Venus In The Fifth
Neptune--> by way of Harlem. Intuitive, healer,
Astrologer.Mermaid.
On my Black girl shit...
Tarot, New Age Subjects, Chakras, Crystals...
Pisces Sun - Gemini Moon - Libra Rising
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365 Tarot Project - A card per day
Day 017
Three of Swords + The Sun
Message: heartbreak, betrayal, disappointment + joy, fulfilment,...
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Nat Turner’s Astrological Chart
I’m in the process of doing Nat Turner’s chart and his transits during the slave rebellion on August 21st 1831. His natal Vertex (which deals with fated events) was conjunct the rebellions Sun in Leo, as well as his Saturn @ 20 Degrees Leo! His Vertex also opposed the rebellion’s Moon (which was in Aquarius) He was not playing.
“Beginning in February 1831, Turner came to believe that certain atmospheric conditions were to be interpreted as a sign that he should begin preparing for a rebellion against the slave owners.” - wikipedia.
The above quote is astrological in nature. There was a Solar Eclipse on February 11 1831 in Aquarius, Nat saw this as a sign. His Moon was in Aries so he was a warrior (Mars) by nature. He was also experiencing his Mars (action/war) return around the time of the Aquarius Solar Eclipse. There was yet another eclipse on August 13: a Solar Eclipse! Eight days later he began to plan his rebellion. Transiting Pluto (death, transformation, underworld) in Aries was approaching a conjunction to his natal Moon.
I’m going to look into this tonight. I’m so excited!
THE SPIRIT MOVES: A History of Black Social Dance on Film Screener (by artfilms07)
Jazz as Social Dance: The Popular African American Tradition
This rare cultural treasure, The Spirit Moves (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) is now available on DVD. This 2-hour film documentary is the most extensive video encyclopedia of from 1900 to the 1980s. The Spirit Moves traces the evolution of African American dance in urban America. It was recorded and created over a period of thirty years by Mura Dehn, a European filmmaker who recognized and recorded the vital contribution of African American dance to the Jazz scene and thus, to our cultural heritage.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
I’m obsessed with the Harlem Renaissance
its is a beautiful period
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THE ANCESTORS RESIDE IN OUR DNA:
“Pour one to the homies”
The act of pouring liquid (usually an alcoholic beverage) on the ground as a sign of reverence for friends or relatives that have passed away.
Libation is an ancient way of prayer. A petition is made while pouring water or alcohol to the Creator and to the passed over ancestors, for their assistance with our human affairs. The libation is symbolic of invoking these energies, it is at this point where the prayer is stated plus giving thanks and appreciation for the guidance and blessings received. Libation is also carried out funerals and to commemorate loved ones
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Not sure what dance he is doing, but he does look really, really serious about it.
Image via Harlem, NYC.
Update: I was informed that this photograph was taken during Amateur Hour, The Apollo Theater, Harlem, 1961.
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Happy Birthday Dr. Hue P Newton, Co-Founder of the Black Panther Party.
“INHERIT THE MASTERY OF STYLE”-Cultured Couture Vintage
Little Darlings | 1940s
Howard Sochurek—Time & Life Pictures/Getty ImagesNot originally published in LIFE. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with young activists — including future Washington, DC, mayor Marion Barry — during a civil rights strategy and planning conference at Atlanta University in mid-May, 1960.
Langston Hughes, always a Vintage Black Glamour favorite, was born 111 years ago today in Joplin, Missouri. This 1932 photograph was taken by his good friend, Carl Van Vechten and was eventually given as a gift by another friend, the illustrator Prentiss Taylor, to the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
GORDON PARKS AND LENA HORNE
The epitome of all that is BLACK and COOL and PEAK. Happy February 1st. #BHM2013
Jason
Things to be thankful for: I am considered a person and can not be given away as “a gift.”
Lady Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies, photographed by Camille Silvy, 1862
Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies was a child born into a royal West African dynasty. She was orphaned in 1848, when her parents were killed in a slave-hunting war. She was around five years old. In 1850, Sarah was taken to England and presented to Queen Victoria as a “gift” from the King of Dahomey. She became the queen’s goddaughter and a celebrity known for her extraordinary intelligence. She spent her life between the British royal household and her homeland in Africa until her death in 1880.
Why don’t we have a movie on this shit?
Because it’s amazing. And look att that date. 1880 was her death! Black peoplz in Englands?! Impozzble!
Beautiful girl, beautiful story, what Disney needs to do. I’m sure they can make an awesome child friendly version of this if they tried.
Rebecca
