#spiritual variables

[tonyjwash]

Control...

Control…

It doesn’t take too many negative circumstances before it becomes apparent how much of our lives we don’t actually control. Oh we think we do! We drive ourselves bonkers trying to think through every possible variable to maximize our chances at success. We plan and exercise diligence. We read up and study, and if it’s dangerous, we put in extra time. And all we are really after is some safety and…

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#control #control your thinking #deception #fret #human effort #let go #overthinking #peace #planning #relax #relinquish #spiritual variables #stressing #trust #trust God #worry

[libraryofruinaofficial]

Hands-down the most useful tip for anyone trying to figure out how divisions of astral, etheric, spiritual, etc. work (especially in relation to the mechanics of magic, the paranormal, the supernatural, etc.) is acknowledging that they all have phases and states of "matter" affected by levels of energy like the physical does, and that those phases and states will affect their own "matter type" differently than they will affect others depending on those energy levels.

#we're still trying to do a big long breakdown of this but so far the hardest part has been figuring out those interactions #the mad mage muses #theoreticals and interpretations #magical theory #now realizing we'll also have to get more firm definitions of things like plane realm etc. #this is also why discussions of vital energy are confusing and also a pain #in our system we do utilize the notion of overlap or transitional states between groups #so like there's a mid phase between physical and astral a mid phase between physical and etheric and even mid phases between more than 2 #and our current working theory is your vital energy will likely be a unique mix #most normal mundane humans seem to have physical-dominant etheric mix vital energy #on occasion astral or spiritual if they're visionary-types or religious and they're serious about it #but that's why you'll get a lot of psyvamps who don't care for that taste #athletic-types are either the best or the worst of normal humans btw because they either accidentally pull more etheric in (best) #or drive it all into the physical (worst) #actual nonhumans and legit magical practitioners seem pretty unique and variable since they pull from several places actively/natively #we couldn't even begin to tell you what the fuck ours is since it's mostly library data #which has its own periodic table/hexadecimal base coding type deal. it's insane and can arrange itself to mimic damn near anything

[sidewalkchemistry]

The Primary Health System: Variables & Arrows in Human Design

(this is a longer one, so the full length version of this post can be accessed for free on Patreon)

This is when we start getting into the cooler territory of human design, in my opinion. The PHS (Primary Health System) is probably the most liberating and practical part of the system. This is a deeper dive on understanding your inner authority. It requires you do a deep analysis about how you are truly nourished in life. [By the way, it is based on the calculations of your conscious & unconscious suns, earths, north nodes, and south nodes]

For example, often we are taught that a pre-calculated and pre-planned lifestyle is more admirable and smart to have - complete with a structured morning routine, a meal-planning system, and a stable job you move up the ranks in progressively. Human Design actually says that isn't the best thing for everyone. That neither leads everyone to feeling the most optimal nor fulfilling enough of their potential. For some, the spontaneous, nomadic lifestyle is better. For others, the habitual-desk-job and time-tabled life really ignites their fire.

Remember, Human Design teaches you that all of us are individuals. Thus, we are to listen to our inner wisdom and our body rather than what we happen to be taught or presented in life. The goal is expressing your true self and finding your flow in life.

let's begin the analysis then...

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How to Find Your Variables:

Go to my discovering your blueprint post or find your chart (on the calculators at myhumandesign.com and humanarchetypes.com).

On my humandesign.com, note your arrows, their directionality, digestion, strongest sense/cognition, and environment

On humanarchetypes.com, note your arrows, their directionality, and their descriptions (found by clicking on the arrows)

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What Do the Arrows Mean?

Basics of the Arrows:

left-pointing (<--): more active yang (masculine)/"left-brained" approach; related with force, active stance, strategy, precision, and structure

right-pointing (-->): more passive yin (feminine)/"right-brained" approach; related with flow, receptive stance, spontaneity, natural progression, and flexibility

The arrows have tones and colors associated with them as well, as we will get into later. These calculations are very precise, so usually a software system processes this.

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The Four Arrows (Basic): read for the arrow direction which is on your chart

Arrow 1: Top Left: Digestion Arrow: dictates how you best consume food, life experiences, and information

<-- active [you absorb experiences in a fairly detailed manner. your consumption is optimized when life is presented to you in a consistent fashion: you will benefit from enacting routines, rituals, and schedules]

passive --> [you absorb life in a fairly abstract manner. your consumption is optimized when life is presented you with loose structure: you will benefit from releasing yourself from repetition, obligation, and the restriction of time]

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Arrow 2: Bottom Left: Environment Arrow: dictates the best environments for you in physical, mental, digital, etc. spaces

<-- observed [you are immersed within your environment, so you need to make sure that your environment is adjusted to your needs: you will benefit from knowing what brings you comfort and understanding how to create that in a given space]

observer --> [you are adaptable to your environment, so you need to make sure that you expose yourself to the environments that you feel will be a nourishing influence on you: you will benefit from varying your environments to remain inspired and staying within an environment only as long as it is not stale]

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Arrow 3: Top Right: Awareness Arrow: dictates how you best process information, learn, and focus your attention

<-- strategic [you tend to have a structured awareness of life, so you are more attuned to thinking in a linear and logical manner: you will benefit from organizing and systematizing your thoughts]

receptive --> [you tend to have an intuitive awareness of life, so you are more attuned to thinking in a unconventional and personalized manner: you will benefit from embracing your own ways of seeing]

