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ॐ In Lak'ech ॐ

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We are Love. We are children of the Universe, speaking from Consciousness, experiencing and unraveling the mysteries of a beautiful hologram. In the eyes of Love, there is only beauty. Namaste.
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Peppermint Properties

Peppermint

Magical uses: healing, love, protection, prosperity

Medicinal uses: Colds/flu, headaches/migraines, skin conditions, and indigestion.

History

The genus name Mentha comes from Minthe, a nymph in Greek mythology beloved by Hades, who was transformed into the mint plant by his jealous wife Persephone. Pliny describes peppermint as a common head wreath, table decoration, and flavoring agent for wines and sauces at Greek and Roman feasts. There is evidence of peppermint cultivation by the Egyptians, and it is mentioned in 13th-century Icelandic pharmacopoeias, although it did not come into general medical use until the 18th-century in England. Mint was a popular medieval flavoring for whiskey in Scotland

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Correspondence Spotlight: Peppermint

I am not exaggerating in the least when I say peppermint is my favorite flavor. As I child, I chose the mint flavored fluoride at the dentist's even though they had cotton candy and strawberry as options. In my witchcraft practice, it's the first herb I think of, no matter what kind of spell I'm doing.

Medicinally, peppermint is good for dealing with nausea, headaches, and congestion. I can also personally advocate for using it to treat sunburns. You can either make a cold compress with a strong peppermint tea, or add a little bit of peppermint essential oil to coconut oil (I also add a bit of aloe vera gel) to use as a lotion (always make sure you're being safe while using essential oils).

Magically, peppermint is commonly associated with cleansing, clarity, prosperity (specifically with money), healing, and protection.

Like many other kinds of mint, it grows quite invasively if left unchecked, so if you want to grow your own, it's incredibly easy, but I recommend keeping it in a pot (unless you like the thought of your yard being overtaken by it). It's a generally hardy plant, and can handle being overwatered better than a lot of other herbs.

If you don't have access to fresh peppermint, most grocery stores keep peppermint tea bags stocked, and before I got my peppermint plant that was generally my go-to for ritual and spell work.

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unironically love the phrase “but I’m being so brave about it” because truly, like, what other choice do we have in this wretched existence? what a beautiful way to remind yourself to keep going, even if only out of spite

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ASTROLOGY OBSERVATIONS #1

these observations are based on my own experience with these placements

this is my first astrology post ahh please support me hehe I hope you like this! also please do not reword or copy my observations. you can post it but give me credits <3 english isn’t my first language so I’m sorry for grammatical errors! let me know if you want me to do another one.

MARS-ASC look so attractive when they sweat especially after playing sports, exercising or any physical activity is that weird? they also sweat easily, especially softer aspects.

I noticed that HOUSES are also important in SYNASTRY. If the signs aren’t compatible, maybe the houses are. eg: person A has scorpio moon in 10th house & person B has libra moon in 6th house

AQUARIUS, GEMINI and VIRGO placements, MERCURY-ASC, URANUS-ASC literally look so good with glasses but each in different ways.

TAURUS/LIBRA placements (especially RISING and MARS) need to make sure their workplace is aesthetic to their liking before they work, otherwise they'll just procrastinate. for instance, their desk needs to be exactly like their ideal desk (that they probably got from Pinterest LMAO) and they need their ideal art supplies (like high quality coloured pencils) before they can do some artwork. STOP WAITING WTF JUST DO IT ALDJFLSHFOEL this also applies to NEPTUNE DOMINANTS only because they just like to daydream and forget to actually do work.

NORTH NODE IN 12TH HOUSE (with psychic indicators in their chart) people usually have a lot of talents that they aren’t aware of/ haven’t discovered and tend to reach their highest potential by growing spiritually. It’s like their life is already planned and they can’t change anything and they’re so divinely guided. people I know with this placement literally improve their skills so insanely fast without barely any practice because it’s their life purpose like wtf?? they also get dreams of their future.

people with placements similar to your DESCENDANT PERSONA CHART feel like home to you and you get along with them even if the signs aren’t compatible. you may also seem to attract people with those placements into your life! the reason why I think this happens is because your descendant is your other half and you attract people with similar placements as your descendant persona chart because you are supposed to get along with those placements and learn from them so that you’ll be ready for when you meet your soulmate or whatever. tell me what you think! my descendant persona chart's moon is in leo and all my bestfriend are leo moons.

the sign your VENUS/MARS and maybe EROS is in can tell you about what clothes/accessories/things you find attractive on others and what you like to wear yourself (check degrees and house for other signs influencing your venus/mars/eros). this isn’t a style analysis btw

