#healing massively this july

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[efangamez]

Pride TTRPG Bundle Sale: Help a Queer Person Thrive! Buy nearly $70 of games for $25!

I am a disabled, trans, and queer game designer looking to live again to afford medication, sustained housing, therapy/psychiatry, and some money to save for emergencies.

This sale will help me to support myself as someone who makes less than $15,000 a year. I kinda wanna live a little and heal myself, and sadly, money is a big roadblock for me.

In this bundle, you can obtain:

GRIM, a retro FPS styled TTRPG inspired by Quake.

Neon Nights, a cyberpunk TTRPG with nearly infinite build variety, and it's two MASSIVE expansions!

Wrath of the Undersea, a TTRPG where you play as vengeful Eldritch peoples trying to reclaim the colonized surface.

Disk Master's expansions, where you can live out your Pokemon or Digimon dream on pen and paper!

There are also some stretch goals attached to the sale as well!

$500: This pays for debts and a month of groceries.

Will hold a Trans Rage Game Jam in July!

$1,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, and some cushion.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July AND will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August!

$2,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, and computer payments.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, AND will have all games FREE during the month of October!

$3,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, and gender affirming care.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, AND will have all games FREE during the month of October!

$4,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, gender affirming care, and mental health appointments.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, will have all games FREE during the month of October, AND will release another one-page PWYW game!

$5,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, gender affirming care, and mental health appointment, and will help SUSTAIN these things that are paid for.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, will have all games FREE during the month of October, will release another one-page PWYW game, AND will host monthly game jams for the rest of the year!

$5,000+: Any money after this would be donated to trans non-profits where I reside and GoFundMe's for Palestinian families on the Operation Olive Branch spreadsheet.

PLEASE REBLOG IF YOU CANNOT SUPPORT!

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i hate having to do this again, but...funds are getting really low, and i had a panic attack about money yesterday.

as you all know, i had a massive embolic cryptogenic stroke on may 21st of 2024. as of july 10th, i still have not been able to go back to work, as my brain is very much still healing. unfortunately, i still live in a capitalistic nightmare (USA), so my roommates and i have really been feeling the absence. my brother has begun working overtime to make ends meet, and his car needs to be repaired (the AC went out right before summer, and we're currently in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures getting as high as 105 degreess fahrenheit). both of my roommates are still working fulltime, and we're still incredibly stressed about making ends meet.

i really wanna help out however i can. don't worry about donating if you aren't able, even just a share means the world to me.

link is below:

UPDATE July 28th 2024: I'm still struggling to get back to work, but making a little bit of progress at least. Luckily, brother's car has been repaired, but gf's car is in the shop now so...still having car problems haha, and funds are still getting really low

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Hesh x reader

3.8k | fluff, fix it, doggos After the war, Hesh started over, one walk with Riley at a time

Gabriel Rorke died with the sinking train that July afternoon. The kinetic rods raining over the horizon marked the start of a new world.

Hesh’s chest pounded as medic surrounded him. Each inch of his body sore as agony radiated from his abdomen in pangs, the Chilean sand grated against his skin. But with Logan next to him, even that it was just the two of them now, he knew things could be alright again.

He managed a smile through the blinding pain as his eyes fluttered.

At least he could rest now. Finally. After 10 years with the weight on his shoulders.

Sometimes Hesh stared out his apartment window, overlooking the neighbourhood park. Not often, but on nights when it was too silent, when his bed was too big and too cold… When his ribs felt like they were unfurling for his pleading heart to flee, he let his mind wander back to that fateful day.

The plunge of the derailed train into the ocean should have killed him - three of them. At the very least, the .44 Magnum bullet shot point blank was supposed to when it hit his armour and broke his ribs from the impact.

He was supposed to be dead, like Rorke was. He, too, should have been extracted by recon from the wreck and shipped back to San Diego in a body bag.

But he didn’t, and the mighty sun still rose in the East, and set in the West.

With the end of the war, the country crawled back to its feet. Back to normal. The real normal, pre-Federation. Nothing was going to erase history, but the city stood taller and prouder each day.

It still felt like a dream that a year ago, California wasn’t more than a wasteland. That the streets and landmarks he knew as a child were nothing but rubble and dust in endless craters.

Now, there were parks, restaurants and communities. Things he couldn’t imagine ever seeing again in his lifetime, let alone in such a short time. The country was healing, and so were the hearts of its citizens.

But that night was one of those nights again. He didn’t worry though - there was nothing his comfort food couldn’t remedy.

“I’ll be back soon,” he said to Riley, curled at the foot of his bed, before heading to the food truck lot.

Hesh brisk-walked through the park back to his apartment, warm and perfectly crisp loaded hashbrowns with lemonade from his favourite food truck in hand.

When he spotted a woman with her dog headed towards him, he slowed. It was a massive rottweiler, panting happily as he strolled next to you, leash slack.

He smiled at the sight. What could he say? He loved dogs, especially well-trained ones.

As you got closer, the dog’s brown eyes zeroed in on him - typical for dogs to be alert of their surroundings. What he didn’t expect as they passed each other though, was for the canine to charge at him, smacking the bag and cup out of his hand with his snout.

You gasped. Yanking the beast’s leash, keeping it away from the mess of his drink, now pathetically splattered on the ground.

“I am so sorry!” Your eyes cut to him, before squatting to salvage the bag and handing it to him.

He inspected his meal, thankfully still contained in the box albeit jumbled up from the tumble.

You picked up the empty cup and looked over at your dog. “Colin! Look what you’ve done!” you scolded.

The culprit immediately stopped pulling and sat next to you, pushing his forehead against your thigh as he let out a whimper.

“No, don’t apologise to me.”

The dog trotted over in silence and did the same to Hesh. As confused as he was, he chuckled. He’d never met a dog like that.

“Did you get that from one of the food trucks? Please let me buy you a new one.”

He waved his hand dismissively. “It’s fine. It was an accident.”

“No, no. Please, we’re heading there too. Or if you don’t have the time, at least let me pay for the meal.”

He considered. Lemonade was an important part of his meal.

“I’m terribly sorry,” you said again, wincing. “He doesn’t usually do that.”

“It’s fine, really. My dog goes insane too whenever I get this,” he reassured, feeling bad about how remorseful you were. “I don’t know what kind of magical bacon they put in here.”

You smiled, turning to him. “You have a dog? What kind?”

“German Shepherd. His name’s Riley.”

“How cute! Do you take him here too?”

“Sometimes.” Almost never. With Riley getting enough exercise on base, he never had to take him on longer walks.

“I think I’d have remembered him if you do. I love German Shepherds.”

“You come here a lot then?”

You nodded. “I live nearby.”

You insisted on replacing his entire meal, and decided on one for yourself as you’d never tried the place before. As you ordered, Colin slipped between your legs, watching your six. When you moved to the side to wait for the order, your pet stayed vigilant as you mindlessly rubbed his head.

“He’s incredibly trained,” Hesh admired. “Can I pet-”

He didn’t even move an inch, but Colin looked up and growled at him.

