#grahas allowed

[aetheryic]

anyone mina loves sooooo much can call her asi

[wildstar25]

Honeymoon pt.2 - Urqopacha

"To call the Pelupelu merchants insistent would be putting it lightly. T'was a fair bargain all things considered. Two onzes of yerba mate and eight of coffee beans should last us a moon or two upon our return to Old Sharlayan."

[nuclearanomaly]

❄ Walking in a winter wonderland ❄ ️

[garsideofthemoon]

hot take time but the point of shb is that venat was right

[abimee]

admittedly in my au where ruyan becomes althaea i have no concrete reason why or how and i never will. i simply just think althaea deserves some walkign around time in eorzea

[vindelllas]

a brief exploration of the amatyakarakas 🍸

🍸note: any information regarding amatyakaraka placements should be treated lightly, as a good portion of these celebrities do not have verified birth information. i calculated all of the following celebrities with unverified birth times assuming they were born at noon their time!

🍸the amatyakaraka does not share the immense physical focus of the atmakaraka, but serves as the knight (amatyakaraka) to the king (atmakaraka), as it controls much of the labor/work of the chess of life. it is a karaka designed to aid you in picking a field or hobby that can allow you to fully express the passions of your graha. It is the helpful hand that guides you to who you truly are, in this post i focus on the overarching lessons of this placement.

brihaspati amatyakaraka

🌾 aesthetic: the liberation of the femme fatale

🌾 key components: shares similar characteristics to the femme fatale archetype of brihaspati atmakarakas, but inwardly is garnished with the liberated qualities of brihaspati. this is a placement of timing, expansion, and immense growth in the lens of one's work ethic. this is ultimately why these natives are known for their adventurous (and sometime controversial yet successful) business ventures, e.g. kendall jenner's "818" brand and lana del rey's controversies throughout her musical journey, which are centered around intrinsic learning via the external public eye.

shani amatyakaraka

🪐 aesthetic: the theater of love

🪐 key components: it shares the sensual hollywood starlet aesthetic of shani atmakarakas but this karaka's lesson lies in what they pour themselves into. they excel at possessing the drive and willpower to succeed in their respective fields, but are not without controversy in their private lives. this is emphasized by megan thee stallion's wrongful sh*oting, selena gomez's ex, nicki minaj's infamous husband, julia fox's former partner kanye west, etc.. their incessant focus on their future and work, often leaves much instability in their personal lives outside of their everyday routines.

surya amatyakaraka

🌞 aesthetic: the intersection of promiscuity and materialism

🌞 key components: this placement is similar to the materialism noted in surya atmakaraka natives, but is further heightened by this karaka's penchant for promiscuity. this placement's immensely influential nature and general desire to lead/test others can manifest as a form of sex*al temptation of those around them. from professions of acting to involvement in adult industries to modeling, there is a great need to shine their rays onto those around them. the dichotomy agni (the sun) being of purification and knowledge and soma (the moon) being water and nourishment come into play here. the sun wishes to purify and empower those around them through lessons of spiritual teachings. the general focus of the mouth in the photos of surya amatyakarakas is reflective of the mouth being the vessel of soma/the consumer of water. to achieve the purification of agni, you must first be watered spiritually.

kuja amatyakaraka

☄️ aesthetic: the mysticism confidence

☄️ key components: drawing upon the lessons of kuja atmakarakas, a certain confidence is emphasized within this placement. this confidence lies in taking immense risks and undergoing challenging situations for the betterment of your career, talents, and desires. this is evidenced by amber heard's career-challenging court case and jennifer lawrence's recounts and statements about w*instein. this placement is not without its controversy, but it is a placement of willingness to endure immense controversy for personal gain often without the lesson-emphasis of brihaspati amatyakarakas which results in much healing being needed later on.

buddha amatyakaraka

🌑 aesthetic: the ubiquity of feminism

🌑 key components: learning from the misunderstood lalita, this placement emphasizes a certain call to seeking maturation of the self through a higher power and intellectualism. this placement is symbolic of the overt dichotomy of girlhood-womanhood, these natives personify this experience through their accounts of the male gaze, longings for more expansion within themselves, and consuming all the external rays of others for the purpose of bettering and finding themselves (as buddha does to surya).

shukra amatyakaraka

🍓 aesthetic: the languish of luxury

🍓 key components: this placement indicates a certain affinity yet boredom of the luxurious properties of shukra. it causes many celebrities who grow into financial success to possess a coupled, sometimes delayed, distaste of the spotlight/fame. think of selena quintanilla who grew popular with ease compared to her latina musician counterparts but continued to maintain a relatability to the public (similar to cardi b who is still considered "surprisingly relatable" despite being immensely wealthy compared to the general public).

chandra amatyakaraka

🌙 aesthetic: the insatiable pitfalls of revolution

🌙 key components: these women often serve as role models to individuals through their presence in the media, but often serve as a lesson to the pitfalls that come with being "revolutionary". recall alexis ren who revolutionized mid-2010's social media and fashion yet struggled privately with her eating d*sorder. additionally, kaley cuoco was popularized for her role in "the big bang theory" yet too struggled with her eating habits. this is why some vedic astrologers theorize chandra to be associated with eating d*sorders, as yes soma seeks to nourish, but this nourishment (coupled with the drive/talent/profession denoted in the amatyakaraka) results in a potential for restricting soma (nourishment) to feel in control of one's surroundings--that is one's profession or environment.

