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witchboxco · 4 months

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Imbolc Altar Ideas & Correspondences

Imbolc, also known as Candlemas or Brigid's Day, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It's a time to celebrate the returning light and the awakening of the Earth.

Altar Decorations:

Candles: Imbolc is strongly associated with the element of fire. Decorate your altar with candles in shades of white, yellow, and light blue to represent the increasing daylight.

Brigid's Cross: Craft or purchase a Brigid's Cross, a traditional symbol associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid. Hang it on your altar as a protective charm.

Seasonal Flowers: Place early spring flowers like snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils on your altar. These symbolize the first signs of life returning to the land.

Herbs: Incorporate herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and cinnamon for their purifying and invigorating properties. Bundle them together with a red or white ribbon.

Seeds: Represent the potential for growth by adding a dish of seeds to your altar. Consider seeds associated with early spring crops like wheat or herbs.

Imbolc Symbols: Include symbols like lambs, ewes, and the sun to capture the essence of this seasonal transition.

Candle Holders: Choose unique candle holders or lanterns to enhance the ambiance. Consider using candle holders in the shape of suns, stars, or nature-inspired designs.

Divination Tools: Add divination tools like tarot cards or runes to your altar for seeking guidance during this transitional period.

Symbolic Stones: Integrate crystals such as citrine for abundance, aquamarine for clarity, and moonstone for intuition. Arrange them aesthetically around your altar.

Feathers: Symbolizing air and spirituality, feathers can be incorporated to invoke the energy of the season. Choose feathers from birds associated with the goddess Brigid, like swans or owls.

Artwork: Display artwork or illustrations that resonate with the themes of Imbolc. This could include depictions of Brigid, snow-covered landscapes, or symbols of growth and renewal.

Imbolc Incense: Craft or purchase incense blends with scents like frankincense, myrrh, and chamomile to fill your sacred space with a soothing and purifying aroma.

Correspondences

Goddess Brigid: Imbolc is sacred to Brigid, the Celtic goddess of hearth, home, and inspiration. Invoke her energy for healing, creativity, and protection.

Colors: White, yellow, light green, and light blue are associated with Imbolc. Use these colors in candles, altar cloths, and decorations to align with the festival's energy.

Stones: Crystals such as amethyst, garnet, and clear quartz resonate with Imbolc's energies.

Foods: Dairy products, especially cheese, and foods made with seeds like bread or muffins are fitting for Imbolc. Set offerings on your altar or incorporate them into your celebration feast.

Water: Imbolc is also associated with the element of water. Include a small bowl of water on your altar to symbolize purification.

Creativity Symbols: Imbolc is a time for inspiration and creative endeavors. Include symbols of your creative pursuits, such as a paintbrush, musical instrument, or writing quill.

Anointing Oils: Create or purchase anointing oils infused with herbs like lavender, rosemary, and frankincense. Use them to anoint candles, tools, or yourself during Imbolc rituals.

Animal Representations: Incorporate figurines or images of animals associated with Brigid, such as lambs, cows, or swans, to honor her connection to the animal kingdom.

Wheat or Corn Dolls: Craft small dolls from wheat or corn husks, symbolizing the harvest to come. Place them on your altar as a representation of the Earth's fertility.

Bell or Chimes: Hang a bell or wind chimes near your altar to symbolize the awakening of nature and the stirring of life. Ring it during your Imbolc rituals to mark significant moments.

Decorative Cloth: Choose an altar cloth with intricate patterns or symbols related to Imbolc, such as suns, wheels, or Brigid's crosses, to add a touch of magic to your sacred space.

May you find warmth in the returning light. <3

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hymnsofheresy · 5 months

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Recentering Christ in Christmas

(original post on my Instagram)

"Keep Christ in Christmas" is often lauded by reactionaries in their crusade in the so-called culture war. There is a fear amongst them that Jesus Christ can somehow be removed from the very essence of Christmas. And that the only way to "protect" Jesus is for the mainstream culture to be blatantly Christian and the corporate world to sell us a specifically religious Christmas.

Christians should not be concerned with such worldly matters. Capitalism and its systemic nature of greed, consumption, and waste should not be the center of our Christmas.

We should have no desire to align Jesus Christ with the worldly powers of capital. Rather, this is an encouragement for centering religious practice and embodiment.

It has become profoundly clear that more people are becoming disillusioned by capitalism. There has been a long critique of the festive consumerism that has been a part of Christmas for hundreds of years... and has only gotten more extreme in the past century. So consider this an invitation into the spiritual root of Christmas.

Let us talk about the birth of Jesus Christ. More specifically, recognizing the Christ that is all around us.

Christmas is not a story without suffering. Christmas is a story surrounded by darkness and despair.

The world Jesus was born into was far from ideal, both historically and mythologically. Christ was born from an unwed mother who was forcibly displaced along with her fiancé. The people of this land were living under the Roman occupation and were coerced into obeying the laws of this empire.

After being born, Christ was placed into a lowly manger, since the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph were only able to take shelter along with the animals.

This is where God chose to be born.

Throughout the Gospel, Jesus identifies Himself as literally being the poor, the foreigner, the infirm, the prisoner, and the hungry. It is clear why Christ was born in that manger in destitution, and not amongst the wealthy who were happily aligned with the state.

The Logos (the pre-existent Jesus Christ) was intentional in where They would manifest themselves in this world.

When upon approaching the liturgical calendar, it is important to note that Advent and then Christmas mark the cycle of rebirth of Jesus Christ. For Christ is not born just once, but again and again perpetually.

This Advent and Christmas, I encourage you to look around you and seek out the Christ child (He is closer, and more relevant, than you might expect). Meditate on the True Peace that comes from Liberation and allow that Peace to be your guide. And find time to rest in the Hope of God's promise to us: we belong to Love.

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punkpandapatrixk · 1 year

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🥧The Love You Spiritually Deserve ♦︎ Timeless Pick A Card

‘Why do nice people choose the wrong people to date?’

‘Well…

We accept the love we think we deserve.’

‘Can we make them know that they deserve more?’

‘We can try.’

– Charlie asking his teacher in The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Pile 1 – A Love that Helps You Remember How Precious of a Darling You Are

VIBE: Promise by Jimin

to be in Love with the right person – 2 of Wands

The moment your sweet, sweet Heart recognises the person who’s right for you, baby, it’s all calm sunshine in your world🌤This person has a most peculiar ability to bring back nostalgic senses and memories of what you used to enjoy as a child. These are your Heart’s most honest desires that you might’ve suppressed or avoided to some extent, in exchange for being practical. You live in a world that’s given you reasons to abandon your own dreams in order to become practical and a responsible member of society. In many ways, I see you’ve tried to fit in and follow the expectations of a normal society.

But when you come in touch with the essence of this person who’s just right for you, everything changes. Suddenly, the scales blinding your eyes fall off and now you see the real colours of the world—your world. Literally this person brought your world back from the dead. Something about them rejuvenates your faith in the world you’re innately able to create for yourself. And just like that, you gradually move towards changing small aspects of your everyday Life to manifest a world of your dreams~🌷

You may return to old hobbies—perhaps resume your old piano lessons; you open up your dusty rice cooker recipe books (LOL) and start cooking again; you start singing again or you may finally join that ballet class you’ve always wanted to do when you were a child, irrespective of your age now. This person who’s just the right person for you is truly an angelic Human whose essence brings back peace of mind, Love (first and foremost for yourself), serenity, clarity, and most importantly, a hunger for Life and its endless possibilities🎋

the spiritual Home in your heart – 4 of Cups

I sense that your Soul is incredibly sensitive. You’ve probably come from other realms where the inhabitants are peaceful, and I feel strongly that you’ve often been gardeners and carers of animals in those other lives heheh You’re so spiritually in tune with the moods and sorrows of not only the people around you but also the world in general. You’re the type of person who sees a world that needs healing. You see a world needing more kindness, alas, your Kindness was taken advantage of and spat on. Then you decided to hide away and avoid people as much as possible.

