the dance of light and dark

Niall. enby. ⊙ pisces ↑ virgo ☾ leo fantasy. horror. sci fi. metaphysics. spirituality. astrology. tarot. etc. i make stuff . . . ☼ ✿ ♡ ★

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[starryandthetarot]

What Do I Need to Know?

1. Core Theme to focus on

2. Negatives of not addressing the theme

3. Positives of addressing the theme

4.Course of action to take

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fuck zodiacs I’ll judge people by their birthday playing card if ur a three of clubs I’m blocking you

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🌿🌹 Smokable Herbs 💨✨

Smoke is used cleansing and purifying, and much more🌫

🍃 Good day, Witches of Tumblr! 🍃

Not everyone may have the habit of smoking, but smoking has always had a sacred purpose in every culture and many religions. The history of smoking began in shamanistic rituals that took place as early as 4000 bc. It is considered a very social activity and was used as a social tool.

While some may say the smell of smoke is unpleasant, and people don’t want it around them. But did you know you can smoke certain herbs, and actually make a very lovely tasting, and even pleasant smelling, blend? Some herbs are highly medicinal and can give you benefits. Keep reading if you want to know more!

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**Disclaimer**

it is very important you do the proper research to see if you can smoke a certain herb. Also if you start feeling sick after smoking it cease use of it immediately. You may be fine ingesting a certain herb, but you could have an allergy to smoking said herb. Please note that some of these could be poisonous if eaten, we are speaking of smoking only. I also don’t recommend replacing smoking herbs with getting medical treatment if you need assistance. Be very careful if you have health conditions and don’t smoke if you’re pregnant. I am also not trying to persuade you or anyone else to smoke!

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With that said, lets begin to learn what herbs you can smoke and how to put together a herbal smoking blend! Get ready to raid your apothecary!

There are tons of herbs that are smokable. Each herb has its own unique taste and effect, and by mixing them together you can create a perfect blend for your next ritual! Curate special blends for spells and other workings and label them. The possibilities are endless for what you can make. Not only do herbs have magickal properties, but medicinal properties for minor ailments too!

🍃 🌿 So What Herbs Can I Smoke? 🌹 🍃

✨My personal favourite is the taste of Rose 🌹 ✨

I will reveal some properties of herbs you may have already in your apothecary!

🌺 Blue Lotus

Medicinal:

Sedative properties, gives a calming euphoria

Magickal:

Opens the root chakra, helps one embrace their true spiritual essence

🌿 Sage

Medicinal:

Remedies for colds, Relaxing properties

Magickal:

Used for self purification and healing

🌹 Rose

Medicinal:

helps with slow circulation, great for colds, pms, headaches

Magickal:

Divine Love, Strengthens relationships

🍃 Lemonbalm

Medicinal:

Sedative and anxiolytic effects

Magickal:

Used for psychic enhancement and spiritual development

💐 Lavender

Medicinal:

Relieves stress and anxiety

Magickal:

Brings Love and Protection, Peace and Harmony

🌿 Mullein

Medicinal:

Great for the respiratory system

Magickal:

Protection against nightmares and sorcery, and spirits

🌿 Peppermint

Medicinal:

Cooling and calming feeling

Magickal:

Increases vibration in spaces, used in spells for healing and purification

🌾 Chamomile

Medicinal:

Enhances ability to sleep, reduces tension and anxiety

Magickal:

Removes Hexes, Curses and Spells

🍃 Raspberry Leaves

Medicinal:

Lowers blood pressure, muscle relaxant

Magickal:

Bathing in Raspberry leaves for love spells, brings healing and protection

🌿 Catnip

Medicinal:

Curbs tobacco cravings, Relaxing properties

Magickal:

Sacred to Bast, Used for love spells

🌸 Pink Lotus Stamens

Medicinal:

Sleep aid, euphoric properties

Magickal:

Psychic opening, spiritual development

🍒 Uva Ursi

Medicinal:

Diuretic properties, Helps alleviate pain from sprains

Magickal:

Increases intuition and psychic abilities

🌸 Wild Dagga

Medicinal:

Mood enhancement, brings mental clairty

Magickal:

Keeps snakes at bay when carried as a charm

🌾 Calea

Medicinal:

Calming sensations, mild relaxation

Magickal:

Used for lucid dreaming

🍃🌿 Making A Blend 🌹🍂

Creativity is at the heart of herbalism, so be creative when building a blend!

