Happy Fathers Day To Fitzchivalry Farseer, The Man Who Is Both Obsessed With Being A Father To Replace

you dont get to tell me that representation doesnt matter when im crying over cemetery boys because its the first book ive ever read with a trans main character. i didnt realize how much this book would mean to me. because ive never had that in books or any media.

it is so fucking important that young kids have characters and stories that they can relate to and see themselves in because previous queer generations didnt have this. im still very young and part of a generation that is being exposed to more representation, and even i didnt see any queer characters until late middle school.

so when i see a character talking about things like his family deadnaming and misgendering him, wearing a binder and being uncomfortable without it, and not feeling confident enough to even use the correct bathroom, i think, “hey, i feel those things. i experience these things. i resonate with these things.” and i want all young lgbtqia kids to have that feeling because its the fucking best thing in the world.

RW&RB will have the corniest tag line like “true love isn’t always diplomatic” and then you will never emotionally recover from it

(This isn’t even half of it tbh)

“he reaches out to touch his face and looks at his fingers and thinks about holding the Bible at his mother’s inauguration with the same hand.”

“I’m not ... good at saying these things like you are, but. I’ve always thought ... ever since I knew about me, and even before, when I could sense I was different—and, after everything the past few years, all the mad things my head does —I’ve always thought of myself as a problem that deserved to stay hidden. Never quite trusted myself, or what I wanted. Before you, I was all right letting everything happen to me. I honestly have never thought I deserved to choose.” His hand moves, fingertips brushing a curl behind Alex’s ear. “But you treat me like I do.”

“You see, for me, memories are difficult. Very often, they hurt. A curious thing about grief is the way it takes your entire life, all those foundational years that made you who you are, and makes them so painful to look back upon because of the absence there, that suddenly they’re inaccessible. You must invent an entirely new system.”

“Seriously,” he says. Henry’s looking back at him, beautiful and vital and heartsick and still, always, the person Alex is willing to risk ruining his life for. “I hate this so much. I know. But we’re gonna do it together. And we’re gonna make it work. You and me and history, remember? We’re just gonna fucking fight. Because you’re it, okay? I’m never gonna love anybody in the world like I love you. So, I promise you, one day we’ll be able to just be, and fuck everyone else.”

“He wants to set himself on fire, but he can’t afford for anyone to see him burn.”

“If Alex’s head is a storm, Henry is the place lightning hits ground.”

“I love him, with all that, because of all that. On purpose. I love him on purpose.”

“Dear Thisbe,

I wish there weren’t a wall.

Love, Pyramus”

“They clink together gently as he tucks them both under his shirt, two homes side by side.”

“He is my choice”

“Sería una mentira, porque no sería él.”

“There are a lot of days when Henry is happy to hear from him and quick to respond, a fast, cutting sense of humor, hungry for Alex’s company and the tangle of thoughts in Alex’s head. But sometimes, he’s taken over by a dark mood, an unusually acerbic wit, strange and vitrified. He’ll withdraw for hours or days, and Alex comes to understand this as grief time, little bouts of depression, or times of “too much.” Henry hates those days completely. Alex wishes he could help, but he doesn’t particularly mind. He’s just as attracted to Henry’s cloudy tempers, the way he comes back from them, and the millions of shades in between.”

“ I can’t decide if your emails make me miss you more or less. Sometimes I feel like a funny-looking rock in the middle of the most beautiful clear ocean when I read the kinds of things you write to me. You love so much bigger than yourself, bigger than everything. I can’t believe how lucky I am to even witness it—to be the one who gets to have it, and so much of it, is beyond luck and feels like fate. Catholic God made me to be the person you write those things about. I’ll say five Hail Marys. Muchas gracias, Santa Maria.”

“When have I ever, since the first instant I touched you, pretended to be anything less than in love with you? Are you so fucking self-absorbed as to think this is about you and whether or not I love you, rather than the fact I’m an heir to the fucking throne? You at least have the option to not choose a public life eventually, but I will live and die in these palaces and in this family, so don’t you dare come to me and question if I love you when it’s the thing that could bloody well ruin everything.”

“When they kiss, Alex can hear a half-remembered old proverb from catechism, mixed up between translations of the book: “Come, hijo mío, de la miel, porque es buena, and the honeycomb, sweet to thy taste.” He wonders what Santa Chiara would think of them, a lost David and Jonathan, turning slowly on the spot.

