.v_hero{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#C89B3C;
    --gold-dark:#A9781F;
    --gold-light:#E2C46E;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    width:100%;
    /* Fallback shape before JS measures the real images (avoids a big flash of navy).
       JS overrides this with an exact pixel height matched to each slide's own
       aspect ratio, so the frame hugs the artwork instead of the artwork
       floating inside a taller box. */
    aspect-ratio:2.7;
    height:auto;
    transition:height 450ms ease;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #123a8a 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #081b4a 100%);
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .v_hero{ aspect-ratio:0.8; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Ambient starfield + zodiac ring (behind every slide)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.v_hero_sky{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 8% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 22% 68%, rgba(255,255,255,.4) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 38% 14%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 54% 78%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 68% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 82% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.4) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 91% 18%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%, transparent 51%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 14% 88%, rgba(255,255,255,.3) 50%, transparent 51%);
    opacity:.8;
}
.v_hero_ring{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    width:min(120vw, 1400px);
    height:min(120vw, 1400px);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index:0;
    opacity:.16;
    pointer-events:none;
    animation:v_hero_spin 140s linear infinite;
}
.v_hero_ring svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Slides
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.v_hero_stage{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:1;
}
.v_hero_slide{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:var(--img-desktop);
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-position:center center;
    background-size:contain;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    will-change:opacity, transform;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .v_hero_slide{ background-image:var(--img-mobile); }
}
.v_hero_slide.is-active{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    z-index:2;
    animation:v_hero_kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.v_hero_slide.is-leaving{
    opacity:0;
    z-index:1;
    transition:opacity 900ms ease, transform 900ms ease;
    transform:scale(1.02);
}

@keyframes v_hero_kenburns{
    from{ transform:scale(1); }
    to{ transform:scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes v_hero_spin{
    from{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* --- Reveal: shatter (image assembles from drifting fragments) --- */
.v_hero_tile{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:var(--img-desktop);
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-position:center center;
    background-size:contain;
    opacity:0;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .v_hero_tile{ background-image:var(--img-mobile); }
}
.v_hero_slide[data-effect="shatter"].is-active .v_hero_tile{
    animation:v_hero_tile_in 1100ms cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1) both;
    animation-delay:var(--d);
}
.v_hero_slide[data-effect="shatter"]:not(.is-active) .v_hero_tile{
    opacity:0;
}
@keyframes v_hero_tile_in{
    0%{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translate3d(var(--tx), var(--ty), 0) rotate(var(--rot)) scale(.94);
        filter:blur(5px);
    }
    100%{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        filter:blur(0);
    }
}

/* --- Reveal: wave (an energy front sweeps left to right) --- */
.v_hero_slide[data-effect="wave"].is-active{
    animation:
        v_hero_kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate,
        v_hero_wave_in 1000ms cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1) both;
}
@keyframes v_hero_wave_in{
    0%{   clip-path:polygon(0% 0%,8% 20%,-8% 40%,8% 60%,-8% 80%,0% 100%,0% 100%,0% 0%); }
    100%{ clip-path:polygon(108% 0%,116% 20%,100% 40%,116% 60%,100% 80%,108% 100%,0% 100%,0% 0%); }
}

/* --- Reveal: radial (an eclipse-style opening from the centre) --- */
.v_hero_slide[data-effect="radial"].is-active{
    animation:
        v_hero_kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate,
        v_hero_radial_in 950ms cubic-bezier(.22,.85,.32,1) both;
}
@keyframes v_hero_radial_in{
    0%{   clip-path:circle(0% at 50% 50%); }
    100%{ clip-path:circle(75% at 50% 50%); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Controls
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.v_hero_dots{
    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    bottom:1.1rem;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:3;
    display:flex;
    gap:.55rem;
}
.v_hero_dot{
    width:9px;
    height:9px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    padding:0;
    cursor:pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.v_hero_dot:hover{ transform:scale(1.15); }
.v_hero_dot.is-active{
    background:var(--gold-light);
    border-color:var(--gold-light);
}

.v_hero_arrow{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    z-index:3;
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    background:rgba(13,42,109,.35);
    color:var(--white);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
    transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.v_hero_arrow:hover{
    background:rgba(200,155,60,.35);
    border-color:var(--gold-light);
}
.v_hero_arrow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.v_hero_arrow-prev{ left:1rem; }
.v_hero_arrow-next{ right:1rem; }

@media (max-width:600px){
    .v_hero_arrow{ width:36px; height:36px; }
    .v_hero_arrow-prev{ left:.5rem; }
    .v_hero_arrow-next{ right:.5rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .v_hero_ring{ animation:none; }
    .v_hero_slide.is-active{ animation:none; }
    .v_hero_slide[data-effect="wave"].is-active,
    .v_hero_slide[data-effect="radial"].is-active{
        animation:none;
        clip-path:none;
    }
    .v_hero_slide[data-effect="shatter"].is-active .v_hero_tile{
        animation:none;
        opacity:1;
        transform:none;
        filter:none;
    }
    .v_hero_slide.is-leaving{ transition:opacity 400ms ease; transform:none; }
}



/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   About section design tokens (self-contained: safe to reuse
   this include on any page without depending on header.php)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.about_sec{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#ea0000;
    --gold-dark:#ea0000;
    --gold-light:#E2C46E;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    background:var(--white);
    padding:5rem 1.5rem;
    overflow:hidden;
}
.about_sec-inner{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:0 auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,440px) 1fr;
    gap:3.5rem;
    align-items:center;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Media column — orbiting rings + twinkling stars
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.about_sec-media{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:2rem;
}
.about_sec-orbit{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.about_sec-orbit-ring{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:2px dashed rgba(255, 0, 0, 1);
}
.about_sec-orbit-ring--1{
    width:88%;
    height:88%;
    animation:about_sec_spin 50s linear infinite;
}
.about_sec-orbit-ring--2{
    width:104%;
    height:104%;
    border-color:rgba(202, 199, 6, 0.3);
    animation:about_sec_spin 70s linear infinite reverse;
}
.about_sec-orbit-ring--1::before,
.about_sec-orbit-ring--2::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:-4px;
    left:50%;
    width:8px;
    height:8px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(200,155,60,.6);
}
.about_sec-orbit-ring--2::before{
    background:var(--peacock-green);
    box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(15,140,115,.5);
}
.about_sec-star{
    position:absolute;
    width:5px;
    height:5px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-light);
    animation:about_sec_twinkle 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about_sec-star:nth-child(3){ top:6%;  left:14%; animation-delay:.2s; }
.about_sec-star:nth-child(4){ top:18%; right:8%; animation-delay:1s; }
.about_sec-star:nth-child(5){ bottom:12%; left:4%; animation-delay:1.8s; }
.about_sec-star:nth-child(6){ bottom:4%; right:18%; animation-delay:.6s; }

