#college placement preparation

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RVS College Inaugurates 2024-25 Academic Session with Grand Ceremony

Chief Guest Tapas Kumar Sahu encourages students to focus on skill development RVS College of Engineering and Technology kicks off new academic year with inspiring inauguration event. JAMSHEDPUR – The 2024-25 academic session of RVS College of Engineering and Technology was initiated with a magnificent inauguration ceremony in the college auditorium. The event was initiated by the lighting of the…

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Hewwo everybody! first of all: happy Juneteenth to all my African American friends! Second, I have update on the semifinals: i am traveling for a convention (anime ohio) and don’t have access to a computer, so semifinals will go up next weekend, not this weekend. Had a lot of stuff going on including con crunching so I kinda.. forgor to make the next bracket round….. so it will have to wait til I get back. sorry. Please be patient with me 🥲

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How Is PGDM Course in Globsyn Business School?

When it comes to pursuing a PGDM course in Kolkata, Globsyn Business School (GBS) stands out as one of the premier institutions, offering an AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. Designed for academically consistent students, the PGDM programme at GBS provides a holistic learning experience enriched with strong curricula, industry exposure, and technological integration.

Why Choose PGDM at Globsyn Business School?

Globsyn Business School’s PGDM program bridges academic excellence with industry relevance, ensuring students gain practical insights and hands-on experience to excel in the corporate world. Here is what the course promises: 

1. Industry-Focused Curriculum

The PGDM course in Kolkata is structured to ensure students are well-prepared for the corporate world. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations Management, and more. It integrates real-time research-driven case studies and journals from the dedicated Research Cell, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

In addition, the industry-inclined curriculum is developed by consulting industry experts and integrating real-world case studies, emerging trends, and hands-on training to ensure students acquire relevant and practical skills.

2. Experiential Learning & Technology-Driven Approach

Built on Globsyn’s triad of Innovation, Research, and Technology, the PGDM programme offers students access to eGlobsyn, a Web 2.0-based Learning and Content Management System. This platform enhances self-paced learning and incorporates social plug-ins, making education interactive and engaging.

Moreover, GBS integrates Experiential Learning into its curriculum through a 2:1 ratio of classroom lectures and hands-on activities such as case-based teaching, live projects, role-plays, and industry visits. This approach helps students develop cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills, making them industry-relevant.

The Corporate Connect program, a part of the Experiential Learning initiative, brings corporate managers into the curriculum to share real-life business insights. Boardroom Simulation, on the other hand, enhances leadership and intrapreneurial skills, while Industry Visits bridge the gap between theory and practice. Additionally, the Globsyn Alumni Mentorship Program (GAMP) connects students with alumni, offering guidance on corporate expectations and final placements.

3. Corporate Connect & Strong Industry Relations

Globsyn Business School has a vast network of 360+ corporate connections across the globe, providing students with unparalleled industry exposure and career opportunities. Through strategic collaborations with leading organizations, the institute facilitates internships, live projects, and recruitment drives, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and industry insights. These strong corporate ties also foster networking opportunities, allowing students to interact with industry leaders, enhance their professional skills, and significantly boost their employability and career prospects.

This PGDM course in Kolkata is designed to help students bridge the gap between academics and industry by offering live projects, industry interactions, and expert mentorship. With Employability Enhancement Sessions, students get a hands-on learning experience through internships and corporate collaborations.

4. Career Opportunities & Placement Support

The PGDM course in Kolkata at GBS is tailored for students aiming for fast-track careers in management. With a track record of strong placements, students have secured opportunities with top recruiters, including the Big Four and renowned national and international brands. Lifelong Career Support (LCS) ensures students receive continuous guidance throughout their careers even after graduating from the institute.

5. Comprehensive Academic Structure

The two-year full-time programme is divided into four semesters covering essential subjects such as:

Managerial Economics

Financial & Management Accounting

Marketing Management

Supply Chain Management

Artificial Intelligence (Al) Masterclass

Business Research Methods & Applications

Financial Management & Corporate Finance

Business  Ethics & Corporate Governance, etc. 

Additionally, students can specialize through Schools of Excellence, choosing from Finance, Marketing, HR, Information Systems, or Operations Management. 

6. Internship & Beyond Education Activities

Students are mandated to undergo an 8 – 10 week Summer Internship Program (SIP), allowing them to gain real-world exposure. Additionally, Beyond Education activities are encouraged through all four semesters, ensuring holistic development through leadership programs, community engagement, and extracurricular activities. These initiatives ensure that young minds inculcate the humane skills necessary to become compassionate future managers.

Eligibility Criteria for PGDM at Globsyn Business School

To apply for the PGDM course in Kolkata, candidates must:

Have a minimum of 50% in 10th, 12th, and Graduation (from a UGC/AIU-recognized university).

Possess a valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA scorecard with a minimum 50% (percentile) cut-off.

PGDM – Business Analytics

On the other hand, Globsyn Business School’s 2-year AICTE-approved PGDM – Business Analytics equips students with in-depth analytical skills for data-driven decision-making. Built on Innovation, Research, and Technology, the program blends rigorous academics with industry insights, preparing students for dynamic business roles. 

Students can opt for two specializations, specialization I in Business Analytics and specialization II in Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations Management. It provides students with the edge to be prepared for roles in their respective fields, with top recruiters in India and globally.

In Conclusion

With a legacy of 23 years in management education, Globsyn Business School offers a PGDM course in Kolkata that blends academic rigor, industry relevance, and technological advancements. Whether you aim for a corporate career or entrepreneurship, GBS equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in a competitive business world.

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Circe's Synastry Observation

Note: These are just my own observations, ideas, thoughts and theories. This is just for entertainment purposes. Also, please be respectful of my observations! It is perfectly understandable to not resonate with some of my personal observations but please do not leave any disrespectful comments! Lastly, please don’t plagiarize any of my works! Without further ado, enjoy!