Do you feel like you enjoy the company of animals, plants, and rocks more than Humans? Yeah, you can sense the spirit of non-Human creatures and you find non-Humans to be the gentlest, most understanding creatures. I think you should like to watch Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro🐼I personally think you’re the type that would find comfort in a lot of Miyazaki Hayao’s movies because they depict the innocence of children and how they see the world with an eye for adventure. As flawed as they can be, characters in Miyazaki’s movies are understandably human and you desperately want to believe in a world that’s more forgiving like that.

Due to the nature of your emotions, you’ve often had these ebbs and flows of faith in your ability to manifest a world of kindness and gentleness that you’ve always envisioned for yourself. It’s like a painful tug o’ war between your faith in yourself and the world’s pressure for you to conform. But trust me, anybody who makes you question your values, dreams, visions, missions, and goals, are not your people. The right person(s) for you is someone whose heart is so kind and wide that in their embrace you are reminded of everything good that you deserve to see manifest in your own Universe.

up your Self-Love game! – 9 of Pentacles Rx

Ooh, I know you can’t stop admiring this person’s remarkably gorgeous smile~ But do you have any semblance of an idea why your Soul finds them so irresistibly attractive? Your person who lights up your dark horizon is a freaking multitalented King or Queen whose thirst for Life inspires a hidden courage buried deep within your psyche. When you look at them or hear their stories, you can’t help but notice that this is also a flawed human who’s beautifully aware of their own failings and shortcomings, but they work really hard at becoming a nobler version of themselves. A more astonishing expression of what’s truly good about them as a human being, in spite of everything.

Whereas you’ve tried to build an independent Life away from most Humans, this person helps you see that there is still good in trying to believe in Humanity. That there is still hope because after all the world is so big and there are many people in it. I have a feeling your person is able to hold such a positive outlook because they’ve been blessed enough with good company, maybe good family, too. So they naturally have this ability to balance the way they perceive bad people in the world.

I think their people are going to be your people as well. Their friends and family are going to admire you so much and be grateful that you’ve appeared in the Life of your person and even theirs. They are glad you’ve found each other, like they really think you’re good for each other as you’re able to hold Light for each other. You literally heal each other. Your person’s people, too, are going to see you for all the good that you are. A union with this person and their friends and family is going to remind you what a precious and talented darling you really are🧸

COMING HOME TO YOURSELF🔻🧡

remembering your innate goodness – Red Magus (Edward Kelly)

loving yourself as an act of rebellion – Priestess of Prosperity

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Pile 2 – A Love that Honours Your Innocent Rose-Tinted Glasses

VIBE: OMG by NewJeans

to be in Love with the right person – Knight of Cups

When your gentle Heart rests in the embrace of the person who’s right for you, you will know, this is a Soulmate. There’s no other explanation. You feel a strong sense of nostalgia, as if having known this person in another dimension. And when you recognise each other, it feels like, ‘Oh hey! I know you! Hmm…’ and your conversation flows so naturally as if catching up with an old, old soul friend~

Being with this person, you want to cuddle all the time. But not the oddly lustful or desperately clingy type. No, no, baby, this is pure, innocent, childlike Love. When your heart is attracted to the person whose Soul resembles your own, it’s pure bliss, comfort, safety. I think you’ll want to have a home with this person. You’ll want to build a home with them that reminds you both of the Home World your Souls came from. It’ll be a lot of fun! Because the person who’s just right for you also has the same fairy-like mind, sense and perception as you.

And holy cow you know what that means—this is someone who’s just as sensitive and considerate as you. They will really honour your rose-tinted glasses and not make you feel infantilised for the innocence you’ve worked hard to maintain. This is someone sweet, gentle, soft-spoken, incredibly polite accompanied by an out-of-place sense of humour, and a little awkward from time to time… depending on situation, I guess🦄

To be in love with the right person… you finally feel truly, genuinely seen for the first time. It feels cosy to not have to explain yourself exhaustively with words that often fail your true meaning🦦

the spiritual Home in your heart – Page of Wands Rx

Unlike most people, you’re not super ambitious or even industrious about most things. Others may perceive you as ‘lazy’ but the truth is you’re an Old Soul that remembers a time when human beings were able to live at a more comfortable pace. You can’t really bring yourself to fit in this new pace—the modern pace—because you think it’s silly that people rush to their graveyards without even stopping to smell the roses. And you want to smell those roses, all the time, you want to always be aware of all the roses and jasmines and lilies.

You can’t think of another way of living your Life. You’re quite stubborn about it because you believe in your own mindset. You’re actually a lot stronger than you may think. If there’s one thing you’re ambitious about, it is to maintain a world of your own aesthetic. I think you’re someone who’s deep down super aware of your birth right to live in a world of beauty. Sometimes you get confused about this whole endeavour because you feel like an alien in this strange world. But one way or another, you hold on to your own values and I think that’s super admirable.

Some of you who are younger may struggle a little bit with boundaries because you’re too kind. You’re really soft, gentle, compassionate and have an ability to welcome anybody who’s tired and weary. But often, people who are hurting and confused about their own place in the world could turn super spiteful towards those who are working on their own dream lives that do not agree with the convention. You really need to be careful with those whose envy has the potential to seep into your morphogenetic field and ruin your manifestations!

You can be super kind and still say no to those whose presence could jeopardise your peace of mind, OK? Also, I think you’ll really find respite in this beautiful playlist on YT, ‘Nakamura Yuriko Songs I Love’, when you feel a bit weary of people~

up your Self-Love game! – 6 of Cups Rx

So first of all, your generosity has a tendency of making you reminisce about the past. You sometimes miss the people who used to be there for you. This could be friends or family members. For some of you, this could even be a past significant other. You have a habit of romanticising pleasant memories you had with people whom you used to care about. This could lead you to a dangerous path of self-sabotage. You may want to sometimes text or call people who genuinely aren’t even deserving of your kindness, gentleness, or care.

To protect yourself, have the courage to completely and utterly burn the bridges to those you know are only acting as parasites in your Life. The way I see it, there really aren’t that many people who can fully understand and accept you the way your Soul Family does. So wait for them and make space for only them. And so, to make space for them, you need to vacant those who don’t belong! Blood is thicker than water? Bullshit. Soul is stronger than blood!

My advice to you is to get a pet instead so you have a company upon whom you can pour your nurture. I know you are somebody who likes to nurture and care for another being. So, this is the best course of action if you haven’t met anybody from your Soul Group🥰If not a pet, a plant works, too. Depends on what you like, really. All in all, know that you are deserving of good company that truly honours your kindness and wouldn’t take advantage of that softness.

COMING HOME TO YOURSELF🔻💗

remembering your innate goodness – Silver Astronomer (Galileo Galilei)

loving yourself as an act of rebellion – Priestess of Innocence

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Pile 3 – A Love that’s Grateful for the Fact You Were Born At All

VIBE: Kazamidori (Weather Vane) by Sakamoto Maaya

to be in Love with the right person – XI Justice Rx

Okay, you’re totally an Old Soul with an important mission, babe. I’m pretty sure you already know this. If you aren’t that aware of it yet, I’m still sure you’ve always had this feeling like you were born for a greater purpose. Like, no matter what, you just know somebody sent you here to do something amazing… but what exactly? Dunno. You’re just haunted by this feeling of having your time on Earth… timed. ‘I’ve got to hurry!’ So you scurry.

