6° adds a nuanced element to this placement, indicating a point of focus or intensity in his exploration of these desires. He may be working to understand and express these hidden or repressed aspects of his creativity and self-expression.

In your Groom persona chart, the placement of Lilith (Mean) in Virgo in the 5th house at 6° suggests that he may have hidden desires or tendencies related to creativity, romance, and self-expression. These desires could relate to the need for creative freedom, uninhibited self-expression, or a desire to explore unconventional forms of romance. The 6° placement adds a point of focus or intensity to his exploration of these aspects of his nature, indicating that he may be actively working to understand and express these hidden desires.

PISCES PART OF FORTUNE IN 11H AT 22°

In your Groom persona chart, the Part of Fortune in Pisces in the 11th house at 22° highlights the area of life where he is likely to find a sense of joy, fulfillment, and success.

The Part of Fortune is a point in the chart associated with well-being and the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. In Pisces, it suggests that he may find fulfillment through activities and connections that have a spiritual or compassionate dimension.

The 11th house is related to friendships, social circles, and aspirations. With the Part of Fortune here, he may experience a sense of joy and well-being through his social connections, especially those related to like-minded individuals who share his spiritual or humanitarian ideals.

The specific degree placement at 22° can indicate a strong focus on humanitarian or spiritual endeavors within his social circles. He may find success and fulfillment by aligning with groups or communities that share his values and aspirations.

In your Groom persona chart, the placement of the Part of Fortune in Pisces in the 11th house at 22° suggests that he is likely to find joy and fulfillment through his social connections and participation in groups that align with his spiritual or humanitarian ideals. This placement highlights a focus on shared values and aspirations within his social circles as a source of well-being and success.

GROOM ASTEROID IN TAURUS IN 1H AT 8°

In your Groom persona chart, the presence of the Groom asteroid in Taurus in the 1st house at 8° adds a unique astrological layer to the chart, symbolizing your future husband's characteristics and qualities that are significant in the context of your relationship.

The Groom asteroid represents the partner or spouse in the context of a wedding chart, so its placement can provide insights into the qualities and characteristics that are significant for your future husband in the context of your partnership.

Taurus is associated with qualities like stability, reliability, sensuality, and a deep appreciation for the finer things in life. In the 1st house, this placement may suggest that your future husband highly values these Taurus-like qualities in himself and in his role as a partner.

The 8° placement adds a specific degree of intensity and focus to these qualities. He may strongly identify with and manifest Taurus characteristics in the context of your partnership, valuing stability, sensuality, and a deep sense of appreciation and reliability as key components of his role as your spouse.

In your Groom persona chart, the presence of the Groom asteroid in Taurus in the 1st house at 8° suggests that your future husband highly values qualities such as stability, reliability, sensuality, and an appreciation for the finer things in life in the context of your relationship. This placement indicates a strong identification with these Taurus-like qualities as significant aspects of his role as your spouse.

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Hockey Romances. Why?

So I was taken out of work a couple weeks ago due to ~pregnancy stuff~ (mostly just stress, the baby and I are fine) which has left me with a lot of spare time on my hands. And as one does, I have been filling my time reading lgbtq+ romance novels. Because I can.

In this time, I have fallen headfirst into the hockey romance novel subgenre, and I ask myself, as I have done every time I see these books advertised, why? I am not a sports fan. One time, my husband was watching football (European), and a team in red kits was playing against yellow kits, and I started laughing because "it looks like ketchup is playing against mustard". His expression was great, but he hasn't taken me seriously since.

So why is hockey of all things such a draw for the mlm romance subgenre? Especially given the NHL's apparent fear of rainbow tape? Why do I now know what the word "celly" refers to and what an "enforcer" is? Why why why?

Here are my answers:

Extremely organic way to set up some of the most classic romance tropes. Forced proximity? Being on the same team takes care of that. There was only one bed? Shared hotel rooms during away games. Enemies to lovers? Rival teams.

Lots of potential for drama given that players lead very transient lives in terms of the constant possibility of trades. In mlm love stories, even more so given that the NHL is so blatantly homophobic.

Perfect level of fame. Fame and wealth as a draw for a love interest are kind of staples of the genre, and NHL players are famous, sure, but not all of them, and they aren't as famous as football stars (either kind of football). They are still filthy rich, which makes great wish fulfillment. You can have the sexy penthouse and the anonymity.

I would go on to talk about how different roles on the team lend themselves to different tropes (goalie = tightly controlled dude who needs someone to help him cut loose; enforcer = misunderstood fighter with a heart of gold; coach for all your forbidden love/sleeping with the boss desires) but that would very quickly reveal my utter lack of hockey knowledge, so let's not. Instead, here's a quick reclist.

Rachel Reid's Game Changers series. It's a classic in the genre for a reason and it has everything. Forbidden love? Got that, maybe the definitive example. Redemption arc? Got that. Misunderstood bruiser with a heart of gold? Got that. Age difference? Got that. Also really excellent sex scenes, not gonna lie, and satisfying endings throughout - sometimes a happy end will come a little suddenly for me, but these books really delivered, and the nice thing about how romance series are structured is that you get a little peek at what comes after for the couples in the other books.

2. Him, Us and Epic by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy. This one surprised me, I don't generally go for first person POVs, but I did enjoy this! Coming-of-age story turned coming out story featuring a budding hockey star and his best friend. Lots of fun.

