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I'm not sure how if I first heard about the party - from IRL buzz around the queer community in Philly or an Insta posted from a queer archivist page. It was all of my interests combined: queerness, astrological compatibility, and dancing in public. I was thrilled to have a space to be intentionally myself, to be amongst others in the LGBTQIA+ community. I was excited for this event in the same way a super-fan gets excited to go see their favorite sports team play. Sounds perfect, right? Best time ever? Lest we forget, every rose has it goddamn thorns, and every night thankfully has it's breakfast sandwich-infused dawn. Add in some hot wings and a pair of platform clogs and you have all of my favorite things on the planet.
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Let that sink in: A queer-only, zodiac-themed dance party. The night I went to my first queer-only zodiac-themed rave, this generous interpretation of what may actually be a sexist '80s power ballad would have been particularly helpful. Even if it may not feel like it in the moment, every terrible night will eventually shrivel when exposed to the sun of a new day - allowing you to grace the earth once again, stronger and kinder than ever before. As Bret Michaels says, "Every rose has its thorn, just like every night has its dawn." My feelings about the rock-turned-reality star aside, the song is not only a banger, but reminds me that even when something appears to be perfect or without problems, it's often not.