#trines can be tactical

[transformers-synergize]

What is seeker behavior/culture and trine dynamics like in your au? 

I Also love your seeker designs they look like moth birds :3 also Thundercracker is so cute ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾

Same as any other cybertronian, only difference between a seeker and your avrage bot is that seekers can fly in robot mode.

They aren't any different socially or mentally from your avrage bot, and their culture is based mostly on whatever part of cybertron they come from.

[suniverseastro]

ASTROLOGY OBSERVATION #14

Mars in the 2nd house is very possessive

Moon Aquarius is easy to sympathize with those around, although they may have many bad qualities, they will often be ignored by people because of their support in the team. Some in this group when they don't like someone and hate openly can easily recognize their feelings, these people can play bad tricks like using crowds, councils to bully

Here are some of the positions that I don't like very much, doesn't mean they will all be the same and I hate everyone with this aspect, it just brings some difficulties and disadvantages, takes a lot of time time to recognize and transform it:

1. Moon Square/Opposite Pluto: often emotionally volatile and explosive, has difficulty controlling anger, may experience more bad luck with women

2. Moon square / Opposite Uranus: actually this is one of the most horrible corners for me because as far as I know and actually it means about their separation from the mother physically or mentally

3. Venus square/opposite Mars: causes sexual attraction but often changes partners too quickly and gets nowhere

4. Mars Libra: passive in problem solving. The house in this position plays an important role, like the one who moves the pieces tactically. I think it is necessary to add other angles to strengthen this position, especially Pluto to increase ambition and determination.

5. Venus Gemini: often emotional, easy to play emotional roller coaster with others, unpredictable, interesting, but for me this is not a very good position in love, they easily find it difficult. hard to find the right person

6. Moon square/Opposite Saturn: often encounters problems in childhood such as abandonment, working in a difficult, deprived environment, shouldering responsibility, loneliness; They have quite a lot of psychological damage, rarely share, confide, and find it difficult to open their hearts to others. When they learn to be less strict with themselves and learn to accept and love themselves, the door in their souls will lead them to the good things that are waiting for them on the other side of their hearts.

7. Venus square/opposite Uranus: feel less interested in wanting a relationship Some positions I like:

Moon trine/sextile Pluto: I once wished to have this aspect because it gives the ability to read other people's psyches and understand emotions deeply and they themselves also have a protective covering for their minds. mine

Sun trine/sextile Pluto: have their own privilege in society, they can be people whose image others consider as an authority and important figure, admire; Their passion is strong and they will try to do it

Mercury conjunct/ trine/ sextile Neptune: they have acumen, speciality and development in language, can know 2 or more languages, have artistic abilities, their voices are quite cute

Venus trine/sextile Mars: they easily radiate sexual attraction to other people (regardless of gender), which makes it easier for them to have relationships

Ascendant trine/sextile/conjunct Mercury: usually curious, cheerful, child-like eager people, they often have an active, playful appearance.

Ascendant trine/sextile/conjunct Sun: confident, shine, positive energy

Moon in Sagittarius/9th: very active, cheerful, likable, open and optimistic, they respect others and different cultures and religions

Mercury in Gemini: funny people, lots of topics to talk to, easy to talk to anyone, except people they don't like

Mercury conjunct/trine/sextile Pluto: their voice has charm, weight, usually straight to the point, analytical, inquisitive and rarely afraid of knowledge and reason

Moon sextile Venus: cute girls and boys, graceful words, pleasant, non-aggressive, cohesive and peaceful

(a position can't say who you are, everything will change, maybe for the better, maybe for the worse) try to take a deep breath and try to feel the peaceful moment in the present

Thank you everyone for inspiring me to write articles on this topic. Thank you for your love for me; love you all. Wishing you all good health, peace and luck ⭐

[bad-tf-fic-ideas]

(336) A light-hearted cracky smut idea today: there is a brief, weird lull in the war. It's an unprecedented act of cooperation which occurs when both factions observe a rust plague quarantine so medicines can be created and rolled out for the new mutation. (Megatron is, of course, in an induced coma and infected for the duration, because he'd never let an opportunity like this pass him by otherwise.)

During this lull, Jazz makes the delightful discovery that if you get stuck in quarantine with a bunch of Decepticons, and you so happen to have the processing speed — and he does, just about — you can actually plug in and interface with an entire trine of seekers all at once. It's probably not medically recommended, but it IS a lot of fun. It's unclear if the command trine is also just discovering this, or if they're just idly enjoying the novel spectacle of overwhelming a cute Autobot until he crashes before they go right back to murder, or if they're plotting something dark and nefarious. Perhaps all three! They contain multitudes.

AFTER that lull... Prowl is the unfortunate officer who must now figure out how to discipline Jazz. Not for his behaviour under the quarantine truce, no, no. They all made weird choices then. No, Prowl is faced with the disciplinary issue of Jazz's brand new habit of "calling a truce" for three hours so he can hook up.

Worse still: this tactic has actually worked. Four times now. Because with Megatron still in recovery, Starscream can, in fact, enforce a truce, and he's self indulgent enough to do it for a trine-wide booty call.

[mulitifandomed-multishipper]

I know that a lot of the fandom shit on "vosian" headcanons as a whole, and I get it honestly. That particular headcanon makes it seem like we just want seekers to be "different" and "special" and "not like the others".

Those criticisms are valid, just like how "starscream being a prince sucks as a backstory" is valid. We shouldn't control how other people headcanon their favourite characters, let them go wild! But the whole "Vosian" culture thing shouldn't be shat on as much as it is.

There is nothing wrong with imagining a whole different culture, a different topography, a different city, a different language!

It opens to a whole can of culture that fans can indulge in.

Some popular headcanons I've seen so far:

Vos has spires to accommodate fliers. Since it's residents are all airborne, it never had the need to pander to grounders.

Vosian language evolved differently due to wing motions. Wingspeak is common and can convey deeper meaning (like how tails on pets can tell you how their feeling)

Trines originate from military tactics, where fliers were most effective in arrangements of three, and that slowly evolved to become the social norm.