3. Scoring Chances series by Avon Gale. This series is fun in that it doesn't focus on the NHL, it actually focuses on the minor leagues in the southeast of the US, a place almost no one associates with ice hockey. As such, there's a chance to tell different stories about professional athletes who aren't super rich and famous, which I appreciate a lot. TBH the first pairing wasn't entirely my cup of tea, but I'm glad I kept going because I especially enjoyed the later books, which tackle tough topics (including eating disorders, abuse etc., so content warning for that). These are still romance novels though, so rest assured that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. What I especially appreciate is that these books don't have relationship drama, in that the main couples communicate and work together instead of a third act break-up-make-up!

4. Hockey Ever After series by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James. These are just great. Lots of fun to read, lots of cameos from character in later books, just excellent mood all around. Also features my favorite ever trope (secret relationship, sorry, anyone who knows me knows I am a sucker for it I just can't help myself) heavily, which is a win in my book. I especially enjoyed book two, "Scoring Position". Is that because Nico is German and I loved him? Is that because Ryan is my new blorbo? We may never know.

Happy reading and please give me recommendations for more books like these, I'm lowkey obsessed.

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Good Omens Fic Rec: Social organization and adaptability in Xenoerpeton anthropoides: transference of social bonding habits and mate selection

Publish or perish has never been more apt. Professor Aziraphale Eastwise finds himself in the privileged position to engage with a Xenoerpeton anthropoides (or merlotl). An elusive, semiaquatic evolutionary cousin shrouded in mystery. And the answers he receives aren’t what he expects of a simple creature—even one who is human-like. Crowley is a social pariah among his kind who is undeniably funny, curious, sensitive, and intelligent. His discovery of the depths of merlotl thought could cement his fame and renown for decades to come, but this opportunity comes at a cost—Aziraphale is trapped in a cave with slowly dwindling supplies and rapidly diminishing hope. The longer he’s trapped, the more he finds himself considering questions of a forbidden nature. Questions that can’t possibly be ethical. Or wanted. Besides, surely it isn’t productive to even consider what attraction or mating behaviors look like in merlotl. After all, if a primate and an amphibious creature fell in love, where would they live? And Aziraphale needs rescue soon. Or: How budget cuts lead to the discovery of a century—and Aziraphale's heart. A story about falling in love with the subject of one’s research grant.

Length: 106,757 words

AO3 Rating: Explicit / Spice Level 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Best for: Mostly Safe in Public/At Home, Human AU,

Triggers: None

Read it here, fic by Liquid_Lyrium

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*Minor Spoilers* That is definitely the longest title I've seen for a fanfic! Okay, so where to begin with this one... In this AU, Aziraphale is a researcher who finds himself trapped in a cave. In this cave, he encounters a merlotl, essentially a mermaid axolotl, who is this story's version of Crowley. What follows is a really beautiful and complex story of discovery, survival, and patience.

I admit that this isn't something I probably would have chosen for myself! But I'm really glad I approached it with an open mind. It was very interesting, and the world-building was excellent. The story handles the morality of the situation very well, and I love that towards the end, Aziraphale ensures Crowley knows he has agency and freedom. The cave scenes were absolutely fascinating. I loved trying to puzzle out Crowley's behaviors and the process of them learning to communicate. My favorite section was right at the end, where Crowley can fully communicate. I wish that section had been longer because it was really thought-provoking, and I wish we had gotten more explanations about the merlotl from Crowley himself.

Most of it is safe for public, but the sex scenes themselves are pretty explicit, so you'll want privacy for those parts. It was top-tier wet & messy!! Overall, this is a really unique and interesting story! The 100K words will fly by so fast for you.

Read it here, fic by Liquid_Lyrium

[ofdinosanddais1]

Heartbreak High Season 2 Spoilers

So... lots of shit happened in the finale.

1): I like that they're setting up a redemption for Sasha and Spider. Both have done such horrible things on complete opposite ends of the spectrum but it's nice to see they could have a path to growth.

2): For Spider, I'm hoping to see more of his home life. I am thinking his father abused both him and his mom and his mom had a traumatic response which made her fear men including her own son. I think she pushed him away when she should've helped him because that's her kid and he reacted in his own way. And that does not absolve him of his wrongdoings, it means he has to sort through this shit in order to grow and prevent further harm to others. I would love to see more discussion on that in the third season. I would love for Spider to have a retribution and closure arc not for his own wellbeing (although it's a factor) but because there are boys watching this show who might have experienced things like him who might want to know it's okay to feel emotions and to see the damage that his actions did to show that it's not a healthy thing to do and it hurts a lot of people. I said redemption arc because that's probably what the show is setting up for but I think "redemption" should be left ambiguously like he's trying to be better but his actions have lasting consequences on the people he's hurt and he will always be making up for that. Changing for other people is not about being seen as the good guy but doing your best to prevent further harm. It's a complicated thing to deal with but I think showing that complexity like they have before is so important for kids watching this show.

3): I would fucking adore to see a Sasha redemption arc mostly for my own experience with other people who behaved like her who never learned from their mistakes for treating me differently because I'm autistic. Some of y'all might not want a redemption arc for her but like, I would fucking love to see her apologize and acknowledge what she did wrong and show change. Even if it's hard to do at first because no one will be perfect on the first try. After the lack of a genuine apology from Sia and her actions to the autistic community and how she continues to victimize herself, I just really want an allistic person to apologize and do better and I think the set-up for that in season 3 is PERFECT. Hopefully, there's a way for Quinni to still be school captain with Sasha as her co-captain because I think a message of uplifting people in communities you are not a part of is an EXCELLENT message. Sasha could step back with being the leading voice in this and allow Quinni to be a voice in her life as being autistic. Then this could expand to Sasha stepping back and uplifting other people's voices and learn that activism is about bringing people together and allowing space to share ideas and not trying to call out every single action she thinks is wrong. Overall though, I don't want them back in a relationship. I think the captain/vice-captain friendship could be fucking GREAT.

