#what is the goal. what is the long term plan here.

[xalandrix]

it is not an easy assignment to extrapolate all the way from a 2-8k PWP to holiday family plans, but the people want to know, so here goes nothing

None the Wiser:

Christmas Eve is spent at a long and lavish gala at Malfoy Manor, where Harry and Draco attempt to beat their high score for the number of rooms they can fuck in without getting caught (portraits count). Everyone assumes they’re scarce because Harry is snubbing Lucius and Narcissa, when really it's all Draco's doing.

Christmas Day is spent at the Burrow, where the goal is to shag in Ginny's bed. (Draco insisted on getting railed in her bed the first time out of a convoluted sense of staking his claim to Harry. Ginny caught them and it somehow became a Game.) Draco and George get along horrifyingly well, and often plot an elaborate distraction to give Harry and Draco the opportunity to execute said shagging.

The Delicate Parts of You:

i think this is a version of Draco that distances himself significantly from his family, but i don't think he ever really fits in with the Weasleys. like they're nice to each other, but they never click. i think Draco and Harry show up for Christmas dinner at the Burrow, then spend a few days with Teddy after that, and then spend the rest of the time traveling together. often to the beach, but other places too!

I Know the Sound of Your Heart:

i think these two try so hard for each other. Draco knows how much Harry values family, so he puts in the effort to get on good terms with the Weasleys. and Harry wants to be good for Draco, so he's on his best behavior when visiting the Malfoys. all the family relations have actually been improved by Harry and Draco becoming creatures, because it has encouraged everyone to let go of the small stuff and focus on what really matters. specific plans vary a lot, but there's a lot of family time and a lot of warmth.

Harry Potter's Bedroom Tips for Snake Animagi:

my headcanon for this fic is significantly influenced by the additional *checks notes* 45k i have written about them, so i'm gonna pass on this one

Reasonable Precautions for the Investigation of Suspicious Artefacts:

pretty sure these guys visit family on Christmas Eve but spend Christmas Day at Hogwarts, looking after the kids who can't (or don't want to) go home for the holidays. it's really important to both of them.

Like a Broomstick for Giants:

beats the hell outta me, dude. i got nothin

thanks to @citrusses and @moonmanatee for tagging me!

[snekdood]

i think not sleeping with men just to punish them isnt gonna change them but i also Do Not blame women at all for not wanting to date or fuck cis men when so many of them apparently lie about their politics just to get some.

[la-galaxie-langblr]

what is going on w my brain

[lisbonsteresa]

oh god

[esleep]

wait, do people actually believe that a one-day push for a bunch of one-time purchases is going to somehow prevent tumblr from becoming the same data-scraping hell machine as every other social media? lol. lmao even

[dlxxv-vetted-donations]

Tawfik needs to buy tent covers and other necessities.

My other promos

Updated: Nov 29

Member(s): @dev-tawfik (current), @devtawfik (shadowbanned), @tawfikblog, @90-tawfik (shadowbanned)

Verification: @/90-ghost

Payment methods:

Gfm for education: PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, credit/debit (donation match $10 USD). Focus on Kofi instead until at least mid-December

Kofi for survival (mentioned here): PayPal, credit/debit. Focus on this until at least mid-December

Tawfik is a Palestinian currently taking online classes at an Egyptian university. His Kofi campaign needs to reach $3,000 to buy tent covers and other necessities for his family (see here). Any additional funds in the gfm and Kofi will go towards the next semester's payments and family care respectively.

More info:

Now he is focusing on getting his Kofi to $3,000 (fees included) to get his family tent covers and other survival needs. See here.

Nov 27: Tawfik has reached the Kofi goal to buy flu medication and a vaccine, so we are now focusing entirely on the gfm. His goal of $10,050 by Nov 28 (hard deadline) for his international student fees were also reached on the same day.

He plans to fundraise for this year's remaining academic fees (which will be significantly less than what we already raised), and hopes that the war will end by the next year so he can get a job and pay himself.

Update Nov 20: More details here. Tawfik has fallen ill with the flu and won't be online much. He needs USD $228 (fees included) for medications and a vaccine. This requires him to reach 71% of his goal on Kofi (which is specifically for non-education related needs). At the same time, he needs $10,050 in his gfm by Nov 28 to pay off his international student fees.

Update Nov 15: We reached the halfway goal for the international student fee of USD $9,050 by Nov 15. Now going for the full fee of $10,050 by Nov 28.

Update Nov 6:

Tawfik got an extension to Nov 30 to pay the international fee. New goals of USD $9,050 by Nov 15 and $10,050 by Nov 28 (to account for transfer time) were set. The final goal was reduced with some backup money. Grades will be withheld until payment is made.

Update Nov 5:

Currently, it seems impossible to raise the required funds ($10,050 - $10,150) by Nov 13. Tawfik has emailed his school to negotiate for more time.

Update Oct 29:

Now @dev-tawfik.

The next goal was $9,250 to pay off international student fees (due Nov 13, see math section below) that Tawfik just found out about.

The family urgently needed $1,000 for healthy food (Tawfik's father has health problems and needs vegetables).

Tawfik initially wanted to use the gfm money for education only as promised, but had to add the sum to the campaign goal (a total of $10,250) because the Kofi he made solely for his family wasn't receiving many donations early on.

There were some issues with the Kofi taking a few weeks to transfer funds, but that's been resolved. It is now for support of Tawfik's family and transfers money relatively quickly.

From Oct 17-27, we fundraised to $7,200 to buy some food for the family. This food money will last roughly 2 weeks.

We are focusing back on international student fees and set a short-term goal of $8,862 in the campaign by Nov 3. There will be another small goal set after this date.

We need roughly $10,050 (an estimate) in the campaign by Nov 13 (hard deadline). Again, this isn't a concrete number and involves some usage of Tawfik's backup money.

Campaign details:

Tawfik is a software engineering student in Palestine trying to continue his education by enrolling in online classes at an Egyptian university.

He already raised roughly USD $2,500 in late July through a now closed Paypal campaign and paid the school as an application and reservation fee. This is nonrefundable.

We fundraised $4,113 (5200 - 1087) and paid off his tuition for the year on Oct 7

The gfm is meant for education only. To support the family, donate to the Kofi. It no longer faces issues with long transfer times.

Tawfik has some extra leftover funds from paying off the tuition, but it isn't much and is to be used for emergencies.

Oct 17: Tawfik bought his textbooks ($800 incl fees → $6,000 in campaign) and got a small discount for being Palestinian. This money saved went into his emergency funds.

Math:

Please let me know if I screwed up the calculation somewhere.

The transfer fee is assumed to be ~$50 per $600 earned. My bad in earlier calculations where I set it after the bank fee rather than before.

Textbooks: base $600

Funds left after:

Gfm for 40 donations: 570.6

~$50 transfer fee: 520.13

12% Bank fee: 458.13

To cover the funds lost to fees, we need an extra $200 (assumed 15 donations). After fees on that, it's only $166 (enough to cover the short-term goal)

So we need 600 + 200 = $800 for the textbooks.

This is $6,000 in the campaign.

Slightly outdated: International student fees: base $2,423

900£ = USD $1,180.93

60k EGP = USD $1,241.29

Funds left after:

Gfm fees for 160 donations: 2304.74

Transfer fee, ~$200: 2,104.74

12% Bank fee: 1852.17

To cover the funds lost to fees, we need an extra $800 (assumed 55 donations). After fees on that, it's only $625 (enough to cover the short-term goal)

So we need 2423 + 800 = $3,223 for the international student fee.

This is $9,223 10,223 in the campaign, rounded up to $ 9,250 10,250

The rate of ~$100 daily is sufficient to get us to this goal before the deadline of Nov 13 (this accounts for the 2 days needed for transfers)

[buttercuparry]

Help Siraj get to 70k by Thursday!!

Some bloggers were less than pleased with my most recent posts where I talked about how Palestine has become a momentary trend for many, and accused me of trying to "guilt trip". They even predicted that these posts wouldn't bring in any sustained support for Siraj Abudayeh ( @siraj2024 ) and advised me to instead keep it to the point. Well alright then, let's keep it short and get to the point:

Siraj Abudayeh is a journalist who is fundraising to survive and rebuild in Gaza as he has no plans to evacuate

Recently he became the sole provider of FIVE FAMILIES- both his own and that of his parents and married siblings, after they all fled to him to escape the recent IOF attacks. 

As he is now fundraising to bear the cost of all 23 family members, he is even more desperate to finish his campaign. 

What the family needs most now is access to clean drinking  water. With 10 children ( Siraj's sons and their cousins) to take care of and with the polio epidemic spreading in camps, this is imperative. 

He has requested us to help him buy a submersible water generator and network tools. This is costly but with water treating plants and other facilities being completely destroyed, this is the only long term solution for now.

For 11 months Siraj has hesitated to buy a water generator. He was afraid  that he wouldn't be able to manage it while also making sure that his family had something to eat. But since there are more children (all between 6 and 12 years of age) to take care of now, he cannot put this off anymore. The settler state has already  unchilded them- they risk their lives and walk long distances to look for drinkable water to carry back in heavy pails, when they instead should have been working on their homeworks or playing. Siraj wants them to at least be relatively safe from having to take such risks to survive. 

Siraj needs to reach 70k by THURSDAY, that is within 3 days, so that he can start the process of making a purchase. You said that I do not need to write scathing posts to have your attention, so I am here now requesting you to act upon Siraj’s plea for help. 

He is currently only at $65,393 CAD . That is 4.6k away from our next short term goal. Boost and donate and help him access clean water for the children. 

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[esotericalchemist]

𝐒𝐮𝐧 + 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✧˖°.

Masterlist - YouTube (subliminals)

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that the descriptions provided here are general and based on the combination of Sun and Moon signs only. The complete picture of your personality and life experiences is also influenced by the specific house placements and aspects of these planets, as well as other factors in your astrological chart.

☘︎ 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A naturally energetic and fearless go-getter, always ready to take charge and dive headfirst into new adventures.

Taurus Moon: A determined and grounded individual who balances Aries’ boldness with Taurus’ steady nature, enjoying both excitement and the comfort of familiar routines while steadily working toward their goals.

Gemini Moon: A lively and quick-thinker, constantly on the move and eager to explore new ideas, mixing Aries’ enthusiasm with Gemini’s curiosity and adaptability.

Cancer Moon: A fiery yet nurturing soul who puts their energy into caring for loved ones and building a secure home, balancing ambition with deep emotional bonds.

Leo Moon: A naturally charismatic and confident leader who thrives in the spotlight, blending Aries’ courage with Leo’s flair for creativity and love of attention.

Virgo Moon: A highly motivated and efficient person, combining Aries’ boldness with Virgo’s precision, always aiming for perfection while chasing ambitious goals.

