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hoursofreading · 11 months

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The GOP's only policy position is that of 'what will hurt people most?' There is no reason why Republicans even have a chance of taking back the majority. In 2022 alone, Biden and Dems have done the following:

passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest investment in fighting climate change in history

passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the largest investment in infrastructure since Eisenhower

passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, breaking a 30-year streak of federal inaction on gun violence legislation

signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law

took out the leader of al Qaeda

ended America's longest war

reauthorized and strengthened the Violence Against Women Act

signed the PACT Act, a bill to address veteran burn pit exposure

signed the NATO accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

issued executive order to protect reproductive rights

canceled $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 and canceled $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients

canceled billions in student loan debt for borrowers who were defrauded

nominated now-Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Breyer

brought COVID under control in the U.S. (e.g., COVID deaths down 90% and over 220 million vaccinated)

formed Monkeypox response team to reach communities at highest risk of contracting the virus

unemployment at a 50-year low

on track to cut deficit by $1.3 trillion, largest one-year reduction in U.S. history

limited the release of mercury from coal-burning power plants

$5 billion for electric vehicle chargers- $119 billion budget surplus in January 2022, first in over two years

united world against Russia’s war in Ukraine

ended forced arbitration in workplace sexual assault cases

reinstated California authority to set pollution standards for cars

ended asylum restrictions for children traveling alone

signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first federal ban on lynching after 200 failed attempts

Initiated “use it or lose it" policy for drilling on public lands to force oil companies to increase production

released 1 million barrels of oil a day for 6 months from strategic reserves to ease gas prices

rescinded Trump-era policy allowing rapid expulsion of migrants

expunged student loan defaults

overhauled USPS finances to allow the agency to modernize its service

required federal dollars spent on infrastructure to use materials made in America

restored environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects

Launched $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants

provided $385 million to help families and individuals with home energy costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (This is in addition to $4.5 billion provided in the American Rescue Plan.)

national registry of police officers who are fired for misconduct

tightened restrictions on chokeholds, no-knock warrants, and transfer of military equipment to police departments

required all federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras

$265 million for South Florida reservoir, key component of Everglades restoration

major wind farm project off West coast to provide electricity for 1.5 million homes

continued Obama administration's practice of posting log records of visitors to White House

devoted $2.1 billion to strengthen US food supply chain

invoked Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic production of critical clean energy technologies

enacted two-year pause of anti-circumvention tariffs on solar

allocated funds to federal agencies to counter 300-plus anti-LGBTQ laws by state lawmakers in 2022

relaunched cancer 'moonshot' initiative to help cut death rate

expanded access to emergency contraception and long-acting reversible contraception

prevented states from banning Mifepristone, a medication used to end early pregnancy that has FDA approval

21 executive actions to reduce gun violence

Climate Smart Buildings Initiative: Creates public-private partnerships to modernize Federal buildings to meet agencies’ missions, create good-paying jobs, and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Paying for today’s needed renovations with tomorrow’s energy savings without requiring upfront taxpayer funding

ended Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy

Operation Fly-Formula, bringing needed baby formula (19 missions to date)

executive order protecting travel for abortion

invested more in crime control and prevention than any president in history

provided death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors who are killed or injured in the line of duty

Reunited 500 migrant families separated under Trump

$1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities

brokered joint US/Mexico infrastructure project; Mexico to pay $1.5 billion for US border security

blocked 4 hospital mergers that would've driven up prices and is poised to thwart more anti-competition consolidation attempts

10 million jobs—more than ever created before at this point of a presidency

record small business creation

banned paywalls on taxpayer-funded research

best economic growth record since Clinton

struck deal between major U.S. railroads and unions representing tens of thousands of workers after about 20 hours of talks, averting rail strike

eliminated civil statute of limitations for child abuse victims

announced $156 million for America's first-of-its-kind critical minerals refinery, demonstrating the commercial viability of turning mine waste into clean energy technology.

started process of reclassifying Marijuana away from being a Schedule 1 substance and pardoning all federal prisoners with possession offenses

Note: This list only reflects 2022 accomplishments. Click here for 2021 accomplishments.

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idreamtofmanderleyagain · 10 months

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Okay. A positive post. I wanted to share with you guys for a while but it's been uneasy due to the churning negative stuff. But fuck it, I'm just going for it.

For anybody curious, this is a basic example of what chatbot RP actually looks like (CharacterAI in this case). I think one of the biggest communication barriers between us all is a lack of real mutual experience with these things.

I started this RP just for demo purposes, so it's low effort on my part and therefore nothing really attention grabbing. Quality typically varies. It tends to suck more for beginners (and the very start of a chat is usually pretty weak) due to unfamiliarity with what makes it work best. The better you are at it the more it can match up to you. (It is poor at prose though, it struggles with decent metaphor).

Is it amazing? Not exactly. Some bots are better than others (Strauss is awesome - for a chatbot. IMO popular characters from big franchises tend to degrade in quality because they are trained by a higher number of people pushing it for bad fanon characterization).

The idea of it competing with a real fic writer or a real human RP partner is laughable. (But compete is the wrong word entirely for me. It is it's own form of entertainment with unique benefits and drawbacks.) It can create fun dreamlike plotlines. It tends to veer into melodrama territory easily. It's essentially a semi-decent choose your own adventure game. It cannot create a structured, meaningful narrative (although you can steer it in the directions you want). It can also only go so far before the chat starts to degrade.

It's output varies wildly from total cringe to surprisingly awesome (you can swipe left to make it generate a new response). It can generate silly, stupid OOC nonsense easily, and it often "forgets" what came before it, so you have to kind of act as a characterization/plot/lore wrangler to keep it on the right track. Some of the fun of it is in the challenge of keeping it on track while letting it surprise you. A lot of the best material actually comes from what you put into it yourself, which it reacts to and furthers the story. It will explore the ideas, scenarios, and character drama you suggest to it via your end of the role play, and it can do a pretty decent job of it. It can even pick up on subtext and emotional cues and dynamics.

What makes it fun? It's entertainment catered to you because you are the user and you guide your own fun. It's also much more relaxing and less challenging than devoting energy to creative writing. So when I can't find a good fic to read, and it's been a hard day at work, I can enjoy the experience of reading and writing and text based RP simultaneously with less effort than a big creative project or waiting for a partner or digging fruitlessly through AO3. I don't much like the idea of partnered fandom RP anyway, I prefer DnD.

