#transition improvements

[morriganslittlemonster]

Sometimes I wake up and I just feel like shit, just fully "I hate everything" and then I remember that I'm a girl now and it makes me feel a little better

[hiddensideoflife]

First, we want to discuss some differences in astrological disciplines that may highlight the importance of Neptune’s essence and what it brings to our awareness.  In Vedic Astrology, Neptune is not considered so much because the “Rishis” did not count outer planets like Pluto, Neptune and Uranus to understand the individual. Some Vedic Astrologers will explain that it is because those planets are further away so this justifies in their eyes why they do not affect the individual as much as the collective. 

When looking at the zodiac sign, Pisces, Western Astrologers will say the lord is Neptune.  Vedic Astrologers will say the lord of Pisces is Jupiter.  Here is where we will combine the disciplines to arrive at an important distinction between planets.  In Vedic Astrology, Ketu is used to describe “spirituality” or giving one intuition.  Here is our assessment of the three planets:

Jupiter- is about knowledge, religion, higher education, abundance, expansion, wealth and prosperity.  In the Vedic system, this is Pisces’ lord, but these characteristics are closely aligned with the zodiac sign Sagittarius. These are often the highly educated, studious and morally upright theologians.

Ketu- the South Node is often depicted as providing intuition or making someone more spiritual, according to many Vedic Astrologers.  Essentially, Ketu holds the akashic records so it will make us privy to the past lives or abilities we brought to this life.  This is what is manifested as present life intuition that comes from the subconscious memories of the house where Ketu sits.  But, is Ketu really about spirituality? Ketu is known for shaking our lives up and cutting away things.  It is the unwanted reminder that we are an illusion.  Ketu is a reminder of the true Self.  This is beyond spirituality.  This is about moksha.  Moksha is about dissolution back into the void; back to nothing.  Some of the sages who taught self-realization did not condone the rituals and spiritual practices that emerged later, but why? Because that created another material block that the mind would cling to, essentially taking us away from the underlying truth about the individual Self that lies beneath and within everything and everyone. 

Neptune- this brings us to the importance of Neptune.  Neptune fills this gap between religion and the higher studies of Jupiter and the self-realization that Ketu attempts to help us achieve over many lifetimes.  Neptune expresses the 12th house perfectly with idealism, subconscious, intuition, escapism and the like.  The 12th house is not Ketu’s original home per se (if the nodes really had one), but it’s comfortable there because it is a place away from reality, where we can begin to explore through isolation, contemplation and self-reflection.  This explains how Neptune can be seen more like a bridge.

The timeline for many is to expand through knowledge and family life with Jupiter. Saturn brings the experience and practicality of the material while helping us to fulfill our karmas, keeping us balanced. Neptune is the bridge that helps us connect back to the Source during the life process with spirituality and intuition, while Ketu takes things away at various points in each lifetime to help us arrive, finally, at the truth of self-realization. 

Here is what one might experience with Neptune through the houses:

Neptune in the 1st House:   You may be very idealistic about your sense of self and present yourself as more passive, easy-going and compassionate upon first impressions of you.  You may also come across as empathetic and kind.  If your first house is a fire sign this could create steam. Neptune may bring a steamy nature to your assertion which can tone down harsh initial impressions of you into a passion for more idealistic goals. You may struggle with identity in how you want to come across, changing frequently, hoping idealistically that others will accept you as you are.

Neptune in the 2nd House: You may come across as caring and empathetic in your speech. When it comes to your family you may also feel deeply connected to them.  You may have strong idealistic views about resources, wealth accumulation and your value system.  This position might make you generous with your wealth because of a desire to assist others, however Neptune here might make it difficult to know when to discriminate in what you share and when.  Though idealism could make you plan your finances out.  It could also present the opposite challenge which is lack of practicality around earning wealth and sharing it.

Neptune in the 3rd House: This position might make you a charismatic or dreamy communicator with an ability to express yourself creatively through writing, cinema and other forms of art. You may be an emotionally intelligent communicator, adapting well in networking circles.  By being able to understand or pick up on the feelings of others, this might make you a great counselor or advisor. On the downside, you may tend to remain passive and avoid conflict, or consistent in the way you come across to others as your nature may be changeable. Though this position may lead to an interest in artistic, spiritual or philosophical work, remaining practical about how you go about it will yield the best results.

