#cosmic influence

[asanee44]

Mars Retrograde in Leo 2024-2025: Unleashing the Courage to Transform

The Mars retrograde in Leo, from Dec 6, 2024, through Feb 23, 2025, brings a fiery yet reflective energy that demands our attention. This retrograde asks us to reassess how we express our passions, channel our courage, and pursue our goals. The bold energy of Leo challenges us to reevaluate our drive, motivations, and even our sense of self-worth.  This Mars retrograde phase asks us to turn…

[insightfultake]

The Origins of Astrology: A Journey Through the Stars

Imagine lying on a grassy plain, gazing up at a velvet sky speckled with twinkling stars, and wondering—what does it all mean? This question, rooted deep in human curiosity, marks the birth of astrology. Here, science, mythology, and spirituality converge. From the Babylonians to the Egyptians, the Mayans to the Indians, ancient civilizations looked to the heavens not just for beauty, but for answers—seeking to understand fate, fortune, love, and loss.

Around 2,000 BCE, the Babylonians created the first organized system of astrology. They divided the night sky into twelve sections, each corresponding to what we now call the zodiac signs—Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and so on. Their belief was simple yet profound: the positions of the stars and planets revealed truths about the world and ourselves. The celestial bodies were not distant, inert objects but living symbols influencing the very fabric of life.

But the Babylonians were not alone in their celestial observations. The ancient Egyptians, with their deep spiritual connection to the cosmos, developed their own rich astrological tradition. They linked the movements of the stars and planets with their gods, weaving the heavens into the fabric of daily rituals and life.

In India, astrology took on an even deeper, more integrated form. Known as Jyotish Vidya (the science of light), Indian astrology evolved as a spiritual discipline connected to not just predicting the future, but to understanding life’s deeper truths. Rooted in Hindu philosophy, Indian astrology links the movements of the planets to karmic cycles, health, and spiritual growth. This ancient system, dating back over 5,000 years, remains a guiding force in Indian culture, intertwined with practices like Ayurveda and meditation, where the stars reflect the inner world.

By the time the Greeks and Romans rose to prominence, astrology had become a central part of intellectual life. Great thinkers like Pythagoras and Plato embraced the idea of a harmonious, interconnected cosmos—one in which the movements of planets and stars were intimately tied to events on Earth. For them, the heavens were not random bodies but a divine design, with each planet and star playing a role in the grand play of life...expand more

[serenesoulpaths]

Unveiling the Secrets of Astrology Decans: Exploring Meaning, Interpretation, and Personal Insights

Written by Destiny Nicole Astrology is a complex system that offers insights into various aspects of our lives, including personality traits and compatibility. Within astrology, there is a concept called “decans” that provides a deeper understanding of the characteristics associated with each zodiac sign. In this article, we will explore the meaning and interpretation of astrology decans, their…

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Mercury Retrograde: Unveiling the Mysteries of Cosmic Chaos

Shaina Tranquilino

September 6, 2023

When it comes to astrology, few events stir as much anticipation and trepidation as Mercury retrograde. This celestial phenomenon has gained a reputation for causing communication mishaps, technological glitches, and general chaos in our lives. But what exactly is mercury retrograde, and why does it hold such intrigue? In this blog post, we delve into the mysteries surrounding this cosmic event to provide you with a deeper understanding.

Understanding Mercury Retrograde

Mercury retrograde refers to a three-week period when the planet Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit from our perspective on Earth. Although this appearance is an optical illusion caused by the varying speeds at which planets revolve around the Sun, its impact on our lives cannot be underestimated.

Communication Challenges

One of the most notable effects of Mercury retrograde lies in its influence over communication. During this time, misunderstandings, miscommunications, and delays seem to become more prevalent. Emails can get lost in cyberspace, messages may be misconstrued, and important conversations might turn awry. It is crucial during these periods to exercise patience and clarity while communicating with others.

Technological Turmoil

In addition to affecting interpersonal communication, Mercury retrograde also seems to have a knack for disrupting technology. Be prepared for your phone freezing unexpectedly or experiencing inexplicable malfunctions with your computer. While frustrating at times, taking precautions such as backing up files and updating software prior to a retrograde phase can mitigate potential issues.

Traveling Troubles

Many individuals attribute their travel woes – missed flights, lost luggage, or unexpected detours – to Mercury's apparent backward motion during retrograde periods. While there isn't scientific evidence supporting these claims, acknowledging that challenges may arise during travel plans can help us remain adaptable and less stressed if unforeseen circumstances occur.

