Anatomy Of The Skull And Botanical Cafés.

Yesterday ,which was dreamlike and smelled like honeysuckle

My feelings are transparent, dangerously luminous, and they remain.

Edna St. Vincent Millay, from a diary entry written c. September 1911 (via violentwavesofemotion)

Rising Signs

(Use your rising sign also sun and moon sign works too but this is mostly just rising signs) Also sorry if any of these are short, no offense! I just didn’t have anything else to put.

Aries:

it’s hard to notice an Aries rising, until you just see the fire in their eyes or in their actions. You’ll often see child-like mischief in their eyes, and their laughter sounds genuine and loud. They can also look like they are being “flirty” but don’t be mistaken. You’ll notice their funny outside personality.

Taurus:

Taurus risings seem to look peaceful and laid back, always looking comfortable even when they don’t feel it deep inside. It’s hard to read a Taurus rising, and that often gives off an unsure vibe to people. Their eyes usually tell you they are sweet and harmless, when they speak it instantly catches your attention.

Gemini:

Like Aries- It’s hard to notice a Gemini rising, they seem mysterious yet laid back, they don’t usually engage in social activity too much, they don’t like being noticed much, a little bit is fine but not a lot. They like to “be in the shadows” and observe. You’ll notice they look like they are always thinking and/or planning something.

Cancer:

You’ll notice they look just adorable, and their eyes are usually bright and sparkling. Their hair is usually straight and simple, they like to be in a calm place. You’ll often find these cuties somewhere quiet, they don’t talk much nor engage in big events. They usually have a smile on their face. Cancer risings can also be self conscious, believe it or not, they like their outfits to match and flow.

Leo:

You’ll notice their eyes or their hair first, they almost have a lion-like face and hair, it’s usually wavy and thick. They usually giggle and smile a lot, It’s hard to read them, they are mysterious yet you feel like you are their friend even though you know nothing about them. They can be weird (in a good way) and outgoing but inside it’s a whole different game. They like having the correct and right outfit. If it aint right they aint going out anywhere. They also look like pure royalty.

Virgo:

You instantly notice a Virgo rising, they’ll be laughing or approach you first, they love to talk and meet new people. They are also really god at conversations and small talk. Their eyes- like Leo, are super noticeable. They almost look the definition of perfect, when seeing them they almost look like they are on a mission. And can come off fake due to just walking up and talking to people out of the blue.

Libra:

You’ll notice they have wavy hair, probably dark eyes or really bright. No in between. They often look different and unique, sometimes almost like you saw them from somewhere but you never did, they have a familiar face. They look serious and it can give off the wrong impression sometimes. They are very self conscious but at the same time don’t care what they look like. Like Taurus, they often look at home and look comfy where they are, just observing and getting things done.

Scorpio:

Their eyes tend to sparkle with joy, even when they arent feeling joy at the time. They are really charming and often look adorable, like Cancer. One look at them and they are breathtaking, they often smile the biggest too. But like Gemini, they like to observe before liking to be seen, making sure they can trust their surroundings and the people around. 

Sagittarius:

It’s hard to really notice a Sagittarius rising, they like to be guarded and like not being the center of attention. Though you might catch them looking embarrassed or running away from situations. They look mysterious yet dangerous when really they are pretty simple people. You’ll notice their clothing, real stylish yet simple. They tend to love shopping.

Capricorn:

They are utterly breathtaking, it’s hard not to notice them. They look so beautiful, something about them is just so ancient, like Libra, you’ll feel like you know them from somewhere. They also kind of blend in with everyone else almost, but they are really unique. You’ll notice their smile or long wavy hair, they like to do their hair and look really nice.

Aquarius:

Not so much noticeable, they blend in when they feel like it, they tend to pop up out of the blue. They are often unique and dress simple, they are often worried what people think of them, they hate attention. They often look shy but also ready to burst out and chat. You’ll notice their full lips and giggle.

Pisces:

They often look confused or rather, taking in their surroundings. They often get their words jumbled and dont usually talk to people in public if they plan on doing something else. They often look determined but can get side-tracked. They have thick and flowing hair usually, or just short simple hair. 

It’s that time of year. Finally. It’s the time of year, When we finally remember what living is supposed to feel like. It’s almost here. Finally.

N.C. // summer (via blooming-anna-rose)

I am not a bit tamed…I too am untranslatable…

Walt Whitman, “Song of Myself”, Leaves of Grass (via wordsnquotes)

“You get what anybody gets - You get a lifetime.”

— The Sandman by Neil Gaiman

No one warns you about the amount of mourning in growth.

Té V. Smith, Releasing & Recieving (via wnq-anonymous)

There must be something strangely sacred in salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.

Khalil Gibran (via quotemadness)

Love Notes from the Venus Signs

Venus in Aries:           It was like a moment of clarity, the day we met; a sunny blur cast on morning dew and you glimmered like the god damn ocean itself. Maybe I shouldn’t have grabbed your hand, or I shouldn’t have run or screamed, “you- attractive one.” But when you see so much light in one person, you just have to do it. Nothing matters, then, just them. Just you.

