Queen of Atlantis

It’s been far too long. Perhaps the time has come and passed for them to speak of the previous event, especially with their community in such a bad light. However, Mera is not a woman to give up easily or allow others who do not know, have not been part of it, to judge her. And thus while the landdwellers question her husband’s League of Justice occupying him even in the depths of Atlantis, the Queen takes it upon herself to visit Kaldur while he is with them below surface.

In her years as a maturing woman, Mera often experienced courtship. She was graceful, beautiful, powerful. It was to be expected. Words of praise and admiration caused her ego to blossom. Gifts of unimaginable value could decorate her body if she wished for it, but nothing ever stirred her heart. They tried and she allowed them to, declined and rejected every one of them.

Arthur never had to try, yet he did. Very much like a child, he had approached her one evening when their bond was still questionable although not hostile any longer. She could tell he was nervous about the mystery he was hiding behind his back. Instead of allowing him the time he needed to gather his confidence and words, she had demanded he speak or let her be to spend the remaining time of the day in preparation of cleansing her body. Too much had already been wasted on such occasions. What she expected had been a confession of some sort, perhaps an expensive jewel, a royal heirloom to appease to her.

She was correct, partly. Men were all the same in the end. Arthur however, proved a tiny tad different. He presented her a white shell hanging from a brown leather string accompanied by white biwa beads. Its simplicity yet stunning beauty caught her attention, as did the soft smile adorning Arthur’s face, the hesitant look that he couldn’t hide from her eyes and that hardened as he expanded his chest with a mighty inhale. Guard it for me, he had asked of her as if knowing she would decline the jewelry otherwise. Her affection couldn’t be bought, Arthur knew. The assignment he entrusted her with without further detail should have her confused, demanding a proper reason for accepting the self-made jewelry. Instead she understood in the silence that followed, while he watched her hang the necklace in place, that he would never depend on a woman as blindly as he was with her. It was apparent from that moment she would guard it with all her might for as long as he bestowed that task upon her, for as long as he wished for it. The King of Atlantis, mature and boyish at the same time, flashed her a satisfied smile.

Arthur exhaled long and slow, unlike the rapid beating of her heart.

Born on January 31

Your greatest challenge is… to stop losing interest quickly if others don’t give you their heartfelt support. 

The way forward is… not to try something else but to trust your instincts and make your own decision about what is or is not right for you.

Luck maker Take a stand Lucky people are certain about what they want. It is this certainty (and not the approval of others) that gives them the strength and determination they need to achieve their dreams. People born on January 31 have an overwhelming need to be noticed, heard and taken seriously. And because more often than not these bright, appealing people achieve this goal with ease, they are admired by others for their creativity, vision, and originality. Strong will-power, steadfastness and an emphasis on self-expression define people who are born on this day. They may also be quite progressive, with a touch of the genius about them. Although they can appear absent-minded and chaotic at times, this is only because their thoughts are always on fast-forward, their mind being filled with original and ingenious ideas and concepts. When they feel they have made some kind of breakthrough they run the risk of getting over-excited, but others tend to find this endearing rather than annoying. In fact people born on this day are generally well liked for being so inventive and entertaining in their never-ending quest for knowledge. They are magnetic personalities but harbour a tendency to be occasionally oversensitive, reading hidden meanings into the actions and words of others. When they feel upstaged, put upon or let down they may overreact and either withdraw completely and become depressed, or startle others with their sharp tongue. They need to learn to be a little less intense in their relationships and to accept that sometimes other people want to share the limelight. Occasionally people born on this day may feel pressured to conform to others’ expectations of them in order to be liked; by so doing they run the risk of losing their unique charm. Fortunately, around the age of twenty there is a turning point which suggests they are able to develop greater self-reliance; at the age of fifty there is another turning point which highlights their fighting spirit and emotional resilience. Above all, people born on January 31 are bright spirits who have the ability to light up the world with their bubbly personalities and brilliance. Once they learn to truly value themselves they have the potential not only to bring great happiness to the world but also to influence and inspire.

On the dark side Uncertain, suspicious, groveling 

On the bright side Appealing, original, strong

Power thought “I have a mission and I choose to accept it.”

January 31 Signs & symbols Sun sign: Aquarius Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary Symbol: The Water Carrier Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary Tarot card: The Emperor (authority) Favourable numbers: 4, 5 Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month Lucky colors: Sky blue, silver and pale green Birthstone: Amethyst personality

Love bubbling over People born on January 31 throw themselves into relationships with bubbling enthusiasm. They make endlessly fascinating and entertaining partners but also incredibly supportive and loyal ones. Their partner may find it hard to get a word in, and it is important for them to learn to calm down and listen from time to time. If they can find a lover who encourages them to show their serious as well as their fun side, a passionate and intense connection is possible.

Health colour blue Difficulties with their emotional life, in particular with friends and loved ones, can affect the health of people born on this day and manifest in depression, low self-esteem or insecurity. It is important for them to learn to feel comfortable with and to express their feelings to family and friends; they could benefit from counseling or alternative therapies, such as meditation, that stress the potential of the mind to alter the way they feel both emotionally and physically. They need to make sure they eat a healthy, balanced diet, as they are also prone to eating disorders. They would also benefit from fairly energetic exercise, such as aerobics or jogging, as it will help calm their mind. Meditating, wearing or surrounding themselves in the color blue will help stabilize their mood and bring feelings of calmness.

I feel secure about my capability to stand by Arthur and aid him to the best of my abilities, knowing he won't ever reproach me to not have done all I could.

In name of her husband, King Arthur of Atlantis, also known as Aquaman, Mera, Queen of Atlantis and beloved wife to the King, surfaces from the vast waters she now calls her home in favor of roaming the lands of their planet.