But I would never stop reading fanfic, or finding joy in the writing of others or in writing my own fics, or give up on DnD with my friends. All of which are absolutely superior experiences.

Tech bro grifters who want to monetize anything fandom suck (ahem. CharacterAI itself. Their own userbase hates them with a passion for a multitude of reasons. If you try this it's free and has no ads, do not pay them a dime for premium. This is just the best one we have so far for this type of text RPG). But one day we will probably have easier access to open source and/or local models that individual creatives in fandom can train and "bring to life" themselves for the free enjoyment of everyone, or just for themselves on their own PCs. It's the huge costly servers that these companies own that are the current barrier.

#AI content warning #nothing particularly stress inducing in here tho

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learnwithmearticles · 2 months

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NJ Clean Energy Update

In a recent article I covered a few details on how wind power works, the goals of the New Jersey Clean Energy Master Plan, and the projects being worked on -or cancelled- for New Jersey’s future.

The recent news at the end of 2023 was that two major projects with Ørsted had been cancelled because of unexpected costs and manufacturing delays. Despite this setback, Governor Phil Murphy continued to be steadfast towards achieving eventual 100% clean energy for the state.

Since then, two new projects have been scheduled. The two wind farms will be built in the New York Bight, an ocean space in the nook of New Jersey out to the eastern tip of Long Island. They will reportedly provide enough energy for 1.8 million homes and dramatically reduce emissions2.

The projects are called Leading Light Wind and Attentive Energy Two, which are New York and New Jersey based, both with individual websites that are linked below.

Concerns about impacts on fishing and environmental health continue to be worth discussing. Attentive Energy, one company involved in the planned projects, states its goal of no net loss in biodiversity or commercial fishing revenue, and plans to maintain close monitoring pre- and post-construction.

These projects are still in their development stages, with construction likely starting in 2027 or 2028. For now, they are still planning, and what the actual documents and written plans will be is yet to be seen. As discussed in a previous article, commercial fishing is unlikely to be impacted, but the environmental effects are complicated and could be positive or negative for the ecosystem. As construction gets closer, we will have to wait to see what steps are actually taken to mind the environment being built in.

To revisit the relevant research, the Ocean and Coastal Management journal published a recent article in their March 2024 issue. This article, pulling on over 100 previous studies, acknowledges the potential positive impacts on ecosystem services from offshore wind farms, such as acting as artificial reefs, providing shelter and foraging space for different species, and indirectly creating protected marine areas5.

The relatively rapid push for wind energy is a boon, and the minimum effort we should expect considering the state of carbon emissions. But this speed we’re aiming for might also not be the most responsible.

In the same article, the authors highlight how the effects of offshore wind farms on the environment are often narrow in their scope of study, too spatially limited to provide the best assessment of the true impacts5. This further hinders the advancement of a subject that has already fallen behind due to the drawbacks of time limitations and low amounts of research efforts put into it.

In their research, the authors found additional potential positive effects of offshore wind farms, but also significant likelihood of negative effects. Some examples are the potential to boost invasive species, and to reduce biodiversity in some desired species of fish and birds5.

Overall, the article emphasizes the gaps of data in this topic. It is very difficult for us to assess the expectations of environmental impacts from offshore wind farms because we do not know enough about it yet. Possibly, the rate at which these projects are moving is too much too soon, and we should slow down until we can devote more effort to comprehensive studies. The struggle, though, is that if we wait, climate change continues to accelerate. Hopefully, we can balance completing clean energy projects with organizing expansive studies into how they are affecting ecosystems.

Additional Resources

1.https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2024/02/glenrock-associates-american-clean-power-association-board-of-public-utilities-bpu-leading-light-wind-attentive-energy-biden-administration-tax-credits-inflation-reduction-act-gov-phi-murphy-orsted/

2.https://www.eenews.net/articles/nj-hits-reset-on-offshore-wind-approves-two-massive-projects/

3. https://attentiveenergy.com/about/

4. https://leadinglightwind.com/

5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569124000085

#article #research #environment #climate change #news #renewable energy #resources #new jersey #wind energy #offshore wind power #wind farm #clean energy

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pilotlandscapesblog · 1 year

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testosilreview · 1 year

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mars-and-the-theoi · 9 months

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Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 8

💀Hades/Plouton💀

- listen to a devotional playlist for Him

- learn how to budget if able

- if you have a dog- spend some time with them

- if able volunteer at an animal shelter or volunteer to walk dogs

- if able learn about your ancestors

- learn about death magic and spirit work

- learn about death doulas

- learn about the Underworld or afterlives in general

- listen to ‘dark ambient’ soundscapes

- if able visit a cemetery

- learn about cemetery and graveyard etiquette

- learn about funerary practices throughout time and around the world

- wear black (can be as simple as a hair tie or socks to your whole outfit and even makeup!)

- listen to goth music

- carry some coins on you if able

- do Halloween or gothic themed coloring pages

- learn about the roles of hospice workers, funeral directors, morticians, etc.

- honor deceased loved ones (can be pets, friends, family members, etc. doesn’t matter)

- be kind to spirits and respect* them and the dead (*I know there are some folks who don’t deserve respect in death so obviously you don’t have to respect them this is just a more…in general kind of thing)

🌺Persephone🌺

- if able go on a walk (can be as simple as down the driveway and back up if that’s all you can manage)

- if unable to do that try to sit outside or open a window/door to let some fresh air in and open the blinds/curtains to let some sunlight in

- listen to nature soundscapes

- pick some flowers or get a bouquet for yourself or others

- learn about herbalism

- enjoy some pomegranates, pomegranate juice, or something with pomegranate in it

- listen to a devotional playlist for Her

- if able visit a cemetery

- learn, read, watch stuff about ghosts (yes even those weird ghost hunting shows that come on at like 2 am and make you feel like you’re experiencing a fever dream)

- learn about reincarnation

- be kind to Demeter

- if able donate to or volunteer at a battered women’s shelter and learn about their history and importance

- if able do some baking (especially bread)

- learn about the underworld or afterlives in general

#this is my last one for now! but I have lots more of these planned!#just want a break from it and get on to other stuff!#low energy low effort devotional acts #cause we all have those times where we just need something simple #hellenic polytheism #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #hellenic paganism #hades deity #hades worship #plouton deity #plouton worship #persephone deity #persephone worship

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nexlance · 1 year

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Procrastination: Why Do We Engage In It & Reasons To Avoid It.

