Asteria

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ABOUT. This blog is mainly dedicated for musings about astrology, spirituality, and occultism.

My name is A. To help me make use of my knowledge of the occult, I decided to make this page and share it here.

To help you navigate my posts:

Astrology

Cartomancy 

Spirituality

ETC.

I hope this will be a safe space for anyone who is interested about spirituality and the occult.

-A-

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Pick A Card: What Makes You THAT person?

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. In this case, pick a Taylor Swift Midnights song that you resonate with. 🤍 When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1: Queen of Pentacles, Three of Cups, Six of Cups

My smile is like I won a contest, and to hide that would be so dishonest And it's fine to fake it 'til you make it Til you do Til it's true

Your stability, internal and external. The way you bring happiness to people. The way you make people feel nostalgic.

You are that person because you embrace your authority- in your life and in so many others. You are like a sunbeam - warm on the skin and your warmth is the type to stay in the lives of those you interact with. Whatever challenge you encounter, you know how to handle it on an intellectual and emotional level. Do you know what a lot of people would give to be you?

Pile 2: Ten of Swords, The Moon, The Magician

I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

Your wisdom gained from experience, both from the good and the bad. Your intuition. Your ability to walk the talk. You've been through it and came out the victor.

You are that person because you do not let life walk all over you. You acknowledge that life is not without its challenges but you try and do your best to pick up wisdom from it. You do not only know when to listen to your intuition; you also know how to bring its advices to life. Do you know what would people give to be as cutthroat and masterful as you?

Pile 3: Knight of Wands, Two of Swords, The Hanged Man

I feel a lavender haze creeping up on me So real, I'm damned if I do give a damn what people say

Your intellectual sense of humor. The way you consider both sides of the situation. Your ability to know when to strike and know when to rest.

You are that person because you grow through your pain. Heartbreak is a given when you enter a relationship (platonic, romantic, or familial) - you know this all too well. So now you know how to carefully choose your options, try and see the pros and cons before diving head on. Some would say you are too cautious but believe me - do you know what would people give to be as fair and thorough as you?

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person: let’s take a break from work and just relax

me a capricorn stellium, virgo sun, sun in 10H, capricorn moon:

person: let’s go with the flow

me a virgo and scorpio hybrid:

person: stop being picky and eat what’s in front of you

my taurus sun friend with a 6H stellium:

person: what do you mean you spend this much bucks for your birthday

my leo sun, moon, rising friend:

person: stop buying pink and glittery things, you are in your 30s damn it

my taurus sun, libra moon friend:

person: do you ever actually pay for anything

my libra rising and cancer venus 8H friends:

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Pick A Card: Your Leo Season Overview

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1:

“Every beginning is from something else’s ending.”

Right now, I’m hearing that you are wishing for a clarity on your situation. You may be thinking why something in your life is ending or should it end when it seems perfect. The universe, beloved, wants you to know that it can’t give you your blessings until you make space for it. The moment you do, you will step in your power - little by little then all at once.

With the Ace of Cups, a new beginning is about to happen at the start of Leo season. This new beginning will come once you let what’s not serving you die as supported by the Coffin card. In the middle of the Leo season, you will realize that you are the only person that you need. Your intuition and perception will reach a higher peak because you feel more connected to yourself. Then by the end of Leo season, you will feel that you have conquered it all. You will feel so empowered and loyal to yourself, in the best way possible. Congratulations and thank you for your courage.

Extras: You could be an Aries or you need to channel the Aries in you to make the most out of your Leo season.

Pile 2:

I am getting a very decisive energy from your guides. There's an urgency for this message and I’m hearing “it is meant to happen to help your soul evolve.”

Right now, you feel left out in the cold. Someone could have betrayed you, scammed you, and left you feeling like there's insufficiency in your life - particularly with your finances. There will be improvements in this aspect, though the universe would also like to extend a word of caution. In the beginning of Leo season, whatever lack you feel, you will feel the sun shining on you again. You will realize that what was, is not what is. Because of this change of perspective, you will start feeling great again. You will feel that what was taken, is being replaced with something better. Looking at the man in the Nine of Cups, he looks content and his energy represents you. Because of this change in your emotional outlook, you will see improvements in your finances coming in the form of help from others. A word of advice, however, to be careful of financial dealings as not everyone who's willing to lend a hand genuinely does so. There is no need to be paranoid or on the guard - it’s just your soul making sure you learn from the five of pentacles incident so you can truly move forward on your journey.