I think you’ve felt incredibly lonely for the most part of your Life on Earth. You’re an alien—actually, you’re an astronaut. Deep inside your psyche, you’ve always had this debilitating realisation of having been torn apart from your real Family. You know that your family on Earth is not your real Family. You don’t even look like them, you feel. All your wants and even value system as a person, not a single thing matches theirs. You’ve always dreamt of travelling the world over to search for your people. Doesn’t matter where; they must be somewhere. Just not anywhere near here.

Of all the piles, yours talks the most about having gone through a massive spiritual purging. At some point in Life you have or will experience this. Like a phoenix dying to itself and be reborn out of its own ashes transforming into something greater than all it’s ever been in the past. When you finally accept your magic—that you’re magic—you realise that you’ve always needed to be your own first love. The day you have/had this epiphany and come to love yourself absolutely fully is/was the day you realise that everything in the world will always be alright so long as you believe in yourself🐾

the spiritual Home in your heart – King of Cups Rx

I think you’re someone who easily falls in love with attractive people, passionate people, kindhearted people, dazzling people, generous people, talented people, and all that stuff. But… that’s all really child’s play. Puppy love, if you wanna be cute. Summer crushes, if you’re casual as fuck. But the truth is, deep, deep, deep, fucking deep somewhere in the most secret corner of your Heart, there is an essence of someone whom you’re meant to reunite with in this incarnation. Damn, you made a promise, OK? That you wouldn’t ever be, EVER, serious with anybody who’s not this person💍

Dang, the day you were born into this world, you were already married🤪You had been proposed to in the spirit realm🎎It simply wouldn’t work if it’s not your person😗And for that, I hope you honour this Love that you’re carrying in your Heart and work on your spiritual development or something, until Destiny (that tricky bitch) unites you both in the physical realm. Babe! It’s worth the wait! This is the ONLY Human on Earth who knows how to embrace all of you with all of the Love you’re so spiritually deserving🥺

A small percentage of you choosing this pile, I feel quite strongly, could decide to become a monk, nun, or any other type of a celibate person who has no business being in a romantic relationship or a sexual union with another living being. This deep Love that you carry around in your Heart is all that fuels you until the day you depart from this world. You’re deeply aware of how short a Human’s existence is and you’re looking forward ever so to the day you breathe your last breath and return to your One & Only who’s always been watching over you from the Higher Realms🎐

up your Self-Love game! – 7 of Wands Rx

With all of the above said, whichever group you resonate with, all of you choosing this pile are, again, haunted by the same feeling of needing to save the world. In a manner of speaking, because you’re an astronaut, it’s true you came here for an important Soul Mission, and for that you could ruminate too much about ways you can develop yourself to ready yourself for the world stage when the time is right. But that’s actually counterintuitive and could make your whole Earth experience miserable.

I know you find it immensely difficult to be Human… even just operating with a Human flesh bag is painful enough. Some of you may even have a chronic illness that’s constantly giving you bodily aches or that you find controlling your movements quite challenging. Perhaps issues with developmental disabilities, reduced/low dexterity, immune system diseases, dyslexia, ADHD, autism (varying spectrum), gender dysphoria, and all sorts of compatibility issues that could make Life on Earth quite unbearable to some.

Compatibility issues here means that your Soul can’t quite adapt to your Earthly body because you’re too advanced or that your Soul originates from a much purer state of being that the tragic density of this dirty Human World causes immense pressure on your whole mental and physical being. And for that, you could struggle a lot with constantly wanting to leave soon. As a way to numb yourself, you could fall into a tendency of wanting to always, constantly, tirelessly, unceasingly working on something, on yourself, as if scurrying for ways to die sooner.

But… babe… you have a place in this world. Slow down a little, allow yourself to breathe, and let the Spirit of the Planet speak its thanks and admiration for all you’ve done for Her.

COMING HOME TO YOURSELF🔻💚

remembering your innate goodness – Gold Physician (Hippocrates)

loving yourself as an act of rebellion – Priestess of Clarity

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etherealdiva · 2 years

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Astro Observations: Part 5

✨ If you have trouble or don’t like meditating, you probably have mars in Aries, Capricorn or in the 6th house.

✨Where Neptune is in your chart, I feel is an escape from the harsh realities of life but also where/who you can heal & channel unseen/spiritual forces (not literally but just by your essence and wherever/whoever you’re around) these are my observations & insight so take it with a grain of salt.

1st- escape through being on your own or your ego, but also heal yourself and help others with their confidence

2nd- escape through spending, but also good with finances and can help others with their finances

3rd- escape through spending time with your closest relatives and going on getaways and in your thoughts but help people with their communication skills and your family probably loves being around d you

4th- escape through being at home (homebody) but can help your family and other people with their family trauma

5th- escape through your hobbies, gambling, casually dating but help children and inspire others to pursue their creative work

6th- escape through work, exercising and their jobs but heal animals and help others with their health.

Side note: I have Neptune in the 6th and my dog was sick and so I flew home and did an egg cleanse, did crystal healing, took care of her meals and said positive affirmations to her and she’s all better ✨

7th- escape through being in relationships and avoiding all conflict but can help people with relationship advice/coaching

8th- escape through sex, the occult and spending others money but help others with shadow work, healing & even sex therapy

9th- escape through traveling but help others by providing wisdom and your optimism

10th- escape through your career but help others with their public status, their ambitions and inspiring them to go after their goals

11th- escape through friends and the internet but help others with technology, making people feel included and your community

12th- escape through drugs, sleeping, and anything that distracts you from real life but help people by just being around them because you have a natural ability to make others feel confortable.

✨Saturn in the 12th house usually indicates depression and issues with the father. (I’ve personally seen this but doesn’t have to be true for everyone)

✨Virgo placements although are very efficient, they will constantly doubt themselves. They are very hard on themselves for the smallest things (such as a minor spelling error)

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sensualnoiree · 3 months

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astro notes: mercury 🧚🏿‍♀️

Mercury holds a prominent place in both alchemical and esoteric traditions, embodying a complex array of symbolic meanings and properties. In alchemy, Mercury is often represented by the symbol of the caduceus, a staff entwined by two serpents and crowned with wings, symbolizing both the volatile and fixed aspects of the element.

Mercury's symbolism in alchemy encapsulates the paradoxical nature of transformation. It embodies both volatility and fixity, representing the dynamic interplay between the ever-changing and the stable aspects of existence. This duality is reflected in Mercury's fluid nature, capable of assuming various forms while retaining its essential identity. In alchemical imagery, Mercury often appears as a flowing substance, symbolizing its ability to adapt and transform.

Mercury is associated with the bridging of opposites. As the intermediary between the spiritual and material realms, it facilitates the union of disparate elements, leading to synthesis and integration. This bridging function is essential in alchemical transmutation, where Mercury acts as the catalyst for the transformation of base substances into higher forms of existence.

Mercury is linked to the mind, communication, and intellect. It represents the mental faculties, including rational thought, analytical prowess, and linguistic abilities. Mercury's association with communication extends beyond verbal expression to encompass the exchange of ideas, the transmission of knowledge, and the dissemination of wisdom. Thus, Mercury serves as both the messenger and the medium through which insights are shared and understanding is achieved.

