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This digital rendition of the astrological sign Virgo combines celestial grace with modern digital artistry, featuring the maiden. Use for graphic design, wall art, apparel, dtg printing, arts and crafts.Check out more cool art at our web store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/VTCountryDigital
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“Virgo,” dragon with Coast Morning Glory vine, linoleum block print for my September Patreon reward
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Made a collection of art prints for the zodiac + my favorite constellations, Orion, Draco, and Ophiuchus! They are available in print or poster form on my website, Conastri.com, starting at $10 for 8.5x11 and $5 for 4x6!!
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Kanaya Palette Challenge
A very old palette challenge I did of Kanaya from Homestuck using GIMP Print now Available: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/bekandrew/kanaya-palette-challenge/ ! [Alt ID: limited color, chalk texture fanart of Kanaya from Homestuck on a ledge applying lipstick. She's been shot in the abdomen and is bleeding her jade blood but appears unconcerned. End ID.]
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happy Leo/Virgo cusp baby day
#talkin to myself#idr if I ever posted these specifically they’re by pam wishbow (who’s art is all over my walls)#the Virgo print is very very special to me and I just love these so much
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More items on Redbubble!
Some white text options of Daydreamer and the Zodiac circle, making these perfect for all black backgrounds! And I don't know about you, but I am a sucker for black accessories.
Daydreamer in White: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/161070695
Zodiac Circle in White: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/161071158
Get these in my Redbubble shop now!
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Random Astro Observations #6
@helslastangel
Disclaimer: These are based on personal observations and experiences and may not resonate for everyone with these placements. If it doesn’t apply, let it fly 🪽
🔥 Leo sun men as fathers often make excellent financial providers but poor emotional support for their children
💧Scorpio moon women are often overprotective of their sons and very harsh or demanding of their children's love interests
🌬 Aquarius mars placements don't get mad, they get even. the definition of neither forgive nor forget
🌿 Capricorn moons pay attention to what you like and will send you relevant memes or funny videos if they like you. They love making others laugh and sharing humor is a love language to them
🔥 Sagittarius sun women with Aries placements can be self-centered in their day-to-day actions without realizing it and sometimes end up with strained friendships and issues with their siblings
💧Cancer venus men can be some of the most caring and kind if they like you, but they are also vengeful and will ruin your day on purpose if they feel like it will make their point
🌬 Libra suns are typically cheerful unless they have Virgo or Capricorn moon - those can be quite serious or melancholy. if they have Sagittarius moon they may have more anger management issues and are more confrontational in general.
🌿 Taurus sun men prefer to be chased than do the chasing. if a Taurus man is chasing you, he seriously likes you something different because they're not getting off the couch for just anybody
🔥 Aries moon and Sagittarius mercury can make anyone 2x more fiery than they would be based on their sun sign, or give an otherwise chilled-out chart a massive energy boost. I had a Scorpio sun, Aries moon, Sag mercury, Libra venus, Scorpio mars friend and she was the sweetest but most aggressive Scorpio I ever met. Nobody believed she was a Scorpio tbh her Aries + Sag energies overwhelmed the rest of her placements. I knew someone else with Scorpio sun, moon, venus, mars, and Libra mercury and they were like a huge teddy bear and kind of a pushover most of the time.
💧Scorpio risings deal with a lot of unexplained hatred from acquaintances and random strangers. Most people react to them with either love/obsession or intense anger. It can cause them a lot of anxiety and people like to pick physical fights with them.
🌬 Gemini women are extremely loyal friends besides the tendency to talk a little bit too much to one person about someone else's business. The thing is, Geminis value community and communal traits a lot. I think they subconsciously forget that their friends aren't automatically your friends too, so they do need to ask before sharing things you only wanted them to know.
