#metamorphosis oracle

[paintmyworldrainbow]

Transformation, acrylic gouache and paint marker on watercolor paper, 2024 🐍

[blackknight-100]

More Apollo fic excerpts for you all, because I'm on a roll:

Looking at Father is hard. Apollo has learnt this early on, but Apollo is also either incorrigibly foolish, or insurmountably stubborn. Either way, he tries and tries and tries; the truth is his, and he will look into the King's eyes while he gets it.

Lightning crackles around Zeus's lashes, fine white scars upon his dark skin. He sighs unhappily, and somewhere around Cretan Ida, rain-black clouds are blown away. "Why do you ask that, child?"

"Hekate thinks it is unjust."

"Did she say that to you?"

"No."

Apollo does not mention that she said that to his sister and his mother, because that was not what Father asked. He does not speak of her grief either - the King is a forge of hot power thrumming with ill-supressed rage, a rush of deadly cloudstrike and bitter ozone under his tongue - and Apollo is... apprehensive, if not afraid.

Zeus sighs again. The rain clouds return, and drought is averted. His beard droops, and the riot of spiked hair curls into itself. "It is fate," he says. "There had to be a safe place for you to be born."

"And fate is greater than justice, then?"

"You know the Fates. You know Fate is greater than everything."

Apollo says nothing. In the following silence, father and son stare at each other, picking away at the other's minds.

As always, Father breaks first. "I could not lose you," he says. "You are to be a great god."

Perhaps Apollo should be kinder, perhaps Apollo should be blind. But he is not. Here too the Fates are unfair - he can see Ares' quiet pain, he can see Hera's righteous rage. And his memory is terrible in its divinity - a hundred thousand words of fatherly love will not wipe away all those days of his mother's tears.

Or perhaps it is not fatherly love at all. Apollo is to be a great god, a mighty cog in the automaton that is Fate, and like Hephaestus, Zeus its builder cares little for who the cogs are, or where they come from. They must only exist.

Or perhaps it is just him - Apollo, the Destroyer. Under his hands is the ruin of a hundred women, and then some more, and Hekate is one notch among many others. Perhaps Apollo blames fruitlessly, for it is his father who chased his aunt, and his birth that holds her down. Perhaps his father loves them - him and Artemis and Mother Leto, and has only sought to turn fate in their favour through his ruthlessness. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps. So many chances, so many answers.

Apollo looks at Father, and does not believe even one.

"I see," he says. "Thank you for your time, Your Majesty."

Zeus-King frowns. He holds out a hand as if to call out, then drops it and turns away. "You may leave," he says, and Apollo does.

[raincitywitch]

Card of the day: The Frog and Lotus (from the Woodland Wardens oracle deck by @jessicasroux).

This card represents metamorphosis, and it's a powerful card to draw at the end of such a difficult year. This card asks the question, what in your life needs to be changed? What transformations are needed?

The frog transforms from a tadpole into a fully formed frog, and the lotus can grow and bloom from the muddiest waters. We can also emerge from hardships renewed and refreshed. I'm honestly counting on it, as 2024 has been one of the hardest years of my life (getting laid off, going through a difficult job search, my mom's injury and rehab, and finding out about my dad's dementia). I need a metamorphosis of my heart and soul in 2025.

[claudiafrankie]

Pick a Card: Why Can't You Get Them Out of Your Head? What is the Nature of This Connection?

DISCLAIMER: TAROT IS NOT AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE. YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF MAKING YOUR OWN DECISIONS.

Pile 1: The Ring

Pile one, there is a lot going on here!! Are you doing ok?? lol

There is a lot of confusion and fear on your side of this connection. I want you to know that you're not crazy, this person feels it too. The oracle card that came up for you to go with the Ring card was connection: "There is a wonderfully satisfying feeling in connecting with another being. Whether it be through a partnership, friendship, or collaboration within a community, find places of intersection among like-minded souls and meet them with your authenticity. Notice how they mirror your passions." (From the Illuminated Earth Oracle Deck by Claire Mack)

So yeah they feel some type of way about you too. The cards that came up representing your energy in the connection: The Moon and the Six of Cups. You feel very intuitively connected to this person, maybe even wondering if you knew them from a past life or something - if you believe in that. I think Childhood wounds are being triggered by this person and you are struggling to deal with that. You might feel like your sense of self worth lies in this person's hands - how they interact with you on a given day colors how that day goes for you.

There is a lot of heart-centered energy on your side. I think you really like this person. A lot. You feel a strong desired to merge with them, to be in their presence, to feel the exchange and experience the bond. Yeah there is just a deep yearning coming from your side. And I feel like I need to ask you - are your actions based in reality? How much do you daydream about this person? Are you comfortable with the amount of mental space they take up in your life? I think you love love and you love to love, just make sure your pointing it at the right person my love. You shouldn't have to feel like shit about yourself because this person signs a message with a period at the end when they normally don't use punctuation or finishes their messages to you with exclamation points. There is a danger of codependency here, but I think you already know that as well as how to protect yourself emotionally.

This person is showing up as the Eight of Swords and Death. They feel the changes they are being called to make by this connection and it freaks them the fuck out. They don't see how they have the ability to shape their own reality when it comes to this connection and could be feeling somewhat victimized and powerless. They could be going through an uncomfortable metamorphosis in their life due to external forces like stuff with their family or at work. I think they are changing, just slowly. I definitely wouldn't hang your hat on this person making an overnight 180. I don't think you are the type to expect that, but when you are experience such a deep longing to connect with someone it is easy to get frustrated with the pace things are moving at.

The shared energy between the two of you is the star. Yeah this connection is bringing in a healing crisis for both of you. There is hope for a positive future for this connection on both sides, and a sense that it could be mutually loving and again, deeply healing. I think they do think about you quite a bit too. I'm being drawn to how the woman on the star card is focused on the vase of water she is pouring into the pond, and looking away from the vase she empties onto the ground beside her. It's like the same vibe as when you're pouring a glass of water and space out and overfill it and it overflows onto the counter.

How they see you is the Seven of Wands. They see that you have your guard up and know how to defend yourself if need be. They see you as a fighter and someone who does not easily give up. Perhaps overly defensive at times. Flighty, touchy, they think you have been hurt before and are not fully healed from that and that that is affecting your relationship with them. Someone stubborn, for better or worse. How they feel for you is the Page of Pentacles. They feel curious about you and like they want to know more about you, but they are in control of their emotions when it comes to you and are staying realistic. I think they will continue to give to this relationship, just in small increments. They might offer you help soon, or give you a small gift, bring a positive message to you or an idea that the two of you can collaborate on. They feel like they can have fun with you, but there isn't really a serious vibe when it comes to their feelings tbh - this is a page. So either their feelings are light and realistic when it comes to you, or this is all they are allowing themselves to experience emotionally when it comes to you.

I think there could be a third party going on here. The Queen of Cups and the Queen of Swords kept showing up when I was shuffling and they were back to back on the bottom of the deck when I was done pulling your cards. If you know this person is already in a relationship that is definitely informing their behavior and actions when it comes to you. They aren't stupid, and aren't going to make any hasty decisions about their future because of this connection.

Take care pile 1, I know this wasn't the most positive message. Yeah just be discerning and make sure you aren't getting swept away with your fantasies. Unless you want to. It's your life.

Pile 2: The Letter

There is really strong collaborative energy between the two of you. I think the way you two communicate has a lot more going on under the surface than what is detectable on the outside. The connection is transforming you both. I think you want different things out of this connection and this causes some confusion between the two of you.

I think you are coming at this from an emotion-centered place. You are showing up as the King of Cups, them as the Queen of Swords. I like this for you because the kings in the tarot, for myself and many others, represent outer mastery of their element. They have surpassed the internal mastery of the queen and are now capable of guiding others, showing them how to conduct themselves honorably.

You are deeply emotional about this person but you are not letting it sway you. You have reached a point in your personal growth where you are able to recognize when the intense feelings that this connection brings up arise, and, more importantly, just let those feelings exist. I think you are just letting it all move through you, not getting attached to one feeling about this person or relationship because you have begun integrating the wisdom that emotions are fluid and change all the time. I think this is knowledge you have possessed for quite awhile, but you are now beyond just knowing this in your brain and you are now applying it to your actions.

I think you know that this person knows that you have deep feelings for them. I think you also have had experiences in the past where people have taken advantage of your deep feelings for them. And I think this is part of the reason why you are the master of your emotions now - no one gets to leech off of your love and affection anymore. No one gets to wield some sort of high ground over you because they know you're into them. You can be so super into someone and still see their human-ness. You can have the biggest crush on someone and still see their flaws. You have found a beautiful balance of respect for yourself and care for others.

