An Interdisciplinary Mission

About August.Style as written by CEO.

Main Goals

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Providing resources to explore nuances of the human experience using tools that encourage wellness, empathy, and the understanding needed to develop strong foundations for truly adept creative endeavors.

Brand Background

From conception to formation.

Art Literacy

We seem to stumble into it. One day I'm running social media and just start making things. Then came the Apple Pencil. Next I'm hired as an artist.

I never took art history; a lot of historic print photography, but I had no vocabulary.

Technology

Not to get too philosophical, but I'd wager that decentralization is inevitable with time. And as humans can delegate more and more menial tasks, we focus on nuance.

AI can make a pretty picture, but it doesn't much predict art trends. And while I'm sure we'll have a phase of "showing off AI art" — perhaps I should have started by saying that it takes a lot of learning and that big art vocabulary.

Eventually humans will be humans and we'll start to be drawn to that which stands outof the human element. Don't let the era of Photoshop trickery fool you. Art and trend will not be led by what "looks human" for more than a fad.

I've always embraced technology and continue to here. You will always find an annotation of something is no created by my hand. To start: All of the art that makes the design of this website was created by hand without AI.

I'm sure I'll use AI to create thumbnails. And for anyone who is a writer who hasn't leveled up by leveraging ChatGPT as a writing assistant, you are seriously missing out. My brain is freed up to contemplate aspects of writing I never considered.

In the end, AI — thus far — is simply the democratization of skilled labor. You don't need to be trained. You can and will learn more from AI than you have in all of your careers and schooling. Don't back away from an Industrial Revolution. I can't even wrap my brain around that logic.

Patterns

Recently discovered I'm ASD and holy crap it is my super power. I've always wondered why I could spot trends before others, even accidentally starting them when I was in grade school.

Now I know and now I want to share that power.

Fair warning: You don't get gratification. It is rather silent. Silent but mind-bogglingly powerful. Have you ever looked at something (anything) and just known how it works? That's my brain.

Neurodivergents rule.

Astrology

That's about when Astrology entered the picture. Combine the human behavior you learn from patterns and studing art history, combine it with the power of automation, and you suddenly can scale a soon to be "publishing conglomerate "(ChatGPT's words, not mine) that focuses not just on sharing the skill, but also the healing.

ChatGPT Explains August.Style

A.I. Conversations

So I spend an hour or so explaining the project and working on copy with GPT. At the end of it I ask that it write up an essay explaining all that this business venture's brand is.

Besides editing, I could not have said it better.

Art + Astrology

by ChatGPT

Digital illustration created by human-hand, for this website, of an skeleton on their knees with both hands up towards their face, almost like they're praying; contemporary.

The fusion of art history and astrology offers a rich tapestry of insights into the human psyche. While art history provides a visual chronicle of humanity's emotional, political, and social evolutions, astrology offers a roadmap to understanding individual behaviors, tendencies, and potential life paths.

Art, in its many forms, has always been a reflection of the times. From the intricate details of the Renaissance to the bold strokes of Abstract Expressionism, every art movement captures the zeitgeist of its era. By studying these movements, one can discern patterns, influences, and inspirations that have shaped design trends over the centuries.

On the other hand, astrology delves into the cosmic dance of celestial bodies and their influence on human behavior and destiny. It provides tools for introspection, helping individuals understand their strengths, challenges, and potential. When combined with the historical context from art, astrology can offer a holistic perspective on personal growth and societal trends.

This platform serves as a bridge between the past and the present, the external and the internal. By understanding the metaphors and emotions encapsulated in art and aligning them with astrological insights, one can not only predict modern design trends but also play an active role in shaping them. This unique approach empowers trendsetters, especially those who are keen on making their mark in the world.

Incorporating art across the brand art, on the website, and printed on store products further solidifies the connection between historical influences and modern interpretations. As the brand grows it may leverage ads and subscription services, but also partnerships with discounts to get IRL readings, feature new writers, or provide information to visit a pop-up art show — perhaps even hosting one.

This venture is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary learning and its potential to foster personal growth and societal impact. By intertwining the wisdom of art history with the insights of astrology, August.Style is offering a fresh perspective on understanding the world and our place in it.

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Astrology Offerings

Comprehensive options to meet you where you are on the cosmic learning curve.

Astrology Chart Analysis

Cut straight to the point with minimal additional details and light energy defining.

Great for students working to learn the symbols, practicing defining various energy aspects, and coming up with ideas for activities that can help to integrate various energies.

For these reasons it is also perfect for experienced and intermediate readers.

Readings for Planning

Take the daily charts a few steps further.

Review what kind of astrological energy to expect. Learn what aspects mean or may feel like. Use provided suggestions for activities for personal growth, or just to encourage the positive energy and mitigate the negative energy.

Organized into start of week, mid-week, and weekend categories to plan accordingly.

Horoscope Collection

Modeled after the classics we grew up with. A bit more divinatory in nature, and all crafted for your specific sign.

They're brief and cover every day of the week. These readings can help you make decisions as to what day to plan dates or serious conversations, or set your mental state for taking initiative on getting a raise at work.

Other than the "OG Classic", we have daily Love Readings, Career Prospects, Outfit Energy Matching, Influences of Venus and Mars, and a list of FAQs on which day is the best energy each week for those various activities we get asked the most.

Healing Weekly Series

This is our most modern approach for an astrological reading. We're looking to help you feel balanced while making progressing life.

It focuses on finding "life catalysts" to help create positive change in different areas of our lives. This is achieved by finding overlap in encouraging energy aspects for our internal and our external realms of existence.

Once aspects are identified, there are definitions of the energy, examples of what encouraging the energy through action could lead to in different sectors of our life, and then examples of activities that do just that. These take-action examples are crafted for the various signs.

Art History Content

Studying patterns and human behavior.

The Style Spectrum

In part, these articles exist as one of our interdisciplinary tools to learn, understand, and predict human behavior, but they have curious beginnings.

Initially the idea grew from a failed project for a client and business partner that was more specific to one type of design and one style.

Growing up with ASD, I've always found style fascinating. I know now that is because I can see patterns where a lot of people cannot. This spark ignited when the years of minimalism that a millennial living out their 20s in Los Angeles experienced very suddenly shifted to maximalism. I was confused by the design at first, realizing this was because I didn't have the education to speak to or understand it, let alone draw it.

Having built most of the business architecture for the failed venture, I jumped on the opportunity to dig into this design shift phenomenon and fulfill my educational gap, increasing the value of that time spent by sharing what I learned thanks to my interest in tech.

After starting I learned a lot about human behavior from studying art. It was then I recognized this strange connection between different types of what I've coined "The Languages of Personality". This is when my background in Astrology came into the picture, though it took about a month for me to learn to articulate the powerful connection between art and astrology.

Email Series & Custom Texts

Meeting you where you want with the content you want.

Our Monthly Basic

Cut straight to the point with minimal additional details and light energy defining.

Great for students working to learn the symbols, practicing defining various energy aspects, and coming up with ideas for activities that can help to integrate various energies.

For these reasons it is also perfect for experienced and intermediate readers.