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a-d-nox · 4 months ago

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how can you glow up: your 1h - your look

to work off my recent post about glow ups. today i will be taking a closer look at 1h themes regarding glowing up.

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1h aries (1°, 13°, 25°), 1h mars, and/or mars aspecting asc

style

embrace boldness: strong, eye-catching styles. opt for tailored cuts, statement pieces, and/or vibrant colors like red, black, and/or deep maroon.

minimalist edge: minimalist outfits with sharp, clean lines work well. think structured blazers, fitted jeans, and sleek dresses.

athletic influences: bomber jackets, chunky sneakers, or athleisure pieces that combine comfort and power/strength.

statement accessories: leather belts, combat boots, and/or metallic jewelry.

beauty

defined features: use makeup to emphasize strong features, like sculpted cheekbones (contouring), bold brows, and/or a fierce cat-eye.

bold lip colors: reds and deep tones are perfect for making a statement.

effortless hair: low-maintenance but striking styles suit these people. try tousled waves, a slicked-back ponytail, and/or a pixie cut.

skincare for vibrancy: redness or sensitivity are common for this placement. incorporate calming, anti-inflammatory products (aloe vera, green tea, etc) while also enhancing your natural glow with gentle exfoliation.

body language & presence

command attention: walk with purpose and exude confidence in every movement.

strong posture: your body should radiates strength, so maintain good posture and carry yourself with self-assuredness.

active energy: use expressive gestures and/or physical activity to channel your energy into dynamic actions that captivate others.

mindset mantras

“my energy is magnetic."

"i am unstoppable.”

“i glow when i embrace my strength.”

1h gemini (3°, 15°, 27°), 1h mercury, and/or mercury aspecting asc

style

play with versatility: you are adaptable, so lean into styles that allow you to switch things up easily. opt for pieces that can be layered, mixed and matched, or dressed up or down. modular wardrobes and quirky accessories can also keep things fresh.

focus on youthful, playful vibes: embrace fun patterns, bright colors, or playful silhouettes. think cropped tops (careful if you in corporate - office sirens are a tiktok thing they not real lol), sneakers, and relaxed tailoring.

highlight the hands and arms: gemini rules the hands and arms, so accessories like rings, bracelets, and polished manicures draw attention to you. potentially experiment with finger tattoos (i would say only if mercury beneficially aspecting mars and pluto), colorful nail art, or layered bangles.

embrace intellectual elegance: incorporate "smart", polished touches, like well-fitted blazers, statement glasses, or minimalist yet clever jewelry.

beauty

fresh-faced makeup: aim for light, natural-looking makeup that emphasizes radiance. think glossy lips, dewy skin, and fluttery lashes. experiment with subtle eyeliner or shadow to create a playful but polished eye look.

experiment with hairstyles: don’t be afraid to try new cuts or colors. bangs, layers, or multidimensional highlights could add to your playful energy. accessories like barrettes, headbands, and/or clips can reflect your quick-changing vibe.

skin-care for a luminous look: focus on lightweight, hydrating products that enhance your natural glow without feeling heavy.

body language & presence

curiosity: you should aim for being naturally inquisitive and engaging. a warm smile (ugh hate telling people to smile more) and attentive posture amplify your charm.

express with your hands: use gestures when speaking to showcase your animated and captivating energy.

keep your energy light and flexible: you come alive in conversations and movement, so let your personality shine in how you interact with others.

mindset mantras

“i am curious and adaptable.”

“my versatility is my superpower.”

“my playfulness enhances my every look.”

1h libra (7°, 19°), 1h venus, and/or venus aspecting asc

style

classic elegance: timeless, sophisticated looks. aim for chic silhouettes, neutral tones, and soft fabrics like silk or cashmere. tailored blazers, flowy dresses, or polished trousers.

balance in outfits: libra thrives on symmetry and balance. counter balance proportions (i typically do fitted top with wide-leg pants as someone with this placement) and pair bold elements with subtle ones.

romantic details: incorporate feminine, romantic touches like lace, ruffles, and/or floral patterns. accessories like pearl earrings (my fav).

matching color theory / finding flattering colors: usually these people are in a soft palette. so pastels and harmonious shades like blush pink, light blue, or cream highlight your natural beauty.

stylish accessories: beauty is in the details. think statement jewelry, a chic handbag, or elegant shoes can complete your look.

beauty

glowing skin: prioritize your complexion via hydrating skincare. face mists, illuminating primers, and natural highlighters can give you that venusian glow.

perfecting your brow shape: symmetrical beauty is a libra venus and rising thing, so well-groomed, balanced brows enhance your natural beauty.

soft makeup: opt for soft, romantic looks: rosy blush, nude or pink lips, and neutral eyeshadow. slight winged eyeliner adds a touch of drama without being overpowering.

the art of hair: best suited in polished hairstyles. consider sleek ponytails, loose waves, or elegant buns. highlights or balayage in warm, subtle tones can add to your perceived sophistication.

body language & presence

charm: smile often (i hate when people tell me that) and project warmth. libra risings have a natural charisma that attracts others.

posture: a graceful, upright posture enhances your air of elegance. yoga or pilates can help develop this poise.

be approachable: your energy is diplomatic and magnetic, so lean into your ability to create harmony in social interactions.

mindset mantras

“i am the embodiment of beauty and grace."

“my elegance is effortless.”

“harmony begins within, and it radiates out.”

1h sagittarius (9°, 21°), 1h jupiter, and/or jupiter aspecting asc

style

go bold: embrace bold colors and lively patterns that reflect an adventurous spirit. flowing, luxurious fabrics like satin or silk mirror the abundance you bring.

elevate with elegance: invest in quality over quantity. timeless pieces, like tailored blazers or elegant dresses, will amplify your glow.

cultural inspiration: styles inspired by travel or cultural motifs (like patterns, jewelry, or textiles) resonate beautifully with this aspect. of course in a non-appropriative manner .

comfort is key: ensure your wardrobe blends style with comfort. think soft, flowing cuts or boho-chic aesthetics.

beauty

radiant skin: focus on achieving a healthy, radiant glow through skincare. hydration and nourishing products are essential.

bright and open makeup looks: go for makeup that enhances your natural warmth. think luminous foundation, bronzer for a sun-kissed look, and golden highlighter work well.

hair with movement: jupiter’s energy loves freedom, so hairstyles that are loose, flowing, or natural-looking (like waves or curls) suit you best.

body language & presence

confident posture: you have a natural charisma. stand tall and own your space to project confidence effortlessly.

engaging smile: let your smile be your signature. a genuine smile enhances your approachable energy.

generous energy: exude warmth by being present and enthusiastic when engaging with others.

mindset mantras

“my positivity is my greatest glow.”

“i radiate abundance and confidence.”

“growth and self-love are the foundations of my beauty.”

1h pisces (12°, 24°), 1h neptune, and/or neptune aspecting asc

style

dreamy, flowing silhouettes: soft, fluid clothing. opt for dresses, skirts, or tops with flowing, romantic designs. sheer or satin fabrics amplify this vibe.

whimsical details: lace, embroidery, or shimmery accents add a touch of magic to your look. layering pieces like shawls or cardigans can evoke a dreamy, layered aesthetic.

soft colors: pastel shades, muted tones, or oceanic hues like lavender, pale blue, seafoam green, and silver.

beauty

luminous skin: enhance a natural glow. use hydrating skincare and dewy makeup products, like liquid highlighters or illuminating primers.

soft, diffused makeup: focus on dreamy, blended looks. think soft, smoky eyes, blush with a watercolor effect, and sheer lip glosses.

hair with flow: loose waves, soft curls, or tousled styles. hair accessories, like pearl clips or headbands, add a whimsical touch.

body language & presence

graceful movements: move with calmness and fluidity. practices like yoga or dance can enhance your poise.

mystical energy: lean into your mysterious vibe by being introspective and allowing your presence to speak louder than words.

soft gaze: your eyes are likely a standout feature. enhance your connection with others through warm, soulful eye contact.

mindset mantra

"i radiate beauty and grace effortlessly.”

"my creativity is my greatest assets.”

“i glow when i align with my inner magic."

1h ruler in the 4h

style

comfort meets elegance: blend cozy and chic. think knitwear, flowy fabrics, and soft layers that make you feel at ease yet polished. fabrics like cotton, linen, and cashmere resonate with the homey yet refined vibe they should aim for.

heritage-inspired looks: incorporate cultural or familial influences into your style, like heirloom jewelry, vintage pieces, and/or traditional patterns.

neutral/earthy tones: soft, calming colors like beige, cream, sage green, or light blues create a harmonious, approachable aesthetic.

classic, timeless staples: opt for timeless pieces that feel like a second skin, like well-fitted jeans, crisp shirts, and/or a versatile trench coat.

beauty

natural glow: emphasize a fresh, radiant complexion. focus on nourishing skincare and light, dewy makeup that enhances your natural features.

relaxed hair styles: loose waves, soft braids, and/or simple updos work well; they reflect their easygoing, comforting energy.

soothing beauty rituals: prioritize self-care routines at home, like face masks, at home manicures, or aromatherapy.

body language & presence

grounded confidence: project a calm, steady presence that reflects your inner security.

emotional connection: share your personal story or background when appropriate - it can make your presence more relatable and magnetic.

warm, inviting energy: your glow-up is amplified when you make others feel at home around you.

mindset mantras

“my glow begins from within.”

“i balance comfort and beauty effortlessly.”

“when i feel at home in myself, my light shines everywhere.”

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mtkmsp · 8 months ago

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THE RETURN OF COVID Horror/thriller movie style!! I don't think I could find enough words to express how much I love doing those posters............ For this one, I felt like the cast of "antagonists" of the movie would make for a pretty awesome composition and mood, and paired with the church setting I think I got something pretty interesting, haha. More below!

As it happens, a fandom friend asked if I could maybe some day record my process, and therefore I did! (and went the extra mile adding goofy horror songs to it...) Check it out if you're interested :)

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I've detailed it in the YT vid description as well, but my process is rather straightforward. I tend to be a "lazy person" in that I like to, ideally, spend the least time possible on anything, and so far this process is how I've best achieved that while still managing some rather complex pieces. I like to be extremely rough with my sketches and prioritize dynamism and composition, and I usually take my time repositioning the characters until I'm satisfied before I go any further. I don't have the best mental visualization so I usually try to have a very rough idea of what I want before I directly jump to sketching and mostly ideate there. The lineart is very straightforward as well. I come back later to adjust line thickness here and there but otherwise I just "trust my brush". The fake fisheye perspective is entirely wrong and made up so I needed some custom perspective lines to know roughly how to position the background elements.