You are seeing this person as the Six of Cups. I think you see who they really are and you view them fondly, you can sense their inner teenager and inner child, and you can kind of look at the different layers of their personality and how they fit together. Maybe you interact with this person in group settings or just with other people around. I think you get this person one-on-one and you also see how they vibe with other people. You see what they keep close to their chest and what they put on display. I think, even though you are in this emotional and somewhat vulnerable position when it comes to this person, you are still able to kind of have that "aw you're so cute" vibe towards them. Like even though they may be mostly a detached/logical person, you can see beyond that and know that to some degree they are probably just protecting themselves and a soft inner core.

Like I said, this person is the Queen of Swords. How they see you is the Ace of Swords. They think you're smart as shit, first of all. I'm not sure if this person is one to dish out compliments or is maybe on the proud side, but they think you're highly intelligent. They have genuine respect for you. I think they think that you could really cut them deeply if you wanted to.

Something I'm noticing is that they are represented by the Queen of Swords, who is holding an upright sword in her right hand with her left hand raised and extended outwards, as if instructing a class or relaying a complex, difficult, or maybe important message. They way they see you is the ace of swords. I feel like they feel powerful when you are around them and give them attention. I think too that they see that they have things to teach you, just like they have been learning from you.

There is an interesting balance between the two of you. You are showing up as a masculine figure in a feminine suit, while they show up as a feminine figure in a masculine suit. They could be somewhat aloof and cold, keeping you at a distance. I think you are really strong in yourself and they see that their distance does not threaten you. They see that you are happy to do your own thing and give them their space.

I think they're a little afraid of you lmao. Again the vibe that you could really rip them to shreds if you wanted too, but you're better than that.

I think this connection is very much in the process of unfolding. It could feel like the vibes are different each day with this person. The letter being the card you picked, I think there is news on the way regarding this person/your relationship with them. I think you will soon have a much better understanding of where you truly stand with them and how they feel about you. You also got the Death card representing the shared energy between you and this person. Things are definitely changing, so I would say keep doing what you're doing and stay in control of your emotional world. It seems like you might be in a little bit of 'growing up' process with this person, so give yourself grace and keep yourself accountable. Also it might be good to find solutions for your eating habits. Like if you struggle eating regular healthy meals, try some super easy recipes that taste good and make you feel good. With all this shifting and changing you are going through, your body needs to be looked after.

Take care pile 2, you're doing a great job :)

Pile 3: The Dog (18+)

Hmmmm pile number 3. Why can't you get this person off your mind... I am having a weird time getting into the vibe of this pile. I started and then felt like overtaken by someone else in my energetic field so I started over and moved to my bed to write this so I could be more comfortable. I've cleansed with palo santo like 3 times lol and I still feel weird and anxious.

I think this is someone that you had an argument with. Either that or you have to suppress parts of yourself to not argue with them. It could also be someone that has your back in a fight or is angry on your behalf? Idk I am really struggling to pick up the storyline here.

Ok. I think this is what it is. This is someone that you have friendzoned lmao. BUT you feel horny for them. Actually both of you guys want to get together... But I think from your perspective something about the situation is inappropriate? So you're being the level-headed one and being like... hm I do really want to jump into bed with you. But I also value peace and mental stability lol. I think you're being mature about this, and keeping this person's sexual energy at bay. I think you're being pretty grounded about the whole thing too, and not like thinking that you're a bad person for having sexual thoughts about this person. You can accept that you're experiencing this and that it's totally natural. But you also are logical and not letting your own physical desires steer your life. You have some solid impulse control, I'll give you that!

OMG yeah, how I was saying I had to restart because I kept feeling like someone was all in my business? That's this person. Like I think you are into them physically, but this person is like bombarding you with sexual energy. LMAO and youre just like:

Hahahahahaha you guys are funny. I think this person thinks you're crazy hot first and foremost but they do like your personality too. It feels so super sexual though that like yeah they like you but they wanna go at it like animals. I'm not getting a predatory vibe, but it does feel somewhat objectifying. If you are in the mood to have someone slobber all over you you have found your match. This would definitely be a FWB situation... I don't think this person really sees too far past your physicality. But damn. They like what they see. This person is a horn dog dude lol I think they could be placing you on a bit of a pedestal. Like 'this person is so hot that they are not human and therefore I can't interact with them/connect with them on a human level."

I think there is friendship between you two, you do get along pretty well. The tarot cards that came up for you guys are the Ace of Cups, Justice, and the Two of Swords. This person does have affection for you, but they are fickle. They keep going back and forth in their mind about what they want. I think there are other things going on in their life that are contributing to this, and they feel really frustrated that they can't swoop in and just do what they want with you (to you?? lol).

There's all this pent-up energy, and this person is driving themselves a little insane. I think the air between the two of you could be kind of stale or stagnant, with not much going on and nothing really changing. You're handling this fine and doing your own thing, pouring into yourself. You are trying to be amicable with this person but I think they make it difficult sometimes. Like they know how they are coming at you is a little much and they also can feel you saying in so many words that "IIIIII don't think this is a good idea, sorry... but we can be friends??" I think they could pretend to be surprised that you are treating them a little bit like an HR representative because maybe they aren't doing anything overt to warrant that response, but you feel their intentions and how one-track-minded they can be. I think sometimes it flatters you and you have a giggle enjoying a fantasy and then other times you're like "bro come on please can we just watch the show" and then other times you're like "honestly keep it in your pants (figuratively) and grow the fuck up."

So... why can't you get them off your mind? Because they can't get you off of theirs. I think this person is very intense and like gets fixated. So if you are looking for advice I would say to sure, enjoy the attention, but don't get too attached to it or let it get to your head (at least not so much that it's obvious lol) and definitely don't expect this person to take kindly to offers of friendship... they are probably the type to sulk when you maneuver around their sexual advances or sexual energy. So if you don't want to deal with that then don't haha be forewarned.

Take care pile 3, you got it going onnn lol

[worm-dark]

In three days (May 1st, 2025), join @publishinggoblin (and me!) in the ephemeral smoke of a quiet night.

The 22 Seasons dice return, each face unique and custom, including @cryptotheism's Alchemists die, @charminglyantiquated's Mariner's die, and my Metamorphosis die.

Or venture into the unknown with the Keys dice set. The dice from the Misery Tarot (illustrated by @0ddoblivion, deliciously dark and twisted), Oracle of Play, and Hot Housewives Tarot find themselves among this set, and there is also a new 7-dice basis in this set: The Keepers of the Keys.

There are cloths, guide books, a chest, pins, and more (fantastic work by @ezraillo)! Tell a spooky friend or your favorite dice addict. 🎲

[tylermileslockett]

Theseus #5 (The Minotaur)

Theseus treks deeper and deeper into the heart of the Labyrinth, under the low light of the torches. The air grows more stale, the stench of death, ever fouler and more oppressive. But Daedalus’ secret directions prove true, and Theseus successfully navigates to the heart of the labyrinth, where he finds the Minotaur in slumber. Catching the beast by surprise, Theseus fights and grapples with every inch of his power, eventually killing the beast after a brutal, bare-handed struggle.

The Minotaur backstory begins with King Minos of Knossos (Crete) receiving a beautiful, sacrificial white bull from Poseidon as a symbol of the god’s favor. But King Minos, favoring the beauty of the white bull, sacrifices a lesser animal, angering the god. Vowing revenge, Poseidon makes the Queen Pasiphae, a daughter of Helios and a sea nymph, and known as a goddess of witchcraft, fall in lust after the white bull. She enlists the help of Crete’s ingenious inventor and architect, Daedalus, to construct a hollow, wooden cow, which Pasiphae hides within, mating with the white bull. The offspring is the Minotaur; having the head and tail of a bull, and body of a boy. As the child comes of age, he grows savage and bloodthirsty for human meat. Receiving a prophecy from The Oracle at Delphi, Daedalus is once again recruited, this time to build an inescapable labyrinth with which to hold the beast in captivity. The creature having been born from such a scandalous act, imprisoned, and then killed by Theseus, certainly gives the monster one of the more empathetic and tragic backstories in Greek myth.

After Theseus and Princess Ariadne escape Knossos, King Minos imprisons Daedalus and his son in the labyrinth as punishment for failure. In the tale made famous in Ovid’s Metamorphosis, the inventor constructs flight wings form feathers and wax, escaping the island through flight. His son Icarus, fails to heed his fathers warning about flying to near the sun, and the wax melts, sending the boy to his death in the sea below.

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[hokulilith]

AVE LEONARDUS

“And Aron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering. But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.”

Leviticus 16:8-10

This portion above, from the black book of lies, describes a ritual. I share it as earlier in the week I asked Lucifer and Lilith to reveal who is influencing or within me, so I may discover the name and therefore research and learn more to form a partnership with the spirit.

I awoke and saw the following: LEON.