🍸all of these placements were found using astrotheme/.com and/or astro-charts/.com. it is important to note that some chandra (moon) placements may be off by up to 6 degrees and lagnas (ascendants/rising signs) as well, due to the fact that many websites do not have 100% accurate birth times for the given celebrities.

🍸i am additionally offering readings again for a limited amount of time! if you are interested in a reading, please privately message me. thank you all for all of your patience! please expect the color analysis post soon since it won the poll <3

xoxo,

angel 💋

[talonabraxas]

Goddess Venus Talon Abraxas

Shukra (Venus) Beej Mantra This Mantra is a collection of a few words infused with spiritual power, as the name indicates. Beej mantras are so-called because they are said to be like seeds (beej) that have been infused with heavenly qualities.The Shukra Beej mantra ensures that a person is always healthy and linked to all kinds of worldly delights. The native receives the boon of peace and a chance to live a happy and wealthy life by reciting the Shukra Beej mantra. The Shukra Beej mantra is: || ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं स: शुक्राय नम: || Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah Meaning- In these cosmic tones, I feel Lord Shuka. Allow the Lord of Venus to enlighten my mind.

[thecoiledserpent]

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः

―i bow to the auspicious, lotus-eyed lord. may his knowledge light up my life, his words guide my soul, and his steadfast lotus feet always be my abode.

✓ cherry / chryseis • 18+

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⚜️ hindu astrology, also called jyotish (jyotiṣa; from jyót 'light, heavenly body') and, more recently, vedic astrology, is the traditional hindu system of astrology. it is one of the six auxiliary disciplines in hinduism connected with the study of the vedas. jyotish is one of the vedangas, the six auxiliary disciplines that support vedic rituals. early jyotish was concerned with the preparation of a calendar to determine dates for sacrificial rituals and mentioned little about planets; highlighting the more mythological aspects of the subject, mentioning rahu & ketu (the nodes) & the term graha, which is now taken to mean planet.

the main reason behind introducing vedic astrology in such a traditional and ancient light is to highlight the cultural importance of what you will be immersing yourself in. hindu religion allows liberty in what all—atheists, people of different faiths and hindus themselves, choose to adopt from the religion. just as doing yoga or meditation does not make you a hindu, practising jyotish doesn't, either.

⚜️ regardless, going beyond this point, it is expected of all to be respectful of this ancient science; and whether or not you believe in it, in that opinion nobody is interested. it would be for the welfare of all that anybody who is apprehensive of it does not go beyond this point. civilness, politeness and respect towards the hindu religion is expected from all.

my ask box is open at all times, but i will not be doing any personal readings or interpretations; free or otherwise. before you ask me anything though, do make sure you check my this post out; it has every basic thing you might wanna know before jumping into vedic analyses.

although of course, questions of general interest are heavily appreciated since i might miss them while working on posts on my own. ask the right question, and i may as well make an entire post on it <3

a few examples, listed below— what does a weak jupiter atmakaraka indicate? what does it mean if my moon is weak but my sun is very strong? what does a mars amatyakaraka indicate?

but of course, questions are not limited to this. if you're unsure, then just shoot an ask.

MASTERLIST

🌙 the atmakarakas 🌙 the amatyakarakas 🌙 the combination of strong planets in the chart and your blessings 🌙 the yoni animal and how it influences the personality

⚜️ your guide to vedic astrology + finding the dominant planet ⚜️ the darakaraka planet and the nature of the spouse ⚜️ auspicious placements to have in the natal chart ⚜️ varna, gana .... and yoni in vedic astrology ↪ (varna & gana)

[libbee]

Jacques Lacan had Venus in the 8th House

And that is quite visible in his work. Some of his quotes are shared below. These are the words of someone who must have felt the tragedy of losing a grip over their reality. Who must have lived a fantasy first and seen it tear apart later. Therefore comes the school of psychoanalysis.

What does it matter how many lovers you have if none of them gives you the universe?

Love is giving something you don't have to someone who doesn't want it.

All sorts of things in this world behave like mirrors. 

His description of psychology and the unconscious touches the depths and borders of the unknown. It is the exploration of the 8th house but in a scientific way rather than spiritual or magical. Perhaps it is the closest we can get to understanding this house of astrology:

I always speak the truth. Not the whole truth, because there's no way, to say it all. Saying it all is literally impossible: words fail. Yet it's through this very impossibility that the truth holds onto the real.

I identify myself in language, but only by losing myself in it like an object. What is realised in my history is not the past definite of what was, since it is no more, or even the present perfect of what has been in what I am, but the future anterior of what I shall have been for what I am in the process of becoming.

Desire, a function central to all human experience, is the desire for nothing nameable.

As to why 8th house Venus could influence Lacanian psychology, we find its answer in the nature of this house. This excerpt is from Barbara Pijan's article on her website:

Whichever graha occupy bhava-8 become fuel for the Kuja (Mars) -Ketu magical-transformation engine of hidden and secret tantric processes in the human consciousness. Will the native become a victim of this process or an instigator of it? A long-lived and wise magician, or a tragic childhood death? A brilliant surgeon or psychiatrist? An attorney of wills and estates? Or a sorcerer, caster of curses, agent of superstitious fear and petty control? Will"self-destructive" urges be recognized as healing transformations, or will the native and-or his culture adjudge such behaviors to be undesirable?

True to this description, Lacan did indeed become a brilliant psychiatrist. If you read how he speaks of psychoanalysis, it is not merely his profession or source of income, it is rather something that has touched something inside him, that he cannot articulate but knows it is connected to psychology. How do we even know if something is scientific work and not the gibberish of a mystic who speaks whatever he wants? Anyone with planets in the 8th house or aspects to this house is bound to experience a similar psychic fate: of self-undoing and psychological analysis.