You chuckled. “He needs time to warm up to strangers, hold on. Colin, let him pet you.”

The dog grumbled like a petulant child before sitting down with a huff, frozen, staring up at Hesh. It was concerning, its emptiness. If he had blue eyes, it would have been as unsettling as Keegan’s.

“Are you sure he’s not going to bite my hand off?” he asked, partly joking. “I don’t speak dog, but I’m pretty sure he just dissed me.”

You laughed. “He won’t, I promise. He’s the sweetest, see?” You scratched under his jaw, making him pant, tail swaying. When you retracted your hand, he slipped back to his composed stature and hard gaze.

He paused, considering how much he liked his hand. “You know what, maybe next time.”

You smiled. “No hard feelings.”

When your orders were up, you turned to Colin as you headed back thorough the park. “You’ll get a little piece later if you don’t smack it out of my hand, boy.”

“I was going to ask if you trained him,” Hesh said, this time holding onto his meal more securely.

“I did. My cousin is a trainer, and taught me how to.”

“I think you did a wonderful job.”

“Thank you, but it’s nothing special. I only taught him the basics, and.. Well, how to look mean when he needs to.” You chuckled. “He never bites, just snarls and barks at strangers if they’re too close. Enough to get people to back off. But he’s very social with other dogs.”

“Well, my point stands.”

“What about you, did you train Riley yourself?”

“No. He’s a military dog, so I was only responsible for a small part of it,” he said, before adding, “But I did teach him how to walk on his front legs, if that counts.”

You laughed. “I’d love to meet him sometime. Never met a K9 before, especially not one which does that.”

He beamed, liking the sound of your laughter. Crisp yet soft, genuine. He let his eyes linger on your side profile. You were more than pretty with your kind eyes and easy curl of your soft lips.

When you approached one of the park gates, you slowed to a stop.

“My place is this way.”

“Mine’s is still straight ahead,” he said, stuffing his hand in his pocket. “I’m He- David. David Walker. By the way.”

“Sorry again for the trouble, David. Enjoy dinner!”

“Yeah. Okay. See you around.”

After you turned, he made his way home with a small smile that kept him company.

The end of the war was a very welcomed change, but having only known destruction and losses his entire adult life, Hesh had taken some time getting used to the past year.

He was still a Lieutenant in the Army, still a part of Ghosts. While most of his teammates were older than him, they didn’t seem to find trouble adjusting back to life. Evidently, they had waited forever to carry on with their lives. Some of them wasted no time getting back into dating, few had even developed steady relationships.

Meanwhile, the older Walker brother only woke, went to work, took care of Riley before ending the day. Rinse and repeat. It was the only thing he knew. He had nothing to ‘get back to’. He hadn’t even used his government name for so long, he almost introduced himself as Hesh because no one called him David.

So it wasn’t weird that he wanted more at the ripe age of 29, right? Nor was it weird to walk Riley after work, surely?

For a week straight, he did, but never saw you again. It was then it occurred to him the late the hour you went the other day probably wasn’t your regular schedule.

He needed excitement, something to break up his mind-numbing routine. The thought of seeing you again, even that he didn’t know when it’d be, made him want to squeal and shake Riley by his shoulders. So he tried going out earlier and earlier each time, in hopes of encountering you again.

“Logan, I think I might like someone,” Hesh started in the rec room after another week without seeing you.

He had a better bet asking the veterans, like Merrick or Keegan, but he found it too embarrassing with the obvious disparity in experience. His brother wouldn’t make fun of him, right?

The younger Walker gasped and paused his coffee stirring. “Who’s the unfortunate woman?”

His lips pressed into a thin line. He shouldn’t have asked the child. “We’ve only met once, at the park. I’m hoping to see her again soon, but yeah, what’s the best way to ask someone out?”

He nodded, shooting a knowing look at his brother. “You find a common interest and ask if she wants to do it with you,” he replied simply, continuing his stirring with a shrug.

Hesh lit up. That was a brilliant advice, and in hindsight, terribly obvious. Undoubtedly, as a fellow dog lover, you’d appreciate dog parks or a hike.

He didn’t have to break his head over courting after all.

It took another week before Hesh finally met you again.

He didn’t expect to, judging by the hour. It was the first time he had enough energy whatsoever after consecutive days of overtime, but it was one of those nights again.

He paused when he saw you from afar. Colin’s imposing figure was unmistakeable. He wished he’d worn something nicer than his worn beanie and hoodie he’d carelessly pulled on. He had no excuse for his overgrown facial hair either.

You squinted and he couldn’t help the lopsided grin that cracked his face as he gave you a small wave. You lit up in recognition and quickened your pace towards him.

“David! Hi.”

“Hi,” he muttered, biting his lip as his heart tingled. Next to him, Riley panted as he observed the company.

You smiled down at the him. “And you must be Riley.”

He boofed, wagging his tail.

“You can pet him,” Hesh encouraged, watching how Colin circled the K9 before his tail swayed in interest.

“Hi, Riley.” You held your hand out for him to sniff before reaching to rub the side of his neck. “This is Colin.”

Colin panted, tapping his front feet.

“Are you getting dinner too?” Hesh asked when you straightened up.

“No, we’re heading home actually. I ate before the walk, which is why we came out a little late.”

“Oh, don’t let me keep you then.”

“That’s okay.” Your gaze slipped down to the doggos, tails wagging as they smelled each other. “Look how happy they are. I think we can do another lap.”

He was not going to say no to that.

“You want me to hold him?”

“Sure.” You pat Colin’s head. “David is going to hold your leash, okay?”

When you handed him the leash, your pet stared up at him for a second before continuing the stroll. At least he didn’t look like he was trying to bite Hesh’s hand off. In fact, he brushed against Hesh’s leg a few times after. He was oddly delighted by the approval.

He asked you about what you did and what you liked to do in your free time, eager to know more about the woman his mind had been wandering off to for weeks. He asked follow-up questions to keep you talking, enjoying the way you lit up when talking about your interests, the way joy radiated out of you. It was admiration, but there was something else under that tasted different on his tongue.

Nearing the gate to yours, he finally braved himself to ask, “Do you like chicken nuggets?”

You laughed. “Of course. Who doesn’t?”

“You want to get some with me sometime?” With the heat creeping up his neck, he gawked at your blooming smile a beat too long. “We can go to a dog park afterwards.”

“That sounds wonderful. I’d love that.”

In his head, he pumped his fists.

You exchanged numbers before you headed home. This time, he allowed himself to look at you walking away for a moment before turning back with a grin and a content sigh, his loaded hashbrown craving long forgotten.

The aforementioned grin carried over into the next morning. There was a spring to Hesh’s step as he strolled into the office.

“That’s suspect,” Logan concluded, eyes narrowing at his brother as they passed each other in the hall.

“I have a date on Saturday,” he almost squeaked.

He smacked his back. “Hey, look at that. My advice worked, huh?”

“Yeah. I asked if she wanted to get nuggies with me.”

