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There's honestly... just so many people, just so so so so so many people in this world where I'm like... aren't you people tired of this fucking... you know, I was going to call them clowns but that's really disrespectful to clowns, these people could never get their face on an egg...
Anyway, aren't you tired of this childish jackass? Don't you just want to ignore them and never have to hear about them again? If we just ignored them they legitimately would go away... don't you want that?
And this applies to... just ungodly amounts of people, from jake paul to even elon musk (just... don't touch his shit, he'll run out of money eventually with how bad he is with it), to just... name an annoying famous person and you'll name someone I've literally forgotten right now that I could never have to hear about again if people would just ignore them (unless they committed crimes, investigators are welcome to pay attention while gathering a case)
Yet the answer's always "no, we're paying so much attention to them!" and I'm just like... why? Why would you watch jake paul box? I heard about that and was like "he's still doing that shit?", and yet I guess it made a lot of money yet again and it's just like... ignore him
These people could go away, and yet
#to be blunt this is also very very very much about trump#the best part of all if he'd lost is how I'd never have had to see or hear about his loser ass again#and you people couldn't even manage that (collective you; not you personally... unless you're Pennsylvanian basically)#like he's insufferable... unless you're a die hard fan of him you know he's just stupid and annoying#why would you want to hear a washed up reality star for four more fucking years?#we could ignore these people hard enough to make them go away#and yet I'll be stuck having to hear him say shit about Hannibal or whatever for four more years cause you couldn't do that#I'm so sick of it; I honestly am#jake paul could have been ignored into obscurity like a decade ago; and yet he's able to launch a scam with mr beast#like dear god... can't you people find something better to do than watch these people? ...like watch paint dry?#it's not just people; it's every live action disney remake; it's... it's just all of it... fucking ai#can't you people fucking ignore it? can't you just kinda boo when it shows up and then forget about it?#I get someone like elon is a toddler that needs an eye kept on him to make sure he's not breaking shit but like...#we could just not buy his cars... which... like... doesn't seem like a hard ask given how badly they're manufactured#again... weirdos on tumblr; I'm doubting you're to blame for most of this#but just like... could we just for the love of god let the stupid shit die out you losers?#I'm not even... I'm not even joking here; this isn't like a goof; this is a prescription#nfts die if literally everyone ignores them; live action remakes die if no one watches them; elon goes bankrupt if no one buys from him#(also gets really sad because he's a massive attention seeker; and that's pretty funny so bonus)#why do I still have to hear about jake paul other than like... 'he's been arrested for fraud' or something reasonable?#could have been done with him years ago... like maybe if you kept around one or two bad habits but... like the lootboxes couldn't go?#tune in; turn on; drop out... this part here; I'm asking you to do the drop out part#drop out of society and stop playing their bullshit games#pay attention; be engaged with the world and your community as best you can; and just stop... stop giving this shit oxygen#but again... if this isn't hitting the void it's probably hitting the choir... you're not an oaf on twitter sucking this stuff up#but fuck me... worry over tariffs and other shit aside; concrete quantifiable worries I can lay out I might add#for the people who act like it's just sky is falling mentality; nah... I can expressly say what and why I worry about come january#but all that aside... you couldn't have voted against him just... just to never hear his annoying ass again?#not saying harris would have been good or bad or anything else... I'm saying she would have been a fuck of a lot less annoying#and like... you gave elon a win too... the two most annoying people on the planet and ya couldn't just... not
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“IT GIRL” natal alignments
an attractive young woman who is perceived to have both sex appeal and a personality that is especially engaging.

Moon/Venus The emotional world is expressed in a pleasing way. You understand what a person needs without them having to communicate it with you. Very expressive with love nature your ok with expressing it to the world.
Mercury/Venus *Major Indicator* This is the most common aspect with popular attractive women. People relate to you through the way you communicate. They love to hear you talk even if it’s about basic things. Watching your social media just to see what your up too. This placement gives you a sexy rememberable voice.
Sun 10th Your personality is easier to read your view points may be more agreeable to the mass so it’s easier to create relationships. You enjoy being likable and agreeable. You know how to present yourself in a way that will get the best desired results. It may also be very easy for you to get jobs people may feel like they know you even if they don’t.
Sun/Asc loves being the center of attention and people enjoy giving you the attention. This aspect makes a person come across as very interesting with a busy life. People enjoy being around you because of your childlike bubblyness that just expresses whatever you want when you want. Others feel more confident being around you because of the confidence you exude.
Sun/pluto polarizing, magnetic and alluring is how I would describe this. Others have a curiosity about you. You may keep a lot of your thoughts and personal life to yourself and people pay attention to your life closing because they want to learn things about you. Everyone listens when you speak because you probably stay to yourself and don’t contribute in group conversations as much as others. The real appeal here comes from people not being able to have access to you.
Sun/neptune giving hope to the hopeless. You see the bright side to anything and make for a great person to share with. You listen and give the best advice you can. Your mind is very creative and others love when you share your visions with them. You can provide many creative solutions to problems.
Asc in libra you enjoy a simple life living the lap of luxury you prefer to keep a light hearted nature. You’re like a spa in human form.
Asc in Sagittarius you make the plans for your friend group because you know how to create the fun. Others love your spontaneity and ability to make friends with anyone. You have the gift of gab and it’s very charming.
Asc in Aquarius you’re really funny in a random who thinks of that kind of way. You don’t mind bluntly telling the truth and you shock others by doing that. People view you as someone that doesn’t mind sharing the information you know. You’re willing to try anything once and it’s inspiring.
Asc in Pisces you can adapt to any environment. You know how to connect with many types of people so you attract a lot of opportunities to you. The way you express your emotions has an addictive quality about it. Attracting people with your rawness in emotion or expressing emotions in a creative way. You know what to say to soften anger in others.
Moon in cancer your caring nature is easily felt. People feel at home around you. You know how to make others feel welcomed. You don’t put much pressure on others on how to behave and that allows them to drop their guard with you and just be.
Moon in Virgo reliability is a virtue you have. Reliability builds the foundation to long lasting relationships because trust is so important. You hold support to a high regard and that allows you to build sturdy relationships and that’s make people want to offer you the same support in return.
Moon in Capricorn being blunt and bout your business is what wins people over. Its refreshing to hear someone speak their mind so freely. You accomplish goals you never speak on and people are amazed when they see what you've been creating behind closed doors. This placement also gives clean girl aesthetic. Also you probably love black clothing.
Moon in Pisces Dreamy ofc, with a quirky sense of humor. You don't mind laughing at yourself so its easy for people to let their guard down around you. You look approachable and usually are. There is so many ideas in your head and people love to hear them. Your very self motivated and it rubs off on the people around you. Because you don't have ulterior motives and its easy to see in you, its very easy for you to make friends quickly.
Venus in 9th Redefining what love looks like, you may be unconventional in expressing the way you love but it cant be denied that you do love. People admire the way you can blend in with many different groups. When you travel people can wonder how you got to have certain experiences in a country you just got to.
Venus 10th You meet traditional beauty standards. Being conventionally attractive brings in attention from a mass amount of people. People love the way you dress and copy your outfits. This is the girl that is saved in a lot of Pinterest boards.
Venus in 11th Popularity comes to you easily. People see you and want to be your friend. Venus hear gives you the gift of gab. Your voice is disincentive and draws people in. You come across friendly and bubbly full of energy and fun.
Venus in 12th Mystery is how you captivate. People unconsciously try to get your love and attention. Your personal life is private and people feel like you live a interesting secret life, rather that's true or not its assumed and they want to get close to you because they see not a lot of people can. They want to know what happens in your world.
How many did you have?

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Explain the basic: Shadow Work
As always, I will love to hear your thoughts! and if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them! If you liked it, leave a comment or reblog (that is always appreciated!). if you are intrested in more method check the masterlist!
Desclaimer: Everything I will talk about is information that I got from books and sites online and even videos on YouTube. In my years of practice, I learned as much as I could out of curiosity and what works best for me. I suggest you do the same by learning as much as you can on your own (I will be here making posts teaching this kind of stuff) from multiple sources.

Shadow work in witchcraft refers to the practice of exploring and integrating the darker, often unconscious parts of oneself. This concept, which has roots in Jungian psychology, involves confronting and working through repressed emotions, fears, and desires that can influence behavior and spiritual well-being. For witches and those practicing modern paganism, shadow work is a means of personal growth, healing, and achieving a more balanced self.
What is Shadow Work?
Concept and Origins
The term "shadow" was popularized by Carl Jung, who described it as the unconscious part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts. In witchcraft, shadow work involves delving into these hidden aspects to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and to heal from past traumas. (Do not take it as a substitution for a professional therapist.)
the Purpose is:
Self-Awareness: Gaining insight into one's unconscious motivations and behaviors.