Neptune in the 4th House: This Neptune might make you very spiritual or philosophical in your home.  You may feel like your home is your sanctuary so you may seek a deep sense of peace and harmony at home, too. This position might make you absorb very easily the feelings of your loved ones and you may be the shoulder everyone wants to cry on or provide them with the brighter side or some philosophical or spiritual insight as to how to see things. You might thrive better in your home environment if you make sure you get some alone time and even though it might offend others, you can gently set boundaries when their energy and emotions are starting to consume you.

Neptune in the 5th House:  This position might make you a hopeless romantic that loves to love, and you may be more passive or understanding in your romantic relationships with a lot of ideals.   You may also be a very easy-going parent that is very caring, supportive and a source of comfort for your children.  Perhaps you will develop an interest towards Piscean topics of education like spirituality, religion, arts, cinema, creativity of all kinds, being able to get lost in such topics.  This could also make you an intuitive stock-trader or one who can foresee speculative gains.  In all of these areas, one has to be cautioned not to be a pushover with lovers and children, and getting a more practical routine or plan in your educational pursuits will be helpful. Not expecting lovers and children to be your ideal will help you navigate the practicality of these relationships.   

Neptune in the 6th House: This might make you a servant in your work or want to help animals or the underprivileged because of a universal connectedness and desire to share and be humanitarian. You may be extremely intuitive in how to handle these environments or even legal issues, your health and obstacles.  This might make you idealistic about how this is all supposed to work, though.  Piscean energy is not exactly about putting up a good fight and this is the house of enemies, obstacles and disease.  Bringing an element of practicality here if your Neptune is giving too much idealism can help you navigate these areas of life. 

Neptune in the 7th House:  You may bring a spiritual, intuitive nature to your long-term partnerships, business and marriage.  This will make you charming, dreamy, caring and approachable.  You are likely a great counselor or therapist to others, your spouse, colleagues or clients.  This may make you a bit delusional at times about what is really going on with these sets of people or even idealistic, which may create problems in recognizing how to navigate the Neptunian waters present in this house of “other” and relationships.  If you learn to use your intuitive abilities to see what is happening and develop the ability to approach conflict and handle people who can take advantage, you can end up using this energy to your benefit and the benefit of others.

Neptune in the 8th House: Neptune here could make you intuitive in handling joint assets, your in-laws and deep emotional connections.  This is tricky territory for the original house of Scorpio.  You may struggle with the power dynamics here and it could make you get taken advantage of because of your idealism in the conflicts or dynamics of the connections.  This could make you want to explore the occult, hidden world and explore the darker side of life.

Neptune in the 9th House:  The ocean of intuition and spirituality hits the path of dharma, teaching and higher learning.  You may be a natural guru or spiritually intuitive teacher.  If none of those things, perhaps you bring a deeper, dreamy aspect to your manner of teaching other subject matters. This could make you a bit of an idealist in your beliefs, making it hard for you to grapple with people who deviate from your views.  Compassion and understanding may be at the heart of your beliefs, too.

Neptune in the 10th House: You bring a spiritual undertone to your work and public image.  You may also be in a career, hobby or work that allows you to express your intuitive abilities and spiritual values.  Be sure to stay grounded when dealing with the boss and your colleagues.  This could make you a bit dreamy about people in the workplace, making it difficult for you to handle the grim reality that people are not always ideally one way or another. 

Neptune in the 11th House:  You bring your spiritual prowess to the masses, social networks and groups around you.  This helps you serve and bring humanitarian qualities to these places so you may feel like a natural servant to the world who cares about philanthropy and giving of knowledge, spiritual wisdom and compassion.  Spirituality and humanitarianism could be a huge part of your desires, gains and wishes since this is the house for such things.  Masses of people do not always respond the way we want or think they will in our head.  Just remember to keep a level head about your plans to enlighten the world.

Neptune in the 12th House:  This is the natural house of Neptune since in Western Astrology it rules over Pisces.  In general, that may make it most comfortable here (depending on the sign it is in and the house aspects).  This might make you feel more comfortable with being alone or you may have a rich inner world where you enjoy your subconscious, spirituality and prayer time.  You may receive messages from higher beings and have a deep intuitive sense about things.  This does make you predisposed to escapism, though, so being mindful of how you use this energy to be sure it’s for your highest good and not leading you towards addiction is important. 