.about_sec-photo-wrap{
    position:relative;
    width:78%;
    aspect-ratio:1/1;
    border-radius:50%;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:4px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(13,42,109,.22);
    z-index:1;
}
.about_sec-photo-wrap img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}
.about_sec-glow{
    position:absolute;
    inset:-14px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,155,60,.35), transparent 70%);
    filter:blur(6px);
    animation:about_sec_glow_pulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index:0;
}
.about_sec-badge{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:6%;
    right:2%;
    z-index:2;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
    color:var(--white);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:.85rem 1.2rem;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(13,42,109,.35);
    min-width:110px;
}
.about_sec-badge-num{
    display:block;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.6rem;
    color:var(--gold-light);
    line-height:1.1;
}
.about_sec-badge-label{
    display:block;
    font-size:.72rem;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
    opacity:.9;
    margin-top:.15rem;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Content column
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.about_sec-eyebrow{
    display:inline-block;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.82rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--peacock-green);
    margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.about_sec-title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height:1.2;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 1.1rem;
}
.about_sec-title em{
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
}
.about_sec-desc{
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.75;
    color:#3c4a63;
    margin:0 0 2rem;
    max-width:56ch;
}

.about_sec-features{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0 0 2.2rem;
    padding:0;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:1.4rem 1.6rem;
}
.about_sec-features li{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:.85rem;
}
.about_sec-feature-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,155,60,.14), rgba(15,140,115,.1));
    color:var(--gold-dark);
}
.about_sec-feature-icon svg{
    width:19px;
    height:19px;
}
.about_sec-features h3{
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.95rem;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 .25rem;
}
.about_sec-features p{
    font-size:.85rem;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:#5c6a80;
    margin:0;
}

.about_sec-actions{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:1rem;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.about_sec-cta,
.about_sec-cta-outline{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.9rem;
    padding:.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius:30px;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
}
.about_sec-cta{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color:var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(168,120,31,.35);
}
.about_sec-cta:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(168,120,31,.45);
}
.about_sec-cta-outline{
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--navy);
    border:1.5px solid rgba(13,42,109,.25);
}
.about_sec-cta-outline:hover{
    border-color:var(--navy);
    background:rgba(13,42,109,.05);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Astrology motion
--------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes about_sec_spin{
    from{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes about_sec_twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.25; transform:scale(.8); }
    50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.3); }
}
@keyframes about_sec_glow_pulse{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.55; transform:scale(.97); }
    50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.04); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .about_sec-orbit-ring,
    .about_sec-star,
    .about_sec-glow{
        animation:none;
    }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
--------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
    .about_sec-inner{
        grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,380px) 1fr;
        gap:2.5rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .about_sec{ padding:3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .about_sec-inner{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        justify-items:center;
        text-align:center;
        gap:2.5rem;
    }
    .about_sec-media{ width:100%; max-width:340px; }
    .about_sec-desc{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .about_sec-features{
        text-align:left;
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        max-width:420px;
    }
    .about_sec-actions{ justify-content:center; }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .about_sec{ padding:3rem 1rem; }
    .about_sec-badge{ padding:.65rem .9rem; min-width:92px; }
    .about_sec-badge-num{ font-size:1.3rem; }
    .about_sec-cta,
    .about_sec-cta-outline{ width:80%; justify-content:center; }
    .about_sec-actions{ flex-direction:column; }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Services section design tokens (self-contained)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.service_sec{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#ea0000;
    --gold-dark:#ea0000;
    --gold-light:#ea0000;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    position:relative;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, #F7F5EF 0%, #FBFAF6 100%);
    padding:5rem 1.5rem;
    overflow:hidden;
}
/* Decorative zodiac-wheel + starfield behind the section */
.service_sec-deco{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
}
.service_sec-deco-ring{
    position:absolute;
    top:-180px;
    right:-180px;
    width:460px;
    height:460px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(13,42,109,.1);
    animation:service_sec_spin 120s linear infinite;
}
.service_sec-deco-ring::before,
.service_sec-deco-ring::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(200,155,60,.16);
}
.service_sec-deco-ring::before{ inset:40px; }
.service_sec-deco-ring::after{ inset:90px; }
.service_sec-deco-star{
    position:absolute;
    width:4px;
    height:4px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);
    opacity:.5;
    animation:service_sec_twinkle 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.service_sec-deco-star:nth-child(2){ top:12%; left:6%; animation-delay:.3s; }
.service_sec-deco-star:nth-child(3){ top:30%; left:22%; animation-delay:1.4s; }
.service_sec-deco-star:nth-child(4){ top:70%; left:9%; animation-delay:.8s; }
.service_sec-deco-star:nth-child(5){ top:85%; left:30%; animation-delay:2s; }
.service_sec-deco-star:nth-child(6){ top:18%; right:12%; animation-delay:1s; }
.service_sec-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:0 auto;
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Header
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.service_sec-head{
    max-width:640px;
    margin:0 auto 3.2rem;
    text-align:center;
}
.service_sec-eyebrow{
    display:inline-block;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.82rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--peacock-green);
    margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.service_sec-title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height:1.2;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 .9rem;
}
.service_sec-title em{
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
}
.service_sec-desc{
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.75;
    color:#3c4a63;
    margin:0;
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Card grid
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.service_sec-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);   /* 3 columns looks better with exactly 6 cards */
    gap:1.6rem;
}
.service_sec-card{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    text-decoration:none;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(13,42,109,.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(13,42,109,.06);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(22px);
    transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.service_sec-card.service_sec-in-view{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
}
.service_sec-card:hover{
    box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(13,42,109,.18);
    border-color:rgba(200,155,60,.35);
}
.service_sec-card-media{
    position:relative;
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
}
.service_sec-card-media img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    transition:transform .5s ease;
}
.service_sec-card:hover .service_sec-card-media img{
    transform:scale(1.08);
}
.service_sec-card-media::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,42,109,0) 40%, rgba(13,42,109,.55) 100%);
}
.service_sec-card-icon{
    position:absolute;
    left:.9rem;
    bottom:.9rem;
    z-index:1;
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color:var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(168,120,31,.4);
    animation:service_sec_float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.service_sec-card-icon svg{
    width:19px;
    height:19px;
}
.service_sec-card-body{
    padding:1.2rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    flex:1;
}
.service_sec-card-body h3{
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:1rem;
    color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 .4rem;
}
.service_sec-card-body p{
    font-size:.85rem;
    line-height:1.55;
    color:#5c6a80;
    margin:0 0 1rem;
    flex:1;
}
.service_sec-card-link{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.4rem;
    font-size:.82rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
}
.service_sec-card-link svg{
    width:14px;
    height:14px;
    transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.service_sec-card:hover .service_sec-card-link svg{
    transform:translateX(4px);
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Footer CTA
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.service_sec-more{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-top:3rem;
}
.service_sec-more a{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.9rem;
    color:var(--white);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
    padding:.85rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius:30px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(13,42,109,.28);
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.service_sec-more a:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(13,42,109,.36);
}
.service_sec-more a svg{
    width:15px;
    height:15px;
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Motion
--------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes service_sec_spin{
    from{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes service_sec_twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.2; transform:scale(.8); }
    50%{ opacity:.9; transform:scale(1.3); }
}
@keyframes service_sec_float{
    0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }
    50%{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .service_sec-deco-ring,
    .service_sec-deco-star,
    .service_sec-card-icon{
        animation:none;
    }
    .service_sec-card{
        opacity:1;
        transform:none;
        transition:box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    }
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
--------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
    .service_sec-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
    .service_sec{ padding:3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .service_sec-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:1.1rem; }
    .service_sec-head{ margin-bottom:2.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .service_sec{ padding:3rem 1rem; }
    .service_sec-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .service_sec-card-body{ padding:1.1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem; }
}