The proud smile faltered as he stared, waiting for him to say he was joking, but there was nothing. He shook his head, walking away. “I can’t believe she said yes. Lord, give her strength.”

Hesh pulled up in front of your building to you already waiting. It was impossible to not smile back at the sight of you waving at him so warmly.

Colin boofed at Riley in the lined backseat, the window partly rolled down, earning a bark in reply. After Hesh helped to secure your pup next to his K9, he licked Hesh’s hand as if to thank him. He smiled, scratching the Rottweiler’s neck.

“Thank you for picking us up,” you said, strapping yourself in.

You were dressed for comfort in a loose shirt and denim shorts. Why did you look so good in such a simple outfit? Meanwhile, Hesh had shaved and donned a coach jacket over his white t-shirt and light-washed jeans. Layers make you look like you have your shit together, as Logan had expertly advised the day before.

He tried to not stare. “Was my pleasure.”

You got nuggies and brought them to the park across. He laid out a blanket under a tree and unpacked the meal.

You pulled out a Tupperware and a thermos flask. “I always make peanut butter sandwiches when we go to a dog park. I made extra, in case you and Riley want some. And lemonade for you.”

“I love peanut butter, and lemonade.” He smiled. “But you already knew that.”

“And for the dogs.” You unpacked a smaller bag, revealing a container of chicken cubes, boiled eggs, cucumber, carrot and apple sticks, along with a few toys.

“That’s very sweet, really. Thank you.”

You had lunch as you chatted while the leashed doggos enjoyed their snacks and busied themselves with the toys after. He didn’t want to gawk, but the sun made you glow, bringing out the pretty colours of your kind eyes. The breeze caressed your hair, as if inviting him for a touch too. You tucked a strand away from your face before turning to him. He blinked before his gaze slid to the ground.

Hesh helped tidy up the wrappings, setting them aside. He sipped the last of his lemonade as you lay on your side, your hand propping yourself up to face him.

Riley crawled in front of you before flipping over onto his back, leaving Colin to chew on his toy at the foot of the blanket. You scratched his belly.

“I heard people in the military have interesting nicknames. Do you have one too?”

He chuckled, laying to face you too. “Hesh. H-E-S-H.”

“Oh, where did that come from?”

“Will you promise not to laugh?”

“How can I not laugh now when you say that!”

That grin of yours was contagious.

“I was obsessed with hashbrown as a kid, so I gave myself that nickname. Before you say anything,” he added quickly. “Yes, it’s lame, but as a teenager I thought I was slick when I spelt it with an E. And it just carried over.”

“No, I don’t think it’s lame. With how much I loved ketchup, it should have been my nickname too.” You chuckled. “How long have you served?”

“I enlisted right when I turned 18, a few months after ODIN…” He did the math. “So 11 years now.”

“You always wanted to be a soldier then?”

He paused. “I don’t know. I don’t think so.” His gaze wondered past you as he exhaled. “I wanted to do something with my hands, wanted to be a mechanic. But dad was a career soldier, so it’s no surprise we went down this road, my younger brother and I.” His green eyes went back to you. “I… Wanted to make him proud.”

There was a beat before you sat up. “I’m sorry,” you muttered.

“It’s okay,” he gestured for you to lay back down.

Your eyes searched his. There was understanding in them that made him feel bare, but the tenderness in them made him want to keep it that way.

“I struggled a lot at first.” He smiled to himself, averting his gaze. “It was hell. My body never went through anything close to the training we had. But I couldn’t give up, not when something so awful was happening out there. And I’m glad I didn’t. We got to serve with him - with dad. We keep him in our hearts this way.”

At the word, Riley flipped over and turned to Hesh with a whimper, his eyes pleading.

“I know, buddy. I miss him too.” He scratched behind his fluffy ear, exhaling. “He never said it, but I hope he’s proud of m-“ He shook his head, chuckling. “I’m sorry, I’m rambling…”

“You can tell me if you want to.” You placed a reassuring hand on his forearm.

Before his eyes could flick down at the touch, you’d retracted your hand to stroke the K9’s side.

He lingered for a moment before reaching over and curling his hand over yours, stopping your movement. “It’s just… Sometimes, I feel like I’m walking someone else’s path. That this isn’t supposed to be my story, not where I end up.”

You squeezed your hand over the tips of his fingers. “I think you have plenty of time to figure it out. It’s never too late to start over, as long as you have the courage to fail. And from what I see, with that kind of resilience, you have a lot of it.”

He let out a shaky breath. He wanted to give you a hug. No, that was a lie. He wanted to hug you, wanted to feel your arms around him. If you held him long enough, he wouldn’t fall apart, would he?

“Thank you,” he whispered instead.

But your hand remained in his, warm and comforting. It was close enough.

You moved to the off-leash area to play fetch and tug of war with the doggos. A small smile played on his lips the entire time your pretty fingers laced between his. Sometimes you’d caress his forearm, squeezing it when he made you laugh. He took his jacket off, wanting to feel your touch on his skin.

When the sun started to dip, you and two very happy but tired good bois headed back to his SUV, your fingers curling over the crook of Hesh’s elbow. As he secured them in the backseat, you asked if it was alright to go get some coffee.

“Of course,” he said, glad the day didn’t have to end yet.

“We’ll get pupcups for them too.”

“Pupcups?”

The barista at the drive-thru handed him two small paper cups of whipped cream, the dogs’ names scribbled on them.

“I never knew this was a thing,” he chuckled, driving off to park after thanking the staff.

“Colin loves it.” You looked over your shoulder at your pet who was mega wiggling his butt in the backseat.

He put his car in park and watched as you held the cup out to the German Shepherd.

“Wait, Colin. This isn’t yours,” you said.

Riley leaned in, sniffing its contents before sampling it. His tail sped up as he pushed his nose into the cup, licking every corner.

Next to him, Colin whimpered, his feet padded on the seat as he licked his lips in anticipation. When it was his turn, he dove right into the cup, lapping at the treat with so much excitement sending blobs of it onto your hair.

“Slow down, boy!” You giggled.

Too late. He had wiped the cup squeaky clean.

“If I don’t look, he might just eat the cup,” you joked, facing forwards and setting the cups aside.

“You have some…” Hesh let out a small laugh as he pointed at his hair, his heart fluttering.

You flipped down the visor, inspecting yourself in the mirror. You shook your head with an amused smile and reached for the tissue, but he beat you to it and helped wipe away the stray cream.

It was then he realised his hand was shaking and that his cheeks were on fire. He turned away, eyes on his fists on his thighs.

When you cupped his face, his eyes widened at you. You leaned in over the console, planting a quick kiss on his right cheek before casting your gaze down and fiddling with the hem of your shirt.

A kaleidoscope of butterflies stirred in his belly as he reached for your hand. You returned his smile with one of yours that always made him melt. With the pink Californian sunset behind you, you were breathtaking.

Hesh let out a content sigh.

Maybe you were right. It was never too late to start over.

