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Sredni Eel @srednieel.bsky.social · Jul 1

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Cotton Candy Nebula.

Image credit: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA | The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

A pink cotton candy nebula

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jun 12

"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."

-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · May 20

Boycotting large chains is a privilege.

Protesting is a privilege.

Moving States or countries is a privilege.

Prepping is a privilege.

Growing your own food is a privilege.

Stockpiling meds is a privilege.

Far too many of the “solutions” to fascism are inaccessible to many disabled people.

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Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · Apr 29

A male Violet-headed Hummingbird perched at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica

#birds #nature

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · Apr 21

"There once was a time. Before television. Before motion pictures. Before radio and books. The greatest part of human existence was spent in such a time.

And then, over the dying embers of the campfire, on a moonless night, we watched the stars."

- Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan gesturing in front of models of planets

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Apr 17

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Apr 14

It used to confuse me, too

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Apr 14

Translation: “If that’s not what you meant, then my mistake (my b) please continue to drag the Republicans (pop off)” but I was running out of characters 😅 my b = my bad; pop off = you’re doing great/continue sharing your opinion loudly

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Apr 13

Just to clarify: Are you directing this message at Representative Kenyatta? The abbreviation Rep. means representative, not Republican. He is a representative for the Democratic Party. Otherwise if this is a general comment toward Republican representatives, my b pop off. @jamie2808.bsky.social

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 28

I have such visceral memories of the times in my life when I felt like the Two of Wands getting ready to embark on a new journey. It's one of the best, most exciting feelings.

"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream." Vinc. van Gogh

#TarotSky #Tarot

More thoughts here:
discord.gg/bTG6yRTr

A male figure looks out to the left over the ocean with his back slightly turned to us. In his right hand he holds a globe while his left hand grabs a wand in front of him. Behind him, another wand, and below, a town poking through the canopy of trees. He wears a red hat, cloak, and boots with green undergarments. He stands on what appears to be a balcony or cement overlook.

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Jonathan Louis Dent @jonathanldent.bsky.social · Mar 21

To the healers, empaths, creatives, revolutionaries, spiritualists:

We chose to be alive at this moment. Don't be daunted by the erratic nature of these current times. Tap into your medicine and offer it to everyone in your orbit. We will win and colonialism will fall.

Believe it.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 19

Very glad to have you!! I've experienced that before with Discord. Now I feel I've got the hang of it, but it took awhile.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 18

Made a connection today b/t Beatrix Potter & the Queen of Pentacles. This is truly most of what I aspire to in life. Abundance in all ways, protecting the land & animals for current & future generations.

discord.gg/UD64e2Th

#TarotSky #OccultSky #witchmadness

A black & white photo of Beatrix Potter in her younger years holding a rose.

A picture of the Queen of Pentacles from the Rider Waite Tarot deck. A white bunny is picture on the bottom right of the image. Sat in the center is a queen wearing a red robe and a green shawl. She looks down at the golden pentacle resting in her lap. All around her is a lush scene with flowing rivers, mountains, trees, and blooming flowers. Her throne is made of stone.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 16

I have only drawn The Devil & The Star card this week, at least two times each. Was struggling to interpret their message. Thank you for this 🙏🏻

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 13

I go into it some more here: discord.gg/UD64e2Th

I really would love to hear more about other's favorite and why. There's so much that can be written about each Tarot card and how they resonate with each individual.

elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 13

Day 13: Favorite tarot card and why

The Hanged Man has recently become my favorite! It's also my life path card (12). Reminds me of Rafiki from Lion King 🐒

I respond better to humor in spirituality rather than the rigidity & seriousness of some spiritual philosophies.

#witchmadness #occultsky

Rafiki from The Lion King. He is an animated baboon with big yellow eyes, a red nose, pink mouth, blue eye bags, and white fur around his head. He carries a staff with some sort of dried fruit rattle at the top. In this image, he faces to the right and holds up a finger, likely lecturing Simba, the young lion, about how to embrace his potential. Behind him stars shine in a night sky.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 10

Day 10: How do you strengthen magical protection?

I imagine a sphere of birds soaring & swooping around me.

Hematite is also my go-to for longer road trips, plus asking my spirit guides to hop in the car with me :) I would like to start saging my car as well.

#witchmadness

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 10

I also love the new moon! Was born under one as well. It reminds me of planting the first spring seeds in the garden.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 10

Ten of Pentacles gives me mafia vibes for some reason ha!

.. but also reminds me of my Italian heritage & how grateful I am for my ancestor's sacrifices. Gives me a new perspective on my privilege.

#tarotsky #tarot #witchmadness #dailypull

More discussion: discord.gg/8dHtMaGN

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 9

For filters, I really enjoy Lightroom. You can use the free version & upload filters from Etsy. Or you can purchase premium & use the app’s filters.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 8

Oh my gosh the fairy journals!! Where did you find these? So beautiful 💜💚

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 7

Yes! Only referencing my sun sign made everything else seem overwhelming because there was no strong link. Once I realized the rising sign forms the base structure of the chart, learning new concepts became far easier.

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 7

A worker's union or a romantic union?

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 7

Missed this one for #witchmadness but wanted to chime in.

Day 4: A trick for understanding birth charts

Everything shifted once I started following my rising sign as opposed to my sun. Now I know where all of the houses land in my chart, and my planetary ruler.

Game changer. #astrology

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elena ✨ @elenakollin.bsky.social · Mar 7

Studying The Hierophant today. I remember pulling this one far more often in college. I do often miss being a student in a formal setting.

Very happy to continue my learning on my own terms as well :)

Discussion & Study Materials: discord.gg/8dHtMaGN

#witchmadness #tarotsky

A papal figure sits atop a thrown between two gray, stone pillars. He holds up the Benediction Gesture on the left, and a golden crozier on the right. His head is adorned with a papal tiara, and he wears a red robe with white trim. Three crosses go down the center & underneath his feet are two keys, crossed. On either side, two figures kneel before him with what appear to be kippah (yamakas). The card reads "V - The Hierophant" and comes from the traditional imagery of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck.

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