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Eclipse 2024

#eclipse 2024 #astronomy #solar eclipse #nasa #astrophotography #astrophysics #astroblr #science #total solar eclipse

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Beautiful. 😍

#the scene #urban landscape #citycore #aesthetics

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I think people spend far too much time telling others to not be perfect, when what they need to ask is what and who in their environment pushed that person to feel like they had to be perfect.

#perfectionism #perfection #self reflection #don't treat the result #treat the cause #if a person has trouble asking you for help maybe it's because of you and how you give it

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#the scene #good vibes #bohemian aesthetic #boho style #boho #beach #boho life #boho vibes

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kelleah-meah · 8 days

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Words of Wonder: Emily Dickinson Edition

More about these words (and the poems where I found them) at my newsletter:

https://incidentalcomics.substack.com/p/emily-dickinsons-words

#comics #national poetry month #language learning #grant snider

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kelleah-meah · 8 days

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Resharing this because I need to hear it right now.

It’s okay to be proud of yourself.💚

#truth

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kelleah-meah · 13 days

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#cute #cats #cat #adorable

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#plants #nature #mother nature #succulent

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Words of Wonder #6: One-Syllable Words

Read more about these words and subscribe to weekly Words of Wonder here:

https://incidentalcomics.substack.com/p/monosyllabic-words

#comics #grant snider #language learning

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kelleah-meah · 14 days

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My style muse

Charlotte Gainsbourg in "Prête-moi ta main" (dir. Éric Lartigau - 2006).

#prete moi ta main #charlotte gainsbourg #eric lartigau #film #i love her style

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Solar Eclipse, Colebrook, New Hampshire

#astronomy #night #space #stars #nasa #galaxy #solar eclipse #new hampshire #total solar eclipse

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#writing #writers #great writing

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kelleah-meah · 16 days

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Gorgeous!!!!! 🌞🌘🌒🌑🌞

#solar eclipse #astronomy #astrology #total solar eclipse

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kelleah-meah · 17 days

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Beautiful, Yet Ominous - Total Solar Eclipse watching

Remember when I said that the total solar eclipse was a bit of a big deal for me? Well, it didn't go exactly how I planned, but I think I honored the event pretty well considering that eclipse season overall is doing a number on me.

Anyway, let's dive in!

I started the day with my usual meditation session, except this time I allowed myself time to meditate twice as long. Plus, I used the sound therapy tone associated with the Solar Plexus as a wink-and-nod to the solar eclipse. (Yes, my spiritual practice is that basic and cheesy.)

Then, I read from the Tao Te Ching, focusing on the part of the Taoist Florilegium in the back of John Minford's 2018 edition. After that, I did my Solar Eclipse tarot reading (pinched from Pinterest via Emerald Lotus Divination's blog).

Here's what it showed me:

And here is what it told me:

What will end in my life with this eclipse?

King of Wands

What will begin in my life with this eclipse?

King of Swords

How can I connect with the best version of myself?

8 of Pentacles

How can I manifest a dream of mine to reality?

Knight of Pentacles

What can I anticipate over the next 6 months?

7 of Pentacles

How can I deepen my connection to Source/Spirit/The Way?

The Empress

And the card I pulled to represent the energy I'm in at the moment? Yep. The Death card. Aka the card that marks a significant change (often outside of your control) is taking place.

Now this could be applied to the eclipse itself. But it could of course apply to any of the other elements in our lives that lies outside of our control. Either way, something is coming to an end so that something else can begin.

Which feels right in line with the the Adinkra symbol card I pulled for the week. I pull a card from this oracle deck in an effort to channel a message from my ancestors (many of whom where descendants of West Africans).

This week's message was the connected to the Mmere Dane symbol. Like the Death card in tarot, it signifies change and comes with the following message:

"No condition is permanent whether it be good or bad. So the fortunate should not boast, and the less fortunate should not give up."

No, that's a message that fittingly mirrors the solar eclipse itself as well. It's also a message I desperately need to be reminded of as I struggle to find steady work (but that's a different conversation).

After my meditation session, I got ready for my picnic in the local park in order to see the total solar eclipse. So as planned, I packed up some snacks, a book, blankets, and a few other things I don't need, then made my way over to the park.

It was actually a pretty spring day with a fair bit of wind to keep a mild chill in your bones. I checked my phone and it was about 65F (18C), but it should've felt like it was 74F (23C). So a comfortable, but brisk day.

I set up shop near a leafless tree because the areas further into the park were kind of soggy after the last few days of rain. It wasn't a big deal since the tree provided no shade, but the ground was harder and dryer than the more tree-less areas of the park.

Then, I laid out my spread and sat back to watch the eclipse. As you may have heard, if you're not much of a photographer and only had your smartphone, taking photos was hard with the special sunglasses. But I managed to capture the event 1 or 2 times (see above).

But some people came with real cameras with telephoto lenses.

But I think what I liked most was how people across multiple generations (and their pets) were littered throughout the park to take in this wonderful event.

Granted, they were a little loud and never seemed to stop talking, but they didn't ruin my fun. I think a good time was had by all.

This may be my best photo of the ones that I took. Again, not a professional camera, so it was never going to be a professional shot. But I'm glad I was able to capture something as proof that I wasn't dreaming.

Where I live (in North Jersey), we had 91% totality. Which to be honest was pretty good to me. I liked seeing the sun reduced to a sliver like the moon usually does.

At one point, it got so thin that it looked like a balsamic moon (aka waning crescent) hanging in the sky.

After the 91% totality was reached, I stayed to enjoy the dusky atmosphere for a little while longer. But I noted that the temperature had definitely gone down (not that it was that warm really), so I decided to pack it in and head home.

Technically, I could've stayed a little longer. I was wearing a sweater and I did bring my jacket and scarf. But I felt oddly sleepy too, so I decided it was better to go home and avoid falling asleep on the ground.

On my way back to my flat, I got a little camera happy with the sakura trees along my path. They bloom in large numbers here. And it was a lovely way to end my day out.

Once I was back in my apartment, I unpacked my picnic basket. I didn't eat any of my snacks, but I'm glad I brought some just in case.

Then, I took a quick nap before getting up and trying to do something productive with my day. I failed at that though. Which didn't bother me that much at all actually.

It was a strange day, and I am ok with allowing it to be an off day.

That last image above is a handy guide from the @leladymoon account on Instagram. I think it helped give me a clear idea of what rituals best served my practice for the day.

Out of all the rituals listed above, I can say that I participated in:

Connecting with my higher self

Self care (I took a nap. Not sure why I needed one when I came back home, but I did)

Charge crystals (only the few that I think were representative of the day)

Grounding and meditation

Cleanse (I chose jasmine incense this time prior to my meditation session)

Watch the eclipse!

Light an intention candle (well, I do this when I meditate all the time)

Tarot reading

Self reflection (I did this in the form of reading the last 3 entries before writing in my journal about this strange crossroads I find myself on)

And well, that's how my day went, folks.

Thanks for reading if you got this far. Happy to share, and if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask.