Second Thoughts About the Mission
Second Thoughts About the Mission
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Books! 📕 📚 📖 🍵
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Channels mentioned: @NicoleACottageWitch @RoseHoneyRitual
#gothlitnovember TBR 📚 🍷 🕯️ 🦇
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Channels mentioned: @thebaileygrind @NicoleACottageWitch This Year’s Intro ua-cam.com/video/3m5sViihb34/v-deo.htmlsi=icP9c-bjMIv3zeoo Gothic Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLj2WxMao2ZFztaBMRNnqruvJ9GJd_gTmR.html&si=86lpVb1nkSlVNvxb For a more detailed Introduction ua-cam.com/video/FUYR4ZlysUA/v-deo.htmlsi=WrPUmanQCJIcvlny
#CollectionsMeetDecks A VR to @CandySoulAndSoil 🖤 🌊 🦂 🦜
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Shout out to ​ ​⁠@madwitch9977 who requested poetry related videos ♥️ Candy’s ​⁠@CandySoulAndSoil Video ua-cam.com/video/q1IqIJ0frRc/v-deo.htmlsi=eUv6-ihQB0iSLKIs Another Favorite ​⁠@NicoleACottageWitch ua-cam.com/video/tHYbO7I5KFo/v-deo.htmlsi=QyN4Ft-Y3swKWS0y Richard Burton reading Fern Hill ua-cam.com/video/2Z-ZuguSrQQ/v-deo.htmlsi=hQQ5oiJsXc4okbl3 #secretlanguageofbirdstarot #thoth
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Channels mentioned @NicoleACottageWitch For more of my ramblings on Moby Dick ua-cam.com/video/eLkho-BNLKU/v-deo.htmlsi=uTVS1atsVFuDiSrc
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  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil 10 днів тому

    How I haven’t commented on this video before I don’t know!!!! Loved this 🖤

  • @RoseHoneyRitual
    @RoseHoneyRitual 18 днів тому

    Have you seen The Witches of Eastwick?? Also a classic film Love Updike’s rabbit series Ann Carson slays!!! Love Joy Williams!!! Not even half thru and it’s such a good haul lol Iris Murdoch !!! Eve babitz!

  • @Aceofwands688
    @Aceofwands688 23 дні тому

    I'm intrigued by that Inside Churches book. It's just the sort of random reference book I feel i need in my life😊. Books like that demonstrate perfectly why books can be better than staring at a browser on a screen.

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil 25 днів тому

    Love it! With the high priestess card it certainly fits with the extreme dramatic emotion of gothic literature. We have no quiet high priestess silently seeing and knowing all but the bad woman in the attic burning it all to the ground because she knows the truth of the story and women locked away need to burn the house down . Currently rereading Jane eyre part time I read it I was 15 🖤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 20 днів тому

      Yes, I can definitely see her as the High Priestess in a revisionist’s retelling. 🖤🖤🖤 I hope to reread Jane Eyre next year! Read Villette a short time ago and I have Shirley to read next.

  • @AmethystAscensionTarot
    @AmethystAscensionTarot 25 днів тому

    Wow you got so many books. That church symbols and stuff through history actually looks like a super cool book! 😍

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 25 днів тому

      Yeah, I found myself so distracted while flipping through ‘Inside Churches.’ I’m glad I picked it up!

  • @hairylittlewombat
    @hairylittlewombat 28 днів тому

    Shelly's, Mathilda (most modern copies spell it, Matilda) is quite a confronting story. Definitely not a book to read if suffering depression. Still beautifully written, of course. Considering it was written in 1820 but not published until 1959, says something.

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch 29 днів тому

    I think I’ve read all the books referenced except Marlowe’s version of Faustus and The Monk. I might have to reread Dracula now though, even though it drove me a bit nuts the first time (the oh I may faint/we must protect the delicate fainting girl moments). I like a lot of the associations and quotes he pulled.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 27 днів тому

      Yeah, and now I’m reading the Cambridge Companion and I’m tempted to pick Dracula up again. It’s a great story, aside from a few things which annoyed me too, like …. Why did they repeatedly leave Lucy alone night after night? Near a window? 😂 That bugged me so much! I still see Mina as one of the biggest heroes of the novel despite certain annoyances.?

