"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
Happy fall everybody and welcome back to LUNAR PHASES! The Wolfhome Event Committee will be writing and publishing monthly Wolfhome newsletters for all to read and enjoy. Please read on to keep up to date with the latest news, announcements and events!
Announcements
For the latest announcements, you should head over here!
• Congratulations to Totem for re-joining the administration team! We all know you'll do fantastically!
• Welcome back to Ghrimelda, who has re-joined the Wolfhome administration! We're all excited to have you back!
• We have new faces on the Event Committee! Welcome to Hocus, Harbinger, Crowfly and mithril! We're so excited to see what events you all create for our community!
• If you'd like to apply to our Event Committee, you can fill in an application and send it over to Avani! You can see further instructions by clicking on this link HERE!
• Do you know somebody who would make a good administrator for our community? You can send in a nomination any time to the Wolfhome Alphas! Head over to this link to read more!
• Do you have a suggestion for a new forum title? Head over here to send your ideas! CLICK ME!
Upcoming Event Committee Events
We have a few events in the works that we hope you all look forward to! Keep an eye out for:
• Howl-o-ween events (WOOOOO!) and movie nights!
• Wolfhome anniversary party
• Fall Food Favorites
And of course, you're welcome to participate in our current running events! There are lots of prizes to be won and stamps to be collected!!
Head over here if you'd like to see what's running!
Eventful's Treasure Chest and stamps!!
Did you know that you can earn stamps just by participating in an Event Committee ran event? These stamps can be used to purchase cool and awesome prizes! These include....
• Premades from eventful's treasure chest - 3 stamps
• An artist ad space for lunar phases for the next upcoming issue (this can advertise premades, characters, custom work etc) - 5 stamps
• Deltas to use on the wolfhome chat! - 4 stamps = 1.00 delta
• A custom forum title - 8 stamps
Member of the Month and Artist Spotlight
Congratulations to Scrimshaw for being voted as member of the month, and SlyChimChim for being voted for Artist of the month for September! Don't forget to give them both a big congratulations for their positive contributions to the community!
Remember, YOU can nominate someone for member of the month and artist spotlight for September! It's super easy too! All you need to do is submit your nomination to Fayete on the Wolfhome Forums through a private message!
September Babies!
Happy birthday to these special September Wolfhomies!
Nekiel, Starprince - 2nd
Ravioli - 6th
Kitsune - 7th
Norse - 8th
Tango - 9th
NVentous, The Peace Bringer, Gauss - 13th
Tess - 14th
Lequa - 16th
Rukha - 19th
Kojote, SpontaneousBeauty, Guts - 20th
Quarantine - 21st
Stonefur - 25th
Dodam - 26th
Rouxlette/Lark - 29th
We hope you all have a very special and happy birthday, eat lots of cake and get lots of awesome presents!!
If you'd like to add your birthday to the community calendar, or update your username, please PM Avani or Sylvah!
Gossip and Advise
note: This advise was for August, but still a good read! Thank you birdie for writing it for us!
GENERAL
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to make changes in your life, August
is going to be the kick in the butt you’re needing. Anything you’ve
been putting off is going to need to be addressed- Uranus is in
retrograde, so without making those changes, you may find yourself
feeling the burn. If you’re not quite sure where you need to work on
things; take into consideration that Jupiter and Saturn are also going
to be in opposition- so any sort of personal growth of your inner self,
career, or passions is a good place to start. There’s probably been some
inner turmoil regarding these things already, so take this as some
motivation to really buckle down and work on it!
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
The majority of this month is still very much your month. And what a
month it is- on top of Jupiter and Saturn being in opposition, you’ve
got a New Moon coming into your sign in August, and Mercury popping in
at the same time. So this is the month to put your ambition and drive
into some major use- you’re going to want to make some changes. Whether
in day-to-day life or your career, it’s time to butt heads and really
put your opinion- even though it’s likely very different from others’-
out there. And be strong about it. Sticking to your guns is going to be
important; but make sure you don’t let yourself go too far with it.
