#kos kickstarter

[crabbng]

i added more casual and detailed outfit design commission slots! casual: 6 of 10 available detailed: 3 of 5 available very detailed 3 of 3 available

get your slots [HERE!!!]

casual outfit designs especially useful if, say, you have a webcomic and dont like designing outfits for your characters to wear.

[sinnbaddie]

Thinking about anbu Kakashi and his struggle with the amount of love he has for Gai. So I made a comic about Kakashi being presented with a rare opportunity

Kakashi: … Gai…

Gai: mhm?

Kakashi: *stumbles off his back*

(At the same time) Gai: Kakashi! | Kakashi: … *incoherent noises*

Gai: what did you say?

Kakashi: I said… I said I… I love you.

Gai: what?

Kakashi: you mean a lot to me and-and well I like being by your side. I like your laugh and your face. You give good hand massages, you’re really funny and you’re thoughtful… you’ve always been there, I don’t want you to go away. I like you Gai and I think-I think I want to kiss you

[itsnothingofinterest]

So uh, don't now if anyone in this little corner of the internet has heard; but Shigaraki's going to be coming to Death Battle after it's gone independent and he's going to kill Mahito.

So that might be a bit cathartic for fans. Y'know like; sure canon is canon, but at least fan works can give him some wins.

[storiesbytoria]

Character/Narrative Writing for Notorious Style TTRPG Kickstarter

Excited to finally do a blog post about a project I was lucky enough to work on early this year :D

Notorious Style is MxFraud's graffiti-inspired, solo-play TTRPG on Kickstarter! Fellow artist @winding-maze (thank you so much!!!) referred me to be a writer on the reward tier that would give players a pre-generated character/world.

I was commissioned to conceptualize and write the introduction for an artisan character in a medieval fantasy setting. The details of the prompts and the final writing can be found on my Ko-Fi blog post, which I'll link below:

After finalizing the text, MxFraud and I were able to work with @winding-maze for Arlo's character art and Fernando for art of the world map!

This is @winding-maze 's character art for Arlo (absolutely GORGEOUS, and I love the attention to detail!!) :

And this is Fernando's map art! I had a very bare bones idea of the setting, so the fact that they could get a full blown picture of the map was incredible!

Of course, I now have plans to do little explorations of Arlo in his world (probably both in writing and art) which I'm quite excited for! I started with the drawing below to get used to @winding-maze 's beautiful design in my own style!

I definitely recommend checking out MxFraud's Kickstarter for Notorious Style if you like TTRPG's and like the idea of being able to play a campaign on your own! Also excellent as a way to practice your sketching :)

Also, if you haven't already, check out the full blog on my Ko-Fi site for the introduction to Arlo and his world!

[celestialcrownsvn]

10/22/23

Y'all ready for this?

3D Camera

I've got some nifty new updates coming! I have been experimenting with the ren'py 3D stage and it was far easier than I thought it would be. It allowed me to do some camera effects that I'd wanted to try but hadn't been able to make smooth enough with just ATL on the sprites or backgrounds.

I also figured out how to use Flatten so that the ATL doesn't show the characters naked when dissolving 🥲

Lots of new coding revelations! I will not be posting a new demo update anytime soon I think, but this is the sort of polish that I'm aiming at for the final version.

Falcon Punch

Betel now has a sprite! Along with the elusive Andromeda falcon. I hope that this will make it clearer which falcon is being talked about when--as long as let you get more attached to your little buddy! Your falcon can have a blue or red chest.

NSFW?

I have added a choice at the beginning that will let people toggle NSFW on or off, so that people don't miss this option when just starting the game.

Sahi's Route

Aalam's route is in full beta testing now, and I'm on to Sahi's route! I've finished the route proper as well as the good and bad ends, and I'm currently editing the best end! I hope to finish within the next few days and move on to Lune's route.

The second draft of the entire game very well maybe completed and tested by the end of the year, or close to it!

The third draft will be all about polish, copyediting, and of course, implementing tester feedback on the routes, adding things people may have felt were missing, etc.

In the meantime the other artists are still working on the additional backgrounds and CGs of course, so there's still a long way to go!

Min Art

I've always planned to draw the start screen myself, and while I like the current picture it was more of a temporary solution. I've been working on a new start screen! It's about 2/3 done.