So I peered into the black oracle (smart phone) if your new to my ramblings and conducted a cursory search for Leon Demon and guess what I discovered?

So let's start, Leon is short for Leonard, and amongst other things is considered an incubus, he is called Leonard or even sometimes "Master Leonard". Leonard is listed as a demon or spirit in the Dictionnaire Infernal, grand-master of the nocturnal orgies of demons since he attends the Sabbaths with the witches. Master Leonard is represented as a three-horned goat & got a black human face. He also has a human face on his ass, which of course was often kissed by witches.

Now if that isn’t already a very ominous appearance, he is said to mark his initiates with one of his horns. Infernal powers are obtained from the worship of Master Leonard, they will range from metamorphosis into monstrous animals or transformation into an incubus.

Leonard has been known to take on other forms, & there is some connection to the legend of the werewolf, he also has been known to appear as a handsome soldier, too, and is a favorite of many demons. Legends claim, that in this form he will seduce a young lady & take her to the wilderness where he will lie with her and ejaculate cold semen. Any child resulting from this union will be stillborn, an offering for sin.

Leonard is said to protect Lucifer’s strongest soldiers. He may appear in a time of possible death to insure that the soldier doesn’t lose his strength before he is needed.

There is also mention of a "Master Leonard" in the Dictionary of Phrase & Fable in association with the alleged deity of the Templars, Baphomet or "Goat of Mendes."

In European lore, one of the names he goes by is "Urian" or "Meister Urian" (Master Urian) in Germany. Urian is a word used for the Devil. It became a Tradition after Goethes Faust (Walpurgisnacht).

I continue to research and so far I am confident that if Theresa Grand Master of Nocturnal Orgies of Demons, Inspector General of Witchcraft and a Powerful Commander of Legions is within me, or influencing me then it may be The Dark Goddess consolidating her forces for a greater purpose.

Salvete Lamia and Ave Satanas!!

[spnfanficpond]

Weekly Pond Newsletter

Yes, it may be Groundhog Day, but at least it's not Tuesday, right? 🤣

Old Business:

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[rrezshifts]

for saia's ask game + your model! mauraders reality!! (sorry if it's a lot of questions, feel free to skip any you don't wanna answer...)

⊹ ⏰ MORNING ROUTINE — ✶ what’s the first thing you do when you wake up in your dr?

⊹ 🛍️ TREAT YOURSELF — ✶ what’s the coolest thing you own in your dr that you don’t have in your cr?

⊹ 🩷 FAMILY BONDS — ✶ who do you consider family in your dr? are they different from your cr family?

⊹ 💞 HEARTSTRINGS — ✶ who is the most important person in your dr?

⊹ 🦋 METAMORPHOSIS — ✶ how has your dr changed you as a person?

𝓪𝙣𝔰𝙬e𝙧𝙞n𝙜 𝙩h𝙞𝙨 a𝙨𝙠 𝙛o𝙧 𝙢y

ᴍᴏᴅᴇʀɴ!ᴍᴀʀᴀᴜᴅᴇʀꜱ ʀᴇᴀʟɪᴛʏ

CONTEXT : i know this isn’t the model!marauders reality you asked for, but to be completely honest that reality hasn’t been thought about by me for MONTHS and at this point isn’t a reality i’m shifting to. i hope this reality is an okay replacement!!

⏰ ⊹ ࣪ ˖ MORNING ROUTINE : what's the first thing you do when you wake up in your dr? . . . USUALLY i’ll check my phone as soon as i wake up to keep myself awake. like i’m sitting up and just going straight on my phone and checking social media just to keep myself awake. if either james or sirius is awake in our shared dorm i’ll talk with them about either random shit or about the day we have coming up for each of us. after that, i’m just getting ready for the day ahead.

🛍️ ⊹ ࣪ ˖ TREAT YOURSELF : what's the coolest thing you own in your dr that you don't have in your cr? . . . MY WAND feels a little obvious to say but like… it’s a wand that lets me focus my magic. but like also i have a genuinely good closet, top surgery, and a healthy and muscular body. okay no but like actually some cool things i own are like oracle decks for each deity i work with, colognes that smell like my favorite places and also a cologne that smells like my amortentia (so basically sirius), and also a nintendo switch.

🩷 ⊹ ࣪ ˖ FAMILY BONDS : who do you consider family in your dr? are they different from your cr family? . . . MY MOM AND DAD. i’m an only child in this reality, to a loving mother and father. my mom is indigenous mexican and a pureblood witch, and my father is french and a pureblood wizard. i grew up in both america and france, but went to wizarding school in america for the first couple years before moving to britain and went to hogwarts when a business opportunity arose for my father. i won’t get into my cr family on here but know i didn’t script in the same trauma i have for this reality.

💞 ⊹ ࣪ ˖ HEARTSTRINGS : who is the most important person in your dr? . . . SIRIUS BLACK. this fact faltered a bit after we dated for a bit then he broke up with me. since i was hurt by him majorly, “the most important” person to me shifted from sirius to james then peter then remus then back around to james again. but deep down i always cared about sirius so much, at an unhealthy level, some would say. sirius was just someone i had a very strong rapport with. and compared to the other marauders, sirius and i have much more common ground…in a sense,, i don’t know if that makes sense.

🦋 ⊹ ࣪ ˖ METAMORPHOSIS : how has your dr changed you as a person? . . . I FEEL i can’t answer this one properly to be completely honest so i will be skipping it, sorry babes! thank you so much for the hefty ask though!! it was so much fun! 💕

© rrezshifts last updated. 03/29/2025

[mysteriouslytransparentwitch]

2025 New Year Mini Tarot Reading

mini tarot reading of the new year 2025

we start with the oracle of the animal people, a card, it is the butterfly, it represents the domain of transformation. Here is its message: I ask you about transformation, mutation, change. I come to warn you of a change in your life. I accompany you in this period when your body feels the impulses of metamorphosis. I help you to isolate yourself and create a favorable context. I invite you to be patient. I will help you come out of your chrysalis to spread your wings and share your beauty with the world.

We continue with the oracle of energies. the 3rd chakra is inverted = vitality, this chakra is at half mast during this winter the card of patience and snow) the second chakra will activate after this moment of pause. Creativity will take the place of vitality. We are talking about opening up to value, some things will unblock. We can feel frustrated or stuck in a relationship or an emotional or friendly bond. There are things that are hidden or lies around a secret or something or the other keeps for oneself.

We continue with the Akashic tarot: Something is happening for your other (friend, family, lover) around a future project. Things are stagnating, or starting to turn their backs. The energies are quite stagnant (because of winter) the possibilities are blocked by lack of will and spirit. We talk about healing with his family friends. Events do not take off properly. We can move forward like a rocket but the takeoff is slow.

tarot: we start with the hanged man, some things are really stagnating in your life. you are looking for answers and solutions (there is activity on your part) to put an end to this stagnation. I have an ace of coins, something tangible is lifted into the sky, we hope, a truth or an illusion that is shattered.

We find ourselves working on our fears and refining projects that we really want.

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Happy New Year

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Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🧧✨

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Year ahead Omar Rudberg personal year card: no. 12 Temperance

Let me know if you have any questions or comments about the following reading: reading was done on 1/8

Overall feeling of 2025:

cherry blossom fairy (allow others in to help and nourish you)/autumn angel (imagine feeling at peace in a garden full of flowering plants)

let people take care of you

don't turn away when you receive kindness

let others help you

know that you are loved

don't allow chaotic thoughts to pull you into losing control

take a step back to a more peaceful stance.

breathe deeply and restore the calm around you

Looks like Omar has to let other people in and let them take care of him. He's loved but he has to allow people to help him.

2025 overall:

Fairy Tale Lenormand: lady/stork/dog/scythe/moon/stars/cross/whip/clouds

someone having a child

a trustworthy female

metamorphosis

change

Pregnant friend

Returning to friends

getting help to relocate

Move of a stalker.

Quick endings

something being cut out

the unexpected

a warning

Negative emotions; Emotional harm;

Warnings which come from your intuition

Progress after a disaster

Deciding to go for your dreams

Cutting short your dreams

Killing your vision.

Crucifixion

Struggling with abuse

Painful arguments;

Pain after sports

Pain which comes and goes repeatedly.

Stress affecting your mood

Suffering because of difficult people.