Libra Moon: A natural leader who values relationships and harmony, skillfully balancing assertiveness with a desire for fairness, often working to create peace while achieving their goals.

Scorpio Moon: A fiercely determined individual with an intense, magnetic presence, unafraid of deep emotional experiences and driven by a strong will to achieve what they desire.

Sagittarius Moon: An adventurous and free-spirited personality, always on the lookout for new experiences, driven by a love for exploration and a desire to broaden their horizons.

Capricorn Moon: A disciplined and ambitious person who channels their Aries energy into achieving long-term success, skillfully blending boldness with strategic planning.

Aquarius Moon: A bold and innovative thinker who values freedom and originality, often leading by challenging norms and bringing fresh, unconventional ideas to the table.

Pisces Moon: A dynamic dreamer who mixes Aries’ drive with Pisces’ imagination and empathy, often inspired by a higher purpose and motivated by both passion and compassion.

☘︎ 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A determined and action-oriented personality, blending a natural patience with a proactive drive, always ready to step up and tackle challenges head-on with confidence.

Taurus Moon: A deeply rooted individual who exudes stability and comfort, with a strong appreciation for life’s pleasures, always seeking to create a secure and materially satisfying environment.

Gemini Moon: A grounded yet curious person, balancing a love for learning and intellectual variety with a need for consistency and comfort in their surroundings.

Cancer Moon: A nurturing and dependable personality, combining a love for stability with deep emotional ties, always focused on building a warm, secure, and supportive environment for loved ones.

Leo Moon: A confident and creative individual who enjoys both the comforts of luxury and the thrill of being in the spotlight, seamlessly blending a love for the finer things with a desire for recognition and self-expression.

Virgo Moon: A practical and meticulous person who brings a methodical approach to everything they do, combining a steady, grounded nature with a strong attention to detail, always striving for a secure and well-organized life.

Libra Moon: A person who deeply values harmony and beauty, seamlessly integrating a practical mindset with an appreciation for balance and aesthetics, both in their relationships and their environment.

Scorpio Moon: A passionate and intense individual, driven by a powerful determination and a deep emotional core, unafraid to dive into transformative experiences that push them to grow.

Sagittarius Moon: A grounded yet adventurous personality, balancing a love for stability with a thirst for new experiences and intellectual growth, always seeking to expand their horizons while staying rooted.

Capricorn Moon: A highly disciplined and ambitious individual, combining a strong drive for comfort and security with a relentless pursuit of long-term success, always planning and working toward their goals.

Aquarius Moon: A unique and independent thinker, blending a steady, practical nature with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to life, always challenging the status quo with fresh ideas.

Pisces Moon: A compassionate and imaginative individual, mixing a grounded sense of reality with a dreamy, intuitive perspective, often striving to create a peaceful, beautiful, and emotionally rich life.

☘︎ 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: Always bursting with energy, this person thrives on exploring new ideas and is quick to jump into action, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a need to keep things moving forward.

Taurus Moon: A naturally social individual who loves engaging in conversation, yet they also appreciate the comfort and stability of a secure environment, balancing their active social life with a strong desire for consistency.

Gemini Moon: Someone who is constantly on the lookout for new information and experiences, driven by a restless energy that craves variety and thrives on learning and adapting to new situations.

Cancer Moon: A warm and communicative individual who uses conversation as a way to connect deeply with others, blending a love for social interaction with a nurturing and emotionally supportive nature.

Leo Moon: Charismatic and naturally drawn to the spotlight, this person combines a sharp wit with a love for drama and self-expression, enjoying the attention that comes with being the center of social situations.

Virgo Moon: A detail-oriented thinker who excels at analyzing and communicating ideas, this person carefully balances their curiosity with a practical and precise approach to problem-solving and daily life.

Libra Moon: With a natural charm and a strong sense of diplomacy, this person thrives in social settings, effortlessly blending a love for interaction with a deep commitment to fairness and harmonious relationships.

Scorpio Moon: Intensely curious and drawn to uncovering hidden truths, this individual combines a passion for learning with a deep, investigative nature that often leads them to explore life’s deeper mysteries.

Sagittarius Moon: Always eager to explore new ideas and broaden their horizons, this adventurous person blends intellectual curiosity with a love for experiencing new cultures, philosophies, and perspectives.

Capricorn Moon: Strategic and highly disciplined, this person combines their adaptable nature with a strong focus on long-term goals, using their communication skills to achieve practical and well-thought-out outcomes.

Aquarius Moon: An independent and innovative thinker, this person values originality and is always on the lookout for new, unconventional approaches to ideas and situations, often challenging the status quo.

Pisces Moon: Versatile and deeply imaginative, this individual blends a quick, adaptable mind with a dreamy, intuitive nature, often finding themselves drawn to creative and spiritual pursuits that allow them to explore beyond the ordinary.

☘︎ 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A nurturing yet assertive personality, combining a deep care for loved ones with a bold drive to take action, often stepping up courageously to protect and support those they hold dear.

Taurus Moon: A deeply caring and stable individual who blends emotional depth with a strong desire for comfort and security, creating a warm and loving environment where others feel safe and cherished.

Gemini Moon: A sensitive and communicative person who balances a nurturing nature with curiosity and adaptability, often using meaningful conversations and intellectual engagement to connect emotionally with others.

Cancer Moon: A highly intuitive and emotionally driven individual who is profoundly connected to family and home, embodying the essence of nurturing and protection with an unwavering dedication to the well-being of loved ones.

Leo Moon: A warm and generous personality who merges a deep care for others with a desire for recognition, often leading with kindness and pride, while taking on a strong sense of responsibility toward those they love.

Virgo Moon: : A caring and practical individual who combines emotional depth with a keen attention to detail, often focusing on providing thoughtful care and support, and working tirelessly to improve the well-being of those around them.

Libra Moon: A harmonious and empathetic personality who blends nurturing instincts with a love for balance and relationships, often creating peaceful and loving connections that are both supportive and fulfilling.

Scorpio Moon: A deeply emotional and intense individual who combines a nurturing nature with a passionate depth, forming powerful and transformative bonds with those they care about, often driven by a profound sense of loyalty and protection.

Sagittarius Moon: A nurturing yet adventurous person who blends a strong care for home and family with a love for exploration and new experiences, often seeking to broaden their emotional horizons while maintaining strong, secure roots.

Capricorn Moon: A responsible and emotionally grounded individual who combines a deep care for loved ones with a focus on long-term goals and stability, often working diligently to create a secure and prosperous future for themselves and their family.

Aquarius Moon: A nurturing yet independent personality who merges emotional depth with a unique and unconventional approach to life, often bringing a fresh and progressive perspective to relationships and caregiving.

Pisces Moon: A deeply compassionate and intuitive individual who blends nurturing instincts with empathy and imagination, often providing emotional and spiritual support through creativity, kindness, and a profound understanding of others’ needs.

☘︎ 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A bold and confident individual who effortlessly combines a need for recognition with a drive for action, often taking the lead with enthusiasm, boundless energy, and a courageous spirit.

Taurus Moon: A charismatic and determined person who blends a love for the spotlight with a strong desire for stability and comfort, often pursuing their goals with a mix of persistence, charm, and an appreciation for life’s finer things.

Gemini Moon: A lively and expressive personality who thrives in social situations, combining a need for attention with curiosity and adaptability, often excelling in communication and intellectual pursuits while keeping others entertained.

Cancer Moon: A warm and nurturing individual who merges natural charisma with deep emotional connections, often leading with both heart and creativity, showing genuine care and generosity to those around them.

Leo Moon: A highly confident and dramatic person who fully embodies the essence of Leo, with a powerful desire for admiration, creativity, and self-expression, often shining brightly in any spotlight they find themselves in.

Virgo Moon: : A practical yet proud individual who blends a love for recognition with a keen attention to detail, often striving for perfection in their work and public image, with a strong focus on achieving excellence in everything they do.

Libra Moon: A charming and diplomatic personality who effortlessly combines a flair for drama with a love for harmony and relationships, often excelling in social situations, partnerships, and creative endeavors, always with a touch of elegance.

Scorpio Moon: A powerful and intense individual who blends a need for recognition with deep emotional depth, often commanding attention with a strong presence, passionate energy, and a magnetic aura that draws others in.

Sagittarius Moon: A vibrant and adventurous person who merges a desire for the spotlight with a love for exploration and freedom, often inspiring others with their enthusiasm, joy, and zest for life, always seeking new experiences.

Capricorn Moon: A disciplined and ambitious individual who combines a need for recognition with a strong focus on long-term success, often working tirelessly to achieve their goals, rise to positions of power, and earn the respect of others.

Aquarius Moon: A unique and visionary personality who blends natural charisma with innovative thinking, often leading with creativity, originality, and a desire to bring about positive change in the world.

Pisces Moon: A creative and compassionate person who mixes a love for self-expression with deep sensitivity, often inspiring others through their artistic talents, empathy, and imaginative approach to both life and relationships.

☘︎ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A practical yet assertive personality who blends a keen attention to detail with a strong drive for action, often taking the initiative in a methodical and decisive manner to ensure tasks are completed with precision and efficiency.

Taurus Moon: A grounded and reliable individual who combines meticulousness with a deep love for stability and comfort, often focusing on creating a well-ordered, pleasant life through persistence and thoughtful care in everything they do.

Gemini Moon: A highly analytical and communicative person who excels in areas requiring both intellect and adaptability, thriving in dynamic, mentally stimulating environments by blending precision with a natural curiosity.

Cancer Moon: A nurturing yet detail-oriented personality who merges practicality with emotional depth, often caring for others in an organized and thoughtful way, with a strong focus on creating a secure and harmonious environment.

Leo Moon: A hardworking and confident individual who combines a focus on service with a desire for recognition, often striving for excellence and acknowledgment in their efforts, while demonstrating leadership and a drive for perfection.

Virgo Moon: : A deeply methodical and precise person who fully embodies the essence of Virgo, with an intense focus on perfection, organization, and self-improvement, always dedicated to maintaining order and pursuing personal growth.

Libra Moon: A harmonious and thoughtful personality who blends attention to detail with a love for balance and relationships, often excelling in creating aesthetically pleasing, well-organized spaces, and showing a natural social grace.

Scorpio Moon: A perceptive and intense individual who combines an analytical nature with emotional depth, often driven to uncover the truth and solve complex problems with a high level of precision and determination.

Sagittarius Moon: A practical yet adventurous personality who merges meticulousness with a love for exploration, often seeking to expand their knowledge in a methodical and structured way, always eager to learn and grow.

Capricorn Moon: A disciplined and ambitious individual who combines a strong attention to detail with a focus on long-term goals, often working diligently to achieve success and recognition through careful planning and persistent effort.