Discover why people engage in procrastination and 5 reasons to avoid it.

Procrastination. We’ve all done it at one time or the other. We start watching an entertaining series on youtube and keep clicking the “next” button. While we say to ourselves, “No worries, I will stop after the next series” Boom it's 4 a.m. in the morning, and we realize we have a meeting the next day at 7:00 a.m. So we make a pledge to ourselves that we would never procrastinate again! Until next time. "Tomorrow is generally the busiest day of the week," says an old Spanish proverb. Procrastination is one of the most powerful problems we face in the twenty-first century. All the distractions around us have made it much simpler to procrastinate on a task and put it off until the last minute, or perhaps abandon it entirely. Once we start procrastinating, it's difficult to quit. Worse, we occasionally give ourselves a kick in the butt and sit down to complete our task... Then we can't even concentrate! Yikes. Don't be deceived; persistent procrastination can linger with you and drain your productivity levels for several years.

Why do we engage in Procrastination?

We are too scared to fail (we fear failure so much that it leads to procrastination). Fear, in general, induces procrastination by acting as a powerful emotional barrier, making individuals more averse to particular jobs and causing delays in taking action just to delay whatever they're frightened of. For example, if a person is scared of failing at a task, they may postpone the activity to avoid dealing with their fear. “Fear is the mind-killer” - Frank Herbert Coping with fear through avoidance might assist the procrastinator to safeguard their mood in the short term by postponing the project they're frightened of. However, in the long run, this often harms them more than it benefits them, for a variety of reasons: - Procrastination does not eliminate fear; rather, it postpones the time at which the procrastinator must confront it. - Procrastination allows the fear to develop and worsen, which can amplify the bad feelings connected with it. - Procrastination can lead to the development of new negative emotions such as frustration, guilt, and shame. - Procrastination can result in a variety of problems, including increased stress, increased interpersonal conflicts, and failure to achieve goals. We fear failure not because it puts us in danger, but because it makes life more difficult. - If you make a mistake, you must invest resources to correct it. - If you didn't make any progress while working for a longer period of time, it suggests you need to put in more effort to see results. That is less than you anticipated. - If you have a poor day and then slack off till tomorrow, you will wake up with a lot of time squandered. low self-esteem leads to procrastination Your brain genuinely wishes the best for you. It is always hunting for rewards (anything that feels good) and seeks to keep you out of potentially risky situations. For each action or scenario, your brain is continually calculating the possible reward and danger. This equation decides whether you will proceed with an activity or postpone it. Procrastination arises from the emotional component of the brain, which lacks the ability to think long-term or in sophisticated ways, instead reacting exclusively to learned patterns and impulses. Self-esteem is about believing in yourself and your potential to achieve. With strong self-esteem, you may feel confident that you can complete a task and be successful. When you have poor self-esteem, you don't believe that you will be successful at anything. And without an expected reward (which can only be obtained by completing the task successfully), your emotional brain is not driven to undertake the project or task. why devote time and energy to a task if you're going to fail anyway? Where is the joy and satisfaction in that? This type of poor self-esteem is frequently caused by procrastination, creating a positive feedback cycle. Depression often leads to procrastination Most depressed people find it difficult to be productive. Work—and here is where Depressed folks are notorious procrastinators. Procrastination is defined as putting off till later what "should" be done now. The "should" might come from outside, as with the youngster who procrastinates on homework, or it can come from within, as with me planting my garden. It's easy to perceive the rebelliousness that procrastination shows when it originates from without. When it originates from within, it's difficult to understand what function procrastination serves—but it might serve many. It is pretty normal for young adults to purposefully postpone doing things they don't want to do until the last minute, even if this causes them extra worry. People who procrastinate may be aware that they are "spending time," but they don't always realize what is preventing them from keeping on track. When people are sad, they frequently lose interest in activities that they used to like. They may profess interest in an activity but hesitate to commit if they are concerned that they are not up to it at the time. When someone is sad, tasks appear to demand more energy. When people take a step back and try to plan something that they may normally do without thinking, it might feel or look scarier. People who suffer from depression sometimes don't know where to begin when little pressures add up. The initial step appears to be as daunting as the larger vision, making it difficult to prioritize. They may begin several "projects" and then abandon them when they become bored or frustrated. A "why" mindset is related to depression. many people fail to grasp how completing one task might lead to new chances. They sometimes wonder, "Why am I even doing this?" or "What is the point of this?" They are more likely to express cynicism and feel disconnected from their values in their search for meaning. Procrastinators have several major misconceptions about how labor works. They believe that highly productive people are always in a happy, enthusiastic frame of mind that allows them to dive right into heaps of paper and do what has to be done. On the contrary, inspiration comes after action rather than the other way around. When we force ourselves to confront the work at hand, we generally find that it isn't as horrible as we thought, and we begin to feel good about the progress we are making. Work comes first, followed by a pleasant attitude of mind. Depressed people believe that people with high job abilities are constantly confident and easily achieve their goals; because they do not feel this way, they believe they will never be successful. However, most individuals who are truly successful anticipate difficulties, disappointments, and failures along the path. Knowing this in advance, they aren't caught off guard and fall into self-blame anytime there is a problem. We will waste a lot of our life if we wait until we are perfectly prepared and highly motivated to get started with things