/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Why-choose-us design tokens (scoped to this section only)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.v_why_section{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#C89B3C;
    --gold-dark:#A9781F;
    --gold-light:#ea0000;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond','Georgia',serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins','Segoe UI',sans-serif;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    isolation:isolate;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    padding:5.5rem 1.5rem;
    /* background:
        linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(9,26,74,.94) 0%, rgba(13,42,109,.92) 55%, rgba(27,78,163,.88) 100%),
        url('<?php echo $BASE_URL; ?>/assets/images/whybg.webp') center/cover no-repeat fixed; */
    background-blend-mode:multiply, normal;
    color:var(--white);
}

/* Decorative layer: stars + rotating zodiac wheel */
.v_why_bg{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.v_why_star{
    position:absolute;
    width:3px;
    height:3px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow:0 0 6px 1px rgba(226,196,110,.7);
    animation:v_why_twinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes v_why_twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.15; transform:scale(.7); }
    50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.3); }
}
.v_why_wheel{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    width:min(760px, 130vw);
    height:min(760px, 130vw);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    opacity:.14;
    animation:v_why_rotate 120s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes v_why_rotate{
    from{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
.v_why_wheel circle{
    fill:none;
    stroke:var(--gold-light);
}
.v_why_wheel text{
    fill:var(--gold-light);
    font-size:22px;
    text-anchor:middle;
    dominant-baseline:middle;
}

/* Content */
.v_why_inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:0 auto;
    text-align:center;
}
.v_why_eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    color:var(--gold-light);
    font-size:2.05rem;
    margin:0 0 .6rem;
}
.v_why_heading{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height:1.2;
    margin:0 0 1rem;
}
.v_why_intro{
    max-width:640px;
    margin:0 auto 3.2rem;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.7;
}

/* Card grid */
.v_why_grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap:1.5rem;
    text-align:left;
}
.v_why_card{
    position:relative;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(226,196,110,.22);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:2rem 1.6rem;
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(22px);
    transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.v_why_card.v_why_in-view{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
}
.v_why_card:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-color:rgba(226,196,110,.5);
}
.v_why_icon-wrap{
    position:relative;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:56px;
    height:56px;
    border-radius:50%;
    margin-bottom:1.1rem;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,155,60,.18), rgba(15,140,115,.14));
    border:1px solid rgba(226,196,110,.4);
}
.v_why_icon-wrap::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-6px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(226,196,110,.35);
    animation:v_why_pulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes v_why_pulse{
    0%,100%{ transform:scale(.92); opacity:.5; }
    50%{ transform:scale(1.08); opacity:1; }
}
.v_why_icon-wrap svg{
    width:24px;
    height:24px;
    stroke:var(--gold-light);
    fill:none;
    stroke-width:2;
    stroke-linecap:round;
    stroke-linejoin:round;
}
.v_why_card h3{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.25rem;
    margin:0 0 .5rem;
    color:var(--white);
}
.v_why_card p{
    margin:0;
    font-size:.92rem;
    line-height:1.65;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
--------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
    .v_why_section{
        padding:4rem 1.25rem;
        background-attachment:scroll; /* fixed backgrounds are unreliable on mobile browsers */
    }
    .v_why_intro{ margin-bottom:2.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
    .v_why_section{ padding:3.25rem 1rem; }
    .v_why_grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .v_why_wheel{ opacity:.1; }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .v_why_wheel{ animation:none; }
    .v_why_star{ animation:none; opacity:.6; }
    .v_why_icon-wrap::before{ animation:none; opacity:.7; }
    .v_why_card{ transition:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
}




/* ── Section wrapper ── */
/* :root {
    
} */
.loc-sec {
    --primary:    #2E0651;
    --secondary:  #E5932A;
    --accent:     #A22A46;
    --light-gold: #F8D295;
    --cream:      #F3E6D9;
    --white:      #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000 0%, #6B0000 40%, #8B0000 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 20px 80px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