He brings Henry’s hand to his mouth and kisses the little knob of his knuckle, the skin over the blue vein there, bloodlines, pulses, the old blood kept in perpetuity within these walls, and he thinks, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, amen.”

“But the first time I saw you. Rio. I took that down to the gardens. I pressed it into the leaves of a silver maple and recited it to the Waterloo Vase. It didn’t fit in any rooms.”

“I thought, if someone like that ever loved me, it would set me on fire.

And then I was a careless fool, and I fell in love with you anyway. When you rang me at truly shocking hours of the night, I loved you. When you kissed me in disgusting public toilets and pouted in hotel bars and made me happy in ways in which it had never even occurred to me that a mangled-up, locked-up person like me could be happy, I loved you.

And then, inexplicably, you had the absolute audacity to love me back. Can you believe it?

Sometimes, even now, I still can’t.”

“He keeps waking up in DC, and Henry keeps waking up in London, and the whole world keeps waking up to talk about the two of them in love with other people. Pictures of Nora’s hand in his. Speculation about whether June will get an official announcement of royal courtship. And the two of them, Henry and Alex, like the world’s worst illustration of the Symposium: split down the middle and sent bleeding into separate lives.

Even that thought depresses him because Henry’s the only reason he’s become a person who cites Plato. Henry and his classics. Henry in his palace, in love, in misery, not talking much anymore.”

“It’s a news report from the BBC, and the sound is off, but Alex reads the scroll at the bottom of the screen: WORLDWIDE SUPPORT POURS IN FOR PRINCE HENRY AND FIRST SON OF US.The room falls silent at the images on the screen. A rally in New York outside the Beekman, decked out in rainbows, with waving signs that say things like: FIRST SON OF OUR HEARTS. A banner on the side of a bridge in Paris that reads: HENRY + ALEX WERE HERE. A hasty mural on a wall in Mexico City of Alex’s face in blue, purple, and pink, a crown on his head. A herd of people in Hyde Park with rainbow Union Jacks and Henry’s face ripped out of magazines and pasted onto poster boards reading: FREE HENRY. A young woman with a buzz cut throwing two fingers up at the windows of the Daily Mail. A crowd of teenagers in front of the White House, wearing homemade T- shirts that all say the same thing in crooked Sharpie letters, a phrase he recognizes from one of his own emails: HISTORY, HUH?”

Major Arcana Tarot Meanings

The Fool  – 0

Upright: Innocence, freedom, originality, adventure, travel, foolishness, carelessness, idealism, youth, spontaneity, lack of commitment, new beginnings Reversed: Recklessness, carelessness, negligence, stupidity, distraction, apathy, irrationality, lack of fun, hope or faith

The Magician  –  I

Upright: Power, influence, willpower, resourcefulness, skill, ability, logic, intellect, concentration and psychic powers Reversed: Manipulation, greed, unused ability, untrustworthiness, trickery, conniving, cunning, lack of mental clarity

The High Priestess  – II

Upright: Desirability, unattainability, mystery, sensuality, spirituality, thirst for knowledge, mystery, subconscious, higher power, creativity, fertility Reversed: Repression of intuition, blocked psychic powers, unwanted attention, uncontrolled outbursts and sexual tension, lack of self-belief, fertility issues

The Empress  –  III

Upright: Pregnancy, fertility, motherhood, sensuality, nurturing, creativity, beauty, femininity, nature, harmony, art Reversed: Insecurity, infertility, lack of confidence, lack of growth, overbearing tendencies, disharmony, negligence

The Emperor  –  IV

Upright: Older man, stability, dependability, fatherhood, father-figure, structure, protectiveness, authority, logical, practical Reversed: Abuse of power, excessively controlling, rigidity, stubbornness, lack of discipline, lack of control, absentee father, paternity issues

The Hierophant  –  V

Upright: Traditional institutions, traditional values, conventional, conformity, marriage, commitment, religion, beliefs, knowledge sharing Reversed: Challenging tradition, unconventional lifestyles, unconventional relationships, reversed roles, non-conformity

The Lovers  –  VI

Upright: Love, soulmates, kindred spirits, perfect unions, partnerships, relationships, major choices, romance, desire, sexual connections, shared values Reversed: Disharmony, trust issues, imbalance, conflict, disconnection, lack of accountability, disunion, detachment

The Chariot  –  VII

Upright: Victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work and focus Reversed: Forcefulness, lack of direction, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion, being blocked by obstacles

Strength  –  VIII

Upright: Inner strength, courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, taming, control, overcoming self-doubt Reversed: Vulnerability, self-doubt, weakness, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, feeling inadequate

The  Hermit  –  IX

Upright: Spiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance, solitude Reversed: Loneliness, paranoia, isolation, reclusiveness, withdrawal, anti-social, restrictive, paralyzed by fear.