Healing: Addressing and healing from past wounds and traumas.
Integration: Bringing the shadow into the conscious mind to achieve a more balanced and whole self.

How to Do Shadow Work in Witchcraft
Preparation
Safe Space: Create a physical and emotional space where you feel safe and comfortable. This can include an altar, candles, crystals, and other personal items.
Set Intentions: Clearly state your intentions for undertaking shadow work. This could be written in a journal or spoken aloud as part of a ritual.
Techniques
Journaling: Regularly write about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Focus on patterns, triggers, and recurring themes in your life.
Meditation: Practice meditation to quiet the mind and become more aware of your inner world. Guided meditations specifically for shadow work can be helpful.
Dream Analysis: Pay attention to your dreams and record them. Dreams can provide insight into the unconscious mind.
Tarot and Oracle Cards: Use tarot or oracle cards to explore your shadow. Specific spreads can help reveal hidden aspects of yourself.
Rituals: Perform rituals that focus on introspection and healing. These might involve candle work, invoking deities or spirits associated with transformation, and symbolic acts like burning written fears or burying objects representing old wounds.(Do not even think of doing this without the right preparation first!)
Mirror Work: Spend time looking at yourself in the mirror, speaking affirmations, and acknowledging both positive and negative aspects of yourself.

Integration and Healing
Acceptance: Acknowledge and accept all parts of yourself without judgment.
Self-Compassion: Practice self-compassion and forgiveness for past mistakes and behaviors.
Therapy: Consider professional therapy if needed, especially when dealing with deep traumas or difficult emotions.
Continual Practice
Shadow work is an ongoing process rather than a one-time task. Regularly revisit and update your practices to continue growing and healing.
Tips for Effective Shadow Work
Patience and Persistence: Shadow work can be challenging and emotional. Be patient with yourself and persistent in your efforts.
Support System: Have a support system in place, whether friends, family, or a community of like-minded individuals.
Self-Care: Engage in regular self-care activities to balance the intensity of shadow work.
Balance: Ensure you balance shadow work with other spiritual practices that uplift and energize you.

Shadow work in witchcraft is a profound journey of self-discovery and healing, leading to greater self-awareness and spiritual depth. By embracing both the light and shadow within, practitioners can achieve a more harmonious and integrated self.
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you and your siblings: 3rd house ruler in 1st house
you and your siblings' bond: frequent disagreements, shared sense of humor, competitive spirit, early morning wake-up calls, loud conversations, borrowing clothes without asking, inside jokes, shared secrets, teaming up against parents, road trips filled with bickering, protecting each other from bullies, sharing music playlists, fighting over the remote, tag-teaming chores, collaborative creative projects, sharing embarrassing stories, teaching each other new things, lending money (& forgetting to pay back), giving unsolicited advice, planning surprise parties, constant comparisons, sibling rivalry, jealousy & resentment, blaming each other, fighting over who gets the front seat, disrespectful comments, trying to outdo each other, withholding information, gossiping about each other, ignoring each other, disregarding boundaries, stealing each other’s things, interrupting each other, blaming each other for failures, criticizing each other, trying to control each other, withholding affection, making fun of each other, competing for parental attention, trying to be the boss
3rd house in signs
aries 3rd house ruler in 1st house (mars in 1st house)
with your aries 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, you and your siblings are a dynamic and energetic force, always ready to embark on new adventures together. you’re known for your fiery personalities, where sibling rivalry fuels a competitive edge that pushes each of you to be your best. communication between you is direct and often bold, with no room for sugarcoating. you're the trailblazers in your family, always the first to try something new or break away from tradition. despite the inevitable clashes that come with such strong-willed individuals, your loyalty to one another is unwavering, and you always have each other's backs.
siblings trope: the rivals, the dynamic duo, the frenemies, the protective sibling, the black sheep
taurus 3rd house ruler in 1st house (venus in 1st house)
with your taurus 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is grounded and steadfast, marked by a strong sense of reliability and loyalty. you share a deep connection that reflects in how you present yourselves to the world—solid, dependable, and often in harmony with one another. communication between you and your siblings is clear and direct, with a focus on practical matters and shared values. there’s a natural ease in how you relate to each other, often finding comfort in routine and familiarity. your bond is characterized by a steady support system, where each of you knows you can rely on the other in times of need.
siblings trope: the reliable sibling, the sensual sibling, the stubborn sibling, the practical sibling, the materialistic sibling,
gemini 3rd house ruler in 1st house (mercury in 1st house)
with your gemini 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is lively, communicative, and full of curiosity. you all share a quick wit and a love for exchanging ideas, often engaging in animated conversations that cover a wide range of topics. the connection between you is immediate and dynamic, and you influence each other’s perspectives and personalities. your sibling bond is characterized by a constant flow of information and a mutual appreciation for learning and exploration. together, you create a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment where you all thrive.
siblings trope: the chatty sibling, the trickster sibling, the gossip girl sibling, the best friend sibling, the competitive sibling,
cancer 3rd house ruler in 1st house (moon in 1st house)
with your cancer 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is deeply nurturing and emotionally connected. you share a protective bond, often looking out for one another with a sense of familial duty and care. communication between you is intuitive, with an emphasis on understanding and empathy. your connection feels like an extension of your own identity, with family values and traditions playing a significant role in shaping who you are. there’s a comforting familiarity in your interactions, making your sibling bond a source of emotional support and security.
siblings trope: the nurturing sibling, the moody sibling, the clingy sibling, the protective sibling, the sensitive sibling,
leo 3rd house ruler in 1st house (sun in 1st house)
with your leo 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is vibrant and full of warmth. you share a strong sense of pride in each other, often acting as each other’s biggest supporters and cheerleaders. communication between you is lively, with a flair for the dramatic, making every conversation feel engaging and memorable. you each bring out the best in one another, often inspiring confidence and creativity. your sibling bond is marked by loyalty and a mutual desire to shine, with each of you taking center stage in the other’s life, celebrating achievements and encouraging bold self-expression.
siblings trope: the star sibling, the dramatic sibling, the bossy sibling, the loyal sibling, the attention-seeking sibling,
virgo 3rd house ruler in 1st house (mercury in 1st house)
with your virgo 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is grounded in practicality and a shared sense of responsibility. you approach communication with a focus on detail, often engaging in thoughtful and analytical discussions. there’s a natural tendency to help and support one another, whether it’s through advice, organizing tasks, or solving problems together. your bond is characterized by a strong work ethic and a mutual respect for each other’s strengths. you find comfort in routines and enjoy collaborating on projects that require precision and dedication, creating a reliable and supportive sibling dynamic.
siblings trope: the critical sibling, the practical sibling, the perfectionist sibling, the helpful sibling, the worried sibling,
libra 3rd house ruler in 1st house (venus in 1st house)
with your libra 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is marked by harmony, balance, and a strong sense of fairness. communication between you is often diplomatic, with a natural inclination to avoid conflict and keep the peace. you enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating on creative projects, with an emphasis on beauty and aesthetics. your sibling bond is characterized by mutual respect and a deep understanding of each other’s needs and perspectives. together, you strive to maintain a sense of equilibrium, supporting each other in finding balance and making thoughtful decisions in life.
siblings trope: the diplomatic sibling, the people-pleaser sibling, the indecisive sibling, the charismatic sibling, the fair-weather friend sibling,
scorpio 3rd house ruler in 1st house (pluto/mars in 1st house)
with your scorpio 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is intense and deeply rooted in trust and loyalty. communication between you is profound, often touching on subjects others might shy away from, and there's a strong intuitive connection that allows you to understand each other on a deep level. you share a powerful bond that can sometimes be mysterious or secretive, with a mutual desire to protect and support each other. there may be an element of competition, but it only serves to strengthen your connection. together, you face challenges with resilience, always emerging stronger and more united.
siblings trope: the mysterious sibling, the intense sibling, the jealous sibling, the loyal sibling, the secretive sibling,
sagittarius 3rd house ruler in 1st house (jupiter in 1st house)
with your sagittarius 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is full of adventure, enthusiasm, and a shared love for learning. communication is lively and expansive, often revolving around big ideas, philosophies, and dreams of exploration. you and your siblings inspire each other to broaden your horizons, whether through travel, education, or new experiences. there's a strong sense of independence and a desire for freedom in your bond, yet you remain close-knit through your mutual respect for each other's journeys. together, you approach life with optimism and a thirst for knowledge, always ready to embark on the next great adventure.
