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back to school! here’s a giant massive study guide organized by mercury placements! i really don’t expect these tips to work perfectly for everyone, but if you’re having trouble studying, maybe switching up your strategy could help💛

aries - quick and decisive, you feel better when you see immediate results. you might feel most at home in areas of study that are more concrete and goal-oriented than exploratory. for example, STEM or languages rather than literature or philosophy. regardless, i prescribe the reward system - stick a piece of candy on every paragraph and eat it when you get there, a treat for every 10 flashcards, every solved problem, etc. rather than timed breaks, consider challenging yourself to x math problems, y pages until you get to take a break. try to game-ify studying and make it performance based, and make sure you reward yourself for progress!

taurus - i think a field with obvious real-world applications would suit you. engineering, economics, public policy. i do not recommend the reward system for you lol, i don’t trust y’all to follow it. instead, i recommend you build yourself the perfect environment for success. put yourself in an environment that screams learning, that makes you feel all fancy and scholarly. do not study in your room. find the campus’s most impressive library spot and bring your colored pens and cute notebooks. make your study blogs, pinterests, inspiration boards. do it for the aesthetic™ highschoolers: i realize this is harder for you. i’d prefer you didn’t study in your room, but if you must, please at least don’t study on your bed if at all possible. study at a desk, or at the kitchen table before parents come home

gemini - now, you do need timed breaks, you distractable lovelies. i think you would feel more comfortable in exploratory fields of study, where there is no right answer and you can let your mind wander at will. if you’ve chosen something more concrete, though, you need to pay real close attention to when you’re getting side-tracked. pay attention to how much time it’s taking you to complete problems/read chapters and build in breaks. it would probably benefit you to work through problem sets with classmates, who will likely have little patience for your what-ifs. studying with people will also give you the opportunity to talk it out when you get stuck. highschoolers: i know it’s tough for a lot of you to meet up with pals. my little sister sits on skype with her pals while she does homework, perhaps you could try this?

cancer - a memorization-based field like medicine or language might suit you folks. you’re a bit of a perfectionist sign - you feel uncomfortable starting until you know where you’re going. i recommend you lovelies stock the fuck up on scratch paper (because i am extremely anxious about the environment, i always saved one-sided printouts i didn’t need anymore). write down every dumb thought you have. no clue how to outline this essay? just write down ideas until you get there. no clue how to solve this math problem? start it! get it wrong a few times! i know you like to protect unfinished work and not show it to others, but i urge you to try getting comfortable with unfinished and unsatisfactory work. you don’t get partial credit if you turn in nothing, you don’t learn anything if you don’t give it a shot. also, if you are in a STEM field, show your work - yes, even the fuckups. look, i used to grade homework and it’s fine to show minimal work if you got the question right, but if you got it wrong i need to know why so i can help you (or more realistically tell the professor they fucked up teaching this concept and all their students got it wrong). if you are in the humanities, meet with your professors often. discuss your essay topics and outlines. they’ll help set you on a good path

leo - you’d probably feel better in a grand, big picture kind of field - art, economics. it’s not a competition, but i know you’re gonna treat it like one anyway. so please let that motivate you for good. be visibly studying - post up on the first floor of the library, claim your favorite table, use distinctive looking study materials. study in public, where others can see how diligent you are. their eyes on you will motivate you to do what you came to do. the other thing with y’all is that i really need you to learn to check your work. another proofread, another look at that problem, etc. reread that essay and make sure it makes sense, the structure works, you have adequate supporting sources n stuff. something you learn in college is the value of checking your work. it is wild how much that can elevate your score. please always give yourself time to do this. highschoolers: ok so studying in public is a harder ask from you, so i fully endorse you being the world’s most obnoxious social media user and posting evidence of your studying on every available platform. start a studyblr? 