Sometimes when we ascend, negative energies latch on to us because they can’t fathom the thought of you ascending while they are stuck on their narcissistic ways. I’m hearing “you go, girl!” and “deserved”. Whatever this wish that will come true for you, know that it is meant for you and you only.

Pile 3:

This pile feels very Saturnian to me while I was shuffling. It’s not surprising to see the Queen of Pentacles Rx and the Devil here. I'm hearing "dreams that we don't commit to remain as just that - dreams".

This Leo season, the Universe wants you to know that hard work bears fruit. Stability does not come from instant gratification of our wants and needs, no matter if it's physical, emotional, or mental. I’m hearing “bailing out when things get tough”. Whatever it is, there may be situations in the beginning of Leo season where you may have let your insecurities get the best of you. If this has not come to pass yet, then you get the chance to change it now.

You will also learn this Leo season that you are either in or out - no in between. For example, you can’t say you love yourself and beat yourself up every wrong thing that happens to you. Or say that you will start something then not follow through it. This Leo season will teach you to pick your lane - for better or for worse. Let go of what ever is holding you down. Say you want to start your passion project but the people around you say that this might not work, you are in over your head, or it’s unrealistic. What’s more important? Your dreams or their opinions?

Commit to what you want to do and see where it goes from there. Whatever others has to say, if you’re happy and not hurting anyone or yourself, who cares? Your guides will urge you this Leo season to choose your dreams as your dreams have chosen you.

Extras: You may be a Capricorn or a Taurus, or this situation involves a Capricorn or a Taurus.

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Saturnian Way of Life

Saturn really has a way of taking care of his children. Almost everyone I know who have strong Saturn energy in their birth chart, or at least embody Saturn's ideals in their life reaches a different level of stability and success in what they do.

A Saturnian might even feel surprised as to how things have become easier for them over time. As a believer of the stars and things having a higher reason for happening, it is no coincidence that Saturn breaks so a stronger foundation can be built. Things did not become easier, you are just in a more stable time. This is Saturn's way of rewarding you for all your efforts and hard work.

I find comfort in the idea that despite what's going on in the world, the Universe is looking out for us in it's own way. We just have to tap in to its language and listen when it responds to our call for help.

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Saturn in Aries & Saturn in the 5th House

I personally believe that there is no bad placement. However, there are placements that are extra challenging to navigate compared to others.

One of these placements is Saturn in Aries. Saturn in Aries natives often find themselves in a restricting household that affected them in a way they may not realize until they get older. One of the ways these placements can manifest is growing up with strict parents who have tendencies to always see you as a child. Because of this, Saturn in Aries individuals often have this repressed inner child that seemingly wants to come out all the time but is also so uncomfortable to do so at the same time.

This becomes more challenging with Saturn in the 5th House. I have noticed these individuals often have fathers (or father figures) that were very adamant about the way they should behave in certain scenarios - leading to their inner child being repressed so as to accommodate the authority figure.

If you have this placement, don't worry. The beauty of Saturn is time and karma. You may realize the karma of this placement at a later time because you needed to learn more about yourself and other things. Once you are ready to face the karma of this placement, it can be a harsh experience but coming out on the other side is quite an experience.

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Mercury in Virgo, Gemini, Mercury-Pluto Aspects, Mercury-Saturn Aspects

Anyone who thinks they can one-up these people in debates, arguments, or anything that has to do with talking - think again.

Mercury is in domicile in Gemini. A Gemini slighted may not be as critical as a Virgo but once they talk you will feel the drag. The funny thing with Geminis though is you'll never know immediately if they are serious or just joking. Which gives their responses more impact.

A Mercury Virgo individual will annihilate you with facts and logic. The type to make you re-think your life decision from years ago.