Within the alchemical tradition, Mercury holds a central position as one of the three foundational elements, along with Sulfur and Salt. These elements form the basis of alchemical work, representing the essential principles underlying the processes of transformation and transmutation.

Mercury, in its symbolic form, represents the animating spirit or the essence of life within matter. It embodies the vital force that imbues all living organisms with energy and vitality. In the alchemical quest for the Philosopher's Stone, Mercury serves as the primary agent of transformation, facilitating the transmutation of base metals into gold and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment.

As the intermediary between the spiritual and material realms, Mercury facilitates the exchange of energy and consciousness, enabling the alchemist to harness the transformative power of the universe. Through the alchemical process, Mercury guides the adept on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual evolution, leading to the realization of inner alchemy and the integration of the divine within the self.

In astrology and esotericism, Mercury is associated with the element of air and rules over the signs of Gemini and Virgo. Mercury's influence encompasses communication, intellect, adaptability, and cunning, reflecting its multifaceted nature.

As the ruler of Gemini, Mercury governs the realm of thought processes, mental agility, and intellectual curiosity. Individuals born under this sign are often characterized by their quick wit, versatile minds, and adept communication skills. They excel in areas such as writing, public speaking, and problem-solving, leveraging Mercury's influence to express themselves effectively and engage with the world around them.

In Virgo, Mercury's influence manifests in meticulous attention to detail, analytical precision, and practicality. Virgoans are known for their methodical approach to tasks, organizational abilities, and critical thinking skills. They excel in professions that require precision, efficiency, and attention to detail, leveraging Mercury's influence to analyze complex situations and find practical solutions.

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skaldish · 10 months

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Hello! Im reaserching anamism and i have a question (since so far I haven’t gotten a clear awnser yet) but-

If anamism is the belief that everything (animals, plants, rocks, occasionally tech, etc) has some level of spirit or sentience then- is there some limit to what can have ‘sentience’? By that i mean- i know a house plant can have a spirit of sorts but, dose a soda can or a pair of socks also have a spirit of some kind?/g /gq /srs

Also- is it possible for something to gain a ‘spirit’, by that i mean would a children’s stuffed animal have a spirit after years of being that child’s comfort item. (I’ve heard people say their childhood toys have spirits, which is why im asking)

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"The belief everything has a soul or a spirit," is...kind of a misidentification of what Animism is, actually.

Here's how I explained it in another ask:

Most definitions of Animism you’ll find online go something like this: “Animism is the belief that everything has a soul or vital essence to it.” This is often extrapolated to mean: “Animism is the belief that everything has human-like sentience.” But this is all based on how “animism” and “souls” are understood from a Christian point of view, and what Animism looks like from a Christian perspective is not going to give you much insight into how it functions. A more accurate definition of Animism goes something like this: Animism is any paradigm that acknowledges the interconnected nature of all things, and that all things were, are, and will continue to be defined in relation to each other. Everything both seen and unseen is part of the same ecosystem. The “everything has a soul” bit is a rough interpretation of how Animistic paradigms don’t view “the spiritual” and “the mundane” as separate things, but rather as phenomena occurring within the same ecosystem [...] Any lines drawn between “the spiritual” and “the mundane” are purely interpretive, because like anything in any ecosystem, removing one collapses the whole. Whether or not this begets “everything having a soul” sort of just depends on how you want to draw those lines, and how you define the concept of “soul” or “vital essence.”

So ultimately I can't really say for sure. My own theories about the soul are still pretty up in the air, and they're not cohesive enough to be legible if I try putting them on paper.

There's a high chance I'll put it into a post once I figure it out, though.

#answered #animism #norse paganism

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talonabraxas · 12 days

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Om ॐ

1. Origin in Sacred Texts The Om symbol finds its origin in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Vedas and Upanishads. It is considered the primal sound that gave birth to the universe, encapsulating the essence of creation, preservation, and dissolution. The Mandukya Upanishad, in particular, delves into the profound significance of Om, describing it as the ultimate reality (Brahman) that transcends the limitations of time, space, and causation.

2. The Sound of the Universe Om is often referred to as the "Pranava," the sound of the universe itself. In Hindu cosmology, it is believed that the entire cosmos originated from the vibration of Om. Chanting or meditating upon Om is thought to attune the individual with the cosmic vibrations, harmonizing the microcosm with the macrocosm.

3. Symbolic Representation Visually, the Om symbol is represented by the characters "ॐ" in Devanagari script. It comprises three curves, one semicircle, and a dot, symbolizing the waking state (A), the dream state (U), and the state of deep sleep (M), with the dot representing the transcendent state beyond these three. Together, they represent the entirety of human experience and the cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution.

4. Triadic Nature Om embodies the triadic nature of the divine, representing the Hindu trinity (Trimurti) of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. A, U, and M are associated with each of these deities, respectively. The silent pause after chanting Om, known as the "Anusvara" or "Dot," signifies the formless, transcendent reality beyond the manifest world.

5. Meditation and Spiritual Practice Chanting Om is a central aspect of meditation and spiritual practice in Hinduism. The rhythmic repetition of Om is believed to lead practitioners into a state of deep concentration, connecting them with the divine and facilitating inner transformation. It is a powerful tool for centering the mind and calming the fluctuations of thought.

6. Inner Harmony and Balance The vibrations of Om are said to resonate with the energy centers or chakras within the human body. Chanting Om is believed to activate and balance these energy centers, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It is a tool for achieving inner harmony and a sense of equilibrium.

7. Universal Symbol Beyond its roots in Hinduism, the Om symbol has transcended cultural and religious boundaries to become a universally recognized icon of spirituality. It is embraced by practitioners of various spiritual traditions and is often used in yoga practices, where it serves as a focal point for meditation and mindfulness.

8. Artistic Depictions The Om symbol is often incorporated into artistic depictions, from intricate mandalas to sculptures and paintings. Its visual representation is a source of inspiration for artists, symbolizing the unity of all existence and the interconnectedness of the cosmos.

9. Integration into Daily Life In Hindu households, the Om symbol is commonly integrated into daily life. It is found on doorways, in prayer rooms, and on religious artifacts. Its presence serves as a reminder of the divine essence within and the interconnectedness of all life.

10. Beyond Religion While deeply rooted in Hinduism, the Om symbol has transcended religious boundaries. Its universal appeal lies in its capacity to convey profound spiritual truths and serve as a vehicle for personal and collective transformation. The essence of Om resonates with the fundamental truths that underlie the diversity of religious and cultural expressions.

Conclusion The Om symbol in Hinduism is more than a mere graphic representation; it is a cosmic sound, a sacred vibration, and a portal to the infinite. As practitioners chant, meditate, and contemplate its meaning, they enter into a space that transcends the limitations of the material world, connecting with the primal energy that animates the universe.

The Om symbol stands as a timeless reminder of the profound truths embedded in Hindu philosophy and serves as a beacon of spiritual wisdom for those seeking inner harmony, self-realization, and a deeper understanding of the mysteries of existence.

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talisidekick · 9 months

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I go out everywhere in catears, it amazes me that people are so fascinated by this. It's not just doctors appointments, it's clothes shopping, grocery stores, to work, everywhere. I don't leave the house without them, and if I do, I feel like I left the house without shoes on.

