#“MONTHLY COLORS : MAY × PATH”

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20 + | Cancer | Artist | INFJ | Devil May Cry ( Nerologist ) | ONE PIECE ( Zorologist ) | ENGLISH / FILIPINO / (bits of basic) JAPANESE

Greetings! I'm Crezz! I DRAW WHAT I WANT and what I love and give me inspiration. I found myself drawn to Isekai fantasy genres lately! I also love sparkles, color gold/yellow, cats and DMC's NERO, very very much! ✨✨✨✨

I like games / manga / anime / comic though I do have my favorites that will be stated below:

✨ Devil May Cry series ✨

✨ Final Fantasy XIV ✨

✨ ONE PIECE✨

✨ Detective Conan ✨

Hazbin Hotel

Final Fantasy VII Crisiscore

Kingdom Hearts series

Final Fantasy XV

Tate No Yuusha no nariagari

MARVEL

I like to draw on my own pace as i do not like pressure nor being hired with a deadline. I work best when i'm taking my time because I find inspirations to fuel me to make the piece exquisite.

>> Also NOTE: I like a chill environment and time so I am very much the fiction is and only remains fiction type of person, meaning i'm PROFICTION / PROSHIP, and thus can tell the difference, and DOES separate IRL from fiction. Meaning I can handle seeing most dark themes as well. Although If there's things I do not like, I tend to ignore / mute or block it to avoid it. So i'd recommend you do the same if there's things you don't like that i draw / like / make or plainly of me being proship. Because I am not anyone's online babysitter. This is my blog and YOU came here. Don't act like you own me or control what I make. You don't, so don't go acting entitled.

>> Also 2nd NOTE: Pairings / shipping wise I have top / bottom positionals preference for very few particular characters. That being firstly DMC Nero (top only) and Roronoa Zoro (top only). While there may be times I like art that depicts them as the opposite, its more of appreciation to the art and skills of the artist itself. Nothing more.

>> Also 3rd NOTE: anywhere I go, which ever social media account. I block people. It can be the stuff they make (fanart of pairings i don't like) /say makes me uncomfortable or I see them agreeing or even doing cyberbullying and doxxing of others themselves. It's nothing personal. I just want to vibe and have a good time and avoid terrible people so I use block ( or mute ) . Especially on X where I go on blocking spree sometimes, block chain, to keep my timeline peaceful and thus peace of mind.

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apologies if someone has already said this but I only finished it last night so here’s my two cents about good omens season 2

Nina and Maggie are a parallel to Crowley and Aziraphale but not in the way you’d expect.

You’d expect Nina and Crowley to be paired together. They’re both the grumpy, glass half empty, albeit more “realistic” half of their duos. They wear dark colored clothes and have more similar, sarcastic, personalities. The grumpy to their partner’s sunshine.

Maggie and Aziraphale are the same. They’re cheery, idealistic, glass half full people. Their clothes are lighter and brighter and they’re always smiling and looking on the bright side of life. Sunshine people.

BUT

Thinking back on the last scene between Maggie, Nina, and Crowley, I can’t help but feel like the dynamic is Nina/Aziraphale and Maggie/Crowley.

Here’s why:

All throughout, we see Nina in an emotionally abusive relationship with her girlfriend. She’s constantly getting texts telling her she’s awful and she doesn’t care and eventually, threats that her partners leaving and won’t return. The same can be said about Aziraphale’s relationship with Heaven. They’re both aware the relationship is bad, but they’re so far in they feel a duty to uphold it and make things work, despite the clear imbalance (they care for their abusers more than their abusers care about them). Like Crowley said, Heaven, Hell, they’re all toxic—but Aziraphale still values that relationship because it’s all he’s been conditioned to know. Until or course, Crowley came along and showed him the truths of the world, challenged him to think for himself and showed him it’s ok to walk your own path—which is exactly what Maggie offers to Nina. A clean slate, a chance to rediscover her individuality, and time to figure that all out.

Likewise, Maggie’s been shown throughout the entirety of season 2 to be happy and self-sufficient with her independence. She runs her own shop, connects with people through the shop keepers monthly meetings, and dedicated her time to a passion and shop that other people may not value but SHE does and that’s enough. What’s more Crowley-coded than that? Marching to the beat of his own drum, caring for the Bentley more than he does people, forming his own eccentricities around ducks, music, wine, etc. BUT like Crowley, Maggie is shown to be missing one thing, wanting one thing: love. She has a crush on Nina across the street and has been silently pining after her for a while now (close proximity slow burn sound familiar anyone?) and much like Crowley, she’s the one to admit her feelings to a very hesitant Nina.

But the scene with the three of them at the end is very inspiring for the future of Aziraphale and Crowley, in my opinion. Nina and Maggie sit Crowley down and tell him they’re people and they can’t be toyed with for the sake of celestial matters. Nina even goes as far to say she’s not ready for a new relationship (because her previous one was so awful) but hopes if Maggie sticks around, they can make it work—which Maggie is almost immediate in reassuring she will be there. It’s played for laughs here, but looking back with the knowledge of what happens with Crowley and Aziraphale just after this, I’m looking back on the line with a quiet hope that it’s a sign of what’s to come for our ineffable duo. Because really, in what universe can anyone see Crowley NOT wait for Aziraphale?

What I think this means for next season (God, PLEASE give us a third season) is Aziraphale will finally start to cut off ties with Heaven (or maybe they’ll cut off ties with him, a la Lindsay), especially after realizing a relationship with Crowley is possible (shoutout Gabriel and Beelzebub). But whatever happens, I’m positive Crowley will be there, as always, to welcome him back. And Aziraphale will perform one hundred I-was-wrong dances and they’ll drive the Bentley off into the sunset (to their new cottage in the South Downs).

Or maybe I’m just delusional and coping ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

tldr: Nina is Aziraphale, Lindsay/Heaven are their abusives exes, and Maggie/Crowley are the people who actually love them and will wait for them to come around.

[thesensteawitch]

Urgent Message From The Universe🌻🧹👂

Pick A Pile Reading

Breathe...and Choose!🌻

(Left to Right--- 1,2,3)

Hey, Senstea Souls! This is a general reading. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't.

Pile 1

Tarot Cards- 7 of Cups, Justice, The Emperor

Hey, pile 1. I see that you wish for so many things. You daydream a lot. At times you ask for things or make up certain scenarios that in real life you wouldn't want to happen. The message is simple yet urgent. Something you've been wishing for is going to come true. And you will be given options. Your job is to be cautious while you make a wish and don't let your emotions rule your decisions. There's a surprise that is going to make you flabbergasted. You are going to love it. But it's still cooking. So you may make a wish but think twice before doing so. Something hides behind the curtain of justice. Please appeal for the thing you deserve. Things may not look like as they are. A scary crow may look like an angel and an angel may look like a devil. Please do not judge a book by its cover. The universe is trying to reward you for your karma but there are energies around you that wouldn't like you to receive this gift. Think straight, and follow your intuition. Control your mind and rest will be taken care of.

Pile 2

Tarot Cards- Knight of Wands, 3 of Wands, Wheel Of Fortune

Hello, my dear pile 2. I see a new opportunity coming your way that may want to redirect you. You'll be learning a lot if you change your decision. There is a vision and then there's a strong desire that you can't shake. You're cautious but still moving in the opposite direction of your calling. The decision is in your hand. The wheel is waiting to be rolled as soon as you decide to choose a path. Now the turning of the wheel is in your favour or not depends on what decision you take. On one road you would be asked to take the leap of faith and be ready to learn and on the other road, you'll be going to and fro from assessing the risk of one situation to another. You've almost mastered something on one hand and on the other, you are a beginner who has a long way to go. There's a one-time risk on one hand and then there's a lifetime of risk on the other. Make a choice. My advice is that there's no harm in learning new things. It's your destiny calling you. It may look a bit risky but eventually, the choice is yours. You can come back to what you were doing before but once you miss this opportunity who knows when is it going to come back again?