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[ms-m-astrologer]

Cosmic Events: August 2024

Executive summary: Mercury is either retrograde or in its Storm all month - but look at all those long Opportunity Periods!

Lunar Phases

Sunday, August 4, 11:13 UT - New Moon, 12°34’ Leo

Lots of energy and enthusiasm. We have the ability to achieve much, if we can only make up our minds about which way to go!

Thursday, August 8, 12:28 UT - Crescent Moon, 1°27’ Libra

Monday, August 12, 15:19 UT - First Quarter Moon, 20°24’ Scorpio

Friday, August 16, 09:51 UT - Gibbous Moon, 9��01’ Capricorn

Monday, August 19, 18:26 UT - Full Moon, 27°15’ Aquarius

Massive shake-ups possible. We’re called on to be as authentically ourselves as we can.

Thursday, August 22, 23:54 UT - Disseminating Moon, 15°21’ Aries

Monday, August 26, 09:26 UT - Last Quarter Moon, 3°38’ Gemini

Friday, August 30, 02:17 UT - Balsamic Moon, 22°12’ Cancer

Void of Course Moon

Thursday, August 1, 02:46 UT (Gemini) - 03:19 UT (Cancer)

At 33 minutes, this is the shortest Void Moon in August. (And for the US, technically, it’s all on July 31.)

Saturday, August 3, 10:31 UT (Cancer) - 11:10 UT (Leo)

For the US, this 39-minute void Moon is the shortest one in calendar August.

Monday, August 5, 15:16 UT (Leo) - 21:17 UT (Virgo)

Thursday, August 8, 08:40 UT (Virgo) - 09:31 UT (Libra)

Friday, August 9, 21:45 UT (Libra) - Saturday, August 10, 22:34 UT (Scorpio)

At 24 hours 49 minutes, this is the longest void Moon in August.

Tuesday, August 13, 09:01 UT (Scorpio) - 10:01 UT (Sagittarius)

Thursday, August 15, 16:52 UT (Sagittarius) - 17:51 UT (Capricorn)

Saturday, August 17, 20:43 UT (Capricorn) - 21:45 UT (Aquarius)

Monday, August 19, 18:26 UT (Aquarius) - 22:52 UT (Pisces)

Wednesday, August 21, 21:54 UT (Pisces) - 23:02 UT (Aries)

Friday, August 23, 12:44 UT (Aries) - Saturday, August 24, 00:01 UT (Taurus)

Monday, August 26, 01:40 UT (Taurus) - 03:04 UT (Gemini)

Wednesday, August 28, 07:14 UT (Gemini) - 08:47 UT (Cancer)

Friday, August 30, 15:24 UT (Cancer) - 17:09 UT (Leo)

Retrograde/Direct/Etc.

Transiting Mercury begins the month in its pre-retrograde shadow (and in its Storm); it stations retrograde on Monday, August 5. Mercury stations direct on Wednesday, August 28, and is in its post-retrograde shadow (and its Storm) for the rest of the month.

Transiting Ceres starts the month retrograde. She stations direct on Monday, August 26, entering her post-retrograde shadow.

Transiting Pallas is in her post-retrograde shadow all month.

Transiting Jupiter is in its pre-retrograde shadow all month.

Transiting Saturn is retrograde all month.

Transiting Chiron is retrograde all month.

Transiting Neptune is retrograde all month.

Transiting Pluto is retrograde all month.

Transiting Eris is retrograde all month.

Ingresses

Monday, August 5 - transiting Venus enters Virgo

Friday, August 9 - transiting Juno enters Libra

Thursday, August 15 - transiting Mercury retrogrades back into Leo

Thursday, August 22 - transiting Sun enters Virgo

Saturday, August 24 - transiting Vesta enters Virgo

Thursday, August 29 - transiting Venus enters Libra

Opportunity Periods

Thursday, August 1, 03:19 UT - Saturday, August 3, 11:10 UT. “Use this exceptionally long OP for finishing up projects during the Balsamic phase of the Moon.”

Thursday, August 8, 09:31 UT - Friday, August 9, 21:45 UT. “This is a great time to get in touch with important people and to renew your connections.”

Thursday, August 15, 16:50 UT - 17:51 UT. “You can apply this fluid energy to both work and fun.”

Thursday, August 15, 17:51 UT - Saturday, August 17, 20:43 UT. “Take advantage of this long OP useful for practical matters that have to do with existing projects since Mercury is retrograde.”

Wednesday, August 21, 18:32 UT - 23:02 UT. “Good for anything, especially the arts and healing.”

Wednesday, August 21, 23:02 UT - Friday, August 23, 12:44 UT. “This OP is versatile, good for competition and sports, the dramatic arts, writing, and creativity.”

Sunday, August 25, 13:25 UT - Monday, August 26, 03:04 UT. “With Mercury still retrograde and the Moon in Taurus, use this OP for practical projects.”

Wednesday, August 28, 08:47 UT - Friday, August 30, 17:09 UT. “Very good opportunity to implement changes and return to projects that were stuck during Mercury’s retrograde period.”

(NB: I really hope everyone is happy with so many Opportunity Periods - because there will be only two in September!)

Et Cetera

The Leo Cross-Quarter Day falls on Wednesday, August 7, 00:09 UT. This is when the Sun’s travels take it to 15°00’00” Leo.

[louisupdates]

Show Review: Louis Tomlinson draws thousands to sold out Faith in the Future Tour stop

Olivia Khiel | July 5, 2023

Louis Tomlinson is leveling up and he’s starting with a new album and a tour that sold out a stop at Arizona Financial Theatre on Monday. The singer was joined by a killer backing band, along with openers Andrew Cushin and The Snuts for a high-energy evening of rock ‘n’ roll.

Fresh from their Las Vegas nightclub extravaganza, The Snuts shuffled onstage in the throes of vehicular issues that nearly derailed their Arizona appearance and perhaps a touch of a hangover. Regardless, the Scottish quartet gave the crowd a rollicking set that included “The Rodeo” and “Somebody Loves You”. They weren’t onstage long but they certainly made an impression on the excitable audience.

When Louis Tomlinson released Faith in the Future in late 2022, it marked a stronger era for the former One Directioner. That strength lent itself to larger scale stage production, a heavy rocking live band and an uncontainable love from millions of fans. The Arizona section of the fanbase showed up and showed out on Monday with their handmade signs and ear splitting screams every time Tomlinson so much as smiled. And really who could blame them when his grin lit up the entire theatre?

He admitted to feeling under the weather but still gave stellar performances of “Kill My Mind”, “Face the Music” (a favorite of ours from the new album) and the uplifting “We Made It”. Not one to forget his roots, Tomlinson also threw in covers of One Direction’s “Night Changes” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”, putting his own spin on the massive hits.

Tomlinson’s voice was a standout in One Direction and getting to hear him sing solo puts that uniqueness front and center. He also tells his story in raw and honest lyrics, never forgetting where he came from and where he knows he belongs.

