Open Thread: Oracle Hotline
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superhero_muses--What is your most recent POV character’s birth date? How does this character manifest traits of his/her astrological sign?
Uh, Sami Zayn is a Cancer (July 12), apparently. A quick Google reveals:
Lack of patience or even love will manifest through mood swings later in life, and even selfishness, self-pity or manipulation. They are quick to help others, just as they are quick to avoid conflict, and rarely benefit from close combat of any kind, always choosing to hit someone stronger, bigger, or more powerful than they imagined.
Well, he doesn't LOOK quick to avoid conflict, but in the wrestling world where everyone punches everyone for their salary, that manifests as "quick to punch people to avoid having actual, meaningful emotional conflict," so... maybe? The selfishness and self-pity is firmly on display at the moment, certainly.
The Crab knows where they're going, but this is often in a wrong direction, at least until they learn their lessons and start relying solely on themselves.
Interestingly, I do think this is a lot of where Sami is right now! He's been relying on the love of the fans, but he didn't get enough, so now he's relying on Kevin's bottomless weird affirmation to keep him going, even though he knows that Kevin might suddenly turn on him at any time.
(Writing him has been a real challenge! He's still the same character but in the past couple of weeks has had a dramatic shift in his personality, one that makes sense but is very abrupt. Oh wrestling and your sudden character flips...) I've been writing a lot of the non-fiction and some tentative fiction with the revamped character, but it's been an interesting challenge! I hope your writing challenges have all gone well this week!
Uh, Sami Zayn is a Cancer (July 12), apparently. A quick Google reveals:
Lack of patience or even love will manifest through mood swings later in life, and even selfishness, self-pity or manipulation. They are quick to help others, just as they are quick to avoid conflict, and rarely benefit from close combat of any kind, always choosing to hit someone stronger, bigger, or more powerful than they imagined.
Well, he doesn't LOOK quick to avoid conflict, but in the wrestling world where everyone punches everyone for their salary, that manifests as "quick to punch people to avoid having actual, meaningful emotional conflict," so... maybe? The selfishness and self-pity is firmly on display at the moment, certainly.
The Crab knows where they're going, but this is often in a wrong direction, at least until they learn their lessons and start relying solely on themselves.
Interestingly, I do think this is a lot of where Sami is right now! He's been relying on the love of the fans, but he didn't get enough, so now he's relying on Kevin's bottomless weird affirmation to keep him going, even though he knows that Kevin might suddenly turn on him at any time.
(Writing him has been a real challenge! He's still the same character but in the past couple of weeks has had a dramatic shift in his personality, one that makes sense but is very abrupt. Oh wrestling and your sudden character flips...) I've been writing a lot of the non-fiction and some tentative fiction with the revamped character, but it's been an interesting challenge! I hope your writing challenges have all gone well this week!
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Date: 2017-10-27 06:32 am (UTC)So yeah, not much help here on this one.
And not much writing this week as I'm away at a writer's conference focused on the business side of things. I'm doing pretty good just getting a few hundred words each day. I head home on Sunday so it's almost over but man, I have ten jillion things to do once I'm back.
But interesting about Sami. Hope that the writing with the new flips goes easier for you!
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Date: 2017-11-22 07:25 am (UTC)This made me laugh so hard! Yeah, astrology doesn't have a whole lot to offer in this situation and I kind of love it.
I hope your ten jillion things ended up going okay! I'm trying to narrow mine down to just five or six jillion...
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Date: 2017-10-29 01:23 pm (UTC)I managed to post a couple of Halloween stories and have started work on another, which will be posted after the holiday. Just don't have the time to post before.
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Date: 2017-11-04 09:53 am (UTC)The Halloween fic I would have wanted to write for wrestling got dramatically jossed, alas. I'm still struggling to find my footing a bit...
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Date: 2017-10-31 04:46 am (UTC)Among Chinese zodiac animals, the Dragon is the sole imaginary animal. The Dragon is the most vital and powerful beast in the Chinese zodiac, although with an infamous reputation for being a hothead and possessing a sharp tongue. In ancient times, people thought that Dragons could control everything in the world with their character traits of dominance and ambition.
Gifted with innate courage, tenacity and intelligence, dragons are enthusiastic and confident. They are not afraid of challenges, and willing to take risks.
However, the dragon is sometimes regarded as aggressive, and angry dragons are not open to criticism. They don't consider themselves irritating and arrogant. Instead of following tradition, they strive for a smooth future.
That... really seems to fit him... Especially how I see my version of Saitou. XD As for Western astrology, he's an Aquarius:
People born on February 18 are ingenious and eager about a lot of things in their life and often prove to have a revolutionary train of thought that either frightens or entices those close to them. They dislike dealing with selfish and people who lack empathy but in general accept people as they are. They are conversational and love presenting their ideals, although most of them are quite exaggerated. They have a great culture and are not afraid to show it.
Positive traits: Loyal and pleasing personalities, they are inquisitive and introspective persons, truly interested and precise to how they live their lives. Aquarius people are usually empathetic about their peers and have a visionary path to life. Those born under this sign are also conscientious and show original in all their projects.
Negative traits: Impractical and bull headed, these natives not only require a lot of persuasive but often make choices based on a whim so they are not very unfailing. They are impulsive and although usually quite generous they can also prove to be selfish and boastful when they feel they are right and they are the ones to save everyone else. They can be audacious when showing what they know and this sometimes channel people apart from them.
(Sorry for the walls of text, but it all seems so apt!) Wow, this is a little spooky. This all really fits in so well with how I envision his character. This was a really fun question! I wasn't expecting things to match quite so closely, especially since I am... basically making up my own character based on a historical figure. XD
I have actually got to work on my SuperBat Bigbang again! I'm getting really excited for NaNo too. =D This has been a pretty good week for me, sooo nice to have the stress of conventions done and over with.
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Date: 2017-11-23 05:40 am (UTC)I hope NaNo has been treating you well! Considering how far behind I am, it's a very good thing that I didn't sign up for Yuletide, but I still miss it!
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Date: 2017-12-07 04:56 pm (UTC)