**All photos are from Pinterest**

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ VENUS IN 1ST

✿ I love when I have Venus in 1st house with someone because they always show their adoration towards you. I had this with a friend and she made me feel sooo loved 🫶🏻🥹

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MARS CONJUNCT URANUS

✿ Mars conjunct Uranus could mean that Mars is the active pursuer and Mars could be the one pursuing Uranus. The relationship could have started thanks to a dating app/online.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ SUN CONJUNCT LILITH

✿ Sun conjunct Lilith causes Lilith's family members to be cautious about the Sun person. (Not sure why but I found this in multiple synastry charts and Lilith are both men)

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ PLUTO CONJUNCT MOON

✿ Pluto conjunct moon is NOT FOR THE WEAK I REPEAT. Both individuals act very obsessive over one another but also differently. Moon clings onto Pluto because of all the emotion they feel when they are with Pluto. Pluto holds onto Moon because of the control they have over Moon.

✿ In this Synastry aspect, the Moon person can still feel very attached to Pluto even after years of break-up. They will try to recreate the same experience/memories that they had with Pluto with someone else. They may be attracted to people who remind them of Pluto.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ VENUS IN 9TH

✿ Venus in 9th house synastry can indicate that both can come from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. It can also indicate the two meeting in college. They can try to explore different cultures together and they can also love traveling together. Sometimes during the relationship they may have to do long-distance.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ JUNO IN 1ST

✿ Juno in 1st could indicate that both parties are loyal to each other and there is mutual attraction between the two. I see a lot of posts talking about how Juno may view house person as the ideal partner but I think the physical attraction goes both ways as in they both view the other as someone who embodies what they look for long term.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ JUNO IN 3RD

✿ If you have juno in 3rd house with a friend be prepared to talk a lottt about commitment, ideal traits of a partner, marriage, love, children etc 🥰.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ VENUS SQUARE MARS

✿ Venus square mars could indicate mars person feeling turned off by venus persons mannerisms (vice versa).

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MERCURY IN 6TH

✿ Mercury in 6th house synastry could indicate the two talking on a daily basis. I have this with my sister and even when we are far apart (physically) from one another we still manage to communicate everyday <3

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MARS IN 1ST/MARS CONJUNCT SUN

✿ People who have mars in your 1st house or mars conjuncting your sun always seems to approach you first? But for some reason, those who are attracted to men may naturally gravitate towards men with mars in their 1st house.

✿ This can also indicate mars person catching feelings for sun person first or finding the Sun "ideal" in some way especially if mars is a woman. If the woman is mars in sun conjunct mars synastry it can make the woman the chaser in the relationship...i prefer it the other way around where the man is mars and the woman is sun.

✿ I feel like, in general, people who have placements in your 1st house tend to naturally gravitate towards you and vice versa.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MARS CONJUNCT NN

✿ Mars conjunct NN can indicate that the two constantly motivate each other to go after their goals. Mars can provide drive for NN (vice versa) to keep pushing forward. Expect lots of motivation from each other. The house that it's in can indicate the themes that they push each other on. Ex: If it sits on the 2nd house it can indicate mars motivating NN through their self-esteem and the two pushing each other towards financial opportunities.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MARS IN 11TH

✿ Mars in the 11th house can indicate that Mars person can cause chaos or competition within the house person's friend circle or community.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ MERCURY-MOON

✿ if you have mercury-moon with someone, you can find yourself dreaming of them often.

⋆。·˚ʚ💗ɞ˚‧。⋆ IN GENERAL

✿ 2nd house synastry and physical touch is so real?? I have this with multiple people (me as house) and they're always so touchy with me 😭. For people I have 2nd house synastry with we both seem to always greet each other with hugs?

✿ Idk if its just my life and my inner circle, but it seems like individuals with Aries placements tend to attract more Aries placements into their lives.

✿ 8th house/pluto synastry the type to have each others location on at all time and constantly check where the other is. I usually end up sharing my location with friends or family members that I have 8th house synastry with 🤔

✿ People who I have 8th house synastry with tend to be more open-minded when I bring up astrology or other occult knowledge 🥹🫶🏻.

✿ 6th house synastry requires that both will put in the efforts to maintain the connection. I just checked my synastry chart with a friend and we have mercury in 6th house and we would have random chit-chats with each other throughout winter break to check up on each other.

✿ Also, 6th house synastry is the type of synastry where the two may take on each other's habit because they hang out with each other so often. For example, if one person has a habit of brushing their hands through their hair the other may pick up on that and do the same or if one person has a habit of talking with their hands the other person may pick up on that habit too.

✿ Whereas, 3rd house synastry could be the type where one person starts the mimicking how the other person talk (accents, certain vocabs/slangs)

✿ If you have both 3rd and 6th house synastry together it can indicate that others may mistake you as twins or siblings or maybe just view you both as inseparable (3rd house, house of siblings and communication + 6th house, house of routines and co-workers so it can indicate linking you both together)

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Eddie and Steve and their three daughters are sitting around the kitchen table one evening when four-year-old Hazel asks –

“Now that I’m here, are you gonna get married soon?

Steve blinks.

The question isn’t entirely out of left field – not for Hazel, anyway, whose preschool teacher got married a few weeks ago and came back with all kinds of pictures and stories. Apparently, Hazel’s been eating it all up, and she’s their most romantical kid, so to speak, so that’s not really a shock.

Thing is, Eddie and Steve are already married – have been for six years this past May, so…

“Uh, we are married, Hazy-Jay,” Eddie answers before Steve has a chance to say anything.

Hazel’s face falls, her mouth parting.

“Huh?”

Steve inwardly cringes.

“You got married before?” Hazel asks, her chin quivering like she’s only a few moments away from tears (and she’s their most emotional kid too, so she probably is).

