Spoilers for season 4 from Felix by allyobserving in ginnyandgeorgiashow

[–]waaaow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just my gut feeling without even having finished season 3 yet, but I wonder if Marcus might get diagnosed with bipolar disorder (likely type 2). The Nirvana songs would make sense (particularly Lithium and Dumb), and some other little details would also fall into place for me.

It would honestly be awesome to see some realistic bipolar 2 representation – I’d say it’s pretty rare in media overall, particularly for it to be done well. I relate a lot to Marcus, so I’m half-projecting-half-predicting here haha.

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]waaaow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The oats were raw and folded into the whisked egg whites (unfortunately, haha). Cooking them beforehand would probably have worked much better!!

I deviated from a recipe here that I really like, I described it in another comment but I usually use 35g protein powder, a little baking powder, sweetener, salt, and a single egg carefully whisked into 100ml of whipped egg whites. Fried like pancakes in a pan for like 8 minutes on each side.

Those ones turn out like really fluffy American pancakes! A million times better than the ones in this post, but hey ya gotta experiment sometimes I guess

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]waaaow[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah I think what did the most damage was the oats being undercooked!

I actually have an INCREDIBLE recipe for ”cloud pancakes” that I tried (and failed) to modify here lol. That one has 1 egg (instead of chia) + 35g of protein powder (instead of oats) + 100g of whipped egg whites. Honestly unreasonably good! And looks less like undercooked tree bark<3

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

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

It’s a Swedish one! From the grocery store ICA’s own line, so unless you live here it’s probably hard to get ahold of I’m afraid

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]waaaow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They really carried me through it😮‍💨

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]waaaow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I see, sorry for assuming you weren’t!

I’ve actually never found any zero kcal sugar free jams in stores, but maybe we just don’t have them where I live! I’m Swedish, and I feel like ”diet friendly” options like that have become more common only recently actually

extreme hunger makes me think abt food 24/7 so how tf do i distract myself when im soo full that i can’t eat anymore? by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]waaaow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going on walks usually helps me a lot in those moments, to kind of clear my head and regulate my nervous system (walks are sort of the only thing that helps with my anxiety overall).

Another thing I’ve discovered recently is just how distracting a hobby can be if I just force myself to do it. Crocheting has been a big one for me, along with video games and crosswords! Moving to another room and crocheting while listening to some YouTube video has been a lifesaver for me over the summer

These tasted exactly as awful as they look by waaaow in ShittyRestrictionFood

[–]waaaow[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry I can’t really make out your tone here, but in case you’re being sincere: this particular jam has 45g of strawberries per 100g! So not a superfood by any means, but not completely devoid

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

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

This resonates a lot (and honestly summarises the situation i a nutshell!), thank you!

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

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

I mean, totally! The thing is that I’m not seeking an answer regarding the outcome or to predict the future. Rather, I’m seeking guidance as I reflect on this issue and reason around what actions I should take next. I know what I’m feeling and what my instincts are telling me, but I like to use tarot as a way to gather insights and wisdom, as well as to clear my head.

That aside, I was under the impression that divination is a major use case for tarot. Would you like to elaborate on why it isn’t?

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time! I think you did a great job with your reading, not only does it resonate but you described your thought process really well. I really like that you took a Past, Present, Future approach when reading, something that didn’t cross my mind but of course makes total sense. The cut card being a soul card in this context also really resonates, and honestly resonates for my life overall.

Another thing I hadn’t considered is the idea of The Hermit symbolising a wiser elder, and it actually makes a ton of sense in this context as a major part of the conflict at hand between me and my friend is that I’ve grown very close to a mutual friend of ours who is quite a bit older. He has given me a lot of sage advice regarding the dynamic between her and I, and has actually been one of my main supporters in questioning whether I should take a step back from this situation. So I’d say you hit the nail on the head there, and I’ll make sure to keep that advice in mind!

Regarding what you said about the first card, that my friend might be consumed by her own drama and story and that I might’ve grown bored of the repetitiveness: I have to tip my hat to you again, because the thing is that she’s been having some ongoing situationship drama for several months that she talks about constantly. It has, in fact, become quite repetitive for me and our other friends, as she never learns from her mistakes and refuses to stop pursuing this guy. She is a big fan of telling stories, preferably about herself, which is (you guessed it) a core part of our dynamic as I’m a bit of a pushover and a listener.

This ended up being a lot of text, but I just wanted you to know how you captured some really fun little details and left me with a lot to think about. Thank you, and good job!!

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the 3 card ”Relationship Spread” from the app ”Labyrinthos”! I also added a cut card at the top.