Aquarius Moon: A detail-oriented yet innovative person who blends practicality with a forward-thinking approach, often excelling in areas that require both precision and originality, with a focus on creative problem-solving and fresh ideas.

Pisces Moon: A practical yet compassionate individual who combines meticulousness with deep empathy, often focusing on serving others while maintaining a strong sense of understanding and care, using their sensitivity to make a meaningful impact.

☘︎ 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A charming yet assertive personality who blends a love for harmony with a strong drive for action, often taking the lead in social situations while striving to maintain balance and assert their leadership skills.

Taurus Moon: A harmonious and stable individual who combines a desire for balance with a love for beauty and comfort, often creating environments that are both aesthetically pleasing and secure, filled with a sense of luxury and peace.

Gemini Moon: A sociable and intellectually curious person who thrives in dynamic social settings, blending a focus on relationships with a natural adaptability, often excelling in communication and enjoying lively intellectual exchanges.

Cancer Moon: A caring and empathetic personality who merges a focus on harmony with deep emotional sensitivity, often nurturing relationships with great care and prioritizing the emotional well-being and security of those they love.

Leo Moon: A charismatic and diplomatic individual who effortlessly combines a love for balance with a flair for drama and recognition, often excelling in leadership roles and social interactions where charm and a commanding presence are key.

Virgo Moon: : A thoughtful and precise personality who blends a desire for harmony with a meticulous attention to detail, often striving for perfection in both relationships and environments, with a strong focus on aesthetics and order.

Libra Moon: A deeply harmonious and diplomatic person who fully embodies the essence of balance, beauty, and relationships, often creating environments of peace and understanding that reflect a deep commitment to fairness and connection.

Scorpio Moon: A magnetic and intense individual who merges a love for relationships with emotional depth, often forming deep, transformative connections that are both powerful and profoundly impactful.

Sagittarius Moon: A sociable and adventurous personality who combines a love for harmony with a passion for exploration, often seeking new experiences and broadening their horizons through meaningful relationships and travel.

Capricorn Moon: A disciplined and responsible individual who blends a focus on relationships with a strong ambition, often striving for long-term success through structured, collaborative efforts, while maintaining a balanced approach to life.

Aquarius Moon: A social and innovative thinker who merges a love for harmony with a forward-thinking approach, often bringing unique and creative ideas to relationships and social causes, with a focus on vision and progress.

Pisces Moon: A compassionate and artistic individual who combines a desire for beauty with deep empathy and imagination, often creating harmonious and emotionally fulfilling relationships through creativity and a sensitive, caring approach.

☘︎ 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A fiercely determined and passionate individual who combines deep emotional intensity with a bold and direct approach, often taking decisive actions driven by strong convictions and a powerful sense of urgency.

Taurus Moon: A strong-willed and deeply rooted person who blends unwavering persistence with a stable, patient demeanor, often pursuing their desires with a grounded and tenacious approach to life.

Gemini Moon: A sharp and inquisitive personality who mixes emotional depth with curiosity and adaptability, often excelling at uncovering hidden truths and engaging in deep, meaningful conversations.

Cancer Moon: A deeply emotional and nurturing individual who combines intense feelings with a caring and protective nature, often forming strong, protective bonds with loved ones and offering unwavering support in times of need.

Leo Moon: A powerful and charismatic personality who blends intense emotions with a desire for recognition and admiration, often commanding attention with their magnetic presence and emotional depth.

Virgo Moon: : A perceptive and meticulous person who combines a strong investigative nature with precision and practicality, often striving for perfection and gaining a deep understanding of complex systems and issues.

Libra Moon: A magnetic and diplomatic individual who blends emotional intensity with charm and a focus on harmony, often excelling in relationships where depth, balance, and passion are central.

Scorpio Moon: A profoundly intense and mysterious person who fully embodies the essence of Scorpio, with a powerful focus on transformation, emotional depth, and exploring life’s hidden and mystical forces.

Sagittarius Moon: A passionate and adventurous individual who mixes emotional intensity with a love for exploration and broader perspectives, often seeking deeper truths through new experiences and philosophical inquiry.

Capricorn Moon: A determined and strategic personality who combines emotional depth with disciplined ambition, often working tirelessly toward long-term goals with a focused and resilient approach.

Aquarius Moon: A fiercely independent and unconventional person who blends emotional intensity with innovative, forward-thinking ideas, often challenging societal norms and embracing unique concepts with a deep sense of purpose.

Pisces Moon: A deeply emotional and intuitive individual who merges intense feelings with sensitivity and imagination, often drawn to the mystical, spiritual, and creative aspects of life, offering profound insight and empathy.

☘︎ 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A bold and adventurous individual who blends a love for exploration with a strong drive for action, often diving into new experiences with enthusiasm, taking spontaneous and fearless leaps into the unknown.

Taurus Moon: An optimistic yet grounded person who balances a love for adventure with a desire for stability and comfort, often enjoying life’s pleasures while maintaining a steady approach to exploring new opportunities.

Gemini Moon: A curious and lively personality who thrives in dynamic, intellectually stimulating environments, blending a love for big ideas with an adaptable nature, excelling in learning, teaching, and communication.

Cancer Moon: An adventurous yet nurturing individual who seeks to explore the world while staying emotionally connected to loved ones, balancing a love for freedom with a strong attachment to home and family.

Leo Moon: A charismatic and optimistic person who leads with enthusiasm, combining an adventurous spirit with a flair for recognition and self-expression, often inspiring others through creativity and a bold, confident outlook on life.

Virgo Moon: : An inquisitive and practical individual who excels in areas requiring both broad vision and meticulous precision, blending a quest for knowledge with a methodical approach to learning and discovery.

Libra Moon: A sociable and open-minded personality who thrives in social interactions, blending a love for exploration with a focus on harmony and relationships, often fostering positive connections and seeking new experiences through the people they meet.

Scorpio Moon: An intense and adventurous individual driven by a quest for truth and emotional depth, often seeking profound and transformative experiences as they explore life’s mysteries and uncover deeper truths.

Sagittarius Moon: A highly adventurous and optimistic person who fully embodies the essence of Sagittarius, with an intense focus on freedom, exploration, and the pursuit of higher knowledge and wisdom, often chasing life’s big questions with passion and zeal.

Capricorn Moon: An ambitious and optimistic personality who blends an expansive vision with a disciplined approach, often working diligently towards achieving grand visions and long-term goals with enthusiasm and perseverance.

Aquarius Moon: An independent and visionary individual who combines a love for freedom with innovative and progressive thinking, often leading with unconventional ideas and a strong desire to bring about social change and embrace individuality.

Pisces Moon: An idealistic and compassionate personality who explores spiritual or artistic paths with a deep sense of purpose, blending a quest for meaning with sensitivity and creativity, often driven by empathy and imagination.

☘︎ 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A disciplined and ambitious personality who blends a focus on long-term goals with a strong drive for immediate action, often pursuing their ambitions with a mix of determination, strategic planning, and a competitive spirit that pushes them to succeed.

Taurus Moon: A practical and steadfast individual who combines ambition with a deep love for stability and comfort, often working steadily toward success with patience and persistence, all while focusing on building a secure and prosperous life.

Gemini Moon: A strategic and versatile personality who blends a disciplined approach with adaptability and intellectual curiosity, often excelling in environments that require both careful planning and quick thinking, making them adept at navigating complex situations.

Cancer Moon: A responsible and nurturing individual who balances ambition with emotional depth and care, often harmonizing their professional goals with a deep commitment to family, creating a supportive and secure environment for loved ones.

Leo Moon: A confident and authoritative personality who combines a strong focus on achievement with a need for recognition and charisma, often leading with determination and seeking out leadership roles where they can both achieve success and gain admiration from others.

Virgo Moon: : A meticulous and hardworking individual who blends ambition with a keen attention to detail and practicality, often excelling in tasks that require precision, thoroughness, and careful long-term planning, ensuring that every aspect of their work is flawless.

Libra Moon: A disciplined yet diplomatic personality who mixes a strong focus on success with a love for harmony and relationships, often achieving their goals through balanced partnerships, effective collaboration, and strategic social interactions that foster mutual benefit.

Scorpio Moon: A determined and intense individual who combines ambition with deep emotional focus, often pursuing their goals with relentless drive and strategic precision, while also embracing a powerful commitment to personal and professional transformation.

Sagittarius Moon: An ambitious yet optimistic personality who blends a disciplined approach to life with a love for exploration and broad vision, often striving for success while simultaneously seeking to expand their horizons and embrace new opportunities.

Capricorn Moon: A highly disciplined and goal-oriented individual who fully embodies the essence of Capricorn, with a relentless focus on achievement, structure, and long-term success, often meticulously planning every step to ensure they reach their ambitions.

Aquarius Moon: A pragmatic yet innovative personality who combines ambition with a forward-thinking and visionary approach, often leading with a focus on future progress, social impact, and original ideas that push the boundaries of conventional success.

Pisces Moon: A compassionate and disciplined individual who blends a strong drive for achievement with deep empathy and creativity, often striving to reach goals that are not only practical but also meaningful, aiming to make a positive impact on others.

☘︎ 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: An independent and dynamic personality who combines innovative thinking with boldness and a strong drive for action, often leading with originality and fearlessly tackling new challenges and ideas.

Taurus Moon: A forward-thinking yet grounded individual who blends a visionary nature with a need for stability and practicality, often pursuing innovative ideas while ensuring they are sustainable and secure in the long run.

Gemini Moon: A highly intellectual and adaptable person who mixes a progressive outlook with curiosity and versatility, often thriving in environments that encourage communication, learning, and the exchange of fresh, new ideas.

Cancer Moon: An innovative yet nurturing individual who combines progressive thinking with emotional depth and care, often focusing on using forward-thinking approaches to enhance the well-being of loved ones and the broader community.

Leo Moon: A charismatic and original personality who blends an unconventional approach with a need for recognition and creativity, often leading with a unique style and a strong sense of individuality that sets them apart from the crowd.

Virgo Moon: : A logical and detail-oriented individual who merges visionary ideas with precision and a methodical approach, often excelling in fields that require both innovation and careful, strategic planning.

Libra Moon: A socially aware and diplomatic personality who combines progressive ideals with a love for harmony and relationships, often advocating for social justice, fairness, and balanced, equitable connections.

Scorpio Moon: An intense and independent individual who blends unconventional thinking with emotional depth and focus, often driven to explore profound and transformative ideas that challenge existing norms and push boundaries.

Sagittarius Moon: An adventurous and visionary personality who combines a love for innovation with a quest for knowledge and exploration, often pursuing new horizons with enthusiasm, optimism, and a strong focus on the future.