The unreleased fan favorite “Copy of a Copy of a Copy” had another spotlight moment on this tour, along with a cover of Arctic Monkeys’ “505” done to perfection. At this point, Tomlinson’s weariness was starting to show but the fans carried him as he pushed through to end the main set with “Out of My System”.

Flashing lights and loud guitars brought Tomlinson back to the stage for an encore and he jumped down to the barricade to be in the arms of his adoring fans. Those arms and hands got aggressive, however, and he returned to his microphone rumpled and with holes torn in yet another stage outfit- prompting Tomlinson’s biggest smile of the night. He has a clear love of performing and described being in front of thousands of people who have lifted him up from the One Direction days to now as healing and exhilarating.

That adoration and joy was mirrored for the entire show and Tomlinson exited the stage to thunderous applause and the knowledge that we’d all be back next time.

Check out all the photos!

Story and photos by Olivia Khiel

Photos: part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6

[lulu2992]

Exploration of the now-offline Far Cry 5 official websites

Part 3: Game Info 2 (America)

Recovered content

On July 13th, 2017, this is what the Overview, on the Game Info page of the American website, said:

OVERVIEW Welcome to Hope County, Montana, land of the free and the brave, but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate that is threatening the community's freedom. Stand up to the cult’s leader, Joseph Seed and the Heralds, and spark the fires of resistance that will liberate the besieged community. In this expansive world, your limits and creativity will be tested against the biggest and most ruthless baddest enemy Far Cry has ever seen. It’ll be wild and it’ll get weird, but as long as you keep your wits about you, the residents of Hope County can rest assured knowing you’re their beacon of hope. Join the Resistance on February 27, 2018, with Far Cry 5. Available on PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC.

Then, it was moved to the Game Features page and only said this:

OVERVIEW Far Cry 5 is a massive open world that’s filled with something new around every bend. The enemy AI behavior is more realistic and the exploration is almost endless. Even when you feel like taking a break from the campaign, you can take in some leisurely fishing before diving back into your quest. It’s your mission. With it comes the freedom to take on a world that hits back by any means necessary. Join the Resistance now with Far Cry 5. Available on PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC.

On this Game Features page, which was only archived three times on the Wayback Machine (and remained unchanged at least from May 18th, 2019, to February 7th, 2020), there was also information about Hope County’s three main regions:

REGIONS WHERE ONE MISSION ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS Three diverse regions and three really bad Heralds stand between you and The Father. How you conquer them is up to you.

HOLLAND VALLEY - John Seed's Region Named for the Dutch immigrants who originally settled here, Holland Valley feels like a postcard from the West. It is home to farms, grazing animals, and a small community named Fall’s End. Because of all the goods that are grown and transformed here, this is also where the cult is planning to reap whatever they need before The Collapse.

HENBANE RIVER - Faith Seed's Region Henbane River was once a place where people came to heal. Its landscape was dotted with cottages, hot springs, and the flowers that give the region its name. Over time the hot springs business fizzled out and the Project at Eden’s Gate moved in. This area is the cult’s heart in Hope County and a place of field labor and worship. Its economy revolves around converting souls into a docile workforce through use of drugs.

WHITETAIL MOUNTAINS - Jacob Seed's Region Whitetail Mountains are a true wilderness where nature’s raw power is on display. Teeming with wildlife, this is a place to hide secrets—from both society and the law. It’s here that the cult is building an army to protect their followers from the Collapse. While Eden’s Gate controls this region, those who reject the cult can also find safe haven here. Preppers and survivalists have encamped themselves in these hidden mountains as they await the right moment to strike.

You could find the Activities as well:

HUNTING Aim a bit off? Practice your marksmanship on some of the wild animals that are roaming throughout the different regions in Hope County. But beware, the animals fight back. FISHING Need a breather from ousting a doomsday cult and their maniacal leader? Take a break and cast a line in any of Hope County's scenic lakes and rivers. WINGSUIT Do you believe you can fly? Nothing says freedom like soaring high above Hope County like a bald eagle. CRAFTING While you make your way through the diverse landscapes of Hope County, Montana, you will encounter all manner of animals and natural resources. Use them to your advantage, when crafting your upgrades.

There was also an introduction to the For Hire system, and notably this:

GUNS FOR HIRE Not only do you have unique skills to bring to the table, so do your Guns For Hire. You can meet and recruit them in the open world, although they may need some help sorting out their own problems before lending you a hand. If you like to travel in numbers, you can recruit up to two for hire at a time, which should help increase your chances of survival.

FANGS FOR HIRE It's not only the human residents of Hope County who are prepared to fight back. As a part of the Guns for Hire system, Fangs for Hire are animal companions for the player. Each is unique, and can enhance whatever playstyle you choose.

“Read More” took you to the News section, to an article titled “Meet Far Cry 5's Characters” (more details in future posts), and another one that was apparently not archived, sadly...

Commentary

The changes in the Overview are interesting to me because they initially called Eden’s Gate “the biggest and most ruthless baddest enemy Far Cry has ever seen”... and then didn’t.

I like that we learn more about the three regions, especially details such as Holland Valley getting its name from the Dutch immigrants who used to live there or the Henbane River being a reference to the flowers that grow in the region. That said, the Bliss flowers we see in Far Cry 5 seem to be inspired by Datura, not Henbane, so I don’t know if this is a mistake or if the developers had other real-life flowers in mind when they came up with the concept of Bliss. Henbane flowers contain the same psychoactive substance as the drug used by the cult: scopolamine (although its hallucinogenic properties were greatly exaggerated in the game).

The site also says we could craft upgrades using “animals and natural resources”, but while plants can indeed be used to make “homeopathics”, crafting upgrades with animal skins, for example, wasn’t a mechanic in Far Cry 5 anymore.

Under the cut are all the available source files, saved directly from the website, of the images you see in the screenshots:

Next to the flag above, on the right, is the (barely visible here) “intaglio” pattern, used in the background of most pages on the site.

Small and barely visible white eagle with a transparent background below.

Small and barely visible white eagle with a transparent background above.

[sequinsmile-x]

Oooo I have one. What is your favourite lyric that describes Hotch, Emily and then them together??

The answer to this would change massively depending on when I'm asked haha but right now it's the following from Forever by Noah Kahan:

I won't be alone for the rest of my life I'll build a boat for when the river gets high And I'll meet a girl in the heat of July And I'll tell her so she knows

That I'm broke, but I'm real rich in my head That I broke a bone that never healed in my hand So, when I hold her close, I might loosen my grip But I won't ever let her go

It screams young hotchniss growing together <3

[sillyfairygarden]

fairy once more 🌹 my c!hannah design is complete, full design process is under the cut :)

wrow it has been like 1.5 yr since my first c!hannie drawing 😭 ourgh i love her sosososo much. i really went back n forth on whether or not to actually complete this design, due to my... complicated and strenuous relationship with the dsmp... but after talking it out and going through these pieces i wanted to do it justice one last time :)

without further ado here is a (near-complete) history of my c!hannahxxrose design. i have included text descriptions since my handwriting is notoriously doctoral (bad):

DESIGN EVOLUTION:

In the beginning the design was very simple, and leaned heavily into the popular fanon. [pointing at image of c!hannah with leafy, thick foliage leaves from fall 2021: this was drawn before the event where c!hannah got her wings, aka i'm psychic teehee]

(i didn't really know much about her character, so these aren't tied to the canon and got scrapped!)

