#readings

[boundwithpurple]

The skeleton of a young girl, about 14 years old, was found in a room [in Pompeii] holding an eleven-month-old baby in her arms. The infant was adorned with bronze ornaments, which shows it belonged to the higher classes. The girl cannot be the mother, since she was still in her prepubertal phase. Moreover she clearly did not belong to the upper class. An analysis of her teeth reveals that she had been severely ill or undernourished in the first year of her life. Various molars displayed abscesses and shortly before her death a few teeth had been extracted. Her shoulder muscles bore traces of unremitting physical effort caused by lifting heavy weights. Most probably, Bisel concludes, she was a slave girl who was given the care of the baby by her master, unfit for other tasks, as she was worn down by hard labor.

another one for the ‘incredibly haunting archeological find descriptions’ files ["child slaves at work in roman antiquity," christian laes]

[stackslip]

The mysterious disappearance of hundreds of immigrants detained at Alligator Alcatraz

Lawyers and family members report that they have been unable to locate the inmates at the infamous Florida prison after they disappeared fro

Hundreds of people detained at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration processing center west of Miami, Florida, appear to have vanished. They have disappeared from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online database, and their lawyers and families have been unable to locate them, according to immigrant advocacy groups.

“When searching for people detained there, the ICE locator now says, ‘Call the Florida Department of Corrections for details,’” says Luis Sorto of Sanctuary of the South, a network that offers legal services and participated in a lawsuit against the government over restrictions on access to lawyers for detainees at the infamous immigration jail.

All of the plaintiffs who were being held at the center were transferred to another location after a new lawsuit was filed in August challenging Florida’s authority to detain people there, Sorto added. That lawsuit also noted that the detainees did not appear in ICE’s tracking system.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which filed the lawsuit, described Alligator Alcatraz as a “black hole,” noting that some people were “missing,” effectively “off the radar” of the immigration system, and “their lawyers and families often don’t know where they are or how to contact them.”

[anthropoetics]

readings: essays & articles

reassuring ghosts and haunted houses

fish recorded singing dawn chorus on reefs just like birds

what people around the world dream about

poet and philosopher david whyte on anger, forgiveness, and what maturity really means

oranges are orange, salmon are salmon

how memories persist where bodies and even brains do not

the avant-garde musical legacy of the moomins

the weight of our living: on hope, fire escapes, and visible desperation

disturbed minds and disruptive bodies

what is better ー a happy life or a meaningful one?

after my dad died, i started sending him emails. months later, someone wrote me back

on the igbo art of storytelling

what the caves are trying to tell us

promethean beasts — how animal uses of fire help illuminate human pyrocognition

the art of loving and losing female friends

on memorizing poetry

the ecological imagination of hayao miyazaki

reading in the age of constant distraction

holly warburton illustrates tender moments of love and light

romancing the fig: what one fruit can tell us about love, life and human civilization

mystery and birds: 5 ways to practice poetry

can a plant remember? this one seems to — here's the evidence

why female cannibals frighten and fascinate

when you give a tree an email adress

fear not — horror movies build community and emotional resilience

[cloudskyana]

astrology observations v

note: take what resonates, these are only based on my observations

mars in libra, cancer, or pisces can make someone avoidant to arguments. if not, these placements can make someone more passive in general. i am not saying that they are not passionate, they can just be more easy going when it comes to their approach to different situations

venus square uranus in synastry can make the dynamic itself on-and-off with a lots of instability moments, wherein the two people involved can be unseparable today, then looks like strangers on another day

i have noticed that people with virgo placements, no matter which planet as long as it is a personal planet or a rising sign, can make someone have that nitpicky and perfectionist side even though trivial

5th house prominent people usually loves to party, or if not, they are a fan of doing any hobbies as long as it is outside just to destress

someone with taurus placements especially on their personal placements can make someone laid back and chill despite the chaos around them

i have noticed that the love languages of people may relate to the prominent element on their chart. someone with prominent earth placements loves through gift giving and acts of service, water placements loves through physical touch and words of affirmation, air placements loves through quality time and words of affirmation, fire placements loves through physical touch and quality time

if a person has an air/fire sun/moon but has water venus or mars, they can be someone who presents a detached, cool, and friendly persona or the public, but hides a soft, hopeless romantic, sensitive, and emotional side on which they only show to the people that they trust

a lot of mercury aspects on a synastry chart screams good intellectual connection. aside from that, if midheaven is also aspected, their dynamic can be perceived as ‘partners in crime’ as they also motivate and inspire each other to achieve their goals

personally, i prefer a synastry with a lots of mercury aspects than a lot of venus and mars aspects but no mercury on it as communication is important in friendships and relationships

someone with prominent 12th house or pisces placements can be good at manifestation. you know your friend who says or randomly blurted out something then it really happens later on? maybe they have a stellium in their 12th house or in pisces

venus in 8th house can make people have transformative friendships or relationships, like the people that they meet everytime always have something to teach them, and it goes the other way around. they can be a catalyst to someone’s life, especially if these people have a stellium in their 8th house, as 8th house is about rebirth, taboo, and transformation

a person with sagittarius placements, no matter how introverted or shy, will have that side of them who loves to explore a lot of things no matter what aspects