None of these, in my opinion, should be considered a stretch as far as headcanons go. When compared to other fandoms, these seem quite reasonable (looking at you "Deku is secretly a undercover villain" from MHA)

The transformers community is made up of all kinds of fans. Haters be damned, our fandom is going strong even after all these years. Don't let a few bad takes ruin your experience. Go ham!

[sayuricorner]

Transformers G1 AU idea: Neglected Decepticons's heir AU

Warning: English is not my first language so sorry if it's a bit confusing! ^^'

Here's an idea for a Transformers G1 AU in which Megatron had a son.

If you had any question regarding the AU don't hesitate to ask! ^^

And if you want to use this AU go ahead, just don't forget to tag and credite me please! ^^

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Plot:

At the start of the war, Megatron created an heir to succed him to secure his lineage and leadership of the Decepticons.

His creation is a young sparkling he named Ironshard.

However, despite having created him to become his heir, Megatron was so obsessed with the war that he took no part in Ironshard's upbringing, Starscream and Soundwave were the ones who raised Ironshard and educated while Megatron focused on the war.

This bring Ironshard to grow up into a young mech with a sharp mind and fine strategist thanks to Soundwave's and Starscream's mentorship.

Since he was a Sparkling, Ironshard craved for his father's approval and worked hard, especially in combat and strategy, to prove himself worthy, however Megatron's cold and distant demeanor and neglect toward Ironshard never changed.

This made Ironshard grown from wanting to do his best to had his father's validation and love to become delusioned with Megatron and seeing Soundwave and Starscream as his true creator figures which create a rift between Ironshard and Megatron.

However, things took a new turns when the Autobots and Decepticons found themselves on a planet named "Earth".

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Ironshard:

-Is Megatron's son

-Alt form: Tank

-Armor colors: Black and purple

-Optics: Red

-Personnality:

-Having been raised by Starscream and Soundwave, Ironshard have been shaped into a formidable strategist and tactician: stoic, smart, cunning and logical with a tactical mind. His logical and disciplined nature make him a valuable asset to the Decepticon's cause.

Ironshard is very loyal to the Decepticon's cause but not very much to Megatron whose increasingly reckless and destructive actions from his obsession to destroy Optimus Prime and the Autobots through the war made Ironshard question Megatron's ability as a leader.

However, his stoicism and lack of true social relationships, outside of his creator figures, while growing up made Ironshard to be socially awkward. He does had a good side but he show it in a very discreet and subtile way.

He is also known to be a workaholic due to his dedication to the Decepticon cause to the point Starscream, his trine and Soundwave had to fight tooth and nail to make him to get a decent time of recharge as like Megatron, even if Ironshard tend to deny it, Ironshard can be very stubborn.

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Relationships with some of the characters:

→Megatron: Megatron and Ironshard had a very difficult father-son relationship, one which is completely inexistant emotionaly speaking. Megatron had created Ironshard to be his heir but quickly end up neglected him to focus on the war. Once upon a time Ironshard wanted to make Megatron proud of him and get his validation but Megatron's coldness and detachment to ward him made Ironshard grow delusioned, creating a rift between father and son.

→Starscream: Having raised Ironshard alongside Soundwave, Starscream initialy saw this as an opportunity: his plan was to raised and mold Ironshard into a Decepticon who embodies his own vision of the Decepticon cause and Starscream planned that once he finally managed to overthrow he will make Ironshard HIS heir to secure his legacy. However as time pass, Starscream developped a genuine care and affection for Ironshard, to which he always try to deny.

→Soundwave: Having raised Ironshard alongside Starscream, Soundwave had always been an unwavering support to Ironshard which have been another source of strength to the young mech. If Soundwave is very loyal to Megatron, the latter's neglected toward Ironshard, his own son, the heir, the future of the Decepticon cause, created a little bit of resentment toward the Decepticon leader.

→The Stunticons: When the Stunticons, who unlike Ironshard have been created directly in adult cybertronians frames, were created by Megatron, Megatron quickly neglected them, like he had done with Ironshard, Megatron seeing them only as weapons. Motormaster who want to had Megatron's validation, had a deep jealousy and envy toward Ironshard as the latter is Megatron's oldest creation and "official son" and Motormaster often try to provoke him to prove that he is "the most worthy of Megatron", creating a very one-sided rivalry. Ironshard just ignore Motormaster's provocations most of the time, seeing them as childish and ultimately pountles, however, while annoyed by Motormaster's provocations, Ironshard understands his yearning for Megatron's approval. He sees a younger version of himself in Motormaster, someone who hasn't yet grasped Megatron's true nature, who don't understand that Megatron is way too selfish to see the actual worth of those around him, especially his own creations. Despite all this and the Stunticons's brutish and rowdy nature, Ironshard recognizes the Stunticons' potential as a strategic asset. He saw their raw power and rebellious nature as very valuable in certain situations and want to "influence them" to develop this potential and for Motormaster to develop his potential as a leader of his team.

→The humans: Unlike most of the Decepticons, Ironshard doesn't had any disgust toward humans or organics in general, in fact he is Neutral about humans, he doesn't really care about them. He also saw attacking the humans as bad strategies 'cause this lead to more unecessaries battles with the Autobots, leading to more use and waste of ressources which to him only made things difficult for the Decepticons cause's goal: win the war to change Cybertron from its oppressive former society.

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The AU can take two different depending if whoever who use the AU want to stay in G1 or if they want to go in the Earthspark continuity.

If it's follow the G1 continuity:

When in 2005 Megatron was turned into Galvatron by Unicron and the dead Decepticons were turned into soldiers for Galvatron, the latter made his "comeback" to the Deceptions with the attention to "upgrading" every Decepticon into a soldier who fight on the name of Unicron, resulting into a big battle between the Decepticons and Galvatron and his soldiers.

-Unlike the canon Starscream didn't die but have been severly damaged and ended up crippled and unable to fly making him unable to lead the Decepticons until he is repaired.

-Unlike the canon Soundwave didn't join Galvatron, to him Megatron was dead and Galvatron was just a puppet of Unicron using Megatron's frame. Soundwave ended up very damaged to the point he ended up in a coma.

