・┆✦ʚ♡ɞ✦ ┆・venus retrograde reflections ・┆✦ʚ♡ɞ✦ ┆・
with the amount of planets currently stationed retrograde, a lot of us may be feeling quite overwhelmed and stuck in our own heads. when a planet goes retrograde, it tends to cause us to look heavily inwards. retrogrades are about reflecting, specifically reflecting on the themes that planet is connected to. this post is focused on venus retrograde. venus connects heavily to two themes especially: relationships (romantic, platonic, familial and self) and finance.
journal prompts, or general questions to ponder during this period:
who in my life makes me feel energized, supported, seen? why?
who in my life leaves me feeling drained, upset? why?
how do i currently speak to myself? would i speak to a loved one the way i speak to myself? why or why not?
how am i taking care of myself currently and ensuring my own needs are met? am i truly showing up for myself every single day?
am i balancing a healthy amount of time between nourishing my relationship with myself, as well as my external relationships?
are my current relationships supportive/aligned with who i am becoming, and where i want to go? do i feel encouraged, or held back, by those in my life?
are there any relationships i question continuing? why or why not? what would improve by ending the relationship? what would i miss, if anything?
how can i improve the way i treat myself? how can i show myself more love and care?
am i showing up in my friendships? am i giving my friends the care and support they deserve? is there anything i should change in regards to the way i handle my friendships, and interact with my friends?
how would you define a healthy relationship? what are your major needs in a relationship (platonic and/or romantic)? are these needs being met by those in your life?
how am i currently managing my finances?
what could i do to improve my financial situation? what good financial habits could i adopt?
how does my living space make me feel? does it bring comfort? if not, what can i do within my means to make the space more for me?
what are my greatest values in life? am i living in a way that aligns with these values? am i embodying these values? are my relationships supportive of my values?
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An Elvis impersonator, dressed in a cheap remake of the iconic jumpsuit and about to go onstage, but a rival (or even an ex) pours a mystery potion in their drink when they're not looking. While they're performing their costume begins to feel tighter and tighter, until they realize their belly and chest have swelled so much they look like they've just hit the 3rd trimester, and they can see they're still growing. Panicked, but still a professional, they continue performing as the thin fabric begins the come apart at the seams, the cheap zipper begins to unzip itself, slowly exposing their swelling leaky tits.
By the time they get to their big finale, they look well past overdue with twins, the top of the jumpsuit around their shoulders, barely containing the breasts that jiggle and bounce and leak with every movement of the performance. The stitches on the sides gave up a long time ago, so stretched across their gravid form it gave the costume the appearance that it had extremely revealing side cutouts, rather than the truth of it being ripped apart. Through whats left of the thin cheap bedazzled fabric, the crowd can clearly see the first kicks of the performers massive brood as they waddle and heave themselves through their final number.
Whoever did this to them expected to shame the performer and ruin their career, but the Elvis impersonator finishes their performance to a standing ovation from largest crowd they've ever had. Later, in their dressing room, now in the t-shirt and sweatpants that fit just a few short hours ago when they arrived at the venue, they're approached by a big shot producer, who so kindly offered to rub their stretch mark littered belly and quell the roiling kicks of their large litter while they negotiate a contract. The performer is going to have quite a few mouths to feed quite soon after all. As they're signing a million dollar deal, they feel their water break and the head of their first child beginning to stretch their birth canal open.
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*Kakuzu walks outside in the early morning, sees Hidan sitting on the front steps*
Kakuzu: Here you are. I woke up and you were gone. How long have you been sitting out here?
Hidan: Couple hours, I guess.
Kakuzu: *sits down beside him* So cold … *takes off his robe and slips it over Hidan’s shoulders* We talked about this, didn’t we? In your condition I expect you to take better care of yourself. Being up at 4am and sitting in the cold isn’t —
Hidan: I can’t do it, ‘Kuzu.
Kakuzu: You can’t take the time to put on a jacket?
Hidan: No, I mean … *puts his hands on his large belly* This. This kid. I can’t be its parent.
Kakuzu: What?
Hidan: You can stop with all the fucking lies already, Kakuzu. We both know I’m gonna make a shitty parent. You just said it; I can’t even take care of myself! How am I gonna take care of something that’s small and helpless and — and — *suddenly bursts into tears*
Kakuzu: *startled, but after a moment puts his arms around Hidan and holds him tightly*
Kakuzu: Shhhh, shhh, calm down, it’s okay, calm down …
Hidan, putting his face against Kakuzu’s neck: And you must be so fucking angry with me. I’ve trapped you, haven’t I? I’m about to give you a whole bunch of responsibilities and so many things you’ll need to spend money on …
Hidan: It’ll be like you have two babies to take care of, won’t it?