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Arrow 4: Bottom Right: Perspective Arrow: dictates what your perspective is like, and thus how you best manifest

<-- focused [you envision life with a narrow and specific lens: thus, you will benefit from making clear plans for your future & allowing yourself to pre-envision events]

peripheral --> [you envision life with a broad and general lens: thus, you will benefit from making imprecise plans for your future & allowing yourself to act in real-time]

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Cognition/Strongest Sense: This is determined by tone and can be one of the ways to learn to lean into your intuitive abilities. (This calculation is not laid out on many free calculators; myhumandesign.com is one of the few)

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We will be getting into the lines/profiles next time, part of the I-Ching influence on Human Design.

stay tuned

xoxo

#human design #self transformation #inner work #astrology #chakras #kabbalah #hd: variables #holistic health #holistic healing #mindfulness #self discovery #slow living #soft living #spirituality #manifestation #loa #leveling up

[spookyheaad]

The whole soul society aging fiasco

Ok, so there is no concrete or fully canon way that souls age. I did some research, and there’s still a myriad of answers.

One consistency that I see is that souls seem to age slower than humans, that’s pretty much a given. Yamamoto is 2,100 years old. Shunsui & Jushiro are both around the 1,000 range, and Unohana is I believe, with estimates, I would say also about a millennia younger than Yamamoto, probably a little older than Shunsui and Jushiro, but that’s an approximation.

I find it very interesting though because some characters look younger than others, but may be older in terms of how old their soul is, I guess. Like Unohana & Kenpachi, or Unohana and even Shunsui. It could be that Kenny and Shunsui look older because they’re more gruff, but Unohana is undoubtedly very battle hardened.

With that, Kenpachi is also at least a thousand years old as well, since when Kenny & Unohana fought it was literally a millennia from when the events of TYBW happened.

Some theories say one ages pertaining to how strong one’s spiritual pressure is, which might make sense for certain characters, like Unohana and Kenpachi, since Unohana still looks the same as she did 1,000 years prior when she fought a young Kenpachi. And obviously we see Kenpachi has grown up, possibly as his spiritual pressure became stronger.

Another theory, that I admittedly haven’t seen a lot about, is that some may just stop aging altogether at a certain point.

I ranted a bit more in my tags, more info there lmao

#I’m also doing this because I’m tired of people saying that there’s an age gap with the KenUno ship #dawg they don’t even have canon ages and the aging system is nonexistent for souls in canon #Unohana looks the same from 1000 years ago and Kenpachi aged - no one knows what’s going on here SKSJDDJ #all I can base it off of is Yamamoto’s age #Yamamoto is 2100 yrs old #Unohana is either shy of 2000 yrs old or maybe mid thousands by the time of TYBW we deadass don’t know #Unohana and Kenpachi are both within the thousands in terms of age tho cause once again their first battle was a millennia before TYBW arc #keep in mind that souls age much slower than humans so it would make sense #unohana could’ve been chillin pre-gotei 13 at age like - 500 or something killing ppl left & right #but once again - the aging system is so bonkers that either way I’m still shipping KenUno #what throws me off is that they look very close in age - with Kenny actually looking a bit older even #maybe that could be from his overwhelming spiritual pressure #that would also make sense as to why Unohana never aged after 1000 years & just stopped #maybe her spiritual pressure plateaued? #and with that the aging process may stop as well #reminds me of when Unohana said ‘I’m stronger than anyone else but you’ to Kenny #idk #there’s so many variables with it #tbh Renji looks a bit older than Rukia #then at the end of the manga I actually think renji didn’t really age - while rukia did #idk in terms of soul society characters and shipping just go for it (within reason) nothing makes sense in terms of age #anime #manga #bleach #bleach anime #bleach manga #bleach analysis #kenuno #kenpachi zaraki #retsu unohana

[darabeatha]

#;ooc #ooc #/I SEE THESE ON DASH AND THEY LOOK FUNNY #/not adding ritsu and hakuno bc i cant add a lot of points rip #/spiritually they join ur adventure okok #/PERSONALLY- at first i was like; ok if im going on an adventure then ody or jason would be the most fitting #then i quickly remember ody's journey being a disaster and same with jason ☠️ #HONESTLY- THEY ARE ALL A DISASTER IN SOME WAY- #and i cant go by love alone bc i love all of them #TOO MUCH I CANT PICK!!! #there are too many variables to think about- #but if i went with Constantine it would be like a fairy tail bc he has a horse 😳👉👈 #but tezca has his -insert model- car with fake jaguar print seats- #and c.amazotz has his fuzzy arms if its cold 🤧🤧🤧 #ody has his huge giganormous badoonkazoonkeroongas so u have a pillow there #j.ason has the argo at least- he had to have a positive ok #what if with ash u just get on his weapon and go rolling down somewhere like some huge hamster- #v.lad might not have any means of transportation but- he is so 😳😳😳 that it doesnt matter; i would go walki n g #with Charlie we are gonna get sidetracked; he'll get shocked by something and his attention goes 🏃💨 #d.aybit would make a bonfire something tells me he knows how to do camping #like;; he would pull the most random skills and ur like; why does this dude know thissss #the good side of joining mocte: he has these huge guns and warriors around so protection wise ur good #bad side: if u happen to find any comfortable place; ur sleepong outside #hes getting the best of the best; the spare things go to u (maybe; hopefully)

[toasterghostie]

Like 20 minutes into the game, he hasn't even introduced himself yet but I wanna hit him with a bat

#i hate u #i hate him #already want him dead #variable barricade #he angers me on a molecular and spiritual level #i dont know what it is #im gonna fight him

[headspace-hotel]

I think that traditional knowledge (using this term loosely, to mean any experience based knowledge that might be orally shared and/or passed down) is not just Science in a different form, nor is it a simpler, earlier stage of a developmental path toward Science, nor is it an inferior form of knowledge.