Introspection & Reflection

While mercury retrograde has a reputation for causing chaos, it also offers an opportunity for introspection and reflection. This period encourages us to slow down, review our past actions, and reassess our plans and goals. It is a time for self-reflection, allowing us to identify areas in our lives that require attention or adjustments.

Navigating Mercury Retrograde

Rather than becoming overwhelmed by the potential pitfalls associated with mercury retrograde, we can adopt strategies to navigate this phase more smoothly:

1. Practice Mindfulness: By being conscious of our thoughts and actions during this time, we can minimize impulsive decisions or hasty responses.

2. Double-Check Details: To avoid misunderstandings or mishaps, double-check important documents, emails, and texts before sending them out.

3. Embrace Flexibility: As challenges arise unexpectedly, remember to remain adaptable and open-minded. Sometimes the universe has different plans for us.

4. Self-Care Routine: Utilize this period as an opportunity for self-care – engage in activities such as meditation, journaling, or spending quality time with loved ones.

Mercury retrograde may have its share of challenges and cosmic mysteries, but it doesn't necessarily need to be feared. Understanding its effects on communication, technology, and travel empowers us to prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally during these periods. By embracing adaptability and taking advantage of the reflective opportunities offered by mercury retrograde, we can transform what could be perceived as chaos into personal growth and development.

[seance]

the power is on, the guillotine hums / my back's to the wall - go on, let it fall

[angelsdean]

i'll be honest, i truly do not understand when people get all up in arms whenever anyone involved with spn describes cas's love for dean as beyond the human understanding of love, as if there haven't been posts made on here for years by fans literally describing cas's love for dean / destiel's love as akin to worship, a powerful force greater than god, cosmic, all encompassing, profound, etc etc. i thought the outrage was silly when jensen expressed the idea of cas's love being more than romantic back in denver con 2021 and i think it's silly now with these bedlund tweets. not to mention being more than and beyond something imo means it encompasses the romantic AND more. it's romantic, it's platonic, it's cosmic, it's worship, it's everything. and i think that's beautiful. and yes, it's exactly what their love is. a huge profound force that changed the narrative, that wasn't meant to be there, that kept breaking through anyway.

and i understand what people are saying about this language being used for a queer ship etc etc, but like, there's nothing inherently wrong or negating their love in saying that it's a greater love. if anything i think it's saying, hey, see these two? yea their love is bigger than what we can even comprehend. idk i'm just going to continue to take these statements in good faith. and also, until the reboot happens, they can't really say more about destiel beyond the bounds of the confession. jensen, bedlund, misha, etc can't speak to dean's feelings, for instance, or confirm anything one way or another, because if those feelings are a major plot point to be explored and acknowledged in the continuation then to speak about them now with any kind of definitive statement would be spoiling / jumping the gun, and it's not their place to make those statements yet, if we are indeed going to see more of dean and cas's story in the future (which i mean, at this point based on their statements about the reboot it's really a When not If situation).

[cosmicpoutine]

i will always be a whore for a fast bike, goddamit

[tigirl-and-co]

OKAY SO. i wanna blabber for a bit. bear with me.

I fucking love lifespan difference relationships, but I especially love it in transformers or other sci fi, and there's two main reasons for that.

1. It is a choice you cannot make lightly. You know that line in doctor who where the doctor is like 'you can spend the rest of your life with me, but I cannot spend the rest of my life with you'

that drives me CRAZY I LOVE IT. The longer lived character gets into this KNOWING they will be hurt. understanding that the love of their life will decay and die before their eyes. But they choose to stay. They want to make the most of every precious second. When the end draws nigh, they will care for their lover. no one else will do.

2. the way it changes the longer-lived character.

Not only will they take the memory of their lover out amongst the stars, but they will take note of each fleeting moment, see the beauty in the ephemeral. and for millions of years they will remember the love shared with them, from this creature who was so short-lived but so, so, so important. Who hung the stars in the blink of an eye and then vanished into the night they made.

ughhhhh do you see it. do you understand why I like keeping the lifespan difference. it's very important to me

[widowshill]

the people aren't ready to hear this but angelique arbitrarily picking quentin to decide to be in love with out of nowhere, bewitching roger into marriage and then absolutely not wanting him to touch her, and constantly pursuing men's (chiefly barn's) attention only when it's clear he doesn't want her, is soooo comp het of her.