Pile 3

Tarot Cards- 7 of Wands, 4 of Swords, Page of Swords

Ah! My dear pile 3. You are going through a battle. The world seems against you. Mentally and physically you seem exhausted. It's high time that you take a step back. No need to prove yourself to others. If they think you're not good enough laugh at their naivety and walk away. Because you know you are. You wouldn't cry if someone said that your blue hair doesn't suit you while your hair is not even colored. You have great wars to win why are you wasting your time on such petty battles? You deserve to be fighting somewhere else, showing your light somewhere else. You can't make those believe in the sun who sleep when the sun rises. They don't know that the moon gets its light from the sun and you making this point would not change their belief. Hold onto what you know. Forgive those who don't know any better. It's better your surrender to the divine. You need rest. Eat, sleep, and exercise. That's all. Stay at home if you want to but make sure you do not deprive yourself of fresh air and the natural beauty of the world around you.

Thank you for reading! I hope you found this reading helpful.🌹

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[nicoline1998enilocin]

Spice, spice, baby

Pairing Husband!Steve Rogers x Husband!Bucky Barnes

Word count 1.2K

Summary It is the first day of the fall season, which is officially Steve's favorite time of the year. From the leaves changing color to getting to wear warm, cozy sweaters, and from the rainy days inside to strolling through New York with Bucky after said rain, he will never get enough of this time of the year.

Warning(s) None.

Rating T (Teen)

A/n This one-shot is written for Stucky Bingo Round 5 and will fill a November adoptable prompt and a fill for the November monthly challenge. This is proofread by @ccbsrmsf1, for which I am forever grateful 🩵

Events Masterlist | B4. Sweater weather + Pumpkin spice | @stuckybingo Masterlist | N1. Butterflies in Chest/Stomach | @anyfandomfluffbingo

Banners: @vase-of-lilies | Divider: @firefly-graphics | Header: Yours truly

Main Masterlist | Stucky Masterlist | Read on AO3

''God, I can never get enough of this!'' Steve exclaims as he pushes open the curtains and looks out of the big window, overlooking the trees that change color and the people who are dressing cozier now that fall has officially settled in New York.

Bucky pulls the pillow he was lying on over his face with a groan to drown out the light, not ready to face reality quite yet. Unlike Steve, who is always up early, he's never been a morning person.

''Mornin' sleepyhead,'' Steve says as he crawls over Bucky's large frame, leaving a small trail of kisses from his bellybutton over his abdomen, chest, and neck until he's reached the pillow and has to stop his path.

''Why'd you stop?!'' Bucky asks with a slight whine in his voice, which makes Steve chuckle.

''You were hiding, so I couldn't reach your face,'' Steve shrugs before getting up, but Bucky quickly pulls him down with a loud huff because he'll be damned if he doesn't get his kisses.

Bucky captures his husband's lips in a sweet, gentle kiss that has both their cheeks heating up, and when Steve pulls away, they both have a big flutter of butterflies in their chests and stomachs.

''I love you so much,'' Steve says with a soft sigh, and he gives Bucky one more peck on his lips before he finally gets up and heads towards the shower while Bucky pulls the blanket over his body as he gets comfortable again.

When Steve's done with his shower, Bucky has finally gotten himself out of bed as well, and he's now preparing breakfast for both of them after giving some love to little Alpine.

She's lying comfortably on the window sill where she's enjoying some early sun rays, and Bucky is standing at the stovetop as he prepares pancakes for both him and Steve, his hair up in a high bun, his black sweatpants hanging dangerously low on his hips.

''Hmm, this morning is only getting better,'' Steve practically growls in Bucky's ear, who can't help but let out a big smile as his husband's arms wrap around him before softly sinking his teeth into his right shoulder.

''Don't waste your appetite on me; otherwise, I'll be making a bunch of pancakes for nothing,'' Bucky jokes and the laugh rumbling out of Steve's chest makes him all warm and fuzzy.

''Alright, I'll just set the table then,'' he says, and he does, before giving some love to Alpine, who's now happily napping and purring away in the sun.

''I might get some painting done later. It's a beautiful day, and the changing colors outside are a beautiful sight to put on a canvas,'' he tells Bucky, who agrees wholeheartedly.

Bucky's favorite season may not be fall, but he has learned to appreciate its beauty through Steve's eyes. When the pancakes are gone, Steve and Bucky grab their coziest sweaters from their closet before sitting down to enjoy their own things.

''God, I love sweater weather,'' Steve says as he sees Bucky walking around in his tight black jeans, black boots, and a dark blue sweater with Steve's shield on it.

Steve is dressed in a pair of dark blue jeans, black boots, and a black sweater with gold lines over it that are identical to the ones on Bucky's arm, which has become their tradition over the years.

On the first day of fall, they wear matching sweaters, showing everyone that they love each other as no one has ever loved someone. They said it in their marriage vows, after all.

''We're together until the end of the line.''

Steve is sitting behind his easel, orange, brown, yellow, and green paint in front of him as he studies the landscape outside, and Bucky is sitting on the windowsill reading his book.

Alpine is cuddled up in Bucky's lap, and he scratches her softly behind her ears as he gets lost in his book; Steve decides to capture this moment in his painting.

''I don't think you've ever looked more beautiful than you do right now,'' Steve sighs softly, and Bucky can't help but get a deep, red blush on his cheeks from his husband's compliment.

It's something he's still getting used to, but he does appreciate it when he sprinkles them in throughout the day. They always warm him from the inside out, and with a soft 'thank you,' he continues to read his book.

With a smile adorning his face, he makes lots of little paint strokes, the canvas quickly filling up with all the fall colors and his husband alongside them.

When Steve is almost done, Bucky suddenly gets an idea.

''You know what I think might make this day perfect? A pumpkin spice latte!'' he exclaims happily, and Steve can't help but laugh and shake his head.

''Alright, but only if you let me finish this painting; I only need 30 more minutes or so,'' Steve tells Bucky, who agrees reluctantly. Alpine has fled her comfortable sleeping spot and is now perched atop her cat tree, looking beautiful with her white fur shining in the sun.

When Steve's finally done, he makes sure the painting is stashed away safe to dry. The two of them walk to their favorite coffee shop on a different route so they can enjoy the turning leaves and the crisp wind in the air.

Their hands are intertwined, and their coats are shut tightly as they wander through Brooklyn and relive old memories together. From where they first met each other to where they shared their first secret kiss, not a single memory gets left behind.

Naturally, they decide to have a do-over of their first kiss, and Bucky places his hand on Steve's neck, pulling him closer before closing the gap between them.

Steve's breath hitches slightly as he opens his mouth to let Bucky invade his mouth with his warm, wet tongue to explore every inch of it. Steve's hands find their place at Bucky's sides, and he grabs his coat tightly, not wanting this moment to end.

When they finally pull apart, Bucky smiles, and Steve's cheeks are bright red.

''This is way better than our first kiss, but I can't help but feel thankful you kissed me that night,'' Steve tells his husband, who hums appreciatively.

After that, they resumed their walk, and before they knew it, they were at their coffee shop, ready to warm up with a hot coffee.

The bell above the door signifies their arrival to the people in the shop, but they're all too busy to see who walked in the door. Some are talking to others; others are working on a laptop.

Light chatter and the smell of freshly baked pastries and coffee beans invaded their senses, giving them a feeling of the good old times.

''Hi, what can I get started for you today?'' the barista asks, and when Steve looks over the menu, Bucky immediately gives him his order of a big pumpkin spice latte and a slice of pumpkin pie.

Ultimately, Steve decides on the same thing, and when they have their coffee and pie, they sit down at a table by the window to enjoy both their conversation and the people walking by.

''I love you, Bucky. Thank you for making today perfect with this idea,'' Steve tells his husband, who leans forward for a kiss, and Steve happily meets him in the middle.

''I love you more, Punk.''

