#meaning in that order: patience in adversity. usefulness. and hidden worth

[bluecookiesabi]

Make haste, I feel your heartbeat

With new taste for speed, out on the street

Find a road to a humble abode where both of our routes meet

The silver sound is all around and the colors fall like snow

The feeling of letting go, I guess we'll never know

[snappedwands]

𝐃𝐈𝐆  𝐀  𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄  𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑  !

𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡  𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭  𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝  𝐚𝐫𝐞  𝐲𝐨𝐮  ?

the  hierophant.  the  plan  is  perfect  in  every  way.  everyone  where  they  need  to  be,  at  exactly  the  right  moment,  with  exactly  the  right  smile.  you  have  moved  and  manipulated  the  situation,  but  did  you  remember  to  put  yourself  in  the  correct  position ?  you,  after  all,  are  still  a  player  in  the  game  —  whoever  thinks  they  control  the  pieces  still  has  to  make  the  next  move  eventually.  whoever  is  playing  the  game  is  playing  against  an  opponent.  ensure  that  they  have  not  played  better  than  you.

the  thing  that  sticks  out  to  me  as  the  hierophant,  beyond  the  way  that  this  is  written  and  the  implications  of  the  chess  master  (  as  laz  thinks  himself  to  be  ),  is  that  it  is  a  card  of  tradition.  rather  than  continue  on  with  the  status  quo,  lazarus  seeks  to  put  himself  in  establishing  a  new  tradition  that  he  thinks  is  better  for  the  wizarding  community  through  a  near  sense  of  divine  providence.  his  understanding  of  the  world,  his  desires  to  see  it  changed  and  renewed  in  his  image,  is  palpable  and  though  he  is  charismatic,  he  is  also  keenly  aware  of  the  way  he  sounds.  

toeing  the  line  between  extremist  and  pragmatist,  there  is  a  chaos  that  is  nestled  in  his  bones  that  takes  a  significant  amount  of  energy  to  hold  back.  he  wants  to  be  impulsive,  craves  this  need  to  show  the  world  how  he  wants  to  shake  things  up,  but  he  knows  and  values  the  privilege  of  having  supporters  to  his  cause  and  that  is  the  thing  that  prevents  him  from  trying  to  start  a  revolution  on  his  own.  the  board  has  been  set,  now  he  waits  for  his  opponents  and  allies  alike  to  make  their  moves. 

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬  𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫  𝐦𝐛𝐭��  ?  

the  mbti  type  estj  is  represented  by  the  executive,  a  person  of  great  fortitude  who  emphatically  follows  their  own  sensible  judgment.  they  serve  as  a  stabilizing  force  among  others,  able  to  offer  solid  direction  amid  adversity.  this  personality  type  are  representatives  of  tradition  and  order,  utilizing  their  understanding  of  what  is  right,  wrong,  and  socially  acceptable  to  bring  families  and  communities  together.  embracing  the  values  of  honesty,  dedication,  and  dignity,  people  with  the  executive  personality  type  are  valued  for  their  clear  advice  and  guidance,  and  they  happily  lead  the  way  on  difficult  paths.  taking  pride  in  bringing  people  together,  executives  often  take  on  roles  as  community  organizers,  working  hard  to  bring  everyone  together.  

at  first  glance  the  mention  of  honesty  might  seem  out  of  place  for  lazarus  but  there  is  a  beauty  in  being  a  manipulator:  it  doesn’t  inherently  mean  you’re  always  lying.  he  is  very  much  the  type  to  stick  to  the  letter  of  the  law,  whether  or  not  it  flies  in  the  face  of  the  spirit  of  the  law.  the  spirit  of  the  law  provides  a  kind  of  gray  area  to  be  argued  for  or  against  an  action,  to  follow  the  law  to  its  letter  is  to  provide  no  wiggle  room  for  a  case  to  be  made  against  you.  

