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aries:can be very soft, emotional. sometimes doubt themselves. feel unwanted, unloved. they are without a doubt strong people but sometimes they just need someone to make them feel alright again. cry over people who hurt them in the past sometimes. never really forget what others did to them.

taurus:overprotective and jealous because they doubt themselves as a partner. sometimes they feel not good enough. can get angry over little things. when in rage they may say things they don’t really mean and regret later. focused on their goals so much that they are about to give them up after a little failure.

gemini:can be mean and bitter when hurt. wouldn’t admit they’re hurt. ignore people because they don’t know how to express themselves sometimes. overthink things and panic. it takes them a lot of time to regain their strength. they look for a home in other people. they often feel misunderstood.

cancer:they can be hard as a rock. they give second chances but they know exactly that giving a third chance is foolish. they won’t hurt those who hurt them but they will make sure the people who did them wrong know what they did. is normally a dreamy romantic but they have an iron skin to hide in when it all gets too much.

leo:sometimes they feel powerless, as if something was sucking their energy out of them. challenges that seem impossible can bring them to their knees. sometimes their “roar” is a soft, whispering voice. their pride can make them roar incredibly loud though. if they feel like you make fun of them you’ll get to see their teeth and this is not how you want to experience them.

virgo:sometimes they are mean on purpose, hurt on purpose. they may try to control others emotionally. they do this to be let alone or to make someone stay. sometimes they feel lonely and down. they also create little worlds where they hide then. they can have problems with saying or even knowing what they want and it confuses them and makes them feel uncomfortable.

libra:they doubt themselves a lot. they sometimes feel like the failed first try of a painting. sometimes they are not as kind as nomally, sometimes they explode. they never forget what they deserve and they will do anything to get what they want. they use their elbows to get people out of their way if it’s needed.

scorpio:they sometimes feel things they don’t understand and it makes them feel depressed. sometimes they feel like no one on this planet is made to understand them. sometimes they regret things so much that they hate themselves for making those mistakes. it takes them a ot of strength to seem as strong as they are.

saggittarius:the longer they look for them, the more “flaws” they’ll find in themselves. they are bright people who live in so many colours but sometimes all they see is black and white, maybe grey. sometimes deep thoughts keep them awake and although they usually have many friends they don’t know who to talk to. then they feel like the whole word has given up on them. they are known as funny, charming people but sometimes they feel like they’re carrying the weight of everyone’s happiness, like they’re responsible for it, and that can be too much for them from time to time.

capricorn:they can be furious. sometimes, when it all gets too much, they yell and kick things and start treating the people around them badly just for standing where they stand, just for being there. they like to know more than they should. they rarely speak about how they feel. they tend to hide their true feelings from everyone around them and when they finally talk about things that bother them no one knows how to comfort them. they don’t say what they want but expect others to feel what they want and when no one understands them they get angry.

aquarius:there can be a lot of secrets behind the pretty face of an aquarius. the best kept can be their sadness. although they are bright personalities who love to laugh and make jokes, aquarius often have experienced things that still bother them even after a long time. they won’t always speak about it, they may try to cover it, but some day they will tell everyone what bothers them. it’s actually hard for them to let go of their past.

This is a masterlist of words that you may use alongside the word very, very being one of the most common words that are used when writing. I hope this helps you as much as it helps me in our writing seem more sophisticated and unique. 

A:

Very accurate - exact Very afraid - fearful Very angry - furious - livid Very annoying - exasperating

B:

Very bad- atrocious Very beautiful- exquisite Very big- immense Very boring- dull Very bright- luminous Very busy- swamped

C:

Very calm- serene Very careful- cautious Very cheap- stingy Very clean- spotless Very clear- obvious Very clever- intelligent Very cold- freezing Very colourful/colorful- vibrant Very competitive- cutthroat Very complete- comprehensive Very confused- perplexed Very conventional- conservative Very creative- innovative Very crowded- bustling Very cute- adorable

D:

Very dangerous- perilous Very dear- cherished Very deep- profound Very depressed- despondent Very detailed- meticulous Very different- disparate Very difficult- arduous Very dirty- filthy Very dry- arid Very dull- tedious