Uncertain sacrifices

Suffering from mental health issues

Overall (Love)

Island Time wellness love oracle cards:

kisses (unconditionally, loving, giving& receiving affection, falling in love)/

healthy( making healthy choices in love and life, self-love, self care, being happier)

sunglasses (watching, looking, stalking, gaslighting, perception, focusing out)

The love Angels oracle cards

deepening

take a leap of faith

love your shadow

There seems to be a real chance this year for Omar to find someone and have a lovely, genuine relationship with this person

Overall (Career/Money)

5 of pentacles reversed/the world/the fool

looks like he's doing good this year. I feel he's likely to do more music this year. I'm not sure about movies/series, it feels like he works a bit more on his music career

Overall (Health)

the hierophant/two of cups/the moon

Last year seems to have been stressful for Omar. He likely suffered from some mental health issues, like depression or anxiety. He will be on the mend this year, as long as he exercises regularly and follows doctor's recommendations.

Month to Month: used decks: tarot/yin yang oracle cards

January

higher self/activation, change/courage

The chariot: you have success in the face of difficulty

direction

focus

determination

concentration

triumph

perseverance

Queen of cups reversed:

moody

withdrawn

insecure

inconsistency of honor

neglected

dependance

martyrdom

to find back his direction Omar has to focus on what he wants to achieve and not mope around to much about things that didn't come his way last year. It's in the past. Concentrate on the future

February

Fate/detours/divine intervention, thoughts/isolating

Page of cups: don't let your emotions get in the way:

sweetness

gentleness

reflective

self-exploration

intuitive

kindness

sensitivity

page of swords reversed:

frivolous

cunning

careless

defensive

incompetent

ideas without action

gossip

He seems his own worst enemy. In public he comes across as someone confident, but he's actually quite sensitive and seems to be prone to portray a lighter image than he feels inside his own house.

There may come gossip his way, and he has to try and take that as it is, rather than reacting to it. It will pass, he shouldn't be too serious about it.

March

Freedom/leap/Uranus/opportunities, disharmony/triggers/conflict

3 of swords: a harsh truth is better than a soft lie

pain

suffering

bitter truth

separation

strife

selfishness

heartbreak

King of swords reversed:

deceitful

tyrannical

crafty

imprudent

unpredictable

disorganized

Setbacks create stress and disillusion. There's someone that promises something, but this person can't be trusted. Loss of possibilities or it could be a more personal reason, but I keep thinking a lost possibility in his work.

April

Reflection/projections, ace/water/water sign (pisces, cancer, scorpio)

3 of wands: Find your inspiration to take action

preparation, planning, expansion

established force

nobility

succes

openness

honesty

the magician reversed:

insecurity

ineptitude

weakness of will

illusion

manipulation

pretty much the same as in April; he is set up to succeed but his own insecurity/illusion is causing stagnation. He shouldn't trust someone, maybe a water sign, but since he's a scorpio, the water sign could also refer to himself

May

Mercury/travel/communication, third eye/clarity

9 of pentacles: enjoy the results of all your hard work

accomplishment

inheritance

covetousness

self-care

reward

satisfaction

luxury

8 of cups reversed: need for rebirth, changes, settles decisions

temporary success

searching for riches

drifting

withdrawal

numbness

If he has faith in himself , he can be successful. He has to time to think about new plans, learn to navigate the changes. learn to communicate better. There will be time for traveling or a trip.

June

self love/creation/intentions, healing/inner child

the hanged man reversed: creativity, problems-solving, groups &growth

failure to give of oneself

lack of sacrifice

indecision

frustrated action

queen of pentacles reversed: stability, form, foundation to rest on

undecided

capricious

moody

foolish

suffocating

nagging

materialistic

jealous

he should concentrate on what he has achieved, or will achieve. Not whining or being jealous about things not going his way right away. Sometimes his energy comes through as someone being moody and immature.

July

feminine, family/home/commitment

7 of pentacles: look back on what you have achieved &set new goals

planning

progress

perseverance

diligence

reflection

necessity

remembering

the devil: you are only limited by what you believe is possible

bondage

materialism

obsession

shadow self

repression

powerlessness

This seems to be the main theme this year for Omar: have faith in yourself. Don't want more and more, be satisfied with what you have. The universe is urging him to look back at his achievements and be satisfied about what he has achieved in the past years. He comes across as very ambitious and a little bit entitled sometimes, like he thinks he has a right to success. But success comes with a little bit of humility as well. Family and friends, love is also important in life. Some female in his life is going to help him with this.

August

nurture/compassion, distance/retreat or time out

the lovers: celebrate the love in your life

inspiration

motivation

love

beauty

action

commitment

choices

unity

3 of cups reversed:

new approaches to old problems

new events and possibilities

enthusiasm for life

acceptance

This looks like a more cheerful month for Omar. He may find love again, someone who is nurturing and compassionate. This person can give him another outlook on life, hence igniting in him a new fire and motivation and appreciation for life

September

decisions/forming, structure, solid foundation

temperance reversed:

discord

disunion

conflict of interest

impatience

instability

8 of swords: it seems like you are blocked, but you can still take a step.

disempowerment

fears

doubts

uncontrolled thoughts

fuitless overthinking

captivity

One step forward, but also two steps back. He's learning to avoid overthinking and doubts. His impatience does affect his decisions and it's not helping him.

October

control/tactics, facade/beliefs

9 of swords reversed

patience

unselfishness

timidity

control

decisions made

finding help

10 of swords reversed

recovery

regeneration

rebirth

beneficial

improvement

advantage

profit

This month he seems to better handle his insecurities and as a result he will feel better and achieve more.

November

detachment/cold, receive/open

king of pentacles: continue to solve issues in practical ways.

realistic

solid

good character

intelligence

steady, reliable

providing

the tower

collapse

upheaval

destruction

foundational shift

Reality check

Ambition

Adversity

The tower is probably a good thing in this month, since his lesson for this year is to have faith in himself. To have that, he has to make changes in how he thinks and not let his emotions take over when he makes decisions.

December

Shadow side/moon/the dark night, fire sign/ ace

The empress reversed

Laziness

Dependency

Lack of concentration

Inaction

Lack of inspiration

6 of swords reversed

Stuck

Stalemate

Unwanted proposals

Unaccepted offers

Lack of empathy

A relapse, I think.

All in all a year with challenges, but he seems to do okay for most of it.

*This reading is alleged and for entertainment purposes only*

January-April

May-August

September-December

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Pick-A-Pile: Family Dynamics: How Does Your Future Spouse Interact With Their Family?

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Pile 1

Tarot Cards: Death, 7 of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacle, 4 of Swords

Hi my captivating Pile 1's, brace yourself for a tantalizing journey through the vibrant tapestry of your future lover's family dynamics. Ready for the revelations?

First, let's enter a realm of transformation—a space where old realities crumble, giving way to new horizons. Imagine a grand ancestral mansion shifting its walls and corridors, changing its very essence. Such is the profound metamorphosis that has molded your future spouse's family. This change—whether it's the winds of fortune turning or migrating to new shores—has profoundly infused their essence, shaping their familial ties with a blend of nostalgia and acceptance.

Journeying deeper, we find a lush garden where every tree and shrub has been meticulously nurtured over the years. Here, your lover emerges as the devoted gardener, their hands lovingly tending to the familial roots, ensuring that bonds flourish and thrive. They appreciate the slow dance of time, understanding that the most profound connections are nurtured patiently, season after season.

Now, amidst this verdant expanse, stands a sentinel—a knight in shining armor, steadfast and unyielding. This is your partner, the unwavering backbone of their family, always present in times of need. Their feet planted firmly on the ground, they bring pragmatism and reliability to family affairs, ensuring that everyone feels safe and cherished.

But, oh! The story doesn't end here. Amidst the lushness, there's an aura of newness—a gleam of golden opportunities. Your future love is the trailblazer, the one igniting fresh traditions, the beacon guiding their clan to embrace novelty, all while cherishing their rich legacy.

Yet, amidst all this hustle, there's a serene sanctuary—a quiet spot where time stands still. Here, your lover retreats, understanding the sacredness of rejuvenation. They champion the balance between fervent family engagements and soulful solace, ensuring harmony flows through every vein of their lineage.

In wrapping up our delicious saga, delectable Pile 1's, your future love emerges as a potent blend of resilience, dedication, practicality, innovation, and tranquility. They are the heartbeat of their family, a force of stability and renewal. As the threads of destiny intertwine, savor this glimpse into the rich familial tapestry that awaits you

Pile 2

Tarot Cards: Ace of Swords (in reverse), Knight of Wands, 10 of Wands, The Chariot, 5 of Cups

Hey my sultry Pile 2's, fasten your seatbelts as we embark on an exhilarating voyage into the heart and soul of your future beloved, especially the intricate dance of their family dynamics.

Picture a serene moonlit night, where a secretive veil cloaks the stars. Just like that mysterious night, your future partner possesses an art of concealment, especially when family matters arise. They are the silent guardians, preferring to shield their emotions in favor of preserving familial harmony, ensuring no storm disrupts the tranquil waters.

