/* ==========================================================================
   ASTROLOGY & GEM STONE - ANTI-SLOP BESPOKE LUXURY DESIGN SYSTEM
   Owned & Operated by Astro Sahil Sharma (Kapurthala, Punjab)
   Visual Language: Vedic Spiritual Luxury • Editorial Elegance • High Contrast
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color System */
  --bg-midnight: #080B18;
  --bg-indigo: #11152D;
  --bg-panel: rgba(17, 21, 45, 0.65);
  --bg-panel-hover: rgba(23, 29, 62, 0.85);
  --bg-input: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.8);

  --color-gold: #C9A45C;
  --color-champagne: #E7D4A5;
  --color-gold-dark: #9B7835;
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.22);

  --text-primary: #F8F5EE;
  --text-muted: #A9A7A1;
  --text-dark: #080B18;

  --border-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.16);
  --border-gold-medium: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
  --border-gold-bright: #C9A45C;

  --whatsapp-color: #25D366;
  --whatsapp-hover: #20ba5a;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Responsive Typography Clamps */
  --h1-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw + 1rem, 4.2rem);
  --h2-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw + 0.8rem, 3.2rem);
  --h3-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw + 0.6rem, 1.7rem);
  --body-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.4vw + 0.85rem, 1.05rem);

  /* Spacing System */
  --section-padding-y: clamp(4.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
  --container-max-width: 1240px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Easing Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. BASE & RESET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-midnight);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Ambient Glow Orbs */
.ambient-glow {
  display: none;
}

/* Typography Elements */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.font-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gold Gradient Text Utility */
.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-champagne) 0%, var(--color-gold) 60%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Gold Hairline Separators */
.gold-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), transparent);
  margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.gold-line.centered {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. GLASS PANEL & ELEVATION SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(231, 212, 165, 0.22); /* Top light highlight */
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.glass-panel:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 24px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. BUTTONS & CTAS (BESPOKE LUXURY EDITORIAL SYSTEM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. BUTTONS & CTAS (ULTRA-MODERN DEVELOPED LUXURY SYSTEM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              background-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Metallic Shimmer Light Wave Effect */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 1. SOLID BRUSHED GOLD BUTTON (.btn-gold) */
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EBD59E 0%, #C9A45C 50%, #B89246 100%);
  color: #080B18;
  border: 1px solid #F5E8C8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E2B6 0%, #D8B26A 50%, #C9A45C 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(231, 212, 165, 0.3);
  color: #080B18;
}

/* 2. ULTRA-MODERN DARK GLASS BUTTON (.btn-outline) */
.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(17, 21, 45, 0.65);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(231, 212, 165, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.16);
  border-color: #E7D4A5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* 3. EMERALD GLASS ACTION BUTTON (.btn-whatsapp) */
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128C7E 0%, #09685D 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17a595 0%, #0d7c70 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-large {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. STATIC ASTROLOGER BANNER HEADER SYSTEM (REF-MATCHED DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-astrologer-banner, .static-banner-header {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.banner-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Tier 1: Yellow / Gold Top Contact Bar */
.banner-tier-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FCD95B 0%, #F5C628 50%, #F8D548 100%);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.banner-container.top-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.pill-talk-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A80F2A 0%, #7A0A1E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(122, 10, 30, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pill-talk-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C21434 0%, #900B23 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(122, 10, 30, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.banner-contact-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #080B18;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: #7A0A1E;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-svg {
  color: #7A0A1E;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-svg.whatsapp {
  color: #09685D;
}

/* Tier 2: Rich Crimson Maroon Main Banner Row */
.banner-tier-middle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8C0B22 0%, #680516 50%, #4D000E 100%);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(248, 213, 72, 0.35);
}

.banner-container.middle-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.astrologer-avatar-link {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.avatar-ring {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAD654 0%, #C9A45C 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(250, 214, 84, 0.45);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.avatar-ring:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.astrologer-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.astrologer-heading-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.astrologer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 214, 84, 0.4);
}

.om-stroke-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.astrologer-badge:hover .om-stroke-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.badge-title {
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.astrologer-main-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F8D548;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.astrologer-sub-tag {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.2vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Tier 3: Pure Black Bottom Ribbon */
.banner-tier-bottom {
  background: #000000;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248, 213, 72, 0.2);
}

