Aries: *rubs hands manically* “Yesss, a new devil spawn had been born >:)”
Taurus: *is genuinely excited* Gemini: “oh yay!^_^ I’m gonna take it scuba diving”
Cancer: *hates it at first and then loves it 5 minutes later*
Leo: “No I WAS THE ONLY CHILD!……..You little bitch”
Virgo: *teaching it to talk at 7 weeks old* “Fucking say it: Iridocyclitis”
Libra: “Awe, I’m gonna share all my clothes and all that other shit with it!”
Scorpio: “GREAT, another asshole in the family”
Sagittarius: “God DAMMIY DAD WRAP IT UP”
Capricorn: “Here’s the deal: I’ll love it until it begins to talk. After that, DITCH IT”
Aquarius: “ugh ok”
Pisces: *is the new baby; fuckin adorable*
Mercury represents how you think, communicate and your intellectual abilities.
Aries: quick-thinking, spontaneous, frank, witty, headstrong, restless
Taurus: patient, thoughtful, practical, deliberate, narrow-minded, one-track mind
Gemini: articulate, witty, versatile, unbiased, flippant, gossiper
Cancer: diplomatic, reliable, tenacious, intuitive, irrational, capricious
Leo: creative, articulate, confident, leader, overbearing, conceited
Virgo: unbiased, analytical, logical, meticulous, remote, clinical
Libra: charming, diplomatic, communicative, social, insincere, indecisive
Scorpio: perceptive, intuitive, insightful, quick-thinking, harsh, intrusive
Sagittarius: sincere, open-minded, clever, cultured, irreverent, grandiose
Capricorn: methodical, grounded, reliable, discriminating, unimaginative, devious
Aquarius: inventive, objective, progressive, social, clinical, unrealistic
Pisces: imaginative, intuitive, philosophical, receptive, evasive, gullible
Flowers for Aries: Honeysuckles, tulips, thistles
What to get Aries: Watch, diamond ring, pepperoni pizza
Where to take Aries: Paint balling, laser tag
Flowers for Taurus: Poppies, asters, lilacs
What to get Taurus: Chocolate, wine, sweater
Where to take Taurus: Dinner or shopping
Flowers for Gemini: Lavender, lily of the valleys, daffodils
What to get Gemini: Books, shoes, handbag
Where to take Gemini: Skydiving or bookstore
Flowers for Cancer: Acanthus, cornflowers, iris
What to get Cancer: Books, baking supplies, pillows
Where to take Cancer: Cooking class or antique store
Flowers for Leo: Sunflowers, marigolds, hydrangeas
What to get Leo: Makeup, jewelry, something for their pet(s)
Where to take Leo: Zoo or indoor pool
Flowers for Virgo: Morning Glory, buttercups, ivy
What to get Virgo: Calligraphy set, first edition book, cacti/succulents
Where to take Virgo: Ice skating or plant nursery
Flowers for Libra: Red roses, blue bells, gardenias
What to get Libra: Makeup, clothing, jewelry
Where to take Libra: Shopping or ballroom dancing
Flowers for Scorpio: Chrysanthemums, hibiscus, peonies
What to get Scorpio: Movies, perfume, lingerie
Where to take Scorpio: Dinner at home or movies
Flowers for Sagittarius: Narcissus, daisies, wildflowers
What to get Sagittarius: String lights, polaroid camera, candy
Where to take Sagittarius: Clubbing or hot air balloon ride
Flowers for Capricorn: Carnations, hollies, pansies
What to get Capricorn: Speakers, vinyls, sunglasses
Where to take Capricorn: Nature walk or go out for drinks
Flowers for Aquarius: Orchids, aloe flowers, anemones
What to get Aquarius: Concert tickets, makeup, chocolates
Where to take Aquarius: Concert/rave or stargazing
Flowers for Pisces: Water lilies, jasmines, eucalyptus
What to get Pisces: Paint, canvases, make them dinner
Where to take Pisces: Art museum or concert
Aries: Gets excited; immediately says it; is the sweetest person ever and really passionate lover; realizes they don’t anymore over time; repeats
