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I am not obsessed
 

more halloween switch witch ketchup 9/20/09

Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink? I drink rarely, and socially, but when I do drink it's either Lambic Framboise ( a belgium beer IF the bar I am at has it ), or top shelf vodka. I can be persuaded to partake in the occasional absinthe, and/or a red headed slut or two.   Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? either way is fine with me   If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? I am certainly into that, and protection or prosperity would kick ass   ******9/18***** Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? I use that, omg what is it called... Smith's Rosebud Salve I swear it used to have another name..   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? My headache medicine ( imitrex) What are your favorite fruits? watermelon, fig, cherries, actually I love all fruits so far If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? lol, beet!! chocolate, black and green tea, and mischief! What is your favorite cookie type? peanut butter and chocolate chip   ******9/17***** Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? lol, let's see, Lost Boys ( the dumb dark haired vampire that never talks), Tremors (kevin bacon), Point Break ( keanu reeves), Singles ( the rock star wannabe dude)   Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? yes, yes I do, I love Killer Beez and Jai Mahal, but really all of her scents rock Do you mind artificial colors in your food? nope Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) all of the above   If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? not sure what this is referring to, but clearance is always fine   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. sure How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? I am struggling with my hypocrisy regarding this subject, but sadly and tragically I LOVE leather, shells, horn, you name it   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? musical starstreams   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Cooking, Hubert Keller   ******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I am a worn out percussionist, lol. I don't currently play anything except my ipod or itunes Favorite musicals? Hair   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? wrath   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? please no   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? I've always avoided them, I am not a big jar-candle person     ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? star, definitely   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Oh my, from which Pantheon? I love them all. Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? vigilante, and vigilante   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? mermaids, because my youngest son used to call me a "bootiful nermaid" when we would go swimming   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? love Love LOVE Dia de los Muertos!!! I always have an altar and everything. My kitchen in Texas has a Dia de los Muertos theme   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Maynard James Keenan and Oscar Wilde   ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? something crafted   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? yes actually, I need another case for rare bpal imps Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Tool Parabola pretty much anything by Tool, oh and   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? in Texas it's just lazy, in Boston it's sudden and colorful and reminds me of the original Halloween movie, in Germany it's magical. I LOVE autumn.   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? sadly I was run out of the local trader joe's by a very creepy guy, so I wouldn't know   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? True Blood, Mad Men, Top Chef Any Amy Brown art fans? not yet..   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) love them   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? ME!!!   Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? the bakeries in Germany Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yes!!!   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? Bloody Mary, of course   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? writing, please   If you had the funds to commission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? one of the monumentale cemeteries in Italy, maybe the one in Turin, it climbs up a hillside, so beautiful or Pompeii, realism please   ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? europe   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? lol, answered that above Yes please, 7 or 10 or so   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? whatever my witch thinks is best   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? my cat, a good movie, tea and a comfy blanket and the bf   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? I am open to new friends, but myspace is not very friendly, at least mine isn't What kind of socks? knee or above How often do you update your wishlist? every couple of months or so   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? halloween is the awesome     Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? art nouveau, art deco, renaissance, old masters, hell you name it I probably love it. What's your stance on cranberries? I like them anyway but juiced   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) nope   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? maynard james keenan and danny carey. sure why not   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? a banana!   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I love them all, really.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I am getting a halloween decant group already, but yes any of the others would rock
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Skylark's Ramblings
 

Autumn 2009 Switch Witch Questions Part 2

Anyway, time to play catch-up with the last lot of questions. It is going to be another doozy of a post. ******9/19***** Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink? Wine and liquers. I have a sweet tooth and cannot stand beer, sadly.   Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? Hahaha - well, either is fine by me. I can become an obsessive stalker, but it means the housemates don't intercept it first.   If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? I would be SO into that. Uhmm. Something for a bit of all round prosperity/abundance would be nice since I am going to be job hunting again shortly. Wouldn't say no to some help in finding someone either.   ******9/18***** Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? Yes! Anything sweet or berry. Other fruits are also cool, but no citrus.   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? My keys.   What are your favorite fruits? Strawberries, but I am allergic to them (oh, the irony!). I also love apples and mangos.   If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? Ohhhhhh. Um, cinnamon, red musks, a touch of dark incense and something light and refreshing like lemon blossoms. What is your favorite cookie type? Chocolate!   ******9/17***** Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? Yes! I love Labyrinth, Back to the Future, Never Ending story (or was that early 90s?), etc. Favourite characters? Doc Brown and the Goblin King.   Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? Never heard of them before, but they look interesting.   Do you mind artificial colors in your food? I don't really mind either way.   Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Clips, OK. But my hair is kind of short at the moment.   If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? Since I adore all candles, yip. Any.   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. As long as they were not too big, origami cranes worked into something would be awesome.   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? I don't like leater. Faux is OK. Feathers actually don't bug me (oddly enough).   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Reiki, meditation, ranting to friends, "taking it out on my players" (DMing, and actually, I don't get too mean, the creativity is just a release), writing, reading (I lose myself in the book) and long, hot baths if I have the time.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Writing. Neil Gaiman.   ******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? Sorry, no. Though i love how sheet music looks.   Favorite musicals? Rocky Horror Show, The Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Sloth.   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? *goes to Google* LOL. Um. If you want? Seems bizarre, but why not.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I have not seen them before, but they look amazing!   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Great.   ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Unicorns have a lot of personal symbolism for me, as do snowflakes. Currently leaves seem to be developing something of a meaning for me too.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Brigid, Persephone   Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? Hmmm, I have always had a really soft spot for Harley Quinn. :)And Goldilocks.   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? Unicorns. I have always felt drawn to unicorn imagery. They have a certain connection to a kind of innocence that appeals to me. Personally I see it less as a virginity thing and more of a not having become jaded by the world and its woes thing. How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Not really. Skulls kind of freak me out unless they have been done SUPER cute. Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Currently The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes appeals, but Sylvia Plath and e e cummings are generally my favourite poets.   ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Either.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Ummmm, not really.   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Self Esteem by Garfunkel and Oates. Youtube them, they are hilarious.   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? Autumn is brown and wet and sunny, but mild. I LOVE it. Currently, however, it is supposed to be Spring (but winter is making a late exit). What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? Trader who?   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Right now? True Blood. Or adverts I have not seen yet.   Any Amy Brown art fans? Yes!   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) Ummm, cool, I guess. (Even though Halloween is sadly not big here)   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? ME!   Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? Hrmmmm. The cute shop back in Japan. It had tons of My Little Pony and Care Bear and Popple stuff. It was awesome.   Lolcats....yeah or nay? ROFLcopter?   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? The one I always remember is Drip Drip Drip. But I read an AMAZING creepy pasta recently about a changeling-esque body snatcher that was awesome.   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? I would really want it written. An oral telling would be awesome too though.   If you had the funds to commission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? Uhm... I don't know. My gut instinct is to say a group portrait of all the main characters in my old roleplaying game that I ran. Just to have a visual reminder of fun times and my friends who were involved. But that would be a HUGE Last Supper-ish painting in more modern style. So, more realistically - I would probably commission a painting of a child dancing in a sunlit glade. Lots of yellow and green and in a semi-realistic dreamy style.   ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Moving to the UK.   What fictional character do you most identify with and why? Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast (smart, not impressed by empty looks, avid reader, longing for adventure in the great wide somewhere) and Lady Sybil Deidre Olgivanna Vimes (née Ramkin), Duchess of Ankh (steadfast, loyal, resourceful, oddly naive when seeing people's faults).   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Oh yes! 5-7?   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? Whatever works for my witch.   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Either a good book or movie, a blanket, a bath, hot tea and biscuits. Or friends and board games.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? Yes. Look for skylarkza. Facebook I am a little more picky. But if you are my witch the hint is that you just need to drop the vowels from my surname.   What kind of socks? Fuzzy! How often do you update your wishlist? Once in a blue moon.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? Anything costumey would be AWESOME. And I do mean anything.   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Not yet.   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? Van Gogh. As for styles, et. I like a WHOLE bunch.   What's your stance on cranberries? Love them!   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Not at all!   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? John Barrowman. Jack Harkness, Ten and Mr. Darcy. No thank you.   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? Whatever is around or make a quick sandwich.   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? What I saw on Stinky was cute!   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I would love decants of any of the unimpables! Or of Boo, Lambs-Wool, Hell Gate of Ireland or any of the vamps.
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spicyelenore's Blog
 

ketchup 9/19

BEET KETCHUP! : What is one thing you would like to learn more about that you haven't already? Spanish. Norwegian. Sewing. Knitting! Printmaking. Painting.   What is your favorite cookie type? Chocolate chip, PB chocolate chip, oatmeal chocolate chip, chocolate chocolate chip...and the occasional gingersnap. icon_biggrin.gif oh and mint chocolate sandwich. or thin mints/thin mint knockoffs. oh and Milanos, mint or plain. I have a weakness for Milanos. specially since they fall in the "really unhealthy" junk food category for me, as opposed to the mildly unhealthy (sugar etc AND hydrogenated oil, unless they've changed their formula.) I love homemade cookies, and I don't care much for raisins or fruit in my cookies. There. I think I've covered the cookie subject.   BPTP: Well, I haven't looked at it in a while, but now I have...so...aside from the Pumpkin Pie bath oil which I am in a decant circle for, I'm also interested in the Patentia and Luxuria bath oils. But I wouldn't say I'm lusting over anything.   for the record. I am not that into beets. Please don't send me beets. But I would be interested in a red velvet cake recipe that uses beet for color. I love red velvet cake. (Exception: I do sometimes enjoy borscht.) (and when I do make borscht, I get distracted by how pretty beets look when you peel them...and I always have to take pictures of the patterns they make.) (well, and ok, I've had pickled beets, and the description of the roasted beets sounded kinda good...so I guess I do occasionally like beets. I give.) the knitted beet is cute. I like the idea of knitted veggies.   Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? I do like stalking, maybe because I am a control freak? But I would want to know something was on the way so that IN CASE it didn't make it and then my witch never heard from me...oh noes!!   alcohol: I'm not a big drinker. I seem to prefer my drinks sweet (and I often say that given the choice between alcohol and sugar, I will choose sugar.) That said, I do enjoy a good wine (usually white), hard cider, mead, sake (you see a theme here, the theme is Sweet.) I'm not a big beer fan but I occasionally like beers that are more malty/smooth, not hoppy. I tend to like wheat beers, it seems.   if i were your witch, and i wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? and, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? or would you want it for a certain element? or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? Health and energy!! I also do not know much about mojo bags. But that is what I am focused on right now.   ok so...is it bad to have a graphic in my sig? I'm feeling bad now. I know mine is kind of too big. Is it annoying people? Bard, I love the beet icon, even if I don't love beets!   I have checked the spam filter, though I already received the ecard from my witch...a Monty Python card...I hope mentioning it on the thread was enough! I didn't really see a way to reply to an ecard. And I hope I am not a disappearing witchee...I don't think so...I think I am being a good witchee...in fact I'm probably overwhelming my Witch with all my wants and gimme gimmees. (Did I mention that greed was my deadly sin?) (srsly although I do have some weird issues about asking for things, it is offset by the knowledge that I enjoy the giving even more than the getting. And I know that if my witch enjoys the giving and spoiling as much as I do, the best thing to do is to give my witch lots of options. (refrains from using female pronoun with respect for the man in the round. man or men?)   I also want to let my witch know-I indicated on my amazon wish list that for all the CDs I would like, used is perfectly ok-but for most of them, copies are fine too! I keep meaning to say that but forgetting.
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Forspecial Plate's Blog
 

Alien comics

I bought a book of the Alien comics (comic books compiled into a softcover book, 'Omnibus'). The story starts up after Aliens, but the characters' names are changed, and Ripley isn't in it. Actually only Newt and Hicks are in them. Anyway, good story, alternate sequel material, and I haven't read a comic in ages, so it's kind of fun. The last comic books I got into were Eightball but that's been a few years.   There are a couple more volumes of the Alien Omnibus, I might keep following the story, we'll see.   Oh and I tried Melainis again today.....just doesn't work for me, due to the black musk I think. Just too blecch papery powdery and reminds me of Haunted. Another one for my swaps if they ever get off the ground.
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Ancilla's Blog
 

SW WEENIE '09 QUESTIONS PART III

5 blogs/websites I check daily Suppose I have a bottle of something you (my witchee) really wants, and I want to share it with you. Would you like a rollerball bottle made from oil in my own bottle in it? of course! What are your thoughts on Incense? I love Nag Champa so much! Also the Wildberry brand incense's Strawberry. What about handbags/totes/clutches? I have plenty of purses (perhaps too many) though I do need a good bookbag messenger bag (I am currently using a diaper bag for school ) Are there any particular movies you want on DVD? yes! Dancer in the Dark would be amazing. As would be Coraline. What about stickers?? stickers are awesome, especially cutesy Japanese kawaii stickers or just Sanrio ones. Do you just need anything from the Possets update? nah. I don't even have enough for BPAL at the moment Do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? Yes! I dye my hair with Body Art Quality henna. usually from hennaforhair.com, Punjabi Prime. I've been thinking of going dark brown though with indigo. What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? I'm all set with calendars and planners, thanks. What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? I like practical useful decorations, like kitchen towels, fleece blankets, journals, candle holders etc What tarot card do you most identify with? The Star Who collects ACEOs/ATCs? I don't know what that is Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"? my chuck taylors usually. If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be? introvert, generous, passionate, ambitious, curious Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails? I like old vintage stamps Any WKAP you're excited about? not specifically. though I' like to try all of them. How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.) yes! I love Hello Kitty and Chococat stationary (especially the latter) The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store? I'm not ready. oh goodness. Yule is my favorite BPAL season and I am scared. Cake or death? if I had to die I would choose death by cake! Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try? anything Japanese!!! especially rice crackers, rice cracker peanuts, candy, etc. Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia? bagged please. I'm lazy and can't be bothered with tea balls. Would you object to annonomous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal??? not at all Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink? I love red wines and dark beers. Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? unless it is food or something melty, I am usually not home all the time so I guess I would prefer to know beforehand. Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? I like burts bees lip balms, I really don't like My Lip Stuff lipbalms. What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? my phone What are your favorite fruits?APPLE. melons, raspberries, pears, peach, Lychee If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? oh I don't know. someone else had a really good idea in the thread. What is your favorite cookie type? snicker doodle. or peanut butter. if i were your witch, and i wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? and, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? or would you want it for a certain element? or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? I have been having money problems for a while, so I would definitely love a money mojo bag, or perhaps a successful career change spell (I've been stuck with a crummy job for a while...)
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nekogrrl's Blog
 