The Wheel of Fortune  –  X

Upright: Good luck, destiny, change, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance Reversed: Bad luck, upheaval, disorder, external forces, lack of control, disruption, unwelcome change, delays, set backs, karma

Justice  –  XI

Upright: Justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons Reversed: Injustice, karmic retribution, dishonesty, corruption, lack of accountability, dishonesty, unfairness, karmic avoidance

The Hanged Man  –  XII

Upright: Feeling trapped, confined, self-limiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, needing release, letting go Reversed: Discontentment, apathy, disinterest, stagnation, impulsiveness, negative patterns, detachment

Death  –  XIII

Upright: Spiritual transformation, new beginnings, letting go, endings, change, transition, sudden or unexpected upheaval Reversed: Inability to move forward, fear of beginnings, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, dependency

Temperance  –  XIV

Upright: Balance, peace, patience, moderation, inner calm, perspective, tranquillity, harmonious relationships, soulmates Reversed: Imbalance, self-indulgence, excess, clashing, lack of perspective, discord, antagonism, recklessness, hastiness

The Devil  –  XV

Upright: Addiction, depression, mental health issues, secrecy, obsession, cheating, dependency, bondage, materialism, sexuality, powerlessness, hopelessness, abuse, violence, assault Reversed: Detachment, independence, overcoming addiction, freedom, revelation, reclaiming power, reasserting control

The Tower  –  XVI

Upright: Chaos, destruction, sudden upheaval, trauma, unexpected change, disaster, loss, tragedy, revelations, confusion, pain, divorce, abuse, violence, bankruptcy, natural disasters, inevitable endings Reversed: Resisting change, averting disaster, avoiding tragedy, delaying the inevitable, avoiding loss, lack of insight, codependence

The Star  –  XVII

Upright: Hope, inspiration, creativity, calm, contentment, renewal, serenity, spirituality, healing, positivity Reversed: Hopelessness, despair, focusing on the negative, lack of faith, lack of inspiration, lack of creativity, boredom, monotony

The Moon  –  XVIII

Upright: Intuition, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious, insecurity, clouded Reversed: Releasing fear, unveiling secrets, subsiding anxiety, truth, regaining composure, self-deception, blocked intuition

The Sun  –  XIX

Upright: Positivity, freedom, fun, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, self-expression, good luck, enthusiasm, happiness, truth, openness, pregnancy Reversed: Lack of enthusiasm, excessive enthusiasm, sadness, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, ego, conceitedness, oppression, infertility

Judgement  – XX

Upright: Judgement, self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, composure, decisiveness, homesickness, snap judgements, apportioning blame, forgiveness, judgemental Reversed: Indecisiveness, self-doubt, malicious gossip, lack of self-awareness, unwillingness to learn karmic lessons, unfair blame, false accusations

The World  –  XXI

Upright: Success, achievement, accomplishment, travel, completion, fulfillment, sense of belonging, wholeness Reversed: Lack of success, stagnation, lack of achievement, disappointment, burden, lack of completion

Predicting Your Future Spouse’s Physical Appearance Based On Your Darakaraka Planet 💫🪞

In my previous post we predicted you future spouse based on your Darakaraka planet aka “DK” planet. Your DK planet is the lowest degree planet in your Vedic Sidereal birth chart. 

We talked about their characteristics in that post but lets see what their physical traits might be 👀

*Quick disclaimer: this is what your spouse could look like based on your Darakaraka planet in a general sense, of course the entire chart has to be considered in order to make a definitive judgment*

If your DK planet is the….