Taurus: Puts their guard up; eventually cracks and tells the person; claims possession of the person
Gemini: Gets excited about it, but is really anxious; becomes a completely different person; constantly falls in and out of love though
Cancer: Questions it; gets scared; realizes they really do love the person; takes their time saying it, but once they do, they say it every chance they get; does anything for that person
Leo: Throws their heart on a platter; shares their limelight; busts their ass out of generosity and love
Virgo: Is completely taken aback; tries not to let the person know for as long as possible; stays in denial for awhile; completely takes care of their partner and becomes a crazy stalker
Libra: Gets bubbly and excited; changes their ways and tries to cut off all their hoes; might slip up here and there but genuinely tries to be with their partner 24/7
Scorpio: Doesn’t trust it; over time lets their walls come down but still is a mystery; becomes super possessive but also romantic af
Sagittarius: Sees it as a challenge; tries to explore this new feeling they have; actually can become very loyal and romantic
Capricorn: Weighs the pros and cons; if they like the pros, they tell the person; tries to be more open and loving
Aquarius: “Oh shit. I’m in love? Damn. I’m in love. Love…What’s love anyway? I don’t know, but I think I really like this one.”
Pisces: Throws themself into the relationship; becomes very trusting and lovey dovey; makes themself always available for their lover
Aries: God of Fire & the Seven Circles of Hell, punishing the sinners and heretics
Taurus: Goddess of the Home & Hearth, protecting our loved ones and our shelter
Gemini: God of Scholars & Education, watches over the spread of information and knowledge
Cancer: Goddess of Women, all things soft & feminine
Leo: God of Animals & Children, all things wild & free
Virgo: Goddess of Snow & Natural Phenomena, cruel yet natural and beautiful
Libra: God of Justice & Beauty, vain yet fair
Scorpio: Goddess of Death & Darkness, the dead and the afraid
Sagittarius: God of Travel & Adventure, new experiences and foreign affairs
Capricorn: Goddess of Success & Fame, fortune and notoriety. The She-wolf of Wall Street
Aquarius: God of Discovery & Technology, all things metal and shiny
Pisces: Goddess of the Ocean & Emotion, the seas are at the mercy of her moods
Having seen various incorrect, incomplete and inaccurate lists of Norse gods circulating Tumblr, I have decided to write my own and also include common terminology alongside. I will also include other beings who exist within the old lore and modern traditions.
I have opted to include the names in Norwegian, with translations in parenthesise after, along with a brief summary of some of the associations given to some of those gods. Be aware that, as an overview, brevity is necessary here and the individuals should not be oversimplified to basic aspects in your practice!
Æser (Æsir, Male Gods)
Balder (Baldr, Baldur) - Light, purity, rebirth
Brage (Bragi) - Poetry, eloquence, wisdom and music
Delling (Dellingr) - The new day, dawn
Forsete (Forseti) - Justice and reconciliation
Frøy (Freyr) - Vaner, virility, fertility, the sacred religious position of royalty, prosperity, good weather and sunshine
Heimdall (Heimdallr) - The senses, premonition or foreknowledge
Hermod (Hermóðr) - Bravery, spirit, possibly a former mortal hero/king elevated to the Æsir
Hjuke (Hjúki) - Man, lunar activity, lunar phases, moon craters, brother of Bil (the Scandinavian children in the moon)