More Wishlists

Here are some non-linkable wishlists from some of my favorite sites:   Witch - please note that probably most if not all of my Fyrrinae wishlist list full sizes - I'd rather have mini/sample sizes.   And while on the subject of makeup, I'd like a really good natural brush kit.   Chagrin Valley Soap Co.: Full size shampoo bars - Herb Garden, Extra Honey Beer & Egg Sample shampoo bars - Nettle, Olive Babassu, Rosemary Lavender Aloe, their new Ayurvedic one if it's available Full size soap bars - Apples and Spice (more than one..), Avocado Oats and Shea, Coffee Spice, Cornmeal and Honey, Honey Beer, Peppermint Twist. Sample soap bars - Honey Butter, Herbal Mist, Cucumber Lime, Chocolate Orange Twist, Chamomile and Calendula, Aloe x3, Java Spice, Juniper Comfrey Mint, Marsh Mallow & Lemongrass, Patchouli Herb, Scarbarough Fair, Sea Salt & Seaweed, Shea Rose Clay, Sweet Basil.   Mehandi: 500g of Yemen BAQ henna Root Shooter   ETA: If I'm going to be bitten by the sewing bug like I have been, something like this would be nice. I'm not sure I like that particular one, but it at least gives you an idea of what I'm looking for. This sewing box is nice, but I don't want all the stuff in it. The Handi-Bobs though would be AWESOME. And I have a cute pincushion linked in my Etsy.
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LizardQueen's Blog
 

Fall SW Questions through 9/8

******9/8***** What was your favouritest job ever, and why? Teaching (college-level). I get really excited about interacting with students when they're tuned in and engaged, and I love being there for the click moment when suddenly the get it -- and more often than not, I learn from my students, too.   Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? Answered in thread.   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Answered in thread.   Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Definitely! Especially if you've got anything for mosquito bites... (Yesterday afternoon/evening was so lovely that I thought I'd spend some time in the back yard reading and watching the doggies cavort. I lit up the anti-mosquito tiki torches... but that didn't keep them from munching on my feet. Present count: 11 bites on my right foot, 10 bites on my left. Mosquitos lurve me, and I react pretty strongly to the bites. Grumph.)   ******9/7***** Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else? Answered in thread, I think.   Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series Definitely an avid reader, but I can never really pick a favorite book or even series. Love Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series, love J.D. Robb's In Death series, am getting into and really enjoying Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series, and I mentioned my favorite authors in my questionnaire, I believe...   What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? I love the wide variety you can get of sample size candies this time of year, actually.   What are your phobias? Bugs, especially moths and spiders. It's not exactly a phobia, as I'm happy to let them do their thing outside, I just want them to keep a good distance away from me. Inside, of course, all bets are off.   What is your favourite flower (or plant)? Love roses, especially on the bush, love carnations, love snap dragons, love lilies, love aloe plants, love sunflowers...   Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? Definitely cool! But not something I'm particularly interested in for myself.   An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Let's see: iPod classic, a nice dinner at the local French restaurant for me and my Boy (we've always wanted to go there, but it's a little more expensive than we can swing), and clothes and BPAL with whatever's left. Easy-peasy.   Who likes coloring books? Totally! (I think I expanded on this thought in thread.)   Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! Answered in thread.
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Fall SW Questions 9/18 to 9/23

Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents?   Yep! My favorite is the Unpetroleum tangerine flavor. I got a bunch of lip balms from my first witch with all kinds of cool flavors, so I'm pretty set at the moment.   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose?   Lip balm. But I usually find it again.   What are your favorite fruits?   I like lots of fruits. Kiwi, blackberries, apricot, nectarine, orange (but only peeled, not cut), apples (but only cut), pineapple, plums... I think I like most fruit, but not papaya. That's the one that tastes like perfume / soap, right?   If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it?   I'm never any good at these questions, but someone above said grapefruit and that sounded awfully yummy! Grapefruit, orange blossom... I don't know what else.   What is your favorite cookie type?   I like to eat cookie dough more than actual cookies. That said, I'm a big fan of molasses cookies, snickerdoodles, and lemon flavored sugar cookies. And oatmeal. And... Well, most cookies. Mexican wedding cookies are not my thing, though, and I'm not a big fan of cookies with jam. Oh, there is this chocolate cherry cookie at a local chocolate shop / cafe, it is delicious!   If i were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? or would you want it for a certain element? or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be?   No thanks.   Are you a Miyazaki fan? Do you have all the films you like, or is your collection missing one? Is there any merchandise you want?   I haven't seen any of his films as far as I know, though I gather by previous answers that Spirited Away is one - I have that from Netflix right now. We'll see if I like it.   Lusting over anything from the Trading Post lately?   Nothing in particular. I think the scent lockets are beautiful, but I have yet to decide which one I would want. And I'm a little wary of the sizing on the t-shirts.   Fetish?   I'm not really sure what one is... so I guess no.   Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages?   Either is fine. I check my mail every day that it comes, and packages usually get left right in front of my door anyway.   But my witch already gave me a heads up that something might be going in the mail! So witch, I will be away Monday and Tuesday next week so if perchance it does come that fast, never fear, my apartment manager will pick it up and put it in my apartment! But I won't be home to squee until Wednesday night.   Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixed drink?   I don't drink. In fact (and I probably should have put this on my questionnaire) I hate the taste of alcohol. I don't even like boozy scents - though I know I put that in my ?aire. It even ruins things for me that you supposedly can't taste it in. So please, no rum cake, no truffles flavored like liquor, and please-oh-please no actual alcohol!   Who collects ACEOs/ATCs?   Not me.   Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"?   I've been wearing Adidas Sambas for many years, and I love them, but recently I decided to try to only purchase vegan shoes as my old shoes wear out. But then I had a crisis of conscience and thought maybe it would be better to buy *used* shoes, even if they're leather...   But if anyone has suggestions for vegan sneakers (and not just plain canvas ones like Keds or Converse) let me know! I also have a few pairs of Docs, and I used to wear them every day in high school, but they're just not that comfortable! I don't know how I did it!   If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be?   independent, friendly, spontaneous, snarky, and happy   Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails?   No, I tried to collect stamps when I was a kid but I never really got into it.   Any WKAP you're excited about?   I've been trying not to look. I wouldn't mind trying the Blackberry and Scone one.   How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.)   I love it, but I have a lot. But if you find Alice In Wonderland stationery I really want some! Or if there's something super cute.   The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store?   No! I just got my CnS for the Weenies, end of summer, and Lillith stuff that I ordered. Thankfully I think the Yules won't be for me, if last year was any indication.   Cake or death?   I have no idea what this is and can't be bothered to go look, cuz I'm tired!   Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try?   I think I already mentioned Thornton's Choccies (in the oatmeal and apricot flavor!) Other than that, I managed to acquire Tim Tams last round so there's nothing I can think of off the top of my head. But I'm always interested in trying new things as long as they're vegetarian!   Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia?   Either is fine. I have a sort of collection of different types of chai from different places, so that might be fun. And I have a few accouterments for tea, like a very nice mesh strainer cup thing, but I am trying to find a teapot. Even a link to a nice one would be lovely if my witch knows these kinds of things.   Would you object to anonymous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal???   I object! My witch has already sent two, and I'm deeply offended.   Of course I don't object, and thanks for the most recent one, witch!
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Still more SW questions/answers

What is your favorite cookie type?   Snickerdoodles!   I am a cookie monster. I love all cookies. I've got a soft spot in my heart /s] tummy for Trader Joe's vanilla Joe-Joe's. I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I love Ranger Cookies. I love Thin Mints and Trefoils. I love pretty much any kind of cookie that does not have raisins in it. I also don't like chocolate cookies (although chocolate bits in cookies are just fine). I also don't like gingersnaps.     Villainess? I love Villainess, but I have a stash I'm working through right now, although I can always use Ennui Whipped.     Are you a Miyazaki fan? Do you have all the films you like, or is your collection missing one? Is there any merchandise you want? Nope     Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? All the time, but I have a huge stash I'm trying to use up. Except for the Fresh Sugar lip gloss I mentioned earlier...     what is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? Actually, one of the things I really like about myself is that I have a distinct sense of order, so I rarely lose anything, even when things are in a state of complete chaos. I hang my car keys up in the same place every day when I come home, for example. I never ever lose my car keys. I always know where my stuff is. My husband, on the other hand, constantly loses his wallet, his sunglasses, his cell phone, and his keyring. I honestly don't understand how that can happen, but I see it happen with a lot of people.   I did lose a Fresh Sugar Lip Gloss in Shag over a year ago within a few days of buying it. I never did replace it because I keep hoping it'll pop up somewhere. It made me so sad because it was such a gorgeous color, and to this day I am really baffled as to how it just completely up-and-disappeared.     are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? I LOVE '80s movies almost as much as I love new wave '80s music. Favorite '80s movies: PRETTY IN PINK (one of my all-time fave movies EVER), Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, HEATHERS, and even though it came out in '90, I'll add THE LINGUINI INCIDENT (with David Bowie!!! Pure love!!!) because it's my #1 all time favorite movie in the universe! I also loved Real Genius, Jumping Jack Flash, The Christmas Story, The Goonies, Ghostbusters, Dead Poets Society, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, A Room With A View, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Moonstruck, Beetlejuice, Stripes... there are SO MANY!!! One more -- you're going to laugh, but I LOVED Coal Miner's Daughter all because of Patsy Cline in the movie. I heart her, for sure. Favorite Characters: Oh, Duckie and Iona, of course! I also Jake Ryan. Ooooh, and Aiden Quinn in Desperately Seeking Susan. Such beautiful blue eyes... And of course John Cusack's character in everything he ever did. *sigh*     ETA: I keep thinking of more great '80s movies that I loved -- Footloose, Flashdance, Back to the Future, National Lampoon's Vacation (and European Vacation and Christmas Vacation), Nine to Five, Splash, Revenge of the Nerds, BETTER OFF DEAD (how could I have forgotten that one?!?!), Say Anything, The Sure Thing, ... Oh man, I really really really miss the '80s.     Fruit? Please don't send me fruit. Still, I do love a fresh, juicy mango or pineapple. Otherwise, I'm really not much into fruit. I'd rather eat vegetables. Shall I carry on again about my desperate love for beets? Or I could alternately go on and on about the joy of cabbage, green beans, sugar snap peas, alfalfa sprouts, bean sprouts, parsnips, carrots, and so many other yummy veggies this world has to offer!     Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Yes, but instead of the generic organizations I listed in my questionnaire, I would love donations to go to either the Kidney Cancer Association or to the Cat Care Society.     How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Hot, decadent bath (never a bubble bath -- don't like those!), followed by laying in my bed (or my hammock if it's nice outside and sunny) with a good book.     You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? I would love to mentor under the editor of a big publishing house -- any one will do.     How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Faux does not squick me out -- I have the BEST Elmo-fur coat I wear every winter. I don't mind leather, but I don't like real fur. I think shells are pretty, but I don't want any laying around my house.     I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. This is really neat, but it's not really my style.     Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Look at my posts in this topic -- they're pretty much all about food. Obviously, gluttony.     Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Piano, but I'm without one right now     Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? It's a cute idea, but they'd give me a nickname like "old fat lady", so no.     I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? I don't mind them. I have one called Harvest Leaves that I'm about to pull out and start using. But I don't need more candles -- I still haven't finished my autumn candles from last year.     DarkCandles?: Actually, I would love to try some tarts from Dark Candles -- the autumn/halloween ones, in particular     Are there any musicals you love? Yes, Moulin Rouge. I don't own it! I wouldn't mind if I did... Hint, hint!     Somebody should poke my witch and point him/her the way of Blasphemy Scrubs. Those look wonderful! I love scrubs.
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UPDATED Switch Witch Questionnaire