But I know some, not all, want to know why, so this is why I'm making this post separate. I do for a number of reasons which are (in no particular order):

because I can.

because it spreads joy.

because it pisses religious conformists off.*

I'm highlighting that last part because Christians, Catholics, Mormons, and Evangelicals to name a few hate anything that is reminiscent of Animism. If you don't know what Animism is, it's the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Wearing the ears or parts of an animal, embodying traits of that animal, having that be part of your identity, even in just play, is calling back to old cultures, some dead and some struggling to still survive, where the belief that wearing a necklace, ears, or pelt of a slain animal would imbue the wearer with the spirit of that animal. To discredit the practice, these religious extremists will call anything reminiscent of Animism childish, immature, perverted, etc. as if to place their own spiritual values as more a credible practice.

The fact that I just casually walk outside, everywhere, with catears on and literally no one thinks I'm immature for it, and in fact, spreads joy and happiness where I walk is extremely aggravating for these religious fanatics. And this leads right into my fourth and possibly the most important reason for me choosing to wear the catears:

My ancestors wore the pelts of animals for this exact purpose as part of their religious beliefs.

Now many consider the religion and it's faith dead, especially in modern times, but enough of the religion survives through common culture and historical record that I wholeheartedly disagree. In that vein, my choice to wear catears is in part religious or spiritual in nature. While a pelt would be more formal, I live in a world where human negligence has endangered many species and I wish not to contribute to the ongoing environmental harm we passively inflict by deliberately going out and hunting for a wild cat pelt to drape about my shoulders (also in part because I think I'd get fucking killed if I'm being realistic). The catears for me, are a modernization of the spirituality. It's a personal choice, and one I don't feel the need to defend further past this point. I encourage others to wear the ear-headband of their choice for their own personal aesthetic or religious reasons. If you like them, wear them, even just in play, they're harmless. Assign your own meaning and reasons for doing so at whim.

As an aside: "TK" as a nickname was not something I expected when I came up with the name Tali Sidekick ... not sure how I feel about that yet.

#catears #cat ears #trans #transgender #2slgbtqia+#lgbtqia+#lgbtq+#lgbt+#talisidekick #talisidekick things #animism #paganism

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undefeated-attorney · 1 year

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Here's something interesting I would like to present to the court... But,

Before I go off, I would like to remind everyone what the magatama does.

3. It allows the user to see/read people's hearts.

2. It automatically reacts to people who have secrets within their hearts.

And 3. Allows its user to visualize(psyche-locks) how closely kept that secret is and how close they are to finding the truth(shown by the psyche-locks breaking)

There is just... One thing that bothers me.

When Pearl explains how to use the magatama, she says something that... Piques my interest.

"You must be careful, though, Mr. Nick. If you make a mistake, it will hurt you. If you don't think you have the proof you need, you must have the courage to stop."

When you present the wrong evidence, it takes one bar off your "health," and this lines of dialogue appear:

"Ouch?"

It seems like it actually hurt Phoenix, huh?

It's even more supported by what he says next:

Hurt.

What does "hurt" mean? Does it mean hurt physically? Mentally? Spiritually?

Here's what I personally think:

Whenever he makes a mistake, his heart gets hurt. In less cryptic words, mentally.

I mean, he is reading someone else's heart. It's only fair if his heart is vulnerable, too, right?

Of course, I have something that backs up my claim pretty nicely.

I would like to present this line of dialogue that you get if you fail enough times:

"Your soul will shatter?"

Shatter... I wish Pearls had gone into more detail about what that meant. That's bothering me quite a bit...

What I personally think the meaning of this is...

Well, the best way I can describe it is... An equivalent to dying.

To elaborate, I first need to present a few options of what a soul can mean/be. And it can be quite a few things, such as:

an immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life

a spiritual principle embodied in human beings

a person's "total self"

the moral and emotional/sentimental nature of human beings

I personally think, again, starting my sentence with "think" and "personally" because I have no evidence to support this claim—

Pearls refers to the "soul" as the embodiment of someone's emotions and morals.

When it shatters, that person loses all that made them. (A neat fic idea just came to me...)

That would make the most sense. To me, anyway.

Could you imagine? A lawyer trying to get a secret out from you and continuously failing to present evidence that supports his claims. Eventually, that man drops dead. His soul shattered.

I guess that raises the risk and stakes, but...

Sigh. I wish we get to see what a "soul shattering" looks/feels like, but alas, Pearls is always somehow there to stop that from happening. Even when she is not nearby.

It most definitely has to do with Phoenix's mental state and health. I think this statement Pearls just gave us proves it, yeah?

Y'know, I could also tie this into what I said earlier— about what the "soul" of a person means here— which is the emotions of said person.

I guess I do have evidence to support my claim.

He seems a little... Panicked? Frustrated here? He's probably leaning more towards frustration.

Well, in any case, afterward, the world fades away and returns to normal.

Going back in straight away starts Phoenix's health at its lowest, and failing again gets you the same dialogue... "Your soul will shatter."

I suppose he needs time to recover. After all, his... Heart? Soul? Sustained a lot of "damage."

...I wonder if "heart" and "soul" are the same thing?

Well, anyway, I wanted more evidence to build my case, so I looked into what Edgeworth says when he fails to break a psyche-lock.

But... It seems like the investigation led me to a dead end. Nothing Edgeworth says implies that he was in pain. Hurt when he presents the wrong evidence.

Failing too many times with Edgeworth gets you the same line shown above, just with a different name— "Mr. Edgeworth...If you push yourself any more, your soul will shatter...Please calm down, collect your thoughts, and try again..."

But a difference response to it. (Blast it...! I've made too many errors...!) However, I don't think I can make any connections with this...

I also looked into other times Phoenix has used the magatama, and again, came back with nothing able to help...

After coming back here with nothing further to add, I had even more questions than before.

Why does this particular line of dialogue stick out like a sore thumb? Did Phoenix just build a pain tolerance after that one? Was this detail forgotten or thrown away?

How does Pearl stop us from going any further? Specifically when she is not nearby... How is her voice still heard?

Are the "magatama sessions" forcefully canceled by her, or did Phoenix and Edgeworth back out on their own after hearing Pearl's words?

(I should note that it is undeniable that Pearls is speaking whenever Phoenix or Edgeworth fails too many times. I also have undeniable proof to back that up, too. "Mr. Nick." There is only one person who calls Phoenix that. Pearls. That is my proof.)

How did she know that Edgeworth had the magatama in his possession(and was currently using it) when Edgeworth had not told her? (Note: See Bridge To The Turnabout)

These are questions I have that I... Cannot answer. Unfortunately. If there are answers to this... I would like to know.

With that, I must end this analysis.

Man... I just don't have enough to go off of...

Oh, well. What do you guys think?

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arx-aru · 9 months

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War-Dead Catacombs

This is honestly an incredible dungeon, in terms of all the subtext.

For reference! It's the one hidden in the corner of Radahn's arena where spectral Cleanrot Knights make battle with equally bodiless Radahn soldiers--

There's a number of fascinating details in here:

Like all catacombs, the halls are littered with human remains. However, these are presumably older than those of the Battle of Aeonia (because the corpses in Radahn's arena, exposed to the elements (and his cannibalistic frenzy) still have tattered surcoats, waistcloths, et cetera. These bodies, however, are mere skeletons, bereft of any clothing). So far as I can find, there's not actually any of the Radahn and Malenian battle debris assets that litter Caelid inside here. Given how ubiquitous they are, this must have been intentional. None of the bodies entombed here belong to these soldiers.

Naturally, Radahn himself is simply too large to get inside, so this place isn't actually so much a tomb as the singular point of refuge in the Wailing Dunes.

So. They've lost their flesh by the time they entered, evidently--meaning their bodies are still outside, being gorged upon by Radahn.