4): My heart fucking hurts for Cash. During that whole episode where he was on that boat with Chook, I was so fucking scared it was gonna be a jumping out situation but I fucking hope Chook doesn't mess with Cash or Harper anymore. He fucking had a deal and I don't want any redemption for Chook whatsoever. Crime and recidivism reduction is a special interest of mine and I fucking hated that Cash was in that situation to begin with and it's a perfect example of how vulnerable people join gangs. I am so fucking elated that this show is doing a great job of representing crime, recidivism, and police brutality. I'll have to research the prison system in Australia because I wanna see the similarities between Australia and the US's prison system. But YES. NAIL ON HEAD. A lot of teenagers and children join gangs because they are vulnerable whether that be an abusive home life such as Cash being in a group home then in Chook's gang before his grandma brought him to her home. How your family, your friends, your loved ones are all in danger when you are trying to leave a gang. I'm so fucking relieved that hopefully Cash can be free. I don't trust Chook's word though and that stuff always haunts people who often have no choice. I just want him to be safe and loved and cared for. He deserves so much better.

5): Kinda disappointed that Harper and Amerie didn't have a conversation on how Harper treated her but I think I still like their arc. I don't think that they're in anyway on the best terms they could be but I think it's because that Amerie views relationships transactionally in the way that she thinks she has to give every cent of her self to make other people accept her and I wanna see more of Amerie's story. For one, we know she has a sorta strict mom. For two, I've never seen anything about her dad. I'm wondering if there was an incident in her peer group in the earlier days or a situation in her home life where she feels like she constantly has to give 200% just to feel like she deserves even 5% of something. I really want the showrunners to tackle that kind of stuff in the third season. I want Harper and Amerie to have some kind of realization that their friendship is more complicated and I want Amerie to just have a god damn break for once. Have like a filler episode or gods just a fucking nap. I want Amerie to get like a cold where Harper or Darren or someone just helps her out while a bunch of crazy shit happens at school. Give my girl a break.

6): I fucking hate Rowan. He's manipulative but also traumatized. BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW GREAT SAM RECHNER DID PORTRAYING HIM??? It's like he woke up one day as Rowan like his acting was fucking PHENOMENAL. If Rowan is in the third season, I'm not going to be mad because I fucking love Sam Rechner's portrayal of a teenager that is aggressive and touchy and just... how tf do I put this... a sort of trauma-touched angry that is not the typical portrayal of "I'm angry because I'm traumatized" but just representative of people who are like him if that makes any fucking sense??? Idk how to describe his attitude and mannerisms because there us definitely trauma laced with his actions but you can also tell through his backstory that this shit didn't start with his trauma or at least not the one we saw in the beginning. It's kinda like the signs of a serial killer but (hopefully) those signs are recognized and he is placed in a treatment that can focus on protecting himself and others. I don't think his behaviors will go away and I would not be surprised if he's not in the second season because he was institutionalized because that seems like a natural progression.

It's weird to talk about Rowan because there are signs that his trauma has influence on his behavior but is not the sole cause of his behavior. I don't want to put some kind of diagnostic label on him and I encourage everyone else to also not put a diagnostic label on him because I think most people watching (including myself) have the psychological knowledge to put a label on him without demonizing other mental illnesses because I see a lot of behaviors that can be attributed to some psychological problems but I'm not educated enough to talk about that without demonizing people with those mental illnesses who act so far from his other behaviors. So, I don't recommend other people putting a label on him because, even with good intentions, there are people who would want to use Rowan as a reason to demonize real life mentally ill people. But, I do not fucking like him as a person. I love the characterization. But fuck him to the sun, man. He was manipulative of Amerie and he was trying to forget Amerie but his thoughts did result in harmful actions and I think the best retribution would be deep psychiatric help but knowing the mental health industry, the kind of help he needs does not currently exist and that fucking sucks. If he is in the next season, I'm not going to complain because holy fuck I loved the character in the realm of his writing like the writer room for Heartbreak High deserves a fucking award.

Overall, my thoughts on the season were that I love how complicated everyone is. The characters feel like actual people that exist in real life. They feel loved and cared for and I hope netflix greenlights a third season. I've seen a LOT of people recently who hadn't watched the first season come out but got a netflix account specifically to watch Heartbreak High and that kind of thing is what netflix WANTS so I'm a little more hopeful that a third season might get greenlit. I'm excited to see what the showrunners do next.

Again, gonna say that, whatever behaviors that Rowan has that can be attributed to certain mental health disorders, let's just consider what fuel we're adding to the fire.

And because some people did this, remember that the actors are not the characters. A lot of people bullied Gemma for Sasha's actions but Gemma is the actor playing Sasha, she is not actually Sasha. She did a fantastic job so it might be confusing but she is not Sasha and does not deserve the hate she gets for her wonderful portrayal. This goes for EVERY actor.

[elliewritessncries]

Invisible string | pre-outbreak!Joel Miller x (mostly)gn!reader

After many months of constant fighting Joel’s wife, Evelyn, has had enough, she runs away and leaves him and baby Sarah alone when they most need her. Sarah is barely 4 months old and even though Joel is an excellent father, he still needs help with his daughter while he works. Luckily his neighbor is more than happy to help out the now single father.