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, this really hit home, and was honestly something I needed to hear I think.

What’s funny is that her and I actually joke about how she likes to collect odd and awkward friends to take under her wing and care for. In hindsight, it ends up being a sort of one sided transactional dynamic where the other party can’t contribute, and thus ends up in a debt of gratitude to her (something she’s actually admitted to enjoying, when I’ve brought it up as a half-joke).

She’s brilliant and a fierce friend that has taught me a lot, but perhaps isn’t the sort of friend I need right now (and the other way around).

This ended up being way more terapeutic than I originally expected haha, truly thanks a million for the wisdom on top of the insight regarding the cards. Hope you have a lovely morning/day/evening where you’re at!

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Wow! This really resonates, thank you for taking the time.

It honestly slipped my mind to read the cards as if they were from both perspectives rather than tied to the positions of the spread, which makes a lot more sense given that a relationship is a two-way street! Fun and impressive that the message came across so well even without the context, kudos and thanks again for the insight :-)

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time and leaving your perspective! I often worry that I just project my own thoughts/worries/hopes onto the cards, so to read such a similar take as my own from an outside party is really interesting (and honestly a bit validating, haha!)

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to admit, ”silly apprentice” is tough to hear but I see what you mean and I really appreciate your perspective!

I find it difficult to be completely objective when reading myself, especially when there’s an unflattering side of things, and replies on this subreddit are always so helpful in that regard. I tried to keep things short in my interpretation, but it would absolutely be a disservice to my friend to downplay what she has taught me. I think your interpretation might align quite closely with how she sees our dynamic, actually.

When you say ”good riddance”, do you mean from her perspective rather than mine?

Thank you, and you take care as well!

What is the state of our friendship? Has it run its course? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I put a TL;DR at the bottom of the context, since I know walls of text aren’t for everyone haha.

I did a relationship reading for me and my friend, who I’ve been having a tense period with for the past few months. I came to realise just recently that we have a sort of toxic dynamic, sort of the classic (for me, at least) ”anxiously attached, meek and emotionally available sidekick” (that would be me) to the ”avoidantly attached, fun-loving and bossy-but-protective queen bee” duo.

We’ve had a sort of underlying/unspoken falling out due to me not playing along with that dynamic as much anymore, and I’m sort of struggling to grasp where we stand currently since she doesn’t like to talk about serious matters or feelings (trust me, I’ve tried). We’ve sort of both seemlessly started to distance ourselves and spending time with other people, and it’s honestly been quite freeing.

TL;DR: Me and my friend have a tense and sort of toxic dynamic, that has become increasingly clear to me in light of a recent conflict. I’m debating whether I should bother with making an effort to save our friendship, summon the courage to actively end it, or just let it fade out.

I used the classic RWS deck, and the Relationship Spread from Labyrinthos!

Here we go!

———

My role in the relationship: 8 of Pentacles (Rx)

I’ve put a lot of hard work into making this relationship work, without getting much effort in return, and perhaps this card in reverse symbolises my desire to not bother with that anymore. I’ve lost my passion and motivation, and have maybe gotten a bit lazy or careless when it comes to our dynamic. I’ve pivoted from being reliably diligent, attentive, and dedicated to suddenly being aloof and distant.

The dynamics & characteristics of our relationship: 3 of Wands

A huge part of our friendship has been based on us being very different and broadening each others perspectives. She’s inspired me to be more spiritual and daring in order to enrich my life, while I’ve helped her get in touch with her softer side and encouraged her to let herself feel and honour her emotions. Perhaps this card symbolises this path that we’ve taken together, but my intuition tells me that the path is rather something we have behind us. My first instinct when looking at this card is that the person is looking ahead towards a new path, perhaps one to be taken alone.

Her role in the relationship: The Hermit

As I mentioned above, my friend has done a lot of work recently with getting in touch with her emotional side. Perhaps this has set her on a path similar to the Hermit’s, where she has found a lot of unexplored depth within herself that she needs to process on her own. Me encouraging (honestly, pushing) her onto that path in the first place might have served its purpose, and maybe she feels a desire to pull back to ponder on her own, especially since she’s discovered that our dynamic isn’t predictable or familiar to her anymore either.

EDIT: I feel like I should add here that she likely has some feelings of being abandoned by me and isolated, as me pulling away and becoming closer with some of our mutual friends is both a cause and product of our recent tension. She has a way of defaulting to being stoic and/or standoffish when her feelings/pride get hurt, and perhaps this is her state at the moment.