[kazoosandfannypacks]

"Flowers" The Shuttle ficlet for @monthly-challenge day 4!

Whenever Bettina visited Stornham, she'd spend as much time as possible in the garden. Something about it reminded Betty of herself, in a way. A garden was a busy place, with the lives of thousands of plants that couldn't grow without a consistent hand to help, and Bettina could naught but help it. While Kedgers and his team were more than fit for the job, Bettina couldn't forget how he had responded those months ago when she spoke of her return to America.

"Not here, miss! You, not here? Things wouldn't grow, miss!"

She knew that didn't make sense scientifically, but it was a lovely thought to dwell on, and if her presence made the gardeners believe their plants could survive, who was she to say otherwise? Maybe the power of their belief in her led to a diligent work at their tasks, and if that was the case, then, given the state of the gardens, it was paying off.

Acacia bordered and carnation and ambrosia. Crocuses and zinnia and everything in between gave forth their colors. Near a fountain toward the center of the garden was a patch of bluebells, which brought a smile to Bettina's face along with a precious memory.

She stopped and took a seat on the edge of the fountain, catching a glimmer of her eyes reflected in its blue. She then produced a notebook and jotted down a few names of flowers. The gardens at Dunstanwolde didn't rank high on the list of restorations necessary in light of the crumbling state of the rest of the estate, but she was ever a planner, and she knew it wouldn't be an eternity before she found herself tromping about Dunstanwolde's sprawling lawns with her husband once again, this time to see them flecked with a glory of color and life none had seen for generations.

And as silly and sentimental as it sounded, the first flower on her list for the gardens was bluebells.

Her schemes and dreams were interrupted by a lone visitor: her nephew, Ughtred, emerging from a path on the other side of the garden.

"I didn't expect to see you out here, Aunt Betty," he said, quickly hiding his hands behind his back.

"Oh?" Bettina asked, "then may I ask what you're doing?"

He hung his head a little and held out his hands, an assortment of flowers curled up in each fist, their stems bent and some of thier roots still clinging to the earth. Any other adult with a knowledge of plants such as Betty had might've scolded him at once for picking flowers from the garden, but Betty was unlike most adults. She also knew that Ughtred was unlike most kids, and little he did was without reason.

"What are those?" Bettina asked.

"Flowers," he said, "I picked them from the garden. I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't, but I..."

His hasty excuse made it clear he expected a harsh rebuke, but instead his aunt rose, then knelt before him and took the flowers from his hands.

"Don't worry, Ughtred," Bettina said, rearranging the bouquet in her hands as she spoke, "you're not in trouble. Who are these for?"

"For mother," he said.

"All of the garden is yours and your mother's," Bettina said.

"I know," Ughtred said, "but I wanted to give her some flowers anyways."

This would be a normal notion around Mother's day, or a birthday, or anniversary, or Christmas, but this week held no such day.

"May I ask why?" Bettina asked.

Ughtred nodded. "Sometimes Grandpa Rueben gives Grandma Annie flowers. Uncle Dunstan gives you flowers, and Lord Alanby gives flowers to Lady Jane. Mother doesn't have anyone to give flowers to her, and she never has."

A wave of emotion overtook Bettina. She could recall a time in her sister's youthful days of courtship in New York when her room overflowed with the colors and fragrance of dozens of flowers from dozens of hopeful admirers, but there was much doubt that in twelve years of marriage Nigel had ever cared enough to waste her money on such a wonderful trinket of affection as even a singular daisy.

"She does," Bettina said, brushing a few clumps of dirt from the root of some of the flowers before handing them back to Ughtred, "she has you."

She kissed her nephew's forehead and stood up.

"Come with me," she said, holding her hand to him.

"Where are we going?" Ughtred asked, taking his aunt's hand in his empty one.

"First, we're going to apologize to Mr. Kedger's for tearing a few flowers from his garden," Bettina said, "then, we're gonna ask him for a special favor."

"What's that?" Ughtred asked, eyes wide with wonder, having grown quite fond in the last year of Aunt Betty's "special favors."

"A bit of earth," Bettina said, and she met his inquisitive expression with an inquisition of her own: "Ughtred, how would you like your own little garden, where you can grow whatever flowers for your mother you'd like to?"

"You mean it?" Ughtred asked.

"Now, it is a responsibility," she said, "you must make sure to check on it, every day, and follow Mr. Kedgers' instructions on anything he tells you."

"Of course," Ughtred said.

Someday, Bettina knew, Ughtred would have a garden to himself the size of Stornham estate. Someday, he'd have a responsibility to check on land much larger than a few yards of earth. It was too soon to tell how the land might flourish under his rule, but Bettina could be sure of one thing.

For as long as Ughtred lived, his mother would always have flowers.

[oops-its-a-fanwork]

Lepom: The Ebotti region

Welcome to the Ebotti region, a calm region south of Mount Ebott and its vast mountain range. This is the region Sans and Papyrus call their home! The region is filled with lush forests, colorful grasslands and glittering streams of water originating from the mountains. The villages and towns littering the land are full of culture and history and are composed of friendly, close-knit communities. The most well-known towns are Home-Village and New Home City, as the oldest and busiest towns respectively.   Besides their hilarious names, the two towns are quite different: Home is located near the base of the mountain and is a bustling town when celebrations are held, but any other day it's just peaceful and quaint. It's not very big, but its location is connected to the region's history and the people living there know that quite well. It has a path that leads to the side of the mountains, where the caved-in caverns and mine can be found. It also has a museum which explains the history of the region to tourists and kids on school trips. This is where the fossils, crystals and antiques found by explorers of the Ebott caves are displayed. 

   New Home, on the other hand, is a lot bigger with more utilities and shops and is far more popular with the youth and other newcomers to the area. It's still not a huge high-tech city with flashing lights and neon signs, but it certainly stretches wide, and it does have buildings with more than 3 floors! It has a reputation of having both a large amount and a large variety of markets, like the weekly fresh product markets, the bi-weekly clothing market, the monthly crystal sales, the-     uh, yeah, all of them.   All of these products are provided by the neighboring towns and villages, as a way to share all the nice things this area has to offer with visitors and locals alike! This is also one of the few places that actually has a pokémon stadium that’s somewhat well known, as there isn't much of a trainer challenge in the area for those who wish to become strong. Beauty contests are far more beloved here, and people will come from all over for the seasonal and thematic variations! Although you can follow them on TV no problem :)

   Finally, moving between towns is relatively safe, if only for the fact that there's always someone willing to lend you a hand on your travels. The main routes don't hold very impressive pokémon, and the pokémon there are pretty used to humans. The nature routes and wild areas are more interesting though: lazy rivers, sandy lake beds and decaying ruins of old buildings are shielded from view by dense broad-leaf forests and the multicolored grasslands and small farms along the path. Locals know how to find them though, and as long as people are respectful they are allowed to visit these places to catch a new friend, do some research, or do some non-intrusive recreation like a small picnic. Beware though, that some pokémon might expect some of that sweet lunch you brought!

Pokémon found in the area:

Since this is a piece about the entire region, I’ll only do a brief overview of what you can expect to see if you move through the area + some honorable mentions. So not a complete list!    (this list is mostly for me to use when I start writing about the region but here it is anyway :3)

Again, the pokémon found in this area seem like common species you’ll find in many regions. If you know where to look you can find some unexpected or ‘more interesting’ ones though! 

On farmlands, you may find Wooloo, Tailow, and Mareep,

At night, you may find Drifloon, Pumpkaboo, and maybe Zorua,

In and near towns, you may find common dog, bird or cat pokémon like Yamper,  Pidove or Skitty. (the dog and cat pokémon are rarely wild though!)

Some common woodland pokémon are Stantler, Hoothoot, Zigzagoon and Deerling,

Some common meadow pokémon are Vevillion, Cutiefly, Buneary and Cottonee,

Some common waterside pokémon are Wooper, Magicarp, and Mudkip.