Basic Info Birthday: 6/30/70 Pets: one kitty, two cute Shih Tzu pups Children: No thanks Religious orientation: Christian witchcraft Favorite Holiday: Halloween, of course! Occupation/Major in school: I work in finance. I have an undergrad degree in Writing and for my grad degree I majored in ancient Greek Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): I live with my husband and our critters Livejournal/Blog/Website: n/a Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Kidney Cancer Association, The Cat Care Society   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Hollywood Babylon, Tamora, Glasgow, Fae, Perversion, Lust v7, Samhain, Chrysanthemum Moon, Snake Charmer, Bon Vivant Favorite notes: rose geranium, sassafras, sandalwood (not white sandalwood), vanilla, bourbon vanilla, vetiver, opium, patchouli, dark myrrh (not light myrrh!), strawberry, red musk, cake, salty/murky/seaweedy aquatics, amber, Egyptian musk, frankincense, blackberry Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Armani Code for women, LUSH Karma, Arcana Puppy Kisses, Villainess Quick or Dead, LUSH Honey I Washed the Kids, LUSH American Cream, Thierry Mugler Alien, Aquolina Pink Sugar (I already have all of these, but they give an idea of what I like) Least favorite notes: lavender, dirt, earth, rotting anything, linen, mold/mildew (as in Shadwell. Ewww!), dust, black musk, dark musk, chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, burnt sugar, tiger lily, lily of the valley, most florals, actually (but I like rose, rose geranium), fresh-water aquatics, green notes (e.g., grass, dandelion) Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Any of the ones that call themselves "fresh" -- they all smell like bug spray to me, e.g. Clinique "Happy"   Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: shoulder-length, dry, naturally curly/frizzy. I'm about to cut it short again. Skin Type: light, oily but not acne-prone Allergies (specifically B&B related): n/a Other things to avoid: I have a skin care routing I'm happy with, same with hair care products. I don't have any plans to use anything other than what I already use! I avoid products with parabens and sodium laureth sulfates (with the exception of the occasional Isle of Eden product) Tub, shower or both? Both - but I LOVE baths, the more decadent, the better! Favorite bath & beauty products: SpaTherapy (etsy) - I love all of their products! Bella Lucce's masks and bath products are to die for. Jessicurl hair cleansing/styling products are a staple. I mostly wear MAC cosmetics. I love Villainess and Arcana for soap, scrubs, and perfume. I use Fresh Umbrian Clay (Sephora product) for cleansing my skin almost daily. I'm DYING for a full size of Too Faced's Lash Injection mascara (since all I have is a sample size). Bella Lucce's Starfruit & Banana Butterbath Creme is TO DIE FOR (and I'm all out...boohoo!), I would love more bath creme from Isle of Eden -- so great for shaving!   Clothing Style/Fave garments: I have no idea how to describe my sense of style -- one friend called it "conservative", another friend says my style reminds her of Stevie Nicks, another friend said it's kind of "normal funky" (whatever that means!). I do like things that are not typical, and I love to add a splash of creativity and uniqueness to my wardrobe/accessories. I also insist on being comfortable! I guess there's a little preppy bohemian in me, if that's possible. I tend to wear flowing skirts and tops, and don't often wear jeans/t-shirts. I'm definitely not a sneakers and b-ball hat kind of girl. I never wear that stuff unless I'm exercising. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Black, red, blue, purple, hot pink. I wear them as primary colors -- no rose, lilac, or sky blues for me! I'm really picky about patterns. T-shirt size and preference (standard, babydoll, tank, cami, etc): 3x, and I prefer any of those styles, but camis/tanks usually just get worn to bed Type(s) of jewelry worn: rings, earrings, necklaces/pendants -- I wear those every day. I occasionally wear bracelets. I love dangly earrings but don't have many Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size = 9-10 (depending on the finger), no idea what my wrist size is! I like necklaces that are 17" or longer. Jewelry - gold or silver? always silver Do you have any allergies to metal? no Favorite gemstones: rainbow moonstone, aquamarine, smoky topaz, eudiolite, garnet, peridot, citrine, green amber, and I've been looking for a stone that's a pretty, bright, true red (but not a ruby) Pierced ears, stretched ears, neither? Pierced -- always looking for tiny silver hoops for my upper ear piercings Sock/Shoe Size: Womens size 10 shoes   Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Transitional. We're not stuffy at all since chances are our dogs will puke on the furniture again before week's end. So we can't be stuck-up and stuffy in our decorating/style. We're have more of a comfortable/cozy/lived-in type of transitional style. Favorite decorating colors: cream, toffee brown, brick red, dark olive green, dark gold -- most of the decorating in our house was based off the colors in this poster: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Bailes-Rusos...rs_i325397_.htm Things you collect: BPAL (of course), organizational items (I love the Container Store!), books, music CDs; I would LOVE to start a collection of vegetable/fruit parchment bowls from Margaret Dorfman. I'd love to have a bunch to display on a shelf. Favorite music: trip-hop, shoegazer, chick music, '80s retro-alternative (Portishead, Jem, Imogen Heap/Frou Frou, Daughter Darling, Sneaker Pimps, One Dove/Dot Allison, Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, Garbage, Emiliana Torrini, Sara McLachlan, Heather Nova, Kate Bush, Happy Rhodes, Paula Cole, Portishead, Massive Attack, Duran Duran, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Erasure, The Church, Alison Moyet/Yaz, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Sinead O'Connor, Berlin, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, etc.) Least favorite music: country, hip-hop, r&b, Dave Matthews Band, REM, Sting, Phil Collins, Coldplay, and Van Morrison Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope. Other food restrictions: n/a Favorite flavors: strawberry, vanilla, orange, grape, pomegranate, rose, lavender (yep, I hate it in perfume, but I love it in chocolate!), orange-and-dark-chocolate combos, and foods that are full of strange and exotic spices and non-Western flavors. Favorite foods/drinks: Indian vegetarian samosas, creme brulee, Nehi peach soda, Qdoba's five-cheese nachos, shawarma, a good lemon drop martini, country-friend steak, and a nice piece of chilean sea bass in a lemon-butter-caper sauce. Favorite authors/genres: I love quality literature - Margaret Atwood, Annie Dillard, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne Lamott, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Hardy, Gustave Flaubert, John Irving, Richard Selzer, etc. But I also love vampire/supernatural trash fiction (LOVED the Sookie Stackhouse books, Twilight, the Women of the Otherworld series, etc.), and I'm also getting into quality sci-fi (the kind that makes you think!): Frank Herbert, Orson Scott Card, Mary Doria Russell, also enjoy Neil Gaiman, but otherwise I'm not much into fantasy. Laurie Notaro is my favorite humor writer. Least favorite authors/genres: I hate John Updike and Lyndsay Sands' books. I don't like John Grisham thrillers or The Five People You Meet in Heaven or Da Vinci Code kind of crap. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Actually, I'm looking for suggestions for new authors...got any? How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I'd LOVE it! I'd even take heavily used, beat-up books as gifts. Favorite stores (including clothing stores): I'm not much of an in-person shopper, but I do love the MAC store, Sephora, and LUSH. Would love some work clothes from Talbots. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): MAC, Sephora, LUSH, Villainess, Magical Omaha (mostly for the Arcana products), Sur La Table, The Container Store Magazines you subscribe to: Martha Stewart's Living, Better Homes & Gardens Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Christianity Today, Biblical Archaeology Review Favorite movies: The Linguini Incident, Harold & Maude, Muriel's Wedding, Pretty in Pink, A Room With a View, Priscilla Queen of the Desert Favorite TV show(s): Twin Peaks, Arrested Development, Dexter, True Blood, The Amazing Race, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Firefly, Grey's Anatomy Hobbies/crafts done: I'm not much into crafts. I do enjoy playing with my B&B products, reading, making attempts at photography, and traveling (the more exotic/non-Western the locale, the happier I am)   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): http://www.bpal.org/index.php?showtopic=12...p;&do=findComment&comment=1503995 Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etsy.com, etc): Amazon = http://amzn.com/w/JT368EFE63BX (can also be found using my old email address srthatch@comcast.net) Bookmooch = http://www.bookmooch.com/m/bio/edenssixthday Etsy - I don't have a w/l on etsy right now, but my favorite sellers are SpaTherapy and Stardust. I'd love ANYTHING by either of them.   Random Questions:   - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? I'd say I'm a 3.5 or 4 (with 5 being the most organized). I'm more organized at work (4.5) since I'm paid to keep me and my boss organized.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Turkey. I'd love to do a river cruise of Eastern Europe. India. Greece. Afghanistan. Lebanon. Cyprus. I'd love to go back to a few places like Israel, Scotland, Switzerland, Central America.   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Younger, definitely. I'm very immature!   - Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yes. Once. In the dark in the Rio Grande with my sister and her dog Jesus. It was great until I got scared by "alien" flashing lights in the super-rural area we were in.   - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? I did when I was at Burning Man a few years back. Other than that, I just *wish* I could.   - Your least favorite feature about yourself: My fat. I've named it Mavis.   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? I have the joy of living in a nice suburban neighborhood 1/2 block away from thousands upon thousands of acres of open space that overlooks the Rocky Mountain Front Range. I see amazing views every day and hear the coyotes and find deer hoofprints in the snow in my front yard in the winter. Yet I'm also close to a Container Store, Home Depot, and Sonic. I love it!   - Do you like to shop? YES! If I had the money, there's not much out there I wouldn't buy.   - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why? I'd be a Fluevog because they're unique and they manage to combine eccentricity with class, and they're expensive   - If you were on death row, what would you request for your last meal? The charred black soul of my executioner   - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? Toni Collette, who played Muriel in "Muriel's Wedding"   - If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? It would be Frankincense, Myrrh, Amber, Egyptian Musk and a hint of Tangerine and the label art would be something exotic and Middle Eastern. And shiny.   - Sunrise or sunset? Sunset   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Yes. I've had strangers tell me I'm a good writer. I got a job in college as a writing tutor that way after a stranger heard me at a reading.   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Not really. I don't need more junk in my house. I need have a garage sale to get rid of my junk, but I don't like throwing the garage sale, either. So much work!   - Something that you never buy for yourself, but you’d love to have: A bottle of Agatha Bois Carnival Wax perfume in Druglord; A Margaret Dorfman parchment bowl (I love the "purple" potato, scallion, watermelon, and well, all of them!); Also, anything from Isle of Eden.   - I like to slather my food in …: Queso and green chile   - State fairs or carnivals? Depends what state! I'd take the Minnesota State Fair over just about anything. Here in Colorado the State Fair sucks, so I'll choose the carnival. Plus, carnivals have that creep-factor, which is always kind of fun.   - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile? Yes! I love splashing in puddles WHILE it rains! But not if I'm wearing my work shoes.   Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I'm not in this for the gettin', I love the being a witch part more than anything. Of course I enjoy the getting part, but that's not why I do this, so don't stress yourself out if my answers are vague or you don't have enough details about who I am and what I'm about. Also, I love soap. Good, high-quality soap...but not Villainess, please. Mmm...soap. Also, I'm a huge fan of Starbucks. I love their green tea lattes and pumpkin spice lattes. Mmm!
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Fall 09 SW Questions Part 2

That post just got way too long.   9/24 Do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? Nope. What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? I LOVE LOVE LOVE journals. I've gotten out of the habit, but there was a time when there was a journal/notebook with me at all times. What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I had to restrain myself at the dollar store the other day. I wanted it all. What tarot card do you most identify with? Dunno. Do you like Celtic things? (Clothes, jewelry, pictures, etc.) Again with the love. I once had a Celtic knot work ring that I lost. I wore it all the time. Would you like more contact from your witch? (I'm talking particularly about email) Since I have had no contact from my witch (not sweating it just yet) I would really appreciate an email/e-card or something to know that my witch is alive. Can you receive flowers at your address? Would you prefer food or a plant instead? Any of the above.   9/23 Who collects ACEOs/ATCs? Don't collect, but would love to start. Switch Witches, which shoes do you own that are your favorite? What are your "daily drivers"? Well, the sneakers I wear daily are just to go to work in so they don't count. Neither do the work shoes. So it would either be my pair of Nike Flip-Flops (comfiest ever) or my converse. If you could describe yourself in 5 words, what would they be? Tired, Nervous, Proud, Smart, Capable Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails? Not a collector. Stamps are cooler than the stickers/metering. Any WKAP you're excited about? None, really. How do you feel about stationary? (pens, notepads, cards, pencils, etc.) LOVE IT.   9/21-22 The New update is next week.....Is everyone ready for the Yules and everything else in store? I haven't even tested my Weenies yet, so not really. Cake or death? CAKE! Are there any foreign food products that you'd love to get or to try? Um, not really. We eat pretty diversly and you can find anything at Wegmans. Literally. Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia? There aren't many kinds of tea that I like.   9/20 Would you object to annonomous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal??? Yes! I would like ANY sort of communication from my witch.   9/18 If Beth made a perfume called "switch witch" what notes would be in it? I suck at coming up with scent descriptions. What is your favorite cookie type? I have yet to meet a cookie I don't like. My favorites though are chocolate chip, pumpkin, blueberry, white chocolate macadamia nut, m&m (mostly because the dough in the middle tends towards the undercooked), oatmeal, and these super soft melt in your mouth sugar cookies that my sister's boyfriend's mother (or step-mother) makes. Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? Surprise packages are always fun, but if I know something is on the way I make an effort to check the mail (the other people don't and sometimes at 1:30 am I just don't want to walk to the mailbox). Packages usually end up on the doorstep or in the screendoor so that was a long way of saying do whatever is easiest for you. BPTP Cravings The Pumpkin Pie Bath oil, the Weenie Roomsprays, the Triple Dagger and Belladonna yoga pants, the Carnaval Diabolique, Mad Tea Party and Tripple Dagger t-shirts, and any of the nail polishes. Alcohol? I don't drink. Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? I do. I like it in a tube so I don't get my fingers icky and I prefer it without petroleum or petroleum-based products. However, I request that you don't get me any Burts Bees because it will be shamelessly stolen by my sister. Wench. Anyone ready for the new Carnivale update? I'm excited but my budget isn't. What are your favorite fruits? Apples, Oranges, Pineapple, Peaches, Blueberries, Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Strawberries, Grapes, the occaisional Mango, Bananas, and Pears. What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly lose? Pens, Lip Balm.   9/17 Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? I love movies in general. My favorite 80s ones are Back to the Future, Footloose, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, the Breakfast Club, Adventures is Babysitting, Big, Beverly Hills Cop, The Karate Kid, Clue, Dirty Dancing, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Real Genius, Top Gun, Short Circuit and more. Let's face it, I just adore movies. The $5 movie bin is my bff. Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? I do. My favorites are Killer Beez, Krakatoa and Jai Mahal. I do already have backups of those so I would most be interested in more of the muds (blush and embargo specifically) and the new custom scrubs (as I am out of all scrubs). Do you mind artificial colors in your food? Not really. Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) I love hair pretties since I wear my hair up/back more often than not. If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance? I like candles in general so go wild. I'm not a big fan of pine or ozone type scents in candles. I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Honestly, the cats would eat them. How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Oddly, I love leather but not fur. Has nothing to do with animals and more to do with the texture. How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Hot shower and sleep, possibly a book or a movie. That is pretty much my solution to all problems. At work, I rant and rave a bit in the back where no one can here me or I clean things. You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Wouldn't be able to decide.   9/16 Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I sing in the car but that is about it. I used to sing all the time but got out of practice. I would have no use for sheet music. Favorite musicals? Uh, all of them. Like cookies, I have yet to meet a musical I don't like. My favorites are Wicked, Phantom, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rent, Sound of Music, the Buffy Musical, Dr. Horrible, Cinderella, Grease, Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Once Upon a Mattress, Crazy for You, Victor/Victoria, Velvet Goldmine, I even like the High School Musicals. Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Probably Wrath, possibly Envy. Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? Not particularly. I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I do like the seasonal Yankee candles, the halloween/autumn ones particularly. Aside from candles I use the BPTP room sprays for home fragrance. Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? if you were to do so, the Nanowrimo Young Writers Program is always a good choice, or possibly find a local to me school district/classroom on donors choose.
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jarvpena's astro chart for my husband

