The Signs As Painters (and Some Paintings To Show Their Style)

Turan, Goddess of Love

Alluring, pure, fascinating and bold, Turan is the love, fertility and femininity goddess of the Etruscan pantheon and also the protector of the ancient city of Velch. The Gallo-Roman Museum in Tongeren, Belgium states that her name in Etruscan means “dove”, while other linguists came to the conclusion that it shares the same indoeuropean of the Ancient Greek word “τύραννος”, standing for “lord”. Nonetheless, two other theories exist: the first one recalls the dominant nuance of Turan’s persona, as the Ancient Greek word for “matron” is the similar sounding noun “δρούνα”; the latter instead focuses more on the Etruscan word “Tan” meaning “moon”, and its nexus with the goddess’ name, as female deities in numerous religions are believed to be bearers of the lunar energy, opposed to the male solar energy. The goddess shares a vast number of similarities with her Roman equivalent, Venus, such as the romantic relationship with the charming Adonis (in Etruscan “Atunis”), and a presumable bonding with the god of war Acun (where the “c” implies an aspiration). Her maidens were called “Lasas” and her spirit animals are pigeons and black swans. The importance given to such goddess is a clear hint to the matriarchal society on which archaic Etruria planted its roots, as even later women will have freedom and privileges (such as the right of landowning and having personal accessories of any type). She is also known as “Turan ati”, meaning “Mother Turan”, similarly to Cybele in Anatolia and Ashtoreth in abrahamic cults.

The song which I think incarnates at best the fascinating, tense, seductive and virginal nature of Turan is “Lovesick” by BANKS, as the rhythm carries a nostalgic and frustrating, yet mystifying and almost monumental verve. It reminds me of a heavenly garden with sakura trees dotted all over, under a menacing crimson sky.

I hope with all my heart you experience the music’s aura.

Zodiac as Fruit

Aries: Grapefruit (explosive but stingy)

Taurus: Strawberry (sweet but bland)

Gemini: Cherry (juicy but it’s double trouble)

Cancer: Kiwi (nice but gets the tongue sore)

Leo: Melon (tasty but dense)

Virgo: Green Apple (delicate but sour)

Libra: Grape (candy-like but floppy)

Scorpio: Passion fruit (Intense but meaty)

Sagittarius: Papaya (nutritious but strong)

Capricorn: Pomegranate (satisfying but hard to reach)

Aquarius: Mango (alluring but easily changes)

Pisces: Pineapple (fresh but lowkey hits you)

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Success will come at long last,

Happiness and prosperity I will see,

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Signs as 2018 Oscar Nominees and Winners (in bold)

Aries: Lady Bird

Taurus: Beauty and the Beast

Gemini: Coco

Cancer: The Shape Of Water

Leo: Dunkirk

Virgo: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Libra: Darkest Hour

Scorpio: Get Out

Sagittarius: Call Me By Your Name

Capricorn: The Post

Aquarius: On Body And Soul

Pisces: Phantom Thread

A simple incantation

I manifest. I attract. I am wanted. I am loved. I am listened to. I am respected. My desires and wishes are recieved by the universe. I put out energy that I want back. I am confident. I Am.

The Signs as Plants

Aries: Crown Imperial, its flowers contain large drops of nectar and it represents majesty and power.

Taurus: Kingcup, its Latin name Caltha palustris literally means “swamp calice”. Represents desire for riches.

Gemini: European Sweetbrier, also known as eglantine (from Latin aculentus, “prickly”), known for the sweet apple fragrance of the leaves. Represents poetry.

Cancer: Dahlia, also known as “valley flower” referred to the Swedish “dal” (homophone of the man whose name was given to the flower, Anders Dahl). Used to treat epilepsy by natives of Mexico, it became famous during the Victorian era as a symbol of instability.

Leo: Basil, from Ancient Greek βασιλικός, an adjective meaning “royal”. Brought by Asian kings to Greece, it was said that only the most pure-hearted young men could pick it. Represents good wishes but also hatred.

Virgo: Vervain, also known as Tears of Isis in Egypt and Holy Herb in Christianity for having been used to stanch Jesus’ wounds on the cross. Also the Latin term "verbenae" was used with regard to the crowns made up of flowers and plants used by flamines, aka Roman priests in celebrations. Its use dates back to the Vedic era, therefore it is considered a magical, divine plant since millennia. Represents purity, protection, mystical bliss and sensibility.

Libra: Circaea, named after the Greek sorceress Circe, said to have a vast knowledge of magic and also known for transforming into feral creatures her enemies. Because of this in Italy it is also called erba maga, meaning “sorceress herb”, and as “enchanter’s nightshade” in English. Represents charm and allure.

Scorpio: Solomon’s Seal, said to bear a royal stamp or resemble Hebrew characters, therefore in reference to the King’s vast knowledge of plants. Represents secrets and discretion.

Sagittarius: Hyacinth, named after a boy whom Apollo loved that was killed by the jealous Zephyr, god of the west wind. It represents playfulness, sports, sincerity and sorrow.

Capricorn: Mountain laurel, aka “spoonwood”, extremely toxic but has a resistant wood. Represents ambition.

Aquarius: Ginkgo biloba, from Chinese yínxìng meaning “silver apricot”, in Ayurvedic medicine was said to be the main ingredient of the elixir of eternity, known as soma. Represents Tokyo and six plants survived the Hiroshima bombing. Represents vitality, peace and endurance.

Pisces: Mallow, coming from the Greek μαλακός (“sweet, soothing”), was considered by Celts a plant which granted heaven to the deceased and the Pythagoreans praised its beauty and importance. Represents a delicate nature and persuasion.