[asterionstarryeyed]

confession time: because they basically never say his name out loud and i only saw it in the subtitles (and i don't know league), there was a time back i was watching s1 where i thought Singed's name was pronounced ['sɪŋ.gɛd]. like i just totally failed to perceive it as the adjective "singed." what's my problem.

[i-will-physically-fight-you]

6. “Not to be dramatic, but I’m back from the dead. Hope y’all missed me.” With Virgil and Remus?

Title: On a Stormy Sea of Emotion

Word-Count: 1.7k

Summary:

"Not to be dramatic, but I'm back from the dead. Surprise!" Remus shoots a pair of finger guns, droplets of blood spraying out from his finger tips, "Hope y'all missed me."

The cloaked figure, the target of his finger guns, does not move. Their facemask, elegantly carved to mimic a raven, stares Remus down apathetically.

Remus laughs, clasping his hands behind his neck as he leans against a building that makes up the alleyway of their standoff, "C'mon, old man. I clawed myself out of the grave and this is how you treat your 'beloved son, departed from the earth too soon?'"

OR: a Superhero AU featuring Jason Todd coded-Remus.

Pairing: parental dukexity

Warnings: Superhero AU, Death mentions, blood mention, vomit mention, implied self harm, pstd flashback, morally grey characters, angst with ambiguous ending

Thank you for the prompt! This infected my brain all last night and today, hope you enjoy <3

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Killing isn't that hard of an action, really. There is a million ways to kill someone. Guns, knives, poison or the way Remus liked it--using your bare hands. It wasn't always the most effective, but when your target knocks your knife out of your hands--well, then you gotta go for the jugular.

Remus hums as he picks up his knife, examining it. The blood dripping from its blade landed on his gloves, coating it with a metallic stench. One time as a kid, he received a paper cut and out of curiosity, he stuck his finger inside his mouth to taste his own blood.

It just had a copper tangy taste, not very appetizing. But well, he's never tried someone else's blood, what if it had a different taste? Would a greedy drug lord's blood taste too greasy? Tainted by their lack of remorse and regard for the suffering and lives destroyed in their avaricious pursuit of wealth?

He is almost halfway to enacting on such an impulse, when something shifts behind him. He turns around swiftly, his knife meeting nothing but air. But there is something there, or rather someone.

Remus cackles, his eyes darting around his surroundings. There, in the shadows of the nearby dumpster. He lowers his knife, putting it away for now.

His heart clangs loudly against his ribcage as his ears began to clamor with a loud ringing noise. This moment has always been inevitable since the second he decided to remain in this hellish city.

Remus is many things, but he is not a fool nor is he a coward. He is exhilarated this moment has come at last. Not terrified.

"Hello daddy dearest," He calls out, "it's been a while."

His words are enough to draw out the cloaked figure from out of the shadows.

"Not to be dramatic, but I'm back from the dead. Surprise!" Remus shoots a pair of finger guns, droplets of blood spraying out from his finger tips, "Hope y'all missed me."

The cloaked figure, the target of his finger guns, does not move. Their facemask, elegantly carved to mimic a raven, stares Remus down apathetically.

Remus laughs, clasping his hands behind his neck as he leans against a building that makes up the alleyway of their standoff, "C'mon, old man. I clawed myself out of the grave and this is how you treat your 'beloved son, departed from the earth too soon?'"

He already knows the truth; maybe there was a time this man had regarded him as a beloved son. Back when Remus had been a quiet, subdued child, perfectly manageable and obedient. But that time had long passed.

"I know I probably should've stayed dead but you know me! I'm not great at following rules."

Virgil Storm, or in this case, "The Raven" still doesn't do anything. It is a little unnerving, actually. Remus had expected there to be harsh words thrown his way, or perhaps even be pinned into a chokehold by this point in the interaction.

The Raven doesn't kill. During his first bout at the whole being alive thing, that been a contentious point between the two. Yet, would an abomination like Remus count as a living being?

"And," Remus says abruptly, shifting his weight against the wall, "you can't kill me. You can try, but like. It won't work. I jumped off like a twenty story building--went splat! Like a bug, it was really messy, but I didn't die. Um, you can take a DNA sample to prove it's me--"

"Remus?" The Raven speaks at last, his voice garbled and gravelly from the voice modifier of the mask.