I do come back with composition guides after I'm done with the lineart, just to check how the illustration is doing. I prefer not to use them at first because it tends to "constrain" me a bit too much, and I like to remain very free as to maintain a feeling of spontaneity, which is why I will only fix the composition afterwards (when I do). Coloring is then fairly streamlined, with background colors/atmosphere guiding the overall color scheme followed by character coloring and additional details. The most fun part comes with the post-processing, where I go wild with additional fog and light shaft layers to add depth to the entire thing. I use a bunch of additional tone curve layers to adjust the colors and make it more uniform, as well as one blurred, flattened copy of the illustration with strengthened contrasts, in overlay mode, to add some vibrance, and a noise layer for texture. That's it! Thanks for watching, for those interested :))

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hwnglx · 6 months ago

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pick a pile - which enhypen member (hyung line) is your ideal boyfriend?

thought of a fun idea where i could look into which enhypen member (hyung line) would be your ideal boyfriend. remember to please take the reading lightly and for fun! breathe slowly, take your time and use your intuition to go with the pile that speaks to you the most. take what resonates, leave what doesn't. 𓆩♡𓆪

➳❥ pile 1

sim jaeyun

shuffled song: take one to the head by sabrina claudio

you immediately strike me as quite mature. regardless of your age, you might already have a good amount of crucial life experience; maybe you're an old soul caught in a younger body. or you've just been through certain things in life, which have shaped you into this wise and complex soul. either way, there seems to be wisdom and knowledge, as well as this profound understanding of life within you. you ask the meaningful and deeper questions in life. jake is a boyfriend, who enjoys relationships which transform him for the better. he likes people who can have a significant impact on him and his life; i can see you having the potential to amuse jake with not only your ability to talk about the deeper and more serious topics in life, but also your natural charm. it seems like you have this aura about you, where people just feel drawn to you automatically. jake loves meeting people who just cause this sensation in him, where he feels attracted right at first glance.

regardless of which gender you identify as, you seem to embrace your feminine qualities quite beautifully. you're very attractive, and have this nice balance between empathy, emotionality and sensuality, but also fiery vibrancy and a strong presence. these are traits jake feels drawn to easily; again, he just loooves someone who makes an impression on him. he loves people who stand out in the crowd. whether it's because of your emotional intelligence, your talent and hard work in a certain field (maybe artistically), or this intriguing passion you radiate.. you are quite the force to be reckoned with, and jake would probably agree with me on that.

even despite all the ways in which you draw attention to yourself, you also seem to be someone who does enjoy the quiet and more intimate times. you do need breaks to calm down; jake is a boyfriend who also very much likes to focus on his lovers only, and spend time with them while away from everyone else. i can see you two spending the day together just cuddling, watching movies, getting to know each other on an even deeper level. jake is a guy who definitely enjoys his quality time, and likes bonding over it. so he'd love to recharge his energy by spending quality time with you on his off days; it'd just be this dynamic of calm and peaceful, but also hot and steamy times whenever you two feel like it.

in addition, you might be a person who doesn't like letting go of what's dear to them; whether that is material things, or the people you hold close to your heart. jake himself can have this complex duality where, he is possessive and quite obsessive over his lovers himself, but can also have his impulsive ways. however, if he comes together with a dedicted partner who remains committed to him throughout all trials, this will ignite the spark within him to stick by their side as well. this stable approach you could potentially bring into the relationship, could be of huge benefit to someone like jake, whose mars in libra often strikes me as significant. he gives me the energy of a person who values the concept of give and take, where if someone treats him a certain way, he will want to give it back to them. i can see you two coming together as an experience where, you can bond over your similarities and bring out the better in each other, in order to create a connection based on a stable and firm ground, consisting of real trust.

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park sunghoon

shuffled song: me after you by paul kim

you might be a person who likes the idea of having a boyfriend, who's ready to be the provider and protector in your life. someone mature, dependable and reliable, who steps up to take charge and lead the relationship. perhaps you also don't mind the thought of more traditional roles within a romantic connection, and enjoy the concept of a domestic life.

do you feel like you'd benefit from a more stable and strong figure by your side sometimes? you might be someone who's in possession of a more sensitive, soft and easily hurt heart. you might also be someone self-critical, and could have a tendency to overthink or get nervous and anxious about trivial things. (don't be so hard on yourself <3) sunghoon is a boyfriend who puts a lot of importance into establishing emotionally intimate bonds with his lovers. he's also a person who can display this soothing source of comfort and peace for his partners. he's good at making people feel listened to, and cared about.

sunghoon would be a person who's ready to listen to whatever you have to say, someone who'd always have an open ear to allow you to vent and let out your worries or frustrations. whether that's through the phone, in person; he'd help you feel supported and looked after, he'd be this rock-like existence that brings you a lot of strength and stability in life. you could lean on him comfortably, feel like you've found your person, someone who you could tell your deepest, darkest secrets to without any second thoughts. he'd not only be a boyfriend who'd want to know you like no other, but he would want to understand you like no other.

“tell me more.”

“it's a long story though..”

“for you, i have all the time in the world.”

you could also enjoy quiet and relaxing times together with him. perhaps you are a person who leans on the more introverted and reserved side, or just need your peace at the end of the day, and would like someone you could, basically be alone together with. sunghoon would love intimate dates where it's just you two, in a dimly candle lit room, watching a romantic movie, with the rest of the world masked out. he'd truly enjoy feeling only your presence next to him, and your heart would feel at ease. because you would feel comfortable knowing the person next to you is someone who loves you and takes you for who you are in your entirety. as i said in my ideal type reading, it's like having a lifelong bestfriend.

furthermore, you could be a person, who can take some time with developing trust and warming up to people. sunghoon is a patient lover, who doesn't rush into relationships, and not only takes his own time, but also allows the other party to be slower when it comes to matters like letting down their walls. he usually enjoys relationships which go on for a long period; preferably forever, if only they could. therefore, he wouldn't be rash or overwhelming in his approach at all; he would respect, as well as protect your personal boundaries, and let you take your time with getting to know each other.

lastly, sunghoon would be a boyfriend who'd be up to defend you against whoever dares to come at you. you seem like someone who might've dealt with their share of challenges and obstacles in life till now (i keep feeling like you've just felt quite alone in your difficulties..) and might be a person who'd like for their partner to speak and stand up for them when the situation calls for it sometimes. maybe you're just tired of fighting on your own. sunghoon is a boyfriend who absolutely would place himself in front of the person he loves, in order to protect them from any harm. (i heard the chorus of grenade by bruno mars in my head) he'd be a boyfriend who wouldn't want to leave you to deal with any struggle on your own, and would put in effort to ensure you feel secure, sheltered and guarded; basically in safest of hands, when you're with him.

➳❥ pile 3

lee heeseung

shuffled song: the wisp sings by winter aid

heeseung is a diligent and mindful boyfriend who carries a lot of high expectations, not only towards his partner, but especially himself. whenever i read for him, i get a lot of insecurities and doubts concerning the romantic aspect of his life.. he's someone who defines so much of his own worth and value by what he can do for people. so best believe if you get to a place of dating him, he'll be immensely focused on pleasing and satisfying you. his significant other will be the main thing occupying his mind; he'll be obsessed about you. like all he'd think about is; “what can i buy for y/n? was my gift or date idea good enough? how did they react? what more can i do for them, so they feel happy in this connection, i'm worried they feel bored.” he'll have all these questions in his mind constantly. i feel like you two might share this tendency to hyperfixate on the people you love. you might share this pronounced earthy and airy energy, where both of you can be prone to overthinking, but at the same time, go through life expecting a lot from yourself, as well as the people around you. hard-workers in several different ways. you yourself might also not be the type to be easily satisfied.

heeseung seems to carry a level of mistrust towards his lovers; he can get worried he isn't enough for them, and they might end up filling the potential lack of emotional fulfilment in their relationship, with someone else. he wants to provide you with everything you need in life; whether that's material matters, or emotionally. he can often feel like he isn't doing that, no matter how much effort he puts into the connection, it's never truly enough.. however, i can tell you are a person who's keen on remaining committed and dedicated to the people you love. you carry a lot of understanding and acceptance, you don't read as someone extremely judgemental or overly strict. if you love someone (which i feel doesn't happen as often.. you don't fall in love quickly, but once you do ->) you love them with everything they come with. you're aware you yourself aren't perfect, and are willing to work on yourselves together. you want the relationship to consist of a foundation of trust and tolerance towards each other's shortcomings; you want to grow and improve together. you aren't the type to have eyes for anyone else once you enter a serious commitment. you seem very caring and giving towards the people you cherish. if one person pours into your cup generously, you will make sure you pour into their cup as well. i can tell you'd be a good addition to heeseung's life, in a way where you could soothe his worries and anxious mindset in this regard.

i also believe your conflict-resolving skills will be good together. i think you two could get into plenty of arguments; however instead of allowing them to drag you down or negatively impact the relationship, the conflicts will aid you in getting to know each other on a deeper level. you aren't the type to throw the towel once you two had a falling-out, but instead, you'll look back on yourself and think about how you can use this situation to improve your behaviour and attitude. you'd both be eager to recognise the mistakes each of you made. i can see both of you teaching each other how to apologise, how to own up to your faults, and enrich each other's lives with the cooperative and understanding mindset you both bring to the table. despite your potential and likely up and down's, you'd both balance each other out in a way where i can see a lot of growth and comfort in this connection.

