#retrograde vibes

[retrograde-ttrpg]

Decades ago, before the Cyber Age, research into cybernetics was at a dead end.

All attempts at integrating advanced cyber technology were met with failure. some key component was missing to make the process stable.

Then Mallium was discovered, a chemical that - used precisely - made the fusion of metal and flesh totally seamless, with no risk of the body rejecting the machinery.

Thus, the cyber age was propelled forward, and within a short few decades, most of humanity was augmented with cybernetics - for better and for worse.

Amid the many boons this age brought, a few concerned studies were silenced when they found evidence to suggest that Mallium had dangerous long-terms effects.

The corporations of today make so much money from cyberware, and any suggestion there might be risk was shut down. So Mallium continued to be produced and distributed worldwide, integrating technology into our skin, as well as playing a key component in other pharmeceuticals.

Until December 31st, 2099.

Marko Rodnik, 58, was attending a christmas event in Leeson Square, at the heart of Sonja City.

Rodnik had recieved many surgeries and cybernetics in his lifetime, due to various chronic illnesses. Most recently he had recieved an implant in his throat and oesophagus, a kind of internal life support machine, to compensate for breathing difficulties.

Halfway into the evening, Rodnik became suddenly very ill, and an ambulance was called. As emergency services arrived, Rodnik seemingly fell unconscious.

The following is taken from the account of a surving EMT, who witnessed the ensuing event :

"As we approached Rodnik - he was slumped over and sat beside his wife - he seemed to convulse slightly, choking and gagging.

It only lasted for a moment though. Then he woke up and turned to his wife. Mrs Rodnik hesitated for a moment, she looked confused or stunned.

Then she tried to scream.

But Mr Rodnik– Marko.. something came out of his mouth. Long, silver, dripping with a dark liquid. A red, pink mass hung from the end, spotted with white. His throat bulged, lips peeled back, like he was throwing up his innards.

She tried to scream, but the silver mass shot toward her neck.

There was so much blood.

Then Marko turned to us. His eyes were bright, and the silver mass rose slowly, like a snake preparing to strike. I ran. There were cries and shouts behind me, crowds fleeing, and a howling scream of something inhuman.'

This was the first documented instance of 'Malice', the consequence of exposure to high amounts of Mallium. Many such incidents followed. Now this threat lurks over humanity indefinitely.

Such widespread use of Mallium means that almost all humans are already contaminated with it. And so far, no cure or vaccine has been found.

We now live in a world where monsters roam the quarantined and abandoned cities, and neighbours watch eachother with suspicion, for fear that they might turn into a beast of flesh and steel.

[vanillatwistgirl]

🌟 General Astrology Observation

🔮 Disclaimer: Astrology is a tool for self-reflection and insight, not a fixed destiny. Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. My posts are based on personal observations and general interpretations—everyone's birth chart is unique! 💫✨

~ People with strong Earth placements (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) tend to be practical, dependable, and value stability, but they can struggle with change and spontaneity.

~ Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) in personal planets often experience deep emotions but may struggle with emotional boundaries.

~ Fire sign risings (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) have a natural presence that makes them stand out, even when they’re not trying.

~Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) in Mercury make excellent communicators, but they may overthink or detach emotionally in conversations.

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🌙 Moon Sign Observations

Aries Moon – Feels emotions intensely but moves on quickly; prone to impulsive reactions.

Taurus Moon – Needs comfort and security; struggles with change but is incredibly loyal.

Gemini Moon – Expresses emotions through words but may intellectualize feelings instead of feeling them deeply.

Cancer Moon – Deeply intuitive and nostalgic; emotions are tied to home and family.

Leo Moon – Needs to feel special and appreciated; craves warmth and recognition.

Virgo Moon – Analyzes emotions rather than expressing them; needs order to feel emotionally stable.

Libra Moon – Seeks harmony in relationships; dislikes conflict but may struggle with emotional indecisiveness.

Scorpio Moon – Feels everything intensely but often hides emotions; deeply transformative.

Sagittarius Moon – Needs emotional freedom; happiest when exploring new experiences.

Capricorn Moon – Practical with emotions; may struggle with vulnerability but is deeply reliable.

Aquarius Moon – Detached in emotional expression but deeply cares about humanity as a whole.

Pisces Moon – Highly empathetic and dreamy; emotions can be overwhelming and sometimes escapist.

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Venus in Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) – Passionate and bold in love, but they can lose interest if there’s no excitement.

Mars in Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) – Uses words and intellect to resolve conflicts rather than direct confrontation.

Pluto in the 1st House – People with this placement often have a powerful presence and can go through many personal transformations.

Chiron in the 7th House – May struggle with wounds related to relationships but can become a great healer in love once lessons are learned.

[burningcheese-merchant]

You said Saja Beasts and have absolutely activated every neuron within my skull. Now you must pay the price by getting art of the beasts.

I know demon markings aren't really personalized in KPDH, but still, take these!