Kakuzu: Good.
Hidan, tearfully looking up at him: G-good?
Kakuzu: That’s right; good. My gifts are multiplying. Instead of one precious thing, I’ll have two. And I’d die before I let any harm or unhappiness come to either of you.
Hidan: K-Kakuzu —!
Kakuzu: And you know what? I get that you’re scared. I’m scared, too. But this … *puts his hand on Hidan’s belly* is going to be the most beautiful, wonderful, amazing thing ever. A masterpiece; the best of you and the best of me.
Kakuzu: And you’re completely wrong, by the way, about you not making a good parent. You’re going to be superb. I feel it. And you won’t be doing it alone. Me and you, we’re a team. And pretty soon our team is going to add a new member and be stronger and better than ever. Fuck money; all that matters is the three of us. Okay?
Hidan: *starts crying again, although this time it’s happy tears* Y-you damn sappy old man —!
Kakuzu: And you know, not to be superficial or anything, but … you have never quite looked as good as you do now. Soft skin, curves, and you’re so emotional and sweet … *leans to whisper in his ear* I should have knocked you up years ago …
Hidan, blushing: Pervert. Don’t talk like that in front of the kiddo. I read they can hear voices while inside there.
Kakuzu: Interesting. *I* read that it’s the healthiest thing in the world for a child to see and hear two parents who show affection to each other. *starts kissing Hidan’s neck* Let me take you back to bed and show you what I mean …
Hidan: I’ll agree … on the condition that you make me breakfast first.
Kakuzu: *chuckles and stands up, giving his hands to Hidan and gently pulling him to his feet* Sounds fair. What do you feel like?
Hidan: Pancakes. And eggs.
Kakuzu: Alright, then I’ll —
Hidan: And bacon. And Turkey sausage links. And cereal with marshmallows in it. Chocolate and strawberry milk. Those little pastry things with the warm cream cheese inside. Apple pie with ice cream. A banana cut into slices. Some —
Hidan: *walks inside; still talking*
Kakuzu:
Kakuzu: Then again, I probably would have gone broke if he had gotten pregnant before this.
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Hi, I saw your ideal Elias drawing and wanted to let you know that portraying politically and/or socially power people & people in high positions has roots deep in antisemitism. It's derived from the claim that all or most political figures are actually jewish and that Jews thus 'run the media'.
Some further reading: The Atlantic article on why conspiracy theorists always land on the Jews: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/10/why-conspiracy-theorists-always-land-on-the-jews/671730/
The Guardian article on QAnon and their roots in antisemitic theories: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/aug/25/qanon-conspiracy-theory-explained-trump-what-is
Wikipedia article on the international Jewish conspiracy, which also has a short 'see also' section linking to two more Wikipedia articles on antisemitic conspiracy theories: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Jewish_conspiracy
I'm sure you didn't purposefully portray Elias as an antisemitic stereotype/conspiracy, antisemitism often hides in plain sight, so I wanted to take initiative.
Have a good [insert relevant temporal word here] :) /gen
anon im going to be so straightforward and real with you
my thoughts on this:
it is a... silly little joke. a pun yknow? EELias? we all have a sensible chuckle
i drew him as an eel because i like eels. i love them so much. i would hug and kiss them.
pr sure the most relevant angle for that antisemitic stereotype is lizard people? and he is not a lizard. he is an eel
my elias isn't jewish? so...?
also elias runs a dumb little institute that relies on donors... he has like 5 dollars... i wouldn't exactly describe him as Politically Powerful
i GUESS you could argue that, well he is literally the guy secretly manipulating all events for his evil plans, but like... that isn't why i drew him, specifically, as an eel? review points 1 and 2
...i think when it comes to why folks might feel the urge to send asks like this... i get it can come from a genuinely well-intentioned place, to an extent. but i've talked before about how asks like these come off and how they make me, personally, feel. it's not your job or obligation to write out an essay explaining to me why [your interpretation of my art] means ive drawn something you feel is bad, and thus need to warn me of
like im sorry but ultimately my feeling is that it's just not that deep and kind of a reach, and this ask is frustrating to me because to me it feels like you're taking the worst-faith reading of something innocuous as an excuse to be pedantic in my direction
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