Additional Min art will include additional sprite outfits, crowns for Sahi and Lune if they're made King of Lauté, and I've decided I will go ahead and do horseback sprites, as I've made such good time with the writing and should have plenty of time while the other artists are finishing up the art.

Ko-Fi

Follow my Ko-fi shop!

I've been slowly adding the Celestial Crowns merch to Ko-Fi! Right now you can get the stickers from the last Kickstarter campaign and two new wallpapers that are incidentally part of the new start screen.

Kickstarter rewards

I'm still waiting to hear back from Kickstarter about the pledges going through. In the meantime, love letters are being recorded, and I streamed the first three scenes of Aalam's route. I'll be recording a clean copy to send to backers once pledges have been processed!

Pinups

You can follow me on twitch (harlevinvns) to see me draw the rest of the pinups live. We're currently working on Leo's.

Conclusion

All is well on the development end. Thanks everyone for joining me on this journey 💖

[bonesmeal]

The actual story

Okay so I realize that the first "story" post didn't tell you guys a lot about what our game is about

Let's change that shall we?

SPOILER UNDER HERE!!

Okay, so the game starts with a scene in a forest and a background voice talking about being lonely and doesn't remember much about their life.

The scene cuts short when an alarm clock starts to sound in the background waking you up.

In the first playthrough, you control a young teen called Matias.

Matias goes around their daily life, helping their mom and taking a stroll around town.

After that, Matias and the player decide to go to the forest to think and maybe find some cool mushrooms.

After maybe getting a little too deep in the forest, you start to hear a voice coming from the ground.

When you look down, you see a human skull… well, most of it. And the skull is talking to you.

Before the skull can actually explain why and how it is talking, Matias gets scared about it, kicks it out of panic, and runs away to their house.

The next day, still haunted by the image of a human-talking-skull, Matias decides to go back to the forest to convince themselves that it was some sort of dream or maybe some weird hallucination.

Spoiler! It was not.

After his better judgment, Matias decides to hear the skull out and ends up giving him the nickname of Skelly (there is an option for the player to give the skull a name but is still in development, there is a certain undertale reference if you name the skull sans or papyrus).

Skelly ends up telling Matias that some of his parts (part of the skull and jaw) are missing but that he still can feel them around town.

Skelly ends up asking Matias for help to recover his missing pieces.

And Matias says no.

After some more convincing from the player and Skelly, Matias ends up saying yes and decides to help Skelly out.

After finding a good chunk of his parts scattered around town, Skelly starts to remember some of his life when he was alive and ends up going to the realization that he was probably killed, but he doesn't remember if it was by accident or intentionally.

After finding his jaw, Skelly remembers his age and real name… but with this information, you piece together that Skelly was a kid that disappeared when most of the adult NPC were young, and that means that one of the people you know in your life was the murderer that killed Skelly.

Now with this information, you have to try to find out who the killer is, but before you can start your new quest… Your game crashed and closed.

If you restart the game, you play from the beginning not as Matias but as Isabell!

Relive the same story but as a different protagonist, but remember, you are not Matias anymore.

The people around town will act differently around you because "You" are a different person.

Some NPCs that helped you as Matias could be your enemies as Isabell and vice versa.

While Skelly is sitting in the forest, confused about what happened and why he doesn't remember his name anymore… but he does remember Matias and their little adventure and is very confused about why there is somebody that is certainly NOT Matias picking him up from the ground.

The player has to work with Skelly and Isabell/Matias to solve the mystery again and try to figure out why the world started again.

All of this while interacting with unique NPCs and finding a bunch of references to games we love around town and the forest!

If you wish to help us make our game real, please consider buying us a kofi!

When we get a demo for the game, we plan to release a Kickstarter to make a full game.

Please join us on this adventure!

[anim-ttrpgs]

The Kickstarter for Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy is Live!!

Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy is our team’s debut TTRPG, over three years in the making! The campaign will run from April 10th to May 10th!

How far would you go to learn the truth?

Play amateur detectives caught up in things they barely understand, and explore how the lives of your characters unravel as they push themselves to dig deeper into the unknown!

Tense investigations!