Yet, beneath this gentle facade, a tempest of fiery passion rages. Imagine a blazing phoenix, soaring high and fiercely guarding its realm. That's your future lover when their family's sanctity is at stake. They're a spirited protector, ready to leap into action, driven by a blazing heart that might occasionally prompt them to leap before they look. But rest assured, their intentions are as pure as gold.

But oh, how the universe plays its dualities! This fiery phoenix also carries the weight of the world on its wings. They're the anchor, the one who stands tall amidst family storms, absorbing every thunder and lightning, ensuring no harm befalls their kin. Sometimes it's a labor of love, and at others, a duty they can't escape.

Yet, against these raging storms and burdens, stands a fearless charioteer—your future spouse, taking the reins of their family chariot, navigating through life's tumultuous terrains with unyielding focus. Balancing passion and responsibility, they ensure their family sails smoothly towards their shared destiny.

Amidst these tales of courage and resilience, there's a chapter of heartache. A past that's seen shadows of loss or perhaps unmet expectations. But it's these very shadows that have molded them into the beacon of hope, teaching them to find the silver lining even in the cloudiest of skies.

Drawing our thrilling escapade to its end, my enticing Pile 2's, we unveil a partner enveloped in layers of fierce protection, fiery passion, unspoken sacrifices, unwavering determination, and the wisdom of their past. Their dance with family is both intense and tender, replete with challenges yet underscored by undying love. While these cards are but whispers of fate, always remember: Destiny is a two-player game. Embrace the anticipation and trust in the cosmic dance of love and life.

Pile 3

Tarot Cards: 6 of Swords, 3 of Cups (in reverse), Queen of Pentacles (in reverse), Page of Wands, Knight of Swords

Ah, my captivating Pile 3's, let's embark on a tantalizing journey through the tapestry of your future spouse's family dynamics.

Picture a sailboat gently cutting through stormy seas, setting its compass toward tranquil waters. Your future beloved, it appears, has masterfully navigated their way out of family tempests. They've journeyed from choppy family ties to calmer connections, gracefully steering clear of conflicts to safeguard their peace.

However, beneath this serenity lies a whispered melancholy, like a solitary bird against a dusky sky. There's a quiet space between them and their kin, a distance that feels more emotional than physical. Perhaps the sound of clinking glasses and laughter during family feasts doesn't resonate with the same fervor. Yet, remember, this silence is their protective shield, a sanctuary carved from lessons of yesteryears.

Now, think of a warm hearth, radiating comfort. Curiously, this warmth seems elusive when it comes to their familial ties. It's not that they lack a nurturing spirit; it's just that they've found it challenging to channel it within the family's confines, perhaps holding back from the traditional roles of providing and caregiving.

But ah, there's a twist in our tale! Envision a vibrant flame, dancing with wild abandon. That's the spirit of your future spouse—unyielding, passionate, and bursting with curiosity. Their bond with their family might deviate from the norm, but it's fueled by a desire for a fresh, innovative approach. They're the wildflowers amidst roses, standing out with their unique, fiery essence.

Imagine a swift falcon, diving decisively to its prey. That's your beloved when faced with family matters—direct, unhesitant, and quick to address concerns. They don't let issues fester, choosing instead to face them head-on.

Drawing our thrilling escapade to its end, my enticing Pile 3's, we unveil a future partner who's gracefully danced with family challenges, displaying resilience, wisdom, and a fiery individuality. Their family song might not fit the traditional tunes, but it's undeniably rich in character and depth. Let's savor the symphony of these cards and relish in the anticipation of what's to come. After all, every note and rhythm sketches a piece of the fascinating enigma that is your future spouse.

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Beauty and the Beast on the 18th century stage

A long time ago I promised you a handful of articles - and today it is time! I will begin with an article written by Catherine Ramond for the "Féeries" journal ("Féeries" is THE reference journal-review for all fairytale study and analysis), about the various theater adaptations of "Beauty and the Beast" in the 18th century France. As I also said before I won't do a literal translation, but rather "info-mine" as some like to say.

In the 18th century, every time a novel or short story had a huge success it was adapted to the stage, and so the fairytale did not escape. Ever since Charles Perrault and madame d'Aulnoy published their fairy stories, the "fairytale" had been a fashionable genre, and it offered to theaters a lot of material, especially since it craved magic and wonders. The story of "Beauty and the Beast" (La Belle et la Bête) especially had a lot of dramatic and scenic potential - as such the article compares FIVE different variations of the tale. Two of them are of course, the two literary versions of the tale, its two publications.

On one side, Madame Leprince de Beaumont's 1756 Beauty and the Beast, published in her "Le Magasin des enfants" (The Children's shop), THE most famous version of the story, and the one Cocteau used for his movie adaptation. On the other side, the ACTUAL first written/literary version of "Beauty and the Beast" titled as such, the one Leprince de Beaumont actually rewrote for her own book: Gabrielle de Villeneuve's Beauty and the Beast, inserted in her 1740 novel "La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins" (The Young American Girl and the sea tales). While this story was definitively "modern" in style and shape, it borrowed folkloric motifs (such as the theme of the animal-husband), making it a "cousin" to several of madame d'Aulnoy's fairytales (Serpentin Vert, The Green Snake ; Le Prince Marcassin, The Boar Prince), as well as a descendant of the model from Antiquity: Psyche's tale from Apuleus' Metamorphosis. This link between the new and ancient tale might have inspired the adaptators, since the tale of Psyche had been heavily adapted throughout the 17th century in different genres. 1656's Benserade and Lully's Psyche Ballet ; Corneille-Quinault-Molière-Lully's 1671's Psyche tragedy-abllet ; Corneille (Thomas this time)-Fontenelle-Lully's 1678's lyrical tragedy Psyche, etc etc... What we do know for sure is that the writers of fairytales and creators of stage entertainment of the time were well aware of the key elements of the story: Psyche's inhuman beauty, the oracle that offers her to a hideous monster, the jealousy of her sisters that causes bad advice (notably their encouragment to see the invisible husband despite it being forbidden). However... Against a Psyche perceived as a flaed character, against this weak, naive, curious Psyche, the 18th century opposes Belle, a Beauty who is kind and brave, and who instead of disrupting the order re-establishes a balance between the characters. The prince, turned into a Beast because of a spell must, to regain his true shape, have a young girl falling in love with him despite his horrible appearance. When Belle confesses her love and agrees to marry Beast, it makes the "beautiful Unknown" that she saw in her dreams appear before her, a Prince "more beautiful than love". This story reunites magic with a family drama (the relationships between Belle, her father and her sisters are at the forefornt of the narrative), while addng emotion and virtue: the fairytale had all the elements that would attract stage-writers and directors of the century.

The first "féerie dramatique", the first stage adaptation of this story was actually released between the two literary versions of the tale. It was the 1742's three-act versified comedy by Nivelle de La Chaussée "Amour pour amour" (Love for love), that borrowed elements from the very recent madame de Villeneuve's story (1740). The two last theater adaptations of the story were created after madame Leprince de Beaumont published her tale, and take inspiration from it. One is the ballet-comedy in four acts by Marmontel, with a music by Grétry, "Zémire et Azor" (names borrowed from Nivelle de La Chaussée). It had a huge success in 1771 when it was presented first at Fontainebleau, than at Paris. The second is a two-act prose comedy by madame de Genlis, "La Belle et la Bête", published in 1779 in her "Théâtre à l'usage des jeunes personnes" (Theater for young people). This play was for private stages, and had an open goal of educating children, by accentuating the moral aspect of the Leprince de Beaumont's tale. These adaptations truly show the wide variety of genres that welcomed the fairytale: a "classical" comedy, an "opéra-comique", and a small "moral treaty in action" for the theaters "de société".

The article wonders which elements of the fairytale were kept in theaters, and which ones were modified. There is also a brief recap of all the elements that encourage differences. For example, the fairytales are told through a third-person narraton, as opposed to the plays that need the characters to speak for themselves at the first person. Or how the literary fairytales are influenced by their context. Madame de Villeneuve's story was inserted in a novel, a "roman" as we call them in France, and as such her fairytale has "romanesque" aspects to it - for example by having inserted stories within the main story, which was a typical novel-device of the time. As such, when the Prince can freely speak again, he tells his own past through the sub-story "L'Histoire de la Bête", then followed by the sub-story of "The tale of the happy island" which unveils Beauty's true identity as the secret daughter of a King and a Fairy. The main story itself is divided in a double time: on one side the diurnal scenes, when Beauty and the Beast encounter each other, on the other side the nocturnal scenes, when Belle dreams of Le Bel Inconnu, which is the Prince. This dream-part of the tale will be heavily reduced, if not completely erased, in the other texts, while the two sub-stories evoked above will be removed from both the stage-adaptations and Leprince de Beaumont's rewrite. Beaumont's version is a simplified and linear tale, with its own context - a pedagogical one. Her "Le Magasin des enfants" is a dialogue between the figure of a "wise governess/knowledgeable nurse", and her most brilliant and obedient students - as such the fairytale is introduced, then commented, as a tale the children should study and find a message within. The narration itself multiplies the elements revealing it is the story told to children, such as this sentence "The beauty (because I told you before it was the name of the youth), so, the beauty, I said". This pedagogical nature, just like the romanesque overflow of the first literary tale, was removed by theater adaptations. When it reaches the stage, the tale only remains as what stuck in memories, as a pure fairy-story, which allows for its multiple metamorphosis and readaptations. Jean-Paul Sermain wrote about this in his book studying fairytales and concluded that, if a fairytale wanted to stay alive, it needed to escape its own context. This is clearly what happened with Beauty and the Beast.

