Shout out to the disabled people making progress that no one recognizes because it’s not what society considers to be “impressive” or “commendable”
Shoutout to all the disabled people who are managing to get out of bed for the first time in months.
Shoutout to the disabled people who made their own meals today.
Shoutout to the disabled people who are going back to school/ work.
Shoutout to the disabled people who went grocery shopping.
Shoutout to the disabled people who drove themselves around.
Shoutout to the disabled people who managed public transport.
Shoutout to the disabled people who accomplished any or all of the things they wanted to today.
And a big shoutout to the disabled people who didn’t do any of these things bc they finally gathered the strength to say no and listen to their limits.
Your accomplishments are worthy. Your life is worthy. YOU are worthy. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise because you aren’t “productive” according to society’s standards.
If you are scrolling through Tumblr trying to distract yourself from something you don’t want to think about, or you’re looking for a sign. It is going to be okay. Just breathe. You are alive and you matter.
i reblog this everytime i see it because i always need it and figure others do toom
PLEASE listen to janelle monae and not just dirty computer. dirty computer is a fucking masterpiece but listen to some of her other stuff like the archandroid and the electric lady and her eps because there are so many hidden gems and she is such a talented and diverse artist. like i doubt there’s a single genre she couldn’t master, and you name it, she’s probably done it in some way. from hip hop to rock to blues and soul to power ballads to bubblegum pop and straight up orchestral suites and everything in between she can do it ALL do yourself a favour and listen to janelle
It’s called a stellium when you have several planets in a single house or sign. Whether three or four planets should be the minimum is debatable; personally, I believe three or more is a comfortable standard. Stellia, when present, are vital factors in the natal chart. They indicate a considerable cluster of energies that demands attention & development, and paints a vivid picture of the native’s patterns, motives, lessons to learn, and potential.
If you believe in karma, a stellium may suggest that the native has dues to pay, so to speak – the opposing house or sign could’ve been overdeveloped in their past life and now it is time to restore balance. If they have a “heavy” stellium (with many volatile energies involved), it may be considered a punishment. Even if you don’t believe in karma, however, there is still something karmic about the stellium, if only in the sense of personal growth. The more planets there are in a house or sign, the more that house’s theme or sign’s energy will either (a) come naturally to you, or (b) call for advancement. It is likely that sign stellia imply an abundance of that particular archetype’s energy in the native’s psyche, and the house stellia are what require healing, expansion, and awareness. There are many ways to interpret stellia; below, I’ve tried to break down my method of doing so as simply as possible.
The sun’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is a fundamental & innate part of the native’s identity. It may also mean that the sign or house must be accepted or grown into. The moon’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme lies at the native’s core, there are habits formed around it, and emotions are filtered through it. Pain or comfort may be attached to it. Mercury’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is a learning process that the native will likely share with others. Teaching their findings or forming a way of life around them is probable. Venus’ presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is softened and modified (by either the native or the person/group of people associated with the sign or house) to be more pleasant & “beautiful” in whatever sense. It may be ideally expressed through art or in relationships. It is very likely that there will be an amount of romanticization involved with it. Mars’ presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is a part of what drives & inspires the native. It may have a violent or otherwise volatile inclination, and will probably produce intensity or conflict. Jupiter’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme produces a fruitful journey throughout the native’s life. It may or may not be very fun (depending on other planets involved), but it promises a positive result, as it is cultivating & expanding the qualities of that area of life (or self). Saturn’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme has detrimental tendencies that will, at some point, be painfully abolished & replaced with a more mature and/or healthy method of approach. Much struggle and unhappiness will take place there, but you’ll learn from it. Uranus’ presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is dynamic and may have a strange or “urgent” feeling to it; the former is caused by unconventionality and the latter is caused by the inevitability of change taking place in that area of life or self. It may also be a crucial part of a bigger picture, a revolutionary bloom that’ll take place outside of the native. Neptune’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is a buried or neglected part of the native’s psyche that affects them on a subconscious & often uncontrollable or invisible level. This is usually detrimental, but sometimes it is similar to the moon’s presence in a stellium. Pluto’s presence in a stellium indicates that the sign’s energy or the house’s theme is a chaotic & powerful force that causes immense pain, turmoil, conflict, disturbance, and, most importantly, profound transformation. The troubles will be destructive and recurrent, but with each cycle the native is further refined.