“People get married before they have kids, Hazel,” seven-year-old Robbie points out all matter-of-fact.

“Well,” Steve pauses, because, yeah, Robbie is mostly not wrong, but those pesky gay marriage laws had kept him and Eddie from getting married until Massachusetts finally legalized it in ‘04 (when Moe was three and Robbie six-ish months old and Hazel still two years away). He’s pretty sure that level of nuance might be lost on their four-year-old though.

“Not Dad and Papa,” Moe cuts in, “Me and you were there, Robbie.”

“Moe,” Eddie mutters, “Not helping.”

“What?” Moe shrugs, “It’s true!”

Hazel looks positively devastated by this information.

“Why didn’t you wait for me?”

“Well, hon, we didn’t know you were coming,” Steve tries, “We didn’t know any of you were coming!”

“That’s not true,” Moe points out, “You knew about Robbie.”

“Moe,” Eddie hisses.

Steve reaches behind him to snag a framed photo of him and Eddie and Steve and Moe and Robbie all smiling at the camera on the steps of Boston City Hall off the shelf it perches on.

“You know this picture?” he asks as Hazel climbs into his lap. She nods, “This is from the day Dad and I got married.”

“It doesn’t look like a wedding,” Hazel says skeptically, her nose all scrunched up. 

“‘Cause it wasn’t really a wedding,” Steve tells her, “We got married at a courthouse in Boston – same courthouse where we adopted you and where we adopted Moe and where we adopted Robbie.”

“Why did you adopted us?”

“Well, you know how sometimes we take emergency foster placements every once in a while and we’ll have a new friend for a few days?”

Hazel nods.

“Dad and I used to do that all the time,” he continues, “and that’s how we met Moe, and so for two years it was just me and Daddy and Moe, and then we found out that you guy’s mom was gonna have another baby, and then we met Robbie.”

“And then me?”

“And then you,” Steve nods, “It was me and Dad and Moe and Robbie for three years, and then one day we found out that your mom had another baby, and that was you.”

Hazel wordlessly mulls this over for a bit, and then she lets out a pensive little sigh.

“If you would’a known about me before, would you wait?”

“To get married? Of course we would’ve waited.”

“And then maybe you would’a had a real wedding?”

“Maybe,” Steve affirms, even though…probably not, because that shit is expensive and, seriously, nothing out there could have prepared Steve for the reality of their college savings goal doubling overnight.

“Where is our mom now?” Hazel then asks.

Moe, helpful as always, cuts in with, “She’s dead now.”

“Moe,” Eddie exclaims for the third time, “Jee-eez, read the room please!”

[venusgroove]

chiron in the solar return houses

when reading a solar return chart, i always look at chiron’s placement. chiron can tell you where you’ll be struggling the most that year.

chiron never fails to give you a hard lesson, you cannot go against the lessons chiron has prepared for you. although this seems tough, once the pain and grief is experienced, you’ll be gifted with strength.

chiron in the first house

issues with self-identity. chiron in the first house can experience negative comments towards appearance and/or personality leading low self esteem. there can be an overall negative approach to life, a lack of optimism.

chiron in the second house

issues with material possessions. chiron in the second house can lead to tricky financial situations or just possessions stolen, this can cause a lot of physical and mental stress. there can also be issues in the work environment, things may be stressful.

chiron in the third house

issues with communication. chiron in the third house can cause miscommunication in both parties, the person with the placement and with other people. things said may be taken the wrong way. there can also be conflicts with siblings.

chiron in the fourth house

issues with family. chiron in the fourth house can cause conflicts in the family. family members can be fighting often or the person with the placement is fighting with family members. either way, instability will be found in relationships at home. this can also cause direct issues with the mother.

chiron in the fifth house

issues with finding happiness. chiron in the fifth house can cause a depressing year. it can be hard to enjoy things that are deemed as fun. there can also be a lack of creativity, this can cause a burnout, especially to someone with water placements.

chiron in the sixth house

issues in routine. chiron in the sixth house can cause life to feel somewhat dull. things can feel boring, there may be the feeling that the days are just repeating themselves. this can lead to a negative mindset, a decline in mental health. there can also be issues with physical or mental health.

chiron in the seventh house

issues in relationships. chiron in the seventh house can lead to romantic rejection. asking people out will often lead to getting declined. if one is already in a relationship, this can mean toxicity may arise in the relationship.

chiron in the eighth house

issues with maintaining positive energies. chiron in the eighth house creates a negative energy, not only can this harm the person with the placement, but also those surrounding them. this is happens due to the fact that energy is so contagious. there can also be issues with letting go, holding onto old experiences can contribute to the negative energy that was previously discussed.

chiron in the ninth house

issues in finding meaning/purpose in life. chiron in the ninth house can cause turbulence to philosophic beliefs. there may be many stressful thoughts relating to experiences of death and what happens after death. there can also be issues with higher education, such as college.

chiron in the tenth house

issues with reputation. chiron in the tenth house makes others jealous of ones status, therefore they try to sabotage. friends will often be hidden enemies. there can also be issues with a father figure.

chiron in the eleventh house

issues with friends. chiron in the eleventh house can bring negativity to friendships. either friends backstabbing or struggling to create friendships. this can also cause a negative experience with technology, something such as cyberbullying.

chiron in the twelfth house

issues in spiritually healing. chiron in the twelfth house drains spiritual energy, leading to a blockage in healing. this could lead to a negative mental space. there can also be issues with sleeping, a possibility of getting insomnia or having nightmares and experiencing sleep paralysis.

[gemini-atz]

Seonghwa as your Boyfriend₊˚⊹♡

('Realistic Imagines' + Astrology Based)

Background/Disclaimer: !!This is all my own interpretation based on my personal astrology knowledge and research. I consider myself an amateur!!

