A Kiss Is Not A Contract

Bruce Wayne’s Batman is one of, quite possibly foremost of, my favourite superheroes, but not for any of the reasons that seem to be glorified about him in those psychotic versions. Yes, he gets obsessive. Yes, he is an utter control freak. And those are his flaws, not his strengths.

You wanna talk to me about Batman’s strengths? Talk to me about the fact that he’s the adopted single father of five kids (yes I’m counting Damian because the way he was brought into the family is analogous to adoption).

Talk to me about the fact half of his information networks are made up of ex-cons he’s rehabilitated into education programs where they flourish, and the other half are Arkham inmates who he acknowledges as the leaders in their field. Talk to me about the fact that most of the time, they’re willing to give him the information he needs.

Talk to me about the fact that he became a superhero out of the self-awareness that the trauma of losing his parents so mentally scarred him that he knows he can never be well-adjusted, but he wants to use his warped perspective to do some good so no child will ever have to endure what he did again.

Talk to me about the fact that he became a governor on the board of Arkham Asylum not to persecute but to protect the inmates, because even though they perpetrate utterly abhorrent acts they are still people with rights and even the capability to one day reform.

Talk to me about how many times he’s paid for Harvey’s surgery, and the fact that Harvey still refers to Bruce as his one friend who’s always stood by him.

Talk to me about him sponsoring Harley’s parole and laughed as she backflipped with joy.

Talk to me about the fact that, because he knows he can get stupidly stubborn and out-of-control, he surrounds himself with people who refuse to take his crap (Alfred, Babs, Selina, Dick, Jim, Leslie, etc) because he knows sometimes he needs to be stopped.

The real Batman is not some psychotic sadist who hates people and never smiles.

The real Batman is a grumpy socially awkward dad with badass friends, plenty of issues but also a moral compass, a strong belief in human rights and the ability to reform… with a soft spot for people as maladjusted as him.

Rep. John Lewis says “there cannot be any peace in America” until the Trump admin.’s family separation policy ends. 

“I will go to the borders. I’ll get arrested again … If necessary, I’m prepared to go to jail,” Rep Lewis said.

The Zodiac Signs Born Under Summer Cancer, Leo, Virgo: 

No matter how many hours you put into your work week, you still feel like you aren’t doing enough. You feel like you aren’t where you are meant to be.

The Zodiac Signs Born Under Winter  Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces: 

You are never able to enjoy the moment, because every time you find yourself having a good time, you ruin your mood by thinking of how it will end soon.

So I recently made a post about how it isn’t just the Ascendant that dictates how you look, and I thought that some of the aspects of that post deserved elaboration!! I’ve published a Venus in the Houses post - something I haven’t seen around for a while - and I thought this would be another one that would be good to do: Moon in the signs and how it affects looks.

I’ll reiterate some of the points from my original post - the Moon is a very feminine, maternal planet, so it affects build and figure. However, that applies almost entirely to females and people with feminine characteristics, so please keep that in mind when reading those sections of the post. It also deals with emotion and reaction, so of course it’s going to have a hand in eyes, expression, and possibly even minor reactions such as hand movements.

Please remember that there are so many other factors in how you look! For a start, it isn’t just astrological. Anyway, here you go:

Aries Moon

Eyes are often large, wide, or bright. Tendency to show emotions quickly on face without meaning to. Not likely to influence a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Wide smile. Dimples at a young age. [x]

Taurus Moon

Eyes are often dark or subtle colours. May look downwards often and have a composed, unimposing posture. Very likely to have a feminine or curvaceous figure. Softness of the face and expressions. Quiet aura. [x]

Gemini Moon

Eyes are often bright or almond-shaped. Is likely to move quickly with lots of knee-jerk reactions. Not likely to influence a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Expressions / smiles are small and subtle. Lots of little habits. [x]

Cancer Moon

Eyes are often large and blue-green colours. Will probably have a soft, comforting aura and expression. Very likely to have a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Frequent smiles. Slow movements and gestures. [x]

Leo Moon

Eyes are often bright, warm and vibrant. Can possess a ‘shine’ of attractiveness from within that influences appearance. May have a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Very smiley. Dimples at a young age. [x]

Virgo Moon

Eyes are often bright or almond-shaped. Might move quickly with lots of anxious energy. Not likely to have a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Quick / curious / grey eyes are also common. Lots of little habits. [x]

