Last weekend I attended the Newcastle Writing Conference at Northumbria University. I went armed with a fresh notebook, which was a good thing because I made more notes than I thought I would, such was the amount of useful advice on offer. I arrived with streaming eyes and a rosy complexion after battling through a… Continue reading Newcastle Writing Conference Notes: Part 1 – the Digital Age
Where there is light, there is darkness, but hidden within the dark are the seeds of creation and the key to finding the light. In the last two posts we met the predator and discovered how he works in the story of Bluebeard. It’s time to get our hands dirty and jump into the viper’s… Continue reading Sympathy for the Devil: the Nature of Evil
This weekend I’ll be going to the Newcastle Writing Conference which is about DIY. No, I won’t be learning how to grout! The conference covers all aspects of digital publishing, such as self-publishing, crowdfunding, social media, blogging, and more. There are various industry-types who’ll be sharing their wisdom, and lots of others writers. I’m particularly… Continue reading Writing Advice from Meg Rosoff
“What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle.” – Rumi We’re on a quest to discover more about the murky depths of the mind and our worst enemy. In Going Dark we met the predator. Now we’ll dig a little deeper using the story of Bluebeard to learn how he operates and what we… Continue reading Surviving Bluebeard: How to Deal with the Predator
“One does not become conscious by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” – CG Jung There’s a demonic creature that stalks us through our nightmares. He targets the innocent and the hopeful. He squats in the dark, hidden until he attacks. He wants to destroy us, to stop us from growing… Continue reading Going Dark: Stalking the Predator
This placement is similar to Chiron in Pisces. Chiron in the 12th shows that your unhealed wound is to your inner life and spirituality. It may manifest through areas of unconsciousness, institutions, and mysticism. Other possibilities include: Strong need for the experience of unity, ecstasy and loss of identity Overwhelmed by chaos and struggle to deal… Continue reading Natal Chiron in 12th House
This placement is similar to Chiron in Aquarius. Chiron in the 11th shows that your unhealed wound is to your sense of individuality and group participation. It may manifest through the areas of society, community, hopes and long-term ambitions. Other possibilities include: Avoid expressing original ideas due to fear of not being accepted or misunderstood by… Continue reading Natal Chiron in 11th House
Less is more. Be more Zen. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
This placement is similar to Chiron in Capricorn. Chiron in the 10th shows that your unhealed wound is to your career and sense of achievement. It may manifest through areas of vocation, business, and recognition. Other possibilities include: Difficulty deciding what you want to do with your life or finding your place in society Struggle with… Continue reading Natal Chiron in 10th House
This placement is similar to Chiron in Sagittarius. Chiron in the 9th shows that your unhealed wound is to your belief system and meaning. It may manifest through the areas of travel, religion, philosophy, and education. Other possibilities include: Feeling of being wounded by the belief system you grew up with Desire to find a spiritual… Continue reading Natal Chiron in 9th House
Yes! You don’t need permission. Affirm who you are. You ARE a Writer! >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
This placement is similar to Chiron in Scorpio. Chiron in the 8th shows that your unhealed wound is to your power and sexuality. It may manifest through the areas of finances, mortality, and hidden matters. Other possibilities include: Encounter with death early in life, perhaps a birth trauma or life-threatening illness Fascinated with death and your… Continue reading Natal Chiron in 8th House
Jessica Davidson 