Tana-baa-ta

[survivaltricks]

WHO: everyone!
WHERE: the pasture
WHEN: day 22, all day

[the morning of day 22 begins with a light drizzle, as has been typical for the past few days. but despite the damp weather, a playlist of music also echoes across the pasture, luring you towards the center!]

[there, you will find that someone has planted a large bamboo tree, which is surrounded by wooden tables that are covered with colorful slips of paper and pens. a colorful sign, decorated with random doodles of stars, clouds, suns, and other fun shapes, contains a set of instructions:]

WELCOME TO TANABATA!

WRITE A WISH ON A PIECE OF PAPER AND TIE IT TO THE BAMBOO TREE.

HAVE FUN!

[the music and the bamboo wishing tree are a great start to the festival, but other people have been hard at work to make this a day to remember, right?]

[it's time to celebrate Tana-baa-ta!]

((FEEL FREE TO MAKE YOUR OWN TOP LEVELS IN THIS POST AS WELL! I made a few to get things going, but you should all run wild and free and thread to your heart's content ♥))

Comments

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[strateelgic]

[The merman puts a thoughtful hand to his chin as he peers at the selection.]

An ark, a mussel, and a slipper.

Well, I didn't need these to tell me you're capable of protecting others, but they do indicate that as something you seek to do. The ark shell is representative of seeking strength outside yourself, while mussels are all about friendship and community, which would lead me to believe that you're hoping to gain strength from bonds that you've made.

The slipper shell speaks of transformation and balance, which is a good combination with the previous two. It angles things toward a positive outcome.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[leonheartedly]

[oh . . . that's actually kind of nice? It gets him to crack a smile]

I'll take a positive outcome.

That was a little more accurate than I expected.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[strateelgic]

I'm admittedly something of a novice, and the positive readings are the easiest. There are all kinds of other more complicated readings involving the way the shells fall, the directions they're facing, etc. Most of that is beyond me.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[leonheartedly]

So a little bit like tarot cards. It's all pretty interesting.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[strateelgic]

I suppose there's some similarities.

Shell divination is an ancient art, used by my people before they were ever aware of the fortune telling methods of those on land.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[leonheartedly]

[he nods a bit in understanding]

One of those things that gets passed down, or something you pick up because you're interested in it?

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[strateelgic]

In my case I have family that dabbled in it for fun, so it's just a passing fancy.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[leonheartedly]

Got it.

Thanks for the reading.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[strateelgic]

Of course!

I would say "any time", but I think any other time I might require some manner of payment.

Re: CONCHOMANCY (seashell divination)

[leonheartedly]

[a huff of laughter]

If I feel like getting another reading, I'd compensate you somehow.