#rip sinead o’connor

[talesfrommedinastation]

Sinead O'Connor and Clones

In case you haven't heard, Sinead O'Connor passed away yesterday, at the age of 56. I literally stopped my car when I heard the news. I have loved O'Connor's music for many years, and have been heartbroken to hear about her battles with mental illness and other tragedies that have filled her life. May she rest in peace.

There's plenty of punk singing, pop music from her, but where she truly shone was traditional Irish singing, especially sean-nos, where her voice is both ethereal and full of unyielding pain.

Where do clones from Star Wars fit in here, you ask?

When O'Connor delved into sean-nos, it was not romantic Rather, it followed the pain of many who left or were taken form their homes to serve in war, and have tried to find their ways home or remember what they could beforehand.

While writing about the clones (and the Belters) in Far Past the Ring, I listen to that album a lot.

This is one of my favorites, The Moorlough Shore, and the lyrics remind me so much of many of the clones in Star Wars. One could argue that it seems like it was written by someone who loved a member of the GAR, who left or died in battle:

"And he was my only joy And ever since I saw his face I have loved that soldier boy"

The whole album is full of whispers and cries, with many of them having ties to the history of soldiers, colonialism, and missing loved ones. O'Connor was a fierce critic of authority, and for her fans, we loved that Celtic Valkyrie for that.

I do not know if O'Connor ever watched TCW or TBB, but I would have loved to hear her opinion on the shows. Of orphaned men of color who were aged too early, thrown into battle, their rights taken away, and their memories and lives forgotten by the universe that they served.

So many have opined about the last scene of TCW, and about Vader/Ashoka, but to me, the heart of the show is this helmet, and this shot. The clones were humans that were stripped down into tools and subsequently treated the same way.

And as I listen to O'Connor's music in her memory, I wish she would have made a sean-nos song about this scene, about these fictional people, these soldiers who were not meant to be human, but who lived, loved, and died for others.

RIP, Sinead. Your voice continues.

[seethesound]

Sinead O’Connor speaking truth about the Catholic Church hiding the sexual abuse of children by their members. She was proven right but she paid a huge price for her honesty and bravery. She was a warrior who will be missed.

[lyfestile]

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[duranduratulsa]

90's Fest In Memoriam...

Sinéad O'Connor 1966-2023

#sineadoconnor #ripsineadoconnor #durandurantulsas3rdannual90sfest #90s #90sfest

[ourquietman]

“Her name has become synonymous with courage and integrity,” Kristofferson said that night, but O’Connor never had another hit record in the US. Time proved her right about the church’s complicity in the abuse of children – in the early 1990s, however, she was perceived by many simply as an eccentric with an axe to grind. 

Caroline Sullivan eulogizing Sinead O’Connor for THE GUARDIAN

[glowingsaints]

Sinead O’Connor & The Chieftans - The Foggy Dew, 1995

[winkin-well]

Sinners tweets pt 4

i need to do more with delta slim because he’s definitely the funniest character in the whole film

[fionaapplerocks]

Sinead O’Connor is dead at 56.

A stunning Irish musician, and someone who truly spoke truth to power.

[parttimereporter]

Sinead O’Connor is dead at the age of 56. A legend gone.

[seethesound]

A singular voice. She changed the game more than people know. Rest easy beautiful queen❤️

[velvetseahorse]

Mercury Nakshatras Style

In this post, I’ll be observing some consistent fashion styles in Mercury Nakshatras that I’ve noticed and explaining the meaning behind the influence. You can find my analysis on Saturn Nakshatra style [here].

Stella Lucia - Ashlesha ☉

Abbey Lee - Jyestha ☽ ☿ FKA Twigs- Jyestha ☽ ↑

Mercury nakshatra can lean towards a very bohemian-influenced style with flowy silhouettes, layered fabrics—especially patterns—intricate embroidery, and an abundance of accessories like sunglasses, beaded jewelry, scarves, and crystals. Much like Saturn-ruled Nakshatras, there is a deep love for textured materials and chokers. The boho style was most popular during the mid-60s to 70s, often represented by icons like Anita Pallenberg (Revati ☉, Jyestha ☽), who embodied its free-spirited essence.

FKA Twigs - Jyestha ☽ ↑

Anita Pallenberg - Revati ☉ Jyestha ☽ ☿

Abbey Lee - Jyestha ☽

At its core, boho fashion represents artistic, intellectual, and creative freedom—a more down-to-earth connection, as if the clothing were effortlessly gathered from different people’s closets. This aligns well with Mercury Nakshatras, as Mercury governs communication, intellect, and how we process and express ideas. With its connection to water sign rulership, there’s a sentimental depth to their fashion—every piece carries purpose or meaning.