When you are an apprentice of Nature, constantly seeking Nature in your surroundings and intentionally OPENING YOUR EYES to what moves around you, knowledge accumulates in a slow drip, like water dripping from a stalactite.

Individual days and moments of observation pull together strands of the web of life that entangles you. One day I see this bird eating from this bush; one day I see this butterfly land on this flower; one day I see that this leaf catches fire more readily than that; every day I see organisms interacting with one another and their environment, I see new environments and new interactions of organisms, and slowly I begin to see the RELATEDNESS OF EVERYTHING, an understanding that is constantly completing and filling in and becoming deeper.

The scientific framework allows me to pinpoint these observations and pose hypotheses to myself which I can then intentionally investigate and attempt to falsify. It makes the process of gaining understanding more methodical and directed.

But formalized science investigates questions within little enclosures. The learning that happens in a scientific experiment is not only limited by the boundaries of the question being investigated and the exclusion of extraneous variables (which are of course, fundamentally important parts of science), but by the idea of Science as a specific activity that a person is either doing right now or not doing right now, like playing baseball.

A baseball player has times when he is playing baseball and times when he isn't. It's the same with most jobs and hobbies. So someone who is a Scientist might be tempted to have times when she is doing science and times when she isn't. The knowledge within her might therefore be tempted to have times when it is being developed and times when it isn't.

But my dad was a pastor. The nature of his job was not in the act of preaching a sermon (which can be done from an outline you got online—shouldn't, but can) but in preparing sermons, going to events, being around to answer questions, visiting sick people in the hospital, spending long hours in study seeking spiritual insight, spending time with the youth at arcades and roller-skating places and the like, being present, being.

Being a farmer is a lot similar. Your life is defined by your relationship with the life-forms you care for in a way that can never be shelved or set aside.

The traditional way of attaining knowledge and understanding of Nature is a RELATIONSHIP that is developed and deepened in every interaction between you and your LIVING surroundings

This means that you also cannot learn the ways of the plants by Going To a Specific Place that you consider to be Nature—you must realize that EVERYWHERE IS NATURE, and the endless movement, change, and chaos of life can be seen in the dandelion and spotted spurge of the sidewalk. Anywhere you see change that was not changed according to an Idea of how the space should be, but that happened according to forces outside of human purpose—a weed popping up in a lawn, a tree that was not planted, a planted shrub drying up and turning brown, mushrooms emerging after a rain, a tree blown down in a storm, a hillside eroding, a leaf being blown in the wind, the community of plants along a roadside or in a ditch—that's Nature, and She Will Teach You.

Learning is not a job—it is a relationship, so even when you go to the walmart, Nature will show you something in the cracks of the pavement and the sad parking lot trees

#nature #the wonders #thoughts #just been thinking about this

[loveemagicpeace]

How To Cope With Life🍿

💕Mars in 7th house synastry- it can mean that the person is obsessed with the relationship they have with you. This means that you always want to be in a relationship with this person, see them. Many times this relationship can be fiery, impulsive and persistent. Somehow both of them are fighting for this relationship. At the same time, you are always looking for passion and energy in this relationship. This can also mean that you can also be jealous if other fans surround the person (who has the 7th house). In this relationship, it is necessary to work on the fact that both partners are honest with each other.

🧁Moon in Cancer - you seek comfort in everything. In food, friends, books, movies, car, bar. Wherever you go, you want a pleasant atmosphere. You are the person who will sit on the couch in the coffee shop. You want to be comfortable everywhere. They will never leave you alone, they will always take care of the people around them.

🦋Mercury in Scorpio- are very independent in the way they think. They will stubbornly insist on what they think. They will not let people brainwash them. When you tell them something about someone, they will never immediately believe it or have that opinion about that person because of it. They will always seek their own truth, wanting to see with their own eyes if it is true. I also notice with them that they will never succumb to society's thinking.

✨Libra mercury people are very socially variable. I often notice with them that they will behave and do things the way society says. They are always adapting to it. Because they want to please others and because they want to be liked by others. I also notice this in people who have a lot of placements in libra.

⚡️People with chiron in 11th house- have problems finding friends and many times they attract people who have to heal them. Also they talk a lot about mental health.

☀️Sun in synastry always represents our ego, personality and playfulness. Sun-Sun aspect in synastry means that we can get the best out of a person. But it can also mean that we want to change the person. Sun-Moon aspect in synastry the person can extract the best emotions from you, create a positive atmosphere, but the ego can dominate and the person with the moon feels that they are not noticed enough emotionally. Sun-Mars aspect in synastry represents a fiery atmosphere because the two people cannot separate themselves from each other. It can create very strong bond. But it can create constant arguments and people who will always react with ego.