***Results will vary based on natal chart positions.  Stars are a guide, but always trust your intuition.

Thank you for supporting our work.  You may enjoy this post that takes more about Neptune and spirituality here: Chiron Through the Houses

Namaste…

[black-lake]

self care based on your chart

I talked about the signs and houses connection to body parts and many of you requested this post. These are ways to do your self-care using your chart, the signs, and planetary placements and aspects. The same concept can be applied using simple self-love practices in other areas of life too.

✧ notes 

I recommend you look at your transits chart or solar return as well to better know the best self-care practices at the time. You can base your general self-care on your natal chart but the transits can tell you the best times to take action or avoid taking action on something significant. 

Look for the planets placements and their aspects, mainly if in the angular houses or make many significant aspects. Like I mentioned before I got so much dental work done when saturn was in the 10th, conjunct my mc and opposite north node, it was expensive but I was able to afford it.

You can also consider the degrees if you're feeling extra, in your natal chart and your solar return. Degrees can be associated with signs, so they can be simply linked to the areas they rule.

Planets rule things related to body parts like diseases or accidents and influence certain parts of the body depending on the aspects they make. Also two planets can influence the same body parts.

✧ SIGNS 

Aries/1st house - head, face, brain, eyes 

— Prone to headaches so get quality sleep, wash your hair often, and do wash your makeup, nothing heavy on the head. Exercise and workout in general helps release any pent-up energy or stress. Take good care of your eyes, sunglasses, eye drops, natural eye products/makeup. Keep your brain healthy. Foods and supplements that regulate your energy levels. Head massages, soft pillows, facemasks, frequent haircuts, breathing exercises, get enough brain oxygen. Fast thinkers and can have racing thoughts, so journaling, running, meditating can help. Release anger in healthy ways.

Taurus/2nd house - neck, ears, throat, thyroid 

— The senses can be heightened so make sure your environment is comfortable, the temperature, the sounds, scents, fabrics, the food, arrange it like it's a visions board. Coffee, tea, warm soups, breads and oats, and warm herbal drinks that work for you. Can cling to that one thing they like, so do change your diet from time to time to get different nutrient. Renew your clothes, make your space cozy. Neck massages, aromatherapy, and body relaxation methods. Singing or writing, chill playlists, comfy places and peaceful walks. Cooking your own food can be therapeutic and healing for you. 

Gemini/3rd house - arms, hands, lungs, shoulders 

— Tend to be anxious and restless, since it also rules the nervous system and is ruled by mercury, so the mind is central. Can't stress it enough, but writing,  journaling, speaking just getting your thoughts out. Since the mind is always active, look for ways to release that mental energy. Cardio, pilates, fast sports, board games, socialising. Can have fast metabolism and lean long body parts so accustom your diet and exercise based on that. Massage your shoulders, read a book, and do stretch regularly. Honestly..  joke around, taking all those thoughts seriously is no good. DO YO NAILLS 💅

Cancer/4th house - chest, breast, stomach, womb 

— Ruled by the moon, get a healthy outlet for your emotions, accept your emotions, write, speak up, cry when you need, watch something funny, your comfort show, make yourself laugh. Check your hormones regularly, find a good diet for stomach health, whole grains and high-fiber foods, take your digestive supplements. Do yoga, stomach exercises, breathing exercises. Drink lots of water. Choose your friends wisely, find people you trust. Make your bedroom comfy, invest in a quality bed, get yourself comfy clothes. Cooking your own food is again a self love thing to do, baking, homey places, nature and quiet places. Get you a furr baby.  

Leo/5th house - heart, spine, spinal column, upper back 

— Ruled by the sun, go out more and get your vitamin d. Choose heart-healthy foods, leafy greens and soluble fiber foods and supplements. Check your heart health and blood pressure. Do exercises that work for both your heart, your upper back and shoulders, aerobic exercises, fun sports and activities. You can be generous to everyone but be generous to yourself too, buy yourself gifts, spoil yourself. Do a full hair and skin routine, find a hobby, watch shows that inspire you, make your inner child happy. Embrace you emotions, your skills, pursue your passions, be expressive and go out for adventures.

Virgo/6th house - abdomen, digestive system, intestines, spleen

— Listen to your body and keep adjusting your diet and routine to fit your needs. Your body can be just as picky, so be mindful of the food you consume, of any allergies or foods that are hard to digest. Get your digestive supplements and enzymes, do your research. Choose gut-healthy foods and the best times to eat for you. Go for a nature walk, exercise to release any pent-up stress, cardio or pilates. Get indoors plants or plant them yourself. Spend time with pets. Make your own natural medicine that works for you, even if as simple as tea. Read a book, journal to organize your thoughts, keep your space clean. Reward yourself and acknowledge your efforts and progress. 