Part 2

Pre-outbreak, perhaps even no outbreak at all. Joel just turned/is about to turn 20. Young reader too. Kind of slow burn. No use of y/n. Clichés all over.

Warnings: swearing, parental abandonment. Brief mention of miscarriage. English is not my first language.

Note: I’ve been meaning to write more but I’m honestly too busy or afraid of criticism so I end up posting a chapter or two on ao3 and never coming back. But I’m on vacation and I miss tumblr so here I am.

Dividers by: firefly graphics

Sometimes, life takes turns leading you to places you never thought you'd find yourself in, but it doesn't have to be bad. That you had learned.

The first turn life took (and you were actually aware of it) was mid-college, and that one, well… It was actually a bad thing.

Two years earlier, you decided to travel across the country to study. It wasn't the most convenient thing geographically. It was a 24-hour drive without stops, but you made 32 in your parents' old van the first time they took you to see the campus, then it took you 4 days to get there with your best friend at the start of the first semester. It was a long way, which meant no Christmas vacation at home, no traveling for spring break, and an expensive plane ticket every summer that you had to pay yourself because, oh, surprise! It wasn't also the most convenient thing because money was tight at home, and Penn State wasn't cheap. Still, you wanted to go there, so your parents made an incredible effort to get you where you wanted. And a year and a half later, it wasn't viable anymore, so you dropped out and returned home to work.

The second life's turn happened when you were 20, and it came to you completely by surprise, without any involvement on your part, but still, you had to deal with the consequences.

You had been out of college for about seven months. It was mid-January, and you were walking home from work, watching the Christmas lights attached to rooftops fight the wind that threatened to rip them off and have them flying around. It was windier than usual, a chill wind that cut to the bone, perhaps foreshadowing the day's events.

When you reached home, you expected to be greeted by the warmth of home but, instead, you found it colder than the outside as your mom shouted like crazy in Spanish (a common thing in your household) at your dad, who just sat at the dining table with his head hung low (also a common thing). What wasn't expected was you and your siblings taking your mom's side as you found out the reason behind the yelling: your 52-year-old dad, the "most devoted father and husband of the community," was behind your family’s financial struggle, him and his mistress. That day, your mom sloppily packed your dad's things and threw him on the street. He didn't deserve more than that.

Life kept on going after that, kind of.

Many turns came after that day, more than you could ever count, and life was getting dizzier by the minute until a chilly day in late October that reminded you of the fateful day your dad ran out. Once again, you found yourself walking home from work, like in January, almost 8 months ago. You stopped half a block away from your house, fighting in vain with your beaten-down walkman, trying to play your tape until you heard muffled screams in a nearby house, something reminiscent of that day, too.

You didn't want to pry, but curiosity got the best of you, so you stayed there pretending to fix your things.

You knew the house belonged to the Keereys, but they hadn't lived there for a while. At the moment, a young couple rented it. You knew them too, not only because they were your neighbors but because both went to school with you, all the way from kindergarten to High School.

Evelyn and Joel Miller were high school sweethearts, together since their Freshman year, maybe before. They were a grade below you, but even going to the same school, you had never cared too much about their life and relationship, too busy with your own teenage drama and organizing prom and whatnot. Still, throughout the years, your mom and Diana Miller, Joel's mom, remained good friends, keeping you in all the gossip.

Evelyn's parents never liked Joel that much, and Joel never liked her parents, either. When she got pregnant at 17, they hated each other even more. Joel dropped out of High School and started to work to support a family that didn't come. The baby was never born, but they stayed together, even got married after turning 18, and when he thought of getting a GED to continue his education, they got pregnant again. Their baby was born mid-summer, and you and your family were invited to the baby shower but sent a present instead, too occupied with your family drama to go.

After the baby shower, Diana Miller didn't need to call your mom to update her on all of her son's problems because the young couple moved out of the Millers' house into their own (rented) home four houses down the block from yours, to receive their baby in peace. But peace was the last thing they had, with their baby crying more times than not, Evelyn wanting to opt-out, Joel trying to keep things together for the sake of their daughter, and you and your neighbors were the first ones to know about all their discussions.

Now, even with your headphones on, you could make up some of the phrases that Evelyn screamed, things about her wanting more, him not being enough, wishing for a better life, and wanting to leave once and for all. And before you could decide whether it was better to keep listening to bring fresh gossip home or leave the couple alone to their issues, the decision was made for you by an angry Evelyn getting out of the house in a hurry.

"-and I'm tired of you, and your house, and your stupid daughter that never shuts up!"

"Don't talk about her like that, Evelyn! Like it or not, she's your daughter. You can run away from her!"

"I'm not running away from her. I'm running away from you and this miserable life, you big, fucking, worthless idiot!"

"Evelyn, don't go! Evelyn! If you go now, don't even think about coming back! I mean it!"

"Oh honey, count on it!"

And she meant it too because while they were screaming at each other, she threw into their shared pick-up truck a bunch of clothes, a suitcase, and many plastic bags with, one could only assume, the rest of her things.

All the screaming had attracted the attention of passersby and neighbors alike. Yet, if they weren't paying attention before, the loud tire squeal of the truck as Evelyn backed out of the driveway did the trick, making everyone who was paying attention turn to the couple's house, scared by the sudden noise.

