#quirky divine feminine

[xyca]

[lifeonmarz-blog]

What I think of Lilith through the houses

Both polarities blended together, Enjoy!

Sb: pls take it with a grain of salt if it doesn’t apply let it fly.

1st: dogmatic views, do as I say not as I do, attracted to the bad boy/bad girl, relationships with promiscuous people, openly opinionated, body dysmorphia, magnetic aura, captivating presence, traditional views when it benefits them, competitive, strong work ethic, very attractive but it may be hard for them to see it, money is power and they know this, dark humor, gets people to open up easily, self imposed restrictions, victim mentality.

2nd: jealous co workers, insecure without money, focused on long term success, thinking outside the box, quirky, illusions around upbringing, favorite child, should embrace new perspectives //possibilities, attracted to the outcasted, can feel pressured to help others, victims of betrayal, takes shortcuts to get what they want, responsible with money, loves the idea of love but not the commitment, pressure to perform well.

3rd: secret teller, uses sex for power, uses communication for power, odd sex appeal, unique style, entrepreneurial mindset, self motivated, driven, spiritual blessings through others, easily adaptable, loved by women, team player, liar, familiar with the underworld from a young age, ambitious, fast thinker, prefers to be coupled up, questions others authenticity.

4th: self driven, “been there done that” vibe, quirky sense of humor, untrustworthy mother, misuse of sexual energy, confusion around self identity, jumping from relationship to relationship, doesn’t know when to let a relationship go, generous in relationships, charming with their words, idealistic about love, passionate, cold demeanor, manifest desires easily, persistent with what they want, right place right time, hard worker, likes/requires routine, attracts/likes conflict, dramatic relationships, impulsive, loves adventure, victim of betrayal, liar, self destructive, possessive, comes across as intimidating.

5th: charming, witty, self destructive, overly emotional, lashing out, makes friends with common interest easily, convincing, attracts money easily, make it and get it right back mentality, lacks patience, needs to do things in moderation, anxiety, worry, fear of the unknown, depression, needs to find peace within themselves, overly serious, scattered brain, life of the party, big personality, attracted to big personalities, lives outside the box, always standing out in the crowd.

6th: requires stability, shame around upbringing, lacks self esteem, thinks too much before acting, hasty careless movements, overworks the body, running from thoughts, overwhelms themselves, feels they have something to prove, intellectual, restricts sexual desire, attachments issues, addicted to ideas/belief systems, reliable, helpful, resourceful, natural leader, feels they have big burdens, should let go and be more carefree.

7th: feels misunderstood, values family dynamics, strength, disconnected from others, integrity questioned, do what they want not what their told, distorted view of family and relationships, strong intuition, divine feminine, nurturing spirit, frequent conflicts, lacking accountability, escaping justice, partners that bring out the worst, popularity, unique voice, charming, very opinionated, sexually explorative, calm before the storm.

8th: relationships that alter view on sex, emotionally manipulative, self critical, overworks themselves, always stressed about time, too much on their plate, overwhelm, self sufficient, luxury, abundance, doesn’t rely on others to make things happen, can see their plans through, should flow more with life, slow down and take your time, receives a lot of gifts, also gives a lot too, gift of gab, dark humor, sneaky vibe.

9th: comes off quiet but really a social butterfly, confident, independent, determined, chooses partners that talk disrespectful to them, lacks self discipline, easily unmotivated, changes paths often, loves podcast, sweet words, jack of all trades master at none, trust your intuition, many rebirths, it’s okay to be the student, don’t fear growth, insecure about how their perceived, feeling misvalued in relationships, hard time feeling ready enough”.

10th: home body but equally likes being outside, big family lots of kids, multiple baby daddy’s/baby mamas, impulsive decisions, gets a lot of attention from their outfits, defending your beliefs to the public, advocating social issues, underdog, very intelligent, people come to them for advice, secret relationships, weighs the risk vs reward, doesn’t value others opinions, brushes issues off, truth seeker/ truth teller, would rather work alone, loves love, attracts a lot of haters and secret fans, always partnered up or wants to be, gets lied to a lot, so much potential, generous, loves to be a provider, doing the same thing and expecting different results, strong emotional world.

11th: inflexible, likes to dominate others, would benefit from connecting to Mother Earth, jealousy, overwhelmed by responsibilities, loves to be in a relationship, creative, doesn’t invest time properly, wasteful with their energy, sharing wealth, attract fake friends, friends are very different from them, very confident demeanor, don’t get along with women, very convincing, two sides like a Gemini, a lot of love to give hopeful it’s not being misused.

12th: reserved, quite but a social butterfly, courageous, loves learning new things especially darker subjects, wants their voice heard on a public forum, should take time to be alone to hear your own voice and strength intuition, fear of change, escaping at the nick of time, learning to develop personal beliefs, people pleasing, strong will, persistent, misuse of power, direct, quiet power, reads the room.

[pjharvey]

like i’m diagnosed autistic and i don’t even like telling people very much bc i got diagnosed as an adult right around the time people started getting really annoying about autism especially in women and i’m like literally a normal person who has an invisible disability i’m not like uniquely connected to the divine feminine or whatever or like any sort of other new agey bullshit. and based on the non autistic members of my family i think i would be ~quirky~ even if i didn’t have autism

[moonyssmommyy]

My Marauders Headcanons Pt. 12 ~ Pandora Liliosa Lovegood

Best friends with Regulus

Made him Luna's godfather

She's bisexual and polyamorous

A Ravenclaw

She's a VERY affectionate friend. Just very affectionate in general.