Delve into an investigation-focused mystery and horror system that lets players take initiative and use their characters’ unique strengths to find clues and deduce conclusions themselves. A few bad rolls won’t get the party hopelessly stuck, but at the same time Eureka respects their intellect and lets them take charge of solving the mystery!

Character-driven gameplay!

Stats and abilities are based on who your character is as a person. Freeform character creation allows you to build a totally unique little guy, and have a totally unique gameplay experience with him! This is supported by the backbone of the Composure mechanic. Stress, fear, fatigue, and hunger will wear your investigators down as they trudge deeper into the unknown. Food, sleep, and connections with their fellow investigators are the only way to keep them going!

Secrets inside and out! 

Any investigator could be a monster, helping their friends while trying not to reveal their true natures. The party will learn to trust and rely on each other, or explode into a tangled net of drama!

Intense, tactical combat! 

Hits are devastating, and misses are unpredictable–firing a gun will always change the situation somehow, for better or for worse!

Now in Technicolor!

Evocative artwork from talented femme-fatales @chaospyromancy and @qsycomplainsalot and the mysterious @theblackwarden paint a gorgeously-realized portrait of a world with shadows lurking in every corner.

Elegantly designed and thoroughly playtested, Eureka represents the culmination of three years of near-daily work from our team, as well as a lot of our own money. We are almost at the end, we just need some financial support to put the finishing touches on it and make the final push to get it ready for official release!

With every stretch goal we meet, the game gets better and better. Tons of beautiful new artwork, new options for gameplay, and even two entirely new playable Monsters could be added to the book, so visit the Kickstarter and secure your copy today!

If you want to try before you buy, you can download a free demo of the prerelease version from our website or our itch.io page!

If you’re interested in a more updated and improved version of Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy than the free demo you got from our website, subscribe to our Patreon where we frequently roll our new updates for the prerelease version!

You can also support us on Ko-fi, or by checking out our merchandise!

Join our TTRPG Book Club At the time of writng this, Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy is the current game being played in the book club, and anyone who wants to participate in discussion, but can’t afford to make a contribution, will be given the most updated prerelease version for free! Plus it’s just a great place to discuss and play new TTRPGs you might not be able to otherwise!

We hope to see you there, and that you will help our dreams come true and launch our careers as indie TTRPG developers with a bang by getting us to our base goal and blowing those stretch goals out of the water, and fight back against WotC's monopoly on the entire hobby. Wish us luck.

[foldingfittedsheets]

The third chapter of Seal the Deal is up on my Ko-fi for members! If you hop on board for the membership you'll get a week of early viewing on the cute lil lesbians! Beds are discussed.

This chapter got kickstarted by @matriarchyuzi who wanted more of these two as a commission. I couldn't think of a good cover image for them so I just... made a whole chapter.

[gudgurkan]

Working on a book cover

This is for my fantasy journal book!

Kickstarter link

My website | Twitter | Instagram | Bluesky | ko-fi | Gumroad | inprnt

Here are some progress pics:

[see-arcane]

With a total of 1,176 votes tallied, the preferred plushie poll winner with 28.8% of votes is…

What a close one! Jonathan came in with 27.7%, the mysterious Mr. Morse with 24.9% and, delicious irony of ironies, London Dracula with 18.9%. Rest in pieces. Now, what does all this mean going forward?

First, just to reconfirm: I will absolutely be looking into the costs for having more than one plushie character produced at a time. For all that Mina has the top spot if it comes down to a solo run, Nobody Wants to Separate the Gothic Horror Soulmates, even as wee little plushies. It hurts my heart to think of. Mina and Jonathan deserve to sit side by side on everyone’s pillow. Just as Quinn Morse deserves to haunt the pillow next to theirs while casually throttling and carving London Dracula into pieces. For enrichment.

But beyond that, some other key things:

How is this getting done?

Sadly, I was not a cool enough kid for Makeship to greenlight a collaboration with me. Tragique. But while I was sitting around waiting for them to get back to me, I had time to browse around for other options. During that sniffing around I dug up a couple of promising manufacturers—one of which has some really neat options for not only plush toys, but all sorts of bric-a-brac like stationery, shirts, bags, cups, et cetera—and I plan to reach out to them for quotes to start with. Nothing really gets to move forward until I can nail down prices and the amount of X plushies to be made.

