Creativity · Writing

A Writer’s Guide to the Creative Process

Writing a book is a transformative experience – terrifying and thrilling at the same time – like exploring a jungle or climbing a mountain. The process can take many twists and turns and you never know where you’ll end up. With that in mind, this series will explore the creative process and map out some… Continue reading A Writer’s Guide to the Creative Process

Astrology

How to Interpret Jupiter Transits

Jupiter represents the urge to grow and create a meaningful life. It takes twelve years to transit the whole zodiac so you’ll experience a Jupiter return at ages 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, and 84. These repeating cycles represent an ascending spiral of growth and personal development designed to bring you into greater self-knowledge.… Continue reading How to Interpret Jupiter Transits

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Sun

The Sun represents your basic character, how you experience life and express your individuality. The essential keywords for the Sun are: Power, Vitality, and Self-expression. Desires represented by the Sun: the urge to be and to create Needs represented by the Sun: the need to be recognised and to express the self Sun in the… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Sun

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Moon

The Moon represents how you respond instinctively and subconsciously. The essential keywords for the Moon are: Response, Feeling, and Conditioning. Desires represented by the Moon: the urge for inner support and emotional security Needs represented by the Moon: the need for belonging, safety & to feel right within yourself Moon in the Signs: Rules / Dignity:… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Moon

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Mercury

Mercury represents how you think and communicate. The essential keywords for Mercury are: Communication, and Mind. Desires represented by Mercury: the urge to communicate perceptions through skill or speech Needs represented by Mercury: the need to connect with others and to learn Mercury in the Signs: Rules / Dignity: Gemini, Virgo Exultation: Virgo Detriment: Sagittarius… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Mercury

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Venus

Venus represents how you relate to others, express affection and feel appreciated. The essential keywords for the Venus are: Harmony, Values, and Relatedness. Desires represented by Venus: the urge to be sociable and express affections, and the urge for pleasure Needs represented by Venus: the need to feel close to others and share emotions Venus… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Venus

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Mars

Mars represents how you assert yourself and express your desires. The essential keywords for Mars are: Will, Energy, and Drive. Desires represented by Mars: the urge to assert the self, and the sex drive Needs represented by Mars: the need to fulfil desires Mars in the Signs: Rules / Dignity: Aries, Scorpio Exultation: Capricorn Detriment:… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Mars

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Jupiter

Jupiter represents how you seek to grow and improve yourself, and experience trust. The essential keywords for Jupiter are: Expansion, Belief, and Grace. Desires represented by Jupiter: the urge to connect with something greater than the self Needs represented by Jupiter: the need for faith and confidence in life, and to improve the self Jupiter… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Jupiter

Awakening · Mythology

The Origins of Christmas – Part 2: Shamanic Roots

After exploring the pagan roots of the midwinter festivals and the dying Sun God, we travel into the darkness of the far north. This is where we’ll find the origins of Christmas, its real meaning, and a hint at our true purpose on this earth. In the first part of this article we found that… Continue reading The Origins of Christmas – Part 2: Shamanic Roots

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Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Saturn

Saturn represents how you establish the structures of your life and preserve yourself through effort. The essential keywords for Saturn are: Reality, Contraction, and Effort. Desires represented by Saturn: the urge to be safe and secure through tangible achievement Needs represented by Saturn: the need for social approval & rely on own resources through work Saturn… Continue reading Astrological Keywords for the Planets: Saturn