#difficulty in family situations and divorce

[merrysithmas]

i see a lot of people speculate that john lennon had bipolar disorder but i dont think this is true (i think this is maybe the unclinical laymen viewpoint) but i think he definitely had borderline personality disorder instead

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Astro Observations 6

Accuracy will be influenced by the ENTIRE chart.

Chiron Aspect Mars

Hurt by masculines. Difficulty expressing your own masculinity. Not feeling masculine enough. Feeling too masculine. 

Repressing anger. Angry crying. Difficulty asserting yourself. 

Often learn to release anger through physical activity. 

Difficult experiences with men & masculinity.

Chiron Aspect Mercury

Difficulty expressing yourself. Difficulty in getting an education. Difficult experiences in school.

Healing through storytelling. Making others feel understood because you know what its like to feel misunderstood.

Complicated relationships with siblings. 

Painful experiences with people gossiping about you. Rumours spread. Misconceptions about you. Your pain is someone else’s entertainment for the day.

Sensitive to what other’s say and think about you.

Chiron Aspect Jupiter

Faking laughter and smiles through painful events. Faking optimism. 

Complicated relationship with religion. Spending a lot of time looking for meaning in your life.

Negative experiences with mentors/teachers. Helping others through becoming the mentor you wanted/needed.

Healing through maintaining a sense of humour. 

Chiron Aspect IC

Broken home - ex: divorced parents, moved around a lot, raised my people who aren’t your bio parents, family dramas.

Inheriting your families traumas. Being the counsellor in your family. 

Feeling “too sensitive” - one wrong comment from a parent and you’re off balance for the day. Family unintentionally pokes at your wounds - bringing up past problems.

Wanting to hide away at home. Feeling you don’t belong anywhere but your bedroom. Feeling safe at night when no one is awake.

You don’t feel grounded. No one to ground you. No place feels like home. Sense of security is wounded. Questioning where do you belong?

Feeling uncomfortable at your core. Uncomfortable with where you come from - your family, hometown, family’s status, your ethnic origins, etc.

Chiron Aspect Saturn

Rigid and cold personality to protect oneself. Pretending you don’t care. 

Feeling people don’t take you serious. Trouble earning respect.

Dislike authority. Dislike responsibility. Feeling you have too much responsibility. Faking incompetence to avoid work/responsibilities.

Being restricted by others. People try to control you. Feeling you don’t meet people’s expectations. Too hard on yourself.

Difficulty accepting fault. Dislike being questioned. Restricting yourself.

Depression. Loneliness. You might be an only child. Difficulty in friendships. 

Dad is depressed. Dad lives with regrets. Dad creates painful situations for you. A pattern of family members being depressed and lonely. 

[starmosaics]

Mars in the 8th House pt. 2/3

If you haven’t read the 1st part here’s a link to the original post :)

Today I’m focusing on transformation, life and death situations and possible struggles with mental health and substance abuse.

Those with Mars in the 8H frequently face unforeseen events in their life which catalyzes incredible changes. Some of these events are catastrophic. These people can completely alter their lives by brute will or they will be met with challenges which push them towards making necessary changes.

Common events I’ve seen/experienced that pushes an 8H Mars towards transformation:

-Death of a loved one, loss of any kind

-Near death experiences

-A breakup/divorce

-Overcoming addiction

-Releasing/healing trauma

-Inheritance

There’s many times where these people feel isolated and left in the dark; some may feel like they’ve lost everything even their sense of self. Many 8H Mars individuals have experienced and been exposed to very difficult and painful events which is one of the most challenging aspects of this placement. Life has its ups and downs and for these people, that’s never ending. The most important thing is that they are so persevering and are quite determined to follow through to reach the other end after facing difficulties. I’ve seen people with this aspect go through hell and eventually got out of that dark place and became a totally different person; shedding one’s skin. I myself feel like I have already lived 10 different lives. The 8th House forcefully causes one to experience changes within their mental state, physical bodies, or spiritual lives; the 8th House can quite literally strip your identity causing you to have to completely build yourself up again.

These people may feel like they got the short end of the stick when it comes to certain situations that they've been dealt leading them to succumbing to their fears and experiencing chaos and disheveledness leaving them feeling trapped, but something to remind these folks is that when they feel like they’ve hit rock bottom, the closer they are to transforming themselves or an area of their lives along with gaining grit and profound wisdom. The 8th House wants you to go inwards, identify the parts of yourself or your life you can't face, to take the reins and evolve. Sometimes it requires metaphorically (sometimes literally, but hopefully not) dying first to become reborn.

T/W: Abuse, substance use, heavy topics mentioned!!

In terms of an 8H Mars’ mental health, there’s quite a distinctive pattern. As we’ve established earlier that what kind of experiences these people might face, the events that alters one's life naturally will heavily impact one's mental health. I know 4 other people with this placement (along with myself) who have some form of psychiatric disorder; most commonly Bipolar disorder, Paranoia, MDD (major depressive disorder), and BPD. Many have experienced events (commonly during childhood, teen years, and early twenties) that lead to signs/a diagnosis of CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder).

Substance abuse is also very common to those who have this placement. Either a family member of theirs struggled with it, or they themselves did. Everyone I know who has this placement including myself has either had a family member who struggled with addiction, or have personally struggled with addiction; sometimes both. 8th house represents something you inherit and unfortunately sometimes it's the inter-generational cycle of addiction. Substance use disorders and mental disorders are sometimes heritable. This isn't meant to scare you or make you feel bad if you have faced any battles with substances. Addiction doesn't have to be your whole life story, just a chapter. Those who I know who previously struggled with addiction and turned their lives around are happier than ever.

Here are some famous people with an 8H Mars that struggled with their mental health and substance abuse:

-Marilyn Monroe (Alleged Bipolar disorder, substance use disorder)

-Robin Williams (MDD, substance use disorder)

-Amanda Bynes (Bipolar disorder, abused stimulants)

-Sid Vicious (Showed signs of personality disorder, substance use disorder)

-Drew Barrymore (Substance use disorder, MDD)

-Courtney Love (Substance use disorder, Autism)

-Lil Peep (Bipolar disorder, substance use disorder)

-Anthony Bourdain (MDD, substance abuse)

More than half of these famous people also struggled in childhood due to the impact of their family members; Marilyn Monroe had a traumatizing childhood and was living in multiple foster homes and orphanages due to her alcoholic and schizophrenic mother being unable to care for her, Amanda Bynes facing sexual abuse by Dan Schneider as a child, Sid Vicious' mother was neglectful and gave him hero*n when he was a teenager, Drew Barrymore had a mother who influenced and fueled Drew's coca*ne and alcohol addiction before she was even 15 years old, and Courtney Love's father was deemed to be unstable and a horrible father. He allegedly gave her LSD as a child and also physically abused her when she was 17 after visiting him in Ireland.

I don't want to fully air this story out, but I had a friend who was like a sibling to me and their dad abandoned them during their teenage years and their mother was unable to work due to her schizophrenia and substance abuse; she would have us pick up cigarettes and get drugs for her when we were 16/17. This friend has experienced a lot of pain and is still struggling with their own demons and mental health and i'm no longer in their life due to their choices and influence on me, but I still think about them all the time. I wish them the best and hope they eventually find their way back to themselves. They're one of the smartest people I've ever met.

In my own personal life, my dad was never in the picture and my mother (who I believe also had an 8H Mars) struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, so I lived with my grandmother, who I eventually found out also abused substances, but was more "stable". After my mom passed literally from alcohol deteriorating her body when I was 17, I decided I had to keep distance from my family and moved out as soon as I could and since then my life has totally changed. I heavily smoked weed from the ages 16-19, I'm addicted to cigarettes, I am very wary about my alcohol consumption, and I inherited my mom and grandmother's mental illness. If it weren't for my upbringing, I wouldn't possess the wisdom I have today. Yes my childhood was fked up, but it made me immensely resilient. I have experienced life and death literally and metaphorically many many times.

