Aries —
there was a war in your childhood home, and you can still remember the fires, how the blood was
pretty and sick on the bathroom’s pristine tiles, your mother’s still warm body limp in the tub.
breathe in through the mouth: in, out, in. you are not guilty. her life is not on your hands.Taurus —
it is okay to love things more than you love people; practical, even.
people have left you, people will leave you – things, though, ah! things will not abandon you.
buy yourself something nice. it is the least bad out of all your choices.Gemini —
you die every night and are reborn at dawn; you are a walking graveyard,
an army of yesterdays’ ghosts, and you no longer remember who you were at the beginning.
do not weep for the stranger that once inhabited your bones.Cancer —
you are in love with the idea of love more than you are in love with your lovers;
that is why all your relationships are fleeting, why you are always falling apart.
all the same, smile when he proposes. pretend you do not know how this is going to end.Leo —
oh, you poor, poor thing. all you have ever wanted was love’s sunlight, but all you ever got
were the thunderstorms, the clouds above your head heavy with sorrow, and so you chose
to drown out the rain between the thighs of a lover. do not regret it, for they were good nights.Virgo —
you cradled your heart all your life with such care, and when the day came for you
to hand it to another, it shattered like glass in their grip. they did not mean to hurt you, you know.
they just wanted to hold on, afraid it will slip through their fingers like sand.Libra —
you are the king of bad choices, from lovers to the fights you pick when you are far from sober;
you lost your sanity along the line between what is right and what is not, and you started hungering.
i fear the day your hunger will be quenched – only justice will sate you, and that calls for everyone’s dying.Scorpio —
you are the one everyone fears: the monster in the closet, the witch at the stake – the devil, falling.
all of this is because they cannot understand you. they fear you like they fear death; instinctively.
do not mind them, for death is a kind god: the sweetest sleep, the darkness from which life is born.Sagittarius —
some days, you think the sea is but a giant mirror, the vanity of coquettish stars and lazy clouds in passing.
some days, you think it is the fury of our earth mother, her tears and her sorrow saltwater in the breeze.
on all of them, you want to sail its’ lengths; you want to get lost out on the abyss, feel small beneath the sky.Capricorn —
you learned early on the art of silent war – the war carried by words, sharper than any other blade.
at the same time, you have learned how little you mattered to the world, and so you cast yourself in armor.
i just wish you would learn to love yourself, if only a little. your own words have been cutting you all along.Aquarius —
there is a sickness in you called longing: you’re wanton, thirsty, hungry, wanting – what, exactly,
well, that is part two, and none of us is really sure. you’re standing here, hands reaching for; come inside.
i will pour us both some wine, and we can pass the waiting time together. one day, you will know what you are lusting after.Pisces —
all you have ever loved seems to be taken from you, until your house is left an empty, cold thing,
and your soul has been turned into a ruin. do not despair; get up from the floor, dust your clothes.
there are seeds on the upper shelves in the shed. it is a time as good as any to start keeping a garden.—
poetry for the signs: the “it is okay” edition,
L. Schreiber
Tag: whoa
The Shape of Water (2017) dir. Guillermo del Toro
The literally silent women protagonist leaves a super bad taste in my mouth.
She’s deaf and speaks with sign language, she’s not a silent woman. Like, can we agree that deaf representation in media is important? Can we agree that ASL representation in media is important? This is an adult-oriented romance/sci-fi movie where the female lead is a deaf woman. How can you act like this isn’t significant? The last gif has a deaf woman in the 60s standing up to an aggressive man and telling him to go fuck himself.
This movie is doing something that has probably never been done before. But hey, she can’t talk “normally” like a hearing woman and that’s bad, so go off I guess.
From the trailer it looks like she’s mute, not deaf. So I’m gonna add that on an artistic level, the mute protagonist is also probably a direct homage to the fairy tale of The Little Mermaid.
I saw a quote somewhere from Octavia Spencer, saying that she thinks one of the best things about this movie is that, since the two romantic leads are mute, much of the dialogue in the movie is spoken by a black woman and a closeted gay man, two people whose voices would have been silenced in real life by 1960s society.
