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The 11th House: Aquarius the Water Bearer.
Take a good long look at the picture. Confused yet? No? Then go ahead and explain to the rest of the class why I would draw a bird with a gun as the water bearer, you know-it-all.
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Thought so.
The sign of Aquarius, despite its name and symbol (the Water Bearer), is not a water-based sign, rather, it is an air-based sign, whose animal representation is that of the large bird - in this case, the raptor or bird-of-prey. The bird I had in mind was the Harpy eagle, an interesting avian with a fanciful crest of spiky feathers sticking out the back of its head, and cloaked in grays and whites.
"So why a gun?" I hear you snort derisively. As you might've noticed, since I've been pointing it out, I've been associating each of the Zodiacs with a specific weapon, something I thought fit with the symbol or personality of the sign. For example, Virgo (Earth) holds a staff, while Taurus (also Earth) holds an axe - these are tools as well as weapons. Aries (Fire) wields a mace, while Leo (Fire, as well) wields a sword, both weapons designed to inflict great amounts of damage. So what about Air? Air is one of the finer elements, and its weapons should reflect that: Libra is a construct, running on magnetism using the flail, a weapon that can't just be wildly swung around or you can serious hurt yourself; Gemini is a pair of chakrams (reflecting the Twins) that require more finesse and precision. So, I emphasize such Air-type idealism with the revolver, one of the more basic firearms while still holding a certain level of complexity above such basic weapons as the spear, or even the bow and arrow.
I didn't want to draw wings, that's why he doesn't have any.
Take a good long look at the picture. Confused yet? No? Then go ahead and explain to the rest of the class why I would draw a bird with a gun as the water bearer, you know-it-all.
...
Thought so.
The sign of Aquarius, despite its name and symbol (the Water Bearer), is not a water-based sign, rather, it is an air-based sign, whose animal representation is that of the large bird - in this case, the raptor or bird-of-prey. The bird I had in mind was the Harpy eagle, an interesting avian with a fanciful crest of spiky feathers sticking out the back of its head, and cloaked in grays and whites.
"So why a gun?" I hear you snort derisively. As you might've noticed, since I've been pointing it out, I've been associating each of the Zodiacs with a specific weapon, something I thought fit with the symbol or personality of the sign. For example, Virgo (Earth) holds a staff, while Taurus (also Earth) holds an axe - these are tools as well as weapons. Aries (Fire) wields a mace, while Leo (Fire, as well) wields a sword, both weapons designed to inflict great amounts of damage. So what about Air? Air is one of the finer elements, and its weapons should reflect that: Libra is a construct, running on magnetism using the flail, a weapon that can't just be wildly swung around or you can serious hurt yourself; Gemini is a pair of chakrams (reflecting the Twins) that require more finesse and precision. So, I emphasize such Air-type idealism with the revolver, one of the more basic firearms while still holding a certain level of complexity above such basic weapons as the spear, or even the bow and arrow.
I didn't want to draw wings, that's why he doesn't have any.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / General Furry Art
Species Eagle
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File Size 138.8 kB
Hm, pretty interesting concept all around, I like this idea a lot more than the generic maiden with a jug full of dirty water some crazy old bitch used to wash a Opossum and is pouring it all over the floor, this is very different and unique, I like it :3!
The details are quite nice here, bud! All the feather fluff and the talon shins, and now I'm just thinking that if a gun of air doesn't do the trick, he has a separate gun packing enough 'water' to kill anything XD
Hey, what did you expect from me? Class? HA!
The details are quite nice here, bud! All the feather fluff and the talon shins, and now I'm just thinking that if a gun of air doesn't do the trick, he has a separate gun packing enough 'water' to kill anything XD
Hey, what did you expect from me? Class? HA!
Well, that image wouldn't have been appropriate - for many reasons, but the main would be I've already drawn a generic maiden, the genericest maiden I could, for Virgo (her being the Maiden, and all).
If there's one thing I can do well concerning details, it's anatomically! :O Less anatomical details...less so. Dx And no, class from you, I'd be suspicious. >:U
If there's one thing I can do well concerning details, it's anatomically! :O Less anatomical details...less so. Dx And no, class from you, I'd be suspicious. >:U
Another amazing piece from you, bro!
I did, actually, know that Aquarius is an Air Sign (it helps to be another student of astrology, as well as having a mate who is an Aquarius), but that doesn't mean I wasn't still surprised at seeing an avian representing it.
I just love the thought and philosophy you put into all these. Also, both the gun and the feathers are very cool and well-drawn. ^_^ Just a question...is that just a water motif you've put on the gun, to represent the Water-Bearer...or is that actually a revolver-style Super Soaker?
I did, actually, know that Aquarius is an Air Sign (it helps to be another student of astrology, as well as having a mate who is an Aquarius), but that doesn't mean I wasn't still surprised at seeing an avian representing it.
I just love the thought and philosophy you put into all these. Also, both the gun and the feathers are very cool and well-drawn. ^_^ Just a question...is that just a water motif you've put on the gun, to represent the Water-Bearer...or is that actually a revolver-style Super Soaker?
Yes, I know you did, silly lion - we've discussed the Zodiac before. x3 I'm glad you approve of my pieces, it's encouraging to receive just praise from such a distinguished astrologer as yourself. :D
:O Well, can't it be both? My initial thought centered around pure decoration, but now that you've mentioned it, I suppose it should be some highly pressurized water-propulsion revolver...hmm...
:O Well, can't it be both? My initial thought centered around pure decoration, but now that you've mentioned it, I suppose it should be some highly pressurized water-propulsion revolver...hmm...
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