virgo - you might feel best in a details-oriented field like STEM or law, where the weeds are the whole point. i suggest y’all write everything down. e v e r y t h i n g. i trust y’all to come up with an organization schema that works for you. everything the professor puts on the board goes in your notes, no exceptions. get one of those pens that records the lecture while you write (some of these are so advanced omg, my friend had one and it could play the part of the lecture from when you wrote that particular phrase, it’s wild). i do trust you to be able to hold all that info in your brain, but i also think it will make your life so much easier to have a quick-access guide written by yourself on hand at all times. you’re another sign that needs to outline your essays and show all work. it’ll help you organize your many, many thoughts. sometimes y’all have trouble with big picture stuff, so i suggest summarizing your notes as an exercise in retaining those top-line insights

libra - i think you’re well-suited for fields of study that focus on people (the humanities as a whole), but also in general i think academia suits you. research, libraries, dedicating your life to the pursuit of knowledge, traditional techniques, etc. you don’t truly know it until you can teach it, so definitely look into becoming a TA or tutor. help your friends and classmates out. it’ll help to study with other people, and surrounding yourself with smart, dedicated folks is only going to help. i suggest you try to separate your studying from the rest of your life, though. the hard part about school (especially college) is that it gets hard to let the studying go and do something else, so you wind up with this cloud of “i should be studying” anxiety wherever you go. set concrete goals, try setting a schedule, and intentionally build in those times when you are absolutely allowed to completely forget about school and do something else. please don’t work through your meals unless you absolutely have to

scorpio - you’re all about investigative fields of study - my scorpio stellium pal is in chemistry grad school! STEM, history, philosophy suit you. it would benefit you to get in the zone to study. post up in the library and drown in those books. long, uninterrupted sessions probably work best for you. but! please remember that essays written in one sitting are not your best work. i suggest separating your study needs into categories. 1. gather resources, 2. outline, etc etc. it’s ok, you don’t have to finish stuff in one sitting. you can take multiple days to do a problem set, write an essay. you might be prone to leaving it to the last minute and then powering through. instead, start when you get the assignment and do a bit everyday. it’s not easy for your brain to switch gears though, so try to plan one topic per study session - for the next hour do chemistry and don’t worry about anything else, rather than multitasking on multiple assignments. also, please do not tutor unless you can absolutely trust yourself not to crush those poor kids’ spirits. instead, you’d make a great research assistant.

sagittarius - constantly stimulating fields will work for you. get on the bleeding edge of something: computer science, politics, marketing, something that’s fast-paced and always changing. sit the fuck down for 10 uninterrupted minutes i am begging you! you need timed breaks as well but for you it’s not about cutting yourself off from getting distracted. it’s about forcing yourself to focus for 20 minutes with the promise that when you finish that you can goof off for another 10. write stuff down! trust me it’s a lot easier to organize things when they are on pieces of paper and not in your brain. i know it all makes sense in your head, so go ahead and write down everything you’re thinking and then when it’s time to write a paper on it, it’s all right there. there are a lot of online tools that can help - like list-making websites, browser extensions that save sources, mind-mapping websites (!!!!). take advantage of the tools available to get your thoughts organized!

capricorn - you’d do well in fields where force of will is helpful, and you can argue into a right answer. literature, philosophy, anything interpretive where you can have your own point of view and argue it. you’re another perfectionist, and i need you to focus on the journey and not the result. do the due diligence. write down every step. you’re not learning if you’re rushing to the answer. when you read your sources, do it with the assignment in mind. bookmark and write down quotes you think will help you argue a point in the future. it’s good to have too much and have to edit it down. this also helps you pay attention to the text. you’re prone to goal-oriented tasks like “read this chapter.” please remember that the goal is to learn and that you may be able to breeze through that chapter real quick, but it does nothing to help you unless you understand it and can remember what it was about. you’re doing yourself a disservice by studying to check things off a list and not studying to understand.

aquarius - you need a field of study you can dedicate yourself too. it’s just not gonna work to force yourself into the field you think is more profitable, or practical. the aquarian mind wants what it wants and it can’t be denied. you’ll work best with meaningful fields of study. no shallow marketing or business degrees for y’all. anyway, try to study for love of the subject. try to incorporate it into other aspects of your life. philosophize for fun over the dinner table. see if you can mathematically calculate the number of bedsheets you’d need to turn the side of the science building into an epic mural. make the learning fun. going your own way is a strength. maybe you were taught to solve a math problem this way, but you think you can make it work a different way. try it! flexibility is honestly such a strength. basically, do it the way you think will work for you, regardless of what you’e been told. another sign that would really benefit from just trying a bunch of stuff out until you settle on a strong method/essay topic/what have you

GROUNDING — simple visualization exercise for releasing excess or negative energy through imagination of nature surrounding you and recharging you with new energies. can be visualized with roots that grow from your body into the earth which serve as an energy channel between you and nature. concentrate on the feeling of the energy transfers, really feel them. practice this once a day.