Believes in platonic kisses like the one you'd give your mother before you went to bed as a child

Loves to hold hands

Cuddling is her fav

Def makes flower crowns

Barty (who's always had a secret soft spot for Pandora) gave her one of his Slytherin ties one day and now she wears it as a headband

Her fav color is periwinkle

She loves pastels

Flowy fabrics

Lace tops

Flared bottoms

She's super sweet

Honestly VERY quiet unless she knows you really well

If you've even so much as told her your name she will say hi to you whenever she sees you

She loves yogurt

Prefers a nice lil yogurt over a Popsicle in the hot summer heat

Like the little spoons

Big cuddler

Her laugh will make you smile and if not then you have no heart (that's how i found out barty had one)

Born at 6:27 in the Morning

Born June 22

Cancer

Pandora's mother LOVED Marilyn Monroe and Pandora did too even though she died before Pandora was born

Pandora Lovegood is absolutely ethereal and hypnotic

And she follows Marilyn Monroe's beauty tips religiously

Ties the little witches locks in her hair and weaves thread/yarn into her braids

She has thin pink lips

Wide, blue eyes that are very soulful and expressive

She adores collecting things

She loves the beach and wants to live on the shore line

She likes the funky patterns and fabrics every one else usually doesn't

She loves quirky, dangly earrings

She usually wears flowy dresses, tight tops, and loose pants

Mom jeans truther

Has a butterfly tattoo on her right shoulder

Long, wild, wavy hair

Best class is charms

Fav class is care of magic creatures

She also really likes potions

She'll put her hair up with her wand quite often and she wears the Slytherin tie as a headband

Loves dainty little necklaces and chokers

Loves jewelry in general

She makes jewelry too

Has a TON of rings

But the stone in all of them is a different crystal

Astrological nerd

Knows everyone's astrological charts

Very spiritual

Divine feminine

Animagus is a white cat

Fairy grunge meets gloomy coquette in the most tantalizing of ways

Absolutely bewitched by the muggle world

Either she's perfectly put together or a hot mess there is no in between

Dated Emmeline Vance for years and was absolutely devastated when they broke up

Her new found friendship with Lily is what saved her after their breakup

Was already dating Xenophilius by the time Mary and Lily asked to be in a relationship together

Pandora was really nervous about dating another girl much less two after how hurt she was when her and Emmeline broke up

She told Mary and Lily she would think about it but really she wanted to say yes

She just really loved Xenophilius and wanted to make sure he was ok with it first

He would give Pandora the entire world if she asked so of course he said yes

But he was confused on whether or not hed have to date them too tho

EXTREMELY SMART

She has her astrological sign constellation tattooed across her neck/collarbone

She wants a hedgehog

Loves moths

Has a Siamese cat

And a tarantula

Pandora loves insects and will casually let them crawl all over her and it literally freaks the fuck out of EVERYBODYYYY

[androm3da868]

I have another Divine masculine and Divine feminine nakshatra film 🥰🥰🥰

This one is for the rat yonis, starring Adrienne Shelly who is a Ardra Sun, Purvaphalguni moon and Martin Donovan who is Magha Sun Rohini moon and Uttaraphalguni dominant in Trust (1990).

It has the rat yoni elements but less sexual. It does well with depicting the unspoken connection between Magha and Purvaphalguni such as the age gap, teen pregnancy, purvaphalguni not getting along with the mother while Magha doesn’t get along with the father, and etc.

If you’re a rat yoni, I think you would love this film it’s very quirky but good.

Fun fact: this film was released on Sep 9 (Purvaphalguni Sun nakshatra) 💗

[eos0anemone]

Analysis: Genshin Impact Autistic characters - KOKOMI

This is going to be a section in my blog talking about which Genshin characters I think fit very well inside the autism spectrum. If we know Hoyoverse's record, we know that they're not autism friendly (*cof cof* cure for autism in Tears of Themis *cof cof*) but well, neurotypical people accidentally writing neurodivergent characters happens a lot, and at the end of day, it is free to our own interpretation how we see them.

I want to open this section with my favourite Genshin character: Sangonomiya Kokomi. I relate to her a lot (partially the reason why I'm convinced she's autistic) but keep reading if you want to know specifically why I think she is.

INTRODUCTION

Kokomi is a 5 star character, Hydro catalyst from Inazuma. Lorewise, she is Watatsumi's Divine Priestess; in other words, the leader of Watatsumi Island, a small town that relies a lot on fishing and agriculture to subsist.

In terms of 'waifu-uwu', Kokomi is your average overworked waifu who shows a shy demeanor, steady leadership but delicate presence. Is very feminine presenting, has a quirky military side and shows a soft spot for traveller, probably because she falls in love with him too (and yeah, I talk specifically about Aether because we know who thinks this way). A lot of western people, especially men, also reduce her to this stereotype common in Genshin Impact women.

However, we can take some more steps and see in depth everything that Kokomi has to offer.

HYPERFIXATIONS

One of the aforementioned cliches is actually true: Kokomi is an overworked woman, but not in the same way as Ganyu or Keqing, for example. While they overwork themselves because they seem to enjoy being occupated or feeling useful, Kokomi's job is a responsability that she actually doesn't wan't: just by reading her voice-overs (More About Sangonomiya Kokomi: IV), we discover that what she really wanted to do was study military strategy and become an adviser.

And this is one of the most interesting points about Kokomi: she loves military strategy. While some people reduce it to a quirky trait, I think it can be clearly interpreted as an autistic hyperfixation. Not only Kokomi is presented to us as a girl who is an expert on this field (Archon quest was so horribly written that it doesn't do her justice, but canonically she is very smart and a strategy master), but she also tells us on voice-overs that she loves military books the most (Chat: Reading), and wanted it to be her full-time job.

The least we can say is that it is her passion, one that fuels her motivation so much, just like how autism or writing fuels mine to the point of wanting to work on that field and enjoying it on my spare time or when I'm regulating myself.

BURNOUT AND MASKING

In relation to the last point, there's another reason as to why Kokomi preferred to be a military advisor rather than the island leader: social interaction.

As stated in both voice-overs and her quest, social interaction exhausts Kokomi to the point she 'gets negative'. She also tells us (Sangonomiya Kokomi's Troubles) that she's not good at communicating with others, and that putting on her Divine Priestess airs helps her with it. Kokomi is a clear case of a women who does masking in order to survive socialization with other people, and in this case, her being a figure of authority well-respected and loved by her people helps her a lot with the interactions she's forced to endure day by day. I see myself on this, because I too feel more at ease interacting with other people if I have a title that gives me clues about how others will be talking to me (being the class rep, an administrator...) but it still exhausts you, and usually it is even more tiring because you have to keep up to extra expectations. The 'getting negative' references being so burn out that you can't keep masking anymore, making you seem gloomy/uninterested/rude/clueless.