🌿 Virgo suns/moon LOVE to dance, or if they can't/won't, they might either enjoy watching other people do so, or just enjoy some form of physical movement that requires some coordination and focus in some way (martial arts, boxing, yoga, Tai chi, etc). But yeah if they become comfortable around you, just like with Capricorns, you'll discover a whole other side to them
🔥 Leo venuses are known for liking gifts but tbh it's not just any gift - they want things that are high quality at the very least. Even better if it's something they can show off to others. My ex has this placement and I remember for Valentine's Day, I got him a bunch of things ranging in price, some for glamour and others because I just noticed he could use them. Yeah well, he loved the $250 gold earrings and immediately put them in and went to show his friends, and he loved the black woven bracelets because they "looked exclusive" but I found the tracksuit, graphic tees and the card with the lipstick print I got him shoved in the back of his closet. Asked about it and after lying about putting them there "just for a second to sweep the floor" he eventually admitted that because they weren't designer he really didn't want them. Lesson learned 0_0
My dad also has Leo venus and although he doesn't particularly care about things being designer or not like that, he WILL pick at the quality of anything you get him and only be happy if he can do the boomer thing where they say how "solid" something feels and how it will "last." If it's something like a book, it has to be a super popular bestselling "everyone is talking about this" title or else... yeah your gift is ending up in a sock drawer :/ lol
💧 Water moons experience a lot of guilt whenever they set boundaries with others and it's something they have to overcome as early as possible or they will suffer from a lot of headaches or stomachaches from anxiety
🌬 Aquarius sun men can be extremely toxic when it comes to wanting and chasing someone only after that person loses interest or displays nonchalance towards them. It is almost like they like a challenge to the point of manufacturing it over investing the same energy into a personal connection. The thing is, this is fun for a while but if they do it too often to too many people within a closed environment (school, activity group, work, etc), word gets around and they can often suddenly find themselves losing friends and romantic prospects. They can become lonely at that point and try to double back with their top interests, but won't admit they f*cked up. They just show up either acting as if nothing happened or being kinda arrogant about the whole thing and insisting that you're the one playing games with them.
🌿 Earth signs in the big 3 can make someone develop very peculiar ways of organizing. It can be physical objects, locations, or even just their thoughts, but they will have a whole elaborate process that can be kinda cute to watch unfold.
🔥 Fire signs in the big 3 can make someone highly expressive and have huge energy, even if they're a shy or quiet person. You'll know they've arrived at a function long before you see them and can find them in a room by just following the vibes ✨️
💧Pisces placements, especially suns, are extremely perceptive and people do not give them nearly enough credit for this. They're noticing everything and taking notes for future reference - looking like they're in the own world is just how they seem on the outside. Just because they didn't say anything doesn't mean they didn't clock your tea.
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What should you dress like based on your rising sign.
hello!! If you guys want to you can also check for your venus sign for a more accurate description and lmk if you guys would want me to make a post with some clothes example!
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Aries-
Athletic wear,edgy bold prints, leather, acubi aesthetic, cargos, lose shorts, formal, bold genderbending style. Y'all just wanna look cool😭
Colours- red, monochromatic.
Taurus -
Feminine clothes, net, maxi dresses, sweatpants, a lot of accessories, satin plain shirts, blazers jumpsuit y'all love smelling and looking rich and classy lmaaao
Colours- sage green, beige
Gemini-
Playful, I literally had a vision of jeans with dress and jersey with skirts, mix and match, two three aesthetics all at once, vibrant colours, Y2K, bratz, quirky accesories, glasses lmao I'm seeing so many tiktok videos in my head rn
Colours- neon, vibrant colours, splash or colours
Cancer-
Soft, coquette, loves pearls and carrying purses or cute wallets, cutely and ethereal at the same time, white colour
Colours- soft feminine colours such as sky blue, lavender etc
Leo-
Wants to stand out, flashy colours, gold jewellery, rings, bold colours, rock grunge might suit you guys
Colours- black, prints.
Virgo-
Formal,old money ralph lauren lmao, skirts, belts, floral skirts, forest fairy core? Cares alot about details and will always want to personalize the look somehow
Colours- green also you guys would look really good with basic jewellery
Libra-
Cute maxi dresses, clothes that have art on them, bunch of charms, alot of colours, ethereal jewellery and clothing, old channel vintage or clueless sort of clothing.
Colours- soft colours like baby blue, baby pink as well as lilac
Scorpio -
Bold cuts and colours and clothes and accessories, less accessories more eye makeup perhaps, bold fashion statements, might, v cut and boots. You guys might also look good while wearing only one colour instead of two three at the same time
Colours- wine red, maroon, velvet clothing
Saggitarius-
Eclectic, upbeat clothes, lose shirts, flamboyant, mix colours and different patterns at once it's like wearing different earrings on both ears.