You’re going to need to keep your aggression and inclination to getting
fired up in check- not everyone is going to want a full-on fight. So
keeping a balance of your passion and strength and diplomacy will be
crucial. Choose strong words, but have patience. As with all change,
things take time to happen and for others to fully understand your
vision.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Right at the tail of Leo begins your time in the sun, Virgo. And with
everything going on, keeping your head on straight and holding fast to
your self-discipline is going to be a handy skill to utilize. Thank
goodness these are things you’re pretty good at! Use them to really hone
your skills in communication- Leo isn’t the only one getting some
attention from Mercury. Not only are you going to be going through some
changes; but so will most of those around you, which means conflict may
pop up. Whether at work or in the family, this may be a time to take up a
leadership role and calm things down and solve some issues. Your
solutions may not be fully welcomed by everyone- but it’s pretty likely
you’ll be making the best decisions to keep things a little bit more in
line. So make sure you don’t shut yourself down or back away from future
challenges with others. Have faith in yourself and your strength that
you have everyone’s best interest in mind.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 23)
Alright Libra, you’ve got some attention from Venus hitting on the 16th,
so I’d start taking some time and thought to focus on your
interpersonal relationships. If you’ve got a partner, this is going to
be a crucial time to really have communication open- your boat may be
rocked a bit this month. And if you’re a part of a team at work, school,
sport, etc., keep that same sentiment in mind. Communication, open.
Change, welcome. Things, take in stride. It’s likely many are going to
seem a bit self-involved and not wanting to work with you or others; but
keep in mind there’s a lot going on, so focus on keeping that balance
of seeing all sides. With all of this, some relationships might shift in
either direction, so this understanding and patience will be critical.
If someone is leaving your life, do your best to not let it affect you
more than it should. Things work themselves out in the end, which you
know very well. You have your circle so hold tight to it and be welcome
to any newcomers and new perspectives they offer.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 21)
This is definitely a time you’ll shine, Scorpio. Once you’ve got your
mind set on something, you’ll get it. And this is the month to reach
your goals. Especially anything career or relationship-oriented; making
connections is going to be easier to do than usual and your drive is
going to be very motivating to others. However- make sure this same
drive doesn’t steamroll over others! You might find yourself fixated on a
specific thing which may blind you to other options that might be a bit
better for not only yourself, but for those around you. So be sure to
take a moment or two to really consider all your options- and be sure to
listen to what others have to say. There’s going to be some things that
will sound very unappealing to you at that second- but after some
thought, you might just change your mind. On the flipside, you might
find yourself in the position of having to talk others out of certain
viewpoints. You’re usually pretty good at laying out your words, so be
sure to choose how you say things carefully to make the best impact.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Okiedokie Sagittarius; let’s find a path and stick to it this month.
Though it goes against your nature, it may be a time to choose a side.
Perhaps something small; but there’s going to be something that pops up
that’s going to require a solid answer, so make sure you’ve got one. I’d
start looking into possibilities in work, a relationship, or even
something more spiritual. With all the shakiness of change going on in
your life and around you, some stability is going to make things a lot
easier on you. Be open to letting people in- sometimes communication is a
bit of a broad concept for you, so it may be helpful to fully focus on
certain things that have been troubling you and allowing someone to help
you actually sort through things you’d normally keep a bit enigmatic.