In Kokomi's quest Dracaena Somnolenta, we learn that when Kokomi is too tired of social interaction, she hides for a while on a cave where she sleeps and reads books in solitude. That is decompression. All autistic people need it to regulate their bodies and mind.

For Kokomi, this decompression time is very important, but also a secret she has. Social interactions represent a sensory overload for her, and we can see it on her dialogues during Dracaena Somnolenta, especially when we go find her to the cave:

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Oh... you noticed? I guess I haven't quite mastered the ability to hide how I'm feeling. I'll keep working at it... (masking)

Sangonomiya Kokomi: To be honest, I'm not really cut out to be a leader. At first, my dream was to read up on military strategy and perhaps become an adviser. (another hint to her hyperfixation)

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Constantly communicating with people, trying to retain their morale, having to read between the lines, making sure everyone gets the recognition they deserve... It's such hard work. (more masking, she has to force herself to do all these things because it doesn't naturally come to her)

(...)

Sangonomiya Kokomi: So whenever I feel overwhelmed, I come here to just lose myself in a book and relax for a while... (decompression)

Kokomi also explains that she uses spoon theory to regulate her energy. Spoon theory is a method created by Miserandino and it is used to ration our energy during the day. So yeah, Kokomi literally uses for herself a method that is directed to disabled people; whether it is autistic individuals, people with chronic illneses and pain, etc.

In her case, she writes it on her diary, adding or substracting points according to the tasks she has done and the events that happened to her. Traveller, whether it be Aether or Lumine, seem to be an individual that Kokomi trusts and feels comfortable with; so much that their presence doesn't disregulate her, but actually does the opposite. I don't like to think of it as a romantic thing, but rather as a platonic neurodivergent bond that they both share with each other.

A cute detail is that she also speaks loudly about those energy points with people she trusts, like Traveller and Paimon. I think it's beautiful when neurodivergent people feel free to explain out loud the 'weird' things they do after enduring so much masking.

SENSORY REGULATION

Although I already touched the most important points as to why I think Kokomi is autistic, there are some others I want to emphasize, being one of them sensory regulation and disregulation.

Kokomi is clearly disregulated by social interaction, and uses reading books, resting alone and militar strategy as a decompression mechanism. She also enjoys diving, and as she says, it fills her heart with peace even if the world underseas isn't bright and sunny like the dry land. Water can be very pleasant for some autistic people due to the stimuli and the temperature (I, for example, love swimming but hate being wet and wrinkled afterwards), and I like to think that, when Kokomi is at her limit, she goes diving to calm her mind (this is a headcanon lol, unless I missed something on lore).

Kokomi also dislikes seafood (fish, crustaceans...) and it's funny because I also hate seafood due to it's texture and flavour. Her favourite food, Bird Egg Sushi, is described by her as both 'simple' and 'simple to prepare'. Now I could be analyzing too deeply, but autism and sensory problems with food usually go hand in hand, making us prefer the simplest food possible and avoiding dishes with too much things on them, strong flavours or unpredictable textures... So yeah, Kokomi also fits this.

JUSTICE AND MORALS

Kokomi is leader of Watatsumi Island and goes against the Vision Hunt Decree that Raiden Shogun imposes on Inazuma. As she states on her voice-over (About Raiden Shogun) she doesn't feel rightfully to categorize or criticize Raiden Shogun's actions as good or bad. However, as she fights against it for the welfare of her people, we can assure that she does fight back against things she considers an injustice, even if it burns her out; just because that's what is right.

She also shows a great worry about all her people. If it's raining, she thinks about the fishermans who may not be able to return. The soldiers that died under her charge are in her mind even when she has agreed to not talk about them out loud. That should ideally be the average prototype of a leader, but just by watching Raiden Shogun we can agree that it is, in fact, not it. Seeing Kokomi, a woman who dislikes social interaction and burns herself to fulfill her duty, being at the same time so empathetic, considerate and kind to her people is something I see in a lot of neurodivergent people. The urge to please and help others the best you can do, even if it means sacrificing yourself in the process; not healthy at all, but so pure at the same time.

Kokomi also says something interesting on one of her voice-overs (Chat: Fish) which is that 'respect must be given to the will of every creature'. It is no mistery that she loves sea creatures so much, and I also think that the reason she dislikes seafood is because of this same thought about respecting all lives in nature. Not a very important point, but worth to mention.

I think I covered all the points I wanted to talk about, but if I forgot about anything, I'll update the analysis and add it.

There are a lot of characters I want to talk about apart from Kokomi (Albedo, Alhaitham, Sucrose, Freminet, Fischl, Noelle, Chongyun, Shenhe...) but I will take it slow to bring them all here. Autism spectrum is so colorful and endless that each character has significant but different traits, and I'll cover them up little by little.

This is the end of the post, I will return tomorrow with more things to say.

But here's a little cute Kokomi ❤️

[xxchromies]

Some people are either reading too much into my post about "bad" women or are misinterpreting it so severely that it's honestly a talent. That post WAS serious, but it was a little silly also. Some of the women listed are much more hated than others. Some are seen as downright evil, some are just seen as annoying. I wanted to include a wide variety. But regardless of how problematic they are considered, they are all women who face misogyny and they're also all women whose plights I empathize with, even if I don't agree with everything they say. On some level I know that they are human beings who care about things and who have people that love them. And for each of them there is a part of me that, when someone criticizes them, just wants to tell them to leave them alone.

They are either people who simply like something people consider "cringe" or people who identify closely with their oppression. And honestly I don't know if I can poke fun at or criticize a woman who keeps screwing herself over. I don't agree with divine feminine bullshit, I don't agree with tradwives. But they are victims of their own rhetoric and I just can't not feel some sort of sympathy for them.

