inspiring and interesting books…
Neptune is now in Aries and we can expect to see an increase in the idealisation of certain aspects of masculinity, such as heroic action, bravery and courage. But there could also be an increase in misguided or delusional actions that come out of the wounded masculine psyche. So now is the perfect time to… Continue reading Neptune’s Quest in Aries: Healing the Masculine Psyche
While reading the hugely enjoyable The Once and Future King by TH White last year I kept coming across sections that made me think: Oh, that’s Neptune in Aries! So here’s a collection of quotes and my rambling thoughts about what King Arthur and Merlin can teach us about fighting, war, justice, morality, humanity, and… Continue reading The Once and Future King: notes for Neptune in Aries
Another week, another great astrology book published by The Wessex Astrologer. Alchemy: The Soul of Astrology by Clare Martin explores astrology through the lens of alchemy and alchemy through the lens of astrology and provides practical insights into both. I loved this book. It’s beautifully illustrated with the strange images familiar to anyone interested in… Continue reading Alchemy: The Soul of Astrology – Review
There aren’t many good books about Uranus and Liz Greene’s The Art of Stealing Fire: Uranus in the Horoscope was out of print for many years. So when The Wessex Astrologer issued a reprint, I eagerly snapped it up and wasn’t disappointed. The text is a transcript of two seminars given in London in January… Continue reading The Art of Stealing Fire by Liz Greene – Review
It’s about time I did some astrology book reviews and since I recently finished reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes by Mark Jones that seems a good place to start. This is an inspiring book packed with useful examples to help you understand how Evolutionary Astrology works with the birth chart.… Continue reading Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus & the Lunar Nodes
I’m currently hard at work writing Astro Journal 2024 so not writing much else. But then I found this lurking in my drafts folder and thought it was time to share as it’s been a while since my last Fantasy Reading List review. The Dresden Files is an urban fantasy series by Jim Butcher that… Continue reading Fantasy Reading List: The Dresden Files
I’ve been meaning to read The Children of Men by PD James for ages having seen the film when it came out. I finally picked it up the other day and noticed it was set in 2021, so now was the perfect time to dive in. James describes the story as a Christian fable and… Continue reading Children of Men: Finding Hope at the End of the World
In the last couple of posts we’ve been exploring the psychological impact of our current predicament. Now – if you haven’t guessed from the title – it’s time to go deeper with a plunge into some serious metaphysics. Buckle up! For these notes, I’m relying on Charles Upton’s epic critique of modern spirituality The System… Continue reading Notes on Apocalypse – the System of Antichrist
A few years ago, I was collecting information on what I was calling the Myths of Civilisation with the intention of writing a series of posts. They never materialised because I came across 33 Myths of the System by Darren Allen and realised he’d done the work for me! The book deconstructs the system we… Continue reading Notes on Apocalypse – Myths of the System
Writing as a Sacred Path by Jill Jepson is a practical guide to discovering the deeper purpose behind your writing. She describes writing as a vocation or calling; not just a job you do, but something you feel compelled to do regardless of the outcome. Writing becomes a central part of your life and you… Continue reading Review: Writing as a Sacred Path – Jill Jepson
Inside Story by Dara Marks is a book that can help you to write stories with real emotional depth and impact. It’s aimed at screenwriters but the advice can be applied to any story of any length. The transformational arc refers to how your characters change over the course of a story. But it’s not… Continue reading Review: Inside Story – The Power of the Transformational Arc
This week I’m re-reading Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers, the self-help classic published way back in 1987. I read it many years ago and it inspired me to turn my life around and create a more positive approach. But recently, Pluto entered my 12th house and all sorts of old… Continue reading Review: Feel the Fear & Do it Anyway
Jessica Davidson 