Hod (Höðr, Hodr) - The blind god, darkness, rebirth, second chances
Høne (Hænir, Hœnir) - Survival, sense/spirit, beauty,
Lodur (Lóðurr) - Blood, warmth, life,
Loke (Loki) - Change, creativity, ambiguity, impulsiveness
Lyter (Lýtir) - Premonition, foresight, prediction, prophecy
Magne (Magni) - Strength, development, son of Tor
Meile - Son of Odin, brother of Tor
Mime (Mímir) - Wisdom, knowledge, memory, advice
Måne (Máni) - The moon, the night sky
Njord (Njörðr) - Vaner, the sea, harbours, ports, seafaring, wind, fishing, wealth/prosperity, and crop fertility
Od (Óðr) - Madness, fury, eagerness, excitement
Odin (Óðinn) - Father, war, battle, victory, death, wisdom, runes, magic, poetry, charms
Tor (Þórr, Thor) - Thunder, lightning, storms, rain, strength, protection, hallowing, healing, fertility
Ty (Týr, Tyr) - Law, sacrifice, heroism, glory, war
Ull (Ullr) - Skiing, archery, hunting, weapons, shields, personal combat, oaths
Vidar (Víðarr) - Vengeance, atonement, preparation, survival, silence
Vilje (Vili) - Will, willpower, moderation, the middle, wit, intelligence, touch, sense, motion
Ve (Vé) - Countenance, appearance, facial expression, speech, hearing, sight
Våle (Váli) - Revenge, bravery, daring, marksmanship, survival, rebirth
Åsynjer (Ásynjur, Female Gods)
Bil - Woman, lunar activity, phases of the moon, sister of Hjuke (the Scandinavian children in the moon)
Eir - Help, healing, protection, mercy, grace, calm
Fjorgyn/Jord (Fjörgyn/Jörð) - Earth, the world, nature, greenery
Frigg - Mother, love, fate, prophecy, marriage, birth, midwifery
Frøya (Freyja) - Vaner, fertility, love, passion, sex, sexuality, beauty, fertility, gold, magic, war, death
Fulla - domesticity, cleaning, housekeeping, listening, confidant, secrecy
Gersemi - Precious, beauty, blonde hair
Gjevjon (Gefjun) - Virginity, plowing, female independence
Gnå (Gná) - Messenger, errands, crossing planes of existence, travel through land, air and water
Hnoss - Treasure, beauty, brunette hair
Idunn (Iðunn) - Youth, vigour, apples, love
Ilm - Fragrance, aroma, smells
Irpa - Guardian goddess, Hålogaland
Lin (Hlín) - Weddings, domestic sphere, flax, onion, fabrics
Lovn (Lofn) - Benevolence, kindness, gentleness, consolation
Nanna - Loyalty, empathy
Njorun - Soil, the land
Rind (Rindr) - Princess/goddess/giantess, mother of Våle from the East
Rån (Rán) - Sea, protection from drowning, fishing
Sigyn - Loyalty, burden, sadness
Siv (Sif) - Fields, wheat, fertility, family, wedlock
Sjavn (Sjöfn) - Love, sex, desire
Snotra - Wisdom, intelligence, cleverness, appropriate conduct
Sol (Sól) - The sun, warmth, daylight
Syn - Refusal, denial, speaking out, legal defence
Såga (Sága) - Seeress, all-seeing, companionship, drinking partner
Torgerd Hølgebrud (Þorgerðr Holgabrúðr) - Guardian goddess, Hålogaland, heathen shrines
Var (Vör) - Honesty, awareness, caution, carefulness
Vår (Vár) - Oaths (and punishing oath breakers), pledges, agreements, betrothal
Jotner (Jötnar, Elemental Giants)
Aurvandil - Star, planet, Orion & Big Dipper constellations
Bauge (Baugi) - Farmer, money, wages
Dag (Dagr) - Day, light, rides Skinfakse
Fornjot (Fornjótr) - Ancient giant, ancestor, original, owner
Frosti (Jökull) - Cold, winter, frost, ice, icicles, glaciers
Fårbaute (Fárbauti) - Hitting, striking, cruelty, danger, violence
Geirrød (Geirröd) - Entrapment, cruelty, aggression, violence
Gyme - Hills, Mounds
Helblinde (Helblindi) - “Hel Blinder”, “All Blind”
Hyme (Hymir) - Brewing, cauldron, thick skull
Kåre (Kári) - Wind, scathe, howl, sails