Honestly when I wrote that post, I was thinking of the sorts of women leftist men make fun of. The sort of dude with a fugly mustache and mullet combo who dresses "quirky". The kind of dude who would make an incredibly condescending YouTube video talking about any one of the people I mentioned. They always sprinkle misogyny in every time. I also picked people radfems have issues with. We've got to do better.

[ancientgoddessofegypt]

Glorilla - FNF Astrology Edition (Sidereal)

Sun in Aries 13 degrees

Pluto in Cap 3'33 degrees!

Venus in Pisces 0 degrees

Jupiter in Pisces 2 degrees

Neptune in Aquarius 29 degrees

Mercury in Taurus 4 degrees.

Mars in Aquarius 15 degrees

Uranus in Aries 19 degrees

Pluto sextile the powerful conjunction between Neptune, venus, and Jupiter!

Pluto also trines Mercury

I want to get into the impact of this song and its effect all through social media and the music industry in general.

It was a song that blew up through tik tok and the song is considered a huge impact for black women in the hood. It honestly opening more doors for hood black women to be seen in a better light and to receive more opportunities in the rap industry since in the past it was really hard to come by. On top of that, this song is also nominated for a grammy and has surpassed a few records! Glorilla's hit song has shifted the entire course of her life and within a few months!

Mercury in Taurus is for sure going to make this a lasting hit, classic status. It just has that motion, and taurus is giving it to us ;)

Sun in Aries, must I explain more? lol. the song speaks for itself. But the song makes you feel good! Most people hear this song and go crazy. Start yelling the lyrics out loud and going crazy. Also the effect and lyrics of the song itself is very bold and vibrant. Fits the aura of Aries. the 13th degree is a divine feminine number. And who is it more impactful too? the GORLS! ha.

Sun sextile Mars shows that this song was going to be a force no matter what. its impact was going to happen fast since mars is honestly one of our fast moving planets and has a strong, powerful influence with whatever planet it touches.

Sun conjuncts Uranus and you know what? it makes sense how this REALLY became a hit so quickly! Our favorite quirky planet Uranus helped this song catapult. Uranus in conjunction with the Sun gives anything it touches a shock wave of energy and this can be universal too. Again, she damn near became a superstar over night over this song. So its no wonder we were hearing the song over n over again on tiktok, the radio and now gorilla is everywhere. Also, the song has a new vibrant feel too it, another layer of Uranus divine source coming into play.

I have a strong feeling it squares the moon but because im not sure what time I won't get deep into that.

Moon in Pisces/Aries (because we dont know exactly what time the song was released it could be in one of those signs)

[ghostlynb]

this also appears with the resurgence of “divine femininity” and “spiritual womanhood” in the last three years in witch communities online. gender essentialism is hard on the rise during wave after wave of political transphobia, and ✨quirky✨ humor is just “harmless” enough to mainstream it.

"feminine urge" "she/they coded" "girl [thing]" the way social media commodifies and memefies gender roles these days is so fucking weird dude.

like idk maybe we should be doing more to break the notion of separating behaviour by gender instead of reinforcing it but with quirky language

like i understand that sometimes people use these memes ironically and that's fine, but there's certainly a pattern developing and a lot of people use these memes a lot more earnestly than you'd think

[vasudhasharmaaa]

Sand Mandalas: Meditation in a Grain

Introduction

Imagine spending hours, even days, meticulously crafting a beautiful piece of art only to brush it away moments after it’s finished. This isn’t a whimsical plot from a fairy tale but a real-life practice with deep spiritual roots. Welcome to the mesmerizing world of sand mandalas—a quirky, colorful, and profoundly meaningful form of meditation.

What Are Sand Mandalas?

Sand mandalas are intricate, multi-colored designs created with grains of colored sand. Originating from Tibetan Buddhism, these mandalas are not just visual treats but are rich with spiritual significance and serve as a powerful tool for meditation. The term "mandala" comes from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, meaning "circle." However, mandalas are much more than simple circular patterns; they are symbolic representations of the universe and the cosmic order.

The Creation Process: A Dance of Patience and Precision

Creating a sand mandala is an art form that requires immense patience, precision, and focus. The process typically involves a team of monks or practitioners who begin by drawing the basic outline of the mandala on a wooden platform. This blueprint serves as the guide for the sand art that will follow.

The sand is traditionally made from crushed marble, though nowadays colored sand or even powdered dyes are used. Using small tubes, funnels, and scrapers, the artists carefully place the sand into intricate patterns. Every line, curve, and dot is imbued with meaning, reflecting various aspects of the universe and human experience.

Colors and Symbols: The Language of the Mandala

The colors used in a sand mandala are not chosen randomly; each hue carries a specific meaning. Here’s a quick peek into what these colors symbolize:

White: Openness and purity

Red: Strength and vitality

Blue: Depth and tranquility

Yellow: Humility and rootedness

Green: Balance and harmony

The symbols within the mandala also hold profound meanings. Common motifs include:

Lotus Flower: Enlightenment and purity

Wheel: The cycle of life, death, and rebirth

Bell: Wisdom and the feminine aspect of the divine

Diamond: Indestructible clarity and power

T-Gates: the four directions as well as the four immeasurables of Buddhism

You can also read this blog for further information on symbols and their meanings in mandala art.

Meditation in Action

The process of creating a sand mandala is, in itself, a form of meditation. The artists must remain in a state of mindfulness, focusing intently on their task. This deep concentration helps to quiet the mind and cultivate a sense of inner peace and clarity. For observers, watching the creation of a mandala can also be a meditative experience, as the rhythmic movements and vibrant colors draw the mind into a state of calm and contemplation.

The Big Brush-Off: Why Are Sand Mandalas Destroyed?

Just as the mandala reaches its peak of perfection, it’s time for the big brush-off—literally. The destruction of the mandala is a poignant and symbolic act. It serves as a reminder of the impermanence of all things. In Buddhism, this concept is known as "Anicca," one of the Three Marks of Existence. Anicca teaches that everything in life is transient, and clinging to the material world leads to suffering.