5 reasons to stop procrastination

Sabotage us from achieving our Goals When we think about objectives, about wanting to achieve or improve something, procrastination tends to kick in full force. You may have a tremendous desire to change, but you simply cannot seem to take the initial step. Maybe you create a goal for yourself but don't follow through. Normally, this is intriguing and confounding. "Why is it so difficult to go for something I want so badly?" you may wonder. We make goals because we want to improve our lives one way or the other. If you don't do anything due to procrastination, you limit your chances of improving your life by achieving the Goal. procrastination drains our Self-Esteem We delay because poor self-esteem makes us believe we won't be able to complete a task or project properly. Unfortunately, procrastination increases emotions induced by poor self-esteem, leading to even greater self-doubt. According to one research of 426 college students, "academic procrastination was adversely predicted by self-esteem and self-control." When we have low self-esteem, we limit ourselves, believe we are unworthy of success, and begin to self-sabotage. Procrastination slowly erodes your confidence, but it may be unavoidable if you do nothing. If this rings true for you, work on improving your self-esteem rather than clinging to the notion that you should be able to perform better. This only compels you to participate in something you are not prepared to undertake in the first place. procrastination digs continuously into your Reputation When you repeatedly state you'll do something and you didn't do it, your reputation is always at risk. as a business person or professional service provider, nobody wants to believe your words anymore. You are harming your own reputation as well as your self-esteem and confidence. It becomes even easier to delay or postpone each and everytime. People may stop relying on you and withhold opportunities from you because they are concerned that you will simply procrastinate, leaving them to clean up the mess. Procrastination Puts our Mental Health at risk If you put off doing things for too long, it will most certainly stress you out and cause anxiety, especially if other people or objects are involved. If you are frequently worried or easily overwhelmed and nervous, you will have poor health consequences. Procrastination can also lead to depression, which can impair other aspects of your life. The sadder you are, the more difficult it is to take action. Not only are you sad, but it gets worse day by day. When you procrastinate, you are not just putting something off, but you are also choosing to feel more anxious and burdened. Don't put your mental health in danger by not addressing your procrastination. Procrastination is one of the top reasons for Relationships Issues The negative impacts of procrastination on relationships are not to be taken lightly. Often, the "procrastinator" is ignorant of the other person's developing aggravation and disappointment. Worse, by the time they recognize it, it may be too late. Perhaps you frequently cancel arrangements with family members or friends because you have procrastinated on something that is now a non-negotiable task. Your spouse begins to lose faith in you because you never follow through on your promises and plan. Doing this a few times will undoubtedly wreck any relationship, and the harm might be irrevocable. So are you ready to stop procrastinating and become productive by getting things done in the right time? check out my post on "Your Practical Guide To Stop Procrastination" to get started. Read the full article

#Procrastination #reasonstostopprocrastinating #whyProcrastinate #whyweprocrastinate

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Headlines of interest: 8/8/2022

Inflation Reduction Act: Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill after months of wrangling

...would allocate $369bn to climate action and, if signed into law after a vote in the House, would reduce US emissions to about 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. The paper says the bill passed in a 51-50 vote “with every Democrat supporting the bill while all 50 of their Republican colleagues opposed the legislation” and vice-president Kamala Harris casting the deciding vote. It notes: “he majority leader, Steny Hoyer, has said the House will return on Friday to take up the legislation, and Democrats do not need any Republican votes to pass the bill.” The New York Times reports: “The Senate passed legislation on Sunday that would make the most significant federal investment in history to counter climate change…The measure, large elements of which appeared dead just weeks ago amid Democratic divisions, would inject more than $370bn into climate and energy programs.” Reuters reports the comments of Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer calling the bill “the boldest clean energy package in American history”. The Washington Post reports: “The party-line vote marks a major achievement for Democrats, after more than a year of wrangling over a centrepiece of President Biden’s economic agenda. It now awaits a vote in the House.” The Financial Times calls the passage of the bill “a major political victory [for President Joe Biden] just months before the midterm elections”. It quotes Schumer saying: “This bill will kick-start the era of affordable clean energy in America. It is a game-changer. It is a turning point. And it has been a long time in coming.” It lists the key measures in the bill including: a methane “penalty” charging $900 per tonne for emissions in excess of limits in 2024, rising to $1,500 in 2026; a tax credit for carbon capture and storage; $30bn of tax credits for solar, wind, batteries and advanced nuclear over 10 years; a $27bn “green bank” to support clean energy; $60bn “to support low-income communities and communities of colour, includ[ing] grants for zero-emissions technology and vehicles”; $10bn in investment tax credits for electric vehicle and clean energy manufacturing facilities; and a tax credit of up to $7,500 for people buying electric vehicles. BBC News reports the passage of bill: “Democrats cried with joy and pumped their fists in the air after the US Senate finally approved a key plank of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda.” It includes analysis from climate editor Justin Rowlatt, who writes: “This isn’t the all-singing, all-dancing climate mega-bill Joe Biden promised when he became president – but if it passes it will be the most ambitious action the US has taken to try to stop the planet overheating…With America leading by example, the hope is international efforts to tackle global warming will be revitalised.” The Hill, the Independent and the Daily Telegraph also have the story. The New York Times has an article listing the contents of the bill, that says: “It is the largest single American investment to slow global warming.” Another New York Times article looks at how the bill “scaled back” earlier Democratic climate plans, that failed to win enough support in the Senate. Analysis from Reuters says the legislation “could deliver a major win for Democrats and could help reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change while also cutting costs for the elderly”. It says: “About half of Americans – some 49% – support the bill, including 69% of Democrats and 34% of Republicans, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted 3 and 4 August.” The newswire adds: “While environmental groups largely embraced the bill, they noted that compromises secured by [senator Joe] Manchin, who represents coal-producing West Virginia, would prolong US use of fossil fuels.” Politico reports: “Historic climate bill to supercharge clean energy industry.” It says the bill “will devote hundreds of billions of dollars to clean energy sources and speed the US transition away from fossil fuels”. The publication says the impact of the bill would “put the country on a path to reduce greenhouse gases by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, significantly narrowing the gap with the goal Biden set under the Paris climate agreement to cut that pollution by at least half by that date”. The New York Times says: “Consumers will benefit from lower utility bills and cheaper home upgrades, energy experts say.” Reuters says US fuel retailers “are fighting the inclusion of a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Democrats’ $430bn spending bill, arguing SAF is more carbon intense and less efficient than renewable diesel”. The New York Times has a feature titled: “Five decades in the making: Why it took Congress so long to act on climate.” It explains: “The Senate bill avoided the political pitfalls of past legislative attempts by offering only incentives to cut climate pollution, not taxes.” The Financial Times reports how Democrat senator Krysten Sinema “is significant beneficiary of private equity lobbying machine”. It says: “When the centrist Democratic senator Kyrsten Sinema gave the green light this week to move forward with the much-slimmed-down version of her party’s long-awaited climate and tax bill, her colleagues breathed a sigh of relief. However, Sinema’s assent came with a notable proviso: scrapping the promise to end a notorious tax loophole allowing private equity and hedge fund managers to lower their tax bills.” The New York Times reports: “Manchin’s donors include pipeline giants that win in his climate deal.” The Wall Street Journal has an article titled: “GOP lawmakers lobby oil industry to denounce tax-and-climate bill.” It reports: “Congressional Republicans are ramping up pressure on the oil-and-gas industry to take an aggressive stance against the Democrats’ tax-and-climate bill, frustrated that the industry hasn’t done more to help Republicans defeat a cornerstone of President Biden’s agenda.” For the Atlantic, columnist Robinson Meyer writes under the headline: “History’s greatest obstacle to climate progress has finally fallen.”