overall,  this  is  a  spot  on  evaluation  of  how  lazarus  is  perceived  by  others  and  how  he  hopes  to  present  himself.  the  mention  of  traditionalism  and  order  is  a  solid  affirmation  of  both  his  dedication  and  also  the  pull  of  the  hierophant  card  for  him.  the  world  is  on  the  precipice  of  change  and  he  intends  to  ignite  the  dynamite  to  shake  it  up,  as  well  as  lead  his  faction  through  with  the  fewest  incidents  possible.  this  goal  of  their’s  is  not  one  that  is  as  easy  as  point  a  to  point  b  but  there  is  something  to  be  said  for  the�� efficiency  with  which  he  approaches  the  task  at  hand  and  the  plan  he  has  crafted.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬  𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫  𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦  ?

type 8, wing 9 — the diplomat. eights  are  charismatic  and  have  the  physical  and  psychological  capacities  to  persuade  others  to  follow  them  into  all  kinds  of  endeavors  —  from  starting  a  company,  to  rebuilding  a  city,  to  waging  war.  eights  have  enormous  willpower  and  vitality  and  they  feel  most  alive  when  exercising  these  capacities  in  the  world.  they  use  their  abundant  energy  to  effect  changes  in  their  environment,  to  leave  their  mark  on  the  world,  and  to  keep  that  environment  and  other  people  from  hurting  them  and  those  they  care  about.  at  an  early  age,  eights  understand  that  this  strength,  will,  persistence,  and  endurance  are  qualities  to  develop  in  themselves  and  to  look  for  in  other  people.  as  well,  eights  with  a  wing  type  nine  fear  being  hurt  by  others  and  avoid  situations  in  which  they  have  less  control,  generally  preferring  to  be  in  positions  of  leadership.  to  guard  themselves  against  threads  and  to  control  their  own  destiny  leads  to  developing  a  sense  of  independence  at  a  young  age.  diplomats  defend  themselves  by  building  emotional  walls  and  denying  vulnerabilities.  these  people  tend  to  be  naturally  energetic  and  confident,  see  a  variety  of  different  perspectives,  fear  being  controlled  by  others,  and  tend  to  be  seen  as  stubborn  or  rigid.  

lazarus  avery  could  not  be  summed  up  more  perfectly  than  the  description  provided  by  the  enneagram  test.  though  it  lacks  mention  of  tradition,  it  highlights  his  need  to  lead,  his  desire  to  keep  his  fears  hidden  and  prevent  them  from  being  realized,  indicates  his  potential  as  someone  worth  following  into  battle,  and  his  appreciation  for  those  of  high  wisdom  and  high  intelligence.  being  classified  as  a  diplomat  is  a  boon  to  his  ego  and  serves  as  a  reminder  for  himself  that  he  is  in  the  right  place,  at  the  right  time  and  he  is  doing  what  is  right  for  the  people  he  cares  for  most  and  for  a  majority  of  the  wizarding  community  at  large.  they  should,  as  far  as  he’s  concerned,  follow  the  sentiments  that  the  americans  hold  and  to  institute  more  stringent  codes  around  the  international  statute  of  secrecy  in  britain.  removing  the  muggle  influence  from  the  wizarding  world  is  desperately  important  to  the  survival  of  their  kind.  let  it  be  noted  that  their  kind  here  means  purebloods  and  not  the  wizard  as  they  are.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬  𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫  𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭  ?

a  lawful  evil  villain  methodically  takes  what  he  wants  within  the  limits  of  his  code  of  conduct  without  regard  for  whom  it  hurts.  he  cares  about  tradition,  loyalty,  and  order  but  not  about  freedom,  dignity,  or  life.  he  plays  by  the  rules  but  without  mercy  or  compassion.  he  is  comfortable  in  a  hierarchy  and  would  like  to  rule,  but  is  willing  to  serve.  he  condemns  others  not  according  to  their  actions  but  according  to  race,  religion,  homeland,  or  social  rank.  he  is  loath  to  break  laws  or  promises.  this  reluctance  comes  partly  from  his  nature  and  partly  because  he  depends  on  order  to  protect  himself  from  those  who  oppose  him  on  moral  grounds.  some  lawful  evil  villains  have  particular  taboos,  such  as  not  killing  in  cold  blood  (  but  having  underlings  do  it  )  or  not  letting  children  come  to  harm  (  if  it  can  be  helped  ).  they  imagine  that  these  compunctions  put  them  above  unprincipled  villains.  some  lawful  evil  people  and  creatures  commit  themselves  to  evil  with  a  zeal  like  that  of  a  crusader  committed  to  good.  beyond  being  willing  to  hurt  others  for  their  own  ends,  they  take  pleasure  in  spreading  evil  as  an  end  unto  itself.  they  may  also  see  doing  evil  as  part  of  a  duty  to  an  evil  deity  or  master.  lawful  evil  is  sometimes  called  diabolical,  because  devils  are  the  epitome  of  lawful  evil.  lawful  evil  is  the  best  alignment  you  can  be  because  it  combines  honor  and  dedicated  self-interest.  however,  lawful  evil  can  be  a  dangerous  alignment  because  it  represents  methodical,  intentional,  and  frequently  successful  evil.  

it’s  important  to  know  in  the  detailed  results  breakdown  that  lazarus  got  a  30  in  lawful  evil  responses  and  a  28  in  lawful  good.  though  he  is  actively  on  the  wrong  side  of  the  argument,  he  still  perceives  himself  as  lawful  good  for  the  good  he  does  for  the  people  around  him,  who  are  close  to  him  in  some  way.  though  the  above  is  a  good  starting  point,  it  should  be  noted  that  there  are  a  pair  of  corrections  that  laz  would  make:  

he  plays  by  the  rules  but  without  mercy  or  compassion  (  his  compassion  is  selective,  only  taking  special  care  of  those  who  care  for  him  ).  

he  is  comfortable  in  a  hierarchy  and  would  like  to  rule,  but  is  willing  to  serve  (  temporarily,  so  long  as  it  gets  him  into  a  position  of  leadership  ).

ultimately,  laz  being  pegged  as  lawful  evil  is  wildly  accurate  and  though  his  perception  allows  him  to  view  himself  as  lawful  good,  there’s  no  doubt  that  he’s  evil  and  lawful  evil  at  that.  as  i  said  in  the  answer  regarding  his  mbti  result,  it  benefits  him  to  work  according  to  the  letter  of  the  law  instead  of  in  the  moral  gray  area. 

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬  𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫  𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥  𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭  𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞  ?  

born  at  3:33,  the  height  of  the  witching  hour,  he  is  a  hurricane  of  personalities  meshing  together  to  form  a  formidable  beast.  a  scorpio  -  sagittarius  cusp  with  a  capricorn  moon  and  libra  ascendant,  lazarus  is  concerned  deeply  with  justice,  honor,  and  revolution.  his  is  a  sign  determined  to  do  what  is  right,  what  is  ultimately  good,  and  had  he  been  born  to  another  family  perhaps  he  wouldn’t  be  a  nuclear  weapon  in  the  arsenal  of  the  pureblood  cause.

as  a  sun  in  scorpio  and  sagittarius,  he  displays  the  intensity  indicative  of  both  a  scorpio  and  any  fire  sign.  the  combination  of  these  signs,  who  are  both  attuned  to  psychic  gifts,  are  blessed  with  a  sixth  sense  that  allows  them  to  get  to  the  heart  of  the  matter  which  manifests  in  lazarus’  talent  for  divination  (  though  his  early  readings  in  third  year  were  not  nearly  as  refined  as  they  are  now  ).  it’s  important  to  acknowledge  that  scorpios  have  intense  amounts  of  willpower,  incredibly  conscious  of  what  they  want  and  knowing  when  to  go  for  it  at  the  right  time.  they  are  powerful  strategists  and  can  have  incredibly  patience,  combined  with  their  staying  power  and  refusal  to  give  up.  scorpios  are  not  intimidated  by  anybody  or  anything  and  confrontations  are  not  a  problem.  