When the mandala is finally swept away, the sand is often collected and poured into a nearby body of water, such as a river or ocean. This ritual symbolizes the spreading of the mandala’s blessings and positive energies to the wider world. It’s a beautiful reminder that while the physical form may be temporary, the spiritual impact can be far-reaching and eternal.

Quirky Reflections on Sand Mandalas

Now that we’ve delved into the traditional and spiritual aspects of sand mandalas, let’s take a step back and appreciate the quirky, almost paradoxical beauty of this practice. Here are a few playful reflections:

Art for Art’s Sake?: Imagine telling an artist that their masterpiece will be destroyed right after completion. The horror! Yet, for sand mandala creators, this is the norm. It’s a delightful twist on the conventional notion of art as something to be preserved and admired indefinitely.

Meditation Gymnastics: Creating a sand mandala is like a mental workout. It requires intense concentration, steady hands, and a zen-like state of mind. Who needs Sudoku when you have sand mandalas?

Cosmic Coloring Book: Think of a sand mandala as the universe’s most intricate coloring book. Each grain of sand is a tiny pixel in a grand cosmic picture, colored with intention and meaning.

Zen Zamboni: The act of brushing away the sand mandala can be seen as a zen version of running a Zamboni over an ice rink—clearing away the old to make way for the new. It’s the ultimate act of artistic detachment.

Bringing Sand Mandalas into Your Life

You don’t have to be a Buddhist monk or an artist to appreciate or even create your own sand mandala. Here are some tips to bring a bit of this quirky and profound practice into your life:

DIY Mandala Kits: There are plenty of do-it-yourself kits available that provide all the tools and instructions you need to create your own sand mandala at home. It’s a great way to practice mindfulness and unleash your inner artist.

Virtual Mandalas: If dealing with sand sounds too messy, there are digital apps and online platforms where you can create virtual mandalas. These platforms often offer a wide range of colors and patterns, allowing for endless creative possibilities.

Meditative Viewing: Simply watching videos of sand mandala creations can be a soothing and meditative experience. The slow, deliberate movements and evolving patterns can help to calm the mind and inspire a sense of wonder.

Symbolic Acts: Even if you’re not creating a full mandala, engaging in small symbolic acts of creation and destruction can be a powerful reminder of life’s impermanence. Try drawing a small design in the sand at the beach and then letting the waves wash it away.

Conclusion: Finding Meaning in the Fleeting

Sand mandalas are a testament to the beauty of impermanence. They teach us that true art lies not in the final product but in the process of creation and the act of letting go. In a world that often feels rushed and chaotic, the slow, deliberate practice of crafting and dismantling a sand mandala offers a moment of stillness and reflection.

So, the next time you find yourself fretting over something temporary, just remember the sand mandala. Embrace the quirky, fleeting beauty of life, and find peace in the grains of sand that slip through your fingers. Remember, the more you try to hold the sand firmly, the more it slips away from your hands. Sand mandalas are the best way to learn the art of letting go.

[xyca]

[orphicchronicles]

social media is fake so get to know me via online quizzes 🤭

enneagram: 7w8

the enthusiast - “the busy, variety-seeking type, spontaneous, versatile, acquisitive, and scattered.” as a seven, one of my basic fears in life is the feeling of being stuck, trapped, or “negative” emotions. this has created a deep wanderlust within my soul and i am constantly homesick for places i haven’t been before. i tend to swing between 6 and 8 for my wings, but ive noticed that internally i very much so align with my 6 wing, while externally i tend to present my 8 wing.

myers-briggs: infj-t

infj’s are named as “the advocate” and are one of the most rare personality types. infj’s reflect introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging traits. as an infj, i like to say that i experience the world in an extremely intense way. according to the 16 personality website (link below!) “infj’s tend to carry around a sense of feeling different from most people.” i’ve forever been the type of person to float around to various different friend groups, genres, hobbies, etc. while that has been difficult for me to deal with the turbulence of sudden change, it also has giving me the opportunity to meet amazing people all over the world and cultivate experiences that are so incredibly rich.

moral alignment: chaotic good

folks who are part of the “chaotic good” moral alignment tend to “value personal freedom and the greater good, even if it means breaking the law or disobeying authority figures.” we tend to be motivated by a desire to do what is right, but sometimes may not always follow the expected rules of society. as i’ve crossed the threshold into adulthood (barf), my eyes have really been opened to the horrors of the world we live in. i will always, always, ALWAYS be on the side of humanity & equality. periot.

star shit: cancer, cancer ☀��, leo 🌚

i am the textbook definition of a cancer. that’s all you should need to know. 🤟🏼

what tarot card am i: the empress

according to wikihow, this is what the empress card means: “you exude, divine feminine energy. as the empress, you embody grace, abundance, nurturance, and creativity. you’re an artist by heart and a giver by nature.” the description goes on to say, “you are in touch with the mystical world around you and you seem to know things others don’t, and feel things others can’t.” due to the flavor of christianity i grew up in, i was always warned away from anything spiritual - since im a hedonistic, deconstructed, hard-hearted sinner and left the church, ive started learning about other types of spirituality!!!

my taylor swift era: evermore 🍂

“she would’ve made such a lovely bride, what a shame she’s fucked in the head, they said” yeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh that one tracks 😅

what is my aesthetic? indie

“your style is unique and artsy with a hint of nonconformity. you love indie music, films, and a free-spirited lifestyle.” TLDR: my aesthetic is essentially the quirky middle school art teacher.

thnx 4 letting me share ✌🏼

references/links to quizzes/personality tests:

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Can you help us figure out which type we are in the art of seduction?

