#cleaning habits

[danpuff-ao3]

I saw a headline about "cleaning according to your zodiac sign!" but I don't care for cleaning, so I'm wondering what your thoughts would be about Sev's cleaning style relating to his zodiac sign?

Ngl this is not a question that has ever occurred to me for any reason, but...Now I can't stop thinking about it???? Thanks for that, btw.

So let's dig in!

For "cleaning" I think, starting at the most basic, is going to be in earth's realm. Earth is more about the physical world and material things. The most obvious place to look is the Sixth House, but I want to consider all earthly things, too.

So. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.

For Severus we see:

Taurus: moon (emotions) and descendant (attraction/admiration)

Virgo: Pluto (death & rebirth) and True Node (fate, karma, purpose)

Capricorn: sun (ego & core), Mercury (learning & communication), Saturn (discipline & life lessons.)

So. Our man has a lot of Earth. Capricorn Sun is ambitious and goal-oriented. Taurus moon is an emotional need for security, stability, and comfort. Pluto, the chart ruler, in Virgo implies this great life or death sense regarding correctness and perfection; also very service-oriented and health-oriented. So focus on bettering the world for the wellbeing of others. And doing so in a very structured, actioned way (Virgo, an earth sign, physical world.)

Then, looking at the chart, where do the signs fall via houses? We can see Capricorn is completely enclosed within the second house (money & resources.) Taurus encases all of the sixth house (health & routine), with bits peeking into the seventh house (relationships) and the fifth house (creation.) Then we see Virgo partly in the ninth (spirituality & philosophy) and tenth house (status & reputation.)

Finally, we look at the earth houses. We often associate the second, sixth, and tenth houses with earth. I'll caution you to not take the following as strict black and white fact, but there is often correlation between Taurus & the second house, Virgo & the sixth house, and Capricorn & the tenth house. Think of it not as Taurus = second house, but that Taurus & the second house come from similar places, but go different directions. (As the signs and houses represent different things.)

So the earth houses' signs:

Second House: primarily Capricorn, with a bit into Sagittarius and Aquarius

Sixth House: wholly in Taurus

Tenth House: evenly split between Virgo & Libra

And the planets in the houses:

Second House: sun (core), Saturn (discipline), Mercury (information), and Mars (drive)

Sixth House: empty

Tenth House: True Node (fate)

So back to the planets. The predominance of earth signs gives us a very rigid structure in Severus. Very focused on the present, physical world. Capricorn sun is very ambitious and determined. A sense of pride and purpose. Taurus sun is sentimental and sensual and cares about comfort. But we also have to be aware that he has a good bit of fire in him. Fire is creativity, optimism, energy, spirit. Specifically, Sagittarius Venus (love), Mars (action), and Jupiter (abundance.) As well as Leo Uranus. Uranus is innovation and progression, which manifests in a Leonine way; so warm, bright, generous, creative, bold. (This gives me the feel of boldly, almost recklessly pursuing and exploring new ideas, i.e. inventing spells and potions.) Then a bit of water (emotion & intuition) in his ascendant (perception) and Neptune (dreams.) So we're seeing a lot of very vibrant passion from the fire and deep intense emotion in the water, all held within the tight vice of earth's grip.

So to get to cleaning style, we must first examine: "how does Severus feel about cleaning", which I'm going to hazard a guess at "necessary evil."

Taurus moon means a need to be comfortable and safe. And a filthy home is a health hazard, and a health hazard is...ding ding ding. NOT SAFE. Also...filth is probably not all that comfortable, either. But Taurus probably cares less about making the bed, so much as making sure the sheets are fresh and clean. (And maybe even warm, if we're feeling special.)

At his core, he's a Capricorn. Very appearance-based. Not necessarily beauty standards, but how he appears to others matters. It ties into status, where he is in life, where he's going in life. Capricorn is ambitious, it has its eye on the prize. Capricorn is proud, diligent, strict (ruled as it is by Saturn.) Capricorn is also a bit merciless.