I'm not saying that if you have this placement you're bound to struggle with addiction and have a tragic life story filled with trauma and pain, but unfortunately a more common thing I see in those who do have this placement have struggled with trauma, substances, abuse, and family dynamics. And like I said with the transformational aspect of the 8th House, many people overcame their demons and traumas. There's always an option for recovery in any scenario which is also associated with the 8H, and sometimes destruction (Mars) and chaos is needed for rebirth. In a less extreme manner, 8th House Martians may just struggle with generalized depression and anxiety.

Another thing I've noticed about those with an 8H Mars placement is that they let their anger seethe until it eventually boils over leading to an outburst. They may experience super intense meltdowns due to not healthily coping. Emotional regulation might be difficult for these natives in general.

On one end Mars rules destruction, conflict, death, assaults, and violence. On the other, it represents ambition, overcoming, exertion, determination, encouragement, strength, one's ability, and facing fears.

If you have an 8H Mars and faced any of the struggles above or anything similar and need someone to talk to you can always message me! I want this post to encourage the people who may feel stuck or are in a rough place that they can overcome whatever is thrown at them. Remember crisis comes first, then evolution and finally, total transformation. <3

In the 3rd and final part we'll go over struggles within intimate relationships 8H Mars folks might face and "taboo" topics these natives might enjoy.

[psychoticallytrans]

Society does not want disabled people to have children.

Have biological kids? "How could you do that to them? Aren't you supposed to love your kids? You know how bad it is to be you. How could you inflict that on them?"

Trying to adopt? "We just don't think you'd be a fit parent. We've rejected your application. By the way, have you considered sterilization, just to be sure?"

Taking in a kid informally because of their current living situation or lack of? "Are you sure you shouldn't pass them off to someone else? You know you're not as... capable... as the average caretaker. Kids are a lot of work."

Disabled people are not considered to be fit guardians by the mere fact that we are disabled. "Removal rates where parents have a psychiatric disability have been found to be as high as 70 percent to 80 percent; where the parent has an intellectual disability, 40 percent to 80 percent. In families where the parental disability is physical, 13 percent have reported discriminatory treatment in custody cases. Parents who are deaf or blind report extremely high rates of child removal and loss of parental rights. Parents with disabilities are more likely to lose custody of their children after divorce. In addition, prospective parents with disabilities have more difficulty when it comes to accessing reproductive health care such as assisted reproductive technologies, and they face significant barriers to adopting children."

-Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children (2012, National Council on Disability)

[nebuladreamerrr]

Black sheep| Kylian Mbappé x Fem Reader

Summary: You had always felt rejected by your family's paternal side, but you managed to overcome it. However, one match could unleash a plethora of problems.

Warnings: English is not my first language and mention physical and psychological abuse by a paternal figure.

Little by little, at just twenty years old, you had managed to overcome all the obstacles that came your way. It wasn't easy, but with the support of your close circle of friends, you achieved it.

Childhood memories are hazy for you, often questioning if the few you hold truly belong to you or if they are just vague impressions shared when strangers inquire about your early years.

There were beautiful moments in childhood, especially when your father wasn't home. You remember singing summer songs loudly with your mother, her gentle hands combing through your hair as she deftly wove small braids secured with light blue hair ties—a tangible link to carefree, joyful days.

You loved school immensely. Every class fascinated you: from reading fairy tales to dancing at end-of-year parties, practicing carols for Christmas galas, and most of all, playing with classmates during recess. Whether it was tag, British Bulldog, or imitating singers from The Voice Kids, those moments overflowed with happiness.

But these memories darkened when you thought of your father. Despite living in Spain, he enforced a "French" education on you from a young age. He insisted on speaking only Spanish with your mother, and if he caught you playing alone and using a Spanish word instead of French, he would shout and intimidate you. "It's not 'muñeca', it's 'poupée'," he would sternly correct. Those echoes of shouts tainted the joyful memories with shadows of fear and strictness.

Luckily, on your eleventh birthday, your mother gave you the incredible gift of promising to divorce your father. It wasn't an easy decision for either of you. Firstly, because your mother had endured years of severe abuse, beginning with psychological mistreatment that later turned physical. Secondly, because your father was the main provider for the family, which often meant tightening belts to find moments of happiness. Despite the hardships, that promise marked the beginning of a new chapter—one where you started to find the peace and freedom you desperately needed.

With immense effort and dedication, you managed to open a small restaurant that became your family's main source of income. Once things stabilized, your mother finally fulfilled her dream: creating an association to support women who, like her, were trapped in abusive situations and couldn't escape due to fear or difficulties. The association provided shelter, money, clothing, and food to any woman, along with her children or pets, facing such circumstances.

Reflecting on it now, you couldn't be prouder of your mother. Not only for her incredible strength and resilience but also because she always supported your dreams. She became a beacon of hope and resilience for many other women. Her courage and dedication not only changed your lives but also touched and transformed many others.

After successfully completing your education despite the challenges, you faced a new wave of anxiety upon receiving a job offer as a physiotherapist for the French national football team. With an outstanding academic record and recognition from your professors as an exemplary student, evidenced by the honor roll distinction you received, you never imagined an international opportunity would come your way.

The issue wasn't the opportunity itself but the fear of working with international stars and, above all, with a prestigious team of physiotherapists. However, your primary concern was moving to France.

You hadn't set foot in that country since your father left to reunite with his relatives, who felt somewhat ashamed of him for not being able to "tame his lady." Just hearing that language again gave you goosebumps, and every attempt to speak French seemed to trigger a mental block.

But, as a beloved phrase reminds you, "If fear occupies your head, it leaves no room for your dreams." So, with a half-empty suitcase ready to be filled with memories and stories to share upon returning to Spain, you courageously departed for France in 2020. Since then, you've hardly ventured out of the country.

The enchanting French cities captivated you, and despite a few challenging encounters, you handled them with grace and chose to extend your stay. Not to mention, the team of physiotherapists was highly impressed with your work.

You still vividly remember your first day with the players. Nerves had you meticulously arranging bandages and creams, striving for a professionalism that mirrored your dedication. A soft knock on the door startled you, expecting someone at a distance, only to find a young, robust man on the other side.

Young Mbappé wasted no time in coming to your aid, concern evident in his eyes as he asked if you were alright. Despite the initial awkwardness, the session proceeded smoothly. Kylian took the opportunity to inquire about you throughout, his curiosity revealing a growing rapport. By the session's end, the young Frenchman boldly asked for your number and recommended you as his preferred physiotherapist to the trainers, advocating for all future appointments to be with you.

As the French training camp concluded, a deep friendship tinged with burgeoning affection had blossomed between you both, culminating in several dates that emboldened you to begin a relationship that proved profoundly positive for you both.

Over time, you gradually opened up more to Kylian. While he couldn't fathom or justify the challenges your father had imposed on your mother and you, he was resolute in not letting you slip away, grateful for the fortune of meeting you.

Following intense matches filled with surprises, including Kylian breaking his nose in one, France advanced to the semifinals. Despite being French, he understood and respected your steadfast support for Spain, a country synonymous with peace and security for you. Despite France treating you kindly in recent years, your bond with Spain remained unshakeable. And while you supported Spain nationally, Kylian knew he held a special place in your heart as your favorite player.

