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Carnival of Catharsis

@ennuiobserver.bsky.social
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Compassionate cynic. Going steady with science, but seduced by the occult. Believes in reason, possibly a Deist, certainly a perverse paradox. Craves art, books, philosophy, tarot, the profane, and the absurd. Advocate of cruelty-free peanut butter.

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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
#tarotsky #tarot #art Collective Reading The Magician An individual day contains a microcosmic insight into the longterm reality we're building. We tend to emphasize "the big choices," but ultimately, it's the small ones we make daily that irrevocably shape our future realities. Choose well.
Image of tarot card.  Red spooky font "THE MAGICIAN" at bottom of card.  Colors are muted; off-white, gray, brown, black.   A human figure stares intensely forward as though into the soul of the viewer.  Its face is pale; dark pits for eyes crown accentuated cheekbones and sunken cheeks.  A large top hat sits upon a bald skull.  The expression on its face is unreadable, but intense.  It is clothed in black.  It holds between thin hands and spidery fingers a staff topped with a globe, an "X" marked on its white-ish hue.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
#BookSky💙📚 #book #review #reading I've begun reading "Still Life with Woodpecker" by Tom Robbins. I'm enjoying the whimsical style, quirky similes, and slant of perception. Excluding any egregious spoilers, what are your thoughts on this book, or others by this author?
Picture of book cover "Still Life with Woodpecker; a sort of love story" in blue font.  Image of a red-crested woodpecker flying with a strike match in its beak and an unlit stick of dynamite clutched in its talons.  Brown pillars on either side frame the image.  There are palm trees and pyramids in the background.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#TarotSky #tarot #art #astrology #advice CANCER, SCORPIO, PISCES 9 of Wands REVERSED Unchecked paranoia or stonewalling will only contribute to burnout. Be strategic in order maximize your core energy reserves. Make moves that put you in control of your circumstances. Deck: The Horror Tarot
Tarot card in muted tones of off-whit, gray, brown, black.  "9 OF WANDS" in red, spooky font are at the bottom of the card.  A staff, or wand, is the central and sole figure on the card.  Barren vines cluster and sprawl out from the top half of the wand.  A human skull sits atop.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#TarotSky #tarot #art #astrology #advice GEMINI, LIBRA, AQUARIUS Wheel of Fortune REVERSED Don't be bitter, be better. Challenges are meant for your personal refinement. Never despise what makes you stronger or more adaptable. Give the circumstances your own spin. Deck: "The Horror Tarot"
Tarot card.  Red spooky font at bottom of card: "X THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE."  Card is in muted tones of gray, brown, black, and off-white.  A man stands in front of a large wheel spoke embedded in a stone wall, as though pondering a revolution that only he can see.  Another spoked wheel is in front of him.  There are etched images in the stone of faces and people, like ghosts captured in time.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#TarotSky #tarot #art #advice #astrology TAURUS, VIRGO, CAPRICORN A cycle is finished, but you have yet to initiate the next phase. Stay focused on your priorities. Imagine you are the Universe's outlet for creation.
Lettering in spooky font, red letters at the bottom of the tarot card "XXI THE WORLD".  Color scheme is muted tones of brown, black, gray.  A human figure stands with one hand on a staff and the other behind its back.  They are clothed in a black pinstripe suit and black top hat.  Their face is mostly concealed by the brim of the hat and shadow.  A large globe of the Earth backs the figure.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#TarotSky #tarot #art #advice #astrology ARIES, LEO, SAGITTARIUS Ten of Pentacles Prosperity and security are rooted first in a state of mind; the physical aspects grow from that foundation. Without that mentality, it means nothing.
Dusty off-white background with a barren silhouette of a tree.  A spiked orb floats above; the pentacle.  Red spooky lettering at bottom of the tarot card: "10 of Pentacles."
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
#tarotsky Bluesky Collective 5 of Pentacles REVERSED Breathe in. Tides are shifting. Breathe out. Break the pattern. Life can be unfair, isolating, and damn challenging. Luckily, sucky streaks can't last forever. Be ready for opportunities as they appear; expect the playing field to even out.
Tarot card, 5 of pentacles in red letters, spooky font at bottom of card.  Backdrop is a dusty white hue, like smog, with older style buildings in the background.  Scene is muted in color; grays, browns, whites.  In foreground there is a tower made of stone with the 8-pointed pentacle adorning the top.  There is a human skull in the center of the pentacle.  A snowy slope descends gently to the bottom of the card with barren trees.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Death of a Toilet Paper Roll This is a picture story about a cat named Bernard (but say “Bur-NERD” because he thinks he’s a British cat). Happy Caturday! (Cats R Turds Day) #funny #cats #shenanigans
Gray and white cat looks up at camera with big eyes amongst a shredded pile of what used to be a roll of toilet paper Gray and white cat gets to his feet, still looking at cameraBlurred gray and white streak as cat jumps up into the camera
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
My splurge purchase. After being away from work sick, and paying for a crazy expensive inhaler, I’m a bit short. Still, I saw this deck and decided that I must have it. The art is delightfully eldritch and captivating. Lots of skulls, too. #tarot #art #horror #macabre #darkness #mysterious
Boxed deck of tarot cards titled “Horror Tarot” in spooky red font.  Art is subdued tones of gray, black, brown, and green.  A woman sits on a throne of barren vines and branches.  Her expression is emotionless but penetrating.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Bluesky Collective Vibe Step up and present like the king shit that you are! Pajama party Netflix marathons are for the weekend. Be a boss. Expand your network. Crush the to-do list with an iron fist! Remember to grab proper munchies for your next couch potato appointment. #tarot #art #pulp
Tarot card, deep shades of reds dominate the image.  A distinctive man with a trimmed white beard sits upon his throne. Mountains tower behind him.  He wears armor and knee high leather boots.  He is adorned in a red cloak.  The words “The Emperor, major arcana” are found on the card.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Tarot for #Bluesky Collective 11-27-24 Something in your life needs burned to the ground, bitch! The King of Wands owns his intentions, firmly rooted in conviction. Take charge of your procrastination project, reinvent yourself, lead when no one else will - get off yo ass and show some passion!
