common astro misconceptions pt. 1
1. your moon sign is only shown to people close to you. not true, you are your moon sign all the time. it is true that your moon sign is your midnight/night time personality and you’ll feel it more strongly when you’re alone and have time to reflect and what not, but it is your unconscious behaviour. things you do without even noticing. the moon also rules habit patterns, making it even harder to hide. the moon sign, unless inhibited in someway, is usually the easiet sign to guess in someone’s chart. everyone sees it, your friends just more so.
2. aries are totally independent. not true, the aries image is one of independence for the most part but they are sign of the baby/child and are very needy. if you’re dating an aries, they’ll expect lots of attention and frequent contact, for example.
3. only strangers see your rising sign. your rising sign is actually your mirror to the world, and the worlds mirror to you. it’s like glasses you can’t take off (there all the time)
4. the detriment, exaltation, fall, domicile of a planet is not linked to it’s like-ability. scorpio mars is scary at times, but it gets mars exactly what it wants. leo suns can seem too attention loving at times but the sun rules the ego. (not that these placements inherently make someone unlikable anyway but i hope you understand)
astro basics
Sun: you, ego, consciousness, personality, action, father (diurnal)
Moon: feelings, unconscious, intuition, reactions, habits, mother, women
Mercury: logic, thinking, communication, wit
Venus: love, romance, social interactions, aesthetics, affection, illusion, charm, desire, women/anima
Mars: aggression, passion, forcefulness, initiative, drive, sex, desire, men/animus
Jupiter: optimism, expansion, luck, the big picture, confidence, indulgence
Saturn: responsibility, limitation, order, restriction, lessons, realism, father (nocturnal), discipline, grace
Uranus: higher thought, individuality, psychic powers, unpredictability, innovation
Neptune: idealism, spirituality, religion, fantasy, illusion, dreams, creativity, secrets, delusion
Pluto: money, sexuality, the shadow/dark side, psychic powers, transformation, growth, subconscious
astro basics // keywords for the astrological houses
these are only keywords and do not fully encompass the meaning of each house
- first house/AC: self, “door of perception”, personal interests, worldview
- second house: self worth, security, material items, money, comfort, safety, luxury, five senses, food, resources, finance, values, possessions
- third house: theory work, communication, creativity through communication, thought, wit, neighbours, short trips, siblings (and very close friends), early education (including secondary), opinions,
- fourth house/IC: where we come from, early life that shaped us, home, psychological foundation, family, mother (traditionally), inner security, domestic life
- fifth house: fun, creativity, spontaneity, romance, children, hobbies, games, sex, leisure, self-expression, courtship, vacations, gambling, siblings (secondary ruler, second eldest sibling)
- sixth house: health, work environment, service, analytical thinking, pets, methods, daily routine, self-improvement
- seventh house/DC: one-to-one relationships, attraction and/or repulsion, partnerships, enemies, competitors, rivals, marriage, children (secondary ruler, second child), siblings (third ruler, third sibling), agreements, hidden side of ourselves, contracts, pacts
- eighth house: death, transformation (rebirth), taboo, intimacy, mystery, other people’s possessions, sex, other people’s resources (e.g. wills), legacies, development, growth, dreams, occult
- ninth house: higher education, long trips, experience, philosophy, religion - to find something higher for oneself to follow, brothers and sisters in law, foreign travel and languages
- tenth house/MC: what we aim for, what we want to be seen as, what we want to achieve, how strangers see us (superficially), father (traditionally), career, societal standing, authority figures, partner’s family
- eleventh house: collective consciousness, groups, friends, organisations, hopes, dreams, wishes, society, acquaintances, step children, internet
- twelfth house: dreams, unconscious, subconscious, spirituality, secrets, sacrifice, solitude, secret enemies, secret friends and benefactors, secret lovers, confinements, religion - to find something to devote oneself to, self-undoing, prison, meditation, karma, lost things, inner strengths and weaknesses, shadow side of ourselves
Cardinal signs are the leaders of the zodiac (and the least comfortable with not having things their way) - even if their disposition says otherwise. Fixed signs can be really stubborn, which can be sometimes be confused with wanting to take the lead but most of the time they don’t actually mind being led, it’s just that once they have made up their mind, it’s hard to change it (not necessarily the same as not letting someone else be in charge). And even when they do take the lead, it can be hard and feel unnatural, unless other factors in their chart indicate leadership. Which is why Leo’s easily turn tyrannical and Taurean’s become suffocating. Cardinal signs are true leaders who, yes, can be bossy and domineering, but listen to the opinions and feelings of those around them and welcome feedback.
