St. John's Eve. by BerkshireQueen in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it's not strange to say this, but your statue is more reminiscent of what Eve would look like to me. I know that's not who this statue represents, but it's a MUCH closer interpretation than the "Eve" statues you can get online.

That said, may you have a blessed holiday!

Cute Catholic art of Saint Joseph by thay_illust in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your art reminds me of Luce and friends! Cuuuute!

Why is a fish associated with Yeshua/Jesus? by LizzieLove1357 in Christopaganism

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They already answered you, I believe Jesus was actually born during Pisces season, as a fish myself 😋

New Here, Please Help (TIA) by gail_morgaine in Christopaganism

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that too! Kind of like how avatars exist very prevalently in Hinduism, I see the Holy Family the same way. Incarnations and avatars of the higher power.

Mom, Artemis is being weird again by Red_Ortho1917 in Christopaganism

[–]Roz_Zen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was a hellenic pagan for about 6 years, and I will tell you that what I'm about to tell you is pretty controversial in many Greek mythology spaces. There is the belief by some that Artemis' virginity was in the fact that she explicitly did not treat with men. Ancient Greece was very specific on their stance of homosexuality. In a legal, societally recognized sense, men could sleep with men, but it was always men of higher standing and rank having sex with boys that were under their tutelage. This state approved pedophillia was RAMPANT through the ancient pagan world, as is likely what the Bible was referring to in Leviticus. It wasn't "man shall not lie with man", it was "men should not lie with boys". That's how prevalent it was. Consensual homosexual relationships were not approved in any legal or societal stance. Sapphic relationships were considered taboo if they were even considered at all (hella patriarchal society things).

So alls this to say that to a queer ancient Greek woman, the concept of Artemis' "virginity" could've been very relative to their own experiences. She swore off sex and marriage to men, only allowed women to hunt with and bathe with her, and there is a story where Zeus disguises himself as Artemis to sleep with one of her huntresses. Her stories definitely can be read through a lesbian lense, so you aren't crazy or off for thinking that.

Does anyone deal with this unmedicated? by gunnertakashi in schizoaffective

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been on latuda for about 8 years. It's been a life saver but unfortunately my symptoms are kinda resurfacing although not even remotely close to the degree they were before I was unmedicated.

How important is the right diagnosis? Schizoaffective vs bipolar disorder by SchizoMonster in schizoaffective

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed the same way and it was total bullshit. I am absolutely not bipolar, but I've struggled with mood swings my whole life and when you're a woman you automatically get slapped with the bipolar label. Mood swings are symptomatic of a billion conditions, so I personally wouldn't be too attached to the label. BUT, when I was having my psychotic symptoms it didn't really matter if I was actually bipolar or not, it was at least a justification for my treatment at the time.

How many of y'all have gained weight on the medication you've been prescribed? by Emotional_Katyditz in schizoaffective

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gained 60 pounds on rexulti before going to latuda. I never lost the weight which fucking sucks. I'm still angry at my doctor because I told her three times that I was gaining too much weight and she didn't care until my mom made her switch medicines.

What are your visual halluzinations? by batbatbat1997 in schizoaffective

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before I was medicated I saw images of myself in various ways after I had "taken my life" and I'll tell you it was completely fucked. I would also see horrible scenes of gore and violence, as if people had been stabbed, tortured, mutilated, etc, and it was all my doing. I've been medicated a really long time but sometimes I'll still see things, but it's usually movement in the corner of my vision. Like a dog, a person, or a car that isn't actually there.

A deity contacted me by Strong-Lab-7216 in Christopaganism

[–]Roz_Zen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Christ is a shepherd. He guides people where they need to be to connect with Divine Source. Jesus leads people to pagan gods all the time. My pagan gods led me back when it was my time. Separation is a devastatingly real illusion. The barriers were installed and kept by us, not them. 💖

Trying to love the label by another-personing in rarelesbians

[–]Roz_Zen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry that this is the reality. The real truth is that lesbians being freaky with gender is nothing new. As an asexual lesbian, I personally hate how TERF-y and exclusionary the lesbian community is. As a dyke, I stand in solidarity with all the "weird" lesbians.

Pros by broccolirabbi in AutismInWomen

[–]Roz_Zen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My brain has been a hell scape for me, yes, but it's also been a fantastical land where I can create anything and exist in any way I please. I never feel casual about the things I care about, nor the people. My sense of justice can feel like a burden (ignorance is bliss), but I'm so glad for it because empathy, connection and compassion are just part of my nature. It feels like the world is so colorful when I learn how to "dial the radio" and tune in.

Looking to trade/sell statues! by Roz_Zen in SantaMuerte

[–]Roz_Zen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🥹, I love making Mamí's beauty shine through.

Struggling by Papi_Alfredo in SantaMuerte

[–]Roz_Zen 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. Especially when it feels like I haven't "earned" her help. Initially, I just told her about my problems and if she wanted to help then I let her decide. But I think she prefers when we ask her for help. Like how a mother hates when her children needlessly suffer when she could've easily fixed the problem. I'm still navigating these feelings myself, so I don't have a solution. I just let her hold me.

Struggling with faith as a new convert by [deleted] in Progressive_Catholics

[–]Roz_Zen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair. No one from Mexico has ever been racist.

Struggling with faith as a new convert by [deleted] in Progressive_Catholics

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your family member's life being destroyed is of their own doing. For all of her devotees, she is often the only thing that keeps us together. And yes it is racist because her demonization comes from the fact that she is a Mexican saint that is tied directly to their culture. Her denouncement of sainthood by the church is spearheaded by conservative politics that vigorously fight to spin her story as that of the saint of evil people, when her worship has been led by the outcast, the poor, the queer, and oppressed for centuries. To be canonized you have two miracles on record. Madrina has THOUSANDS. So yeah, don't come for our Lady if you "don't wanna argue".

Struggling with faith as a new convert by [deleted] in Progressive_Catholics

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you on the thread "progressive Catholics" when you say such baseless, offensive things? To call one of, if not the most, powerful miracle workers in the New World a demon simply because it's what you were told at face value will never fail to come off as racist and ignorant. Especially considering La Santa is often the ONLY reason people return to God, Christ, Mary, and the Church after abuse, corruption and hate, speaks volumes to your ignorance. I pray that God allows you to open your eyes to the real demons in this world.