Libra/7th house - kidneys, lower back, bladder, buttocks

— Find a way to maintain a balanced lifestyle that works for you. Add a variety of nutrients to your diet, foods for healthy kidneys to make that skin glow, antioxidant foods and supplements. Keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. Lower body and buttocks exercises, strength training, dancing, going out for walks. Decorate and beautify your own place, try new recipes, go for a picnic. How you feel is more important than how you look, make yourself feel pretty, do a skincare routine, create a vision board, romanticize your life. Be the person you want to love and identify your own opinions from those of others, yours matter. 

Scorpio/8th house - genitals, colon, urethra, reproductive system

— With all those transformative energies, change what you consume to fulfill your changed needs, feeding your body and mind the proper nutrients. Maintain healthy reproductive organs and balanced hormones, do your check ups. Maintain healthy guts, fiber and antioxidant rich foods, high vitamin drinks, herbal medicine can be beneficial too. Lower body and muscle exercises, stretch regularly, breath and meditate to calm your mind. Invest in quality skincare and unscented hygiene products. Journal, write your reflections, your progress and goals, positive affirmations, light your great scented candles and watch a funny show. 

Sagittarius/9th house - thighs, hips, liver, legs

— Go out and wander around, exploring new places, foods, and random things will light you up, you know it. Find a diet that works for your energy levels, protein rich foods and shakes, citrus and greens, simple nutritious meals. Watch out for any leg injuries. Go out for running, do leg exercises, muscle building, any outdoors sports. Write a bucket list, update your wishes list, go for mini solo adventures, speak to the locals when you travel, learn new words, find authentic travel souvenirs. Listen to a podcast or watch a documentary, keep a positive outlook on your future, positive environment and self-talk.

Capricorn/10th house - bones, joints, knees, skin, hair

— Can get caught up in doing or not doing things, so allow yourself to both be active and rest when you need. Find foods and supplements that are good for bone strength and joint health, calcium and magnesium rich foods, going out and getting your vitamin d is good for both your skin and bones. Going for morning runs, muscle building workouts, chiropractic-approved exercises and stretches, any leg sports. Invest in skincare and dental care. Write down things like goals, tasks list, and self development notes. Watch things that motivate you and light you up, acknowledge how far you’ve come.

Aquarius/11th house - ankles, calfs, achilles, circulatory system 

— Can be very future focused, so do protect your hopes and find an outlet to express them but enjoy the present as it is. Add water-rich foods to your diet, foods that help the blood flow like fatty fish, avocados and other circulation boosters or supplements. Exercises that improve circulation like jogging, cycling, cardio, dancing, swimming. Find ways to express your ideas of the world and fantasies, music can put you in that creative energy, meditation, talking to a friend. Take a long bath, light some candles, write down your ideas, your hopes and dreams, your thoughts and what you're grateful for. 

Pisces/12th house - feet, toes, pineal gland, lymphatic system 

— Can also be spacey and future focused so any self expression activities can help that energy flow. Choose foods that help maintain your body fluid balance, water-rich foods, leafy veggies, omega 3 rich foods, and supplements that boost lymphatic drainage. Avoid foods that drain your lymphatic system. Find hobbies that light you up, listen to music, paint, be creative. Nature walks, swimming, cardio, cycling, dancing. Taking frequent baths and soaking your feet in soap and epsom salt water can release stress from the feet area, grounding activities, reflecting, journaling and writing down your hopes and thoughts.

✧ PLANETS

Sun - heart, head, spine, spinal cord, eyes — can influence vitality, heart function, headaches, fever, eyesight.. etc

Moon - stomach, breast, lungs, blood circulation, body fluids — can influence colds, blood flow, dehydration, stomach issues.

Mercury - nervous system, ears, mouth, skin — can influence ear problems, mental illness, restlessness, breathing issues.

Venus - face, cheeks, throat, bladder, skin —  can influence skin issues, bladder infections, throat issues, carbs and sugar balance. 

Mars - chest, muscles, blood, genitals — can influence accidents, wounds, muscles weakness, energy levels, genital diseases.