AJDHSKEOABWBSLXBWBALAMFAGWKSBDKWLAHWISBFMWLAMXBWJFBS

Uuuuugggggghhhhh they're so beautiful so perfect ough argh 😫😫😫😫😫😫 Spicyyyyyyy you can be my idol!!!!!!! you can steal my soul ANYTIME I'm all yours babyyyyyyyyy

Injecting this directly into my bloodstream, thank you so so much. I'm dying. I'm so in love with how you drew their demon patterns (and making the Soul Jams part of the pattern, genius)!!! imma do the same thing when I draw them later (and say that you did it first ofc)! Seriously they look wonderful, I'm so happy you made these AND sent them to me. I feel blessed. My skin is clear, my hair is soft. All my debts have been paid. Great day today

I'm going to take Burning Spice specifically and crop him out and put him on my wall. Make a shrine. Best Saja Beast, Golden Cheese is so lucky

[divinationtools]

Venus Retrograde in Pisces 27th March 2025

As Venus retrogrades back into Pisces, the focus shifts to reflection on love, beauty, and spirituality. This period may bring up old emotional wounds or creative blocks.

Advice: Take time to reconnect with your inner world and reevaluate your approach to love and artistic expression.

Activities: Explore artistic hobbies, engage in healing practices, or take time for emotional introspection.

For Venus Retrograde in Pisces, Fish Pose (Matsyasana) offers emotional release and connection to the heart.

[saraisunraiz]

I live life intuitively…

What that means for me today is…

The second full moon of 2025 is in the sign of Leo. Depending where you are in the world, this is taking place on a Wednesday. 8 days from now. Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. This planet rules over communication, travel, and human nature. The sign this full moon is in has extra potency. This lunar event is reigning under the sign that is ruled by the counterpart luminary. This is also a fire sign. There is so much intense, passionate, and powerful energy that is ruling over this full moon. The best way for manifestation during this day is going to be explained as you continue reading, of course. I felt called to do this for myself and naturally wanted to share this with whomever it may reach.

For me, my specific situation is a bit complex and due to the nature of things, I will save details for later. What I would like to share though- is that this is the best time for manifesting. Manifesting something coming in after letting go of what is no longer needed. Now… maybe you hear the common sayings of manifesting what you would like under a New Moon, though the truth is…you can do both!! Just in different ways.

New Moons are great for reflecting and pondering what you would like to bring into your life by the time the New lunar cycle comes through.

Full Moons are great for releasing and making space for what you need to get rid of so something more aligned may be put in that now vacant space.

Leo is a fire sign, it is ruled by the Sun. With this powerful energy- a fully illuminated luminary in the sign of the counterpart luminary is very magical for us all! Especially too since the 1st full moon of this year was in the sign ruled by a luminary (Cancer is ruled by the moon) & now we are entering into another full moon ruled by a luminary (again, Leo is ruled by the sun!).

This explains the potency here.

So, since I think I have gotten the foundations of this down- I will begin explaining how I feel this will be a great way to manifest. The natural order of things is to always know you have your own power, your own intuition, and your own discernment. Take what aligns and leave what doesnt to make room for an idea that will.

Write yourself a lettter. A deeply passionate and intimate letter. There is something that is on your mind that is bringing you a state of linger. Something that you know you don’t need anymore. It happens to all of us. There is never a time when we are not holding thoughts of the past or thinking about something more than we should be. Sure… gurus will praise being in the present. But there is always a balance, and we are human.

Writing this letter (Mercury ruled day) will bring to light (full moon illumination) what you have been feeling for some time (peak of a cycle) and how you would like to quickly and profoundly burn (fire sign) this past space that is living mortgage free in your mind.

Write this letter, feel everything, be very intentional with everything you say so it can really clear itself out. I recommend getting your writing materials ready, meditating with a frequency of your choice, then instantly after exiting the meditative state, begin to write. I would even recommend to keep the frequencies playing afterwards because that will bring a nice flow to your intentional writing time.

✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦

Once you have it, hold it in a sacred place, preferably (well to me) with your crystals or even placing it under a crystal to put a boost and vitalize this potent energy. Keep it in this space until the full moon night falls, and you have the safe space to go under the moonlight and read this message to Luna. Greet her first, she is not just here for you to take her magic under, but she is a potent energetic being just as you & I.

✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦

Read her this letter and tell her what ails you, cry if you need to or want to, scream maybe. It is in Leo after all, so don’t feel like you are doing too much. Dive deep into the feelings that you hold within this letter. Then. Let is burn. SAFELY of course. You don’t have to create a huge bonfire or anything. I would have a lighter or match and a container of water on standby to do this. Once this letter is completely burnt, sit with this energy. See the paper and everything that you have been unnecessarily holding onto fade away into ash. Let it get taken by the air of Wednesday evening (depending where you are~) and let the Lunar light shine onto the newly freed parts of your mind, body, & soul.

This is your time.