E:

Very eager - keen Very easy - effortless Very empty - desolate Very excited - thrilled Very exciting - exhilarating Very expensive - costly

F:

Very fancy- lavish Very fast- swift Very fat- obese Very friendly- amiable Very frightened- alarmed Very frightening- terrifying Very funny- hilarious

G:

Very glad- overjoyed Very good- excellent Very great- terrific

H:

Very happy- ecstatic Very hard- difficult Very hard-to-find- rare Very heavy- leaden Very high- soaring Very hot- sweltering Very huge- colossal Very hungry- ravenous Very hurt- battered

I:

Very important - crucial Very intelligent - brilliant Very interesting - captivating

J:

Very judgemental - prejudice

K:

L:

Very large- huge Very lazy- indolent Very little- tiny Very lively- vivacious Very long- extensive Very long-term- enduring Very loose- slack Very loud- thunderous Very loved- adored

M:

Very mean- cruel / ruthless Very messy- slovenly

N:

Very neat- immaculate Very necessary- essential Very nervous- apprehensive Very nice- kind Very noisy- deafening

O:

Very often- frequently Very old- ancient Very old-fashioned- archaic Very open- transparent

P:

Very painful- excruciating Very pale- ashen Very perfect- flawless Very poor- destitute Very powerful- compelling Very pretty- beautiful

Q:

Very quick- rapid Very quiet- hushed

R:

Very rainy- pouring Very rich- wealthy

S:

Very sad- sorrowful Very scary- chilling Very serious- grave Very sharp- keen Very shiny- gleaming Very short- brief Very shy- timid Very simple- basic Very skinny- skeletal Very slow- sluggish Very small- petite Very smart- intelligent Very smelly- pungent Very smooth- sleek Very soft- downy Very sorry- apologetic Very special- exceptional Very strong- forceful Very stupid- idiotic Very sure- certain Very sweet- thoughtful

T:

Very talented- gifted Very tall- towering Very tasty- delicious Very thirsty- parched Very tight- constricting Very tiny-minuscule Very tired- exhausted

U:

Very ugly- hideous Very unhappy- miserable Very unusual- incongruous Very upset- distraught

V:

W:

Very warm- hot Very weak- frail Very well-to-do- wealthy Very wet- soaked Very wide- expansive Very willing- eager Very windy- blustery Very wise- sage Very worried- distressed

X:

Y:

Z:

aries:

type 1 - “i’m an aries!”, loud, starts driving before everyone has their seatbelt on (or before people even get in the car), loves cooking but usually just buys everything from the store and pretends they put hard work into it, hard to tell if they’re stupid or smart.

type 2 - takes 100 selfies in a row, does really cool makeup, doesn’t believe in school, “this musical artist is SO under appreciated.”

taurus:

type 1 - down to earth, has neat handwriting and doodles in class, patient, bird-lover, likes making flower crowns, laughs a lot.

type 2 - show-off, amazing memory, can be an edgy people-hater, loves yelling, gives people weird nicknames.

gemini:

type 1 - two-faced, feels like they need something in return for their actions, cares more about bagels than people, the friend who everyone worries about.

type 2 - loves reading, kind and supportive but awkward about it, the type of person you call when you need advice, snappy when they’re being interrupted, watches 5 tv shows at a time.

cancer:

type 1 - down for literally any adventure, cries or has a breakdown while eating, doesn’t realize some things they do are harmful to themselves but can sense when others have a problem.

type 2 - talks very fast, takes on any task without a problem, loves talking about themselves, can probably do 10 backflips in a row, moody, sends smiley emojis in every text message.

leo:

type 1 - attention-seeking, wants everyone to respect them, says “lol” out loud, laughs at their own stories but sometimes forgets to listen to others, animal lover, a good role model.

type 2 - genuinely cares about their friends and checks up on them always, super chill and easygoing, fashionable, gives great hugs, someone you go to when you’re sad.

virgo:

type 1 - shy, gentle, awful at explaining things and you really never know what they’re talking about, offers everyone gum, knows all the lyrics to every song they listen to.