ok what the fuck how did i not know about this
how sign traits manifest, when energies are focused outward vs. inward
ARIES
outward: snarky, charismatic, exuding an aura of confidence mixed with superiority, ambitious and willing to do whatever they can to achieve their goals, assertive, impatient, strong physical energies
inward: wildly intelligent, existential, well-intentioned and seeking to self-improve, thoughtful, loyal, frustrated and overly critical of themselves, desiring controlTAURUS
outward: stubborn, hardworking, super cute, patient, very committed and focused to whatever they’re doing at the moment, great listeners
inward: always excited about relaxation and downtime, those people who wake up in the morning and are already looking forward to climbing back into bed, hopeless romantics, fearful of change, emotional, analyticalGEMINI
outward: talkative, blurs of motion, excitable, lovers of debate and low-key always looking for a friendly fight, adventurous, internalizes stress to the point where it becomes physical illness, curious, expressive, fun-loving, adaptable and able to get along with many different types of people
inward: talks to themselves in the shower and goes over possible argument positions just in case someone tries to start shit. excellent writers, philosophical, thoughtful, always seeking stimulation and fulfillment, conflicted in their own thoughts, can often feel isolated within themselves and misunderstoodCANCER:
outward: heart-on-sleeve type of people, extremely supportive, excellent maternal instincts- the “mom” at all the parties who takes care of too-drunk friends, always looking to help others, easily teary, communicative, kind, thoughtful and excellent gift givers
inward: creative, sensitive, spiritually and karmically mature, understanding of their need to feel things fully, meditative, lovers of quiet and alone time, always seeking understanding from other people and genuinely deep connectionsLEO:
outward: loud, bright and sunshiney, natural leaders, energetic, affectionate, extremely generous, proud, protective over and loyal to others, dramatic, flirty, demanding and resilient with a visibly strong spirit, able to naturally attract people, queen bees
inward: interested in making life better for themselves and for others, always trying to look at things positively, idealistic, highly emotional, perfectionists, constantly nursing their tender egos, constantly trying to fully understand themselves, relying on gut instinctVIRGO
outward: skeptical and critical of the world around them, organized, clean, cautious, practical, hard-workers, naturally intelligent, visible perfectionists, fascinating people to talk to, dedicated, detail-oriented, looking for simple pleasures in life
inward: realistic, highly critical of themselves, able to remember a great deal of information easily, passionate about particular things that they love, can often feel a heavy self-imposed pressure to succeed, focused on the moment, prideful in the quality of their workLIBRA
outward: flirty, people-pleasers, outgoing, charming and eloquent communicators, love to be shown affection, argument mediators, reasonable, graceful, those people who look like they never have an off day, dedicated to their appearances
inward: indecisive, understanding of others and very capable of understanding many different perspectives, calm, naturally inclined towards contentedness- and determined to find contentedness even when their situations seem shitty, hopeless romantics, creativeSCORPIO
outward: intimidating, magnetic, overtly sexual, hard to approach for many people but everyone wants to approach them anyway, impossible to ignore, often effortlessly the center of attention, masterful in their chosen disciplines, influential
inward: controlled by their emotions, constantly questioning themselves, seeking approval from others, can often be self-destructive, obsessive, determined, self-interested, sensitive, fighting spiritSAGITTARIUS
outward: popular, jovial, spontaneous, effortlessly good with people and attractive to others, competitive, relentless with whatever they set their minds to, always on the go, notorious show-offs, feeling as though the world is their oyster and ready to work hard to find what it has to offer
inward: strong sense of self, unafraid of new things and taking risks, optimistic, independent, always thinking about the big picture, always craving understanding of themselves and the world, strong gut feelingsCAPRICORN
outward: hardworking and ambitious, down-to-earth, aloof exterior, mysterious, mature, always appearing in control, consistent, guarded, very responsible with a clear idea of what they’re meant to be doing at any moment, practical and methodical, self-sufficient, extremely capable
inward: traditional, level-headed, patient, realistic, excellent judges of character who rely on gut instinct to tell them who to trust, resilient, strong, courageous, with good humor and a genuine interest in others lying at their core beingsAQUARIUS
outward: very friendly and open, unique, independent, often seen as true individuals, original, creative, spirited and energetic, inspirational, with a universally accepting attitude towards all people, and a detached/thoughtful way of looking at the world
inward: sensitive, caring, opinionated to the point of stubbornness, open-minded, unwilling to let go once they commit to something, curious, always thinking and considering all possibilities, clever, capable of personal transformationPISCES
outward: very mature, compassionate, loving, sensitive to the energies around them, instinctive with other people’s emotions, thoughtful with conversation and advice, receptive, gentle, always appearing as an older wiser soul despite actual age
inward: daydreamers, extremely reliant on gut instinct and uncanny abilities for prediction, idealistic, emotional, very intelligent, interested in culture, hypersensitive and will often absorb negative energy, observant to the point of feeling isolated or disconnected
A fan since day one…
Soyoung Sim // feelssoyoung
Draw Kiba Inuzuka please? ^.^
i saw an anon saying something about jounin kiba in my tag so
Akaashi Keiji – birthday present for a friend
bleach shipping alignment chart 2017
Lawful Good: Shunsui/Ukitake
Neutral Good: Urahara/Yoruichi
Chaotic Good: Ichigo/Rukia
Lawful Neutral: Hitsugaya/Hinamori
True Neutral: Hitsugaya/Karin
Chaotic Neutral: Uryuu/Orihime
Lawful Evil: Ichigo/Orihime
Neutral Evil: Renji/Rukia
Chaotic Evil: Kazui/Ichika
YOI Future!Verse ABO AU – OC kid doodles #2
featuring the second son, the Yurio x Yuuri kid, Shura ❤
More info on the kid and the AU HERE.