After a long and disappointing match where France fell short against Spain, conceding victory with two goals, Kylian felt the sting of defeat. Anticipating an uncomfortable press conference probing Rabiot's reaction and Lamine's triumph, his true yearning was to find solace in your arms, the sanctuary he sought since your first embrace.

Exiting the press conference, he swiftly made his way to the locker room for a cold shower and to swap into the national team jersey. Anxious to receive one of your comforting massages, he hastened towards you. Yet upon arrival, his surprise mounted upon seeing you visibly distressed while listening to an unfamiliar older man.

His astonishment grew as he approached and heard the hurtful words of your uncle: "Even twenty years from now, you will always be a disappointment. I wonder if you've struck a deal with your boyfriend to win a bet and some money. You're a small rat who will never rise socially. My brother made a grave mistake marrying your mother."

Before you could respond, you felt his strong arms around your waist, shielding you. Kylian intervened calmly yet firmly: "Excuse me, if you don't stop speaking like that, I'll be forced to call security. I won't allow you to belittle my girlfriend or her family. If you continue, all of France will know how you treat women, and your family business will suffer."

Taken aback by Kylian's response and swift action, your uncle chose to leave the stadium. Touched deeply by Kylian's display of love and protection, tears streamed down your face as you embraced him and whispered, "Thank you so much. I don't know what I would do without you, my king."

From the moment he met you, Kylian had made a vow to himself: he wouldn't let your family inflict pain on you again.

[cepheustarot]

Message to yourself from the future

Paid Readings

Attention! This reading is for entertainment purposes only. This tarot reading does not give a 100% guarantee that all the described situations will occur. You build your own life and destiny.

Pick a pile. Choose one or more pictures. Trust your intuition.

Pile 1: Your future is presented in gloomy colors, here the solution of some problem has dragged on for so long that you have neither the strength nor the resources to deal with it, you are very emotionally exhausted here. Perhaps someone is already in such a state that there is literally no strength for anything, you feel tired, it is difficult for you to return to the usual rhythm. However, this period ends here and you find a way out of this situation, so it's not so bad! you find the strength and get out of it, well done! Allso, you from the future wants to warn you not to get involved with one person, he may be a gemini, libra or aquarius, he may also be younger than you. Even if these facts are not about him, rely on characters traits, the person himself is quite windy, does not know what he wants, he is one of those who first does and then thinks. He can also aggravate the situation, start a conflict or a dispute and at the same time get away with it, leaving the guilty one who is in fact not guilty of anything. He also does not keep his promises, shifts responsibility for his actions to another person, so be careful! The advice to you from the future says, you do not need to give up, keep moving, even if it will be small steps, you will still deal with all the difficulties of life, remember that you are stronger than you think!

Pile 2: Here your future is significantly different from what is happening to you now, your life has changed, you have changed it yourself! Perhaps you didn't have the courage or the resources, or you didn't have the opportunity to change something in your life, but you finally take everything into your own hands, and as soon as you did, doors with opportunities opened up in front of you! In other words, here is a new stage of life, something new and it can be anything from a change of activity to a change of residence, a new social circle, appearance, in general, everything that you have long wanted to bring to life. A warning to you from the future says, you should not refuse the opportunity, one person will offer you his help, according to the zodiac sign he is capricorn, virgo, taurus, but it is not necessary that the zodiac sign coincides, look at his character! by himself, a person is active, achieves his goals, knows what he wants, he has plans for life, he has already outlined a path to achieve his dreams there and is now following it, he is also financially stable, he always has money and he spends it wisely, he is also smart enough and erudite. If you refuse, you will greatly regret it and will be sad for a long time about the missed opportunity. Perhaps this person is you yourself and then you should not throw everything halfway, you need to keep moving towards what you want. Advice to you from the future: you should know your limits and understand that you can't jump over your head, don't overdo it and don't overestimate yourself too much. everything will come to you in time!

Pile 3: In general terms, your love sphere is radically changing, and your status is changing, perhaps you will marry someone or vice versa get divorced. There is a chance that you will create a family business and develop it in the future, or you will find a good partner with whom a successful transaction will take place and it will bring you a lot of money.  Warning: if talking about business, then you will face a lot of competition, and in general this may concern not only business, but any area where competition is possible in one way or another. If you get married or get divorced, then many people, your acquaintances, friends, parents or someone from your partner's side will be against this or that decision, they will put pressure on you and try to force you to change your mind, reconsider decisions.  Advice to you from the future: do not listen to anyone and do as you see fit! You need to listen to yourself, your desires, thoughts, priorities, only you know how to build your life

[kindheart525]

Awhile back, I entertained the idea that Allan Red perhaps had a dysfunctional upbringing, one filled with messes and a lack of personal space that led him to be the extremely organized and independent critter we know and love today. At the time it was a vague concept, but I found it super intriguing and have decided to finally tackle it for myself. If you know any of my MLP work you know I love making family/backstory headcanons like this, so it was only a matter of time before I started doing it with the smiley guys.

The difficulty of Allan’s life started with the divorce of his parents. His father, Red Red (pronounced Ray-d Red), is much like who his son grows up to be: a financially stable critter who organizes his life in spreadsheets and keeps his home very clean. His favorite drink is water and he’s generally boring and unremarkable. Despite this, he is the most hated man in the city. As a lawyer, Red was tasked with defending a critter who was notorious for being charitable and friendly to the whole town…until a legal misstep got him the death penalty. It later came out that that guy was a serial killer (he was executed over a parking ticket) but the damage was done. When he divorced his wife, everyone sided against him in the custody battle, not over his parenting abilities but because of his “crime” of condemning a beloved icon. But also Red’s busy work schedule is not conducive to parenting and he’s generally not great with kids, treating them like mini adults more than anything. He could have fought harder than he did but his lack of emotion contrasted with his ex wife’s heartfelt pleas turned the favor towards her.

Red’s story is kind of silly lol but his ex wife’s is much less so. Despite getting primary custody of her son, Lucy became kind of a wreck after the divorce. She hopped from job to job despite her ex’s generous child support payments, but she was overall managing alright…until she met Kevin Costner (not to be confused with the actor). He was a gruff man but she saw a warm heart in him, especially since he had a son of his own to care for. But in reality, he’s an alcoholic who’s horrible with money and doesn’t pick up after himself. His son Topher is shaping up to be the same way but perhaps worse, as he seems to break things on purpose and scream constantly just for the hell of it. Allan had the misfortune of sharing a bedroom with him in their parents’ tiny house, and he couldn’t get any peace with him around. Topher stole his things and got up in his space and would not give him an inch to himself. Kevin (or “Bastard Kevin” as Allan calls him) disciplined Allan for standing up for himself much more harshly than he ever corrected his son. Lucy made excuses for the both of them and tried to make them bond as a family, but that wasn’t happening. Even when Allan caught her crying about how she’ll never be able to retire or have a clean house, she insisted, and still insists, that Kevin is the love of her life. She couldn’t be convinced to leave him. Nobody was ever hit but it was still a bad situation. Allan, who initially felt the sting of his father’s supposed “abandonment,” quickly put those feelings aside to focus on surviving each day in the Costner household.

To make matters worse—or better, depending on who you ask—Lucy ended up pregnant with Kevin’s baby. Cassadee (legally Casserole because Kevin was drunk filling out the birth certificate) is the apple of her mommy’s eye. Lucy was thrilled to finally have the daughter of her dreams, a girl to balance out the male energy in the house. But to Allan she was just another source of noise and messes, and he was unlucky to be tasked with much of her care since Kevin and Topher were useless and Lucy was barely holding it together. This time only solidified for Allan that he never wanted to be a father. In fact, he wanted to be as far away from children as possible. He wanted to live alone like his father, who he was finally starting to sympathize with.