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch 29 днів тому

    I think I’ve read all the books referenced except Marlowe’s version of Faustus and The Monk. I might have to reread Dracula now though, even though it drove me a bit nuts the first time (the oh I may faint/we must protect the delicate fainting girl bits). I like a lot of the associations and quotes he pulled.

  • @tamipie
    @tamipie 29 днів тому

    What to add here, I like this deck very much. I definitely purchased it right away with the scarcity aspect of Sirian Shadow's work - and it came out right before Halloween, so the dark ethereal art was key. I do love a bit of Poe and the classic horror included (especially Dorian Gray!). The delicious cardstock notches this one up in the collection. I was afraid the minors might not 'give', but they've got some character. I am thoroughly impressed.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 27 днів тому

      I like it too! I’m in love with the card stock. I’ve been using it just about everyday since filming the video, as a companion to #gothlitnovember. This and my Robert M Place Vampire Tarot which is another excellent literary deck. Anyway, I’m really happy I bought it ♥️

  • @thebaileygrind
    @thebaileygrind 29 днів тому

    TF with Bertha as High Priestess??? I can't get over The Empress looking like Kristen Stewart. Thanks for doing the walk through! Adding it to our playlist now for #gothlitnovember.

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch 29 днів тому

      I think it only sort of works for me if I view her as the character from Wide Sargasso Sea.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 27 днів тому

      Right? Lol …. I can only see it through a revisionist’s lens.

  • @wren1019
    @wren1019 29 днів тому

    what a gorgeous deck. i've read the bronte sisters ("jane eyre", "wuthering heights" and "the tennant of wildfell hall") a few times with "tennant" being my favorite. i've read "dr. jekyll and mr. hyde" and "the house of the seven gables" and (let's see) "the picture of dorian gray" (looove that one). i've read "the fall of the house of usher". however, i've never read "frankenstein" or "dracula". these days i want to read...mmmm....lighter fare though i still might read "the monk". this deck does seem to be a bit bronte heavy which cannot be a bad thing. is "the legend of sleepy hollow" gothic? read that. oh, by the way, i absolutely thought "mary poppins" 😂

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 27 днів тому

      It IS gorgeous! Wuthering Heights is my favorite. I’m glad I’m not the only one seeing Mary Poppins 😂

  • @Lunarclaireity
    @Lunarclaireity Місяць тому

    fantastic review and just YASSSS!!! 😂 💯 percent!!! 6 of torches IS Mary Poppins! oh my goodness… thank you so much for ‘that’ 🤣 ‘STEPPIN’ TIME!’ The freakin absolute bestest!! ❤❤❤

  • @Jo_-_-t.a
    @Jo_-_-t.a Місяць тому

    Controversial Priestess choice, possibly Mr Rochester wasn't at his wits end, but was something a lot darker. I mean wanting to burn the prison you are kept in, isnt out of bounds. Although that house was possibly way better than a sadistic Georgian(?) asylum. But no, I would be taken out of the moment with that card. It would be jarring. The minors wouldve easily been easy to put such and such scene in blah blah book. They didnt have to go into the same depths as the majors but still. Lovely review though, thank you

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission 27 днів тому

      Yeah, I could see her as the high priestess through the lens of a revisionist telling of the story. I like the minors, but for whatever reason had different expectations. I didn’t watch any walkthroughs and barely glanced at the cards because I wanted to be surprised, and I was! Lol But I’m really enjoying the deck ♥️

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    I was wondering if you would get this deck! It really captures the classic Gothic atmosphere, and is right up my alley esthetic-wise! I kept going back and forth on purchasing, as I also love the theme, but ultimately decided to hold off. It was great to hear your impressions, especially with the High Priestess card- one of my favorite Tarot cards and that choice was just too off the mark for me. And, yes, I saw Mary Poppins right away in that Six of Torches 😂 Thank you for doing a walkthrough! 😊🖤🦇🕯️