Sheyona's husband was born Feb 18, 1983 at 9:37 in the morning in NY NY   This makes the guy an Aquarian sun person, Taurus rising, Taurus moon. Moon is in the 12th house, Sun is in the 11th house.   Glamdring has Venus/Mars conjunct, that very very enticing pair, in the 12th house in Pisces.   Except for Chiron in the first house (in Taurus) and Pluto and Saturn in the 6th house, opposite the Taurus moon, Glamdring's chart energy is very much above the horizon; public, out there. This doesn't mean he doesn't have a private life, or desire one, but his life will have a lot of public impact, whether or not that is his preference.   Like Sheyona's, his chart has intercepted signs; in his case Libra and Aries, in the 6th and 12th houses.   So, Taurus rising, Chiron in Taurus in the first house. Taurus as a rising sign often bestows rather beautiful eyes (and indeed good looks of all sorts; it is one of the Venus ruled signs--which might also the intercepted Libran qualities to come out in the persona or first impression as well). The first impression of a Taurus rising person--that is, how he impresses us--is usually that he is sensual, quite attractive, grounded, and not all that impulsive--slow to heat up, reliable in the long run. Chiron in the first house has sort of a knight in shining armor effect; the first house Chiron is seen by others as a rescuer and as a champion, and often this is the energy the person intends to project out there into the world: "yes, I am here to save the day!" (um, I think that was from Mighty Mouse cartoons of the past, before your time, and no implication of mouse-hood meant).   Chiron in Taurus, which Glamdring shares with Sheyona, has ambivalence about the physical, about abundance, about the rightness of having things when others do not. Can have issues around food, around the body, around security in being happy and content. But as I said with Sheyona, these are the folks who can connect others to the physical world with much gusto and delight: taste this, try this, isn't this a wonderful day? There is so much charm in a Taurus Chiron when they are working in their element and have shaken off the early fears, or put them aside for a bit.   The second house here has Gemini as its sign, and no planets therein. Values movement and the ability to do a zillion things at once. Communication, distraction, delight. Perpetual motion. Learning, trying, experiencing. "Oh..that's cool...but so is that!". Gemini has a flitty quality, and someone who has this as the 2nd house sign does not want to be bored. Not ever. Continual change, continual learning.   The third house: Cancer. And the north node of the moon is here in the third house. Cancer is also the cusp sign to the 4th house for Glamdring.   Communication and relationships with siblings: emotionally based, sensitive, intuitive. Sheyona's strong Cancerian nature is going to trigger "like a sister to me" impulses in her husband, as well as "this is home, my refuge" (but we'll discuss the two charts together much later on).   And I think I'll deal with the intriguing Cancer/Capricorn nodes of the moon a bit later as well. (the same nodes Sheyona has, though placed a bit differently).   3rd house with a Cancer flavor often gives a great ability to remember anything that has a personal or emotional connection to one.   4th house with Cancer--home must be the place of refuge, must be private (this may be especially needful for Glamdring because his chart is so public in nature). Must be personally comfortable, which doesn't mean that it may be up to what other people think of as comfort. Is "at home" in the realm of change and of nurturing and even maternal energies.   5th house: Leo. He needs drama and flair in his love affairs, in his delights. Wants recognition in his creative work (or as a great romantic leader, or as a child or someone who adores children). Lots of courage in this realm, but makes fairly big demands here as well. Is so charming the demands are usually met (Like "adore me!!")   6th house: Virgo, Libra intercepted. Pluto in Libra here conjunct Saturn in Scorpio. Both pushing up towards the 7th house. Virgo as a 6th house sign gives a need for precision and authenticity in the workplace; wants to do something that is good (not necessarily showy, but something meaningful) and will use a lot of care if it seems important to him. Virgo may give off an air of "yes, I will help you" and since this is the cover story here, people in the workplace may lean on him a lot, rely on him to do the detail work or the hard work "because he does it well, you know, and he doesn't mind". But in fact he does mind, and he expects equality, give and take; other people need to carry their weight. He also wants to have a real team situation going on, although with Pluto in Libra his concept of what that is may not be ordinary; like Sheyona he is of the generation that redefines team, partnership, beauty, harmony, justice, etc.   Pluto and Saturn in conjunction give responsiblity and power. Since Pluto is tucked into the interception, it may be that in the workplace he gets more of the expectation of being all responsible and less of the realization that he is a person of much power than he'd really like, but both qualities are certainly in his nature.   And they are really in his nature, because these planets are opposite his 12th house Taurus Moon (and I'll blab about that when we hit the moon, at the end of this spin round a chart).   Scorpio Saturn has different but kind of related fears to a Libra Saturn such as Sheyona has. Remember, Saturn in Libra focuses on fears and desires around the partnership that is seen as needful really for the very survival of the person. Saturn in Scorpio is also much focused on relationship, on strong sexual/romantic/intense connection to another person or persons--but for Scorpio Saturn the prospect of that intense connection is also fraught with fear. Because to love someone and admit that you do so is to kind of offer yourself, to make yourself vulnerable. And Scorpio Saturn people fear that vulnerability a lot, seeing in it a loss of power. What they desire most is also what they most fear.   So what you see, very very often, in the relationships of someone with a Saturn in Scorpio placement, is a pattern in which the closer the person feels to another, the more the person suspects that the other is becoming important to him (or her), the more the person is waking up thinking "omigod, I think I am falling in love"--the scarier it all is. And the impulse is to get out of the situation, because it's going to hurt sometime. So you see the Saturn in Scorpio person picking stupid fights, doing stupid things, showing that he doesn't really care. And often leaving a relationship that is in fact the one he wanted to be in, but was way afraid of.   Saturn in Scorpio people may go through several rounds of this before figuring out what's happening. And it can be stopped--or at least laughed at. If the person gets conscious of the pattern they are not subject to it. Sure, they still have moments of fear and insecurity and find themselves starting to slam doors and leave forever--but with luck and knowledge they can go "wait, here I go again--oh, isn't this funny?". And laugh. (My daughter has Saturn in Scorpio, and I've watched her grow through this--she's quite self aware, fascinating.)   Well, that was an interesting place to break off. Scorpio is the sign on Glamdring's house of partnerships and marriage thus, having a triple Cancer for a wife isn't totally out of the question; water sign energy will feel partner-ish to him; he is really craving emotional depth and authenticity and passion from his partners, not just nice conversational ability. No planets here.   The planetary situation gets a lot more interesting when we come into the house of sexuality, death, primal connections, joint ventures, inheritance, and karma, the 8th house. Sagittarius is the sign, and the planets here are Jupiter and Uranus in absolute conjunction, something one doesn't see much. (well, they are maybe 3 seconds apart). It was a very revolutionary moment in the cosmos when Glamdring happened into this world. Also in the 8th house is Neptune, and this is in Sagittarius as well.   So we have three of the powerful outer planets just vibrating away in the house of karma and sexuality and the occult and all that, in the sign of Sagittarius--the great explorer of the universe, the sign that wants to jump over all the fences and boundaries and such, the seeker.   Jupiter joined with Uranus is...well, it's kind of like having an electrical zapping machine of some sort always arcing with energy. The unusual will feel right to Glamdring, what might be shocking to others is not shocking to him (though he may get a sly delight in being a bit shocking himself). There could be a knack with electronics or new technology, a passion for everything that is new, unusual, way ahead of his time. This pair is sextile Mercury--the mind is unusual, bright, and vibrating a bit faster than most people's--and full of ideas; the desire to communicate is strong. Lots of enthusiasm, lots of originality. The pair is square the Sun, however. (late Aquarian Sun, early Sagittarian Jupiter/Uranus). What I think in this case is that the square may not be so challenging--Uranus is after all the Aquarian planet--but that sometimes Glamdring gets swept away by his impulses, swept away by his enthusiasms, and may take risks that aren't maybe really good for him. (but that's just a guess here).   These two planets in Sagittarius would like to transform the world. Having Jupiter in the 8th house makes it likely that he will benefit from the things others in his life possess (knowledge or material goods). But with Uranus here this could be subject to a bunch of change.   Neptune in Sagittarius, which he shares with Sheyona, will bring out the sympathy of critters (are cats as fond of your husband as they are of you, Sheyona?). Neptune in the 8th house gives a tendency to see one's partners and one's joint ventures with very rose colored glasses; sometimes may give a degree of psychic ability as well.   Neptune squares Mars/Venus. This gives a romantic soul, but also a life in which things involving the outer world, and other people, kind of draw him along--there can be life changes through others and a sense of things being "fated" for him, not chosen.   The 9th house is Capricorn cusped, and contains Pallas in Capricorn. So in terms of travel, higher education, etc this is a guy who has ambition and skill and a sense of structure (which is a bit unexpected, given that vibrating wildness of the 8th house Jupiter/Uranus energy). Pallas in Capricorn is almost too good at seeing patterns, structure, the foundations of things; how things work at a very physical level as well as a mental one. In the 9th house this might give quite a gifted intelligence. Travel would need to be well planned, careful, for a Capricorn 9th house.   The 10th house is also Capricorn cusped. So in public, in his career, Glamdring comes across as quite the capable, executive, responsible type, ambitious, steady, enduring. Like Sheyona he has the Capricorn Lilith. He has also Ceres in Capricorn, and Ceres is conjunct Lilith in precisely the way Sheyona's Lilith and Juno are conjunct. For a guy, the Lilith placement is kind of about the inner "female" energy and may say a lot about the sorts of women he resonates well with in his life, his anima. Someone with Lilith and Ceres conjunct at the midheaven is quite an unusual person indeed. He too is called to understand the depths of life in the way a woman with a Cappie Lilith might be--but he may experience this more in relationship to another, and with Ceres here...well, it is almost as if he is able to support or be supported by that deep energy; it doesn't frighten him, it is something he understands in his heart and can work with, can foster. With Ceres at the midheaven he is viewed in public as a caretaking sort of person, the one who will manage to fix things. (there is, in this chart--and we'll get to it when we hit the 12th house moon--some very huge theme around maternal energy, maybe his mom, maybe some part of himself; I don't know--but I will try to get to it). Ceres in Capricorn feels best if he can be in control of everything. (um, he can't be; this is why Ceres in Cappie people have a hard time sometimes).   Mercury in Aquarius is in the 10th house as well. His mental abilities (which are likely fairly awesome ) are a big part of his career path and his public image. Could also be communication, writing, teaching. With an Aquarian Mercury it isn't going to be in an expected way, thought--avant garde, unusual. A 10th house Mercury may also find a career that involves a lot of travel, and enjoy that.   Mercury is the focal planet for a t square including the Moon and Pluto/Saturn. The completion point for that t square would be in the 4th house, in Leo. Squaring the Moon, squaring Pluto/Saturn, Glamdring has a mind and a communication style that reaches people at an almost archetypal level, although he may struggle with how to contain emotions and what to do with his sense of power and his sense of responsiblity. What he communicates will reach deeply, and that can be both good and challenging (to others, to himself as well). He can work out this energy if he is able to establish a strong sense of his power in his home, in whatever his foundation in life is, and in taking a leadership role in that realm.   The 11th house, which is Aquarian, is where the Sun is shining. This is the house of friendship, group activities, life dreams...Juno in Aquarius is also here. Aquarius is actually the "natural" sign on the 11th house, and the Aquarian Sun is quite at home here, dealing with the collective, with friendships, with the big picture and theories and vast intellectual vistas. And lucky for Glamdring, his friends, his natural allies and partners, partake of the Aquarian dream. "let's make the world better for everyone!" "let's try to understand how everything is connected and functions--oh, I have this wonderful idea about why butterflies taste with their feet!". Someone with an 11th house Sun in essence finds himself through his group activities, through his friendship groups, and through manifestation of his life goals (different than career or work, these are the heart goals).   I've babbled on a bunch about Aquarius; great sign that it is, and the sunsign of the guy I've shared a life with for a long, long time (which gives me both a positive and a negative hit on the sign, let me tell you!). These folks tend to be intellectually free souls. Fascinated by everything--but on this odd level of intellectual detachment. "Loves humanity, doesn't particularly like people". Aquarius is usually quite capable of giving other people a lot of space, and yet quite a lot of support in their odd and detached fashion. Aquarians often are great innovators...let's think, famous Aquarians: Virginia Woolf, Mozart, Lewis Carroll, Colette...Friendship, the group, is usually very key for Aquarian energy and to be a friend of an Aquarian is to rise to high status in their mind (I was reading the other day about someone who introduced his son as his "friend" rather than son; just as my partner often introduces me as his best friend---back in the day this used to confuse interested women quite a lot (& partner was clueless, and the poor women were all "your best friend is the mother of your kids, wtf?"). These are the rebels of the zodiac, and often great fun to be with if you enjoy the heady discussions and plans. They also have often a strong connection to new technology (computer stuff etc). (in my partner's case this is a strong negative connection: he is under strict supervision every time he gets near anything electronic because...you just never know.) Often very ahead of their time, often very quirky. As they give space to others, they need space from others. And people who really need a bunch of emotional validation and cuddles may not get that from a strong Aquarian (this is why I was all wtf about the triple Cancer Sheyona and her marriage to an Aquarian guy. But I suspect the Taurus energy compensates, and when I look at the charts together, briefly, we'll see some connections that are strong.)   The 12th house is Pisces cusped and starts out with that "yes, I'll do anything you want me too, my goodness, you are amazing" pair, Mars/Venus in Pisces, as well as Vesta in Pisces. Aries is intercepted, and the house ends with the Taurus Moon I so envy the Mars/Venus people of this planet, but people like supervillainess, who have this aspect in their chart (waves at the glorious superv!) tell me that it isn't all as lovely as I imagine to have this sparkle and magic that makes people react to you as if you were...I don't know--the nicest thing in the world. People with Mars/Venus conjunct have tremendous charm. What in the roaring 20's was called the It Factor; it is just damn attractive, in all ways, and people generally react to it by wanting to do nice things for the Mars/Venus person, by seeing them in the best possible light. So a lot of projection, really (and there is the difficulty; sometimes people would like to be seen fully, as they are, not all in the heightened light of glamour).   In Pisces this is very--romantic, very seductive, very poetic and kind of "yes, I am perhaps a doomed poet, but...only do as I wish and I will love you forever". And it's in the 12th house, so it is possible Glamdring doesn't have a clue he projects this, that he unsettles people with that kind of projected promise (it would be difficult to be married to a guy with this sometimes, because--well, gosh, if you constantly have people fawning over your husband...). Very gentle as well, not confrontative in the least. Sensitive. Doesn't want to hurt people, and may therefore hold back aggressive or assertive impulses.   The 12th house is about the unconscious and what we might not wish to see, what we want to deny, what makes us uncomfortable either because we desire it greatly or because we fear it. But it is as well a house of dreams. Venus in the 12th house might kind of repress the need for sweetness in life, the need for affection; Mars in the 12th represses anger. One fears letting go in both these areas because--omigod, it might be overwhelming! (but no one can repress any planetary influence forever; so the energy comes out suddenly and often inconveniently). With Aries intercepted here, the drive, the aggression, the assertiveness and the will are kind of held back. One dreams--Pisces is a great dreamer--but, wait, how and when do I act on this? how do I seize the right moment? Can rush into things too soon, can wait too long. Lifelong learning here. Also may feel that the assertive nature is missed by others; that others think him too soft in some way.   Vesta here (Vesta in Pisces is highly artistic, btw) gives a big need to get out. Get out of confined places and confined situations, even if they feel secure, even if they feel "oh, I really don't have a choice here". This is physical and emotional both; Glamdring needs to keep seeking a wider perspective, and he needs to physically get to places where there is some vista, some fresh air.   Moon in the 12th house is intensely connected to dream, to intuition (which is unusual for a Taurus Moon; they are usually pretty down to earth actually). Uncomfortable if there are hidden agendas (just as a 12th house Sun would be). Needs to understand the secrets; doesn't trust people who seem to be holding something back (not that he wants to reveal everything). Moon in Taurus may be highly musical, very sensuous, needs to have a tangible connection to things, responds well to touch (back rubs are much relished by Moon in Taurus folks usually, and they can reciprocate pretty nicely).   The moon has to do with our inner self, our emotional core. For Glamdring there is an element of sensitivity increased by a trine from Neptune, but also some heavy challenge from the opposition from Pluto and Saturn, which would...well, usually a heavy aspect to the moon is about a difficult infancy (or pre-birth period). In this case both parents may well have been under a lot of stressors, and his birth may have come during a difficult time. Could also be that he had some health difficulties or something like that--in any case he had an early experience of separation and determination to survive--without the comfort he craved, if necessary. This sort of thing gives a power and potentially gives sensitivity, but I can't say it is easy. He is someone who, with the Pisces Venus, craved a sensitive and tender caring (though he could never really ask for it) and received the precision and structure of the Capricorn Ceres instead; the opposition from Saturn is also like that, and the opposition from Pluto feels like "where is everyone? I must survive on my own, I don't need them". So there were maybe some harsh lessons passed through.   The nodes of the moon run Cancer/Capricorn 3/9--with the ease of the kind of faraway learning and travel and structure being what is really natural for him: yep, can make things work in a formal pattern! that's simple! Can learn and teach, absolutely. But what he is called to is to claim his heart and what is local, what is tender, what is vulnerable--and to communicate that as if to a group of brothers and sisters. To his people, his own people. (this may not make a bit of sense. Oh well.).   Now, when you put the two charts, Sheyona and Glamdring together, you get a Grand Trine, one of the easiest flows of energy possible. It connects their Suns, which are trine (despite being in Air and Water) and Pluto/Saturn in his chart and Pluto/Jupiter in hers. Their Plutos are conjunct, and Jupiter in her chart is conjunct his Saturn. I have to tell you this is dynamic and very positive, though the presence of Pluto here (and Saturn, actually) makes for a strongly karmic tie.   Their Chirons are in conjunction, her Venus conjunct his Chiron just as it is conjunct her own; makes for a potentially healing partnership.   Their Mercuries are trine; they understand each other quite well.   His Mercury is also trine her Mars/Saturn; she may in a way be a teacher towards him, a steadying influence.   Her Jupiter is opposite his moon, this will feel good, encouraging.   Their Neptunes are conjunct.   His Venus/Mars is at her Midheaven (this feels good, and may help her career)   Her sun is conjunct his north node of the moon: very karmic indeed.   His Uranus is sextile her Mars. This can give a very hot and sometimes erratic relationship; alone it makes for the "oh, let's fall in love" impulse but doesn't necessarily give a long term connection; in these charts it is supported by lots of enduring links so just adds spice. However, the relationship is likely to have some periods of heavy change, especially from her perspective. (not bad necessarily, but unexpected).   Her Uranus squares his Sun; this is challenging, kind of pokes and prods; some irritable moments. The attraction in the chart may just use this to fuel more fun things.   Her Sun, Moon, and Rising all fall in his 3rd house, which are going to make her feel much like a sibling to him; good for communication.   His Sun falls in her 9th house--he expands her world and her viewpoints, perhaps; his Moon falls in her 11th house, house of friends/groups; so does his rising sign (he's "one of her gang") Okay, let's take a look at what current transits are doing in the lives of Sheyona and Glamdring before we leave their charts.   In passing--baking to relieve stress is so Cancerian it made me chuckle, Sheyona. I mean, not meanly, but...goodness, there couldn't be a more textbook example of what a stressed Cancer might do, except maybe go into her pretty cave and growl at those who try to get her out of it. And you are right, it just reinforces everyone's perception of "oh, look, the nice person with the cookies!!" (but lucky people who get to be around those cookies. I had a friend with a Cancer moon who made the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. Oh...yum..)   So first, Sheyona's current transits: Because it is close to her birthday, she is at her solar return: start of a new cycle (it's what we celebrate, really, as we enter a new year; that sense of fresh start, new possibilities).   Venus is in her first house right now, which should be making her quite attractive (more than usual) to others. Venus is close to the northnode; a sense of "love will help me with my true goals" might be part of this.   Pluto is now opposite her Sun. This is a major transit, challenging her sense of who she is, her identity, prodding her to look deeper, giving opportunities for transformation. Pluto is still in the 6th house, where it has been for a long time now in her life; eventually, in the next couple of years, it will move on into her 7th house and she may see interesting changes in that area of her life. In the 6th house there is a focus on service and health: what is health, what is wholeness, how do I support it? The opposition to her Sun, while making others think she is actually kind of powerful (well, she is) may feel draining to her. Like the conjunction to the Sun (which she will never experience) this gives intensity to life. Change is not easy in any case. The good thing is that all this is really working towards good things; she will look back on this period in her life as a time that started, perhaps, the truly exciting and joyful things she was meant to be doing and didn't realize. But meanwhile--Sheyona, take very good care of yourself. Basic stuff: eating, drinking enough water, trying to get enough sleep. Other people think "oh, she's so strong and in control" and you may not get much help from them, cause they don't realize. You need to provide yourself with what you need.   Mars and Saturn are both traveling in the 3rd house of Sheyona's chart, and these would make for...well, direct communications but a need to not have unnecessary ones; could have stress with relatives or with neighbors, could just be very assertive. Saturn is sextile the Sun, so there are resources to draw on in terms of being able to be disciplined, structured. Could also bring an older mentor who is like a sibling (or an actual sibling) into a key role.   Uranus has just entered her 10th house, crossing the midheaven. Changes in career, changes in public image. This can sometimes bring unexpected opportunities.   Neptune is in her 9th house; in terms of studies and travel this can bring a lot of imaginative energy but make it sometimes a little difficult to focus. Good for intuitive things, not always really great for logical focus (but one can do that; just takes a little more effort).   Jupiter is in her 7th house, enhancing partnerships and marriage. Still opposite her moon, which might make her a bit more emotional than usual (though it is supposed to make one a bit more hopeful, usually). This was closer a couple months back.   Now, in Glamdring's chart, those planets are wandering in different houses. For him Jupiter is in the 9th house, enhancing travel and studies, making it probable he'd have good luck in those areas right now, or that he'd just have a lot more going on there.   Pluto is conjunct Glamdring's Neptune. This, like the Pluto/Sun opposition Sheyona is facing, is a major and difficult transit. It tends to make one disbelieve or question all one's former beliefs and securities. "I was a fool to think that...." There may be times in which the world seems bleak--nothing to hold to or believe in (it can be very much what was termed the dark night of the soul in some Christian paths). What is being forged now is good, but the process, to put it mildly, sucks. "This is only a transit" "I will not always feel this way" "I have gifts and talents" etc. (B vitamins are good too). This transit is happening in his house of joint ventures, inheritance, sexuality, death, etc.   Neptune is coming to a conjunction with his Sun. This increases sensitivity and romanticism and poetry of heart and all those lovely things. Can also increase a sense of "oh, poor me, I am not loved and admired as I ought to be"; if self pity starts coming on the best way to work it out is by taking care of others. (yeah, I know, sounds trite, but it does work). This is happening in the 11th house, so there could be more needful friends/groups in his life right now too.   Uranus is hitting that Mars/Venus pair he has in the 12th house, and this transit is one that often marks times of feeling like one must make HUGE changes, or of falling in love suddenly. Desire to take risks, desire to change one's life, feelings of being pent up, feelings of "I have to have something real and wonderful in my life!" Great yearning of the heart. Can be very creative energy if you have a way of using it. He should be very careful of making sudden decisions to change his life, run away with circus dancers, move to Fiji, or whatever. Think about it, and think about it again. Uranus supports change, and if the change is good it will come, but--don't force it. And be careful.   Mars and Saturn are in his 5th house: so energy and restriction both, or assertion and structure both, in the house of fun and romance and creativity and kids (actually the Saturn transit of the 5th sometimes brings children into the life, just as the Jupiter transit does; because one takes on more responsiblity for children (or pets) during this time)
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jarvpena's astro chart for me

