innerpeace

I’m researching and writing about Vertex in astrology, and I realized that there’s such a generalization for the houses especially the 4th house. I also think there’s a bit of a confusion here too.

4th house is often called the house of home. but it’s really the house of personal space. especially because it’s the direct square of your 1st house, the house of personal self. the opposite of the 1st house is 7th house and that’s the house of relationships and partnerships beyond the self. the opposite of 4th house and the direct squares of 1st and 7th house is the 10th house, the house of public self. These are the angles of your birth chart. Do you see the connection there?

the point of the 1st house is  called AC

the point of the 7th house is called DC

the point of the 4th house is called IC

the point of the 10th house is called MC

4th house is often associated with home and family and while that’s true on a high level perspective it really deals with the personal space around you and the one’s you’re willing(or unwilling) to invite into your inner being. There’s a reason why the 4th house is considered the lowest point of a birth chart. because it’s the deepest parts of the person.

(bear with this long post, it will be worth it!)

I find that these two astrological signs are constantly being compared - they are even considered one of the most compatible signs. Yes, both love financial security and know how to realistically achieve it. Both are definitely stubborn individuals who take immense pride in the work they do.

From what I’ve observed, Taurus and Capricorn aren’t as similar as they seem.

Taurus sees financial prosperity as a desire but Capricorn views financial stability as a necessity - it is a way to build a foundation to secure the future.

Taurus is naturally stubborn, while Capricorn is known to be stubborn for a reason. There is always a reason. This is why Capricorn finds it easier to make adjustments - a logical explanation can change Capricorn’s judgement. However, they will never be quick to admit this. Instead, they will reflect on themselves and quietly make self improvements.

As earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn are realistic and down-to-earth. Both also have rather strong moral worlds. Their difference is in expression and execution. Taurus tries to get their message across by converting others with verbal persuasion - they are almost always successful because they are so keen on it. A Taurus can become bitter if you are not willing to agree with or adhere to their customs. On the other hand, Capricorn tend to express themselves through action than words. They enjoy showing, rather than telling because they believe action is unquestionable, whereas words can be deceiving.

Both signs are extremely drawn to work, but never unconditional work. Both signs work for a purpose. Both expect to be given something in return for their efforts. However, Taurus takes pride in their work because they can see their success being useful in the long run, further adding to a sense of material security in the future. Capricorn takes pride for the sake of pride. Pride is somehow meaningful to Capricorn - it is not only an indication of increased security, but also a mood enhancer and self-esteem booster. Pride ensures Capricorn of his/her worth in the world.

Taurus’ work motive is money and material possessions. Capricorn’s work motive is status and sense of accomplishment.

Zhihu

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This is some good stuff!

We all have an attachment style that impacts how we are in relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, and others. Exploring attachment styles and providing support to make the necessary changes is one of my first places I intervene in my practice with clients.

Our attachment style is formed in our early developmental years by our caretakers. It can be fluid throughout the years as you’re impacted by life experiences. Attachment styles aren’t fixed but they can take a lot of inner work and healthy relationships to change.

Have you ever been super excited about an idea, but when you open your laptop (or grab a pen and paper) and start writing, the words suddenly fail you? You stumble through the sentences, hitting frequent blocks, not sure what to write next? Fret not! Here’s a simple trick that I use that has helped me SO much. 

- Start writing as you normally would. 

- When you hit a block, and your brain starts wracking itself for words, don’t waste time! Simply type ‘writesomething’ and move on. It can be a word, or an entire sentence. You can use this when you can’t think of the appropriate description or dialogue.

- A lot of times we end up losing our writing mojo because we’re bogged down by these tiny details that we haven’t figured out. At the same time, we want to keep writing and get to the good parts of the plot!

- Once you’ve used this trick, you can come back to your text when you feel you’re in a better state of mind to fill in those details. Simply search ‘write something’ on your word processor

- Then flit through your document, replacing it with the details you’d previously not filled.

What year are you?

What’s your major/what do you think you want to major in?

If applicable, what is your thesis about?

Do you think you picked the right major?

Ultimate educational goals?

Career goals?

Do you think your goals are realistic?

What classes are you taking right now?

Favorite class out of everything you’ve ever taken and why?

Least favorite class ever and why?

Current favorite class and why?

Current least favorite class and why?

Favorite STEM field?

Favorite humanities subject?

Class that you’ve always wanted to take but never had the chance?

Do you use caffeine and if so how much daily?

What’s your preferred method of taking in caffeine?

Have you ever tried study drugs?

Are you a homework-in-the-morning kind of person?

Do you listen to music while you study?

Crowded area or quiet place?

What’s your preferred writing implement?

Do you need to work out before you can study well?

Describe your perfect study environment.

Are you procrastinating right now?

What was the last thing you procrastinated?

Are you a perfectionist?

Do you like easy classes or do you feel bad if you’re not working hard?

Are you a good test taker?

What are you the proudest of out of all the assignments you’ve ever had?

Do you talk to your teachers/professors a lot?

Describe your favorite teacher/professor and why you like them.

Describe your least favorite teacher/professor and why you dislike them.

Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher/professor?

Most profound thing ever said to you by a teacher/professor?

Best feedback you’ve ever gotten on something academic?

Worst study habit and how are you working on it?

Are you an in-class fidgeter?

How’s your handwriting?

Write “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” and post a photo.

Neat or messy notes?

A lot of notes or the bare minimum?

Post a photo/scan of your notes from your favorite class.

Are you a doodler?

Post a photo of your doodles if you have any.

Do you have pre-test rituals and what are they?

Are you a tangent-question asker?

Do you make jokes in class?

How many hours do you spend on academics per day?

damaged goods.

a burden.

worthless.

a failure.

stupid.

a waste of space.

weak.

a lost cause.