astronomy
Celestial objects and the phenomena that surrounds them. What lies above the earth forever out of reach. From moons, to stars, galaxies, and beyond.
Another Pisces
I was born on March fifteenth at five thirty in the evening, the Ides of March, a Pisces sun, Leo moon and Virgo rising. A child with their head constantly in the clouds, a dreamer with an imagination so large I am now nearing twenty-nine years of age and I am still afraid of what could be lurking in the dark at night. Pisces, the fish, since the age of three I had endured years of swimming lessons and then moved on to competitive swimming, dropping out at the age of fourteen. I still find myself drawn to bodies of water, whether it is a bathtub in my apartment, the ocean, or an aquarium. In this hectic world, I find peace and solace in water.
By demetra kolokotrones5 years ago in Futurism
Descriptive not Prescriptive
At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to enter this challenge. I wasn’t sure how I could write a piece long enough about a subject I do not have a deep intimate knowledge of. I am not new to astrology but I’ve never really followed it because everyone I know that is into it makes it into a way to judge people and prescribe who the other person is based off what they know about the other’s sign without really taking the time to get to know the person. But I thought hey what can it hurt to join the challenge and practice writing. I love writing and I have denied myself the opportunity long enough.
By Chynia Norton5 years ago in Futurism
I'm a Cancer
June 21st, 1993. I was born on the day of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and I've always thought that was very cool. However, I didn't even realize I was a Cancer at least until my teens, I'm sure. For the longest time I thought I was a Gemini; hey, the dates are pretty close. Whatever that meant for me as I occasionally checked my horoscope seemed quite alright; there were some things I liked, and some things I didn't like so much. See, that's the thing for me about horoscopes and other things of the sort that are meant to hold some intangible meaning (Numerology, Mayan Signs, Chinese Zodiac Signs, etc.): Even under the misinformed belief that I was a Gemini, I still found value and identified with much of what I would read about "my" star sign. No doubt, like many others, if I didn't like what my sign had in store, then I would sometimes see what the other signs had to say. I did generally relate to what I'd read, though, and sometimes I even felt really moved and motivated by it. But it seemed no different than a slip of paper in a fortune cookie with a nice thought and some lucky numbers. Either way, I never really put much stock into what was supposedly in store for me because it seemed preposterous that such general statements could possibly apprise me of what was to come during my days, weeks, months, or years.
By Luke Crawley5 years ago in Futurism
Virtuous
What do I believe in? What a loaded question. And not just for me, but for everyone. I'll be honest, there was a time that I didn't believe in anything. At a young age, I felt exhausted. I started to give up hope as a child because I was told to. There was something eating me though. There was an itch that I couldn't explain, and my mind led me to believe that it wasn't worth telling anyone about.
By Amber Fierce5 years ago in Futurism
The Art of Scales
The world of the Horoscope is one that has been viewed in both positive and negative ways. When we are born we are assigned a star sign and an animal in terms of the Chinese Zodiac. These give us information on who we are as a person. While not always accurate, sometimes it gives the world a way of showing us who we are. I was born a Libra. According to my star sign, I crave balance in all things. Which isn’t wrong. I like my work and life to be balanced, I feel lost when obstacles are thrown in my way, or when my routine is changed. According to the Chinese Zodiac, I am a Snake. Known as a vain proud creature. Which I have no problems with saying that is a hundred percent accurate. I am a proud, passionate creature. A creature of habit.
By InkGalaxies~5 years ago in Futurism
Aries: Leader of the Zodipack
April 10th, 1990 played host to a number of auspicious signs. Firstly, the moon was full. Full moons symbolize celebration, cultivation, and ultimate manifestation power. Secondly, it was the 100th day of the year. In numerology, the number 100 represents determination, independence and infinite potential. Thirdly, the life path number associated with this day is 6. People born with this number are said to be full of charisma and are naturally gifted in the arts. It should come as no surprise then, with such strong prospects, that I chose this day to be my birthday.