Allan eventually struck out on his own. He worked his ass through college, financially supported by his father but trying hard to become completely self-reliant and finally pursue his dreams of becoming an engineer. Once he was an adult he did everything to stay out of Mother and Bastard Kevin’s house, not even joining them in quarantine when the pandemic hit. Now Allan is doing well, living each day with relief that he gets to go through life mostly on his own terms. Even the chaos of work usually rolls off of him because at least it’s not like what he grew up with, although he’s very particular about keeping everything in order and can get rather defensive in personal confrontations. Mother and the other Costners still ask him for money, but he doesn’t feel obligated to give them any because Bastard Kevin is guaranteed to drink or gamble it away. 

None of that is Allan’s responsibility anymore. He’s got his own life to live now.

[hopeastrz]

𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐄𝐋𝐈 (𝐈𝐂) 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:👒

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 – 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 might indicate having difficulties with the mother figure, she might’ve been distant or absent in general, also from my opinion it may mean having divorced parents.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 – 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 is the ‘trying so hard with all your might to impress your father and failing miserably’ placement. Maybe you found some difficulties with him even when you were trying your hardest, but it always seems that your efforts are somewhat lacking. This placement also might indicate having a single father.

The house in which you have a 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 is your house main theme, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 money matters are always discussed or present, 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 maybe health & daily routine situations are always prominent in your days.

Also the house you have a 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 in tells you what you are or what you’re known to be in your family, 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 the most successful, 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 the most educated or religious, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 the most talented, wild etc..

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬��𝐧 tells us what you focus on the most or the most important thing between you and your family, if you for example 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 communication is important to you, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧 your hobbies and daily activities, also your love life!.

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 / 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 means that the mother or another prominent female figure is the main income source of the household. 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐧 then the father, grandparents or you ‘in the 𝐬𝐮𝐧 case’.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 (𝟕,𝟏𝟗) may indicate fearing ending up in a marriage that reminds you of your parents, which is your biggest nightmare.

𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒐 𝟏𝟐𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆, you really should seek therapy because the bare minimum damage your parents cause might take the biggest toll on you.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐂 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐂 aspects might indicate that you’re the elder child, if 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬, 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜 that means the opposite.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 - 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 may have felt that they are the least beautiful sibling / member in the family.

I think 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 in general tells you what and where you lacked the most or ‘if i had that my life would’ve been better’, for example 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 you lacked financial support, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 – 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 lacked motherly affection, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 – 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 lacked recognition.

𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧 your siblings are very important in your life, if positively aspected you love them dearly, if negatively let’s say for example 𝐬𝐮𝐧 — 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 (𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞) your life might’ve went downhill after they were born?, or you completely changed because of them.

𝐔𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 tells you where there was no discipline or too much freedom without thinking of the consequences. The more aspects the more likely you had a chaotic childhood, 𝐢𝐟 𝐔𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐲 maybe your parents sucked at planing your life, or making choices, 𝐔𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 your parents were wasteful.

𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐫 ���𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 sun your education years were very prominent in your childhood.

𝐀𝐜 is how you view your family, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐜 you view them as your responsibility, 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜 your escapism or your therapy (either the reason you need therapy or your their therapy), 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨 the cause of your daily change, 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 what brings you harmony, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 everything you’ve got, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 your motivation.

I think that where 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞 falls tells you what you wish to escape or forget the most in you childhood, if aspected with 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐬 (𝟕𝟎𝟔𝟔) 𝐛𝐲 𝟎, -𝟏 𝐨𝐫 -𝟐 𝐨𝐫𝐛 orb you may want to forget the abuse went through. 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞 – 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 you’d pay everything you have in order to forget about your mother.

If 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐬 (𝟕𝟎𝟔𝟔) 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 (𝟏,𝟏𝟑,𝟐𝟓) you might’ve been physically abused, 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 & 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 mentally, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 being told that you’re not good enough or compared to other people.

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Hi. This is an ask for Bishop Losa. The prompt is: 12. God only knows how long I’ve waited for this. Thank you so much.

Companion piece to:

Black Satin (NSFW) - Bishop discovers a surprise Christmas gift.

Gingerbread - Bishop comes home to a problem.

Snow - Bishop talks to you about something that's been on his mind.

You’ve been sitting in the car for fifteen minutes, your hands gripping the steering wheel as you stare at the wall in front of you when the ringing of your phone brings you out of your reverie. You glance down to see Bishop’s name; you can’t deal with him right now, so you let it ring out.

You’re still in a state of shock from your doctor’s appointment because what they’re telling you, it can’t be right.

You’re pregnant, two months pregnant which should be physiologically impossible because Bishop’s had a vasectomy and you’ve always had difficulty conceiving, it’s the reason you and your ex-husband divorced.

You’re still in a daze when he gets home that night. He finds you sitting at the kitchen table, your hands wrapped around a mug of ginger tea because that morning sickness, it’s become an all day thing.

“You alright?” He asks, his fingers tip your chin up so he can look into your eyes. You can see the concern etched into his features as his thumb ghosts along the line of your jaw.

“Obispo…” You murmur as his lips brush over the corner of your mouth. “I’m pregnant.”

You see the moment the news hits him, his eyes widen, and he opens his mouth to speak but no words come out. He drops down into the kitchen chair, your knees bumping against each other as he scoots it closer so that he’s within your proximity. His gaze comes to rest on your abdomen, where a baby, his baby currently resides.

“I don’t understand…” He says his voice breaking. “I thought we couldn’t have one.”

“The doctor thinks your vasectomy must have failed and my situation…” You trail off because there’s an ache in your chest.

You’d been told that the chance of having a baby of your own was minuscule. You’d given up hope of having a child, you both had.

Bishop reaches out, his palm coming to rest on your abdomen. The edges of his mouth tip up into a smile as his thumb chases over the space where his baby resides. His eyes fucking sting because he’d never imagined that this was a possibility, that he’d be able to have a family of his own again. He looks up at you and he can tell you feel the same way.

Your hand comes to rest upon his as he leans in close, his fingertips brushing the tears from your cheek as his forehead comes to rest upon yours.

“We’re having a baby, Mi Cielito” He whispers, and you can feel his smile against your lips. “We’re having baby.”

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[goatsandgangsters]

okay so today was Some Fuck and I'll give you the abridged version of the emotions bc those got resolved but I'm still ticked at my stepdad's mom for being out of pocket and I wanna bitch about that

so THE FEELINGS PROBLEM (short-ish version) is that my mom has an aggressive neurological disease that suddenly reduced her mobility and speech by A Lot earlier this year and it is going to continue getting worse and she's in a lot of pain, so this visit has been A Lot emotionally and also just logistically bc she has a lot of caregiving needs and the whole thing is simply a sucky reality for all

the cast here is me, my parents (amicably divorced), my stepdad (married to my mom), and his mother

anyway, holidays, magnifying glass on those kinds of emotions, etc. we sit down for brunch, I am hit with The Wave of Emotions That I've Been Having No Time To Deal With All Week, and I scurry away for a sob

and unfortunately my family's response to Someone Getting Upset And Crying has always been to politely ignore it and give them space, which was NOT what I needed today and it made me more upset to be crying by myself on christmas while everyone was having brunch that I made without me

anyway, my stepdad finally came to talk to me and that helped, I felt better, we had brunch. but afterwards to Acknowledge And Resolve The Emotions, I expressed to my parents that this Felt Very Shitty, they apologized and said they thought they were doing the right thing by giving me space, there was crying but not any arguing, it all could've been manageable

except my stepdad's mom, FOR SOME FUCKIN REASON, decides to chime in. even though I am talking to MY PARENTS because I never... had any expectation.... that she would talk to me about my feelings??

