posted June 09, 2014 10:13 PM            

Infatuation is instant desire. It is one set of glands calling to another.
Love is a friendship that has caught fire. It takes root and grows, one day at a time.

Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and pieces about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely.

It might spoil the dream.

Love is quiet understanding and the mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by his/her presence even when he/she is away. Miles do not separate you. You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she is yours and you can wait.

Infatuation says, "We must get married right away! I can't risk losing you!"
Love says, "Be patient. Do not panic. Plan your future with confidence."

Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. Whenever you are together, you hope it will end in intimacy.
Love is the maturation of friendship. You must be friends before you can be lovers.

Infatuation lacks confidence. When he/she is away you wonder if he/she is cheating. Sometimes you check.

Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened. Your beloved feels that also and that makes them even more trustworthy.

Infatuation might lead you to do things you will regret later, but love never will.

Love is elevating. It makes you look up. It makes you think up. It lifts you up.

posted June 09, 2014 11:53 PM            

Thank you so much for sharing that.

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Love,

posted June 10, 2014 04:58 PM            

"You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she is yours and you can wait."

People these days cannot trust nor wait.

That's why love seems to be a myth. Or at the very least, a rarity.

posted June 10, 2014 09:30 PM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Doux Rêve:
The realist in me does not approve of this:

"You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she is yours and you can wait."

People these days cannot trust nor wait.

That's why love seems to be a myth. Or at the very least, a rarity.

And why is it always women writing and sharing things like that? Wow, don't get me started on this.

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Love accepts and is complete - that's why whether or not they are really yours is just an analogy - it's compatible in the sense that love will wait and trust because love is complete. It's a fullness and beingness - a state beyond the drudges of the daily world. I love because God loves me and I am loved because God loves me as well.

posted June 11, 2014 01:43 AM            

Thanks for the article, Gyps. That particular line sticks with me the most. 0no explaining needed - you get it.

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Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma.

posted June 11, 2014 07:52 AM            

The things I see around me, and the things I feel inside, all point to some real problems in how things actually work when it comes to love / relationships.

It's too difficult not to poke holes in the beautiful pieces out there because they seem so at odds with life as it is in practical terms.

posted June 11, 2014 02:28 PM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Ceridwen:
I believe love can come in many shapes and forms.

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And to get into this...

quote:

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Originally posted by GypseeWind:
Infatuation is instant desire. It is one set of glands calling to another.
Love is a friendship that has caught fire. It takes root and grows, one day at a time.

Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and pieces about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely.

It might spoil the dream.

Love is quiet understanding and the mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by his/her presence even when he/she is away. Miles do not separate you. You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she is yours and you can wait.

Infatuation says, "We must get married right away! I can't risk losing you!"
Love says, "Be patient. Do not panic. Plan your future with confidence."

Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. Whenever you are together, you hope it will end in intimacy.
Love is the maturation of friendship. You must be friends before you can be lovers.

Infatuation lacks confidence. When he/she is away you wonder if he/she is cheating. Sometimes you check.

Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened. Your beloved feels that also and that makes them even more trustworthy.

Infatuation might lead you to do things you will regret later, but love never will.

Love is elevating. It makes you look up. It makes you think up. It lifts you up.

It makes you a better person.

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Infatuation could be the flip side of the same coin.

I've had instances where infatuation translates into love. And for many people, the "love is patient" does not auger well with their ideals in their minds.

posted June 11, 2014 02:57 PM            

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Originally posted by GypseeWind:
Thanks guys
and Ellyn
I was a mod before... before
my life went topsy turvy
but I couldn't keep up with my place
in the dream forum
you see
I am in the middle of a life changing
sort of relationship
and when I am in it
I rarely have internet service
and when I'm out of it
I have all the things I need
but not the thing I want
hence
my post
for many years I have tried to figure out
if this is love or lust
but it's not as easily defined
as words on a page
so , Doux I understand you not agreeing with
a line here or there

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It was that Vertex/Sun-Venus on the Great Attractor?

(Guess I should quote more often.)

posted June 11, 2014 03:56 PM            

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Originally posted by Aries23Degrees:
Infatuation could be the flip side of the same coin.

I've had instances where infatuation translates into love. And for many people, the "love is patient" does not auger well with their ideals in their minds.

To them, love must be consuming and passionate; otherwise you're better off "loving" your pet-if it's that slow and "mature".

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Good point.

posted June 17, 2014 12:45 PM            

Didn't you know that you share the Great Attractor with LindaLand?

Can't remember right off hand if it was Venus (like LindaLand) or your Sun.

posted June 18, 2014 03:48 AM            

Thanks Ellyn! I sure do appreciate it! If you ever want a tarot reading, I will oblige you gladly!
I am having surgery in... about 4 hours, gulp, so it may be a few days till I get back to check on it!

posted June 19, 2014 02:04 AM            

Hope all went well.

No, that's okay, I never ask for repayment. Thanks for the offer.

Wonder what type of surgery? Minor, I hope. Heal Well.

Here is the Synastry.

I also notice that the Vertex Axis is almost exactly on the Nadir/MidHeaven Axis.

posted June 20, 2014 08:51 PM            

Nice of you to offer, though

Please Heal Fast.

posted July 13, 2014 03:49 AM            

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Gemini Sun
Libra Moon
Gemini Mercury
Cancer Venus
Virgo Mars
Virgo Asc