The madman is not only a beggar who thinks he is a king, but also a king who thinks he is a king.

Yet, analytical truth is not as mysterious, or as secret, so as to not allow us to see that people with a talent for directing consciences see truth rise spontaneously.

Obsessional does not necessarily mean sexual obsession, not even obsession for this, or for that in particular; to be an obsessional means to find oneself caught in a mechanism, in a trap increasingly demanding and endless.

In other words, the man who is born into existence deals first with language; this is a given. He is even caught in it before his birth.

[cinnabun-faerie]

Urianger x Reader - Braiding your hair

A/N: Yet again I am bothered by my own format, so I'm remaking these!

[ASK] Sorry to add to ur load 🥺 but could I request some hair braiding for Estinien, urianger, graha, Zenos, and anyone else you’d like to add? Been in a mood for braiding someone else’s hair bc mine is too short to do anything with 😭

Very skilled at braiding hair

whatever braid you want, he could do it

you know what?

give him a challenge

or if you’d allow him, he could surprise you with a braid of his choosing

you will look so radiant no matter what

he loves to run his fingers through your hair

it is so intimate

and eventually he pulls your head back gently so he can give you a kiss

[bananarose]

FFXIV Write - Day 4 "Reticent"

Characters: Banana Rose (WoL) G'raha Tia Mentions of Scions, Zenos, Emet and Hyth Length: 614 words

Spoilers: Endwalker

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Ear-splitting applause rang out across the pier as the scions disembarked the Ragnarok, victorious in their final fight against despair. Banana plastered a pained smile on her face, wincing as close friends and strangers alike came up to congratulate her on a battle well fought. She had bruises in places she didn’t even know she had, which became more and more apparent to her as people came up to pat her back. Shake her hand. Kneel down to hug her. She usually enjoyed physical contact, making it all the more difficult for her to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes with each touch to her battered and bruised body. Urianger and Alphinaud had done much with their magic to heal her, she probably looked just fine. She didn’t feel fine.

Banana felt bile rise in her throat as they made their way past the Last Stand, diners rising from their seats to get a better look at the heroes of the hour. Exploring the edge of existence, losing her friends one by one (even if it did end up only being temporary, she couldn’t have known that at the time) being unable to stop Emet Selch and Hythlodaeus from leaving, fighting against despair itself… And Zenos. A wicked man who had called her a friend… She thought of his face in the end, as darkness closed in around her. She killed him. For a moment, she had thought she was dead too. Her hands were starting to shake, and her legs felt unsteady beneath her, like her knees might give out at any moment. Before she could stop to take a break, she felt gentle hands scoop under her arms. She couldn’t help the wince that fell from her lips as she was lifted off the ground. She leaned her head backwards, nearly knocking into Raha’s chin as he adjusted his hold on her. He smiled down at her, the subtle flicking of his ears betraying him. Showing his worry. She sighed, allowing the miqo’te to carry her the rest of the way.

Finally, the crowd thinned and they were back in the Baldesion Annex. Some few parting words were said amongst the group as some split off to take much deserved rest in their chambers, others deciding to get something to eat. Banana didn’t hear much of it, slowly curling herself farther into Graha’s chest in the relative privacy of the annex. Without a word, as the group split up, he began walking down the hallway. It was getting difficult for her to mask how she was feeling now, opting to hide her face in the soft scarf around his neck instead. She listened to his footsteps echo down the hallway until he stopped, adjusting to hold her with one hand. She could hear him opening a door and they walked through. Her room, she thought, as the familiar smell reached her nose. G’raha started to kneel down to place her on the floor. She shook her head vehemently, clinging to him. Sighing softly he picked her back up, before sitting in a nearby chair. 

They sat unspeaking for a while, the only sounds in the room being soft breathing occasionally interrupted by sniffles as the lalafell continued to hold back tears. Sometimes she had a hard time sharing her feelings in times like this, reticent about letting others know how much these things truly affected her. When the battles were hard, when the costs were heavy. The tears came unbidden now, her small body shaking with each uncontrollable sob. Raha stroked his hand through her hair, his other hand holding firm against her back, and he let her cry.

[subir-astrologer]

WHAT IS ROLE OF KETU IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY AND HOW DOES IT BEHAVE IN DIFFERENT HOUSES

In vedic astrology although we consider Ketu as a planet but it actually do not have its physical form. So it is also called as Chaya graha / shadow planet.

Unlike rahu, ketu do not believe in materialistic pleasure and is not a greedy planet. Since Ketu is a headless planet so it takes time in its realization and so the person feels detached under its influence.

The other reason for ketu not liking materialistic pleasure and taste anything is because the sense of taste and pleasure can be felt by the interpretation of our brain and ketu donot have head.

This is the reason when Ketu is active or a person is influenced by ketu, native actually seek and prefer solitude. Native quite loves to being alone, and remember that self-isolation is not loneliness, it just means you are taking time for yourself between regular social interactions.

A SEED GROWS WITH NO SOUND BUT A TREE FALLS WITH HUGE NOISE. DESTRUCTION HAS NOISE BUT CREATION IS QUIET. THIS IS THE POWER OF SILENCE AND THAT IS WHAT KETU IS.

Being alone is an important part of self-development. It allows you to get to know yourself. Through solitary pursuits, you learn more about yourself and reflect on your experiences.

