posted February 08, 2012 06:10 AM            

Long day at the book store and good coffee = happiness

Before I had kids!

I love talking with people but it doesn't relax me. Baths relax me.

posted February 08, 2012 06:32 AM            

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Originally posted by anongrl10:
Define "self refinement" for me please?
I don't get it in practical terms I mean. Do you mean like doing something for your body, mind, spirit that is what? Because you say "acquisition of knowledge" is "rarely satisfying" so HOW do you refine yourself at an intellectual level if not via acquisition of knowledge?
I'm genuinely interested (as you know) in your Virgo Moon.

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Your definition of "self refinement" is appropriate. I enjoy Buddhist meditation and philosophy because the point is to just sit, pay attention to your breath, and practice being aware of the present moment. Though it can be difficult, practicing meditation like this results in deeper awareness of what is happening in everyday life. 5 years ago if I was hurt by someone, I would react with vindictiveness or do something Venus in Scorpio evil. After stuff like that happened, I would feel remorse for having reacted so poorly, but it felt like an uncontrollable side of myself. After sitting and meditating for a while, the gap between what triggers those reactions and how I choose to respond becomes much larger. I am able to see the deeper reasons for why I want to react, and become capable of making much better choices. When I started meditating, I used it to go flying off into my imagination. It was fun but I lost interest, because it wasn't resulting in change. I found more comfort in meditation when I could see productivity and refinement of my internal mechanisms.

In my post, I referred to "the simple acquisition of knowledge" being "rarely exciting". A perfect example of this is the type of reading I enjoy. When given the choice, I prefer to read educational books (even text books). I was only recently able to get into novels written by classical British authors, and that had more to do with learning about historical culture and social politics. Ironically enough I love poetry and thinking up sci-fi novel plots, but I file that under "art with words" rather than the "literary" section LOL. The same can be said for the type of spirituality I choose to study. I like to study topics which produce practical transformation (Pluto is in the same house as my Moon). Astrology is a good example. I enjoy astrology and quantum physics, because a deeper understanding refines my relationship with people as well as the universe. I have little interest in studying sports, or auto mechanics, because (though I'm sure my crackhead Sag brain would prove me wrong) I don't feel acquiring that knowledge will result in personal productivity.

posted February 08, 2012 07:45 AM            

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Originally posted by aquaguy91:
why do you say that haha?

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Because I have the same Moon placement by sign and house as you and I'm also Aqua rising.

But I was only half-joking; have to see your chart to conclude if we're a match made in heaven!

posted February 08, 2012 07:49 AM            

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Originally posted by mockingbird:
Before I had kids, I could spend a whole day browsing a book store. Bonus points if there was coffee and good conversation

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LOL, birds of a feather... I love spending time in bookstores. I can read quickly and (when I was living in the US) I was known to spend my hard-earned vacation time browsing at Borders for hours.
I usually prefer to do it alone as I have very peculiar interests -unless the other person doesn't mind my getting lost in the store and keeping my nose in the books while s/he's with me... I'd rather s/he did the same so I won't feel like I drag them along.
So far, my life mission has been to find this person. LOL

Well, not only is my Moon in the 3rd but also Saturn (who co-rules my chart along with Uranus in the 8th). Saturn there explains why I am not the usual super-talkative Saggie. I love deep communication (Pluto and Uranus in my 8th) and it's exhausting to do this constantly. So, little but good communication goes a long way for me. And while at a bookstore the last thing is to talk to you.
I'm there for the browsing, stoopid!

posted February 08, 2012 08:03 AM            

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Originally posted by Xiiro:
Your definition of "self refinement" is appropriate. I enjoy Buddhist meditation and philosophy because the point is to just sit, pay attention to your breath, and practice being aware of the present moment. Though it can be difficult, practicing meditation like this results in deeper awareness of what is happening in everyday life. 5 years ago if I was hurt by someone, I would react with vindictiveness or do something Venus in Scorpio evil. After stuff like that happened, I would feel remorse for having reacted so poorly, but it felt like an uncontrollable side of myself. After sitting and meditating for a while, the gap between what triggers those reactions and how I choose to respond becomes much larger. I am able to see the deeper reasons for why I want to react, and become capable of making much better choices. When I started meditating, I used it to go flying off into my imagination. It was fun but I lost interest, because it wasn't resulting in change. I found more comfort in meditation when I could see productivity and refinement of my internal mechanisms.

In my post, I referred to "the simple acquisition of knowledge" being "rarely exciting". A perfect example of this is the type of reading I enjoy. When given the choice, I prefer to read educational books (even text books). I was only recently able to get into novels written by classical British authors, and that had more to do with learning about historical culture and social politics. Ironically enough I love poetry and thinking up sci-fi novel plots, but I file that under "art with words" rather than the "literary" section LOL. The same can be said for the type of spirituality I choose to study. I like to study topics which produce practical transformation (Pluto is in the same house as my Moon). Astrology is a good example. I enjoy astrology and quantum physics, because a deeper understanding refines my relationship with people as well as the universe. I have little interest in studying sports, or auto mechanics, because (though I'm sure my crackhead Sag brain would prove me wrong) I don't feel acquiring that knowledge will result in personal productivity.

HAHa I am just getting a chuckle over how different I sound when I write, compared to how I sound in person. My Virgo Moon, Capricorn Mercury, and Virgo Saturn get so excited when they get to type. Someone needs to tell them they're getting excited over some grandma sounding crap. Next it's off to bingo and shuffleboard.