✩Gemini Notes✩ IDK what happened but I ended up getting really into writing the NSFW part of this and it got long so I'm making a part 2 for it which I'll post tomorrow night! I'll create a link at the end of this post and in my Astrology Series Pinned post. If you'd like a tag please comment!

SEONGHWA SUN Aries MOON Cancer MERCURY Aries VENUS Aquarius MARS Aries

Dating Seonghwa is pretty much like being with your best friend. He's such a caretaker and protector in your life almost from the moment he enters it. You guys probably had a base of friendship for a bit before you started dating, and it would have probably (definitely) been you crushing on Seonghwa hard first before he even notices his own feelings for you.

Aquarius Venus and really anyone with their Venus in an Air sign tend to seek intellectual or stimulating connections with people before falling romantically. For Seonghwa his partner should be someone he also considers a close friend. He'd be like the guy you'd meet in your second year of college in class because you were put in a group for an assignment and of COURSE you two turned out to be the only two that even gave a shit and tried. Showing a sincere interest in his hobbies or likes would really endear him to you, and he would try to return the favor by getting into yours. For Seonghwa, a comfortable kind of friends to lovers thing is ideal. He loves spending quality time with you but his idea of quality time is very much giving parallel play, where you both do your own thing in the same room, maybe listening to a playlist you made together. With his three Aries placements, he has the potential to have a really explosive temper. It's a little diminished by his Moon in Cancer but he's probably the type of guy who holds in all his annoyances until he can just get them out at the end of the day either through his hobbies or physical activity. Basically, he likes to keep his mind focused and his hands busy. Air Venus signs can come off as aloof occasionally to other passionate signs who literally want to be with you all the time. He's the kind of boyfriend that will give you some space if you need it, because he'll need it too. You'll be soooo tempted to go an interrupt him when he's focused on his Legos because he's just so beautiful and cute when he's focusing but the thing he loves about you is how much understanding you always give him; its all you can do to just kiss his forehead and go to read a book while laying on the couch. Eventually he'd come over to you, bouncy and energized and flop onto the couch, wiggling up to rest his face into your chest and wrapping warm, solid arms around you. "Can I show you the set I just built?" He'd ask, and of course you say yes! His eyes get so sparkly while he shows it off to you, smiling so proudly at your reactions. If you're a person who loves being spontaneous or adventurous with your plans, having Seonghwa as your boyfriend means you two will genuinely have a lot of fun together. He's the boyfriend that wants genuinely does want to go to art museums and fashion archive exhibits with you, and you guys can chat excitably about your opinions of different works, be it games, anime, fashion or music. As a couple, you are always ready to try something new and probably always have weekend plans.

As a Cancer Moon Seonghwa might gravitate toward the caretaker role in your relationship and tends to anticipate your own needs before you do, just doing little actions to look after you, like preparing your coffee or tea in the morning while you rush around getting ready for work. He isn't super big on PDA, maybe holding hands in public is as much as he's comfortable with but once you're alone....he's your personal giant teddy bear. So many hugs, so many cuddle sessions where you both play on your Switches and pause occasionally to show each other something cool or cute in your game.

You'll end up thinking its funny that some people have the impression your boyfriend is quiet or shy; If he's not saying anything, he just might not be interested in the conversation. Once you get him talking about his interests he's a certified YAPPER. And, surprisingly one of the most stubborn people you have ever met. Like, good luck feeling like you can ever "win" an argument. With both a Sun and Mars in Aries, Seonghwa feels like he can give you energy just from being near him. Aries men tend to have a lot of physical stamina and can push themselves pretty far in that aspect.

Which brings me to my next point......

NSFW

I see Seonghwa as someone who eventually gets into orgasm denial on his partner because of just how long he can go for. That Aries stamina feels like he's the type who can cum and be ready to go again faster than you were expecting.

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I think one of the most damning things I see about people in general when it comes to art is that people love equating the time it took to make a piece of art, to the worthiness of the art's existence.

So, for example, a common thing that happens in art classes in college (at least mine, and I think this method is extremely helpful) is that we would do warm ups. These lasted from about a minute on the shorter side up to ten minutes, which was rare. Most of the time it'd be 1-5 minutes, scaling the time up with each new warm up. My figure drawing classes always started off with plenty of these, and after doing the warm ups we'd prepare for the rest of the 2+ hours working on a single piece. Obviously, the 2+ hour long pieces would have a lot more to them. The warm ups would sometimes consist of me choosing one portion to draw quickly, but usually it was getting a feel for the entire piece.

Now, typically you would consider the main work of art to be the best out of all of them. For an overall "score" you're probably right! Even though I personally have a bad knack for focusing on little details too early and try to define a single part of my art first, my longer paintings or sketches were always more detailed.

But they weren't always the most correct.

See, when you do these minute sketches, you're trying to catch the full image with very little details, and you want to capture the form, the feeling, or the weight of whatever model you're using. You catch things like the arch of the back, the angle of the face, the position of the limbs, or if its a still life, the outline of objects, the placement of them, and anything else your eye catches in that minute or two. Your hands move fast, but you can take in a lot of info with just a glance and a few strokes. Its really fun and I miss my classes partly because of this.

And now back to my original statement, these quick sketches are some of the best things I've ever drawn. Are they a bit funny to look at? Sure, but often we'd do our main art piece using the same setup or pose, and I genuinely think some of my larger pieces don't convey the scene as sussinctly as the scribbles I took such a short amount of time to draw. I would never show them off to too many people because I know its not my best work, but I genuinely love some of these pieces to death and don't want to lose them over others. I can look at them and remember the scene or person in that pose and I love that.

You need to kill the idea that time equals worthiness for art. I'd say a lot of things in general should be looked at this way, but there are things that keeping in mind the time and effort is good as well. Art doesn't need to be a grueling 5 hour to 100 hour burden, it CAN be that if you feel it gives you purpose or satisfaction or whatever if you want. When you make art about the time and effort, you will quickly find yourself looking at art from disabled people or anyone that can't get themselves to create for a long amount of time, as unworthy wastes of time. It is a poison, stop making art you either create or give time to stupid commercialized pieces that wear down the artist.