Aries are the type to want things to go their way 100% of the time, and react grumpily if they don’t. They won’t be shy about making decisions for you and can be pretty impatient. However, this decision making only really applies to important decisions which they feel they must have a say on. They can be surprisingly easy going in many other areas, such as what to eat, what movie to see, where to go etc. (as long as they decide it’s that way). They also aren’t against you standing up to them, it can show you have a spine. As long as you do so in a respectful way.
Cancers often seem the least leader-like out of all the cardinal signs but can become extremely uncomfortable when things don’t go according to their plan. They’re usually easily kept in a good mood when they feel everyone is listening to them and doing what they say, but communicating with them will ensure that they don’t ask too much from you and they’ll usually be empathetic to whatever concerns you have and are willing to have their minds changed. They don’t often rule in a harsh way, usually wording things as suggestions.
Libras are similar to Cancers as in they often give their commands in very gentle ways. Unfortunately also like Cancer, they’re not above manipulation if they believe you just won’t listen or think you have crossed the line one too many times. If you have refused to listen to a Libra or not followed their lead somehow, they’ll usually be the most forgiving out of all the cardinal signs if you explain your side honestly and seem genuinely apologetic. They’re also open to suggestions on how they should lead but less so if they feel you aren’t capable (or intelligent).
Capricorns often seem to be the harshest leaders, usually because they can be so straightforward and no nonsense, sometimes this is true. When Capricorns are the less evolved version of their sign they can be callous, mercenary and opportunistic but this is never the case of true Capricorn leaders. They’re the most comfortable out of all the cardinal signs when things don’t go their way because they understand that things simply just can’t all the time, they listen well and can also be surprisingly sympathetic despite their sometimes colder demeanour. They take things in stride and often don’t complain or resent others for the hard work they do (which is what the other Cardinal signs are sometimes guilty of). Capricorns will often only be truly mad at you if they feel you aren’t pulling your weight and don’t have an excuse not to.
One thing I’ve learned in life, if you act really self-assured and confident you can pretty much get away with anything.
For example, I’ve watched someone walk on to a plane with no passport. Just walked right on.
Once walked out of a dude’s house with a pair of his pants slung over my shoulder. Did all the usual eye-contact, saying-goodbye movements and noises, just… while stealing his pants. He did not notice.
I told my English teacher that she graded my final paper(I did not turn one in) and that she told me it was well written. She scrambled 3 days trying to find the nonexistent paper, then apologized to me for losing it and gave me a 96%. Confidence is key
my dad’s mate just walked out of a shop with a canoe and didn’t get questioned
Humans are like bees: if they sense you’re an intruder all hell will break loose, but if you get inside the hive they just assume you belong there. Be confident.
Bee confident
This is funny but also true, and a huge tip when traveling. Act like you belong, and you won’t be bothered like other tourists might. Especially on public transportation… do your research ahead of time and look like a disinterested commuter and you’ll blend right in.
Fun Fact about Bees: they use pheromones to communicate and the pheromone to signal ALARM is the same chemical that makes bananas smell like bananas so if you eat a banana and then breathe on a beehive you will regret it and this seemed relevant when i started writing it
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“Learn to say “no” without explaining yourself.”— Unknown
Tips for Showing Kindness
1. Try to always be positive, affirming and encouraging.
2. Be willing to help others.
3. Notice the little things that make a difference to others – and do them.
4. Don’t hold grudges – forgive and move on. Accept we all make mistakes at times.
5. Be patient and understanding.
6. Be generous, large hearted and happy to share.
7. Be willing to put yourself out for others. Share your time and your abilities with them.
8. Be genuinely interested in other peoples’ lives.
9. Be polite, respectful and pleasant.
10. Treat other people in the same way as you’d like them to treat you.
I’m constantly torn between “if it’s meant to be, it will be” and “if you want it, go and get it.”
“if it’s meant to be, it will be” - friendships, relationships, people in general coming into your life, dealing with rejection
“if you want it, go get it” - your goals, aspirations, work and work ethic, changing your life (diet, exercise, hobbies, political views, opinions)
^this seemed important
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