#might change it again in the future tho who knows this one's kinda temp but funny

[kimquatz]

i'm always grateful that tumblr still has fully customizable profiles bc there are little else other places i can still get the joy of putting page dolls on my profile LMFAO

[hellogoodbye741]

All the book reviews I should have been doing in real time, but imma piece of garbage(tm)

Please ignore this second (or possibly more if i don’t have enough space) long ass post

Reading Lolita in Tehran:

I really enjoyed this book. I’m not a huge fan of a lot of nonfiction writing because of how monotonous they can be, but this wasn’t like that. She really told a story about her (the author) and a bunch of young woman in Tehran reading Lolita and other banned books, and it really resonated with me.

:)

Hidden Figures:

I had been told several times that this book was not going to be what I expected and that I should read the children’s version of it instead because that was more like the movie. Should have listened. I enjoyed the book, but it focused way more on the scientific side of things instead of the more story-line aspect of history. Not saying that it wasn’t great and a fascinating read into such pivotal people in America’s timeline, it just wasn’t my thing.

:/

Virals:

I had been putting off reading this series by Kathy Reichs because it wasn’t the Tempe Brennan character, and therefore I did not care. BOY WAS THAT A WRONG OPINION. This book (and the subsequent ones I have since read) are amazing! They were written with teens in mind, but you can enjoy them at any level. They are chocked full of sci-fi fun that keeps you begging for more and more. I say this about very few novels, but I would totally read again.

:)

Noir:

I absolutely adore Christopher Moore books. I have read several of his, and have never found any at fault. This one, however, wasn’t up to par. It was okay, but not like his other works. I couldn’t get into as much, and it wasn’t as funny. The story is written very much like a noir-style movie, so I could find no fault in that, but the twist at the middle/end was very unexpected and left me confused. I think I would have to give it a read and more pay attention to more finite details to make sense of it.

:/

Number One Chinese Restaurant:

I was expecting to really enjoy this book, but honestly, it kinda sucked. I didn’t really like any of the characters, and never felt any sympathy for any of them even when they were going through struggles. The writing was a little choppy, and the constant POV change was jarring. It was a little bit of a struggle to get through, not gonna lie.

:/

The House That Lou Built:

I know this book is meant for younger audiences, but I absolutely adored it. Like I have nothing else to say, it was adorable and I will protect it with my life.

:)

Crazy Rich Asians:

I enjoyed this book. I’m not a huge fan of multiple POVs, but the way they did it in this book wasn’t bad at all. I really want to see the movie and see how it compares.

:)

Da Vinci Code:

Tis a classic I have read several times over. Dan Brown got it going on.

:)

Post Mordem:

I love the Kathy Reichs books and have read several of them (unfortunately not in order).  This is the first book in the series, and I really liked seeing how it all got started. Kathy Reichs tries to make sure to make the science aspect of the book both for the idiots and the people who know their shit, which is great. Gotta represent my North Carolina ladiesss

:)

77 Shadow Street:

This book was all kinds of fucked up. Every time I thought I got the plot and what was going on, they fucked me over again. I said “what the fuck” at least once every chapter.

:(

Raisin in the Sun:

Don’t know how it took me so long to read this play. Absolutely adored the characters and the storyline, and the resolution at the end was bittersweet. Would love to see it performed and get the true experience and emotion.

:)

House on Mango Street:

I have read this book a handful of times too, and I enjoy it every single time. The book is short and sweet, and the poetry graceful and moving. Will probably read again and again in the future.

:)

Whipping Boy:

I first read this in the 4th grade and it has resonated with me ever since. It takes like an hour to read, but it is filled with so much in the meantime. All about dat bourgeoise bullshitttttt and how it can be rectified.

:)

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson:

Haven’t read this since elementary school, and had forgotten how sweet this story is. The trials the young girl goes through and how she triumphs, in the end, leaves me with the biggest smile on my face.