In other words Ketu helps a person in his transformation as he in his isolation period goes thru a self-realization period which impart a lot of understand and knowledge to attend a personal change.

One should always remember that Diamonds are formed under pressure and bread dough rises when you let it rest.

It represents spiritual detachment, liberation (Moksha), past karmic influences, and deep transformation. Ketu often brings a sense of isolation, otherworldliness, and enlightenment but can also manifest confusion, losses, and detachment in the material world.

Let’s understand Ketu’s behavior when placed in each house step by step :

1st House (Ascendant)

Positive: Strong spiritual inclination, interest in occult subjects, intuitive, detached from worldly pleasures, can lead a simple life.

Negative: Physical ailments, identity confusion, difficulty in self-expression, feeling disconnected from self or surroundings.

2nd House

Positive: Detachment from family matters, unorthodox speech, might earn through spiritual or unconventional means.

Negative: Financial instability, strained family relationships, issues related to speech (e.g., stammering), difficulty in accumulating wealth.

3rd House

Positive: Strong willpower, spiritual communication, creative writing, intuitive thinking, detached but courageous in actions.

Negative: Problems with siblings, overconfidence in taking risks, miscommunication, restlessness, lack of focus.

4th House

Positive: Spiritual detachment from home life, deep emotional intuition, and interest in occult or metaphysical studies.

Negative: Problems in relationships with mother or domestic issues, lack of emotional fulfillment, frequent relocation, difficulty in acquiring property.

5th House

Positive: Strong intuitive abilities, interest in spirituality, detachment from children or creative pursuits, inclination towards occult and mantra practices.

Negative: Difficulties in conceiving or relationships with children, confused intellect, gambling tendencies, difficulty in romantic affairs.

6th House

Positive: Ability to overcome enemies, diseases, and debts, strong intuitive healing powers, service-oriented approach in life.

Negative: Health problems related to mysterious or chronic ailments, hidden enemies, workplace troubles, and legal issues.

7th House

Positive: Spiritual union with partner, detached and non-materialistic relationships, interest in unconventional or foreign partners.

Negative: Problems in marriage or partnership, separation, lack of harmony in relationships, difficulty in maintaining long-term commitments.

8th House

Positive: Deep interest in occult, mysticism, and spirituality, ability to overcome sudden upheavals, strong transformative energies, financial gains through inheritance.

Negative: Health problems, sudden losses, accidents, mental stress, secrets and scandals, fear of death.

9th House

Positive: Strong inclination towards spirituality, detachment from religious dogmas, higher learning, and pilgrimage.

Negative: Issues with father, teacher, or gurus, lack of belief in traditional religious practices, challenges in long-distance travel or higher education.

10th House

Positive: Interest in spiritual or unconventional career paths, ability to work in isolation, fame through occult or mystical means.

Negative: Career instability, lack of recognition, trouble with authority, difficulty in maintaining a steady professional life.

11th House

Positive: Spiritual detachment from material gains, success through unconventional means, strong intuition for financial or social matters.

Negative: Difficulty in making long-term friendships, financial instability, unfulfilled desires, issues with elder siblings or social circles.

12th House

Positive: Strong inclination towards spirituality, liberation, and foreign travels, deep introspection, and ability to attain enlightenment or Moksha.

Negative: Expenses or losses, mental stress, isolation, hospitalization, addiction, or imprisonment, problems with sleep or subconscious issues.

Ketu in General :

Spirituality: Ketu encourages detachment and spiritual growth. It helps one let go of materialistic desires and attachments.

Confusion and Isolation: Ketu often creates confusion or disconnection from the areas of life it influences.

Past Karma: Ketu represents past life influences, so its placement often indicates unresolved karmic lessons.

Liberation and Transformation: Despite its challenges, Ketu offers deep spiritual transformation and the potential for enlightenment.

PLEASE NOTE : The effects of Ketu vary significantly depending on aspects, conjunctions, its strength in the chart, and the sign it occupies. A well-placed Ketu can lead to spiritual liberation, while a poorly placed Ketu can cause confusion and detachment from material success.

[wildstar25]

MiqoMarch Day 27 - Comfort

Tucked away at the farthest end of The Andron was a room larger than the others. Primarily it was intended for storage but, given the circumstances, Krile thought the space would better serve as an apartment of sorts; comfortably shared between three of her dear friends.

Some extra shots of the build for fun!

[makingspiritualityreal]

Physical vs Spiritual Survival in an Astrology Chart

The Moon and its Nodes are what dictates our instincts for survival on this planet, which is based not on logic but on instinct.

Rahu in our charts is oriented towards physical survival. It’s where we can become ruthless as long as we feel like we’re getting what we want. It operates by what it views as cold calculation, but is in reality biased and predatory.

It is in fact not the best Graha to dictate our actual physical survival on the planet. Saturn is, as the planet of karma makes sure we stay on this Earth as long as we need to, in order to satisfy our incarnation. It has objectivity no other energy can give you.

Ketu is oriented towards our spiritual survival. It has ideas of soul purity, that lead it to choose repression over pollution of spirit. It protects our essence adamantly from becoming corrupt. It is our ultimate spiritual gatekeeper.

Jupiter saves Ketu, because it’s progressive but holds itself with integrity. It allows for growth and saves Ketu from stagnation, while retaining the moral compass, that Ketu is so concerned with.