🪴People who have 6th house placements have to pay attention to their health and eat the healthiest things possible or take vitamins. Many times I notice that they have problems with the digestive system, stomach.

🫧Neptune in 1st house -Neptune represents spirituality, the unknown, the unconscious, the subconscious. 1st house represents you and your personality, what you are most aware of. Neptune in the first house gives you self-awareness. That's why you can often be aware of things that others are not. You can connect with your subconscious faster and understand it better. In fact, there is a fine line between your consciousness and your subconscious.

☁️Pisces placements always give you gifts. Many times they just spontaneously buy you something. They are very generous and give a lot to others.

🎸The chart ruler is the planet that rulers your ascendant sign, so it gives further information about what it feels like to be you.

💍If you have cancer in 7th house but leo on cup this mean that both of signs will be importnat for you in relationship. It is possible that you will find yourself more in the position of a Leo and want the characteristics of someone who has dominant energy and is charismatic, but at the same time tenderness will also be important to you.

🌅The signs least inclined to change and want security are taurus, cancer & scorpio. They will prefer to hold on to old things and take a long time to let go. The signs that are most prone to change and will accept it quickly are aries and gemini.

🥶Pluto in your 3rd house can mean that an early experience of betrayal involving a sibling or trauma connected to schooling, can impact levels of trust within your companionships.

🧸Venus is also your style od making bonds and finding common ground. Even in the closest friendship. Venus in Aquarius you believe in community, friendship equality. They like to change people and also like to have more of them at once in the same room. Venus in Leo might not fully appreciate your tendency to treat everyone the same and begin to doubt your loyalty. They like the person to look at them as if it were just them and they don't like to share the person with others.

🐚A significant planet to look at your chart is moon , because it indicates the familiar rhythms and rituals that bring comfort and security. We tend to hoard and collect with moon. Moon in Gemini might hoard books and magazines and read them in 10 years. Cancer Moon will keep every card, photo and memory of things and people. Scorpio Moon will probably keep all the conversations with the people.

💐In compatibility it is not just sun& moon but a relationship can only be understood in the context of the whole birth chart and life stories of each person involved. Opposition is considered the most undesirable aspect in astrology, but it is the best during a relationship. Because we are looking for what we don't have.

-Rebekah🎸🦋🌅

#astrology #energy #zodiac signs #planets #my notes #astrological houses #astrology observations #moon #life #venus

[windvexer]

how do you deal with the disappointment when a spirit takes your payment and then doesn't do the work?

A certain % of spells will always fail. I tend to approach it systematically.

Ritual work:

Did you explicitly state that spirits may only partake of the offering if they agree to do this job for you?

Did you limit access to the offerings to only spirits who are capable of carrying out the required task?

Did you plan your ritual around spirit gateways, such as certain astrological timings, days of week, or at natural spiritual gateways? Or, did you engage in acts of witchcraft to create spirit doors? All of these things make it easier to correctly contact and "call through" spirits.

Did you provide a "due by" date for the work to be completed?

Did you accurately and plainly describe exactly what it is you wanted to have happen?

Spirit work:

Did you correctly evoke the spirit? I.e., are you relatively sure the spirit was actually properly called into the ritual?

Did you evoke a single spirit, or many? If you only evoked one spirit, what steps did you take to ensure it would agree to do the job for you?

If you only evoked one single spirit, what steps did you take to ensure that the spirit is capable of doing the task at hand?

Is the spirit, or categories of spirits, known in lore to be able to deliver the kind of results you want? Are they related to, or do they dwell within, the domain where you want your results to occur?

Is that spirit(s) known to help people such as yourself? I.e., if you don't have a personal relationship with the spirit, are they known to help strangers?

Sorcerous strategy:

Did you perform divination before the spell to find out if there are blockages or problems you should address beforehand?

Did you perform divination before the spell to find out if evoking that spirit for that task would be effective?

Be reasonable with yourself:

Have you done many spirit evocations, and they usually succeed? If so, this may be a fluke.

Is this a new spirit you're working with, while other spirits usually deliver results? If so, you may have not yet learned how to correctly evoke that spirit, or how to engage with them for mutually satisfactory results.

If you're brand new to trafficking with spirits in order to work magic, then you may have just not learned all of the requisite skills necessary, or how to harmoniously put them together.

Have you successfully cast many spells in the past? If so, compare your spirit working rituals to prior, successful spells. See what aspects may be missing.

If you're new to magic and have had few or no successful manifestations, be patient with yourself. Magic is a complex, multifacited skillset with many variables.

#answered

[onyv]

ART NOUVEAU

Art Nouveau appears at the end of the 19th century and spreads widely across Europe and the United States. It draws inspiration from the Japanese, Oriental, Byzantine and Celtic arts as well as Impressionism.                                                      The peculiarities of the style are highlighted decoration and strong interest in the ornament and curve line. Stylised floral motifs and human images combined with asymmetric compositions are used. The emotional suggestions that are inherent in style are: refinement, elegancy, spirituality, variability, expressiveness, romance, love, tenderness, nostalgia, dreaminess.

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Origin of Art Nouveau. 