The truck drove loudly into the distance, leaving behind a deafening silence. Not even the birds dared to make any noise for a moment, afraid to upset the young man even more, but life had to keep going, even if it seemed to have stopped for him. People kept on walking, neighbors pretended to have been doing anything else rather than listening to the conversation and went on with their day, but you kept looking at the door, where an angry Joel Miller stood, not knowing what to do with life now, only distracted by the cries of his daughter, so he turned around and shut his door angrily leaving you standing in the middle of the street thinking how his life had taken a turn now too and wishing him the best of luck.

[sn33z3s]

in defense of “if you weren’t a fucking asshole”

(what better time to write “meta” than hours before a season premiere. after all, style is dead. or was it that it’s just boring? no, wait, it’s toxic??)

this doesn’t have a thesis, it’s just some leftover thoughts from last year - mostly pertaining The Church Scene, because of course - and featuring some hot stan marsh characterization takes i guess

let’s start with the gay glancing at your ex-childhood best friend

so, this framing is loaded because it's the narrative of their whole thing: kyle chasing stan. stan usually comes to kyle's rescue in absurd (but solvable) situations, whereas kyle often has to fight stan to provide emotional respite. they're thinking of each other here; it's distinct how stan looks back, rather than this shot cutting at kyle. stan's explosive reaction is still pretty presumptuous, but kyle was, even if unintentionally, asking for stan's attention - which is typical

in a sense, this scene is their wordless language; the kind you share with said ex-best friend but it’s gotten worn from overuse, and as a result, you’re both communicatively stunted, so now that you’ve reached out again after 40 years, the first step to any comfort or solace is [the scene above] and a homoerotic spectacle:

well, i don’t need to tell you what that public spectacle is; you already know

stan leads his paranoid outburst in the church by accusing kyle of knowing something which would be impossible for kyle to know; in You’re Getting Old/Assburgers kyle also reaches out to stan, who turns him down, yet still asks that kyle basically read his mind and comfort him

kyle is not a stranger to demanding unrealistic things from stan as well, but kyle calling stan “asshole” packs that punch since contemporarily the fandom usually assumes stan as more emotionally forward or in-touch with himself. however, in the church, kyle is pointing out that stan is clearly repressing his feelings, desires, traumas, etc. and kyle has used a similar approach before:

in my last meta, i wrote about how stan is pretty firm in not instantly accepting kyle's olive branches. of course, the thing is, kyle's olive branches are bent sometimes, let alone how he approaches asking for stan's forgiveness before the broship splits. kyle doesn't apologize: he just expects stan to move on

(also, i love the "divorced couple" coding before we even reach Post-COVID.) anyway, the show clearly acknowledges stan as "agreeing with kyle no matter what," and the first time stan and kyle fight in canon, it’s a big deal

i always return to how i don't see kyle or stan as at fault in most of, if not all, of their fights. this especially applies to YGO & Assburgers since it's one of their most significant “break-up” arcs. still... kyle's "if you weren't a fucking asshole" in the church scene is so satisfying. (and 100% excellent voice acting on matt stone's part; the punchy delivery at the end of that line is what makes me revisit it often.) when i put my tin foil hat on, it does sound like decades of resentment built up. if this post had to have a thesis, it’d be, “here’s why kyle had every right to call stan an asshole in that moment,” but the Stan Can Be an Asshole, Too meta is for another day. after all, my last meta also revolved around the trouble i have with framing stan as an exclusively passive character (rather than predominantly passive) 

by “decades of resentment,” i mean simmering for kyle since, you guessed it, episodes such as You're Getting Old and Assburgers. i talk about YGO & Assburgers a lot, i'm sorry. but i was thinking about the church scene as i browsed the south park wiki on the official site: "Kyle can only deal with so much of Stan's negativity." (obviously, matt and trey themselves do not write or even moderate the Comedy Central studios wiki, so take all of it with a grain of salt.) i like that wording, though, and this other part of the blurb too: "Stan's ego can get in the way of their friendship [referencing Guitar Queer-o]" 

kyle not being able to handle stan’s negativity these days is more often harshly critiqued than anything about stan’s ego. that detail does, in many forms, relate to the stan jock characterization discourse, but that’ll also have to wait for another meta. i can say a couple of things about it to tie up this post, though 

yes, kyle fails to comfort stan in the YGO arc. at the same time, i don't think his positivity is always maligned. after all, the YGO arc isn't stan vs kyle, it's stan and kyle vs. growing up; this is their contemporary theme. and yes, for a kid, kyle can have that emotional maturity

Tegridy Farms and Post-COVID have cemented stan as south park’s protagonist – though, in my opinion, he always has been it, especially since Bigger, Longer, & Uncut – and protagonists are like, the character archetype that receives the most self-projection. yet this emotional angle is comparatively still a fairly new framing of stan’s character. now that this show is narrated in such a way that we see even more of the world of south park through stan’s eyes, fans watching may feel extra inclined to think of him as only ever depressed. but being sad is not all stan does and never has been

not only is this frequency fairly new to his character, i would go so far as to say that there’s a difference between the contemporary stan angst arcs and older episodes like Raisins, YGO, and Assburgers. being sad is not “natural” to stan (whatever that means), it is thrust upon him. most recently, this is randy’s fault. yes, we are meant to - and i hope that most do - sympathize or empathize with stan, but my point here is that he’s a little bit more belligerent and bullish than the fandom currently gives him credit for

[stitcherofchaos]

Maedhros is an ESTJ

He is dutiful and responsible, when he argues with his father to send the ships back to the larger host of the Noldor, I believe he was considering Fingon specifically out of loyalty, sticking to his principles and ideals about the situation. Obviously this is the Te function that butts heads with his father. I don't need to go into his Te too much otherwise this would be a book-long post but is comes out in the fact that he is an excellent commander and leader.

