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bookmark_borderMood 05/27/26

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More random memes and stuff pulled down from my phone. I’m trying to clean it up manually.

“Someone asked me, “Aren’t you worried about the state of the world?” I allowed myself to breathe and then I said, “What is most important is not to allow your anxiety about what happens in the world to fill your heart. If your heart is filled with anxiety, you will get sick, and you will not be able to help.”” -Thich Nhat Hanh

Kawaii Baphomet

I was religious growing up. Those who know my past know that I was made to go to church and participate in church activities. Heck, I even highlighted and wrote all over the bible I had. Oh and I also was painting graffiti at the time.

Do not be scared of the word “entity” – depending on your personal beliefs, an imagined creature or ghost could be an entity. So could a thought form, or the many contradicting thoughts inside your mind. Remember, the all is mind.

For those who are simply ‘sitting’ behind the computer – we are thinking about everything and nothing all at once. It gets exhausting.

bookmark_border05/23/26 – Astrology, Personal Shit & Memes

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Text 1: When you’ve been working on your mind and spirit for so long and now the Universe tells you it’s time to work on your physical body

Text 2: Don’t make me run! I’m full of chocolate!

I’ve had this image saved on my phone FOREVER; it’s an alien skull carved in dark Smoky Quartz. The eyes are Labradorite. So cool and mesmerizing, I feel like it’s one of my guides…

It’s really weird when astrologers keep on saying that Sagittarius likes to travel. I don’t like to travel physically but emotionally, mentally & spiritually? Yes.

Text 1: Me looking at the current astrology to confirm my mood swings.

Text 2: Omg I knew it

Text 3: Look at this mess

I am still downloading & organizing my photos from iCloud to Flickr and found old pics of Miri my second cat.

I woke up this morning feeling extremely tired and stressed out about the current state of the world, particularly in the lovely USA. So much that I had to let it out, meaning I had to cry in front of my husband. He knows I NEVER cry as it’s usually the other way around (he’s a double water sign). I literally couldn’t stop the tears flowing – I am SO tired of paying bills when everything is getting more expensive while the orange man gets away with so fucking much. I just got a pay increase recently but now it’s going to the utilities bill and gas for the cars.

I don’t want to repeat all the negative shit going on in politics & economics so I’ll just leave it at that. This is supposed to be my therapy right now.

So yeah, I cried. But not to worry, I am okay. I actually needed that, and I feel better now actually.

If you ever have really strong feelings or emotions that you’ve been bottling up and have been holding inside – it’s better to just let it out whether it’s through writing or crying which is what I did. Just don’t take it out on someone else.

I probably mentioned that I have a lot of Saturn in my long term influences lately; I really think that’s why I’m feeling this way – Saturn opposition natal Moon and Saturn trine natal Sun. Aargh.

I know at the end of the day, I am still blessed. I wake up with a roof over my head, I still have a job and I’m not sick or injured. But I had to get it out at that very moment, as Saturn was pressing on me.

Here is an old card pull from 2019 – IX of Pentacles – self-mastery, attainment, gains. Desire for financial security. Money. Success. Material comfort. Leisure time. Fruitfulness. Cultivation. Self-worth. Well-being. Pleasure. Refinement. Prosperity as a result of past efforts. Solitary affluence. Well-deserved success. (Source: Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis)

Here is the 9 of Pentacles from the Albano Waite version, along with some other cards pulled from the same deck as well as cards pulled from Sacred Symbols Oracle deck. Surrounded by a Quartz crystal grid with a Selenite on top. I tend to pull the same cards over and over, even though this was from 2019. Even ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini would pull the same cards for me when I had questions. When learning tarot, pay attention to the same cards coming up over and over again – that means something that you should probably pay attention to.

Tuesday May 26, 2026 – we have absolutely nothing to complain about, as we live in the United States. There are unspeakable horrors, corruption and genocide that is happening in other countries.

bookmark_borderFound: Your Moon Sign Shadow in Each Element

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I found this on X / Twitter via Observational Astrology and wow it tracks. I’m laughing but also slightly triggered by the Air moon because it’s me (duh) as well as the Water moon because I am married to one:

Fire: Unapologetic/Selfish/Determined/Ruthless and reckless about how they get their needs met. This is the most impulsive/least self-controlled and most “immature” of the Moon-signs. What many do not know: Fire moons are the “Cry-babies” of the zodiac. If anybody’s going to cry or spill the tea, it’s a fire moon. Since their moods are so erratic, there is a constant need for stimulation & activity. The mind is prone to restlessness here. This moon needs to learn how to “ground” and “appreciate stability”. But really? These folks seem like they dont even care about that until it’s too late.