Jupiter - liver, kidneys, pancreas, thighs — can influence cholesterol issues, fatty liver, toxins overload, diabetes, kidneys issues.

Saturn - bones, teeth, hair, legs, joints, knees — can influence knee or joint problems, dental problems, wisdom teeth, bone diseases, hair loss.

Note that these are just suggestions that I hope remind you and inspire you to listen to your body and take good care of it, discern, do your research and take only what works for you. much love 🫶

[crystalsenergy]

Full Moon in Aries square Mars in Cancer -

The importance of being aware of your emotions

Throughout the year, we experience several Full Moons in different signs, with each month bringing a new experience, a new interplay of planetary energies. These energies do indeed affect us, though we may not always notice.

The Moon is one of the most interesting planets to focus on because of its fast movement and constant change. It perfectly symbolizes the fluctuations we deal with in our emotional realm.

The Moon represents habits, phases, routines, our inner world, and emotions. It also connects to our emotional roots, ancestry, and so on.

For today’s post and insight, we’ll focus on the first five aspects I mentioned: phases, habits, routines, inner world, and emotions.

During a Full Moon, as I’ve previously mentioned on the blog, the Moon reaches its peak of energy.

How and where this energy manifests depends on the sign it’s in (for everyone) and the house where you have that sign in your chart. Additionally, it’s important to observe the aspects affecting your transits.

There’s also a crucial collective perspective to consider: the planetary aspects that affect everyone.

For this Full Moon in Aries, one aspect caught my attention: Moon square Mars.

This aspect brings up some very EMOTIONAL nuances. Not only because the Moon is involved, but also because Mars is in Cancer, a sign ruled by the Moon.

Additionally, there’s an interesting dynamic where the Moon, ruler of Cancer, is in Aries, and the square happens with Mars, ruler of Aries, which is currently in Cancer.

Guidance and recommendations, the focus of this post:

→ Pay attention to your emotions.

→ Understand that your emotions are not you.

→ At the same time, acknowledge the inner triggers that are surfacing along with these intense emotions.

→ Don’t react or make hasty decisions based solely on emotions like fear or strong feelings.

→ Use Aries energy to start something new, or continue something already in motion. However, avoid decisions driven by emotional nuances (e.g., impulsively acting on something you fear unless you are very clear, at peace, confident, and certain of what you’re doing).

Allow your feelings to flow, let them out. Repressing them will only make things worse.

However, be mindful of how you do this. Avoid discussing your emotions too directly right now. Find a healthier and more 'isolated' way to express them.

After the Moon in Aries, we’ll have the Moon in Taurus. Though it will no longer be a Full Moon, we’ll enter the Waning Gibbous phase, a time for reflection, introspection, and analysis.

At this time, many will feel the desire to ground themselves, and some might try to control their emotions. If you’ve been reckless with your emotions, you might experience regret or guilt that could have been avoided.

Therefore, try to steer clear of emotional atmospheres, especially in complex situations or relationships.

Yes, we should use the energy of Aries, remembering that it’s the sign impacting the Full Moon, but also recognize that a Full Moon brings a lot of energy circulating within the themes of the sign. And here, we also have a square (a tense, challenging aspect!) with Mars in Cancer.

Mars in Cancer

tends to react emotionally. In terms of planetary dignity, Mars is in fall here, meaning its energy doesn’t flow easily. Mars deals with the Cancerian energy, which is more contained, introspective, emotional, and fluctuating. As a result, Mars-related actions, vitality, and reactions fluctuate too. For those with this placement in their natal chart, much depends on their emotional state. It’s something that can be worked on to avoid negative tendencies and experience the positive side of this placement.

With that in mind, it’s crucial to avoid environments, conversations, or situations that make you feel like you "need to act". Be cautious. We’ll be dealing with a lot of EMOTIONAL REACTIVITY.

We need to remember the world we’re living in. It’s a society marked by disconnection from the inner world and emotions, with little self-awareness. There's mental overload and, at the same time, misinformation.

Many experience FOMO (fear of missing out), trying to keep up with everything without knowing if it really adds value, just to meet the need for belonging. There’s a lot of disconnection from both self and others.

When elevated, Cancer represents emotional respect, recognition of emotional states, sensitivity, introspection, empathy, love, and heartfelt service. However, in today’s context, the tendency is to act unconsciously, spilling emotions onto any situation or person, because Aries represents release, activity, reaction, and impulses. Cancer represents emotions… so be mindful of that.