So, Sheyona was pretty correct in that it would be at least close to her actual birthday when I got to her chart (might be her birthday or after when I am finished looking at hers and her husband's) She's born June 22, 1982 at 6:07AM in Woodland Hills, CA (where, actually, my stepsisters might have babysat her, who knows). Her husband, Glamdring, whose chart we'll look at later on, was born Feburary 18, 1983 at 9:37AM in NY, NY.   When I pulled up Sheyona's chart and realized she is a Triple Cancer (cancer moon, sun, and rising) and that her husband is an Aquarian I did something that astrologers aren't supposed to do--you know, we're supposed to be all "oh, whatever, fate brings people together, all is well"....I absolutely went icon_eek.gif .   I was for a moment really nonplussed, wondering why this couple ever got together and how on earth they were staying together (you see, I was kind of trapped by sunsign assumptions, and since I live with an Aquarian and know the Aquarian style pretty well, it was difficult to imagine a triple water sign person dealing with that Aquarian stuff. I mean--oh, goodness.).   So before even looking at the individual charts I rushed to see where the two charts interconnect; there had to be something. And--yes, there is. Lots of connection, and a Grand Trine; the two charts are highly compatible.   So, lesson learned again: never rely only on the sun signs of a couple in judging how they might work together, and always remember it is up to us to make love work, no matter what our sign.   So, yes, Sheyona is a triple Cancer. Her sun is in the 12th house, her moon is in the first house. Her north node of the moon is also in Cancer, and is very close to her Moon.   When we've had other Cancer charts I've blabbed on about how misunderstood this sign is; I find that Cancers are usually viewed in a trivial way by pop astrology (sort of "Cancer is moody and your mom"). When you have a chart that has all three of the basic identity markers--rising, moon, sun--in one sign, you have, duh, quite a...buy in to that energy in the personality. With Sheyona we have a congruence in her inner sense of self, her conscious sense of self, and the persona she projects into the world--and which the world, to a large extent, expects of her.   But interestingly, her natural proclivities and ease of self--the south node of the moon--fall in Capricorn energy and in terms not of the self, but of the partner, the other. (we'll go on about that later on, most likely).   With Sun in the 12th house there is a deep need to understand all the nuances and hidden things, the secrets. There may be a strong need as well to try to keep oneself somewhat out of the limelight. But--with Cancer and the Cancer moon in the first house the feeling around Cancer; Cancerian nature--is going to be there. Everywhere. Out front.   Interestingly, although there is this rush of Cancer, the mind is quite different in mode than Cancerian energy--this too we'll see more of later, but the sign for Mercury is Gemini in Sheyona's chart, not Cancer. Very different energy. In the 12th house--so that will amplify the sense of "must investigate"   Cancer rising people (not to mention Cancer moon, Cancer sun people) live in a world of permeable boundaries: they are sensitives, intuitives, emotionally open people. Now, when I say "emotionally open" that doesn't mean that they are necessarily going around emoting and wailing and gnashing their teeth or jumping for joy--but they feel things, they intuit things. And they feel more, far more, than just their own emotions. They feel yours, and the feelings of the person across the road looking into the window of the shop, and that person standing waiting for the bus, and all the people on the bus.   So Cancer gets overwhelmed sometimes. And as children--well, imagine being awash in all the emotions of those around you and to a large extent feeling that it might be your concern, might be your fault even. You should fix it.   That expectation that "you should fix it" is often projected on the Cancer rising person. Having the moon in the first house just amplifies that "I hurt, please make it better". Or more "I hurt and I know you will make it better".   And the sensitive Cancer is full of desire to do that. So, your Cancer person is going to be quite sympathetic; listening to your pouring out of your troubles and your joys. Cancer listens remarkably well. Cancer will feel with you as you go through your troubles and your joys. Cancer will worry on your behalf, and will try to make things better. For you, for the people on the bus, for the lost kittens, and for the world.   Cancer is not, however, a nice soft cozy sign. It is often described as though it were the feather pillow of the zodiac, or a fount of mother's milk or something like that. It is true that Cancer can make a cozy place for herself and for others (and indeed this talent is one of the survival traits of a strong Cancer--can be at home anywhere in the universe by creating home there). Cancer has an instinct for what really will comfort or please, and will try to do this. But every so often the moon goes dark. Every so ofte the Cancer just needs to go away, into her own realm, her own space, with the door closed and no one allowed in.   If a Cancer person does not get adequate time and space to regroup her energies she will go totally off the rails. Or, um, she will become a difficult person to have around. No one, in my experience, can be quite so bitchy as Cancer; they've got that quality down to an admirable art form. And it is striking when you see it, because usually these folks are so charming and lovely to have around.   And that's an interesting thought--that need of space--because space is one thing an Aquarian husband would do very very well at providing (it is one of the things I most appreciate about my Aquarian partner, but being an Air sign one would expect that I'd like that--one doesn't expect that of Cancer, but--gosh, that need for space is perfect for the Aquarian detachment. Interesting indeed.)   (and I have a Cancer Mars, so I can fully own the bitchy Cancerian energy myself).   Now, when the Moon is at the north node of the Moon in a chart, there is a question of how you contain the need for nurturing (one's own needs, the needs of those around one) and the need for independence. Does one take refuge in the family, in the security of a closed circle and a small nest-like environment--or can one take the energy out into the world in a more universal and less personalized way?   What is easy is supposedly the south node, Capricorn, in the 7th house. Gaining one's structure through partners, in the context of "the other people expect this of me" or "I must do this for the sake of my marriage" or "must do this for the team" . Partnership in the 7th house sense need not be marriage per se, or romance per se; can be any effort that demands the person understand that other people have individual, unique needs. That it isn't really all one emotive soup.   And yet, the truth that Cancer knows is the truth of connectedness--that in fact we are one, that what happens to one person on the other side of the world is connected to what happens to our child; that the loss of some minor thing in the Amazon does, in some way, affect our own life. We may not know how this works, we may not be able to justify this knowledge--but Cancer knows this; Cancer knows we are all a family, and that that includes, probably, the little bits of sand on the beach that Cancer so loves (Cancer people often love the ocean, nearly as much as Pisces. Scorpio may have ambivalence about the depths--but that's a whole other essay).   So Sheyona's life path involves in an odd way claiming her Cancerian understanding. You'd think this would be easy--a triple Cancer? what's to claim here? doesn't it go without saying? Well, yes and no. She's called to examine the deeper levels of Cancer sentiment, compassion, intuition, spirit, emotion. She's called, perhaps, to kind of guide others to an understanding--not by lecturing them (though the Gemini Mercury would be quite good at that) but by exemplifying the best of what her sign is all about.   And doing that with confidence. On her own. Not in the context of "the others need this" but "here I am". (yes, there's a paradox here).   There is also a Finger of God pattern in Sheyona's chart, pointing towards Venus/Chiron, with Pluto and Neptune being the other portions of the pattern (and this we'll get to as well, later). Venus/Chiron are in the 11th house, house of friends, life goals, and so forth. We'll bump into Pluto in the 5th house, and Neptune in the 6th.   (okay, my mind is mush today, but we'll see if I can be coherent nonetheless).   Second house for Sheyona is Cancer cusped (and this belatedly alerts me to look for intercepted signs in the chart). Those Cancer values she so completely manifests are really important to her, right to the core. It is more important to be caring, most likely, than to be wealthy. History (be that world history or her own personal history) is of importance: where did things start? where are the roots? There can be in Cancer an extremely strong nostalgia for the time of Goodness and Light and Perfection and Beauty; the golden age--whether actual ("I remember the summer I was 3, everything was perfect") or whether romantically imagined "I know I should really have been born in the time of Jane Austen" or "I should have been a medieval poet" or "back in the Neolithic things were cool *sigh*" The actual time or place doesn't matter; what matters is the longing, the sense that perfection, refuge, and beauty and compassion were once possible, and why can't we go back and be that way again. Now, other signs may long for A Perfect World or something like that. Aquarius is forever longing for the revolution (or whatever a particular Aquarian may call it) that will bring the dawn, make everyone understand, etc. Libra has a sense of how the world could be both beautiful and just, if only....Leo has a feeling that if people could only follow her divine guidance everything would be cool--and so on. Not one sign is without a spark of this "if only" quality. But Cancer is unique because Cancer has this inner feeling that perfection happened once. Other signs may think "someday...in the future...we could..." Cancer thinks "we had it, we lost it, now, if only we could regain it". It's a subtle difference sometimes, but it is definitely there.   So, the 3rd house, house of siblings and communication, is Leo cusped. No planets here, but Leo as the 3rd house sign gives a taste for dramatic communication, and may give generous, dramatic, intense relationships with one's siblings (birth or other) and neighbors. And a definite need, in local groups, to be at the center of things, the one in charge or the one deferred to by the rest.   4th house starts out with Virgo and then goes into a group of strong Libra energies: Pallas, Mars, and Saturn. Mars and Saturn are in conjunction, Pallas is 4 degrees ahead of Mars.   For a Cancer, the 4th house is very key. For a triple Cancer with Cancer as a doubled sign...well, you can imagine. So this is the house of home, family roots, foundation, early life, end of life. Where you stand, what you stand upon. What keeps you rooted--or keeps you chained to the past, sometimes. Where you feel at home in the universe. The sort of physical home you'd most love to live in. A Virgo 4th house with an overlay of Libra would be both beautiful and eccentrically orderly. Not necessarily all spic and span (people just don't get Virgo, often--everyone thinks "oh, so neat and tidy" but that's not necessarily so; it's all a question of what is important--that thing or things that matter--those are well in order. But the actual household--hey, might have tons of dust bunnies and piles of books everywhere). Oh, Virgo 4th house--definitely books everywhere, probably plants, and most likely critters (particularly with the heavy Cancerian need to look after the weak, the needful, the cuddly, the not so cuddly.) (because I've been following the pet thread I do know Sheyona has kitties at least, and that she has been having some concerns about one of them--but if I didn't know that I would still expect there to be companion critters in or around the household).   Now, the Mars/Saturn energy in the 4th house is kind of...challenging. And we'll get there. Not that Libran Mars and Saturn are bad planets (they aren't--hey, everything Libra is wonderful)--but that these two in the 4th house often indicate some major authority-struggles in childhood. The old truism about a 4th house Mars in a woman's chart was that she was quite unlikely to marry (yes, go ahead and laugh, Sheyona) because, having experienced strife and perhaps downright bullying from father and or brothers, she wouldn't put up with it again. So it takes a very special sort of partner to satisfy and keep a 4th house Mars woman in a long term relationship or marriage. Mars in Libra is the sweetest of Mars placements (okay, one of them). So nice, so quiet and non argumentative--until injustice happens, until there is some unfairness. Then all the bats in hell come forth, and screaming (but always attractive; it's Libra) monsters try to metaphorically destroy the evil one who has caused this injustice. (It can be pretty amazing to watch, because it has the quality of a superhero moment when unleashed).   Saturn in the 4th house may give difficulties with the father early on (like the Chiron in the 4th placement). Absent, cold, overbearing, ill, even dead...not within reach of the person, who still longed for that strong nurturing and structure. Mars/Saturn gives a very interesting energy pattern that is kind of two steps ahead, stall, take a step back, try to go ahead a little more, stall, etc. Lots of energy/no energy. Rushing into something and then going "noo, I'll never be able to do this" and stalling a while (but usually taking it up again). Mars/Saturn gives a tendency to have to go back to situations or endeavors the person really thought were finished--you always want to leave a way open to go back, because it comes up a lot.   Saturn in Libra cherishes, needs, desires, craves a perfect partnership. Above all things, to feel safe in the world, to feel that she is a good person, to feel that there is meaning--there must be a very good partner. Someone to listen, care, nurture, receive nurturing, etc. There is also a terrible fear that one will never find this True Love. Or that something will happen, if one is in a happy relationship. The Saturn in Libra person goes around thinking stuff like "he's going to get tired of my moodswings one of these days and It Will Be My Fault". If the partner is late coming home the Saturn in Libra person is just about ready to dial all the local hospitals. Big fears around loss of what is so important. But because Saturn in Libra understands what real partnership is--there is a life long effort to not puddle down into the dark corners of fear and anxiety.   Pallas in the 4th house makes it much easier to figure out things when one is at home; that is, when one feels safe, in one's proper place. Yes, it can be "in my own house", but it is more a sense of "things are all in their right order, I feel okay, now I can think". Pallas in Libra can give a very artistic sort of mind, a great sense of proportion and balance. And sometimes it does give artistic talent; it gives, here in the 4th house, a gift of setting up one's home, one's space, in a way that is pleasing and makes sense. Not all rational sense maybe, but in tune with what Sheyona requires.   Sometimes a 4th house Saturn person will run into repeated material difficulties with "finding home"; while these may be maddening and sometimes scary, it is part of a process of refinement and defining what, where, and how true home and true safety exist. (hint: not always between actual walls)   The 5th house here is Libran,and starts off with Pluto in Libra. Next we hit Jupiter in Scorpio, and then Ceres in Scorpio. And it is Scorpio (and Taurus in the 10th house) that are the intercepted signs in Sheyona's chart.   Pluto in Libra--ah, a great generation--came into this world in a transformative moment in which beauty, justice, harmony, partnership, marriage--all the Libra obsessions--were being rearranged and rethought. And this is the generation that took the germ of that understanding and has helped manifest the needed changes. In personal terms, Pluto in Libra in the 5th house is likely to have unusual loves and quite unusual obsessions, creative focus. A lot of power through the creative mode, or through whatever truly delights the heart. (the 5th house is about romance, creativity, children, what delights our heart, fun and games). With Scorpio intercepted it is in a way (very interesting for a triple Cancer--I keep kind of boggling at the Cancerian side and then running into these interesting quirks in the chart)--well, it is as if the emotional passions are held under by a polite gloss (although Pluto isn't exactly polite, even in Libra). But the world sees the apparent charm and balance here, and there are deep and turbulent waters flowing beneath. Pluto in the 5th brings transformation through some 5th house theme (or many of them). Through children. Through creative adventure. Through the people one falls in love with. And when I say transformation--Pluto energy is not just a gentle little nudge towards goodness; I mean rebirth, and the process that goes before that, often. Amost "you must die to the old self to become the new self" sort of energy.   Pluto is one of the planets involved in that Finger of God. I'm going to hold off full discussion of that till we reach Venus/Chiron, but this is very potent energy here.   Ceres in the 5th house is quite fortunate, and so is Jupiter here--the person finds joy in love, finds joy in children (which to my mind also includes one's furry or finned companions), finds joy in being joyful, which sounds pretty silly--but hey. In having fun, for the sake of fun. Ceres in Scorpio can be well nurtured through meaningful and spectacular sexual encounters, but also through anything that helps break through to authentic connection, emotion, and power.   