:)

Red Scarf Girl:

Also been a while since last reading this book. It’s a beautiful and tragic story about the rise of communism and the struggles that everyone in their country faced. I think it was based on a true story but honestly can’t remember. Would definitely read again.

:)

Journey of Little Charles:

This was an endearing ‘growing up’ historical novel. I enjoyed it.

:)

Ivy Aberdeen’s Letters to the World:

This was absolutely GREAT. Such a beautiful way to explore and introduce the LGBTQIA+ community to younger audiences.

:)

Children of Blood and Bone:

I really enjoyed this book, and want to read the rest of the series too. It was a very immersive story that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole story.

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Chaos/Code/Exposure:

I’m just going to do these three as one since they’re all part of the same series. I really enjoy the Virals series, and each time you think there’s nowhere else to go, Reichs and her son introduce something you would have never expected.

:)

Sing, unburied, sing:

Thought I was gonna like this one more than I did. It just kinda lagged for me and was hard to get into.

:/

Lucky Broken Girl:

I thought this was a beautiful and heartbreaking book (and true story) about a girl who is confined to her bed practically paralyzed. It was nice to watch her get through her struggles and come out on top in the end.

:)

Finding Langston:

This was a very cute story about a poc country boy going to the city and discovering himself through a love of books, and though it is meant for younger audiences, I enjoyed it immensely.

:)

The Dollar Kids:

Another cute story meant for kids about finding one's self and working through trauma in a way that children can understand.

:)

Winnie’s Great War:

It’s the absolutely true story of the English army adopting a bear in the 40s told through the POV of the bear. I do not need to say more.

:)

Ballet Shoes:

I’m a sucker for three young girls following their dreams and one of them being ballet. Yaas queen.

:)

Song for a Whale:

An absolutely stunning tale of following your dreams and fighting through all adversities to get there. Also, the main character is deaf, and being HOH myself, loved having the representation (even if the story if for younger children).

:)

It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll take It:

Told from the perspective and real-life story of a girl living with autism, and some things that can help others learn how to accept that they are just like anyone else, and some things on how to make life a bit easier. Loved seeing life through that perspective, even if it was only for a little while.

:)

Rapunzel’s Revenge:

Loved this comic’s twist on the classic tale of Rapunzel. Rapunzel takes her life into her own hands and kicks ass

:)

Ghost Doll and Jasper:

This was a perfect mix between cute and creepy. A combination most would find weird, but I loved it!

:)

Color Purple:

I’ve been hearing about this book for as long as I could remember, but never at any point had anyone ever talked about the plot?? It wasn’t what I expected at all, but it really made me feel something,

:)

We Will Not Be Silent:

NEVER AGAIN MEANS NOW, NEVER AGAIN MEANS NOW

:)

The Woman Who Smashed Codes:

A fascinating read, but on par with Hidden Figures where there was a lot that I just didn’t understand.

:/

The Lowlands:

It took me almost 3/4 of the way into the book to actually get into the plot and understand what was going on. Maybe another read-through might help, but eh.

:/

1776:

I love history, but the sheer length of this book and the unending quality about it was #strugglebus

:/

Born a Crime:

Nobody should be born illegal, nobody should be illegal period. Trevor Noah, I’m sorry a rude ass country did that to you.

:)

Stalking Jack the Ripper:

Yooooooo, read this shit!

:)

Winnie the Pooh:

You already know who it is

:)

Eragon:

It has been so long since I have read this series. I had forgotten how long the books were, but #worthit

:)

Titus Andronicus:

Did not understand it while I was reading it. Saw it performed the next day and was like “ohhhhhhh, i get it now”

:/

How to Train Your Dragon:

Nothing like the movie, at all. Still cute tho.

:)

Howl’s Moving Castle:

Was just like the movie, except even more. There was a whole other plot point that just added to the concept of Howl that made it even better.