I am more than a little hesitant to tell anyone MAKE ME 1000+ PLUSHIES, PLEASE, THE TUMBLR POLL SAID THEY’RE GOOD FOR IT. These aren’t as simple as print/make-on-demand products, so I need to be careful estimating the amount of folks ready and willing to drop money on the little guys. But I will keep everyone updated on the numbers regardless!

Sooo is this a crowdfunding thing or an investment or what?

Don’t know yet. I am still between jobs at the moment—reminder to check out my Ko-Fi if you want to drop me a buck or commission some art!—but if this is something I can safely drop some of my own money in with the guarantee that it will let me do better than break even, I’ll do what I can out of pocket. However, if the cost of making something of good quality turns out too steep, I’ll start looking into stuff like Kickstarter and Backerkit and so on. I want to be sure I’m not gutting anybody’s wallet to pull this off and I want to be double-sure that what we’re paying for isn’t some flimsy throwaway junk. We are all here on the same Dracula book club starving artist site, so It Has to Be Worth It and not a money-sink for anyone.

Got it. Any other info to spare?

For the plushies specifically, this is when I’ll start:

Polishing up the current four designs into cleaner illustrations with different angles to provide for mockup samples with whoever I pick to manufacture with. If I get stuck on something—(which is likely)—I may throw up another poll to bug everyone about palettes and fashion choices. I have a few more designs I haven’t dropped yet for Epilogue Harkers, a non-Bloofer Lucy, and keychains that I’d love to share too!

Eyeballing materials. I’m already picturing a very close-cut cloth for the build and clothes, but I need to decide on filling too. Stiff overstuffing to hold a pose versus softer/lighter plush for floppy cuddleability. 

Poking at other character roughs, ala the Suitor Squad, the Weird Sisters, Van Helsing, Renfield, and Baby Quincey. And if all of those go well…

…maybe some designs for other favorites in the public domain playground. (Looks meaningfully at Clarimonde, Carmilla, Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, the King in Yellow, too many others.) ((But that’s all far-future stuff at the moment.))

Cool! But you also mentioned something about other merch?

I did.

Because goddamn do I want some Dracula-themed stationery. Journals! Memo pads! Pens! Every day we don’t have these things with the Harkers’ mark upon them is a victory for the forces of Count Dracula’s document-destroying evil. Likewise for shirts, totes, mugs, keychains, face masks and other things that could use some novel-flavored goodies. Hell, I’ll probably even get on with making stuff for The Vampyres to link on my website too. Because I am. Maybe behind on that. By several months.

Anyway.

I’ve got to start working on some designs for those too while the plushie process is progressing. Pray that my carpals don’t get tunneled.

Nice! Sounds like your plate is pretty full. So that’s it, right?

:)

Arcane?

:3c

Arcane. I need you to tell me this is all you’re working on.

>:}

Arcane.

Please stand by.

I have a little treat brewing for the Dracula Dailiers and @re-dracula folks in honor of a very special day for our good friend Jonathan Harker.

[null-entity]

From our 2018 @kickstarter

Model: Me @adorkastock and @GadgieCAT13  

Photographer: Blue

If you want to help support me and get awesome stuff like early access/polls & pose requests Become A Patron / DA Subscriber or you can check out my Ko-Fi store for exclusive stock!

Read My Rules Before You Use My Stock. 

[crabbng]

the Kings of Sorts Episode 11 kickstarter HAS LAUNCHED!! check it out to see the available the NEW BOOK!, old book sets, charms, standee and outfit design commissions! get there early for discounts! >:3c

get your books etc [HERE!!!]

[fellamarsh]

It's day four, and Taker of the Third Path is over halfway to its fundraising goal...

So I think now is a great time to announce our first sticker design!

Backers starting at our $10 pledge tier receive a Taker of the Third Path themed sticker and bookmark - and I'm super excited to announce that Caleb @littlestpersimmon made the art for our stickers! Please give him a follow if you haven't already; he's an amazing artist who deserves all of our support, especially during Pride month!

Without further ado... our first sticker features Taker of the Third Path's protagonist, Linmiru Oddatma!