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Yes! I think you might have been the first person to direct me to this deck, and then other people were sending me links, and I felt the pressure 😂 I think the high priestess is an interesting choice but I agree: I don’t see it. I might have placed her in a minor card. Thank you for seeing Mary Poppins 😂 Right??? It’s really a beautiful deck, and I’m happy to own it, so thank you for sharing it with me 🖤

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @ I am glad to hear you are enjoying it 😀You were the first person I thought of when I saw it! And I don't think I could unsee Mary Poppins if I had the deck... putting a little cheer into the Goth 😂

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @ I love Mary Poppins! 😂♥️♥️♥️

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission She was a badass with her flying umbrella! I always admired her boots and her chimney sweep chalk land journey

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I loved the chalk land journey too! Everything about it ❤ Julie Andrews ❤❤❤ and Feed the Birds still makes me cry 😭

  • @megadele65
    @megadele65 Місяць тому

    Hi Rachel. What a beautiful deck! I’ve seen it on Etsy several times and I hesitated buying it, but now I regret it because his shop is on a break. I don’t have the background knowledge on these novels other than Jane Eyre and Frankenstein, which are 2 of my favorites. But all the more reason for me to get the deck because it would be a great gateway for me to learn more about the rest of these stories/characters. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Yes, I hope it’s still available; thats why I left that little disclaimer at the beginning. I filmed this for a friend 🖤 I do hope that you can get the deck! I’m glad you enjoyed my thoughts!

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

    Rachel I think you have the most eclectic and interesting taste of anybody I know and I’m here for it ❤

  • @AstariaSen
    @AstariaSen Місяць тому

    I struggled with king books 😅 I have bought doubles of my books before lol I havent read the witches of eastwick but I've seen the movie with Jack Nicholson. Lol I havent read much about Crowley Though I'm firmly into faery work lol so that's no surprise I'm sure lol. This was fun to watch❤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I hear you, that’s why I told my daughter I’d have to read these first 😂 I know there are 13 year olds who read his works, but aside from horror, there’s adult material I’m not always comfortable with her reading. It’s been eons since I saw the movie (witches of Eastwick) so I barely remember! ❤

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    I read The Sea, The Sea such a long time ago, and I know I enjoyed it, but I might need to read it again to refresh my terrible memory! Have you seen the opera Eugene Onegin? It’s good fun.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Can’t wait to read The Sea, The Sea! I have seen the opera Eugene Onegin, yes! 🙌 I had a recording of it on my wishlist for a really long time and it was always too expensive for me, but I haven’t checked in a while!

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    Ok, I’ll need to know what you think of Philip K. Dick. I’ve never read him. Loved The Bird Way.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Oh! Happy to hear you enjoyed the Bird Way. If you talked about it in any of your videos, I have no recollection! Lol

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

      @ i think I read it before I started making videos.

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    I’ve never read Sappho, but I got my first Anne Carson book at the same time as I got my first Dylan Thomas book!

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Awesome! It’s been a while since I’ve read any of her stuff and I’ve really been itching to again. Love her!

  • @giginilsson
    @giginilsson Місяць тому

    hi rachel ❤ how did you like villette?? thinking about reading it, but unsure if i want to read the professor first; have you read the professor?? 👀🥸

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Hi Gigi! 🤗 I liked it, but am unsure how to rate it … I talked about Villette a little in my recent book wrap up video. I haven’t read The Professor actually, but I own a copy.