And Leprince de Beaumont had already greatly helped the dramaturgists, by removing the romanesque elements of Villeneuve. Marmontel heavily used this to his advantage, with an adaptation very close to the tale - in fact, one of the main criticism against his "Zémire et Azor" was to have followed step-by-step the tale. People wrote at the time that what he did was just "Add some dialogues to a small story that isn't even his own". He was accused of "stealing" from Le Magasin des Enfants, of not having a single original idea in his own production, and basically one could read the book and have seen the stage ballet. Nivelle de La Chaussée's comedy, "Amour pour Amour", is further away from the literary story, especially since only madame de Villeneuve's story could be known at the time. This is also why it is the only stage adaptation that explains the metamorphosis of Azor/Beast due to the unshared love of a fairy, who in the play takes the shape of a romantic rival named Assan. La Chaussée also took another element from Villeneuve's tale: the dream where Azor appears to Beauty in "all of his brightness". Azor, like the Beast, is doubly punished: he has a repulsive physique, and he is forbidden from expressing his love. And here is the problem: how could the innocent Zemir pronounce the words "I love you" if she doesn't hear them first in her lovers' mouth? "Amour pour Amour" is, as such, quite close to Marivaux's theaters (comparisons can be made with his 1721's Arlequin poli par l'amour, for example). Nivelle de La Chaussée also gives to the story an Oriental aspect: the story takes place in a small town near Bagdad, Beauty and the Beast are given the exotic names of Zémire and Azor (later reused by Marmontel), and the family of Beauty are replaced by "confidents", which form a couple parallel to the main heroes, as it was usual in the comedy of France - the author also used these secondary characters as a way to deal with the absence of a narrative voice.

In fact, the absence of a narration is a problem for all three stage-adaptations. Marmontel gives to the father (Sander) a slave named Ali, who brings a comical letter ; while madame de Genlis gives to her Beauty (Zirphée) a friend named Phédime who is her confident, her match-maker, and a bit of her rival. But Marie-Emmanuelle Plagol highlighted that the character of the companion is fundamentaly "foreign to the fairytale", which is supposed to be "played in solitude". Only Marmontel kept the characters of the father-sisters, and the initial episode of the rose. Madame de Genlis went further away from the story by making Zirphée an orphan girl destined to a repulsive husband, while Phanor/Beast ravished her to escape an enchantment of unknown origins. All he says about this is: "Barian Fairy! Enjoy the excess of my pain ; your power, superior to mine, condemned me once to endure life under this hdeous shape, and I can't take back my first face unless I am loved, by touching with my scary face a soul that felt nothing before". So, while there are variations, the three stage-stories borrow from the literary versions A) the two main characters B) the key plot and C) the spectacular ending tied to words that must be pronounced.

Now, despite Mme Leprince de Beaumont heavily reducing the story, it still has a length that is hard to bring on stage... Yes the events and the "coup de theatre" are perfectly dramatic, but the stage cannot render as well the slow evolution of the characters and the feeling of time passing by. It doesn't help that the three plays studied here are relatively short - two or three acts (four for Marmontel's but only because there are long songs). Beauty's stay at the Beast's castle is a large part of the story plot - but it is not very "dramatic", and the characters are usually alone during this sequence outside of their brief daily encounters. For Mme de Villeneuve, this sojourn allowed her to describe at length the luxuries and the entertainments of the magical castle while the Beast, cursed with both ugliness and stupidity, avoided Beauty's company so as to not bore or disturb her, rather hoping the wonders would replace him. As such, the magic was a temporal one, alternating the various wonders Beauty discovered with the daily meals during which the Beast appeared and asked the same question, over and over again. The scene of the meal, first described in details, became shorter and briefer with each repetition - and this repetitive nature was essential to the tale, as it shows Beauty getting accustomed and used to the Beast - paving the way for her starting to like him... But it doesn't fit theater. Mme Leprince de Beaumont does a similar thing - the ritual visit is first a full dialogue, then shortened in one or two sentences. But the same idea of the repetition becoming an habit, and the habit allowing Beauty to overcome the Beast's monstrous appearance, remains. How can it be translated on stage?

Nivelle de La Chaussée, who only wrote two interactions between Azor and Zémire, delegates the descriptions of Zémire's growing love to the characters of the confidents. Azor describes to Zaleg how Zémire is getting accustomed to him in the very first scene ; and later insists on their daily encounters when talking to Nadine in scene 5. The slowness of Zémire's love does not come from the horror Azor causes her, but rather of her own ignorance of what love is: when Assan declares his love for Zémire, he actually helps his rival unwittingly, by allowing Zémire to discover her own love for Azor. Nivelle de La Chaussée is interested by something left obscure and undescribed in the tales: how the characters realize and understand their own feelings. Marmontel, meanwhile, synthetizes all of the daily encounters between Beauty and the Beast in one scene (III, 5) and has Zémire/Beauty say herself "Seeing you so much, my eyes got accustomed". As for Genlis, he offers three encounters between Zirphée (Beauty) and Phanor (The Beast), during which Zirphée becomes bolder and bolder. But this compression of time always causes a same phenomnon among the three authors: the appearance of the Beast is modified, to explain such a fast change in relationship. The theater-Beasts are not as repulsive as the fairytale-Beasts, their monstruosity is watered-down.

However, while all the theater adaptations compress the time-dimension of the play, it is to better highlight the spectacular of the final transformation - always done alongside a change in sets. This was the most "dramatic" lement of the fairytale, and it shows. The decisive word of the Beauty, who agrees to marry the Beast, causes the dénouement, the de-transformation of the Beast into the Prince. In the two narrative versions, the words have an immediate effects - as soon as Beauty pronounces the words, the magic operates. Of course, the theater potential of such a scene is enormous: a "key" word causing a final "coup de théâtre" - and transformations of stages and sets were very, very liked at the time. As such all three plays have a common dénouement. At Nivelle de La Chaussée, when Zémire says "Yes, it is Azor that I love", the theater turns into a woodland, a clearing of orange-trees with a cradle of flowers among which is Zémire's statue. At Marmontel's, when Zémire says "I love you, Azor, I love you..." the theater turns into an "enchanted palace" and Azor is sitting on a throne in all of his beauty. And for Mme de Genlis, when Zirphée says "Yes, Phanor, I loved you ; yes, I cannot live without you", music resonates, and Phanor appears from the back of the stage in his human form, sitting on a throne of flowers. And Azor's explanations in the various plays also all sound similar: "Yes, I am that Genie that..." "Yes, I am this dreadful monster, that you did not hate despite his ugliness". However, there is one specific change from the fairytales: in the stage-plays, Beauty just has to declare her love ; while in the original tales, she has to either agree to sleep with the Beast, or to marry him. Again, we see a sentimental and psychological shift linked to the "weakening" of the Beast, not as threatening and not as monstrous, even in what he asks of Beauty.

While the wonders of the final transformation caught the eyes of the playwright, it wasn't the case with the other magical eements of the tale... Mme de Villeneuve's castle was an "enchanted palace", filled with fireworks, wealth, singing birds and monkey-comedians. When she opened the six windows of a room, Beauty could see the plays given in the four great theaters of Paris at the time (Comédie Française, Comédie Italienne, Opéra, Foire Saint-Germain), plus a view of the Tuileries and one of the "spectacle of the world". This careful "mise en abyme" of the "theater as the world" or the "world as a stage" was not kept by stage adaptations. In the written story, they were somptuous entertainments meant to distract Beauty from her loneliness and boredom, while showing how the Beast's muteness could be compensated by immense power and infinite wealth. But again, the loneliness of a bored Beauty and the forced stupidity of the Beast were not fit for the theater. Each playwright finds a different way to replace these wonders. Nivelle de La Chaussée opposes the seduction of wealth (embodied by Azor's rival, Assan, who in truth is the fairy in disguise) and Azor's pure love, who only has flowers to offer to Beauty and prefers to be loved for himself (he is very Marivaux-like). Marmontel rather decides to mix the luxuries with the Oriental exotic: the only indication for Azor's palace is "a wealthy salon, decorated in an Oriental way. Flower-filled vases between the windows" ; Azor's appearance in the third act is preceeded by the sight of a throne of flowers rising in the middle of the room, and a dance of genies. As for Mme de Genlis, while she does take back elements from Mme Leprince de Beaumont fairytale (lots of books, lots of wealth, the clavecin), the exploration of the palace is condensed in the second scene of act III, and while it works as a temporary burst of wonders, it does not reflect a daily cohabitation.