Mercury-Pluto and Mercury-Saturn aspects have this vibe where their word is the law. Mercury-Pluto individuals I have noticed are especially gifted manifesters. Pluto gives power to their words- written or spoken. Mercury-Saturn will destroy you with structure. Their words' power lie on its ability to carry karma. If you have this placement (or Mercury 8H/Mercury 10H), remember: With great power, comes great responsibility.

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Why I will always respect Astrology

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and we are allowed to like and dislike things. Just for my own personal growth, astrology has explained so many things about me that science could not. Some are:

1. The guilt whenever I crave attention and have fun for the sake of ego and getting noticed, rather than doing it genuinely - Saturn in Aries, Saturn in the 5th House

2. Why I have attracted tumultuous relationships in my life - Venus in Cancer, Venus in the 8th House

3. Why I seemed intimidating, serious, does not know how to have fun - Capricorn Moon, Capricorn Stellium, Saturn in 5th House, Scorpio Rising, Pluto 1st House

4. Why I have a stroke of genius in my ideas, why I seemed to be always ahead of my time - Mercury in Virgo, Mercury-Uranus trine, Uranus in Aquarius

5. Why I have so many anxious thoughts, but also my words have this extreme power over people - Mercury in Virgo, Mercury-Pluto Sextile

These are just a few of it. Astrology was the missing puzzle piece in my journey of complete and total understanding of myself and what it means to genuinely accept myself. For this reason, I will always respect astrology and continuously honor it in my craft.

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Pick A Card: Jupiter in Pisces Blessings

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1: Profound Transformation

Every day at work you tell yourself, "if I just work hard, it will be okay". Then you tell yourself that repeatedly only to feel that your efforts and hard work in this career are in vain. Well, the universe tells you don't count yourself out of the race, beloved. The universe heard you and a new venture is on the horizon for you. This can be an opportunity to work on what you are truly passionate about - maybe even a childhood dream you have which you have not pursued for a variety of reasons. When this opportunity presents itself to you, you will know it. And you'll know exactly that for you to claim it you will need not only to make a choice and take action - but to trust your choice too. The beautiful thing about the universe is it loves when we honor our free will. Which is why during the beautiful Jupiter in Pisces transit, once you make this choice, it will bring about a ripple of other pleasant things too! The catch is: when we elevate like this, darker energies can be attracted to us. It is time to let go of the dead weights in your life - be it a person, a habit, an attitude.

Intuitive download: You will no longer feel trapped, and happiness abounds. Fate bestows beautiful gifts on to you. You may check out Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift and A Christmas Song by Nat King Cole as there are messages for you on these songs.

Pile 2: Flowers growing on barren land

Life has been good and stable, and yet, time to time you find yourself questioning its stability. That is your intuition telling you that there is something in your life that is not what it seems to be. Nothing to fret about, dear one. Sometimes the wheel turns for us to know that such is the beauty of life - balance. For balance to be achieved, the wheel needs to turn. This Jupiter in Pisces transit will give you a heartbreak which will also immediately realize to be a blessing in disguise. Instead of being hurt, it will feel as if flowers growing on a barren land. You will once more feel the excitement brought about by a new journey - one you haven't felt in a long time. This journey will allow you to further develop your own strengths so you can protect your own interests.

Intuitive download: Through this heart break you will rise to your idol's level. No need to worry about. You are so protected and this journey will take you to the next level. There may be some of you in this pile who may be a fan of Korean pop music as I kept on seeing the image of Korean artists and the word "next level". Upon checking, there's an artist named aespa with a song titled "next level"! You can check that out OR if you are a fan and you are doubting if this is really your pile, then this is your confirmation that it is.

Pile 3: Ask and you shall receive

A good news through a friend (watch out for a Pisces) will bring you new opportunities and avenues for success. A new way of thinking will be opened up to you which will make you recalibrate the way you think of things. When you receive a good news, how do you react to it? Do you feel excited or do you fear it? Fear, worry, and anxiety are down payments for something that might not even happen. This Jupiter in Pisces you will be reminded of your immense manifestation powers. Whatever you are asking for will come true. The bonus? It is here to stay. Once this wish fulfillment is here, it will bring new passion and fire in your life. If you do not know how to unlock this wish fulfillment, then just know that the recipe to knowing the Universe's messages is clear communication. Ask the Universe to grant you your wish - provided it aligns with your path - and the Universe shall give it to you. Flow and let change happen. Your time to blossom is here.