/* Subtle star-dust overlay */
.loc-sec::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248,210,149,.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248,210,149,.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px, 80px 80px;
    background-position: 0 0, 20px 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: loc-sec__twinkle 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes loc-sec__twinkle {
    0%   { opacity: .5; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Inner container ── */
.loc-sec__inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Eyebrow ── */
.loc-sec__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--light-gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--light-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: loc-sec__fadeDown .7s ease both;
}

/* ── Heading ── */
.loc-sec__heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-gold);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    animation: loc-sec__fadeDown .8s .1s ease both;
}

/* ── Sub-text ── */
.loc-sec__subtext {
    font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    margin: 0 0 44px;
    animation: loc-sec__fadeDown .85s .2s ease both;
}

/* ── Three-column grid ── */
.loc-sec__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0 2px;
}

/* ── Single column ── */
.loc-sec__col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: loc-sec__fadeUp .8s .3s ease both;
}

/* Column title */
.loc-sec__col-title {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248,210,149,.25);
}

/* ── Scrollable list ── */
.loc-sec__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 340px;           /* controls visible rows */
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--secondary) transparent;
}

.loc-sec__list::-webkit-scrollbar        { width: 4px; }
.loc-sec__list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb  { background: var(--secondary); border-radius: 4px; }
.loc-sec__list::-webkit-scrollbar-track  { background: transparent; }

/* ── List item ── */
.loc-sec__item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    transition: background .2s;
}

.loc-sec__item:hover {
    background: rgba(229,147,42,.10);
}

/* ── Link ── */
.loc-sec__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: clamp(.82rem, 1.1vw, .95rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .25s, gap .25s;
}

.loc-sec__link:hover {
    color: var(--light-gold);
    gap: 14px;
}

/* Heart icon */
.loc-sec__heart {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: var(--accent);
    transition: transform .25s;
}

.loc-sec__item:hover .loc-sec__heart {
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* Chevron */
.loc-sec__chevron {
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--secondary);
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}

.loc-sec__item:hover .loc-sec__chevron {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Divider between columns */
.loc-sec__col + .loc-sec__col {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(248,210,149,.15);
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.loc-sec__col:not(:last-child) {
    padding-right: 24px;
}

/* ── Animations ── */
@keyframes loc-sec__fadeDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-18px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes loc-sec__fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .loc-sec__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 28px 0;
    }

    .loc-sec__col:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(248,210,149,.15);
        padding-top: 24px;
    }

    .loc-sec__col:nth-child(2) {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(248,210,149,.15);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .loc-sec { padding: 50px 16px 60px; }

    .loc-sec__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .loc-sec__col + .loc-sec__col {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(248,210,149,.15);
        padding-top: 22px;
    }

    .loc-sec__col:not(:last-child) {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .loc-sec__list {
        max-height: 260px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .loc-sec::before,
    .loc-sec__eyebrow,
    .loc-sec__heading,
    .loc-sec__subtext,
    .loc-sec__col {
        animation: none;
    }
}





/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Testimonials design tokens
   (redeclared locally so this include is self-sufficient)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.v_testi_section{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#ea0000;
    --gold-dark:#ea0000;
    --gold-light:#ea0000;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 15%, rgba(200,155,60,.10), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 85%, rgba(15,140,115,.08), transparent 50%),
        var(--white);
    padding:5rem 1.5rem;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    isolation:isolate;
}

/* Ambient star field */
.v_testi_starfield{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.v_testi_star{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 0 5px 1px rgba(200,155,60,.4);
    animation:v_testi_twinkle 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes v_testi_twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.2; transform:scale(.8); }
    50%{ opacity:.75; transform:scale(1.15); }
}

/* Thin constellation arcs behind the heading, purely decorative */
.v_testi_arc{
    position:absolute;
    border:1px solid rgba(13,42,109,.08);
    border-radius:50%;
    z-index:0;
}
.v_testi_arc-a{ width:640px; height:640px; top:-320px; left:-160px; }
.v_testi_arc-b{ width:420px; height:420px; bottom:-260px; right:-120px; border-color:rgba(15,140,115,.14); }

/* Header block */
.v_testi_head{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:680px;
    margin:0 auto 3rem;
    text-align:center;
}
.v_testi_eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
    font-size:.78rem;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.18em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.v_testi_eyebrow svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
.v_testi_title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-style:normal;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 1.5rem + 1.6vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height:1.15;
    margin:0 0 .75rem;
}
.v_testi_sub{
    color:rgba(13,42,109,.68);
    font-size:.98rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin:0;
}

/* Slider shell */
.v_testi_slider{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:840px;
    margin:0 auto;
}
.v_testi_viewport{
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:18px;
}
.v_testi_track{
    display:flex;
    transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
}
.v_testi_card{
    flex:0 0 100%;
    width:100%;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    padding:.25rem;
}
.v_testi_card-inner{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid rgba(13,42,109,.1);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(13,42,109,.1);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:2.4rem 2rem 2rem;
    min-height:260px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
}
.v_testi_quote-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    color:var(--gold);
    opacity:.9;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
}
.v_testi_quote-text{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:clamp(1.05rem, .95rem + .5vw, 1.35rem);
    line-height:1.55;
    max-width:600px;
    margin:0 0 1.4rem;
}
.v_testi_rating{
    display:flex;
    gap:.25rem;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.v_testi_rating svg{
    width:16px;
    height:16px;
    color:var(--gold);
}
.v_testi_rating svg.v_testi_star-off{
    color:rgba(13,42,109,.15);
}
.v_testi_person{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.75rem;
}
.v_testi_avatar{
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color:var(--navy);
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
}
.v_testi_person-text{
    text-align:left;
}
.v_testi_name{
    color:var(--navy);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.95rem;
    line-height:1.3;
}
.v_testi_meta{
    color:rgba(13,42,109,.6);
    font-size:.8rem;
    line-height:1.3;
}

/* Arrows */
.v_testi_arrow{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.4);
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(13,42,109,.12);
    color:var(--gold-dark);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    z-index:3;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}
.v_testi_arrow:hover{
    background:rgba(200,155,60,.12);
}
.v_testi_arrow:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--gold-dark);
    outline-offset:2px;
}
.v_testi_arrow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.v_testi_arrow-prev{ left:-8px; }
.v_testi_arrow-next{ right:-8px; }