siblings trope: the free-spirited sibling, the optimistic sibling, the blunt sibling, the adventurous sibling, the philosophical sibling,
capricorn 3rd house ruler in 1st house (saturn in 1st house)
with your capricorn 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is grounded, practical, and built on a strong foundation of mutual respect. communication between you is serious and purposeful, often focusing on goals, responsibilities, and long-term plans. you and your siblings may share a sense of ambition, pushing each other to achieve and excel in your respective paths. there's a strong sense of duty and support within your bond, as you look out for each other's well-being and success. together, you face challenges with resilience and a shared determination to build a stable and prosperous future.
siblings trope: the responsible sibling, the ambitious sibling, the disciplined sibling, the traditional sibling, the serious sibling,
aquarius 3rd house ruler in 1st house (uranus/saturn in 1st house)
with your aquarius 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is unique, innovative, and characterized by a shared love for unconventional ideas. communication between you is open, intellectual, and often filled with discussions about the future, technology, and social issues. you and your siblings encourage each other to think outside the box and embrace individuality. there's a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding, even when your perspectives differ. together, you explore new concepts and push boundaries, always supporting each other's quest for knowledge and personal freedom.
siblings trope: the eccentric sibling, the independent sibling, the rebellious sibling, the intellectual sibling, the detached sibling,
pisces 3rd house ruler in 1st house (neptune/jupiter in 1st house)
with your pisces 3rd house ruler in your natal 1st house, your relationship with your siblings is deeply intuitive, compassionate, and imaginative. communication flows naturally, often involving emotional sharing and creative expression. you and your siblings have a strong empathetic connection, understanding each other’s feelings without needing many words. there's a shared love for exploring dreams, art, and spirituality, which enhances your bond. you support each other’s emotional needs and offer a safe space for each other’s vulnerabilities. together, you navigate life’s ups and downs with a sense of unity and a mutual appreciation for each other’s unique perspectives.
siblings trope: the dreamer sibling, the sensitive sibling, the escapist sibling, the intuitive sibling, the secretive sibling,
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Happy 28th! Here is my January 2024 fic rec, organized by word count, from longest to shortest. You can view my other fic recs here. Enjoy!
It's Fine To Fake It 'Til You Make It ('Til It's True) by sunflouwerhabit / @sunflouwerhabit (150k)
Harry Styles @HarryStyles_KE hi again! so, i wanted to apologize one more time for the whole “helogogjs good gksdjid” thing, and also say that i didn’t just accidentally open your DM’s when i wasn’t paying attention earlier. i sort of had a question about a tweet you posted yesterday? like. the whole “rent a boyfriend” thing? is that something you were serious about? and if so, how does one come to hire you to be their boyfriend? i’m, um, asking for a friend
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Harry dreads an impending visit to his hometown, where he’ll be forced to reunite with a newly engaged ex-boyfriend, a childhood best friend turned near stranger, and a family who never understood just how desperately he needed to leave.
In the midst of it all, a ludicrous Twitter proposition brings him to Louis.
(Almost) Exes-to-Lovers (Series) by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense (93k)
Been Waitin' (After Weekend After Weekend After) (3k) Louis and Harry meet at a laundromat. Part 1 of (Almost) Exes-to-Lovers When the Trouble Comes (89k) The Queens Trafficking case is the biggest one of Louis’ FBI career so far; eleven reported missing girls all disappeared under a similar set of circumstances. Louis has done everything he can to try and solve this case over the last nine months… while also absolutely ruining his marriage. Harry has been co-host of Banter at Breakfast for five years, and finally has the opportunity to create his own radio show with the network. Unfortunately, it comes at a time where Harry’s thoughts are consumed with his impending divorce from his (caring, loving, infuriatingly thoughtful) husband of eight years. Harry and Louis have both been willing to lose themselves in their work… but are they willing to lose each other? * Or a story of (almost) exes-to-lovers. Part 2 of (Almost) Exes-to-Lovers
And Down the Long and Silent Street by whimsicule (86k)
The year is 1881 and if you’re alone in this world you might as well be dead, because starving dogs have no mercy.
Or: Wherein Louis and Harry are on the opposite ends of the social ladder, but their paths still cross on the filthy streets Louis calls his home. The odds are staked against them from the beginning, and even more when Louis' past finally catches up with him.
Baby Steal My Heart Away by Snowy38 (61k)
Louis headed into the hall, seeing the Moses basket right away.
"Wah-wah-wahhh!"
Was that...
Fuck.
It was. It was a baby! A loudly crying, clearly unhappy-actually properly distressed baby. It was already red in the face and--
Why was there a baby?
He looked up and around, palm flattening to his forehead to push his scruffy hair away from his clammy skin, checking he wasn't being punked.
Light Me Up, Put Me on Top by CuckooTrooke / @larrydoinglaundry (24k)
Harry takes Louis back to Northern Europe to experience his first Nordic Christmas in their beloved cabin, surrounded by nothing but peace and snow. So much snow.
Short "spin-off" to 'Love is a word, you gave it a name' universe. Takes place after the second part of the main story, but before the final epilogue.
Part 3 of love is a word, you gave it a name
No One Like You by myownspark (19k)
Dear Niall,
I was glad to have the chance to talk with you again at the AHA conference. Your idea that the Musee D’Orsay Tomlinson painting is in fact not a self-portrait is an intriguing one, and I may have discovered something that will have a bearing on that theory.
Some background: as you may remember, I’ve been researching for a book I’m writing about Harry Styles. I’ve been in communication with Styles’ last living descendant, who is in possession of a trunk that her family believed to have belonged to Styles himself. It held some personal items she presumes to be his, including two unmounted paintings and a small collection of letters.
Upon spending the last few days in Provins studying these items, I believe there to be a connection between Tomlinson and Styles, and I would very much like your opinion.
Are you up for a trip to France?
Sincerely, Liam Payne
Where Liam and Niall are art historians discovering the truth about two nineteenth century painters on opposite sides of an artistic divide.
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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a cult classic puzzle video game published by Capcom in 2010 for the Nintendo DS. On June 30th 2023 the game was re-released in HD for the Nintendo Switch, ps4, Xbox, and PC. An iOS port is also available. The game has never been more accessible and I couldn't be happier about it. Now almost anyone has the chance to experience what in my opinion is the best story ever told in gaming. It's a murder mystery where you play as the victim to find out who killed you and why, using your limited ability to interact with the physical world as a ghost to communicate with people and save lives along the way. The lore, gameplay, characters and story are all intrinsically linked in the most stunning case of ludo-narrative cohesion I've ever witnessed. The game also rewards the player very much for paying attention to little things - interesting ways a character may act, strange lines of dialogue, the ways things are animated - it all pays service to the story, and thinking about why things are the way they are can help you discover the mystery in real time. This; alongside the larger than life characters, stunning visual design (a unique mix of anime, cartoon and film noir), satisfying puzzles and deeply atmospheric soundtrack make for a delightful, engaging and rewarding experience
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Gosh, do you know how much your works are valued??? I hope you do since for some, especially me, these works have been the only thing fueling my ten year long love for khr~ Anyways is it OK to request for college and romantic headcanons of Giotto?
♡♡ hiii dear! Thank you so much for your kind words. If you don't mind, I've just compiled all of my Giotto HC reqs instead of making multiple posts, since there is a (variable) amount of overlap between them.
♡ Giotto in College & in Love ✧
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Giotto was not particularly outspoken in class settings, but he was a fine student and fairly active and keen to engage with the local community. He went in undeclared and eventually settled into political science because it was simply what interested him, in addition to a lot of philosophy and some studio art electives. He’s a good writer, and can whip up a crazy effective grant proposal. He enjoys creating things with his hands, such as pottery, forging simple metal jewelry (namely rings), and painting. As he got caught up with work more, he got less and less time for those creative hobbies.
He participated in a lot of direct action groups on campus and ran for some position in the legislative branch of the associated student government. He had a group of close friends that included G and Cozart, and the group would be found floating around, sitting on grass in the quad or in the student community building’s meeting rooms, discussing various things that may or may not be related to student gov.
Giotto is a pretty hopeless romantic, in the way that.. he has a tendency to see the world through rose-tinted glasses, firmly believing in the good of humanity. While he romanticizes the grind, his partner would likely be the one that reminds him to take a step back and rest. He’s surrounded by people with big hopes and dreams, as he should, but it can be a little too inspiring. He’ll lose a lot of sleep because he spends time thinking about the good and the bad and the ugly and the beautiful.
His partner is always there to listen to him ramble about his hopes and dreams, but they’re also there to ground him, remind him to pay attention to them, to get ready for bed, snuggle up, meditate, literally anything to take his mind off of what his next move is. Sometimes, the next move should just be.. nothing, for now.