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park jeongseong

shuffled song: so beautiful by dpr ian

jay has quite the dynamic personality, which also showcases itself as him as a boyfriend. he's someone who's incredibly passionate, very enthusiastic and ambitious, but in relationships, he truly values stability and a firm ground. he wants a person who also puts importance into starting a romantic connection based on a foundation of trust and dedication. jay seems to have had some rather unfavourable experiences regarding someone's loyalty, which have resulted in him having the tendency to get suspicious more easily than others. therefore, he wants a person he can fully invest his trust into with no doubt. he wants someone who holds him as a priority just the way he himself would see you as up there on his list of most important people in his life. although in this reading, i very much tapped into jay's energy moreso than yours; i do sense that you are a person who wants to stay committed once you've found a person you see as worth it.

being in a relationship with jay; you can expect him to be quite solid. he can quickly pressure himself to be the best he can be for you, put a lot of the responsibility on his back automatically. he can be so strict with himself that he can lose himself in all the practical thinking and easily disconnect from his emotions. he wants someone who can nurture his emotional side more, would love to have an empathetic, emotionally intelligent, as well as understanding partner who's more in tune with their feelings than he is. are you perhaps a water sign? or do you have any significant water placements? you might be quite in touch with your more “feminine” side. (as in softer, more emotional and nurturing) even if not, you seem to be someone who has the ability to make people feel understood and comfortable. there's this very loving and caring side to you, which would balance jay's more rational approach nicely. he himself has an abundance of emotions, it's just a side of him that doesn't always find its way out as much. as a cancer moon for example, i think a cancer sun or venus would make a beautiful fit for him.

i get the energy, that you're also someone who's quite loyal and committed to the dear people in your life. you might be someone who prefers a small but close circle of friends, or someone who prefers more intimate settings in general. maybe you get overwhelmed or overstimulated quickly, and don't like masses of people. do you have a strenuous job? or one that requires you to see people a lot? there's this desire for rest and quiet here, which i don't feel is only reserved for jay.

this is something i've mentioned a lot, but jay is another person who seems to truly want a source of peace and comfort in his life. he wants this person he can come back home to at the end of the day, to spend some relaxing and soothing times with. he wants you to feel like his break, essentially. even if he's had a stressful, physically and mentally exhausting day; he wants to be able to meet you afterwards, and feel like all the stress is relieved by just a hug. i can see you having the potential to become a person who grants him that. i can feel you having a deep soul, who reflects and introspects a lot. maybe you're even more of a loner deep down, or more of an introvert (i do feel you might be an ambivert who does well in both settings; but needs that quiet time to shut off and recharge) jay would love to have a person like you in his life. you could bond over your similarities in that manner, and give each other what both of you crave in your lifes; passion, stability, dedication and peace.

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omegaverse-anthropologist · 7 months ago

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crawling out of my nest after…four months to write pt 2 of the scent post

scents and pheromones

pt. 1: physiology and function

pt. 2: scent messages

along with reproductive cycles and mating bonds, a heightened sense for interpreting scents and pheromones is a pillar of the omegaverse. this series uses language that describes scents in a way we can understand, but the effort to describe scents is in reality much like the effort to describe color to someone who may never have seen it. scents are intangible, and the descriptors used in this series are abstractions and metaphors rather than direct concrete descriptions.

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to briefly summarize the first entry in this series, humans have scent glands present all over the body, with higher concentrations in certain areas (e.g. the palms, neck, and groin, among others). the scent carries pheromones which are interpreted by the vomeronasal organ (VNO) and decoded as basic information about approximate age, dynamic and phenotypic sexes, mating status, and pack health.

individual scent

individual scents function exactly as they sound. they are unique markers that help distinguish one person from another. they are the core of a person’s whole scent, and they contextualize all the sensations and underpinnings that carry the broader information about age, sex, etc. these scents are most frequently described with comprehensible reference points: honeysuckle, burning wood, vanilla. there are dynamic sex stereotypes—dark and earthy for alphas; light and floral for betas; warm and soft for omegas. in reality, individual scent is not influenced by a person’s dynamic sex. an alpha is just as likely to smell like chocolate cupcakes as they are to smell like petrichor or citrus.

what does dynamic sex smell like?

this is difficult to describe. dynamic sex can be described almost as a sensation more than a scent, the way that spice and sourness are sensations that can be carried by flavors without imparting flavor on their own. with that in mind, consider the following descriptions.

alpha: heavy, blunt, magnetic

beta: electric, sharp, vibrant

omega: bright, round, slow

the sensation of a dynamic sex underpins an individual’s scent. a warm, woodsy scent might be underpinned with vibrance, which would communicate that it likely belongs to a beta.

the scent of age

it may be more accurate to say that scent carries an approximation of an individual’s life stage. upon birth, infants of all dynamic sexes carry a primarily watery, milky, or powdery scent underpinned by the scent of the parent who carried them. the older a child becomes, the more their baby scent gives way to their individual scent. by five or six years old, a child may carry a watery floral scent.

at the onset of the first soft cycle, the dynamic scent sensation begins to emerge. here, a pup may have a bright, powdery, honeyed scent. the presence of the first two sensations communicates that (1) the pup is likely an omega, (2) the pup is young, and (3) the brightness and powdery scent combined mean that the pup likely has not reached their first hard cycle.

the closer a pup becomes to reaching their hard cycle, the more their pup scent fades. a strongly milky scent combined with the dynamic scent indicates that a pup is very near to their first soft cycle, while a scent that is strongly individual with only traces of milkiness suggests that the individual is approaching their hard cycle.

mating status and pack health

this information is strongly inference-based, as mating only slightly changes an individual’s scent and pack health does not directly affect it at all. bite-bonded mates’ scents will carry traces of their mates’ individual scents. on their own, those scents are not enough to communicate who someone is mated to, how strong the relationship is, or any information about their mate’s sex. they only communicate that a mate exists. more detailed understanding of both mate and pack health comes form scent marking.

in healthy packs, members are regularly marked with each other’s scent, creating a ‘pack scent’ shared by all members. bite-bonded mates’ scents tend to appear stronger or more intrinsic to their mates because they are emphasized by the ‘mate’ scent marker the bite imparts.

most people infer from a person’s lack of pack scent that their pack is unhealthy or distant, or that they have been shunned. pack scents that are tinged with anger, frustration, or other strong emotions aid in inferences drawn on relationship health.

emotional scents

much like dynamic sex, emotions add a sort of sensation or undertone to a person’s scent. in general, emotions like contentment, joy, and relaxation tend to add warmth, brightness, or softness to a person’s scent; while emotions like sadness, loneliness, or frustration tend to darken, sour, or muddy it. because emotions are complex, however, it would be dishonest to say that ‘joy brightens the scent,’ for example.

there are some universal markers—fear and pain are distinct and consistent scents that can be identified by infants in their first month of life. but while broad emotional strokes can be inferred by near strangers, more nuanced and complex reading of a scent’s emotion requires familiarity. just as you may be able to distinguish your partner’s polite laugh, surprised laugh, and delighted laugh easily, close relations tend to have an easier time distinguishing the scents of frustrated determination, frustrated confusion, and frustrated resignation.

how can any of that information be decoded?

scents carry massive amounts of information that the brain decodes in fractions of a second, providing understanding. to describe how that information might be decoded, consider music.

most people can determine whether a singular note was played by a stringed instrument, a keyboard instrument, or a wind instrument. a skilled violinist may be able to determine whether that note came from a violin, viola, cello, or bass due to their familiarity with and repeated exposure to those instruments.

musicians hearing a singular phrase can determine which mode and key is being played, and they may be able to describe oft-used chord progressions in that mode or genre.

repeated exposure to a stimulus, when that stimulus is important, creates ease in its decoding. while newborns’ vision is blurry and limited in its color perception, a seeing adult parses a myriad of visual stimulus each second, creates connections, and draws inferences, all without conscious thought. we can pick out a close relation’s voice in a crowd because we know that voice intimately. parsing and decoding scents functions much the same way.

#god i have no idea how long this is #im scared lmao #omegaverse #omegaverse headcanon #omegaverse headcanons #a/b/o headcanon #alpha beta omega #a/b/o dynamics #omegaverse dynamics #a/b/o verse #a/b/o #omegaverse worldbuilding #omegaverse scent #omegaverse scents #scent marking #omegaverse pheromones #omegaverse anthropology #scents part 2 #scents

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sc0rpi0suntaurusm00n · 6 months ago

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⌑˙•Astro observations ꨄ

Hi guys, it's been a while, oh boy... I have been super busy with school and life, and EVERYTHING!!! But I am back - and here are some things I have noticed lately ~~~

Virgo placements can come from very lovely family dynamic or the lack thereof and they might have this 'I am better than everyone' air about them because they have self taught themselves or were self made often times, and they are usually blessed with good abilities in certain areas due to genetics but still think they are just better and wonder why others aren't Just Better. Often seems like they are like this when underdeveloped and immature, but later they learn to be more humble and less judgy.

Cancer placements often want to please their parents really badly or want to be like a parental figure they admire when young.

Most Aquarius Venus ppl can be very picky with who they let around them, and although they are usually quite a social sign they often have introvert tendencies in their free time and might have a lot of friends but only don't ghost two people who they like.

➥ Fixed signs are often quite intentional with whom they are around and why, we don't generally have to be around only people we agree with but we can be sure of who we want to be around, remind me of the quote "you are the combination of the 5 people you hang out with"

Taurus Mars being in detriment has it's benefits can make really good athletes especially in track or other sports that take perseverance and the slow pace they take to begin which they maintain well and finally finish strong. These individuals are very strong willed when it comes to their passions, and they have incredible ardor if you can bring it out of them. *might even be slow walkers*

Compared to Aries Mars or Scorpio Mars, Taurus Mars often has the perseverance and will-power to continue by saving energy, meanwhile it's counterparts are more Willy nilly with their passion and might have a lot of vibrancy but use it in many endeavors and tire themselves out. Such as wasting energy on hatred or overdoing it at times and getting into arguments often, however these more auspicious placements often have a vibrant inner world and a spark for life that is hard to not notice.

Scorpio placements/8th house placements/Pluto 1st house are often intriguing to others for their aura of secrecy that when you get to know them it turns out they are just normal people and they often have a very normal life usually - either that or they have had a lot of death and have aquired many benefits through gained wealth, there is really no in-between.

Pisces placements when underdeveloped a lot of times joke about their appearance or personality as jokes (self deprecating humor) when they are younger, but they grow into very humble individuals. Pisces are very kind souls and though they might struggle with people pleasing when young, they are often very blessed spiritually (under Jupiter rulership). They often get a lot of help from family when moving out or going to college, either too much enabling or not a lot of support when they leave. Either the perfect environment for becoming a "starving artist" or they have amazing loving parents who give them many opportunities for success, but depending on whether their parents are very nurturing or not, if they have a bad environment well they will soak it in because these indivuals being mutable are always taking in everything around them especially their immediate environment.