/* Constellation pagination */
.v_testi_dots{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:1.6rem;
    margin-top:2rem;
}
.v_testi_dots::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:8px;
    right:8px;
    top:50%;
    height:1px;
    background:rgba(226,196,110,.25);
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    z-index:0;
}
.v_testi_dot{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    width:10px;
    height:10px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    border:none;
    padding:0;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.v_testi_dot:hover{ transform:scale(1.2); }
.v_testi_dot:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--gold-light);
    outline-offset:3px;
}
.v_testi_dot.v_testi_dot-active{
    background:var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(226,196,110,.2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:640px){
    .v_testi_section{ padding:3.5rem 1.1rem; }
    .v_testi_card-inner{ padding:2.1rem 1.25rem 1.6rem; min-height:auto; }
    .v_testi_arrow{ display:none; }
    .v_testi_person{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
    .v_testi_person-text{ text-align:center; }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .v_testi_star{ animation:none; opacity:.5; }
    .v_testi_track{ transition:none; }
    .v_testi_arrow{ transition:none; }
}



    .v_faq_section{
        --navy:#0D2A6D;
        --royal:#1B4EA3;
        --gold:#ea0000;
        --gold-dark:#ea0000;
        --gold-light:#ea0000;
        --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
        --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
        --white:#FFFFFF;
        --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
        --font-body:'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
        position:relative;
        font-family:var(--font-body);
        background-color:var(--navy);
        background-size:cover;
        background-position:center;
        background-repeat:no-repeat;
        background-attachment:scroll;
        padding:5.5rem 1.5rem;
        overflow:hidden;
        isolation:isolate;
    }

    /* Dark night-sky overlay so text stays legible over any photo */
    .v_faq_section::before{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        inset:0;
        z-index:0;
        background:
            linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.93) 0%, rgba(74, 21, 27, 0.88) 42%, rgba(13,42,109,.55) 68%, rgba(13,42,109,.32) 100%);
    }

    /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       Ambient star field — signature element, sits above the
       overlay so it twinkles over the background photo.
    --------------------------------------------------------- */
    .v_faq_sky{
        position:absolute;
        inset:0;
        z-index:1;
        pointer-events:none;
        opacity:.8;
    }
    .v_faq_sky svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
    .v_faq_star{
        animation:v_faq_twinkle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        transform-origin:center;
    }
    .v_faq_star:nth-child(2n){ animation-duration:6s; animation-delay:.6s; }
    .v_faq_star:nth-child(3n){ animation-duration:5.2s; animation-delay:1.3s; }
    .v_faq_star:nth-child(4n){ animation-duration:7s; animation-delay:.3s; }
    @keyframes v_faq_twinkle{
        0%,100%{ opacity:.25; transform:scale(.85); }
        50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
    }
    .v_faq_constellation-line{
        stroke:var(--gold-light);
        stroke-width:.6;
        opacity:.22;
    }

    /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       Two-column layout
    --------------------------------------------------------- */
    .v_faq_inner{
        position:relative;
        z-index:2;
        max-width:1240px;
        margin:0 auto;
        display:grid;
        grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
        gap:3.5rem;
        align-items:center;
    }

    /* --- Left: heading + accordion --- */
    .v_faq_eyebrow{
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        gap:.5rem;
        font-size:.78rem;
        font-weight:600;
        letter-spacing:.18em;
        text-transform:uppercase;
        color:var(--gold-light);
        margin:0 0 .9rem;
    }
    .v_faq_eyebrow svg{ width:14px; height:14px; flex-shrink:0; }
    .v_faq_head{ margin:0 0 2.25rem; }
    .v_faq_head h2{
        font-family:var(--font-display);
        font-weight:700;
        font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
        color:var(--white);
        margin:0 0 .75rem;
        line-height:1.2;
    }
    .v_faq_head p{
        font-size:.98rem;
        color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
        max-width:480px;
        margin:0;
        line-height:1.65;
    }

    .v_faq_list{
        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:.85rem;
    }
    .v_faq_item{
        background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
        border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
        backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
        border-radius:14px;
        overflow:hidden;
        transition:border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    }
    .v_faq_item.v_faq_open{
        border-color:rgba(200,155,60,.55);
        background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    }
    .v_faq_q{
        width:100%;
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        gap:1rem;
        background:none;
        border:none;
        cursor:pointer;
        text-align:left;
        padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;
        font-family:var(--font-body);
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
    }
    .v_faq_q-mark{
        flex-shrink:0;
        width:32px;
        height:32px;
        border-radius:50%;
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:center;
        background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
        transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    }
    .v_faq_q-mark svg{
        width:14px;
        height:14px;
        color:var(--gold-light);
        transition:color .25s ease;
    }
    .v_faq_item.v_faq_open .v_faq_q-mark{
        background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--peacock-green));
        transform:scale(1.06);
    }
    .v_faq_item.v_faq_open .v_faq_q-mark svg{ color:var(--white); }
    .v_faq_q-text{
        flex:1;
        font-weight:600;
        font-size:1rem;
        color:var(--white);
        line-height:1.4;
    }
    .v_faq_chevron{
        flex-shrink:0;
        width:17px;
        height:17px;
        color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
        transition:transform .3s ease, color .25s ease;
    }
    .v_faq_item.v_faq_open .v_faq_chevron{
        transform:rotate(180deg);
        color:var(--gold-light);
    }

    .v_faq_a-wrap{
        display:grid;
        grid-template-rows:0fr;
        transition:grid-template-rows .35s ease;
    }
    .v_faq_item.v_faq_open .v_faq_a-wrap{ grid-template-rows:1fr; }
    .v_faq_a-inner{ overflow:hidden; }
    .v_faq_a{
        padding:0 1.3rem 1.2rem 3.3rem;
        margin:0;
        font-size:.92rem;
        line-height:1.75;
        color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    }

