The energy entering into September feels a bit like we’ve moved houses, but we’re still unpacking. Most of the summer’s retrogrades will linger throughout the month, so there are many things we are not quite finished working through. There are plenty of lessons to integrate and lots of reflecting to do, but it might feel like there’s too much going on for you to clear your head.
Read MoreSell Out is a series by interdisciplinary artist Angela Fama (she/they), who co-creates conversations with individual artists across Vancouver. Questioning ideas of artistry, identity, “day jobs,” and how they intertwine, Fama settles in with each artist (at a local café of their choice) and asks the same series of questions. With one roll of medium format film, Fama captures portraits of the artist after their conversations.
Read MoreThe journey through August is like an adventure through deep forests and picturesque mountains. There are as many challenging climbs as there are beautiful views. This month, the Sun moves between Leo–the sign most closely associated with our egos and identities–and Virgo–ruler of generosity, diligence, and being of service to something greater than yourself. August teaches us how important perspective is when it comes to life (and astrology). What some call a hike, others call being lost in the woods. The astrology of this month gives us the opportunity to change the way we think about ourselves and our lives and to create meaning out of any obstacles we’re currently facing.
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keep quiet or else
she’ll rat you out
scurry and hide behind closet doors
under beds and pout
Read MoreSell Out is a series by interdisciplinary artist Angela Fama (she/they), who co-creates conversations with individual artists across Vancouver. Questioning ideas of artistry, identity, “day jobs,” and how they intertwine, Fama settles in with each artist (at a local café of their choice) and asks the same series of questions. With one roll of medium format film, Fama captures portraits of the artist after their conversations.
Read MoreAutomatic doors slide open, decoying invitation. I follow my dad silently to the back of the store–wet boots squeaking softly on linoleum tile, a trail of puddles tracking us. He studies a bottle of red, nodding pensively. “Aus-tray-lee-ah,” he draws out the word, turning over the syllables in his palate before repeating it in mother tongue, “澳洲.” As if he hasn’t procured the same bottle of liquor for a decade. “Aus-tray-lee-ah 酒!” he declares.
Read MoreJuly is about protecting our creative and emotional energy. While the Sun is in Cancer, our personal planets—Mercury, Venus, and Mars—travel through Cancer, Leo, and Virgo in close succession. Together, Cancer and Leo are like our cosmic parents. Leo makes sure that we’re expressing our authenticity with confidence. Cancer looks out for our hearts and cares for our tenderest parts. Virgo, meanwhile, creates a safe container for us to share our gifts and receive the gifts others have to give us. This month’s energy invites us to reflect on what our creativity needs to truly thrive and how to manage and tend to our emotional lives so that we feel regulated and capable.
Read MoreWe were down on East Hastings, where people, shelters, and garbage were tucked into corners and scattered across sidewalks. There were a few of us handing out hot soup and supplies when I heard someone call out up ahead.
"Kid on the block! Kid on the block!"
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