They remind him that they want to go into the ceramics studio next week, and he pauses. His breath is held still in his chest as the constantly turning gears slow almost to a stop, and he takes a moment to process before he exhales audibly, with a soft smile “...it’s been a while, huh?”
Initially, he was very formal in the way that he pursued his s/o-to-be. They started as colleagues or friends, and something about them just.. caught his eye. For being such a well-spoken man, he cannot put to words what exactly made him feel so strongly about them, but he feels it very viscerally. He opens doors for them, bringing them tea and coffee, gifting them a little painting or a handmade mug, before finally mustering the courage to ask them out to dinner with a whole ass bouquet of flowers.
I don’t see him as anything but a friends-to-lovers type of man. Even on a first date, the dialogue and banter flow as usual, and there is a natural chemistry on top of their preexisting friendship. He tries his best to pace himself in terms of what is considered a “natural” progression of the relationship, but it’s almost as if he knows that he’s all-in with his partner from the get-go. His loyalty and devotion is unmatched.
One time, as a joke, his partner referred to him as their husband. He malfunctioned right then and there. If he had a tail, it would have been wagging. He laughs it off in front of his friends, as if that was a regular occurrence. Afterwards, on the way home, he hits them with the “Do you really think of me like that?” silence… 30 seconds later, he speaks up again as he is driving, “Hypothetically, when do you think is a good time to get married?” It’s adorable. It does become a regular occurrence after that.
I have written a bit on this before, so ngl.. idk what other bases.. to cover
He’s confident, but he doesn’t have a huge ego. The times where he feels most egotistical, actually, is when his partner is so painfully attracted to him. He’ll catch them gawking at his hands as he adjusts his watch and jewelry, and a playful smile dances across his features, golden eyes twinkling with mirth.
“Like what you see, dear?” He fans his fingers out, displaying the rings on his finger, before flipping his palm upward and gesturing salaciously for his love to come closer.
Is really sweet and enjoys teasing and worshiping every inch of his lover, just so that he can take note of every reaction. He’ll notice every little gasp, every flinch, twitch, whimper, etc. He loves a vocal partner.
Sex is something that he enjoys taking his time with, so if there’s something that you want to leverage to pull him away from his work, that might be it. He tries really hard to stick to his scheduled activities, but he doesn’t mind getting distracted by his s/o for longer than planned. At some point, he starts to account for that when he plans for the day or the week.
It’s really funny when he hits them up with the, “hey babe… my sweet.. angel, darling… I know that we have our date tomorrow afternoon, but.. I have a meeting that evening..” his s/o knows exactly what’s coming, “are you available to.. start earlier so that we can have more time together?” UM YES.
Is not particularly kinky himself, but super open minded to trying out anything that his partner may be into. He loves to please, so he’ll definitely at least be open to hearing about any fantasies they would want to fulfill. Some things are off the table, he’s not a huge fan of play that revolves around non-consent because he’s kind of.. a softie through and through, but he dabbles in praise, gentle degradation, being a pleasure dom, etc.
He’s a little more interested in group play than you’d expect, because he’s fairly romantically monogamous, but if a partner asked to bring other people into a sexual scenario, he’d be like, “oh.. oh, yeah.. are you thinking of [redacted]?” IDUNNO Y/N ARE YOU?!?!
✧ a/n: rb with who u think redacted is
#khr#hitman reborn#khr headcanons#katekyo hitman reborn#khr imagines#khr x reader#giotto khr#giotto x reader#freeing myself from writing about giotto purgatory
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Hello friends! So glad you found me! XD, it makes me so happy!😸
(I used a translator throughout this article🙏)
Regarding how to call me, you can call me whatever you want!
Gender pronouns: Anything is fine, just follow your ideas!
Understand and respect each other, although there is no truly accurate understanding and respect in this world... Just do your best, don't be too strict on yourself!
In short, I am an amateur painting enthusiast, not a professional in art, and my painting skills are not very good, but I like to try various media to paint!
I usually create my OC and some fan works of my favorite works or games! !
I'm not very good at expressing myself, and I often use swear words and colloquialisms, incomprehensible jokes, and topics like tobacco and alcohol. I'm sorry. If you feel uncomfortable, you can block me!
I have some mental problems, this will sometimes cause my words to be illogical, and my poor English may cause misunderstandings... But I will try my best to adjust the sentences translated by the translator and the expressions of my native language(简体中文/繁體中文)!
I am a person who talks a lot of nonsense! But it is easy to make typos when excited...
! OK, please pay attention!
I never self-harm, like cutting myself with a knife! I also don’t feel like I need preferential treatment just because I have a mental problem and I’m receiving formal treatment.
! ! I have never had a drug addiction or a history of taking drugs, I only smoke legal cigarettes and drink legal liquor! !I am an adult, and I strongly discourage letting others smoke and drink excessively (especially children who are underage, don’t do this!)
Anyway, normal communication is ok! ❤️
Don't worry, I have a good temper! But it's best not to mess with me, really.
There may be some here (note that it may appear, not necessarily, but please pay attention to those who feel uncomfortable, please)
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NSFW (there may be, generally I will not post it or draw it. Come out)/For the character’s gender change/Cute girl painting style/frightening and unsettling(such as monsters, uncanny valley effect, spiritual curiosity, many dense holes, etc.)
There’s bound to be: lots of plasma! /Character is seriously injured/Character is animalized (not Furry!)/Character is anthropomorphized/My thoughts and daily complaints/About the portrayal of tobacco and alcohol in works and realistic speech/Bad sentences translated by the translator
Although I have a strong acceptance of sexual fetishes, I do have my limits......😑
Please note that these make me feel uncomfortable
Molestation/rape of young children
Bring crimes from the virtual world to reality and implement them. (Really heartless)
Plagiarism and controversial works
! ! ! quarrel! ! ! I don't like to quarrel!
Badly behaved cliques (please remind me if there are any!)
ky (this abbreviation originates from Japanese)
Dislike very much:
1. Some people who send me photos of self-harm. I respect you guys but I have ptsd about it and I've met some terrible people and they've affected me to this day... I don't like flashbacks. Please also don’t follow me or harass me, thank you.🙏🙏🙏
2. Constantly asking me to do something or paint something/coercing or even threatening me to do something I don’t want to do!
3. You can dislike me and my works, you can block me, or you can point out my shortcomings or mistakes and tell me, but please don't be sarcastic or make personal attacks on me! This makes no sense at all!
4. Political related (I am looking for works I like in the virtual world rather than engaging in keyboard battles. I know what is happening in this world, which is difficult to evaluate. I hope you can understand, and hope everything is fine...😔🙏)
5. Racists (Get out of my sight immediately! At least you are not welcome here!)
6. I cannot take care of everyone's personal feelings, nor can I meet everyone's requirements and expectations. I am just an ordinary human being.
7. Maliciously attack and ridicule those who are suffering pain and suffering
! If you feel uncomfortable after reading this nonsense, please block me immediately, thank you!
Alright! In short, whatever I look like in your eyes, that's what I look like. I cannot become what others like for various reasons... You can like or hate me (including my works). It's all ok, I don't mind blocking me when you really hate me! It doesn’t matter, it’s human nature!
Anyway, it's nice to meet you!🌹🥺🌹❤️🔥
Other words may be added slowly in the future!
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don't be magnetic, be AUTHENTIC
have you ever met or found someone that seems to draw people in, even when they do nothing? or maybe you have met someone that radiates sparkly aura, that caught you in awe and you just think.. "wow this person is really charming"
Won't it be nice if we could be like one of those magnetic and charming peeps? YEP, that's definitely possible!!
think of someone with magnetic personality, you'd find them charismatic and charming. they're interesting, exciting, and engaging. someone that draws people in and make them comfortable.
ok, how do we create magnetic energy?
★ Energy

Energy/aura is EVERYTHING. what you need to know tho, aura is the projection of our inner state, it's the extension of what's going on inside. sure, you might use those "manipulation tricks" on tiktok, but be aware because that's what you will get as well. if you act in toxic way (to get people to like you, play with their head etc), you will just attract another toxic or low vibe people.
So, if aura is the projection of our inner state, and we wanna be magnetic, of course we gotta take care of ourselves. take care of your mental health, forgive people, know yourself, take care of your body, eat well, and do thing that you LOVE, that makes you EXCITED to wake up in the morning. enjoy where you are, be in peace with yourself. this will projects in the world, and people can feel it ^^

★ Magnetic
We don't wanna know attract ALL attention, we want to attract the RIGHT attention.