The reason he is a sensor though is because he uses Si to guide him through middle earth. Si is what reminds him of the larger, stronger portion of the Noldor left behind in Valinor, the oath, how he strategizes, and whenever he sticks to his firmly implanted principles and logic which causes him to make big picture mistakes.

For example: His father leads a battle against Morgoth and dies. A little bit after that, Maedhros tries to overpower Morgoth again and gets captured. The big picture he missed- is that his first sole job is as King of the Noldor and to get the Silmarils back and he focused on the 'smaller 'detail of trying to overpower Morgoth on his own.

Maedhros's mind is in two places: remembering the lessons (and sufferings) of the past and planning for the near future (not far).

The Ne function is tricky but ESTJs use it a surprising amount to come up with better, more efficient, solutions to problems and we can become surprisingly inventive.

Examples: when Maedhros gives the crown to Fingolfin (which none of his brothers expected), making allies with nearly everyone (dwarves and men included), and his last desperate attempt to take the Silmarils, which cause him to spontaneously unalive himself due to despair.

(Trust me when I say, when ESTJs despair, it is caused by hopeless situations and finding ourselves in a dark places where we believe that everything that went wrong was our fault.)

The last function is Fi, and we never see Maedhros confront his own feelings through the book, his entire focus is defeating Morgoth so that all of middle earth can be at peace. But then when it became hopeless, then his eyes focused on the next attainable objective, getting back the Silmarils and fulfilling the oath (despite it being in vain).

That despair I mentioned earlier was the inferior Fi causing Maedhros to mentally break- paired in with Si is a horrible experience.

Fi may be the last function of ESTJ, but it's also ENTJ's last function. it's the same thing that caused Feanor to mentally break after his father's death, a deep seated sorrow coated with wrath (and Feanor is clearly an ENTJ). For Maedhros, it's yearning coated with stoicism.

ESTJs (being the community oriented people that they are) care about their neighbors and want to help them (mostly practically), they want everyone just to get along and not cause any drama or situations which create harm so they can work together more efficiently against the common evil (if they do see it). But they can become brutal when people become a risk/danger to their friends and neighbors.

Maedhros did not want to harm anyone, but due to PTSD and despair, he caved and learned not to care; unhealthily utilizing his Te function to its full extent.

If anyone wants to add on to this and/or disagree, feel free to! I'm guilty of not grasping the four cognitive functions completely but I wanted to get my thoughts out there. I wrote this all though the method of the cognitive functions instead of 'which personality traits match what'.

[silverpsychedelic]

Curious. Is it possible that we may see Jackle as ether an enemy or ally? P.S Would love to see the crazy mantle in your style

I've drawn him a handful of times! I like to imagine him as this tall, gangly thing when the magic of his mantle is dropped

As for what you can see him as in my universe, he is very much just Jackle. He's assumed as loyalist because he keeps out of Wizeman's way and doesn't really stray from Nightmare. Wizeman doesn't seem to view him as any sort of flight risk or threat, and he is mostly overlooked in favour of his more promising creations. Jackle mostly keeps out of Wizeman's way, after seeing exactly what sort of things can happen to a Maren who speaks out of place.

He is no stranger to being an ally though, and is a valuable source of information regarding goings-on within Nightmare. Everything Wizeman does, everything that goes on behind closed doors, and everything both Reala and NiGHTS get up to (though, NiGHTS to a lesser extent since they rebelled ofc). Jackle is excellent at retaining information and keeps a mental note of everything around him. He just isn't able to formulate his words in a way that most people find coherent, and people often find him very cryptic or full of riddles. But he knows exactly what he's saying, even if other's can't seem to decipher it. Because of this people can tend to overlook his words. Though, few people know how important and knowledgeable he is: NiGHTS and Reala both absolutely value his opinion, and have spent great deals of time learning how to understand his thought patterns and communicate with him effectively.

Jackle is also a big player in the story, because he has major information that could very easily lead to Wizeman's downfall. He just can't access it anymore, because it's been purposefully sectioned off and locked away by Wizeman himself via some very intense memory magic fuckery. His disjointed thoughts and words are a result of his mind sort of skipping a beat, it's encountering blanks in his memory and trying to compensate. And Wizeman will make sure he never unlocks those. He appears to ignore Jackle for the most part, but he is always keeping an eye on him.

[mirageofadesert]

First Impression: Love is Panacea

I have just finished the first 4 episodes of the drama on Youkou. It took me over an hour to get the app to take my money, so this better be worth it.

The drama is project for Literature and Art of the Sichuan province and co-produced by Youkou and CCPTV. Therefore, we can expect a lot of national propaganda in the show, especially since it’s not only a medical drama, but also about international medical aid and foreign aid. Lou Yunxi seems to really take his nickname as Sichuan ambassador seriously! ;-)

Cast and Characters (so far)

Zhang Rua Nan as Su Weian: A medical school dropout on a quest to enjoy her life, struggling to make ends meet overseas. She becomes a translator at the local Chinese Medical Aid hospital.

Luo Yunxi as Dr. Gu Yun Zheng: A passionate but cold doctor working in Chinese Medical relief/aid in North Africa. He is Su Weian former teacher. He is initially very skeptical of the FL intentions and abilities.