and she goes "well I didn't even notice you were upset" (okay thanks) "I just thought you were worried about your friend" [aka my partner who has covid]

and I am already crying and also wasn't talking to her in the first place, so I snap "you mean my partner who I've been in a relationship with for 10 years!"

she immediately throws up her hands and shouts to my stepdad in the other room "come take me home! I don't need all this drama!"

kudos to my stepdad for completely ignoring her and sitting down

kinda fucking pissed that she's chalking me being upset about my mom's terminal illness to "drama" but whatever. she sat there tippy tapping on her phone the whole rest of the time while my mom and I were tearfully talking out The Difficulties of The Situation

AND! When she first arrived! I was scurrying around doing Tasks for my mom and I had to smuggle some unwrapped gifts past people, so I just shove it under my shirt and go "nothing to see here!"

several minutes later, she thinks of the quip she wants to make and calls out to me "you look like you've gained weight!" and I'm like............ okay. because it's been several minutes and also moments ago she was talking about how our dog gained weight so I thought she was just, y'know, on an observational kick or whatever. my stepdad, grimacing, clarifies "as opposed to things hidden under your shirt" and I'm like ah

and then I guess bc the joke didn't land the first time, when I'm continuing to run around doing Tasks, she goes "you're going to lose 10 lbs doing that!" so necessary.

anyway. her little quips were not like, the bulk of my Emotional Shit today, they were just unfortunate little cherries on top and also the most bitch-about-able.

also that was like... genuinely the extent of what she said Directly to me today so like, thanks merry christmas. at least I don't see her much when I'm visiting and fortunately won't again this trip

the Big Emotions with my parents I had the chance to talk out and resolve, I got to talk to all three of them one-on-one today, they understood and acknowledged my feelings and that it's been very difficult on everyone and that they were sorry for giving me space instead of checking in on me, IT WAS A SUCKY FIRST PART OF THE DAY BUT IT GOT RESOLVED

but. man. tf was my stepdad's mom on about.

[11queensupreme11]

I think that regardless of the divorce between Hades and Persephone the seasons will continue to happen, if we think about the myth we will remember that the reason why Persephone was permanently trapped in the underworld was because before returning to her mother she ate some seeds of pomegranate, so following this reasoning we can think that their marriage was just a formality to preserve Persephone's honor since she was kidnapped and probably abused by Hades (we know that at that time if a woman was abused she should marry the abuser to preserve her and her family’s honor)

We know that some curses cannot be broken even by the gods (Beelzebub as an example) so we just need to think that the curse present in pomegranates (it is in all underworld foods) are so strong that even the gods who eat them are forced to be trapped in the underworld without being able to free herself, so Persephone would still be forced to spend 6 months in the underworld but now she is no longer forced to be imprisoned in the Palace of Hades and is free from the obligations of a wife

As the curse still forces her to spend part of the year there, the seasons continue as her mother is still unhappy with the situation but now the seasons (mainly autumn and winter) are much milder as Demeter is happy with her divorce. daughter, the seasons being milder (autumn and winter) and stronger (spring and summer) is not necessarily good since climate change can accidentally destroy the existing ecosystem, it would practically be divine global warming melting the ice areas, leaving deserts and hot areas in hellish temperatures, plants and food would ONLY be able to grow in spring since this would be the only climate that would not have an excessive change, which although it doesn't seem like it is very bad since planting only in one area for just a long period of time without giving the soil time to rest will deplete all nutrients from the soil leaving it infertile

Due to the changes, it would be impossible to plant food in other seasons as fruits and vegetables would not be able to adapt to climate changes and it would be unnecessary to resort to the use of pesticides and other artificial cultivation techniques to keep the few harvests alive, this would affect the quality of the crop. food would decline and would cause prices to increase since with the drop in food production it would not be able to match the great demand of the population and this would cause an increase in world hunger and food insecurity for the poorest people since we know that when there is a large demand for a limited quantity of a product the price of that product will naturally rise

The problem will be so big that it will probably also affect animals, wild animals will have difficulty adapting to climate change (probably these animals died from heat and cold as their bodies were not adapted, in fact now that I think about the high temperatures can lead to natural fires that would devastate entire forests) and many will die due to lack of food (without plants, herbivores will not be able to feed themselves and without herbivores, predators will not be able to feed themselves and this will probably collapse many ecosystems), the Livestock industries will also be affected as they, in addition to having difficulty feeding animals, will have to worry about them dying due to the climate (many industries will probably go bankrupt) with the drop in production products such as meat of any kind will probably rise in price which will undermine people's purchasing power, which will generate even greater food insecurity

In short, everyone on earth will suffer because Percy indirectly destroyed a harmonious ecosystem thousands of years old because she is so hot and charismatic, I can't imagine the look on her face knowing that humans are dying as collateral damage of her being in an ALMOST relationship romantic relationship between her and the yanderes, not to mention the damage that Poseidon can do with the tides, Beelzebub with diseases and violence and Apollo with literal Global warming, our girl is indirectly leading humans to extinction just by exist

BRO???? 💀💀💀

i have to ask, but are you an environmentalist major or something related to that????

cuz i remember you (or at least i think it was you) sending a previous long ask about the consequences of poseidon making it dangerous for humans to be in the sea, you were talking about pearls, medicine, sea food, etc and it was sooooo well-written and detailed omg 😂

but everything you wrote is EXACTLY why i'm making it so all four seasons still exist 💀 talking about the aftermath with the ecosystem is just give me psychic damage cuz i'll feel like i'm back in my bio class again 🫠

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VEDIC OBSERVATIONS 7

Accuracy is influenced by the entire chart. These are observations from real people. Your personal chart will influence how these placements manifest for you.

Saturn in 8th H of navamsa - this indicates you will have to fight with your family or the spouse’s family on behalf of your marriage and/or kids. This can occur at any point in life, however it is likely much later. The sign can indicate what you fight about, where the ruler of 8th is placed can show if the situation is resolved/where it goes. EX: Saturin in Cap 8th H - fighting with in-laws because of tradition and expectations.

Ketu in 8th H of navamsa - this indicates pregnancy/kids before marriage. this can manifest as marrying someone w/ kids or an unexpected pregnancy. Depending on entire chart, this can become a secret.

8th H in navamsa and d1 can show what your spouse does for income. An exalted or benefic placed here shows the couple can make a lot of wealth together.

Sun in Aries in 8th H navamsa - this women’s husband’s family made a lot of wealth through manufacturing products used in weapons for law enforcement & military in their country. This is extremely unlikely to be your exact situation if you share this placement. However, sun here is exalted so your spouse and his family is likely to benefit/support your marriage/you.

KEEP IN MIND FOR NAVAMSA PREDICTIONS:

When something isn’t promised in natal, it will not happen. The D1 shows the sky you were born under, no other chart has power over D1. Navamsa can only show weaknesses & strengths of D1.

Moon conjunct Ketu - Your mother may be spiritual/religious. You may feel your mother failed to nourish you correctly. She may have neglected you when you really needed her. She may be more focused on other things/people - your siblings, her own romantic life, her career, etc. - positive aspects like conjunct Jupiter can change this.

Being emotionally present can be difficult. You may exhibit trait's of aqua or pisces moon - difficulty being vulnerable/expressing emotions, daydreaming, escapism.

Moon conjunct Ketu in 11th House - The mother may have prominent gemini, she may be a twin, she may have a sibling or parent she looks identical too. There is basically a duality in the mother somehow.

This is all very general information, not looking into signs, aspects and other placements. However, I have noticed this indicates divorced parents. And/or your parent's have a distant relationship - remain married but show no romantic love or intimacy toward one another.