So if you pair that drive for status with how he is perceived, and you look at his rising sign...Scorpio, pretty dark and mysterious. Obsessive and skeptical. Resourceful as he is, he would probably make use of what he has (Scorpio) and lean into it and use it to his advantage. So he wants to be seen as controlled and in charge, and leans into those Scorpio vibes to do it. Scorpio feels a bit dangerous, so he wants to appear a bit threatening to you; but not so threatening that it would ruin any schemes. Capricorn and Scorpio energy blends pretty well together, too. Very clever and tactical. Scorpio also rules shared resources, such as inheritances, so there's this sense of...what can be done for and to give others. You can also pull this same thread from Leo Uranus, this Leonine loyalty and generosity in the realm of creation and discovery. Big mad scientist vibes. Wanting to be acknowledged and appreciated for those contributions (big Capricorn as the Boss and Leo as the Star) while also caring about those contributions for their own sake and what they can do for others (Leo again, but also Scorpio.)

Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all in that Sagittarius vibe also lends to this. Sagittarius is the philosopher, the traveler. It's adventure and wisdom gained from it. So you see this energy and this motivation in Venus, which governs what he loves. That's what he cares about, and how he shows he cares. Mars is drive: so again, it's this energy that's pushing him forward. That big, vibrant, spiritual drive. And Jupiter is expansion and excess. So if you pair this excess of passion with the really deep Scorpionic intensity...

Well, you see a lot of what Severus' earth is shoving down and holding in.

So how does this relate to cleaning habits?

So take this Leonine sense of generosity and loyalty. Along with the Sagittarius' open mind and need for deeper insights. Sagittarius is about travel and meeting others and learning from them. And the Scorpio sense of possessiveness and vulnerability and big feelings, but also it's desire to connect and share. These all have a sense of care for others, and what can be given/provided for others, and what can be gleaned from others. So this is a lot of spiritual and emotional energy flowing, but being channeled by earth.

Most telling to me is his Saturn in Capricorn. Saturn is domicile in Capricorn. Saturn is the Big Daddy, and he's hear to teach us. Saturn rules our morals, structure, discipline, etc. In Capricorn, this shows itself as a go-getter. Someone with initiative, who is diligent, who is strict and self-motivated and controlled. It's this sense of pride and confidence and knowing one's abilities. This is a sign that takes well to responsibility and even thrives on it. Saturn is also conjunct the sun, so you see this same energy powering the core of who he is. This man was built to be self-sufficient and persistent.

Of course, the signs are what energy we're working with, and the planets are what that energy is powering. We can say that he has a lot of very big, hot, flowing energy funneled through a very precise source. We can say that earth signs might be more inclined to value structure and to work hard and put time and care into what matters to them.

But this is more to say, Severus has certain resources that can be used a certain way. And that he may be more inclined than some to care about cleanliness and orderliness.

Now, the houses are where things happen.

The Second House: money and resources. What do you have?

Here, we have his sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Mars.

So what does this mean?

A quick Google search would suggest that "sun in the second house means wealth!" but that's not true. Certainly not for Severus. Sun is our core. Our ego. Our self-esteem. Second house is possessions. What this really tells us is how much Severus identifies himself by his possessions. And remember, he grew up in poverty. Growing up in poverty shaped so much of who he is. So in some sense, it's this earthy draw to the material, and this solar sense of self. Part of it is having to what possessions he has. For Severus, this current reality might be because of his upbringing.

Mercury is about information. So it can dually be about using one's resources to gain knowledge, or using knowledge to gain resources. Well, Severus has nothing if not wits, right? But he also need not have an abundance of wealth to have resources. Our clever Severus probably used everything at his disposal to gain both knowledge and resources, trading as needed.

Mars is what drives us to action. So hard work for the sake of earning more. The willingness to do what it takes to gain what he needs. In Saturn, this portrays a fear of financial insecurity...though for Severus that fear is rooted in a real place of having survived financial insecurity. And remember, Saturn teaches us. The deprivation of resources taught Severus a harsh lesson; how he can only rely on himself, how to be resourceful, how to make do, how to survive, etc.