(NOTE: the AU itself is Yuuri-centric multishipping poly. Heed all tags and warnings)
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This INTRO POST covers some of the basics of how ABO works in this AU.
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PLEASE DO NOT REPOST, EDIT, OR OTHERWISE USE MY ART WITHOUT MY EXPLICIT PERMISSION. More detailed rules available on my Rules & FAQ Post.
Aries –
You’re like a doll that was sewn up inside out. Your button eyes aren’t even and there’s still a tear that they missed at the top of your stomach, right between your ribcage. It leaks sometimes, lets your guts spill out and everybody just stands back and watches the gory details. Covering it with your hands won’t keep it all in, it’s just going to leave you with dirty hands.Taurus –
You know when you first move into your new house and you still get lost in the hallways? You’ve memorized the floor plan of another place but soon enough you’re going to lose the reflex that takes you back to your doorway. Muscle has to be trained. Making a difference all starts with which way you choose to turn your feet today.Gemini –
After awhile of doing the same thing, you start to lose interest. A hobby turns into a job. A person turns into baggage. So you throw it away and wash your hands and pick up your passport and start over. You keep having to look over your shoulder, seeing the faces of everyone you’ve ever wronged trying to track you down. Tread carefully before you turn yourself into a voodoo doll.Cancer –
Lucid dreaming is something of a worthless skill. Your nightmares come from your own mind and there’s no running from that. It’s going to catch up. You can’t outrun something that’s been training all it’s life. Stand your ground and demand that this body is your home and your thoughts are only fleeting visitors.Leo –
There’s going to come a time when you’re going to set your keys down in a new spot. Hang your jacket on a different hook. Sacrifice your side of the bed. All for the sake of being able to come home to somebody at the end of the night. You’re going to let yourself curl up next to something new and safe and it’s going to be yours and it’s going to be the only thing you care about having in the same spot.Virgo –
It’s beautiful to fall in love with all the little things of your daily life. When your blanket falls against you like a feather at the end of the night. Drawing on the fogged up mirrors of the bathroom. The sky doesn’t have a color your eye can ever identify. Being able to dream with your eyes wide open is one of the rarest traits around. Learn to love this place that you’ve invented.Libra –
There should be a trademark and copyright next to your name. You’re something that isn’t so easily duplicated and mass produced. Rather than hating the way you stand apart, learn to embrace that individuality. You don’t need to blend into your surroundings. You’re not a chameleon. Stop trying to be a part of the same tide that can turn it’s back on you in a millisecond and pull you under.Scorpio –
Everybody is always mystified by your intensity and the fact that you’re an enigma. I find it more interesting when you manage to lose yourself in the moment. You’re a whirlwind when your favorite song comes on and there’s nothing in the world that could keep your feet on the ground. The air above knows you better than anyone else. There’s no love song that could come close to the light behind your eyes.Sagittarius –
You’re always the one doing the leaving and you try to stay so stoic and strong but you can’t tell me you don’t miss having somebody to share it all with. This world is too big to stay on your own. You’re contagious and everybody is willing to let you in even if they know you’re going to leave. Prove them wrong. Stay this time.Capricorn –
You can sit there and act like the rest of the world doesn’t understand and maybe they don’t. But we both know I know you better than my own hands most days. I’d compare you to a splinter or maybe a paper cut but you got deeper under my skin that that. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to write you in a way that will make sense but I can’t. You’re something I can’t wrap up into words and I wouldn’t take you any other way.Aquarius –
There’s a lot of times you’re going to have to find the silver lining when there’s nothing but darkness for days. You’re going to want to cave in on yourself and disappear into it. Make yourself become a part of the abyss. But that’s not you. You’re the stars being born, becoming brighter every day. Don’t let anybody tell you that your spark is fading out.Pisces –
I hate seeing you try to turn into something dark. You’re letting them all sink their claws in and scratch and tear and stretch you out to fit their descriptions. They think they can just take and tear you apart to get what they need out but then they leave you. You’ve always been a giver and you don’t know any other way, but I’m telling you there’s something better out there. Only share parts of yourself with people that are willing to put something back in.
