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"Persistence" Aries, Rat, Snails, Moths & Mint. Th

"Persistence" Aries, Rat, Snails, Moths & Mint.
This painting has elicited plenty of disappointed Aries' responses, but after a year of pandemic, I stand by it. "Pests" are just other species that want the same things humans want. They eat our food or inhabit our walls and can be a nuisance. But they're persistence is admirable, and over the last year I think we've all learned day by day to tolerate a little more stress/isolation/unpredictability than we thought we could previously survive.

Aries
March 21- April 19
Intentions- Persistence
Animals- Rat, Snails, Moths
Herb- Mint
Planets- Mars, Sun

Permaculture: Mint can be used as a companion plant to repel pests such as rodents, cabbage moths, and snails. Mint also has a tendency to be invasive and will quickly spread and take over a garden.

Herbalism & Magic: The smell of peppermint is invigorating and used to stimulate energy. Mint is associated with the element of air, while Aries is associated with the element of fire, so both elements are included in this image.

Rats and snails are both considered symbols of protection. Rats are also stubborn and really difficult to eradicate, and also can be seen as a symbol of resistance & persistence. Snails carry around their own protective armor in the form of their shell.

Astrology: Aries is considered protective, courageous, and suited for leadership. The shapes of the Aries symbol appear in the suspended threads and in the background of the painting.

#ariesmemes #ratsofinstagram #ratcity #permaculture #astrologersofinstagram

"Speed" Mercury in Aries, Fox & Blackberries. Sign

"Speed" Mercury in Aries, Fox & Blackberries. Signifies quick thinking, speech & action, which can either be efficient or regrettable depending on what words or actions take place :)

Zoology: Foxes are known for being clever, bold hunters, and have come in to conflict with humans by raiding poultry farms. They are also omnivores and will also eat blackberries and other plants, which benefit from the foxes transferring their seeds to new locations. Foxes store excess food in caches, often buried under bushes like the blackberry, whose thorns will protect their food store from other scavengers. Foxes will also use leaves when building their nests before their kits are born.

Herbalism & Magic: Blackberry bushes grow long, thorny canes that overlap to form brambles. Small animals will use these brambles as protective shelter since they make it difficult for predators to chase or attack. While the thorns of the blackberry are very sharp, the bushes also produce lovely white flowers and delicious purple berries, which are a food source for foxes, birds, deer, bears, and people.

Folklore: Foxes appear in folklore across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, most often as tricksters. The fox overcomes conflicts by using his cunning, confidence and wits rather than physical power. In Chinese and Japanese folklore foxes can grow up to nine tails, which display their age and supernatural powers.

8x10x2" cut fabric, acrylic paint & embroidery floss, 2019.

Prints & postcards are on €ts¥. Original painting is still available, pm for info.

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"Authority" Sun in Aries, Eagle & Cedar/Redwood tr

"Authority" Sun in Aries, Eagle & Cedar/Redwood tree.
Eagles are apex predators and are used cross-culturally as symbols of leadership and appear in many national emblems.

"Cedar" can apply to many types of tree from the pine-family cedars of Europe and Asia to the cypress-family cedars & redwoods of the Americas. These species include many of the largest trees in the world.

Both are symbols of power, but if misused that power can be detrimental to others. Large trees can block the sunlight and prevent smaller trees from growing beneath them, and eagles prey upon many species of smaller animals.

Prints & postcards are not loaded to my online shop yet, message me if you are interested.

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Happy Aries season! This Eagle is April for my cur

Happy Aries season! This Eagle is April for my current 2021 calendar. Pre-framing video to show off the 3-d structure & mixed-media goodness.

Original is still available... Pm for details.

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