his  capricorn  moon  combines  very  well  with  his  scorpio  /  sagittarius  sun  as  lunar  capricorns  tend  to  keep  their  emotions  in  check  and  do  not  favor  taking  unnecessary  risks.  capricorn  moons  also  tend  to  have  a  deep  respect  for  tradition  and  authority.  these  natives  are  more  likely  to  keep  their  lives  structured  and  well  controlled,  practically  dealt  with  instead  of  passionately  felt  which  leads  to  a  selectivity  in  romantic  attachments.  though  capricorn  moons  are  reserved  and  cautious,  they  tend  to  be  deeply  attracted  to  politics,  positions  of  leadership,  and  not  getting  carried  away  by  love.  

the  libra  ascendant  indicates  an  active  love  for  creating  harmony  or  upsetting  balance,  contentious  beings  who  bring  a  particular  change  to  the  pursuit  of  either  war  or  peace.  these  people  tend  to  be  socially  active  and  find  it  natural  engaging  in  one  on  one  and  group  settings  alike,  similarly  they  find  it  easy  to  make  and  retain  acquaintances  but  close  friends  are  few  and  far  between.  their  particular  sensitivity  for  chaos  causes  them  to  be  selective  with  their  inner  circle.  libra  ascendants  tend  to  quickly  hone  in  on  the  many  sides  of  an  issue,  allowing  them  to  weigh  their  scales  in  the  manner  that  best  suits  what  they  need.  combined  with  the  resoluteness  of  a  scorpio  sun  and  capricorn  moon,  it  makes  lazarus  incredibly  decisive  about  the  choices  he  makes.

[ladyastrelle]

September FREE reading by Lady Astrelle

Welcome to the September free reading, featuring The Animal Kin Oracle and Lumina Tarot. Select your cards from the image below and scroll down for the reveal.

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Please SELECT A., B., C. or D.

Scroll down⬇️for the reveal and special divinatory messages from the cards.

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REVEAL:

A. Woodpecker - the Fool

B. Seahorse - the Hanged Man

C. Gecko - the High Priestess

D. Octopus - Justice

Divinatory meanings:

A. Woodpecker (Opportunity) - The Fool

The Woodpecker is a unique and hard-working bird whom moves to the rythem of his own drum beat. This little character can often be found persuing prey in the tree tops, using his inginuity to capture delicious bugs. His appearance is a reminder to find greater success in life, and he indicates finding a support structure which can carry you closer to your coveted dreams. The woodpecker isn't afraid to take risks, or seize on opportunities he finds, and he invites you to do the same- new doors are opening to you at this time, jump in head first and see where this exciting time of opportunity may lead you.

The Woodpecker card is seen here coupled with the tarot card 'the fool'. The fool is a major arcana card which holds similar energy to the Woodpecker. This card represents enthusiasm, optimism and positivity. With the fool, we also see new opportunities emerging right before our eyes. This card is one which suggests adventure and embarking on a new path. The fool may indicate unexpected opportunities particularly within your career, when paired with the diligent energy of the Woodpecker. It is possible that travel may soon be on the agenda for this month. A fresh start of a new beginning in any sphere of life can be predicted by the Fool, trust your instincts as you move forward and maintain a positive mindset in order to manifest your dreams into reality.

B. Seahorse (Love) - the Hanged man

The Seahorse is a delicate and courtly creature that represents Love and Unity. Seahorses are gentle water dwelling animals which have complex and beautiful mating rituals. Their energy shows us how to attract love and obtain our desires. This card also represents generosity, acceptance and unconditional love. Like the seahorse, it holds the energy of patience, understanding and commitent. The seahorse teaches us how to give and receive affection. Additionally, this card can teach us that love comes in many forms- and it is often a gift worth waiting for.

