Podcast: Reflecting on Cosmos

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Reflecting on Cosmos
Length: 01:08:42
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, Lindsay is convinced that those beloved chimney sweeps from Mary Poppins were on to something. Joined by Chris and Francesca, we discuss the art of making adjusts to ensure you enjoy what you do, the bizarre shapes that projects sometimes balloon into, and how sometimes you get to be a carefree chimney sweep, but once in a while you've got the be the stodgy old banker.

Show Notes:
COSMOS Opening Reception - Friday, October 30th 
COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck Pre-Order
Light Grey Art Camp - Ouray, Colorado
Light Grey Game Night

Meet COSMOS Artist, Adrian Majkrzak

Meet Adrian Majkrzak, another artist featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Adrian is an illustrator and concept artist who currently works as an artist for Destiny at Bungie Studios. His work is full of science fiction influences, and incredible spaces. For more of Adrian’s work take a look at his website, www.ghostorbit.com, or on Instagram @ghostorbit, and don’t forget to check out his Sagittarius piece in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Adrian illustrated a piece for the constellation Sagittarius. In the deck, it represents the Fool Card, and is a Fire Element.

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Sagittarius
Travel - Culture - Life Philosophy - Adventure

Sagittarius rules the ninth house, the house of philosophy. One of the most unique qualities of Sagittarius is its dual nature: half human, with an ability to reason, ideals, and a quest for knowledge, and half horse, with an insatiable wanderlust, a restless nature, and a desire for  independence. Sagittarius may wrestle with harmonizing both sides of their personality, however, those with the 9th sign are often able to find the connection that binds their contrasting personality traits through traveling and exploring new cultures. They learn how to employ their idealistic view through exploration. Sagittarius often spends time thinking about “why” and “how” things work on a grander scale, and they are not afraid to share their theories about life with anyone that will listen. Others will find it fun to brainstorm impossibly big concepts with them.

If Sagittarius appears in a reading, it is a great time for a new quest in which one may have time to reflect. This card indicates an opportunity to refresh one’s life philosophy through new experiences and travel.

When this card appears reversed, it indicates boredom with the routine, anxiety, and restlessness. A feeling of imprisonment or oppression may surface. This anxiety may manifest itself in several ways -- running from romantic commitment, stressing within a job that may seem mundane or repetitive, or even skirting responsibilities in favor of a spontaneous adventure. Shaking up routine will help satiate the desire to explore.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks for your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Catherine Ho

Meet Catherine Ho, one of the many talented artists featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! She’s an illustrator and surface designer that works out of Baltimore, and does incredibly detailed and stylized work in both: black & white, and full color! To find more of her work you can look at her website, www.cat-ho.com and blog, catvho.tumblr.com or find her on Instagram @catvho, and dont miss out on seeing her Eridanus piece that she made for the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Catherine illustrated a piece for the constellation Eridanus. In the deck, it represents the Tower Card, and is an Air Element.

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Eridanus
A Twist of Fate - At the Mercy of a Greater Power

Eridanus is the Latin name for Italy’s Po River, a winding river prone to tumultuous flooding that can wrench trees loose from the riverbank. The association between the river and the constellation comes from the twisting and tortuous path the stars trace in the sky. Eridanus floods from the waters poured by Aquarius, the water bearer. This card depicts an aggressively twisting Arowana river fish, symbolizing the chaotic nature of the river.

When Eridanus appears, life may be at the mercy of the twists and turns of fate. Though the jostling and round-about trek may make a person feel a bit lost, one is ultimately still headed in the right direction, just as the waters of the great Eridanus flows steadily downstream. This card’s symbolism could manifest itself in an actual journey as well. Trying to think of the experience as an adventure might make traveling a bit more fun.

Reversed, someone may be up a creek without a paddle and feeling a bit out of control with the direction they are headed. A person may be unable to right one’s self until the end of this wild ride. A new assignment, a job transfer, or family matters may be the cause. A move may seem necessary, though it might not feel very convenient.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/…/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-or…

Thanks for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Andres Guzman

Meet Andres Guzman, an illustrator and designer from who graduated from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His work features graphic shapes, iconic compositions, and bold colors! If you want to see more his work take a look at his website, andresguzman.com and blog, allmypistachios.tumblr.com or find him on Instagram @andresitoguzman, and don’t forget to check out his depiction of Leo Minor in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Andres illustrated a piece for the constellation Leo Minor. In the deck, it represents the Three card and is an Earth element.