Capricorn Moon: A pragmatic yet forward-thinking individual who blends an innovative spirit with a disciplined approach and ambition, often working towards long-term goals that align with their vision for societal progress and improvement.

Aquarius Moon: A highly independent and original personality who fully embodies the essence of Aquarius, with a strong focus on innovation, individuality, social consciousness, and a desire to challenge and redefine traditional norms.

Pisces Moon: A compassionate and visionary individual who combines progressive thinking with deep empathy and creativity, often striving to create a better world through innovative solutions that are both emotionally and socially impactful.

☘︎ 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧 ☘︎

Aries Moon: A dreamy yet assertive personality who combines a rich imagination and deep compassion with a strong drive for action, often pursuing their visions with passion, spontaneity, and a dynamic approach to life that keeps them constantly moving forward.

Taurus Moon: A compassionate and grounded individual who blends deep empathy and emotional depth with a love for stability and security, often creating a peaceful and nurturing environment where both they and others can feel safe and supported.

Gemini Moon: A versatile and imaginative personality who mixes creativity with curiosity and adaptability, often excelling in communication, artistic expression, and intellectual pursuits, thriving in environments that encourage learning and creative exploration.

Cancer Moon: A deeply sensitive and nurturing individual who combines profound empathy with emotional depth and protective instincts, often focusing on caring for others and creating a loving, supportive home environment that fosters strong, emotional connections.

Leo Moon: A creative and expressive personality who blends an artistic nature with a need for recognition and self-expression, often using their talents to inspire, entertain, and captivate others, while enjoying the spotlight that their creativity brings.

Virgo Moon: : A compassionate yet practical individual who combines deep empathy with a meticulous attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset, often focusing on helping others through thoughtful and well-organized efforts that make a real difference.

Libra Moon: A harmonious and empathetic personality who blends sensitivity with a love for balance, beauty, and relationships, often excelling in creating loving, peaceful connections and pursuing artistic endeavors that reflect their appreciation for harmony.

Scorpio Moon: A deeply emotional and intuitive individual who combines empathy with intensity and depth, often drawn to exploring the mysteries of life and forming profound, transformative connections that leave a lasting impact.

Sagittarius Moon: A spiritual and adventurous personality who blends a quest for meaning with a love for exploration and freedom, often seeking to expand their horizons through travel, learning, and spiritual growth, always driven by a desire to understand the world more deeply.

Capricorn Moon: A compassionate yet disciplined individual who merges empathy with ambition and a focus on achievement, often striving to reach meaningful goals that positively impact others while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility and purpose.

Aquarius Moon: A visionary and empathetic personality who blends creativity with an innovative, forward-thinking approach, often working toward progressive change and humanitarian goals, driven by a strong sense of compassion and a desire to make the world a better place.

Pisces Moon: A profoundly intuitive and empathetic individual who fully embodies the essence of Pisces, with a strong focus on spirituality, creativity, and deep emotional connections, often guided by a rich inner world and a deep sense of empathy that shapes their interactions with others.

Masterlist

[allaboutthemoonlight]

How to Build Self Discipline

Cultivating self-discipline is the way towards personal growth and achieving long-term goals. To me, it’s really all about making choices that honor your well-being and identity.

Understand that self-discipline is about self love and respect

It’s not about punishment or deprivation, but rather caring for yourself enough to make choices that align with your long-term well-being and goals.

You’re showing yourself the respect you deserve by honoring and committing to changes you want to make.

It’s all about recognizing your worth and having the motivation and courage to pursue what’s really best for you, even when it requires a lot of effort and decision-making.

Frame your identity in a way that includes discipline

How we act directly ties to our identities and how we believe we are. If you believe you’re a successful individual, you’ll live a life framed by confidence and determination. If you believe you’re someone who is lazy and unmotivated, you’ll struggle to find the drive to pursue your goals and aspirations.

Gaining discipline is all about acting as the person you believe you are and moving through life in a way that’s consistent with your determined identity. The key here is to try to imagine who you are at your highest self in a disciplined state of mind.

To start this, ask yourself these questions and slowly arrange your life in a way so there’s no distance between who you are now and your highest self:

What does your day look like

What do you eat

What do you wear

What does your week look like

What does your work day look like

What hobbies do you have

What’s your morning and night routine

Who are you surrounded by

What do you say yes and no to

Have systems in your life

I recently wrote a post about habits and mentioned the idea of systems versus goals. Here, I want to delve a bit deeper into that concept within the context of self-discipline.

To me, another way to truly live a disciplined life is to establish starting systems, something that will propel you past hurdles and reduce the friction that accompanies change.

Let’s say you want to improve your eating habits and cultivate discipline in consuming less sugar while incorporating more whole foods into your diet. You could begin by implementing a system of prepping healthy snacks or meals in advance at the start of each week, or however you see fit. By having these snacks readily available, you eliminate the need for decision-making, making it easier to adhere to your goal.

Anything that serves as a reminder or facilitates consistent action toward your desired outcome is a valuable system in your life.

Be okay with not doing something and embrace the mindset of small wins

This may seem paradoxical in the context of developing self-discipline, but being okay with not doing something is crucial. There are times in life when we need tough love and motivation, but there are also moments when compassion is the driving force that propels us forward.

When you don’t follow through with something, whether it’s going for a run or preparing a healthy dinner, it’s important to be okay with it. You don’t need to shame yourself or feel guilty for not taking action because that will only reinforce negative thought patterns, making it harder to create the change you desire.

Consider this: if you miss a planned run and spiral into self-criticism, you’re more likely to avoid running altogether. However, if you approach the situation with understanding and compassion, you’ll be more inclined to try again next time.

This is where small daily victories come into play. Sometimes, all we need is one small step forward to develop a new habit and maintain consistency. Whatever you're striving to improve or change, if it feels daunting, tell yourself, "Just for today, I'll do a 15-minute workout instead of the full hour," or "Just for today, I'll read 5 pages instead of the entire chapter," and celebrate these as small victories. Doing so not only helps you establish new habits but also allows you to acknowledge the progress you've made and the trust you've built within yourself.

—Luna

[astroismypassion]

Astrology observations 🎅🎅🎅

Credit @astroismypassion

🎅❄️ Taurus Juno or Juno in the 2nd house, Juno at a Taurus degree (2, 14, 26) cares a lot about partner having a pleasant personality. But isn’t superficial in looks, instead they go for someone who has personalised and well-developed personal style, nice clothes.

❄️🎅 People might say that Gemini Sun women changed a lot of partners throughout life, but is not out of Gemini boredom or lack of mental stimulation, I noticed. Instead Gemini Sun women really notice the bullshit (excuses, lies, poor communication skills, poor time management skills, not making an effort in trying to connect) coming from men quickly and they just don’t accept it at all, they just move on.

🎅❄️ Aquarius Sun natives have experienced in their life at least once that one dream, aspiration, long-term goal of their wasn’t achieved due to obstacles, obstruction, restriction or last minute sudden change. That’s why they are so adamant later on of pushing through goals no matter what.

❄️🎅 Neptune in the 5th house, sometimes even Pluto in the 5th house, Pluto in the 3rd house natives love watching erotic movies, erotic thriller or straight up porn movies.

🎅❄️ Aries Juno, Aries Jupiter, Aquarius Jupiter, Pisces Vesta are one of those people that find it much easier NOT to be in a partnership, they are really whole on their own and usually have developed hobbies and interests with bunch of friends! They are definition of self-love, if you ask me.

❄️🎅 Leo Lilith attracts a lot of people, potential partners, but had troubles actually keeping them.

🎅❄️ Sagittarius over the 4th house people can be problematic when it comes to their partnerships. It’s like this person changes their partners often or can’t stick to them, making it seem like they pick bad partners. When in reality all of their previous partners were ideal (opposite sign Gemini), but they themselves have hard time sticking with one partner for a long time.

❄️🎅 Capricorn Lilith people when younger have been restricted and controlled by their parents (especially the father) and they tend to act much more controlling with age themselves.

🎅❄️ Gemini over the 7th house, Gemini Descendant are anxious once in a partnership.

❄️🎅 Capricorn Sun people are those people from a small country that end up going world wide. Many influencers, singers, musicians, artists that are Capricorn Sun are followed globally. Capricorn rules the public, broadcasting so they have a higher chance than other placements. One famous example is Italian singer from Måneskin Damiano David.

🎅❄️ Leo Aphrodite natives love the attention coming from many people, yet are reluctant to compliment others themselves. They love the spotlight and others finding them charming, charismatic and sweet.

❄️🎅 Ruler of the 7th house in the 5th house natives sometimes dress more modestly, because they feel like otherwise clothes overshadow their personality. And they personality is extra on its own.

🎅❄️ Chiron is so powerful in a Natal chart, so telling and revealing of what people are doing the most in life and what is important to them! Gemini Chiron always hanging with friends and not prioritising partners, family members. Libra Chiron always socialising, wanting to them up with people, always searching for the next partner. Capricorn Chiron: a workaholic basically. Aquarius Chiron: chronically online, always networking, always hanging out with acquintances. Sagittarius Chiron: reading, constantly on trips or planning them. Taurus Chiron: oh here we have a shopaholic, also someone who is always thinking and chasing after money, someone who does a lot of self-care and loves grocery shopping, watching films. Scorpio Chiron: spends A LOT of time on their own, a loner basically. Leo Chiron: either chasing a new crush or investing time into creative hobbies. You can tell so much from a person’s Chiron, about how they are spending their time. It also shows that you feel most confident doing, so if it’s in Aries/Scorpio Chiron, you actually the most healed, confident when on your own. If it’s Libra Chiron, you feel the most healed when you are spending time with someone meaningful one-on-one or when being part of a team, duo.

❄️🎅 Pisces Venus is unaware of their own beauty. They don’t see the value of beauty, because the value of intelligence, education was forced on them since young age. They internalised they need to be the smartest in the room to be noticed, appreciated, not the prettiest.

🎅❄️ You would think that 12th house shows how you like to sleep. But instead I noticed 8th house shows that. Aries 8th house: no pyjamas, Taurus 8th house: likes to sleep beside their partner, Cancer 8th house: teenage pyjamas or really light, summer pyjamas, Pisces 8th house: invests in quality sleepwear etc.

❄️🎅 Taurus Lust love other people sucking on their neck, ear, finger, anything really.

🎅❄️ Libra Suns have the most love hate relationship with Leo Suns. But usually they really like them and get along well due to both Libra and Leo Sun being confident and have unique personalities.

❄️🎅 Aquarius, Leo, Gemini and Virgo Eros love explicit films that have a lot of sexual scenes.

🎅❄️ There is the most chemistry when someone’s Mars touches your Eros and Lust asteroid. You are mosty likely to want to start something with them immediately.