If they are divorced, the father can avoid seeing and/or talking about the mother. They are not the type of divorced parents to remain friends or be enemies. Instead, they are likely to ignore the other's existence as much as possible.

Your mother may have failed to care for you in some way at some point in your development. This can manifest in many ways - ex: your sibling has special needs as a result you get less attention, or your mom has health struggles as a result got don’t get cared for properly, mother is focused on her romantic or career life as a result you come second. From listening to people w moon conjunct ketu there is usually a feeling of coming second to your mother with this placement.

In another woman's chart, I noticed her parent's are not divorced but she did get divorced. The above describes her relationship with her ex and her child - she is distant and struggles to nurture/support her child.

Things improved when she was able to get the help of her mother and grandma to help raise the child.

If you have Moon conjunct Ketu in 11th H, I would love to hear your experience and thoughts on this.

Saturn in 4th House - Disciplined household. Your mother could be strict about being on time, clean household, organization, etc. This can be taken to an extreme or help you develop consistency + discipline that later help you in your career.

If in a co-ruled sign - virgo/gemini, sag/pisces, aqua/cap, scorpio/aries - there is a possibility of a distant relationship with a parent due to divorce - 2 homes. Less likely for cap/aqua as this is saturn's home signs.

Accuracy is influenced by the ENTIRE chart.

Sun in 12th House - When Sun is harshly placed - for ex: in libra - these people will run into conflict with authority figures. This can manifest as issues with a parent, issues with bosses, issues with teachers, etc.

Mars conjunct Venus - this is one indicator of people who marry quickly after meeting. What one defines as quickly will vary. However, in general I think marrying within 3 years of meeting is considered quick in societies who don’t commonly do arranged marriages.

This is only one indicator and this will NOT be true for everyone with this placement. dashas, UL and d9 need to be taken into consideration for marriage timing.

ex: one women ik has this in leo 2nd H. She met her husband 2010 & married 2012. 2 years of dating, married & engaged in 1.

ex.2: another has this in aries 2nd H. She met her husband 2015 & married 2017. 2 years of dating, married & engaged in 1.

ex.3: another has this in pisces (house unknown). She met her husband 2008 & married in 2010. 1 year of dating, engaged in the 2nd, married in 3rd year of knowing on another.

Venus in Aspect to Saturn - this on the other hand appears in the charts of people ik who dated for years before marriage.

ex: Venus opposite Saturn - 7 years of dating. Married in 8th.

ex: Venus trine Saturn - 6 years of dating. Married in 8th.

Saturn DK &/or Saturn ruled 7th H - this can show late marriage too.

ex: Saturn DK & Aqua 7th H - 5 years of dating. Engaged in 6th year. Married in 7th.

Accuracy is influenced by the entire chart. This is very generic & is not considering d9 & dasha periods which are extremely important for timing events.

Personally, I don’t see Saturn DK being that strong of an indicator for late meeting or late marriage. This is easily influenced by stronger indicators.

[bumblebeehug]

I've watched season 1-3 of winx in less than 4 days, and I'm so glad I grew up on that instead of cocomelon. Even when the script seemed cringe and not as fleshed out as it could be, they never made the people watching the show seem stupid (they made Bloom seem stupid instead, lol (half-joke)). The dialogue could be simplefied and sometimes a bit naive, but at the same time they never made it feel very simple? Maybe I'm just blinded bc I'm a sucker for illustrated animations, but the fact that they could make a complicated storyline with a lot of character arcs, while keeping the dialogue simple enough for kids to follow, is just amazing. And as if that wasn't amazing enough, the show had good balance in the art - it was colourful, the characters were dynamic and unique with different siluettes (something i rarely see in kids shows today), while also appealing to the preteen audience: the winx girls are strong, stylish, girly girls, who can seek out love from men without needing them to save them. They show that you can be unique in your friend group, and you can still be loved and appreciated (thinking about Musa, Techna and later on Aisha/Layla, who all aren't the stereotypical sweet/soft/stylish girls, but who still find friends who love them for who they are). (More analysis beneath the read more thing - mainly a discussion on how family is represented in the show and how important it is for children to be able to look up to female figures that can represent them. + some other stuff.)

Winx also casts light on a lot of different family dynamics - something i've only really seen Bluey do well recently. Stella's parents are divorced, Bloom is adopted, Musa's relationship with her dad is strained ever since her mom died, Aisha/Layla is an only child who struggled with lonliness despite having both of her parents together (they were absent bc of their royal duties), Techna doesnt seem to have any mayor issues, nor does Flora. And the thing is - these struggles are shown in such natural ways in the show. All of these dynamics turn out to be part of their journeys - Bloom struggles as a fairy because of her unknown past, so she must resolve it and find out more to be able to become a fully fledged fairy. Stella has dealt with her divorced parents most of her life, but in season 3 the entire Valtor thing strains her relationship with her father, and she has to overcome it so she can save him from Cassandra or whatever that duchess was called (girlie practically gets banned from her home planet, don't you forget). Faragonda brings Musa's dad to her first concert, which once again strains their relationship, but then strengthens it when he sees how capable she is, both as a musician and as a fairy. Aisha/Layla displays how it is to have more traditional parents - as a child she had lots of expectations to be a proper princess, which she for a long time still had trauma from, plus that her parents wanted to pick her future husband for her (they were all lucky that the two of them matched well lol). And then we have Flora who showed off sisterhood in an amazing way - worrying over and scolding her little sister, but never doubting for a second that she'd risk her life to save her. To the point though - everyone faces difficulties that can be reflected in most people's lives, and the show makes these journeys meaningful and important. I personally never had a need to see myself represented in my family situation, but my friend had divorced parents, and she told me that Stella's viewpoint made it easier for little her to deal with it. If Stella could overcome it (reminder that she still allowed herself to feel sad about it) then so could my friend.

Now, while I'm at it, I might as well continue ranting:

Maybe I'm just not updated in modern shows, but isn't there an entire market of preteens who are missing these types of shows today? We're always talking about how clothing trends and social media is forcing younger people to grow up eariler, but let's not forget that these kids have nothing if they don't decide to grow up immediately. There's no shows, no "toys" (i'm mostly talking about merch that caters to young people - "H2O just add water" pillowcases and diaries etc) and no older teens in these shows setting appropriate clothing trends. Shows aren't cool enough nowadays for preteens to see the appeal of being young. Too many shows are changing their target audience to younger and younger children - and not only shows! Just look at the Nesquik bunny! He went from 100% drip and style, to 100% millenial.

Ik this isn't anyone in particulars fault, but this is just my way of saying: go back to unique styles and outfits! Shows aren't cool anymore, and removing the illustrated style and exaggeration is absolutely part of that.

I also saw someone on TikTok critique the pace of the earlier seasons - they said everything was too slow-paced and boring, and honestly? I couldn't disagree more. Now, I don't have any difficulties concentrating, so maybe it's a bigger problem for people with ADHD or similar diagnosis, but the slower pace gave more time for me to immerse myself in the winx world. They added amazing vocals and soundtrack, that could either showcase heartbreak or joy, and these details made the show reach much higher quality, despite looking like it was made in the cheapest animation program ever.

I went off on a tangent, but I'm getting back to winx now - what I mean is that kids nowadays have no authentic way of finding shows like winx, mainly because there aren't any! Most shows are made for kids under the age of 8 or over the age of 13, and there's almost no inbetween. Shows don't do it like winx did anymore - they don't make the art appealing enough (bc the shows are never illustrated - fair enough i'll add, bc illustrated animation is too expensive to be profitable nowadays, but not even the animation is appealing anymore, they're all rapunzel-lookalikes/wannabes), they don't trust that the watchers have brains and critical thinking, so they make the stories too dumb, they don't have the guts to make scary storylines, and they try so hard to be inclusive without actually succeeding at it (making all the fairies even paler than what they were in the beginning of the show).