ARIES hats, sweatbands, bandanas, horns (yeah ik you add horns on your picrew characters), face piercings, swept back hair and dyed hair, tattoos, masks
TAURUS ► necklaces, chokers, turtlenecks, nose piercings, earrings
GEMINI rings, gloves, bangles, wristbands that are on arms and not wrists (so hot pls), shoulderless shirts, basically hands, tank tops
CANCER & VIRGO low cut shirts, chest harness, crop tops, belly button piercings, bras, harness belts, corsets, waist chains, flowy skirts
LEO ► backless shirts & dresses, chest harness, (lace) masks, hot halloween costumes yes I love devil n angel costumes
LIBRA, SCORPIO & SAGITTARIUSsuspender belts, side slit dresses, leggings, biker shorts & booty shorts, visible g-strings with sweatpants, thigh highs, stockings, fishnets, masks (scorpio)
CAPRICORN & AQUARIUS ► garters, same as sagittarius tbh, braces, dark circles, horns, unique moles and eyes (different colours), cosplay, anklets?
PISCES ► socks, bikinis, wet hair, heels, anklets, sandals, cosplay?
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A museum in Japan spends most of its day refusing entry to 2 cats trying to get in @bijutsu1 https://twitter.com/jiffington/status/1062471505496469504/video/1

LET THEM IN

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beesmygod

WAIT THIS IS THAT MUSEUM THAT MAKES THE INCREDIBLE TOTE BAGS BC OF THESE CATS

Me trying to keep every cat I’ve had in/out of somewhere. Strategic flop and roll is my favourite. You get suckered by the desire to pet them, and lightning-fast, they take advantage of your changed position to get up and dash between your ankles.

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You deserve love now. Not once you lose weight. Not once you accomplish that thing. Not once you move. Not once you get on medication. Not once you start therapy. Not once you get that job. Not once you're more like them. Now. You don't have to earn the right to be loved. You deserve it right now, and always have.

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Planets in the 8th house and places you can feel "regenerated."

The 8th is responsible for produces a feeling of being regenerated and stronger. Planets rule specific places in Astrology. When planets are in the 8th house they can make you feel regenerated, stronger or even possibly extend your life when you spend time or live in these kinds of places.

Sun

The Sun represents forests, mountains, open spaces, and places of worship. Sun in the 8th can be the kind of person who feels regenerated and stronger spending time in forests. Spending time up in a high location like mountain tops or on skyscrapers looking across the land can be regenerating. 8th house Sun can also feel regenerated and pure from spending time in open spaces with nothing around them. Sun is also a religious/spiritual planet liking to spend time in temples or places of worship to feel regenerated.

Living in a heavily forested area, high up on a hill with a view, or in a private open lot of land can be particularly energizing.

Moon

The Moon in astrology rules the home, the birth homeland and watery places. When Moon is in the 8th house spending time at home is primarily what produces a feeling of regeneration. For this reason they can be a homebody. Being around water and partaking in water activities also regenerates the 8th house moon soul. Living by lakes, rivers, oceans or having a pound on the home lot is good for the soul of Moon in the 8th. A bathtub in the home too can be beneficial.

Mercury

Mercury in Astrology rules over cities, mixed used neighborhoods and markets. When posted in the 8th house Mercury brings a feeling of regeneration being involved in the local community. We may see therapeutic effects from simply doing things like walking in the neighborhood, eating at local eateries, shopping in local business, or even going to comedy clubs. It's in the best interest of Mercury in the 8th to live in an actual city to keep the life force strong.

Venus

Venus in Astrology is linked with the actual physical home and heavily into places of city culture and social gatherings. Venus in the 8th house feels regenerated doing any number of things that can be considered culture activities. A feeling of being alive can come from going to theaters, music halls, art galleries, street fairs or dating Venus. Venus posted in the 8th also feels regenerated simply from going places to shop. It's not unusual to feel alive going to shopping centers, markets, grocery stores or auctions.

Since Venus is linked with the home thanks to it's Taurus rulership, spending time comfortable at peace in the home is very welcome to regenerate the soul. Living in places with access to city life and culture is important to Venus. Living far out might feel like a drag. If the home is particularly beautiful and comfortable, it might not be that much of a bother though

Mars

Mars in astrology is linked specifically with hot and dry places. Mars in the 8th can create a tendency to feel regenerated being in the desert or a hot type of environment. Beyond just being in a physically hot location, this regenerated feeling may come being in a sauna or steam bath as well. Mars in Astrology is also linked with Farms, so a feeling of generation can actually come from farming and cultivating land.

Wherever the intensity is turned up, Mars in the 8th feels regenerated. Mars is affiliated with battlefields and places of intense energy. This can make Mars in the 8th house require being somewhere active to feel a powerful sense of strong lifeforce. This can include going to places like sporting events, gyms, arenas or simply places where competition takes place.

Jupiter

Jupiter represents foreign lands, nature, forests and open places. Jupiter in the 8th house brings a feeling of regeneration when spending time in the great outdoors. Being out in nature and around animals in natural settings is good for the soul. Living in a forest setting can be especially beneficial for increasing the lif span.

Jupiter is affiliated with foreign lands far from the homeland. Traveling and vacationing to foreign lands can be a powerful means of regeneration. Living in foreign lands can be heavily beneficial for the life span. More so, living as a vagabond with no home traveling place to place can be invigorating.