SUN 

With Sun Darakaraka, your spouse can have squarish/angular features, a strong jawline, broad face shape, and overall have a masculine appearance. Their shoulders/chest can be broad or large. Their hair can be thin with a golden/brown color. Their complexion (undertones) can be warm/reddish/golden. They can have a strong, healthy body and be on the taller side. (6ft+)

MOON 

With Moon Darakaraka, your spouse can have a round face, eyes or nose. They can have a fleshy body with fuller curves/chest and have a youthful appearance. They may be medium to tall in height. Their complexion can be fair, pale, or luminescent, with cool/neutral undertones. Your person can have hair that is thick, dark or even curly or wavy. Moon can give a soft/feminine look to the appearance (even for a male spouse). More often than not, this gives a spouse who is attractive/beautiful.

MERCURY 

With Mercury Darakaraka, your spouse can have a petite, dainty, or slender frame. They can be tall or short, but usually manifests as medium height. They can look quite youthful and look younger than their actual age. They might look androgynous or have a style that is both feminine and masculine. Your person can have natural facial symmetry and have a “polished” or “neat” look overall. Their complexion can be neutral with yellowish undertones. 

VENUS

With Venus Darakaraka, your spouse can have an overall pleasant appearance. Perhaps they have facial symmetry, full lips, or big wide set eyes. They can be tall in height and have a curvy or well proportioned body. Your person’s hair can be dark/black and it can be curly or thick. Their skin can be smooth/clear and they can have a complexion that is warm/tan/neutral. Sometimes it can give a reddish undertone.

MARS

With Mars Darakaraka, your spouse can have an angular, or masculine appearance. Their body type can be lean, muscular, strong, or athletic. Their complexion can have a reddish undertone and their hair can too. Their hair can also be blonde/light colored. Your person can be short in height or have a stocky build (not always). They can have sharp facial features, like a strong jawline or have a head that is prominent. 

JUPITER  With Jupiter Darakaraka, your spouse can have a large, well-proportioned frame. Height and size is emphasized here, where your person is taller or larger than average. Their body type can be fleshy, or their mid-section/chest can have extra padding. Their butt/thighs can be pronounced also. Your person’s complexion can have a fair/warm/orange/reddish undertone. Jupiter can “soften” their appearance as well, where it’s not so angular. 

SATURN

With Saturn Darakaraka, your spouse can have a frail, tall or slim frame. They can have and mature or older-looking appearance. Their disposition can be solemn, serious or refined. Their eyes can be deep-set and they may have high cheekbones/gaunt cheeks. Their complexion can be dark, tan, neutral or cool toned. Your person’s teeth can be pronounced as well, where their smile is prominent or they have something unique with them (like a gap). Their hair might be dark, thick or curly.

Need help with artifacts? Here are some guides for beginners:

I made these and posted them on the Hoyo lab forums for Genshin, but thought the info wouldnt hurt to share here either.

These guides are aimed towards people who are beginners/ dont know how artifacts work, so more experienced players will probs find not much of use here lol.

Ask questions if you dont understand anything, I'm here to spread knowledge :))

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Parktown Themes

#1

Did you ever had an experience where you wanted to say something, but afraid you'll be hurt?

We've all been there. I tell you right now, Let out your feelings. Tell them what you feel, from the bottom of your heart. Don't keep your feelings inside a bottle that you know you'll never open. Now you ask me, what about the consequences?

If I do this, will my feelings be hurt from what I will do? Oh, sweetie. It will. It will and it will hurt badly. But if you say what you want to say, you'll be free from the bottle you kept to yourself.

ok here's a depression pjo/hoo/toa theory i came up with :

• the last line in the prophecy of 7 ; "oath to keep with final breath" ; was not a reference to Leo's vow to go back to Ogygia instead it was referencing Leo's promise to come back to Jason Grace

• Zeus stated that there is "always another way" which is why there are 3 fates and not one which suggests there are 3 potential outcomes to each situation

• we're aware that leo's death was necessary for Gaia's end so here are the 3 potential fates of the war

- Gaia wins and Jason and Leo both die regardless

- Gaia loses and Leo dies

- Gaia loses and Jason dies

* another line in the prophecy was "storm or fire"

• however after the war, leo lives because of the physican's cure

• this couldn't be allowed due to fate ; what you reap, you sow or otherwise the theory of having to lose something to allow something else

• Leo lived which meant Jason had to die.

• so when Leo promises Jason that he'd come home to him, that oath could only have been kept if Leo had died as it would have been kept until his final breath

• but Leo lived so that oath could not be kept and Jason had to die

• so that when Leo came home, Jason wasn't there and the oath was broken