"Yeah, it's me. I mean, we both know Prince Boring doesn't have the guts to pull off a prank like this," Remus smirks, "I'm sure he's happy that I haven't been around to play screamo when I have the aux or fill his backpack with severed Barbie doll heads."

The Raven's cloaked figure starts staggering towards him. Remus moves to stand upright once more, his body tensing. He can take the punch, it'll hurt but it won't leave any bruises. Remus has done enough experimenting to know he can't be physically harmed anymore. At least not permanently in any way that matters.

But rather a punch thrown his way, the Raven's arms seize hold of him. Not around his neck, but around his body, as the Raven leans around him, his cloak wrapping around Remus like a blanket. He is...hugging Remus? What the fuck?

A cold pricking sensation hits Remus, spreading out through every inch of his body. But he does not move to resist the Raven's embrace.

"I'm sorry," His adoptive father murmurs, "I made so many mistakes, I was afraid but I shouldn't have allowed my fear to control me in the way that I did--"

"Aren't you paranoid?" Remus whispers, "What if I'm not actually Remus? What if I'm just a shapeshifter pretending to be him? Or--or something else?"

"But I know you're you. Do you really think I wouldn't have investigated the assumed grave robbery of my son's corpse?" The Raven counters, "I already have a DNA sample I collected from your confrontation with the Dragon Witch analyzed."

Of course, of course Virgil already had a DNA sample. To any sane person, this might've been a horrifying realization. But for Remus, who spent ten years under the man's roof, this was perfectly normal behavior of a man obsessive enough to run around as a nonpowered cloaked vigilante.

"Remus, you have every reason to hate me or even Roman," The voice modifier pitched upwards in an odd high tone, "but would you'd be willing to come home for at least Janus's sake?"

Remus forgets how to breathe for a moment. There are many reasons why he hasn't sought out his family. He isn't sure if he is willing to accept Virgil's apology, much less risk seeing Roman's face again. But Janus is different. He has always understood Remus in the ways the others never did.

Despite Janus being Virgil's "man in the chair" as it were, he has never operated with the same morals. Remus will never forget the time some henchmen broke into their secret hideout while Virgil and Roman had been away on a mission. Janus had not hesitated to put lead directly into their foreheads.

"I'm afraid I don't indulge in the same mercy as your father," Janus had said, tidying up the mess they'd left behind, "It is my duty to preserve the safety of those I've been sworn to protect, even if comes at the lives of others."

The Raven is a vigilante that is shrouded in mystery. There are rumors that circulate the streets that the Raven is inhuman, a being that moves swiftly and strikes without warning. Some even dare to whisper about the unfortunate ends that some of the Raven's victims have met. What they don't know is that last bit is all of Janus's doing.

It's why Remus has never understood Virgil's hypocrisy. He'll turn a blind eye to Janus's actions but Remus, roughing up a thug a little too harshly? Oh no, no, no, that was the most heinous thing Remus could ever do.

(He wonders what his adoptive father thinks of his actions not only tonight, but the past few months. Isn't this everything his father feared and more? Putting aside the whole "not being dead" thing, isn't this enough to make him irredeemable in the Raven's eyes?)

"Janus?" Remus hesitates, "would he be willing to make his tea?"

"For you, I am sure he is willing to prepare a full spread of pastries along with a pot of tea. He has...missed you a lot, Remus."

Remus's stomach rumbles. He hasn't eaten in weeks--not since he realized his body technically doesn't need food to survive. But he does need Janus's pastries. Those pastries are never a want, but a necessity.

"Okay, I'll go." Remus says, craning his neck to meet the Raven's gaze, "but only because I'm hungry."

Somehow, this causes a snort from his adoptive father. The closest thing resembling a laugh that the Raven will ever do. When he is not the Raven, and is simply Virgil--sometimes the man will actually laugh. Even so, that snort is the closest thing to a laugh that Remus has heard from the man in close to a year before his death.

Remus's legs buckle beneath him, almost bringing the Raven down with him. But it's not from the shock of the old man laughing. No, it's more likely his body protesting his week long streak of not sleeping.

It seems even though he doesn't require as much sleep as before, he still requires a certain amount of it. Or at least, that is what makes the most sense in his hazy racing thoughts.

"I've got you," Virgil whispers, his words unfettered by the voice modifier, "you're safe now."