[artdecosupernova-writing]

13/18 🤭

Something about that particular fight made him feel like he could do anything. As he shot holes into the bad guys and pointed the liberated slaves toward the open exit, he felt like he had a purpose for the first time in a very, very long time. He felt unstoppable. Almost invincible. He elbowed a venevan and shot another one in the leg, allowing the graha she was beating to enact revenge by bashing her head in with a stone. He whooped and spun around, coming face-to-face with a shotgun glowing the brightest blue he'd ever seen pointed right at him. His stomach dropped. "Oh, fu—" A flash of blinding azure threw him back, into a graha, and he immediately couldn't breathe. He fell into a panic, trying and failing to catch his breath as he struggled in the dirt, grasping his smoking chestplate and flashing back to his near-death experience at the lake, his last encounter with a veteran rifle, and ——— simultaneously. His vision swam in colors and textures and the last thing he remembered was Thrive glancing up from the console to look right at him with widening eyes through the window. Warren had the presence of mind to give him a thumbs-up before everything closed in on him.

[vindelllas]

victoria's astrological secrets 🫧

🫧 with the recent announcement of the victoria’s secret show and angels resurrecting in december, i decided to examine the placements of the women deemed “most beautiful” and dissect what astrological placements are potential indicators and detractors of this belief. the following graphs i have made used data collected from the available birth information of all 41 victoria’s secret angels. any information regarding house placements should be treated lightly, as a vast amount of the angels do not have verified birth information. the same is applicable for karakas and nakshatras, i calculated both assuming angels with unverified birth charts were born at noon their time!

🪐 atmakarakas of the angels:

🪐 with my recent post on shani’s prevalence in western femininity and beauty, i am sure it comes to no surprise that he was by the far the most prevalent atmakaraka of the angels. as a brief refresher, the atmakaraka is the graha that one relates to the most. it is our innermost self, that is why surya is said to be the natural atmakaraka. shani himself lords over one’s bones, hair, and teeth, all of which—when heightened or emphasized astrologically—bestow its native with abundant beauty. despite shani’s traditional connotations of sorrow and pain, it is also associated with the sense of touch. thus, resulting in its natives’ preferences for fields that require manipulation and emphasis of the physical life form. through sculpting one’s body with the likes of fitness, diet, and self care, these models are able to fulfill the physicality of their shani atmakaraka. additionally, shani is said to bestow hazy, gilded eyes, thin and tall figure, whitened teeth, and an overall ether body (which is overall many of the dominant physical traits of models in the industry). when shani excels here, natives are blessed with the loyalty, frugality, self-control, patience, steadfastness, perseverance, and industriousness required to succeed in the industry of modeling. it is important to note these same qualities are often heightened in the darker contexts of the shani-dominated modeling industry, such as dis*rdered eating patterns and exploitative management. this placement is beautiful for heightening one’s worldly desires of democracy, achievement, and experience, but also results in lessons of the harsh realities of this world, facing loneliness at the zenith of achievement, extreme bouts of fear/doubt, and disappointment. i encourage any natives of this placement to especially look at the house this atmakaraka rules to find what will bring you fulfillment and growth on an individual level (primarily examining its mooltrikona, the area in which grahas feel most at home).

🪐 note that only two of the angels had a shukra atmakaraka, which desires transactional relationships and luxury. this is likely due to this placement being more common in the arts, as it has an innate gift from telling and conveying the stories of art. whereas, shani is gifted in the realm of wearing the art of shukra (serving as his grounding canvas). shani being the servant of the asuras aids him in feeling the most comfortable in shukra’s demanding presence; allowing him to thrive. in a similar way shani atmakarakas thrive when being in the eyes of shukra (the constructive teacher). they take heed to his teachings and internalize them for quick reciprocation and emulation.

🎀 amatyakarakas of the angels:

🎀 this reasoning for the lack of shukra serving as an atmakaraka is why i believe it best serves as the most prevalent amatyakaraka. while the results are less statistically significant than those for atmakaraka, shukra is still the most common graha for this placement. think of the amatyakaraka as the second house almost, ruling your career, profession, behavior, karma, and deeds—not necessarily ruling your internal self but how you externalize your atmakaraka. shukra bestows materialistic prosperity, comfortability, wealth acquired through women’s merchandise, and luxuriousness to the fruits of shani. this is why this karaka placement brings forth professionalism in the fields of any inventive, artistic discipline such as fashion without serving as the primary lifestyle of the native. in this way, the natives’ atmakaraka can reduce shukra’s issues with clouded self-perception, heightened sensuality, exaggerated behavior and ideologies, and intense over-romanticism. the restrictive nature of having a shani atmakaraka refines this amorousness and excessive behavioral patterns and, in turn, shukra balances his frugality and conservatism with a healthy pleasure from enjoyment of the touch/physicality he so rules.

🌙 grahas in the first bhava:

🌙 the first house is the realm of one's lagna. this house is considered to be most representative of your existence and true self. the lack of the two most intellect-based grahas, brihaspati and buddha, can give us an insight into the existences of vs angels alike. these grahas' lack of presence is indicating a certain removal from scholarly pursuits and a calling towards the physicalities of the flesh, as seen in rahu and chandra, at an early age. think of the stories of models like adriana lima or candice swanepoel who wanted to serve their communities initially through catholic abstinence and dentistry or dairy and meat farming respectively. instead of continuing to obtain the education and discipline required to succeed in these fields, the models decided to devote themselves to their fashionable craft instead at very young ages. having chandra and rahu in the first bhava can bring self-centricism, sharpening of communicative/professional intellect, and business inclinations. thus, allowing the angels to accumulate success and individuality in the worldly fields of modeling through expertly commodifying themselves.