Saturn

Saturn in Astrology rules over cold, dry places, forested places and mountain peaks. Having Saturn in the 8th house can produce that regenerated feeling being in cold environments. It can be particularly enjoyable to live in places with no snow or where the whether never gets hot. Living in the far north latitudes where there is little daylight can be good for the Saturn in soul as well.

Saturn in the 8th finds a feeling of soul regeneration in forested and mountain peaks as well. Its not uncommon to find that spending time among the earthy trees is beneficial for the spirit. Saturn in this house also loves being up on hills and in mountains. Up here the soul feels regenerated sees the sights and especially likes living higher up because it's cooler in temperature. Just like Saturn loves.

Uranus

Uranus in Astrology is associated with cities and urban environments. Uranus loves being where culture happens and this can be very regenerating for the soul. The feeling of being alive can come from having the freedom of choice to be independent, but also have the ability on a whim to go be involved in culture. In a very eccentric way, The soul thrives being where the chaos happens. This is another reason the city and urban settings regenerate Uranus in the 8th.

Neptune

Neptune in Astrology rules over Hidden places, other dimensions, dreamworlds, fantasy realms and the deep ocean. Neptune in the 8th house feels at peace and regenerated not being involved in the physical world. More then any other position, sleeping and dreaming can be especially regenerating. Neptune in 8 tends to feel most alive exploring other dimensions through meditation and spiritual involvement.

Spending time near in or water water is especially regeneration. Living near the water is best for Neptune in 8.

Pluto

Pluto in Astrology rules over the underworld, hidden places , battlegrounds and masses of people. Having Pluto in the 8th house feels alive being in hidden places away from the light. This can imply that spending time in cavers and underground settings can be regenerating. It would not be usual to find benefit being in darkrooms, basements or even panic rooms.

Pluto in 8 thrives and feels alive in places where battles take place. Going to war might actually bring that feeling of being alive like no other. For Pluto in 8 it is also not uncommon to feel regenerated going to places where masses of people congregate. The feeling of soul regeneration can come from interacting with masses of people, healing or even manipulating them.

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WEBSITES FOR WRITERS {masterpost}

  1. E.A. Deverell - FREE worksheets (characters, world building, narrator, etc.) and paid courses;
  2. Hiveword - Helps to research any topic to write about (has other resources, too);
  3. BetaBooks - Share your draft with your beta reader (can be more than one), and see where they stopped reading, their comments, etc.;
  4. Charlotte Dillon - Research links;
  5. Writing realistic injuries - The title is pretty self-explanatory: while writing about an injury, take a look at this useful website;
  6. One Stop for Writers - You guys... this website has literally everything we need: a) Description thesaurus collection, b) Character builder, c) Story maps, d) Scene maps & timelines, e) World building surveys, f) Worksheets, f) Tutorials, and much more! Although it has a paid plan ($90/year | $50/6 months | $9/month), you can still get a 2-week FREE trial;
  7. One Stop for Writers Roadmap - It has many tips for you, divided into three different topics: a) How to plan a story, b) How to write a story, c) How to revise a story. The best thing about this? It's FREE!
  8. Story Structure Database - The Story Structure Database is an archive of books and movies, recording all their major plot points;
  9. National Centre for Writing - FREE worksheets and writing courses. Has also paid courses;
  10. Penguin Random House - Has some writing contests and great opportunities;
  11. Crime Reads - Get inspired before writing a crime scene;
  12. The Creative Academy for Writers - "Writers helping writers along every step of the path to publication." It's FREE and has ZOOM writing rooms;
  13. Reedsy - "A trusted place to learn how to successfully publish your book" It has many tips, and tools (generators), contests, prompts lists, etc. FREE;
  14. QueryTracker - Find agents for your books (personally, I've never used this before, but I thought I should feature it here);
  15. Pacemaker - Track your goals (example: Write 50K words - then, everytime you write, you track the number of the words, and it will make a graphic for you with your progress). It's FREE but has a paid plan;
  16. Save the Cat! - The blog of the most known storytelling method. You can find posts, sheets, a software (student discount - 70%), and other things;

I hope this is helpful for you!

(Also, check my blog if you want to!)

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argumate

the human stress response seems so maladaptive!

To be fair 99% of our evolutionary stress response was meant to deal with far more immediately conclusive scenarios than the tedious bullshit we put up with these days.

very very slow tigers are chasing me

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yellbug

not to leave a serious comment on a silly post but one of the best pieces of advice I ever got about stress was to SLEEP but secondly, when overwhelmed, lay in a bed and intentionally hold all your muscles clenched. clench EVERYTHING. hold it for a few seconds, then let go. It tricks your animal fight-or-flight monkey brain into thinking it had, and won, a fight, and some of the stress response will leave you

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creekfiend

#turn a slow tiger into a fast tiger with this fucked up trick

“Very very slow tigers are chasing me” is the most hysterical way I’ve ever heard my state of being described

Humans are persistence predators and then created deadlines and out-persistence predator’d ourselves

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