In turn, others may be more open than usual to listen to your outside
and alternative perspective, which might excite you. Expect some deep
discussions and maybe even to open up some minds to people who would
otherwise be closed off.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
You’re going to hate to hear this- but now is not the time to be
stubborn. Things are going to come up that will likely lead to some
conflict and arguments with coworkers or your partner- take some breaths
and realize you may not know everything or be right. Hard to believe, I
know. (Your humble astrologist happens to be very much a Capricorn.) Do
some deep thinking and research to get some real solid knowledge on
what you may end up having to fight a little about, and you may be able
to reason your way through these potential issues rather than having to
stubborn your way. Which might be a little more difficult than usual
since there’s going to be some big changes going on around you and in
your own life. Don’t let it stress you out, instead, really consider
opening up about what you’re thinking and feeling to someone close. And
actually address the things you may be feeling; this month isn’t going
to work out well if you don’t fully communicate with everyone around
you. If you do, though, and adapt to the changes well, the changes will
be more of a breath of fresh air than a major stressor in life.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
This might just be a very fulfilling month for you, Aquarius. With so
many open to change, you might be able to move forward with changes
you’ve really been wanting to make. Really focus on ones that improve
quality of life- and don’t be afraid to let in others opinions and
ideas, it’s likely they’ll have some good perspectives and will help you
much more than hinder. Plus, the more voices you have along with your
own, the likelihood of what you’re wanting will happen. The Full Moon-
well, not just any full moon, but a Blue Moon, even; will give you the
boost you’ll need. Keep yourself as inspiring as you are inspired and
let others drive your ambition forward. Don’t be afraid to be assertive
this month. The change you bring may very well be what others are
needing this month as well.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
With all this seemingly chaotic need for change and communication, some
deep thinking and feeling is going to be pretty necessary. Thankfully,
that’s a strength of yours. You’re likely going to be a helpful sign
this month, much like Aquarius. Others are going to need change and
you’re very good at taking problems and thinking of outside-the-box
solutions that most would never have considered. So expect to be
approached for advice pretty often this month- but don’t let it drain
you! Remember, change is needed for everybody right now, including you.
So be sure to really set your boundaries and take some time to yourself.
Your change may be more on the outside- in work, relationships, school,
etc.- but that doesn’t mean you have to exhaust yourself with both that
and trying to sort out others’ issues. Make sure to relax and put aside
time to do the things you’ve really been wanting to do- take care of
yourself!
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
You may just flourish this month, Aries. Change is something you’re good
at, and you’ll have ample opportunity to lead the charge. Use your
intelligence and charm to get those around you to be just as welcome to
the change you’re making as you are- but! The catch is: go through with
it. 100% this run. Unfinished business isn’t going to fly this month, so
once you’ve got your goal set, finish it. See it through! If what
you’re wanting is going to have to go through others, keep up that
communication to make sure it’s moving. Maybe don’t nag; but some
persistence is going to be key. And don’t forget, growth can happen on
the inside, too. While orchestrating your big change on the outside, you
may want to focus a little on yourself. Communication is a good place
to start; think about initiating more conversations where you listen
more than you speak and learn a new perspective you never thought to
before.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Others are going to want you and your help, Taurus; but don’t let
yourself lose yourself in others. You’ll be very handy in aiding others'
change, and it’s likely you’ll find yourself siding with others out of
convenience and a want to make things a bit easier on them. Don’t
forget, though; the Uranus retrograde doesn’t mean all change needs to
be others’ change. It can be- and should be- yours, too! Don’t let your
opinion sway just to appease someone else. You’ve got your own wants and
needs, so speak up! Now is the time to really communicate something for
yourself and benefit from it. You’re no second-best, keep yourself your
first priority for at least some of the time this month. There’s going
to be a lot of loads to bear, and the only one you should bear is your
own. Check things off of your personal change to-do list, and even if
what you want goes against the wants of someone else- fight for it!
You’ve got that stubbornness in you, and you may want to utilize it for
yourself this time around.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
A lot is going on this month, Gemini. And you may just enjoy it.