CENTERING — meditative visualization for centering oneself and gathering lost energy bits that are detached from you, eventually after feeling extreme emotions or performing magick. find and feel your inner center. become aware of your magical existence. can also be visualized with space: planets and stars that revolve around you, the sun, the center of your own galaxy. grounding before centering is recommended.

SHIELDING — strong visualization practice for protecting your energies from draining people and their negative energies. good for empaths. can be visualized through all kind of imaginary shields. the most important thing is that in your imagination you are entirely coated with this shield, no matter if you imagine a bright reflecting light around you, or other protecting elements. no cracks, no splits, you need to be completely shielded. practice this daily and keep it up forever.

CLEANSING — energy removing practice for clearing unwanted negative energies or spirits from an object or space by doing a small ritual such as visualization, burning incense, using effective crystals or chanting cleansing mantras, etc. this type of energy work is perfect for making a place or an item spiritually new again.

ENERGY BALLS — physical and mental practice for visualizing a glowing white energy ball (or any other form of visual energy) between the palm of your hands. rub your hands together and concentrate on the friction and warmth and also on the energies which flow from your arms into your slowly forming and growing energy ball. if you feel the distance between your hands is just right and the energy ball is completed give it a last strong input of energy to seal it.

PROGRAMMING — once you’re really comfortable with making an energy ball, you can also program it with an intent. start with deciding on an intent (example: joy) and really fill your energy ball with these feelings (example: joy, happiness, delight, pleasure, fun, cheer and laughter) by literally trying to feel those things as you do it. also, imagine your white energy ball changes its color; use the color you connect the most to this feeling/intent (example: joy - yellow/else).

CHARGING — energy work practice for infusing an object (such as a crystal, water, or other things) with personal or external energies, like a certain intent. this can be achieved either through forming and programming an energy ball and willing it into the object by visualizing and/or embracing it with your hands; or it can be done by simply visualizing that the object is surrounded by bright energetic light (eventually take a color that matches your intent here as well) and will your intent into the object directly. keep up your imagination of the charging until you feel it’s complete.

aries MC: hardworking and ambitious, these people have a set path or goal they have in mind and they will achieve it no matter what. sometimes they can be more shy in their daily life, but it’s important for them to shine and be the very best in their work. they need balance because they may switch wildly from one thing to another and be very rash in their decision making. they are very creative and can brainstorm great ideas.

taurus MC: as per usual with taurus placements, this placement doesn’t like change. they are stubborn and will stick with a career or thought process even if it’s terrible for them. they are stubborn and persistent people who love to help others. an ideal career path for them would be something where they create and are hands-on. they need to be able to see the process and see the fruits of their labors.

gemini MC: gemini’s are known for their creativity, but they can become easily burnt out and need time to recharge. they can also become easily bored, so a career or lifestyle that is exciting with many different tasks is essential for them. these are curious people who are in love with learning new things and improving themselves. gemini’s have a great sense of aesthetics and are great with detail oriented things, so a career that combines these would be ideal.

cancer MC: sweet, trustworthy people who are great at teaching others. change is, again, difficult but they can become ambitious if they find a specific thing they love to do. a job that can bring about fame and responsiblility would be great for them. an amazing intuition will benefit them in any career dealing with people, where they will thrive. they are born planners and need to feel respected for all the work and nurturing they do.