On the one hand, it is the English Arts and Crafts movement from the middle of the nineteenth century and headed by William Morris. The basis of this movement is Morris's idea of affirming the value of handmade handicrafts against the industrial products. His followers replace cheap mass production with quality handmade items. They stem from the beauty of natural forms, the tradition of old medieval styles and folklore.

On the other hand, the ideas of Art Nouveau are also based on the works of Augustus Pugin, who seeks reforming society through the plastic forms of Gothic, which he considers to be the bearer of Christian values.The artists and designers of the 1990s developed the ideas of Puigin and Morris and enriched them with new forms and materials. This also determines the aesthetic basis of the new style. The materials used for everyday use are very high quality.

It has been assumed that all forms of plastic visualisation are equally valuable (until this moment it is believed that such activities are under the artist's dignity.) 

The essence of Art Nouveau is that the art shape is particularly important, it is even more important than the content and even the most prosaic content can be represented in a highly artistic shape.

Another important aesthetic feature is the appearance of the female figure. Portraits of women are common in this style. The most common image is just a woman as a center of composition, in the way that the figure is an integral part of the ornament in the whole.

The art of posters is also developing in Paris.The emblem of this art becomes Alphonse Mucha. He designs theatrical posters and settings, but also made designs multiple packaging and patterns for mass consumption. Frequently used in them are stylised images of women whose long hair has been turned into complex decorative ornaments.

Like many of his peers Toulouse Lautrec follows the principles of Japanese engraving, which is based on the flat construction of the shapes, the exaggerated facial expressions and the strong theatrical compositions. The objects of his inspiration are dancers, actresses, singers, courtesans. He works a lot in the field of poster and advertising, raising this genre to the level of real art.

Gustav Klimt is the leading figure of the Vienna Secession. His works are very decorative and filled with erotism. Again, the woman is his main inspiration and is elevated to a cult.

In conclusion, Art Nouveau is one of the last attempts to create a common style in plastic arts, architecture, interior and furniture design, poster, book design, and more.

The aim of the architect, the artist, the designer is the creation of a synthetically complete work of art that enters the private life of man through the items that surrounds him. That's why this style is cosmopolitan.

As far as Art Nouveau artists and designers are concerned, it can be said that they develop and enrich the ideas of Pugin and Morris, and because of everything listed above we can define their work as a top-class art.

#art nouveau #gustav klimt #toulouse lautrec #alphonse mucha #wtbenda

[4dkellysworld]

What's stopping you?

So you've read a ton of information on Tumblr (maybe even some books) and now you feel lost. And even though you want to apply, you feel stuck. Why? Well, there's too many possible variables on why someone could be feeling this way but I'll cover a few.

Personally for me, that all stopped when I found the teachings and practices that truly resonated with me & not what was popular here, I've branched out from what 4dbarbie has taught; I'm on my own path that I got led to and chose, and it feels right. And there's a strong sense of peace and certainty once you recognise and know what resonates for you personally; that's YOUR truth. The end goal is the same for everyone but the way there will differ depending on the person, their level of spiritual maturity, state of mind etc.

When asked once by Swami Yogananda, a Swami with a large following in America, what spiritual instruction should be given to the people for their uplift, Ramana Maharshi replied: “It depends on the temperament and spiritual maturity of the individual. There can be no mass instruction.”

I'll always be grateful to 4dbarbie for introducing me to non-duality and there was a time when her teachings were what I needed but now I'm on my own path doing practices that work for me which is what she encouraged too.

So maybe you keep holding off & feel unsure about it all because what you've read from teachings doesn't feel right for you personally. Don't force it to fit where it doesn't. Be bold and branch out of Tumblr and the 'mass instruction' if that doesn't sit right within you (be honest with yourself and you'll know). Find the teachings & practices that resonate with your spiritual heart & inspire you to live that truth honestly. Cut down on the sources you read from and only stick to the ones that resonate with you.

And I know there's some or a lot of people who follow so many accounts on here (LOA/void/ND) but how are you going to go forward and practice anything when you have so much conflicting information? You can't simultaneously manifest/fulfill desires and let go of the ego; their directions are complete opposites. Pick a path and stick to it. Stop flip flopping then feeling bad for not going anywhere. Your indecision is the cause of this. And I said before to be discerning of what you read too, when you stick to few sources that you know are genuine and resonate with you personally, there is little room for confusion on the truth and what you need to apply daily. This also applies to what you read on. If you can't read about multiple things without getting confused or swayed from the path, cut it out already. What value is LOA/void information anyway when you're on the ND path and vice versa? Zero; it's just a waste of your time. So stop it already.

This is just an intuitive guess on what could be causing resistance to some of you practicing and living this honestly but ultimately you'll need to dig into it yourself and figure it out. It's not something that a post will be able to cover completely as everyone is different. For anything else in life, self-discipline would be really important but I think desire for freedom is the most important and would drive anyone that has it to keep applying faithfully every day without having to force themselves to do it. Self-discipline might be more important when you start out but ultimately this has to be something that you live and breathe every day without effort.

#writings #exercise

[furiarossa]

Ghost fact?

Today we talk about...

Cores

The ectoplasmic bodies of ghosts are always built around an energy center called "core", which can be more or less large depending on the amount of power that an individual has collected and is actually storing. In humanoid ghosts the core is generally located in the center of the chest, in spherical ones it is in the exact center of the body, in quadrupedal/hexapod/octopod ones it is located in the head.