Aries stellium: the native’s sense of self is prominent & innate. They know how to assert & fight for themselves, sometimes to excess. Taurus stellium: the native’s sense of security is prominent & innate. They know how to establish themselves in life, sometimes to excess. Gemini stellium: the native’s ability to communicate is prominent & innate. They know how to share themselves, sometimes to excess. Cancer stellium: the native’s ability to nurture is prominent & innate. They know how to protect themselves, sometimes to excess. Leo stellium: the native’s sense of worth is prominent & innate. They know how to project themselves, sometimes to excess. Virgo stellium: the native’s sense of imperfection is prominent & innate. They know how to improve themselves (or think they do), sometimes to excess. Libra stellium: the native’s ability to create peace is prominent & innate. They know how to balance (or unbalance) themselves, sometimes to excess. Scorpio stellium: the native’s ability to transform is prominent & innate. They know how to repair (or destroy) themselves, sometimes to excess. Sagittarius stellium: the native’s sense of expansion is prominent & innate. They know how to develop themselves (their minds), sometimes to excess. Capricorn stellium: the native’s sense of duty is prominent & innate. They know how to build themselves and their lives, sometimes to excess. Aquarius stellium: the native’s ability to reinvent is prominent & innate. They know how to change themselves and others, sometimes to excess. Pisces stellium: the native’s ability to imagine is prominent & innate. They know how to elevate themselves and others, sometimes to excess. (The signs & their ruling planets may have similar affects on a stellium, depending on the overall nature of the chart.)
1st house stellium: the native easily establishes and expresses their identity. They know & understand themselves, or assume or claim personalities that may not be entirely accurate because they know who they aspire to be. Their life is majorly composed of self-expression or self-discovery. If this does not come naturally, the object is to discover, accept, and share themselves fully. 2nd house stellium: the native easily takes care of themselves; they know what they like & what they want, & they work toward achieving it. They desire pleasure, comfort, & stability, & their life is majorly composed of those pursuits. If this does not come naturally, the object is to learn how to become a part of the physical realm, and to enjoy & savor it, to stop taking it for granted. 3rd house stellium: the native easily incorporates their active consciousness into daily life through exchanges, be they verbal or literal. To learn & to understand are what they passively yearn for – they aren’t inclined to seek it because they are generally satisfied with what they intellectually receive on an everyday basis. If this does not come naturally, the object is to cultivate that receptivity to & appreciation for the great things that pass them by regularly. 4th house stellium: the native easily finds or creates a home for themselves when they need it. They feel secure within themselves, they are a safe space for themselves and for others, and they are capable of drawing inspiration & growing from their past in a healthy, mature way. If this does not come naturally, the object is to discover a sense of internal stability, to let go of issues of the past and grow from them, and to discover the true meaning of home. 5th house stellium: the native easily attains emotional & creative pleasure through their expressive endeavors. They can demonstrate who they are through art and relationships, and prosper in their satisfactory establishment of self. They feel free. If this does not come naturally, the object is to learn how to let go of fear and restrictions while respecting moderation, and to acquire a skillful method of releasing or satisfying their feelings, ideas, and desires. 6th house stellium: the native easily comprehends their own imperfections and is devoted to the pursuit of improving themselves. There is a strong theme of seeking a better life experience with them; they strive for optimal health and physical/mental functioning, so much so that they may disregard comfort & relaxation or may become very fearful individuals. The object, no matter whether these traits come naturally, is to discover what it truly means to be human and to balance acceptance with perseverance rather than allowing one to outweigh the other, in turn scattering & wasting the human condition. 7th house stellium: the native easily connects to other people & assimilates well to most social dynamics. They are usually quite empathetic individuals, but it comes from a place of interpersonal intellect rather than heart (unless other placements suggest that). Love is very important to them in any form, and they tend to define themselves by it. The object is generally to learn to differentiate themselves & their identities from other people’s, to establish themselves singularly, and to rearrange their innate priorities to put themselves first. Alternatively, they may need to learn how to be more receptive. 8th house stellium: the native easily comprehends dark, buried subjects. They are extremely intuitive (often psychic), investigative, and usually secretive. They seek to know and understand everything most people refuse to look at, as they are only fulfilled by deep, profound experiences & knowledge. If this does not come naturally, they likely have an aversion to controversy; the object is to learn to allow their penetrative, transformative nature to flourish. 9th house stellium: the native easily lends themselves to the process of intellectual expansion, and define themselves by the search of knowledge and experience. They tend to be grandiose & adventurous people with very big imaginations and a yearning for all things unknown & interesting to them. If this does not come naturally, the object is to detach from their roots, to cultivate a more open mind, and to discover a personal appeal to discovery. 10th house stellium: the native easily achieves what they set their mind to. They thrive in the spotlight and revel in recognition, as long as it is well-deserved. They strive to be exactly the person they want to be, and can thus confine themselves to an unattainable or caricatured ideal. Reward motivates them, and they’re remarkably hardworking. If this does not come naturally, the object is to develop & elevate a sense of duty to their own self-respect, to abolish their lazy habits, and to realize their true purpose in life. 11th house stellium: the native easily fabricates vivid dreams and aspirations. They are creative, innovative, logical thinkers with immense potential. They apply their ideas to a desire for worth; they may measure their value by their contributions to society. They are highly concerned with the greater good, and are usually capable of creating great benefit for humanity. If this does not come naturally, the object is to become more progressive & open-minded, to find their altruism, & to create the good they want to see. 12th house stellium: the native easily tunes into their meditative, subconscious state, but are rarely capable of bringing that rich spiritual realm into contact with reality. They tend to have a lot of unlocked potential. They may feel that they are instruments in a “divine plan” or that they have a special connection to whatever they perceive to be divine. They repress much of their personality and usually do not know exactly who they are or how they operate. They’re deeply introverted, and pain is a significant factor in their identity. If this does not come naturally, the object is to come to understand that there is something sacred about them, that they can discover their true selves if they dig deep enough, that their sacrifices are appreciated, and that they mustn’t suppress themselves any more than they naturally do.