Honorable mentions: the Slowbros at the waterside who Sans hangs out with, the Scorbunny and its trainer who Papyrus plays ball games with, and the well hidden Eevee families across the region.

[alyjojo]

May 🏋🏻 2024 Monthly - Gemini

Preshuffle: You know what you want, you know what your path looks like - but it’s daunting to you, because of how much time it’s taken already or how much time & effort you know it will take to bring this thing into fruition. It’s like you’re hopeful and pessimistic at the same time, dooming yourself to failure, which isn’t doing you any favors.

Meditation: In a garden, where the center had steadily sprinkling fairy dust (or something like that), and it was never ending, you sat off by the side under a tree with your arms folded. Hmph. 4 Cups energy. I kept trying to coax you to the middle, so you could have anything you want! You’d just roll your eyes and shake your head. Finally, I said, “Fine, be pigheaded then,” and your head became a pig’s 🐷 head. Afterward, you were trying to talk to me (plead with?), but all that came out were grunts and squeals, so I replied, “I guess you better head over there and fix your head, hmm?” And I walked away.

Main energy: 4 Cups

Same energy, that’s wild. Because of Elk & the color cards you’ve got going on here, I assume this isn’t you. Could be family, a partner, someone that you once saw as 10 Cups that isn’t really anymore because of their bs getting on your nerves. 2 Cups is here, romantic or platonic, you do love this person on some level, and it’s mutual with the 2. Love is here, but effort isn’t. With Mask & Illness side-by-side, I’m getting a specific story of schizophrenia or just some mental/personality affliction that would affect moods on a major level. Beyond just “moody.” You never know who you’re going to get with this person. If it’s not your story, don’t force it. The strongest story here is someone that kinda bullshits their way through…life, by claiming illness, frailty, they’re too tired, they’re sick, they’re ailing from something on any given day. To be clear, this isn’t to shame anyone who does have an illness, this is more about someone that’s often full of shit, daily, or lately, with Mask here. Deception, pretending, they know they’re full of it but they won’t let you onto this. 9 Wands at the bottom, could be a literal injury or an old one, and they’re just milking it out because of…disability, unemployment, something to that effect. Avoiding work. Could be someone at work that drives you bonkers. 4 Cups is clarified by Ace of Swords rev, you’re apathetic and not empathetic to this charade because you *know* it’s a lie. Could be dealing with a water sign, or they have prominent water in their chart. When it started, that may be a different story, it may not have bothered you. What’s that movie where Adam Sandler got hit by a car years ago and he’s still collecting money or something from it? 😆 Idk but that’s what I’m seeing here. Or it’s valid but someone could definitely do more, like they have a mood thing, and you’re like “Yeah and I have an injured toe, get to work.” I don’t get meanness, but if it continues…

What’s going on in May:

10 Cups rev:

Oof, this could be an ex, a baby mama/daddy situation, possibly a parent. Either someone that should be committed to 10 Cups upright with you, they’re part of your deep loves; or this is someone that is in a position to set an example. I’m getting a parent strongly for someone, maybe a co-parent. Could be a grandparent, teacher, professor, manager at work, the head of HR idk, someone who could have a positive and productive contribution to making 10 Cups a reality - and all they have are excuses and whining - in your opinion. I see them as an example for what *not* to do, where you’re concerned. Queen of Swords rev underneath, like this person makes you feel bitter AF, or they’re the kind of person that’s sugary sweet on the surface but, say something. Confront their bs, and Lord help you, you’ll never hear the end of it 🙏 It’s more likely you just haven’t said anything, you’ve tried to do the right thing, or have been respectful buuuut, it’s there. Waiting to snap. Some of you may have divorced this person, or have made every attempt to separate yourself from them.

6 Wands rev:

I’m really not getting your energy being negative, even if you’re frustrated. There’s a conflict inside of you, all sorts of petty and judgemental thoughts on a daily basis. This person brings out the mean side of you, because you’re resentful af. But you don’t want to be mean, you’re not out here trying to hurt people, and you don’t want to fight. 2 Cups following shows - because you love them. Or care deeply. You don’t want them to think you’re judging them harshly (even if you are), and I don’t think you want them to stop talking to you altogether. You could feel like the connection between you is great except for this one thing, and you don’t know how to speak up in a way that isn’t harsh or hurtful, because that’s how you’re feeling when you’re *tempted* to actually say something. On a regular day, it’s more 4 Cups energy. Disengaged, apathetic, not interested, “not my circus, not my monkeys,” type of energy. Even if it is your circus 🎪 on some level. Or you just know if you do, they’re going to let you have it which…is very difficult. Maybe you’re wrong, maybe they do have something going on, but you don’t believe it. Or again, they could do more, it’s like you/everyone give them grace with things and they still take advantage. Give them an inch, they take a mile.

2 Cups:

You love this person and they love you, if platonic then they may just be someone that understands you on a deep level. It feels like a soul-level connection, regardless of what kind, and at the same time - The Moon clarifies. How can it truly be a soul-level connection if everything you feel is kept hidden? They don’t pick up on it? You’re trying to move away from the angry feelings & bitterness you feel, keeping yourself trapped essentially - avoiding conflict, avoiding getting gone off on, and also avoiding the truth. Your truth 💯 You have a lot to say and you just don’t, for the sake of the relationship. But a real connection can survive differences, if it’s a healthy one. I think deep down you know that. Keeping the peace for who, really?

7 Wands rev:

Clarified by Wheel of Fortune & King of Wands rev. So…this could be a situation that’s been enabled for so long already, it’s like what could you even do? You feel like you have no grounds to say anything, do anything, like it’s too late to even try. It is what it is. I’m also getting like, if someone has a legitimate diagnosis, they’ve taken it and run with it - it’s their excuse for everything. But they *do* have it, and to say anything seemingly condescending would make you out to be the asshole of the century, so what can you really do? Nothing 💯 You don’t feel like you can, you don’t want to trigger this person’s possible nasty behavior, or start a conflict you can’t win because it isn’t possible. I know it’s a narrow lane kind of story but that’s what I’m getting, even if it’s not an illness at all it’s the whole vibe, the lack of direct communication, the feeling of “I can’t win this.” - however and whoever it applies to. This person may have many faces. Elk seems to be the advice here, you can’t control others but you can control yourself - and you can set an example for this person/others to follow.

8 Pentacles:

Work is your saving grace it seems, even if this is regarding work. Temperance shows needing to keep calm, keep your balance, maintain your peace over anything else - that’s the priority. And still, the bottom has been showing you trying to keep your cool the entire reading, you don’t *enjoy* feeling pissy, vengeful, bitter, that doesn’t bring joy into your life and it makes you feel like crap. If this is a work person, realize you can only control yourself, set a good example to follow and be as peaceful as possible - it will lead you in the right direction, towards what you want - 9 Cups. Injustice is at the bottom, Spirit is confirming that this situation is not fair for you, and also that you’ve ultimately been doing the right thing for yourself by trying to maintain an emotional distance from your own anger or aggravation, avoiding conflicts, just doing you as best as you can. If you’ve enabled someone well…it’s your call. You could stop. You could start small and “lead the horse to water,” so to speak. If you care at all - 4 Cups doesn’t. You could just stop talking to this person, if possible. 9 Cups is about you and what you want, a dream could be coming true for you in regards to your work - as a reward for being patient. I’m not sure if it’s this month, or if Spirit is just saying “it’s coming, hold on.”

Signs you may be dealing with:

Heavy Cancer & Pisces, Leo, Sagittarius

Oracle: ✨

Mask 🎭

Deception - Pretending - Inconstancy

Illness 😷

Disease - Weakness - Fragility

Elk 🦌

“Stand tall and maintain your dignity no matter what, and others will treat you with the respect that you deserve.”