-With both the SIC and the TIC being unable to lead the Decepticons, the duty falls on the heir: Ironshard.

-Despite his relationship with Megatron being non existent, Ironshard was still affected by his father's fate as deep down even if he grown up delusioned with his father a tiny part of him still hoped that they could had a better relationship one day but now it will never happen and the current state of his two creator figures made his mental state worst.

-Now Ironshard had to take the duties of leading the Decepticons, the war having drastically changed and was no more a matter of "Autobots VS Decepticons" but a matter of "Cybertronians VS Unicron and his spawns".

If it's follow the Earthspark continuity:

In 2005 an important event made Megatron had an epiphany regarding the war and switched sides to join forces with the Autobots, leaving a lot of Decepticons angry and feeling deeply betrayed by their now former leader.

Ironshard was among the ones who felt betrayed the most, he already bottled up resetment toward Megartron for not having be a father toward him as he should had and also for also having neglected the Stunticons just like he did with Ironshard and also for having let his obsession with destroying Optimus Prime and the Autobots nearly jeopardize the Decepticons more than one time.

But turning his back on his own faction and the convictions Megatron defended after everything? After all the sacrefices made? After all those millenials of a war HE started? This made all the resentment Ironshard had toward his father explode in anger.

-After the final battle of the Cybertronian war Ironshard became the leader of the Decepticons with Starscream still being the SIC and Soundwave the TIC.

-The three made a strategy of having Starscream posing as the leader of the Decepticons so G.H.O.S.T wouldn't find out about Ironshard's existence while Ironshard is the leader in the shadows.

-The Decepticons had etablished a new base nested in the arms of the Himalayas.

-In this base, outside of Ironshard,are a bunch other Decepticons like the rest of the Stunticons, the Constructicons, Blitzwing and Astrotrain, the Coneheads ect...

-Officially, Thundercracker is a neutral after the war but because of the potential threat of G.H.O.S.T, he is for now staying in the base with Bustier a little organic dog he had adopted one years ago.

-Megatron deeply regret how he had treated Ironshard in the past and through "Earthspark" when he is not with the Maltos, Megatron is moving heaven and Earth around the world to find Ironshard in hope to reconsile with his son.

-The Decepticons's goal:-S1: free the Decepticons emprisoned by G.H.O.S.T.

-S2(In this AU, the season 2's events are differents, the Chaos Terrans are still present though): rassembling the Ember Stone's shards, rebuilding a Spacebridge, using the shards to make the Spacebridge work in hope to go back to Cybertron, find the Allspark and rebuild Cybertron.

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Additional headcanons:

-In the past Jazz often infiltrated the Decepticons disguised as a Decepticon named Ricochet to steal intel from the Decepticons and spy them, however one day Jazz, under his Ricochet disguise, while infiltrating the Decepticon base run into a, back then, very young Ironshard and when Ironshard asked him who he was and Jazz tried his "I'm Ricochet, I'm a new recruit!" charade, Ironshard had looked at him whith a stare which mean "You think I'm stupid or what?" before suddenly contacting Soundwave to alert that an Autobot disguised as a Decepticon had infiltrated the base and Jazz was forced to flee and menaged to escape before he could get captured by the Decepticons, ever since Jazz never used again the Ricochet disguise.   

-Ironshard managed to bust Jazz because since Ironshard is with Soundwave and Starscream most of the time he knew almost everyone in the Decepticon army and know whenever there's a new recruit and as far as Ironshard knew there is no Ricochet registed in the Decepticon army.

-This day Starscream and Soundwave have been panicked when they realized that Ironshard have been alone with Jazz because since Jazz is Optimus Prime's right man hand and the head of the Autobots's Special Operations Jazz had a bit of a "boogeyman reputation" among the Decepticons.

-Whenever Megatron is about to become very violent toward Starscream, Ironshard often intervene to deviate Megatron's attention to something else and calming Megatron down in the process. 

-While Jazz, like most of the Autobots, knows that Megatron had a son, he didn't realize right away that the little sparkling standing before him, aka Ironshard, was Megatron's son.

-Because Megatron haven't been very much involved in Ironshard's education and raising, despite being Ironshard's father/creator, Ironshard see more Starscream and Soundwave as his creators which Starscream see as a little victory against Megatron by not only raised Megatron's son to not become a "foolish brute" like his father but also to become to Ironshard a father figure he never had, even if Starscream didn't planned this outcome, since Megatron neglected his duties as Ironshard's creator.

-Despite himself, Starscream developped a genuine affection for Ironshard, but he doesn't want to show it nor admit it to which Skywarp and Thundercracker aren't stupid because as Starscream's trinemates they know him very well and knows that deep down Starscream genuinely cares about Ironshard and is protective toward him.

-Despite his stoicism Soundwave cares for Ironshard.

-Whenever Megatron and Starscream had arguments about Megatron's plans and/or leadership, Starscream like to taunt Megatron about his "inabilities and failures as leader but also as a father in the raising of his own heir" much to Megatron's anger, frustration and jealousy.

-Skywarp often tease Starscream about the fact Starscream genuinely care about Ironshard, since Starscream and Soundwave had pratically raised him since he was a Sparkling, despite Starscream always trying to deny it.

-Ironshard is more reasonable than Megatron, for example, if a dangerous situation happen which will cause kill everyone, Autobots and Decepticons alike, and that this will call for a temporary truce between the Autobots and the Decepticons to defeat the threat, Ironshard will agree that an alliance in those circonstances is the most logical thing to do to survive and would subtly say to Megatron things like "but how can you expect leading Cybertron if everyone and the planet are destroyed?" to convince him to accept the alliance.

[vivmaek]

Placements that can definitely win a debate?

PLACEMENTS THAT CAN WIN A DEBATE

This is a hard question to answer because I think it depends greatly on the type of debate at hand. So, these are the types of debates certain placements will most definitely win. This is a short list that could be expanded upon. I wrote on placements that first came to mind. Ethos - appealing to the speaker's credibility, authority and status. 

Sun Conjunct Saturn - When it comes to laying down the law, people with this placement do it well. They command respect and authority due to the high level of responsibility they take on. They follow through on their actions and consistently prove themselves time and time again through their hard work. In debates, they are well regarded because their words match up with their actions.