Now we look to the tenth house. The tenth house is status and reputation. Here we see his True Node. Our True Node is our life's purpose. The Tenth House is very career and success-driven. So this doesn't necessarily mean he will be successful. Fate doesn't mean resting on one's laurels. We can have all the potential in the world and fail to meet it. So for Severus it's less a matter of "oh, this is going to happen" and more "what should happen." It is this life's aim for him to be independent and to climb the ladder and to make a name for himself. And it's in a very public sphere. It's not just the pride of a job well done, but gaining respect and prestige through that work.

So we can maybe guess that this strong association with possessions (4 planets in the second house) and this great purpose regarding image and achievement, that Severus would take pride in himself and his belongings. It isn't clean and orderly for its own sake, but how one presents oneself, and how one cares for its belongings.

Someone who was born in poverty probably appreciates all that they do have. He knows what it's like to be without, and everything he does have was hard won. So there's this personal, private need to keep what he has in tiptop shape. But then there's also this need to present himself in a certain way, and to be seen in a certain way.

The Sixth House governs health, wellness, routines, and chores.

Yeah so this is the house in charge of this whole subject.

Aaaaand...it's empty.

Empty houses in astrology don't mean those areas are absent in one's life. An empty first house doesn't mean one lacks a sense of self, and an empty seventh house doesn't mean one lacks relationships. It just might not be a top area of focus for him.

Again: it isn't health and wellness itself Severus cares about. It isn't a joy of routine and chores. Like I said at the beginning, it's a necessary evil. Severus does what needs doing for the sake of his possessions and for the sake of his image, but it's not this deep and abiding appreciation for scrubbing pots.

And while the sixth house is empty, it still tells us something. The sixth house is in Taurus. Fully in Taurus. An earth house wholly encased in an earth sign. And it's the sign often accused (wrongfully and rudely so) for being lazy.

Taurus is about comfort and security. That's what Taurus cares about. Taurus wants to roll around in clean sheets. It wants a sturdy home that isn't going to fall over during the next storm. Taurus is cozy blankets and yummy snacks. Taurus is peak cozy energy.

So. Think of Spinner's End. (From: Half-Blood Prince.)

They had stepped directly into a tiny sitting room, where had the feeling of a dark padded cell. The walls were completely covered in books, most of them bound in old black or brown leather; a threadbare sofa, an old armchair and a rickety table stood grouped together in a pool of dim light cast by a candle-filled lamp hung from the ceiling. The place had an air of neglect, as though it was not usually inhabited.

Severus' childhood home. Remember: he was raised in poverty. It has an air of neglect. Listen, I wouldn't wanna go home there either, between what a rundown place it seems, but also the memories attached to it. But all the same, it's a home. They are possessions. They are (presumably) from Severus' past, and thus tied to who he is.

But then we have the walls being completely covered in books. Again, I can only presume this, but this addition feels very Severus. Unless Eileen and Tobias were very studious folk and avid collectors who raised their son in poverty for the sake of getting more books. In which case...they suck as parents but I admire the dedication to books. As it stands, I think the walls would be more likely to be covered in bottles if Tobias had his way, so I'm going to assume these are his.

Also think of Severus' office. (From: Chamber of Secrets.)

They entered Snape’s office, shivering. The shadowy walls were lined with shelves of large glass jars, in which floated all manner of revolting things Harry didn’t really want to know the name of at the moment. The fireplace was dark and empty. Snape closed the door and turned to look at them.

(And Prisoner of Azkaban.)

Snape had acquired a few more slimy horrible things in jars since last time, all standing on shelves behind his desk, glinting in the firelight and adding to the threatening atmosphere.

So there's a sense of clutter, yes? So cluttered, it seems claustrophobic and threatening.

We can view this at multiple levels, as the attainment of things, for a person who once didn't have things. But also, items he (potentially) values. The potions master with a collection of jars. A scholar with a collection of books. It's very intentional, rather than a haphazard assortment of knick-knacks. They are related to his areas of interest, and are useful (again, presumably.) So we have that earthy sense of practicality, and that earthy value of material goods.

But more than that: the image. It may not be high class aesthetic, but it's certainly a vibe, right? Severus has never been handsome or wealthy or popular. He's a Slytherin. He's clever and resourceful. He makes do with what he has. So he leans into it.