Thank you for reading 📖❤

#astrology #my observations #astro obs #astrology observations #scorpio #aquarius #gemini #pisces #taurus #taurus mars #gemini moon #pisces venus #pisces mercury #pisces men #aries #aries mars #Scorpio mars

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thechaoticcherub · 2 months ago

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Thoroughfare

Thoroughfare Chapter One The Ring of Fire

Pairing: Dark!Joel Miller x Reader

Fic Summary: Cross country road trip turns into way more, opening up questions about who you're traveling with, what his intentions are and if he'll actually let you go.

Chapter Summary: The adventure begins when you meet Joel Miller on the side of a dusty Texas Road and hop in his truck to head off to Dallas.

Rated: Explicit-This chapter has no sex

Warnings: AU-No Cordyceps, Big Age Gap, Reader is not described, no use of y/n, Reader is briefly referred to as a fake name, DARK Joel, Eventually: daddy kink, rough sex, violence, blood, dubcon, kidnapping elements, murder, sexual assault, dom/sub dynamics. More Warnings will come with each chapter.

Notes: Here's the first chapter of Thoroughfare! My first Joel Miller chaptered fic! I'm really excited and enjoying writing this. Thanks to my AMAZING best friend for beta reading and editing.

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If there was one thing Joel Miller was going to bring from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Wyoming, it would have been you. Unfortunately, you were as unaware of him as it was possible for a young girl to be of an old man who obsessed over the very ground you walked on. So, Joel made plans. When his brother had disappeared Joel could have guessed it had been about a girl, he hadn’t guessed that girl would be pregnant, but it didn’t necessarily surprise him. At first Joel had been pissed off. At first, he was frustrated that Tommy would just up and leave him, decide to go without any real warning, leaving Joel to clean up their messes, yet again. Eventually, Joel saw it as an opportunity to live out the rest of his life in relative peace in a beautiful place. But you stuck in the back of Joel’s head, the only thing tying him to Texas at all. Joel didn’t think he had the strength to cut those ties. Joel had spent years and years thinking about you, obsessing over if you were happy, if you were safe. As you got older, he thought about if you had someone special. You, of course, wouldn’t have been able to tell him apart from fuckin’ Adam. That was, if you even spared him a singular glance. He could probably draw a map of the lights shining in your eyes at any given time if he was instructed to.

Maybe this singular thing is what made Joel Miller truly a bad man. An obsession with a girl easily young enough to be his own daughter. But no, Joel knew better. There were a bunch of things that made him a bad man, and if anything, you were his redeeming quality. Even if you didn’t know it. So he felt locked in to Texas for the rest of his life; but bloodlines were strong, and he wanted to find a way to Tommy, to something resembling peace. He spent the last few days organizing a trip he wasn’t even sure was happening, finalizing things in Austin and considering his options with you. All more illegal than the last one. That didn’t phase him, but your happiness did.

Luck finally seemed to be on Joel’s side one afternoon as he was driving along the highway a ways outside of Austin. The stretch of road was a weird mix of country and suburbia. The knowledge of your location sat like a pit in his stomach. He knew this was just on the other side of your typical stomping grounds. And as he rounded a curve in the road, there you were. Backpack slung over your pretty shoulders, sun shining off the top of your head. When you heard his truck, your head perked in that direction, you turned and he could see you, seeming to glimmer in the shine from the sun. Your hand stuck out towards the road, your thumb appearing like some kind of beacon in a dark night. Ships passing would use it as a lighthouse to guide themselves home, and that’s just what Joel did, pulling his truck off onto the dirty side of the road just ahead of you.

You jogged over to the truck, full of life and vibrancy. Joel rolled the passenger window down and looked over at you standing there. Apprehension settled over your face as you looked into the car at the middle aged man sitting in the driver’s seat. At least you had good enough sense to be concerned.

“Hitchhiking ain’t smart, darlin’” He chastised, his eyes flicking over your pretty face as you seemed to examine both him and the interior of the car.

“I know,” You said, your voice immediately sounding somewhat defensive. “But a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.” You put your hand up on your forehead to shade your eyes from the sun, squinting into the truck at him.

Joel nodded, trying to seem open and kind, a friendly older guy who could take you somewhere, drop you off and let you go on your way. “How old are ya?” he asked.

“Twenty-two,” You said instantly. Liar. Joel thought, you had just turned eighteen. That was the only reason you were runnin’ from something, because no cop would follow you anymore. He raised his eyebrows like he wasn’t sure if he believed you but you held onto your lie and Joel decided not to fight you on it.

“Where ya headed, missy?” He asked. Maybe he was acting too familiar. Maybe this would somehow give away something to you but the term of endearment just slipped out. He was too used to the way he referred to you in his head. You sucked on your lower lip, looked around the deserted highway, as if weighing your options.

“Dallas,” You said, “You headed that far?” You cocked your hip out at the same time as you tilted your head.

“I was goin’ to Forth Worth so it ain’t hard to get you to Dallas first,” He said, “Hop in, kid.” He reached down and pressed the button to unlock the doors of the truck. You hesitated. Joel’s heart thrummed in his throat. There was a part of him that hoped you’d say never mind, that you’d back away and listen to whatever it was that your gut was telling you to do. Maybe you weren’t that smart, or you felt desperate enough to ignore your gut.

He didn’t really want you to say no and run from him. He was practically purring in approval as you opened up the truck door and climbed in. Instead of running from him, you were running headfirst into the darkest part of the fairytale. Without a second glance you slammed the door and started to pull your seatbelt on.

“Thanks so much!” You said happily, maybe more comfortable now that you had just made the decision, or maybe just that naive.

“No problem, name’s Joel,” He said, reaching his hand out after putting the truck into gear, keeping his eyes on the road. You took his head and Joel’s heart was light as feathers, tickling his chest and throat as he felt your fingers for the first time in so long. “What’s your name?” he asked, prompting you to speak. You were quiet and Joel momentarily wondered if you were contemplating giving him a fake name. What would be the point though? You were already in his car, and starting to fly down the highway. Even as he thought that, you were speaking,

“Sarah,” The lightness in Joel’s heart vanished. It sank like lead, splashing into his stomach and his face dropped. Lies. Liar. Liar. Fuckin’ liar.

Sarah had been the first name that came to your mind when he had asked you. Of course you weren’t about to give a perfect stranger your real name, you were already being an idiot for getting into Joel’s car. The lie tasted bad in your mouth, probably because you knew a fake name was going to be harder to keep up with than a fake age. You had been lying about your age since you were sixteen so at eighteen it felt easy to say twenty-two and keep up with it, even if it was unbelievable to most.

“So what got ya out here hitchhikin’ on 190 all by your lonesome?” Joel asked. There was a twist of his lips, and a slight furrow of his brow, back to a placid lake of nothingness that made you more uneasy than the friendly expression from before. You weren’t sure how much you should lie, lies got tangled and unraveled and you weren’t keen on him discovering you were lying while he drove you over 2 hours to Dallas.

“I live with my aunt and it’s been…bad for a while, we got in a fight last night, so I decided it was time to go, and…I don’t have my own car so here we are.” It was the truth, easier to give the truth on something like that than add to the list of things you had to remember.

“Hmm,” he said, acknowledging your predicament but not immediately offering any other thoughts. “Tough,” he said. Joel had one hand on the top of the steering wheel, keeping a steady 72 miles per hour while he spoke. You were picking at the cuticle of your thumb, not paying too much attention to him but remaining quietly polite. “She not okay with you havin’ freedom or somethin?” Your eyes snapped up at the question, looking over at him to find his eyes on you, not the deserted road. It was so specific. How did he know exactly what that fucking fight had been about? He looked at you a touch too long for someone driving but then glanced back at the road and you let go of the paranoid thoughts you were having. He must have just made an assumption, based on the fact that you were clearly lying about your age, and the fact that you fought with her. You didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of being right though,

“Kind of,” You answered, “We just don’t get along.” You looked out your window and hoped he would let it go. It was an understatement, your Aunt Tilda seemed to love yelling and goading you into arguments so she would have an excuse to punish you. You had tried running away when you were younger, but the police had always managed to bring you back, much to your dismay. Now that you were eighteen, there was nothing keeping you there except access to a means of transport, but the argument the night before had made it abundantly clear that you couldn’t let that stop you anymore.

“She put her hands on ya?” Joel asked suddenly. It seemed so nosy to you. Irritation flared in your chest, and you unglued your eyes from the blurry shapes of the fields passing by outside your window to look over at him. He must have picked up on your irritation, because he shrugged, “Ya just seem desperate to get outta there, ya know? Not tryin’ to pry, Sarah. Just an observation from a friendly stranger.” He shot you a smile that eased your nerves, and you shook yourself internally. He was just trying to be nice. He had picked you up off the side of the road and who knew, maybe he had a daughter…or granddaughter… your age who he cared about and so he was just…feeling bad about you.

“Couple times, but maybe I deserved it, you know?” You said, leaning back in the truck seat and rolling your head around to look over at him. You watched a muscle jump in his jaw. He was good looking for an older guy, that was easy to see. He had a strong jaw, and a nose like those Greek…or was it Roman? Well, either way, it was straight from those statues you had seen in your textbooks. His skin was tanned and looked worn from working in the sun, and if you had to guess, you would have thought maybe he worked outdoors. Maybe he was a cowboy or had been a ranch hand or something. Your imagination was running away from you now, having always had a fascination with cowboys and the Wild West. Texas had plenty of cowboys. Not in Austin, though. The culture was around sure,, but it had never seemed like what you imagined the wild west would be. Like out in Montana or Wyoming. Mountains and rolling hills, fields and landscape that stretched out in front of you. Maybe it was just Austin that didn’t feel like the wild west you had always imagined, maybe if you had lived in west Texas you wouldn’t have dreamt of running away so much.

“Did ya hit her?” Joel asked, breaking you from your thoughts. You could almost laugh at that. The idea that you would have ever tried to hit her back, or fight back at all, was ridiculous.

“No.” You said.

“Well then, you didn’t deserve it,” He glanced over to you, and you had to hide your smile. It felt validating. It felt…right to be told you didn’t deserve it. Joel must have caught your smile because he smiled too, and it seemed to change his whole face from stern to easy going.