type 2 - anxious about tiny things but ignores huge problems, cares so much about others that it gets annoying, likes to redecorate or organize their room for fun, loans you a pencil and forgets to ask for it back.

libra:

type 1 - movie expert, likes when people laugh at their jokes, untrustworthy but somehow you trust them anyway, casually shares deep secrets or personal information randomly like it’s no big deal.

type 2 - doesn’t like opening up or sharing feelings, artistic and individualistic, doesn’t have problems with anyone or anything.

scorpio:

type 1 - calm/quiet and very open minded, loves the ocean, nice but when provoked they turn into a whole other person (who is terrifying), very passionate about their interests.

type 2 - doesn’t ever know what’s happening, suspicious and questions others’ motives, either loves someone or hates them, never shares secrets. ever.

sagittarius:

type 1 - plays at least 3 musical instruments, likes being right, theater kid, extrovert one minute and introvert the next, opens up to others and immediately regrets it.

type 2 - angsty teen attitude, has strong opinions, blames problems on others, maybe has a heart deep down?

capricorn:

type 1 - makes fun of everything, the most extroverted friend, pretends like they don’t care about others’ opinions but deep down is extremely self-conscious, forgetful, funniest jokes.

type 2 - honestly? a real fucking pain in the ass.

aquarius:

type 1 - feminist, nature lover and very free spirited, knowledgeable and factual, has a silly side, cool hair, can listen to all your problems but will never know what to say.

type 2 - can be cold but they are just trying to protect themselves, has one character/idol that they would literally die for, has probably made up all of the funny stories they tell because they want others to like them.

pisces:

type 1 - extremely honest but can doubt their beliefs since they try to get along with everyone, generous when it comes to material but will not give up themselves to others.

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ARIES

They make life exciting!

For an Aries, every moment is the most important moment of their lives, and the feeling is contagious.

If you want a bungee-jumping partner, call up your Aries friend.

You can have the worst fight ever with an Aries, and 5 minutes later they will have forgotten the whole thing.

An Aries won’t just greet you at the door, they’ll bounce and squeal with unbridled excitement.

Passionate and fiery, an Aries will always be on board for an intense venting session.

They fall in love fast and hard, so if an Aries falls in love with you, buckle up and enjoy the ride.

TAURUS

They’re total cuddlebugs.

Taureans are super loyal–they make awesome friends and will always be there for you.

A Taurean can’t help but be true to themselves. They are almost totally incapable of being fake or deceptive.

Feeling guilty about having another cookie? A Taurus will remind you that you deserve it and bring you some milk to go with it.

You’re always feel welcome in a Taurus home.

A Taurus can help you bring your big ideas down to earth and make them a reality.

Taureans love to treat themselves to the best sights, tastes, sounds, smells, and feelings the world has to offer, so life with a Taurus is rich and full.

GEMINI

Geminis are always down for a good convo.

They love meeting new people and having new experiences.

If you don’t like one side of a Gemini’s personality, don’t worry, tomorrow they’ll be totally different.

Smart and well-read, Geminis are an asset to any trivia team.

They’re open and communicative, so you won’t have to work too hard to get to know them.

Feeling stagnant? Geminis’ love of change might be just the spark you need.

You can always count on a Gemini to be predictably unpredictable.

CANCER

Whether you’re hanging out at their house or meeting for coffee, a Cancer will always make you feel welcome.

Their sentimental nature means Cancers love to reminisce about the good old days.

When a Cancer asks “How are you?,” they actually want to know the answer.

Sensitive to their surroundings, a Cancer knows instantly if something’s wrong.

They give really heartfelt greeting cards.

Cancers possess a quiet strength that is often underestimated.

A Cancer is happiest when they’re spending time with the people they love. How cute is that?

LEO

Fun, fun, fun!

Leos love life and they love people, and their enthusiasm is contagious.

You know what they love the most, though? LOVE. Leos are relentlessly, hopelessly romantic.

Like a mama lion, Leos are super protective and always ready to throw down for the people they love.

Leos’ charms can get them out of any sticky situation.

If a Leo has a crush on you, they’ll make you feel like the most gorgeous person who’s ever walked the earth.

