Joshi (they/he)

It is not for me everyday, but gosh does it shine in the fall! 🤩

I wore Morosexual yesterday. A dark funky one!

Card XV - Temptation and reversed II of Swords - Dreamer straddle a bottle of Eros Fig by Joshua Smith for Paraphrase Perfume

When the world is rough, it is easy to hide behind our dreams and ideals, rather than facing the wrongs and fighting them. Self indulgence is okay, *in moderation*. Eros Fig by @paraphraseperfume.bsky.social is a sweet reminder that there is real work to be done.
#PerfumeSky #tarot #SotD #Nonbinary

After reading today's letter from @assignedmedia.org / @evanurquhart.bsky.social , I just HAVE to add my two cents about thinking about what if I had been given a gender expansive environment to grow up in.

#LGBTQIA #TransExperience #NonbinaryExperience

Rersed card VI - the Lovers is covered bya reversed VIII of Swords, and overlapping them is a bottle of Mycelium by Hayden Grossman for Treading Water Perfume

Our bad habits are liable to tear our relationships apart. Examine your habits today, and ask them thoughtfully if they are productive. Mycelium by Treading Water Perfume is encouragement to get dirt on my hands working on myself.
#Nonbinary #tarot #PerfumeSky #SotD

A reversed X of Pentacles and the Queen of Wands straddle a bottle of Grasslands by Joshua Smith for Paraphrase Perfume

When legacy crumbles, you must have confidence in yourself and your abilities to land on your feet. Grasslands by @paraphraseperfume.bsky.social is a soft sweet bed of grasses to cushion the fall, to faster move on my own path.
#PerfumeSky #SotD #Nonbinary #tarot

I'm glad it doesn't! It is such a comfort scent to me and I hope other people can enjoy it like that!

Cards XIV - Temperance, VII of Chalices, and the Queen of Wands sit arrayed next to a bottle of Soft Focus by Bruno Fazzolari for Fzotic

The cards indicate a need for balance between dreaming and doing. Rumination is only productive to a point. Soft Focus by Fzotic has the warmth to pull the distractions out of clarity, to find a path.
#SotD #tarot #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky

Reversed VII of Cups - Doppelganger and VI of Cups - Forget-Me-Not straddle a bottle of Like Mesh by Laura Oberwetter for Clue Perfumery

The cards insist we not let our emotions be manipulated today. Duplicity, ulterior motives, or ignorance of boundaries will not be tolerated. Like Mesh by Clue Perfumery is the clarity of space needed to be objective.
#SotD #Nonbinary #tarot #PerfumeSky

The King of Cups and a reversed VI of Cups straddle a bottle of Trà:Yuja by James Nguyen for d.grayi

There must be balance between patience and introspection. Too much of both leads to procrastination. Too little is destructive. Trà:Yuja by d.grayi is a meditative fragrance with citrus for decisiveness and tea for balance.
#SotD #Nonbinary #tarot #PerfumeSky

Card XVI - The Tower and a reversed IX of Swords straddle a decant of Brutal by Demolished Studio

The foundations are shaking and great change brings fear. Change is scary, but it is also the most efficient time to enact your will on the world. Please reshape it equitably. Brutal by Demolished Studio notes clearly how the mighty shall crumble.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

The II of Chalices and ghe IX of Swords tarot straddle a bottle of Otis & Me by Dana El Masri for Jazmin Saraï

Do you have the equitable union you desire? Or is fear keeping you from that commitment? Otis & Me by Jazmin Saraï is the cardamom coffee shared between true friends.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

The IX of Coins - Vineyard and a reversed Queen of Coins straddle a bottle of Paradisi by Euan McCall for Jorum Studio

The Vineyard card invites us to appreciate the fruits of labor. The upturned queen indicates a lack of passion. Remember that passion is earned, and what's yours may be shared. Paradisi by Jorum Studio is my fingers plunged into the dirt of the thriving garden.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

Reversed VI and Knight of Swords straddle a bottle of Ribbon Dance by Syd Buffman for Syd Botanica

These upturned Swords indicate the urge to move on from something, but haste may lead somewhere we are ill-prepared to follow. Ribbon Dance by @sydbotanica.bsky.social is a reminder that slowing down can accomplish things faster.
#Nonbinary #tarot #PerfumeSky #SOTd

Huzzah!!! I hope you are enjoying it!!