I'm bad at this. A lot of people are bad at this. There is a stupid connection that time = good art. There are reasons people have made tools to help out with how long it takes to make art. People can be photographers and use a tool to capture a scene, a lot of digital art programs have different brushes, different tools, all to help you out. There's plenty more than just these too! Physical art has so many tools to help with the creation of art, including some I don't know that help with disabled artists. Its amazing there are so many things that help people make art, and it should be seen as a good thing.

And then many of you will get mad as soon as AI helps with the ease and time it takes to create. You will never see that tools are tools, and that they can be used in positive and needed ways for many people. Your discomfort is not a reason for a helpful way to create to be snuffed out.

And before you scream about power usage and water, you need to talk about your own power and water usage if you do anything online or with a phone or console.

[icyg4l]

October 2024 Predictions

Hello beautiful people! Today’s pick a card reading is going to be what you can expect from October 2024. If you resonate with this reading, please don’t hesitate to book a reading with me. Refer to my guidelines and my booking site before doing so. Please help a broke college student out, if you can lol! But anyway, let’s get on with the PAC. Without further ado, please select your pile!

Top Left-to-Bottom Right: (1-4)

Pile One: Somebody’s gonna be having a lot of fun. I can tell that you need moments of relaxation, but also to party! You will get invited into a Halloween party, but please do not get shit-faced. You may end up in the hospital. I feel like you’ll be playing around with different methods of manifesting, if you’re actively manifesting something tangible (a car, new clothes/makeup, etc). You should not get too specific with their manifestations. Leave the why’s/how’s up to the Universe or whatever you believe in. Some of you could be wearing a Santa Muerte necklace or worship Santa Muerte. You may have a dream in which she sends you a message, telling you not to worry. She’s got it. This pile needs to practice safe sex!! Some of y’all are celibate but will soon be giving it up, lol. If you have a partner with a penis, you may find yourself being more fertile than usual. If not, then you should still practice safe sex. Be communicative with your partner’s and thoroughly wash yourself and any objects that you may use during the act. And of course, have fun! Also, some of you will have a dream that will spark a new idea. I get major Pisces energy from this pile. Why are y’all so horny lol??? Don’t lose sight of reality this month. Curveballs will be thrown but you just have to stay put. 

Cards Used: Ace of Cups. 2 of Discs. The Hanged Man. 9 of Cups. The High Priestess. The Moon.

Pile Two: I heard the word “glorious” as I was shuffling for this pile. Pile Two, you are free to do whatever you please. After a time of trials, you will finally feel triumphant. You have been waiting for this moment: to feel uninhibited and abundant. You are going to meet someone that will help open doors for you so that you can receive more clientele, if you are looking to start a business. For others of you, you will meet someone who is well-connected to different people and you may find a few friends/a lover. If it’s a lover, it is something that will be short-lived. This connection will help you get more comfortable in a new environment. Some of you could have moved to a different state/city (congratulations!). It feels chaotic right now, but right now you have to remember that help is on the way. Do not try to do everything on your own. If you do, then you will feel overwhelmed. This month, you will get more familiar with traveling in your downtown area/around the city. Be sure to keep something on you (bear spray, a pocket knife, graffiti spray, amulets, Nazars, etc). Be prepared for what is to come but don’t stress out over the small details (especially if you’re working on a project that will benefit you monetarily). It’s easier said than done, I know. Your plans will come into fruition as long as you keep your eyes on the prize. By any means necessary. 

Cards Used: Princess of Swords. Queen of Swords. Wheel of Fortune. 2 of Cups. Death. The Emperor (RX). 

Pile Three: Someone is about to level up! While you are doing better for yourself, some people will not be able to be in your presence anymore. You must cut them loose. If you have a hunch about a friend, specifically if they have any Aquarius placements, then it’s time to cut them loose. You’re too good for them and you know it. I feel like this is a friend outside of your friendship circle. You were warned about them before. Aside from the friendship drama, this month will be a great month to romanticize the little things. Fall may be your favorite season. Being in tune with nature will help you manifest more beauty. Staying grounded = staying beautiful. This month will go by very quickly for you. Some of you will be baking cookies and spending more time with your mother figure. Some of you may have to give advice to an impulsive, younger person to prevent them from making a huge mistake (possibly involving their friends and/or their schoolwork). There is nothing wrong with playing the role of a nurturer. Embrace it. And lastly, if there is anyone or anything that brings you chaos, it is time for you to leave it behind. Starting anew can be scary but this will change your life for the better by making room for what is to come. Out with the old, in with the new!

Cards Used: 3 of Cups. 7 of Swords. 5 of Wands. 6 of Cups. 8 of Wands. The Empress. 

Pile Four: Are you catching a coach flight via Southwest/Spirit Airlines? Are you taking an Amtrak train soon? I can tell you’re really over the bs, lol. I heard “catching flights, not feelings”. But unfortunately for you, you will be catching feelings. Be open to being in a loving relationship. It is safe for you to love. They could be very reminiscent of your loving father figure. You may meet this person as you are traveling. It is possible that you are moving to wherever you plan to travel to. If you are, then you will feel content with your decision. Right now, you are in a waiting period. The momentum is about to pick back up for you. Consider the reality of where you are going and compare it to your head. At this time, you could find yourself being anxious at times, questioning if you are ready, and you in fact are. Things are aligning for you. You could find that people in your position are landing on your for you page on TikTok. You could find that people are wearing/successfully obtaining what it is that you want. A lot of you want a new house/apartment. This will help you gain the confidence to fully pursue your goals and dreams. Don’t put them on hold for anything or anyone. I am channeling the scene where Fiona finally leaves Chicago in Shameless. 