:)

Other Words from Home:

Beautiful story of a young girl moving halfway across the world and dealing with the hardships that come with it.

:)

Hunting Prince Dracula:

Do you like UST between two dork scientist badasses??? READ DAT SHIT

:)

Sweep:

This was both incredibly sweet, and absolutely sad, while also throwing in some kill the capitalist bourgeoise and I loved it.

:)

Errant Prince:

Four words-

Gay.

Trans.

Wizard.

Knight.

:)

Diary of Anne Frank:

You get so enamored with the girl she was, that you forget that she never got to the be the girl she could have been.

:’(

The Help:

EAT

MY

SHIT

:)

Black Leopard, Red Wolf:

Not a big fan of the random and multiple rape scenes, and the plot was hard to follow.

:/

Hunger Makes me a Modern Girl:

It was a good, short read.

:)

In Another time:

I got straight and happy couple baited and I was denied but in a beautiful way so #allowed.

:)

A Place For Us:

Another one where the plot was a little hard to follow, but I actually enjoyed it nonetheless.

:)

Sun is Also a Star:

Thought I was gonna be denied my happy ending, turned it around on the last page. Hell yuss.

:)

Prodigal Summer:

Thought I was gonna enjoy it more since I too am from rural Appalachia. Nah

:/

Zombie:

Alright, okay, a little fucked up, okay, okay, WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED, the end.

:/

Fox8:

I cried at work reading this????

:)

Fire and Fury:

Not my thing, nice to see what’s up tho

:/

Song of Achilles:

GAAAAAAY

and

TRAGGGGIICCC

:)

Genesis Begins Again:

No matter what anyone says, you’re beautiful

:)

[gg-astrology]

first off!! i would like to thank you for all the answers you give out, like it’s so hard to find some online but you just?? sum it all up, wowie. but also how would you describe the feeling of the SN conjunction moon and jupiter while the NN opposition moon and jupiter? ❤️❤️ keep up the good work!!!

Hey there! 💕 Thank you so much!! ;u; 💕💕 These are just my interpretation tho kdfnjskn I feel like everyone has their own 💕 As long as we get the core bases, It’s easy to apply it to our own understanding as well 💕

[Below Cut: SN conjunct Moon/Jupiter | NN opposition Moon/Jupiter]

Note: I’m guessing maybe this is in your natal?? And not a synastry aspect??

Remember that the NN/SN are lunar nodes? So the effect of it against our personal planet will bring out our subconscious, our talents, our habits and our past as well (so we can strive in the future) 

People with SN conjunct the Moon will feel/instinctively realize that their bad habits are more prominent, since the SN will naturally help us manifest our subconsciously– so a lot of the time, they may identify strongly with these placements (Moon/Jupiter) 

I have mine in Taurus – and the thing you realize over time is that you can’t live this way

Something has to change, has to go. Something has to manifest differently.

Thus, when SN is conjunct to a planetary placement, it urges us to look directly to the NN for help.

Kinda like a stellium? Except the thing we realize is our behaviors and habits. Our manifestation of the sign become more prominent because of the aspect.

To help with breaking a habit, we look at the opposite sign for help.

It urges us to grow/develop further, to put some effort into balancing out our habits. To have some modicum of moderation, and cut down on our self-indulgence.

Those with SN conjunct to a planet may find themselves acting (sometimes, without reason) a little more like the under-developed archetype of the sign. Childishness, selfish, dogmatic, head-strong. Unable to see reason/judgement whenever it’s been pushed to the wall (or came closer due to transit) 

The person will feel somewhat like they’re reduced to their base self, it’s our primal instinct after all. Everything feels like a surprise, because we may think we’ve developed it to a certain degree- only to find ourselves sliding back to who we thought we were again (*certain time/moment, depending on activation) 

The one good thing about SN conjunct a planet is that we manifest it naturally, it’s like a trine. Where we naturally grow into these placements, we feel like we identify with it a lot more. Bring out our talents, our capabilities as a whole.