Intuitive download: This Jupiter in Pisces transit will give you a heightened intuition. I specifically heard that you can check where the transit is happening in your chart to get more specific details. Oh, and there will be times when you will question or doubt the beauty that will unfold for you. When that happens, just remember that the doubt and fear are nothing compared to what's unfolding for you.

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"My tarot deck hates me."

Majority of new readers I have met fall into a period of slump where they feel that the craft does not like them as much as they want to learn it. In reality, your tarot deck does not hate. Tarot demands respect and if it senses that the diviner (reader) does not have that both towards the deck and themselves, it will turn away from you. So what can you do then?

1. "I only get negative cards. My deck hates me."

Perhaps try rephrasing your question. Maybe you have asked a similar question in the past which your deck has answered already. Maybe you are asking a question you already know the answer to and your deck is sensing that you don't trust yourself with the answer so even if it confirms that for you, what happens next? If you don't trust yourself, how can tarot trust you to reveal secrets and messages across the realms?

2. "The cards that came out do not make sense to me. My deck hates me."

If it is interpreting the cards that is the problem, brush up on your tarot notes or open the guidebook that comes with the deck. As with any form of learning, learning tarot is a continuous process too.

3. "My predictions do not come true. My deck hates me."

Ahh, tricky. Perhaps you asked the wrong question? Maybe interpreted the message wrongly? Or maybe it's because it is a prediction. Not every prediction tarot gives us will come true because tarot works on the Universe's energy. Therefore, there may be things in the background that changes your fate or your querent's fate.

4. "The messages I give do not resonate at all. My deck hates me."

Simplify to amplify. Sometimes readers overwhelm themselves due to the cards' varied meanings depending on how they land on the spread. When this happens, focus. Focus on your questions. Focus on your client's questions. That way, the answers will easily come to you.

5. "I don't get any answers at all. My deck hates me."

Maybe it's not the deck that's the problem. Maybe the answers right now are denied by the powers that be for reasons unknown to us in this realm. Just because we read tarot, does not mean we are privy to the Universe's business.

Like I said, reading tarot is a continuous process. That's why not everyone who picks up a tarot deck becomes a tarot reader. Not everyone who is into spirituality can read the cards. If you really want to learn it, dedicate time and effort. I promise it is worth it.

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Part 3: Saturn's lessons learned though the Signs and Houses

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Saturn in Aries/ First House:

Earth and fire may be incompatible but in terms of modalities, Aries and Capricorn (ruled by Saturn) are both cardinal in nature. Here, Saturn already knows you have the drive. Saturn already knows that you take an initiative. But drive and initiative needs grounding. Saturn teaches you to ground your ideas and your passion so your fire will not fizzle out as you go on. Think of the quote, “it’s a war, not a battle.”

Saturn in Taurus/Second House:

No, your finances are not doomed. Saturn wants you to approach your finances with care. The Second House is the House of Value and in a materialistic world, it is easy to get all caught up with our material goals that we become greedy and lose sight of what's important. Saturn wants you to learn that true financial stability comes from discipline not only in financial abundance but in the way you handle them too.

Saturn in Gemini/Third House:

Saturn likes Gemini’s quick thinking and adaptability and because of that Saturn teaches you stability and direction with your thoughts. Gemini’s mutable and airy nature is somehow more directed in Saturn. Saturn teaches you to discard any information in your mind that does not serve any purpose there so you can focus your mental resources on what matters.

Saturn in Cancer/Fourth House:

Perhaps the most baseless thing I have read about this placement is that you are doomed to have problems in your family life. No. Cancer protects themselves and the people they value and Saturn teaches you to not drown in that love. So others will not drown in it too. Cancer is cardinal water and Capricorn is cardinal earth. They may be opposite at first glance but earth allows water to flow with form. 