"liked by anyone, loved by no one". In fact, the goal to be magnetic is not by getting everyone to like you, but be comfortable in yourself. if we think about it, a real magnet actually polarizing. only the matching pair, right? if it tries to attract everything, it won't be as strong as the magnet that attracts the matching pairs. and how do we do this? yep, being AUTHENTIC.
guess what, people can sense when someone have unauthentic energy, and of course it might make them feel uneasy. Ironically, the MORE you try to be magnetic, usually the LESS magnetic you become. it's giving "i wanna be liked by everyone" energy.
Think of creating the BEST energy to yourself. be confident in what we are, and living from the place of AUTHENTICITY and LOVE.
★ Presence
Let people feel good in YOUR presence
This time, be GENUINE. charismatic people could make you feel like you're the only person in the room, that's how charming they are. so, talk to people with genuine interest and care. take the effort to be truly engaged in what they’re saying, rather than thinking about what to say next, or interrupting. some things you could pay attention to :
Be Attentive and Caring. fully listen and genuinely care about others. remember details, call their name and understand what they're saying. listen closely to what they're saying. also, you know to not get distracted with other things when you talk to someone right.
Eye Contact. maintain eye contact, it shows that we're interested and care.
Body Gesture. take up space, make yourself physically bigger, use expressive hand movements, hold yourself tall.
Facial Expression. oh don't we love a beautiful smile on someone's face. it just brighten up the mood, right? you could nod at all the right moments to show that you're engaged. what about on stressful situation? let's chill out and maintain calm expression to show that you're positive and in control! ^^
Be Interesting. Tell something as story, we could use some metaphors, and anecdotes. Be creative with the words we use. Express ourselves freely, it makes us look more human, memorable, and interesting!
Animated Tone of Voice
Communicate Confidence, Be POSITIVE! charismatic people are inspiring, and confident. so, communicate with passion and energy. be passionate with life too, you just have one life anyways, so enjoy it!
Be Curious.
Be Kind. treat people with such tenderness of heart, lend help to ones in need, hold/mention people name with respect, no trash-talking of course, we all know it's not cool to make fun of others.
Intention. make sure to set a clear intentions before you have a conversation, it helps you to stay grounded on the value you hold, and respect yourself as well as you respect others ^^
Be Thoughtful. try to be more active in a relationship, with your family, friends, and loved ones. reach out, give them a call, hit them up on socials to check up on them, invite them. what's the worst could happen anyways. trust me, they will appreciate it!
Familiarity builds Comfort. if you know the topic being discussed, share some personal experiences as well. you can also try to relate emotionally, identify the motivation on why they do what they do, what got them into it, and how it makes them feel.
It's not complicated, and definitely achievable. The takeaway is : create the best inner state, take care of yourself, and truly confident and be at peace with yourself. having a magnetic personality isn't just about being charming and charismatic. It's mostly about being authentic and genuine. magnetic personalities are comfortable in their own skin, and they don't try to be someone that they're not. they are confident and unafraid to be themselves, which is why people are drawn to them. Goodluck!! (^▽^)//
#self care#self development#it girl#divine feminine#femininity#communication#confidence#confident#magnetic#slay#personal growth#kindness#personal improvement#energy#focus#aura#divine#feminine beauty#personality#innerstrength#inner peace#that girl#dream girl#dreamy
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Setting Idea
Magic is nothing like science, or science fiction, but those can be helpful terms to explain where it comes from. I don't know that multiverse, or omniverse theories have any truth to them, but if you imagine that all of this, everything we see or observe through science is one reality, and that there may or may not be others out there, then magic is like the space between.
The outside.
That's better. I like that one more. Forget everything I said about other universes that's not relevant. Magic is what exists outside of reality. Its not compatible with reality. That's why you don't see people launching fireballs down main street.
People that can do magic? People like me? People like you? We're the ones who've fallen through the cracks in reality. We're a little bit Outside.
Most of us stay there. Straddling the line. Living in both worlds. You can't do too much, but with what you can, reality smooths the edges over for those on the inside. They don't see the magic —can't see the magic. We can't do anything so big it can't be explained away within the bounds of reality, and reality takes care of the explaining for us.
Of course that isn't enough for some folks. Some people want the big stuff. They go deeper. Further out. That's where they find the power to really break the rules of reality. Or they would if reality had any interest in being broken.
You see, once you take that step further outside? Reality can't fudge the lines anymore. It's not able to hide what you're doing within the realms of possibility. So sure, you can gather power and fling fireballs down the street, but they aren't going to burn anyone, or anything. Reality can't handle that, so it just doesn't. You know what reality can handle? A strange person screaming magic spells in the middle of the street while everyone looks at them like they are crazy.
I can see from the glint in your eye that its still caught your imagination, and I can't say I really blame you, you're not the only one that's for sure. Who wouldn't want to live out their dreams of fantasy? But it's dangerous. Okay? Remember what I said. Pay attention. You've got to be on top of this shit if you're going to go deeper.
Magic like that doesn't belong on the inside, right? You go that deep, you're not on the inside anymore. You're too far out for reality to protect. That fireball might do jack squat against a real building but it will sure has heck scorch you. And there are plenty of other people who want to play in that sandbox with you and they are not always the nicest.
You go that route, you best find someone to teach you fast, and be right smart about it. City dwellers are your best bet. You surround yourself by anchors to reality and you get a bit of that protection back. Reality has a bit of trouble blurring the lines if you get incinerated when surrounded by hundreds of civilians, and that means some of their safety becomes yours.
Out in the middle of nowhere? Reality doesn't have to try so hard.
And don't get me started on the magical communities. You get that many outsiders in one location and they start to drag that place Outside with them. They loosen the grip of reality on that place and the rules stop getting enforced so strongly. It's dangerous, you hear me? Yeah they aren't getting obliterated ever second Friday, but I'd sleep with one eye open and magic at my fingertips if everyone around could do what those folk can.
And that isn't even the worst. There are people who jump the line; they don't hardly straddle at all anymore. The real powerhouses of the magical world. They make the trade, sacrificing all ability to engage with the real world in exchange for greater magic. A person like that? They could walk down the street streaming lightening from their fingertips and screaming at God and not a soul would know.
What's beyond that? Rumors only from me. People with only the barest of ties to reality. If they exist then I would never see them. Like a ghost. Unable to exist in reality itself, their power creates a reflection of their surroundings to exist in, like a funhouse mirror. They could level a city in an instant, but only the dreamscape version of it would be destroyed, reality itself would never know.
If any further is possible I can only imagine. Maybe once you got that far outside, that immersed in magic, you'd be no different than a God. The ultimate force of a world or your own creation. Maybe that multiverse idea isn't so far fetched after all. Maybe all this is just the creation of someone who stepped to far out of their own reality to ever return.
#worldbuilding#world building#magic#fantasy#urban fantasy#writing#original writing#original setting#writeblr#magic system#kingsonne writes stuff
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it's been a while since i last shared the game that currently has my attention, and currently that is outward: definitive edition (dev: nine dot studios). this got long, so i'll put it under the cut. the short of it is that i am in love with this game that is catered to freaks like me in every way!
the game was first released in 2019, and the definitive edition including all dlcs came out in 2022, and i'd say this game was on my radar since 2020-2022, but i never really played it until now. i've been enjoying my time with this game, and what a game it is! it makes me feel like most of my favorites do: scrabbling for victories, being forced to get by the skin of my neck, and having to always play past my mistakes. in many ways it reminds me of favorites such as dragon's dogma, morrowind my heavily modded skyrim, and souls games to an extent, but with survival elements added on to it.
to set the stage, this game puts you in the boots of a gender neutral Just A Guy™ who is saddled with debt incurred by their grandmother and is on the verge of losing their lighthouse home. in aurai, actions that damage the community may incur what is called a blood price, meaning a bloodline may have to pay the price of said actions even decades or centuries removed from the action. the first chapter of your adventure sees you attempting to repay a parcel of the blood price on your bloodline by whatever means possible within 5 days, after your hard work was lost in the same shipwreck that nearly took your life. and off you go to do that. you can approach this goal by whatever means you can come up with and you can also fail to do so, and the game will continue. where i am currently, i managed to barely make the deadline and have been exploring the world. there are currently four factions i can approach in order to advance the plot, but i am taking my time to meet all of them before i make a decision. they each are tackling different issues in aurai at the moment, such as the holy mission's quest to fight against the scourge.