Tarot card with predominantly red backdrop, indicating fire in the sky.  A building in the background  is on fire and gutted.  Silhouette of the king of wands holding his staff in foreground.  Only a red image of a salamander on his back can be made out.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Sadness. My trust in reality has been further stretched. I’ve come to realize that many examples of #photography and #space images I’d been admiring are actually AI generated. I’ll try to be more diligent with verifying sources. Philosophical question: does AI have any legitimate place in #art?
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Publius, you’re stuck on semantics. Think principles. You argue that if a thing can be obtained, it is not truly banned. If that were valid, marijuana is then arguably legal federally. Censorship (and prohibition) can never be fully enforced, but it can make pursuit of freedom more dangerous.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Your handle implies that you identify as a friend to the people of America; a Federalist. I challenge you to extend that friendship to the concerns of other countries besides your own. Australia is federated too. Yet its government actively bans certain books, including “The Anarchist Cookbook.”
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Projecting what? You’re the only one proselytizing. I shared facts: 1. I identified as Christian for many years 2. Many Christians don’t understand the roots of their traditions 3. Many Christians are bigoted (homosexuality is a sin, the Bible says so) Definition:
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Collective Read: 11-23-24 Four of Wands REVERSED (shot upright for #art peeps pleasure) Canceled plans? Friction with family or friends? Feeling a bit cheated by the system, or manipulated by religion? Don’t despair, here are some bikini bitches to brighten your day. #tarot #art #pulp #advice
Tarot card illustrated in pulp art style; four of wands; bikini girls posing.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
One of my favorite planets, at that. It has the sexy audacity to orbit all wonky from the rest of the lineup.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The god of the underworld has transitioned into #Aquarius, and there #Pluto will stay until 2043. The last time Pluto danced its way through Aquarius, the "Age of Reason" was at its peak. We could probably use a bit more reason. Photo credit: #NASA #astrology
Image of dwarf planet Pluto; black background; off-white orb of Pluto with various meteorite markings and shadows.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Collective Read 11-21-24 Knight of Swords Pesky pawns busting your mojo? Trim off the fat and feast on meaty goodness. Say no to brain fog. Problem solve with your fucking head. Don't dribble. Use your words. Make a move. Ride a beastie white horse. Cut the crap. #art #tarot #occult #pulp
Tarot card with image slightly grainy image of medieval knight atop a white horse, holding his sword over his head about to strike an opponent.  Blue sky and white clouds behind him.  Red banner at top of card saying in all capital letters "SWORDS KNIGHT"
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
#art #pulp #tarot Collective Read: 11/19/24 2 of Pentacles reversed (photo upright for #art peepers) Ever feel like you're juggling hot irons? This sassy gal makes it look easy, but you should know when to say "No!" to yet another iron, dumbass. Keep calm and bikini on. #Boundaries, bitch.
Tarot card two of pentacles pulp art.  woman standing in wide stance in front of turbulent ocean holding a large coin in each hand with pentacle on them.  Boats in the background riding out undulating waves.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Venus is journeying through the #zodiac sign of #Capricorn; Nov. 11th - Dec. 6th. Efforts to increase stability, create a longterm plan, and seek meaningful connections that support your ambitions will be amplified during this #transit. Plus, here's an awesome picture of Venus. #astrology #occult
Clear image of atmosphere of Venus
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
"Hello World" The #BlueSky Collective is turning the world upside down! We're the #worldwide grid of #communication, #self-expression, and #love! We're taking down the systematic platform of hatred. We have reached the end of an era. We are building the world anew. Honored to be here-
tarot cards arranged on a black background.  The World card reversed is center of display.  The World card is red with a map grid of the world in black.  There is a blue arrow running from top to bottom of the card and a yellow arrow running the width.  There is rosewood Buddhist prayer beads around the perimeter and a quartz terminated crystal along side the card.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
"Hello World" The #BlueSky Collective is turning the world upside down! We're the #worldwide grid of #communication, #self-expression, and #love! We're taking down the systematic platform of hatred. We have reached the end of an era. We are building the world anew. #BlueSky #tarot #occult
tarot card text the world major arcana 21 Buddhist prayer beads map grid quartz crystal
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
#Quotes #AlanWatts #inspiration #meaning #life #philosophy
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Emotionally, anyway, but I'll take it.
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Carnival of Catharsis @ennuiobserver.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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