Cards Used: The Lovers, The Emperor, Prince of Cups, The World, 8 of Cups, 4 of Swords.

[purplereignn]

why my 2024 solar return sucked

today i will be talking about and dissecting why my 2024 solar return year was so. god. awful. one of the worst years of my life YET. my boyfriend cheated on me, i dropped out of college, hooked up with my coworker and hated every bit of it, attempted against my life, and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I did not know what peace was for it was a strange concept. my ego and everything i ever known and loved was ripped away at the seams. if i could describe this solar return year with a song, it’d be this one.

pluto retrograde in the 1st house

this placement already set me up for failure. this year, i was called to reclaim my personal power, burn away who i thought i was, and rebuild a new identity from the inside out. somethings i had to learn the hard way was to embrace solitude, don’t fear endings, and allow myself to change.

sun square saturn

another extremely rough and heavy placement. i felt blocked and unsupported and felt as though maturity was forged through the pain.

8th house profection year

an 8th house protection year is NOT for the faint of heart. i felt as though i was being cracked down emotionally, isolated, and had a lot of my fears of abandonment and betrayal resurface this year.

conclusion

thankfully, my 2024 solar return year is coming towards an end, and can confidently say that 2025 will be just as insane as this years but it’ll be okay, because i am still here despite of it all and i can do it again with some preparation. I finally got over my ex after almost a year, im going back to school this fall semester, STILL hooking up with my coworker 🤣, and i finally got the help i needed.

[vague-humanoid]

The Equitable Grading Project, a nonprofit organization that seeks to change grading practices, compared 33,000 course grades with students’ scores on standardized exams, including Advanced Placement tests and annual state assessments. The organization considered a course grade to be inaccurate if a student’s test score indicated a level of knowledge that was at least a letter grade off from what the teacher had issued. For example, a grade was classified as inaccurate if a student’s test score indicated a C-level of skills and knowledge, but the student received an A or a B in the course. In this example, a D or an F grade would also be inaccurate.

Inflated grades were more common than depressed grades. In this analysis, over 40 percent of the 33,000 grades analyzed – more than 13,000 transcript grades – were higher than they should have been, while only 16 percent or 5,300 grades were lower than they should have been.  In other words, two out of five transcript grades indicated that students were more competent in the course than they actually were, while nearly one out of six grades was lower than the student’s true understanding of the course content.

The discrepancy matters, the white paper says, because inaccurate grades make it harder to figure out which students are prepared for advanced coursework or ready for college. With inflated grades, students can be promoted to difficult courses without the foundation or extra help they need to succeed. Depressed grades can discourage a student from pursuing a subject or prompt them to drop out of school altogether. 

“This data suggests that hundreds, perhaps thousands, of students in this study may have been denied, or not even offered, opportunities that they were prepared and eligible for,” the white paper said.

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[twoidiotwriters1]

Chapter 22. Michaelmas Daisies

Summary: The plan was always to go home just as you'd left it. Masterlist Previous Chapter // Next Chapter Words: 1,838 Listen to: 'Second Child, Restless Child' -by The Oh Hellos A/N: Google says they speak four languages in Genovia and luckily for y'all I speak two of those fluently and the other two I can read -Danny

It is time now to look toward the future... whatever it may bring.

Lady Whistledown's last column,  1816

"These are for you."

Benedict hands you a bouquet of purple flowers that look like tinted daisies. You laugh, holding them with care. "Good lord, you really are a gentleman, handing out flowers after intimacy..."

He laughs and shakes his head. "Actually, these come from the Bridgerton family. Hyacinth and Eloise selected them for you. They symbolize... well, farewell."

You caress the petals and avoid Ben's eyes. "They're very beautiful. I'm sorry I couldn't see your sisters one last time, but they'll always be welcomed in Genovia... you as well."

Benedict nods dutifully but disregards the invitation, he knows this is where you part ways. "Have a safe journey, Your Royal Highness... and a good life."

You look at him a moment. "If you ever need anything..."

"I wouldn't write to you even so���and you know why."

You sigh. "But it was delightful, wasn't it?"

"Immensely," he agrees, grabbing your hand and kissing it.

You lean forward and kiss his cheek. "Be good, Ben. Life is already too complicated to make an enemy of ourselves."

His expression softens. "What was that thing you said during one of our first lessons? Value what is done with effort, correct?" You nod. "I shall do just that."

You bow like a man—you're wearing trousers, and you'd look ridiculous otherwise—then put the bouquet in the satchel hanging from your saddle, pulling yourself up on the horse with an agility you've never had on solid ground. It's close to midnight, so you leave your hair down, nodding at Benedict over your shoulder before prompting the creature into a steady pace.

The man takes a deep breath and looks up at the starry night, trying to memorize its colour and the exact placement of the moon so he can replicate it in a painting.

The next morning, Benedict visits his mother's house and finds a busy crowd inside. Eloise has decided to travel with Francesca for a while, and Benedict approaches her as she's leaving her bedroom, rolls his eyes playfully, and speaks in a reticent voice. "I will miss you."

Eloise giggles and holds him by the shoulders. "It's only a few months, then I'll be back..." she pauses, trying to sound casual. "I was thinking, brother, how about we embark on another journey, you and I?"

Benedict raises a brow, his expression growing playful. "The two of us out in the big great world? Do you think it wise? One of us is alright as long as they have sensible company—but each other? You're asking for trouble."

"Oh, as if you wouldn't love just that!" She swats his shoulder lightly. "Think about it. All our siblings have gone and married—"

"Are Gregory and Hyacinth part of the staff?"

"All our grown-up siblings," she clarifies with mild annoyance. "And you said you didn't want to wait long to be thoroughly confused with me, so there! We could linger away, avoid the season..."

"And go where?" Benedict asks. 