the moment to moment gameplay is very engaging to me. it really is a game that anyone who knows me knows that of course it will appeal to me. navigation reminds me of morrowind with npcs giving you directions and a complete lack of quest markers (or even an indication of where you are in the map! you need to orient yourself using landmarks and road signs). combat is brutal and best avoided at most times. you need to manage your inventory and loadout for the climate and your needs, as well as what you expect to encounter in your journeys, where the weight of your inventory is very important. your stats will become burnt (i.e., you will have a temporarily reduced maximum stamina until rest) the more you use them, greatly emphasizing how you're just a rando. there is magic in this world, but you don't start out with mana needed to cast spells and must perform a difficult pilgrimage to the center of the mountain that dominates the landscape of the first area. and even then, you must sacrifice your precious hp and stamina to build a mana pool. the tradeoff: magic has been absolutely fun and op in my experience. the game rewards preparation and knowing when the fuck to leg it most of all. and if you meet your untimely demise, you're not sent to the last checkpoint. instead, the game rolls one of the appropriate defeat scenarios appropriate to your current situation which can be a boon or a curse (and honestly must have been the inspiration to the alternative death system part of this skyrim mod). the game constantly autosaves, so savescumming isn't a possibility. most of all, you wander in a lovely environment to the sound of bangers.
pictures were only edited to add some small grain and are at the native resolution of the steam deck since it's where i've been playing! i do want to look at it on my laptop too. it also features online and splitscreen co-op, but i haven't tried that out. i do hear it's a great way to approach the game. another thing i really enjoyed learning about is the studio's investment in promoting a crunch-free, ethical philosophy to game development, and extending that over their publishing efforts in order to foster the development of more indie niche games developped ethically.
#p#outward#i just entered the hallowed marsh today and was shocked at how much it reminds me of the bitter coast in morrowind#gaming log
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Our Responsibility in Spirit Work

Deciding to walk with and work with spirits is a responsibility to yourself, and to the spirits who decide to step forward. You are welcoming a teacher, mentor, friend, and a deeply intimate relationship into your life. You are willingly asking for someone to come into your life with the goal of aiding and helping you on your path.
Your responsibility is to interact with them, to learn self-mastery in order to effectively communicate with them. This is a reciprocal relationship. The spirit chooses you as much as you decide to work with them. There’s a level of commitment there that must be honored, which is something that not a lot of newer people realize when they begin their spirit work journeys.
When you reach out to find a guide or companion, you are also reaching into the whole realm of spirits and all forms that they may take: the good, the bad, and the ugly. This becomes a life-long journey, sure you can close yourself off and give it all up, but you have already invested in this. You’ve invested time, money, and research into this world.
If you open yourself up to spirits, you should also be able to open your mind to the vast amount of different ideas and approaches that are out there. This path is not for anyone that is unwilling to challenge themselves and is comfortable with staying within their own bubble. A lot of times if a spirit that you work with does not challenge you and does not help you to grow or carry out tasks, chances are they are a projection of your own mind. It happens. It’s not a failure on your part to work with a servitor you had accidentally created. They also have their own place in the craft. If you do decide to begin working with spirits, discernment, and a good banishing ritual will be your best friends.
Before you begin this journey take time to really think it through. Think about the time and energy that needs to be put into this practice, from spending time with your spirit allies to learning how to engage with your psychic and astral senses in order to really communicate with them. Think about how much time you can dedicate to each spirit and really pay attention to how much time you actually commit to them. Over time it gets easier but there will always be some amount of bumps in the road such as life getting in the way or hitting a fallow period. In these instances, communication is key. It’s important to reach out and let them know what is going on and renegotiate any contracts that you have currently going. Will they accept a different offering? Will they accept delayed offerings?
While yes, they understand and can ease up on the contracts sometimes, feeding is still an important part of the symbiotic relationship of the witch and their familiar. It’s an integral part of the contract and must be honored. This is why it’s so important to make sure that you don’t overextend yourself when reaching out and establishing these connections. We all deal with physical illnesses, our mental health might take a hit. But our spirits must still be honored and they can often be instrumental in helping us to understand what exactly we need to do in order to bounce back.
Make sure to really take time when “interviewing” your familiar. Set out your expectations and clear goals. Really try to get to know them. Ask them questions about themselves. Ask what they expect from you. Utilize divination methods to help facilitate communication. Tarot or Oracle cards can be helpful to get to know them and can give them a mode of communication that can be really clear. You can also get a better read on them and their energy. For figuring out what offerings they like, pendulums can be instrumental in being able to help figure out exactly what the spirit wants in terms of offerings through the use of yes/no questions. You can also ask the spirit for specific signs of what they want.
It’s all about being able to communicate with them and making the terms and conditions as clear as possible. This is easier if you have a more developed clairaudience or clairsentience, but anyone- with a little work and effort- is able to communicate with spirits. If you find something isn’t working, bring it up to them. Everything is negotiable. Start with the standard offerings and sacrifices that can be applied to most, if not every spirit. This includes water, cakes, coins, oils, incense, and sometimes even a little bit of blood. I know that’s a scary sentiment, but traditionally witches would offer their blood to spirits. It’s seen throughout the witch trials. These are seen as safe bet offerings. The spirits you contact will probably have more specific things they like. For example, if you’re working with a human spirit, they may have had vices in their life such as smoking or drinking so for them, a pack of their favorite cigarettes or drink of choice would make an excellent offering.
When I was first exploring Spirit Work, I messed up. I was young and naive as to how everything worked and had a fantastical approach that just wasn’t accurate. I neglected my end of the contract with the spirit I was working with and for a while, my life fell apart. I was constantly broke and the situation that I had tasked my familiar with fell through. It was completely my fault. I had missed specified offerings and the Spirit I was working with took offense. We hadn’t really formed a relationship at the time and there was no communication that I was in a depressive episode without the energy to make the offerings. It seemed like a monumental task at the time and I didn’t push myself to make the offering anyway. No one wants to pay the tax man but we all have to. I tried to avoid it and it blew up in my face. I fumbled that relationship for a while. There’s no shame in hiding it. I know a lot of posts make it seem that everything is okay all the time, that just isn’t the reality. Life gets gritty and we all make occasional mistakes on our Paths.
However, I was able to understand that the spirit wasn’t happy. I didn’t make my offerings, and they were doing the work for me without payment. Understandably, they were unhappy. And they found a way to take their payment. Finally, I was able to muster up enough energy and willpower to conjure them and explain what exactly happened and make appeasement offerings. We opened a dialogue and were able to communicate what exactly happened. They became more of a mentor from there on for me in the ways of navigating working with spirits. They kind of took pity on me for not really knowing what I was doing and jumping into the deep end of things. Someone else I know went through something similar, the situation didn’t really work out like that. They ended up having to cut ties with that spirit and banish them. There was a lot of work that had to be done to put their life back into order. They had to essentially build their practice from the ground up again and relearn everything.
There’s a lot to consider before throwing yourself into spirit work and you should take all the time that you need to figure it all out before beginning this journey. And while you’re figuring this out, research as much as you can. Look through accounts of traditional witches and even modern practitioners. Ask questions to witches who are willing to teach. Really understand what it means to open your home to familiars and spirits. Learn ways to defend yourself and your space if need be.
While yes, you can communicate with them to let them know what is going on, it shouldn’t become commonplace in your practice. You can’t be late on your credit card payments every month and expect nothing to happen. It’s the same with spirit work. This makes it sound transactional, and that’s because it is. Traditionally speaking, familiars are our assistants and mentors in the craft. We learn from them and ask them to perform tasks for us. In return, they expect payment. As you develop your relationship with your familiar and other spirits, the nature of the relationship will naturally change. It will still be transactional, but it will also come with more leeway when there are disruptions to your life.
Opening yourself up to the Spirit World, and welcoming them into your home comes with a lot of responsibilities. Going into this type of work understanding the nuances of what it means to have and work with a familiar can ease some of the fumbling that can happen in the beginning. It means you are better prepared to navigate a relationship with Spirits. It means a more successful journey with Them.
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The Best Way to Turn Your MBA Dream into a Reality Jaipur
Introduction: The MBA Journey Begins
The choice to go after the MBA will change your life forever with endless opportunities to advance your career, personal development, and even financial reward. How to Get Admission in MBA College in Jaipur, particularly if you're looking to study in Jaipur? It is known for its fascinating heritage and vibrant cultural scene, Jaipur is also fast growing into a hot spot for MBA students. There are a variety of highly regarded schools, a variety of specializations, and an expanding job market It's an ideal location to begin your business career.
In this post in this article, we'll walk you through the steps you should learn about getting an MBA in Jaipur, from deciding on the perfect college to getting ready for your entrance tests to securing the dream job after graduation.
1: Why Pursue an MBA in Jaipur?