“So, Sarah,” he said, and the name sounded wrong when he said it. It was like he just knew it wasn’t your real name and maybe that was just a paranoid thought. “What are you going to do in Dallas?” He asked. You weren’t sure how much you wanted to tell him about your plans but what was the truth really going to provide for him? It might even be better for him to know that someone would know you were coming.

“I’ve been talkin’ to this guy who lives up there and… I don’t know, we have plans to meet. But from there, I don’t really know.” You had a little money and maybe you could find yourself a job. You watched as Joel reached out and twisted the dial on the radio to tune to a different station, one playing old country songs. At least he wasn’t playing talk radio or some right wing garbage that would make you feel even more unsafe. Country like this always felt like childhood, dreaming of cattle drives and cold mountain mornings, cowgirl boots, and rodeos. Things you never really experienced but you watched, filled with jealousy, while other people did. Joel raised his eyebrows as you spoke of a boy and that muscle in his jaw clenched again. It was a tiny, possessive movement that seemed completely at odds with your level of familiarity with him, which was zero.

“Relyin’ on a boy?” he asked. You shrugged.

“He’s nice.” You said dismissively, “What’re you doin’ in Fort Worth?” You wanted to change the subject away from your plans and whether or not relying on a boy was a good idea.

“Got some business to finish up there, but I ain’t stayin’ for long.” He told you, one hand on the top of the steering wheel, the other elbow resting on the door. “I’m actually headin’ to meet up with my brother in Wyoming,” He said.

“What are you doing there?” You asked, trying to hide your internal excitement at the idea of what you had always deemed as The Wild West. You wondered if he caught onto the barely concealed excitement in your words

“We work in construction together and he’s found good work up in Jackson, so we’re leavin’ Texas for a while,” He explained. “Headin’ further west,” He nodded. You had been right, he was the type of man to work outside. Blue collar. But not a cowboy, even though there was something about him that screamed cowboy to you.

“Jackson? Like Jackson Hole?” You asked.

“Yeah round there, why? You ski?” He looked over at you as if he didn’t believe that for a second.

“No,” You laughed, “I just like the mountains, always wanted to live in the ‘wild west’” You put air quotes around it, “I grew up wanting to ride horses, go to rodeos and stuff,” You shrugged.

“Not enough of that stuff in Texas for ya?” Joel joked.

“Not in my world,” You mumbled, thinking of the double wide you grew up in the weird half country, half suburban wasteland of the outskirts of Austin, Texas. Nothing scenic about that. Joel nodded and you fell into relative silence. The country music on the radio was enough for both of you. It was easier to let the conversation die and the silence was surprisingly comfortable.You watched the scenery and thought of Wyoming, the mountains, and how you’d love to see a rodeo. A real rodeo. Not just one on the television. Not just a stunt show at the county fair. You could meet real cowboys, not just stupid teenage boys who wore fancy hats and pretended. You must have nodded off because when Joel spoke again you practically jumped out of your seat,

“You hungry?” He was looking at you and the clock was a half hour later than when you last looked. “Whoa there, darlin’” He laughed as you jumped. “You were snoozin’ good there, weren’t ya?” he asked. You smiled nervously.

“I guess so,” You looked out the window, checking to make sure you were still heading in he right direction.

“You hungry?” he asked again. “There’s a diner up here, easy to stop and have a bite quick.”

“Uhhh,” You didn’t really want to stop even though you were hungry and had to pee, you glanced over at him, unsure.

“I’m buyin’ if that helps you decide,” he cracked another smile and you felt your resolve fail a little.

“Okay,” you agreed. “Yeah, I could eat.”

A few minutes later Joel had pulled off at an old fashioned roadside diner and parked. You briefly contemplated bringing your whole backpack with you into the diner, and maybe you should have, but you chose to leave it sitting on your seat and followed him inside.

While Joel got you a table, you went straight for the bathroom, peeing, then washing your hands and staring at yourself in the mirror. You looked tired. Maybe a little worried. There was no real reason to believe that the friendly older man who had picked you up was going to hurt you, he had been nothing but appropriate. But you couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something off. No. You were so paranoid it was ridiculous. When you walked out of the bathroom, Joel was at a booth not far from the front door you walked over and sank down across from him. It was odd to be sitting across from him without the distraction of driving. He was looking at the menu,

“Get whatever ya want,” he said.

“Are you sure?” You asked. “I-I have some money,” you felt like you needed to offer now that you were here even though you didn’t want to spend the precious little money you had on a burger.

“Yeah, I’m sure,” He half laughed, “I’m not going to have you spend your money on food you didn’t ask for,” He explained, “You’re goin’ to need that money,” it felt so genuine and honest that you relaxed even more. You looked down at your menu, searching through it for what you wanted. If he was really saying get whatever you wanted, then you were getting a milkshake with your burger. May as well fill up now so you didn’t need to eat tonight and could spend your money on a motel room.

“Thank you,” you said, looking up at him. “For picking me up, for being so nice…and you know, for not murdering me,” You joked. Joel let out a laugh as you said that,

“Were you worried you were goin’ to get murdered?” Joel’s eyes sparkled, like he was enjoying the joke and again, all his features seemed to soften. It made him look younger.

“I mean, you said yourself that hitchhiking isn’t smart,” You reminded him. The waitress came over then and took your orders, you got a chocolate milkshake, a cherry coke, and a cheeseburger with fries. Joel got a sweet tea and a bacon burger with fries. For some reason the sweet tea surprised you. You hadn’t known what you expected from him, but maybe not sweet tea.

“I spose I did,” Joel answered you when the waitress left, “It is good that I picked you up and not some creep or somethin’” He said, there was a glint in his eyes again, a sparkle of mischief but you knew it was just from the joke about not getting murdered. You nodded,

“Yeah I lucked out with a kindly old man,” You teased, feeling comfortable enough now to joke.

“Careful,” he said, “We ain’t in Dallas yet,” his tone was playful. He fiddled with the watch on his wrist. You noticed it wasn’t ticking in fact, it was completely broken. You almost asked him, but something in you told you not to pry.

“I’m kidding, you don’t even really seem like an old man,” You said, wanting to make sure he didn’t actually get angry at you. Joel snorted,

“Thanks for butterin’ me up, darlin’” he said. “So, what got ya interested in the Wild West?” he asked, his eyebrows raising around the words ‘wild west’ as if it was some mysterious thing. You thought for a minute,

“Grew up watching westerns, and I went to a school where all my friends could afford to take riding lessons and I couldn’t, so it was something out of my reach.” You thought more of all those nights lying on your mattress on the ground of your bedroom, looking at the moon through the back window of the double wide and dreaming of fabled cowboys, their bravery and heroism. “My parents died when I was real young, I guess I always kind of dreamed of a cowboy coming to rescue me…someone whisking me away It was silly but it stuck.” I said. “I never liked Disney movies when I was little because a prince seemed so boring,” You were picking at your thumbnail while you let all this spill out to the man you barely knew across the booth from you. “I wanted to get rescued, taken away, and taken on adventures,” You explained. “And to me, the best adventures happened on horseback in the mountains with danger and beans out of a can I guess,” You laughed and Joel did too. You hadn’t been looking at him while you spoke, you had been staring at your nails, picking the cuticle apart, thinking about those things that happened to you that you couldn’t really remember. Now your eyes flicked up to meet his, he was watching you talk. You were taken aback by how carefully he was listening to your childish nonsense.

“Did your Aunt care about your cowboy dreams?” He asked. You snorted with laughter,

“I don’t know. It never seemed like it,” You said. “I asked to go to the rodeo for my birthday every year and it never happened but we didn’t have much money,” You shrugged.

“That’s too bad, growing up in Texas and never goin’ to a rodeo should be a crime,” Joel said You were interrupted by the waitress bringing over your drinks. You focused on sipping your cherry coke, relishing the tingly bubbles and sweetness. It was a relief and distraction from the topic. While you held your cold glass and sipped your Coke you let your eyes wander around the diner. It wasn’t busy, but it wasn’t empty, either . Clean formica tables with red padded chairs and booths were organized around a counter with stools. You could hear a quiet, tinny version of Johnny Cash singing Ring of Fire from speakers older than you.

I fell into a burning ring of fire; I went down, down, down; And the flames went higher; And it burns, burns, burns.

“You wanna go out west?” Joel asked, stirring the ice in his sweet tea with his straw. The question sounded too casual to you, it didn’t feel like a throwaway question, it felt like there was more to it that you weren’t totally picking up on.. You were confused. What was he asking? If you wanted to go someday? Or right now? For some reason the question made your heart skip a beat and a strange shiver run up and down your spine.

The taste of love is sweet; When hearts like ours meet; I fell for you like a child; Oh, but the fire went wild.

“I mean, yeah, someday, I’d like to get out there-”

“No, I mean now, darlin’” Joel said. His dark eyes were studying your face, watching for every microexpression, you could feel that. A warning sign had been built up like a barricade inside of you, stopping the excited flames of your need for adventure from burning you down. Was he offering to bring you to Wyoming with him? Was that weird? No. Not from him. He was just a nice older guy and you were completely capable of handling yourself and running if you absolutely needed to. Getting out of Texas sounded so nice.

“Like…with you?” You asked, wanting to confirm. Joel chuckled. The waitress came back with your food and set it down in front of you. Your hunger had abated in the wake of the excitement of possibilities. Joel picked up a french fry,

“Yeah, with me.” He said. “I promise I won’t murder you,” he teased and for some reason the joke eased any doubt you had, and stoked the fire of desire for The Wild West and adventure. The fire inside you immolated the warning sign and you found yourself nodding.

And it burns, burns, burns; The ring of fire; The ring of fire; The ring of fire.

“I…I mean, if thats okay with you? I would…yeah that would be so great!” You said breathlessly, letting go of any hesitation, trusting that this is what you were meant to do. You were getting everything you had dreamed of: a way out of Texas. Joel looked like a cowboy, he could be that cowboy that came along to take you away from monotony and into adventure. You finally felt like you could start eating so you picked up a french fry and took a bite.

“I’d much rather you be with me then some boy from the internet who doesn’t know you or care a lick about you,” He said. Briefly you wondered how meeting a boy from the internet was worse than a man from the side of the road, but it was clear that he just cared for whatever reason. “You gotta do one thing for me though,” He said and your heart sank into you gut, your hands stopped with your burger halfway to your mouth. Here was the thing that was going to send you running. You tilted your head to the side, waiting for the shoe to drop. “You gotta tell me the truth.” He said, his voice had gone serious and his face had shifted from that open friendly one to something sterner again. You bought some time by taking a bite of your burger.