At Spinner's End, it feels like a prison. Severus is back to his Death Eater days, he's back at Spinner's End. A return to worse times across the board. But making the most of it, too. Peter is stuck with him, right? And doesn't the scene painted feel quite dramatic? This sort of gives me "goblin king" energy. Just going full throttle on the darkness and chaos. This man is walking like a KING in this hellhole.

Then at Hogwarts. His office is in the dungeons. Need I say more? And it's full of all sorts of creepy, sinister things. He's the dungeon bat, yeah? The reviled potions master. A strict disciplinarian (as all good Capricorns should be.) But also...think of the Scorpio vibes!! Scorpio is all things dark and deep. Scorpio is taboo and strange. Scorpio is peak dangerous, horror film energy.

You can sort of see how a person born and raised in a gutter, more or less, would rise up and use the rawness and filthiness and raggedness to his advantage. Making use of what people already see and expect and manipulating it into what he can use.

So, back to cleaning habits. It's all related, I swear.

So the idea of clutter is very connected to this second house value of resources. And connected to this important tenth house reputation, even if it's not the classic way one thinks of valuing reputation.

We can see here what it is that's important to Severus. The accumulation of things matters. Having what is necessary and useful matters. What aids in his drama and image matters. It's not really beauty that matters, or tidiness. He crammed Spinner's End as full of books as he could. He has jars upon jars upon jars of creepy crawlies.

Taurus works for what matters so that it can move onto the fun part. Sweep and mop and then take a nice hot bath. Dust and organize and then kick back on the couch. It's not scrubbing baseboards with a toothbrush.

So probably very perfunctory, I think. Cleaning up as needed. Doing the bare minimum that needs doing so he can move onto more important things. Let me clean out this cauldron because I need my cauldron in good condition, and also so this cauldron is ready to go for the next potion I make.

Then you can sort of see things falling to the wayside a bit. All of that passionate and intense focus taking him like a whirlwind. And when he comes back down to earth it's "oh wow I really left chaos in my wake, didn't I? -sigh- I better straighten this up now." But if the bed isn't made, who cares? He's just gonna get back into bed later that night. Maybe he'll hastily pull the covers up if he's having a guest, but even then he's not going to spend an hour smoothing out every wrinkle.

And if he can dump tasks like, say, cleaning cauldrons onto other people, well...all the better! If he nitpicks it's because he's a sadist, not because he cares that much how straight those knives are.

Honestly he's got way more important things to worry about.

TL;DR idk he's pretty normal about it I guess.

[za1ka]

pov: u want to order a drink but this guy keeps sprawling across the entire bar and chatting up divorcées, wyd

+ bonus: just checking

[fauvester]

something something seeing things through different eyes

[hinamie]

can't believe im saying this but long time no megumi

[biscuitdolly]

ten small habits to start doing ♡

never go to the bathroom with your phone. It's gross , wastes time , and spreads germs.

are you a forgetful person? set alarms and reminders for things you need to do (drinking water , homework , showering, etc)

be kind! always say hi to people you know and smile at strangers. don't be afraid to compliment people too!!

cant be bothered exercising? try dancing instead. this could be learning a new dance , a Kpop choreography , literally anything!

put screen-time on your phone/devices. maybe start off with 10pm - 7am being the time that you shouldn't be on any devices, and then gradually increase it. it will help you be more productive and sleep better.

if you have a sweet tooth like me but are still trying to be healthy , try starting off the day with something sweet! fruits and oats , honey and porridge , french toast , pancakes , etc.

try cooking/baking/making something new each week. i allocate a Sunday each week to looking through a recipe book , walking down to a grocery store , coming back and baking something! cooking is a very helpful skill.

double cleanse your face every morning and night. even if you don't wear makeup , it helps get rid of any excess dirt and leaves your face fresh and clean!

when using skincare (more specifically moisturiser), never rub the product into your skin in a downward motion! it can drag your face down over time. try an upward or circular motion instead.

keep your house tidy , especially your room / workspace. tidy space = tidy mind.