.ribbon-headline {
  color: #F8D548;
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 1.1vw, 0.9rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  transition: padding var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.98);
}

.header-container {
  width: 92%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}



/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(248, 213, 72, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 213, 72, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 102;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #F8D548;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 101;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  display: block;
  animation: slideDownMobileNav 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes slideDownMobileNav {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pill-spark {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--h1-size);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1vw + 0.8rem, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-location-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
}

.location-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-location-bar strong {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

/* Hero Right Mandala Visual */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-mandala-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.orbit-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
}

.hero-mandala-svg {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4));
}

/* Multi-Layer Animated Celestial Mandala Elements */
.mandala-layer {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
}

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

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

@keyframes pulseCoreAura {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.95; }
}

@keyframes pulseStarScale {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.18) rotate(45deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseZodiacLines {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.mandala-outer-ring {
  animation: rotateMandalaClockwise 75s linear infinite;
}

.mandala-middle-ring {
  animation: rotateMandalaCounter 50s linear infinite;
}

.mandala-zodiac-symbols {
  animation: rotateMandalaClockwise 55s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.95));
}

.zodiac-vector-icon path,
.zodiac-vector-icon circle,
.zodiac-vector-icon line {
  stroke: #F5E8C8;
  stroke-width: 1.8px;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.mandala-zodiac-lines {
  animation: pulseZodiacLines 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.core-aura-pulse {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: pulseCoreAura 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.starburst-pulse {
  transform-origin: 200px 200px;
  animation: pulseStarScale 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5B. HERO VIDEO FRAME
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(231, 212, 165, 0.1),
    0 0 40px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2),
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-video-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(231, 212, 165, 0.22),
    0 0 60px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35),
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-video-element {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Sound Toggle Button */
.hero-sound-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  animation: soundBtnPulse 2.5s ease-in-out 1.5s 3;
}

.hero-sound-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-sound-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.sound-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes soundBtnPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION HEADERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
section {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.section-title.left-aligned {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. INTRO / TRUST SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.intro-main-card {
  padding: 3rem;
}

.intro-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.intro-sub-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.trust-features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
}

.trust-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.feature-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.feature-content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.intro-diagram-panel {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.kundli-matrix-graphic {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.matrix-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.matrix-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.label-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.label-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. ABOUT ASTRO SAHIL SHARMA (DUAL PHOTO ASYMMETRIC GRID)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-midnight);
}

.about-asymmetric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-photos-col {
  position: relative;
}

.primary-photo-card {
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
}

.photo-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  max-height: 620px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.primary-photo-card:hover .founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.photo-caption-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.7) 60%, rgba(8, 11, 24, 0) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.founder-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.location-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
}

/* Overlapping Secondary Photo Badge */
.secondary-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  border-color: var(--border-gold-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.badge-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* About Content Editorial Callout Box */
.about-prose p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.editorial-callout-box {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.07);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.callout-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.2rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.callout-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8B. VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION (HIGH-END PLAYER & EDITORIAL CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.video-showcase-section {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
}

.video-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.video-player-wrapper {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.banner-image-container {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.banner-image-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 45px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
}

.section-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px);
}

.vertical-video-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.astro-video-element {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 600px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: transparent;
}

.video-caption-overlay {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.live-tag {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.speaker-name {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.video-info-card {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.video-info-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.video-info-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.video-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.video-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.highlight-bullet {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.highlight-text strong {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.highlight-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.video-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. SERVICES SECTION (3-COLUMN GRID STYLE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-grid-card {
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.service-grid-card-wide {
  grid-column: span 3;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 28, 58, 0.85) 0%, rgba(17, 21, 45, 0.6) 100%);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-medium);
}

.card-wide-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.card-wide-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-wide-inner .card-icon-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-grid-card:hover .card-icon-wrapper {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.card-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-wide-inner .card-description {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.card-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-action-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-grid-card:hover .card-action-link svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-wide-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. FEATURED SERVICE / KUNDLI EDITORIAL BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-kundli-section {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.kundli-editorial-card {
  padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 21, 45, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
}

.editorial-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.editorial-banner-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.kundli-editorial-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.slow-ring-wrapper {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
}