I'm sure everything I've said here has been said before a trillion times, but I wanted to get it off my chest. I won't blame anyone if they decide that they ain't reading allat bc i really ran with this. If u did read this though, thanks! And sorry if i spelled things wrong, I'm writing this on a Swedish computer that insists that every single word is spelled incorrectly, lol.

[atrizdelua]

"I don't know why we have to go out in this weather". - The man grumbled as he took off his coat and sat down on an empty cushioned chair. - "I was very comfortable in my armchair, reading my favorite book and warm inside my apartment".

"By Merlin, I forgot how much you like to complain". - The woman's voice came out laughing, she took off her scarf and looked through the huge window next to her.

"Look at this, Percy, there's nothing more beautiful than seeing the world covered in white".

She rolled her eyes discreetly, staring at the view of the snow-covered street. There was nothing more inconvenient than having difficulty walking in your own city. She looked at Audrey who was still watching the landscape in an enchanted way. She couldn't help but smile, they really were the opposite of each other.

"Lucy got this love for snow from you, because if it were up to me, we would never leave the house in this blizzard".

"You're very dramatic". - She said after a light laugh. She always had a smile on her face. - "The girls will love spending Christmas in the mountains, I really wanted you to come with us this year".

He shrugged, besides not being a fan of more snow, some people in Audrey's family made him uncomfortable. Even though the divorce had been finalized for over three years and the two maintained a good friendship, the whispers and jokes still haunted him whenever he went to a family gathering on her side. She understood him, as always, and only teased him in a carefree and pressure-free way.

"Even though the prospect of finding myself submerged in snow is a dream come true". - he began ironically, drumming his fingers on the wooden table. - "This will be a Christmas just for me, I'll take a few hours off after I spend it at the den".

"Your mother will love not having you around on Christmas morning".

"She has dozens of people to worry about, besides, I'll be there, I just… I won't stay".

"You really are a hermit". - she shook her head in mock disappointment.

Percy smiled, his eyes wandering around the familiar atmosphere of the coffee shop while Audrey read the menu. He came at least twice a week, some customers were already familiar to him, others were his first time. He frowned when he saw a vaguely familiar face, waited for the man to turn to the left, thus being able to have a clearer view of the stranger.

Percy almost jumped in his seat when he was caught red-handed, hating having given in to his curiosity when Oliver Wood's eyes stared at him in surprise. His former Hogwarts classmate raised his eyebrows in a silent question, Wesley frowned, Oliver smiled as if his answer was already expected. Percy wanted to roll his eyes at the other's satisfied expression.

Wood gave him a wink, resulting in a disconcerted Percy who was probably starting to blush. He glared at Oliver, which made him laugh out loud, drawing the attention of those around him. A familiar giggle made him look at Audrey, she had her chin resting on her palm and was watching him with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

"I never thought I would witness Percy Weasley flirting". - she hummed, laughing out loud when he choked on air.

"I…" - he coughed, hitting his chest as he tried to catch his breath. - "I'm not flirting". - he stated, pointing sternly at her.

"Oh, right, and Oliver Wood isn't coming our way".

"What?!"

He turned his neck in search of the man, felt his stomach freeze when he saw that he was actually walking towards them. He exhaled audibly, earning another laugh from Audrey, but he chose to ignore her.

"Hello, Audrey". - Oliver looked at the woman who gave him a bright smile, then turned to the Weasley with a smirk that made him freeze for milliseconds. - "Good to see you, Percy".

He opened his mouth to say the same, but at that very moment he found himself in a situation that had never crossed his mind that could happen. Percy Weasley was speechless. He looked at Wood a little foolishly, his index finger still pointing at Audrey. And speaking of her, thanks to the somewhat unnecessary kick to his shin under the table, he managed to cough and find his voice again.

"Um, yes, it's very good to see you too, Wood".

"Always formal, Weasley". - He shook his head with a smile.

From her peripheral vision, she could see her friend smiling excitedly and starting to gather her things.

"I'd love to stay and chat, but I just remembered that I have to meet my girls and Molly for an afternoon of hot chocolate". - She practically jumped out of her chair, pulling Oliver by the arm to take her place. - "But stay so you can catch up on the good old days".

"After all, we've always had a lot in common, haven't we?"

Audrey ignored her sarcastic remark, as well as the fact that his parents had taken the girls to visit some acquaintances, and waved her hand as if it were nothing.

"Bye, Oliver. I hope we meet more often".

Percy wanted to bang his head on the table, Audrey wasn't being discreet at all.

"I hope so too".

Oliver was still smiling, Percy realized that every time they met, he always had a smile on his face. Why did they smile so much around him? This was a secret he would leave to the universe, certain situations were beyond his understanding, no matter how much it physically hurt to admit it.

"And you". - Audrey leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, whispering firmly in his ear before leaving. - "Don't be weird, just be yourself".

Percy stared at Wood, the man was sipping his drink comfortably, it seemed like sitting alone with him in a coffee shop on a snowy day was a common occurrence. What did the snow have to do with the situation? He couldn't say, maybe it was Audrey's influence that was starting to show signs.

"So, Weasley". - She crossed her arms over the table, leaning towards him. - "Are you going to let your guard down for a minute?"

He blinked in surprise at the comment, but soon noticed that he had glued his back to the back of the chair, his hands hidden in his lap and his feet apart as if he was about to get up and run away. He felt his face heat up under Oliver's intense gaze, and tried to relax, imitating the pose of the man in front of him.

"What now? What do you want to talk about?"

He had no idea what they were going to discuss. His years at Hogwarts had been as different as his circle of friends. They had met all the time, but it had never gone beyond simple nods of recognition and polite greetings. Not until, at some point, Oliver started to stop a little more when he met him, asking about other aspects of his life or commenting on some current event.

Percy didn't want to admit it, but apparently he had no choice. The fact was that he wanted to know what it was like to talk, really talk, with Oliver Wood. That's why he found himself letting his guard down, ordering a surprising hot chocolate, with the amount of coffee he liked, and preparing himself for the start of a conversation.

"How are you?"

"I'm better now".

Right, he was sure he should be blushing. The laugh Oliver let out was an obvious clue. He scratched his throat before trying again.

"How's the team going?"

He remembered Wood being the current coach of a team that Ronald and Ginevra hated, something about a rivalry that Percy made a point of not understanding. Oliver started telling him how the new season was going, Percy realized that he didn't have to try to pay attention, even though he didn't care about sports games in general, listening to Wood talk about his work with such pride was something he could spend hours doing.

And indeed it did, they changed topics so naturally that they barely noticed the time passing. Between mugs of hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies, Percy Weasley found himself wrapped up in Oliver Wood; his smile, his laughter, his grimaces of false irritation, even his habit of drumming on the table held him captivated. Finally, when they were getting ready to say goodbye under the yellow light of the streetlamp next to the cafeteria, Percy found himself speechless again as Oliver leaned towards him.

He closed his eyes unconsciously, receiving the cold lips on his cheek with his heart as hot as a furnace. He felt him pull away, stared at the man with bright eyes, small snowflakes landing on his brown hair. He held back the urge to run his fingers through the smooth strands, contenting himself with wrapping his wrist, squeezing lightly as he said:

"See you later?"

He didn't think Oliver could get any more beautiful, however, the relieved smile he gave mixed with the enthusiastic wave making Percy smile affectionately.

"Yes, see you later".