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Leo Minor
Budding Talent - Person in Training

Known as the “Lesser Lion,” Leo Minor fits in well with its surrounding menagerie of Leo, Ursa Major, Lynx, and Cancer. Lions are powerful, confident, and ambitious animals. Leo Minor is a small constellation,  resembling a young lion training for the day when he takes charge of his own pride. When this card appears in a reading, a person may be too inexperienced at the moment to show the world all they can offer. Others may not see the promise they hold for the future quite yet, but the potential for greatness is certainly there.

This card references a budding ace, a person-in-training, or a novice with big ambitions.  It draws attention to the unique abilities that young potential will bring to the greater community in time.

Reversed, Leo Minor references the feelings of inadequacy or jealousy a person may feel when comparing themselves against a practiced individual, professional, or person that has gained notoriety for the same interests. Remember that each constellation in the sky earned its place in its own time.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Zoe Keller

Meet Zoe Keller, an illustrator and designer who graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art. She is another artist on the roster for the upcoming Cosmos show! Currently working out of Philadelphia, she uses graphite and ink to create striking and extremely detailed images. For more examples of her work be sure to swing on over to her website, zoekeller.com and blog, compassandwheel.tumblr.com or look for her on Instagram @zoekellerart, and find her rendition of the Moon Constellation in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition that opens on October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Zoe illustrated a piece for the constellation Moon. In the deck, it represents the Seventeenth Oracle Card.

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Moon
Secrets - Mystery - Cycles

Since ancient times, the Moon has been associated with magic, intuition, mystery, and renewal. It is connected with female energy, related to feminine cycles, and linked to our emotional well-being. The moon has an ability to connect deeply with our psyche and our subconscious. As it quietly revolves around the Earth, the Moon’s presence can be seen with the swelling of the tides, changes in the weather, and its omniscient presence on clear, dark nights. It is quiet and omniscient, emitting a fascinating aura of mystery and power.

As a card, the Moon suggests that those who act behind the scenes can be extremely influential. It is a symbol for visible transition through it’s own cycles. It indicates the importance of dreams, subconscious yearnings, the celebration of curiosity, and the allure of the unknown. The Moon also promotes transition, finding comfort in the cycles of life.

Reversed, this card may indicate secrets, hidden agendas, or dirty dealings beneath the surface. Remember, all manner of creatures come out at night.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thank you for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Xanthe Bouma

Meet Xanthe Bouma, another one of the amazing artists features in the upcoming Cosmos show! A graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art, and now living in southern California, her work uses bold, graphic shapes and wonderful color schemes! If you want to see more her work take a look at her website, www.xanthebouma.com or find her on Instagram @xoxobouma, and don’t forget to check out her depiction on Pluto in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Xanthe illustrated a piece for the constellation Pluto. In the deck, it represents the Ninth Oracle Card.

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Pluto
Finality - Transition - Distance - Separation

Pluto signifies an end. Symbolic of both the final destination in our solar system and of the ruler of the underworld, Pluto conjures cold, dark, and mysterious images. Though he was not an evil god, Pluto was feared by the living, who were reluctant to even say his name aloud for fear he would bring them to their doom. At the end of a long journey down the river Styx, a soul was welcomed into the underworld, Pluto’s domain, for the rest of eternity.

In a reading, this card is about finality, the unknown, and transition. It may symbolize distance and separation, but not necessarily an uncomfortable version of these terms.

Reversed, the card may speak to misunderstanding, dark thoughts and the void, as well as rumors, speculation and poor reputation without justification.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thank you for your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Taryn Gee

Meet Taryn Gee, a lifestyle editorial illustrator that’s featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! She is based out of Ontario, Canada and uses fun color schemes in her illustrations! It’s been fun to work with her in this show! You should definitely check out the rest of her work on her website (taryngee.com), blog (taryntaryn.tumblr.com) or Instagram (@taryngee), and check out her depiction of Neptune in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Taryn illustrated a piece for the constellation Neptune. In the deck, it represents the Eighth Oracle Card.

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Neptune
Intuition - Foresight - Awareness

As the god of the sea, Neptune has inherited many of the “watery” qualities shared by the elemental symbol. Able to intuit the motives of others, Neptune is ruler over dreams, intuition, introspection, psychic ability, and perception. Often associated with the concept of higher awareness and the powers of keen observation, this card indicates a person who is highly empathetic and in tune with their emotions and the emotions of those around them. Neptune’s trident, with its three prongs, symbolizes harmony between the mind, body, and spirit.