Eloise prepares for impact. "Genovia?"

Her brother's expression shuts down immediately; he turns away, now genuinely rolling his eyes. "You must be daft."

"But I so long to see it!" She hurries along, catching up with him in quick, eager steps. "The progressive culture—and Benedict, I've thought about it, if I want to change the world, shouldn't I go where the changes are happening? Learn straight from the source!"

"And be leeches to the royal family?" He asks curtly. "We're no one in Genovia."

"Even better! We can mingle with all kinds of people! Go to their schools—I might even be qualified to enrol in their college!"

Benedict pauses, realizing Eloise isn't thinking about the princess but finding a path for herself, one that truly satisfies her. He thinks back on the first conversation they had on the swing set, the desire to do more than just become someone's wife. She could have that in Genovia, and being of age, her mother would have little reason to stop her. But Mother could stop her if Benedict said no to accompanying her. Without him, she would never be allowed to leave. He was her one chance to get a grip on her future. How could he keep her away from that?

Benedict runs a hand over his face and groans. "On one condition."

"Yes?" Eloise leans in with bright, hopeful eyes.

"There will be no letter to the Princesses to let them know we're going. They were nice enough to help us with that entire Whistledown thing..."

"Oh, Y/N told you?" Eloise's smile grows. "Isn't she the most valiant woman you've ever met?"

"It was dangerous, and we are forever in debt," he says, though he agrees with his sister wholeheartedly. "Our job now is to mind our business and leave them alone."

"Of course," Eloise says, briefly catching a glimpse of a tiny brunette head rushing out of sight at the end of the hall. "I'll keep from contacting them entirely."

"Good," he nods gruffly. "Now go, Francesca's waiting."

"Take care, brother," Eloise hugs him. "We'll figure it out."

Without explaining what that means, Eloise walks away, leaving Benedict confused and with a lingering sense of anticipation.

The journey is wearisome in comparison to the first. Not that Paula and Marie aren't the ideal pair to travel with, but once you announce you have no intention of keeping contact with anyone but Queen Charlotte, they get quiet and sombre, and you take it to heart. 

Why do they act as if you've done something wrong? The plan was always to go home just as you'd left it. By the time you reach the castle, you're weary and sulking. Your parents welcome you with big smiles, happy that you endured months away from home, claiming you look grown, though you know they're only being playful.

"How's Nonna?" You ask. "Is she fully recovered?"

"Fully recovered and having a well-earned break from the twins," your mother says just as two pairs of loud, juvenile voices are heard at the top of the staircase. "Speaking of which..."

"I mie sorelli!" Richard slides down the marble bannister. "Buongiorno principesse, com'è andato il viaggio?"

"Noioso senza di noi," Rowan follows after his brother, though he uses the stairs properly. Both are wearing linen aprons splattered with strange fluids.

"Fratelli," you reply in a less excited voice, "yes, we had a good journey, and yes, we did miss you. Did you miss us?"

The twins hug you, though they're only effusive in their greetings because they know you and Marie hate to be touched when they're covered in experiments. Once you part, your mother speaks. "What is this about you working for Whistledown?"

You turn to your sister. "Marie! Tu es un moucharde, je t'ai dit que je leur dirais en temps voulu!"

"Mais je savais que tu n'allais jamais leur dire!"

"Assez!" Your mother interrupts the quandrel. "Y/N?"

You sigh, squaring your shoulders and speaking with dignity. "I did not work for Whistledown, I helped a young woman, who just happened to be Lady Whistledown."

"You became her friend because she was Lady Whistledown..." Your sister mutters. 

"Te callas o te rompo la—"

"Y/N!" Your mother says in warning. "Boys, take Marie upstairs and keep her company. Y/N, come with us."

You were right about your parents supporting Penelope, but they lecture you all the same about intervening in foreign affairs, even though you can tell their hearts aren't in it. They feel obliged to speak for Genovia rather than as your parents, and you understand, even if you wish your mother could be just that and be proud of you as a woman.

"Well, I'm just glad the Queen didn't know you were helping," your father concludes with a jolly smile. He's quite good at reducing the tension in any room. "And your lessons, how did they go?"

"Yes! That!" You hand over the sketchbook you've been keeping near at all times. "Learned tons from Mr Bridgerton, he received a letter of recommendation, just like we promised, and last I knew, he got commissioned by some lords. I'm very pleased."

Your father makes a hum of approval as he sees your drawings, delighted by your improvement and already thinking about getting you a teacher to continue with the lessons at home. He offers to send for Mr Bridgerton, but you quickly refuse the offer. "As much as I enjoyed myself, I've decided to take my place next to the throne this coming spring."

Your mother's expression brightens, and for a moment, she's all yours, not the monarch. "My dear!" She yanks you out of your chair and forces you to sit between her and your father. "I'm so happy to hear that!"

"Are you sure?" Your father asks, slightly worried. "You just came back from Britain, I thought you'd like to rest a bit before starting your practice. Didn't you say you'd wait until after your birthday?"

"Better to start now and do a smooth transition than to halt it, lose my rhythm, and be thrown back at it again abruptly. I'll be fine, I'm not half as scared as I used to be." You say, and you fully mean it.

It all seems so manageable now, you'll have a whole council behind you supporting and debating on every matter of the country. Some people like Penelope and Benedict only have themselves. Unlike their lives, yours isn't split in two, and there is no law or secret keeping you from being who you were born to be. You are grateful to have the life you have and eager to begin a new chapter—even if that eagerness is motivated by an urgency to make the time spent in London nothing but a memory.

"Look at you, my little woman," King Nicholas says with a softened expression. "I told you to grow more beautiful, not older. I wasn't ready to lose my girl."

"Your Highness, this just arrived from Britain," your mother's secretary enters the tea room before any of you can get sentimental. 