When I first saw Caleb's art of Linmiru, my jaw literally dropped. He managed to capture Lin exactly the way I pictured him in my mind! I spent the rest of the day smiling like a loon, and am still in disbelief over how gorgeous this piece is.

If you want to get your hands on this sticker---and a number of other fun rewards---head over to the Taker of the Third Path Kickstarter.

You can learn more about the novel there, as well as read the first four chapters for free!

And if you think Caleb's art is as wonderful as I do, consider following him here and on Twitter, joining his Patreon, buying him a coffee on Ko-Fi, or picking up one of his prints!

Thank you so much for all your support so far, everyone!

[morggo]

Hi. I've been getting a lot of emails and messages with questions about the pride poster, so I'm going to make a quick FAQ:

I want this on a shirt

Good news: mxmorgan.threadless.com

Can I print this? Can I edit it? Can I use it as a phone background?

Yes. High quality and high res versions are here, for only $3 or more. Direct link is here: https://ko-fi.com/s/ac6c284e8c

Will you be making these into patches or back patches?

No. Money is tight and I don't have space in my apartment for more boxes. I suggest getting the license and making it yourself or buying a shirt from Threadless and cutting out the print.

Why did you forget X flag?

I assure you it's not out of malice. I've been doing a lot of extra hours at work, focusing on non pride related projects, working on 6 month+ old unfinished commissions, and fulfilling very delayed Kickstarter rewards. I'm only one person and I do my best to include as many as time allows, leeway is very much appreciated. I will make a few more pride flag requests soon and add them to the license and my shops, but after that I will need to step back from this and focus on other things. It's also why I offer 3 editable image files in the license - you're welcome to make your own or hire an artist to do it for you. [Update 7:18 pm, added those 3 designs, gay/MLM, aroace, and genderfluid, to the license and other shops. I will no longer make new edits for reasons stated here.]

I'm having an issue opening the licensing file. What is .RAR? Is it corrupted?

It's a .RAR, you will need WinRAR to open it. I like how WinRAR compresses large files better than winzip. All the files are in there. [Update 7:18 pm, it's back to a .zip file.]

I am having an issue with my shirt or print order

You need to contact Threadless or Inprnt customer service for order issues. I don't do fulfillment. For inprnt: https://help.inprnt.com/#contact For Threadless: https://support.threadless.com/

Can I commission you?

Not at this time. I need to focus on delayed work as well as my own projects.

Can you make a my nation's flag?

No.

Can I get this tattooed? Do I also have to get the tattoo ticket?

You can get this tattooed. Don't have to buy the ticket or the license, but it's a nice gesture and does help me, the artist, directly.

Can I make and sell this as patches, stickers, etc?

If you bought the license, yes. I have few restrictions: Don't be a fuckin fascist, don't be a company/corporation, and if you do sell them please give the money to your local queer and trans group, Palestinian, and/or Congolese aid. Don't profit from my work.

[rainerioun]

𝖶𝖧𝖠𝖳 𝖲𝖧𝖮𝖴𝖫𝖣 𝖸𝖮𝖴 𝖥𝖮𝖢𝖴𝖲 𝖮𝖭 𝖳𝖧𝖨𝖲 𝖶𝖤𝖤𝖪? | 𝗉𝗂𝖼𝗄 𝖺 𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖽.

— Hi! This reading is pretty straightforward and simple, but I tried to spice it up with other elements. Wishing you all an amazing week!

ORIGINAL DATE POSTED : MARCH 31ST, 2024.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PILE : The outcome may vary based on whether you receive clear messages visually or intuitively. If you resonate more with selecting a pile visually, trust that inclination. Personally, I believe the notion that 'looks can deceive,' so I prefer to take a deep breath and close my eyes, allowing the pile I'm meant to connect with to come to me. You might see the color of the pile, sense or hear a number, or simply feel its overall vibe.

Please don’t redistribute or edit my content.

MUST READ + MASTERLIST | KO-FI

PILE ONE

Main Focus. Phoenix : Freedom from Suffering and Past Karma. Reincarnation. Nightingale : Fearless Voice, Speech, Communication, or Song.

This week, prioritize expressing yourself openly and communicating clearly. Release worries from past experiences to embrace new ones. Whether through work, hobbies, casual conversations, or anything else, you can offer valuable contributions for personal growth and the benefit of others.

