Our Constellations

Constellations are ever-present, bringing together stars and lighting up our lives. Each tells a story.
Our thanks to Alyssa Nip for the beautiful calligraphy.

Aquarius

The water carrier of the gods. Aquarius was allegedly the best looking boy in ancient Greece. In their own ways, the boys & girls at this table might just be the modern day equivalents.

Azure Dragon

In ancient Chinese astronomy, the Azure Dragon represents spring and the East. Our friends here are on the verge of something new and promising.

Circus

The compass used to draft circles and measure distances. We’re grateful that our friends here came together from distances near and far and expanded our circle of friendship.

Cygnus

The swan constellation represents Leda, the Spartan queen. This table full of some of our most graceful friends also includes those who could be queens in their own right.

Grus

Named after explorers in Indonesia, Grus represents the elegant crane, among the largest flying birds. This group of friends was with us as we set metaphoric sail after Berkeley and began exploring the adult world.

Horologium

This constellation represents the ever-present pendulum clock. Our friends at this table have been with us since the beginning, and we hope they’ll always remain so.

Hydra

Known as Ashlesha in Hindu mythology, the water serpent constellation is forever resilient, a straight shared by our friends at this table.

Jyeshtha

Known as Scorpius in the West, Jyeshtha In Hindu mythology represents the “most excellent”. To the ancients, this unambiguously represented the oldest sibling.

Mina

Known as Pisces in the West, this constellation represents the ichthyocentaurs, who aided Aphrodite when she was born from the sea. In their own way, our family at this table looked after us from the beginning.

Orion

Visible throughout the world, this constellation represents Orion, the supernaturally strong hunter. Our friends here seem to be supernaturally capable too.

Pavo

Named after explorers in Asia, Pavo is the constellation of the peacock. Our friends here represent newfound discoveries, and possibilities of new things.

Sagittarius

The Latin name for archer, sagittarius is represented as a centaur pulling back a bow. Our friends at this table always seem to reach everything at which they take aim.

Taurus

Latin for the bull, this is the constellation toward which the space probe Pioneer 10 is sailing, reminding of the boldness of our friends and family here.

Ursa Major

The great bear lights up the skies of the northern hemisphere. Ursa Major has long served as a navigational guide, illuminating the path forward, just as our family here.

Ursa Minor

An enduring beacon of the Northern Sky, this constellation represents the Little Bear. Our friends here are some of our favorite fellow Cal Bears and grizzlies.

White Tiger

One of the four symbols of Chinese astronomy, the White Tiger of the West became white after living for 500 years. We hope our friends at this table will be with us for quite some time too.