Jupiter Sextile Saturn - These types are disciplined and efficient. They are known for their wisdom and give out the best life advice. Most importantly, they trust themselves and will not waver when facing conflict. People with this placement are also known for their leadership qualities and are very inspiring. 

Jupiter Trine Pluto - Those with this placement garner a lot of authority and influence over the course of their life. They are incredibly persuasive and charming. Their large presence is intimidating and people can’t help but nod their head along to whatever they are saying. I also like to think of this as the “yes-man” placement, they will most definitely have some strong supporters in their corner backing them up. 

Sun in the 10th House - You just can't help but want to believe in these types of people. They have a way about them that is regal and authoritative. Usually, a lot of success and glory is attached to the names of those with this placement. They are well regarded by authority and through that given respect. 

Jupiter in the 1st House - For one, these people are naturally lucky and there is a good reason to believe that they may win their debates simply through chance. However, this doesn't take away the respect they garner through their developed sense of character. Their happy go lucky nature is to be expected, so when a more serious side to their nature comes out, other people can’t help but notice and pay attention. 

Pathos - appealing to the audience's emotions and beliefs, the use of feeling. 

Moon Trine Mars - These are some of the most passionate people out there and they could definitely overtake a debate. They have a well developed moral code and are strong defenders and protectors. They care deeply and are authentic with their emotional expression. Other people greatly appreciate their vulnerable honesty. 

Moon Trine Midheaven - When it comes to appealing to the masses, these types do it well. Their sense of empathy knows no bounds and they are fantastic at reading a room. They can see themselves in every person they meet. Their understanding of human nature and skilled intuition is going to give them an edge.  

Mars Conjunct Pluto - These types bring an intensity to a debate that is unmatched. They are incredibly fierce and assertive with their opinions. Their audience is going to feel on edge and it is going to be difficult for them to want to speak up. They know how to use other people's vulnerabilities and have the use of skilled manipulation tactics at hand. 

Moon in the 3rd House - People with this placement are masters of communicating emotions. They can speak on matters of the heart clearly and can use their words for vulnerable appeal. 

Mars in the 9th House - Those with this placement have opinions that elicit a strong emotional response from other people. They can use their knowledge as a weapon and do so through their passion and veracity. Thoughts and ideas that differ from their own don’t make these types uncomfortable and they can approach debates with an open mind. 

Logos - appealing to the audience's sense of reason and logic, the use of facts and common sense. 

Mercury Trine Pluto - People with this aspect notice every single detail and have an investigative mind. They are oftentimes experts within their field of interest and have a lot of tactful knowledge to display. Their deep insights are impactful and their penetrative mind can see through any sort of lie or falsified statement. They can be manipulative with their words and entrap people with their semantics. 

Mercury Trine Uranus - Their scientific mind and practicality make them out for strong debaters. Most importantly, they know how to deal with the unexpected and can take on a curve ball without sweating it. They are the best problem solvers and also know where exactly an argument is leading. Nothing takes them by surprise and they have the facts to back themselves up.

Mercury Trine Mars - If I had to choose specifically, I think people with this placement truly make for the best debtors. They can spot weakness in an instant and use it against their opponent skillfully. They are quick with their words and not without reason. They are the experts at “winging it” and can come up with arguments on the fly. Their communication skills pack a punch and they use logic like a weapon. 

Mercury in the 1st House - Being intelligent and quick witted by nature, these individuals are going to do well in a debate. They are well known for their fantastic communication skills, so it is no surprise that they would be on this list. 

Mercury in the 9th House - Their knowledge is unlimited and they can probably debate anything. They know a little bit of everything and there isn't a topic they won’t be able to fact check.

Uranus in the 9th House - They are going to pull ideas from seemingly nowhere, leaving their audience shocked. Other people don’t know where these individuals are going to take a debate but it always seems like they have the upper hand. They are intelligent and their thought process is well thought out and tested. 

[nico-esoterica]

How BTS Manifests Success With Astrology🪄

I have a hypothesis people w/ hard aspects to Neptune find it more difficult to believe in themselves (but I need more evidence). But I find this true for my clients.

For example - BTS's group chart has an exact square between their Neptune in their (4H) and Ascendant. On its own, it means that they suffer between distinguishing who (they) are vs the identity that's expected from them. Politically, we also know SK use them as a way to exert soft power.

For an individual, this would translate to them wanting to fulfill ideals they picked up at home they struggle to achieve. But an exact supportive trine from their (12H) Scorpio Saturn says they'll meet them through being shrewd and calculated using 'invisible' resources. That's their grounding and helps if they cement the belief that they're an underdog. Marketing wise, this worked to their advantage. This can also come in the form of tactical investments from large but quiet and unseen entities.

But the separating square with their (7H) Gemini Mars can lead to their energies lacking clear direction or hitting plateaus because of getting lost in the process of planning and executions being inspired but convoluted. We witnessed this with BTS's concepts, world building, and branding identity becoming enmeshed as a clever business strategy. With the duality of Gemini, especially because they're a (7H) stellium, it also says that they're triple prone to shape shifting to mirror the opinions of others, especially if it benefits them, at the expense of their integrity. The ruler of their house of fans and fandom (11H Libra ~ 8H Venus) forms a separating but powerful trine to that Neptune. Their income and obligations to others is well fed by the lack of a clear boundary with their consumers. That Neptune forms the heart of their grand water trine. Water allows the flow of all things for better or worse.

To Manifest, I've mentioned self-belief being essential, but I imagine that they had/have issues with imposter syndrome and self-concept problems. Even though manifesting for them may be accelerated once the first hurdle is overcome, they'd have anxieties over thinking everything will eventually go up in smoke if they reveal they're individuals. And, via the issues that come with Neptune, breaking the facade and daring to be the messy individuals they've always been.

[witchofthesouls]

I've had prime predacons on the brain, do they have mating habits? Do they lay eggs? Since predaking is the leader of the last 3 predacons does that mean he gets first dibs if a lady dragon/predacon shows up or would it be a battle of suitors? Do predacons make good parents even with the fact they're technically clones and only have vague genetic memories of their culture to pass on?