    /* --- Right: artwork column --- */
    .v_faq_art{
        position:relative;
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:center;
    }
    .v_faq_art-ring{
        position:absolute;
        width:112%;
        height:112%;
        border-radius:50%;
        border:1px dashed rgba(226,196,110,.4);
        animation:v_faq_spin 90s linear infinite;
    }
    .v_faq_art-ring::before{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        top:50%;
        left:-4px;
        width:8px;
        height:8px;
        margin-top:-4px;
        border-radius:50%;
        background:var(--gold-light);
        box-shadow:0 0 12px 3px rgba(226,196,110,.7);
    }
    @keyframes v_faq_spin{
        from{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
        to{ transform:rotate(360deg); }
    }
    .v_faq_art-frame{
        position:relative;
        width:100%;
        max-width:400px;
        aspect-ratio:4/5;
        border-radius:20px;
        overflow:hidden;
        box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
        border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    }
    .v_faq_art-frame img{
        width:100%;
        height:100%;
        object-fit:cover;
        display:block;
    }
    .v_faq_art-frame::after{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        inset:0;
        background:linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(200,155,60,.18), transparent 45%);
        pointer-events:none;
    }
    .v_faq_art-glow{
        position:absolute;
        width:70%;
        height:70%;
        border-radius:50%;
        background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,155,60,.35), transparent 70%);
        filter:blur(30px);
        z-index:-1;
        animation:v_faq_pulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes v_faq_pulse{
        0%,100%{ opacity:.5; transform:scale(.94); }
        50%{ opacity:.9; transform:scale(1); }
    }

    /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       Responsive
    --------------------------------------------------------- */
    @media (max-width:960px){
        .v_faq_inner{
            grid-template-columns:1fr;
            gap:2.75rem;
        }
        .v_faq_art{ order:-1; }
        .v_faq_art-frame{ max-width:300px; }
    }
    @media (max-width:600px){
        .v_faq_section{ padding:3.5rem 1.1rem; background-attachment:scroll; }
        .v_faq_q{ padding:1rem 1.05rem; gap:.75rem; }
        .v_faq_q-mark{ width:28px; height:28px; }
        .v_faq_q-text{ font-size:.94rem; }
        .v_faq_a{ padding:0 1.05rem 1.1rem 2.8rem; }
        .v_faq_art-frame{ max-width:240px; }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
        .v_faq_star, .v_faq_art-ring, .v_faq_art-glow{ animation:none; }
        .v_faq_a-wrap, .v_faq_chevron, .v_faq_q-mark{ transition:none; }
    }
    




/* services pages css */
/* services pages css */
/* services pages css */
/* services pages css */
/* services pages css */



    
/* ============================================================
   LOVE PROBLEM SPECIALIST HERO - SCOPED STYLES
   Prefix: .lps-  (Love Problem Specialist) to avoid conflicts
   ============================================================ */

.lps-hero {
    --lps-primary: #2E0651;
    --lps-secondary: #ff0000;
    --lps-accent: #A22A46;
    --lps-light-gold: #F8D295;
    --lps-cream: #F3E6D9;
    --lps-white: #FFFFFF;

    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lps-primary) 0%, #4A0E7E 55%, var(--lps-primary) 100%);
    padding: clamp(40px, 8vw, 90px) clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* ---------- Background decorative elements ---------- */
.lps-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lps-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation: lpsFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.lps-orb-1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: var(--lps-secondary);
    top: -120px;
    right: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.lps-orb-2 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: var(--lps-accent);
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -60px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.lps-orb-3 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: var(--lps-light-gold);
    top: 40%;
    left: 35%;
    opacity: 0.15;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

@keyframes lpsFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
}

.lps-stars {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20% 30%, rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.6), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 20%, rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.4), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 40% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 85% 60%, rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.5), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 15% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 55% 45%, rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.3), transparent);
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    animation: lpsTwinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lpsTwinkle {
    0% { opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Layout container ---------- */
.lps-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 70px);
    align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- Text content ---------- */
.lps-hero-content {
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out both;
}

@keyframes lpsFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.lps-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.35);
    color: var(--lps-light-gold);
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.lps-eyebrow i {
    color: var(--lps-accent);
    animation: lpsPulseHeart 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lpsPulseHeart {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.25); }
}

.lps-title {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--lps-white);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.lps-title-highlight {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.6vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lps-secondary), var(--lps-light-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: lpsShine 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes lpsShine {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.lps-desc {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--lps-cream);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    opacity: 0.92;
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.lps-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 28px);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.lps-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.lps-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--lps-secondary);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.lps-stat-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.3vw, 0.82rem);
    color: var(--lps-cream);
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-top: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.lps-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(248, 230, 217, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- CTAs ---------- */
.lps-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: lpsFadeUp 0.9s ease-out 0.5s both;
}

.lps-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 0.98rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.lps-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lps-secondary), var(--lps-accent));
    color: var(--lps-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(162, 42, 70, 0.35);
}

.lps-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(162, 42, 70, 0.5);
}

.lps-btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lps-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.lps-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--lps-white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(248, 230, 217, 0.4);
}

.lps-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(248, 230, 217, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--lps-light-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.lps-btn-secondary i {
    color: var(--lps-light-gold);
}

/* ---------- Visual / image side ---------- */
.lps-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: lpsFadeIn 1.2s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

@keyframes lpsFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.lps-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 13 / 15;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.lps-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    animation: lpsImgZoom 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lpsImgZoom {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Glow ring around image */
.lps-glow-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -16px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(229, 147, 42, 0.4);
    border-radius: 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: lpsRotate 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes lpsRotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Floating cards */
.lps-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: rgba(46, 6, 81, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(248, 210, 149, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: var(--lps-white);
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    animation: lpsCardFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.lps-float-card i {
    color: var(--lps-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.lps-float-card-1 {
    top: 8%;
    left: -10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.lps-float-card-2 {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -8%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes lpsCardFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

/* ---------- Scroll cue ---------- */
.lps-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--lps-cream);
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.7;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lps-scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--lps-light-gold), transparent);
    animation: lpsScrollMove 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lpsScrollMove {
    0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scaleY(0.5); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .lps-hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .lps-hero-content {
        order: 2;
    }

    .lps-hero-visual {
        order: 1;
    }

    .lps-desc {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .lps-stats,
    .lps-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .lps-image-frame {
        max-width: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .lps-hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 60px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .lps-stats {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .lps-stat-divider {
        height: 28px;
    }

    .lps-float-card {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 9px 14px;
    }