The Basis of the Blend

1. Base Herbs

2. Supportive Herbs

3.Flavourful Herbs

1. The Base

Your base herb is fluffy and light.

So herbs such as;

🌿 Damania

🌾 Mullein

🍃 Red Raspberry

2. Supportive Herbs

These herbs play a supportive role in your health and offer some type of benefit.

So herbs such as;

🌿 Hops

🌿 Skullcap

🌿 Hyssop

🌿 Horehound

🌿 Thyme

🌸 Passionflower

🌿 Mugwort

These herbs have many health benefits, such as nervous system and respiratory system health.

3. Flavourful Herbs

These herbs will add zest to your smoking blend.

So herbs such as;

🌹 Rose

🌸 Angelica

🍂 Anise

💐 Lavender

🌺 Monarda

🍃 Spearmint

Recipe Example

🍃 2 Tablespoons of Mullein

🌹 1 Tablespoon of Rose

🌾 ½ Tablespoon Chamomile

if you want you could add a bit of Lavender or another •Flavourful Herb• to make it more interesting!

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🍯 Adding honey to your blend can really sweeten it up!🍯

✨ Enchant the herbs before you smoke them, do it ritualistically if you want!✨

✨Use these herbs in your spells to take in the essence of •the elementals•!This will empower you and your magick✨

My personal favourite blend is;

🐝 Beelieve in Love 🐝

🌹 1 Tablespoon Rose

🌾 1 Tablespoon Chamomile

💐 1 Tablespoon Lavender

🍯 ½ Tablespoon Honey

I really hope you found this useful and learned something about smokable herbs, and incorportate it into your craft!

Thank you so much for reading,

and blessed be! 🐝

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happy leo season! ♌🦁💖✨

most people love leo transits, and with good reason! i refer to leo season as spicy commitment season (i can elaborate i swear). here are some things to remember:

be careful of overindulging: make sure that the “treat yourself” mentality of leo season doesn’t leave you broke and starving come virgo season

again be cautious of how you’re spending your money, specifically over material items/”superficial” things

be! nice! to! yourself! a lot of people view leos with overconfidence, and while leo season can bring a burst of self-confidence it can also bring forth a lot of repressed insecurities and a need for attention: let yourself love yourself!

remember not to take things personally: leo transits create a very “me, me, me” atmosphere, and people tend to read far too into the things people say and make it about themselves: think things through a few times when interpreting someone else’s words

expanding on that last point, be careful not to start drama; don’t say things just to say things and be careful with your words

watch your aggression levels! watch your anger! think before you speak, think before you react, think before you act

think over what you’re committing to and agreeing to (especially with mercury still in retrograde! be careful with communication, work/service, purchases and commitments in general)

be wary of overworking, over-committing, etc. during this time; leo gives us drive and motivation but it’s very easy to push yourself too hard

BE WARY OF ARROGANCE. make sure you are listening to others and not just speaking; consider other’s opinions and watch yourself for god complex attitudes

on a brighter note, here’s some positives that may come with this bright, bubbly leo season: 

*important to note that mercury is still retrograde so as always, be cautious of commitments, communication, etc. big relationship, business, etc decisions may be best left until later in leo season when mercury leaves retrograde: but if something feels right, go for it! you know your life better than astrology does*

an overwhelming and new sense of confidence and enthusiasm that we haven’t experienced for quite a while (shoutout to all the rough transits we’ve had!)