I got sooooooo many thoughts about Predacons and their influence on Cybertron's modern-day frame-schematics, especially with that throw-away line about Seekers. Like I'm running away with it~!! 🏃‍♀️

Seekerkin can trace their frame and coding quirks back to the Predacon species that delved into the Rust Sea. Unlike their exclusive land and air kith, the sea hunters were able to escape the catastrophic radiation by diving down into the depths.

These particular subspecies of Predacon passed many traits to their descendants, including but not limited to: the sexual dimorphism of larger, powerful femmes to agile, brightly-colored mechs, the trine-protocols and flocking mechanisms, multiples in carriage, prey-drives, and superior senses akin to beastformers and mechanimals.

The Wilder tribes still use vocalizations and have behaviors that can be traced back to their ancient kin and kith via oral traditions from Keepers. This leads to a lot of tension with the Seekerkin city-states that try to erase and rewrite the history of their frames.

While Vos is framed for their trine-protocols and being a strange breed of aerials onto itself, Praxus refined the hunting tactics and flocking behavior, and Polyhex's wetlands and underground labyrinths kept polished the traits that made them formidable sea predators.

The Predacons eschewed Prima's Call and his Guiding Hand for the established city-states to remain in the Wilds. Capable of speech and sharp intelligence, Predaking's kith were the apex predators of the sky, hunting down others for food, and were terrors to the young mecha prior to T-cogs.

This is due to claims of superiority. Unlike the other frames, they didn't require the immediate protection of the Primes. On top of their massive size and strength, flight and fire capabilities, advanced nanite colonies, thick armor, and heightened senses, the Predacons have a very unique quirk: collective unconscious.

Predacons are proud of their closeness to nature and beastly frames. In their opinion, they are the second closest to Primus, outside of the Thirteen, because of it. "A gift," they decree, by the Creator to give them such wild frames suited to the planet with the capabilities to shape it.

In the oral traditions of the Wilders, it's said some of their ancient kith could bend "cold fire" aka lightning. And that's why certain landmarks in the Wastelands still stand in defiance of Time and Prima's "Forceful" Hand. It was also said that they often crossed with "the Shadow of the Light" and the "Lord of Beasts."

Out of all the Primes, they respect the inescapable strength and spirit of Megatronus, Solus' forging and might, and Onyx for his understanding of their kind as he, too, ventured to the edges of extremes. "Lord of Beasts," indeed. They are creatures suited to an untamed Cybertron.

The social structures of the land hunters are very loose and minimal. Adults are mainly solitary creatures with exceptions to mating season, child-rearing, and seasonal gatherings to collectively mine volcanoes for minerals and guide massive storms to ignite new Energon nodes- preparations for the lean portion of the vorn.

The sea hunters are smaller and slimmer than their land-counterparts, so they have strong social ties of multiple generations to maximize the survival of their young, resource efficiency, and hunting tactics.

The mating behaviors of Predacons differ by their type, but there are similarities. Do they do not feel shame over cycles; heats and ruts are simply a fact of life. Much like beastformers, Predacons have reproductive heats.

There's courting gifts of fresh kills, raw ores, and chunks of minerals as well as showing off skills.

If there's an uncourted or unclaimed female in heat, then a Dance or a Mating Hunt will occur after competition has been bullied to back down. Females in heat are highly temperamental and incredibly aggressive, so those who wish to remain single and unmated would either cripple or kill persistent hunters.

Among the sea hunters, males show off their bright colors and hues to demonstrate health and virility as well as attempt to groom or nuzzle a female of a different pod/flock. It's common for a binary or triad of males to mate-nap a female from elsewhere: proving their tactics against her and her extended kin.

Whereas the males of the land hunters will show off strength by battling other males in the vicinity to prove their worthiness among his nearby neighbors before battling her for breeding rights.

If a female Predacon (or Seekerkin) was discovered, then Predaking would bully the other males to establish dominance before stepping up to plate to fight her.

Child-rearing is a shared responsibility. Nest building and bulking it with supplies. Keeping out intruders since baby Predacons cannot properly fly until they reach near mechling stage (adolescence).

Males can't produce sparkling-grade, so females are stuck in the nest until the newsparks gain their sight and actually climb out.

Mechs do help with a special tank in their frames that reguitates a melted slag of nutrients that helps boost the newsparks' systems.

Once the sparklings can eat more solid, the sire and carrier will take turns hunting and caring the nest.

Sea hunters have an easier time as child-rearing is more communal. Newsparks and sparklings are defended and supported by well-established adults guarding the shallow nursery reef, while hunters support the pod with an influx of food.

[imnotevenusin]

The Astrology of : Drake

For the 2010s, everyone can agree that one of the biggest artist of that decade was Drake. Being raised in Toronto, and coming from a family that had musical talent in it—his Uncle, Larry Graham, is a legendary funk bassist; his Father, Dennis Graham, is a multi-instrumentalist, who played in Jerry Lee Lewis’ band—he would obviously be inspired to do music too (theres videos of Drake rapping along to songs when he was 9). And showing his talent in more avenues, he starred on Degrassi in his teens, before he started solely focusing on music.

Luckily, I found his birth certificate online, and the time was 2:31am, so we have an official chart to work with.

🦁Leo Rising 29° : Our Rising sign can pin-point physical characteristics, or the natural energy we let out. Leo risings are generally known as attention-grabbing, as they are ruled by the Sun—ego, source of self-esteem, and interest.

29° (IN LEOOO) : Leo degrees can tell us something that we might get attention for and this degree is made stronger if it sits in Leo and on the Rising sign; its a huge fame indicator and is the explanation of his celebrity status. You could be known for your looks, or you could treat yourself in a way that gets noticed.