[pointing to a design of c!hannah with fairy wings from early 2022: this simple dress was a staple in my early design...]

Post-Elytramaggedeon:

her wings! i think when she lost them, it really drew me into pinning down a design for her. i toyed with the imagery of torn, tattered wings, but then turned to a more melted look. i love the multicolour spread of her wings, through over time her wing shape changes from a butterfly wing to a more dragonfly/fairy-style.

i toyed with the idea of her wings being torn off completely, but at the end it was more true to the imagery to have these massive, multicoloured wings, useless and tattered.

[text beneath a c!tinarose piece from march 2022: first time drawing c!tinarose B) very uninspired outfits. also, why does c!tina have little wings??? The line "he ripped your rings, my little fairy :(" lives in my head rent-free. I wasn't happy with how this came out.]

[text beneath a c!tinarose piece from july 2022: genuinely one of the best pieces i've ever done. c!tinarose nation 4 lyfe ✌️ Really nailed the melty, shredded wing design here!

Design Exploration:

While working on those [above] pieces in 2022, i started exploring different ideas for my c!hannah design.

[text pointing to a sketch from september 2022, where c!hannah has a large, tree-like arm: in this, c!hannah is a flower nymph whose body is apart of nature--the tree arm is borne! i LOVE asymmetrical designs. In my notes, i wrote: 'she draws her energy from nature to heal after losing her wings- in return, nature returns to claim her body... as time goes on, the bark grows.]

Concept: pre-DSMP design:

[text pointing to a sketch of c!hannah kneeling, hair wild with flowers and covered in climbing vines: a rosebush who becomes a girl-in her early days, she is more plant-like than human girl! i loved this hair. so fun.]

Introduction of Armour:

[text beneath multiple drawings of c!hannah from summer 2022, where she is wearing armour: in these sketches, i was feeling the urge to draw some armoured ladies-and so c!hannah became my victim!

i'm always craving sleek, feminine silhouettes in my armoured designs, without turning into battle corsets and bikinis.

at the same time as this, i was in the brainstorming/conceptual stages for other dsmp characters, and i wanted c!hannah to be unique from the generic, full-netherite design.]

Final Design:

A year and a half after my first art of her, and i collected the varying design elements from past pieces into one final concept!

Knightly yet feminine, strong but still wearing (literally) the scars of pain. I wasn't confident in ever finishing this, but then i heard that she gets her wings back after the 2023 """finale""" of the smp... it was time to bring closure to this character design that i have poured a whole part of myself into. This was the final sketch.

[text near a sketch of c!hannah's final design: flower spirit, mix armoured with flowers (utena core).]

for the final piece itself, i wanted to reference the colours of hannah's minecraft skin, while still adding that fantasy-knight element. the wings are trimmed, but still retained that beautiful, multicolour melty look. her tree arm is finally blossoming and blooming with pops of colour, to signify regrowth after the trauma of losing a piece of herself. her insignia is not for any nation, but for herself.

References:

The works of these illustrators greatly guided this design. Additionally, my peers and other artists who have drawn/interpreted c!hannah before <3 feminine, strong designs are so beautiful!

[not pictured are the works of JC Leyendecker, Jasmin Darnell, CLAMP, Thores Shibamoto, and my dear friend zma. their works orbit my head like a ceiling fan whenever i put the pen to paper <3)

a few things didn't end up making the cut (the cape from the final sketch, her other forms and ideas for pre-SMP, etc) but at this point, i am really excited to just stop looking at this piece LOL. it has been staring at me for forever. im very pleased with it and touched something special at seeing my own abilities, ambition, and concept designs grow within my own work. even if no one reads all 213445345 words of this, it's a wonderful capsule of the work i put into this design and im quite pleased.

aneeeways if any1 read this far i hope u like it 🙇 ok im going eepy now gnight ^^

[efangamez]

Pride TTRPG Bundle Sale: Help a Queer Person Thrive! Buy nearly $70 of games for $25!

PLEASE REBLOG IF YOU CANNOT PURCHASE! <3

Join me in celebrating Pride Month by supporting me, a trans and queer creator looking for financial assistance to live life to the fullest.

This sale will help me to support myself as someone who makes less than $15,000 a year. I kinda wanna live a little and heal myself, and sadly, money is a big roadblock for me.

In this bundle, you can obtain:

GRIM, a retro FPS styled TTRPG inspired by Quake.

Neon Nights, a cyberpunk TTRPG with nearly infinite build variety, and it's two MASSIVE expansions!

Wrath of the Undersea, a TTRPG where you play as vengeful Eldritch peoples trying to reclaim the colonized surface.

Disk Master's expansions, where you can live out your Pokemon or Digimon dream on pen and paper!

There are also some stretch goals attached to the sale as well!

$500: This pays for debts and a month of groceries.

Will hold a Trans Rage Game Jam in July!

$1,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, and some cushion.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July AND will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August!

$2,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, and computer payments.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, AND will have all games FREE during the month of October!

$3,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, and gender affirming care.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, AND will have all games FREE during the month of October!

$4,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, gender affirming care, and mental health appointments.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, will have all games FREE during the month of October, AND will release another one-page PWYW game!

$5,000: This will pay for debts, groceries, cushion, computer payments, gender affirming care, and mental health appointment, and will help SUSTAIN these things that are paid for.

Will hold Trans Rage Game Jam in July, will release GRIM: Eldritch Arsenal weapon pack for GRIM in August, will have all games FREE during the month of October, will release another one-page PWYW game, AND will host monthly game jams for the rest of the year!

$5,000+: Any money after this would be donated to trans non-profits where I reside and GoFundMe's for Palestinian families on the Operation Olive Branch spreadsheet.

PLEASE REBLOG IF YOU CANNOT SUPPORT!