    • @giginilsson
      @giginilsson Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission ooh need to watch that! also if you ever read the professor, please do a contrast and compare! :))

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I’ll definitely keep that in mind! I own a copy, have for years, so I’m sure I will eventually ❤

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    I am impressed by your reading list, as always! I love that you tandem read with your daughter... what a fantastic idea 😃 I just finished my first book for GLN. I couldn't put it down, so hoping I might be able to read more than the three I earmarked 😄🤞 I need to find some "Lighthearted Gothic" categories... is that even possible?? 😆 "Gothic Lite"... "Joyful Gothic" 😂😂 Thanks for creating a playlist! Yet another a great idea, I will check it out 🍷

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I’m so happy to hear you couldn’t put your book down! If I can think of some light hearted gothic, I’ll let you know. Yes, I had fun creating the playlist, and I’m in the midst of throwing together a classical one, also completely subjective, drawing from pieces I love.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      You know what? Why don’t you check out Daphne Du Maurier? I already know you love the film version of Rebecca; have you read the book? Jamaica Inn is also considered gothic and I think some of her other works fit into the category.

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @ Jamaica Inn is next on my list! I was thinking the same thing 😁😮

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      ❤!!! 😊

  • @Aceofwands688
    @Aceofwands688 Місяць тому

    I need to look at those 2 Annotated books. Thanks for the inspirations.

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

    So fun to watch back ❤❤

  • @thebaileygrind
    @thebaileygrind Місяць тому

    lol that creepy book cover covering your face. Yeah our categories need work but hey, you gotta start somewhere!

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      😂 I know … it IS creepy, noticed that too. Yeah man, our categories need work; forgot to include the Harrison Ford one, remember? 🤣

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

    Such interesting books. Oh my those illustrated books look incredible! I’ve been wanting to make my tbr video all week but with the kids on half term and sleepovers and visitors I’ve had no time. Hopefully later today or tomorrow. So so excited to join in this year. What with reorganising my bookshelves last month and filming the bookcase series and then this reading challenge and most importantly the passion of you and Bailey for reading I feel like I’ve rediscovered my own reading passion and we haven’t even started yet! 🖤🖤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I’m about to watch your video! I know: I stress sometimes over falling behind on not just creating videos, but catching up with others’ as life gets very busy. I do have to remind myself it’s for fun. I’m so glad our book tag has helped to reignite your passion for reading and I can’t wait to watch your TBR 🤗♥️

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    I’ve got The Hacienda audiobook on hold at my library but there’s a five month wait, so I’ll listen to it in March! Tenebrae sounds intriguing. I’m also curious about the gothic western. I think I’ve read about two westerns in my life, which is maybe a bit strange seeing as I live on the prairies. Maybe I should read more. Branwell Brontë seems like someone who would drive me nuts if I knew him in real life, but I didn’t know Daphne du Maurier had written about him. Now I’m a little curious.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I haven’t read any westerns … that I can think of. I grew up with a grandmother who always had a western on the TV while she crocheted. And while it made for a cozy atmosphere I miss, we’d get into debates re: the horrible representation of the tribes. There are some great films though, although my favorites are considered ‘anti westerns’. I plan on reading Blood Meridian this year, which is supposed to be extremely graphic, but I can’t resist as the writing is said to be superb. From what I’ve heard of Branwell, yeah, I believe I share that sentiment. But a book solely on him, written by Daphne Du Maurier is irresistible. And maybe it will prove to be a reflective character study. Doesn’t the title just RING? ‘The Infernal World of Branwell Brontë’

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

      @ it is an excellent title. And yes, if I try more westerns, I might try more modern ones.

  • @AstariaSen
    @AstariaSen Місяць тому

    Those books look interesting. I'm not sure if I'll have time to participate thus year. But im rooting for you! 😅

  • @AstariaSen
    @AstariaSen Місяць тому

    Ooo I should do this! Loved seeing this how cool that he was in that deck!

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    I’ve read a couple of his most famous poems, and loved them, but for some reason I haven’t read anything else. Guess I need to get a book of Dylan Thomas poetry.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Oh I would love so much to hear what you think if you decide to explore more! Some of his poems can be difficult , but if you can wrap your head around the fact that he’s playing with syntax, that’s all you need. His father brought the children up with an ignorance of the Welsh language; They learned ‘proper English’ but Dylan was determined to write poetry in English which had a Welsh sound. It’s like music. Richard Burton on the other hand, who I spoke of, was also Welsh, and grew up in a coal mining household; His father shunned that sort of learning, but Richard, who didn’t know English, was taken under the wing of one of his professors, and became one of the greatest stage actors who spoke the English language (also a Scorpio, famously married to Elizabeth Taylor). They say he was buried with a copy of Dylan’s poems. I love that sort of thing.