[homeimprovementrefferal]

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[pastel-charm-14]

12 habits to take up in june

1. starting your day with a gentle morning yoga routine. bonus points if it's outside.

2. take a daily nature walk and enjoy the weather.

3. add slices of your favorite fruits like strawberries, lemons, and mint to your water.

4. start a daily journal to reflect and practice gratitude.

5. try new seasonal recipes like salads and smoothies.

6. plant a flower, herb, or veggie garden.

7. read a good book at a park or in your backyard.

8. try creative hobbies like painting, knitting, or scrapbooking.

9. dedicate one day a week to being a self-care day. relax, take a long bath, do a face mask.

10. meditate for a few minutes every day.

11. go for bike rides in your neighborhood or on new trails.

12. go stargazing in a cozy spot with a blanket.

[eela]

your home for the next year

[girlthatgotawaysdiary]

how to prepare for 2025 𐙚

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as im writing this, there are only 2 days left in the year. i spent a couple of days preparing for the year, and this is what i have decided to do! so grab ur journal(or just a notebook) and write these questions down with me…🎀

#1 revise.

revise your goals at the beginning of 2024, and will you be bringing them in 2025? what have you achieved? what will you leave behind? what can you do to achieve these goals next year? what did u love from this year that u can bring to 2025? 

little tip: for next year, let's make it a habit to write down small goals(e.g. drinking 2L of water every single day)every month, it will eventually become the norm for u. this will keep you more focused & determined. i also recommend using the app ‘habit’ it is SO helpful.

#2 aspirations/resolutions.

grab a piece of paper and brainstorm ideas on who you aspire to be for the up and coming year. make sure u make these goals believable. an example of a believable goal is to hope i lose 10kg, not lose 30. even tho its possible, its never a good idea to be overconfident, because it would lead to burning out.

little tip: make a vision board, a couple of days ago i made one for 2025, and it was so therapeutic !!! i also recommend putting it somewhere u will always be looking at it.

#3 do’s & donts 

i used to always do this, so i just primarily write down the habits i acquired this year that i want to continue and the ones i dont. i write this on a piece of paper(basically a list).

#4 mistakes.

if u have made mistakes in 2024, you have the choice of either making the same mistake over and over and over again, or learning from the mistakes and the choices u made that led up to it. 

#5 regrets

what did you regret this year, and how can u make up for it in 2025? usually when people regret doing something, they fall back into bad habits, what can you do to prevent that from happening to you?

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[thatgirlie-diaries]

Youtube channels for the girlies

Inspired by @prettypr1ncezz

Vlogs:

Adelala

Annika's Leaf

Daiz

Fernanda Ramirez

Isabela Juliana

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Olivia Yang

Tips and Self-Improvement

Carolette Martin (spanish)

Elicia Gougen

Manifestelle

Pershephonesmind

Tam Kaur

TheWizardLiz

Academic tips and motivation

fayefilms

Galacsea

Isadora Vera (spanish)

studyquill

Study to sucess

Beauty

Dear peachie

Diana Gaby (spanish)

Isabel Lopez (spanish)

Jessica Vu

Vogue (Beauty secrets section)

Video essays and educational

Bailey Sarian

Jordan Theresa

Mina Lee

ModernGurlz

Psychology with Dr.Ana

Stephanie Lange

tiffanyferg

Exercise

fitbymik - Weight focused

Jessica Richburg - Yoga

Madeleine Abeid - Pilates

Btw, please recommend me more channels! I will aprecciate it 𑄽𑄺ྀ

[lucabyte]

Taking pride in One's own appearance.