Additional Focus. Step Away from the Crowd. | It's Not an Emergency. Material and Spiritual Prosperity. | Choose Wisely. Teacher : Share Your Knowledge. Teacher — Light : Ability to communicate knowledge, experience, skill, or wisdom.

I was taken aback when I drew two teacher cards from different decks, but it really emphasizes what I mentioned earlier. Allow yourself to unconsciously or consciously guide others. This might involve sharing experiences openly, teaching a skill, or imparting wisdom. This will end up benefiting you in the long term. If you're in a work setting, this could manifest there. If not, it may reveal itself in another form.

If you're currently pondering over a decision or choice, it might resurface later in the week. [ If this doesn't resonate with you, this could also form suddenly and randomly. ] Take your time; there's no need to rush. Remember, it might not be as significant as it seems initially. Approach it with a clear mind and stability, allowing yourself to make a wise decision without being swayed by others or external factors.

If Wanted, Balance Your Root Chakra.

Affirmations: I am centered and grounded. I am safe and secure. I have all I need. I am where I'm meant to be.

Try Using/Wearing: Smokey Quartz, Red Jasper, Black Obsidian, Red Garnet.

Activities: Go outdoors. Walk barefoot. Dance. Meditate. Journal. Ensure you attend to your basic needs. Engage in grounding exercises, both mentally and physically. Physical activities, such as jogging or exercise. Declutter your space. Listen to music or sing.

PILE TWO

Main Focus. Oyster : Patient, Secret-Keeper, Hiding Inner Treasures. Unicorn : Reconnecting to Higher Wisdom or Divinity.

This week, consider starting a journey of deeper self-discovery, even if it's just taking small steps. Nothing happens overnight. Allow yourself to slow down and reflect, practicing patience with both life and yourself. If you're religious or spiritual, try deepening that connection this week; you might discover the answers you seek or a kickstart in the right direction.

Additional Focus. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. | Rise and Shine. The Waiting Game. | Authority. Family : All in the Pride. Victim — Light : Prevents you from letting yourself be victimized, or victimizing others.

Taking it slow is crucial this week. Rushing through life isn't the way to go; instead, allow things to unfold naturally for now. Empower yourself to let this process happen without stressing over easily fixable or insignificant matters.

For some of you dealing with family or close ones, let things simmer for a bit before diving back in. If not, perhaps reach out and say hello!

If Wanted, Balance Your Third-Eye Chakra.

Affirmations: I trust my intuition. I accept things how they are. I am insightful. I see and think clearly. All I need is within me. I trust in my decisions.

Try Using/Wearing: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Aventurine, Amethyst.

Activities: Visualization. Do puzzles or other mentally stimulating tasks. Do what you simply feel called to do. Pay extra attention to your dreams, and write them down. Get creative. Limit screen time.

PILE THREE

Main Focus. Octopus : Reaching, Yearning, Lacking Boundaries and Direction. Hawk : Watchful, All-Seeing, Messenger of Divinity. Golden Egg : Message at the Center of the Heart, The Unstruck Sound.

Taking quiet time for yourself is important. Embrace the peace and comfort of what you already have. There's no need to desperately search or long for something at this moment. It might feel challenging without a clear direction, but if you've been seeking a sign, consider this it. Pushing and rushing will only lead to a shortage of these things. Allow yourself the time and space to form them naturally, whether you're actively involved or not.

This is just a gentle nudge for a few people: if you've been contemplating starting therapy or seeking help, please consider doing so. I'll leave it at that since it's a sensitive topic.

Additional Focus. Reclaim Your Art. | Celebrate You. Light. | Base Chakra. | Financial and Material Changes. Fullness : Give Thanks. | Conundrum : Up In The Air. Rescuer — Light : Provides strength and support to others in crisis. Acts out of love with no expectation of reward.

For those of you who engage in any form of creativity, no matter how small, consider spending some time alone with your craft this week. You might find it brings even more clarity than before. Embracing the unique aspects of yourself is always a beautiful and necessary thing. Remember, you are strong, and any challenges you face will eventually fade away as long as you continue to love and nurture yourself. Trust that things will work out; sometimes, you have to be your own savior for the right people or opportunities to come into your life.