❄️🎅 Taurus Lust, Libra, Taurus Mars, Taurus/Libra 7th house natives have their sex drive affected by whether they ate already or not. The first time after is also they always grab water or need something to eat.

🎅❄️ Jupiter tells not only what kind of wife/husband you attract, but also how you would behave as a spouse! Pisces Jupiter: you could make a lot of sacrifices for your person, Cancer Jupiter: you take care of the home and children, Sagittarius Jupiter: you may re-enter higher education after marriage or travel more.

❄️🎅 Sun in the 7th house attracts partners who after early stages of dating and after entering a partnership with them, become arrogant, selfish, demanding, bossy.

🎅❄️ Despite thinking otherwise, Capricorn and Aquarius Aphrodite people are attracted to younger partners.

❄️🎅 Scorpio Jupiter, Jupiter at Scorpio degree (8, 20) natives experiences a dramatic shift of power after marriage. Usually before the native is the one more in charge, but after marriage the power is likely more in the hands of their partner.

🎅❄️ If you have Aquarius, Capricorn MC, your career with pop off after first Saturn Return.

❄️🎅 Cancer Rising, Rising at Cancer degree (4, 16, 28) people get in the best shape of their life after first Saturn Return.

🎅❄️ I’ve noticed a lot of Scorpio Juno individuals having dysfunctional marriage, also having a partner that changes in a matter of a few hours.

❄️🎅 Cancer Jupiter can be really traditional. Thinking the main purpose of their marriage is to start a family after getting married.

🎅❄️ If you have hard time deciphering whether you would get along better with older or younger partners, look at your 8th house! Cancer 8th house: younger partner, Capricorn/Aquarius 8th house: older partner, Taurus/Libra 8th house: same or similar age, Sagittarius 8th house: 6 years difference, Virgo/Gemini 8th house: 3 years younger or older.

❄️🎅 Nobody talks about how in 8th house Synastry, we things are going less great, you get literally annoyed by everything they do, like how they chew, how they walk, tie their shoes, everything. You get literal physical reaction.

🎅❄️ If you have Taurus Moon, you have a mom that always asks “Did you ate already?”, but discards your emotional needs.

❄️🎅 If you have Virgo Moon, you have a mom that was always “a good girl”, punctual, a perfectionist, but wanted to be a bad girl so much.

🎅❄️ If you have Aries Moon, you have a mom that kinda “excused” physical violence, but not in the public, only in the home, in private to not cause a scene in public, it was normalized to her.

❄️🎅 If you have Pisces Moon, your mother is a bad listener, scatter-brained or has poor focus/concentration. She probably also felt like she doesn’t get much help from others at home.

🎅❄️ If you have Gemini Ceres or Ceres in the 3rd house, your mother asks you A LOT of questions.

❄️🎅 Sagittarius Chiron always has a partner who’s more educated than them! And they love hanging around well-educated people.

🎅❄️ Aquarius Jupiter could marry on the impulse after first or second Saturn Return! They might not be thinking of marriage, but then they suddenly marry. They also have very striking, out of this world beauty, they rarely look like some other person. They just look like “themselves” if it makes sense, they don’t have lookalikes.

❄️🎅 Pisces MC might have a fallout with their father after first or second Saturn Return and Pisces IC might have a fallout with mother.

🎅❄️ Venus in the 8th house Synastry: Venus person could come from a poor background, 8th house person comes from a more well-off family background.

❄️🎅 For Aries/Scorpio Moon natives often rings true the saying “how you get them is also how you gonna lose them”. I noticed they are prone to steal away people or their newly partnership is “overlapping”. For Capricorn/Aquarius Moons this saying is also true, but they usually date people out of their league, for status.

🎅❄️ Libra Suns love loud people in bed, they hate it if their partner is quiet. 🙈

Credit @astroismypassion

[the-joy-of-knowledge]

Becoming an Intelligent Woman

My Dears,

There is no greater goal than being a fine woman who is intelligent, kind, and elegant. As much as we all want to be described with these adjectives, it takes a great amount of discipline to get there. It is very doable only if you are ready to put in the work.

Here are steps you can add to your routine in the next 4 weeks that will make you 1% more intelligent than you were before. This is a process that should become a habit not a goal. It is long term, however, I want you to devote just 4 weeks into doing these steps first and recognize the changes that follow.

Watch documentaries: This is the easiest step, we all have access to Youtube. Youtube has a great number of content on art, history, technology, food, science etc that will increase your knowledge and pique your curiosity. I really did not know much about world history especially from the perspective of World war 1 & 2, the roaring 20s, Age of Enlightenment, Jazz era, monarchies etc but with several channels dedicated to breaking down history into easily digestible forms. I have in the last 4 weeks immersed myself into these documentaries. Here are a few I watched:

The fall of monarchies

The Entire History of United Kingdom

The Eight Ages of Greece

World War 1

World War 2

The Roaring '20s

The Cuisine of the Enlightenment

2. Read Classics: I recommend starting with short classics so that you do not get easily discouraged. Try to make reading easy and interesting especially if you struggle with finishing a book. Why classics? You see, if you never went to an exclusive private school in Europe or America with well crafted syllabus that emphasized philosophy, history, art, and literary classics, you might want to know what is felt like and for me this was a strong reason. Asides that, there is so much wisdom and knowledge available in these books. In these books, you gain insights to the authors mind, the historical context of the era, the ingenuity of the author, the hidden messages, and the cultural impact of these books. Most importantly, you develop your personal philosophy from the stories and lessons you have accumulated from the lives of the characters in the books you read. Here are classics to get you started:

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

Candide by Voltaire

Paradise lost by John Milton

3. Study the lives of people who inspire you: I dedicate one month to each person that fascinates me. I read their biography (date of birth, background, death, influences, work, style, education, personal life) For this month, I decided to study Frank Lloyd Wright because I was fascinated by the Guggenheim Museum in New York. I began to read about his influence in American Architecture (Organic architecture, Prairie School, Usonian style), his tumultuous personal life, his difficult relationship with his mentor (Louis Sullivan), his most iconic works etc. By the end of the year I would have learned the ins and outs of people I am inspired by through books and documentaries. Here are other people I plan to learn more about:

Winston Churchill

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Ada Lovelace

Benjamin Franklin

Helen Keller

John Nash

Isabella Stewart Gardner

Caroline Herrera

Ernest Hemingway

Catherine the Great

Ann Lowe

My dears, I hope you enjoyed this read. I cannot wait to write more on my journey to becoming a fine woman. I urge you to do this for four weeks and see what changes you notice. Make sure to write as well, it is important to document your progress.

Cheers to a very prosperous 2024!

[leoascendente]

PAC/ Intuitive messages IV 🔮

Hi my loves and welcome to this new PAC! This time we have the fourth edition of intuitive messages. As always, take a moment to check what pile calls you the most, you could have messages in more than one too. Take only what resonates and leave the rest 🩷

* Don't make life decitions based on a general reading online, use your discernment. Minors dni 🔞

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Pile 1/pile 2/pile 3

Pile 1:

🫧 You need to focus on your career and long term goals, things are changing and you need to be ready

🫧 There's a blonde woman around your age you must be careful of, she could be in your same work enviroment or friend group

🫧 An unexpected amount of money is going to land in your lap as a work of magic, buy yourself something you enjoy as a sing of gratitude

🫧 You have a lot of sexual energy, keep it healthy and for singles, use it wisely to manifest your true love

🫧 There's a secret admirer that is planning to approach you with a nice surprise, be open to receive

🫧 Don't worry about those who don't wish you well, you are protected and they are being watched by karma

🫧 A commitment is about to happen, it could be in love or in career, so take it as resonates but I feel it's more related to love and romance

🫧 You'll be more in tune with your spiritual nature, you'll understand better the signs from your guides in your daily life

🫧 Some complications could appear, keep grounded and trust that you are being guided, you'll overcome every obstacle with grace and divine protection

🫧 Your guides will communicate through numbers 1222 or 1212 to tell you that everything is going in your favor, foxes and the scent of flowers will be signs too. Angelic beings are very present in your life, you'll see references to them very often, especially cherubims

Pile 2

🎀 Mercury retrograde will be an amazing time for you, it will bring you unexpected good luck. Check your Mercury's natal placement to know what areas will be impacted positively

🎀 I see a trip or vacations of some kind, maybe it's just having more free time to relax and invest in yourself. It could also mean that something special will happen during the holidays

🎀 Money will be entering your life, if you were scared of not being able to pay debts just know that you'll receive the money you need

🎀 You'll get invited to a night out with friends or a celebration, accept that offer because you'll have an amazing time

🎀 A massive change is about to happen in your life, I think you can sense it too. Rest as much as you can and do things that keep you grounded

🎀 Good things will be happening as a Dharma for something good you did in the past, it's a reward from Universe

🎀 You could loose an important object but it will be a sign that you have overcome a major challenge and the worst is left behind

🎀 You'll receive a major piece of advice from an older woman, for some I see a passed loved one communicating through dreams

🎀 Change your daily routines, there's something about it that no longer works for you and needs to be reorganized. Also, rest more often, your health needs it

🎀 Your guides are showing me grapes, it could be a sign to eat them more often or a sign of material abundance. Dolphins will be signs of upcoming luck and sharks a sign of divine protection. For some I'm hearing to develop your connection with the sea or the water element

Pile 3:

💖 Love is in the air for you my dear! Get ready because you are about to enter into the relationship of your dreams

💖 All your problems are going to get solved, don't stress that much. Your guides announce a triumph over troubles so there's no need to worry

💖 You are on the right path, stop doubting yourself honey, you really need to work on self sabotage or negative thinking

💖 You are about to get invited to a very romantic date, someone is really in love with you and wants to show it 🤭

💖 You'll be getting extra money, your guides are telling you to don't hold too tight to it and simply use it with gratitude. You could have some messages in pile 1 too

💖 There's an spiritual lesson you'll be learning that will feel like a hug to your soul, something you've experienced is going to make sense after receiving this info

💖 Someone with prominent Sagittarius placement will be a benevolent force in your life. I'm also hearing something about the house sagitarius is in your natal chart too, it could be an area of luck

💖 Don't resist change, simply embrace it and remember that it is happening for you to achieve your greatest outcome

💖 Do things your own way, don't force yourself to fit into a label you don't resonate with. Also, doing things different doesnt mean being making them wrong, you are on your own path

💖 Your guides really want you to focus on your confidence and inner power because you have more than you what to acknowledge. Lions and elephants are your animals, 777 your sign that your manifestations are becoming real and you'll see rainbows as a sign of joy and love

[deesseshesca]

PAC: What does my life look like once I hit my full potential?