Arms gather underneath him, as a long Kevlar cloak is draped around his wiry figure. An unwanted memory drifts to the surface; a time where his kid self demanded to be carried home and the Raven obliged without complaint. Roman had trailed after them, begging to be carried as well.

Janus had taken one look at their return (Roman clinging to Virgil's back like a baby koala while Remus was cradled in his arms) and simply raised an eyebrow. But it was clear through his stifled breathing that he found the entire thing comical.

Remus doesn't want to fall unconscious. He'll deny it, protest it with a wide grin and a cackle, that death doesn't scare him. But he is terrified of pitch black darkness.

He fears a confined undetermined space that is meant to seal him away deep in the ground. He fears wood splinters underneath his fingernails as he chokes on dirt as he continues to dig upwards, driven by an urge to survive--to break out of the ground to blessed, fresh air. He fears staring at a gravestone and just laughing until he started vomiting clods of dirt.

What if Virgil is lying about Janus? What if he decides to bury Remus again, this time in a coffin made out of titanium or reinforced concrete--dooming him to a living death?

"No," He mumbles, attempting to grasp tightly to Virgil's cloak, "I don't--"

But his eyes flutter shut against his volition, and he can only hope that they truly did miss him enough; that the words carved on his gravestone were genuine and sincere.

Remus Seagrove

20XX-20XXX

Beloved Son, Brother, Friend

Dearly Missed and Departed from the Earth too Soon

[adhdo5]

o5 council consisting of just guys who either faked their way into the position or were coerced into it (by outside forces or their predecessors)

In a way isn't this every O5 Council

[harmonyhealinghub]

The Sun Sign of Astrology: Illuminating the Essence of Your Personality

Shaina Tranquilino

September 3, 2023

Astrology has long been a captivating subject, offering insights into our personalities, relationships, and life paths. Among the numerous elements that make up an astrological chart, the sun sign stands as one of the most prominent indicators of individuality. Representing our core essence and conscious self-expression, understanding your sun sign can provide profound guidance on your strengths, weaknesses, and overall character traits. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of the sun sign in astrology and explore its influence in shaping who we are.

What is a Sun Sign?

In astrology, the sun sign refers to the position of the sun at the time of your birth. It represents your fundamental identity and illuminates key aspects of your personality. While it may be tempting to solely identify with this single component, it's essential to remember that each person possesses a complex blend of planetary influences within their natal chart.

Interpreting Your Sun Sign:

Each zodiac sign corresponds to specific qualities associated with elemental forces (fire, earth, air, or water) and modes (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). These attributes contribute to shaping distinct characteristics and behavioural patterns linked to each sign. For example:

1. Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius):

- Energetic

- Passionate

- Assertive

- Adventurous

2. Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn):

- Practical

- Grounded

- Reliable

- Sensible

3. Air Signs (Gemini, Libra Aquarius):

- Intellectual

- Socially adept

- Communicative

- Analytical

4. Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio Pisces):

- Emotional

- Intuitive

- Empathetic

- Nurturing

While these generalizations provide a starting point for understanding the sun signs, it's important to note that other planetary aspects in your birth chart can significantly influence your personality traits.

The Sun and Self-Expression:

The sun sign represents our conscious expression, highlighting areas where we shine brightest. It showcases our natural talents and reveals how we prefer to present ourselves to the world. Understanding this aspect of yourself can help you embrace your strengths fully and find fulfillment in various areas of life.

However, it is crucial not to limit yourself solely to the characteristics associated with your sun sign. Exploring other components of your birth chart, such as the moon sign (representing emotions) or rising sign (the mask we wear), unveils a more comprehensive understanding of your multidimensional self.

While astrology offers an intricate web of interconnected elements within a natal chart, the sun sign remains a vital pillar that illuminates our fundamental identity and self-expression. By exploring its attributes alongside other astrological components, we gain deeper insights into our personalities, enabling personal growth and self-awareness. Remember that astrology serves as a guide rather than an absolute predictor; ultimately, we have the power to shape our lives consciously and navigate our unique paths accordingly. Embrace the wisdom offered by astrology while forging your own destiny!

[orviposition]

yhk is like: what if god said you (yjh) were meant to go to heaven, but then you (yjh) started hanging around the devil (kdj and hsy)

[wasabi-gumdrop]

the elden ring dlc story trailer just dropped so just letting you guys know that i’m gonna find a way to integrate elden ring lore into dunmeshi somehow because i need both stories like i need air to breathe

[tearblossom]

Bro... 💀