A reversed Page of Cups and reversed Ace of Wands tarot straddle a bottle of Cloud Cardamom by Mauricio Garcia for Scent Trunk

Cont. from yesterday: the Page is now upturned, and doubt or hesitation further hinder. Lack of clear goal makes it hard to pursue. Follow wonder and joy, and let them lead you toward fulfillment. Cloud Cardamom by Scent Trunk reminds me of cereal milk, and nurtures my inner child.
#SotD #tarot #NB

A reversed Queen of Chalices and the Page of Chalices straddle a bottle of Eclipsed by James Nguyen for d.grayi

Do you find someone trying to exert control over your emotions? Free yourself from this manipulation by pondering things that excite and instill wonder in you. Eclipsed is a protection spell by d.grayi to ward off bad vibes and keep safe from unbridled emotions.
#SotD #tarot #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky

A reversed IX of Wands and upright IX of Coins straddle a bottle of Gilded, by Joshua Smith for Paraphrase Perfume

Times are hard, but we must still find time to enjoy the parts of life that bring joy. Let the respite fill your tank and sustain you for what you must do next. Gilded by Paraphrase is a golden haze, a delicate shawl holding me precious.
#Nonbinary #tarot #PerfumeSky #SotD

Reversed card XVII - the Star and the Ace of Swords straddle a bottle of Neptune's Gift by James Nguyen for d.grayi

Do you find yourself alone, stuck with the weight of perceived failure? Kindly right yourself and seek clarity as the dust settles. Neptune's Gift by d.grayu is the clear waters of the pristine beach, soothing waves rolling in my mind.
#SotD #tarot #PerfumeSky #Nonbinary

A statement by Doctors Against Genocide which reads: To all international humanitarian organizations, The situation in Gaza is spiraling beyond any medical or moral threshold. The limited stock of intravenous fluids in our hospitals is no longer sufficient to treat the waves of starving individuals arriving at emergency units — from infants to the elderly, they are collapsing from pure exhaustion and hunger. This is no longer just a humanitarian crisis. It is a deliberate, systematic starvation of an entire population. We urge you — Speak. Act. Intervene. Nasser Medical Complex

“a deliberate, systematic starvation of an entire population”

A statement by Doctors Against Genocide.

#Gaza

It really is!! Soft Focus is one that I'd wish to have while stranded on a desert island, and not just because the vibes are adjacent!

Should Democrats Throw Trans People Under the Bus? Here’s Why It Would Be Bad Politics

since Gavin Newsom (the empty suit who desperately wants to be president) is selling out trans ppl again, I'll re-up my essay on why this tactic is not only immoral & unempirical, but BAD POLITICS:
on Substack: juliaserano.substack.com/p/should-dem...
& Medium: juliaserano.medium.com/should-democ...

Reversed Page of Cups and reversed card VIII - Fortitude straddle a bottle of Soft Focus by Bruno Fazzolari for Fzotic

This upturned page indicates a frustration with the self. Whatever that is, the reversed Fortitude reminds us to treat ourselves with kindness and patience, like you would a friend. Soft Focus by Fzotic is the warm fruity reminder to love myself.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

A reversed King of Wands and reversed card 0 the Fool straddle a bottle of Butterfly Tamer by Syd Buffman for Syd Botanica

Risky recklessness and impulsive haste govern these two reversed cards. Butterfly Tamer by @sydbotanica.bsky.social is the perfect grounding aromatic perfume for quieting the overengaged senses and contemplate the drive for fight, flight, or fawn.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

Reversed VI and VII of Swords straddle a bottle of Trà:Yuja by James Nguyen for d.grayi

Struggling to move on from something and finding it plaguing your mind? Consider that your perception of things may not be absolute, and open your thoughts to the possibility of something deeper. Trà:Yuja by d.grayi is the healing that clears the fog.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

A reversed card VI the Lovers is topped by a VI of Chalices and a decant of Brutal by Demolished Studio

Nostalgia for the past can't be the only thing to sustain a relationship. Love is not like the tides and rarely returns once it has left. Brutal by Demolished Studio encourages starting fresh, rather than clinging to the past.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

The VII of Swords and a reversed card VIII - Strength tarot straddle a bottle of mycelium by Hayden Grossman for Treading Water Perfume

If we're not careful we can lose ourselves to blind rage in times like these. The 7 of Swords suggests taking a more calculated approach, precision versus brute force. Mycelium by Treading Water Perfume is an earthy patchouli that grounds me.
#SotD #PerfumeSky #Nonbinary #tarot

A reversed IX of Chalices and reversed card IV - the Emperor straddle a sample of Gunet by James Elliott for Filigree & Shadow

The evil king watches as his decisions crumble our plans. He's too stupid to realize his tower is crumbling, too. Gunet by @filigreeandshadow.co is the resinous smoke of burning battle plans, now rendered useless.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

Card XVIII - the Cursed and Card XII - the Captive oracle straddle a bottle of Eau de Lilas by April Lea for LVNEA

When every action meets resistance, slow down and analyze rather than pressing the fight. Patient analysis will reveal the weak points in the enemy's armor. Wait for your time to strike. Eau de Lilas by @lvneaperfume.bsky.social is patience personified.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot

A reversed card XV the Devil and the IV of Pentacles tarot straddle a bottle of Eros Fig by Joshua Smith for Paraphrase Perfume

Continued from Yesterday: Does your can-do attitude feel like it is stifling or restricting? Desire for stability and control can keep us from spontaneity and joy. Eros Fig by @paraphraseperfume.bsky.social is a honeyed reminder to follow joy where it leads.
#SotD #Nonbinary #PerfumeSky #tarot