[umlewis]

lewis hamilton, p1, is interviewed during the post-race press conference [part 3/3], britain - july 7, 2024 (transcript under the cut)

NOT SHOWN: Journalist: "Justin Allen, The Sun. Just a light-hearted question for all three of you, if I may. Obviously this is the start of a massive week of Dutch-English rivalry, with a certain football match on Thursday night. Can I just ask the three of you, are you looking forward to the match, and where are you going to be watching it, and what words of advice or encouragement would you give to your respective teams?" Lewis: "To the Brits, I think yesterday was a really good showing. It was a really great time today, or this weekend, for British sports. And the penalties, obviously, were amazing last night. I actually have never sat… I've been in a pub, growing up, watching a match, but sitting last night, watching with twenty-plus thousand people was really, really incredible, and I'm grateful I had that experience with George. And then, yeah, I think really just we all wished them the best. I'm sure they will want to play better and they will know what they need to do. They will know that they will probably want to elevate their game. And lots of learnings from every single game, just as like we have from every single race, so I will be with them and I'm sure everyone will be out in full force." [time jump] Journalist: "Ben Hunt, Autosport. Question for Lewis: You mentioned the emotion and never crying before. Do you think this is part of the healing process? So after what happened in '21, this is the final piece in the jigsaw to help you get over what happened there, to compartmentalize it and be able to move on?" Lewis: "I mean, I think there's a long-winded question. [long pause] I think only time will tell. What I can say is that I'm not giving up. I feel like I'm making the right decisions with my life, with how I prepare and how I manage my time; the decision I've taken, for example, for next year, the commitment I still have to this team, and the love that I still have for this team, and the love that I still have for my job. I really, really love this job, and there's never going to be anything that comes close to it, and it's something I'm incredibly grateful for, to be in amongst these twenty drivers, within this great sport that's having such a momentous time. We just had the launch of the trailer of the movie today. I do hope… Honestly, when I came back in 2022, I thought that I was over it, and I know I wasn't, and it's taken a long time, for sure, to heal that kind of feeling. And that's only natural for anyone that has that experience, and I've just been continuing to try and work on myself and find that inner peace, day by day."

Interviewer: "Thank you. More?" Journalist: "Tom Carey, Telegraph. Another one for Lewis: Obviously we know how much you're looking forward to going to Ferrari next year. It's going to be an amazing move for you. But is there an element of bittersweet, winning that with a team based locally in Brackley in front of your home fans and realizing how much you're giving up, leaving them just as they're coming back to the front, as well?" Lewis: "No. I think when we started the season and we had a car where we weren't going anywhere near Red Bull, for example, anywhere near looking like we would ever get a win through the year, that, for me, felt like it would be kind of bittersweet at the end of the season, where you've not had something like today. And the fact that we've really all come together… Everyone's done such a great job to get the car into a place where we're feeling much more comfortable, and really changes from the foundation from last year. So not leaving on a low, but leaving on a high, which has been our goal. There's still a long, long way to go, but the car… And by no means is the car the quickest car on the grid right now. I think we are super close and I think hopefully with the next upgrade perhaps we will be in an even stronger position to really, really be fighting for the front row more consistently." Interviewer: "Thank you. Yes?" Journalist: "Tim Hauraney, TSN. Question for Lewis: Lewis, congratulations. We've seen you win a lot over your career. Given where the car started at the beginning of the season, and then also this being your last time around with Mercedes, where does this victory stand for you?" Lewis: "Well, you know I have a really bad memory, but, honestly, I'm really very much about living in the present, and this does feel… I don't feel like I'm able to compare this one to any other, to be honest. I had so many great moments, and moments where I didn't think that I was going to be able to win, like the first grand prix win here in 2008. I qualified terribly… Well, P4, but it felt like I wasn't in with a shot to winning the grand prix, and then it rained, and obviously I had that great feeling.

So many moments, through the… I think being at your home grand prix… That's the longest stint that I've not had a win, 945 days, and the emotion that's accumulated over that time… So this one could be one of the most special ones for me, I think, if not the most special one." Interviewer: "Thank you. Yes! Another one." Journalist: "Hi! Weian Mao, Formula Vision. A question for Lewis: On this weekend, 1954, Mercedes scored its first Formula 1 victory. Just want to share your thoughts on this aspect. Also, as we know, you are moving onto Ferrari next year, but in the future, maybe do you still have some unfinished stories with Mercedes off-track, maybe?" Lewis: "Well… 1954? I mean, what car… That would have been in the W197, maybe? I can't remember which car that would have been. But yeah, the heritage at Mercedes is legendary, and I'm very fortunate to have been a part of Mercedes for this last eighteen years. Actually, more than that. Twenty-plus years, because they started supporting me when I was thirteen, so… But obviously every grand prix win that I've had, the 104 has been with Mercedes, powered by Mercedes, and something that I will always be grateful to have been a part of."

[talonabraxas]

The New Moon In Cancer Wants You To Get Sentimental

The first new moon of summer is here and on 5th July at 11:57 p.m., the new moon in Cancer wants us to get sentimental. Although it sounds easy in theory, Cancer is a zodiac sign that takes time to embrace novel ideas, experiences and relationships. Once the crab does, they’ll reveal a bright, hot heart full of love, loyalty and creativity. Cancers do things in their own time so be patient during this lunation because it could take a minute to see our lives evolve for the better — but they certainly will.

New moons initiate the lunar cycle every month. The sun and moon align in the sky, making the moon invisible to the naked eye. We call this the dark moon. Being that the new (and dark) moon is the first of the lunar phases, it’s a moment when we can set intentions and share our dreams for the weeks ahead. If you want to set forth on a new chapter in life or jump-start an endeavour, the new moon would be the time to do so. Manifesting can lead to big payoffs when set during the new moon.

Since the new moon is in the sign of Cancer, which is ruled by the moon, this lunation is a moment in which our emotions, intuition and sense of self will force us to make decisions based on what our gut feelings tell us. Finding and igniting a connection to ourselves on a deep level will allow us to evolve, grow and transcend effervescently with the new moon. This is a moment in which we’ll find what energy and desire resides in our hearts. Doing what makes us truly happy, for the first time in a while, will make us feel as though we can amplify our passions, moving towards our wishes and objectives.

With Cancer being a nostalgic sign, we might want to look back at childhood activities that brought us joy. What dreams stick out from our youth? What did we want to pursue? Who did we want to be? Thinking and reflecting upon these quandaries could lead us to understand what we want to change and add to our lives. Not only that, but it’ll give us the chance to heal our past. The presence of the centaur Chiron (who’s known as the wounded healer), as well as the asteroids Juno (the protector of the home, among other things), Ceres (the asteroid of unconditional love) and Pallas (who brings wisdom), will help us love and appreciate our shadow self and inner child, allowing us to stop the ongoing cycle of familial trauma or at least see the patterns as they are happening.

Action planet Mars in Taurus and Saturn retrograde in Pisces both aspect the new moon, pushing us towards excellence at our own pace. Mars in Taurus doesn’t move as swiftly as other signs but there is a calmness in not taking impulsive steps to keep things moving. Saturn’s backward spin allows us to boss up and evaluate the decisions we are forced to make from the square the new moon is undergoing from the fraught aspect it shares with the Nodes of Destiny.

The fixed stars Sirius and Canopus connect with the new moon. Sirius wants us to shake up our lives by getting out of our comfort zones. Letting go of our fears and old ways of thinking will allow us to see all the possibilities that lie ahead. Canopus brings fame but not without emotional baggage and tests. We may not like the effects our choices have on those we love, which can lead to us looking for a new path during the new moon.

Even though we are making moves and taking action, we aren’t doing so in a frenzy. We are focusing on what is right for us and homing in on how we can make it possible. Everything that is worthwhile in life doesn’t happen overnight. Planting seeds now will lead to massive changes and success in the future. Don’t rush the process.