When you’re in a cycle of life where you feel you have to struggle to avoid feelings of defeat & despair due to circumstances pressing in on you from all sides, you need to literally straighten up to your grandest upright posture. Not rigidly, but relaxed, head up, shoulders straight, feet planted firmly. Try slowing down your usual speed, and keep your focus in the present moment. You make more of an impact on your environment when you’re in your physical and psychic fullness, and your moods & sensitivities will shift accordingly. Standing tall, relaxed, and fully present, you’re more likely to command respect from others. This will help you in any situation, but especially any where your dignity or self respect feel compromised. This isn’t pride, but a physical expression of strength and power, and your mood will act accordingly with your body.

We enter into May as:

Electric Blue Moon 🌚:

“If I don’t take care of it, it’ll never happen.”

It is not time to force an issue. If something feels important to you, you may be jumping the gun. If you are impatient, you may block something wonderful from coming to you. Now is not the time for a rushed decision, even if you think you’ve given something “plenty” of time, give it more. You have made your needs known to Spirit, now leave it alone. If you try to force a situation, you may bind yourself to something you could come to know as a hinderance. Allow right action to happen in its own time.

What is to be learned in May:

Cool Lemonade 🍋

“My dreams got answered.”

There are times when chasing dreams leaves us winded and unhappy. If this gift has been given, it’s to remind you there is always a plan. If you fear you’ve been sidetracked from your right path, have faith you’ll be guided back to it. There is not always a complicated reason why things didn’t work out how you wanted them to, it may be simpler than you think. Are you sure your prayers weren’t answered? Or was it a reply you refused to hear? You will find total peace when you appreciate the gifts you have, rather than pining for what you lack. Sometimes, we all need to be reminded that the point of prayer isn’t to get what we want, but to ask to be of service. Cool Lemonade reminds us to only seek to be of service in our lives, closeness with Spirit must always be put before what we’d like to have.

Yellow may be a lucky color 💛

[balthial]

The first three pages of my book to help promote our patreon! I am posting each chapter there once monthly. Hopefully you guys enjoy this sneak peek into the first chapter and if so can support our pateron or even our tumblr page! link below! Sitting in the tranquil forest of my hometown. A place I haven't been to for years. I sit where the light breaks through, streaming light into a thicket of trees and shrubbery. My familiars play curiously in the forest, their first arrival here. "How long has it been?" sighing, I look up at my traveling companion, Lucius. "Not long enough." I say, lift my finger as a butterfly flies by and lands on it. "This was my sanctuary as a child; I always loved animals, and the forest's security brought me peace. It was quiet." I feel something brushing against my legs. As I look down, I see both familiars, Eclipse and Aurora trying to get my attention. I never understood how familiars took their form and why it differed for each person. But I find them being foxes to be oddly comforting. Their names suit them well, Eclipse’s black fur and Aurora, White with blue hued fur. Petting them, I release a sigh calming myself down. "Let us head into town. We will see what this reunion entails." 

The forest is small and soon starts to disperse, revealing a colorful village tightly fit together  near a cape. The sound and smell of the ocean's salt water begin to consume the air. Lucius looks around, surprised. "You grew up here? I thought you were a Sylvanus?" I sigh heavily, looking at the village slowing my pace as I turn to Lucius and say, "I am a Sylvanus, but not by blood. My original family is from here though. Although I wasn’t here for too long, I do remember most of the people here are like their houses, bright outside to others and dark inside behind closed doors." My companion chuckles softly to himself before responding. "Everyone has something dark they hide away." I watch the familiars run ahead of us, chasing each other playfully. "Perhaps, just be careful." A fisherman noticed us approaching and waved happily. We repay the courtesy and watch him continue his course before arriving at our destination. I heard the yelling before we reached the door, my companion however didn't seem to notice anything. I just looked at him dubiously before knocking on the door.

Silence, the voices faded away like they were never there. But no one but me seemed to be surprised or confused. Did I hear it in my head? "She doesn't live there anymore, my boy." I turn around to see the village chief. I bow slightly. "If I may ask-" The chief cuts me off with a sharp grunt and waves for me to follow him. I look to Lucius, who nods and follows the chief with me close behind. I recognized the path immediately; He was taking us to the village gravesite, but out of respect, I stayed quiet as we walked to a relatively new grave. I barely gaze at it long enough to see her name before looking at the chief. "What happened to her?" The look he gives me is of regret, maybe even sorrow, he looks away, averting his eyes and sighs heavily. "She married another man; this one didn't end well for her. He was brought to justice a month ago." I begin to walk away before the chief grabs my shoulder. "Please,  you are my grandson, and she was my daughter. You don't have to do this alone." I look back slightly. "It was for the best, for all our sake." A roar erupts from the chief. "She was your mother! My daughter! Do you feel nothing?" patreon.com/ThefallenSylvanus

[rossemboss]

Notes from Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan by Jake Adelstein

note: take book with grain of salt as author is greatly self-aggrandizing, but provides some nice color on yakuza

many yakuza prefer to be called 'gokudo' (the ultimate path)

shobadai - slang for protection money paid to the yakuza

"Santa Fe was a book of nude photos of the popular actress Rie Miyazawa" that showed her pubic hair. When authorities didn't pursue the book for breaking obscenity laws based on the photos' "artistic qualities" it opened the floodgates to the relaxing of those policies enjoyed to this day

typical divisions of a police station: violent crime, white-collar, fraud, , traffic, juvenile crime, prevention, lifestyle/vice, plus an organized crime control division, which would pursue drugs, credit card fraud, and human trafficking

kind of neat - the idea of exotic animals being sold to yakuza to scare people. who would have a leashed tiger?

When someone leaves the yakuza, a letter is circulated to all members, either a hamonjo - this person is no longer in the organization, don't do business or associate with them; or a zetsuenjo - betrayer hunt this person down.

if a murdered body is found with the head facing North, that may indicate a killer feeling remorse as that's how dead bodies are laid out.

suicides remove their socks and shoes as it's rude to wear into the afterlife

There are two major types of yakuza: tekiya, low-level con artists and bakuto, the big leagues, who engage in predatory lending, human trafficking, the racket, and blackmailing corporations. They are over half Korean-Japanese and the dowa, formerly untouchable caste of Japan.

The major yakuza have lots of sub-groups that pay monthly dues. The Yamaguchi-gumi (biggest) takes in about $50M in private equity monthly and this is considered a conservative estimate.

The police don’t have the authority to wiretap, offer plea bargains, or witness protection in yakuza investigations, which limited their ability to effectively prosecute them. It’s also not illegal to be in a criminal organization.

As of 2006, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police compiled a list of ~1k front companies in greater Tokyo, 20% real estate with significant investment in securities, auditing, consulting, and other financiers.

Police sometimes call the yakuza “Realtors” lol

In 2008, a major Corporation was found to be paying over $100M USD to yakuza to remove tenants from properties they wanted to purchase (this is called jiage or land-sharking and is big because tenant laws are so protective.)

The bosses of some yakuza groups are minor celebrities and will be photographed and reported on having meetings/dinners with politicians, or will grant TV interviews!!!

Marubo cops – organized crime detectives

One business model: landsharking, moving yakuza into buildings before they can be repossessed and then buying them themselves or getting money from the original owner for the service, protection money from the sex trade, and the cash cow, extortion (specifically, shaking down business people with embarrassing secrets). They would do the same with companies in financial trouble. They would take out loans from midsize banks using the company’s real estate as collateral, but then when the company would go bankrupt, those loans would go unpaid. The Sumiyoshi-kain also ran staffing companies, loansharking, and an insurance company specializing in false claims to rip off real insurance companies. A collection agency for recovering bad debts for real loan companies. Pawnshops for trafficked goods. A talent agency for porn (paid well not coerced). Transportation and security for large events. Take construction contracts and then subcontract out, pocketing the difference. Set up a fake political org for the tax break and a way to launder money. Have your extortees pay to receive your newsletter.

kabukicho was the undisputed red light district of tokyo before it got partially cleaned up following the 2001 fire of the Myojo 56 building where 40+ people died. It is speculated that the yakuza burnt it down after not being paid its protection money by the mahjong parlor inside.

