You may find this hard to believe, but your mind is a puppy. Train it well, treat it with respect, and you’ll have a lifetime of devoted service sitting between your ears. Wet nose optional. Let me explain. Writing is hard work. It’s even harder if you have no control over the most important tool… Continue reading Mind Training with the Puppy Technique
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Libra. Libra is ruled by Venus and is a Cardinal Air sign. The key concept for Libra is the harmonisation of all opposites, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for balance and impartiality. For example: Venus in Libra will approach relationships and express affection… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Libra
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Scorpio. Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto and is a Fixed Water sign. The key concept for Scorpio is transformation through emotional power, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for passion and depth. For example: Venus in Scorpio will approach relationships and express… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Scorpio
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and is a Mutable Fire sign. The key concept for Sagittarius is the aspiration towards an ideal, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for adventure and belief. For example: Venus in Sagittarius will approach relationships and express affection… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Sagittarius
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is a Cardinal Earth sign. The key concept for Capricorn is the impersonal determination to achieve, so any planet placed here will be coloured by ambition and self-control. For example: Venus in Capricorn will approach relationships and express affection cautiously. Capricorn key… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Capricorn
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Aquarius. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and Uranus and is a Fixed Air sign. The key concept for Aquarius is the detached understanding of concepts and people, so any planet placed here will be coloured by the desire for individualistic freedom. For example: Venus in Aquarius will approach relationships… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Aquarius
Writers hate rejection. So does everybody else, but writers and other creative souls will experience more than their share of the dreaded scourge. There aren’t many other occupations that have to deal with such high levels of criticism and sheer indifference. There are many ways to deal with rejection. Getting drunk and gorging yourself on… Continue reading How to Deal with Rejection
Keywords for interpreting any planet in Pisces. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune and is a Mutable Water sign. The key concept for Pisces is compassionate healing of suffering, so any planet placed here will be coloured by this desire for oneness and inspiration. For example: Venus in Pisces will approach relationships and express… Continue reading Zodiac Keywords: Pisces
A handy glossary of the main terms used in the study of astrology: Acceleration on the Interval A technique for adjusting the birth chart in relation to sidereal time which runs about 4 minutes faster than Greenwich Mean Time, or clock time. Angle The four angles of the birth chart which form a cross, with… Continue reading Astrology Glossary
The zodiac sign of Aries (21 March – 20 April) is symbolised by the Ram. The glyph represents the ram’s horns which show the aggressive nature of the sign. Aries Basics Ruler: Mars Exultation: Sun Natural House: 1st house Fall: Saturn Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Venus Element: Fire Polarity: Positive / Masculine Aries Correspondences Day: Tuesday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Aries
The zodiac sign of Taurus (21 April – 21 May) is symbolised by the Bull. The glyph represents the bull’s head which shows the determination of the sign. Taurus Basics Ruler: Venus Exultation: Moon Natural House: 2nd house Fall: Uranus Quality: Fixed Detriment: Mars / Pluto Element: Earth Polarity: Negative / Feminine Taurus Correspondences Day:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Taurus
Writing a synopsis is one of my least favourite activities and I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. But a well written synopsis is essential if you want to sell the book you’ve been working on for months/years. A synopsis is the sales pitch for your novel and it’s designed to entice an agent or… Continue reading How to Write a Synopsis
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