posted October 27, 2015 09:22 PM            

I've gone through periods of not smoking for a few months and coming back. I'd say right now I really do not want to be a pot smoker. These last few years I've made a living selling pot. This last year I've distanced myself from that for legal jobs. It's a process cutting those friends out and identifying as a non-stoner. Still I find myself attracted to the feeling and the lifestyle that it brings. I will spark up a few times a month even though I do not know if it's the best option for me at this point.

posted October 27, 2015 09:29 PM            

My Ex bf does this alot.. and he also drinks. Is an escapist.

posted October 27, 2015 10:06 PM            

I have a 12th house Sun, Merc, Jupiter, SN in Pisces, Neptune in Sag. When I'm living my Sun, I'm in a world and state of mind that doesn't quite mesh with this world. Sometimes if I need to go to the grocery store I just don't want to be bothered with everyone else's preoccupation with time, ego, etc. I smoke to stay in my awesome 12th house even as I walk amongst the living - "escapism" I guess.

The thing is, when stuff needs to get done (in this world) you gotta set the dreams (and the good kush) aside and get ambitious- get hungry (ha ha get the munchies).

There's another kind of high and that's the high you get from achievement. Set some goals, let yourself be a little materialistic. It can't always be "all good" (in the reality of realities it's all good and everything will work out, but in ""the real world"" you have to have a little less faith- lol).

Sometimes you have let yourself want things and then fight for them, even be willing to draw blood for them (a major 12th house/Neptunian theme is non-attachment) The trick is to want something be willing to be attached, be willing to fight or strive for it, and then let yourself enjoy fighting. If you don't let yourself like the hustle, then you'll just say to hell with it and roll one.

Sound confusing and crazy? I didn't even have to smoke to make it come out like that 😁

posted October 27, 2015 11:48 PM            

Also, a lot of pot smokers KNOW that they arent following the dream by smoking pot, but they just do it because it feels better than the chore of every day life. TBH that sounds more like a venus theme... But that is kind of like the creed of my generation.... Also, pot is very accessible and almost "normal" for my generation... Its almost more useful to find out what aspects make people stay away from it despite how available it is and how pressuring social situations can be invovling pot.

Pot does make you dumb. And it makes you ignore your partners needs, because why listen to a nagging ***** when you can just smoke up right? And yes... the time and money. Better stop now before you waste even more. And dont even think that selling drugs is a good way to make money because I **** you not, if you dont leave the life YOU WILL GET CAUGHT EVENTUALLY. The more people you know and sell to, and knows about you, the more rats are running around. And pot smokers are really stupid about being caught. The wrong person gets caught and it can blow back to you.

posted October 28, 2015 12:44 AM            

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Originally posted by bansheequeen:
Its almost more useful to find out what aspects make people stay away from it despite how available it is and how pressuring social situations can be involving pot.

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I have a 12th house stellium of Sun, Venus, Mars, and Mercury, and a strong Neptune fire singleton. I've never touched the stuff. I've never smoked cigarettes, either, and have stayed away from drugs my whole life.

However, I have a Virgo Moon conj. 29° Virgo Pluto, and I have a Cancer Asc., so my Virgo Moon rules my chart. I also have asteroid Psyche in Virgo and Jupiter in my 6th house. I think those things have made me place a high value on health, nutrition, and fitness, so I just never liked the thought of putting drugs into my body.

So, I think a lack of Virgo or 6th house energy in a person's chart may be an indicator that a person may have no qualms about what they put into their body.

Of course, I'm also an early 40's Gen X-er who grew up in the 80's with "Just Say No" drilled into my head, and tons of videos telling me that an egg frying in a pan was "my brain on drugs." I guess it stuck.

posted October 28, 2015 01:18 AM            

I know a decent number of people know do it, and judging by their charts, it seems like a Scorpio/Pluto thing (desire and fixed state to try) along with Neptune (taking your higher) and perhaps soft placements (Venus and Jupiter dominant, without the gritty aspects or planets). Pleasure seeking?

Yeah I wouldn't say it's just one placement that causes it. It's a blend of many.

Nothing will ever beat the high of achieving proper goals or exercise. These people are missing out lol

posted October 28, 2015 02:16 AM            

While on the subject of pot how about alcohol? Water signs seem to have a taste for alcohol, especially the Moon and/or Mars.

They're both a diversion or an escape from reality but the highs are so different. I think pot would be more of a Mercury/Jupiter type because there is a lot of creativity here if you can avoid lazy. Jupiter can be the queen of lazyland.

Sven, I just checked out your web page.
Wow, you've got some really interesting work there.
Can't wait to spend more time there.
Right on Sven.

posted October 28, 2015 04:06 AM            

I was a occasional user. I was curious so I tried some and found that I liked it. Plus, around that time I moved away from the claws of my parents and I celebrated my freedom by dipping my head in a lot of things. But curiosity, yeah curiosity was the main reason. It is still the main reason behind a lot of what I do now.

It was nice to have some from time to time. Quite relaxing, sometimes I used it when things got especially stressful, although I kept it under control just like I regulated my ice cream consumption lol. Didn't lead to any problem or interfere with daily life, relationship/friendship, work or school.

I've never known what the fuss was all about. Some people who know about it are all like omg you smoked pots..etc... gasp and clutch their pearls. And I'm like "Er, yeah."