Use this moment to learn more about yourself and your inner world! After all, when elevated, our beloved Aries represents the initial path to self-awareness, the primal impulse to (re)discover oneself as an individual.

Shall we use this to our advantage and that of everyone around us?

I wish you a lot of awareness during this time.

In the next post, I’ll talk about how both the aspect and the Full Moon itself may affect the placements I selected, which will likely feel the impact more:

ASC, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in Aries and how it correlates with each house.

ASC, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in Libra

ASC, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in Cancer

ASC, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in Capricorn

See you in the next post! Kisses.

[illegal-prime]

Normalize updating laws and regulations that are no longer fit for purpose.

Normalize working with powerful enemies to find a solution where everybody wins.

Normalize mutual compromise.

Normalize collaboration over opposition.

Normalize civil discourse on divisive issues.

Normalize good faith and the principle of charity.

Normalize discussion of specific social, political, and economic issues.

Normalize advocacy for specific and implementable policy reforms to to tackle said issues.

Normalize imperfect solutions.

Normalize civic engagement.

Normalize public sector action.

Normalize incremental success.

Normalize improving society instead of destroying and rebuilding it from the ground up.

NORMALIZE PROGRESS!!!

[fjordfolk]

1st batch of dog show pics dropped and while it is a horror to be perceived i gotta say it does help give tips both on how to better show your dog and how to yknow act like a human (photos by reidun monsholm)

[idoodlestuffsometimes]

Brother's Keeper AU Story Post 12 (Part 2)

AU MASTER POST

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PAGE ONE

PANEL 1: Perry Porter continues his news report. "Further investigation," he says, "reveals that this human has been the subject of sightings in Bonesborough for a few weeks now, and is the cause of a recent disturbance at Hexside School. For further comment, here is my own son, Augustus." PANEL 2: Perry interviews Gus, who is grinning with excitement. "Augustus, is it true you've encountered this human before?" "Yeah!" exclaims Gus, "She snuck into the school and now she's my friend! Her name is Luz!" PANEL 3: "Now that they're together, I can see…" says Belos. "It's them." With a point of his finger, he conjures hologram-like illusions of Luz and Lillith, who stand in the throne room facing them, with their names above their heads. "I don't understand," says Caleb. PANEL 4: The illusions have transformed into Luz and Lilith in their disguises from "Elsewhere and Elsewhen." The names over their heads have changed to "Luzura" and "Aunt Dirtrude." "I had to consult memory magic to be sure," Belos says, "but I was correct." Caleb reads the names out loud: "Luzura and--" PANEL 5: He points, laughing. "Wait, is that the witch who broke your nose?" "They're the two who helped me find the Collector," Belos grumbles. "I did always have questions about them. Clearly there was time magic involved."

PAGE TWO

PANEL 1: A profile view of Caleb, quietly sad. "I see," he says. "And this human attacked a witch in a duel." PANEL 2: But then he turns and brings a hand to his chin in thought. "But… the boy called her his friend?" "Either a cunning ploy, or she is… struggling to find her way," responds Belos. "Either way, she isn't ready to face a witch." PANEL 3: A view of footage from the news report, projected by the crystal ball. In a moment from the episode "Convention," Eda exposes the power glyph used on Amity while Luz looks on in surprise. Belos continues to speak off screen. "If it wasn't for the Owl Lady's intervention, she would have sorely lost." "The Owl Lady protected her?" Caleb asks. "Yes, it appears my suspicions were correct." PANEL 4: "The portal door has reappeared, in the hands of another one of your blasted Clawthornes." A close-up of Belos against a totally black background, his face shadowed. One hateful eye gleams from behind his mask. PANEL 5: A close-up of Caleb staring up at him, also shadowed against black. His face is lined, his single pupil a pinprick. His expression is schooled neutral. "And just as before," Belos continues off screen, "the witch has taken advantage to claim a human soul." PANEL 6: "No wonder the child came to me for help. If not for Lilith, perhaps I could have aided her back then." He stands in front of the projection, watching the newscast, his back to Caleb. "I should order her collected and brought here. Shield her from further corruption. If only the Owl Lady wasn't guarding her." PANEL 7: A close up of Caleb jolting forward, fearful. "NO!" he bursts out.