These are spirits of, presumably, the same variety as the Headless Knights or Latenna; that is, they are the essence of their dying will--their continued animation(as opposed to the crestfallen one-sentence spirits elsewhere) is reflective of a degree of resolve and intention at their time of death.

The final moments of the Radahn and Malenian armies, then, was to make it to this location. There are no spirits roaming outside, after all. They tried to escape Radahn and preserve, if nothing else, their dignity in death... but failed, one and all. Tricky to outrun a man who would hold up the very stars, after all.

And, of course, this is one of the very few instances of AI factions actively fighting each other... and they were near-certainly concerned, primarily, with escaping Radahn when they died. Yet they fight on. So deep is the loathing between the Radahn and Malenian hosts that they'd forgive each-other not even in death, not even having their bodily dignity violated by both their lords. Whether this is borne of unshakeable faith or hatred is difficult to say, of course, but the item descriptions of their respective armor sets might shed light(the Cleanrot Knights knew full well what would happen to them but accepted it, whereas the Radahn knights struck their lord's crest from their hearts when everything fell apart, even though Radahn's frenzy wasn't necessarily his fault. Importantly, the reliability of lordsworn armor descriptions in general seems shaky at best, so I don't put huge coin to that exact conclusion).

The movesets all these guys use is, as far as I can tell, the same as their surviving counterparts. That is to say, the cited sources of their battle arts, skills, and abilities in item descriptions hold true to their spiritual essence. In other words: so intrinsic is the rot and disability to the Cleanrot Knights that they yet retain their limp, their wings, and the rotten acid they cough and heave upon their foes. So fundamental was the martial prowess of Radahn's men that they keep Artorias spinning and spamming combo attacks--they are not in the least phased by their own death. So unshakeable is the faith of Malenia's vassals in their two gods that they still cast Miquellan magics and proc the Malenian sword insignia effects.

They actually respawn, when they finally manage to "kill" one another. Indeed, none of these people were equipped to kill the bodiless. So they'll keep fighting, again and again and forevermore, until true death do them part--if ever, even, it finds its way to their forgotten Tartarus.

Basically! After the player finally defeats Radahn and offers a small measure of closure to the Shattering, they're allowed to see what war does to the everyman's very soul.

These gods were family, once.

These soldiers, beholden to the private affairs of strangers, were comrades. Many were probably friends.

It all begs the question--was Ranni's scheme to begin the Age of Stars worth it? Is the era she'll usher in, should she even succeed, of greater meaning than how the people of the Lands Between were molested, body and soul?

Well, maybe. It's hard to say. Impossible, really.

But we might imagine what the dead would answer, if they'd not been robbed their chance to speak.

#elden ring #elden ring lore #elden ring theory #malenia #malenia blade of miquella #radahn #starscourge radahn #cleanrot knight #I like Ranni and Radahn a lot #to be clear #but the narrative they (and malenia) serve asks a more important question #than like #who best girl is #or who's right or what have you #I LIKE THIS GAME #caelid cant stop bringing in the Ws on environmental storytelling what can b said

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queering-ecology · 3 months

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Erotophobia And the Colonization of Queers/Nature

“The rhetoric and institution of Christianity, coupled with the imperialist drives of militarist nation-states, have been used for nearly two thousand years to portray heterosexuality, sexism, racism, classism, and the oppression of the natural world as divinely ordained” and though today’s Western industrialized world claims to be largely secular, these countries with Christian and colonial origins retain the ideology of divinely inspired domination” (122). “All eco feminists who have addressed the topic of spirituality, have observed that Christianity has been used as both an authorization and a mandate for the subordination of women, nature, person of color, animals and queers” (123).

Christianity originated as one cult among many in the Roman Empire—Christianity is then by its very inception, an urban religion. It appeared during a time of increasing militarization in the Roman state where stoic morality held chastity as ideal--with heterosexual intercourse allowed only for procreation within marriage; the belief was that procreation was the only legitimate reason for intercourse (Greenberg 1988, 219)(124). “To be like the angels was to be spiritual; to be carnal, unspiritual. Sex was the essence of carnality, hence the antithesis of spirituality” (1988, 224).

What distinguished Christianity from the many other ascetic cults of its time was the severity of its asceticism, its complete intolerance of other religions, and its high degree of organization aka hierarchy (124). Two accounts in Genesis have been used in Christianity to legitimize human/nonhuman hierarchy (human domination over nature, Genesis 1) and anthropocentrism (man as the center of creation, Gensis 2) (124). Moreover, the word ‘hierarchy’ itself means ‘holy order’. As Apostle Paul once said: “Let everyone obey the authorities that are over him, for there is no authority except from God, and all authority that exists is established by God”.

Christianity fit quite nicely with Roman state ideals, and it spread through the Roman military where eventually the cross was adopted as a military symbol and the Roman Empire became the Holy Roman Empire—the union of church and state as representing God’s will on earth was sealed.

“The inferiority and subordination of women, animals, the body, nature, the erotic, and all their associates was proclaimed by law, decreed by religion and relentlessly enforced” through violent assaults such as the Inquisition, the Crusades, the witch burnings and the ‘voyages of discovery’ (124).

#queer ecofeminism #ecofeminism #Christianity #erotophobia #torture #death #genocide #history #religion #roman empire #the roman empire #toward a queer ecofeminism

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hathyogi · 6 months

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|| Tantra: An Unexplored Science, Basic Meaning Explained. How Is It Connected To Bhagawan Shiva? ||

In Hinduism, there are three ways to worship any Deity-

1. The satavik way- In which we show our devotion to a deity using satvik ways like ringing the bell, offering jal, prasad etc.

2. The rajasik way- In which we show our devotion by dressing up in a specific way, using fragrance, using ratnas, some yantra etc.

3. The tamasik way- In which we show our devotion by using some specific rituals, dead bodies, animal sacrifices, sex etc.

It is common for people to misunderstand tantra, but it shouldn't come as a surprise because everyone possesses different qualities within them, namely Sato (purity), Rajo (activity), and Tamo (darkness).

Tantra provides a pathway to worship the divine through the Tamo aspect of our nature. In essence, Tantra is a science of the mind, a form of psychological exploration that aims to expand one's perception. The term 'Tantra' originates from Sanskrit and has multiple interpretations. One explanation is that it is a play on the word 'sutra,' which means 'thread' or 'formula.' If sutras represent individual threads of thought, Tantra can be likened to a loom that weaves these threads together into a comprehensive system of thoughts.

Another understanding is that Tantra combines the words 'tattva,' meaning the science of cosmic principles, and 'mantra,' referring to the science of mystical sound and vibration. In this sense, Tantra delves into the knowledge of universal principles and the use of sacred sounds for spiritual purposes.

According to Hindu beliefs, at the beginning of Satyuga, Bhagawan Shiva appeared as Swacchandanatha, possessing five mouths representing his five energies: Consciousness Bliss Will Knowledge, and Action. Through these energies, Shiva revealed the Tantras, some spoken through each of his mouths and others simultaneously recited through multiple mouths. These Tantras fall into two main categories: Dualistic and Mono-Dualistic, known respectively as "Shiva Tantra" and "Rudra Tantra."

When these five energies of Bhagawan Shiva unite in a way that each holds the others simultaneously, they give rise to 64 Bhairav Tantras, which are purely Monistic (Advaitic) in nature. The philosophical teachings expounded in these Tantras are referred to as the "Trika" philosophy or Kashmir Shaivism.