Aesthetically, a core resembles a ball, more or less bright, slightly irregular, with a variable quantity of darker corpuscles that rotate continuously inside it, and can be of any color, but the most common are blue and green. Multiple colors can also be simultaneous, resulting in spheres that appear iridescent, or color-changing, or streaked to resemble small rainbows (the latter being a very rare occurrence; it is estimated that only one in six million paralarvae is born with an energy center rainbow, and is almost always preyed upon during childhood).

The amount of energy gathered in a ghost's core determines how long it can survive in the material world, but also the type and amount of magical and paramagical attacks it can use. Small energy centers (as is the case for all small-sized ghosts) reveal that the creature is not able to manifest itself completely in the material world, but only to project shadows in it (on the walls, ceilings, floors) or visions through the mirrors.

Forcibly smashing a large, well-filled energy center causes an explosion that can kill anyone within five or six meters, charring them in less than two seconds, so when the ghosts' natural predators hunt them, they weaken their prey slowly, sucking up the energy, and chasing it for days, before launching the final attack and splitting the energy center, which, now partially emptied and devoid of internal pressure, will not explode.

Ghosts are capable of identifying the presence of other cores thanks to a specific organ, called the "third eye". The larger and more "colorful" the core is, the more it will be visible to the third eye of other ghosts.

The greater the quantity of color shades of an energy center, the more visible that ghost will be to the eyes of the other inhabitants of the spiritual world, especially predators, and the paralarvae with more intense shades risk being eliminated before all the others, with the result is that natural selection favors the most "mimetic" cores (as previously mentioned, blue and green).

When two ghosts merge completely, their two energy centers become a single one, which possesses both colors of the two previous cores.

Little trivia: A fusion possessing a rainbow-colored core is called the "Iris Prince" or "Iridescent Prince", and touching one is said to ensure ten years of intense good fortune.

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[annymation]

Any extra little facts you’d like to share about KOW? Any references you hadn’t see people mention or details you’re really proud of?

OOOOH BOY LETS GO!

YOU’VE UNLEASHED MY DESIRE TO GUSH OVER COOL STUFF IN MY STORY!!!

1. The Seven Teens Each Represent a Planet in The Solar System

Okay so this wasn’t planned initially but it was an AWESOME coincidence that I realized thanks to @uva124 making an association with Asha’s personality and the symbolism behind Saturn

Asha is someone who perseveres through adversity.

All planets have symbolisms like these, and some of them fit surprisingly well with the other 7 teens, allow me to show you:

Dahlia- Jupiter

Jupiter: Known as the planet of wisdom and expansion, Jupiter's influence extends to leadership potential and visionary thinking. A favourable Jupiter placement in the birth chart signifies optimism, generosity, and a broad-minded approach to leadership.

Dahlia is the leader of the group, besides Asha.

Gabo- Mars

This planet shares its name with the Roman god of war, so it's all about aggression, survival, and animal instinct. On the positive side, Mars helps us take action and act assertively. On the negative side, Mars can lead us into impulsive behavior.

Gabo is the most aggressive

Simon- Pluto

On the lighter side, Pluto is associated with renewal and rebirth. It represents endings and new beginnings, as well as spiritual growth and rebirth. Negative expression of Pluto is an obsessive desire for power and control and general destructiveness. A positive expression is the ability and desire to transform.

Simon went through a transformation through the story as he learned to trust himself and his friends more, and let go of his loyalty to the king. Also Pluto is no longer considered a planet, he’s the odd one out, the same way Simon is the only one who gave away his wish

Bazeema- Venus

The planet of love, romance, money, beauty, and art, your natal Venus speaks to the way you express your desires, your passions, what you value, and how you relate to and experience pleasure. It also influences how you socialize, relate to, and attract others.

This one is more so how Bazeema is very pretty and feminine in nature

Hal- Mercury

Mercury represents the principles of communication, mentality, thinking patterns, rationality/reasoning, adaptability and variability.

Hal is the one who encouraged Aster to communicate his feelings to Asha, also when they’re all getting to the castle with flying objects Asha drew, Hal was using shoes with wings on them, like Hermes, the God that represents Mercury… THAT REFERENCE IS A COINCIDENCE AS I ONLY HAD THIS IDEA TO REPRESENT EACH ONE OF THEM AS PLANETS AFTER WRITING THE WHOLE STORY LIKE- HOW?!?

Dario- Neptune

In astrology, Neptune is associated with the collective consciousness, idealism, dreams/fantasy, projections, undoing/dissolution of the status quo, evolutions, artistry, empathy, and illusion/confusion/vagueness on the way to discovering universal truths.

Dario is the most empathetic of the group and shows through his physical contact, although sometimes he can be a bit confused on what’s going on

Safi- Uranus

Uranus, the planet of sudden and unexpected changes, rules freedom and originality. In society, it rules radical ideas and people, as well as revolutionary events that upset established structures.

Safi was the one who figured out the King’s weakness was his staff, he pretty tilted the odds in their favor, giving a flame of hope to their revolution… Also he’s always sneezing like he has a cold, and Uranus is the coldest planet in the solar system so I think that’s funny.

All of this plus Asha representing Saturn gives us a pretty neat connection to astrology in this story that is ALL ABOUT astrology, stars and stuff.