.ring-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.rotating-ring {
  transform-origin: 130px 130px;
  animation: rotateSlow 90s linear infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. WHY CHOOSE US HAIRLINE GRID
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-midnight);
}

.why-hairline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-column {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-column:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.why-index {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.why-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.why-body {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. CONSULTATION PROCESS TIMELINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55px;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-num {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.step-body {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. LARGE CTA BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cta-editorial-box {
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
}

.cta-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

.cta-buttons-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CONTACT SECTION (3-COLUMN CARD GRID STYLE - NO FORM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-cards-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-card-3col {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-card-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 28, 58, 0.85) 0%, rgba(17, 21, 45, 0.6) 100%);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-medium);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-bg {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  color: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.gold-bg {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
}

.card-meta-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.contact-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. SOCIAL MEDIA PILLS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.social-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.social-pill-card {
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.social-brand-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-brand-icon.youtube {
  background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: #FF0000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.social-brand-icon.facebook {
  background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.1);
  color: #1877F2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.25);
}

.social-brand-icon.instagram {
  background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.1);
  color: #E1306C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.25);
}

.social-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.social-pill-text .platform {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.social-pill-text .handle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.social-pill-arrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-pill-card:hover .social-pill-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-midnight);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.footer-loc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-direct p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-gold-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.sep {
  color: var(--border-gold-medium);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 99;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.wh-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  bottom: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseWh 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseWh {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 24, 0.94);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-medium);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17B. PRELOADER STYLING & ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #080B18;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.preloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.preloader-mandala {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
}

.preloader-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4));
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes preloaderSpinReverse {
  0% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

.preloader-ring-spin {
  transform-origin: 50px 50px;
  animation: preloaderSpin 6s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-ring-reverse {
  transform-origin: 50px 50px;
  animation: preloaderSpinReverse 4.5s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.p-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.p-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

.preloader-bar {
  width: 160px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-dark), var(--color-champagne));
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.preloader-counter {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. INTERSECTION OBSERVER REVEALS & SMOOTH SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-element {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-element.is-revealed,
.reveal-scale.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & ALIGNMENT SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .services-grid-3col, .contact-cards-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .service-grid-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .why-hairline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .banner-desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .banner-container.top-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .banner-contact-group {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .btn-header {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-actions, .hero-location-bar {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-mandala-frame {
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .hero-mandala-svg {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }

  .hero-video-frame {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-video-wrapper {
    width: 300px;
    height: 380px;
  }

  .about-asymmetric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-content-col .section-title.left-aligned,
  .about-content-col .gold-line.left-aligned {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .about-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .video-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .video-info-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  }

  .video-highlights-list {
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .video-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .kundli-editorial-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }

  .editorial-banner-text {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .timeline-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .social-pills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-column,
  .footer-links-column,
  .footer-contact-column {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-bio {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-nav a:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --section-padding-y: 3.5rem;
  }

  .banner-container.middle-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .avatar-ring {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
  }

  .astrologer-heading-box {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .astrologer-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  }

  .astrologer-main-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .astrologer-sub-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  
  .contact-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .pill-talk-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .btn-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-grid-3col, .contact-cards-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-grid-card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .card-wide-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .btn-wide-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .why-hairline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-column {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-column:first-child {
    border-top: none;
  }

  .trust-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .photo-caption-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .editorial-callout-box {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .callout-symbol {
    display: none;
  }

  .cta-editorial-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .video-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

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

  .cta-buttons-flex .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    width: 92%;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .logo-mark {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .banner-container {
    width: 95%;
    padding-left: 0.8rem;
    padding-right: 0.8rem;
  }

  .banner-contact-group {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .pill-talk-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-grid-card,
  .contact-card-3col,
  .timeline-step,
  .video-info-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .founder-img {
    max-height: 420px;
  }

  .vertical-video-container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .astro-video-element {
    max-height: 480px;
  }

  .social-pill-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* Touch Interaction & Responsive Button Guarantee */
button, .btn, a, .pill-talk-btn, .contact-link, .social-pill-card, .mobile-menu-btn {
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pill-talk-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .contact-link {
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    min-height: 38px;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal-element {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .rotating-ring {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}