PAGE THREE

PANEL 1: A close-up of Belos glowering dangerously over his shoulder, lit by the broadcast from behind. "No?" PANEL 2: Caleb sweats. "I mean. Philip, don't you think it'll look suspicious to show too much interest in a human?" PANEL 3: Caleb takes Belos hand, clutching him imploringly. "Not to mention the possibilities of meddling in the time-line. It's too risky." Belos isn't looking at him anymore. He looks ahead at the illusion of Luz, whose back is to us in the foreground. His expression is unreadable. PANEL 4: A high angle shot of Belos and Caleb watching Luz's illusion. Caleb still clings to Belos. Luz's illusion is alone now, staring at them blankly as she stands at the far end of the throne room. "Yes," Belos agrees, "I fear it's too early to intervene. It seems the Lord is testing her." PANEL 5: "For now," he continues off screen, "she will have to face the temptations of this realm on her own." A close-up of Caleb, letting out a breath of relief. PANEL 6: Caleb's eyes snap open. Belos' hand has come up to brush his cheek. PANEL 7: Belos pulls Caleb into a hug. Caleb's face over Belos' shoulder is drawn in supressed, silent horror, cast in deep shadows, as Belos murmurs to him reassuringly. "Don't worry, Caleb. The Owl Lady will be taken care of. And then the portal to the human realm will be in safe hands." PANEL 8: Belos and Caleb in profile against a black background, casting long shadows on the ground. Belos hunches over Caleb, one arm around his back and the other hand on the back of his head, pressing him close. Caleb dangles limply, face towards the ceiling, pulled halfway out of his wheelchair. Belos murmurs into Caleb's hair. "I won't let history repeat."

[nightpoetess]

Heyy so I remade this old edit that I posted on my main!!

(all art used belongs to Jackie Eleanor)

also the timing for seth’s part is a bit off so sorry about that 😓

[toyastales]

I like how they incorporated the modern addition to the existing architecture.

[cryscendo]

klaine kisses + pride flag color meanings

remake of this gifset 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

[hiddensideoflife]

Many cultures and spiritualists are afraid of Saturn.  Why is that? Saturn in some ways can act like the South Node, Ketu, in that the planet will restrict certain areas of life or it can bring criticism or ill effects at the most inconvenient time.  The opposite of Saturn's zodiac signs are Leo and Cancer.  The lord of the zodiac sign Leo is the Sun, and the lord of the zodiac sign Cancer is the Moon.  When we say opposite, here is a visual of what we mean:

1st House: Leo (Sun)– 7th House would be Aquarius (Saturn)

1st House: Cancer (Moon)- 7th House would be Capricorn (Saturn)

The first house is you or the self and the 7th house is the spouse and, essentially, other people.  For Leo, the natural state is to be about the self, in the center of attention as the brightest star, like its lord, the Sun. Leo represents charisma, attention and adoration of the self and even adorning others with the same affection.  Leo can be caring, adventurous, creative and a great leader.  It’s opposite is Aquarius, a Saturnian sign.  Aquarians can be loners, easy going and free-spirited.  They are often humanitarian and independent, sometimes in search of a higher truth or cause that is all about everyone else and the greater good.  Leo is fiery passion; Aquarius is airy intellect.  Leo is all about the heart, Aquarius is often in the head.  While Leo is trying to be the center of attention, Aquarius may be an excellent find initially, but may present more as aloof and needing more independence and space in the long run.  Leo parents must be mindful of Aquarian, free flowing children who need their space and time to go their own way.  On the flip side, Aquarian parents must be mindful that their Leo child may need more attention and affection than what they are comfortable giving at certain times. 

Cancer, the zodiac sign of the Moon, and Capricorn, Saturn’s zodiac sign, presents a similar dynamic. The Moon is actually afraid of lord Karma, Saturn.  The Moon represents the subconscious and our happiness.  Saturn, when in contact with the Moon, brings reality, creating psychological issues and internal struggles.  The Moon is faced with the harsh realities of life and may need to work harder or balance internal conflicts and demons when in contact with Saturn. 

In Vedic Astrology, Sade Sati is a period of 7 years (when Saturn is transiting the 12th from the natal moon, the house of the natal moon and then the 2nd house after the natal moon).  For some people, this period will bring great gains as Saturn may bring a lot of opportunities for work and to grow professionally.  How this manifests for each individual depends on what type of mindset one has and deeds the person has done in this life.  Saturn is about balance so if we have had a level head about gains, desires, work, family and serving others, we will likely benefit from this period, though we may be extremely busy.  If this period is about growing us spiritually, it may bring hardship that will make us turn to the divine or our higher power for a connection so we can grow spiritually.  Though we are often content to say Neptune and Ketu are about spirituality, Saturn will teach us the essence of spirituality through realism, a balance in material desires and dedication to serving others if we are willing to surrender to the planet’s wisdom. 