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[thewitchofwonders]

— Raymond M. Douglas, On Being Raped

[bitchy-craft]

PICK A CARD: what sacrifices you’ll need to make (harsh yet understanding)

Hello and welcome to this new post. This time I will tell you what sacrifice you are going to have to make in your life. I hope you enjoy and find this to resonate.

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Pile 1

this pile is about a decision that feels way bigger than it actually looks on paper. It is about what you truly wish to do, like the dream you have been holding onto for a long time, versus what you need to do to become more stable. And I do not mean stable in a boring way, but stable in a way where you can actually support yourself and not constantly feel like you are drowning. You definitely have a dream that feels very personal to you. It is something that feels aligned with who you are, not just what you can do. It could be something creative, something spiritual, something that does not necessarily promise money right away. And the sacrifice here is not that you have to let this go forever. It is that you might need to put it on pause, even if that hurts your ego a bit. Because there is something you need to focus on first. This could be school, finishing a degree you do not even fully like but know would help you in the long run. It could be accepting a job that is not your dream job but would give you stability, routine, maybe even an inheritance or family responsibility that you need to handle before you can move freely. It feels very “adult” and you do not like that word. You might feel like if you choose the stable option you are betraying yourself. But that is not fully true. The cards show that if you jump straight into your dream right now, without the foundation, you would end up resenting it. You would be stressed about money, about where you live, about whether you can afford things. And that stress would slowly kill the love you have for that dream. So the sacrifice is time. And patience. And definitely pride. You need to sacrifice the idea that everything has to happen now. You need to sacrifice the romanticized version of struggling for your dream and instead choose a more boring path for a little while. It feels stale, yes. It feels like you are becoming someone you did not plan to be. But this is temporary, even if it does not feel like it. There is also a sacrifice in identity. You might have to stop calling yourself something for a bit. If you see yourself as an artist, you might need to just be “a student” or “an employee” for now. And that hurts because it feels like you are shrinking. But in reality you are building. You are not letting the dream go. You are building the ground it will stand on.

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Pile 2

For this pile the main sacrifice you will have to make is definitely about time, and where you put it. You have a very big goal, and I do not mean just a small wish or something you kind of want to try out. This is something that would change your life long term; going to university, getting very high grades, doing certifications, starting a business, getting a promotion, moving abroad for work etc. It is something that requires consistency and effort and definitely discipline. And that is where the sacrifice comes in. You cannot give 100% to this goal and 100% to your social life at the same time, that is just not realistic. If you choose to spend most of your evenings out with friends, constantly helping family members with their things, always being available and reachable, then your goal will be delayed. Maybe not fully destroyed, but definitely delayed. And for some of you even put at risk if you keep doing that for too long. This does not mean you have to cut everyone off or become cold. It is not that extreme. But you will have to put yourself first in a way that you maybe are not used to. You will have to say no sometimes. You will have to skip certain hang outs, birthdays, random trips, late night calls. And some people will not fully understand that. They might think you are changing, or that you think you are better than them, when in reality you are just focused. There is also something here about guilt. You might feel guilty for not being there as much. For not always helping. For choosing studying over family dinners, or working on your business over going out. But this pile really says that if you do not make this sacrifice now, you will definitely regret it later. Because your future self will wish you had taken it more serious. You can still socialise. You can still laugh, help others, have fun. But it cannot be your priority. Your goal needs to be primary. Your dream needs to come first. Otherwise you will always be half in, half out. And that never fully works.