US: A clean energy future is in the hands of Congress

For the New York Times, Microsoft founder Bill Gates writes: “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 may be the single most important piece of climate legislation in American history. It represents our best chance to build an energy future that is cleaner, cheaper and more secure.” Gates concludes: “The country has an opportunity to set an example by offering a vision of what’s possible – and then by making it happen. By passing this legislation, Congress would mark a moment when, despite the many challenges facing the nation, lawmakers in Washington acted with ambition and foresight to build a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous future. Let’s get it done.” In the Washington Post, EJ Dionne Jr writes: “On a straight partisan vote, Democrats approved the largest investment in history to fight climate change married to first steps toward controlling prescription drug costs and helping Americans buy health insurance…If Congress had done nothing, the US would have squandered any claim of global leadership on one of the central challenges of our time. It also would have been a signal that our political system is so dysfunctional that it could not even enact comparatively painless, positive incentives for moving toward cleaner energy.” He concludes: “Nothing feeds cynicism about democracy and collective action more than abject institutional failure. That’s why what happened on Sunday matters. Despite partisan obstruction, arcane rules and dilatory habits, the Senate struck a blow against hopelessness.”Meanwhile in the Boston Globe, climate scientist James Hansen reflects on his decades of attempts to get successive presidents to tax greenhouse gas emissions. He writes: “The president has an opportunity to take the fundamental step on climate change that eluded all past leaders, and he can start by taxing carbon emissions.”

It’s time to ban private jets – or at least tax them to the ground

While private jet usage doesn’t rank as highly as an emission source as do, say, the beef industry or the American military, private jets feel particularly pointless and tasteless – the kind of private carbon indulgence we ought to rid ourselves of on principle.

private aircraft ... are five to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes, per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains.

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VENUS IN 8TH HOUSE/VENUS IN SCORPIO/MOON IN 8TH HOUSE HEALING AND WAY FORWARD

1. A lot has been said and written about venus/moon in 8th house and how their feelings are intense, deep, stormy and they feel the highest of highs and lowest of lows. 8th house venus and moon also give obsessive tendencies, addictive personality and issues with subconscious expectations. 8th house is the house of transformations and identity changes. So, you will NEVER feel at ease if you have your venus and moon in 8th house. Period.

2. If you are self aware and notice your own actions, you would know how USELESS it is to act on your feelings. Feelings are like clouds, they pass, you are not your feelings. But since our feelings are so intense, we cannot distinguish between facts and feelings. So, are we destined for a life of obsessions, repeated toxic behaviours and living at the mercy of 8th house?

No.

3. After healing from my 8th house antardasha, I have been contemplating a lot on the nature of love and romance. Since my emotions are intense, I cannot think rationally when it comes to relationships. And honestly, girls... men are not worth the effort! Seriously! Men are not worth the "effort". I repeat, men are not worth the effort, no matter what the media tells you. This doesnt mean you have to be "strong independent girl who needs no man". NO! You have to figure out what you want/need from a man and be very very clear about it. For example, I need financial security, I need exclusivity, I need social status. I want empathy, I want good conversations, I want good sex. Remember - I am not referring to normie placements lol, I am referring to MOON/VENUS IN 8TH house placements - INTENSE EMOTIONS.

4. For girls who have venus or moon in 8th house or scorpio sign, a very good idea is to devote significant time to spirituality! Be a polymath and learn a lot of things! Read books and have 100s of hobbies! Read about Buddhism, there are millions of websites on internet who will tell you all about our emotions and feelings and how to tackle them like a Buddhist monk!

5. If you are tired of intense, confusing, abusive, obsessive tendencies, devote yourself to spirituality. Do yoga. Read about Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta. Read world mythology. Read about occult, do tarot, read articles and posts on astrology. Have 100s of hobbies (sketchbook, plants, animal welfare, collect items, read books, manifestation, writing, journaling is a must for ALL THE INTENSE GIRLS GANG, paint), put your energy out there with your hands, use your hands. Make yourself a priority. You dont have to follow the rules of movies/media/novels/society because you are an INTENSE LADY so you need personal rules that suit your personality. I hope this makes sense.

6. Scorpio sign and 8th house are spiritual powerhouse. They are shortcuts to spiritual progress. If you learn to master the 8th house, you can get free boosts in your spiritual journey. We are born as humans to attain enlightenment and escape the cycle of death and birth. Anyone who has been through the transit of 8th house knows how it takes everything from you and forces you to build something new. It can take your personality, your job, your marriage, your health, your savings AND it forces you to make a new personality, start a new career path, get into a new relationship, start saving again, changes your health status. It is like the death of your old persona and birth of a new YOU.

7. Venus in 8th house/scorpio sign girls have a natural charm and magnetism. Even if they sit like a panda, people will still be attracted to them. So you need not worry about keeping your man, because you're a literal magnet. But you must learn to redirect your energy to yourself. Instead of wasting your free time on internet or men, just sit down and meditate. This will enhance your intuition. It will give you spiritual insights. It will open portals to the secrets of life.

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Hey so obviously antifa flyers and zines are great at spreading info, but how effective is placing antifa stickers? I mean obviously they would tell a community that there's an antifa presence there, and maybe ruin a few trump signs along the way by stickering them, but would I be better off putting my time and energy into some other form of showing there's an antifa presence?

