Each new moon, we gather in intentionally pro-Black, pro-queer, non-binary spirit space to practice for freedom. Guided by Afro-Caribbean lineage bearer, social architect & healer Persephone Young, we call on timelines & dimensions across the multiverse to support liberatory futures deserving of Black trans people. Translation by Pro Bono ASL!
This new moon, we will be holding space for reflection, processing, griefwork and hopes. As we move through the Gemini-Sagittarius eclipse portal that began in Gemini season 2020, we believe that it is radical to slow down and feel. The mutable fire and air signs of this eclipse season and nodal polarities bring rapid transformation, and we seek to balance this energy by grounding and tending to our emotional beings (earth and water).
We conjure:
A digital spirit space,
The dark moon as generative ontology,
A practice ground for freedom,
Inspired by Caribbean maroons
And African hush harbors
For the age of Aquarius, let's move away from racist algorithms that concentrate resources in the hands of the already famous, while silencing and shadow banning Black and indigenous voices. We're following the lead of Persephone Young and their ancestors in the tradition of marronage: African people who escaped colonized spaces and created free communities (often in the hills of Caribbean islands). We also gather in the spirit of hush harbors, a sacred African American tradition on Turtle Island, wherein Black folks slipped into the forest at night to practice communal care.
We defy and decry the racist, colorist thinking that codes "shadow," "darkness" and "blackness" as bad, evil or dangerous. We declare that the dark moon is sacred. As the bright side of the moon rests, the stars shine brighter. We will call down constellational allies from the Pleiades, Orion and more. We celebrate the goodness of yin energy, the dark and quiet potential of moonless nights. We come together in humble reverence of the new moon's dark glory, ready to learn whatever hidden wisdom may be revealed.
Interdimensional poetic downloads channeled by Persephone Young, non-binary Aquarius time-traveler, bard, & social architect.
Aquarius social architect Persephone Young is an interdimensional being rich in knowledge and wisdom. They travel between universes, channel intergalactic downloads and practice out-of-this-world reiki. Persephone's deep well of knowing holds information from their alma maters Brown University and NYU, as well as lived experience as a Caribbean warrior raised by Black Buddhists. From childhood, Persephone has been immersed in radical Caribbean praxis. They legit have 90's photos with Angela Davis and Kwame Ture/Stokely Carmichael! Persephone grew up visiting the partners Dr. Gloria and Audre Lorde (who received the name Gamba Adisa "she who makes her meaning clear" in ceremony).
Despite the spiritual warfare and psychic attacks of anti-Blackness, colorism, US imperialism, transphobia, queerphobia, the gender binary, and ableism, Persephone's magic still shines.
Facilitated by Camellia Dao-Ling, inter-generational ancestral integrator, writer and artist
4 PM Eastern / 1 PM Pacific **please note your time zone**
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No one turned away for lack of funds
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