He let go of him, exchanging one last look with him before Oliver turned his back on him and headed home. Percy exhaled slowly, his breath causing smoke amidst the cold. A soft laugh escaped his lips, what had just happened was so surreal that he had to pinch himself to believe that everything was really real. Shaking his head, a small smile still playing on his lips, he turned on his feet, walking towards his car.

"Merry, merry Christmas, Percy." He thought, before walking more quickly to reach the comfort of his apartment, where he could spend hours reliving his afternoon.

[anime-fyi]

Closing out the Summer 2024 anime season I've come away with a few romances, a few unexpected stories, and a bit of cosplay

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian was an entertaining school romcom with our far too clever protagonist Masachika and the alluring, awkward, kind of tsundere love interest Alisa, aka Alya. Right from the start we're clued into the special scenario here, that Alya has underlying feelings for Masachika she won't be forward about, she says them under her breath in Russian, and it so happens that Masachika actually understands the language - not that anyone knows that except his sister. Right, and the sister, if you watch this you'll meet her and she's certainly got a few different faces and is sometimes there purely for the audience. As the series goes, we learn why Alya has her underlying feelings, positive and negative, about Masachika, and a bit of background on our hidden prodigy boy here.

Recommended? On the whole, as a romcom, yes. Roshidere mixes in enough unique elements, from the Russian language, to the love but also not between these two, to the family dynamics between Masachika and his sister, and the occasional bit of frivolous fan service, to make this an interesting little series with more coming.

Love is Indivisible by Twins was a so-so romantic comedy where twins Rumi and Naori are in love with their shared childhood friend Jun and how their advances create for a difficult love triangle. The set up sounds intriguing, but it all feels a bit soulless. Yes, Rumi and Naori have love for Jun, but ... the reasons feel a bit basic. Collide this with Rumi's indecisive nature, Naori's too aggressive moments, and a boy at the center who's indecisive, all making it not that much fun.

Recommended? Not really. The premise sounded like it could be provocative in some way, but it felt like the romance didn't get time to blossom and as a result the relationships felt a bit flat.

Days with My Stepsister was an intriguing romantic drama where we follow the day to day life of Yuta, the only son of a single father, and Saki, the only daughter of a single woman, and how they adapt to becoming step siblings after their parents married. The important bit to know is that each of their parents went through troubled divorces prior to the story, and the scars of that experience make them both want to keep a distance from one another. It makes for interesting dynamics, their initial coldness turning into something, though whether that's admiration, familial love, or something more isn't clear.

Recommended? For the right audience, yes. This delves into quite a bit of introspection, exploring one's pain and doubts, trust issues, & how to begin to grow into something more. It's slow, thoughtful, in spots difficult, but on the whole good if that all sounds interesting.

Senpai is an Otokonoko was a romantic comedy centered around our crossdressing boy Makoto and the love triangle that forms with his best friend Ryuuji and this girl Saki. Now, sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. This show delves into so much, from the difficulties Makoto has and continues to face as an otokonoko, to how those difficulties caused Ryuuji to have his own rebellious streak to be beside him, to Saki's difficulties within herself and with her family, plus how Ryuuji's hid his own feelings for Makoto, it's a lot to take in.

Recommended? Absolutely. The complexity of the situations here, from all angles, gets navigated with a lot of respect while not shying away from difficult moments. There's also this hilarious tactic the show does throwing in the silliest comedic moments all over the place. It's a great show with a movie coming sometime in 2025.

Twilight Out of Focus was a boys' love romance that gives you the stories of three distinct couples, each beginning with some type of initial interaction that builds into something more. Whether they're roommates, competitive wannabe directors, or two people that get tied together by happenstance, they find something to bond over.

Recommended? Indifferent. It's an entertaining BL, certainly, but encapsulating three different couples, in their own episode sets, in only twelve episodes leaves little time to really dwell on any single pair alone. There's also the appearance of some typical tropes mixed in, which felt uninspiring. A nice watch, but not worth seeking out.

Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary was a mystery slice-of-life that follows Jogoro & Yuki as they attempt to live a quiet and ordinary life. Thing is, they keep getting wrapped up in mysteries and disasters, which feeds the part in each of them to be anything but ordinary. As the episodes go on, they deal with even the most mundane of things in such an inquisitive and explorative way that it intrigues the mind.

Recommended? If you're open to the type of show that attempts to take a different path, to tell elaborate stories with long dialogs, and won't be disappointed with a simple payoff at the end, then yes. It's delightful in just how much energy is put into the mundane, such as a cup of hot cocoa, but also how more serious events get the same level of complexity. A watch if you're willing to go out on a limb.

2.5 Dimensional Seduction is a romantic comedy that begins as we find Okumura, president of the school's manga club, proclaiming that he has no interest in real girls. As the new school year starts, a girl, Lilysa, wants to join the club. While he's initially resistant, it turns out she loves the same character, Lilliel, as him, and also has a passion for cosplaying. She convinces him to become her photographer, and that's where our story begins as they eventually venture out to a cosplaying event and begin to bring more friends into their orbit.

Recommended? Depends. Fair warning, the start is a real turn-off, Okumura's rigid otaku tendencies coming off cruel. Once cosplaying with Lilysa takes focus the story develops into something driven by helping her achieve her goals, and that's actually fascinating to watch unfold. If that sounds interesting, it could be worth watching, and it's continuing through the fall season. Don't let me get your hopes up too high though, this doesn't have the in-depth moments of a My Dress Up Darling, but it's plenty entertaining in its own way, especially as more girls get into the mix.

And that was my watched series for Summer 2024. Onward to another season of anime, wonder what to watch in Fall 2024 besides continuing with 2.5 Dimensional Seduction.

[gloriousshieldmaiden]

Lagertha is a respected warrior and the former Queen of Kattegat. Her parents were farmers. She was raised as a shieldmaiden and learned to be brave and strong early on. Through the loss of her children, Lagertha has come to understand that Freyja's fertility is for others and that her path as a warrior Valkyrie was predestined by the goddess. Lagertha is very strong-willed and determined when it comes to protecting her family - and the throne. She was a shieldmaiden who fought alongside her male war companions and who proved herself very skilled in battle. Just like her former husband, Ragnar Lothbrok, she has a sense of adventure, equal to her strong ambition and desire to rule. In addition to her physical abilities, she is a person who loves those close to her, such as Ragnar, her surviving son Björn, her deceased daughter Gyda, her friends and allies. She is compassionate, loving towards those she loves and has her heart in the right place despite her bad sides. While she uses her power wisely and justly, she is vicious towards those she considers enemies. She is therefore impulsive in some situations and does not hesitate to attack what she sees as her enemies, without thinking about the possible consequences. She also demonstrated her desire for revenge by killing Aslaug after she had already surrendered to Lagertha. Lagertha is very fond of children, even though the seer told her that she would not have any other children apart from Björn and Gyda. This prophecy came true, but was considered dangerous by Ragnar, as she took unhealthy and unfounded risks during her pregnancy in order to "prove" that the prophecy was correct and unchangeable. In the end, she said that Ivar was a usurper, despite the fact that she herself is a usurper and Ivar has more right to claim the throne of Kattegat than she does. Because by divorcing Ragnar, she lost all rights to the throne, while Ivar is the son of Ragnar and Aslaug, Kattegat's previous rulers. Totally against Ivar's prohibition and despite the contempt she showed her, she trained Edda as a shieldmaiden, gave her her sword and officially appointed her as the new leader of the shieldmaidens. Despite the difficulties, she has loving feelings towards Edda and great respect for the young princess. Marcellus, whom she supported from the beginning, creating a loving and close bond between the two, adopted her and considers her her son.