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission that’s so cool.

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    I have the Courtney Weber book on Hekate, and I also felt kinda meh about it. There were things I gleaned from it for sure, but it wasn't what I was hoping for. You might like Sorita D'este's books on Hekate for the most part. I love Khalil Gibran and have that copy of The Prophet. I wanted to get the Oracle deck with his artwork, and mistakenly bought the Rumi oracle (love Rumi, too). So glad I remembered that just now 😆 I love your passionate Jim Morrison reflections. "He will be mythologized." I think you're right 😊 How beautiful that others joined you on reading Moby Dick and how much that meant to you ❤ This was a treat to listen to! Thank you, Rachel 😊

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Yeah, I feel the same way about the Courtney Weber book. I have that Sorita D’este book on my list! I don’t think I knew court the Khalil Gibran Oracle deck. I’ll have ti check it out! I don’t think I’m finished with Moby Dick although I read it. For one thing, I should do something with all these notes I took 😂 Yes, it was a meaningful experience for sure 💗💗💗

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Yes, it seems you have more journeys to take with Moby Dick! Which Sorita D'Este book is on your list? I have "Keys to the Crossroads" but will be getting "Liminal Rites" soon.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@Calluna.V It’s the Liminal Rites one. Bailey recommended a book too, it’s here in the comments somewhere

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Yes, the Hekataeon is by Jack Grayle, unless there is another book with the same title. It is usually put out in limited edition hardcover runs & is way out of my price range (triple digits, last I looked). Through Miskatonic books.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@Calluna.V I’m pretty sure that’s the one she’s talking about and it’s on my list, just checked, but didn’t realize it’s hard to find. Doesn’t surprise me though lol

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    I suddenly got cold on this rainy day, so am snuggling with the pup and thought it was the perfect time to watch this video! Believe it or not, I have never read any of Dylan Thomas's works 😮 I LOVE his poetry based on what you shared!! Thank you for sharing all these treasures with us. I just went to my favorite little bookshop a couple days ago and now I want to go back and look for some Dylan Thomas 😊 I want to read the novel he wrote, too. I especially love the book of artwork inspired by his poetry. The bird deck is beautiful! I like the artwork a lot. I adore that you infused your trimmed Thoth deck with his poetry...perfection! I always feel like the Thoth is poetry made visible. ✨❤️✨

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Awww! Love this comment so much! Thank you for watching 🤗 I had no idea as I was filming this, that it was actually his birthday. I knew his birthday was the 27th, but for whatever reason, I thought yesterday was the 25th 😂 I was suddenly inspired… couldn’t get him out of my head, and sat to film this around 1am this morning, the 27th. Had no idea. His birthday. I hope you can find some Dylan Thomas at the book store. You can also find his poetry on UA-cam. Richard Burton reading the poem Fern Hill is something I listen to constantly. I think you’ll like it. Let me know if you find it.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      ua-cam.com/video/2Z-ZuguSrQQ/v-deo.htmlsi=vIJZXuqOq4udrMKf

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Of course it was his birthday when you had been dreaming of him and then inspired to film the video 🥰 I will keep you posted for sure!