Jupiter in Scorpio in the old traditions was said to give a liking for..um, criminals, and the insane, and randomly strange people (I also have a Jupiter in Scorpio, and remember running into those readings when I was a teen and going "really? sounds like fun!"). What it really is, I think, is an ease with the unusual; an unwillingness to judge on standard terms when falling in love, when rushing into creative projects, or when having fun. Jupiter is supposed to expand the area it falls in; in Scorpio it will expand the love of mystery, the ease with "darker" subjects, and yes, perhaps sexuality. Also probably creative energy. But there is an innate reserve in Scorpio, and remember it is Libra that is serving as a cover for all of this. So...when Scorpio and Taurus are in interception, sometimes the person has difficulty bringing things to ripeness, to completion, to the proper next stage. Libra at the start of the 5th house might intellectualize the areas where this intercepted Scorpio power churns and yearns and yet can't quite figure out how to make that leap from "oh, look, here's a nice book on Etruscan statues" to "let's do lots of very interesting things here tonight. Yeah, here." Might try to explain away the emotions (which would be rather Aquarian, now, wouldn't it. Hmmm.) And across the chart the impulses of Aries may rush forth but...wait, how do I finish this? What's supposed to work here? But we'll talk more about that when we are round this wheel. Pluto and Jupiter trine the 12th house Sun, bringing in a very interesting mix of hopefulness and power to the personality.   Sagittarius is the sign on the house of health, work, service. Uranus in Sagittarius leads off, later on we find Neptune in Sagittarius and the Black Moon and Juno conjunct in Capricorn. So, "unbridled" is a great word for Sagittarian energy. When Sagittarius is the 6th house sign there is a lot of need to do whatever work one does, whatever service one does, and to care for one's health and the health of others--without a bunch of direction and rules from other people. This would be particularly true of Sheyona, with Uranus right at the start of this house, Uranus in Sagittarius being quite revolutionary, quite intent on...well, changing all the rules, certainly for very good reasons (so the person thinks) and for the good of others (the inventor of Esperanto had a Sag Uranus, I think--vague memories of seeing that chart ages ago). Uranus in the 6th house can also give some health challenges, usually more on the emotional level/mental level than on the physical; there is a uniqueness to the way things are processed, done, managed in the realm of work and health. Neptune in the 6th often gives added physiological sensitivity (though also a need to have an emotionally...authentic...workplace). Sometimes allergies, other sensitivities. Neptune in Sagittarius is a strong, strong draw for the animals of the world, who just love being around this energy (may also draw humans, but just the more attuned ones; with critters it is just about every one; and so often those who are not so fond of humans usually). Doesn't always mean the person has critters in the household (though I know Sheyona has cats)--sometimes you'll find a Neptune in Sagittarius who for some reason cannot have animals in her actual household, but when she goes out walking--well, hey, there's that dog down the road, or the mysterious stray kitty who looks for her. Very idealistic placement, and in terms of work gives a need to have meaningful work to do; hates wasting her time at stupid stuff, hates having to follow other people's ridiculous patterns.   Neptune is sextile Pluto, and quincunx Venus/Chiron (as is Pluto; this is the Finger of God). The sextile increases imagination and deep compassion (but...we're not talking snuggles and cookies here; this is more austere).   Lilith and Juno are conjunct in early Capricorn here. When I see the Capricorn Lilith in one of these charts I always kind of sigh, because it is difficult for me to explain; or I feel I don't explain it quite as well as I would like, and I feel a rush of...connection, because this is my own Lilith (and like Sheyona's, in the 6th house).   Capricorn Black Moon Lilith people are in a way acolytes of the archetypal Dark Mother energy; the Crone energy (no matter how young or old they actually are); they are in essence called to help others understand the universe--no, not that they know what the universe is all about--but to kind of trust in the structure, that there is meaning or structure beyond what we are able to rationally know. (you see why I worry about getting this explained coherently?). The thing about having a Cappie Lilith is that life is very likely to send you some very...deep experiences, starting in childhood. These are not easy passages (at least they weren't for me); they kind of strip one to the core, to the bone, to the center of something that is beyond the personal, way, way beyond the sentimental. (I always have to assure people who have the Cappie Lilith that it doesn't interfere, however, with love of Victoriana or whatever--I still have my pink and blue fluffy moments on another level entirely). There is a deep compassion in a Capricorn Lilith, and a need to demonstrate a peculiar sort of strength and reassurance. (and if this doesn't strike a cord, Sheyona--great, just let it pass) The thing for this chart that fascinates me (or one thing..) is that Lilith and Juno are conjoined here. Which, if I'm reading this right, means that Sheyona's natural partners are drawn to her not through her triple Cancerian energy necessarily, but because they recognize, understand, and sort of embody within themselves that harsh and beautiful understanding. They might be actual Capricorn people, but the most likely thing would be that they have an innate sense of structure, discipline, and coherence that resonates with her own deepest understanding. Could be, since this is the 6th house after all, that they come into her life in work/service situations, or through some relationship to healing, health.   The other...okay, another...intriguing thing is that Lilith and the Sun are exactly opposite each other. And this might give...well, we have all that Cancerian energy, very much the heart and soul of Sheyona--and yet we have an opposite energy, a energy of structure and intensity. This is kind of like a Sun/Moon oppositional pattern, I think, with the same sort of challenge (wait--I am this, but I am that as well) and the same gift, which is that of being able to reconcile, within oneself, apparently impossible and opposite traits. It can give a great strength (at an emotional level, I'm not talking "bends iron bars with bare hands") and a breadth of perspective that is unusual. But again, the process isn't always easy.   The Juno involvement is kind of like the Cappie south node of the moon in the house of partnership; again, it is through allies, through others, through partners that Sheyona may most feel supported in her inner Lilith, and in the balancing act with the Sun.   Capricorn is the sign on the 7th house (and the south node is here). Traditional, steady, forever partnerships are what are needed by a 7th house Capricorn. Family (maybe not birth family, but always "I will get my people together and in order"). Slow to commit because it is important; very much a person of her word in this area, or tries to be.   Capricorn is also the sign on the house of the occult, death, sexuality, karma, inheritance, adn so on; the 8th house. No planets here, but again, with Capricorn, all those areas of life will be entered with caution, care, and a need for endurance. Taken seriously. (there is a lot of Aquarius here in this house as well, so there may be more openmindedness than one would usually expect of a Cappie 8th house).   We hit that openmindedness full on in the 9th house, with Aquarius as the opening sign, and Vesta in Aquarius.   This is the house that has to do with higher education (be it in academia or in life outside the ivory towers), spiritual search, exploration, travel, pressing the boundaries of life and thought ("to go where no man [sic] has gone before"...*cue startrek music*) Aquarian energy loves the 9th house (though it is the natural Sagittarian house in the chart wheel). Yay for intellectual discovery and going to odd places and thinking, as the cliche goes, outside the box. Likely to be a big-picture thinker, but with a twist; that is "the unexpected way of looking at the big picture".   Vesta here gives a need to go about all that exploration and travel and thought and study in a...different way. That is, with a whole lot of pauses, a lot of breaks to do something else. People with Vesta in the 9th house don't do well in travel that takes them to 16 locations in two weeks--they need to go somewhere, stop there and gain perspective, then go on. And in study of any kind, in projects that demand study, they do not do well in the "I will sit down and spend the next two weeks writing my findings down" mode. They will sit and try to write or study and after a time (often a short time) need to take a break. They may also need to take breaks in the course of a formal education--you will find a lot of these going back to school after years out, or back to earlier studies after leaving them. They may beat themselves up about their "lack of focus", but it is simply that their learning style is unique. Once they understand their own rhythm they can usually go with it and be quite good at whatever they desire.   The midheaven and 10th house have Pisces as the sign at the start. This is the house of career, public image, calling. Pisces is going to give a very fey sort of public image: poetic, romantic, compassionate, sympathetic. Not hard-nosed and factual, more "what is the fascinatingly shifting story?". As with the Cancer first house energy, this may subject Sheyona to a lot of projection and expectation.   The 11th house is Aries cusped; this is where Taurus is in interception. Chiron and Venus are here, and are the focus of the Finger of God aspect (or YOD) that I keep mentioning. This is the house of friendship, groups one might belong to, group projects, and kind of secret life aspirations. So there's a lot of energy, a lot of "yes! let's just go for it!" in her friendships, and in her group activities and such. Lots of pioneer energy: "I know, I could...." And there might be a tendency to start lots of projects, to begin things with much energy--but then to get bored or discouraged, and start something else, which gets abandoned... But the Taurus energy is here, it is just hidden and a bit hard to access.   Normally I think a YOD shows an energy flow from the two planets at the sextiled base (Pluto and Neptune here) to the apex. But when the apex, Chiron/Venus, is within an interception, it might work in reverse--the energy might find outlet through the 5th and 6th houses.   This is definitely a paradoxical chart. Venus in Taurus= sensual connection, relishing beauty, relishing the things of the senses, affectionate, artistic, probably musical. And in the 11th house involvement with others who love beauty, color, music, and so on. Chiron in Taurus=great ambivalence about sensual things, about abundance, about even dipping one's little toe into a rush of sensory input and delight. Feelings of "I shouldn't have this, I am not worthy" Feelings of "there must be some way that I can share what I have, because it breaks my heart to think of those who don't have my resources/luck/pleasures. But Chiron in Taurus can become as easeful as the abundant and cherishing Taurus Venus, after trials and doubts and passages through fire and such. No one is quite so wonderfully attuned to the beauties of this life as a Taurus Chiron. However, enroute, there can be problems with eating disorders or body-image problems or just problems of feeling that one has any right to survive and enjoy life at all.   Venus in the 11th house may give artistic friends, affection to and from friends; Chiron may give a tendency to be the caretaker in groups but this is also the very common on this forum "jr. high school Chiron"; I call it that because for me that is the best example of "hey, ha ha, you are excluded cause you just aren't cool enough for us!" energy that an 11th house Chiron goes through at one time or another. (they are wonderful group caretakers though, they are fantastic mentors--based on their understanding of how much it hurt to feel that you didn't fit, you weren't okay, you weren't good enough in some way).   Sometimes a Chiron in the 11th house person will go into healing/counseling areas--not necessarily as their life work, but as something that continuously seems to come up for them.   Chiron/Venus is an extremely seductive combination. Marilyn Monroe had it (and so it my beloved mom, born the same day and year). And it is an extremely caring combination, the person has this innately sensitive and sympathetic soul. But there is this air of innocence, this air of fragility that makes it so seductive--it is kind of "oh, look she is so pure, unsullied, and her delicate skin would bloom with bruises". So Chiron/Venus people attract both the champion type who wants to protect them, and the type who thinks there is nothing more fun than destroying something so beautiful and rare. They need to be careful, and sometimes they just aren't, because they so expect the best of everyone.   So, that YOD energy brings both Pluto and Neptune into the picture here (or permeates Pluto and Neptune with the Venus/Chiron stuff, or...probably...both). Quincunxes, which are the angle at which Pluto and Neptune connect to Venus and Chiron, are unstable angles. Sometimes they work very smoothly--the connection with Neptune would then bring in a lot of poetry and sympathy that would work well, a brilliant imagination, a fostering heart and the ability to use this in the workplace (6th house); while the Pluto connection, if it is working well, would bring in intensity and passion and "I will give my life for this" in a healthy way through the creativity and romance of the 5th house.   But when the quincunx is working in a challenging way (and it shifts, it changes, it vibrates) the Neptune connection is going to cloud the judgement possibly "no, no one would ever do anything deliberately cruel, how can you think that?" and the Pluto connection may tip over into obsessive thought, obsessive need, or even the edge of destructive thought patterns.   But a YOD is always a gift, and this one is kind of saying something about stability being possible through group goals or deep friendships--I think; that the creative spirit and the desire for authentic work can be met, can be stabilized. Possibly through friends with Taurus energy as mentors (and yes, I've looked at her husband's chart: Taurus moon, Taurus rising. heh.)   The other thing about Venus/Chiron as a Finger of God point in the 11th house might be "understand your insecurities and pains and learn to embrace those and transform them as your true life's work". Or something lofty like that (through poetry, art, dance, study, something..).   Gemini is the 12th house sign. In the house of the unconscious, of what is denied, repressed, wished away, secretly desired--Sheyona has her Gemini Mercury and her Sun in Cancer. Mercury is exactly trine Mars, and also trine Saturn. It is opposite Uranus.   Now, in this personality and essence that is so awash in Cancer, it is so intriguing to have Mercury show up in Gemini. Not in Cancer, not in an emotionally driven water sign, but in a very active and flitty air sign, and in fact, in the air sign he rules (also rules the earth sign Virgo). This is not a mind that is sitting and brooding, even though the heart might do that--this is a mind that is active, searching for what can be discovered, what can be learned, communicated. But it is in the 12th house. Now, a 12th house Mercury needs to know, needs to find out what the secret agendas are. Doesn't like to think other people are hiding things (this is also true of a 12th house Sun). Lots of energy towards finding out things, so very good for research, journalism, etc. The trine to Mars will increase the energy and drive, while the trine to Saturn will add discipline and the ability to structure thoughts, and that may be very good for a Gemini Mercury, which tends to be kind of flitting and tasting this and that in the intellectual world--oh, let's learn a bit of French and then I think I'll study anthropology...or, hey, maybe I'll just go on a long trip. Doesn't want to be bored, can be very restless (but sporadically restless, Mars and Saturn have kind of opposite effects here). The Uranian influence (besides giving a possibly innate understanding of Aquarian energy) may give genius...and/or very odd thought patterns. Not expected, not standard.   Sometimes Mercury in the 12th house people have early on either tried to conceal their intelligence or found that their intelligence wasn't really--understood or recognized; can be a feeling of "no one is really listening here".   I've already discussed a bit the 12th house Sun; again, this tends to give a "I'd really like to have my space away from the limelight" as well as a desire to find out whatever is hidden, what is really behind the curtain, not talked about. People with a 12th house Sun (or moon, actually) can be very very uncomfortable when they think someone isn't being outfront with them, when they think something is being hidden from them, or only part of the truth is being told. They themselves, however, want to keep their secrets; can be quite reserved. For a triple Cancer that reserve is going to present a challenge, because Sheyona will be constantly expected to be the person with the cookies and the sympathetic shoulder to weep on. As long as she is not expected to have mutual sharing and tears, that might work with the 12th house sun okay--but her emotions are pretty up front with the moon in the first house.   And I'm going to hold off on looking at transits until I've looked at Sheyona's husband's chart, which I will do in a separate post. (don't really want to torture you, Sheyona; thanks for keeping silent as I muddle onwards here, and happy birthday tomorrow!)
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LizardQueen's Blog
 