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Pile 3

This pile is about a sacrifice that does not feel like one at first. It is something, or someone, that has definitely been your comfort for a very long time. And I do not mean comfort in a dramatic way, but in the small ways. The thing you reach for when you are tired. The presence you feel safe with when everything else feels loud. It could literally be a pet that has grown old, or a plushie that is falling apart at the seams, or even a version of your life that just does not fit anymore. Whatever it is, it has had its time. And the sacrifice here is not leaving it behind. It is not you being forced to abandon it or give up on it. It is more quiet than that. It is accepting that its condition is deteriorating. That it cannot carry you the way it once did. That you cannot keep pretending it will stay the exact same forever just because you need it to. You have definitely known this for a while. There has been this small voice in the back of your mind telling you that things are changing. But instead of listening you try to hold it tighter. You tell yourself that if you love it enough, or take care of it enough, it will not go anywhere. And that is not how life works. This pile feels like softly grieving while it is still here. Enjoying every moment, but also subconsciously preparing yourself so that when the time comes you do not fall with it. Because the danger here is not the loss itself, it is you attaching your stability to something that is already unstable. You are being asked to slowly detach your sense of security from this thing. Not your love. Just your security. There is a big difference. Love can stay. Memories can stay. But the way you rely on it to hold you together has to shift. It will hurt, definitely. But it will not destroy you if you allow yourself to prepare instead of pretending it is not happening. This sacrifice connects to a fear you have of being alone without this specific comfort. Because it is not just about the object or the being itself. It is about what it represents. Stability, and safety.

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[gigiyumaro]

Your FS´s love language + Messages from them!!

ೀ your fs send me some messages... and just bc we´re friends am gonna tell u, keep between us, okaay?...🫢

˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ Pause, breathe deeply, and let your heart guide you to a pile. .☘︎ ݁˖

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.ೀPile 1:

hiii cuties! how are you? did you drink water today? i hope so, let´s see about are your fs...

Love Language & Affections

Words of Affirmation

Fated Love

Gentle Hugs

Wants You Close

things he wanted to say:

💌 “Can’t stop thinking of you”

“I need you now”

Tarot 🃏

The World

This person loves deeply and fully — when he gives his heart, it’s like giving the whole world 🌎. He shows love through words, closeness, and gentle care, and his feelings are meant to be lasting. Can be a mix of everything: warmth, passion, and devotion, all rolled into one sweet soul. He feels so complete just because of you and with you the new beginning arrives! He may bring a sense of completeness and adventure in love, making you feel safe and cherished at the same time. Probably when you close to meet them, you´re going to break the cicle and letting go your bad habits, places that you don´t fit in anymore and you´ll learn your worth...

Signs

tea pot

grey

lotus - (i love so much!!)

letter M

chiikawa and momonga

fruit sando

232

bunny keychain

pink hair - (am i talking to a diva?)

thank uu pile 1!! i hope this reading resonated with you 💖 thank u for stopping by and paying attention 🌸

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.ೀPile 2:

hiii cuties! how are you? did you drink water today? i hope so, let´s see about are your fs...

this pile was crazy... he wanted to say so much.

Love Language & Affections

Gifts

Soulmates

Friends-to-Lovers

Quiet Cuddles

Hot Showers

Texts First

💌 “I’ll keep you warm”

“Bet I can beat you”

“My arms are yours”

“I never let you go” - (owwwn)

Tarot 🃏

Judgement

This person feels like fated love incarnate — like it was meant to happen, maybe even starting as friendship that blossoms into something forever 💖✨. He shows care through small thoughtful gestures, cuddles, and keeping you cozy, and believes in destined love that lasts a lifetime. Both of you need to be very honest with each to other, they can teach really good lessons and bring your high version of yourself!! You really get along as friends, so in the relationship... the things is easier to say, understand and make happen. And of course... you together are a good match!

He’s attentive, warm, and playful — a soulmate energy that balances devotion with little sparks of fun and challenge.

Signs

glitter

17:17

flowers

555

2000´s

orange caramel - (who knows... knows)

BADDIEEE - (hiii baddie!)

unicorns

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hiii cuties! how are you? did you drink water today? i hope so, let´s see about are your fs...

Love Language & Affections

Acts of Service

Different Worlds

Breakfast in Bed

Random Calls

💌 “I like when you…”

“Hold me tight

“You’re safe”

"I like when you hold me tight"? i got it, i got it rsrs

Tarot 🃏

Ten of Pentacles

This pile radiates total comfort and security — like a family-style, warm love that surrounds you 💖🏡. He shows devotion through small acts of care, thoughtful gestures, and steady presence, making you feel safe and cherished. He can buy you flowers, breakfast in bed to his muse, "oh are you afraid of the thunders? come here baby... i got u" (so sweet). And you´ll feel very financial secure with him, like you have the comfort that you deserve... period!

He’s the type of person who makes your heart feel at home, giving love that’s steady, nurturing, and protective — a comforting, lifelong kind of love.

Signs

letter A

Artemis

purple

letter G

2:22

lilies

the fool

boots with the fur (low low low)

bisexual (twins!!!)

finished at 02:02... - (number 2 can be very important)

thank uu pile 3!! i hope this reading resonated with you 💖 thank u for stopping by and paying attention 🌸

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