🌙 grahas in the second bhava:

🌙 in a sudden role reversal, we see no models with verified birth times had chandra in their second house. the second house is all about growth and development. chandra or shukra lying in this house is often indicative of requiring materialistic pleasures to ensure emotional satiation. this is why individuals with these placements can truly struggle with financial and emotional fluctuations. contrarily, surya, ketu, and buddha were the most common grahas in the second in the bhava. these grahas lead to excelling in the matters of the second bhava (wealth and possessions) but issues with detachment and grief surrounding one's family. unfortunately, we see this placement manifesting in many of the angels having to leave their families at a young age to model in other countries for months to even a year at a time. this additionally requires a certain dis-attachment from the home (chandra) and comfortability (shukra) to gain worldly knowledge (buddha), authority/grounding (surya), and self wisdom (ketu) in the industry.

🌚 grahas conjunct luminaries (surya and/or chandra):

🌚 buddha was overwhelmingly the most prevalent graha to be conjunct the angels' luminaries. approximately 59% of the angels had this placement, meaning 24 of the 41 models. buddha, being the graha of communication, results in a penchant for inquiries, analyses, and wit in conjunction to the undertones of their luminary grahas. essentially natives of the placement excel at marketing themselves: identifying their target audience, knowing their unique selling points (such as creating their signature, inventive catwalks and collaborating with trainers to give onlookers an insight into their workout regime via the "train like an angel" series), clarity, consistency, constancy, and intellectual savvy. buddha's sensual undertones attract customers and a worldwide fanbase of feminine emulation and masculine adoration.

🌚 primary placement (surya, chandra, and lagna) rashis of the angels:

🌚 the cancer rashi was most common in the primary placements of the angels. chandra, the overlord of cancer, aids cancer natives in utilizing their fertile imagination and emotional disposition. due to this, these natives are drawn to artistic expression and emotional retention, exacerbating the canvas-like jobs of the angels in their modeling efforts for the brands' bikini-clad, glamorously unachievable campaigns. while seemingly sentimental, cancers' personalities are said to be extremely changeable, ranging from extreme warmth to secrecy which is often mistaken for hardened coldness. this emotional chameleon-like behavior allows the angels to physically transmute the emotions of their photographer and designer to the consumer/onlooker. however, their need for safety and security allows these natives to sometimes go throughout their entire lives in search for family and the comforts of home (as evidenced by the lack of shukra and chandra placements in their second bhava).

🌚 the second most common rashi is aquarius. who is symbolized by the angel carrying water over humanity and pouring it over the earth. in a similar fashion, aquari nurture their environment by quenching the thirsts of the collective--instilling passion within the masses and motivating them to bring change to one another. this is why this rashi is symbolized by "the star" tarot card. similar to the water-bearing aquarius figure, the star card features a feminine being pouring water into a body of water and into the earth, providing nourishment and restoring hope for the future. she has one foot in the water, symbolizing intuition, and one on land, symbolizing stability. this echoes the same duality in aquarius, which is the only zodiac sign represented by two astrological elements: water for her emotional side and air for her intellectual side. the stars symbolize the card’s overarching message of guidance, hope and inspiration. aquarius pertains to setting oneself apart from others, as illustrated by the large, yellow star on the card. aquarius natives have a strong connection to their own intuition and will listen to that internal voice above all others. which ultimately guides these natives to setting their own trends in fashion: think of the infamous and constant quests for a vs angel body even today. the bird on the card symbolizes the sacred ibis of thought who roosts in the tree of the mind, representing the boundless intellect of aquarius. whether it is improving humanity, inventing the next fashion trend or just bolstering our sense of hope and inspiration, aquarius excels.

🌚 primary placement (surya, chandra, and lagna) rashi lords of the angels:

🌚 shani was the most occuring lord of the angels' primary rashis despite cancer's general abundance. think of when shiva came under the influence of shani, he experienced the loss of sati, the first incarnation of his wife. "daksha, the son of brahma, prayed to the mother goddess that she be born as shani's daughter. she agreed on the condition that he would never displease her. he agreed and she was born as sati. when sati matured she fell in love with lord shiva and married him against her father's wishes. daksha disliked this alliance as he felt that the ascetic shiva was not good enough for his daughter. daksha expected shiva to pay obeisance to him but shiva refused to do so, as he was the supreme god and most revered of all. according to vedic tradition, if shiva were to venerate daksha who was lower in stature to the great shiva, the former would be cursed forever. daksha's ego did not allow him to recognize the true shiva. shiva refuses to pay respect to his father-in-law and thereby created an ongoing feud which caused a lot of sorrow to his wife sati.

"daksha decided to avenge this humiliation by organizing a yagya in kankhal near haridwar. he invited all the gods in heaven and prominent men on earth, with the exception of shiva and sati. when sati heard that her father was holding a ceremony, she wanted to go despite not being invited. shiva cautioned her that only misery would result of her going uninvited but she was adamant.

"sati demanded an explanation from daksha as to why she and shiva were not invited. daksha said that shiva, a person who dressed in rags who adorned himself with ashes, skulls and snakes and frequenter of graveyards, had no place in this elite gathering. unable to bear the insult, sati proclaimed that she is giving up her life and in front of an astounded audience she stepped into the sacrificial fire of the yagya.

"when shiva learnt of this, he was inconsolable and in his grief destroyed the yagya and all saksha's army. saksha's head was also cut. then shiva held aloft sati's limp body and began the dance of destruction or tandava nritya. this is the dance that heralds the destruction of the universe.