Fall SW Questions through 9/6

Slowly, slowly, slowly, said the sloth...   ******9/6***** You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Completely depends on how recently I've been to the grocery store versus how much money is left in the bank account. Odds are good I'd order take out.   If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? It would definitely be the front room; basically I just need a lot more bookshelves to finally unpack the last few boxes of books and get the other stragglers up off the floor. Plus I'd like a tie-dye or somesuch tapestry to cover the faux-wood paneling beside and behind the TV, and maybe some other funky touches.   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not particularly rabid, but I naturally root for my Boston University Terriers (NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Champs 2009!!) and the Red Sox, and then I sort of root for the Kansas City teams because I know their winning will make my Boy happy, and the San Diego teams because I know their winning will make my dad happy.   What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) Wolves, coyotes, dogs, cats, mountain lions...   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? "And where does magic come from? I think magic's in the learning..." --Dar Williams, "The Christians and the Pagans" Yes, I believe in magic, but articulating what it means to me would take more time and I suspect more space than I really have at the moment. "   If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) My fear is that I wouldn't recognize what it was at first and would play with it.   ******9/5***** Do you like pinup art/images? Yup!   What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I think our plan is to have a party and, of course, hand out candy. Said party will also, to the best of my knowledge, be a I-am-no-longer-a-homeowner-in-New-Mexico party. Long story, but part of it's around here on the forums...   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! Cuervosueno is a IRL friend, and she's the one who got me into this in the first place!   Any other steampunk fans/lovers? The more I learn about it, the more I like it, I think. Some of the more straight-up steampunk, e.g. the Clocket, is not entirely up my alley, but some of the more subtle stuff often seems like it would suit me nicely.   Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! Durr... this one's hard! It would probably involve a pretty hike to get to the spot, and the standard picnic fare is always fine in my book. The who is tough, because if I had all my loved-and-missed ones with me, it would probably not actually be that much fun, because it would be too much of a crowd!
lizardqueen

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Purrsnikety's Blog
 

Moresurvey stuff just for my sneeky witch!

Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I play the clarinet. I used to play better, but I stopped playing so much and lost almost all of my skills icon_sad.gif   Favorite musicals? Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Cabaret. I wanted to see Wicked while it was in Hollywood, but I could never get my hands on tickets... plus they were freaking expensive!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Envy, and Sloth   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? meh?   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? Someone else had my answer, I don't support any causes enough for this to really matter, but for the right person or cause, it is not a lame gift. Any "gift" is wonderful. That is the nature of a gift. <~ Best answer, I couldn't have said it better!   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? I love spirals. I wear them daily too! The spiral pattern is found extensively in nature – encoded into plants, animals, humans, the earth and galaxies around us. They're beautiful.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? None in particular, but I've always loved Egyptian lore.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? Poi!!! I'd love to learn the perfect art of fire dancing. I'm trying hard to learn just the basics. My mentor would be AliciaStardust cause she's probably really good at it icon_wink.gif   Candles? love them!! I especially love the kind that smell like dark spooky places.   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? I've never purchased anything that was animal hide related. I have a feather headband though. I'm not adverse to leather or shells.     How do you deal with stress? I'm usually great under stress, but if it's too much stress at once I might have a good cry to let it all out. That usually helps, then I'm back to normal.   do you like villainess soaps? what are your favorite scents? I love Jai Mahal Whipped and oil. I have them on constant rotation   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Sounds lovely! My phone doesn't have a charm holder thingy though.     Sock Dreams? If you *don't* like socks, you're just weird. Love socks!! gimme!!   Do you mind artificial colors in your food? don't mind at all!   how about fetishes? so whats your totem/fetish ? do butterflies count? I love butterflies.   Anyone ready for the new Carnivale update? bring it on!!!!!!!!!   are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters? LOVE 80's movies! Dirty Dancing, Better off Dead, Say Anything, Short Circut, Top Gun, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street. Bring them ON!! I don't own many 80's movies on DVD **hint-hint-wink-wink** and don't mind burned DVD's **hint-hint-wink-wink**   What are your favorite fruits? Peaches, Nectarines, plums, watermelon, Strawberries (though they aren't a fruit), and banannies   What is one thing you constantly keep with you that you constantly loose? My sanity!! kidding.. hmm.. my glasses. I guess seeing stuff while I drive isn't high on my list of priorities. icon_rolleyes.gif
heathercaley

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ducky's Blog
 

Less than a week!

Oh my gosh, I can't believe that I have less than a week 'til I'm 21! I went shopping for a dress and I found two! Plus some fun fancy earrings...and gorgeous black peep toe heels (vegan) by Steve Madden. I also took advantage of Victoria's Secret deals and got $14 undies for free, plus $10 off my bra. I love shopping, but I especially love it when I can use deals,   For my birthday, my friends + family are going out to an all vegan Italian restaurant, then hitting a swanky bar called 820. Lucy Brennan, the mixologist at 820 has a lot of press buzz about her. Her drinks look amazing, and she even teaches classes where you can learn how to make some of her recipes.   820 drink menu I'm totally eying the Velvet.
amandette

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nekogrrl's Blog
 

More Q&A

Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Sure.   If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? Neat fabric would be nice, a cute pincushion, and pins (straight) to go in said pincushion. Oh, and good fabric cutting scissors.   What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? I pop a few advil, rub on some Ugh massage oil, and then grab a heating pad. Sometimes I’ll swap between ice and heat, but when I go to bed, it’s always heat.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Trains rumbling by.   When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Both.   Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. Uh. Can’t think of anything right now.   What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? Right now, my untrieds are the ones EVERYONE wants: Storyville, Spanked, Pinched, F54.   I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? I love the smell of coffee. And cookies.   Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? This is probably a redundant one. But – prefer medium to light roasts, and unless it’s Cool Café Blues, no flavors.   Who has a birthday falling in this round? Not me.   For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? I think another redundancy – anything but spicy/hot stuff. No chiles.   Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? SESAME STREET. I /still/ quote that show. Also 3-2-1 Contact, and Square One, and Electric Company. (T-I-O-N! Shun, shun, shun shun!) Also love the Muppets. Labyrinth was awesome, The Dark Crystal still scares the shit out of me. (No, it’s not scary, but my 5-year-old self still quails when the hag comes on the screen..)   There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? LOVE peppermint and spearmint hard candies. I like black/red/other flavors of licorice, thin-shelled Jordan almonds, Haribo brand gummy bears. Not fond of peanut butter candy.   Do you have a Blu-Ray player? No.   Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? No objections to d/ls. It is fast enough to get what I want. (Sometimes, the space left on my computer before I dump over to the external is too small, though.)   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I don’t care. I’m not going to argue.   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? I’m either reading or on the computer with some good music. Or, I’m watching TV.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? On LJ but I really don’t update much.   What kind of socks? Preferably ones which stop right below the ankle.   How often do you update your wishlist? I really don’t have one as I’m the type who gets what they want right when they want it. Makes buying for me difficult.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? I would love a long-tailed corset from damselinthisdress, but ‘off-rack’ she rarely has something in my size. Plus, I’m losing weight, so I’d hate for it to go to waste. But I’m always looking at jewelry and hair things as my hair needs change. I’ve bookmarked a few to give you ideas on etsy - massagegirl   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Cyrenemyst and siyaha09.   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I just like art. No favorites.   What's your stance on cranberries? Dried is yummy. I wouldn’t have a clue what to do with fresh.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Of course.   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Nathan Fillion. No fanfiction though – I can take care of that.   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? The trail mix I make.   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? The Warrior Queens are totally awesome. Also like Sunbird, Black Butterfly Moon, and the Shungas.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? Nope. Have ordered all those already or can test them at Will Call.
nekogrrl

nekogrrl

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etienne's scentblog
 

Random q's part one million and two thirds...

Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? I do indeed! Trauma is probably my favourite. I also like Birth Rite, Killer Beez, Ginger Snapped... there are some on my wishlist, I'm also interested in other foody scents in their soaps. I don't tend to wear foody perfumes but in other b&b products I like them.   Do you mind artificial colors in your food? No. I probably should but I can't think of everything... Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Sure. Hairclips are probably the most useful because my hair isn't long enough to tie back, and headbands tend to make me look like a 15 year old which is no good... I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. Sure! Earrings would be fab, I'd worry a phone charm would get crushed in my bag.   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? I do wear leather shoes and own a leather jacket (even though it was bought second hand so I feel slightly better about it). I'm definitely anti-fur, though. And fake fur isn't my style at all.   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? By having loasd of therapy. Ha! Cuddles with the cat, listening to music, watching something mind-numbing on TV (I developed a QVC habit during the time I was writing my dissertation, I just love watching all the product presentations). I like nature, or living in a city, most often just parks and more quiet outdoorsy places like that.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor? I would say psychoanalysis (although obv it would be a bit impossible to be an apprentice in that, as such) and Susie Orbach whose writing influenced my Master's dissertation a great deal.   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I'd love to be but it's one department where I'm sadly lacking in skills. I did play the guitar for a while but struggled to read music. Sheet music would most probably end up being used in crafty pursuits and be a bit wasted on me. Favorite musicals? Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia (Yay Abba!), The Sound of Music.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Sloth.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I've only tried a few of theirs but have liked them. I like the idea of candles but I'm a bit too anxious about having them around with a cat around so don't end up using them much. I have L'Autunno and La Primavera from BPTP sprays in constant use and my decanted small spray bottle of Snow White, too. And I use tarts sometimes but again, it's the open flame issue.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? It would be great! A donation to any no-kill cat shelter would be the best. The one I personally donate to is the Celia Hammond Animal Trust where my kitty was adopted from. They do some amazing work. (Have tissues at the ready if you're going to read their website, I cry every time I read the stories of the adopted kitties.) Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? I'm quite drawn to the Triple Moon and all it symbolizes.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Not in particular, I try to embrace all aspects of the Goddess. I guess Bastet is one I'm particularly fond of, though... (cats!)   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I wouldn't say I identify with any but I like fairies best of those.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? I don't know a huge amount about it but what I know is really interesting. Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Sylvia Plath For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Either, or both - or neither! I'm easy.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Yes, there's always some use for this kind of things! Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? I've been on a Sarah McLachlan kick lately so many of hers.   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? Quite lovely really. I hate the super grey days when it rains all day. I love the crips mornings and the trees changing colour, and being able to wear autumn clothes and boots again. And that back to school feeling!   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I have no idea what is available there! If they sell anything chocolate or tea based, that would be a good bet...   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? QVC or BBC News 24 most likely. Or The West Wing on DVD. I might have watched through the whole series when I should have been reading and researching for my dissertation... ahem.   Any Amy Brown art fans? Yeap! The Cloak of Stars is one of my favourites of her art works. How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) I don't think we have such a concept as Halloween music in Europe. I'm open to trying it! Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Yes, anything Alice in Wonderland is worth looking forward to.   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yeah!   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? Recorded might be fun! What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Starting my counselling course - induction day next Weds, can I pack the pencil case yet? In a more low-key way, some packages in the mail that I'm waiting for. Royal Mail has been striking about every two weeks during the summer and mail is still occasionally delayed, apparently they have backlogs. Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I have a couple that I can use so I don't really need another.   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? Either way is fine, and whatever is cheapest for you in terms of postage costs!   How often do you update your wishlist? Not that often, and I don't tend to buy things for myself off my wishlists (apart from stuff I use all the time, such as Villainess Slick). What's your stance on cranberries? Like them - as a food and as a scent.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Not at all, used is fine!
etienne

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lioness' Blog
 

Switch Witch questions & answers!

******9/14***** (rollover)   For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? I would love something that's fcrafted that I couldn't do. I'm still a beginner knitter, and I still have no idea how to do a lot of things, mittens, socks, hats. I'm mainly a scarf and sometimes I can make fingerless mits. I would love something like those owls I posted about, they're so cute! Little Owls!   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Def. use anything like this! I don't go out often, but when I do my wallet is quite big, and having a smaller id case to hold some money and my license would be awesome!   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Really into Carbon Leaf right now, and the songs from Dr. Horrible's sing along blog (I have the soundtrack, but not the dvd)     ******9/15*****   Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Labyrinths, moons, acorns &/or oak leaves, peacock feathers, lioness rampant, owls, black cats   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Athena, Gaia, Morrigan, trickster gods, Oak King, I'm not very familiar with a lot of them, but I'm highly into the lore of it all, and would treasure any knowledge about them   Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? I'm most likely a Vigilante, I'm the girl who would love to be a cop right now to pull over and give tickets to the idiots talking on their cell phone while driving. (and almost hitting me ) For receiving, either one would be great, I'm a fan of Batman, and most of his villains, and a lot of the X-Men, among others.   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I'm not sure who I identify with to be honest, but I am very fond of Griffins   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? Interested, but not at the same time... I guess it's just not my cup-o-tea   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? not really, I'm not too into poetry to be honest...   ******9/16*****   Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? Not really, I like to sing, and I used to play the flute, but not much anymore. This kind of gift would be wasted on me.   Favorite musicals? LOVE LOVE LOVE! Repo! Sweeney Todd, Cats, The Producers, Chicago, Rocky Horror, Dr. Horrible, Buffy's musical episode, Moulin Rouge, Phantom, Lion King, and probably many more!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? I can be lazy, been accused of gluttony, had envious thoughts, have been know to hoard, can have prideful thoughts of myself and when I get angry watch out, but I'm most likely to be undone by Lust. Pure, unadulterated lust.   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I am HIGHLY sensitive to synthetic scents. I've found that a lot of candles have synthetic scents (ESPECIALLY lavender, it's usually synthetic) I can't do any chemical scents at all, they give me migraines. I was living with an old roomate once and every night I would get a headache, and I couldn't figure out what it was, until one day I stopped. Shortly after that my roommate put a new glade plug-in in and my migraines started again. We talked about it, and she had been getting headaches too, so we killed it. I have to be very careful with a lot of scented products.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? That would be sweet But NO PETA... ugh, I can't stand them.
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nekogrrl's Blog
 

Wishlists of Various Kinds..

BPAL: (imps only unless noted otherwise)   Panacea: TKO Bitch Grr Ugh Seduction Safari   Gaiman: Bilquis Famine War   Steamworks: Phoenix Steamworks The Coil No. 93 Engine The Obsidian Widow   Somnium: Temple of Dreams Nanshe Somnus   Carnavale Diabolique: The Phantom Calliope Melisande, The Puppet Mistress Asp Viper Green Tree Viper Habu Coral Snake Australian Copperhead Western Diamondback Katanyia, The Clockwork Woman (bottle) The Wild Men Wulric The Illustrated Woman (bottle)   Trading Post:   Goblin Squirt of Alchemical Laboratory and Erebos 4 oz of Down The Rabbit Hole and Queen's Croquet Ground Goldfish Pool locket Carnaval Diabolique locket 8 oz of all massage oils     Etsy wishlist can be found here. Still working on the Amazon wishlist.
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Crazy Random Happenstance
 

KETCHUP

******9/16***** Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I love to sing...in the car...when no one can hear me. It's not that I have a bad voice, I actually have a very good voice. I'm just intensely shy.   Favorite musicals? I do not like musical, sorry!   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Gluttony...ugh...I'm feeling fat. That or is rage one? I have a bad attitude a lot   Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks!   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I love Yankee Candles and especially their apple scents. ESPECIALLY Candy Apple, their halloween scent and some of their pumpkin scents. I like the "car jars" and tarts the best.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? It would be good, but only to a local organization and I would prefer it to go to the Steuben County Humane Society of Angola, IN.   ******9/15***** Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic? Not necessarily...the cross? I prefer Celtic looking crosses.   Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Nemesis/Invidia, and I really really like mythology.     Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive? I would like to be a vigilante...though I think I'd border on villain...   What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? Mermaids, I like the feeling of being submerged in the sea and the quiet and seeing all the lovely fishies and the freedom of movement that a tail would give in the water. Plus, I'm a Cancer.   How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines? No thanks!   Do you have a favorite poem or poet? Despite being an English major in college, I am not fond of poetry. I do suppose I'd read some T.S. Eliot or Poe though.   ******9/14***** For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Alas, I am not crafty.   Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? Yes to pill boxes, preferably ones that don't blare out "HEY HERE ARE MY PILLS" like carrying bottles does.   Any songs you are desperately into at the moment? Oh jeeze, I don't know...my husband has made me like A Fine Frenzy...which is ironic. I am also guilty-pleasuring over Lady Gaga's Boys, Boys, Boys and I really love Metric's "Satellite Mind"   What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? It's got pretty trees, chilly breezes, and lovely sunny days. Temp is around 40-65 during Autumn. I love fall. I hate being hot.   What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? Ooh, I like their powdered Chai mix, their peanut butter cups, and their almond butter. Pretty much willing to try anything of theirs, the closest one to me is 3 hrs away. *pouts*   If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? Jeeze...ok... Monday--Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, House Tuesday- Warehouse 13 Wednesday- America's Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Glee, Lost Thursday- Grey's Anatomy Friday- Eureka, Dollhouse, Psych Also--The Colony, CSI reruns and occasionally Project Runway. I like TV a little too much. AND probably my Firefly and Buffy dvds. Joss is boss.   Any Amy Brown art fans? Who?   How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you) Not really something I'd like.   Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? I am looking forward to it but not obsessively so, seems a bit creepy.   Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? Trader Joes, Lush, and I'd die to get to go to one of the BPAL Will-Calls (and so would my credit card. I don't have that much self control.)   Lolcats....yeah or nay? Sometimes   What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? Hm...I liked the 'joke' story of Shower Caddy the ghost that haunted my dorm's bathroom and shower facilities. Apparently she slipped and fell and died in the showers and haunted them throughout the building.   If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both? Writing if anything, but not something I'd absolutely have to have...   If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like- colors, size, style? I would have paintings done of my 7 characters from the online forum based RPG I play in. Seven strong, lovely, women with quirky identities.   ******9/12-13***** What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future? Hm, well, I was looking forward to moving but it seems all of our good news is tempered with bad news and now I don't think we'll be moving to where we had hoped.   What fictional character do you most identify with and why? Lirael from the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, I think. She never felt like she fit in (as did I in high school) and she found her path and pursued it and learned to lead. I'm a person who likes to take control of the situation.   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? Yes! I use a plastic baggy currently. Maybe 6 imps? I would love an altered Altoid tin to hold them.   As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? Oh that's a toughie...I think I like the mid-round package and then an end one with e-cards and such sprinkled in between but it really doesn't matter all that much though ninja-witches DO make me feel nervous.   What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Hm...me and my hubby ordering in food, sitting down to one of our favorite shows, lighting some candles and having my back rubbed and then going to bed after a long conversation. Or, you know, running some instances in WoW with the husband. We're not the romantic, idealized type.   Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? I'm on Facebook which I use most often, and have twitter and myspace accounts that I really don't use.   What kind of socks? If I wear socks, the kind that don't make my feet sweat. So no nylon or weird materials please.   How often do you update your wishlist? Probably quarterly. It's mostly current. My Kaboodle and Bath and Body WL are current.   May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? I wish I had somewhere to wear costumes, but I really don't!   So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? I tend to hover around the Haunt, Magic Hands and Savor etsy accounts...   Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? Hm, I really like Art Deco and stained glass and Frank Lloyd Wright architectural design   What's your stance on cranberries? LOVE EM.   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Used is much better in my opinion. Go right ahead.   Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Hm...Hunky Man Flesh: Patrick Dempsey, Crispen Glover (don't ASK), Aaron Eckhart (wipes up drool puddle), Marc Blucas, James Marsters, Tahmoh Penikett, Michael C Hall, Nathan Fillion and ALAN TUDYK. Literary charries: Richard and Damian from the Anita Blake Series, Frost and Rhys from Merry Gentry, Touchstone from Sabriel, and a lot more but I'm spacing out.   Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Hm, I love Jossverse FF. So yes to that but the others, eh...   You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? A chewy 90 cal granola bar or a glass of milk   Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I love the Carnival art.   Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? You know, I should probably check.
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Fall SW Questions - 9/16 - 9/17

Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music?   I sing. I used to sing in choirs and small ensembles and such, but now I mostly just sing to myself or on Rock Band. I attempted to play piano as a young child, and flute in elementary school, but they just didn't take. I also had an ex-boyfriend who tried to teach me guitar, but I have a lot of trouble with getting my hand around the neck. I have little hands! That was also my main problem with flute.   Favorite musicals?   I'm not a big fan of musicals... they're ok but not really my thing. In 3rd grade I was obsessed with Phantom of the Opera and got to see it live, but now I'm over that. I do like the Buffy musical, though.   Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing?   I always have trouble remembering all the sins! I just looked them up. Well, I hope it can be greed, because I would like to accumulate some wealth! But I think if I ever accumulated a lot of wealth I would use it to benefit society.   I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use?   I don't know... there are a lot of their fragrances that I probably wouldn't like, but that's true of most things. I don't really care either way, but if you do want to get me scented candles or home scents I like fruity (especially citrus or tropical) scents and spicy / foody scents.   Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift?   There aren't really any organizations that I regularly support - mostly I just give to whichever I feel like when the opportunity arises. And I'm more likely to donate time than money, since that's what I have more of at this point in my life. I'd like to echo a previous poster (can't remember who at the moment) and say *please* do not donate to PETA on my behalf. I disagree with them on many points and don't want to support them.   Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters?   Not in particular, though I do like some of them, like Ferris Bueller's Day Off.   Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents?   Never tried them. I don't usually use bar soap, but I hear there are scrubs and those sound yummy!   Do you mind artificial colors in your food?   Nah, I don't mind. Just as long as they're not carmine / cochineal which is a bug.   Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc)   I wouldn't mind scrunchies / pony-o's as I do sometimes put my hair up. In fact, if I don't decide to cut a bunch of it off I'll be putting it up more frequently! But I don't really used the rest. Barrettes, while I wish they would work, always fall out of my hair. Same with clippies!   Big Dipper Wax Works: If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance?   I didn't go look at the site, but I love the smell of plain beeswax.   I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes.   No thanks, I wouldn't wear them and I don't really need more decorative stuff. As cute as these things are, I have nowhere to put them!   How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out?   Please don't send it to me. Well, shells are OK, but I don't think I'd *wear* anything with shells anyway... Faux is ok, except most faux fur does wig me out - if it looks real. I do have a coat from high school that looks like someone skinned a muppet, and that's ok.   How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind?   I like to knit or read, take baths with bubbles and such, or just take a nap.   You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor?   Hmm... well I don't know. I have this idea that jewelry making (like silversmithing) would be really awesome to learn. Not enough to actually go and do it, mind you. Oh, and photography. I've always wanted to get into black and white photography and developing. It just sounds so interesting! I don't know of any specific mentors for either of those, though.
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