The thing is, it’s easier to fall into habit/rely on what you have than it is to break one/strive to work hard in order to gain more. 

SN conjunct a planet doesn’t necessarily mean we discard it completely, it means we have to learn how to get our feet wet, and learn how to work to enable the NN as well. 

NN-opposition a personal planet is like working, starting out with a temp job. Finding a stable line of work. Finding the path we can go to achieve more than we want to have later. 

As long as the person is focused on working for the NN, the SN will cut back a little on it’s indulgence/habit– allows us to find balance in our placements, manifesting our best self subconsciously.

Getting to know our NN can be kind of hard, since we’re starting out completely dry and getting ourselves wet can feel like a shock to our systems. 

We might flounder a bit, look at it with distaste a little. But we’ll have to learn how to waddle in the water to get to it eventually (as our body temp becomes adapted to the water temp) 

Getting in the mindset of seeking out the NN for yourselves helps a lot. Like, there’s so much pride involved with the SN-conjunct-planet that we may often feel blindsided by our need to actually balance it.

Denial that we need it may be strong, but once we really reach a wall with ourselves.  Can’t stand our bad habits any longer, we’ll take the steps to work for the NN anyways. 

Opposition in this case isn’t a bad thing at all, it’s just weird and funky. Like a different method/approach you’re not used to. So you’ll have to get used to it first and then apply it yourself.

The placements themselves, the Moon and Jupiter. With the Moon, we become very supportive people of those around us. Often caring, manifesting the best sides of our Moon. Our intuition is strong, and so is our reluctance/bad habits that comes with it.

Reaching for the NN means that we’d have reached the high wall of the Moon already, pushed into being unstable, isolated. Selfish or whatever the archetype says about us. 

Drained and Tired (with ourselves) – we’ll pick up the pieces and work towards whatever sign the NN directs us towards. For Scorpio NN, it’s emotionality. Being in touch with your emotions, connecting to it. Being under that line of influence and noticing the Scorpio in yourselves helps with the Scorpio NN. 

If it’s Leo NN, it’s becoming more personal. Understanding your need for self-expression, being engaged with others/yourself, letting your instincts– instead of your head lead you somewhere. Being in the mindset helps.

You can kind of see it as like, earth-water and air-fire. The thing we have to learn for ourselves is to cut down on whatever it is that is holding us back in our elements. 

For earth, it’s emotionality (understanding/realizing what you’re feeling, not letting it go. Follow that line of emotionality, try not to break away from it. You’re dogmatic for a purpose, use it to manifest your own emotionality now.)

For water (SN) it’s thoughtfulness (feels a lot like holding your breath in your stomach to let your thoughts through, pausing time whenever you’re feeling something– take a moment to verbally string a conscious thought together that is rational. It’ll help with practicality) 

For air, it’s becoming more personal (sticking through something, narrow your eyes. Tell your first instinct to pause for a bit, work on letting your emotion guide your thoughts. It helps with asserting passion/self)

For fire, it’s letting instinct take over (ramble, talk, express yourself until you figure out what it is you’re trying to say/do. Honesty is going to lead you to truth, and self-realization only comes when you let yourself have space externally to work through it– instead of keeping it inside all the time)

A balanced Moon will be both practical and personal. It won’t lose it’s supportive/caring nature, but it will learn how to manifest itself in a balanced way.

Jupiter, dreams a lot. It’s adventurous, invigorating. Trial blazer kind of deal.

It can tend to be idealistic, looking at things from one side, not knowing/taking responsibility for itself. Leads to disappointment from others, which is faced with denial from the person themselves. 

Balancing Jupiter, means a little more self-disciplined. A little more facing the challenge, instead of running away from it. Again, with the NN in opposition, the person will manifest these if they focus on the NN sign naturally.

I hope this helps! 💕 Thanks for sending it in uwu 💕