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Actually this makes perfect sense to me!
I'm a Virgo SN conj Pluto. Virgo rules my 8th house where I have Pluto, Uranus (my chart ruler) and Jupiter (the ruler of my Sun!).
So I am very Virgoan in quite a few ways.
Like, what you read, comes too close to what I like to read!! LOL For years I considered reading fiction a "waste of time"!! It's my Virgo sense of practicality and productivity. I always loved to read encyclopedias, yes those ridiculously thick books that nobody reaches for in their shelves. Why? Because I was allowed to browse through them and only focus on what interested me at any given time. I always read nonfiction before any fiction. It was only at school that I got into the classics and so they had some practical value (to get grades! lol).

posted February 08, 2012 08:41 AM            

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Originally posted by anongrl10:
And the same goes with food. I always had "weird" choices that my parental home would laugh at. I always loved to eat what's healthy even if it looked or tasted weird to others. To me, if it's healthy, I like it. Period.
And lol I get like this with typing (and writing) as well.

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I am the same way. It's weird, because certain food may not taste "SUPER YUMMY" by general consensus. If it is good for me however, the desire to have clean food energy in my body overpowers my desire for a hamburger induced food coma. My friends hate me, because whenever we go out to eat, they crave rich and tasty, but I am always in the mood for clean and fresh (even cooked vegges taste ruined to me). It's part of the reason I am vegan, I think vegan food and raw sprouted food is like the best food ever (eating it makes me feel like I live in a forest LOL) I can occasionally be spotted stealing leaves, petals, and various plant parts out of my environment and munching on them (That could just be the Sag grazing though). Heavy food makes by body feel like I swallowed a dirty mop, so regardless of how it tastes on the tongue, the long-term effect becomes more important. Oh and whenever I crave liquids, it is either tea or water. I have always loved both tea and water, but hated soda. Coke actually tastes like rubbing alcohol to me. /shrug

posted February 08, 2012 09:13 AM            

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Originally posted by Xiiro:
I can occasionally be spotted stealing leaves, petals, and various plant parts out of my environment and munching on them (That could just be the Sag grazing though).

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posted February 08, 2012 10:33 AM            

I definitely relate to yours the most, out of all the previous posts on what is comforting to me.

posted February 08, 2012 12:37 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
mockingbird,

Long day at the book store and good coffee = happiness

Before I had kids!

I love talking with people but it doesn't relax me. Baths relax me.

8th house Pisces moon & I love being under water.

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posted February 08, 2012 12:41 PM            

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Originally posted by anongrl10:
LOL, birds of a feather... I love spending time in bookstores. I can read quickly and (when I was living in the US) I was known to spend my hard-earned vacation time browsing at Borders for hours.

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I usually prefer to do it alone as I have very peculiar interests -unless the other person doesn't mind my getting lost in the store and keeping my nose in the books while s/he's with me... I'd rather s/he did the same so I won't feel like I drag them along.
So far, my life mission has been to find this person. LOL

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Well, not only is my Moon in the 3rd but also Saturn (who co-rules my chart along with Uranus in the 8th). Saturn there explains why I am not the usual super-talkative Saggie. I love deep communication (Pluto and Uranus in my 8th) and it's exhausting to do this constantly. So, little but good communication goes a long way for me. And while at a bookstore the last thing is to talk to you.
I'm there for the browsing, stoopid!

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posted February 08, 2012 01:42 PM            

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Originally posted by mockingbird:
That /should/ relax me (Pisces Sun), but it never does...every time I take a bath, I'm bored after about 10 minutes

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posted February 08, 2012 02:16 PM            

How long do some people bathe anyway?

I baths! The 15-minute kind.

(Extra 5 for the salt scrub on my Pisces moon feet )

posted February 08, 2012 02:27 PM            

re: long baths: I dunno, you just always see the "harried woman relaxing in bath" stereotype. Some part of me has always wanted to make it work.

But I'm just bored to tears after a few minutes. I've even tried bringing a book in, but invariably get my fingers wet and then have to goooooo dry them off so I can turn a page. There's a similar problem with music. I may try to listen to some ("See? I'm relaxing and listening to music!") but then song will come up that I don't like and then I have to gooooo dry off so I can change it.

10 minutes.
Tops.
I start to want to leave after about 5 (when the bubbles to start to crinkle, pop, and disappear), but I can usually hang tough for 10.

posted February 08, 2012 03:46 PM            

Leo moon here. Love to be around friends, talking and communicating, like to be comfy and relaxed.

posted February 08, 2012 04:29 PM            

Fun things make me feel good, things that give me a rush.
Roller Coasters.
A Good Book.
Learning new stuff.
Lots of Pluto energy in my chart. Moon in the 8th. Orgasms.

posted February 08, 2012 04:58 PM            

I like sitting on a beach and doing absolutely nothing. Then eat good food, and do nothing. Wear only beach attire and sandals and nothing else. Did I mention "do nothing?" My wife's around to break that cycle twice a day. hahaha

But then I'll have to shove a large bottle of vodka at my now 7-year old boy to keep him sedated and a couple of large pepperoni pizzas and 500 messages from girls on Facebook at my teenager to keep him occupied while I lay on the beach.

One of my favorite joys in life is driving in convertibles. I do that even in 40F/4C weather to clear my mind and put a smile on my face. I also like taking corners at way too high a speed and accelerating out of corners, but that's when I need excitement. And then there's my wife. hahaha

For me, given my 16+ hour days, and <6 hours of sleep, doing nothing is such an incredibly rare luxury.

posted February 08, 2012 08:00 PM            

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Originally posted by the89freespirit:
Since the Moon is the sign of comfort, I was wondering how what relaxes you relates to your Moon sign.

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Moon in Aries. What relaxes me, well yoga and dance. Anything that slows me down because my Aries Moon keeps me on the go 99% of the time. I have very little patience when it comes to relaxing (ironic much ) thus it has to be something intense, fulfilling that doesn't take up too much time.

I really enjoy spending time with friends when I want to relax, particularly cracking jokes and being silly.