♏️🗣️Chart Ruler (Sun) in 3H : 3H is all about interactions—whether it’s through people, writing, or literacy. The Sun—our ego, our interests, and our “character”, in the 3H could make somebody into reading, poetry, learning, etc. Drake being a Rapper makes sense with this placement. He also released a poetry book recently, soooo…

🌛Moon in Cancer : One of the many running jokes about him is his sensitivity. Our Moon is the fastest changing planet, and it shows us how we find emotional comfort. Cancer Moons are known for being hyper-emotional and sensitive; a person who is constantly trying to find comfort, which makes them pretty vulnerable to different energies. When he first started rapping, his music was “too girly” and “too emotional” for all of the Rap audience to accept.

🦂✍🏽Mercury in Scorpio : Mercury is how we communicate and Scorpio is an intense energy that takes everything personal, digs deep, collects little details, while keeping sacred information private. A Scorpio Mercury could use very spiteful communication tactics. Drake’s music is filled with sneak-disses; His “Sicko Mode” feature had a Kanye diss; “Her Loss”, the joint-album with 21 Savage, features multiple disses; his “Meltdown” feature had disses, you get the point.

🧞‍♂️Jupiter (rX) in 7H/Pisces : Our 7H can show us how we deal with other people on one-to-one relationships—could be friendships, romantic relationships, business partnerships, etc. Jupiter gives us expansion and abundance, while Pisces can give us this sense of feeling unlimited—which can lead to unrealistic expectations. And when Jupiter is in rX, it can feel like we have too much or too little of something—depending on the aspects. This could probably give us some insight into how Drake sees relationships and romance, as through his music we hear a lot of different names and stories about his relationships. Jupiter in Pisces can also point to artistic talent—especially if it’s supported by Venus and the Grand Water Trine.

💫Moon trine Jupiter : This placement gives somebody an energy that is welcoming and hospitable. Drake always gives people praises whenever he introduces them onstage. Jupiter is also supporting his Moon in the 11th House—which is your place in society, collective group, or an audience; this helps him with fanbases and connections.

🖤Venus (rX) in Scorpio : Venus in a chart can show us what characteristics we like in our Spouses and how we treat them, and Scorpio is obsessive and intense. In his lyrics we can tell that he’s pretty controlling in certain dynamics. Venus rX could also indicate not picking the best partners, or not being able to show or receive love in a normal way.

☄️🏴‍☠️Mars square Pluto : Mars is our primal force, how we defend ourselves, and motivations, while Pluto is our “power” or what has power over us. When Mars and Pluto are squared to each other, we find a person that maybe too violent, too controlling, or too vengeful. There’s many times where Drake tries to come off as a “scary” guy and flex his mob ties that he has within Toronto.

👑Sun conjunct Pluto : This is also a huge fame indicator; Pluto is a powerful, generational (everyone in your generation has the same Pluto sign) planet, while the Sun is our interests and ego. With this placement, especially if the Sun is your chart ruler, you could find power and influence just by being yourself and having fun. Drake has superstar type-fame, where just by shouting someone out or giving them a feature , he can make their whole career.

📈🏡📉Uranus in the 4H : Uranus is the planet that brings unexpected situations, while the 4th House is family, roots, and privacy. In May of 2018, during a beef with Pusha-T, it was revealed that Drake had an unplanned baby.

[miharuhebinata]

the top 6 games i played in 2023!

1. Heaven's Vault

An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula.

I know that I said I had mixed feelings about this game in my initial review, and I'm sure if I tried replaying it right now, I still would. But honestly, I think about this game so often, I had to include it in this list. Truly such a unique experience. I'm even thinking of reading the book version.

2. Bugsnax

Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!

This is a great game, with fun gameplay and an extremely bizarre but interesting story, but where it really shines is its characters. You might not guess on first glance, but the character development in this game is so good and so rewarding. It exceeded all expectations in the best of ways.

3. Sable

Embark on a unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Though it can be glitchy at times, this game is absolutely gorgeous, not just in graphics but in its story and its soundtrack as well. Very, very beautiful game. Not to mention the exploration reminded me of Breath of the Wild: you are free to do what you want, go wherever, and the ending will wait until you're ready for it.

4. Song of Horror

Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly… Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Unlike other games of the genre, in this you are completely powerless against your enemy—and if your character dies, they are dead for good. These (admittedly sometimes frustrating) mechanics make for a particularly harrowing experience, enhanced by the dark, isolating atmosphere of each chapter. A truly gripping experience.

5. A Plague Tale: Innocence

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

The story of this was somewhat unexpected, as I was not anticipating supernatural elements in a game about the black plague, but it was so, so good. It really takes you on a journey, though the highlight of the game is obviously the characters. Both Amicia and Hugo felt not only real, they were also endearing, as were the several friends they made throughout the story. Very much looking forward to playing the sequel at some point.

6. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

A new Shogun seizes power over Edo period Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

I've never played a real-time tactics game before and I'm not at all good at strategizing, so you can probably imagine how frustrating this game was for me; and yet, I absolutely adored it. I found the story and the characters compelling, not to mention this game just makes you feel smart. Completing a level was always so satisfying, and it more than made up for any lingering frustrations in regards to the difficulty of the gameplay.

(Also, fun fact: one of the characters, Takuma, is voiced by the same person that voices the narrator in the Trine games! As a big fan of the Trine series, this delighted me to no end. 😊)

[esotericfaery]

Libra Solar Eclipse New Moon - Oct. 2nd, 2024

TLDR: Massive concentration of Libra energy causes indecision within emotional miscommunications vs. harmonic intuitive expansion of trust, consciousness expansion and structured, balanced resolution. Personal prominent planets tell us which energy will be stronger for each of us. Grand water trine & outer planets harmonize, while the Moon & Mars bring in enough tension to convince us to take action.

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With a close stellium involving not only the Sun & Moon but Mercury, Black Moon Lilith and the South Node, this is ego power involved in deeply intellectual thoughts & communications through the rebellious shadow feminine, as we resolve and balance personal into collective karma, through lessons and gifts from other lives.

As the Moon and Mercury are particularly close, many will experience issues of emotional mirroring through miscommunications with loved ones. Try to listen carefully before saying something you’ll regret.

Square Mars in Cancer, the above will have us under obvious extra pressure to change tactics and take decisive action, though we have to fight through the Cancerian instinct to keep tensions within. Chiron in Aries is also square Mars, and this will add intense triggering of core wounding.