leo MC: leo’s are known for their ambition and wild dreams, and they can achieve these dreams because they are persistent and tenacious people. they are very organized and extremely generous. they can tend to be petty if they feel personally persecuted and completely give up on something though. good in a crisis, they definitely need to be applauded for their efforts in whatever career path they are in. they enjoy being in the public eye as long as they are loved. their ego can either be an asset or a hindrance if they are not developed.

virgo MC: so naturally critical it can get annoying lol. they are great with language, research, and even teaching. when they commit, they will take everything very seriously. they like to play it safe, taking a job that they know will grant them stability, but they need something that will let them live up to their full potential. they always see the big picture. a workspace that is free of chaos is essential. they tend to over analyze things, which can turn into indecisiveness in the eyes of others.

libra MC: great coworkers who listen as well as input ideas. they are able to climb the ladder because they’re strong communicators and work well with others. they are flexible, and who you definitely want to work with you in a team setting. they love to mentor others and push others to success. their downside is they tend to stay in a box rather than break out on their own with their own ideas when they don’t have sufficient confidence. if there’s a problem at home, they will bring it to work, and vice versa.

scorpio MC: those with scorpio in midheaven are no strangers to transformation, so it is likely that they will change their profession a few times. although easily frustrated, they are smart enough to chase their dreams until they succeed. these are very smart people, but they can let their emotions get the better of them, so it is essential that they balance their intellect and strong emotions. they don’t like being subordinates, so these people make good leaders and bosses. they need a career they are extremely passionate about to be able to be happy.

sagittarius MC : this placement also is in love with learning, and will continue to do this throughout their life. they adore a challenge, and a good argument. they need a career that will grant them independence and one where they will be able to plan and prepare. they want to be able to impart their great knowledge and opinions onto others. they might change professions a few times, despite appearing stubborn and stuck in their ways. this placement is always focused on the future, when they need to look at their present situation.

capricorn MC: confident and patient. people instantly trust in this placement. it’s important for them to have a set goal. they have a sense of duty that coexists with their need to care for others, like cancer midheaven. structure is essential, a corporate ladder would be perfect. they garner respect from everyone, so they make natural leaders. a lot of pressure is put on this placement, so they can become bitter. their ultimate goal is to achieve complete stability and success in their given profession. these are practical people who can bottle up their true feelings.

aquarius MC: these people are afraid of looking uneducated in front of others, so they will research into something until they know absolutely everything about it. they are flexible and creative in their problem-solving. although they are great at doing their own thing, they’re even better in a team setting. they want to help the world, jobs that are nontraditional and highly specialized are perfect. can come off as arrogant because they feel they are the smartest/best at their job.

Neptune in 1st: dreamy, creative, impractical, sensitive, psychic, moody

Neptune in 2nd: imaginative, intuitive, stable, practical, generous, appreciative

Neptune in 3rd: idealistic, creative, psychic, unreliable, knowledgeable

Neptune in 4th: confused, uncertain, spiritual, anxious, insecure

Neptune in 5th: creative, artistic, romantic, impractical, entertaining

Neptune in 6th: helpful, caring, systematic, logical, sensitive, traditional

Neptune in 7th: idealistic, sacrificing, imaginary, deceptive, artistic

Neptune in 8th: clairvoyant, psychic, intuitive, sensitive, secretive

Neptune in 9th: reverent, philosophical, unplanned, prophetic, balanced

Neptune in 10th: creative, psychic, inspiring, grounded, dramatic

Neptune in 11th: elusive, dreamy, responsible, difficult, moody

Juno- How do you handle committed relationships? This position shows your patterns of commitment and what would truly get you to commit without fear. She rules marriage, serious relationships, and outer unions. 

Ceres- What brings out your inner nurturer? Ceres rules what we deeply care about and want to protect. She is our mothering aspect, pointing us to where we crave to pour our soul into and nurture. 

Pallas (Athene)- How do you approach solving problems that seem too big to handle? She rules our creative thinking in how to take steps toward achieving our goals. She is where we mentally jump into warrior mode to attack our problems head on instead of hiding from them in fear.

Chiron- Where is the deepest wound you carry? This shows where we have wounded ourselves and when faced with healing this wound, thus starts our spiritual journey. Many say this wound can not be healed, but that is defeating. This wound can most definitely be healed, it just takes a lot of self-discovery and acceptance which is why it sparks a spiritual journey.