“What?” You asked, your mouth full. Maybe you were playing dumb, maybe you had forgotten about your lies but you wanted clarification before you continued on.

“Your age. Your name.” He said. “What are they? Be truthful now. Seein’ as we’re goin’ to be travelin’ together, I think I’m owed the truth.” How had he known you were lying about your name? Your age…well, that was obvious. You weren’t twenty-two, that was clear to see. But your name…how had he known that Sarah wasn’t your real name? Were you just that bad of a liar? Maybe.

“I’m eighteen,” You said, looking down at your plate as you put your burger back down. Joel was chewing his own food, nodding.

“Makes more sense,” he said. “Twenty-two,” he scoffed, and it made you smile a little. Looking back, you realized it had been a little ridiculous to think someone would believe that. “You sure you’re actually eighteen?” He asked. You looked into his eyes and nodded. He seemed to accept that and took another bite of his burger, “And your name?” He asked. You shifted uncomfortably,

“How’d you know Sarah wasn’t my real name?” You asked.

“You ain’t a good liar, kid.” He said. “Not to me,” He picked up a couple fries and ate them.. You reached out for the milkshake you had forgotten about and picked it up, sipping it. “Now, out with it. What‘s your real name?” He asked. You felt young when he spoke to you like this, like an ashamed child caught in lies. You stared down at your food and gave him your name.

“Nice to properly meet ya, kid.” He said. “Now let’s just agree to be honest with each other.” He said. You didn’t look up, still holding your milkshake and examining your burger and fries. “You ain’t in trouble,” he laughed and finally you glanced up.

“Okay,” You said.

“Okay.” He agreed.

Joel still had business to finish in Fort Worth so you kept on your way north. You planned to stay the night in Fort Worth before heading west from there. Joel spent the last hour of the car ride quizzing you on what the different old country songs were and who was singing them.

“Damn, for a cowboy lovin’ girl you ain’t got an ear for proper cowboy music.” He had said after your third song wrong.

“It’s cause I’m not 95 years old, Joel.” You had snipped at him, now aware his age was a sore spot for him and intending on using it whenever you needed to. He shot you a playful look and you could feel any semblance of guard you had up still, slipping. He reminded you of an old boyfriend of your aunt’s, who had always been nice to you and drove you around in the back of his pickup just for fun. He had you look up a motel with availability in Fort Worth and asked for prices on rooms, you listed off different chain places with decent ratings and a room for less than $100 a night until finally you said,

“There’s the Sundance Motel, you know like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?”

“How much for a night?”

“$95,” You answered.

“To the Sundance Motel! Seems like fate,” He said, eyes turning back to the road. The sun was starting to set now, blazing in the west, reminding you that that was the direction you were officially headed in. It made your heart skip every time you considered it.

The Sundance Motel was a typical two story motel a short drive off of the highway, the pink doors for each room opened onto a view of the dirty looking pool. It was kitschy, but the big sign cried of a vacancy and had a blazing sun as the logo. There was an iHop next to it, and across the street was a dingy bar attached to a music shop. You couldn’t help but smile as you looked around the place while Joel went into the front office to get a room. Maybe this wasn’t sleeping under the stars in the mountains yet, but it was still different. When Joel came back he was smoking a cigarette, he got into the truck and drove around to the side parking lot.

“Are you sure I can’t give you some money for the room?” You asked quietly once he parked and opened up his door.

“Don’t think about it, darlin’” he said, “You need to save your money for when you get to Wyoming,” he explained again. You sucked on your lower lip and slipped out of the cab of the truck. You grabbed your backpack and followed him up the stairs to the second floor and around to a room that looked out over the center of the pool. Joel opened the door and pushed it open, flicking his cigarette away before he walked in.

It was surprisingly clean. Two queen beds, a television on a dresser, and then a door directly to the right that must have held the bathroom. You felt distinctly awkward as you walked into the room, holding your backpack and looking around. Joel had a bag too and you eyed it briefly as he set it down on the dresser. “You can pick whatever bed ya want,” he said. You decided on the bed closer to the door and set your backpack on it. You sank down on the bed and watched him take off his watch, carefully setting it on the bedside table and picking up the remote for the television. He fiddled with it for a second before looking over at you,

“I know this is uncomfortable,” he said quietly. “We don’t really know each other, you’re a young lady,” He gestured to you and then back at himself, “And I’m a grumpy old fucker,” he half laughed and you nervously smiled, wondering where he was going with this. “But we’re goin’ to be thrown together a lot during this trip an’ maybe it’s best if we just…think of each other like an estranged father and daughter, gettin’ to know each other again.” He said.

You shifted on the bed, unsure of what to say, the reason it was awkward was because how could either of you trust each other yet? You couldn’t force trust, but maybe you could fake it until you did. Just to make this more comfortable. “Mhm,” you said.

“You ain’t got anythin’ to worry about, darlin’” He continued, “I’m not goin’ to let any harm come to you while we’re travelin’ together, alright? Just, trust me on that.” He seemed so genuine and so serious. As if there was something that would have definitely hurt you if he hadn’t been there with you. You nodded.

“And I’m not trying to…use you or rob you or anything,” You said, your voice still sounding a little nervous. You fiddled with the hem of the dress you wore and you looked over at him where he was sitting on his bed. Joel chuckled,

“You’d sure be disappointed if you tried,” he said. You smiled and he flipped the television on. He browsed the channels while you opened your backpack and took out your phone charger, plugging it in and working on rearranging the stuff in your backpack.

“Hey look at that, our friend Butch Cassidy is about to rob the train,” Joel said, drawing your attention to the television where Paul Newman and Robert Redford were forcing the engineer to stop the train. You couldn’t miss the twist of fate that was the classic western movie, one that shared a name with the motel you were currently in, was playing on TCM just as you got settled into your room. It felt like a good omen. Plus, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was one of your favorites, so you settled into watch while playing a stupid game on your phone. About a half hour into the movie he stood up,

“I gotta run a quick errand,” He said, tucking his phone into his pocket. “A problem on the job site I’m finishing up with here,” he explained. He put a key to the hotel room down on the bedside table and pocketed the other one. “I might be a little late…so you can shower and fall asleep, whatever you need, and I wont be buggin’ you for a while.”

You were confused but you nodded, “Okay, I’ll be here,” You said.

He got his car keys but left his bag and watch, and left you there in the room.

It was a relief to be alone for a while. It gave you a moment to think without the pressure of his presence. If you had really wanted to, you could have gotten an Uber and been picked up and gone before he came back. You wondered if maybe he went on this errand specifically so you had that opportunity. Maybe he thought that if he showed you he wasn’t trying to stop you from leaving, you’d feel more comfortable, and to be honest, it was working. It felt good to know he didn’t care if you just up and left him. You weren’t going to but having the option felt…right. You used his absence to shower, put on the one pair of pajamas you packed, and crawl into bed. You were exhausted. You watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as closely as you could, trying to turn your brain off and let the exhaustion pull you into the blackness of sleep. You weren’t sure when your thoughts stopped making sense and turned into dreams, but you must have fallen asleep for quite a while because when you opened your eyes next it was to the sound of the door closing. Joel. For some reason you didn’t want him to know he had woken you open so you stayed still and kept your eyes closed.

The room was very dark, the television must have had a timer because it had turned off on its own. When you cracked one eye open to look at the clock on the bedside table, it read 2:49 AM. You shut your eyes again as you heard Joel tiptoeing across the floor. When he passed the beds you cracked your eyes, just enough to see his outline but not enough for him to be able to tell you were awake. You kept your breath steady as he paused by the bathroom door and looked at you, making sure you were asleep and then he turned to the bathroom and pushed it open, bathing him in the light you had left on. Your heart froze and a chill settled over your whole body as you realized what you were seeing.

Joel. The handsome, old, cowboy like man who had driven you for over two hours today had blood all over his t-shirt and splattered onto his neck. As he removed the flannel shirt from overtop of the t-shirt, you saw his forearms were also smattered with the stuff. His hands were oddly clean. Your throat felt tight and you felt rooted to the place. Should you run right now? No. You wouldn’t get far and he would know you saw him covered in blood. Was it blood? Could it be paint? You were so scared of him noticing you were awake you couldn’t even inch closer to the edge of the bed. You were fooling yourself if you thought it was paint. Paint didn’t look like that. Joel turned the sink tap on and you heard him start to quietly hum,

Baa baa ba ba ba ba ba ba da baaaa

Ba ba ba ba ba baa da baaaa

You couldn’t really make out what he was humming, everything in you was trying to reconcile what you were seeing with what you knew of him. You wished you had stayed asleep. You wished you hadn’t seen this. You wished you had never met Joel. Maybe without him you’d be dead in a ditch right now but maybe you’d end up dead in a ditch with him too. Joel tugged off the bloody t-shirt and with a jolt you realized what he was humming because he very quietly put words to the tune,

Love is a burning thing; And it makes a fiery ring; Bound by wild desire; I fell into a ring of fire

I fell into a burning ring of fire; I went down, down, down; And the flames went higher

And it burns, burns, burns…

The ring of fire…

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hayatheauthor · 1 year ago

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Crafting Sad Scenes: Writing Tears and Emotional Depth

Creating authentic emotions is vital for immersive storytelling, which is why I decided to make this series on how to write different emotions. After exploring rage, it's now time to delve into sadness!

When it comes to portraying sadness, delving into various aspects of your character's behaviour and environment can deepen the emotional impact. Here's a guide on how to evoke sadness in your writing using different elements:

Facial Expressions

Downcast Eyes and Furrowed Brow: Describe how their eyes lower and brows crease, reflecting inner sorrow or distress.

Quivering Lips or Trembling Chin: Note the subtle quivers in their lips or chin, indicating emotional vulnerability or the effort to hold back tears.

Pained or Distant Gaze: Highlight a gaze that's distant, unfocused, or filled with inner turmoil, showing their emotional detachment or deep sadness.

Tear-Streaked or Reddened Eyes: Mention tear tracks or reddened eyes, portraying recent or suppressed crying, enhancing the visual impact of their sadness.

Hollow Cheeks and Sunken Eyes: Describe physical changes like hollow cheeks or sunken eyes, reflecting fatigue, despair, or prolonged emotional distress.