People with Neptune in their reading may find it particularly easy to pick up on the subtle motives of others. This is a card of keen perception and the ability to intuit the tone of many underlying complexities within relationships and when in the act of negotiation. It represents a heightened awareness of both opportunity and danger, with an emphasis on foresight and circumspection.

Reversed, innocence may appear more blissful once the subtleties of a situation are revealed. One may find they are unable to pull away from the dangerous emotional undercurrents they encounter with their perceptive abilities.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Philippe Poirier

Meet Philippe Poirier, another one of the talented artists being featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Philippe is a 2D-3D artist working out of Montreal. He makes beautiful environments and playful illustrations! Be sure to check out the rest of his work on his website, philippepoirier.ca, and blog, philippepoirierart.tumblr.com, and check out his depiction of Scutum in the upcoming Cosmos exhibition, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Philippe illustrated a piece for the constellation Scutum. In the deck, it represents the Knight Card and is a Water Element.

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Scutum
Protection - Preservation - Defense

The constellation Scutum is named to commemorate King John III Sobieski’s victory in the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Scutum is in the image of a shield. The card derives its meaning from all that a shield represents: protection, preservation, and the ability to defend.

The imagery of the card depicts a small hamlet nestled against the protective shadow of a nearby mountain.

Upright, the card indicates a protective atmosphere and a safe haven. A person may find sanctuary in a place where others protect their ideals, or create a space where they can be at ease. This may be either a physical place or within a relationship or friendship where a person can feel comfortable to let down their guard.

The reversed position implies the shield is acting as a detrimental barricade. It could be a wall between a person and something beneficial, or a defensive shield raised unnecessarily.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thank you for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Phoenix Chan

Meet Phoenix Chan, an illustrator from Hong Kong, China. She is featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! A graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she uses both traditional and digital media to create whimsical works of art! For more of her work check out her website, www.phoenixchanillustration.com or blog, phoenix-chan.tumblr.com and stop by to see her version of Circinus + Crux in the upcoming Cosmos show that opens October 30th

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Phoenix illustrated a piece for the constellations Circinus + Crux. In the deck, they represent the Ten Card and are an Earth Element.

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Circinus + Crux Constellations
Perfection - Completion - Continuity

Circinus and Crux are two of the 88 modern constellations. Circinus refers to a compass, an instrument used for drawing circles and arcs. The circle is one of the most widely recognized symbols of completeness, cycles, and perfection. Crux refers to a cross, or two perpendicular lines dividing each other in half; a representation of unity and structure.

Both Circinus and Crux are among the most ancient human symbols, appearing continually in cultures around the globe, and have elements of symmetry and beauty within their form.

Upright, this card symbolizes truth and perfection, as well as the concept of completion. This may manifest itself in feelings of  purpose, appreciation, trust, and honor.

The reverse is not necessarily the opposite of this reading, but rather, this sense of completion comes with less ease.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Meet COSMOS Artist, Nicole Gustafsson

Meet Nicole Gustafsson, one of many great artists featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Nicole is an illustrator working out of the Pacific Northwest, and has a specialty in traditional media paintings. Her work features inviting color schemes and various themes ranging from woodland scenes to pop culture references! Definitely make sure to check out her website, nimasprout.com, and blog, nimasprout.tumblr.com, and keep an eye out for her Horologium piece that’s featured in the upcoming Cosmos show, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Nicole illustrated a piece for the constellation Horologium. In the deck, it represents the Eight Card and is an Earth Element.

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Horologium
Time Passing - Milestones - Progression

Horologium, the “hour teller,” is a faint celestial body in the southern sky, home to a clockwise spinning galaxy. This astral body was discovered by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752 during an expedition to the Cape of Good Hope.

Hands of a clock circle continuously. Time is rhythmic and unbiased towards the cycle of life. This card depicts Horologium as a celestial clock, garlanded in the flora of the Cape of Good Hope. A specific moment captured in time, while being very much about the nature of change.

When this card appears in a reading, it references the passing of time and all that entails. It is a card of age, of milestones, of past, present, and future. Though human life is punctuated with meaningful moments, this card reflects our relationship with time itself. The long hours, the spontaneous moments, the seconds that pass as we anticipate something new. It is a reminder to take notice of life in this moment, as much as a reminder to plan and to reflect.

A reverse Horologium card can reference the fear of life passing too fast. There is a sense of urgency to “make the most of it” before it is too late.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks so much for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Liz Parlett

Meet Liz Parlett, one of the awesome artists featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, and now an artist working out of Northern Virginia, their work focuses on character design and concept art! Be sure to check out Liz’s website, lizparlettdraws.tumblr.com, for more work, and be sure to take a peek at the Chamaeleon piece that’s in the upcoming Cosmos show, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Liz illustrated a piece for the constellation Chamaeleon. In the deck, it represents the Knight Card and is a Fire Element.