If Wanted, Balance Your Heart Chakra.

—The Root/Base Chakra card appeared, but I sense that focusing on the heart is more necessary at the moment. You can explore the other later on. If you're still interested, you can find more about it in the lower half of the first pile. <3

Affirmations: Wherever I go, love is all around me. I love myself to the fullest. I am worthy of love. Love flows freely. I feel my heart's calling. I honor myself. I live in harmony. I forgive myself and others.

Try Using/Wearing: Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Jade, Pink or Green Tourmaline, Opal.

Activities: Pamper yourself. Give love and help to those in need. Volunteer. Go to a pet shop. Do things you loved as a child.

PILE FOUR

Main Focus. Panther : Annihilation of the Unnecessary, Purging. Camel : Resourceful, Independent, Knows One's Self.

This week, take a more action-oriented approach. Be bold and productive—it suits you. Try relying on yourself as you tackle tasks and goals. Let go of anything that no longer serves you, that includes toxic people.

Additional Focus. Turn Back. | Connect with Your Soul Family.  Heart Chakra. | Rejoice in Celebration. Self-Confidence : Stand Your Ground. | Watcher: Be Your Own Witness.  Fool — Light : Fearlessly revealing emotion. Helping people laugh at absurdity and hypocrisy.

You need to learn to be your own support. Celebrate your confidence and embrace yourself. Remember, it doesn't always have to be rigid and serious—you can express this through humor and laughter. You can be a strong figure while also being open about your emotions. Connect more with the people around you in this positive energy.

If Wanted, Balance Your Heart Chakra.

Affirmations: Wherever I go, love is all around me. I love myself to the fullest. I am worthy of love. Love flows freely. I feel my heart's calling. I honor myself. I live in harmony. I forgive myself and others.

Try Using/Wearing: Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Jade, Pink or Green Tourmaline, Opal.

Activities: Pamper yourself. Give love and help to those in need. Volunteer. Go to a pet shop. Do things you loved as a child.

[samijey]

Corey Graves with the foreshadowing of all time in this old episode of Smackdown (February 19th, 2021)

Let's talk about this episode, shall we? Because the Sami & Jey dynamic is really interesting in retrospect

Let's talk about how this episode accidentally focuses on the samijey dynamic way before it became "a thing" - remember these were HEEL Jey and Sami - they were both at their lowest points, with Jey at his most volatile and aggressive (still reeling from his defeats against Roman) and Sami being an annoying, paranoid mess (this was shortly before the whole Johnny Knoxville thing).

At the start of the show, Sami interrupts a segment between Edge and Roman (the "real" top feud going on in SD at that time, if you'll remember - oof pandemic era) and immediately starts rambling, which Roman ignores, Edge laughs at and Jey just watches looking equal parts confused and curious:

man literally got the 🤔 going on

that was until Sami got the camera crew involved and started yelling into the microphone, at which point Jey lost patience and superkicked him - look at his face when he turns around to look at the camera guys he's soooo annoyed

classic samijey angst shot before it was a thing i'm just sayin'

Sami rolls to the outside after the superkick so Edge and Roman can resume their thing - and what does Jey keep doing during the rest of the segment? stare at Sami on the outside, of course

he just keeps doing it for no apparent reason

even while they're all making their exit, Jey's in the back of the shot staring at Sami, who's still down (lol at his little head popping up in the right corner of the frame)

cut to the main event tag match of heels Sami, Jey & Corbin vs babyfaces Daniel, KO and Cesaro. Immediately as Jey makes his entrance he and Sami start bickering

that's when you have that great line from Corey Graves about sparks flying (talk about foreshadowing lmao)

also let's talk about how Sami gets in Jey's face but Jey doesn't look phased by it and looks weirdly relaxed as he responds with "I got you"

they go on to bicker during the match, of course

but to also be the only two people to work together (we even pause the match at one point to have a classic "angry" tag spot between them)

and to put a cherry on top, they are also the only 2 to save the other from getting pinned

it's fun to see that even over a year before Sami famously approached Roman to officially kickstart the Sami in the Bloodline story arc, these two were already gravitating towards each other on a random episode of Smackdown 🤧🤧 it makes for really funny (unintentional) foreshadowing