Vesta- What is most sacred to you? Vesta rules our deepest self-commitment. She is the keeper of the fire of life and the sworn celibate priestess. She rules sacred sexuality and shows us how we express our sexuality on a spiritual level. She shows what we view as holy, and what we commit ourselves to throughout a lifetime. 

Taurus leads with patience, practicality, and persistence.

Gemini leads with intelligence, persuasion, and positivity.

Cancer leads with adaptability, understanding, and thoughtfulness.

Leo leads by showing many times but also with warmth, confidence, and generosity.

Virgo leads with efficiency, attention, and sensibility.

Libra leads with tact, fairness or objectivity, and adaptability.

Scorpio leads with perception, passion, and daring.

Sagittarius leads by example but can also lead with optimism, inspiration, flexibility, and zeal.

Capricorn leads with decisiveness, calmness, maybe sternness, and realism.

Aquarius leads with innovation, encouragement, and self-assurance.

Aries: War deities

Taurus: Rustic deities

Gemini: Sky deities

Cancer: Health deities

Leo: Olympians

Virgo: Agricultural deities

Libra: Love deities

Scorpio: Chthonic deities

Sagittarius: Titans

Capricorn: Primordial deities 

Aquarius: Personified deities 

Aries: Calliope (Καλλιόπη) - Muse of eloquence and epic poetry

Taurus: Polymnia (Πολύμνια) - Muse of agriculture, sacred poetry, meditation, geometry

Gemini: Thalia (Θάλεια)- Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry

Cancer: Euterpe (Eὐτέρπη) - Muse of music and lyric poetry

Leo: Calliope (Καλλιόπη) - Muse of eloquence and epic poetry

Virgo: Erato ( Ἐρατώ) - Muse of love poetry

Libra: Terpsichore (Τερψιχόρη) - Muse of dance and chorus

Scorpio: Melpomene (Μελπομένη) - Muse of tragedy

Sagittarius: Thalia (Θάλεια)- Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry

Capricorn: Clio (Κλειώ) - Muse of history

Aquarius: Urania (Οὐρανία) - Muse of astronomy

the 12th house is a house of secrecy/hidden and is often referred to as the house of the unconscious. 

aries in the 12th // you might not like to take charge of a situation until you’re comfortable, and more assertive and energetic behind closed doors.

taurus in the 12th // you very much crave security and stability, even if you deny it. grounded and hard-working when comfortable.

gemini in the 12th // you only really show your active mind when you’re alone. you’re most witty and inventive when you feel relaxed in an environment.

cancer in the 12th // you try keeping your emotions to yourself, and don’t like to show your sensitivity.

leo in the 12th // you’re a powerhouse and a great leader but only when there won’t be judgment. naturally strays away from the center of attention.

virgo in the 12th // surprisingly judgmental and critical, observant and analytical when they don’t feel vulnerable.

libra in the 12th // not very good at working with other people, but when the judgment from the environment goes away, you can be very romantic. 

scorpio in the 12th // you have lots of hidden secrets and shun the taboo,  but secretly very interested in them. also more powerful than you seem.

sagittarius in the 12th // seems likes someone who doesn’t care for spirituality or religion, but deep down is actually very philosophical. fun when relaxed.

capricorn in the 12th // you feel constantly restricted and loaded with responsibilities. out of the spotlight you’re focused and ambitious.

aquarius in the 12th // more humanitarian than you come across, and can be very independent when you feel comfortable.