At least in 1999 during the time of this book, a reporter tells him: "Nine times out of ten, no matter how much it looks like a murder, the Shinjuku police will write it up as a case of assault resulting in death - manslaughter? Why? So they don't have to launch a full investigation." Murders of 'low-lifes' not deemed newsworthy. What WAS newsworthy was anything involving someone famous, a civilian, or a teenager. Maybe a brewing gang war.

The reason the anti prostitution law is on the books is to protect girls who were being sold into sexual slavery after the war. That's why they only go after the pimps and owners, not the girls.

one thing to track is i keep writing big clubs, when i should go smaller, seedier, and more participatory. one stage, men using vibrators on the fully naked dancer. also kinkier: more costumes, piss play, the works.

downtown there are typical haunts where the yakuza hang out near their offices, where they get coffee and shoot the shit. and it's not one organization, but all of them.

lots of young girls (high school to college) get addicted to the host clubs and run up a big tab at which point they get redirected into becoming hostesses or joining the sex trade themselves. these are usually unlicensed clubs that have no police protection and are therefore easy marks for the yakuza. a good host club makes about $300k a year in 1999; the legit hosts can make big money too, think $6-10k a month not including gifts. hosts and hostesses often frequent each other's places when they get off work, so they're often busiest at like 4am/late late hours.

Roppongi is known for its foreigners. The place to go if Japanese people and foreigners are looking to connect (/connect!) Before the bubble burst, Roppongi was known for its highbrow establishments, but it's gone sleazy with big clubs, drugs, and all the typical sex trade establishments. It's nicknamed "High-Touch Town"

Because yakuza bosses can be held liable (and sued) for the crimes of their subordinates, when someone gets collared, it's typical to throw them out of the org (at least on the surface) claiming they were just a bad egg to limit liability. Yakuza will also sue newspapers and other organizations that call their businesses fronts or old members yakuza. Very good lawyers.

money laundering - hostess clubs and sex parlors (have your employees act as regulars and pay there); donations to religious organizations you run from the profits, own restaurants, r&r spots, and more and have your employees go there with the profits.

there are legal limits on interest rates for consumer loans, but yakuza loan sharks obviously go way above that. keep database of all customers at one establishment to see when the loan is falling behind, and then reach out from one of your other loan offices to offer a loan with even higher interest rates to double prey upon your victims.

more swords as weapons since gun use penalties are so high!

not uncommon for yakuza to own the movie studios making yakuza films which has promise as a funny detail; also more chopped fingers, toes transplanted as fake fingers, etc.

Tokarev - Russian guns popular in the 90s with yakuza

"that's why we farm out the dirty work to the Chinese and the Iranians. If they get caught, they don't talk and they just get deproted."

control the media by running the top talent agencies and denying them access to top entertainment talent if they publish unfavorable reporting

[jyp-priestess]

Lee Haneul was born on May 28th, 1999 as Li Ling. She was welcomed into the world by the bustling city of Shanghai, China, and her very successful producer parents. She walked and talked at the age of one before her little sister would take a share of her spotlight a year later. Li Xiang was partially left in her older sister’s care while their family welcomed their baby brother, Li Cheng. Despite their attention hogging, Haneul loved her siblings to death and gave them more love than they could ever ask for.

Haneul grew up with a plethora of opportunities. Her family had a theatre background, a big chunk of her family were musicians, and her parents were, of course, producers. With this, she grew up in a very musically inclined environment. However, she was still encouraged to pursue other fields despite this fact. They found it beneficial for her to branch out and expect different things instead of forcing something into her. These being her involvement in figure skating, volleyball, harp, violin, dance, singing, art, and much more.

From the young age of 6-12, Haneul did figure skating. Of course she did her training as well, but figure skating was her main focus aside from academics right up until she passed the audition. She won numerous medals and was well known in Shanghai for this.

Her siblings looked up to her and her achievements, but she encouraged them to go their own paths. Haneul never thought what she was doing was the best course of action, despite her huge self-confidence, so she didn’t want to influence her younger siblings to go on the same direction. She wanted them to complete their education from start to finish and get good-paying jobs to live happy, fulfilled lives.

During her summers as a kid, Haneul would help work her grandparents’ farm, but also do puppet and paper theater shows for the little kids. She’s always been a performer at heart. She showed great empathy in others and tried to help or make someone smile the best she could, friends and family often found it to be one of her best qualities.

As she grew older, her desire for music grew and her understanding of it widened. Haneul quickly outgrew the talent and dance agency she was in, and decided to enter a local audition of YG Entertainment. There were no other companies with open auditions in the area at that specific time so she went for it, hoping for the best.

On the application form Haneul did not write how she was the daughter of big producers. Of course, being 13 and having done the academic achievements she had, you’d expect a child to be mature by then, but it felt as if she was ready to be an adult. Her excuse that she finally revealed later on was, “I didn’t want such a small, but significant, factor to give me an advantage or disadvantage over the other people who were trying to get accepted too. Fighting on an equal platform feels a lot better than not.”

Roughly a month later, she was accepted, and on the condition she’d start her training whenever she graduated from high school. Maybe she was greedy at the time, but she studied extra hard that summer and took all the necessary tests to graduate early just before entering her 2nd year of high school. That decision turned out to become one of the best ones in her life. Of course she also became widely known for how she passed those tests with flying colors, a mark of her intelligence.

She was a trainee at YGE for roughly a year before SME requested she transferred. They’d seen her monthly evaluations and knew that someone that talented needs to be put in somewhere bigger and grander, or whatever their excuse was. Haneul didn’t care too much, but thought experiencing a different environment would be beneficial.

Haneul’s time at her 2 years at SME gave her more contacts and friendships than YGE could ever. Sure she came to know some of the biggest in the industry, but the trainees and debuted groups made her feel like home. They’d wake her up at 4 in the morning to raid her fridge and have her cook them food, and then proceeded to bug her the entire day. That was what made them all lovable… all 40 or so of them.

Even as a trainee, Haneul spent about 60% of the time dancing and singing, plus other typical trainee things. But that other 40% she spent at the company was for producing. She came from such a big producing background it was hard to ignore it. Some days she’d practice with her tracks, other times she’d dump them in a trash, it was a matter of taste mostly.

Then, to her greatest surprise and delight, JYPE offered her a job as one of their producers. She signed the contract and transferred, but never lost touch with her friends. That decision was probably the best one of her life. Believe it or not, she felt the most free at JYPE.

Haneul’s time as a trainee at JYPE was nothing short of well, short. Time flew by too fast, and she made connections quickly. Maybe it was how warm and sociable Bang Chan was, who knew practically everyone, or that she worked on pretty much everyone’s tracks, or maybe her own extroverted self was the cause of all of it. She loved the busy life regardless.

The 9 boys quickly became close and clamored over her every time they saw her. She didn’t mind, but to be truthful, there were days she wanted to spend alone or only with a single one of them. But that of course, is hard to make a reality with how clingy they were.

Haneul and 3Racha bonded the quickest, sharing their love of making music. On top of that, there was no doubt she was close to Chan and vise versa. Somedays they’d be coddled her but against one another, and others piled on top, without any worries. In fact, it was a huge worry for Haneul as Chan was pretty oblivious and her ever growing crush was a hot topic around her sunbaenims. She could never hate them for it despite how red she’d become when they began talking about it.

2017 came and Haneul was given the chance to debut. In fear of it overlapping with the Stray Kids show, she did prep over time, right up until the final episode aired and her debut in less than a week. However, she was teased far before the show even began airing. What an eventful period. The time she spent cooped up in offices and recording studios, then out shooting music videos and teasers was probably the most stressed she’d been.

She supported the boys through their entire journey on their, and thoroughly surprised them with her own debut as teasers flew in every week. She sacrificed many sleepless nights helping them cope rather than worry about her next recording or photo shoot for debut matters. She had even talked with JYP about their mental health in worry about how they’d proceed on the show.