Wang Yiting as Jiang Muying: Su Weian’s best friend, that travels to see her after a long time.

Li Jiahao as Fang Mingfan (Nian Baiyu!) doctor and assistant and love interest of Jiang Muying. I expect them to be the 3rd couple of the show.

Shawn Wei as Dun Yuncheng: As the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. He had a one-sided crush on the FL and is the half brother of the ML. We haven’t seen them interact in the present yet, but there is a nice build up to an interesting dynamic.

Mild Spoiler

The first arc of the show takes place in a small city in North Africa. Foreign actors in Chinese Dramas are always … something, and this is no difference. The dubbing is also noticeable different compared to the rest. I do, however, like how the show approaches different languages and the language barrier. Dr. Gu only speaks Chinese and English and needs a French translator to communicate with patients and staff – this is where Su Weian comes in.

There is a lot of unintended comedy, because of the way they are depicting the foreign country. While some is just silly – for example the way they are throwing $ bills around as if it was Yuan, other times it relies too much on exoticism. So far, they haven’t crossed the line to straight out racist stereotyping, so that’s something. It does, at times, make a lot of the scenes feel over the top and cringe. However, no matter the country of origin, very rarely do productions get other languages and culture right. China in Western media is often just horrible, so I’m not going to hold it against them. The medical stuff is also mostly fine, it’s not accurate, but it’s not so wrong, that I’m getting angry. So the framing of the show is okay, I think it will get better once they are back in China.

Dr. Gu is a typical character played by Luo Yunxi: Serious, passionate, troubled and very in love with a woman. He excels in this role, as always. His English is also amazing! Su Weian is so far the more interesting character. She is everything I want from a FL: strong, independent, witty and smart. So far, we were only introduced to 3 side characters, that have not shown any depth yet. I’m just really happy to see Tantai Jin and Nian Baiyun reunite on screen – still being master and assistant. I do miss their costume so, because the styling in this show is… different.

The cast of the show is so far the best part. While the script relies on a lot of cliché tropes, it’s the dynamic between the actors, that make the show engaging. I’m rather pessimistic about the script so far, it might end somewhere between “Lie to Love” and “Broker”. However, the acting and the chemistry between the leads is significantly better!

One of my favorite things is, how self-aware the show is at times: Be it the supporting cast admitting being the side characters of the leads' life, the subverting of stereotypes of Chinese eating strange things like insects or the nurses watching costume dramas on the Youkou apps and taking dating advice from it. So I’m holding out hope that the overly cliché romantic tropes are an attempt to mislead the audience into thinking this is just a romantic show.

I’m going to talk about the ending of the show next. Please just stop reading here, if you don’t want to get spoiled!

Major Spoiler

On a personal note, I was misdiagnosed with a deadly disease earlier this year. While I’m incredibly lucky, that it turned out a misdiagnosis, for a couple of months I had to live with the belief that I was going to die early and in a lot of pain. So this show hits on a different level and that's why it’s important to me, that the novel ending stays the same. (Spoiler!!)

I’m a bit nervous about it, because not only did they cut out 6 full episodes, they also changed the name to “Healing Lover”. I don’t want the FL to be healed. There is no cure for her disease in real life, so there shouldn’t be one in the drama. Suffering from life altering disease is part of many people's life, that affect not only them, but also their family and friends. It would feel insulting, if they change it. I want to see a drama, in which the cast has to come to terms with the FL death. I want her husband and son to find a way to cope and live on. I want maximum angst. No rainbow at night.

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ꨄYours to Have and Hold @aeriscallangaꨄ

Everyone make way my lovely moot has arrived! Honestly, I THINK we've talked about this before. But I'm coming up with something fresh and new for once in my life so I don't think it'll be the exact same as before.

The placements

First off, we'd need you with someone who has a nice Aquarius Sun. At first I was thinking Leo Sun, but honestly...I don't that's how you roll. So, why not an Aquarius?

But you know what Leo placement I IMMEDIATELY thought of? Leo moon. I can't even begin to explain how amazing that'd be for you, like I can actually see it.

And then, there's the Gemini Mercury. You'd definitely need to snag yourself a Gemini Mercury, like I can just SEE that. Even if we both have beef with Gemini that aren't family, Woozi, or Hoshi. Sorry to all the Geminis out there.

You need yourself a Aries Venus. Mostly because you aren't confessing to SHIT and an Aries Venus is confessing aprox. five seconds after you meet. So. I don't necessarily LIKE Aries Venus + Capricorn Mars but I can live with it.

Pisces Mars. Not only is it compatible, but it will slightly balance out that Aries Venus.

Also, a Scorpio rising to balance out that Aries Venus and Leo moon a little bit more.

I'm gonna be so for real I can't for the life of me find any celebrity with placements similar to these. So...Yeah.

Overview

*HEM HEM* and now for telling you what this person will be like.

With an Aquarius Sun, this man has an independent and progressive spirit. He values freedom, intellectual pursuits, and social justice. He tends to be a visionary, often thinking outside the box and challenging societal norms. His humanitarian nature drives him to seek equality and fairness for all.

The Leo Moon adds a touch of warmth, creativity, and self-expression to his personality. He craves attention and recognition, enjoying being in the spotlight. This combination suggests a generous and confident individual who loves to entertain and be admired. He has a dramatic flair and a natural ability to lead and inspire others.

Having a Gemini Mercury means that this man with exceptional communication skills. He is witty, versatile, and intellectually curious. He loves to engage in stimulating and deep conversations and is a quick thinker. This placement also indicates a gift for learning and adapting to new situations effortlessly.