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Thank you!! I will check this out 🙏

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Of course it was his birthday. This is why reading is a major part of my spirituality. I hope you enjoy the reading of Fern Hill 🖤❤

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

    Oh I love this so much. The boathouse fascinates me…. Buildings often my strange way into obsessions. His life there has a part of my soul, so this was incredible! I am fascinated by Caitlin too . They had a huge Dylan Thomas exhibition at the arts centre in Aberystwyth and had the soundtrack of under milk wood playing and it was so amazing. Thoth and Dylan….oh my!!! Just the best Rachel ❤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Candy, this is one of the best comments I’ve ever read! I’m overjoyed to hear you’re a Dylan Thomas fan! I had no idea! I think you’re the first person I’ve talked to, who’s familiar, and that’s sort of crazy, but true. I would have loved to see that exhibit, and I’m also fascinated with Caitlin as well! This is so strange, but when I filmed this, it was a sudden inspiration at 12:30 am … started gathering materials. I was mistaken in thinking it was the 25th of October, when in reality, I was filming this at 1 am on October 27th (today) Dylan Thomas’s birthday! Happy Birthday Dylan!

    • @CandySoulAndSoil
      @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission I love that synchronicity of Dylan’s birthday and isn’t it so nice to stand on similar ground with someone and just hug souls for a moment ❤️❤️

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@CandySoulAndSoil Yes! 🤗 🤗 🤗 I’m so glad I decided to share! How perfect, considering he means so much to you as well ❤❤❤

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    Oh my gosh! Three new videos from you! I can't wait to check these out soon. I am editing a video to post, as well. Kinda that season of being indoors more, perhaps! ❤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Yes! I was a bit worried about spamming, but I had to get them off my phone and there was a specific reason I posted the last one today. Mark was out of town, and my daughter busy with an art project all day, so I had quiet time. I also filmed my goth lit TBR. 🦇 Can’t wait to see what you have next! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @shelbygivens1648
    @shelbygivens1648 Місяць тому

    Excited for this love your decks and videos

  • @NicoleACottageWitch
    @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

    I completely understand having an overwhelming amount of books to read! I got Camelia Elias’ Marseille book and by the time I was about 3-4 pages in, I ordered her playing cards one (which I haven’t read yet), because her voice is unlike anything I’ve read before, even if she might be annoyed at my sometimes disagreeing with her. One of these days, I want to read Don Juan and Childe Harold. I’ve only really read his shorter poems. I also found it interesting reading a gothic textbook this year that he sort of looked down on the genre as “low” despite inspiring a lot of it, and bordering on it himself sometimes. I’ve heard nothing but good things about The Prophet, but I’ve never read it. It’s definitely on my TBR though. I like weird modernist stuff but I’ll have to reread The Blind Owl. It’s so strange but beautiful, but also undefinable. I’m glad you love Moby Dick. The writing is just so beautiful, I can’t stand it. If I lived in NYC, I’d go see the Met do the opera this season. Have you heard of the book In the Heart of the Sea? It’s quite a good one about the story that inspired the book.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      I almost bought her playing card book in the midst of reading it myself lol but I was like, “Rachel, Stooooopppp,” lol I need to read Don Juan in its entirety; these were excerpts (is it complete, actually? I can’t remember if he finished it) AND Childe Harold. Is it sad I can’t remember what I own? Gothic was looked down upon, and it’s one of the reasons I passed over so many books as a younger person. It was looked down upon because they sold like the cheap thrillers we have today, and I’ve read some works that WERE just silly 😂 But obviously, there are plenty of masterpieces as well. Byron is considered ‘the original Goth’ which I think is just … so cool 😎 lol! Thank you for introducing me to The Blind Owl. It’s so strange, and I’d never be able to explain to my mother why I find it beautiful lol Oh I was going to tell you, I listened to a bit of the opera (because I’d never heard of it) and I think I’m going to love it. Moby Dick IS so operatic. Yes, I think you might have been the first person to mention that book to me. Also: I didn’t know they made a film a few years ago? Or a decade ago, on The Heart of the Sea. I almost bought the book in the gift shop after the Moby Dick exhibit, but I ended up with that philosophy book instead.

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission yeah the movie version of In the Heart of the Sea has been hollywoodized. I was hoping for something more in the vein of Apollo 13, but that didn’t happen, unfortunately.

