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Orion the Hunter

I once heard a story about a goddess named Artemis. As the goddess of the hunt, wild animals and archery, she was known to be the best archer of all the beings in all the worlds. None could rival her impeccable aim or the strength with whic

Vera Artemisia · Jan 16, 2026

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Constellations of the Winter Solstice

December is here, and it heralds the end of our calendar year. The seasons turn ever onward in their eternal cycle, so when the equinoxes and solstices occur, we have a chance to slow down and reflect. Where are we in the seasons of our lif

Vera Artemisia · Dec 18, 2025

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Finding Light in the Darkness Article

There are so many reasons why I think stargazing is an excellent and enriching hobby to explore. The fascinating information you can learn about the universe, as well as the beautiful stories passed down throughout human history about the s

Vera Artemisia · Nov 20, 2025

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Rising in the East

I watched a beautiful sunset in Daajing Giids the other day. As the bright red and orange softened, the pink and purple clouds faded into lavender grey. I saw the indigo hue of the mountains and islands deepen until they melded with the sha

Vera Artemisia · Sep 28, 2025

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Finding North with Starlight

Once upon a time, in an age of gods and heroes, there was a woman named Callisto. She was a nymph, a spirit of the land, and the dear friend and hunting companion of the goddess Artemis. They ran through the countryside, frolicking through

Vera Artemisia · Apr 13, 2025