DIVINATION CLUB: Term XXII, Activity 4: House Horoscopes

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During Trelawney's second class on Western Astrology, she lauds up the influence of elemental rule. As she describes the Sun's fire reflecting the attitude of a ram, lion and archer, a girl on the Gryffindor table pipes up that of their year group, only one Gryffindor belongs to any of those signs. This triggers a Hufflepuff to pipe up how four of them share the same star sign. Eventually, someone asks Trelawney to explain why there isn't better alignment, and she rather sulkily instructs the whole class to explore that as extra homework. You all shut up at once while she turns her attention to the Moon.

Activity: House Horoscopes
Points: Repetitive Activity: Participation & Additional comments: 2pts. 30pts limit
Deadline: March 24 @ 11:59PM UTC.
Details: Create a set of profiles for the 12 astrological star signs, sub-divided by Hogwarts house. How might a Ravenclaw Leo differ from a Slytherin one? If Taurus is naturally aligned with earthy Hufflepuff, what might put a Gryffindor Taurean on a par? 2 points per sentence.

OK, so! It's been a little while, but I remember finding this webpage a little while back. I was intrigued by the supposed traits of each of the 12 zodiac signs, and how they mapped on to the four houses.

What I'd like to do is gather a collective view on this. I will prepare 48 headers below; I want you to write up a small vignette about the nature of each of these permutations. For example, you might comment under Gemini-Slytherin about the supposed dual-nature of the zodiac sign being augmented by a serpentine personality.

The Oracle has some good resources about the 12 star signs, in case you're not hot on your astrology. So does Google.

As for the four Hogwarts houses, I trust you don't need any extra pointers on that.

HOUSE RULES

A couple of points I want to highlight:

This is a turn-taking activity. You get 2 points for posting up a sentence in any of the descriptions. Do NOT reply to your own posts (double-posting). Cos talking to yourself is silly, and you hog all the fun.

I say "post a sentence" to mean the singular. One sentence at a time. However...... if it just makes more sense to be split in two or something (grammatically, or otherwise), feel free. Just won't be rewarded any differently.

You are, of course, free to post in any sign's thread, or any house thread. They're just concerning the combination, not the members! I could well get very ronery in the Aries-Gryffindor section if it were just me.... but if everyone's invited, it's fun all round!

30 point cap, as normal. So posting 15 submissions is what you need to max out. Feel free to continue if you'd like, too!

The activity will be screened briefly. There's 48 headers I've gotta put up, so damn right I'm going to do that undisturbed. I'll let you know when I'm done.... though it'll be obvious. OK, go!

The link near the top is for guidance and inspiration, but I want to see what HiH think, not that author, paraphrased!

You may only receive bonus points EQUAL to your participation points! If you only post once, you're only good for 2 bonus points, even if you have a full set of items. So more posting = good posting.

The dates on the System won't match the dates on here. As I opened this activity later than scheduled, I'm closing it later than scheduled, too. >;D



That's more or less it. I'll let you get right to it.... once I'm done with the whole screening/prep thing. now! ;)

_{The future will look bleak if you forget to sign the ROSTER!}

Comments

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Being a Virgo, their proclivity for organisation and structure helps bring out the logical, rational side of the eagle.

Rob//Gryffindor//?

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A Gryffindor Aries is incredibly stubborn in what they believe and will defend what they believe in staunchly.

Malory/Ravenclaw/1

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A Hufflepuff Aries is a hardworker prone to bursts of spontaneous fun-time!

Malory/Ravenclaw/2

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A Ravenclaw Aries is incredibly varied in which topics catch their attention and learn about different topics in short, but in-depth, bursts before moving on to the next topic that holds their attention.

Malory/Ravenclaw/3

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A Slytherin Aries has lofty ideals that they will zealously strive to pursue using any of their considerable talents necessary.

Malory/Ravenclaw/4

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A Taurus Gryffindor is less hot-headed than the average, but once you get them going, look out!

Malory/Ravenclaw/5

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Taurus is a very nature Hufflepuff sign - these Hufflepuffs bring loyalty, openness, and friendship to their House.

Malory/Ravenclaw/6

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A very down-to-earth Ravenclaw, those born under Taurus are grounded in reality, but still seek their lofty intellectual pursuits.

Malory/Ravenclaw/7

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The tightest-knit Slytherins, a Slytherin Taurus will do whatever is necessary to protect whomever he or she deems worthy of affiliation.

Malory/Ravenclaw/8

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More inclined to be flexible and adaptive, a Gryffindor Gemini will stop and plan his next move instead of rushing headlong into battle.

Malory/Ravenclaw/9

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The hardworking Hufflepuff Gemini will be the ultimate multi-tasker! You thought the average Hufflepuff was hardworking, well just wait!

Malory/Ravenclaw/10

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These Ravenclaws have a deep love and appreciation for the written word and are known to have written and published lengthy dissertations on issues in which they are interested.

Malory/Ravenclaw/11

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A Gemini Slytherin really knows his/her way around words! This Slytherin can make you hear whatever THEY want you to hear while simultaneously making you think you've heard what YOU wanted to hear.

Malory/Ravenclaw/12

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The Gryffindor Virgo gets easily upset and thrown into a temper, but forgive and forgets quite easily afterwards.

Malory/Ravenclaw/13

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Virgo Hufflepuffs apply their excellent work ethics to the pursuit of study and mental prowess, however, they are very easily hurt by harsh criticism.

Malory/Ravenclaw/14

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A Virgo Slytherin is one to be watched! They excel at long-term plotting projects that require precision and detail.

Malory/Ravenclaw/15

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A Gryffindor Aries will be very active and want adventures galore!

Jessica//Ravenclaw//1

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A Hufflepuff Aries will fight hard to give justice to all.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//2

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A Ravenclaw Aries loves to live the the probable, thinking of how situations might play out in the future.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//3

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A Slytherin Aries is incredibly self-reliant.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//4

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A Gryffindor Taurus will hold a grudge like no other.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//5

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A Hufflepuff Taurus is prone to work themselves to exhaustion.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//6

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A Ravenclaw Taurus loves to be immersed in a creative task.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//7

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A Slytherin Taurus loves being surrounded by the finer things in life.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//8

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A Gryffindor Gemini is incredibly spontaneous.

Jessica//Ravenclaw//9