I don't smoke pot or experiment with drugs now. I'm more or less indifferent, although I do remember those times fondly. Idk, I lost my fragile interest in it, like most things. At first it felt like I was cleaning up my act or something dramatic. But then it didn't make any changes since it didn't have a strong impact in the first place. So I was like wth and had a good laugh out of my own nutty drama.

posted October 28, 2015 07:40 AM            

For those of you who have such strong opinions against smoking marijuana without trying it or even doing thorough research.

There have been 0 deaths DIRECTLY related to smoking marijuana unlike cigarettes.

Rat poisoining is one of chemicals found in cigarettes.
Cigarettes are manmade and full of chemicals.

Marijuana is literally a plant that grows from the dirt.

posted October 28, 2015 08:10 AM            

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Originally posted by bansheequeen:
Its almost more useful to find out what aspects make people stay away from it despite how available it is and how pressuring social situations can be invovling pot.

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Heh, I was thinking the same thing.
I've known tons of people who smoke pot, it's nothing out of the ordinary nowadays (especially for artists/creative people, it's insane).

But for the regular consumers or those who really, really enjoy it and don't want to quit, I've seen Moon/Neptune aspects, and not just the hard aspects.

I definitely agree that it's about a strong Neptune/12H influence (hence the artists comment - they almost always without fail have strong Neptune influence) but of course not every person with such influences will be a pot smoker (duh).

I also agree with the Fire element, however I'd add Water in there as well. Fire and Water are the more "feeling" elements, whereas Earth and Air are more grounded.

As for Virgo/6H... Well, I'm with DopGang on this one. Tried it several times and didn't like it, and have no interest in it. I've also decided to quit drinking alcohol (not saying I'll never drink it again, but I'm not interested in getting drunk or even tipsy anymore).

posted October 28, 2015 08:24 AM            

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Originally posted by Yanmorg:
People often equate "illegal" with "bad" and "legal" with "good" without realizing slavery was once legal.

For those of you who have such strong opinions against smoking marijuana without trying it or even doing thorough research.

There have been 0 deaths DIRECTLY related to smoking marijuana unlike cigarettes.

Rat poisoining is one of chemicals found in cigarettes.
Cigarettes are manmade and full of chemicals.

Marijuana is literally a plant that grows from the dirt.

Regardless of any overblown statistics, logically, it just doesn't make any sense to have anything negative to say about smoking marijuana unless you're specifically referring to JUST the smoking aspect alone. User or not.

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I get what you're saying, and I don't judge people who choose to smoke it. I respect their freedom to make their own choice on the matter. I've got Uranus sitting right on my IC in my 4th - respect for individual freedom is at the very core of who I am. I also respect my own choices and individuality as equally as I do others, though. (Libra Uranus) Ergo, you can smoke it all you want; I'll pass.

Maybe it boils down to the fact that I've just never felt the need, personally, to smoke it. I mean, I just don't have a reason to, so there's no desire or curiosity aroused for me. I have lots of other ways that I use to calm down and relax when I need to, so I just don't choose that method to relieve stress or what-have-you.

I do think that strong Virgo or 6th house placements may be the biggest thing that deters people from it. Maybe strong Gemini is involved, too. Basically, I think heavy Mercury in the chart can lead people to want to keep their minds and bodies "sharp" and crystal clear at all times. I have a VERY Mercury strong chart, and I'm just used to my mind feeling razor-sharp, crisp, clear, and focused. I can't even stand to take over-the-counter cold medicine if it makes me feel even the slightest bit foggy. I can't stand having that 'medicine head' feeling.

So, maybe those who like to smoke pot or do drugs lack strong Mercury in their chart. Maybe that's why it doesn't bother them for their mind to feel cloudy.

posted October 28, 2015 08:35 AM            

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Originally posted by venus2tinkerbell:
^ I know how to calm you down

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I guess it's this.

posted October 28, 2015 08:56 AM            

But that had nothing to do with smoking pot.

I started out smoking pot without any reason other than curiosity. No "need", I did it because I could. And I found that I liked it.

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Overall, I find it interesting that some seem to have the idea that people who smoke pot don't have better things to do, or that the time they spend smoking pot can be better spent on other activities - "But you could have done other things", they say. Well I could, and I did. And still smoked pot.

posted October 28, 2015 09:31 AM            

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Originally posted by venus2tinkerbell:
I'll admit that I do feel I have an unspoken understanding with most smokers. There's a language and good smoking ettiquett, but the people I love the most; children, mom, dad, brother don't smoke at all.

That was @ DP

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posted October 28, 2015 09:47 AM            

My medication makes it so weed doesn't affect me so I'm always the odd one out with friends

I used to smoke it and pretend I was getting high lmao
Those were the days lmao

ANYWAYS back to the topic
I think the signs that would smoke weed are th air signs. Because weed is a popular thing. Illegal but popular! And it's a social type of thing. Like drinking.

I don't think the earth signs would invest in it too much u less it's for their health they wouldn't see it as practical they would know that it makes you lazy and fat and although happy I'm sure they would realize they can become this way with other forms that are free! Woo

posted October 28, 2015 10:00 AM            

I did go through several months stoned almost constantly while hanging around stoners. Though it ended badly, it was fun, it's just hazy to recall. I never went back to it (as a lifestyle), however. Comparing it to other aspects of my life, I'd say I had satisfied my curiosity and thus moved on.

(Though a few years ago I received some rice krispy squares made with ganja butter from a cousin who wanted opinions. As I was stuck in a hellish Texas heatwave without AC, I took them to my mom who had AC and said I'd share my pot treats if she shared her AC, and she invited me in and pulled out some cold brandy. I think that was the best time me and my mom ever had together...not that I want to repeat it, but I did enjoy the experience.)