Magnifico represents the sun and Amaya represents the moon, as it’s hinted in their designs by @uva124

So expect when we start designing the 7 teens they’ll have some hints to the planets they’re connected with, subtle hints of course, which will make designing them all the more fun!

2. Aster Little Catchphrase Before He Sings

So that was an idea I had since early on when writing KOW, I wanted to imply the best way Aster can express himself is through music, which builds up to At All Cost where, to me at least, the lyrics feel like someone trying their best to express their feelings but not quite sure how to, so the words and emotions all come out in a beautiful mess that is those lyrics

Now, the phrase he said in my first draft (that y’all read here on Tumblr) was “So I’ll try to explain in the best way I know how” but that phrase always felt weird to me, so in Ao3 recently I edited it to “I’ll explain my own way” WHICH FLOWS OFF THE TONGUE SO MUCH BETTER HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THIS BEFORE???

And it fits Aster so much better since their whole thing is that the stars doubt him, but he still believes in himself and tries to grant Asha’s wish his own way! Like come on it just WORKS!

3. References I like but not sure everyone caught

Asha in the very beginning mentioned she dreamed with a someone made of light, so one could say they… Met once upon a dream ;)

Asha running down the long stairs of the palace after learning the royals secrets gives me major Cinderella running at the strike of midnight vibes, I’m disappointed in myself for not making her lose her shoe mid running then coming back to pick it up

Asha referred to her mom as a fairy when she was little, and her mom had a cloak similar to the fairy godmother, which I think it makes the reference of the cloak cuter in my opinion

There’s a scene Amaya and Mag are having a discussion and she’s talking to him while looking at herself in the mirror, she’s looking at him THROUGH the mirror, get it??? THE EVIL QUEEN AND THE MIRROR! No need to literally turn him into the magic mirror to make that reference

And these are the ones I didn’t explicitly point out that I can remember from the top of my head, honestly wish there were more

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[rottenprincessshura100]

Sorry ! I have one more question …😅what did you mean by Lewin is more dangerous is that he doesn't feel the emotions himself; he feels emotions distantly like a demon? is he dangerous for humans ?

Hi there.

I don't think the Lewin is dangerous to most humans.

It all depends on the pureness of your heart, your honesty and your motivations. Lightning can see your spirit and soul at a glance. Luckily he's on the side of Assiah.

Lewin had a horrendous childhood, was chained in a basement and tortured. One thing that the blue Exorcist manga has taught us that demons that are treated without love and empathy become evil. Satan is a prime example of that. And this is why Mephisto is adamant that infant Rin is placed in his mother's arms, after his birth. That loving connection is very, very important.

Luckily, Lightning isn't Evil

He was saved and raised by Osceola Redarm. He boy learned respect and appreciation for humanity and Assiah because of Osceola's spirituality, positive mentorship and parental affection.

Okay, so now I've said it.

I think Lightning is a Demon King.

This guy has all the qualities of a Demon King.

1)He is exhausted after he uses his powers, and needs to rest. It makes him seem lazy, but he's more than likely just expended himself. That's why Lewin lets Angel do all the work, he's saving himself for battles that matter. This is exactly the way Mephisto operates, let others do the work and save your body.

2) When Lightning really calls on his powers, his chest glows like his demon heart is trying to escape.

3) He also admitted to having stunted emotions, specifically empathy, which tracks with all the other demon kings, including Mephisto.

Is he the Demon King Azazel

The demon line of Azazel was extinct, as Azazel decided to leave Assiah. Yet, we have his kid that can call on the most powerful abilities of Azazel. If he isn't the reborn Azazel, he's a Nephilium. One that has somehow inherited enough power to rival the king himself.

Is Lightning Dangerous? Yes and No.

It all depends if you are lying to him or not.

Lightning has the ability to read people's auras. He can sense a person's mental, spiritual and emotional well-being. He knows what a person is thinking, simply from a glance. This means he has the ability to predict what a person is going to do, just be gauging the weight of their spirit.

Mephisto attempts to do the same thing. He wants to know how people tick, he rewinds time and tests variables to see how a person reacts. It's a much more labour intensive process.

Lightning has the intuitive ability, he can read a person by talking to them, or even staring at them. He could tell Rin's aura at a glance. He can also instantly get a hot take on Yukio and Shima.

Remember this conversation with Yukio. He doesn't help him with his eye, because Yukio doesn't want to be helped.

This means Lightning in some ways is actually more powerful than Mephisto. He can predict the actions of humans much better. And as Mephisto comes to realize, humans can be unpredictable, which makes them so interesting. Even if Lightning's abilities aren't as flashy as Mephisto's, sometimes subtlety is a hell of a superpower.

Because Lightning is probably a demon, and has admitted to not feeling empathy, it makes him a dangerous interrogator for the Knights of the True Cross. He uses people's aura's against them as a valuable tool to get intel, among other things and remorse doesn't get into the way. We don't know if he can read the auras of demon kings, because of their stunted emotions, but who knows. Mephisto is considerably unbalanced around him.

Lightning also has the ability to manipulate people, for good.