Whether you have Leo in the Sun, Moon, Rising or you just have some planets in the 5th House; it’s important to remember about the joy your own art and performances give you. It’s important for you to remember about the happiness you bring to yourself. You don’t need to follow other people to feed your self-esteem. I know you want your efforts to be recognized but relying on other people to feed your ego is not the way. Looking to others to give you constant validation is unhealthy. You don’t need that. All you really have to do is to remember about your own light you radiate to the world. You are The Sun, not them, not their opinion, not their nods of approval. The Sun doesn’t run after other planets - the planets follow The Sun. Don’t forget about it.
Moon in the 1st house: impact, individuality, personal style Moon in the 2nd house: luxury, self-love, contentment, solidity Moon in the 3rd house: connection, immersing daily life, humor Moon in the 4th house: comfort, retreat, closeness, fulfillment Moon in the 5th house: a muse, a legacy, self-expression, delight Moon in the 6th house: a purpose, optimal health, efficacy Moon in the 7th house: commitment, rapport, unity, romance Moon in the 8th house: depth, control, profoundness, danger Moon in the 9th house: answers, stories to tell, freedom, understanding Moon in the 10th house: recognition, authority, achievements, affluence Moon in the 11th house: creativity, acceptance, solidarity, progress Moon in the 12th house: solitude, self-discovery, spiritual/self awareness
How do you achieve it?
Mercury/Mars in the 1st house:bydemanding it. You allow nothing to get in the way of your health & happiness, & that includes procrastination & passivity. You overtly command situations & sometimes people to get what you want. Mercury/Mars in the 2nd house:bywaiting for it. You’re remarkably patient, and when it comes to your needs & desires, that steadiness is especially reliable. You don’t force or manipulate anything, you let it happen naturally. Mercury/Mars in the 3rd house:byattracting it. You insert yourself into atmospheres that will place you on the path of certain opportunities. These opportunities are inevitably drawn toward you for you to take advantage of. Mercury/Mars in the 4th house:bygrowing into it. You patiently guide yourself through the steps that will bring you closer to your goals. You are careful with yourself, so you reach them in your own time, on your terms. Mercury/Mars in the 5th house:bycreating it. You draw inspiration from your ambition or requirement, so you invent your own opportunities. You take chances, you’re conscious of possibilities, and you trust your process. Mercury/Mars in the 6th house:byworking for it. You devote yourself to your own cause and make many sacrifices so that your desires and/or ambitions can be fulfilled. You’re focused, practical, and patient in your approach. Mercury/Mars in the 7th house:byasking for it. You make good use of the kindness of strangers, so to speak. You cooperate with others and barter to get where you want to go; you’re a good negotiator and you keep your promises. Mercury/Mars in the 8th house:bydiscovering it. You dig deep to find out exactly what you have to do to accomplish your goals. You want to have the key to success before you open the box; you want to know which wires to cut. Mercury/Mars in the 9th house:bychasing it. You study your routes before you take them. You’re tireless and your enthusiasm is deathless; you push yourself in the direction you believe you should go. Passion fuels you. Mercury/Mars in the 10th house:bybuilding it. You are a hard worker, so you can create your success out of nothing. You reach the top by your own means, often cleverly using your personal resources to your advantage. Mercury/Mars in the 11th house:byearning it. You give to your community and society what you want them to give back. You put out the energy you want the world to return to you. You milk your resources for all they’re worth. Mercury/Mars in the 12th house:bypraying for it. You put all your consciousness into the idea of getting what you want. You devote time and internal energy to your goals. You start inside yourself and move out.