    • @NicoleACottageWitch
      @NicoleACottageWitch Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission and I can’t actually finish some of the original gothic books because they’re too silly! I may try the monk sometime though.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@NicoleACottageWitch I haven’t seen it. I may watch it eventually, but I’m not at all surprised by what you said lol

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@NicoleACottageWitch 😂 SO silly, I know. You may or may not remember what I said about The Monk in my goth wrap up from last year. It was definitely worth reading, but there was some silliness thrown in for the sake of an audience. I was genuinely shocked by it, so it was fun being shocked, but yeah woah, there’s one upsetting scene in particular near the end.

  • @thebaileygrind
    @thebaileygrind Місяць тому

    Interesting. I didn't know Witches of America was controversial. I read it when it came out and really enjoyed it! As you know, I like a good anthropological take on a craze.

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      There’s plenty of one and two star reviews. As I said, I really enjoyed it too, because it made me want to dig deeper.

  • @thebaileygrind
    @thebaileygrind Місяць тому

    I've heard great things about the Hekataeon if you're interested in a little more of an occult/structured take to Hekate.

  • @danielaayers3449
    @danielaayers3449 Місяць тому

    What a gorgeous selection of pip decks! Would you say it’s worth purchasing the Egyptian Tarot set for the book? I have a copy of just the cards and while I love the art on papyrus, I struggled reading with it, was curious if there is good information in the book. xx

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@danielaayers3449 if the set is still affordable, I’d say go for it. I haven’t read through it all yet, but the information on the majors is more detailed than the minors, and there’s some uniqueness in interpretation!

  • @CandySoulAndSoil
    @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

    Rachel this was amazing to watch. I’d love to hear more about your thoughts of Moby-dick. I’m sorry there have been some tough moments for you. Thanks for the continued inspiration you bring ❤❤❤

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Hi Candy 🤗 Thanks for watching! I think I’ll find a way to discuss Moby Dick some more once GothLitNovember is through. I took a ridiculous amount of notes so I should start with that! I was just thinking of you, because I filmed my #Collectionsmeetdecks video last night!! I had so much fun! ♥️♥️♥️

    • @CandySoulAndSoil
      @CandySoulAndSoil Місяць тому

      @@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission oh no can’t wait to watch all of the things Rachel. I’m about to film my goth lit video too ❤️

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      Can’t wait to see it!

  • @78puertas
    @78puertas Місяць тому

    Magnificent selection of decks, Rachel! Love it

  • @Calluna.V
    @Calluna.V Місяць тому

    Watching this video felt like I was sipping tea at a cozy table with you while you were showing your decks! I related to what you said regarding the Egyptian Tarot, how the artwork makes you feel like a young kid discovering Egypt for the first time. Your scent experience with the Tarot Droga is similar to my Tarot of Vampyres (it has a musty, earthy scent... what you would imagine ancient earth to smell like). I like how your trimmed Thoth looks with no borders... it really makes the art pop 😊❤✨

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@Calluna.V Yes, actually, the Egyptian tarot makes me think of you at times! That’s so cool your Tarot of Vampyres has an earthy scent; that totally suits the deck! Speaking of earth, I love the Knight of Pentacles in that deck. Thank you, I’m so pleased with myself for finally trimming it! 🤗♥️

    • @Calluna.V
      @Calluna.V Місяць тому

      Yes, congrats on trimming! It can be a journey 😅 Aw, glad to be associated with an ancient Egyptian tarot! Knight of Pentacles in the TOV...yesss! I think the knights are my favorite courts in that deck- they are all so badass 😂🗡️🦇

    • @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission
      @SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission Місяць тому

      @@Calluna.V the knights in that deck ARE so badass, yes! 🖤🤗

  • @HoneyLouWilson
    @HoneyLouWilson Місяць тому

    Someday I will get haindl tarot.

  • @HoneyLouWilson
    @HoneyLouWilson Місяць тому

    I love your content. Can’t wait to get my Robert place

  • @RoseHoneyRitual
    @RoseHoneyRitual Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @SpiritofAvalon
    @SpiritofAvalon Місяць тому

    I am definitely going to participate in GothLitNovember this year, totally my thing and I have books already planned to read 🥰💖