[becomingthatgirl111]

organize your week like this to be closer to the best version of yourself

i interpret the process of becoming our best version as climbing a ladder, on each step, we learn something new that serves us, and the next we complement it with something new, and so on until we reach the end and after many small habits we have become that version we wanted to be. little by little we are learning and although sometimes it is complicated to climb because of the adversities that may arise we can always take up the path again and put into practice what we have learned. that said, today i want to share a method that i have created to organize our habits and thus fulfill them more effectively and feel motivated. in this post i will only present some examples, you have to apply it to your own situation and my recommendation is to start now even with small habits that will be the ones that will lead you to success. i recommend that you try it for this week and write down your results, if it has worked for you keep using this "organization method" and adding new habits or increasing its time.

organize by categories.

create groups to categorize the habits you want to implement in your life, for example like this (the habits are examples, use your own)

🌿 health (body and nutrition)

10 minutes of exercise every day

30 minutes of walking every day

drink a lot more water

start eating consciously

one self-care day a week, for example on friday. we can take this day more relaxed and take more care of ourselves, dedicate more time to our personal and mental care.

do massage with the quartz roller and gua sha

make an appointment for nails, hairdresser, spa, eyelashes or even go to a coffee shop with yourself.

use a face mask and hair mask

🌿 personal growth

read 10 pages a day

listen to personal growth podcasts or audiobooks (choose one and listen to it all week long)

choose an affirmation and write it down every day

record in a diary or an app your mood and what you did during the day.

create a to-do list of what you will do for the day (the night before)

choose a video of affirmations and listen to it every day at a time that suits you best

🌿 studies

study about what you are studying or training for.

dedicate e.g. 20-30 minutes each day to study or review.

study a new language, 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

🌿 hobbies

1 - 2 hours to what you enjoy doing (depends on the day and your schedule)

you can write down in a notebook the groups you want to choose for yourself and then the habits you are going to implement, even if they are very small, for example 5 minutes of daily exercise, that is a good start.

to stay focused and not fall into old habits we can also replace the old habits with new ones that we want to implement in this way.

old habit: too much time on instagram new habit: reading or listening to an audiobook while i take a walk. or even just 15 minutes of social media a day.

other examples:

drinking soda or alcoholic beverages > drinking a lot more water and starting to drink natural juices.

watch a lot of series on netflix (or any streaming platform) > read or listen to podcasts/audiobooks that nourish my mind.

overthinking, worrying > meditating for about 5 minutes

lying in bed without doing anything > organizing my room

think in negative > think about the things you would like to happen to you

other tips to connect with your best version

write in your diary how you would act, be and what habits your best version would have. this will give you clarity about what you want and you will feel closer to that because you will know how to act.

establish small habits to start with and take it as a kind of game or test during this week. don't push yourself too hard.

at times when you don't know how to act or react, think about how your best version would act and what it would do.

write down things you are proud of or would like to be proud of.

if you are easily distracted or do not know what to do at any given moment, set alarms to know what to do at that moment.

if you use social media a lot, set a limit of use.

choose habits that you know you will be able to do easily, that will make you gain confidence and little by little establish those habits in which you have procrastinated or which are more difficult for you.

think big, open yourself to the possibilities that life offers you every day and keep a positive attitude towards any situation.

apps i recommend: habit: it serves to keep track of your habits and also get organized, it's a kind of to-do list. daylio: you can record your mood, what you did during the day and your habits, it also allows you to write and add photos. it is very complete, it can be used as a digital diary. notion: to get organized.

duolingo: if you want to learn a language a few minutes a day will be enough. i learned a lot of grammar in english thanks to this, which works if you practice daily.

and as always my blog is about this and there will be many more related posts in addition to the existing ones, all to be our best version 🤍 in fact if you try it i would love to know your results.

[nenelonomh]

HOW TO CREATE A MORNING ROUTINE!

⋆ assess your goals. consider what you want to achieve. do you want more productivity, better health, or improved focus (or something else)?

⋆ set a consistent wake-up time. gradually adjust if needed.

⋆ start your day with a glass of water to rehydrate. hydration is crucial for a clear mind.

⋆ move your body - incorporate physical activity through a walk, stretching, or workout.

⋆ plan your day! review your tasks and prioritize them.

⋆ enjoy a healthy breakfast,, fuel your body with nutritious food.

⋆ limit screen time. avoid diving into social media right or work away. try to spend the morning with yourself.

⋆ be consistent! stick to your routine daily to see changes in other areas of your life.

[laneblooms]

stay on track

[kalmiaclown]

Made myself a little reminder to print out and stick up on my bathroom mirror :]