The week she debuted and after was the busiest but quite possibly one of the happiest times of her life. She was given a lot of encouragement, even being called an early Christmas present at some point. Regardless, that was just how far she had came on her journey, and it was all worth it.

[creativemorningswinnipeg]

Join us on Friday, May 24 at 8:15am at Launch Co-Working Space in the Exchange District for a colourful and energetic exploration of the monthly CreativeMornings theme of VIBRANT. Our guest speaker will be Indigenous entrepreneur, Michelle Cameron!

** ASL Interpretation will be available at this event!

A Vibrant Vision: The Creative Journey of an Indigenous Entrepreneur

At the heart of every Indigenous entrepreneur's creative journey lies a profound reverence for their cultural roots and a fierce determination to carve out a path of innovation and empowerment. Michelle Cameron is fueled by a deep sense of heritage and a passion for creativity and as an indigenous entrepreneur, she's embarking on a transformative voyage of self-discovery and cultural revitalization. Michelle draws inspiration from her ancestors, infusing her products at Dreamcatcher Promotions with meaning and significance that reflect the rich tapestry of Indigenous traditions and stories. Along the way, she faced challenges and obstacles but remains resilient and determined to create a vibrant vision for the future. At her CreativeMornings talk, Michelle will share how her creative journey is a testament to the strength, creativity, and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Meet our Speaker: Michelle Cameron

My name is Michelle Cameron, I was born and was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With strong pride, I am a treaty status woman, a band member of Peguis First Nation, and a mother of five beautiful children. I am the owner and founder of Dreamcatcher Promotions, INAC and Dreamcatcher Executive Offices.

In 2011, I started my first business Dreamcatcher Embroidery as a home-based business. In 2013, Dreamcatcher Embroidery was changed to Dreamcatcher Promotions to better establish and describe Dreamcatcher Promotions as a business which offered much more services beyond embroidery. We broadened our services’ which included a variety of printed promotional products and apparel for businesses, agencies, and organizations.   

The first five years of business were difficult, and we were met with many struggles, and many days were often filled with self-doubt. There were times of financial strain, long hours, self and family sacrifices and feelings of wanting to give up. Thankfully we persevered throughout the hardships and put in the hard work and stayed committed to keep growing and turn into the successful company I knew we could become.

In 2018, Dreamcatcher Promotions was gaining strong brand awareness, and increasing its client base and became well recognized within the Indigenous and non-Indigenous business community.  We launched our Dreamcatcher Promotions website for online ordering and were focused on advertising and promoting our products and services through social media. 

To date, Dreamcatcher Promotions continues to be successful.  I continue to be the sole proprietor and manage the day-to-day operations, with 56 staff members. Dreamcatcher Promotions has evolved into becoming the largest Indigenous owned promotional company in Canada and is one of the largest promotional companies in Winnipeg.

CreativeMornings theme for May: VIBRANT

The theme was chosen by our San Antonio chapter and illustrated by 

Isabel Ann Castro

When was the last time you experienced something that made you feel more alive? 

Heard a melody pulsing with a beat that made your body move. Taken in the view of a lush landscape or sparkling city skyline bursting with light and shadows. Locked eyes with a striking stranger. Poured yourself into prose that crackles off the page with electricity. Lost track of time in a conversation punctuated by spirited laughter. Stopped in your tracks in front of a canvas in a museum or a mural on the street with colors so bold and bright it popped from the paint straight into your synapses. 

It might not happen every day. But you can live a life full of energy and enthusiasm. You can strive to bring brightness into every interaction. 

Because our world is full of all kinds of vibrant masterpieces. And you are one of them.

OUR EVENT LOCATION: Launch Co-Working in the Exchange District (500 - 167 Lombard Avenue)

5th Floor, Grain Exchange Building (Turn left off the elevator)

*Located in the Winnipeg Exchange District behind the Fairmont Hotel

*“Bergmann’s” sign on front of building by the door

PARKING 

Street 

Download “PayByPhone Parking” App

* Set your alarm for 8am as that's when you can pay for parking

Parkades*

Rorie & McDermot

McDermot (between Rorie and Westbrook)

Richardson Centre (Fairmont Hotel)

*More expensive but don’t have to worry about how long you stay

CO-WORKING

By attending the CM WPG event, you are welcome to hang out at Launch Co-Working for the day (in the public spaces). Thanks to Launch for their generosity in offering this opportunity!

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May 2024 Forecast: Materialize today your daily dose of light

May 2024 Forecast: Materialize today your daily dose of light Hey :) How is your Sleep Paralysis going? Make sure to check out last week's article. As you know, this week is the May 2024 Forecast. As usual, you can find these on my YouTube channel, and also, you can watch here right here. I invite you to subscribe to my channel now; this way, you are always up to date with goodies and other surprises I have planned for YouTube! Check out the past forecasts here. (Click here to scroll below if you already know the drill and want to jump to the video!) So, this reading does not focus on a specific issue, person, or situation. This reading focuses on global consciousness and energetic influences. If you know life (if you are reading this, you have enough experience!), you probably realize that some months are better for healing, for example, while others are good for growth. Some months we might need to watch out for something, or there might be an energetic event affecting the entire planet and human civilization. Knowing this information will give you a head start, especially on those "more interesting months" where we can impact our lives. Tarot Cards anchor guidance during psychic readings, remarkable for the May 2024 Forecast. I will be using The Conspiracy Tarot for these readings. The Tarot brings excellent support to every psychic reading. The information channeled in this forecast reading will not apply at an individual level. However, you will find advice and tips that will be very helpful, as I intend to receive any messages of interest from Spirit. Upon listening to this reading, you need to take what applies to you, and you will find out that if the messages from Spirit apply to your situation, so will any predictions that may come up. Some months are keener on healing, while others are for growth or other possibilities. If Spirit says we are about to enter a month of healing and you need to heal, the forecast applies much stronger to you as it will sync with your path. Free psychic reading: May 2024 Forecast... available on Youtube. So, I am sure that most people can take stuff out of these monthly forecasts. I will set each forecast's intention to touch, at least briefly, each of the living areas. What to expect for that month. Tips and pieces of advice to get the most out of it. These readings will last about 10 minutes but differ up/down. I also want to let you know that I will access all Light sources (spirit guides, divine energy, global energies, intuition, divination tools, and any Akasha I can open during these readings.) Soooo... with that being said, here comes the May 2024 Forecast Reading for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKHRmFmnWRU So, did you enjoy the reading? I hope the May 2024 Forecast helps you! However, there are a few essential reads from the blog that may be of interest to you, so check them out: - You: How to get to know yourself and get out the most from your life? - What should people know about astral projection, meditation, or spirituality? - Astral Travel: Get out of your body. Quick and easy Astral Projection Guide. - Dream Types: Dreams and Lucids, super-lucid, sleep paralysis, and more! - What are the chakras? How to open, heal, and expand them right now! - What is the difference between a Lucid Dream and an Astral Projection? - Spirituality is not about meditating all day long. I hope the May 2024 Forecast helped you out! Next week, we will talk about aura colors and their meaning, to be more specific, we will talk about the meaning of having a dominant color of pink in your aura. But all of this, next week! Now time to listen to the May 2024 Forecast. See you next Wednesday! So, If you do not want to miss a single update, click below to join our weekly newsletter, and you will gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe now! I invite you to check earlier posts: seventh year, sixth year, fifth year, fourth year, third year, second year, first year. Love & Light, Lots of blessings and abundance your way! (Home) Rev. Fernando Albert Read the full article

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August 👨🏽‍🏫 2023 Monthly - Aries

Whole of your energy: 7 Pentacles

You’ve been biding your time waiting for the finances to do something you’ve had your hopes set on for some time, saving money to do this. You’re having an issue with your partner this month, over whatever you’re doing, and I don’t get anything bad exactly. You’re just acting with a lot of self interest, they could feel like they aren’t even being considered in your master plan, which will inevitably cause a bump in the road. You probably feel you’ve earned it, and you do.