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PILE 1

Oh, bestie, I feel you on this. Balancing hustle and chill vibes is so important when you’re in that “level-up” era, especially with the Lovers card as your overall energy—it’s giving alignment and divine choices. Here’s the tea:

First, trust that this new career opportunity isn’t just a job; it’s a gateway to something magical. Your next lover is literally waiting for you on the other side of this. Like, how iconic is that? The universe is basically screaming, “This is part of your glow-up!”

But let’s keep it real: grinding too hard can mess with your flow. So, schedule your downtime like it’s a business meeting—whether that’s journaling, bingeing your fave show, or vibing out with a playlist that makes you feel main character energy. Chill time isn’t lazy; it’s necessary. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

When it comes to hustle, think of it like this: show up and give your best, but don’t overthink it. Be intentional, not overwhelmed. Remember, the Lovers card is also about harmony—so treat your hustle like a love story. Be passionate, but know when to step back and breathe.

And here’s the real plot twist: this opportunity isn’t just about meeting them. It’s about meeting the next, more evolved version of you. They’ll love that version of you, and so will you. So take the leap, but keep your soul soft. You’ve got this. ❤️

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PILE 2

Okay, imagine this: when you hit your full potential, your life looks like the perfect balance of confidence and rest. You’ve worked hard to know your worth and never settle, and now you’re living in a way that matches that energy. Think quiet mornings in a space that feels so you, reflecting on your growth while sipping your favorite coffee—unbothered and untouchable.

But here’s the thing: getting there doesn’t mean you’re grinding 24/7. You’ll learn that slowing down is the power move. For example, instead of saying yes to everything, you’ll get super intentional about what aligns with your long-term goals. If an opportunity feels off or doesn’t match your vision, you’ll confidently pass, knowing that better things are waiting.

That self-love you’ve mastered? It’ll make you a magnet for respect. People will see how deeply you value yourself and will match that energy—or they’ll fall off, and honestly, you won’t care. It’s like you’ll finally be surrounded by relationships, jobs, and opportunities that deserve you because you’ve set the bar so high.

Here’s the practical advice: stay open to adjusting your plans, even when it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes, what looks like a setback is actually setting you up for something bigger. For example, if one path feels blocked, don’t fight it—pivot. Trust that your ability to choose yourself will always lead you to the right place.

And don’t forget to rest without guilt. It’s okay to take breaks to recharge because that’s when your best ideas will come to you. Picture yourself booking a solo trip, splurging on the nicest accommodations, and using that time to dream even bigger while staying grounded in gratitude. You’re leveling up and protecting your peace, and that’s the ultimate glow-up. 🌱✨

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PILE 3

Alright, picture this: once you hit your full potential, your life is like a perfectly designed blueprint, executed flawlessly. You’re running the show—waking up early, knocking out your goals, and moving through life like you own it. Your schedule is tight but purposeful, and everything you do feels like a step toward something even bigger.

You’ll probably have this fire inside you to keep starting new projects—like launching that dream business or taking on leadership roles that actually challenge you. People will look at you and think, Wow, they’ve really got it together. But behind the scenes, you’ll know it’s because you’ve built systems for yourself that work. For example, you might have a weekly ritual where you plan every detail, from career moves to self-care, so nothing feels chaotic.

That being said, you’ll need to make space for the unknown too. Life won’t always go exactly as planned, and that’s okay. Think of it like this: when things feel uncertain, don’t freeze up. Instead, take a moment, check in with yourself, and adjust. For example, if a big opportunity comes up and doesn’t look like what you expected, lean into it—it might just be the thing that pushes you further than you imagined.

And here’s a practical tip: track your progress. Maybe it’s a journal where you write down your wins every day, no matter how small, or a calendar where you block out “me time” just as seriously as work tasks. The key is staying grounded while keeping your eyes on the horizon.

Your focus on success will still fuel you, but it’ll feel balanced. Imagine being so confident in what you’ve built that you can finally relax a little, knowing that your foundation is unshakable. You’re not just surviving anymore; you’re thriving. And it’s all because you created the structure to let your ambition flow without burning out. 💡

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PILE 4

Okay, so here’s the vibe: when you hit your full potential, your life is gonna feel like this beautiful balance of self-love and success. But here’s the thing—you’ve been carrying a lot, especially with your sibling’s struggles. It’s tough because you want to help, but you have to realize that in order to become the best version of yourself, you have to put yourself first. And I know that’s easier said than done, especially when you love someone so much and want to see them thrive.

You’ve been trying to fix things, trying to heal others, but you can’t keep pouring from an empty cup. You’ve been holding onto a lot of emotional weight, and that’s been draining you. It’s okay to step back and focus on your own growth. I promise, you’re not abandoning anyone by taking care of yourself. In fact, the more you work on you, the more you’ll be able to help them from a place of peace.

But it’s gonna hurt a bit—letting go of that guilt is a process. You’ll have moments where you feel torn, but trust me, your potential and your future are calling you to take care of you. Your dreams, your goals—they matter, and they deserve your attention. It’s about putting boundaries in place, even if it feels hard at first.

You might not have all the answers right now, and that’s fine. You don’t have to have it all figured out, but you’ll get there. Things will come into focus when you start giving yourself permission to live your life without guilt. It’s gonna feel so freeing once you realize that your own peace and happiness are the foundation for everything else to fall into place.

So take it slow. Focus on your journey, even if it means you need to step away from the chaos a little. You deserve to put yourself first, because the version of you that is fully healed, confident, and at peace is going to be the one that thrives and makes all those big dreams come true. Your success starts with you, and you’re worthy of every bit of it. ❤️

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Aspects of Saturn in the composite chart

🩶Saturn conjunct Sun: There can be a very strong feeling of commitment, it is a very serious bond with the possibility of being long-lasting and stable. There may be an age difference or one of the parties may have more experience in relationships. They provide each other with a sense of security and help each other through practical and constant support. They can spend a lot of time together and see each other in the long term. There may be some friction at the beginning or the feeling that one of the parties is unapproachable, this is solved with communication. 

🩶Saturn conjunct Moon: In this relationship, trust, perseverance, stability and the enormous commitment that both feel towards it stand out. They take care of and attend to all areas of the relationship and both will give the best of themselves to make this relationship something comfortable, calm and loving for the other. They will learn to open up emotionally and at the same time take the relationship as seriously as it should. There will be a lot of devotion between you, loyalty will be a value that you will share and you will always prefer to tell each other the truth rather than lie and delude the other. Both will grow a lot in this relationship and will be a huge support in each other's lives.

🩶Saturn conjunct Mercury: The relationship may help them clearly establish their priorities, they will learn to think long-term with each other. Communication that will grow gradually and can be very constant. They will become more responsible with each other, they will learn to keep their promises or turn their words into actions with the other. They will trust each other a lot and find in each other a confidant. They will feel that they can talk about serious topics with each other without problems, they will take each other seriously and will also take into real consideration what they have to say. They will calm each other's nerves and that tendency to overthink.

🩶Saturn conjunct Venus: This is a relationship that promises to be long-lasting, in which there will be a lot of mutual support and a high level of commitment. Both can take the relationship very seriously from the beginning. This relationship may have taken time to come together, whether due to individual or external obstacles. Both of them focus on building a solid and secure foundation, and may be more oriented toward stability and security than excitement and adventure. This relationship will teach them to be more perseverant, responsible, sensible and to take things more seriously. It is likely that there will be problems expressing themselves at first, but it is something that can be worked on over time.

🩶Saturn conjunct Mars: This is a strong and very long-lasting relationship, both are able to overcome life's obstacles and provide strength to the other to not let them collapse. They both work hard to make the relationship work. They plan a lot for the long term and are very dedicated regarding the relationship. The attraction grows over time and may not be very clear at the beginning. They try to make decisions together and never assume or act 'for the other', as they respect their individuality. The relationship may take a while to build although that will only cause it to become stronger over time. As a couple they can enjoy dominance roles and, although they may look calm on the outside, they can be deeply passionate people when in private.

🩶Saturn conjunct Jupiter: Here we find a strong couple, who will constantly seek to grow together, understand each other better and progress together, hand in hand with each other. There is a deep desire to do things well, to give others support and perseverance. This couple will set long-term goals and, with enthusiasm and dedication, they will go after them. They will want to go far together, last a long time by each other's side and achieve many things next to each other. There is a strong desire to see others well, to see them fulfilled and happy. A very mature and stable couple who will be able to overcome obstacles.

🩶Saturn conjunct Uranus: This couple goes through many moments in which they are forced to change, adapt and grow together. They can learn to not be so changeable and feel more secure with the idea of ​​working on having a safer and stronger relationship. They will learn to make wise and necessary changes to grow individually and to improve the dynamics of their relationship. They can bring order to the other's life and ironically be that shake for the other to open their eyes regarding other areas of their life. They will help each other get rid of negative patterns in their lives and can be a kind of awakening for each other.

🩶Saturn conjunct Neptune: Both learn not to avoid problems, to face fears and insecurities hand in hand with each other. They can be a great support for others in situations of uncertainty, as well as being the reality check when they are being very irrational or when instead of focusing on the facts, they let their imagination fly. Strong support and devotion between both can give a lot of themselves to the relationship. They can help each other find ways to make their ideas a reality. Both will learn to see reality for what it is without idealizing or demonizing much.

🩶Saturn conjunct Pluto: This is a serious relationship, one where you both feel like you have to constantly put in effort and where you both have to focus your energy and time. Both feel this desire or the certainty of wanting this in the long term, and the difficulties along the way are hardly a deterrent for either party. There is a desire to form a relationship in which both feel better about themselves, powerful, capable and do not hesitate to give that same thing to their partner. Unwavering support, strong loyalty towards each other, especially in the emotional field. They speak clearly to avoid misunderstandings. Throughout their relationship, both can face their fears and insecurities alongside their partner, who in the best of cases will show them strong support.

🩶Saturn trine Sun: It promises to be a long-lasting relationship in which there will be a lot of support and stability. They are both people determined to want to commit fully to this relationship and see themselves together in the long term. This relationship will make them grow a lot. They’ll have common goals and want very similar things in the relationship. No matter what situation you face as a couple, you’ll be there to support each other and you’ll get through it together.

🩶Saturn trine Moon: It predicts a long-lasting relationship full of unconditional support. They will see each other as reliable, stable people who give them that feeling of calm and comfort simultaneously. They will give structure to each other's lives, likewise, they will feel good talking about those more serious emotions that they do not share with anyone. They will protect each other a lot and will always seek to guide and be by each other's side in difficult times.