Loke (Loki) - Change, creativity, ambiguity, impulsiveness
Loge (Logi) - Fire, wildfire,
Mime (Mímir) - Knowledge, wisdom, memory, counsel, Mimes Brønn (Mímisbrunnr)
Mokkurkalve - Clay, life, innocence, childishness
Norve (Narfi) - Narrow, oppressive, closed in, difficult birth
Rungne (Hrungnir) - Strength, brawling, fighting, whetstone
Snø (Snær) - Snow
Surt (Surtr) - Fire, heat, burning, blackness
Suttung (Suttungr) - Mead of poetry, orphaned, eagle
Tjaste (Þjazi, Thiazi) - Abduction of Idunn
Torre (Þorri, Thorri) - Black ice, frost, cold, winter
Trym (Þrymr, Thrymr) - Uproar, King of Jotner,
Vale (Vali) - Unlucky, wolf, murdered his brother Norve
Vavtrudne (Vafþrúðnir) - Riddles, weaver of tales
Utgards-Loke (Útgarða-Loki) - The outer places, magic, illusion, beyond society, an alternate plane
Yme (Ymir) - The big bang, primordial, birth, the ancestor of all, elemental
Æge (Ægir) - Sea, ocean, sea creatures, protector of sailors
Gygrer (Gýgr, Elemental Giantess)
Angerboda (Angrboða) - Grief bringer, sorrow, Iron Wood
Aurboda ( Aurboða) - Gravel, mountains
Bestla - Mother to Odin, Vilje and Ve.
Driva (Drífa) - Snowfall
Fonn - Snowdrift
Gerd (Gerðr) - Beauty, light, fertility, earth
Grid (Gríðr) - Greed, vehemence, violence, impetuosity
Hel - Death, Helheim (the underworld), Náströnd (“Corpse Shore”)
Hyrrokkin - Fire smoked, smoke, strength, wolves, serpents
Jernsaksa (Járnsaxa) - Iron knife, mother to Magne
Lauvøy (Laufey) - Needle, slender, weak
Menglød (Menglöð) - Lives in a castle guarded by Fjölsviðr
Mjoll (Mjöll) - Powdered snow
Natt (Nótt) - Night, darkness, nightfall, counting time, rides Rimfakse
Skade (Skaði) - Damage, archery, hunting, skiing, winter, mountains
Vetter (Vættir, Beings) & Other
Alver (Elves) - Light/Dark/Black, personification of nature
Andvare (Andvari) - Dwarf, “careful one”, waterfall, fish, wealth, magic ring called Andvaranaut
Ask og Embla - The first humans, ancestors of humanity
Diser (Dísir) - Female protective deities/spirits, fate
Dverger (Dvergar) - Dwarfs, metallurgy, wisdom, smithing, mining, crafting
Einherjer (Einherjar) - Honoured dead, fallen in battle, sent to Folkvang or Valhalla
Fenrisulven (Fenrisúlfr) - Death, destruction, rage, the end of times, fen-dweller
Fjolne (Fjölnir) - Swedish king, Vaner, son of Frøy and Gerd
Gullveig/Heid (Heiðr) - Volva, seid, enigmatic, “Lust For Gold” or “Golden Drink”
Kvase (Kvasir) - Wisdom, knowledge, skaldship, poetry, mead, blood, juice
Midgardsormen (Jörmungandr, Midgard Serpent) - Sea serpent, poison, self-reflexivity, cyclicality
Norner (Norns) - Weavers of fate, Wyrd, destiny, birth, death
Sigurd Fåvnesbane - Stag, hero, wisdom, prophecy, speak to birds
Starkad (Starkaðr) - Jotun, hero, great warrior, many arms cut off by Tor
Troll - Isolated natural landmarks, strength, slow, dim witted,
Valkyrjer (Valkyries) - Choosers of the slain, Odin’s maids, spirits, ferocity, death, ravens, wolves
Vanlande (Vanlandi) - Hero, Swedish king, Vaner, “Man from the land of the Vaner”,
Vedfinn (Viðfinnr) - Father of Hjuke and Bil
Vetter (Vættir) - landvette, skogsvette, husvette, vannvette, sjøvette, havvette, hulder, nøkken, draugen, nisse, troll, huldrefolk, deildegasten, dradokke, trollkatt, basilisk, krake, utburd, lyktemenn, varulv, marmæl, lindorm
Volund (Völundr) - Blacksmith, magical powers, sword maker, hero, alvedrotten (Chieftan of elves)
aries: the mermaid with fiery red hair and a tail to match. she lays out on hot rocks in the middle of the sea, basking in the sun, tanning her skin and luring sailors to crash against the stones with coy smiles and a glint in her eye.