Georgia May Jagger - revati ☽

Teyanna Taylor - Jyestha ☉ ☿

Frances Bean Cobain - revati ☽

Mercury Nakshatras tend to gravitate toward an indie sleaze style, often incorporating patterned tights, combat or ankle boots paired with feminine, petite dresses, oversized ripped sweaters, or band tees—all with a deliberately messy, “unkempt” look. Footwear plays a significant role, especially for Revati natives, as Pisces rules the 12th house, which governs the feet. Meanwhile, Jyestha’s love for combat boots comes from Scorpio’s co-ruler, Mars, which governs war attire and tough, utilitarian aesthetics. Mercury Nakshatras often accessorize with sunglasses and even cigarettes, embodying a hedonistic, unpolished, and authentic style. Mercury itself carries a playful, indulgent nature, making these Nakshatras naturally drawn to a reckless, party-fueled aesthetic—think smudged makeup after a long night out. Much like their Gandanta Nakshatra counterparts (Ketu Nakshatras), they approach both fashion and life with an unfiltered, raw sense of authenticity.

Kim Daul - Revati ☽

Stella Lucia - Ashlesha ☉

Alexa Demie - Jyestha ☉ Ashlesha ↑ ☿

Sinead O’Connor - Jyestha ☉

I’ve noticed that Jyestha natives often gravitate toward a biker/punk aesthetic, favoring all-black clothing, tank tops, and fitted pants paired with leather jackets. mercury is seen as neutral gendered planet meaning a lot of mercury influence natives can take on a very androgynous and genderfluid look. A perfect example is Vivienne Westwood (Revati ☉, Jyestha ↑), whose revolutionary designs helped define the punk movement as well as breaking boundaries in gendered styling.

Vivienne Westwood - Revati ☉ Jyestha ↑

Punk fashion, at its core, represents rebellion, anti-establishment ideals, and a DIY ethos—rejecting mainstream norms in favor of individuality and raw self-expression. It emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to societal constraints, blending elements of distressed clothing, leather, spikes, and provocative statements to challenge authority.

1. Vivienne Westwood “Horned Tiara” the Mercury symbol itself has horns “☿”

2. Stella Lucia - Ashlesha ☉ modeling for Vivienne Westwood

This aligns deeply with Mercury Nakshatras, as Mercury governs intellect, communication, and subversive thinking. Those influenced by Mercury, especially Jyestha and Revati, often use fashion as a form of protest and self-expression. Their style is bold, strategic, and deliberately unfiltered, reflecting both Mercury’s quick-witted nature and Jyestha’s intense, transformative energy. The punk aesthetic, much like these Nakshatras, thrives on pushing boundaries, questioning norms, and embracing an unapologetic, rebellious identity.

[duranduratulsa]

Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U (Official Music Video) [HD]

90's Fest Song 🎵 of the day 2: Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinéad O'Connor (1990) from I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got #sineadoconnor #ripsineadoconnor #prince #ripprince #nothingcompares2u #IDoNotWantWhatIHaventGot #90s #90sfest #durandurantulsas3rdannual90sfest

[blamebrampton]

I hope Sinéad O’Connor found peace at the end. There will be a lot of discourse in the obituaries and for kids wondering what all the fuss was about when she ripped up a picture of the Pope on US TV: no one at that point was talking about institutional child sexual abuse within the Church.

There were a lot of people who knew it was happening and in Ireland there had been notable trials for clergy who had abused multiple children, all while the perpetrators were protected. At the same time, there were frantic cover-ups by the Church and a veil of silence enforced by many in the media so that even when a priest would very occasionally come to trial, they were presented as a poor sinner who had fallen, not part of an organised abuse system that had assumed there would be no consequences.

Sinead was the first public figure to stand up and point to that endemic abuse and label it evil. She felt the weight of the establishment’s power as it reacted to this truth and tried to silence her, but she also saw others empowered by her courage and that story start to emerge, first in Ireland, then around the world. The Church and its protectors in the media still downplay the extent and evil of its abuse (as do so many Protestant churches, particularly in the US, as well as other institutions who followed that model), but it can never again pretend that it doesn’t exist.

So I hope people remember her beautiful voice while singing, and her brave, brilliant voice while living.