Jaipur known as"the "Pink City," is more than just a place to visit. The city has quickly become an educational hub specifically in management studies. Here's the reason Jaipur is the best option for an MBA:
Cheap Education: When compared with cities of the major league like Delhi and Mumbai, Jaipur offers quality education for less for both the cost of tuition as well as cost of living.
The growing presence of corporations in Jaipur's booming business environment and its proximity to Delhi is a prime place for young managers.
Rich Cultural Experience: cities vibrant culture, historic monuments, and a welcoming community make for a rich and satisfying learning experience for the students.
2: Top B-Schools in Jaipur for MBA Aspirants
If you're looking for MBA schools in Jaipur there are several possibilities to select from. The most well-known schools comprise:
IIRM Jaipur is a renowned institution for its special courses in rural and management growth, IIRM is a top selection for students looking for an unbeatable blend of the business world and social responsibility.
Jaipuria Institute of Management: The Jaipuria Institute of Management is a well-known institution with an excellent placement track record and a seasoned faculty.
Stani Memorial P.G. College: Offering a vibrant MBA program with an emphasis on industry experience and practical exposure.
3: Specializations Available in Jaipur's MBA Programs
The array of MBA specializations that colleges offer in Jaipur is awe-inspiring. The most popular choices are:
Finance: For people fascinated by the world of finance, investment, banking as well as corporate financial.
Marketing is a great choice for innovative people who are looking to be the best in the realm of branding and customer engagement.
Human Resource (HR) You're interested in people management and the workplace environment, HR could be the right job for you.
Rural Management: In the vast areas of Rajasthan's rural regions This emerging field is becoming more popular.
4: Admission Process for MBA in Jaipur
For you to begin your MBA experience, it's essential to know the process of admission:
To be eligible, most MBA programs need a bachelor's degree and at minimum 50% of marks.
Entrance Exams: You'll have to pass tests like CMAT, CAT, XAT or CMAT. Certain colleges will also take the state-level entrance exams.
Application Timeline: Pay attention to the deadlines that generally begin around the end of November, and last until April.
5: Cracking MBA Entrance Exams
Achieving success on MBA admissions tests is essential to be able to get into the MBA program. This is how you can increase your odds of getting into MBA:
Continuously practicing and having an organized study schedule will make a huge distinction.
Practice Tests: Try the most mock tests feasible to become familiar with the pattern of exams and effectively manage your time.
Group Discussions and Interviews: Make sure you are prepared thoroughly for these interviews since they're usually as crucial as the written test.
6: Scholarships and Financial Aid for MBA in Jaipur
Several institutions located in Jaipur give scholarships to exemplary students. The most prominent of them comprise:
Merit-based scholarships are available to those with outstanding academic records.
Government Schemes: Programmes such as that of the Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme help economically poor students.
7: The Role of Internships and Industry Exposure
One key to success when you are pursuing your MBA is to gain the experience of an internship. The business scene in Jaipur is steadily growing and offers opportunities in areas including finance, IT, and manufacturing. Internships can bridge the gap between academic training and real-world applications.
8: Networking Opportunities in Jaipur
Networking is one of the most important aspects of your MBA. When you're in Jaipur there are plenty of opportunities to meet experts in the field by attending seminars, alumni get-togethers, and even internships. Establishing these connections early could result in job opportunities and advancement in your career post-MBA.
9: What Makes Jaipur a Great City for MBA Students?
Alongside studies, Jaipur offers:
Cheap Living: When compared to larger cities, Jaipur is much easier to budget. There are affordable accommodations, and the price of living is comparatively low.
Cultural Hub: If you're a student, you'll be able to explore Jaipur's historical locations, festivals, and fascinating traditions.
10: Career and Placement Opportunities after MBA in Jaipur
The employment outlook for MBA graduates from Jaipur looks promising. Numerous companies in sectors such as FMCG, IT, and banking as well as many more hire at the best colleges in Jaipur. A few notable recruiters include:
ICICI Bank
Infosys
Reliance Industries
11: Salary Expectations for MBA Graduates
An MBA in Jaipur may bring lucrative job offers. The starting wage for an MBA student is about Rs.5-8 lakh annually, based on the area of specialization and school.
12: Challenges MBA Students May Face in Jaipur
Every journey is accompanied by many challenges and the process of obtaining an MBA is no exception. The most common issues MBA students confront may include:
Academic Stress: MBA courses are rigorous and call for lots of concentration and effort.
The art of balancing study and work If you're studying for an MBA in addition to a full-time job, balancing both could be difficult.
13: Tips for Succeeding in Your MBA Journey
Here are some helpful strategies to get you started:
Time Management: Develop an outline of your study plan and adhere to the plan.
Leverage College Resources: Take the full benefit of your school's libraries as well as mentorship programs and career services.
Conclusion
Achieving the MBA at Jaipur is exciting and rewarding. It offers low-cost educational costs, great networking opportunities, and a growing business market, Jaipur provides an ideal atmosphere for MBA hopefuls. If you're aspiring to become a financial expert or marketing professional, the city is equipped to assist reach your goals.
FAQs
What is the cost average of An MBA at Jaipur?
MBA tuition fees in Jaipur vary from as low as Rs2 to 8 lakh, depending on the school and the specialization.
Which exam for entrance is recognized to get an MBA to be taken in Jaipur?
The majority of colleges will accept CAT, scores for MAT, XAT, as well as CMAT scores.
Do I qualify for a scholarship to pursue an MBA at Jaipur?
Many colleges provide merit-based awards, and you can find government financial aid programs available.
Are Jaipur the ideal location to complete an MBA?
Jaipur is a good choice. Jaipur is a top school with a cheaper price than metros. It also comes with a wide range of career options.
What are the chances of getting a job for MBA graduates who have graduated in Jaipur?
There is a lot of interest, with top companies such as Infosys and ICICI Bank recruiting from top universities.
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Of all places to think this through via typing, I'm fully aware that tumblr dot com may not be the best.
But it's the one I got, so bing, that's the one that gets it.
But I'm just... I'm confused by the mass opinions about schools and, more importantly, what people seem to??? actually want to do???? about them???? Or how????? To address them?????
(please note that this is all USA-centric as that is my experience in both learning and teaching.)
(readmore to save your eyes, if you so wish. It also gets rambly)
Like, I see people who seem to be upset by the mandatory k-12 schooling. Upset that it's required, upset how it's run, upset by the lack of options, upset in general. There's a lot of anger and hate towards the system, and I honestly feel, just given what I see, that some people are negative two steps away from calling for a complete teardown of the system and a restructuring of it without a concrete plan on what the new system should do or look like.
Like, in an ideal world, here's what k-12 should teach students:
How to participate in a society that requires both give (common courtesy to others, respect for boundaries, spending money) and take (asking for that raise, enforcing your own boundaries, self-advocacy),
The basic knowledge that is required to function in a wide community while ensuring independence (basic mathematics for budgeting, time management, and basic planning AND how to move logically from one step to the next; physical education for taking care of one's body, knowing one's limits, and conditioning it to ensure that it continues to work for you as you age; history and political science to ensure that every citizen can engage meaningfully and knowledgeably in a democracy; science to have a fundamental understanding of how the world around you works, which slows the influx of faulty in misinformation, AND to teach procedural thought processes that allow students to analyze what they see; and English or literature to show students how to engage critically with a text [fiction is fun and can be a vehicle for symbolism and powerful themes, absolutely, but you SHOULD be able to take these skills to important documents such as contracts and laws in order to know what you're signing your life away to]. At LEAST.)
I know that second one was a lot, but these are the two points. This is what schools should teach. This is what teachers should teach.
The problem is that there are so many obstacles in the way of us doing these things.
Mathematics should be taught with and for a purpose: budgeting, time management, basic planning of projects that you may encounter in The Wild (day-to-day life). Trying to teach students the formulas gets pushback of "why will we ever need this." Trying to teach the students using word problems and examples gets pushback of "what the fuck this is too complicated. Can't you just say what you mean and quit bogging us down with this word nonsense?" Then there's the whole thing of logical steps/progression (which is necessary for any type of long-term or short-term planning), and very few people can agree on what way is best to teach this sort of thing aside from "follow these steps to get the answer. Each step is important, and logical progression should be followed." And that gets the "fuck you; I'll go to the back of the book. Why should I care?"
Science should also be taught with and for a purpose: reducing misinformation, encouraging critical thought, and exploring the world around us. But then the fun science experiments that teachers wanna do get reduced to "oooh, pretty explosion!" or "what a waste of time. It's just showy nonsense" instead of "hey, this is how the world works. Pay attention: if you combine all of these cleaning supplies together, they will kill you." Common warnings about dangers in the world and equally common solutions to problems we, as a human race, have encountered before get ignored in school. And the scientific process, as fun as we try to make it, also gets reduced to "be a cog in the machine. No thought; only steps." which is. So not the point.