What’s going on in August:

6 Swords:

Travel could be part of whatever you’re doing, and I get the sense you’re doing this alone. Whether it’s a work trip, a friend trip, something like that, you’ve saved up for a fun time regarding some passion of yours that you’re excited to do. Your person may have even helped you to get to this point, I don’t get them being annoyed by what you’re doing. Maybe it’s the whole doing it alone part that gets under their skin.

8 Pentacles:

Could definitely be a work trip, conference, meeting, but if so it’s somewhere fun, or there is fun planned to be had after the work stuff. It could also be relating to a hobby or a passion of yours that you’ve wanted to get better at, like surfing for example. I don’t get a partying energy or anything that seems shady at all, you’re just out to have a good time. Some of you are doing something with the goal of working towards a higher position, and that can be anything. Classes in another area or a workshop, but you’re going to have fun too and not hole yourself up in a hotel room being bored.

2 Cups rev:

Your person shows up as King of Cups, this is someone emotionally mature and loves you deeply, but they may not be sharing their emotions with you on how hurt they feel. There is a disconnect between you, maybe due to something you say. It’s possible this person is feeling guarded like they’re about to be hurt. I don’t get a jealous vibe, just an insecure one, or maybe they’re going through something separately and then you get on the phone all joyous and celebrating yourself…could put them off. You’ll definitely feel distance there, which in turn will make you feel insecure. They’re probably doing that on purpose.

The Hermit:

Clarified by The Tower, some drastic shocking event is going to blindside you a bit. It could be travel related, things get delayed, weather gets really bad, your room floods, the sea turns red, any number of things. More than anything though, your person is probably not picking up their phone 📱 If you ghosted them while on your adventure or something, they could be giving you a taste of your own medicine. It’s possible they tried to talk to you about how they feel, and you’re the one making it worse by purposely ignoring them. The Hermit shows you somehow ending up alone for a period of time, if you’re with other people at some point, you won’t be. Crimson Dreams points out sadness, your color energy starts out so positive and ends up with this energy of regret, but the reasons for it won’t be the same for everyone.

Wheel of Fortune:

This is either here to show the outcome for the month, or advice for you in this sad energy. Look at the Wheel as destined occurrences, even blocks, and sometimes we’re blocked from things for reasons we don’t even know but are actually the best thing for us. Have some faith, the future actually looks very bright, happy, sunny, not chaotic weather, and Justice is showing the right thing is going to happen. Things will balance out. New Start indicates happiness on a new path as well, as soon as this issue is taken care of, and Recharge could be the reason. Maybe you two just need a break from each other, if romantic. Or it’ll get better soon, but for now you need a break from their emotions and should just take advantage of that time with the same energy you’re in at the start of the month. Enjoying yourself, by yourself. If you can, depends what this means for you. If someone else is simply trying to hold you back from your dreams & desires, or make you feel guilty about having a good time, fk that 💯 Someone else needs to be accountable for their own issues, and you may come off as kinda selfish or insensitive in the way you deliver that message but…yeah 🤷‍♀️

Signs you may be dealing with:

Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Leo & Aries

Oracles: ✨

66 New Start

Sometimes we must realize that what we have done needs to be discarded and we must make a new start.

17 Flash

A creative flash of inspiration will come to you and quickly give you the perfect solution.

78 Recharge

When the pace of life becomes too hectic, know you slow down, be mindful, and go with the flow.

We enter into August as:

Dancin’ Daisy 🌻

“Let’s just jump and see what happens.” - Joe vs. the Volcano

Dancin’ Daisy represents a new phase in life, the acceleration of all the events that happen. Daisy says “Come to me and jump beyond what you believe, into a new possibility.” It tells you take action where you may not have previously. Daisy is the life energy, she is connected to enthusiasm. Dancin’ Daisy is physical expansion and embodies in physical form the example we all seem. She represents a joyous time for you, a move, a job, or another significant change, such as a marriage. This also signifies taking a risk that will work with faith and trust. This is the moment after the leap, when you cannot see where you will land. The Daisy is reassurance that you will land on your feet, so keep the faith.

Daisy also represents radiant health. Spirit can only manifest through us if we honor the physical body we inhabit. This may mean that you need to adopt a good physical fitness regiment. Your will to heal yourself is great. If a man is attracted to this fable the indication is strong that he is pulling a new partner into his life. This is also an indication for him to look to a woman for his next brilliant idea. If a woman is drawn to this fable, she is the radiant being that is attracting all that she needs.

What is to be learned in August:

Crimson Dreams 🥀:

“I am feeling the loss of my dreams.”

Crimson Dreams indicates holding back in some way. Are you selling yourself short? More than likely, it’s a warning you might be giving up on yourself. Are you in a danger zone of complacency? Are you allowing yourself to coast along in a situation you might not really want? Unless we are willing to risk, we may never realize our dreams. This is a need for new awareness. Don’t give up on your dreams! This is a wake up call to face your situation and live the life you truly desire, because you can.

Red may be a lucky color ❤️

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To Rent or To Buy? Decoding the Pros and Cons

When it comes to securing a roof over your head, the quintessential question often arises: should you rent or buy a home? This decision can have long-lasting impacts on your financial health, lifestyle, and peace of mind. Weighing the pros and cons of each option can provide invaluable insights into what may be the right choice for you.

Renting: The Freedom to Roam

Pros:

Flexibility: Renting a home allows you to move easily, either for career opportunities, change in lifestyle, or even just to explore a new location. There are fewer strings attached, making it ideal for those in transient phases of their lives.

Lower Upfront Costs: Unlike buying, renting doesn’t require a hefty down payment. Your primary costs are generally limited to the first month's rent, a security deposit, and perhaps a broker’s fee. This is significantly less capital-intensive than purchasing a house.

Minimal Maintenance Worries: When the plumbing falters or the roof leaks, it's generally the landlord's responsibility to take care of repairs, saving you both the headache and the cost of maintenance.

Cons:

No Asset Creation: At the end of the day, your rent payments don't contribute to owning the property. You are essentially paying for a service, without building any equity.

Limited Control: Want to paint the walls a new color or remodel the kitchen? You'll likely need your landlord’s permission. You have limited ability to personalize or modify the property.

Rent Hikes: Depending on the market and the terms of your lease, your rent may increase, sometimes substantially, with little notice or ability to negotiate.

Buying: Planting Roots

Pros:

Asset Building: Every mortgage payment contributes to your ownership of the home. Over time, this ownership—or equity—can be a powerful financial asset.

Tax Benefits: In many countries, homeowners are entitled to tax deductions on mortgage interest and property taxes, potentially saving significant amounts annually.

Control and Stability: Owning a home provides a sense of stability and permanence. You have the freedom to customize the property according to your taste and needs.

Cons:

High Upfront and Ongoing Costs: Buying a home requires a substantial down payment, closing costs, and potentially homeowner association (HOA) fees. Not to mention the costs associated with maintenance, repairs, and property taxes.

Reduced Flexibility: Owning a home makes it more challenging to pick up and move. The process of selling a home is cumbersome and can be time-consuming and expensive.

Market Risk: Property values fluctuate due to various factors, including economic conditions and neighborhood developments. There's a risk that your home may depreciate in value, affecting your net worth and financial plans.

The Middle Path: Rent-to-Own

Some individuals opt for a rent-to-own arrangement, which can offer a middle ground. This approach allows you to rent a property with the option to buy it later, usually at a predetermined price. However, this too comes with its own set of complexities, such as higher monthly payments and the risk of losing the option money if you decide not to purchase.

Final Thoughts

Renting and buying each come with their own sets of benefits and drawbacks, and the best choice largely depends on your financial situation, lifestyle preferences, and long-term goals. Analyzing the pros and cons carefully can help you make an informed decision, allowing you to invest in a home that's more than just a roof over your head—it's your future.