He manipulates Suguro, in a positive way. Lightning takes one look at Bon and realizes he's a genius. But Bon concedes that he lost his sense of vision and may not want to continue his exorcist training. He realizes that kicking Satan's ass and reuniting the Myoda isn't a valuable ambition. Times had changed and everyone had branched out walking their own paths. Bon's lack of purpose has left him confused and at a cross-roads.

In order to keep a gifted young exorcist in the True Cross program, Lightning tells Suguro what he wants to hear. He doesn't need a sad past or ambition to be a good exorcist.

Lightning can do this, because he can read Suguro like a book, and knows what Bon's aspirations, dreams and heart is like. To convince Bon, he doesn't hesitate to lie through his teeth. Lightning said his family wasn't dead, he had a great childhood and didn't have revenge or ambition in his heart. We know for a fact that Lightning had a horrific childhood and this was a lie. But because of this lie, Lightning get's Bon to be his apprentice, and gains a very intelligent researcher to help him on his missions and True Cross doesn't loose a talented exorcist in training.

So, just to reiterate, I think Lightning could be dangerous to certain people.

Luckily he's on the side of Assiah.

But we're still learning about him.

The next Chapter will give us some valuable insights into the character.

And we find out if Osceola's love was enough to keep a demon good.

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[xenosagaepisodeone]

can you explain what "cultural astrology" is?

it's essentially astrology that is employed on a wide scale to designate roles to individuals in the existing hierarchy of their culture. The circumstances of your birth are seen as determining not just your personality, but also your prospects socially and financially. people born under perceived unfavorable conditions are treated as pariahs, and any abuse or misfortune they experience is seen as inherently justified (this can extend as far as justifying honor killings). marriage and job prospects are heavily influenced by astrological tellings, and parents/communities will often deter their children from pursuing the lives they want due to this. as you would assume, the system generally exists to reproduce the social order manufactured by things like class while obscuring class as a variable by insisting that it is the universe that justifies this order. they typically have arbitrators (in the case of hinduism, it's typically a pandit but like I also feel like I should note that "astrology expert" is a huge grift for tons of different people in india) that make so much money off of their perceived insights and spiritual blessings/rituals meant to undo bad energy and whatnot.

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[13lunarstar]

Chara karakas and their role in Vedic astrology

Vedic astrology offers a wide variety of concepts and symbols, providing deep insights into an individual's personality traits and the trajectory of their life path. One of them is Chara Karaka which plays a significant role in determining various life events and experiences. Chara Karaka refers to the "moving significator" or "variable indicator" and is a crucial component of Jaimini astrology, a branch of Vedic astrology known for its predictive techniques.

The Chara Karakas represent planets that have the highest degree in a specific sign in a person's birth chart (Rasi), excluding the Ascendant (Lagna). These planets are considered significant in predicting different aspects of an individual's life, including career, relationships, and overall life path.

Let's have a deeper look at all of them:

Atma Karaka (in Vedic astrological programs - AK): Atma Karaka represents the soul's journey, spiritual growth, and overall life purpose. It is determined by the planet with the highest degree in the birth chart, excluding Lagna (ASC). Atma Karaka signifies the deepest desires, karmic lessons, and evolutionary path of the soul in this lifetime. Its placement (house in a birth chart) and aspects provide insights into the individual's innermost desires, motivations, and spiritual evolution.

Amatya Karaka (AmK): Amatya Karaka signifies career, professional life, and guidance from mentors or advisors. It is determined by the planet with the second-highest degree in the birth chart. Amatya Karaka represents one's professional aspirations, leadership qualities, and interactions with authority figures in the workplace. Its placement and aspects can reveal insights into the individual's career path, success, and potential for leadership roles.

Bhratru Karaka (BK): Bhratru Karaka represents siblings, cousins, and close relatives. It signifies relationships with siblings and the dynamic between siblings in a person's life. Bhratru Karaka is determined by the planet with the third-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can indicate the nature of sibling relationships, communication styles, and family dynamics.

Matri Karaka (MK): Matri Karaka represents the mother and maternal figures in a person's life. It signifies nurturing, emotional support, and the maternal bond. Matri Karaka is determined by the planet with the fourth-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can provide insights into the individual's relationship with their mother, maternal influences, and emotional security.

Pitru Karaka (PiK): Pitru Karaka represents the father and paternal figures. It signifies authority, guidance, and paternal influence in a person's life. Pitru Karaka is determined by the planet with the fifth-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can reveal insights into the individual's relationship with their father, paternal influences, and sense of responsibility.

Gnati Karaka (GK): Gnati Karaka represents extended family members and relatives beyond siblings. It signifies the broader family network and relationships with distant relatives. Gnati Karaka is determined by the planet with the sixth-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can indicate the nature of extended family relationships, ancestral influences, and familial bonds. Also, GK represents challenges and obstacles (sometimes even enemies) in life that must be addressed.

Dara Karaka (DK): Dara Karaka represents the spouse or romantic partner. It signifies marriage, relationships, and partnership dynamics. Dara Karaka is determined by the planet with the seventh-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can provide insights into the individual's marriage prospects, relationship dynamics, and compatibility with their partner.

Putra Karaka (PK): Putra Karaka represents children, creativity, and progeny. It signifies the joy of children and the creative potential within a person. Putra Karaka is determined by the planet with the eighth-highest degree in the birth chart. Its placement and aspects can indicate the individual's relationship with their children, creative pursuits, and potential for progeny.

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