Elly Higgins

Since 2023, I have hosted Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast. Star Gays examines the lives and works of queer artists, activists, and thinkers through the lens of their astrological birth chart. Each episode focuses on one individual from the archives and overlays their natal chart on their biography to draw connections between their life experiences and astrological influences. Through this process, my goal is to develop a deeper relationship with astrology and with a long lineage of queers who are making sense of their worlds through creative and analytical practices.

Rummaging through the archives of queer art, thought, and activism has been a lifelong journey. Creating a queer lineage through the archives has been incredibly important to developing my sense of self. Astrology has also been a critical tool for understanding my life and my place in the world. Studying the cycles of time has allowed me to connect to the past and be more present in my own experience. Both astrology and queer archival art and activism have been ways that I have located myself and rooted into who I am and where I come from. Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast is my attempt to bring these passions together and share what I have learned with you all.

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