(With Mercury it will be more through communication and connections, and with Mars it will be with more of an independent, action-oriented approach. Take this with a grain of salt because it does depend on the signs these planets are in, and the reason why you’re pursuing your goal.)
*You can also check the house that the sign the planet is in is associated with. For example, if you have your moon in the fourth house but it’s in Libra, you could look at moon in the seventh house as well as the fourth.
find your personal year by calculating your birthday & the year in question (2019) and simplifying to a single digit
ex: birthdate: 04/23/1980. their personal year number is calculated as so -
4 + 23 + 2019 = 2046
2 + 0 + 4 + 6 = 12, simplified to 1 + 2 = 3
it is a personal 3 year for them
personal year 1: exaggerating roles. this is a juvenile stage of your life where you’re experimenting with your persona and redefining traits, a complete personality change. you throw yourself into unfamiliar zones of expression to free yourself of those past hang-ups. you’re experiencing who you are without attachments and becoming a loose cannon isn’t too far off.
personal year 11/2: off-color. experimentation with sensation, and you can behave sensationally. the way you interact with others is memorably candid and you can be met with peace in surprising ways. your relationships are evoked, unexpected happenings where you could have serendipitous beginnings or abrupt endings. there’s a possibility of going overboard in the quest for leisure and an appreciation of life, in better or worse, will go a long way to counter this.
personal year 3: exuding creative fuel and bouncing from one space to another. you’re daring to do more and be more, there will be no stone will be left unturned. the question is “why not?” and some risks are at a higher stake than others but your attitude is too jovial to care, you win some and ya lose some. you’re creating what you want to create and are no longer bound by expectations. it’s a time to modernize yourself.
personal year 4/22: stability is delicate. settling yourself on soft ground. though you are disciplining yourself, it’s in a way that retains playfulness and challenges you on a different level. what you establish at this time is temporary but everlasting in laughs, something that can be brought up, usually out of the blue, in later years and generates good feelings.
personal year 5: emerging with thick-skin. people will have their input about the way you’re shading yourself with the inspiration you’re discovering. this is a time of rolling with the punches, so to speak, your assurance of self quickly adapts and conspires with your unwavering enthusiasm to find alternative means. so long as your heart is in it, all else fades into the distance.
personal year 6: keeping yourself confidential. you’ve arrived at the marker for a personal reevaluation and the gravity of life needs to be lifted. the way you’ve been maneuvering through life up until now is no longer how you wish to move. you’re turning over a new leaf in the realm of responsibilities and setting your sights elsewhere.
personal year 7: becoming singled out. maybe you branch out on your own or the world places you on a platform. you’re playing around with autonomy or recognizing the expression of your own temperament and the ways you’ve ostracized yourself or given too much away to others. during this time you attract attention with your concentration to reforming yourself through high vibrancies.
personal year 8: eccentricity is second nature. the serious meets amusement. you’re shaking out the unamended parts of yourself and overcoming them with style. this is a time of taking back your prowess through an integration of diverse means and an improvement of craft. there’s this elevation into where you want to be, you’re both back to yourself and not anything like what you thought you’d be.
personal year 9: embracing of the madness. uncertainty and resolution become one in the same. alterations of the self reach a culmination point where you see how far your personal evolution has come - in good, bad, or indifference - with an opportunity to relieve yourself of what has gone unexpressed. every step you take is a chance to be swept away.
do something about it rather than just dreamily sitting down until you feel like everything is falling around you. find your peace by creating something just for you and not for anyone else. cold but love still grows there, ya know.
A worry, a relationship, a project that has run its course. Let go of anxiety over the future. Let go of guilt.
Let go of other people’s dreams for you. Let go of the fear that happiness or success or love or joyousness somehow isn’t for you.
Let go of feeling unwanted. Go outside, can you feel how deeply your presence is craved here?
Let go of the small and burdensome things. Gifts never opened. Keys without a lock. Broken earrings, old love letters, the ephemera on your fridge.
As David Whyte writes, “Anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you.” This Autumn, let go of all the clothes you have outgrown.
Let go of comparison.
Let go of doubt.
Let go of the feeling that you are somehow not good enough.
Because every imperfect apple that lays soft in your hands, and every ray of low Autumn sunlight that warms you through woolens will tell you a different story, a much truer story. The story that you are more, much more, than enough. That you bless this world simply by being alive.
Don’t fall for the idea that having an empty house means that part of your life is insignificant.
You can have an empty 9th house and still love to travel, you can have an empty 7th house and still find plenty of love in your life, you can have an empty 10th house and still be ambitious enough to make a name for yourself. You have all 12 houses in your chart for a reason; you don’t need the influence of a planet to make something important to you.
