Have you ever heard the word cazimi? It’s not one you come across every day, yet its meaning carries a poetic resonance that feels deeply aligned with the creative journey. In astrology, cazimi describes a rare and powerful phenomenon. When a planet is "in cazimi," it is within 17 arc minutes of the Sun—a precariously close alignment that places it right in the heart of the Sun. For a brief moment, instead of being overpowered by the Sun’s intense energy, the planet is strengthened, bathed in clarity and focus.

For me, In Cazimi is more than an astrological term. It’s a metaphor for the act of creating, of venturing into the unknown, and of discovering something transformative in the process. Creativity, much like being in cazimi, requires us to approach a source of immense power. That source could be inspiration, passion, or the raw potential of an idea. It’s thrilling, yes, but it also carries risks—the risk of getting too close and feeling burned out, lost, or overwhelmed.

When I create, I find myself drawn to this delicate balance. My art lives at the intersection of the mystical and the modern, blending ancient symbols with new technologies like digital illustration and Web3. In many ways, each new project feels like a journey into cazimi. I approach ideas that shine brightly, ideas that demand focus and courage. Will they burn me, or will I find clarity in their glow?

I chose this title for my newsletter because it captures what I hope this space will be: a place to embrace the mystery and intensity of exploration. In Cazimi is about standing at the edge of what we know, leaning into the transformative power of creativity, and sharing that journey—flaws, discoveries, and all.

This metaphor also reminds me that clarity doesn’t last forever. Just as a planet moves out of cazimi, creative insights often slip away, obscured by distractions or doubt. But the beauty of creativity is its cycles. Like the planets, we’re always in motion, always returning to moments of alignment where focus and inspiration meet.

Through this newsletter, I invite you to join me in those moments of alignment. Together, let’s explore the themes that ignite curiosity and uncover the stories waiting to be told. And if we occasionally get too close to the sun? Well, that’s part of the adventure.

Thanks for reading In Cazimi!