By L.A. Campbell5 years ago in Futurism
Column One: NY Times
As I look up and across the sky the stars and moon light up like sparklers on Independence Day. It is a full moon and it scares me. I know what the effects of the moon have on me. Do I believe in astrology? Yes in some sense. Gemini are born between May19 and June 20. Noted as twins Gemini's are known for their two sided behavior. Also know as kind and affectionate and a little chatty. Now all of this information is based on the moon and the planets and how they align and what it does to you on a chemical balance level. I believe this is true being a Gemini all of these things have had notable effects on my life. See I am diagnosed Bipolar Disorder, depressed, with anxiety. Being bipolar has changed me and I have to fight for days of happiness. But I am also the first to help someone if I can. I am always looking out for others and have a care taking gene that is almost an abnormality. People seem to flock to me. I feel like I am a magnet for needy souls. Souls that need to hear my story so they can finish a chapter in their life. Its not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely has an affect on my life. The moon is said to control a Gemini's mood, emotion both sub conscious and conscious, as well as other things. I believe that when the gravitational pull changes and we are physically changed that of course it will change us emotionally and mentally as well. I know that out of 3 of my hospitalizations, two of them were on full moon nights. Being bipolar means that unless medicated there usually isn't a line between manic and depressive for me. I am one or the other. I am lying in bed crying or I am mobile doing something. But on these full moon nights knowing that my body is about to experience a celestial change so to speak I try and pay more attention to how I am reacting to things. Because of the moon and the planets aligning everything seems to find a way to implode or explode whichever applies and it seems like it is out of my control. I am telling you that the sign of Gemini as it is shortly explained does apply to me. All the traits seem to describe me to a T. I also believe that people are crazier than normal when there is a full moon. I haven't completely addressed the other aspects of astrology but the moon and alignment with our planet let alone other planets definitely is factual as well. Like I mentioned before I have a mental illness. I am inclined to tell you that I am currently in therapy and see a psychiatrist. I have for a long time because it is a life long journey. I will never be another sign. I will never change to a Virgo, Pisces, or Sagittarius. I am a Gemini through and through. I have two poles, hence twins. I am kind. I would give anyone the shirt off my back. I love to a point that it physically hurts me and I generally cry when others don't reciprocate my behavior. Although I realize that I am overreacting it happens anyway like I am possessed and I don't remember what is said or done in the moment. I can remember bits and pieces but things tend to black out for me because it is a defense mechanism that I have made for myself. If I don't remember the trauma it didn't happen. Another way of my Gemini mind working is its magic to steer me through life. Have I taken my meds I ask myself every night before bed? When is my next appointment to see the therapist I need to talk? I believe that our chemical makeup in our brain is triggered by many things and this affects everyone differently. I'm a Gemini and those are kinds of ways that it affects me. So why am I afraid of the full moon? I'm afraid because my Gemini brain tells me to be careful how I react, be careful how you feel. The reason I tell myself this is because during a full moon my emotions are heighten ten fold and even though I already have heightened emotions it becomes glaringly affective on my responses and behavior. I know that its triggering the wrong chemical in my brain releasing the wrong amounts of serotonin but it is all because of the gravitational pull that this happens as well as our physical bodies and the chemicals released because of that change. Being bipolar I've learned a lot about how it works to better understand myself and others alike. I am still leery of the full moon. I tend to avoid large gatherings on these occasions. I adjust my life to the full moon. Call me crazy but its true and it has only gotten better because of the education I have gotten both in therapy and by researching my Zodiac sign. Gemini's are passionate. Geminis are emotional. Geminis are twins, or two sided. Is it because of the Zodiac sign that I am the way I am. That paired with the moon and planets alignment all play a role. Can I change things. Only as much as I try to change I suppose is the honest answer. I know the consequences of a full moon and I try to make the right choices all of the time but particularly fail in some sense on nights of full moons. I believe in astrology. Am I an anomaly? Who gets to decide the answer to that question? Who is qualified to give a response. Probably whichever Zodiac sign that thinks they are right about everything, wait did I just describe a Gemini? I don't know better do some fact checking. With all this in mind pay attention to mental health and full moon nights these people require special care because their struggle is extra hard, maybe lend a helping hand. Also, be careful this full moon effect is seen on the sanest of people. Differently too. Growing up around a mental health professional I learned a ton about the behavior of the mentally ill. I submerged myself in the behavior of people in their normal habitats. Not everyone notices the behavior of everyone around them but I try to and it is entirely to educate myself for me and and my safety. Always know your surroundings I was always taught. But to be honest I thing that even the "normal" people not suffering from a diagnosed mental illness are affected by the moon the stars and the planets alike. So if you are ever wondering about the full moon, keep on wondering because curiosity is key to knowledge. I speak from experience, a life time of experience only about 26 years of actually living with a definite diagnosis myself but a whole life of 41 years living the consequences of astrology and how it affects everyone around us. Knowing the things I know now I am not quick to judge. I try to be more patient with people, not knowing everyone's astrological sign its best to always be kind. I have not researched the entire astrological system I mainly narrowed my search on Gemini's but I know everyone reacts differently depending on their sign and what these stars and moons and planets have in store is on a complete different astrological plane for every single person. Therefore, each response from each individual is unknow and definitely different. So act accordingly and try to know why your reactions may seem out of character. Where is the moon at at what is Mercury doing? That's a whole other topic to cover, Mercury and how it affects us. Today we touch on the moon, maybe tomorrow Mercury. Just know one thing. Astrology is a science and can be proven easily by observing basic human behavior in correlation with the stars, moon, planets and even the sun. Do some research, see what you're up against. Don't be afraid of the moon, learn what it's doing to you and the people around you. This research may lead to a better life, never know there is always room for more understanding.
By Jessica Norris5 years ago in Futurism
Moonchild
She was born from water. Its depths and cold were her home. She was then plucked from the water and placed into fires. There she grew with the intensity to be free from the heat and find her own. She ran away with the wind and it carried her far up into the air. Looking down she fell and landed hard upon the earth. There she laid silent, nurturing her wounds from it all. She listened to the spirits of the world saying surrender, grow still. Her mind found a current and started to flow. The earth carried her, sweeping her back into the water where she remembered. . I'm home. I know!
By The Last Angel On Earth 5 years ago in Futurism
Stubborn like a Capricorn
I was born on Christmas. Stubborn, in true Capricorn fashion, I wanted to be the center of celebrations. Perhaps, I was looking to live up to the hype conferred to me by my sign. Or maybe I just got fed up waiting for the new year as my sister had nine years before me. So, we still share a sign, but mark two distinct celebrations.
By Zainab Senhaji Rhazi5 years ago in Futurism