Body Language and Gestures

Slumped Shoulders and Hunched Posture: Show their dejected stance with slumped shoulders and a hunched posture, conveying a sense of heaviness or defeat.

Fidgeting or Clasping Hands: Detail how they fidget nervously or clasp their hands tightly, indicating inner turmoil or a need for comfort.

Absentminded Touching of Face or Hair: Mention absentminded gestures like touching their face or running fingers through their hair, reflecting introspection or sadness.

Slow or Listless Movements: Describe their movements as slow, lethargic, or lacking energy, mirroring their emotional state of sadness.

Avoiding Eye Contact or Retreating: Highlight how they avoid eye contact or retreat from interactions, seeking solitude or trying to mask their emotions.

Dialogue and Inner Monologue

Subdued or Monotone Speech: Show their dialogue as subdued, with a monotone delivery or pauses, conveying emotional restraint or inner pain.

Expressing Regret, Loss, or Longing: Use dialogue to express their regrets, sense of loss, or longing for something or someone, adding depth to their sadness.

Internal Conflicts and Self-Reflection: Delve into their inner monologue, revealing their conflicts, doubts, or self-reflection, showcasing the complexity of their emotional journey.

Using Metaphors or Symbolic Language: Incorporate metaphors or symbolic language in their dialogue or thoughts, enhancing the poetic or introspective nature of their sadness.

Environmental Cues and Setting

Bleak or Desolate Settings: Set scenes in bleak or desolate environments, such as abandoned places or dimly lit spaces, amplifying the sense of isolation or melancholy.

Rainy Weather or Gray Skies: Describe rainy weather, gray skies, or somber atmospheres, mirroring their emotional state and adding a reflective tone to the setting.

Diminished Colors or Lack of Vibrancy: Use descriptions of muted colors or a lack of vibrancy in the surroundings, reflecting the character's subdued mood and emotional depth.

Actions and Reactions

Withdrawing from Interactions: Show them withdrawing from social interactions, seeking solitude, or avoiding activities they once enjoyed, highlighting their emotional withdrawal.

Seeking Comfort Objects or Routines: Describe how they turn to comfort objects or routines, such as listening to music, writing, or engaging in familiar activities, as coping mechanisms.

Emotional Outbursts or Sudden Changes: Portray occasional emotional outbursts, sudden changes in behavior, or moments of vulnerability, revealing layers of their sadness.

Impact on Relationships and Interactions: Explore how their sadness affects their relationships and interactions with others, showcasing the dynamics of empathy, support, or misunderstanding.

Types of Tears and Emotional Triggers

Watery Eyes: These tears often accompany moments of deep emotional pain, such as hearing hurtful words, experiencing profound disappointment, or feeling overwhelmed by sadness. Characters may blink rapidly or struggle to maintain eye contact as tears well up, indicating their struggle to contain their emotions.

Quiet Tears: Quiet tears are silent and discreet, often shed in moments of solitude or introspection. They may occur when a character reflects on past memories, grapples with internal conflicts, or experiences a poignant realization. These tears are a subtle yet powerful expression of inner turmoil.

Full-On Sobs: Full-on sobs involve audible crying, heaving breaths, and visible emotional distress. They typically arise from intense grief, loss, physical pain, or overwhelming stress. Characters may find it challenging to speak coherently or control their emotions during such outbursts, revealing the depth of their emotional turmoil.

Tears of Joy: Tears of joy occur in moments of immense happiness, relief, or heartfelt connection. They often accompany scenes of reunions, achievements, or profound expressions of love and gratitude. These tears symbolize emotional release and the overwhelming experience of positive emotions.

Tears of Empathy: Characters may shed tears of empathy when witnessing others' suffering or hearing poignant stories. These tears reflect their compassion, sensitivity, and ability to deeply connect with the emotions of others, adding layers of empathy to their characterization.

Writing Prompts and Exercises

Write a scene where your character experiences a sudden wave of sadness in a public setting, struggling to conceal their emotions.

Craft a dialogue between two characters, one trying to comfort the other who is deeply saddened by a personal loss or disappointment.

Describe a setting that reflects the mood of sadness, using sensory details to evoke emotions and create atmosphere.

Explore a character's inner monologue as they reflect on past regrets or missed opportunities, expressing their profound sense of sadness.

Create a symbolic object or motif in your story that represents your character's journey through sadness, using it as a recurring theme for emotional depth.

Incorporating these elements can enrich your narrative and evoke powerful emotions in your readers, fostering a deeper connection to your characters and their emotional journeys.

Looking For More Writing Tips And Tricks?

Are you an author looking for writing tips and tricks to better your manuscript? Or do you want to learn about how to get a literary agent, get published and properly market your book? Consider checking out the rest of Haya’s book blog where I post writing and publishing tips for authors every Monday and Thursday! And don’t forget to head over to my TikTok and Instagram profiles @hayatheauthor to learn more about my WIP and writing journey!

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alizalayne · 3 months ago

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Your colors are always so dynamic and vibrant, as someone who struggles a lot with picking energetic color palettes and takes a lot of inspiration from yours, how do you do it if you don’t mind me asking? Is it just intuition?

Thank you! I'm self taught and I wish there was a very easy overall trick I could teach you, but the real answer was that I ran a webcomic for many years. It was 98% fully digital, but for a significant chunk of that webcomic I didn't allow myself to directly color pick from the previous page I'd colored before-- I forced myself to select every color by eye instead. This tuned my color perception dramatically so that if I see a color in front of me I can use a digital color wheel to find it by eye. It's a lot of work, but I'm glad I did it in the same way I'm glad that I finished a full length novel and a novella in high school. (No one but me has ever read these.) It forced me to learn by doing, which is usually best for me.

I think studying stills and, in the case of animation, color keys from movies you like would be a good way to get a grasp on color and especially on chiaroscuro; I usually think in terms of light/darkness and atmosphere rather than in terms of a strict color palette. Getting hung up on choosing a palette ahead of time and sticking to it can be limiting.

For vividness, also study subsurface scattering.

A quick improvement can be achieved by painting light by making the color beside the shadow the most saturated. Here’s an example stripped down to its most basic elements:

Do you see what I mean? If I were painting this for real it would be a little more subtle, but placing a more saturated area of color beside your shadow makes light more dimensional and shadows more deep. The overall effect is vibrancy.

The most important thing to do imo is paint what you want to paint, what you are excited to paint, and to research and study those subjects. If you love color and working in it satisfies you, then you will love studying color and light and the more you do it the more you will crave it. You will start to see light hitting the wood on a table and you will crave the chance to set one color against another. Light and darkness become delicious and painting becomes play. I don’t like going too long without painting or too long without testing myself by trying something new. Follow the lure of that fun wherever it takes you!! ☀️

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bloodstained-ballgowns · 10 months ago

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i just rewatched ‘the woman who fell to earth’ a couple of days ago for the first time since it aired back in 2018 and the more i think about it, the more i like it.

thirteen is the only doctor for whom i feel a tangible, rose-tinted nostalgia. she wasn’t my first doctor, but she was the first doctor i watched live, the first doctor that i spent an actual extended period of time with over the episode rollout. her intro episode has middling parts (as can be expected with most episodes of Who) but there’s also so much good that i really want to highlight.

first of all, there are some really great character dynamics set up here. much more interesting than i remember, tbh. ryan is a guy who loves mechanics but is stuck in a warehouse job he hates, a guy who obviously wants to connect to people, a guy who by the end of the episode has lost both his mother and grandmother in the space of a couple of years and the step-grandfather he didn’t really want is all he has left (minus his absent father). that’s interesting.

yaz has a keen sense of justice and this raw, intense yearning to help people, to do something worthwhile, something more - the way she has chosen to express that is through law enforcement, but it’s not quite giving her the satisfaction she wants. that’s interesting.

graham’s experience with cancer means that he constantly feels like he’s living on borrowed time. meeting grace gave him purpose, gave him family, gave him the will to fight when he fought it was all but over, but now grace is gone. he and ryan aren’t related, but they’re family, and now they’ve got to figure out how to care for each other without the very lynchpin that brought them together. once again with feeling: interesting!

“i’m just a traveller. sometimes i see things that need fixing. i do what i can.” i like that they circle back to the ‘just some guy’ portrayal of the doctor here, both because it’s the one i’m partial to and because it feeds particularly well into the whole ‘the doctor is an unreliable narrator’ aspect, especially in the wake of the increased deification in the moffat era. it's a nice set up, even if it gets completely overhauled circa series 12/13. in fact, having thirteen keep this as a persistent attitude throughout the Timeless Child of it all could have been really effective re: her reticence with her companions and refusal to address or deal with her past.

the scene where thirteen builds her sonic screwdriver might be one of my favourite sequences in nuwho. i love that it’s a hybrid of alien tech and sheffield steel. i also love that they highlight the ‘mad inventor’ side of the doctor here (her teleportation circuit is based around a microwave?) and wish that they had carried it forward more. it would have been the perfect basis for her to bond with ryan over. jodie also pulls off the humour of the episode well, considering the significant shift from moffat dialogue.

i enjoy thirteen's outfit: the vibrancy of it as mirroring her childish excitability, but also as another part of the mask - if i dress all colourful then maybe i can ignore/outrun/masquerade my great capacity for darkness! etc etc. the shopping trip with yaz and ryan is a bit shoe-horned in at the end but it's cute that she finds it in a charity shop. (back in 2018 i bought a t-shirt with a couple of stripes across the chest solely because it remotely resembled the one she wore lol. nerd from a young age, me.) jodie also looks soo hot in capaldi's outfit though so a spin on the traditional suit would also have been appreciated.

some miscellaneous points: i like that she tells Karl off (“you had no right to do that”) right after saving him. i like that she gets it wrong at first and makes it clear that she’s working on the fly. she’s following her instinct, and that instinct is to help people. doctor who has been beautiful before but the cinematography takes such a huge step this era. “it’s been a long time since i bought women’s clothes” i am choosing to believe this is about river thank you and good night.