The Hanged man in the tarot is a card which appears to tell us to adjust our point of view. The hanged man lives his life upside-down, in order to change his very perspective. This is the card of the non-conformist and rebel, he seeks deeper meaning and new direction in his suspended yet dynamic position. He also tells us to avoid allowing ourselves to be the victem. In this position, the Hanged man may represent gaining a new perspective on romance, love and even self-worth. He can assist us with breaking down barriers and lifting stagnation. It is time to be rid of uncirtainty, and seek true clarity and authenticity in your life. Perhaps it is time to see things from a new perspective in your love life in specific, or, alternately it may be time to shower YOURSELF with love and generosity- allowing the practice of self care and self love to alter your perspective.

C. Gecko (sensuality) - High Priestess

The changable and colorful gecko is a symbol of bold action, ferocity, passion and sensuality. The Gecko is also one whom teaches us to explore our true natures and colorful sides in full, as well as to proudly display them for others to see. Geckos attract the eye of their mate with their heart pounding displays of beauty, movement and sound. This little lizard is, in fact a messanger for living authentically and thriving in times of uncirtainty or adversity. His presence in the reading suggests trusting in our heart, embracing intimacy in our lives and living with purpose and connection daily. In doing so, we can effortlessly attract the right vibe and the right tribe, always. The gecko teaches us that through living our ultimate truths in an honest and authentic way, we can also master manifesting our desires into tangible reality.

The High Priestess is a major arcana card which suggests spiritual awakenings and arcane knowledge. Seen here, coupled with the Gecko; she may indicate unveiling the unseen or unknown, or digging deeper into your own psyche to uncover inspiration and mysticism. This card often indicates awakening your intuition and tapping into your spiritual side. You may be noticing 'signs' or receiving messages from your guides or ancestor spirits when the High Priestess appears in the reading. She indicates the work of Spirit elevating you to new heights, and perhaps unlocking your hidden potential. Listen and observe the fabric of the cosmos carefully like this silent Priestess, soon your path will become clearer then ever, just continue to have faith and follow your dreams. This card also symbolizes the feminine divine, indicating the powers of the Goddess awakening both within, and all around us. With the fiery energy of the Gecko infused with the essance of the shadowy spiritual realms governed by the High Priestess, creativity and self-exploration brings an infusion of spiritual energy which can drive you towards new levels of understanding and lift your vibration higher for the months to come.

D. Octopus (intelligence) - Justice

The Octopus is an incredibly resourceful creature who dwells in the depths of the sea. He is known for his intellect and ability to navigate any obstacle with relative ease. This creature also plays it safe, possessing many defences in his arsenal, such as a cloaking cloud of ink and the ability to sever it's limbs to escape threat. His appearance in the reading suggests using all of your resources to attain success, with careful planning and consideration towards the next steps you should take. The way the Octopus can lose limbs also represents severing ties from negative forces, individuals and energy; for the greater good, as you progress forward. The Octopus is an animal which is always thoughtful and composed, suggesting a clear head and calm demenor to be strong assets to you when facing a challange. 

In addition to the wise Octopus, the card of Justice. Justice is a major arcana card which suggests fair action and unbiased thought. Often times, Justice appears to remind us to withold judgement at this time and maintain a cool composure, much like the Octopus it is paired with. This card is aligned with the zodiac sign of Libra, as it similarly, carries the energy of equality and is representitive of the scales of Justice. Some form of legal or karmic justice can be indicated here, if this be the case, maintain your stance of objectivity and the outcome will be favorable. Compromise is another interpretation of the Justice card, suggestive of being fair to ourselves and others, as we ultimately seek balance and harmony in our every day lives. It may be helpful to ananlyze and rearrange your priorities, perhaps in a big way where you see this card. As a result, you will ultimately be provided with peace of mind and clarity.

Abundant blessings and love,

-Astrelle xoxo

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