    .lps-float-card-1 { left: 0; top: 4%; }
    .lps-float-card-2 { right: 0; bottom: 4%; }

    .lps-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .lps-btn {
        /* width: 100%; */
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .lps-scroll-cue {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .lps-hero *,
    .lps-hero *::before,
    .lps-hero *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Focus visibility ---------- */
.lps-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--lps-light-gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}




.v_svcintro_section{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#ea0000;
    --gold-dark:#ea0000;
    --gold-light:#ea0000;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --ink:#2B3245;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond','Georgia',serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins','Segoe UI',sans-serif;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    background:#FCFAF4;
    padding:4.5rem 1.5rem;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}
.v_svcintro_inner{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:0 auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;
    gap:3.5rem;
    align-items:center;
}
.v_svcintro_media{
    position:relative;
}
.v_svcintro_media-frame{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(13,42,109,.14);
    border:1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.25);
}
.v_svcintro_media-frame img{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    object-fit:cover;
}
.v_svcintro_media-ring{
    position:absolute;
    inset:-18px;
    border:1.5px dashed rgba(200,155,60,.45);
    border-radius:22px;
    pointer-events:none;
    animation:v_svcintro_spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.v_svcintro_media-glow{
    position:absolute;
    width:190px;
    height:190px;
    right:-60px;
    bottom:-60px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15,140,115,.22), transparent 70%);
    border-radius:50%;
    z-index:-1;
}
@keyframes v_svcintro_spin{
    from{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:rotate(360deg); }
}
.v_svcintro_content{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:1.1rem;
}
.v_svcintro_eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
    font-size:1.05rem;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.v_svcintro_eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:26px;
    height:1px;
    background:var(--gold);
    display:inline-block;
}
.v_svcintro_heading{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height:1.15;
    margin:0;
}
.v_svcintro_body p{
    color:var(--ink);
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.85;
    margin:0 0 1rem;
}
.v_svcintro_body p:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .v_svcintro_inner{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:2.25rem;
    }
    .v_svcintro_media{ order:-1; max-width:360px; margin:0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
    .v_svcintro_section{ padding:3rem 1.15rem; }
    /* .v_svcintro_media-frame img{ aspect-ratio:16/11; } */
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .v_svcintro_media-ring{ animation:none; }
}



.v_svcbenefits_section{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#ea0000;
    --gold-dark:#ea0000;
    --gold-light:#ea0000;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --ink:#2B3245;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond','Georgia',serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins','Segoe UI',sans-serif;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#FFFFFF;
    padding:5rem 1.5rem;
    isolation:isolate;
}

/* faint rotating mandala watermark — decorative only */
.v_svcbenefits_watermark{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    width:900px;
    height:900px;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    opacity:.035;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
    animation:v_svcbenefits_spin 180s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes v_svcbenefits_spin{
    from{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.v_svcbenefits_inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:1180px;
    margin:0 auto;
}
.v_svcbenefits_head{
    text-align:center;
    max-width:620px;
    margin:0 auto 3.25rem;
}
.v_svcbenefits_eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-dark);
    font-size:1.05rem;
    margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.v_svcbenefits_eyebrow::before,
.v_svcbenefits_eyebrow::after{
    content:"";
    width:22px;
    height:1px;
    background:var(--gold);
    display:inline-block;
}
.v_svcbenefits_heading{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height:1.2;
    margin:0 0 .75rem;
}
.v_svcbenefits_sub{
    color:#5A6178;
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin:0;
}

.v_svcbenefits_grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap:1.4rem;
}
.v_svcbenefits_card{
    text-align:center;
    background:#FCFAF4;
    border:1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.2);
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:2rem 1.4rem 1.7rem;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.v_svcbenefits_card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(13,42,109,.1);
    border-color:rgba(200,155,60,.5);
}
.v_svcbenefits_card-icon{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    margin:0 auto 1.1rem;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(13,42,109,.28);
    position:relative;
}
.v_svcbenefits_card-icon::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-5px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(200,155,60,.55);
}
.v_svcbenefits_card-icon svg{
    width:26px;
    height:26px;
    color:var(--gold-light);
    stroke:currentColor;
    fill:none;
    stroke-width:1.8;
}
.v_svcbenefits_card-title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:1.15rem;
    margin:0 0 .45rem;
}
.v_svcbenefits_card-text{
    color:#5A6178;
    font-size:.9rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin:0;
}

@media (max-width:1024px){
    .v_svcbenefits_grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
    .v_svcbenefits_section{ padding:3.5rem 1.15rem; }
    .v_svcbenefits_grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:1rem; }
    .v_svcbenefits_watermark{ width:600px; height:600px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .v_svcbenefits_watermark{ animation:none; }
}






/* extra sections */



.v_svcsigns_section{
    --navy:#0D2A6D;
    --royal:#1B4EA3;
    --gold:#C89B3C;
    --gold-dark:#A9781F;
    --gold-light:#E2C46E;
    --peacock-green:#0F8C73;
    --peacock-blue:#1B7FB8;
    --font-display:'Cormorant Garamond','Georgia',serif;
    --font-body:'Poppins','Segoe UI',sans-serif;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:5rem 1.5rem;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0A2158 100%);
    isolation:isolate;
}

/* ---- decorative astrology background ---- */
.v_svcsigns_bg{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.v_svcsigns_star{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-light);
    opacity:.25;
    animation:v_svcsigns_twinkle 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes v_svcsigns_twinkle{
    0%,100%{ opacity:.15; transform:scale(.85); }
    50%{ opacity:.9; transform:scale(1.15); }
}
.v_svcsigns_ring-wrap{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    right:-160px;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:520px;
    height:520px;
    opacity:.16;
}
.v_svcsigns_ring-wrap svg{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    animation:v_svcsigns_spin 140s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes v_svcsigns_spin{
    from{ transform:rotate(0deg); }
    to{ transform:rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ---- content ---- */
.v_svcsigns_inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:0 auto;
}
.v_svcsigns_head{
    text-align:center;
    max-width:640px;
    margin:0 auto 3rem;
}
.v_svcsigns_eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-style:italic;
    color:var(--gold-light);
    font-size:1.05rem;
    margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.v_svcsigns_eyebrow::before,
.v_svcsigns_eyebrow::after{
    content:"";
    width:22px;
    height:1px;
    background:var(--gold);
    display:inline-block;
}
.v_svcsigns_heading{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height:1.2;
    margin:0 0 .75rem;
}
.v_svcsigns_sub{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    font-size:1rem;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin:0;
}