Leos are delightfully quirky and unique.

VIRGO

Virgos are deep and sensitive people.

In a time of need, your Virgo friend will always be there to help you out.

 A Virgo will organize your closet for you, and they’ll find it fun.

 You’ll never wait for a Virgo, because they’re always 5 minutes early.

Overwhelmed? In a jam? Call a Virgo. They’ll sort everything out.

They’re attentive and responsive–if something’s wrong or someone’s being left out at a party, a Virgo will notice. And fix it.

Virgos do everything they set out to do, which makes their lives full and interesting.

LIBRA

Libras make any situation more pleasant. They bring the good vibes.

A Libra is happiest when everyone else is happy.

It’s pretty much impossible to dislike a Libra. In fact, their official zodiac motto should be “Everybody loves a Libra!”

A Libra will help you see both sides of any issue.

They appreciate beauty and bring beauty into people’s lives.

Speaking of beauty, they’re quite beautiful themselves.

For a Libra, relaxing is an artform, and they are more than happy to invite others into their comfy cozy lifestyle.

SCORPIO

Scorpios are the most loyal people you’ll ever meet. Get a Scorpio on your side, you’re set for life.

They’re always down for a deep and meaningful conversation because they’re obsessed with intimacy.

It’s super fun to plot and scheme with a Scorpio.

Scorpios notice everything, every little detail. Get your hair cut? They’ll compliment you on it. Change your lipstick shade? They’ll notice.

 If you do something nice for a Scorpio, they’ll not only appreciate it, they’ll remember it forever.

You’ll never feel awkward talking about sex with a Scorpio. It’s their favorite subject.

Scorpio is the most powerful sign of the zodiac. When they use their power for good, they can change the world.

SAGITTARIUS

Life with a Sagittarius is an adventure.

You won’t find a more truly generous sign than Sagittarius. They will give and give with no strings attached.

A Sagittarian is a great person to bring to a party because they’re cheerful, social, and well-liked.

They’re opinionated and not afraid to fight for their beliefs.

At the same time, they’re always open to hearing about other people’s experiences and ideas.

You’ll always know where you stand with a Sagittarius because they’re so honest and straightforward.

Feeling sad and bitter? Call a Sagittarian. They can see the bright side of any situation.

CAPRICORN

Capricorns bring success to their lives and those around them.

Never pass up an invitation to a party at a Capricorn’s house–they are amazing hosts.

They’re strong and self-sufficient.

A Capricorn will always be there to support you. You can lean on a 5. Capricorn in hard times and they will help get you through it.

Ambitious and driven, their penchant for setting big goals will encourage you to do the same.

Earthy and warm, they’re great little cuddlers.

The love of a Capricorn is usually accompanied by copious amounts of baked goods.

AQUARIUS

Aquarians have some of the most inventive and original ideas of all the signs of the zodiac.

They’re clearheaded, objective, and give great advice.

Thanks to their quirky intellect, they’re awesome conversationalists.

It’s great to be in an Aquarian’s social circle because they consider their friends to be their family.

They don’t follow the crowd–they do their own thing.

Natural humanitarians, Aquarians want to make the world a better place, and they don’t just talk about it, they do it.

On a broad scale and in day-to-day life, Aquarians want people to be happy and taken care of.

PISCES

With their grace and otherworldly energy, they’re kind of like fairies from another planet, which is awesome.

Making plans with a Pisces is easy because they’re usually down for whatever–they go with the flow.

Need some psychic advice but running low on cash? Call up your super intuitive Pisces friend.

They are deep, soulful people.

Pisces are really understanding and validating. You can trust them with your emotions.

The calming energy of a Pisces is more effective than a glass of wine.

Their go-with-the-flow nature takes them to really amazing places. The way they live their lives is inspiring.

when describing a character for the first time, pick three things you think are the most important things the reader needs so they can form an idea about how the character looks. and also something about their personality or life they live as well. 

like how i would describe myself in a story would be something like “red hair, pierced ears and big teeth” because that gives your brain just enough information to start forming a picture of a certain type of person. later in the story i could drop in details like that my hair is short, that i have green eyes, and that there are freckles on my nose. 

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