Yesterday I finished a script that calculates planetary hours and adds them to a google cal ✨

google apps scripts only allows for 6 minutes of execution time, so I'm going to spend some time translating the code to spit out an .ics link that can be added to any calendar 🤔

in different manuscripts, I've seen them draw the shield where the seal is off to the side (which I prefer, as apparently we're not even meant to pull it every time), but I can see the case for this other style, or some mix

so! just looking for opinions from whoever has them ✨

- another thing I'm thinking of doing (on @cielosueloastro.bsky.social 's suggestion ty!!) is using the 'ilm shield in one of the layouts -- wondering what people think of this, if it's worth it to have one of the journals printed with this style or even to use it as the default

I also think it's nice to have an option for folks who don't want to buy as many journals (or don't take as many notes) and therefore want every single page to be usable for a new cast

It's also possible I can do 2 separate a4 samples if I really still can't decide 🤔

I think I'll do the standard a5 layout for the samples as I have been using for myself, but I wonder with the a4 which one I should prioritize

I like ali's suggestion a lot, and it's probably most relevant to the practice as we all get more advanced

BUT--

- one that is a compact design, where you can cast just to the right of the shield, and take notes on the bottom half of the page. this allows each page to be used for a separate cast, and if you need to add more shields to it, you can do it in the notes section.

Then! for the A4 size, since there's more room to play around, I've been toying with the following 3 layouts
- one that looks exactly like the A5 layout
- one with 2 shields pp instead of one (based on a suggestion by Ali, maybe related to technique on an upcoming translation?? 👀)
and...

I have one layout that I've done for the A5 size (pictured here alone and alongside the A4 for reference)

I've done this for myself with no page for notes and then another with a page for notes. I prefer having a note page and I think Ali suggested it during one of the livestreams

Hi I'm back✨ I made these cute lil pocket sized raml notebooks (3"×6") with 2 fact sheets + 100 shields per notebook 🗒️

selling for $20 each (+$10 shipping from UAE)!
DM me if you're interested 💘