Colours- yellow, orange
Capricorn -
Formal, elegant, old money, big handbags, old vintage watches I also heard Italy flea market for some reason so lmao
Colours- neutral tones
Aquarius -
Comfy, sweatpants, trousers, oversized, streetwear, patterned clothes might really care about good statement shoes, thrift, flamboyant clothing lmao
Colours- faded jeans and clothing, blue eyeshadow or blue colour in general honestly
Pisces-
Transparent, net, shiny, pastel shiny colours, chunky aesthetic jewellery, pendants, sunglasses, delicate, silver.
Colours- lavender, baby blue etc
Thankyouuu!!
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Zodiac signs as summer aesthetics
Virgo: cozy video games, writing essays hyped on caffeine, blankets and pillows, lofi music, floral/botanical print fabric, wet grass, sleeping with the windows open, taking notes, caramel icecream, art gallery dates and greek statues, daydreaming out loud.
Libra: late night drives down empty roads. singing to lana del rey, beach weather, counting stars, mapping out constellations, breaking into abandoned buildings, loud, heartfelt laughter. feather tattoos and band t-shirts, thrift stores and life long friends, falling in love too easily, loving too loudly.
Taurus: Sunshine and linen sheets, freckles and dimples, gold and sand, warm laughter and cold cocktails, strawberry lemonade, pizza and a can of soda, tan lines and stretch marks, afternoon naps on the porch and late night rides, a light breeze in the summer heat
Pisces: wiling the hours away, staring at the ceiling, wanting to write but not knowing the words, blaring music, ignoring texts, bucket lists, hiding from the world, scrolling aimlessly through the internet, messy hair from the heat, reading books before class starts. cozy bookstores and losing track of time
Cancer: large smiles, loud, infectious laughter, sunflowers, denim, hands hiding in pockets, cigarettes, okay grades, napping under trees, pointing out constellations, bucket hats and bandannas, morning people, fancy teas
Leo: blooming flowers, late study nights, picking up an old hobby, writing never-sent love letters, reminiscing about the past, buying heartfelt gifts for friends, telling the moon all your problems, mature for your age yet still a child within, competetive, secretely cries during movies
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I have never made an introduction post, so, here's one I suppose.
My name is Julian. I'm a Hellenic Polytheist and have been for 5 years at this point. I'm also an art student who loves to paint and write poetry, which I use for a variety of things including religious expression.
I worship Aphrodite. She is like a second mother to me and I have grown used to referring to her in that way, as my Mother. The other main deities I worship are Dionysus as well as Astraea (goddess of justice and innocence, the constellation Virgo). I of course honor the other gods as well, those are just the ones I focus on most in my practice.
I am fascinated with religion and history and love to learn as much as I can about it but sources are hard to find sometimes :(
I AM TRANS AND HOMOSEXUAL. No bigotry allowed including racism, queerphobia, folkism, etc.
I have multiple disabilities which impact my whole life including my religious practice.
I love to hear other people talk about their religious beliefs and experiences.
I hope you enjoy my blog!
If any art or writing I have made on this blog speaks to you, feel free to use it in your practice however you see fit. Print it out, jot it down, whatever. If you want to include it in posts or on websites please just link to my blog or the original post. Love you guys :)
#helpol#hellenic polytheism#hellenic pagan#hellenic worship#hellenic devotion#aphrodite#hellenic polytheist#astraea#hellenic pantheon#dionysus#dionysos#pagan worship#paganblr
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tag game: pick stuff from your room and have people vote on which one they want to take home.
tagged by literal love of my life @chiron-crow !!! 💖
tagging: @softest-punk, @aquilathefighter, @immacaria, @seiya-starsniper, @valeriianz, @tj-dragonblade, @lenreli, @rooftopwreck !!! no pressure to do it tho, but I do want to pick a lil trinket from your chambers !!
#tag game#this was really cool but I am not currently in my bedroom and#forgot every item in there currently#took me a while to write this is what I mean lol
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Astrology and Chill: Finding Your Perfect Hobby
Hobbies... let's see if astrology could help us develop any. You're gonna want to look at your sun sign, moon sign, ascendant, Venus, and 5th placements. Why?