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Chamaeleon
Adaptability - Adjustment - Camouflage

Chameleon is one of the smallest constellations in the sky. Chameleons have evolved into resourceful, perceptive, and versatile creatures. They are known for their camouflage abilities; they can change color to match a variety of surroundings, including an exceptional array of colors and patterns.

Interestingly, chameleons also rely heavily on vision to survive. Their eyes can rotate independently, allowing them to see 360 degrees at once. Upright, this card references a combination of the chameleon’s keen observational skills with their adaptability. This card is about observing one’s surroundings, watching the actions of others, adjusting one’s stance, and adapting instantly to each new challenge. Adaptability is incredibly important in terms of understanding how to stay safe and how to claim new opportunities. This card does not assume that a person always feels confident in their ability to adapt, nor does it assume the person will be instantly skilled at their new role. The phrase “fake it til' you make it” may be a fitting mantra for the time being.

Reversed, this card indicates a traitor may be hidden in the ranks. A person may be willing to blend in just to gain an advantageous piece of information or lying in wait to catch another in a compromising situation. In another reading, the Chameleon card reversed may also mean that a person is just having a difficult adapting to new situations. Slow adjustments often come with plenty of frustration and insecurity. Though the transition may not be easy, it may provide an opportunity to grow and expand one’s current abilities within the constraints of a new challenge.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks so much for all your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Lisa Perrin

Meet Lisa Perrin, one of the many artists featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Lisa earned her MFA in Illustration Practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work is informed by Eastern European Jewish folk tales, beautifully detailed Victorian designs, as well as nature in its many forms. She now resides in Cleveland, OH where she works as an illustrator for American Greetings card company. If you want to see more of her Perrin’s work be sure to check out her website www.madebyperrin.com or blog made-by-perrin.tumblr.com, and don’t forget to check out her Caelum piece in the Cosmos show, opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Lisa illustrated a piece for the constellation Caelum. In the deck, it represents the Death Card and is an Earth Element.

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Caelum
Tool of Creation - Refinement - Configuration

The constellation Caelum was said to have been named both for the celestial figures carved into marble vessels and for the sculptor’s chisel. In Masonic lore, the chisel symbolizes the tool of transformation: when used by the skilled hands of sculptors and craftsmen, it brings forth elegant forms from rough hewn stone. The Caelum card depicts the dual nature of the tool and its creation, where each chip that defines the form detracts from what it once was. Caelum symbolizes the departure of something that was in order to make room for what will be.

Upright, this card symbolizes the progress to attain one’s goal, possibly by using a helper or outside resource, or the tools necessary to do so. With proper tools, a person can create a masterpiece. Properly and consistently applied resources allow for patient, considered and deliberate progress. This is a card of creativity, refinement, transformation, and configuration.

Reversed, Caelum represents a divisive force, literally reshaping or wearing away important aspects of an established configuration. The action taken may be to deliberately deface or obscure. A heavy-handed move has the potential to lay waste to any progress made before it.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thanks for your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Kate O’Hara

Meet Kate O’Hara, another awesome artist featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Kate is a freelance illustrator currently living in Reno, Nevada. She graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her work is beautifully detailed, has nostalgic undertones, and mainly focuses on the interaction of plants and animals in nature. To experience more of Kate’s work drop by her website, kate-ohara.com, and blog, kateoharaillustration.tumblr.com and make sure to catch her Lepus piece in the Cosmos show opening October 30th!

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Kate illustrated a piece for the constellation Lepus. In the deck, it represents the Two Card and is an Air Element.

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Lepus
End of Naivety

Lepus is the rabbit often associated with the myth of Orion. His hunting dogs pursue Lepus across the night sky in an endless chase. Rabbits represent swiftness, agility, and naivety. They were often considered one of the most elusive prey, and therefore were prized hunting quarry for nobles in ancient times.

This card depicts Lepus caught in the jaws of one of Orion’s hunting dogs. In a reading, this card represents the end of innocence and an introduction to the realities of the world. It may manifest itself through personal trials, “coming of age” experiences, or in an elusive truth being revealed at last.

Reversed, Lepus indicates a particularly rocky learning experience. A sense of perspective may be gained regardless of whether the lessons came as a surprise, through hardship, or through failure.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here:

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thank you for your support!