an increase in romance and love in general (platonic and romantic)

increased appreciation for art, beauty, romance

creative blocks may be solved and creativity is heightened 

great period of time for romantic action as people tend to feel more loving and willing to romantically commitment during leo transits (imo)

if you’ve been thinking of asking someone out, now is a great time! (but again, perhaps wait til mercury is “back to normal”)

perfect time to start a project, job, art piece, etc., as again creativity and energy will run high and the ability to follow things through is amplified through leo’s fixed persistent presence 

now is also a great time to apply for, interview for and start new jobs

a good time to think about what you may want to commit your life to: newfound creative career ideas may surface and during this time you’ll likely have the drive and motivation to go for it! mercury retrograde in cancer will also give a nostalgic edge that reminds you of past mistakes; although annoying, can make sure you don’t repeat the past as you start new journeys

EXPRESS YOURSELF. now is the time! change your style, change your hair, act how you’ve always really wanted to act; it is THE time to embrace yourself for who you really are and all the amazing things you have to offer (yes, this includes you pessimistic virgos, caps, aquarians and scorpios who are reading this and thinking ‘i’m not amazing, i can’t change’; 1) yes you are and 2) yes you can)

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[fia-nova]

Negative self-talk (whether spoken or thought) is literally:

directing harmful energy toward yourself.

putting energy into a version of yourself and your life that you hate.

intentionally or unintentionally wishing yourself harm.

Negative self-talk is literally hexing yourself.

Be kind to you.

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issues the midheavens have when choosing a lifelong career

*make note of any planets you have in the 10th as well & check out their associated sign (sun=leo, moon=cancer, mercury=gemini/virgo, venus=libra/taurus, mars=aries/scorpio, jupiter=sagittarius/pisces, saturn=capricorn/aquarius, uranus=aquarius, neptune=pisces, pluto=scorpio)

aries: nothing is powerful enough. or the career they truly want does not satisfy their inner need for power, recognition, success, etc. worries the path they’re taking won’t give them enough money. also struggles with wanting to commit to a job for so long. has a habit of tearing down the stable house they’ve built just to rebuild it for the sake of change and spontaneity; they’re frequently like this with their goals and ambitions too, making them bounce between careers often. likely the type to want to be their own boss, own their own business, etc., but may fear the unknown that comes with such a thing. wants to start at the top, is not interested in the “getting there”.

taurus: nothing feels secure enough. and the jobs that feel secure enough, do not bring them enough pleasure. want a career with a creative outlet, but feels this path is too unstable and struggles with this frequently. does not hold enough confidence in themselves to follow the dream they truly have; insecurities and struggles with self-worth push them away from their chosen path.

gemini: can’t decide on one career. has a billion paths they want to go down and a billion things they want to accomplish. the idea of sticking to one thing for their entire life is a huge point of stress. nothing seems to be intellectually stimulating enough; gemini midheaven is such a restless energy that requires a constant change and stimulation, nothing seems to be quite enough to keep their attention for longer than even a week.

cancer: wants to help and nurture others for their career but at the same time, craves a sort of power, success and recognition deep down (but often doesn’t like to admit that/feel that way). feels the two are mutually exclusive: it’s either gain success or help others; not both. or, may also want to help others in order to feel fulfilled but at the same time wants only a career of solitude, away from anyone. tend to have a huge fear of failure and frequently is too scared to take risks to achieve their dreams. they have the drive and the skills to go for their dream job, but lack the confidence and bravery to just go for it.

leo: nothing is good enough, nothing is bold enough, nothing is beautiful enough. no career fully satisfies both their need for stability & security as well as their need for change and adventure. wants a career to satisfy some sort of creative outlet, but finds themselves easily defeated and feeling insecure when following down such a path. may also feel drawn to working with kids, yet feel that doesn’t satisfy the strong desire of having a career that provides a creative outlet (often something like acting, singing, etc), and is left torn. frequently may want to pursue a creative arts career but does not hold the self-confidence to go for it.

virgo: they want to help as many people as possible yet they’re so easily overwhelmed and are worried this will leave them more stressed to begin with. feels nothing they do will be good enough for anyone, so they bounce between careers a lot. which is the best? which will help me and others the most? which will bring me the most success? which will make others proud of me? they ponder on these things too much. they feel like their world will crash & burn if they go for their true, inner dreams. 