While this can be a detailed process, here are my best tips I haven’t seen spoken about too much when studying seducer-type content – let me know if this was helpful and if you have any more specific questions! x 

9 Seducer Types (With some qualifying characteristics): 

The Siren: Epitomizes female sexuality and divine feminine energy (The Lover from Women Love Power archetype model) 

The Rake: A successful playboy 

The Ideal Lover: Tabula rasa of seduction (allow you to project your ideal image of the perfect lover onto them, so they can emulate it), a more evolved version of The Natural 

The Dandy: Gender fluid, charms with the mind, and an eccentric, grandiose presentation (think alluring and quirky feminine heterosexual men, masculine heterosexual women who strike a sort of unexplained, captivating brilliance)

The Coquette: A Siren overtaken by dark feminine energy (hot and cold seduction, manipulative to their core) 

The Natural: A childlike woman who leads with light feminine sexual energy 

The Charmer: Attracts sapiosexuality (a sexual attraction to intellect) and embodies dark feminine energy (a subdued, intellectualized version of the Coquette) 

The Charismatic: Attracts sapiosexuality with a combination of light and dark feminine energy 

The Star: The sapiosexual equivalent of the Siren/Rake combined with the Ideal Lover 

Some questions to consider when trying to determine your seducer type: 

Is your seduction style more passive or assertive? Self or object focused? 

How much do you lean into traditional gender roles? 

Do you lead with light or dark feminine energy? 

When seducing someone, do attempt to amplify, transcend (through intellect or performative presentation), or repress your sexuality? 

Do you lead your seduction with the body or the mind? 

Assertive seducer types – lead with self-projected energies: The Siren, The Rake, The Dandy, The Coquette (during ‘hot’ phases), The Natural, The Charismatic

Passive seducer types - lead with object-oriented energies: The Ideal Lover, The Charmer, The Star, The Coquette (during ‘cold’ phases)

Seducer types leading with light feminine energy: The Ideal Lover, The Natural 

Seducer types leading with dark feminine energy: The Coquette, The Charmer 

Seducer types with a more balanced light & dark feminine energy: The Siren, The Charismatic, The Star 

Seducer types with overt sexuality: The Siren, The Rake, The Ideal Lover (situational, depending on target), The Coquette

Seducer types with transcendent sexuality: The Ideal Lover (situational, depending on target), The Dandy, The Charmer, The Charismatic, The Star

Seducer types with repressed sexuality: The Natural

Seducer types who lead with their physical presence: The Siren, The Rake, The Coquette, The Dandy

Seducer types who lead with their intellectual presence: The Ideal Lover & The Star (psychological projection is their superpower), The Natural (in this case naiveté), The Charmer, The Charismatic 

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the blessing of forgiveness (pt 5)

"aveuglé par la dévotion et la folie, vos mains sont tacheté par mon sang d'or et les âmes des mes amis, mais pourtant vous me demandez le pardon divin."

part 1 / part 4

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It was a pleasant day in the City of Contracts. The late morning sun lovingly warmed the vibrant streets as lively bustle and chatter filled the air. Talk about dinner plans, bargains between vendors and customers, gossip regarding the imposter, carefree shouts of playing children. The many voices of the city echoed through the spaces between magnificent buildings and diffused into the cool air above.

Your cautious footsteps felt heavier than usual, reverberating dangerously loud in your ears. Despite your desperate attempt to control your breathing, an anxious pressure crushed your lungs and heart. One slip-up, and Liyue was off-limits.

You found yourself helplessly flinching at every new and sudden noise, on higher alert than ever before. Even a harmless brush against your shoulder nearly gave you a heart attack. You knew the stakes, and yet, you were determined to get your hands on some real supplies. At the very least, you needed some new undergarments.

Xiao had managed to find you a small pile of mora, which you had shoved securely into your pocket. Hopefully it would be enough for... something, at least. You were more than grateful, especially after his hesitance to agree to your little errand run. You had to admit, he was right to be so worried. It was dangerous. Extremely. But you had made up your mind and prepared yourself as well as you could.

With a deep breath, you adjusted your mask and continued forward. With a dab of geo slime condensate, you had managed to secure enough of the hilichurl mask pieces together to form a decent disguise that covered the majority of your face, exposing only a single eye. Sure, it's a bit out there, but it was better than waltzing in bare-faced. The only trouble you had encountered so far was the occasional weird glance, and you would like to keep it that way.

You had walked these streets many times vicariously through your characters, but navigating them first-hand was more difficult than you had anticipated. Combined with the fact that you didn't even know where you would find a clothing store, you were starting to think that you should have listened to Xiao. Underwear was not worth all this trouble.

You glanced to the side and spotted a bare-bones display, crude mannequins showcasing their shop's goods. A clothing store-- how convenient. Well, either way, you weren't one to look a gift horse in the mouth. Without a second thought, you slid the door open and hoped for the best.

The storefront was warm and welcoming. The smoky aroma of incense---something flowery, silk flower perhaps?---flooded your nose, even through the mask. Vibrant cloth and quirky trinkets adorned the walls, covering a layer of fading paint. A dusty, yet colourful rug led from the entrance to the counter.

"Welcome, young, uh... traveller. Can I help you find anything?"

Your head snapped up faster than a dog responds to the word 'walk'. An older man stood behind a wooden counter, offering you a kind smile. You wondered, for a fleeting moment, whether he would look at you so kindly if he saw your face.

"Um, well-- actually, I'm looking for some undergarments. Would you happen to sell any?" There really wasn't any room for beating around the bush. No time for embarrassment. Staying in one place for too long would only endanger you more. Thankfully, the shopkeeper didn't seem to mind the blunt request and only nodded.

"In fact, we do. Excuse my brashness, but would you prefer something more masculine or feminine?"

You picked some out as quickly as you could while still checking the size and quality. It was obvious that each piece was expertly crafted by experienced hands---you could see it in the even stitches and tidy hems. Hopefully you had enough to pay full price for them. The man took them gingerly before leading you back to the counter.

"My tea leaves predicted that I would meet someone important today," he mused as he wrapped the garments in parchment. Your heart skipped a beat. Did-- did he know? Why did he wait until now to say anything? Did he somehow call the Millelith as you were browsing his wares? Was he even talking about you, or just making conversation?

"Oh?" was all you could force out, shakily and quiet. You prayed that he didn't notice.

"Indeed." Securing the wrapping, the man calmly held out the parcel for you to take. His wise brown eyes glinted with some sort of mischievous undertone as he stared into your own anxious one. "A rather interesting fortune, no?"