🩶Saturn trine Mercury: They find in each other a voice of experience that gives them new perspectives. They are likely to complement the other in that sense, helping each other with things that the other finds difficult. Great, positive lessons will be taught throughout the relationship. They feel that the other person takes them seriously and truly values ​​what they have to say. They’ll enjoy advising each other and will always seek to be there to support the other. Constant communication.

🩶Saturn trine Venus: Both can enjoy a mature, long-lasting relationship, full of affection and stability. They will not hesitate to work together to overcome challenges and maintain long-term happiness and comfort. A committed relationship, full of affection and sweetness in which both will be reliable and trustworthy for the other. They will respect each other and will lovingly show each other that they are more than their insecurities. Support, understanding and deep love.

🩶Saturn trine Mars: Being by each other's side is likely to feel that there is nothing they can't against, they support each other and will guide without hesitation. This is a relationship that promises to be lasting, both are trustworthy and put in a lot of effort and work to make the relationship work. They can achieve a lot of individual success after starting the relationship. They like the idea of ​​conquering each other little by little and may prefer slower, more sensual sex. 

🩶Saturn trine Jupiter: Here there is a perfect mix of energies, this relationship alternates between the seriousness and commitment that both feel, and the joy that they evoke in the other. Growing deep and unconditional support and true admiration for each other. Stability and reliability, both will work hard to make the relationship an enjoyable journey for both. They see themselves together in the long term.

🩶Saturn trine Uranus: Both can help the other change things in their lives, from bringing greater stability to prompting them to make necessary and beneficial changes. They will be a stable relationship that will be able to adapt to changes and situations. Despite being different, they contribute positively to each other's lives. This relationship will hardly fall into monotony and will not be boring, since they will always have something going on or plans.

🩶Saturn trine Neptune: They are likely to have a long-lasting relationship where stability, trust and mutual adoration are mixed. Both can admire each other deeply and will want to be there to support the other in making their dreams a reality. They may feel that the other is a dream come true or what they once asked for as a partner or friend. Mutual support, respect and empathy towards each other.

🩶Saturn trine Pluto: Here we find a relationship that is strong and consistent with the passage of time not only stabilizes more, but makes both of us become closer. They naturally trust each other, there is a strong devotion towards the other and the relationship. There are no power struggles, rather they mutually empower and support each other. They help each other recognize their capabilities and feel stronger next to each other.

🩶Saturn sextile Sun: There is constant support in this relationship, a long-lasting quality and a mix between a committed and lighthearted attitude. This relationship can help them feel more stable and feel more calm in their lives, likewise both will be constant with the energy and time they dedicate to the relationship. They will spend a lot of time together and value every second with each other. 

🩶Saturn sextile Moon: There is a lot of security and constancy in affection in this relationship. They will seek to make the other feel that they are wanted, loved and remembered. They help each other let their guard down and allow themselves to have healthy, lasting love. They will be patient and attentive with each other, respect boundaries and honor the emotions and needs of the other person.

🩶Saturn sextile Mercury: They communicate in a responsible and structured manner. In addition, they have the ability to plan and organize together. They think long term with each other. They both notice the small details about each other that might go unnoticed by other people. There is frankness between them while maintaining tact. They will feel that this relationship helps them grow and mature both in attitude and intellectually.

🩶Saturn sextile Venus: Loyalty will be a main element in this relationship. They will respect and honor each other's presence in their lives. The displays of affection will be constant and they will be more open and loving with each other. They will show each other unconditional support, feel deep adoration for each other, and seek to mutually satisfy each other's needs in the relationship. From the beginning they feel that with each other they can aspire to a serious relationship.

🩶Saturn sextile Mars: Both of you will not only plan a future side by side, but you will act to create that future together. They like to visualize themselves next to each other, celebrating victories, supporting each other through hard times and having a relationship for the long run. They take the relationship seriously, allowing themselves to have fun together occasionally. It is likely that one is more outgoing than the other and helps them relax.

🩶Saturn sextile Jupiter: Not only will you want a future together, but you will feel from a deep part of your heart that this is the right person. A desire to grow together, to be there for each other and to achieve many things. Long-term plans that are easily carried out. They feel each other's support when they share their goals and give each other that feeling of companionship and commitment.

🩶Saturn sextile Uranus: There will be a strong balance between new experiences together and the stability and security of the relationship. They can help each other relax when the other is taking things too seriously, likewise, they can provide stable support and reassurance when there is anxiety or fear of the future. They will break old patterns that hurt or limit the other and encourage each other to be more independent.

🩶Saturn sextile Neptune: In this relationship there will be a healthy amount of devotion, a deep desire to support each other and be there for each other. Both will want the other to achieve what they want most and will not be an obstacle to it. Loyalty, affection and reliability can bring clarity to each other's lives. Together you will be able to build everything you once dreamed of having in a relationship.

🩶Saturn sextile Pluto: Much growth and positive transformation in their lives. The other went on to have a great impact on his partner's life. They have the willingness to work together on the relationship and strengthen it. Mutual support, loyalty and perseverance. They both focus on creating a safe, helpful and stable relationship. Ease to overcome conflicts or any adversity they go through.

🩶Saturn opposition Sun: Both can develop a lot of maturity thanks to the relationship, as well as they can feel that thanks to it they have a balance. The loyalty they have for each other is very strong and they take their relationship very seriously. One of the parties [in some cases both] may find it difficult to express their most vulnerable side.

🩶Saturn opposition Moon: It is likely that one of you is more emotional than the other, you will help each other complement each other a lot. They will give more order to each other's lives, but also a constant and dependable company. There will be some shyness at first, but they will be very patient and understanding with each other.

🩶Saturn opposition Mercury: Maturity difference. Important lessons can be taught to the other from individual experiences. They will always try to give the other down-to-earth opinions and will try to be very realistic with the other, sometimes too much. Conversation takes time to flow but they can rely on their partner's prudence and reserved nature.

🩶Saturn opposition Venus: Both will be very dedicated to the relationship, since this aspect does not take away the level of commitment and loyalty. However, it is likely that either both of them or one of them have a fear of rejection or insecurities that make them not express their feelings so freely at first. They can be very patient to help the other feel more comfortable.

🩶Saturn opposition Mars: You both may have a different approach to relationships and how they come about in the first place, but you can contribute a lot to yours. One of you will bring the energy, passion and adventure, and the other the stability and reliability. At first one or both of you may be closed to the idea of ​​having a relationship due to past experiences.

🩶Saturn opposition Jupiter: There is strong support for each other and many times they will tend to place the other's feet on the ground. One of you may be more serious while the other is more easygoing. These differences can be a problem if you don't keep an open mind, but they can contribute a lot positively to each other's lives.

🩶Saturn opposition Uranus: In this relationship, both will learn to get out of their comfort zone. Both stand out for being very rational, but one of the parties may be more premeditated while the other is more spontaneous. Understanding and accepting your differences is crucial to enjoying a good relationship.

🩶Saturn opposition Neptune: One party may be more realistic or have more experience in relationships, while another may be more idealistic in this regard. They may idealize the other a lot. Both will learn to deal with possible issues that arise and will encourage each other not to run away from the most serious conversations or issues in the relationship.

🩶Saturn opposition Pluto: Both can have very high barriers, be distrustful of people and be hyper alert to people's actions and possible motives. They may have a deep conviction to do things right in this relationship, to not play tricks on the other and to always be honest even if the truth hurts. They can take a while to loosen up.

🩶Saturn square Sun: It is very likely that there is a large age or maturity difference between you. They can feel a lot of devotion to each other. One party [or both in some cases] may have a hard time expressing their needs or emotions, which can create some friction.They take the other into consideration when making important decisions.

🩶Saturn square Moon: It is likely that it was difficult for them to open up at the beginning, they saw the other as out of their league in some way. They are always willing to support each other but may have difficulty asking for that help. Long-lasting and stable relationship. It will not be superficial or lighthearted.

🩶Saturn square Mercury: The communication may not arise so fluidly, it is likely that they were stopped at the beginning either by shyness or pessimism of not being reciprocated. It is necessary that you seek to better understand each other's hobbies and interests. They have problems asking others for help for fear of being judged or other issues. Learn to rely on each other if necessary.

🩶Saturn square Venus: They may feel that for the relationship to happen they had to go through many obstacles, both internal and external. Long-term relationship. An age difference is possible. Difficulties finding a balance between the need for love and their responsibilities. They need to work on building a foundation of trust and security.

🩶Saturn square Mars: One of you probably wants to go faster, while the other feels like you need to take your time. Both can sense how the other breaks their self-control in sexual terms, it is an aspect that can make it difficult to resist temptation. Both will need a lot of patience and understanding to find a rhythm together for the relationship to progress.

🩶Saturn square Jupiter: They may have a different way of acting when it comes to their plans as a couple, one may be more idealistic and the other more practical and slow. It is necessary that they establish a balance and adapt to each other occasionally. The other may still feel admiration, because despite being different, they perceive each other as mature and wise on many occasions.

🩶Saturn square Uranus: For both parties it is important that there is commitment in the relationship without feeling suffocated or pressured. It is crucial that both of them have an open mind, as there can be many differences between the two. They can bring many changes to each other's lives and unexpectedly completely change their routines.

🩶Saturn square Neptune: Both may be more focused on living in the moment that at times they may feel that the relationship is directionless or feel confused about the future with each other. It is necessary for both parties to have strong emotional maturity and be very clear with what they want and expect from the relationship.

🩶Saturn square Pluto: Throughout this relationship, both people may have to face fears and insecurities, and may have issues opening up to their partner about them. It is necessary that both make an effort to understand each other. Both will decide to support the other during times of crisis.

[senseandaccountability]

the narrative that could have been

Having mulled over the game for a couple of days I have realised that the main problem for me is that Veilguard is good based on the premises they ultimately choose, but not based on the set up and promise of what was there before. I know this isn’t a unique take by any means and yes it’s all about the Evanuris and the Veil and Solas. 

Replaying really emphasises how incredibly little the game convinces me of its original main quest - to prevent Solas from doing his ritual. This is a problem as a long-term player because for three games we’ve had build up for a great crescendo tackling the overarching themes of the (restrictions and oppression of) magic, of tears in the Veil, of religious tyranny and oppression based on myths about the Black City and the temptations of flawed humans, we’ve seen and deconstructed the elves quite a bit, we got started on the dwarves and in DAI your Inquisitor can openly ask Solas if it wouldn’t be better if the Veil came down because then spirits wouldn’t be separated from the living and risk becoming demons. Cole, whose function is to reflect the plot, talks endlessly about the old songs wanting to be sung again, about how it hurts to be cut off from part of yourself, how the templars feel it, how the mages feel it, how the elves and the dwarves feel it. The Veil as a prerequisite for life has been deconstructed, the Fade demystified, the gods have mostly fallen. The Veil as an actual wound inflicted on this earth has been presented as a theory and not been convincingly rejected by the narrative. 