taurus: the mermaid with a mane of golden hair, and a tail to match, a long neck and strong shoulders. only her voice is more stunning than her beauty, and she’s often adorned with pearls and jewels of all kinds.
gemini: the most curious of all the mermaids. she has a tail of dark green and shimmering yellow. she loves to explore the reefs, but swims out farther than she should because she wants to see what’s out there, and goes too close to the shore because she wants to see the humans.
cancer: the mermaid with soft, smooth skin and a pale pink tail. her eyes are always expressive—sometimes they are alight with happiness, and sometimes they burn with anger. she loves all creatures, but it’s the humans that catch her eye. she can’t help falling in love with them from afar.
leo: the mermaid with a tail of cobalt blue, her body adorned with gold jewelry, precious stones and pearls. she is the fastest swimmer, and loves to glide across the waves, letting the current pull her, laughter bubbling at her lips and a smile in her eyes.
virgo: a more reserved mermaid, with a tail of sparkling silver. she has spiky black hair, and skin that is paler than usual, for she spends her time exploring the caves deep below rather than the beaches above.
libra: a regal mermaid with beauty unmatched, long, luxurious hair, and a tail of magenta and red. she is sassy and charming, sometimes sultry, but also very sweet, and always kind to those in need.
scorpio: the mermaid with a tail of deep purple and ebony, she has piercing violet eyes and hair of midnight black. she is quiet, sultry, and intuitive, and her nails and teeth are sharp, always ready for a hunt. she is the one to brave to the storms and the rocky, wild ocean while others go off and hide.
sagittarius: an exotic mermaid, with a tail the color of sunsets and eyes that shine like one. she has travelled far and wide, collecting artifacts and jewelry from across the world. she never stays in one place too long, but she is kind to those she meets and always has wonderful stories to tell.
capricorn: the mermaid with a tail of deep blue, high cheekbones and a jawline like a knife. there’s always a glint in her eye, like she knows something you don’t. she is regal and independent, and doesn’t worry herself with such frivolous things as humans, but rather such frivolous things as emeralds and pearls.
aquarius: the mermaid with flowing hair and tail of teal green and aquamarine blue. her eyes are piercing, sparkling, so intense you have to look away. she swims about the reefs, splashing in the waves and basking in the sun. she is the only one who dares to go against the currents.
pisces: the mermaid with a tail of pale purple that sparkles silver in the moonlight. she is sweet and dreamy, letting the current pull her to and fro, making friends with all the sea creatures she meets. she loves to stay up and stargaze late at night, unafraid of the dark and wild ocean that surrounds her.
The color palette you choose, the kind of sketches you draw, the concepts and ideas that come to your mind while drawing can be described by astrology with Venus and Neptune. The moon has a big impact too.
Venus in Aires is all about messy sketches, action poses, rough lines and reddish, contrasted palettes. Their art is most likely to be colorful and groundbreaking.
Venus in Taurus is all about human anatomy, sensual poses and greenish palettes. Their art is most likely to have quality and being pleasent to look.
Venus in Gemini is all about communication and characters, matched with a yellowish palettes. They could be great fanartist because they are able to imagine how a character would react in different situations. Their art style could be simple or tricky. They could use a huge variation of of materials and colors.
Venus in Cancer is all about eyes, people, melancholy and pale palettes. Their art is most likely to have a a huge emotional weight.