Sun - Hobbies picked based on your sign's vibe help you express your essence and who you truly are as a person, strengthening your sense of self and identity. It helps you become secure in yourself in various ways as well.
Moon - Hobbies picked based on your moon would allow you to express your emotions, which is powerful in itself. This could cater to your emotional well-being or help aid in your emotional healing journey.
Ascendant: Rising is all about how you present yourself to the world. So, picking a hobby based on your rising sign could help you align with the part of you that loves to interact with people (however little or many in your life). It would help you be more social, maybe just a tiny bit more outgoing, but every bit counts.
Venus - Well, this just goes without saying. Picking hobbies based on your Venus sign has the potential to bring you pleasure, joy, and that yummy satisfaction. It could even add to your overall beauty.
Lastly, the 5th house - Ruling over the area of hobbies, looking at the sign can give you an idea of a hobby that best aligns with your natural creative self-expression and has the ability to express your inner child. It could bring a sense of lightheartedness into your life.
So here are some hobby suggestions to get your brain juices flowing:
Aries Energy: Try High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts or any kind of workout, really. Quick, intense bursts of exercise will satisfy your need for action and keep you in top shape. It doesn't even have to be a traditional workout; you could try biking, join a martial arts class (kind of cliché but whatever works for you), or do power yoga. On the flip side, if you happen to own a pogo stick, babe, there's your new hobby -> pogo-stick-jumping competitions. 😜
Taurus Energy: Slow down and embrace the art of patience, Taurus. Cultivate your miniature oasis with bonsai gardening. Shaping these tiny trees allows you to connect with nature and indulge your love for aesthetics. If bonsai trees aren't your thing, understandably so, you could start a herb garden and nurture that instead. It's a practical and rewarding way to bring fresh flavors to your kitchen.
Gemini Energy: Stimulate your quick-witted mind with some speed scrabble, or, on a more fun note, you could try podcasting. You don't actually have to release any; just record yourself pretending to be a podcaster and talk about anything and everything. Keep the recordings as video diaries or do whatever you want with them. It's a great outlet, to be honest. Not gonna lie (not my Gemini Venus-ass loving this idea, lol 😛).
Cancer Energy: Dive into the world of sentimental creativity, Cancer. Preserve cherished memories by creating a memory quilt. Each square tells a story; you could embroider the squares, get the fabric printed. You could even start small and create a miniature quilt first before taking on a monstrous project like that. Alternatively, grab your camera and capture pictures of the moon, in all her phases and colors, and decorate your space with your pictures of the moon. Ugh, love!
Leo Energy: Be the star of your own show, Leo! Create a mini home theater production, complete with homemade costumes and dramatic flair. You could even try some DIY home decor to customize your space for optimum self-expression.
Virgo Energy: Unleash your eye for detail, Virgo. Dive into the world of precision origami. Folding paper into intricate designs not only hones your focus but also results in beautiful, miniature works of art. Speaking of miniature, you could even try your hand at building one of those incredibly detailed miniature houses. Get a kit off of Amazon and build away, Virgo.
Libra Energy: Bring your love for balance to social gatherings, Libra. Host interactive murder mystery parties where your friends become characters in a thrilling plot. The perfect blend of drama and social harmony. You could even host a small book club, be it online or offline, with however many people you like.
Scorpio Energy: Embrace the mystique, Scorpio. Dive into the art of candle carving. Craft intricate designs on wax, creating candles that exude mystery and allure. Alternatively, you could play video games that allow you to be a detective and uncover the truth behind mysteries. 😮
Sagittarius Energy: Satisfy your wanderlust, Sagittarius. Explore your local area like a tourist. Discover hidden gems, try new cafes, and appreciate the adventure within reach. Maybe even take pictures of your little gallivantings and have them as precious keepsakes. ❤️
Capricorn Energy: Connect with your earthy side, Capricorn. Delve into the art of terrarium building, creating tiny ecosystems within glass containers that blend nature and minimalistic design. Alternatively, if you don't want to go the unusual route and wish to nurture your love for tradition, you could learn ancient calligraphy—a disciplined yet artistic hobby to indulge in when you're not out there kicking ass and making money moves. :)
Aquarius Energy: Embrace your love for innovation, Aquarius. Try your hand at DIY electronics projects. From building simple gadgets to exploring coding, it's a tech-savvy way to express your creativity. Alternatively, you can scour thrift stores, garage sales, or even your own home for materials to transform into imaginative sculptures, wall art, or even functional pieces. This hobby not only unleashes your creativity but also aligns with your humanitarian and eco-friendly tendencies, promoting a sustainable approach to art.