libra: wants a career that will bring them recognition, public love; somewhere in the spotlight. they want to be recognized and praised for what they do, they want a fanbase. but at the same time, they feel an innate need to help others and care for others, to speak up for the underdogs. feels being popular and helping people cannot fit together, and worries about which path to take to achieve both ends. constant fear of not living up to their own and others ideals, so switches paths frequently to match up with what will make them most liked. very indecisive and feels like they have a new career idea every day, never able to settle on one thing.

scorpio: nothing is deep enough. no career feels worthy enough to commit an entire lifetime of energy and investigating into. wants a career with power and recognition, but does not want to be in the public eye at the same time. wants a career of solitude, yet feels lonely and empty when doing such. wants stability in a career, yet suffers when they aren’t in a state of constant transformation in their career. they also have so many ideals they want to live up to and fear if they go for them and fail, they’ll never be able to recover.

sagittarius: no career is free enough, everything restricts them too much. they want to travel, explore, learn everyday, but no career seems to meet all these requirements whilst giving them enough money or security to live freely. they do not want to be tied down, the thought of such causes them huge amounts of stress. they likely have a very uncommon career ideal, yet find people around them tear them down and talk down to them for having such a different career choice; which can cause them anxiety in reaching towards their goals. may struggle with indecisiveness in choosing just one career, they have so many goals and have no idea how to achieve them all. they cannot think of a starting point.

capricorn: no career is good enough; nothing gives them the power, recognition, success that they crave. sets unrealistic expectations for themselves and their career, and spends a lifetime struggling to meet their own harsh goals. constantly worries about letting everyone and themselves down, regardless of career path, and cannot settle on a final choice out of fear of not being able to reach their highest potential. seems to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and cannot find any job that doesn’t make that weight seem to get heavier; everything seems overwhelming yet not enough at the same time.

aquarius: everything seems too monotonous. craves stability and security but at the same time wants a career that’s unique, different, changing. can’t seem to find a balance between stable and eccentric. wants to save and change the world yet it seems so impossible to do, like such an unreachable goal. every career they encounter isn’t enough; nothing helps enough, nothing creates enough change. might aspire towards a creative career, specifically one in music, but carry a lot of self-doubt and fear around following a path that’s known to be unstable.

pisces: they do not want to commit to anything. a lifelong commitment to only one thing sounds like a nightmare to them. they want to have multiple careers; probably at once. but at the same time, they want to be free, they don’t want to work. no work sounds appealing enough to keep their time. if anything, they want to help others, but they get emotionally drained so easily it’s not an ideal path for them to follow. changing their dreams, goals, ambitions is something they do daily; multiple times a day in fact, and it makes it hard to narrow in on what career they should settle on.

astrology masterpost / kofi / request or ask

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Our Father who art in our Midheaven ❤️💔

Aries midheaven, Mars in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have associated ‘love’ and ‘affection’ with discipline or a style of nurturing that was very playful and competitive so emotions were fought out instead of being consoled, sometimes the true child and unique talents, sensitivity and gifts goes unnoticed because the focus is on living an unmet parental aspiration

Taurus midheaven, Sun in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have defined or contaminated the concept of self-worth, being valued, and being comfortable and happy in their own skin, their grandest longing is for a life of love and beauty, but they feel like they don’t deserve such things either

Gemini midheaven, Mercury in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have exhibited egocentric and unstable qualities that made developing secure attachments quite difficult, as a result sometimes they don’t realise the impact their own erratic presence has on their loved one’s lives can be very unsettling and confusing, it’s possible that the child was the inadvertent teacher for an unready parent

Cancer midheaven, Mercury in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may be the ‘invisible man’ archetype so masculinity is role modelled around the dominant display of the feminine quality in its greatest expression of strength, resilience, protection, and power, there is a family wound that leaks into the whole world and they are saviours at the same time they need saving