Saturn is the original lord of the 10th house, which is not just about our profession and public image, but our deeds.  He also rules the original 11th house which is gains, wishes, desires as well as our social circles and networks. 

Hopefully, this provides an idea of the lessons that Saturn is trying to teach us:

Life is not all about us.  If we live a life where we are always making it about us, Saturn will create a reality check at some point to help us learn the lesson to consider others. (Example: Leo will constantly be faced with this reality in relationships with others.)

We reap what we sow.  Some of the karma or obstacles we are facing in this life are about what we did in previous lives.  But we are in control of what we do now.  Are our actions in line with being mindful of the good of all, or are we grandstanding or trying to deceive and con others?

Live within our means. Are we spending beyond our means to overcompensate for who we are not or to simply be lavish and comfortable beyond what we can afford? Saturn has a way of checking our desires and gains with a harsh reality by increasing expenses or crippling what we thought would be around forever. (Example: Cancer may experience this restriction in a relationship with the spouse that brings reality and concern about spending.)

Honor our words. If we are cheating on spouses or lovers or even cheating people in business or work, Saturn does not see this well.  This planet is about service, humility, dedication and commitment.  It is not uncommon to see a Varga chart in Vedic Astrology full of deceit, dishonesty and unfaithfulness, thus manifesting in this life as one needing to face the effects of this karma from previous births.  All we can do about that is to be a better person and sometimes it will mean removing ourselves from these sorts of people when possible.    

Treat servants and subordinates well. Saturn is all about the people and service.  This ill-treatment of people who depend on us and rely on us for work often has a way to come back to us double and triple fold. 

Give to others whenever you can. As the original owner of the 11th house, Saturn is all about helping the masses and aligning our desires and wishes with the greater good.  If our desires and hopes are not all about us, this will likely work better for the greater good, pleasing lord Karma when the time comes for his blessings. 

Know that everything that is for us comes in perfect time. Being in a rush to obtain anything is not ideal. If we notice that it is taking time to get something material we desire (spouse, credentials, career, wealth, etc.), we must do our best to give it to the divine. State our desires and focus on growing personally and spiritually. Some things have been delayed for a reason. Saturn is slow to bless, but with patience, we always get rewarded favorably for what we learned along the way when we persevere and stay the course.

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Namaste…

[elizabethrobertajones]

jump scared by the 4th Doctor saying "well" with an uncanny intonation to how 10 says it, except I thought that was just a David Tennant-ism considering he does it in everything eventually, like, that CAN'T have started with him copying this cadence and absorbing it into his being? Right?

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[enbycupcake]

i usually headcanon yqy as having transitioned fully bc pidw magic plants/pills/the power of mqf but would he in a modern au where it requires both surgery and money 🤔🤔🤔 thinking thots.....would love to hear other ppl's

[theeternalwombtarot]

Accountability is the word we use when we describe the act of saying we are going to do something with intention and keeping that word to ourselves or being the energy we have set forth into the universe by making whatever statement we’ve just made. You keep yourself accountable by setting the intention to do something or be in an energy and then embodying that energy. Whatever shift you’ve just made or have been working towards making thus far or whatever manifestations you set forth or wrote down (some of you felt called to write them and hold them close to you and you have) spirit wants to see you embody that energy and meet them half way in your intention to see that excellent turnout. The other day, I had received an important message regarding my spirit guides taking care of things behind the scenes and making a way for me and guiding me not to change what I’d been doing to push myself closer to what I had asked of them to secure for me, that manifestation did indeed come through. As we wait for others that we may not be able to see the full outcome of do your best to set the intention to move towards what it is you envision for yourself at this time and do so in your actions and energy. Someone’s spirit guides are holding secrets from them or aren’t telling them what’s in store for them or you cannot possibly imagine what’s to come out of a current situation or see what is coming from where you’re standing this is on purpose. Trust in your ancestors and your spirit guides heavily at this time. Surrender your control. Worry not about anyone else, pour all energy and intention into yourself at this time.

[whywishesarehorses]

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