#if you read all of this you are so brave and also i love you #accidental essay #'potential' is the chibnall era in one word tbh #excuse inaccurate comparisons i do not remember enough about this era and what they carry forward #thirteen #thirteenth doctor #doctor who #the woman who fell to earth #ryan sinclair #yasmin khan #graham o'brien

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ROBIN BUCKLEY & NANCY WHEELER (in/sp)

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sensualnoiree · 9 months ago

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Aries:

Key Themes: New Beginnings, Initiative & Action, Cardinal Fire Sign, Leadership, Vibrancy & Vitality, Boldness & Courage, Sudden Bursts of Power, Spontaneity, Quick Decision Making, Spark of Inspiration, Pioneering, Risk-Taking, Passion & Enthusiasm, Empowering Energy.

Symbolism & Archetype: Aries embodies the essence of the "pioneer" and "warrior." It signifies the spark of life and the birth of new cycles. The assertive and action-oriented nature of Aries is linked to its role as the first sign of the zodiac, where the journey begins. As a Cardinal Fire sign, Aries initiates action with a fiery zeal, often acting as a trailblazer in any situation.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "I come forth, and from the Plane of Mind I rule" encapsulates Aries' journey of self-realization and mastery of will. Aries is where divine ideas are born, and its energy drives the manifestation of the divine will. The "Heart in the Head Lotus" represents the spiritual awakening and higher consciousness that Aries can achieve when aligned with its higher purpose.

Taurus:

Key Themes: Fixed Earth Sign, Venus Ruled, Grounded & Stable, Appreciation for Nature, Enduring, Stubbornness & Reliability, Cultivation of Taste, Value for Quality, Slow & Steady Rhythm, Resistance to Change.

Symbolism & Archetype: Taurus is the "builder" and "preserver," embodying the energy of stability and endurance. As the Fixed Earth sign, Taurus is connected to the physical realm, emphasizing the importance of security, material wealth, and sensual pleasures. The bull symbolizes strength, patience, and a deep connection to the earth.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "I SEE, and when the eye is opened, all is illumined" reflects Taurus' journey toward spiritual illumination through the material world. Taurus is associated with desire, but this desire evolves into a drive for spiritual beauty and the synthesis of the divine within the physical form. The "penetrating Light of the Path" signifies Taurus' role in revealing the hidden mysteries of the heart.

Gemini:

Key Themes: Quick Learners, Social & Charming, Mercury Ruled, Communication, Intellect, Curiosity, Versatility, Adaptability, Dynamic & Changing Energy, Love of Learning.

Symbolism & Archetype: Gemini is the "communicator" and "trickster," representing the duality of mind and the flow of information. As a Mutable Air sign, Gemini is associated with the exchange of ideas, quick thinking, and adaptability. The twins symbolize the dual nature of Gemini, constantly exploring both sides of every situation.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "I recognize my other self and in the waning of that self I grow and glow" speaks to Gemini's journey of integrating the higher and lower selves. Gemini's energy is about relating and connecting, overcoming the illusion of separation. It is linked to the heart of the Sun, symbolizing the central role of communication and connection in the sustenance of life.

Cancer:

Key Themes: The Crab, Intuitive & Sensitive, Moon Ruled, Emotional Sensitivity, Nurturing & Protective, Strong Attachment to Home & Family, Sentimental & Nostalgic.

Symbolism & Archetype: Cancer is the "nurturer" and "caretaker," embodying the energy of emotional depth and protection. As a Cardinal Water sign, Cancer is associated with the nurturing of life, whether it be through family, home, or emotional bonds. The crab symbolizes protection, retreat, and the cyclical nature of life.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "I build a lighted house and therein dwell" reflects Cancer's journey of creating a safe and sacred space for the soul. Cancer is where the light of the soul begins to shine within the form, illuminating the path of life. The sign is associated with the breath of life, signifying the connection between spirit, soul, and form.

Leo:

Key Themes: Fixed Fire Sign, The Sun, Leadership, Radiant Personality, Attention-Seeking, Bold, Creative, Passionate, Loyalty & Stability, Devoted in Relationships, Heart Chakra & Compassion.

Symbolism & Archetype: Leo is the "king" and "hero," representing the power of self-expression and leadership. As a Fixed Fire sign, Leo embodies the energy of creativity, confidence, and vitality. The lion symbolizes strength, nobility, and the desire to shine.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "I am That, and That Am I" reflects Leo's journey toward self-realization and spiritual mastery. Leo's energy is about illuminating the self and others, leading with the heart, and achieving self-mastery. The "will-to-rule and to dominate" signifies Leo's potential for self-control and the conditioning of the environment in alignment with the divine plan.

Virgo:

Key Themes: Mutable Earth Sign, Mercury Ruled, Attention to Detail & Discernment, Analytical, Practical, Connection to Digestion & Assimilation, Preparation for Judgment & Equinox, Diligence & Service.

Symbolism & Archetype: Virgo is the "healer" and "analyst," embodying the energy of service, organization, and purification. As a Mutable Earth sign, Virgo is associated with the practical application of knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the cultivation of order. The goddess Demeter symbolizes the nurturing and harvesting aspects of Virgo.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "I Am the Mother and the Child; I God - I Matter, Am" reflects Virgo's journey of integrating the spiritual and material worlds. Virgo's energy is about nurturing the divine potential within the material world, preparing for the revelation of the hidden spiritual reality. The sign is associated with the nurturing force of substance itself.

Libra:

Key Themes: Cardinal Air Sign, Venus Ruled, Balance & Weighing, Harmony & Fairness, Focus on Relationships & Social Harmony, Beauty, Art, & Aesthetics.

Symbolism & Archetype: Libra is the "diplomat" and "judge," embodying the energy of balance, harmony, and fairness. As a Cardinal Air sign, Libra is associated with the weighing of options, the pursuit of justice, and the importance of relationships. The scales symbolize equilibrium, duality, and the quest for fairness.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "I choose the way which leads between the two great lines of force" reflects Libra's journey of finding balance between opposing forces. Libra's energy is about achieving harmony between the soul and personality, creating a point of balance where spiritual opportunity arises. The sign is associated with the probationary path, where duality is known and choice is inevitable.

Scorpio:

Key Themes: Fixed Water Sign, Ruled by Mars, Intense, Mysterious, Deep Emotional Connections, Passion & Intensity, Resourceful, Strong Intuition, Power of Self-Transformation.

Symbolism & Archetype: Scorpio is the "transformer" and "warrior," embodying the energy of deep emotional intensity and the power of transformation. As a Fixed Water sign, Scorpio is associated with the exploration of the depths of the psyche, the confrontation of fears, and the process of rebirth. The scorpion symbolizes resilience, defense, and the ability to regenerate.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "Warrior am I and from the Battle I emerge Triumphant" reflects Scorpio's journey of inner transformation and spiritual triumph. Scorpio's energy is about the merging of the light of form, soul, and life, leading to the liberation of the soul from the lower worlds. The sign is associated with the trials and tests of the soul's journey, ultimately leading to triumph and liberation.

Sagittarius:

Key Themes: Mutable Fire Sign, Ruled by Jupiter, Outspoken, Adventurous, Philosophical, Freedom-Loving, Idealistic, Generous, Wanderlust, Spiritual Aspiration.

Symbolism & Archetype: Sagittarius is the "seeker" and "philosopher," embodying the energy of exploration, truth-seeking, and spiritual aspiration. As a Mutable Fire sign, Sagittarius is associated with the quest for knowledge, the pursuit of higher wisdom, and the desire for freedom. The archer symbolizes direction, focus, and the pursuit of lofty goals.

Esoteric Perspective: The mantra "I see the Goal. I reach that goal and then I see another" reflects Sagittarius' journey of continuous spiritual growth and expansion. Sagittarius' energy is about seeing the vision of the goal and directing one's course toward it, driven by an intuitive sense of direction. The sign is associated with idealism, spiritual aspiration, and the power to see beyond the present.

Capricorn:

Key Themes: Cardinal Earth Sign, Ruled by Saturn, Ambition & Persistence, Practical Applications, Duties & Responsibilities, Focus on Building Secure Structures & Financial Security, Connection to History & Ancestry.

Symbolism & Archetype: Capricorn is the "builder" and "strategist," embodying the energy of discipline, responsibility, and long-term achievement. As a Cardinal Earth sign, Capricorn is associated with the pursuit of goals, the importance of structure, and the mastery of the material world. The mountain goat symbolizes perseverance, ambition, and the climb to the top.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "Lost am I in light supernal, yet on that light I turn my back" reflects Capricorn's journey of achieving spiritual enlightenment and the responsibility of turning back to serve humanity. Capricorn's energy is about balancing the light of the personality and the soul, leading to the experience of the mountain top, where spiritual initiation takes place. The sign is associated with the triumph of spiritual will over material limitations.

Aquarius:

Key Themes: Fixed Air Sign, Ruled by Uranus, Humanitarianism, Idealism, Connection to Higher Thought & Collective Ideals, Social Reformer, Emphasis on Friendship & Community.

Symbolism & Archetype: Aquarius is the "visionary" and "reformer," embodying the energy of innovation, idealism, and the collective consciousness. As a Fixed Air sign, Aquarius is associated with the pursuit of knowledge, the importance of social connections, and the drive to create a better future for all. The water bearer symbolizes the pouring forth of knowledge and wisdom to humanity.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "Water of Life am I, poured forth for thirsty men" reflects Aquarius' journey of serving humanity through the dissemination of spiritual knowledge and the promotion of unity. Aquarius' energy is about the realization of the oneness of all life and the importance of the collective good. The sign is associated with the awakening of spiritual consciousness and the unfolding of the plan for humanity.

Pisces:

Key Themes: Mutable Water Sign, Ruled by Neptune, Compassion & Empathy, Connection to the Subconscious & Dreams, Intuition, Spiritual Awareness, Sacrifice & Service, Boundlessness & Unity.

Symbolism & Archetype: Pisces is the "mystic" and "dreamer," embodying the energy of compassion, empathy, and spiritual transcendence. As a Mutable Water sign, Pisces is associated with the dissolution of boundaries, the exploration of the subconscious, and the connection to the divine. The fish symbolizes fluidity, the connection to the ocean of consciousness, and the ability to navigate the depths of the soul.

Esoteric Perspective: The phrase "I leave the Father’s Home and turning back, I save" reflects Pisces' journey of self-sacrifice and spiritual service. Pisces' energy is about the realization of unity with all life and the willingness to serve the collective through selflessness and compassion. The sign is associated with the completion of the soul's journey, leading to spiritual liberation and the merging with the divine.

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