Libra Moon

Eyes are often wide, attractive or long-lashed. Probably moves in a graceful, considered way. May have a feminine or curvaceous figure. Likely to smile or blush often. Makes you feel calm when they’re around. [x]

Scorpio Moon

Eyes are often dark or observant. Likely to look down a lot, but when eye contact is made, it’s serious. May have a feminine or curvaceous figure. Emotion is seen in their eyes first. Darkness around the eyes. [x]

Sagittarius Moon

Eyes are often bright or wide. Probably a smiley person with a bright, welcoming aura. Very likely to have a feminine or curvaceous figure. Bounces around with abundant energy. Dimples at a young age. [x]

Capricorn Moon

Eyes are often in brown-green colours. Probably pretty serious about eye contact. Not likely to have a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Has a ‘don’t mess with me’ walk. An eyebrow raiser. [x]

Aquarius Moon

Eyes are often quick or in unusual colours. Either a very slow or very fast walker. Not likely to have a particularly feminine or curvaceous figure. Definitely an eyebrow raiser. Will have a distinctive smile. [x]

Pisces Moon

Social anxiety and introversion are often mistakenly considered the same thing and used interchangeably. As someone who struggled with social anxiety disorder in the past, and did a lot of research on the subject in the efforts to overcome it, I’d like to clear up a few misconceptions about social anxiety and introversion.

They might seem to have a lot in common on the surface, but their root cause is very different.

Introversion is a personality trait which, in itself, doesn’t make the person suffer and can’t be changed much throughout life, while social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a mental health disorder that can be very distressing and can be overcome with the right self-help approach and/or therapy.

Let’s see why they might seem like the same thing, and the root causes behind each one of them, showing how they are actually two very different states.

1. A socially anxious person and an introvert both tend to avoid socializing.

Introverts recharge their batteries when they are alone, while socializing drains the energy out of them. That doesn’t mean they……..

‘Sparkplug’

Your nature is sober and reserved and you cannot stand showiness. You are compulsively truthful and thorough and you value and respect loyalty and sincerity in others. There is a wisdom and deep understanding of human nature revealed in your eyes. You project your sympathy and concern for people to the entire world. The social reformer, the fervent missionary, and the revolutionary are members of this combination. Moreover, your interest in science and the mysterious urges you to press the borders of human knowledge. The result of this mixture of signs can be confusing. In your combination the intellectual inquisitiveness, peculiarity, and social concern of Aquarius is paired with the deep kindness and compassion of Pisces. You have a bearing that suggests you are from the distant past. You have totally changeable moods. You might gaze off into space at a party, or look like you just arrived from the twilight zone. But if your musings are interrupted, you do not miss a beat. Your password is experimentation. You glide easily through a wide range of concepts and pursuits, until you find the one that suits you best. Once you have discovered your specialty, whether in science or the occult, you fix on it with resolve and an extraordinary sense of mission. Your moods need to be gotten under control for any kind of happiness. Why anyone would desire all the attention that love involves is a mystery to you. Your mate in life is treated equally but like a friend or co-worker. It is consequently critical that your partner understand your intellectual and eccentric activities. Because you are known for your patience and ability to forgive and forget, you will be an easy person to get along with. The issue of finding the right person is very critical here. You can be charming and funny one moment, then suddenly go totally silent the next. Maybe the most important part of your life, even though you do not acknowledge it, is people. You do not like the idea of frightening them off with your erratic and at times, illogical, behavior. You want a feeling of camaraderie with a lot people of both genders. The opposite sex is probably captivated by your otherworldly allure, innocence, and transcendental presence. People in general are more meaningful to you than are individuals, so you do not have much time for a romance with any single person. (http://universal-tao-eproducts.com)

☽ Moon: The cosmic bay of dreams, where we go when we fall to sleep

☿ Mercury: The throne between the two temples in the mind, illuminated by the light of its neighbouring Sun

♀ Venus: Inclusiveness, finding similarities with other people, support, meaningful connections

♂ Mars: Parathyroid glands, the inner Sword made from iron, clairaudience

♃ Jupiter: The ability to acknowledge, hear, and understand every teaching and ancient language of the Gods

♄ Saturn: Sacred pools of Temples, transmutation of collected wisdom into a higher material reality

♅ Uranus: Cerebrospinal fluid poured from the Aquarius jug helixes up the spine toward saturating the pineal gland

♆ Neptune: The Kingdom of Souls, where the body becomes a cosmic flute eternally playing the seven vowels of nature