So do you mean as opposed to other kinds of antifa work? The answer depends largely on the level of threat from fascists in your community and what kind of antifa work you’re comparing it to. But we believe that what may seem like an insignificant act - putting up antifascist posters/stickers around the ‘hood - is actually very significant: -it lets fascists know they are not in a friendly area for them and they’d be best not to fuck around -it lets people fascists like to target for violence know that they have allies in the area -it encourages other anti-fascists in the area to come forward and make their presence known -it has the potential of getting the fash to focus their efforts/energies on taking down the antifa stuff, which means less time/energy for them to devote to targeting racialized people, LGTBQ+ people, disabled people, etc. By keeping them constantly responding to antifa stuff going on, you can “dictate the terms of the battle,” if we could badly paraphrase Sun Tzu here. Obviously putting up antifa posters/stickers isn’t the be-all/end-all of antifascism, but it is a low-risk,low-effort anti-fascist activity that pretty much anyone could take on. BTW, if you’re looking for antifa stickers, we’ll send you 30 (five each of six different designs) for a nominal donation to The International Anti-Fascist Defence Fund + shipping.

PRO-TIP: If you’re putting antifa stuff up in your area, keep an eye on it afterwards to see if it gets fucked with. If it does, try to note the earliest time you noticed, then fix it. By keeping track of the dates/times someone seemed to come by to undo your work, you may start to see a pattern of when they do that. Which could in turn allow you to anticipate when they’ll be at a given location next. Which would let you plan a wee surprise party for them!

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MARS THE TWELVE SIGNS

The sign in which Mars resides in the birth chart shows the expression of energies. Mars suggests the projection of self. Your energies must be evaluated in four different ways, and the sign that Mars occupies at birth largely signifies the type and degree of energy in all four. These four are first, Physical energies, which might show how hard or diligently you work, aptitude for sports, and just generally having the go power to get what you want in life. Next is mental energy; the energy spent thinking, communicating, and pursuing intellectual goal and ambitions. Then, comes the practical energy that is necessary to make your way in life; planning and organizing, holding down a job and padding the old nest egg, being responsible and dependable. Finally, Mars defines emotional energies which usually show up first as sex drive, but may include other aspects of emotions such as feelings, and setting emotional boundaries, and drive toward artistic endeavors. The Mars position suggests whether your energies are going to be largely physical (fire signs Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), material (earth signs Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), mental (air signs Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), or emotional (water signs Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Here then is Mars in the twelve signs:

🐏 ARIES MARS

Mars is at its strongest in Aries, its natural sign. This placement represents high energy, initiative, courage and impulsiveness. Most of the energies seem to come out as the physical and emotional type, but in Aries, Mars is very active and assertive in demonstrating enthusiasm for all four types of energy. This is a very powerful position for Mars.

You have an unrestricted drive to get projects done, to start new projects, and to act decisively. Your enthusiasm is contagious. An individualist with quite an ego, you always want to do things your way. Based on the influence of this planet taken by itself, you are not good at compromise or teamwork. There is a major part of you that always wants to charge out ahead of the pack and be the leader. Despite your apparent leadership abilities, you may function best when you are working alone and independently because of your demand to have your own way. If you are in a group, you will aspire to be the leader. Headstrong and independent, you won't tolerate opposition or interference and your temper can get you into trouble at times. Mars in Aries makes you very competitive in a variety of ways. This is perhaps the most courageous and enterprising Mars position.

You have a very strong sex drive which is spontaneous and easily aroused. Self-control can be a problems in this regard. As on the physical side, you are often unrestrained and very demanding emotionally.

The negative side of Mars in Aries is a lack of patience and discipline. Self-control and humility can be hard lessons, and often they are never mastered.

🐂 TAURUS MARS

Mars in Taurus denotes plenty of practical and emotional energy, while the physical side is often rather flat, and the interest in the intellectual is also a strain.

The planet of energy is not very active in Taurus, as the physical drive is reduced to a low gear. You may lack thrust and mobility, but make up for this deficiency with outstanding endurance. You are obstinate in many ways, yet practical, determined and very stable. You pursue your material goals with intent determination. Results are based on dogged persevering after a course of action is determined. Once you finally get rolling in one direction, it is nearly impossible to change your course. In Taurus, the energies of Mars are indeed channeled into a practical mode that may center on acquiring money, creature comforts and material possessions. Much your energy is apt to be aimed at securing wealth and a very comfortable lifestyle. Patient and precise in all that you do, you are a natural crafts person and the fruit of your efforts is likely to produce a quality product.

Also high on your list of priorities is the satisfying of physical desires. You are very sensual and sexual partner. Your approach to sex is straightforward and uncomplicated, without fantasies or fetishes; never rushed or over-anxious. Emotionally stable, you are apt to be a devoted and loyal partner.

The negative side of Mars in Taurus is often the lack of flexibility. Taurus is a fixed sign and energies expressed here sometimes come out looking like stubbornness. Even emotions can be held on to too tightly and then released with a major blow up.

👭 GEMINI MARS

In Gemini, Mars produces mental assertiveness and mental energies are highest here. As wonderful as this seems, on the practical side, you may be somewhat lacking, and emotionally, this placement is prone to big swings and is best defined as erratic.

You have an active and critical mind that may be inclined toward going off in many directions at once. You love to debate and engage in all types of intellectual contests. A satirical wit is often a hallmark of this Mars in Gemini. Frequently, this placement attracts persons to careers as reporters, journalists and critics. Periodic job changes or handling a variety of jobs simultaneously, are not uncommon with this placement since there is much restlessness in your nature. Since so much energy is channeled into mental and verbal activity, you are apt to be quite a talker. You may make use of this strength by becoming a teacher, a lecturer, or a related field that takes advantage of your ability to express yourself. You pride yourself on your intelligence and verbal dexterity. To you, a person's worth is based on their intelligence, and you want to be respected as a formidable thinker.

Several of your romantic relationships may be superficial. You eagerly pursue new experiences in romance, but it may be difficult for you to remain constant to any one special partner. You're apt to be an incurable flirt. Your mind, however, is your most active erogenous zone.

Mars in Gemini is high-strung and produces much nervous energy, but it is lacking in physical vitality or endurance. There is a tendency for you to burn yourself out through stress and mental strain. You may need to force yourself to get more exercise as a way of balancing the physical with the mental.

🦀 CANCER MARS

In Cancer, the Mars energies are largely of the emotional sort. While physical endeavors and practical affairs may find the energy to function satisfactorily, mental energies are apt to struggle.