Saturn in Leo/Fifth House:

Saturn knows you want to shine. Saturn also knows how egoistic you can be. Saturn restricts so you will learn that the only way you will truly shine is if you do something borne out of a desire to simply just be you. Saturn wants you to learn not to give in to the cheers and the fanfares so you will not attach your value on other people’s view of you.

Saturn in Virgo/Sixth House:

Ah. Another victim of the “placements-people-think-are-boring” squad. Saturn works well with Mercurial signs like Gemini and Virgo. In this sign/house, Saturn likes Virgo’s methodical and analytical thinking. Both enjoy their routines and both enjoy giving purpose to that routine. The challenge here is to not get too stuck in the idea that routine and comfort zone is all that there is for you. 

Saturn in Libra/Seventh House:

Friendships and relationships may come with challenges in this placement and Saturn's lesson for you is to rise above the superficiality that shows in your connections. Saturn wants to help you build relationships, platonic or romantic, that are long-lasting even when it has to be with a few people only. Think of "quality over quantity".

Saturn in Scorpio/Eight House:

Scorpio’s raw and intense energy is a bit toned down in Saturn. I have come across several posts saying that Saturn brings problems in the areas of sex but Scorpio and the Eighth House are not just about sex. This is the placement and house of transformation. In here, Saturn wants you to learn that you can surrender to the transformation by grounding your emotions. Not bottling up your feelings and pushing them down even when it does not benefit you.

Saturn in Sagittarius/Ninth House:

Although Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, whose approach tend to be opposite to Saturn, both are committed to the importance of ethics and dedication. In this sign and house, Saturn restricts so you will learn to examine and make sure that you are not skipping any steps in areas of higher thinking and spirituality; just like how high-rise buildings need stable scaffoldings.

Saturn in Capricorn/Tenth House:

Saturn is in domicile in Capricorn and the Tenth House. Anything that Saturn stands for is innate to you. The lesson here is for you to not get too comfortable and dogmatic. Think of growing up and being in the same place for most of your life. It can be challenging to branch out and look for other options but it's necessary to get out of what's comfortable in order for you to truly know and maximize your abilities and self.

Saturn in Aquarius/Eleventh House:

Aquarius is traditionally ruled by Saturn. So, Saturn works well in Aquarius and the Eleventh House. You are a genius but every now and then, society turns away from your innovative mind. Society has a tendency to hate what it does not understand. Saturn restricts your genius until the genius is stable enough to stand its ground in a society that frowns on innovation.

Saturn in Pisces/Twelfth House:

In the sign of Pisces and the Twelfth House of the Hidden, Saturn's challenge for you is to make and ground your own reality. It can be easy to get caught up with escapism and see the world in rose-colored glasses. Saturn may give you harsh reality checks so you'll learn to see what is truly hidden and learn how to alchemize that reality in your favor.

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I'm curious if you do birth chart and tarot readings? I scrolled on your blog and just found it interesting! More power to you.

Thank you for the appreciation and kind words!

I do birth chart readings online but only with a few placements as full birth chart readings take up much of my time with how detailed I am. I do, however, charge for it as - like I said, I am really detailed and take it seriously.

Tarot readings I do only in person as I find it the best when the person asking touches the cards as it helps the cards feel their energy.

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Pick A Card: Your December Message

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1: Six of Swords, Page of Cups, Two of Wands, Knight of Cups, and Ace of Wands.

"Get ready for an upgrade." In December, you will leave murky waters to a place where you will feel more emotionally balanced. This emotional balance will allow you to transmute your emotions to passion. You have nothing to be scared of because you will emerge victorious. If you are thinking of starting a YouTube channel or just anything creative, in December, you are advised to plant the seeds and water them. When your heart sings, say yes to it. You may feel scared or reluctant to leave where you are but the Universe and the Angels fully support this.

Pile 2: Four of Cups, Four of Pentacles, Nine of Cups, King of Pentacles, and The Fool.

