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Today is /rosh 'kho-desh/ (first of the month) Adar /a-'dar/, a month brimming with joy, good luck, and tradition, offering more than the celebration of Purim.

It's a time when we embrace happiness, as the famous saying from the Talmud, מִשֶּׁנִּכְנַס אֲדָר מַרְבִּין בְּשִׂמְחָה "When Adar begins, joy increases" highlighting the essence of this period.

In Adar, we remember Moses, who passed away on the 7th of Adar at the age of 120, marking both his birthday and the day of his death.

This duality adds depth to Adar, as even Haman the wicked, in his plot against the Jews, chose Adar for its association with Moses' death, unaware that it also celebrated his birth.

This oversight turned Adar from a month perceived with potential misfortune to one of victory and joy.

The name Adar itself signifies strength and majesty, used in modern Hebrew as /a-'deer/ אדיר, meaning - mighty.

Adar is astrologically linked to Pisces, the fish, a symbol of blessing and prosperity in Judaism, as it is believed that the evil eye has no power over them.

This symbolism infuses the month with an added layer of good fortune and protection.

Another surprising aspect of Adar is its link to the story of Purim beyond the obvious.

While the miraculous turn of events for the Jewish people during Purim is celebrated in Adar, Haman's actual downfall occurred in Nisan, during Passover, linking Adar to themes of liberation and renewal.

Adar also marks the historical moment before the Exodus from Egypt, as the last month the Israelites spent in bondage.

This positions Adar not just as a precursor to Passover but as a significant period of transition and anticipation for freedom and renewal.

Merging these elements, Adar emerges as a month rich in history, spirituality, and celebration.

From its double appearance in leap years to its deep ties with biblical stories and symbols of luck and blessing, Adar encapsulates themes of joy, resilience, and redemption, making it a uniquely special time in the Jewish calendar.

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astronomical/astrological diagrams

from an astronomical-astrological composite manuscript, alsace, 15th c.

source: Vatican, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 1370

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September , from Months of the Year, Green - Rory Hutton , 2023.

Scottish , b. 1980s

Linocut , 29.7 x 21.5 cm. 11¾ x 8½ in.

Edition of 25

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my monthly bullet journal covers - 2024💫⏳

(all inspo is from Pinterest)

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some sundays

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The sillay

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thinking abt a punkflower college/tattoo artist/piercer au

hobie's working there for extra cash and miles comes in to get his nose pierced and he has those grey sony headphones covered in hand-drawn graffiti stickers and hobie bluescreens a little bit

and then he finds out that miles can draw. like rlly draw. he double majors in visual arts and graphic design and ofc hobie falls for him a little more bcs he loves him a smart cookie. and THEN they realise they're going to the same school??

gwen knows pav and hobie's friends with pav, ofc miles is friends with gwen; they all attend this arts college in New Brooklyn, gwen does ballet and pav bharatanatyam, hobie’s actually a goddamn violin prodigy majoring in classical music even though he prefers his guitar... anw he probably puts in a good word and gets miles an apprenticeship with their resident tattoo artist

he gets a proper piece from miles once miles is confident enough but he's already covered in tiny doodle tattoos bcs he lets miles practice on him and throughout all this.

they STILL aren't together.

gwen is literally ripping her hair out and yelling MILES HE LET YOU PRACTICE ON HIM. HE LET YOU FREESTYLE DOODLE ON HIS FUCKING SKIN. WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE JUST FRIENDS and miles is still all "eeeeh he doesn't like me like that yk? :("

he does.

hobie's been writing love songs about him for months. it's been driving pav up the wall.

in the end gwen and pav have to intervene and literally set them up on a date. world peace is restored as soon as they kiss.

[huariqueje]

August , from Months of the Year, Green - Rory Hutton , 2023.

Scottish , b. 1980s

Linocut , 29.7 x 21.5 cm. 11¾ x 8½ in.

Edition of 25