This placement often causes actions to be tinged with a very sensitive flavor. You express your energies in a very emotional fashion. Much of the assertiveness of Mars is turned toward the domestic scene. There is a cautious side and much defensiveness in your nature. This placement of Mars is not very physical or competitive, and not inclined to any sort of combat, physical or mental. Mars in Cancer has a very positive side, as it often shows a quiet, peaceful nature. While being very protective of your "turf," you are never too assertive or demanding. In your work, you rarely compromise your views, and prefer working independently and in control of affairs. You are ambitious, and a hard worker. Since you are not, by nature, an aggressive person, you pursue your desires in a round-about or start-stop manner. You frequently change your direction and your goals. You strive for security, and a good deal of your energy goes into this effort. In this regard, you are fiercely protective of family, co-workers, organization, or to whatever you devote yourself. You may be known for the strength of your patriotism and loyalty.

Because of these strong moods and feelings, you are a very sexual and sensual person. You are also very loyal in relationships, and certainly demanding of the same from your partner. Infidelity threatens your sense of security and is therefore unacceptable.

There is an intensity of these emotions that often results in moodiness and discord in your domestic relations. Your digestion is strongly affected by your moods and feelings. With energies tied to feelings, you are prone to become very angry inside. If this anger is suppressed it can result in ulcers and stomach upset.

🦁 LEO MARS

Mars in Leo is noted for its physical energy, and it manages reasonably well in the mental and practical departments, as well. The ego and need for recognition make the emotional energy somewhat restrained.

In Leo, Mars displays exceptional will-power and creativity. With this placement, you project an air of confidence, self-sufficiency, and vitality that cause people to sit up and take notice. Activity is expressed in a dramatic fashion, suggesting that you may be well suited for the stage. You love being on "center stage." You are confident in most roles before an audience. This position couples positive initiative, with stability and determination, producing excellent leadership qualities. You have a definite charismatic and gregarious flair. This also makes you a natural leader. Ambitious and maybe a little egotistic, you want to lead. You'll do whatever you need to do to be recognized and appreciated.

You take pride in your sexual prowess. Affectionate and physically demonstrative, you enjoy the drama and excitement of a passionate affair. As much as it bolsters your ego to have several sexual partners, you're constant in love while your partner pays plenty of attention to you and is devoted. In romance, jealousy and possessiveness are often by-products of this placement.

The strong, fixed opinions and the overbearing manner of this placement may often stir opposition. The pride and need to dominate others, often sets up a degree of stubborn egotism. Excessive pride can be your pitfall, if you haven't learned to control it. The emotional side of Mars in Leo can cause to you to periodically over-react with anger when affairs don't go your way.

♍ VIRGO MARS

In Virgo, Mars focuses its energy into the job, and thus, the energies are primarily practical and useful. This placement will also produce high or at least adequate mental energies, reasonable physical energies, but on the emotional side, there is a severe limit to the energy and the interest.

As one possessing this placement, you are usually considered a very conscientious worker. Much of your energy go into careful planning before you charge ahead on any project. When you do act, it's usually based on practical reasons, with every detail carefully thought out. You are highly critical, and very exacting in all that you do; in many respects, the perfectionist and the organizer. Painstaking and dedicated in your work, you may lack imagination and innovation, but never attention to detail. In the work place, you can be a difficult person because you are so particular about everything being done correctly. But indeed, you are the one that can be depended on to get the job done right.

Virgo is associated with the health fields. Doctors, surgeons, nurses and social workers often have Mars placed here. There is much associated with this placement that involves helping people. You may be especially concerned with helping the sick and handicapped. You need to feel needed, and you can be very tireless in such a role.

Mars, the indicator of passions, is not very passionate in Virgo. Your sex drive may be strong, but your willingness to express it can be somewhat weak. Sometimes Mars in Virgo can even be a bit puritanical. You also may be a little bit afraid of letting your passions loose, and even be critical of those that do.

The negative side of Mars in Virgo may be the sometimes lack of tolerance. It's hard for you to get emotionally worked up over anything, but you can be very demanding of yourself and others. This placement often holds force and aggressiveness in check, releasing it as irritability and nervous habits. And finally, you have to be careful not to become the classic workaholic for this is a real possibility with Mars in Virgo.

⚖ LIBRA MARS

In Libra, Mars is curtailed by the rules of social behavior and the need for the cooperation and approval. Energies are very controlled and overwhelmingly favor the mental. A reasonable degree of physical energies may also be present, but this is not what this placement is noted for. Emotional and practical energies are usually rather low, if noticeable at all.

You are charming, generous, amiable, and cooperative owing to the persuasiveness of Mars in Libra. The normal assertive behavior of Mars is tamed down in Libra, and passions are never allowed to rule thinking. Yet you can become upset when your perception of justice is not served. You aren't one to push matters to extremes, but you do become very assertive when you experience injustice. You are ready to take up arms against anything that would destroy harmony, or that appears wrong or unfair. Your objective, unemotional approach could enable you to be a good judge, manager, or diplomat.

You are likely and wise to select a very assertive and energetic partner. You may need someone to push you along, as Mars can be somewhat lazy in Libra. You often need motivation. Though you are never pushy or very forceful, you do exert gentle and continuous efforts toward a solid relationship. Although you are very affectionate and romantic, your sex drive is somewhat low, and you expect more emotional satisfaction than physical passion.

You are not the type of person who goes after what you want with much conviction. You have difficulty asserting yourself at times, and it can be hard for you to be decisive. Aggression in any form threatens you, and you don't deal well with confrontations, arguments, or physical combativeness. You want to make friends, not adversaries.

🦂 SCORPIO MARS

In Scorpio, Mars displays powerful emotions and desires. Mental, physical, and practical energies are are, likewise, also very high. Indeed, the level of energy with this placement is high in all respects.

You are strong, self-reliant, extremely efficient, and highly self-disciplined. An intensity of purpose surrounds all that you undertake. This position illustrates the "do or die" principle very well. You may have an innate ability to transform other people in some significant way. You think of yourself as a "take control" person and a force to be reckoned with. You probably are.

Intensely passionate and sensual, you put much of your energy into sex. You are apt to be especially attractive to the opposite sex, whether or not you physically attractive. You may be fascinated with sexuality in all its expressions, certainly your interest is always keen. You're jealous and possessive of your sexual partners. Being trustworthy yourself, you expect the same from others. You're a loyal friend, or a bitter enemy, you never forget a betrayal.

Slow to anger, you rarely loose control, but when your ire is raised, you get even, and you can do so with frightening detachment. Proud, dignified, strong-willed, and stubborn, you have the sort of presence that is always felt by others even when you say nothing.

🏹 SAGITTARIUS MARS

Mars in Sagittarius produces some of the highest levels of physical energy and enthusiasm. The mental and emotional side seems to function fine as well, but unfortunately, this is not the most practical of Mars positions.

In Sagittarius, Mars often produces strong philosophic convictions. You are one to stand up and fight for any cause you believe in. The sense of justice is very strong. Your idealistic motives always seek to be improving society and those individuals in your immediate environment.

You are an outspoken debater, often lacking diplomacy or appreciation of the opinions of opponents. Nonetheless, your ever-cheerful presence makes you welcome in any social gathering. For you it is unrestricted freedom at all cost, with rhythm and tempo that comes naturally to you. You are a person with a zest for adventure and having a good time. You have trouble sitting still for very long, and you want to be on the move physically.

The hallmark of this position is the feeling that you are invincible. Your irrepressible confidence and optimism usually gets you through tough times. You may have been born under a lucky star. You often succeed because you don't think much about failing. In many respects you are a born gambler.

Mars in Sagittarius is not known for being particularly constant in love relationships. You approach sex as though it was a sport, and it's hard to tie you down to one person. You may be afraid of serious love affairs and being "trapped" in a relationship. This is a position that really likes sex, but at times can be too bold or crude in asking for it.

The negative of this position is a lack of endurance and consistency. Because your attention span is so short, and your interests are so many, you start many projects, but often fail to finish them. And even when you do get finished, the work can be a little sloppy. You have a tendency to scatter your energies and try to take on too much at one time.

🐐 CAPRICORN MARS

In Capricorn, the energies of Mars are channeled into the arena of personal attainment, and thus, the practical energy is highest here. Physical and Mental energies are sufficient, too, but emotionally, this placement may lack spark.

You are hard-working, very determined. Since much of your energy is focused on your career, you have a tendency to become something of a workaholic. There is a drive to satisfy professional ambitions. This is likely to manifest with innate managerial skills and good old-fashioned common sense. You have strong material urges, but even stronger is the need to get status and recognition. To attain these ends, you use your energy in very practical and profitable ways. You have little use for laziness or a lack of ambition.

Your sex drive is strong and you have a full appreciation of sensual pleasures. It's likely you conceal most of these feelings behind a stiff and conservative demeanor. Your public image is very dignified and reserved. It is as though you feel you must always be in control of yourself and your emotions. Mars in Capricorn is known for the ability to retain sexual vitality until very late in life. In these later years, you are apt to be less restrained than in your youth.

Your weakness in the action department is the tendency to be too cautious and skeptical. You are apt to miss some real opportunities on this account. You have difficulty breaking out of old habit patterns and you are slow to pick up on new ideas. Somewhat pessimistic, you go looking for problems and expecting the worst. You take responsibility seriously, often too seriously.

🌊 AQUARIUS MARS

In Aquarius, the energies of Mars are focused on intellectual pursuits, and therefore, mental energies are highest here. While Mars is focused on theory here, practical energies are usually found in adequate levels. The physical and emotional sides may struggle a little when Mars is in Aquarius.

The placement suggests the presence of very high principles and a modern outlook. You are concerned with the world of ideas, particularly those of an unconventional or progressive nature. Here the powers are independent, aggressive and enterprising.

You have good organizing abilities and calculated direction. You are a very good leader who can meet challenges with serenity and poise. Aquarius is a fixed sign and you are stubborn most of the time. If you believe in something, you put the idea forward with the zeal of an evangelist. You think of yourself as open-minded; willing to discuss the issues. Yet your discussions often get to be heated arguments, and you rarely give in to an opposing view. You can never work well under authoritarian direction, being one who is always out to upset the establishment. You are an active reformer with little respect for traditional ways. You can even be contemptuous of tradition unless it is substantiated with logic. You demand the freedom to speak frankly, and operate in your way.

Like the many other aspects of your life, sexually you are intrigued by anything new or unconventional. For you, variety is the spice of life. Yet somehow you are usually stable and dependable once you have found a mate.

The negative side of Mars in Aquarius resides in nonconformity. Indeed, you tend to lecture more than discuss, and you tend to demand compliance with your agenda. Your way is sometimes way out of the ordinary. At the same time, your energies are apt to produce more thought than action. You are the rebellious type, and you can become very impatient.

🐟 PISCES MARS

In Pisces, Mars produces emotions that are unpredictable and often intense. Emotional energy is high, sometimes too high. Mentally, Mars in Pisces does well, but on the physical and practical side, this placement often comes up short.

The strength of Mars in Pisces is found in the arts. You may find yourself very much attracted to music and the arts. You may relate to many of the world's fine artists who need the isolation and introspection so much a part of this placement. You have a natural sensitivity to color, tone and rhythm that may be of benefit to you in artistic endeavors.

In this sign, Mars responds in a confused manner. Assertive action is drowned in this sign that is so receptive, emotional, sensitive, and even psychic. The result of the placement is often a quiet exterior, but with much restlessness inside. Physical strength is rare with this position. Resentment runs high. Excessive emotions are a constant problem and a good deal of solitude is frequently necessary to sort matters out. Mars in Pisces has trouble asserting itself, and it is likely that you are somewhat shy and withdrawn.

Action is expressed in "behind the scenes" roles where you can work with subtlety, and your naturally intuitive sensitivity. Much of your attitude stems from your keen sensitivity to the feelings of others. You clearly know what the other person is feeling, and therefore you are always ready to render assistance to those who are most in need. You are apt to express the energies of Mars most actively in support of the defenseless or the underprivileged. In this regard, Mars in Pisces is often found in fields such as psychology and medicine.

Mars in Pisces is not a highly sexed sign. Certainly, you are romantic, but in order for you to be satisfied, the greater need is emotional rather than physical. You're very idealistic about love and relationships. In many ways, you view of sexual matters is more like a fantasy with such high expectations that it is rarely achieved in real life.

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