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Constellations translated into poetry weekly.

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Mother Gaia calls
one of her bravest creatures
from earth to the sky
without a stellar shepherd
pride of Orion lingers

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The constellation Scorpius, a pattern of stars resembling the arachnid, is backdropped by stellar clouds and open space.
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Virgo used to walk
the Eridanus river
tending her garden
a golden age departed
cool wind underneath her wings

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A woman stands tall with a wheat stalk in one hand and grain in the other. Behind her the stars of the night sky traced with the constellation pattern representing Virgo. A woman stands tall with a wheat stalk in one hand and grain in the other. Behind her the light of the sun softens a sky blue atmosphere traced with the constellation pattern representing Virgo.
August 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Two years ago, Terra learned of Andromeda’s royal Ethiopian heritage after they rescued a mother fox and her kit from being sacrificed on Mount Olympus.

Terra’s past is still shrouded in mystery, but when it is revealed the story of Polloscope will never be the same!

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A photo of glittering stars and constellations serves as a header for a poem that reads: "You're a princess?" Terra asked Andromeda at Karya's gate. A Thessalian woman approached saying, "You found them!" The kit squealed in joy at the sight of his owner. Terra returned him, and the mother fox followed. Terra cheered, "Our map was right!" The woman asked her, "Where did you find my foxes?" Andromeda said, "On the peak of Olympus." And the woman hosted them.
June 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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A bright blue atmosphere traced by a rosy ecliptic path backdrops these words: Glass vanity vase shatters as her last note rings freedom for the ears Ethiopian applause Andromeda’s first concert
May 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A sea of stars and constellations backdrops these words: Andromeda’s lyre ripples throughout the forest melodic healing a weakened bird’s wing strengthens a deer’s broken horn—restored. Richard Auriga
May 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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National tanka month is a great time to reintroduce Polloscope—a story inspired by star myths, told through poetic verse. Follow the journey of the New Argonauts for free every Tuesday via the link in bio. Thank you for reading!

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May 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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A forger at heart
Archer gallops with her shield
etched with shared secrets
why her people fight a war
to defend Table Mountain

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The constellation, Sagittarius, a half-human-half horse known as a centaur holds a bow and arrow, ready to fire. Captured with Stellarium Mobile. The constellation, Sagittarius, a half-human-half horse known as a centaur holds a bow and arrow, ready to fire. Captured with Stellarium Mobile.
November 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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November 12, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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Grazing with the lynx
Terra, daughter of Indus
walks with her scepter
sheathed around the shepherd’s waist
Brandenburg’s time channeler

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November 11, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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Polloscope: Maiden Voyage will be available on Kindle Vella until the service closes February 2025.

New Chapters of Polloscope can be read for free every Tuesday at polloscope.blogspot.com
October 31, 2024 at 6:33 AM
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Orion sunset
puts endless slaughter to rest
Skorpios legend
Andromeda’s margin notes
studied under candlelight

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October 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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Autumnal balance
the deck, keel, and Chiron’s cloth—
Argo Navis sails
Gemini; St. Elmo’s fire
lamplight for new Argonauts

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October 24, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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Evergreen heartbeat
bright life and soul of Argo
a sanctuary
for both lions and black sheep
darkened by ashes of war

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July 25, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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Solstice slumbers end
high tide ushers in the crab
to join Argo’s crew
a friend of the scorpion
guardian of fresh water

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June 30, 2024 at 3:14 AM
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Stellar travelers
it runs like blood in their veins
lightning of Sparta
Polly trains in medicine
while her brother herds Aries

- R.L.P. Auriga

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May 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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Golden flying ram
the astronomical dawn
of Argo’s voyage
a world where you can fly free
holds up by Virgo’s balance

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Art by Paul Screvane

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April 1, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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One year ago, Chiron mentioned to Castor the brief version of how he and his sister became the last living centaurs. Now Chiron’s former crewmate and student, Ophiuchus, returns to finish the job.

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December 13, 2023 at 7:39 PM
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A new chapter of Polloscope releases tomorrow! Sagittarius season begins with the resurrection of Scorpius. While the Argonauts celebrate, Andromeda’s homeland is invaded by hunters under Bellerophon’s command. Will she make it home in time?

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December 11, 2023 at 9:05 PM
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From mountain to sky
Argo sails with a new crew:
Castor and Pollux,
Virgo's favorite pair of twins,
Aquarius and Archer

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November 25, 2023 at 6:10 PM
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Into the season of Sagittarius, one burning question focuses the lens on Chiron and his younger sister Archer. How did they become the last two living centaurs?

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November 25, 2023 at 4:53 PM