Pisces Energy: Tap into your dreamy side, Pisces. Create your own dreamcatchers. It's a crafty and symbolic way to channel your imaginative energy. Alternatively, you could combine dream journaling with art. Illustrate your dreams in a visual diary; it would allow your subconscious to express itself through your art
So that was my take on how you can get started on building a meaningful hobby, based on your natural energies :]
Love and Loads of Light <3
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sunday recap 🌶️💐
gonna start this with the absolutely insane story of my friend seeing im asking whether we should go to hotpot today and just go ahead and booked a reservation at 11 at hotpot without informing me and me sleeping until 12 and receive a bunch of message from her. yeah that so fun
fit check. i got this shirt at like a festival fair kinda think and it so cute but so short, need some longer pants idk
HAIDILAOOOOO HEHEHE. cuz it the weekend they do not have the usual combo we usually had so everything was pricier, but I had some beef and cheese tofu heheh and seaweed. the ice cream and chocolate mochi was so so good
after meal we dropped by popmart to see what's all the fuzz. still don't know tbh I think it's just normal figurine but it's super popular lmaoo. also look at the zodiac collection, I think mine (virgo) the one praying?
the entire purpose of our hangout, we can use a bill over a certain amount to trade one turn making resin art, either the standing thing like you see or keychain. i choose keychain, the entire process was so random like I basically didn't know what im doing, but it turned out kinda okay? tho I wished they allow three letter on the keychain tho
while waiting for the reisin to dry and made into keychain, we took a scroll around the mall, they're already finishing the decorating for Christmas, the theme is london like it so pretty, there also a payphone booth to take picture
drop by muji and checkout this fleece coat, it make me look like im visiting some cold country
H&M next. tried on a bunch of stuff, that leather jacket is dark red btw, but it so obviously fake leather and shiny it looked darker on camera
drop by some perfume i haven't tried the other time. the Burberry Goddess one smell very much similar to the perfume I've made some time ago, like 60-70%. love the Burberry Blush tho, it smell so rosy and fresh
look how i customized my bag with these new keychains and old one, the alien one I got earlier this week strangely fit for this one
the hotpot had a printing machine so we can print our photo and tell me why it turn away all my other photos but print this one. it's fated
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Transiting Venus enters Gemini
Thursday, May 23 - Monday, June 17, 2024
This is a pleasant, sociable transit; Venus is chatty and flirtatious. Then you remember that Venus is the esoteric ruler of Gemini and realize there’s more going on here than batting our eyelashes.
As Ruth Hadikin wrote here:
At Soul level Gemini is ruled by Venus. Once the activity of Mercury has expanded our perception, we are open to the activity of Venus through the heart center. This brings a spiritual awakening in the form of a deep sense of communion and connectedness with all sentient beings. There is an awareness of Love, not as an idea, but as a living energy which permeates and radiates throughout all life. This shift in perception brings us to the realization of our interrelatedness with one another and all living things.
Sounds like a plan to me (playing “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood on a loop). As for Venus’ areas:
Art - the spoken and printed word, of course. And singing. With Gemini’s rulership of the hands, we appreciate deft touches and cleverness. We especially like it where there is more than one “meaning.”
Beauty - youthful, unstudied, not a lot of makeup usually. We’re spending too much time in our own heads to care much about current fashion.
Love - say the word.
Money - some Geminis can be downright misers. There’s not a lot of planning for the future. We’re more apt to fritter away our money on lots and lots of little items that grab our attention - and add up. Stay out of the bookstore!
This isn’t even one month - alas - so have some fun with it, and don’t take life overly seriously. Talk and listen. Each of the following could be in effect for a day before and a day after:
Saturday, May 25 - Venus/Gemini trine Pluto Rx/Aquarius, 1°59’. Powerful stuff - maybe just between our ears? (It’s an air sign trine.) Underneath all the flirtatious banter lies something more profound.
Saturday, June 1 - Venus/Gemini square Juno/Virgo, 10°40’. It’s like we don’t feel like committing, rather than something our partner does. And covering that with a lot of criticism and nagging.