"A heavy weight lifted." Moving into your December, you might feel bored, as if you have to hold on to every ounce of stability in your life. Life is not necessarily bad, but it can be better. Think of the thing that you want the most. The thing you have been wishing for. Because in December, that's what's coming for you. There could also be a mentor or two on the way who will help you fulfill this wish. Watch out for a Capricorn and/or an Aquarius. This could also be a person born on the cusp of Capricorn or Aquarius. The heavy weight you feel will be lifted and you will begin anew. The light at the end of the tunnel is now visible.

Pile 3: Two of Pentacles, Three of Wands (Reversed), Seven of Pentacles, The Empress, and Two of Cups

"If you have the world in your hands, what will you do?" Now's the time for action. This December, the Universe calls on you to look at your career. When you look at your day's harvest, do you feel great and compensated enough for your time and effort? The answers lie within you alone. However, your guides want to remind you this December that there are a lot outside your job. There's harmony, beauty, passion, emotions, and even love. Whether you are looking for love or not, there's a chance you could meet one this December. When that happens, don't question it. You have everything and you deserve it. You are also called on to search for dragon spirit and wolf spirit to gain more insight on the energy you need to embody this December.

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Pick A Card: Angelic Messages Meant to Find You

I had a cute interaction with my angels while I was doing my usual meditation so here goes a PAC to honor my connection with the angelic realm. If you have been seeing angel numbers, maybe you'll find what your angels are trying to tell you here.

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1: Ace of Wands, The Sun, Death, The Moon, Two of Pentacles

"The love from the angelic realm shines upon you now. You are in the middle of a significant transformation and end of a journey that no longer serves your highest good. It is important to allow our light to shine through you during these times. There's no need to fear this ending for the best will come your way from a small seed of passion planted. Your success in this journey is assured - so long as you put effort to it. Your path is illuminated. You didn't think now that we will let you down, do you? We got you. "

Pile 2: Three of Wands, Queen of Cups, Page of Cups, Ten of Swords, Six of Pentacles

"As in everything in life - nothing is 100% guaranteed. We can plan everything from the macro to micro, and yet, our success will depend on other factors as well. What we are tying to tell you is that, it's okay. The things that are meant for you, will be given to you. The things that are not, surrender it to us. Sometimes it's not that it's not meant for you ever, it's just not meant for you now. You have a strong pull of karma around you at this time. When you let go, you open channels - allowing you to receive that which is more in lined with your path. Just give us your signal and we will heed your call for help.

Pile 3: Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Cups, Two of Swords, Five of Wands, King of Swords

Slow and steady wins the race. Our path to success consists of decisions on a lot of things. Questions like "is this what I am supposed to be doing?" "what does this choice make me?" are normal. You're the type of person to take your time with what you do as you make sure you have a stable ground to work on. That's nice. We in the angelic realm applaud that. Don't let yourself be distracted from minor daily conflicts. Just keep on going - you have the mind for it and you're almost close to achieving bringing magic in your life. Congratulations in advance!

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Lunar Eclipse Message from your Higher Self

Disclaimer: This reading is made in good faith and for fun. It is not a substitute for any medical advice.

Concentrate and pick the picture that appeals to you the most. When you are ready, read on.

Pile 1:

Oracle: Abundance of Sothis | Tarot: Four of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords

"This full moon you will get the tough love and wake up call that you need. Passiveness will not get you anywhere. The more passive you are, the more trapped you'll be. The more trapped you are, the more you'll feel mental anguish. This Full Moon will remind you that you are not needlessly suffering and which of your struggles are consequences of your action (and lack of). Until you are ready to let go of passiveness, and do the actual work, we will sit on your blessings. You feel trapped because you know where you are right now is not exactly where you are meant to be. When you take action, we will have the cosmic egg delivered to your doorstep in multiple channels. When you believe that you are worthy to receive your blessings, you attract great support from the Universe."

Pile 2:

Oracle: Temple of Lapis Lazuli | Tarot: Knight of Swords, The Emperor, Six of Wands

"You literally had an idea, took it to the park, and now this full moon you'll have your victory parade. You did the work that the Universe required of you. It was something you did even when it pushed you out of your zone. More work is to be done as one victory does not mean that the battle is won. But when you feel overwhelmed, take a break, look at the stars and remember that your soul has been through the stars and back and lived a lifetime of lessons across realms. Which is why this full moon and lunar eclipse, you will start seeing things from different perspectives. Trust in your wisdom to pull you through the tough times ahead. Victory is yours.

