The zodiac sign of Gemini (21 May – 20 June) is symbolised by the Twins. The glyph represents the Roman numeral for two which shows the dual nature of the sign. Gemini Basics Ruler: Mercury Exultation: North Node Natural House: 3rd house Fall: South Node Quality: Mutable Detriment: Jupiter Element: Air Polarity: Positive / Masculine… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Gemini
The zodiac sign of Cancer (21 June – 21 July) is symbolised by the Crab. The glyph represents a woman’s breasts which show the nurturing qualities of the sign. Cancer Basics Ruler: Moon Exultation: Jupiter Natural House: 4th house Fall: Mars Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Saturn Element: Water Polarity: Negative / Feminine Cancer Correspondences Day: Monday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Cancer
The zodiac sign of Leo (22 July – 22 August) is symbolised by the Lion. The glyph represents the lion’s mane which shows the regal nature of the sign. Leo Basics Ruler: Sun Exultation: Neptune Natural House: 5th house Fall: None Quality: Fixed Detriment: Uranus Element: Fire Polarity: Positive / Masculine Leo Correspondences Day: Sunday… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Leo
Creating dialogue is one of the most enjoyable and the most challenging parts of writing. Dialogue isn’t like real speech. If you write dialogue to resemble real speech you’ll end up with something unreadable. If you don’t believe me, record a conversation between your friends or family, then transcribe it word for word. It’s a… Continue reading How to Write Dialogue
The zodiac sign of Virgo (23 August – 23 September) is symbolised by the Virgin. The glyph represents the coiled Kundalini serpent with its head in a closed loop which shows the purity of the sign. (Note: compare this glyph with Scorpio) Virgo Basics Ruler: Mercury Exultation: Mercury Natural House: 6th house Fall: Venus /… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Virgo
There are so many different types of astrology it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s a basic run down of the main branches of the astrology tree. Some of these are specialist areas while others will be practised by most astrologers. Natal Astrology Uses the birth chart to explore the nature of… Continue reading The Multifarious World of Astrology
The zodiac sign of Libra (23 September – 22 October) is symbolised by the Scales. The glyph represents the scales which show the harmonising nature of the sign. Libra Basics Ruler: Venus Exultation: Saturn Natural House: 7th house Fall: Sun Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Mars Element: Air Polarity: Positive / Masculine Libra Correspondences Day: Friday Number:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Libra
The zodiac sign of Scorpio (23 October – 22 November) is symbolised by the Scorpion. The glyph represents the coiled Kundalini serpent with its head pointing up which shows the transcendent nature of the sign. Scorpio Basics Ruler: Mars & Pluto Exultation: Uranus Natural House: 8th house Fall: Moon Quality: Fixed Detriment: Venus Element: Water… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Scorpio
Description is the bedrock of storytelling. Good description brings a scene to life and makes it vivid in the reader’s imagination. This is achieved by following one of writing’s sacred rules: Show, Don’t Tell If you write your story by showing the reader what’s happening rather than just telling them, it’s more involving. It draws the… Continue reading How to Write Description
The zodiac sign of Sagittarius (22 November – 21 December) is symbolised by the Centaur (half man half horse). The glyph represents an arrow which shows the adventurous nature of the sign. Sagittarius Basics Ruler: Jupiter Exultation: South Node Natural House: 9th house Fall: North Node Quality: Mutable Detriment: Mercury Element: Fire Polarity: Positive /… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Sagittarius
The zodiac sign of Capricorn (22 December – 20 January) is symbolised by the Goat. The glyph represents the mythical sea goat which shows the civilising nature of the sign. Capricorn Basics Ruler: Saturn Exultation: Mars Natural House: 10th house Fall: Jupiter Quality: Cardinal Detriment: Moon Element: Earth Polarity: Negative / Feminine Capricorn Correspondences Day:… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Capricorn
The zodiac sign of Aquarius (21 January – 18 February) is symbolised by the Water bearer. The glyph represents two serpents (one is ego, the other is the soul) which shows the individuation process of the sign. Aquarius Basics Ruler: Saturn & Uranus Exultation: None Natural House: 11th house Fall: Neptune Quality: Fixed Detriment: Sun… Continue reading Traditional Correspondences: Aquarius
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