Hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is a cherry blossom festival from Japan, that is celebrated by eating (and drinking) under the cherry trees in bloom. Chef Sawyer tells us, “It's like a kind of like a renewed promise that summer will actually come again that the rains have ended.”

Signifying not only the continued fall of Rome (what’s done is done), but a total upheaval of what it means to function in our ‘modern’ society, the Saturn-Uranus square will keep tensions high and demand change - on one level or another. Make note of this transit.

Have you ever wondered why everyone around you seems to almost collectively undergo similar - if not the exact same - feelings, motivations, or stressors as you around the same time? This is, of course, in due part to the Moon and her ingress across the night sky, but this can also be said of the other planets transiting the same zones of our lovely Vancouver skyline

May we honour the lessons that Pisces teach us by engaging in Love and only Love this beautiful season. May you remember that you are worthy of such Love yourself. May you find your peace.

With six (6) planets currently in the sign of Aquarius, there is a clear and tremendous push for change on all fronts and all people. But what is in store for those born in ‘97 who are experiencing their first Jupiter Return in adulthood?

My neighbour two doors down is walking on a carpet I used to own.

What is a queer person to do when they can't go anywhere in person to meet someone? It seems like a lot of people have turned to dating apps this pandemic to socialize virtually or perhaps meet someone to bubble with.

Perhaps like some of you, I had heard all of the old adages about how cold Aquarius energy is: how utterly repulsed by emotion they were, their adamant refusal to portray emotional ‘weakness’ of any kind - certainly in regards to love with all its potential of heartbreak.

This year, we focus on sustenance, nourishment and enrichment of the soul. Here are some of our favourite activities you can do right now to start 2021.

It is no secret (and certainly not news) to queer and feminist spaces that the gender binary is pervasive in every aspect of our lives, but it would seem that attempts to alter that within spiritual circles is something of a Pandora’s box: the depth of reverie and blind adherence to centering gender and gendered language within mystic spaces is astounding... and often far more insidious than one would think could exist within a sacred space.

This month are some great featured artists from queer disability arts activist for your enjoyment. Check them out soon!

About halfway through the month, we will see these planets ingress Aquarius, which will then form a conjunction with Saturn and Jupiter. With this, we herald in the long and anxiously-awaited Age of Aquarius, wherein Earth is under new rulership, for the next 2000 years.

It’s been a dream of ours to create an event that honours the perfection that can be a short film . We hope audiences, old and new, will take a chance on exploring the many talented and original filmmakers whose work we will be bringing to Canadian audiences for the holidays. Discover and share these little gems. This is our Xmas present to you! Charlie Boudreau, Festival Director

The cusp of our 7th. The Great Other. These are the people sent on our path to hold up a mirror and bear witness as we see ourselves for what we truly are: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Prospect Theater Company’s Fall 2020 VISION Series Wraps with: DON’T STAY SAFE an original short musical on film Premieres online Wednesday, Dec. 30th @ 7pm - Free Online Streaming via Prospect’s Website and YouTube Channel

There are a few aspects between the charts of two people that are trickier to navigate than others and can lend themselves to a relationship that may be more work than it is worth. If you find yourself in a position of experiencing more pain than peace with a person, be this romantic partner or friend, having even just base knowledge of ‘red flag’ aspects in synastry can be helpful to further weigh that out.

If you’re like me, you’re missing the excitement of holiday craft fairs and markets. The sounds of happy people exploring the amazing world of craft, the smells of soaps and oils and cloth. We can’t bring all that to you in this virtual reality, but we can feature some local vendors and help you find that perfect last-minute gift.

Have you ever not gone to the doctor because you didn’t have identification? Or the information on your ID made you feel uncomfortable? This is the reality for many transgender people. Here are some resources -

It has been some 40 odd years since I’ve heard the words, “I have no choice.” For me, they epitomized the struggle—the moment by moment struggle of marginalized people making room for themselves in a world full of unwelcome. As a lesbian (who is also a woman of color), Opa Hysea-Wise has experienced discrimination and has struggled her whole life to find a sense of belonging

This virtual event from the folks at Vancouver Pride will give you a new surprise to look forward to every single day of December. There will be workshops, games, contests, performances and more.