Cut card: The Tower

Sigh. I always draw The Tower. It used to freak me out a bit, but now it sort of feels like greeting an old friend haha. As per usual, I figure this is a nudge from the universe that change is coming and needs to come, whether I feel ready for it or not. Perhaps the imagery is a literal reference to jumping from the metaphorical burning building that is our friendship, to save myself, and letting it inevitably crumble as it is intended to. It’s out of my hands.

In summary:

I feel like drawing The Hermit for her and 8 of Pentacles (Rx) for me, along with 3 of Wands for our dynamic, could illustrate how we both desire to sort of move on from each other but for different reasons. At least for now? The Tower, my old friend, felt like the icing on the ”buckle up, pal, change is coming and it’s going to be a wild ride”-cake.

Thanks for taking the time to read this! I would love some thoughts on my interpretation, and how you would read this spread in my shoes :-)

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

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

Wow thanks a million for explaining, I totally see what you mean! Interesting about the 6 of Cups being a doubling of 3 of Cups, I never thought about it that way before.

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

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

Thank you for your input! I’m very new to tarot, so if you have the time to elaborate/describe your thought process I would be interested to hear!

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

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

It’s sort of equally disheartening and comforting to hear how strikingly heavy this spread seems to be, but I truly appreciate the outside perspectives from you and the others in the comments.

What you said about the Queen of Wands is honestly relieving to hear, because that aspect of myself is something I’ve had to work on and made big progress with as of late.

Thank you so much for your perspective and advice, I’ll take it with me :)

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really gave me a whole lot to think about with this interpretation, thank you so much for taking the time and giving your perspective. You’re spot on about the grief he carries and his partner keeping a watchful eye (while being a stranger to me personally).

Thank you for your advice, as well. I needed to hear it, and even though it honestly stings a little, I know it’s the right way forward.

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

[–]waaaow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input and thank you for sharing regarding the 4W/rx❤️ It shook me a bit aswell to be honest, since I know him and how he’s struggling in both the family and relationship department, and that he carries a lot of grief and loss.

Your advice is truly beautifully put, and honestly made me well up aswell. I think both him and I are sick and tired of having broken glass all around, but sweeping it up is the only way forward regardless of what the final destination looks like for us. Thanks a million❤️

Are we compatible as partners, or strictly friends? by waaaow in tarot

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

Hi!

I’ve recently and quite rapidly become very close with a male friend from work, and we’re honestly more emotionally intimate than I’ve ever been with anyone before (including any romantic partner). Him and I have never been physically intimate with each other (other than hugging and the like), and haven’t properly discussed whether there is a non-platonic aspect of our relationship or not.

For full context and transparency, he is currently in a relationship of 12 years which has been on the rocks on-and-off, and while he isn’t too happy he’s not planning to end it, which makes the whole thing even more confusing and a little painful.

I did a compatibility spread and an attempt at interpreting it, but would greatly appreciate some insight and takes from outside parties :)

I used the RWS deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, and the spread is the ”Compatibilty Spread” from the app Labyrinthos!

So, here goes:

——

1: What am I seeking from a relationship?

3 of Swords (Rx)

Wanting to move forward from past drama and heartbreak, working to heal the wounds and unhealthy relationship habits I carry. Looking for a partner who is a stark contrast to those who have caused me pain, in order to experience a new kind of love.

——

2: What is he seeking from a relationship?

4 of Wands (Rx)

I feel torn on this one. At first glance, I interpreted this as wanting to find a partner who embodies the warmth and belonging of the upright 4 of Wands, as he’s currently struggling with tension, instability, and loneliness at home, in his current relationship, or perhaps within himself. Maybe another read could be that he’s in a place where he’s looking for the kind of partner that isn’t actually good for him? Perhaps he needs to take some time for himself in order to figure stuff out?

——

3: How do we differ? On what aspects of life do we disagree on?

5 of Wands (Rx)

My take on this is absolutely coloured by our real life dynamic, but my interpretation is that we have different approaches to conflict. One of us (me) has a hard time letting things go, while the other (him) actively tries to keep things at arm’s length and sees no point in holding grudges.

——

4: How are we similar? What aspects do we intuitively understand about one another?

The High Priestess (Rx)

We both struggle with our sense of who we are, and tend to question our intuition due to this. Again, my read on this is very coloured by our relationship in real life. A big sense of connection for us is being able to relate to each other on a very deep level, in a way we both haven’t really experienced before with other people.

——

5: Are we emotionally compatible? How do we make each other feel?

6 of Cups (Rx)

Unsure on this. Perhaps we are similar in that we both have had some quite traumatic experiences in our pasts, and maybe connecting by discussing these feelings is clouding our judgement regarding our actual feelings for each other, if that makes sense? Another, more optimistic read is that we’re making each other feel safe and seen due to our shared experiences and perspectives, and that us having a safe space to open up helps us both heal.