The origins of the sacred Tantras are believed to involve teachings initially given by Bhagawan Shiva to his wife, which were then passed on to human sages like Matsendranath. It is crucial to understand that Tantra does not advocate promiscuity but rather emphasizes extreme discipline. It is viewed as a technology or method to harness the energies within the body and from the surroundings.

According to Tantra, every human being with limited mental vision is spiritually ill. The true state of health is attained by transcending the constraints of time, space, and causation. The ultimate goal of Tantra is to replace the limited personality with an unlimited and permanent one, facilitating spiritual liberation and profound transformation. Indeed, the practice of Tantra is deeply rooted in the tradition of receiving Guru Diksha or initiation from a qualified spiritual teacher.

As Bhagawan Shiva emphasized in the Kularnava Tantram, all the practices advocated by Tantras, such as Yoga, Dhyana (meditation), Puja (worship), Japa (chanting), and others, are considered futile without proper initiation (adikshata). Just as seeds sown on stones fail to grow into plants, similarly, the efforts of an uninitiated person in these practices may not bear fruit. It's crucial to understand that Tantra is a profound and intricate spiritual path that goes beyond the understanding of today's science. It is not synonymous with black magic or superficial spells (tona totka). Instead, it involves a deep exploration of the mind, energy, and spiritual consciousness.

#hinduism #hindublr #tantra #philosophy #sanatandharma

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luciel-anciel · 1 year

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Devotion (Delusional Sun Wukong x MK)

TW: Unhealthy and One-Sided Relationship, Toxic Mindset, and Unhealthy Amount of Worshipping.

A/N: This is a snippet, of a series called 'Three Eyes':v

It's basically a dead dove fanfic, and features two other pairings. All the relationships are to be viewed as unhealthy.

°°°

In Terms of Appearance, Wukong saw the brunette as Plain; not someone who might catch your attention at first glance, Not someone, that makes you take a second look.

There was nothing, beautiful nor anything gorgeous about that boy.

And he'd been alive for centuries, He constantly stumbled across something, that could hold the title of enchanting, and truthfully speaking, His prodigy couldn't compare to those enchanting objects.

But here he was now, head over falls for someone so— incompetent and young.

In older scriptures, and the storybooks that Monkie King once looked at. Someone's beauty was defined by how the surroundings reacted to them.

As words, could never paint or capture ones essence. It was decided upon nature, what beauty was.

When out strolling under the moonlight. The circular crisp orb, would hide behind the puffy clouds out of embarrassment, as even the moon's could never compare, to the person.

The flowers, would return to its first form, now a delicate bud, as it felt too flustered to let the person see its blossomed state. It felt plain, and hideous compared to person.

Lastly, The birds would chirp non-stop, whenever around them.

Not out of love, nor was it singing joyous tune, rather out of anxiety, they panic as the young birds would think their presence, is worthless and just a waste of life.

Unfortunately, Mk, No. He wasn't like that at all

Nature didn't react to him that way.

They reacted to him, with mockery and in a frolicsome manner.

As the branches, would hit him straight in the face, whenever he went deep in the woods.

The sun, would always burn the mortal's eyes, and seep through his skin and the moon didn't even bother to show up, leading him into the darkness.

And the birds, or anyone animals would cling to MK's face, as an attempt to make him fall and laugh

The demon, wouldn't call him ugly. He was far from that but rather just— plain.

Wukong, couldn't see him as beautiful. He couldn't see what made him so special from the rest.

Yet, worshipped every word, that slipped out of the male's tongue.

"Practice time?" The male chipped in,happily waddling towards his role modle, blissfully unaware of his master's unspoken thoughts.

Wukong returned the gesture, with a bright smile, He always had nothing to pray for, nothing to even live for, an immortal that could feel pain but could never die from it.

Nothing to confess his sins, nor devote himself to but just a word from MK, made him go down on his knees.

If, his successor naively asked, for him to put his life in danger as a test of loyalty. He would do it in a heartbeat with no hesitation, even if his life was in danger.

"Oh wait, Is that incense?" Mk, caught a whif of scent of plum and peaches, It wasn't the same scent as fruit, rather a more smokey aroma.

The mortal, held the staff close to his chest, It was what brought them close, and surely, would aid Monkie King, in future plans.

He says, his confession freely slipping off his tongue. "Hmm, Just practicing my Spiritual belief that's all"

" You have someone, you believe in?" The brunette teased the immortal sage, before turning around and walking towards the training ground.

"You" That's what Wukong could have said, but lived long enough not to reveal such intimate secret towards someone, especially it was towards a student.

"Of course! It's me!" A lie rolled off his tongue easily. His prodigy didn't need to know.

Just to breath, in the same air as him

In the same approximation, made Wukong's fingers twitch in excitement.

His kid, was so close to him.

His presence so near, that in just one swift motion, Wukong could pull him away, but had to stop himself from doing so as there was reprecasion.

He couldn't just take him away.

Even when Wukong, wanted to keep MK, away from the world, To hide him from all the demons and any unsoliciting and impure eyes.

He couldn't.

It would make the brunette, hate him.

That he couldn't risk.

He, prayed that in the distant future, He could have his wish come true to be with MK, but miracles are for weaklings, who wait around.

Monkie King was impatient, and rash.

He'll make his own prayers come true soon enough.

#three eyes #lego monkie kid #jttw #lego monkie king #lmk mk #yandere sun wukong #wukong & mk #yandere lego monkie kid #yandere monkie king #peachynoodles

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wheretheharekissesthefox · 7 months

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Tav's sex parade - Chapter 3: Touch my soul (Astarion x Gale)

(Warning: astral sex, safe word, fluff, the feels, mentioning of PTSD responses)

Notes:

Another one of my fics is mentioned here for continuity.

I refuse to acknowledge Halsin's in-game ending and headcanon my own.

To avoid confusion: In one of my other fanfics Halsin and Tav had named the owlbear cup Naïlo, which means 'night breeze' in the Elven language.

Astarion was still uncomfortable being touched by anyone else but Tav. He'd forced himself once to join his darling bard in bed with Halsin and Shadowheart. But it had taken all of his willpower to stay present and not hide away in his head. Astarion envied Gale who always declined joining in and just watched instead. He wished he could say no as easily as the wizard. Thankfully, Tav did this part for him. After their, honestly lovely, foursome, the bard had talked it out with him and told him that he didn't have to do anything that made him uncomfortable. After that, Tav had never asked him to join them again. She simply kissed the vampire spawn sweetly, before telling him to sit down next to Gale and watch. It was easy for Astarion this way; he just had to follow Tav's order. Still, he wanted to be able to enjoy being intimate with the others too. Gale, Halsin, and Shadowheart were good friends and he like them a lot, maybe even loved them a bit, and he desired to be touched by them without feeling dread in the pit of his stomach.

They'd moved from their room in the Elfsong Tavern in Baldur's Gate to Gale's tower house in Waterdeep. Although Tav was a travelling bard, thirsty for adventures, the return of Astarion's sunlight sensitivity had dampened her eagerness to voyage across Faerûn.

Instead, it was Halsin who didn't want to settle down like 'a farm animal, snug in its pen' and went on his merry way. He helped Thaniel build up the former Shadow-Cursed Lands which were still unsuitable to be inhabited by people. Nature had healed, but first, wildlife needed to return and become plentiful before people could move there. This would probably take at least another seven years.

Big-heartedly, Tav let the druid go and explore the Realms and 'nature's bounty', jealousy wasn't her thing. Astarion could have never.

Halsin regularly returned, bringing notebooks full of illustrations and information about his findings with him, as well as pressed flowers for Shadowheart, fancy boots for Gale, and the newest gossip for Astarion. He truly was a sweetheart.

