Fireside Chat for Flight of the Icaron: Episode 1 - Maiden Voyage (Patreon)

Erika hosts a fireside chat of Flight of the Icaron’s very first launch — what made it in, what didn’t, and the 1:20 of extra story Lou wishes he’d had for Episode 1: Maiden Voyage.

Please let us know... Do you like your sci bone-dry and white, or wet and neon?

Plus, a little camp magic. Before the mics ever rolled this summer, the Avatar of the People had everyone pull a tarot card to set the voyage. Brennan pulls for Andrei. The card? Two of Stones, from The Wildwood Tarot. A fitting omen for a maiden voyage into the skies.

TWO OF STONES – CHALLENGE

MEANING: Female hares box for domination and territorial rights to breed. After drawing on your grounded energy to reach self-empowerment, a position may be challenged or a struggle for control initiated by others. Learning to deal with rivalry or adversity in a dispassionate manner is a practical skill that can be used to advantage.

DESCRIPTION: Two low, worn stones stand side by side at the edge of the trees. On each one stands a hare. They are boxing furiously. Ripples of energy flow out from them as if their power and force were manifesting.

READING POINTS: Many challenges or rivalries are born of insecurity and subconscious issues with peers and colleagues. Usually, it is these emotions rather than actual malice or personal ill-will that dictates a rival’s mistrust or understanding of your efforts. In the modern material world, where so much emphasis is placed on a show of power or wealth, it is often a perceived position or status that enflames jealousy, rather than the reality of a situation.

Holding your own ground and defending your position at such times can be achieved by keeping in touch with pure and positive motivations and holding on to a personal integrity and sincerity, which is the basis for any fair and enduring material reward or advancement. Some competition and honest differences of opinion can be productive and even beneficial. Remain clear and focused on your objectives and stay firm in your ethical efforts to proceed with a plan or project.

The Wildwood Tarot by Mark Ryan and John Matthews, art by Will Worthington