"guests approached vishnu who was also present at the ceremony. he realized that it was too late to reason with shiva. he let loose his chakra (or disc-like weapon) and cut up sati's body into pieces. the various parts of her body got scattered all over india. wherever a part of sati's body, fell people built a shrine to the goddess shakti. vishnu consoled shiva and requested him to give back life to the dead. shiva did so but insisted that daksha had to be punished for his pride. he cut off a goat's head and attached it to daksha's lifeless body before making him alive. the ceremony was then completed and to this day daksha is depicted with a goat's head

"shani was said to have create all this mayhem in order to punish daksha for his pride and created inconsolable sorrow for shiva. shiva went to mount kailash and lived a life of a recluse and ascetic until parvati (the next incarnation of sati) came into the life and brought him out of the sorrow."

🌚 shani being the destroyer and stripper of maya, it may appear to be an odd placement for such a physically-focused profession. shani basically serves as the personification of spiritual accountability. he was dutiful even when sacrificing his love sati, serving as the emblem of the importance of the sacrificiality of pleasure and needs for greater gain. in a more minute, physical practice, the angels continued to give up what brought them physical comfort: consumption and familial need for the gain of world recognition and beauty. thus, bringing similar acts of concern or judgement from the public (similar to that of shani) due to the past extremism of their efforts to remain in the show and keep their angel status.

☄️ nakshatras (surya, chandra, and lagna) of the angels:

☄️ chitra was the most occurring nakshatra of the angels. think of this nakshatra as the embodiment of succubic understandings. in it, lies the power of evoking female spirits for spiritual purposes. the goddess of its temple is known as bhoom devi. bhoom devi is the personification of all earth/flesh. bhoom devi is the consort of the varaha, an avatar of vishnu. in the satya yuga, "the demon hiranyaksha kidnapped her and hid her in the primordial waters, and vishnu appeared as varaha to rescue her. varaha slew the demon and retrieved the earth from the depths of the ocean, lifting it on his tusks. he restored bhoom devi to her rightful place in the universe, and proceeded to marry her. mangala and narakasura were the sons of varaha and bhoom devi.

"narakasura was the first born of bhoom devi. there are two stories about narakasura's birth: in the first one, he was the first son of bhoomi and varaha. he was born when bhoomi requested varaha for a son. narakasura later performed a penance to receive a boon that only his mother would be able to kill him. in the second story, narakasura's father was hiranyaksha and was born when hiranyaksha's horns touched bhoomi. narakasura is believed to have been the founder of the legendary bhauma dynasty among the boro people.

"sita, the wife of rama, emerged from the earth, and thus bhoomi is her spiritual mother. the story goes that there was once a drought in mithila, the hometown of sita. janaka, the future father of sita, was ploughing the ground. under his plough, he found a baby girl (this girl being sita). raiin showered upon the earth and janaka and his wife, sunaina, decided to adopt sita. as she was born from the earth, she was also known as bhoomija."

☄️ chitra natives mirror the properties of bhoom devi, often struggling with the seemingly never ending attractions between them and draining masculine life forces. while this nakshatra bestows its natives with bursting beauty and abundance, this masculine attention usually begins to sour and darken with time (similar to the trials and tribulations of bhoom devi). while i have spoke about this phenomenon before, i will note that masculine individuals' preference for serving as varaha to that of bhoom devi is directly correlated to the mass masculine adoration we have seen towards the angels in the media. with recent exposures of the toxic happenings behind the scenes of the brand, it is only more evident that chitra natives have been prone to struggling with exploitative behavior. in an attempt to reverse the narrative and make profit from this immense adoration and attraction, we see chitra natives enjoy leaning in to the succubi narrative as they begin to embrace their spiritual awakenings. think of the angels who have recently begun to explore occultism and religion more intensely, such as gisele and adriana. despite their previous strugglings with exploitation, their role in the bhoom devi-varanha dynamic and call to occultism has aided them in their journeys towards healing from the darker undertones of the industry.

☄️ given uttara ashadha's prevalence in the music and fashion industry as a whole, it comes to no surprise that it ranked #2 out of all of the angels' nakshatras. surya is said to uproot poverty, wantonness, malignity and adversity, and procure all those things which are good for current and future generations. thus, its natives are inclined to prosperity in the face of adversity. surya, the cosmic creator’s natural inspiration, is the teacher and ruler of our innate human senses of judgement and discrimination between truth and falsehood and between freedom and responsibility. it is the senses of love and friendship juxtaposed with our rational sense of justice and reason; our passion for progress with our sense of purpose; and direction and destination for life’s values. thus, bestowing great creative wisdom and the brilliant, generous divinities of nature. it separates the good from the great people in this world; removes the sloth, negativity and adversity on this earth; and inspires its natives with enthusiasm for the achievement of dynamic peace and balanced prosperity. forbidding fearsome and ferociousness in one's body, mind and soul and positively transforming the word of divine love and wisdom. in uttara ashadha, he creates fires under the asterism of the final vimshottari nakshatra in his rulership, whosoever should wish that should be offered him: then indeed forthwith; for whatever is offered with the touch of shani (that lies in sagittarius-capricorn), that indeed is given to him. meaning natives of this nakshatra are able to lift their struggles with the aforementioned topics to surya himself to have their wants transmuted into dominance of the earthly realm. these natives greatest longings for spirituality and initial abstinence from bodily superficiality are ultimately what causes them to appear so beautiful and become so successful. in applying the ketuvian principle of abandoning what one initially wants for seeking what the universe knows is right, these natives are granted what it is they so longed for as they sacrificed their initial wants for the promises of surya's delayed gratification.