Hesitantly accepting the package, you cleared your throat and dug your free hand into your pocket, rummaging around for your Mora. "Uh, how much do I owe you? I don't have much, but--"

"Nothing at all, Your Grace."

You froze. Slowly, you move your mortified stare up to meet the smiling eyes of the shopkeeper. He merely looked at you, eyes soft and smile stretched across his wrinkled face. You analysed his expression, his body language, his breathing, for a solid minute or two, but you could find no trace of insincerity or malice. Perhaps he was genuine in his intentions, or perhaps his facade was carefully cultivated over his years of working customer service.

"...Excuse me?"

His smile only widened. "Have a pleasant day.”

I- - - - - - -I

The unspent mora weighed heavily in your pocket, clinking together with every uneasy step. Your tense arms clutched the small parcel tightly to your chest. Your head felt as though it had been stuffed full of cotton, barely registering your surroundings. Getting lost wasn’t as grave as getting caught, so you allowed yourself to immerse yourself in your thoughts.

Somehow, that shop owner had recognized you—he saw past the mask, past the rumours. Or was he just trying to fool you into confiding in him before handing you in to the Millelith? You nearly stumbled at the thought.

Scratch that, you did stumble. Your chest collided roughly with something in front of you, forcing you back. Your feet shuffled beneath you, trying to keep you steady, but to no avail. You felt the hands of gravity grab hold of you. The smooth stone pavement approached as you accepted and prepared for the impact.

A warm hand fastened onto your wrist, jerking you from your anticipation and your fall. The parcel fell to the ground without you and the strings of your mask barely loosened around your head.

“Sincerest apologies, My Liege, the newest installment of the series I’m currently reading truly–”

Your eye, wide with familiarity, glanced up to your assailant and saviour. Youthful gold eyes stared back at you apologetically, before his expression morphed into disbelief. His grip faltered, then tightened unsurely around your limp wrist. His voice was breathy and hesitant, some indecipherable emotion lacing his tone.

“...captivated me.”

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part 6

sorry this took so long i wanted to get this out earlier but i've been forcing myself to balance schoolwork, genshin, and writing better so i don't have to retake ib2 again lol

tags: @emyrl @karmawonders @paranoiac-666 @sl33pyt1r3 @lnrchii@idiotic-canadian @reiluvbot @wonderlace19 @kittykrumbs@carmelchocola @mavsketch @arima26 @windyventi @kiznax @bloomhasuke (if you want to be tagged whenever i update this series just tell me!! i'll be happy to add you ;D)

[skylinesnsunshines]

skz reading: bang chan ideal type + as a boyfriend

hi friends! today i’m doing a reading for chan’s ideal type and what he’d be like as a boyfriend. you all know the drill, askbox is open so submit requests if you’d like (but please read my rules first) with that being said let’s get into it!

DISCLAIMER: this is all speculative and for entertainment purposes only, so take it with a grain of salt :)

decks used: ethereal visions tarot, archetype cards by caroline myss, heavenly bodies astrology, the wild unknown animal by kim krans

(italicised is the card on the bottom of the tarot deck which is meant to represent the subconscious/blind spot of the situation + rx means reversed)

IDEAL TYPE

temperance, 7 of cups, 3 of swords rx, the chariot | liberator, child:wounded, hyena, house four: cultural and family roots, home, peace and comfort

chris wants someone who’s emotionally balanced and patient as the temperance card talks about doing everything in moderation, due to his libra stellium it’s unsurprising he wants a partner who is his “equal” and able to be calm in whatever situation and i feel he wants his partner to be the type to do actions “for the greater good”. with the 7 of cups, i feel chris doesn’t have a “specific type” he goes for but he does admire certain traits/characteristics of people which tells me he really does fall for someone’s personality and finds beauty in everything/everyone, this card can also describe someone who’s a dreamer and idealistic which tells me that chris likes the “creative types” as these people tend to have lots of ideas. the 3 of swords rx can indicate someone who has gone through difficult situations but has healed/is healing themselves due to their level of forgiveness, since his venus is in scorpio it’s unsurprising to me that he wants to have a really deep bond with someone and this card indicates that he wants someone who he’ll be able to be fully vulnerable with, this card can also indicate someone who’s a peacemaker so with the temperance card i definitely see someone who’s very fair and patient like chan himself. the chariot card is associated with cancer so this tells me the that i feel chan wants someone who resembles him but amplifies his positive traits, this card describes someone who has a very high level of determination and willpower though so underneath all that “fair” and patient energy this is definitely someone who’s a force to be reckoned with, cancer rules the moon and therefore deals with the divine feminine which means that there’s a possibility in his relationship he could want to be “nurtured” since he’s used to being the nurturer, he definitely wants someone who is very emotionally intelligent and is protective of those they care about. 

with the liberator card, this tells me chan definitely wants a leader type and someone who people look up to as it talks about someone who frees themselves and others from outmoded beliefs, on the card it illustrates a woman holding a torch so it gives me the vibe that this person is very selfless and is willing to help others before themselves (just like chan himself). child:wounded talks about someone who has a lot of compassion and desire to help those who are wounded especially children, it also talks about someone who is able to forgive themselves and others which reiterates my points made earlier with the 3 of swords rx card. hyena talks about someone who’s very humorous and sarcastic so sense of humour is definitely important for chan’s ideal type, i definitely feel his type of person has a natural knack for communication and their words can uplift people. house four is ruled by cancer so it reiterates the points i made about the cancerian qualities i pointed out earlier, i feel his ideal person is someone who is very attached to their family wether they’d be biological or not, definitely is a lot of people’s “home” and often is described as the “mum/responsible friend”.