Venus in Taurus:      I never fancied romance novels because there was too much plot and too little character. Men aren’t so dynamic and girls can’t hold their tongues. But you have the finesse of fine wine. In your silence I find comfort and in your irritation I know that what we are is real. Because books don’t explain the way a lover’s hand on your hip can silence the chaos in your mind and lull you to sleep. You are the most difficult person I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with, and I will fight for us, I will fight for our love.

Venus in Gemini:     I don’t know where to start. Remember that bird we saw a few days ago- yeah the pigeon I think. Well I know you think street birds are dirty, but when it flew off into the air and circled us, you wrinkled your nose a little. You didn’t see me smiling because you were watching the pigeon, but I was mesmerized. You’re beautiful, not just because of your nose or eyes or wonderfully erotic body, but because of everything you do. And when you pulled me away for cover, I couldn’t stop laughing. Partly because you stepped in a big wad of gum, but partly because I’ve never been this happy. I love you.

Venus in Cancer:    Nights with you are the best. Your arms are a coven, a person reminder that I am part of something greater than myself, that I am worth something. Before you, there was a loneliness that never left, a creep of darkness that followed me and swarmed me as I slept. You are my everything. I will support every decision you make, I will be here when you can’t hold a strong front- when life gets too hard. Because, love, if anyone understands, it’s me. And I know how to be soft, how to hold you until your tears dry and how to bake your favorite cookies. I will tell you I love you every morning and every night as long as we are together, and I will mean it every time.

Venus in Leo:    People saw a lot in me, maybe they still do. You always have. The thing about people is they come and go, but they don’t know me. You know the way I like to sleep in until noon and what dumb memes will make me laugh. You know how to make me feel special when everyone else sees someone who doesn’t exist. Your kisses are important to me, not because you mean it, but because you understand who I am and you’re still willing to fight for me. Cuddle me into the night and tell me those joke your coworkers like, they make me giggle. I love you for everything that you do, I love you for making me feel real. 

Venus in Virgo:     This is a confession, nothing more and nothing less. I am neurotic. I find solace in cleaning and can’t have sex knowing that their are dishes in the sink. I know that I am riddled with a touch of crazy, but you see more in me. You find me charming and understand that everything I do for you is because I love you. For whatever reason, telling you isn’t easy enough. I want to show you. I want to help you shop for groceries and then satisfy you fully in bed. I want you to know that I can change for you, but you never seem to mind my quirks. You are how I know love exists. 

Venus in Libra:     My divine, I never doubted your existence. I wish I could have saved every first experience to share with you, and only you. There is a softness when you look at me, when you graze my body and conjoin our fingers until they are so tightly interlocked I believe we may never separate. It is in your presence, in your spontaneous flowers and mountain retreats, that I know this is where I’m meant to be. Nothing is full without you. Even in your bitterness I am contented, although I will do anything you make you happy. You are my whole heart, my other half, my love. 

Venus in Scorpio:     The world is cruel. We grow up with pain, reoccurring and pungent in our viscera. It doesn’t always heal either. And people will cause it with their carelessness, using others as if they are puppets. It is in you that I can heal, from your scent, within your laugh, and in the breath of your sleep. There is purity within you, a truth that I am fixated upon. I want to delve into the depth of your mind and comfort your pains, I want to hold you and understand you until you are fully exposed and fully fixed from the trials of your past. There is no person as rich with depth as you, no person so worthy of complete love. You have given to me without hesitation, and I long to share with you everything I have.

Venus in Sagittarius:     The world seems small when you think about it long enough, or when you look up at the midnight sky and see the flaming memories of stars that once were. We are that, a microcosm of existence- a memory recurring time and time again. But no matter how small I am, I am overwhelmed with the concept of you and you totality. There is no person worth this short trip, no one except you. Your company is valuable, your opinions intrigue me, and you have a curiosity for this world that rivals mine. It’s okay that we fight, I think, even when you’re wrong. You are a star in my mind, ever-present until the day I die, and maybe in another lifetime. 

Venus in Capricorn:     I am not one to share myself. I find solace in safety, I find solace in predictability. You fight everything I have refused to share. You don’t let me leave, even when I’m certain that I’m best left to my own devices. I never wanted you gone, I never wanted silence between us, but my head is raging with fear. I can’t handle heartbreak and I can’t handle humiliation. I promise that as long as you don’t let me leave, I will help you. I will be loyal, I will hold you when you sleep, and I will be here when you need support. You are worth the risk an I love you with all that I am.

Venus in Aquarius:    There are moments where I find myself totally lost and totally irrational. The moment I knew I’d fallen for you was when you’d become too invested. I thought I’d drop you like I’d done with others in the past, but I couldn’t. You were too important- someone I cared about, someone I craved to touch. And now, honey, I think about you every freakin’ day. I think about you from the crack of dawn to the moment I fall asleep. And even when I need to be alone, I think about you. You’re special: curious, insightful, interesting. I see the world in you. And now, well, nothing can convince me we’re better apart. I love you with every strange thing I am.

Venus in Pisces:    Nothing blisters my skin so gently as your morning kisses, which I cherish. The haze of midnight holds your last breath, the one before I elicit the most delicious of moans, and fall into a daze of dreams about us. I am hopelessly risen from this earthly pull, I am devoted to our love, one which I knew to be destined. With you I will be ever-present, and ever-kind. You are what makes flowers bloom and raindrops crystallize. With you, I am completely enamored and totally in love.