text, un: anonymous.

[coherer]

Can't believe this is gonna be my first post on here, awkwaaard lol.

This place is full of romantics. I've met a bunch of Witches and Monsters who're getting together in pairs, three-of-a-kinds, and some are even going for full houses. I'm in a bit of a pickle and I'd like some advice on the problem, since everyone's probably way better at figuring this stuff out than me. And, actually, it's more like a couple of problems? Because I really, really like two separate people.

I know this is a story as old as time and if I don't be careful I could make a huge mess of everything, but I genuinely don't know what to do with myself. "You can't have your cake and eat it, too," is a really relevant expression to use here, I feel, and overall I've got so little experience asking one person out let alone multiple. Both of them are unique and couldn't be more different, which is probably what's making the decision on who to try for so difficult. They're both funny and attractive, but one's super smart, affectionate, and dynamic, while the other's strong, willful, and considerate.

What are your thoughts? Am I overthinking it, or being too callous? Having crushes on your friends is normal, but how about moving forward with both of them? Sorry if this is weird, or no one actually gives a shit. I do, and I hope to hear from you. Thanks!

P.S. You don't need to get all detective on me just because I'm anon, but if you do figure out who this is? Please don't be a dick and spread your knowledge (totally wishful thinking, but I think I've been cool enough with everyone and I hope they don't think I deserve that).

P.P.S. If the people I'm talking about figure out who this is? Yikes, first of all, but no pressure. I mean it.

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[coherer]

I know there are many many differences between astrology and astronomy, but I barely know anything about either so here I am about to make an ass out of myself.

Is astronomy all about planets coming and going and how that affects moods and stuff? Or am I completely out of it?

[beariot]

Well you can't very well learn astrology without some background in astronomy. The two are very much related. But to be more specific, astrology is related to magical practices, specifically divination!

[coherer]

That's where the term "mercury is in retrograde" comes from, right? I had a short-term gf who was into that stuff, but all she did was dunk on me being a sagittarius.

What's yours? Can you like divine people's futures from their sighs and stuff?

(ooooo... that'd be pretty wild.)

[beariot]

Well

it's not quite like that. It can be used as a form of divination, yes, but divination is by nature imprecise because while cosmic energies can form things, free will is a big factor. Not everyone has a personality that fits the stereotypes of their respective asterisms, too.

It's more practical think of astrology as a series of guidelines, and part of the skill is learning proper interpretations.

[coherer]

I think that's really cool. You've gotta be pretty smart to sound that crazy and have it make sense, I dig it. I bet you can have some serious philosophical discussions LOL

Do you have classes regularly? Maybe I could attend one... or if you need any help I could be a TA or smth. I'm already helping out with the kiddie classes if they need extra eyes on field trips and stuff.

(tiny witches are so cute, holding up wee handfuls of grass and calling them herbs. wheezes.)

[beariot]

[ "You've gotta be pretty smart to sound that crazy and have it make sense" makes her grimmace, a bit. She couldn't argue against it, really. Astrology was pretty damn wild, even by the standards of magic. ]

Oh I'm not teaching astrology here. If anything, I'm still a student. This sky isn't the one I spent most of my life studying, after all, so I've got a lot of ways to go in order to keep up with the experienced astrologers of this world.

[coherer]

Well, I'm sure if someone's gonna become the mirrorbound expert on the sisters/moons and what's happening in the sky, it'll be you.

Thanks for your advice and... just talking in general. It really helped.

[beariot]

You're welcome. I know how much just getting your thoughts out can help. I'm glad to help.

If you ever need to talk again, just reach out, okay? You don't ever have to drop the veil of anonymity, either.

[coherer]

Next time I don't think I'll be so nervous to out myself, but it means a lot to hear someone say it.

Stay safe and all that.🤗🤗