Leo midheaven, Sun in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have stolen or defined their light, and it can result in the end sense that they can only be loved by being somebody else or solely for what can be contributed, they must learn to define and understand the giving and receiving of love on their own and far later than they were meant to, often alongside the ordeals that this love and support was meant to get them by

Virgo midheaven, Mercury in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have consciously or subconsciously ignored or discredited psychological or physical illness and displayed untreated symptoms that were quite distressing, it’s possible that their own health matters were left unrecognised or unresolved or there was a role reversal in some form that created a reliance on depended upon by others

Libra midheaven, Venus in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may seem to belong to everybody else, there may have been circumstances that conditioned the person to believe that they were not truly valued or wanted, and that their own needs were less important than others, the parents may have projected an idyllic image that other people become envious of without realising that it’s never so rosy behind closed doors

Scorpio midheaven, Pluto in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures can be the Prince of Darkness who is responsible for the unseen battles. in some cases the bloodline is contaminated by the secrets and traumas kept hidden for appearance sake and reputation, but the curses are carried on by forthcoming generations and the ‘good name’ that was once so important to conserve becomes a family name they will desperately to escape from

Sagittarius midheaven, Jupiter in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have expressed copious dissatisfaction and discontent that left the child feeling very guilty and responsible for other people’s happiness, the person may have been taught to respect opinions they disagreed with, or be denigrated, mocked, or reduced for their views or questions

Capricorn midheaven, Saturn in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures can have quite a restrictive and defined role that may appear forced or underestimates the importance of their presence, detached when the person needs their love and support the most, like an emotional wall or a distance that makes it seem like they were born during different centuries

Aquarius midheaven, Uranus in the 10th the presence or absence of the literal father or paternal figures profoundly influences their self-love and defines the limitations of their potential, it’s possible for this figure to be the inspiration behind their aspiration - either to emulate the positivity that was displayed or escape from the instability and re-write a new future with a different name

Pisces midheaven, Neptune in the 10th the literal father or paternal figures may have been a very lost, confused, and hurt person who likely never intended to pass these wounds on - but they can do so by conditioning destructive and escapist coping mechanisms and a victim mentality as a defence against being hurt or betrayed again - no person or circumstances has the power to make them a victim because they already see themselves as one

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[astrologicallygracie]

Universal “angel” numbers ✨

1/111/1111 - keep on manifesting babe!! Seeing a lot of 1’s is indicative that the things you are wanting to manifest are coming your way!! This can also be a sign to actually start manifesting or to start realigning your life & getting rid of all the negative stuff to make room for the positive things! Astrologically corresponds to: Aries, ruler of the 1st house.

222/2:22/2222 - keep growing babe!! Seeing a lot of 2’s is indicative that you’re on a new path & you’re headed towards a rebirth. It’s also all about thinking and feeling positively (can be a continuation of 111’s message) & reaping the benefits of such thinking & realignment! Astrologically corresponds to: Taurus, ruler of the 2nd house.

333/3:33/3333 - keep being creative babe!! Seeing a lot of 3’s is indicative that you’re being encouraged to be creative, communicate more, and start seeing how your thinking influences your reality. This can also indicate that your positive thinking is actually coming together and manifesting in your reality already! Astrologically corresponds to: Gemini, ruler of the 3rd house.

444/4:44/4444 - keep safe & comfy babe!! Seeing a lot of 4’s is indicative that you’re being watched over and that you are not alone. Usually when 4’s pop up its when we’re shifting emotionally, spiritually, mentally or that we’re going through something. You are not alone! Astrologically corresponds to: Cancer, ruler of the 4th house.

555/5:55/5555 - keep glowing babe!! Seeing a lot of 5’s is indicative of positive changes!! These are changes that are good and are realigning you with your spiritual path & what’s meant for you right now! Hang on because change is happening right now! Astrologically corresponds to: Leo, ruler of the 5th house.