Astarion and Gale were sitting in front of the fireplace, reading, and giving Tara, Scratch, and Naïlo their well-earned headpats and chin scratches, when the wizard made his proposal after weeks of overthinking.

"I thought about your 'condition' and I might know a way to help you get more comfortable with us in terms of intimacy. I can help you, if you let me."

The vampire spawn looked at him doubtfully.

"And what does our grand wizard have in mind?"

Gale straightened up and explained: "Astral intimacy; being cloaked in the veils of the Weave, stripped of our earthly burdens, interconnecting our spiritual essences. There will be no reason for me to touch your physical body. The intimacy takes place on an Astral Plane level, solely involving our spiritual essences."

"I have no clue what that means," Astarion grumbled.

Gale gave him the side-eye, like the insufferable nerd he was.

"It means it's soul sex."

"That still doesn't answer my question, Gale." The vampire spawn made a dramatic gesture. "Whatever it is, it better is worth my time."

At that, the wizard smirked.

"Oh, it will be. Trust me."

Astarion gave him a look and teased: "Trusting a man who managed to become a ticking time bomb because he played around with evil magic? Mmh... I doubt it."

The addressed just sighed deeply and didn't take the bait.

"Do you want to try it or not? It's up to you."

"Fine, let's do your magic astral thingy."

"Come over here then," Gale told Astarion, and the latter, with a flamboyant staginess, moved closer.

"Now what?" he asked.

"Now..." Gale looked deep into Astarion's red eyes. "We join our souls."

The vampire spawn swallowed thickly, a tinge of fear and regret tainted his curiosity.

"Are you ready?"

Astarion nodded, but Gale hesitated.

"Look, I understand your discomfort. I still ask Tara to leave the room every time I change my clothes."

At that, the tressym made an amused sound and suddenly, all the animals seemed to snicker. Gale glared at his dearest friend, salty about her act of betrayal. Astarion smirked.

"You've succeeded in making me feel better. Thank you."

Gale sighed, then, he continued.

"I know it's challenging for you to say no because you fear rejection by the ones you love, but you must tell me when it's too much. I'm a wizard, not a mind reader. Choose a word, clear and brief, to say when you want me to stop. I'm not as in tune with the nuances of your body language as Tav. The signs might slip my perception. I don't want to hurt you, so, please, choose a safe word."

Astarion worked his tense jaw, mulling it over.

"Sun," he said then.

Gale nodded.

"That'll do. – Are you ready?"

"Yes."

"Most excellent. Let's begin then. Place your hand next to mine."

Astarion did as he was told. Now, he was close enough to Gale to smell him and his lavender-scented clothes. It was comforting - especially because Tav had started 'borrowing' the wizard's soaps and bath oils the moment he'd gotten his hands on them. The vampire spawn took a deep breath and tried to relax.

"Good. I'm casting a spell that portals our spiritual essences to an Astral Plane called Outer Planes. That's where the gods dwell. It's peaceful there."

Astarion felt the tingling sensation of magic on his skin, surrounding him fully, like a warm bubble.

"Open your eyes," Gale instructed him, and he obeyed.

They were floating in an infinite space, surrounded by dusk-like skies, filled with thousands of twinkling stars. Awestruck, Astarion looked around - and then, at himself. Both him and Gale were ghost-like, genderless silhouettes.

"This is... fascinating," the vampire spawn uttered.

"I'm glad you like it," replied Gale, looking a tad too pleased with himself for Astarion's taste. "Now, let's explore some of the infinite ways to express love. I don't need your body to show you my adoration. May I touch you?"

Astarion nodded and the wizard connected their translucent palms. It felt similar to being touched bodily, but it was still different. Less... threatening.

"If you let me, I'll touch you everywhere and hug you."

"Please do," Astarion said, suddenly very desperate for affection.

Smiling softly, Gale mirrored his first move with the other hand.

"I won't kiss you if you don't want me to, but please, let me worship the rest of you with my lips."

Astarion bit back a whimper.

"Yes," he breathed and gasped when Gale placed a tender kiss on his neck.

"Alright?"

"Yes."

Their palms stayed connected, but somehow, Astarion was able to feel arms on his hips. He jerked and stared downwards.

"How -"

"Astral intimacy, remember?" Gale answered. "The boundaries of our physical forms don't apply here."

"Oh." Astarion was dumbfounded.

Two more arms wrapped around him, pulling him into a hug.

"I won't touch the scars," Gale promised him and the vampire spawn's heart ached at how attentive the wizard was. Gale littered his neck and throat with kisses while hoisting Astarion's legs up to his own hips. The latter moaned at the touch, even though there were no genitals. The warmth and light pressure when their astral bodies came in contact with each other was enough. Astarion's head fell back, his eyes closed in bliss. There were hands all over him, holding him and caressing him, fingers running through his hair and tracing his pointy ears. Gale's soft lips left kisses all over his neck, collarbones, and shoulders. Astarion felt warm, blissful, loved – peaceful even. Even though their palms were still touching, but with their fingers linked together now, Astarion was able to wrap two more arms around the wizard. The latter hummed happily at the vampire spawn's initiative. Astarion felt aflame and suddenly, he combusted in ecstasy. It was the most intense, weirdest orgasm he'd ever had. While he moaned and panted in Gale's many, many arms, the latter simply held him close.

"Sun," Astarion mumbled.

In a blink of an eye, he found himself back in Gale's living room, surrounded by books, art, and sculptures.

The room that is the centre of my universe, as the wizard once called it.

Astarion blinked blearily.

"Are you alright? I'm sorry it was too much," Gale apologised. "You seem a bit out of it. Let me fix it."

"I'm fine," slurred the vampire spawn. "I'm just - well." He barked a laugh. "I'm still high as a kite from that mind-blowing, astral orgasm."

"I know what you mean," chuckled Gale. "The first time's always overwhelming. But I'm glad you're alright."

With a giddy giggle, Astarion flopped down on the carpet and pillows. He felt drunk.

"Now, I know why Tav always looks so euphoric after spending a night of passion with you. Gods... that was amazing."

"It might not only be astral intimacy that causes her elation. Given my propensity towards verbosity, it surely can't be a surprise that I have a practiced tongue too."

Astarion stared at him, wide-eyed, and Gale snickered, slightly embarrassed.

"Maybe, one day, I can get a taste of that practiced tongue of yours," the vampire spawn smiled drunkenly.

"Maybe. If you're willing," Gale answered. "But first, we must observe how you digest today's event. I hope I was of help."

Lolling like a cat on a hot tin roof, Astarion turned around to look at the wizard.

"It was amazing," he muttered. "Thank you, Gale. I feel... happy."

The addressed smiled softly and stretched out his hand to touch him, but thought better of it in the last second.

"No," Astarion mumbled. "It's fine. Touch me. Please."

Gale complied, scooted closer, and ran his fingers through the vampire spawn's hair who sighed in response.

"Thank you for your help. I appreciate it and won't forget it," announced Astarion. He sat up and placed a timid kiss on the other man's lips. Gale hummed pleased, but didn't react otherwise, leaving Astarion in control of the situation. The vampire spawn was grateful.

"Lay with me for a while longer. Please."

Gale smiled.

"There's nothing that would bring me more pleasure."

They rested on the pillows in front of the fireplace, facing each other and holding hands, with their backs warmed by their furry and feathery companions.

#baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #fanfic #astarion x gale #tara #tara the tressym #scratch #owlbear cup #naïlo #mind the trigger warning #gale's nice boots

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