☄️ it is likely surprising to some that there were no angels (as we currently know of) who possess the bharani nakshatra abundantly. bharani dwells at the very heart of aries. its exaltation place of its nakshatra lord (shukra) lies in the twelfth bhava from it, while debilitation place of its nakshatra lord is in the sixth bhava. since the energy of its nakshatra lord exalts in the twelfth house from itself, it is the nakshatra, which is connected to death, sacrifice, surrender, letting go with the flow, forgiveness and creativity. yet, as its energy debilitates in sixth bhava from itself, bharani natives sometimes have issues with self-restraint, discipline and escapism. which is ultimately why yamaraj becomes its presiding deity, to help these natives integrate surrender and detachment with healthy self-discipline and hard work, which is the domain of yamaraj. think of bharani natives' figures as being the primary subject of arts throughout centuries. yet due to the intense internal reaction it causes amongst others and their immense ability to fixate all attention, it is something that has been hastily and forcefully covered, and correlated with the principle of punishment (the realm of yamaraj).

☄️ remember when krishna states yamaraj punishes sinners, as relayed to vidura (an incarnation of yama) by maitreya during their conversation about the origin and creation of the multiverse: "the brahmanas, the cows and the defenceless creatures are krishna's own body. those whose faculty of judgement has been impaired by their own sin look upon those as distinct from me. they are just like furious serpents, and they are angrily torn apart by the bills of the vulture-like messengers of yamaraja, the superintendent of sinful persons." instead of one's beauty bringing immense adoration to the point of exploitation and celebritization, their beauty brings a religious-like quality reminiscent to the beauty-based punishments of zeus. instead of entertaining the "furious serpents" of the collective for gain, bharanis spiritually castrate them with their meer being.

consider chanting 108 times a unique mantra to surya (on the days it lies in its corresponding nakshatra) and focus on (or worship) the different body part of the body associated with this nakshatra. do exercise extreme caution when doing so and be sure to actively research the pros and cons to this practice and the correct pronunciation and behavior associated with each mantra

while reciting the mantra, visualise the healing rays of surya filling the part of your physical body associated with the nakshatra

doing so will allow you to embrace the energetic properties of the placement!

chitra mantra: om arkaya namah (ankles)

uttara ashadha mantra: om tvashtre saptaturamgamaya namah (navel area)

bharani: om kathoradhamne namah (throat)

☄️ nakshatra vimshottari rulers of the angels:

☄️ surya was the most prominent vimshottari ruler and yet again we see shukra being the least prominent of the angels. solar beauty is foundational for all the beauty around us, it rules the carbon that encompasses our surroundings, creates human life, materializes clothes and homes, etc., as surya is the ultimate life force. surya is the illuminator, the creator, the increaser, and master of truth. his rays are supramental activities of revelation, inspiration, intuition, luminous discernment, and they constitute the action of the transcendental principle of perfect knowledge and whole truth. however, these rays also descend into the human mentality and form at its summit the world of luminous intelligence. in a similar fashion, these natives transcend the human mentality and produce innately unique beauty that has never been seen in the industry before. the rays of surya, as they labor to and fro from our mental existence, create three successive worlds of mentality--one superimposed on the other— the sensational, aesthetic and emotional mind,;the pure intellect; and the divine intelligence. the fullness and perfection of these triple worlds of mind exists only in the pure mental plane of being, where they shine above the three heavens, as their three luminosities. but their light descends upon the physical consciousness and affects the corresponding formations in its earthly realms of light.

☄️ surya enlightens the mind and the thoughts in which contain the illuminations of the truth. he is vipra, the illumined. it is he who delivers the individual human mind from the circumscribed consciousness of self and environment and enlarges the limited movement which is imposed on it by its preoccupation with its own individuality. therefore, surya has clear discernment of things in their totality, such as their parts and their relationships to the spiritual plane, and is clear in perception. this is why it is said men as soon as they begin to receive something of this solar illumination, they strive to yoke their whole mentality and embody a conscious existence of the divine surya within them. thus, all of their obscure mental state and all their erring thoughts are manifested in this light so that it may turn the obscurity of the mind into clearness and convert the errors of thought into those truths which they distortedly represent. this yoking becomes the masculine yoga: "they yoke the mind, and they yoke their thoughts, the enlightened, of the enlightened, the large, the clear-perceptioned.” this is ultimately why surya, the lord of knowledge, aligns all creation into their rightful place in "the sacrifice": “knower of phenomena sole he arranges the sacrificial energies.” yet again we see this prominence of sacrificial attitudes surrounding these natives, beckoning their masculine adorers to yoke the impurity in their physicality and heighten their consciousness to experience being near these natives' glorious presence. yes, shukra is undoubtedly beautiful and luxurious in nature, but what is beauty without adoration? what is self care without transmutation into the likes of awakening sexuality/creativity (shukra) into mass attainments and heights (surya)? do let this post serve as good reminder that all grahas, not just shukra, have immense beauty. the physicality of shani, authoritation of surya, emotion reflectivity and conveyance of chandra, sensuality of buddha, mahamaya and business intellectualism of rahu, spiritual refinement of ketu all lead to the overarching beauty witnessed in both the angels and our overall surroundings.

*all of these placements were found using astrotheme/.com and/or astro-charts/.com. it is important to note that some chandra (moon) placements may be off by up to 6 degrees and lagnas (ascendants/rising signs) as well, due to the fact that many websites do not have 100% accurate birth times for the given celebrities.

xoxo, angel 💋