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DixieWitch
September 21st, 2005, 12:05 AM
Just so you won't be totally confused, the original title of this post was..."Kinda peeved at hubby...rant Then I changed it to "Kinda peeved at hubby...rant that opened my eyes"

We just watched Miami Ink. Of course, everytime I watch it, I get the itch for another tattoo. So I'm just goofing around online, looking at images. Something maybe with the moon and some stars. So I find something *I* like and show it to my hubby. (I'll attach a picture of it.) He thinks it's too busy, I don't. Maybe add some color to it....anyways. Long story short...he doesn't think I should get anything like this because he sees it as a Pagan symbol. And he doesn't want me to "get out of this" and regret the tattoo. "Get out of this" apparently is his way of saying that he now things Paganism is a phase I'm going through. He didn't actually say it, but I can tell by the way he said it it's what he meant. And I will admit that I have gone sometime in the past without activily "participating" but it didn't mean I didn't consider myself a Pagan. What truly amazes me is that of all the spells I've done in my life, 3 of them to be exact, HE'S the one who's come to me and asked me to do them. I think part of him has a certain view of Paganism and I apparently don't fit that view. I guess because I don't have a wart on the end of my nose, ride a broom or wear a pointy hat, I don't fit the mold. But as I type this, I realize something about myself.



He's actually opened my eyes..wow...now I know where my journey goes from here. It's all unfolding in my mind. Now I know it is truly time for more dedication to my faith. No no no, I'm not doing it as a "see, it's not a phase and I won't regret the tattoo" type thing. It's truly opened my eyes. I feel a new start in my very near future. For so long I've been at the fork in the road, not knowing which road to take...do I retrace my footsteps backwards or do I go left, right or down the middle? I don't think it matters. All I think that really matters is that I take a road, because all lead to the same point...true happiness in my life and the Goddess waits for me at the end of that road. I know I've got a lot of thinking to do now. And I know it's going to be a long, hard, and trying road. But now I know it's time for me to starting walking.


Wow here I was getting all pissed at him and it turned into a lesson for myself. I am so very happy right now!!! Things are finally looking up for me!!!! And in all of a span of like 5 minutes!! If I feel this way now, how will I feel when I actually start again?

Okay I'll stop for now. Thanks for reading this far. Oh yeah here's that picture....if I only had..what, $100 maybe $75, I'd get it tomorrow!!! It would be my way of showing the world of my new beginning!

treefae
September 21st, 2005, 12:08 AM
i love it that's cool i'd get it

Shanti
September 21st, 2005, 12:14 AM
No offense to your hubby, but thats too pagan? Huh?
Its moon and stars, what does that have to do with paganism?
You know like moon and stars say pagan everywhere you see them! I dont think so. I expected when I read the post to see pentacles or dragons or Celtic knots, not just really pretty moon and stars.
If I saw that tattoo on someone, I would not think pagan. I would think, cool! Moons and stars! :)

Well I am glad for you that you feel your direction is clearer. :)

DixieWitch
September 21st, 2005, 12:17 AM
No offense to your hubby, but thats too pagan? Huh?
Its moon and stars, what does that have to do with paganism?
You know like moon and stars say pagan everywhere you see them! I dont think so. I expected when I read the post to see pentacles or dragons or Celtic knots, not just really pretty moon and stars.
If I saw that tattoo on someone, I would not think pagan. I would think, cool! Moons and stars! :)

Well I am glad for you that you feel your direction is clearer. :)

Yeah I wondered the same thing. I even said "what, it's fricking moon and stars" It's be different if it was a triple moon sign with a pentacle in the middle. <sigh> hubbies you can't live with 'em and you can't beat the crap out of the in their sleep for saying something like that!!!!! LOL :crylaugh:

Shanti
September 21st, 2005, 12:19 AM
Lmao!!!

LadyTrinity
September 21st, 2005, 12:20 AM
That picture u want tattoo'd does not look ANYTHING like pagan symbols :bigblue:
A tattoo should have GREAT meaning. After all once its on you.. unless ur loaded with $ to remove it, it will forever stay with you.

WandererInGray
September 21st, 2005, 12:20 AM
Yay! *hugs* For both the revelations and the tattoo. :) I think it looks lovely, Hon.

Mithrea
September 21st, 2005, 12:20 AM
Yeah, that's not really that pagan at all. But I do love that it gave you an epiphany and I'm glad that you shared it. I'm happy for you :) :hugz:

DixieWitch
September 21st, 2005, 12:24 AM
Yay! *hugs* For both the revelations and the tattoo. :) I think it looks lovely, Hon.
*pokes* hey girlie...long time no see :clapping:

DixieWitch
September 21st, 2005, 12:25 AM
That picture u want tattoo'd does not look ANYTHING like pagan symbols :bigblue:
A tattoo should have GREAT meaning. After all once its on you.. unless ur loaded with $ to remove it, it will forever stay with you.

to get that as a tattoo at this point would have great meaning for me. It would be a symbol of my re-dedication to myself and my faith.

SilentDreams
September 21st, 2005, 12:34 AM
Its not really pagan at all. The moon and stars could been seen as a tie to your spirituality but unless someone knows you're a pagan more often than not I think they'll think its a tattoo with moons and stars. I like the tattoo(but if it were me getting it I'd want the lines a little thicker). Anyways, great news for you getting this lesson!

WtchyChick13
September 21st, 2005, 12:50 AM
Ahhhh, in my mind I've got tattoos.....I know which one's I'd get too if I ever had the bucks to do it.

But enough about me! :lol:

I think it's awesome how you turned what someone else said into an amazing positive. Hubby's eh? Hmmmm, guess that's why I'm still a single gal! :rotfl:

Huggins! :hugz:

Pesha
September 21st, 2005, 06:16 AM
Bravo Dearone!! For feeling so good and for seeing your way clearly. The tat is great asnd I would get it if I had the $$. HUGS!!

BB
DS.

Faery-Wings
September 21st, 2005, 06:33 AM
Ahhh, another person gets hit with that moment of inver vision, wisdom and maturity- all while being pissed! :lol:

BTDT- sometimes when someone brings emotions- strong ones- forth, you can help but try to figure them allout. It is like - as a say to myself- wisdom smacking me in the face.

I love the tat idea, I see it more narrow and as a cool armband or anklet. Go for itwhenyou get the $$ :)

Ziana
September 21st, 2005, 08:03 AM
I don't see it as being "Pagan". But then, nor has anyone else so far. As for the hubby, mine said my bohemian skirts (which a lot of women wear, as they are in style right now) cry Pagan. I wonder if either one of them would think so about the tat and the skirts if we weren't Pagan to begin with?