Hekate in Cancer Mandala Talon Abraxas

[dogwooddiaries]

I am intrigued by papes, please tell me more :>

ohhhhh ok, so this is my first attempt at merging tbitb with the newsies world and it has quickly gotten away from me. I had the first ideas for it back in June/July I think but other than a whole lot of bullet points, I've only written 2k or so. It is about Don being somewhat orphaned and coming into the Brooklyn faction of the newsie community. Bobby's the ringleader of the group of ragtag youth with his own painful background. There's a young oc who kind of gets attached to Don and brings a level of healing to his life. I have rough sketches for each of the boat boys to have a part in the story and some kind of background, some larger than others. My ideas for it have become kind of complex and if I really wanted to let it all come together, I think I'd have a pretty massive story.

Thank you for asking!! <3 <3

[ms-m-astrologer]

Transiting Jupiter stations retrograde

Timeline (current events in bold)

Monday, July 15, 2024, 14:45 UT - transiting Jupiter enters pre-retrograde shadow, 11°17’ Gemini

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 07:05 UT - transiting Jupiter stations retrograde, 21°20’ Gemini

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 09:17 UT - transiting Jupiter stations direct, 11°17’ Gemini

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 20:10 UT - transiting Jupiter exits post-retrograde shadow, 21°20’ Gemini

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We know that Jupiter isn’t comfortable in Gemini, its “detriment” - ie, the sign opposed to the sign it rules, Sagittarius. Mr. “Look at the Big Picture” isn’t crazy about paying attention to all the details.

First, Jupiter Rx can temporarily dry up resources - or, we get an unexpected massive expense to pay off. Since it’s Gemini, maybe there’s some sloppy bookkeeping or something similar? (Especially for people with Jupiter connected natally or by transit to the 2nd &/or 8th Houses.)

Next, there may also be some sloppiness &/or delays around all levels of education, preschool to grad school. Some of us may discover some gaping hole in our education - we didn’t need that knowledge before, but we do now.

Issues with our voice may crop up. With Jupiter, the issue may be “too much” - we need to listen more.

The October and November aspects sort of flow into one another:

Saturday, October 12 - Jupiter Rx/Gemini sextile Chiron Rx/Aries, 21°19’. First of three, followed closely by:

Saturday, November 2 - Jupiter Rx/Gemini sextile Chiron Rx/Aries, 20°27’. Second of three. These are wonderful for setting a kind of “theme” for the Jupiter Rx process: we want to heal and get better! Watch for opportunities to learn.

Allow maybe a week on either side of these aspects:

Friday, December 12 - Jupiter Rx/Gemini (15°31’) sesquiquad Pluto/Aquarius (0°31’). Second of three; the first pass matured back on August 7, at almost exactly the same degree and minute. We may be pushing too hard to manifest something whose time isn’t now. Power struggles pop up. The third pass is next year, April 16.

Tuesday, December 24 - Jupiter Rx/Gemini square Saturn/Pisces, 14°01’. Second of three; #1 was back on August 17. On a global scale, this is the struggle to manifest for the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction back on December 21, 2020. Lots of distractions, false prophets, delusions - it’s hard to know where to start. The third square happens on June 15, 2025, but in different signs - Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn in Aries.

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[snorlaxirl]

i have become massively obsessed with twenty one pilots again and i feel it is healing for little 7 year old me who loved them which is sweet. maybe i should go and see them live next year? that would be so fun. i still have my trench hoodie from album release too and i think i will have to wear it all the time now. their older music is actually so good but i don’t really like scaled and icy, i have not fully listened to clancy yet but i have higher hopes because of its continuity from trench.

i think this picture with my snorlax plushie is actually so cute.

📸: eleventh of july 2024.

[goingsparebutwithprecision]

Five Ships In Five Fandoms

Thanking @tallangrycockatiel for the tag!

Stiles Stilinski/Derek Hale, Teen Wolf

What can I say about them that hasn't been said a thousand times before by people more eloquent than I. A classic. The ultimate comfort ship.

Cyrano/Roxane/Christian, Cyrano De Bergerac

Cannot overstate the hold these three have on my heart! One of the most excruciating canon endings of all time. I can think about them endlessly. Just rotating them forever in my mind. The Cyrano/Christian kiss from the National Theatre 2022 production lives rent free in my brain. If I loved them less I might be able to talk about them more etc etc.

Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane, the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries

One of the slowest burns of all time. Starts with absolute clownery, the tragedy in the absurd of asking a woman on trial for the murder of her previous lover to marry you, continues with the spikiest most resentful discoveries of drift compatibility, the get-together comprises an entire book's worth of meditations on gratitude (the hatefulness thereof), inequality of gender class and intellect, whether intellectual honesty is more important than romantic loyalty (and/or one's continued ability to feed oneself), musical metaphors for relationship dynamics (anybody may have the harmony if they leave us the counterpoint!!!!!), and of course the massive continuity of ducks.

Cliopher Mdang/Fitzroy Angursell, Nine Worlds

OK actually maybe i take it back, strongest contender for slowest burn of all time??? In that these fuckers have been dancing around each other for something close to 1000 years (not a joke not an exaggeration time is fucky here). Although tbf. Tbqf&h. To be brutally Frank and Esme. I'm not sure I count those 1000 years in that we (the readers) were not actually there to witness that. But still. Where do I even start with these two.

That feeling when you've been installed as a puppet-god-king against your will for over a hundred years unable to choose your food or drink, experience sunlight, or touch another person (because if you do they will literally and immediately immolate because of magic curses) and although this would be cruel to do to anyone it is particularly cruel to do to you, nameless child and infamous anarchist poet revolutionary whose work shook the empire to its very foundations, and then you are finally sent a competent secretary who proceeds to steal your empire out from under you, dismantle it completely, institute universal basic income, universal housing, universal education, fix the post office, provide you with ships that fly?!?!, audit all of your government offices until every single speck of corruption is gone, end a world war and prevent there from every being another one, and all the while is humming your most treasonous song cycle under his breath for fully a thousand years. Oh and then he also journeys into myth and legend, through sky ocean to the house of the sun, essentially to barter fire from the gods, because he thinks he's not good enough for you.

Also such a wonderful nuanced portrayal of an ace/queerplatonic/this relationship-is-what-we-decide-it-is-but-the-most-important-thing-is-that-you're-it-for-me relationship. It's very queer. They're working it out as they go. It will break your heart and heal your heart. I cannot even.

Thara Celehar/Iana Pel-Thenhior, Cemeteries of Amalo

Another they are taking it so so slowly and I am all about it. There's a theme here somewhere I just know it. Sad wet cat detective man with life-destroying trauma talks to dead people, stray cats and this one guy who writes riot-causing opera and very gently invites him to dinner occasionally and helps him solve murder cases. We are two books in and they've only just a) held hands once and b) started using informal you to refer to each other. It's exquisite, I'm in hell.

No pressure tagging @ereborne @july-19th-club @morkaischosen @trans-cuchulainn and anyone else who's interested :)