Finally, Marmontel and Mme de Genlis reuse the magical items of Mme de Beaumont, such as the magic mirror in which Beauty saw her family. Marmontel turns it into a magical painting: the family of Beauty appears at the back of the stage, framed like a painting, Zémire can hear them but not talk to them and it all disappears when she tries to touch them. (This stage trck had a huge success). The other magical item was the ring that teleported Beauty: Marmontel links the ring with the modifications of the sets, since it allows to alternate between the father's house and Azor's palace - but Marmontel does add a cloud to transport Sander and Ali. It might be a remnant of the Zephyr that carries Psyche and the other characters of Apuleus' tale. Within Mme de Genlis' play, Phanor's powers are also embodied by the ring that conferes to Zirphée ubiquity and the power to grant wishes, but ultimately the ring will be useless. However, Zirphée finds within the ring's box the final letter of adieu of Phanor - and it is reading this letter that causes Zirphée's declaration. The magical object is replaced by a very traditional and common item of theater: the letter.

The most extraordinary, strange and fascinating element of the tale however is the Beast. This horrid, scary beast that Mme de Villeneuve describes in terms of "abominable screams, terrible noises, a furious expression, a trunk like the one of an elephant, the enormous weight of his body, scales clicking with each movement". Aurélia Gaillard highlighted that this heavy, loud, scaly elephant-like body could be interpreted as an imperious, exhuberant sexuality described in monstrous terms.Mme Leprince de Beaumont attenuates a bit the Beast's horror because he is never described - he is said to be horrible and to have a frightening voice, but the Beasts laments more about its "ugliness" than its "monstruosity" - and in fact, the Beast can become quite ridiculous, such as when, in an attempt to sigh about its own sad fate, it "whistles so loudly all the walls of the castle shook". How can this be translated on stage?

The stage-Beasts, with their strong, exotic names of "Azor" or "Phanor" have barely anything in common with Villeneuve's monster. Nivelle de La Chaussée's text must be decyphered to understand what the Beast looks like: Azor is said to have been given an "hétéroclite" face which, in this context, actually means an "aged" face. Zaleg, Azor's confident, highlights the fact Azor is an old man in these words: "If the Fairy had left us our charming traits, / I could have tolerated ; but, Lord, we look like as if / We were about to enter the season before autumn." The fact Azor's punishment is shared by Zaleg also attenuates it. Within "Zémire et Azor", the only exact physical description appears in the list of characters: "Azor, young Persian prince, in a scary but not hideous shape ; black eyebrows, a bushy beard, a thick mane, arms and legs naked but covered by a tiger-like skin, the rest of the body clothed by a vest and a rich belt ; in behavor and action, he is a nobleman." We are far, far away from the monster! In fact, the plays have to convey the Beast's scariness through acting: in Marmontel's, when Zémire first sees him she faints, and Azor laments that it was his own ugliness that caused this. In Mme de Genlis' play, since no description is offered, we only have Phanor's words ("horrible face", "repulsive appearance"), and a few acting movements (Zirphée doesn't dare look at him ; she flees when he comes near her). But he is only a monster in appearance, as he proves to be a good, generous, sensible, delicate and faithful person. In fact, Marmontel gave his Beast a beautiful voice and pleasant words - even going as far as having him sing! In fact, it is because there is a discrepancy between Azor's appearance and his speech that Zémire believes an enchantment might be at play.

These psychological (the pangs of love) and moralizing (virtue is to be loved) trends completely erase the frightening voice, and the rude manners of the book-Beast, who had been "deprived of his mind". Villeneuve's Beauty complained that she could not talk to the Beast, she lamented herself that the Beast only spoke four or five sentences to her, and always the same ; a "stupidity in speech" that contrasted with the eloquence of the Beautiful Unknown of Beauty's dreams, and that also opposed itself to the long romanesque tale the Beast, free of his curse, offered to his audience. The Beast' slow humanization came through him speaking more to Beauty, and in a more galant way, and her noting in his speech softness and sincerity. By giving the Beast eloquence from the get-go, by removing his "stupidity", the playwrights made him closer to another famous fairytale character: the Prince Riquet of Perrault's fairytales. Riquet with the tuft was, just like the Beast, cursed by fairies to be ugly until love made him handsome, but ulike the Beast he wasn't cursed with idiocy - on the contrary, his eloquence was his main tool to win hearts. Yet another play that echoes Riquet as much as "Beauty and the Beast" would be Favart's "La fée Urgèle", a "féerie" inspired by a fairytale of Voltaire: created at Fontainebleau in 1765 with a huge success, then regularly played by the Italian Comedy, it depicts the strange romance between a fairy transformed into an old woman and the knight Robert. The metamorphosis of the act IV, where, with "the sound of thunder" the miserable hut becomes a splendid palace, echoes the stage-transformations of the "Beauty and the Beast" plays. In fact, the morality sung in the end seems like a watered-down version of the "Beauty and the Beast "lesson: "You have not disdained ugliness, / You deserve to be loved by Beauty.

The Beast's monstruosity disappears alongside its very name of "Beast". Usually appearing only in the title, the Beast becomes "Azor" or "Phanor" - and it is quite a paradox to see this sonor dimension of the name "Beast" disappearing, despite this posing no problem for the stage. In the narrative versions, we only have "Beauty" and "the Beast", and the dialogues do work fine. The exotic names chosen for the character remove the ambiguity and the wordplays originally used to conceive him, humanizing the Beast even further - and firmly setting his male identity, since "la Bête" is a female-neutral name. This need to give a precise name and defined identity to theater characters seems to reflect a deeper difference when it comes to genres: the theater relies on the words of the characters, and as such has difficulties depicting bestiality, aka what is deprived of words. The rare questions asked by Mme de Villeneuve's Beast were "impertinent" question: while it can be written that the Beast rudely asks "Do you want to sleep with me?", it is harder to have the character pronounce it on stage. And yet this sexual element (greatly watered-down within Leprince de Beaumont's version) is a key feature of the fairytale type of the "animal-groom", and seems to reflect, as Bettelheim wrote, that "sexuality is an animalistic action, that only love can turn into a human relationship". The theater must focus entirely on the romance due to what it cannot show and cannot tell ; in turn, this allows us to see the great freedom of the fairytale, which can name and show a "desiring body". By making the Beast human, the theater weakens the strange and disquieting element of the tale: the relationship between the human Beauty and the monstrous Beast was unexplained and unexplainable. As Jean-Paul Sermain said, the strength of this tale relied on the silence when it comes to the amorous choice, and how inexplicable or aberrant it is. Maybe this "shadowy" part of the tale disappears because the theater-character must always explain and analyze? Fairytale characters are lonely characters, who do not offer their inner thoughts to anybody. By giving them confidents, the playwrights allow them to explain their actions. We can think of Sedaine's "Raoul Barbe bleue", in which Bluebeard explains why he killed his wives - an element unrevaled in the story. This, alongside Bluebeard being named "Raoul", works to "desenchant" the tale.

The two public plays, those of La Chaussée and Marmontel, were enormous successes. Restif de la Bretonne, a great fan of fairy tales, wrote his enthusiasm for "Zémire et Azor", and his passion for the "Magical Painting". These plays were fitting perfectly the expectations of those that went to see a comedy or opera-comique. All in all, the three stage-plays explored, each in their own way, the dramatic and scenic possibilities of the tale, wile sprinkling it with exoticism and strengthening its "lesson" aspect. Psychology and rationality dominate within these plays, going against the very spirit of the "marvelous" of the fairytale - but by twisting the tale, they played their part in its history ; through their transformations and metamorphoses, they maintained the sense of mystery, pleasure and surprise brought by these variations and extensions. Today, cinema is continuign what the theater did before. But the difficulties the adaptations had to face back then highlight the limits of each genres. The first literary version of the tale could not fit fully the stage due to its "romanesque thickness" and its complex narrative structure - and as we saw, the most drastic change brought by the shift to the stage is the Beast, who becomes a new avatar of "Riquet with the tuft", an ugly but virtuous candidate for love. And moral as well as historial constraints forced the playwrights to remove the monstrous, the stupid, the loud, the sound and the fury - in short, the body in all of its ugliness from the story. Instead, the plays focused on the charms of the eloquence, and on the reward of kindness and virtue.