Aries Venus brings a passionate and impulsive nature to his romantic relationships. He approaches love with enthusiasm, seeking excitement and adventure. This placement suggests a strong desire for independence in partnerships, as well as a need for constant stimulation and spontaneity.

With a Pisces Mars, this man possesses a sensitive and intuitive approach to action. He may not always be assertive or direct, preferring a more passive or indirect approach. This placement suggests a natural empathy and compassion, making him a caring and understanding partner. He may excel in creative or spiritual pursuits that allow him to channel his deep emotions.

Lastly, the Scorpio Ascendant adds intensity and depth to his overall persona. He may have a mysterious and magnetic presence, often drawing others in with his enigmatic nature. This placement suggests a strong will and determination, as well as a desire for transformation and self-discovery.

In summary, this man would have a unique blend of intellect, creativity, passion, and depth. He would have a visionary and independent spirit, combined with a desire for recognition and self-expression. With his excellent communication skills and intuitive nature, he can navigate various social situations effortlessly. In relationships, he seeks excitement, independence, and deep emotional connection. Overall, he would be a captivating and complex individual who continually seeks personal growth and explores the depths of his own psyche.

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priscilla quintana / she/they  ———  no way is that CADE MEDINA.. they’re a 32-year-old HUMAN notoriously known for being NO-NONSENSE  &  JADED  but there are some people who have seen them being BIG-HEARTED  &  TOUGH.  if you ask me, they remind me a lot of high heels abandoned under her desk after a long business meeting, a pair of beaten-up rollerblades hanging up behind the door, an office door always propped open so people are free to come and go as they please, and old money that they want nothing to do with, but that could just be because they’re considered the ROLLER DERBY GIRL around town. just keep an eye on them  &  see if their true colors shine through..

full name: cade selena medina (née ayala) birthdate: august 11th age: 32 height: 5’5” occupation: ceo and founder of kent’s kids/roller derby girl ship status: married (WC) bio:

despite being born into the lap of luxury, cade has never wanted anything to do with wealth

the only child of a man who inherited a fortune 500 company, she had pressure put on her to be perfect from the very start

her father wasn’t around much, always seemingly at work or at some sort of function, and her mother stayed home despite being mostly hands-off with her daughter

in fact, the only family cade ever really saw were her paternal grandparents, both of whom she was named after

she spent the most time at their house, often planting herself in her grandfather’s office watching him work; he’s the man who passed his business down to cade’s father,  but he was much kinder and more loving than his son would ever be

while her parents held her on a pedestal, cade desperately wanted to be like other kids, and when she was ten years old and had enough money built up from her allowance, she bought her first pair of roller skates

those skates brought cade everywhere in the gated community the ayala family lived in

she could often be found zooming in and out of driveways and culs-de-sac, grinning from ear to ear while the wind whipped through her hair

cade’s parents hated that their daughter wanted so much freedom, but there wasn’t much they could do given how headstrong and independent she was; plus, they didn’t actually want to parent her

their only solution was to drag her to their functions, making the excuse that flashing their family dynamic was good for business

and so cade was stuffed into lavish dresses and told to be on her best behavior as cameras went off in her face

this went on until cade was around fifteen years old, and that’s when she started expressing her distaste for her parents’s lifestyle

they all had to come to a compromise: if cade played the role of the perfect daughter, then she was allowed to do whatever she wanted with whomever, no questions asked

and that’s exactly what she did; on the nights cade didn’t have to attend functions with her parents, she’d make plans with her friends and go to the skate park, usually leaving with scrapes, cuts, and bruises, but always with a smile on her face

in school she excelled, never wanting to give her parents an excuse to take her hobbies away from her, and when she graduated with high honors and a lot of satisfaction, she knew it was time to leave home

she chose a college in texas to attend, needing the distance between herself and her parents

being so far from home gave cade more freedom to do as she pleased, and while she spent the daylight hours studying and hanging out with her friends, the nightlife was when she went wild

she found the roller derby team by complete accident, her adventures leading her to a large abandoned warehouse 

cade was immediately fascinated, and after the match she found herself talking to a few of the team members, and that’s the night she officially became gnarley quinn

life was blissful for cade, and despite her parents trying to lure her back home whenever they got the chance, she knew that texas was where she belonged

it was through roller derby that she met her husband; he was in the crowd watching one of the matches, and he couldn’t take his eyes off of cade

they bonded rather quickly, and soon enough he was at every single roller derby match cheering her on, and he even proposed after one of their wins

cade’s parents obviously didn’t approve; they claimed she was too young to settle down so quickly, but just like with everything else, she refused to listen to them

shortly after graduation, cade started and organization called kent’s kids; it was a nonprofit that acted as a care facility for kids as young as babies to as old as eighteen

it was a place for them to go if they had nowhere else, a safe haven for those who just needed to wait for their parents to come home

cade had used every last penny in her trust fund to open the organization, and she never once regretted the decision

these days, cade smoothly runs kent’s kids while also balancing both her home life and her roller derby life

she likes to be as hands-on at work as possible, and she can often be found out and about with the kids either playing games, doing crafts, or even taking them on field trips

her husband is also a major part of the nonprofit, working full-time as both a counselor and business partner, and cade finds it to be a blessing that she gets to work with the love of her life every single day

cade’s parents still wire her money from time to time, hoping that their bribery will work eventually, but anything they send her gets sunk right back into kent’s kids