Sunday, June 2 - Venus/Gemini sextile North Node/Aries, trine South Node/Libra, 12°43’. Got to watch out for “going along to get along” - if we’re paying attention, we can clue in about how/where we do that.
Tuesday, June 4 - Venus/Gemini conjunct Sun/Gemini, 14°29’. This of course is a pleasant, sunny vibe - but it’s also the Superior Conjunction between Venus and the Sun, the halfway point of their cycle.
Saturday, June 8 - Venus/Gemini square Saturn/Pisces, 19°02’. Can be lonely. We’re being asked to make Venus a bit more mature in her approach, and if we fail to do so (or fail to at least try) we find ourselves hurting worse, and probably doing all kinds of shady, sketchy Geminian mental contortions to justify our failure.
Tuesday, June 11 - Venus/Gemini sextile Chiron/Aries, 22°40’. Good time to apologize. Relationships require communication, which this sextile assists, if we make the effort.
Thursday, June 13 - Venus/Gemini sextile Eris/Aries, 25°22’. Activists can express themselves verbally - and in such a way that we want to hear what they have to say. Like Errol Flynn cracking wise whilst sword fighting with Basil Rathbone.
Sunday, June 16 - Venus/Gemini square Neptune/Pisces, 29°52’. Disillusionment. Sour grapes. Drowning in self-pity. Realizing that love is an emotion, not a theory. There will be a lot of distractions, most of them self-imposed.
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It's the Buddy for April 22nd! He's wearing the Capricorn Cloth (being a capricorn himself) of the classic Masami Kurumada manga Saint Seiya.
I loved Saint Seiya. I have all the paperbacks, even, I liked it when I was a kid. It's an interesting manga, in that it doesn't make much sense in retrospect, but when you're reading it, you're more interested in the beat of the plot than in the big picture.
The plot, as I understand, is that this rich girl Saori is the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, so her dad arranged for ten boys to get trained to be her protectors (the saints), wearing bronze armors based on traditional constellations. Then they get into a martial arts tournment to win an actual gold cloth, but complications start making it so they need to stop fighting amongst themselves, and start fighting actual bad guys.
In a way, it's a very toyetic story - each character has their own unique armor (or cloth) which is fits both them, and can be assembled to resemble its constellation, so kids had a lot of expensive toys to collect. And since the golden cloths (belonging to the strongest saints) are based on the twelve zodiac signs, kids already have a favorite character picked out for them.
Me, I'm an Aquarius, so my favorite was Aquarius Camus. The one with the ice powers. He also won a Literature Nobel, you know. But I never related to him, really. He's an ice guy, which is cool I guess, but, not the power I'd choose.
The manga's also very camp. The art's really old-fashioned, looking almost like sometihng from Tatsuo Yoshida's generation. Not a lot of attention is paid to proportions and depth, and the fight scenes are not dynamic. But that's one of the things I like about it, to be honest. It feels like there's a closer dialog between the artist and the reader when the art is so direct. It's the opposite of something like the manga version of One-Punch Man, for instance.
And the designs of the cloths, characters and enemies is also pretty unique, it's got that simplified design quality of eighties manga that's not as popular anymore.
One aspect that Saint Seiya, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, isn't shy about is the gay subtext regarding some characters... it's most obvious with Andromeda Shun and Pisces Aphrodite, but also Virgo Shaka, Aries Mu... it's an intentional aspect of the story, but when me and my friends were kids watching it, we thought it was pretty "gross".
Even though it doesn't really make sense and it's pretty much designed to appeal to kids' love of shiny stuff and fight scenes, Saint Seiya is one of my favorite franchises. I'll be honest, I didn't know much about greek mythology when I first watched the anime, so I assumed a lot of the stuff Kurumada made up was actual part of ancient Greek myth. Still makes no sense why Capricorn Shura had the power of Excalibur, though... what does Excalibur have to do with Capricorn? Should be a Draco thing, or even Ursa Major...
The Capricorn print in the background is a public domain image.
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Zodiac Full Circle on RedBubble
Back at it again! I decided to rework my Zodiac patterns into a fun circle moment, and left it in black ink this time. More colors for the backgrounds are coming soon!
Shirts have different color options, so choose whatever you like!
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