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My name is Caterina she/her

I choose the Tarot of Dragons

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Well met, internet traveler!

Well, I actually needed you to pick an oracle deck, I use the same tarot deck regardless for this reading as of current day, and my rules for this state that if you don't pick one, I pick for you. However, I elected to find a nice middle ground and use one of my dragon oracle decks.

So, your decks for this reading are Under the Oak Tarot (Oscar, they/xe) by Ofride & StregaDelleMele, and The Pride of Dragons Oracle (Aziz, xhe/[nullpronomial]) by Angelo Thomas & Sonja Hedger. (This latter deck is actually more of a... "spirit guide flash card" deck but I read it as an oracle with some added effort to achieve that.)

For this spread, please consider the month staring on May 18th! This is because I don't like reading this for half-weeks!

As well, for the sideways cards in the week section, they face the inside.

My current self. | Upright XIII Death

This card indicates endings, change, transformation... it can be about the death of something, but usually in a change kind of way. It asks us to let go, release, and accept metamorphosis.

Well, as it stands right now, you're going through some changes. Maybe something has ended, maybe something has begun in the void that the ending left. Things are changing, for the better.

What is the theme for this month? | Sideways III of Cups

For this card, I read both upright and reversed.

Upright, this card indicates celebration, friendship, and creativity. Reversed, it is independence, alone time, and gossip.

So, this month, you'll mutually be celebrating with others and taking much needed alone time. Gossip in this case speaks of communication, so this month you'll be clear with other people to some degree or another.

A key goal to pursue? | Upright V of Cups

This card speaks of regrets, failure, and disappointments.

This month, let yourself be sad. Let yourself mourn whatever failures you've had, whatever regrets rest in your heart, whatever sadness exist within you. It's good to let your emotions be felt and heard.

An obstacle to overcome? | Reversed II of Wands

This card speaks of personal goals, inner alignment, and fear of the unknown. It's lack of planning, bad planning, and not taking action.

Your obstacles are ones of personal making. You need to spend time overcoming what holds you back from pursuing your goals, and then actually pursue said goals.

A major accomplishment? | Reversed X of Pentacles

This card is pretty adversarial... it's financial failure or loss, family disputes, debt, and fleeting success.

I'm not getting the vibe of "Read the opposite way", because otherwise I'd just draw this card upright, so you're about to get an odd reading here.

Your accomplishment is failure. It's learning to have peace with that failure. You're going through some rough stuff right now, and you're going to learn to make peace with that rough stuff.

What to avoid overall? | Reversed XI Justice

This card is unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty, and, obviously, injustice.

Avoid not being fair to other people, but most of all yourself. Treat yourself with kindness about your efforts, but be fair in it. Scold yourself where necessary, praise yourself where necessary.

What to embrace overall? | Upright VII of Wands

This card is competition, challenge, but also protection and perseverance.

Embrace difficulty. Embrace that you're going to be challenged this month. There's no gain from running from it all, you're stuck with it and you need to work to embrace it. But remember, you are protected, and you are strong, and you can make it through this!

General advice and encouragement? | Upright X of Cups

This card is about divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, and alignment.

While I won't assume if you have spirit guides or not, if you do, know they are there for you.

Outside of that, you just generally have a lot of people supporting you. You're not alone in what you're doing, and you're going to be just fine.

Who will I be at the end of the month? | Upright XXI the World

Completion, integration, harmony, accomplishment, and achievement make up this card.

Whatever struggle you've been enduring will be closer to the end, if not entirely done. But whatever happens, you'll be done with a part of your cycle of life, and that's a good thing. You'll also likely be more at harmony with yourself!

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Week one. | Angelic Wisdom

This card is all about divine knowledge. Intuition, guidance from spiritual allies, the works.

Again, I don't like to assume that you're particularly into spiritual allies. So I'm going to give two possible readings, of which both may apply if you do believe in spiritual allies.

First off, in the zone of "no, I don't", this week will be guided by intuition and gut feelings. Trust what your deeper emotions say. If something feels good or bad, listen to that.

In the zone of "yes, I do", this week will bring guidance from your spiritual allies who are there to support you and encourage you. Their wisdom will be precious this week.

Week one blessing. | Upright VI of Wands

This card is about success, recognition (sometimes from the public), progress, and self-confidence.

And so this week, you'll be having success in something that gets you recognized, even if only by yourself. Progress will be happening, and you might find yourself having confidence this week.

Week one challenge. | Reversed II of Swords

This card speaks of indecision, confusion, stalemates, and the lesser of two evils.

And yet despite your success, you're at a standstill. You're enduring indecision and don't know what to do next. You might be facing a situation that feels all around bad, but you have to pick the lesser evil option of it.

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Week two. | Sword of Deliverance

This card is about fighting for what's right.

So, essentially, you're going to be having to make choices for what's right. You'll be faced with some difficulty in this zone, and you have to pick the right option. The option that is kind to others.

Week two blessing. | Upright XVII the Star

This card is about hope, faith, purpose, and renewal.

Your blessing is that you're going to be pretty hopeful. You believe things will turn out okay, and you're pursuing your purpose and renewal in the process.

Week two challenge. | Upright IV of Cups

This card is about meditation, contemplation, and apathy. It is boredom, indifference, and discontent.

Your challenge is being stuck in the realm of your own mind, as well as apathy. You're in your own head now, which isn't the place you need to be. You focus on your own unhappiness, despite the hope you feel.

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Week three. | The Indigo

This card speaks heavily of intuition and intuitive gift. So kind of like Angelic Wisdom, but much more internal than external.

So, again, this week will be about intuition. Let your intuition guide you and support you, let it help you pick where you need to be going.

Week three blessing. | Reversed XII the Hanged Man

This card speaks of delays, resistance, stalling, and indecision.

In the blessing slot, this card basically means that you're not getting things done, and that's good! Maybe this week you'll be resting yourself instead of worrying about everything.

Week three challenge. | Upright Ace of Wands

This card is inspiration, new opportunities, growth, and potential.

Buuut, you're going to be feeling real guilty about the blessing. You're feeling guilty about resting, about not getting everything done, but you're needing that rest and lack of work at the same time. So your challenge is to overcome that.

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Week four. | Righteously, You

This card basically asks you to recognize how wondrous and special you truly are. The fact you exist is a blessing, and you are completely and utterly unique.

And there's not much to add to that. This week will see a lot of seeing yourself as the precious being you truly are.

Week four blessing. | Upright V of Wands

This card is conflict, disagreements, and competition.

As a blessing, this card is that your conflicts are a good thing. You might be feeling conflicted and away from the theme of this month (that you are wonderful and precious), but even this is a blessing. Keeps you from getting arrogant.

Week four challenge. | Reversed Knight of Wands

And this final card indicates a passion project, haste, and scattered energy.

You might find yourself wanting to work on something, but your energy just isn't working with you, so you end up rushing yourself into working when you're just plain not quite ready.

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"Bacchic Frenzy" (#8 in my Orpheus and Eurydice series)

With the heavy grief of having lost his wife yet again, he makes his way back down into Hades to the river styx, where “the ferryman (charon) fended him off. Still, for seven days, he sat there by the shore, neglecting himself and not taking nourishment. Sorrow, troubled thought, and tears were his food.” (Ovid, Metamorphosis)

He returns to Mount Rhodope, ever-lamenting his loss and refusing to join or wed any other. He refuses to worship any god but his father, Apollo. As he roams, he finds himself in the land of the oracle of Dionysus, where the Maenads dwell. Either from rejecting their romantic advances, or for his blasphemous worship of Apollo, in a frenzy, the Maenads tear the poet limb from limb. His decapitated head and lyre fall into the river, floating away, still singing of his lost love, Eurydice.

Here we can pause our tale to discuss the Maenads (“raving ones”); the wild, orgiastic, and sometimes violent female followers of Bacchus (Dionysus). These priestesses and attendants would sing and dance in the mountains, becoming possessed by the spirit of the God. They were typically portrayed as wearing wild animal skins, barefoot, and with unkempt hair.

In Euripides play “The Bacchae” Dionysus returns to his birthplace, Thebes, to introduce the religious Bacchicrites to the city, but is not allowed to enter by King Pentheus. To prove his power, Dionysus possesses the women of Thebes, turning them to Maenads, and ultimately the king’s own mother and aunts tear King Pentheus limb from limb, thinking him a lion. In another tale, when three princesses refused to participate, Dionysus drove them crazy, eventually turning them into bats and owls, while the daughters of Proetus were driven mad, convinced they were cows, roaming and mooing across the countryside. Roman women took this orgiastic spirit into their secret rituals of the Bacchanalia festival, which the senate eventually suppressed for fear the rites might lead to rebellion against the state.

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