Physical education is one of the most abused, I think, and I think I've got a right to say it because physed is my beloathed. I hated my P.E. teachers because they'd sit there and yell at us to do more while not doing it with us. It felt condescending. Now, as I'm older, I see some of the shit they were trying to do, but how the fuck do you get hyperactive kids to relax through yoga they don't wanna do, and how do you get introverted kids to run around and strengthen their lungs when team activities are the most horrible things on the planet? P.E. should be about building you up, but that's hard to do in classes that combine to have over 150 kids per period.
History and Social Sciences are also my beloathed. But hate them as I might, they do serve a very important purpose: inform the new generations of how this system works and how to participate in it. It's supposed to teach them how the three branches of government are meant to work together, and it's meant to teach them their role in the government, and it's meant to teach them that the government should always be in support of the people that create it. The thing is that the class basically gets gag ordered depending on where you are, and the information that's given is sometimes idealized to the point of uselessness. These classes should teach students to be responsible and engaged citizens. It's supposed to.
And English. My subject. I didn't know back then what I was meant to be learning because everyone was like "read it, and tell me what you thought" without telling me that the surface wasn't it. English is supposed to teach critical thinking and explanation of the self. You're supposed to be able to use evidence to construct balanced, thought-out arguments. You're supposed to be able to write for an audience other than yourself. You're supposed to find the steps to think something through. And, yeah, grammar mechanics and spelling actually are an important part of this. A geographically locked spelling of one word may be almost indecipherable to another, so using one or two standardized spellings of words helps you to reach out on a global scale. (for instance, everyone will look at you oddly if you try to spell using Old English. But I can rant on these things and knowing rules to break those rules another time)
And if you've read this far and thought "school sure as hell didn't do that for me," then know that--as per some of the notes above--I agree with you. I didn't learn the PE shit until later. I definitely didn't get the English thing until later.
So what's the point of school if the students aren't learning?
Well, one thing is plain exposure. Exposure to the ideas, exposure to start and ask questions later. Obviously it would be better that they learned the first time, but that's not realistic. Exposure is important. I wouldn't have known to look into yoga if I hadn't had to do a bit of it in school. And I wouldn't have known too much about stories and universal themes if my English teachers hadn't made me read a few that were riddled with symbols and themes that I later learned other people actually took seriously.
But also, problems????? With school????? So many of them?????
The whole 'sit all day and cram all day and not even able to use the bathroom what the fuck is wrong with you, you totalitarian regime?'
Yes, there's a reason for that. No, the reason doesn't hold weight for people who don't give a shit about what they're meant to learn. Yes, there are alternative options. I'm pissed as hell that I have to count a tardy as 'someone who leaves at the start of class, basically fucks off the whole time, and only comes back before class ends.' Because other students pulled that shit and ruined it for the future classes. It's also distracting af to myself and the other students. Forget sabotaging your own grade, you're also doing it to others.
However. Guys, this is an Idea that I found that boggled my everlovin' mind. Block schedules. Part of the reason Jr. High and High School were stressful to me and my peers is because it was the same exact routine every single school day. 50 or so minutes per class, 7 classes a day, with one lunch and no recess except to run from one class to another. I didn't know about block schedules until I heard about it from other schools. Block schedules rearrange the hours of the classes so that way students get differing schedules on alternative days. It allows classes to go longer, which can allow teachers to get a few more lessons in, teach the students, give students more opportunity to get work done and ask questions, and not perpetually exhaust students day in and day out with the same high-paced routine. Those who have had this claim it's got its own problems, but it sounds like an upgrade to me.
And if we can get students to a place where they understand the need to learn the bare basics of society to join and be a part of making it work (maybe even changing it, who knows???), then it might be easier to believe bathroom breaks instead of knowing students are stealing a toilet (has happened), are damaging property (has happened), are beating someone else up in the bathroom (has happened. There was blood), are smoking cigarettes or vaping or smoking weed in the bathroom (idk about anyone else, but I'm sensitive to that shit and it fucking hurts, and lots of high schoolers don't yet have a sense of 'what I do hurts others' on a deep and intrinsic level [listen, they just got outta Jr. High. They ain't gonna know for a while]), or are doing something else that could cause harm to themselves (not terribly likely but likely enough to be concerned) or others (honestly more likely. Directly or indirectly). Like, the instant gratification monkey is hilarious in some aspects, and they are devastating in others. If we could teach personal responsibility and a bit of social responsibility before high school/junior high, then we could probably relax some of those rules a bit. And, honestly, I know these examples are anecdotal to my personal experience. I know some of them won't be believed. I know a lot of you guys just honest-to-god wanna use the bathroom.
I'd rather make a fucking world where teachers don't have to count heads and wonder if the kid who's been gone for 25 minutes or so is still alive out there. So it's easier to tell if there's an emergency and take action quickly (teachers do have to keep an eye out for emergency, btw. We're required to report anything that could cause damage to a student physically or emotionally. It's not always handled correctly, which ik I was a victim of when in elementary school [joy]).
The 'I can't focus due to my tough situation.'
One of the questions asked of my dad during his interview is "what would you do if a student skipped your class? What if she claimed her mom had cancer? What if she showed you proof? What if she was having breakdowns every other day?"
Every step of this was a test to see if my dad could be a flexible, empathetic, and firm teacher. My own interviews had to focus on the community and how I best want to serve my own students at a different level. We know that things are tough, and teachers do what we can. There are systems in place, and they are imperfect, and if you want them to change, please for the love of god figure out something that we can enact. I know I would rather be able to help all of my students on almost a tutor level, but there is not enough time in the day. And I only have roughly 150 per semester. Imagine high school teachers, who can have 180-250 per year. We try, but there's not much we can do without the support we need.
The 'can't the teacher see that I am fucking exhausted? How am I supposed to learn when I can't sleep! They should know the studies!'
My guys. We know. We are fully aware. And yet, all of the constructed arguments are directed at the teachers, which is the same as yelling at the clerk in the checkout lane. We are not in charge of this. Hell, idek if the principal is in charge of this. State and federal governments are in charge of this. Teachers are right there in the class with you. Some of us try to let you catch up on sleep when we can. Some of us squirrel away energy and granola bars in our classrooms and offices to try and help you out (on our own dime, btw. Like a school would reimburse for this. pfft). The teachers. Know. We see it. There's also very little we can do about it. We can recommend getting more rest. We can try to give you some in class when the lesson plans allow for it. We can try suggestions if asked for. We cannot change the school day or hours. You are complaining to the wrong people. Get together and start petitioning the state and/or federal courts for that kind of change.
The 'you've been taken in by the schooling overlords. I didn't learn a damn thing in school that helped me.'
Because the system is imperfect! And that's why there's so many of them! Some think we're doing too much and infringing on parental rights when we try to teach about the public. Hence, homeschooling. Some think that we're too unorganized and ineffective. Hence, charter schools. Some think we're definitely not doing enough to prepare the students for an actual life. Hence, private schools. And all the lobbying, lobbying, lobbying. And the endless fucking tests that students have to be prepped for lest a school lose their funding.
And, yeah. The teachers that I've spoken to hate the standardized tests, too. They are not a good gauge on what a student has learned, has retained, or is able to produce organically as a result of their learning. We know that bad days happen, and we all pray it doesn't happen on testing days.
So, my guys, please help in figuring out an alternative. Because, right now, those tests help determine funding for public schools, local and federal support, and student futures. They're cheap, easily standardized without huge norming sessions and trainings for teachers to go to, and able to be graded quickly. Those are the benefits, and on a nationwide/replicable scale, I can see why those benefits are alluring. However, a lot rides on those tests, and if there's to be an alternative, it needs a solidly proposed alternative for lawmakers to actually consider. Something that would beat those benefits out of the water.
I spend a good chunk of my teaching trying to break students of their tendency to be yet another cog in the machine. That's all they've been taught to do, and it's the result of a system that grinds both students and teachers (and some admin as well) into dust. And while the students fight the teachers and the teachers argue with and beg the admin for change, no one talks to the people who can enact the most change.
Just.
I see criticisms of the schooling system. Fair. Valid. The damn thing isn't perfect by any means. There are so many flaws that all of us are sick of.
I wish that, along with these criticisms, there was a way forward we could agree on that keeps the basic function of school in mind:
Teach them how to society.
Teach them basic knowledge.
Let them go make choices.
Anyways, I'm getting rambly, so that's the end of my rant. u_u If you want actionable change, stop arguing with the clerk and start writing letters to the CEO.
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