The game actually gives no explanation whatsoever as to why the Veil coming down would be worse than what Rook causes in the beginning and what the escaped gods then do to the entire Thedas. The entire south falls to the Blight because Elgar’nan and Ghilan'nain are let loose. The Wardens are more or less wiped out. There’s enormous political turmoil. The game gives us Solas saying “thousands” would die when he brought the Veil down, but that he had a host of spirits there to help. (Yes, I know, his sole function in this game is to Trick and Deceive so who is to say if he’s lying, HUH, but even so, THE ENTIRE SOUTH FALLS TO THE BLIGHT IN ROOK’S VERSION OF THINGS.)

The game puts emphasis on Solas's questionable methods and past horrors but it doesn't ever explain why his goals are despicable here and now. It doesn't convince us that tearing down the Veil with lots of safety measures in place and after considerations is a bad result, all things considered - save for Varric’s initial yelling about demons. (We even learned in DAI that the Veil itself creates demons because it restricts the passage of spirits, come on.) Because three games have suggested it's not, not ultimately. Trespasser especially nuances this, just as it nuances Solas’s view of this current world state. Right after his long nap he would have nuked it all, I’m sure, but the whole point of character arcs is that things happen in them and what happened to him is that he was shown layers and angles he had not considered and adjusted his mindset and ultimately his plan accordingly. That is where DAV should have picked it up. That's where the build up was headed. But, now he must serve the narrative solely as the God of Treachery and Lies which means that previous build up is washed away for the most part. (In no way do I think he is OOC in DAV, I just want to point that out so nobody thinks I’m a sappy fangirl or whatever. I think he is perfectly in tune with his inner Dread Wolf, but that is also all he gets to be, because of the narrative, and I’m always much more interested in when roles and personas clash.) Again. The main problem is that the narrative cannot explain why bringing down the Veil would be the worse option than the shit we see unfold on screen. Instead it gets a bit lost in the past.  And I have Issues with that, as well.  Like, the dumbing down of the war against the Evanuris. The war that started because the leaders of the rebellion - who previously had to carry out terrible orders so the Evanuris, the upper crust of the Elvhenan, could play gods - decided that the Evanuris was a threat to them all. And the game gives us what, a depiction of how the rebellion ended up crossing lines, too? No shit.

Like, I am fully on board with the individual theme of regret on Solas’s part and he ought to be wrecked with guilt but I wish the game could be less all over the place with what sort of things he ought to be wrecked with guilt over. Saying fuck you to the Evanuris is the best and brightest of his character, I suppose I just don't want it dragged down to the same level as him breaking the Titans. I suppose I would have wished for a narrative that also worked on a systemic level when depicting things like, you know, war and revolutions and subjugation. But we don't have that, because DAV is only about personal choices. The Lighthouse crew flippantly writing the hierarchical and violent power struggle off as being about love and betrayal is on my shitlist forever. 

No, Taash et al, it was not about pussy, it was about feeling compelled by superiors to commit heinous war crimes and being lied to about the actual purposes of your damn war in the first place. The elves shouting at Elgar’nan and Mythal in this painting aren’t driven by love and sex they have been lied to by their ruling class. It was never about freedom or ending the wars, it was always about Elgar’nan jerking off to ultimate godhood. The writing even suggests betrayal here is to be understood as Netflix drama betrayal, maybe some juicy porny plot but it’s ABOUT THE BETRAYAL OF THE ELVES BY THEIR OWN KIN.  ((ETA: I would have wanted my Dalish mage to be allowed to be furious, NOT WITH SOLAS, but with the fucking Evanuris for betraying her people and being so fucking vile that the only option that remained was to create a world where she's a second-class citizen. I would have wanted the game to recognize that not all causes are equal and that Elgar'nan's cause for godhood was objectively more vile than Solas's cause for freedom because as it stands now, there are some really iffy vibes of "both sides are equally bad" and other things authorities tend to say when comparing destructive regimes with uprisings.)) I’m sorry, this shit hits me on a personal and political rage level. 

I also can’t help but mourn a game where the Trickster God fulfilled his trope’s duty and shook the stagnation apart with his actions - for good or ill, the way trickster gods are wont to do - and where Rook was tricked into helping and then, a more complex game about its consequences could have unfolded. The Evanuris could still have been the bad guys, if they wanted big villains frothing at the mouth. There could still have been numerous unplanned consequences, like all of Solas's plans have. Maybe other ancients awake as well. Maybe ancient evils who aren’t elves, who knows. Point is - the Veil should have come down, at least in some form, at least in some outcome. THAT is what they've been building up to. In this game that never was, Rook could be an actual interesting character where we could mold her as either accepting of this trickster role (which fits perfectly for a blank slate with no ties) or set to overturn it and enforce status quo, with some vanilla option in the middle. Maybe the Veil doesn’t come down until the very end of the game, ancient magic takes time after all, maybe a lot has happened by then. But ultimately, Rook’s choice in the end should not have been about siding against Solas because he’s lying to you or because he did horrible things in the past or siding with him because you want him redeemed. The narrative should have provided those options either way. The narrative should have been brave enough to suggest that hey, maybe Solas isn't wrong at all - his methods maybe, but his goal, no. If they truly wanted mirrors between Rook and Solas, Rook should have tackled the issue of actively bringing down the Veil herself, not because it's a roses and sunshine-outcome but because it might very well be the lesser of two evils. Gods, that would have been interesting. It should have been a choice about what sort of world Rook and the Veilguard wants to see in the future. It should have been about the people, the world, not how angry Rook is that an ancient elf has tricked her. 

That would have been the game I wanted to play.  This story doesn't really give anything new to the world of Thedas, which a world without the Veil would have. It accomplishes closure for our favourite trickster god and bless them for that, but as for the plot and the world-building it ends on a meh because the narrative isn't about the people unless they're brought up as being endangered. This is why I can feel satisfaction regarding the thematic conclusion to certain character arcs, the trickster becomes the healer with the bloodiest hands, the wolf submits willingly to his trap and so on and so forth, and I can have fun with the characters and their arcs but also really mourn the game that was there, in subtext and build up over three previous games and in several tie-ins.

[soarrenbluejay]

Supervillains for a community. (Well, except those jerks over in Gotham, insular lot, but they’re they’re one problem) Of course they do- supervillains are a group defined by strong opinions and a willingness to see them through, often with a healthy dash of societal failures and trauma as a catalyst.

The fentons, while not active even on the online message boards, are well known and explosive when they do show up, full of fascinating insights and hours long rants on mad science on hair pin turns courtesy of that ADHD attention span. Bit of the cryptids you feel honored to bump into kind of deal. Besides, like a good quarter of the community as it aged, they’d settled down and had kids (not necessarily in that order) and taken it very seriously! Out in the middle of nowhere, where even the most fearsome government outpost members, the local branch of the IRS, quake before them in fear. Out of the way.

Reveal gone okay-ish, Danny moves to Gotham still to get some air bc now things are Akward and he landed that engineering scholarship which is loads better than any other college would give him with his track record. So- the mysterious Fenton children are finally crawling out of hiding! Everyone is psyched! And roll in to Gotham en masse to witness the fireworks!

Except Danny is Determined To Be Normal. He’s had enough of the throwing himself into harms way shit for a lifetime- he wants to be free to peacefully built Rube Goldberg machines and unintentional increasingly complex bombs to his hearts content. JAZZ, on the other hand- the coveted token Normal One, has finally snapped! She’s watched her baby brother she practically raised throw himself into danger over and over and could do nothing, and now that she’s exposed to this whole network of superheroes outside of small town Amnity, some of those uglier emotions are coming out. And boy is she pissed! And can’t afford to show it much while filing the paperwork to have Arkham legally razed to the ground!

See I love this idea of like, niches in superhero society. A villain the heroes know they can plop their kiddo down with for an exciting afternoon brawl while they take care of a particularly grisly case and come back to a few hours later ranting about some new life lesson and a new move they really want to try. A villain who has a functioning moral compass despite their somewhat batshit long term goal and you can contact to fuck with another villains’s plan so they can laugh at them and you can have an easy afternoon. One who pries up hostile architecture and fills in pot holes, idk man. Get creative here, there’s such potential!

So Jazz becomes a Training villain- someone the heroes know their sidekicks will walk away from in a fight 100% of the time, usually with some new lesson to ponder and only a couple of bruises. Sometimes even snacks!

She also absolutely ambushes mentors to check that they’re worth the kiddo, which they appreciate once they get over being jumped in a dark alley by a 7 foot Amazon trained force of nature. They are not used to being on that side of the jumping, it’s a little unnerving.

(Yes, she low key adopts Shazam upon checking in with him on cursory ‘is the main hero of this city and asshole’ checkin. Yes, the super clones get yoinked out from under Superman’s negligent thumb to go have a blast with Ellie. What about it?)

This however only encourages more assorted weirdos to crawl out of the woodwork. It’s not often one of their own forfeits their potential spot for the running of the coveted Most Normal I Swear prize, but when they do it’s bound to be good! But jazz is off hounding various heroes and punching the faces in of pedophiles and shit whenever there’s no cape within easy reach, and so is a mite bit harder to contact than Danny, who has innocently gotten an apprenticeship under a clockworker for access to their workshop and is gleefully going about doing nerdy shit with great abandon.

Plus this is Gotham. No one gives a shit if someone in the Mad Alchemist uniform and still smoking from their latest experiment pokes their head in a window to bother the local shrimp teen- none of the usual social rules apply, everyone’s crazy here! So everyone drops any and all attempts at masking and just acts their genuine unhinged selves, much to the alarm of the Bats and frustration of Danny.

Bc he cannot get these mfers to go. Away. Even liberal use of the creep stick has little effect when the interloper is calibrated for an opponent with super speed or laser vision or whatever, and he’s trying to maintain his guise as a Normal College Student Do No Investigate.

So he calls in the big guns. He’s not super active in the supervillain kids group chat ever since things in amnity calmed the fuck down post becoming King and then immediately using a loophole that says he will not take the throne until he is grown, as defined by finishing learning his trade a la the medieval standards Pariah set up. So he can just take his sweet ass time with his graduate degree and out of inter dimensional bull shit that much longer! Point is, he hasn’t taken the chance to rant over there in a while, so his Crazy friends are getting a lil worried.

The change to come over and shout at their batshit crazy but (mostly) well meaning parent AND see Danny? Score!

The bats, however, are getting awfully suspicious about this one kid that villains from all over the country are flocking to, especially young and upcoming ones as of recently! And he’s acting his engineering course- all the worst rogues are known to have flown through their PhD studies prior to Cracking. They seem to have a real problem on their hands with this Fenton guy.