Pile 3:

Oracle: Spirit of Isis | Tarot: Nine of Swords, Queen of Cups, Two of Swords

"In the past you've been kept awake by thoughts and emotions so many you were just overwhelmed. Then one day you woke up and decided to take charge of your emotions. Not just taking charge - but actually taking the time to get to know how you feel. This choice led you to alchemize your emotions and "turn your sorrows into treasured gold". I am here to tell you to continue honoring your emotions as that is a way of balancing the innate feminine and masculine energy within all of us. This Full Moon will make you realize that your resilience is applauded in the higher realms. Persist with your bold faith and inspired action until the impossible happens.

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Things I wish someone told me as a sole "witch" in the family.

There are some of us who are the first ones to have spiritual abilities and acknowledge that we actually have them. If you are like me, here are the things I wish someone told me. I said "witch" because I cannot think of another term that will sum up what I am.

That I am not going crazy. I remember the first few months my abilities showed up, there was never a day I did not question my sanity. Academically, I studied psychology. So I knew the signs when someone is losing their reality grip. I even made a list of the things I see and hear. I would see shadow figures and I'd dismiss it as just my imagination or maybe a perception error. "it's an animal, not a shadow". I'd hear people's thoughts and I'm like "No way in hell you can read people's minds like that".

The more you resist, the harder it's going to be. When I started acknowledging that there's something going on, things were easier. I accepted that what I see and hear are tangible and real. They are not a product of my imagination. Though I do not have a full understanding of what they are, I was not as scared.

Astrology is more than your sun sign. Almost a year when I started getting visions, I stumbled upon a post that talked about natal charts: what it is and what it means. I studied my natal chart and then Eureka! It all makes sense now. Essentially, astrology was the missing puzzle piece to help me understand what's going on.

Your guides are not always aesthetically pleasing compared to how they make it seemed in the media. I navigated spirituality and the occult on my own. So when the guides started to slowly make themselves known to me, it was another crisis because I didn't know how to distinguish when someone is a guide who I meet in dreams, or a malevolent being trying to lure me.

Spirituality and occult are essential parts of life. As human beings, we are multi-faceted. Our physical, emotional, and mental needs are just a component of what we are. Spirituality is our relationship with our faith - not religion. The occult, is not something to be feared; it's just another language that not a lot speak, therefore a lot also don't understand it. And when we do not understand something, we fear it.

So if you are a first generation witch or occultist, here's to you. When you are overwhelmed, and have no idea what you're going through is for, remember: The path is not easy - but it is worth it.

[astrainastra]

Hell hath no fury than a Taurus and Scorpio scorned.

If you are a Taurus, Scorpio, or someone with major Venus, Pluto, 2nd house and 8th house influences, you know what I am talking about the moment you read the title.

For those who do not know, here's a quick dive on the Taurus-Scorpio axis (and also a fair warning to not bother them when they are minding their own business):

Taurus, ruled by Venus, is a fixed earth sign. Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is a fixed water sign. These signs generally do well when left alone. Taurus, symbolized by a bull, does not charge at anyone.. unless you egg it to chase after you when you wave a red cloth on its face. Scorpio, symbolized by a scorpion, does not just sting at anyone.. unless you provoke it because when you do, it's sting is not just a sting. It's lethal.

And when these two get hurt? They don't let it go. I don't believe it when people say "a developed Taurus/Scorpio knows how to forgive." Na-uh. Forgiving is essentially going against their nature. What people see as being vindictive, for these signs it's justice. People do not know how to react to this side of Taurus/Scorpio because of society's view that people who are revengeful are supposed to be miserable. Naaaah. These two can hold it against someone for days on end - and will do it flawlessly and beautifully. These puzzles people because they are like "WHY ARE THEY NOT MISERABLE WHY ARE THEY UNBOTHERED" (yes, in all caps). The answer: That's on Venus and Pluto energy.