666/6:66/6666 - balance yourself babe!! Seeing a lot of 6’s is indicative that you need to bring yourself and life back in alignment and balance. If something is “off” & you’re seeing 6’s - it’s a sign to fix it!! It’s also a sign to clear out your physical realm - straighten up, do a spring cleaning in the winter if need be! Astrologically corresponds to: Virgo, ruler of the 6th house.

777/7:77/7777 - get ready for a spiritual glow up!! Seeing a lot of 7’s is indicative that things are happening for you really soon. Manifestations are coming to life, positive thinking is being rewarding. Those dreams you have? Yea - it’s happening now!! Astrologically corresponds to: Libra, ruler of the 7th house.

888/8:88/8888 - get ready for a rebirth!! Seeing a lot of 8’s is indicative that you’re ready to shed your skin (kind of a gross metaphor but work with me) so you can focus on something else. It’s all about endings, stepping into something new, and becoming another version of yourself - one that’s more in alignment with you you’re becoming. Astrologically corresponds to: Scorpio, ruler of the 8th house.

999/9:99/9999 - embrace the new you!! Seeing a lot of 9’s is indicative that you need to embrace who you are and the new things happening around you. Following number 8, it’s all about figuring yourself out while you’re in his new skin (once again gross metaphor but work with it!!). Astrologically corresponds to: Sagittarius, ruler of the 9th house.

10/10:10/1010 - stay focused on your path!! Seeing a lot of 10’s is indicative that you may be going through something or you just need to be reminded to stay true to yourself despite the difficulties. Fight for who you are & what you want! Astrologically corresponds to: Capricorn, ruler of the 10th house.

11/11:11/1111 - start new things!! This corresponds to the first set of angel numbers we talked about but this will more specifically focus on 11:11 rather than just 1’s. 11:11 indicates that you need to start new things, be active, & explore your creativity. Make things happen! Astrologically corresponds to: Aquarius, ruler of the 11th house.

12/12:12/1212 - you’re going through an awakening!! Seeing 12:12 or a lot of 12’s is indicative that you’re going through a spiritual awakening and that your dreams, thoughts, & manifestations are very sensitive at this time. Astrologically corresponds to: Pisces, ruler of the 12th house.

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gays be loving plants

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gays be like “god i wish i could photosynthesize and grow moss and flowers on my flesh like an ancient stone statue brought to life to be a druidic guardian of nature and wildlife”

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Fire moon: I want to experience it.

Earth moon: I want to study it.

Air moon: I want to analyze it.

Water moon: I want to feel it.

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If you have an empty house in your birth chart

For many people having an empty house in their astrology chart induces a great amount of fear.  The logical conclusion most draw is that an empty life results in bad or non-existent results according to matters of that house.  This is simply a myth and and empty houses have just as much purpose in life as when a planet exists within it.  This guide explains what can occur in each empty house situation.

(The 1st House is empty)

Empty 1st house just means read your rising sign description to see how the effects of the empty 1st house.  The sign is the major influence on your behavior, attitude, persona and basic actions you can take.  To tell whether the manifestation is positive, negative or a mixture; check out the condition of the planet that rules the 1st house.  If the planet is in good sign and receives friendly aspects your outer behavior is more positive according to the sign that is rising at birth.  If there is negative aspects the to the planet ruling the 1st house it can influence a more negative manifestation of the rising sign.

(The 2nd House is empty)

The 2nd House being empty indicates the sign on the cusp influences the area of Personal values, self worth, money gained and money spent.  The planet that rules the sign on the 2nd house cusp is key to seeing how the house manifests in your life.  If the ruler of the 2nd house has positive aspects things you value can come to you more fruitfully.  You may make more money, have a tendency to save more and maybe have more flexibility to attain what you want to buy.  If the 2nd house ruler has negative aspects you can have troubles with finances, ups and downs with money, impulsive spending or problems with self esteem.

Keep reading

[metapolarity]

i just want to grow plants and be gay, i don’t wanna do things

[valtsv]

cranky because you haven’t had any prophetic dreams to aid you on your quest aren’t you

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What you do at night is between you and the moon.