Aries Venus:

Undeveloped: gets very angry because of smallest things, competitive, compares themselves to their partner, easily jealous, gets offended a lot, often only wants physical affection, doesn’t want their ego to be hurt

Developed: wants the relationship to be fun, active, shows you lots of love, adventurous, open about feelings, appreciates the little things, loves to go out, shows you off, you can always talk to them

Taurus Venus:

Undeveloped: possessive, overly jealous, doesn’t talk about their emotions, high-sensitive, wants to do everything right, anxious about falling in love, very shy and reserved, fear of being rejected

Developed: most romantic person ever, wants the best for their partner, gets you gifts, shows affection a lot, always supportive, happy when with people, great people-pleaser, loves to spend time with their partner even if it’s just for napping

Gemini Venus:

Undeveloped: judging, control-freak, manipulative in a way, bad intentions, showing less to no emotion at all, you never know where you’re at with them, won’t let you talk, doesn’t really listen

Developed: funny and lively conversations, shows you the bright side of life, gives good advice, tries to be a lil more affectionate, smiles a lot and gives you positivity, is like a best friend and partner at the same time

Cancer Venus:

Undeveloped: controlling, manipulates your emotion, cry-baby, needs you a bit too much, drama queen, jealous, a bit clingy, love is “melodrama”, deeply affected/sad when something goes wrong

Developed: cares about their partner and their health, always a shoulder to lean on, gives the warmest hugs, helps you, tries to understand your opinions, just wants to spread love, shows affection a lot, romantic

Leo Venus:

Undeveloped: wants to be treated as royal, could use you for their goods, egoistic af, when their needs aren’t fulfilled prepare for fight, needs attention, fishing for compliments, doesn’t really care about how their partner feels, clingy

Developed: treats YOU like royality, supports you and your goals, no.1 fan of your relationship, shows you off, goes on cute dates, thoughtful gifts, romantic, positive about your future, wants to spend time with you

Virgo Venus:

Undeveloped: doesn’t “care” about love, thinks they don’t deserve love, plays the victim, gives everything in a relationship without getting something back, shows no emotion, difficult to see under their hard shell, hard to commit to a person/relationship

Developed: your go-to-person, shows enough emotion, embraces the little things, really sweet and affectionate, makes thoughtful gifts, cares about you and your health, always trying to make you happy with little jokes, best teamwork-partner ever, selfless

Libra Venus

Undeveloped: clingy, overly romantic, has a new crush everyday, can‘t really commit to one partner, you never know where you‘re at with them, everything revolves about them and their feelings, missing sense of identity, indecesive

Developed: really sweet and affectionate, wants the best for their partner, invests a lot of time in the relationship, determined about love, loves to show their love, shows you off, tells everyone that their partner is the best, cares for you

Scorpio Venus

Undeveloped: possessive, too much jealousy (you can‘t even talk to someone else), not stable enough to handle a rejection, concentrates only on their partner and forgets about themselves, often too passionate and a lot of fights

Developed: gives you enough freedom to be yourself, romantic and cute gestures, pushes you to new things, is productive with you, teamwork is always on point, gives you security and stability, great sex life, wants to be happy with you

Sagittarius Venus

Undeveloped: often too flighty, doesn’t stay around one partner for too long, difficulties to express their feelings properly, doesn’t search for something true, thinks they’re always right, often brutally honest and disrespectful

Developed: tries to give their partner safety but also an adventure, always wants to do something new and crazy (in a good way), loves you for who you are not what you look like, is proud to have you and shows you their feelings

Capricorn Venus

Undeveloped: does not have a lot of self-confidence and doubts themselves constantly, afraid of falling in love and ending the relationship in a disaster, cold and comes off as heartless, only interested in their work, makes up no time for their partner

Developed: one of the most romantic and affectionate lovers, when they really love you, they’ll show and prove it, give you stability, respectful and not too clingy, wants the best for you and always helps you with everything, is really concerned about being happy with one person

Aquarius Venus

Undeveloped: a bit of a loner sometimes, it’s very hard for them to show affection and love, often don’t know what love feels like, tries to avoid relationships, cynic,pretty harsh, hard for them to open up to someone, lost in their own world, not interested in romance

Developed: would go to the end of the world for the person they love, shows love in their own and very special ways, down for anything, you can talk with them about literally anything, soulmate material, wants the best for you, needs their freedom but you can always find compromises

Pisces Venus

Undeveloped: too dreamy, can’t commit to one person, but if they do they’re too clingy, don’t think of themselves and only cares about others which isn’t always good, plays the victim a lot, lonely, wastes time not talking to their crush and tell them the truth