A servant brings in a parcel: flat, square, and light judging by how he carries it with one hand. He holds it before you, and you spot the fancy note attached to it, recognizing the handwriting. "It's from Ben—Mr Bridgerton!" You exclaim in surprise, barely able to keep appearances.

"Your tutor?" Your father raises a brow. "What does it say?"

"Just says thank you," you hand it over to your father.

"He's sent you a parting gift; how thoughtful." Your mother smiles, taking the parcel. "Let's see it."

Your heartbeat pounds; you hope Benedict hasn't sent anything improper thinking it funny, because now you are forced to open it in front of your parents. You do so with shaky hands and gasp quietly as the paper falls to reveal the painting he'd made thinking of you, the fluffy dove bursting through a bush of hydrangeas.

Your parents are equally pleased and impressed by the art piece. "This is his work?" Your mother asks. "I'd never seen anything like this..."

"Yes," you say breathlessly, your departure no longer liberating.

To have a piece of Benedict with you here, in Genovia, has yanked you out of your carefully crafted idea of seeing him as if in a dream: distant, finite. Now, he is in your life forever.

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[ladyiristheenchantress]

Magic for the college witch

In honor of finding out I am set to graduate in December with my associates in science I have decided to celebrate with you all by sharing my tips and tricks I used to help pass some of my classes! Each tip will be sorted into circumstances as to where they may be applicable. Please enjoy, and congrats to all my future grads!

Reminder: In dorms and such you wont have access to many tools, but if your living in an apartment things are less strict. every time you see candles and such if you live in a dorm replace it with either electric candles or even colored stones you can rub together or place in a grid!

Registering for classes

Often times we try to register for classes as soon as possible, especially when you are an incoming freshman. When it comes to getting accepted and starting the process congrats your here.

Set up registering appointments on lucky number days, during the new moon, or on Mondays and Thursdays because those times represent readiness and preparation

Manifest getting good classes and teachers by sending off a prayer out to the universe

Do divination when registering opens to see if a teacher is a good fit or not (Also check out rate my professor)

If you are having trouble establishing classes, or just cant seem to get that *one* class you need, light a blue candle and put mint at the base of it to promote an opening

If your facing a situation where you are trying to get into an exclusive class (this also works if your presenting a thesis) put a sugar packet under your tongue to sweeten your words and make you more convincing

Getting to class on time

The commute anywhere can be a really hard thing to do, whether your commuting from a dorm to a classroom or city to campus it can be hard to be on time or find the motivation to show up to class

To motivate yourself to go to class keep a carnelian under your pillow to help you rise in the morning

Keep a consistent schedule, not only is this helpful psychologically but magically consistency helps build up magical energy towards motivation

enchant your walking shoes (or get heelies) to put pep in your step and always be on time when walking. You can optionally put a sigil in your shoe

enchant cars to avoid red lights by charging your keys in full moon light

Light a green candle before important days to make sure your morning commute runs smoothly

Setting up magical space in the dorms

Most dorms don't allow things like candles or flames, heaters, strip lights, etc. With this in mind people assume it must be hard to create a magical space without some of the key items, but we do have solutions!

Instead of regular candles, use electric ones as votives on deity altars

Instead of incense use MILD essential oil diffusers like lava stones in the corners, or a defuser. Bonus points if you use a dehumidifier

Chances are you wont have a lot of space, so opt for small placements on desks via mini figures and small stones

Set up sachets around your space and put them in clothing areas, not only do they smell good and keep moths away, they act as magical protection

Start working on energy based practices like meditation or enchantments with only your body

Navigating relationships

College can be a hard time, your adjusting to life without the friends you grew up with, most people start their dating life, and friends begin to come and go as you go through classes. Don't restrict what you experience

When you brush your teeth, enchant it to represent you 'speaking your truth' and 'biting back' so your protected from people who have bad intentions or are deceptive

When at parties and such put a sigil of protection on your left thigh, this represents protection from people looking to harm you

blow cinnamon at your door, or use a light cinnamon essential oil wash to invite new people and opportunities

Keep amber under your pillow or by photos to maintain friendships and help you let go of ones that no longer serve you

wear silver to repel energy vampires or people who are looking to use you

Studying success

Studying and how effective it is will depend on you and how you like to study, there are hundreds of posts online that look at how to find your study style, this more focuses on magic you can do for memory retention

Chew mint gum during studying AND during your test for memory recall

Draw sigils on your physical flash cards to make the information easier to retain

On the third of each month save that day to brush up on all information from the class, not only does this prep you for the final but this day is Athenas ritual day

Study the most on Wednesdays as they represent wisdom

Use a shungite worry stone during studying and testing to help keep your mind focused and stress free before tests

Test taking

Test taking can be a really hard part of college, I know it was for me. We do a lot of things to help prepare but what can we do during a test?

Create a sigil of good luck on top of your exam

Wear green on exam days

Eat and drink something enchanted (I swear by a snickers and a red bull) before a test for good luck

Create a superstition like a lucky shirt or pair of socks after your first good exam grade

Wear gold accessories to enhance your test taking skills, and speed up your test (Great when you are being timed)

Mental Health

Your mental health in college is very important, it can be hard being separated from your home town or family and just know that it does get better. College is a mix of emotions, from the loneliest point in your life, to the most social. You will be navigating new challenges, new feats, and its important to take care of yourself. Seek out the college mental health resources available to you like counseling as needed. you matter!

Use words of affirmations when you wake up and before you sleep to remind yourself you matter, my favorite is from the help "You is smart, you is kind, you is important"

Carry rose quartz and carnelian on you for self love and energy

Before bed drink lavander tea for rest and revitalization

Pray over your food to nourish your spirit as you go through college

Write down letters and petition to the universe for stability and how you feel.

I hope you all have enjoyed! Again, congrats to all my future grads, and I hope you all can come with me as I journey to getting my bachelors

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