Cosmic Forecast August 2022

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Cosmic Forecast August 2022

August begins in Leo season and wraps up in Virgo. What these two signs have in common is their love for beauty and their ability to facilitate joy. Abundance is a major theme this month, particularly in terms of creative inspiration, confidence, connection, and achievement. While Leo is the archetype of individual glory, Virgo represents the supportive forces that make success possible. If Leo is on stage, Virgo is working their magic behind the scenes. With the planets in several squares, opposition, and conjunctions this month, the energy is electric—but you might feel like it has nowhere to go. Obstacles present new possibilities for growth. It’s a great time to change your style, change your habits, or change your mind.

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Nicole Caspillo

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Nicole Caspillo

Sell 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 the verbal conversations have been had.

Nicole Caspillo (she/her) is a barista and cook at a café, textile artist, and expressive arts facilitator. Follow her on Instagram at @contact_form_ or check out her art at @slicevancouver.

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Cosmic Forecast July 2022

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Cosmic Forecast July 2022

July marks the halfway point in the year, the fold that separates the growing light from the gathering darkness. Now that we’re past the Summer Solstice, the days will get shorter. But before they do, we have a whole summer of warmth and sunshine to enjoy. July’s astrology is supportive and steadfast. There’s a lot of structure in the stars and that means there’s a little more certainty and a sense of safety that’s available to us if we know where to look for it.

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Daniela Guerrero-Rodriguez

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Daniela Guerrero-Rodriguez

Sell 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 the verbal conversations have been had.

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Two-Eyed Seeing from the perspective of a Cree mother and RCMP Officer

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Two-Eyed Seeing from the perspective of a Cree mother and RCMP Officer

The granddaughter of famous First Nations activist Dorothy Maquabeak Francis reflects on intergenerational trauma, racism in policing, and relationship-building. It’s 35 below freezing in Edmonton, as a 27-year-old RCMP officer and Cree woman sits with her face pressed to the chilled window glass of her patrol car. Above her, ribbons of jade light— the Aurora Borealis—move like silk across the obsidian night sky.

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Cosmic Forecast June 2022

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Cosmic Forecast June 2022

June’s astrology is a mixed bag of ten-cent candy, colourful and sweet and a little nostalgic. There are challenges and moments of joy, days of full-hearted freedom and days of deep grief. Gemini is both/and energy. It asks us to experience the full spectrum of the human experience, to taste every flavour that life serves us. We’ve been on this ride the whole time, but June’s cosmic weather encourages us to be more present and accepting of everything we’re going through—as individuals and as a community.

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Unpacking the Father/Daughter Relationship in Meet You At The Light

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Unpacking the Father/Daughter Relationship in Meet You At The Light

South Asian representation within Western media is hard to come by, but relatable, heartfelt representation is damn near impossible to find. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I cried during each viewing of Meet You at the Light, directed by Alexander Farah. This music video created for local artist Desire Dawson’s title track truly touched me, allowing me to feel both seen and heard on screen.

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ

Sell 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 the verbal conversations have been had.

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