This is an opportunity to have a proper ending by ending an unhealthy pattern. We need to look at how we can more decisively communicate to bring our needs into our relationships.

Themes of power struggles, diplomacy, justice and balance in areas of one-to-one relationships of all types, and finances come into play.

With Pluto in Capricorn until Nov., and during eclipse season, this works out through transformative, ambitious and grounded practicality or lack thereof, over about the next half year.

Venus (Libras ruling planet) is in Scorpio at this time and so we’re invited to enter the depths of our emotions, to face and transmute our fears into loving strengths. In a grand trine with Mars in Cancer & Saturn in Pisces, this water trio can activate a process of trust within emotional intuition, providing lasting insights and a more stable structure.

Chiron in Aries is sextile Jupiter in Gemini, allowing for new opportunities to reach harmonic expansion of trauma resolution, and gain wisdom to then pass on to others.

Uranus sextile Neptune and trine Pluto, with Neptune sextile Pluto, brings in an energy of fascination with mysticism and philosophy, providing sudden insights though new ways of thinking. We’re able to achieve high levels of consciousness expansion & manifestation with little to no effort. That is, providing that we don’t try to hold on to energy which needs to leave now. For many, this manifests more socially rather than personally. When it shows up personally, this is a good time to get some form of therapy, as we’re highly receptive to the benefits, volunteering to do psychological work which would be difficult at other times. We can transform our inner landscapes through dropping the dead weight we’e been carrying around.

[thescorpionmonarch]

ASTROFORCAST

New moon in gemini today, June 6. Venus cazimi and conjunct the moon all in the 16th degree. Mercury Conjunct jupiter in gemini and both trine Pluto in aquarius. We have quite the stellium here.

"Knowledge is power"

I will say it again. Knowledge is potential power. Wisdom on how to use it is actual power. And as with all things power, it has an addictive side to it.

People will try to suppress or hide knowledge or share it in a certain way to manipulate others. The bestself-defensee is using your intution to gain and use knowledge to understand stand people's tactics. Find hidden info anyway.

This also includes info being exposed when someone tried to hide it and shouldn't have. Pluto is on people's asses about abuse of pknowledgewledge and wisdom).

This energy is exciting as it is stressful. Chaotic. Fun. Brings a ton of anxiety. Roller coaster ride with loose bars. The only reason why you don't fall around the bend is because of the laws of physics. The natural order of things is responding to all forces at work, including random forces.

It's hard to think before you speak under this energy, but you can write it down or talk it out with someone as ideas with exploring (even if dark or negative). It helps to have another voice of reason who is more experienced than you when on chaotic thinking.

Obsession with books much? Remember, the library is free and you can even request transfers from any other libraries in the network they belong in.

....... but I know some of you are looking to own a library and want to hoard books before you get there, so you do you.

Pick up at least 1 foreign language.

Can't sit still much? You may want to start going out places where you can walk a lot or get a more physical job.

If you like to write and haven't done it as if late, now is the time to get back into it.

Sapiosexual is a thing.

Might be some interesting upcoming discussions with your loved ones.

Experimental people, please research first. Don't act on the new thing immediately. Write it down. Collect info.

Those who work with your hands a lot? Take advantage of this time to get more done.

Musicians are also getting a boost. The urge to write songs, play instruments, write music, edit sound, and sing are all present.

You may like to argue just because you like to experiment with people's minds and I am sure you are looking for a reaction, but not all reactions are worth experiencing. I suppose from any perspective it could be worth it, but I ask you this...

Is it truly worth it for you? I don't need that answer, but you do!

[sunshinesmebdy]

Navigate the Cosmic Currents: How Lunar Transits Can Guide Your Business Strategy (April 27, 2024)

The ever-shifting dance of the Moon across the zodiac creates a tapestry of energetic influences that impact our daily lives. For business owners and those navigating the often-choppy waters of finance, understanding these astrological transits can provide valuable insights to inform your strategy. Just as sailors use the tides and currents to navigate the seas, we can leverage the Moon’s interactions with other planets to make informed decisions and chart a course for success.

Let’s delve deeper into how the Moon in Sagittarius interacts with four key planets, offering specific tips for each transit:

Moon in Sagittarius Square Saturn in Pisces (Challenge and Focus):

This aspect brings a clash between the optimistic, expansive energy of the Moon in Sagittarius and the limitations and potential delays imposed by Saturn in Pisces. This can manifest as overly ambitious plans running into unexpected roadblocks or obstacles.

Tip: During this transit, temper your natural enthusiasm with a healthy dose of realism. Focus on practical details and ensure your timelines are grounded. Double-check contracts and agreements meticulously before finalizing them. Patience and a willingness to adapt will be your allies during this time.

Moon in Sagittarius Trine Venus in Aries (Opportunity and Inspiration):

In contrast, the Moon in Sagittarius trine Venus in Aries presents a harmonious and energizing aspect. This transit ignites creativity and fosters a willingness to take calculated risks. It’s a prime time to explore new markets, forge innovative partnerships, or introduce fresh ideas to your business strategy.

Tip: Channel your enthusiasm into clear and compelling communication. However, a word of caution — the impulsive nature of this aspect can lead to rash decisions. Research potential ventures thoroughly before diving in. Remember, calculated risks are essential, but reckless gambles can be detrimental.

Moon in Sagittarius Square Mars in Pisces (Conflict and Assertiveness):

The fiery aspect of the Moon in Sagittarius square Mars in Pisces can be a double-edged sword. While it can bring a surge of energy and assertive communication, it can also lead to impatience, frustration, and aggressive negotiation tactics.

Tip: Maintain a calm demeanor and focus on the long-term vision for your business. Channel your energy productively and express your assertiveness without resorting to aggression. Remember, a calm and collected leader inspires trust and collaboration, whereas impulsive anger breeds conflict.

Moon in Sagittarius Square Neptune in Pisces (Deception and Intuition):

The Moon in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces can be the trickiest transit to navigate. This confusing aspect can create a sense of uncertainty and make it difficult to discern genuine opportunities from illusions or overly optimistic projections.