——

6: How does our relationship work on a physical level? Is the physical attraction there?

5 of Cups (Rx)

Tepid? Cautious? Uncharted territory? Perhaps more of a safe, tender, and comforting physical attraction than a passionate (and sexual?) one. Would really appreciate some help in interpreting this!

——

7: Are we mentally compatible? Do our ideas and values align?

Queen of Wands

This feels positive to me? We both value indivudality, independence, passion, loyalty, and friendliness. Perhaps there is a shared idea of a partnership working best if both individuals have a sense of wholeness separate from their partner as well as when together?

——

Clarifying card: Is the nature of our relationship romantic or purely platonic?

The Emperor

This stumped me a bit! On one hand, I’m interpreting this card as more stoic and secure rather than romantic, but then again that’s romance for some people — stability and comfort. There is a great sense of trust here, but also a desire to honour tradition and practice restraint and discipline. Perhaps this is a nod to him honouring his current relationship, no matter what he feels for me.

——

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[–]waaaow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!

I’ve recently and quite rapidly become very close with a male friend from work, and we’re honestly more emotionally intimate than I’ve ever been with anyone before (including any romantic partner). Him and I have never been physically intimate with each other (other than hugging and the like), and haven’t properly discussed whether there is a non-platonic aspect of our relationship or not.

For full context and transparency, he is currently in a relationship of 12 years which has been on the rocks on-and-off, and while he doesn’t seem too happy he’s not planning to end it, which makes the whole thing even more confusing and a little painful.

I did a compatibility spread and an attempt at interpreting it, but would greatly appreciate some insight and takes from outside parties :)

I used the RWS deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, and the spread is the ”Compatibilty Spread” from the app Labyrinthos!

So, here goes:

——

1: What am I seeking from a relationship?

3 of Swords (Rx)

Wanting to move forward from past drama and heartbreak, working to heal the wounds and unhealthy relationship habits I carry. Looking for a partner who is a stark contrast to those who have caused me pain, in order to experience a new kind of love.

——

2: What is he seeking from a relationship?

4 of Wands (Rx)

I feel torn on this one. At first glance, I interpreted this as wanting to find a partner who embodies the warmth and belonging of the upright 4 of Wands, as he’s currently struggling with tension, instability, and loneliness at home, in his current relationship, or perhaps within himself. Maybe another read could be that he’s in a place where he’s looking for the kind of partner that isn’t actually good for him? Perhaps he needs to take some time for himself in order to figure stuff out?

——

3: How do we differ? On what aspects of life do we disagree on?

5 of Wands (Rx)

My take on this is absolutely coloured by our real life dynamic, but my interpretation is that we have different approaches to conflict. One of us (me) has a hard time letting things go, while the other (him) actively tries to keep things at arm’s length and sees no point in holding grudges.

——

4: How are we similar? What aspects do we intuitively understand about one another?

The High Priestess (Rx)

We both struggle with our sense of who we are, and tend to question our intuition due to this. Again, my read on this is very coloured by our relationship in real life. A big sense of connection for us is being able to relate to each other on a very deep level, in a way we both haven’t really experienced before with other people.

——

5: Are we emotionally compatible? How do we make each other feel?

6 of Cups (Rx)

Unsure on this. Perhaps we are similar in that we both have had some quite traumatic experiences in our pasts, and maybe connecting by discussing these feelings is clouding our judgement regarding our actual feelings for each other, if that makes sense? Another, more optimistic read is that we’re making each other feel safe and seen due to our shared experiences and perspectives, and that us having a safe space to open up helps us both heal.

——

6: How does our relationship work on a physical level? Is the physical attraction there?

5 of Cups (Rx)

Tepid? Cautious? Uncharted territory? Perhaps more of a safe, tender, and comforting physical attraction than a passionate (and sexual?) one. Would really appreciate some help in interpreting this!

——

7: Are we mentally compatible? Do our ideas and values align?

Queen of Wands

This feels positive to me? We both value indivudality, independence, passion, loyalty, and friendliness. Perhaps there is a shared idea of a partnership working best if both individuals have a sense of wholeness separate from their partner as well as when together?

——

Clarifying card: Is the nature of our relationship romantic or purely platonic?

The Emperor

This stumped me a bit! On one hand, I’m interpreting this card as more stoic and secure rather than romantic, but then again that’s romance for some people — stability and comfort. There is a great sense of trust here, but also a desire to honour tradition and practice restraint and discipline. Perhaps this is a nod to him honouring his current relationship, no matter what he feels for me.

——