Communication is abound and you’ll feed off of that energy like nobody’s
business- don’t be surprised if you find your motivation high and
personal relationships strengthen. Don’t get overly excited, though;
with all of this fun stuff comes conflict, and that’s where you may find
yourself faltering a bit. You may find yourself more sensitive to
miscommunications or over-communications and struggle to find the
clarity necessary to fix a situation. So keep a level head and be
patient. It’s likely you’ll be a passive help with outside change, so it
might be a better idea to not get too involved in conflicts. You’ll
probably end up passing on the information others want and need without
realizing it. So instead, take that energy you’ve built up and focus it
on yourself! If you have a partner, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to focus
on your relationship, either. This is a great month to really take time
on your innermost circle and show them how to really, really
communicate.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Don’t worry, Cancer. Your month may have passed, but you are going to
have a very big month, regardless. You may find yourself a bit rocked by
some changes, maybe ones not entirely welcome; but you’ll take them on
easily enough by holding onto the foundation you’ve built with your
personal relationships. Friends, family, and significant others will
likely be very open to both communicating and listening, which will help
you keep a level of stability important during a time full of upheaval.
And this is going to be incredibly helpful to others- don’t be shocked
if you find yourself acting as a “rock” to quite a few people. Find some
joy in it- your chaotic change will be easy to handle to you, and that
calm you carry through it will ease the craziness happening around you.
This will go especially smoothly if you set and keep your boundaries-
yes, you are a “rock” and glad to be- but in order to be a good one, you
have to make sure you’re handling your own stuff and emotionally ready
to be there for others. Investing in some self-care might be very
helpful to you this month. Maybe a massage or that new pair of shoes
you’ve been needing for work- a little treat will recharge your battery
nicely.
PERSEID SHOWER PERSEID-ING OVER
August is going to be an absolutely brilliant month for the sky. So get
your picnic blanket and basket ready, (and a telescope if you’ve got
one!) because we’ve got the perseid meteor shower happening throughout
the entire month, and Venus, Mars, and Mercury will be visible alongside
the shower in the evenings. If you’ve been thinking of doing something
special with a loved one or some friends, there’s no better time than
now. Well, not necessarily right now; but if you’re wanting to plan out a
neat little escapade, the meteor shower will be peaking in the early
mornings of August 11th, 12th, and 13th. (A Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday respectively.)
The best way, in my opinion, to enjoy such a spectacle would be a simple
outdoor set up. Find a peaceful enough place where you can see a wide
expanse of sky- the further out of the city and light pollution you are,
the better- and set up a sitting area. Snacks, of course, only elevate
the experience. If you’re wanting to make it a larger event, camping
would definitely make it something extra special. But if you’re unable
to take multiple days to devote to enjoy the meteor shower, one night in
your backyard isn’t bad at all!
Once you get your sights on the perfect place to set up, I’d plan to get
the show on the road at around midnight or 1:00AM. I’m personally a
night owl so that’s not a problem for me at all; but if you’re not quite
up to staying up, a nap beforehand would be fantastic. Have a nice
filling dinner, get a good post-meal nap in, wake up in time to watch
some space rocks falling at incredible speeds. The time between midnight
and 5:00AM is best; but obviously, you don’t have to sit around for the
full 5 hours. Even if you just last a few minutes- there’s about 60
meteors per hour, so basically 1 per minute. So you’ll see a few! And
Venus, Mars, and Mercury are just sitting around forever so you likely
won’t miss those bright guys.
So, any plans to stare at the sky for a few hours? I know I’ll be
heading down southward where the sky is a bit clearer and munching on a
cosmic brownie while watching those babies do their thing. Maybe I’ll
even make a few wishes.
Let us know if you did anything special for the shower! Share your night and give some ideas and inspiration for next year. :)
Written by Whimsy :D
The Playground
Welcome to The Playground! Here you will find some activities and fun stuff to look at!
We have Monthly prompts where submissions will be featured in our newsletter! Remember to head over to our monthly prompt topic if you'd like your creations featured in Lunar Phases!
Remember to stay safe, where-ever you are!
Screenshot by Rhea :)
PUZZLES PUZZLES!!
Remember to stay safe out there and we hope you enjoyed our first new issue of Lunar Phases! If you have any suggestions on what we can include in our future issues, please let Teak know! We are constantly brainstorming new ideas to be added to the next month's issue.
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Written by Teak and Birdie :)