Tip: During this time, be extra cautious of tempting “get rich quick” schemes or overly rosy financial forecasts. Rely on your intuition and conduct thorough due diligence before making any financial decisions. Seek the advice of trusted advisors and prioritize transparency in all your business dealings. Remember, a healthy dose of skepticism can be your saving grace during this transit.

Remember: Astrology is a tool for guidance, not a guarantee of success. These lunar transits are temporary influences, and your own hard work, sound judgment, and responsible financial management are essential for achieving your business goals. However, by understanding these cosmic currents, you can navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and make informed decisions that propel your business towards a prosperous future.

[bad-tf-fic-ideas]

(061) Skywarp can teleport anywhere, which is why it's vitally important for the future of Decepticon tactical manoeuvres to figure out what his carrying capacity might be. It's definitely more than a cockpit full of energon cubes, but can he warp a minicon with him? A seeker? Devastator? A whole squadron?

Shockwave is responsible for testing the limits of Skywarp's warping ability, with any assistance from his trine that might be deemed reasonably necessary.

This is why Thundercracker has been stuck with his head in a reinforced durasteel wall for 3 cycles now. Shockwave is (supposedly) looking for his phase shifter to fix it. Skywarp keeps laughing about the single 'flying buttress,' pun that occurred to him cycles ago, which wasn't even that funny then. Thundercracker is never doing him a favour again.

And meanwhile, the female Autobots under Elita-1 are just waiting for this kind of break in a routine to cause chaos...

[ihavenothingtodo10220]

Can I pls request Felix future career reading pls ?

I honestly never tried astrological predictions before now, so…This is as accurate as I can make it while learning while I go, as well as not having his birth time.

So, looking at his Midheaven I can see his Midheaven is in Virgo, pretty much on the cusp of the tenth and ninth houses. Like right there on that fine line between the two. So depending on when he was born, he’s either tenth or ninth house. Let’s just say that it’s in the Tenth house for now. The tenth house is the house of career and public life, and is also a very strong house to have a Virgo Midheaven in. He’s definitely very precise and practical in his career, and would definitely do better with more analytical ones, but that of course doesn’t mean it’d dampen his career as an idol. With his mercury also in the tenth house, that amplifies it even more, as Virgo is ruled by mercury. This indicates that in his career, and his public life in general, there will be very good communication.

With his Mercury Trine Jupiter, this adds wisdom to his overall career. With his Mercury sextile Jupiter, I can see there being a certain transformation that comes with the communication he has with the public. Like he’ll make changes, to something, someone, or a situation. It also amplifies Mercury, amplifying his Virgo midheaven and therefore his career by extension. With his Mercury also sextile Chiron, there will be some communication that may cause wounds, in a way, or heal them. Either or.

And then looking at the Midheaven’s aspects specifically, we see Pluto, Jupiter, and Chiron all square MC. Repressed anger or hatred can definitely manifest as extreme methods to succeed and prove himself through his career, which could include using people to get ahead, cheating, intimidation, and bullying. He may use more subversive tactics if he is shy and submissive, though, but I don’t really think he is. There is also the potential for him to also be the victim of something like that. It can really go either way. Immoral and unethical behavior may bring him wealth and glory, but it also leads to really bad relationships, revenge, criticism, controversy, and public fallingouts…So. But he may be able to better his life without directly harming others, without really seeing others as a threat.

Hes definitely ambitious to get ahead and be noticed. But if he lets the anger beneath the surface affect his motivation through jealousy or greed, he will experience challenges and extreme resistance. An intense determination to succeed and have control of his destiny can result in extreme, immoral, and unethical behavior. However, the more he tries to manipulate, cheat or intimidate, the further he will be from his goal. He could also make powerful enemies or have problems with bosses, the law, immigration, or taxation…So. Uhm. Yeah.

His career will probably go through some changes, whether he wants it to or not.

HOWEVER with his Jupiter square MC he is enthusiastic about what he does, which can help him a lot in his career. But he also may be difficult to work with. There is also a risk of him becoming be re obsessive or too extreme, which can lead to to arrogance, excessive pride, unpredictable and erratic behavior, addictions, and an extremely dramatic life. Maintaining ethical and moral standards is crucial to avoid controversy and legal problems, especially in business dealings and personal relationships. He can go through periods of great success and then BOOM suffers huge setbacks. But he has a competitive streak and can make amazing comebacks. However, his competitive spirit and tendency toward taking things too far can lead to extreme rivalries and more controversy. He uses his mass amounts of energy to pursue his goals, but he may need to moderate his vitality level. Otherwise, he can suffer from exhaustion or become too overbearing for his family and work colleagues.

There can be a lot of loss, embarrassment, and disappointment if he’s not careful. He needs to remember moderation is key, and not go give into greed, selfishness, excess, and stick to his morals.

And then Chiron square MC. There’s definitely some inner wounds he has to heal if he wants to be successful.

So, his career…it’ll definitely be bumpy, but these aspects can be balanced out and can give way to something where he’ll flourish. But he’ll either be very successful or he’ll fall. Hard. So. I’m trying to be as blunt as possible with this.

[alohaastro]

Moon transiting Cancer to Leo, Thursday, December 28th, assists you in achieving your goals, or manifesting a desire, when you put attention, courage, and persistence into action as the moon shifting from a cardinal water sign to a fixed fire sign creates a potent Grand Trine and Kite aspect pattern with Venus in Scorpio, Neptune in Pisces, and Pluto in Capricorn. By early this evening, you may be feeling proud of your accomplishments or empowered by your success, and could seek companionship so you can celebrate your victory or share in the bounty. Mars and Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius conjunct the sun in Capricorn in a quincunx aspect to the moon, and a trine to Chiron conjunct the North Node in Aries, as well as a T-square aspect pattern of the moon, Jupiter in Taurus, and Pluto in Capricorn, increase the competitive nature and the desire to win at any cost, which can tempt you to use underhanded tactics - or you should be cautious in your dealings with others because they may be the ones tempted to use manipulation or tricks to knock you off balance. There is a spiritual harmony and power you can tune into today which will help you to remain centered, positive, and aware as the day unfolds.