AS A BOYFRIEND

6 of swords, death rx, queen of cups, the hanged one | mediator, gossip, turtle, libra: consideration, fairness and harmony

with the 6 of swords i do feel chris goes through a lot of personal transformations especially during relationships (cause of his scorpio venus), he’d definitely be the type to sacrifice himself for “the greater good” and falls extremely hard when he’s found his match, this can also mean that there’s two sides to him and he often keeps the part of himself he’s not proud of “hidden” because he doesn’t want to burden anyone else, i also get the feeling that he sees love as something that’s very transformative and cannot do surface level relationships as his soul craves something that is very intense. the death rx card basically reiterates the points i made earlier as this and the 6 of swords both represent scorpio and scorpio energy is very intense, chris definitely keeps his walls up and often bears his burden alone which is why he wants someone who’s very nurturing as cancerian energy matches very well with scorpio since they are both water signs, chris is only ever vulnerable to a handful of people and this card tells me when he finds someone he feels safe with he’ll let them in his life and be extremely loyal to them, but if they ever had a falling out he will take that very personally and struggle to move on as his scorpio venus can make him extremely attached to people. queen of cups tells he wants a nurturing soul cause he himself is one, since the cups describes emotions and is more of a feminine energy it tells me chris is extremely in tune with his emotions and has very pure intentions, i can definitely see people coming to him and venting as he often listens without judgement and has a high level of empathy. with the hanged one on the bottom, i feel chris could take his time when pursuing someone as this card talks about someone willingly pausing, he’ll take his time cause again he wants to make sure he TRULY likes the person as once he’s involved with someone it’s very hard for him to seperate, i feel he could be a bit quirky when he expresses his love too which is quite cute.

it’s unsurprising we got the mediator card as he is a libra after all, he’s definitely the type to solve problems from an objective point of view and people often go to him for advice as they know he’ll be able to come to an agreement that is fair for everyone, definitely the type of boyfriend to discuss problems rationally and logically. with the gossip card i do feel chan could be pretty talkative with his partner, once he’s comfortable with someone i totally feel he’ll tell them a lot of things and his person would be his human diary so to speak as communication is very important for him since it is an air sign trait. turtle card talks about someone who’s peaceful, grounded, adventurous and an old soul which describes chan to a t, he’s definitely very wise and loves peace which is why everyone listens to what he says as others know whatever he says will be beneficial for everyone. libra card for the libra stellium, chan definitely prioritises consideration, fairness and harmony in relationships and it tells me that he’s incredibly loyal especially to those he loves, i definitely think he’s gonna be quite romantic in relationships and will express his love in various ways but will get shy at times cause he’s easily flustered. overall, he’s definitely a dream boyfriend <3  

that is all! if you have any feedback, comments, queries or requests please don’t hesitate to reach out to me my ask box is always open. sending you all love, light, positivity and abundance <3 much love

[abs0luteb4stard]

I was tagged by @jonpertwee for this game

Here are 6 songs I have been listening to lately and why:

1. "Till the Devil Calls Me Home" - Knock Galley West

They're a psychobilly-esque band, but they're nothing like I've heard in the genre. They really borrow a lot from Spaghetti westerns, from Mexican riffs and stuff from Westerns. So goddamn good. With cowboys and Desperados, zombies and ghosts and robberies and revenge in their songs. I'm not even sure if they're around anymore.

They were in the soundtrack to WET (2009) a third person shooter game. That's where I found them. So much brilliance!

2. "He Is" - Ghost (with Alison Mosshart)

Anyone who's paying even a little attention knows GHOST is my top band pretty much. Lol, But this softer alternative version popped up when I was looking at pictures of my dad who died in January. And it kind of struck me. So it's lyrics really touch on how my mom and I look at him. We were a "divine trinity", he's still part of that, but the balance is off now.

3. "I Put a Spell on You" - Marilyn Manson, CCR, Nina Simone, Screaming Jay Hawkins

I watched the documentary about The Satanic Temple, called "Hail Satan?", they ended it with that song by Manson. But I've loved that song ever since I was kid, even before Hocus Pocus. So I heard John Fogerty in CCR sing it before on the oldies channel on the radio. But I found, Nina Simone after playing The Saboteur (2009) and the movie Watchmen (2009). And can't leave out Screaming Jay Hawkins. He was metal AF before the genre was even an idea.

4. "You're Dead" - Norma Tanega

It's a old song, somewhat lost in time. It wasn't a 'one hit wonder', like her song "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog", but was given new life by 'What We Do In The Shadows' (the film and tv series). It's a clever song, honestly her entire 1966 album has so many clever little songs with just quirky lyrics. Clever lady. Fun song. Excellent tv show!

5. "Desire" - Bob Moses & ZHU

I began listening to it in the last 48 hours after watching The Sandman episode 6. I'm a slow binger! Lol The song comes on when it's revealed Desire of the Endless has machinations on their mind. Such a fascinating depiction of nonbinary deity. The shifts in voice being both feminine and masculine. Their outfit being revealing, but also a blazer type top. So clever.

6. "Running Up That Hill" - Kate Bush, Placebo

The first time I heard the song was by Placebo in the vampire movie DayBreakers (2009). Seems 2009 was a decent year for music discovery for me. Lol I had heard Kate Bush's original version at times throughout the years, but after Stranger Things brought it to the forefront, and the lyrics resonated with me even more deeply since my dad died. I can't help but YouTube it every once in a while these last 9 months to think on it.

(Bonus round)

7. "Hope for the World" - Ron Wasserman

A song created for the 1993 Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers tv series. You're not on an acid trip, you read that right, that song and all the ones on that original iteration of the show were SO GOOD. But 'Hope for the World' has such a bite and filled me with almost aggressive delusional amount of confidence when I think about that song or listen to it. And the meaning of that song and all the MMPR soundtrack have evolved in my brain beyond just the Technicolor martial arts and giant robots. Makes me want to fight for the pockets of good in the world. To defend people who are "othered".

Because I knew someone that was "othered" once and there was no one there to help them.

And I've been trying hard to put myself out lately and I need "Hope" that I stand for something true. And that my years of secluded guarded pain are worth something. That I'll be able to go forward and then beyond.

So I am tagging... @echo1331, @petalsbleedingbeak, I know you're quite the music listeners. @canine-heart I know you like these things at times too.

I'm otherwise too shy or too socially awkward to tag others. And if I've forgotten anyone that wants to do it, please do.