Well, I hope this resonated for whomever it was to resonate for. Again, take this with your own intuitive guidance and discernment. Maybe you want to add some things to this and make it a full on spell? The world is yours to curate, babe.

Take care and until we meet again, enjoy.

[theoccultmoon]

Mars Retrograde in Leo: Reflection and Renewal ⟡☾⚝☽⟡ 

Starting tomorrow, December 6, Mars goes retrograde in Leo, bringing a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and reassess our actions and ambitions. Mars, the planet of energy, drive, and passion, takes a step back during retrograde periods, urging us to slow down and redirect our focus inward. 

Here’s what you need to know about this retrograde and how to align with its energy: 

What Does Mars Retrograde Mean? ☾ 

When Mars retrogrades, its fiery and forward-moving energy becomes more introspective. This isn’t the time to push aggressively toward new goals but rather to evaluate past actions, revisit unfinished projects, and recalibrate your approach to challenges. 

In Leo, this retrograde invites reflection on: 

♡ Creativity: Are you expressing yourself authentically, or have you lost touch with your passion? 

♡ Personal Power: How are you asserting your confidence and individuality? 

♡ Leadership: Are you leading from the heart, or has ego overshadowed collaboration? 

Do’s and Don’ts During Mars Retrograde 

DO: 

⟡ Reflect on past actions and refine your strategy. 

⟡ Revisit old projects with a fresh perspective. 

⟡ Focus on healing unresolved conflicts, especially those tied to pride or leadership dynamics. 

⟡ Prioritize rest and avoid burnout, Mars retrograde can feel draining. 

DON’T: 

❌ Start aggressive new ventures or conflicts,they may backfire. 

❌ Make impulsive decisions regarding relationships or creative projects. 

❌ Force progress,use this time to prepare for forward movement post-retrograde. 

Ways to Work with Mars Retrograde Energy 

📓 Journal Prompts for Reflection: 

⟡ What projects or goals have I left unfinished? 

⟡ How can I express my creativity more authentically? 

⟡ What patterns in my leadership or decision-making need revisiting? 

✴ Cleansing Ritual: 

⟡ Use this time to cleanse and release any energetic blockages tied to ambition or confidence. Burn a red or orange candle, set intentions for clarity, and visualize releasing old frustrations. 

☯ Meditation: 

⟡ Focus on grounding and balancing your energy. Picture yourself recharging your inner fire, preparing for a more aligned path ahead. 

🧿 Mars retrograde may slow things down, but that’s its gift! It allows us to reset, recalibrate, and step back into alignment with renewed focus. Use this time to reflect on your creative power and prepare for the energy shift when Mars stations direct. 

Do you have a ritual or practice for navigating retrogrades? Share it in the comments, I’d love to hear how you work with this energy! 🧿 

[ectobabble]

Sketch of Proxy finding acorns, already stuck in the "void".

Once I get a visual idea of what things look like I can start writing beyond the outline. Going to work on a little animatic about the mechanics of how things only exist in the light, things stop existing without light - but if it's lit up again then it exists again.

[katiep18]

✨ MERCURY RETROGRADE + LUNAR ECLIPSE = COSMIC MAGIC ✨

The stars are aligned for transformation—embrace the shift! 🌙 With Mercury retrograde guiding us inward and the lunar eclipse clearing away the old, this is the perfect time to reset, release, and realign.

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[witchbydaywitchbynight]

I have been having a lot of vehicle problems recently. The main thing is my bus having engine problems and the engine overheating. So out of curiosity I look up what moon phase we are in

It's Mercury Retrograde

[nargisnasheen-mastam]

Arsenal for winter season is locked & loaded— may Aphrodite keep us comfy (& smelling so rainforest-y) 🥰 & may the Mars Retrograde powerfully rejuvenate our sense of self 💥

[vanillatwistgirl]

[theancientirishcraft]

[divinationtools]

Mercury retrograde Aries 15th March 2025

Mercury goes retrograde in Aries, creating potential communication breakdowns, delays, and confusion. It's a time to reflect and revisit decisions made in the past.

Advice: Be cautious in signing contracts or making new agreements. Instead, review and revise.

Activities: Reflect on past conversations or projects. Take care with your words and how you communicate.

For Mercury Retrograde in Aries, Child’s Pose (Balasana) helps you slow down, calm your mind, and reconnect with your inner thoughts.

[remington-the-witch]

These retrogrades need to CHILL!! 😭 I hope everyone is hanging in there!

[symbolicliving]

Venus in Scorpio

Venus in Scorpio sextile Mercury and Lilith.

Venus in Scorpio

[ectobabble]

MATCHSTICK! Yeah - more Retrograde stuff sorry :I It's a system story I'm working on this is kinda really messed up? More dysfunctional inner turmoil fixed by inner communication/healing storytelling.

Something a little lighter lol idk about matchstick. i need to break them and make them look worse. I want them to all be similar(outside of odette).

now i got that song stuck in my head ;A;