Earth: Rigid, Giga-self-controlled to the point of a bomb that could go off at any moment, but rarely really does. Moon-signs under this element are hyper-critical, judgmental & they are even more selfish than the fire-moons, but they “hide it” aka they are “low-key” selfish and prioritise stability & predictability in their relationships above all else. They cannot stand it when things do not go their way. These ppl need to learn how to “tolerate imperfection” and understand the deeper meaning of “growth” which isn’t always linear. And of course, earth-element needs a lot of “facts” before a commitment. In relationships, these folks appear the most cold & least empathic. Even colder than air & and less tactful than fire. The point (Inner child) gets lost on them easily, so don’t expect too much if you’re dealing with one. This element is “slow” for a reason. Lol

Air: These are the opposite of fire & earth. They DO NOT CARE about their feelings, or anybody else’s for that matter. It’s like needs/feelings/subjective considerations do not exist in their realm. This is by far the most “chaotic” and least predictable of the moon-signs. Because they “think” about how to behave and psycho-analyze everything you do to the point that they miss the actual purpose of a feeling, and they get lost in the delusion that their actions are somehow “objectively justified” as if rationalisations make them stand on a “moral high-ground” above everybody else. Air Moons in my opinion (as a libra moon) are the most narcissistic & pathological/prone to mental-illness of all the moon-signs except Pisces moon (y’all are the most rotten so you get a special mention in this one).

Water: It’s the moon’s own element. These people RESPECT feelings – well, those of others. Not their own. They understand the morality of a situation better than any of the rest. However, their issue is that they can easily “drown” in their feelings, because they often take too long to act. They brood – so they are prone to addictions & distractions. But what they really need is to “talk” about their feelings and share them. If water-moons could “take a clue” from the fire-moons, they wouldn’t have those issues. Unlike Fire – Water is very self-controlled, but only on the surface. Behind it? It’s an unstable mess that is prone to escapism & addiction if it isn’t allowed to get to the surface. Unlike fire – water moons are very mature. They aren’t crybabies at all. If anything: They have a huge problem opening up, cuz once they do, they know that this is one hell of a DAM that most of y’all can’t deal with anyways.

CTTO : Georgios Charpantidis

bookmark_borderFound Images: Artist Words and Graphics

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I snagged these a while back when I was struggling to be original and exist as an artist.

“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic.

Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery – celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.”

– Jim Jarmusch

 

How to Feel Miserable as an Artist (or what not to do)

  1. Constantly compare yourself to other artists.
  2. Talk to your family about what you do and expect them to cheer you on.
  3. Base the success of your entire career on one project.
  4. Stick with what you know.
  5. Undervalue your expertise.
  6. Let money dictate what you do.
  7. Bow to societal pressures.
  8. Only do work that your family would love.
  9. Do whatever the client / customer / gallery owner / patron / investor asks.
  10. Set unachievable / overwhelming goals. To be accomplished by tomorrow.

bookmark_borderInfographic: 10 Things You Need To Do If You Were Fired Yesterday

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James Altucher inspired me for a bit and so here is another one of his infographics that I had saved from probably 9 years ago. Though I think about getting fired A LOT, it has yet to happen. I have been laid off though. It’s good to think about this stuff because life is unpredictable (even more so now) and you just never know what’s going to happen these days.

It’s hard to read so I typed it out:

10 Things You Need To Do If You Were Fired Yesterday

Do just one thing today. And then one thing tomorrow. And the next. That’s all you need to do.

Ideas

Make a list of places or people you might want to work with. Then come up with a list of 10 ideas for each that can make them money. This way you keep your idea muscle intact. Then pitch your ideas to each. If you can’t, move onto the next one. THIS TECHNIQUE WORKS.

Write

Write a book in the next three days. You can write a 30-page book called “100 Things To Do The Day After You Are Fired”. Make it funny. Time to dominate the publishing industry while you are unemployed! Make a list of all the possible 30-page books you can do. Then tomorrow start one of the books.

Lunch

Schedule a lunch with someone you haven’t seen in three years. Could be anyone. But it has to be someone you haven’t seen in at least three years. This injects new blood into the system. You need a total transfusion to get rid of the infected old blood.

Lunch, Part II

Have lunch with one person in your industry. Have your ideas ready for that person. Have him critique your ideas. Learn.

Gratitude

Make a list of the people you’ve worked with over the past ten years that you are grateful you worked with. Email them and tell them why you were grateful you worked with them. Ask them sincerely how they are doing. This is one of the most important things on this list.

Resentment

You are going to feel like the people at your old job wronged you. But they are just trying to survive also. Make a list of all the good qualities that person has and send them an email why you think they are good at what they do. Thank them.

Brainstorm

Go completely in a different direction. What other industry can you work in? What other location can you live in? Make up the wildest fantasies about what you can do. Keep going until there is one possible direction you can execute on today. Brainstorm for an hour and some little slice of reality might peak through.

Love Yourself

Wake up early, exercise, take a shower, wear a suit, go into the city, and walk around. Smell that freshness on you. It makes you feel as if you are ready for anything. And you are. That’s all you need to do that day. Heck, go to a museum. You won’t have this opportunity for freedom forever.

Slash

Make a list of all expenses you can slash. Make your runway as long as possible. There are plenty of sites to advise how to do this. Picture your worst – worst case scenario. It’s never as bad as you think. Write it down. Write down the plan for the worst-case scenario. Then take a nap. You just had a hard day. You need to rest.

Reconnect

Contact other people who used to work at your old company. Maybe they even worked there ten years ago. Reconnect. Come up with ideas for them.

bookmark_borderArt & Astrology Screenshot Dump #042326

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I wish I could just randomly tip people on X/Twitter whose posts I like instead of having to subscribe; like who is actually subscribing to people on there because I’m not in the know. I feel like I’m being a thief right now. But hey at least I didn’t crop out who it came from and gave myself credit, right?