Venus in Leo is all about exageration and symbolism! Colors, people, animals, landscape matched with gold, bright palettes. Their art is most likely to be full of life. They can feel inspired by everything!
Venus in Virgo is all about neat lines, well proporcioned figures and dull palettes. Their art could show their daily life, with a hidden message.
Venus in Libra is all about beauty, soft lines and pinkish-pastel palettes. Their art is most likely to be aesthetic oriented, but not shallow at all.
Venus in Scorpio is all about distorted anatomy and poses, rough lines and dark or reddish palettes. Their art is most likely to be disturbing and with a deep meaning.
Venus in Sagittarius is all about exaggerated anatomy, dynamic poses and purple palettes, colorful and vibrant colors. Their art is most likely to express an ideal or belief.
Venus in Capricorn is all about elegance and brownish palettes. Their art is most likely to find success and frame the current society.
Venus in Aquarius is all about weird anatomy and electric palettes, could not use lineart at all. Their ideas or art style are most likely to be groundbreaking as Aries’ art, but with a purpose.
Venus in Pisces is all about their dreams, blurred lines and sea-green palettes. Their draws are most likely to have a dream-like atmosphere. People could feel reflected in their art, and their draws could being interpreted in different ways.
Neptune in the Earth signs are most likely to draw their enviroment and what they can see and touch.
Neptune in the Fire signs are most likely to draw their unique creations and ideals.
Neptune in the Air signs are most likely to draw abstract concepts and try to express and communicate through their art.
Neptune in the Water signs are most likely to do art closely attached to their sentiments, art could be a therapy for them.
It can be interpreted with houses too. For example, if Neptune is in the 5th house it will have a similar influence like if it were in Leo.
aries: using lots of hand motions and fumbling their words together when they get really worked up
taurus: raising their eyebrows in suspicion, biting their lip when they disagree but dont wanna talk about it
gemini: taking overdramatic breaths when anything unusual or draining happens, their eyes widen a lot too
cancer: fiddling with a pencil or having their leg bounce up and down a lot, they dont even notice half the time
leo: trying to tell you a joke but end up laughing before they can finish it, they wink a lot too
virgo: slyly tryin to hide a laugh or a smirk, they roll their eyes at the silliest things all the time
libra: blushing uncontrollably and covering their face when they're embarrassed, their laugh is contagious
scorpio: laughing so hard they fall or can't even control themselves, their eyes get really squinty in the process
sagittarius: covering their eyes when something is unbearable, OR if something is really really exciting
capricorn: tapping their feet or tapping a pencil, kinda lowkey making a good track for a rap song or something
aquarius: looking deep in thought or spacing out, you literally have to wave your hand in front of them
pisces: giggling, a fucking lot, but their laugh is so cute like who even cares at this point honestly
aries: boxer and jack russel terrier taurus: german shepherd and bulldog gemini: standard poodle and west highland terrier cancer: golden retriever and schipperke leo: leonberger and pomeranian virgo: saluki and yorkshire terrier libra: labrador retriever and keeshond scorpio: siberian husky and lhasa apso sagittarius: shiba inu and beagle capricorn: rottwieler and shetland sheepdog aquarious: great dane and peruvian inca orchid pisces: dalmation and zuchon (teddy bear dog)
(use your sun and ascendant signs)
Gemini: Sudden storm that wasn't on the forecast.
Cancer: A soft drizzle that you don't need an umbrella for.
Leo: Really loud rain that you can hear even when the windows are shut.
Virgo: Not even "rain" more like mist.
Libra: The first few drops before a HUGE storm
Scorpio: A FUCKING HURRICANE
Sagittarius: Really cold rain on a hot day.
Capricorn: The extra rain drops the day after a storm that balance on leaves and fall when the wind blows.
Aquarius: A loud thunderstorm with lots of lightning and harsh wind.
Pisces: The smell before it actually starts raining.
Aries: Rain when the wind blows it sideways and you still get wet even though you have an umbrella.
Taurus: A storm that lasts for days on end.