.v_svcsigns_grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:1.1rem 1.4rem;
}
.v_svcsigns_item{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:.9rem;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border:1px solid rgba(226,196,110,.22);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;
    backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
    transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.v_svcsigns_item:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    border-color:rgba(226,196,110,.5);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.v_svcsigns_item-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;
    width:38px;
    height:38px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.v_svcsigns_item-icon svg{
    width:18px;
    height:18px;
    color:var(--navy);
    stroke:currentColor;
    fill:none;
    stroke-width:2;
}
.v_svcsigns_item-text{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    font-size:.97rem;
    line-height:1.55;
    padding-top:.3rem;
}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .v_svcsigns_grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .v_svcsigns_section{ padding:3.5rem 1.15rem; }
    .v_svcsigns_ring-wrap{ width:360px; height:360px; right:-140px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .v_svcsigns_star{ animation:none; opacity:.3; }
    .v_svcsigns_ring-wrap svg{ animation:none; }
}






/* ============================================================
   SPLIT SCROLL SECTION — LOVE PROBLEM SPECIALIST
   Prefix: lps_info
   BG: #FFF8ED
   ============================================================ */

/* *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
body { background: #ede4d4; } */

.lps_info {
  background: #FFF8ED;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 25px;
  font-family: 'Crimson Text', Georgia, serif;
}

/* Top gold accent line */
.lps_info::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FFD533 30%, #B80200 50%, #FFD533 70%, transparent);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Subtle warm dot texture */
.lps_info::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(184,2,0,0.035) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Two-column grid ---- */
.lps_info__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ============================================================
   LEFT — Scrollable Text
   ============================================================ */
.lps_info__left {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 80vh;
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.12);

  /* Custom scrollbar */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(184,2,0,0.25) transparent;
}

.lps_info__left::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.lps_info__left::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.lps_info__left::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(184,2,0,0.3); border-radius: 4px; }
.lps_info__left::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(184,2,0,0.6); }

/* ---- Eyebrow ---- */
.lps_info__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(14px, 2vh, 20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: lps_fadein_up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) forwards 0.15s;
}

.lps_info__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #B80200;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(184,2,0,0.55);
  animation: lps_pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes lps_pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(184,2,0,0.55); transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(184,2,0,1);   transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.lps_info__eyebrow-text {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(9px, 0.85vw, 11px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B80200;
}

/* ---- Main H2 ---- */
.lps_info__h2 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #1a0800;
  margin-bottom: clamp(6px, 1vh, 10px);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: lps_fadein_up 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) forwards 0.25s;
}

.lps_info__h2 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B80200, #ff4442, #FFD533);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ---- Gold rule ---- */
.lps_info__rule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(18px, 2.8vh, 30px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: lps_fadein_up 0.7s ease forwards 0.35s;
}

.lps_info__rule-line {
  height: 1px;
  width: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B80200, #FFD533);
}

.lps_info__rule-diamond {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: #FFD533;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255,213,51,0.7);
}

/* ---- Intro paragraph ---- */
.lps_info__intro {
  font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.55vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4a2008;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 44px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: lps_fadein_up 0.7s ease forwards 0.45s;
}

/* ---- Content Blocks ---- */
.lps_info__block {
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 44px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(22px, 3.5vh, 36px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.lps_info__block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lps_info__block.lps_info--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Block heading */
.lps_info__block-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.5vh, 16px);
}

.lps_info__block-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184,2,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.lps_info__block-icon i {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #B80200;
}

.lps_info__block:hover .lps_info__block-icon {
  background: rgba(184,2,0,0.15);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
}

.lps_info__block-h3 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(13px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a0800;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Block text */
.lps_info__block-text {
  font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #5a2e10;
  padding-left: 50px; /* aligns under heading text, past icon */
}

/* ---- Bottom CTA ---- */
.lps_info__cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 4.5vh, 48px);
  padding-top: clamp(20px, 3vh, 32px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: lps_fadein_up 0.7s ease forwards 0.6s;
}

.lps_info__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: clamp(12px, 1.4vh, 16px) clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 13px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
}

.lps_info__btn i { font-size: 13px; }

.lps_info__btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B80200, #8a0100);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(184,2,0,0.35);
}

.lps_info__btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(184,2,0,0.55);
}

.lps_info__btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #B80200;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.4);
}

.lps_info__btn--secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #B80200;
  background: rgba(184,2,0,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184,2,0,0.1);
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes lps_fadein_up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RIGHT — Sticky Image
   ============================================================ */
.lps_info__right {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lps_info__right-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.lps_info__right:hover .lps_info__right-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Gradient overlay */
.lps_info__right-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,  rgba(255,248,237,0.5) 0%, transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(to top,    rgba(26,8,0,0.6)     0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,8,0,0.2)     0%, transparent 25%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating label tag (like the REAL ESTATE tag in the reference) */
.lps_info__right-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(24px, 5vh, 48px);
  right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border: 2px solid #ff3333;
  background: rgba(255,248,237,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(10px, 0.9vw, 13px);
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff0000;
  animation: lps_tag_pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lps_tag_pulse {
  from { box-shadow: 0 0 0   rgba(255,213,51,0); }
  to   { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,213,51,0.4); }
}

/* Bottom stats panel */
.lps_info__right-stats {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  background: rgba(255,248,237,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.15);
}

.lps_info__right-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.5vh, 24px) 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.12);
}

.lps_info__right-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }

.lps_info__right-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #B80200;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lps_info__right-stat-lbl {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(8px, 0.65vw, 10px);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7a3010;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lps_info__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: unset; }

  .lps_info__right {
    position: relative;
    height: 55vw;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 480px;
  }

  .lps_info__left {
    max-height: unset;
    overflow-y: visible;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,2,0,0.1);
  }

  .lps_info__right-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lps_info__block-text { padding-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
  .lps_info__right-tag  { display: none; }
  .lps_info__cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .lps_info__btn { justify-content: center; }
}