Astrology for writers
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The astrology of best-sellers: Lord of the Rings
There is magic and an epic quest and monsters. But that’s not what made the Lord of the Rings such an enduring classic. The astrology of the book is clear – the story has tapped into a seam in the collective subconscious. But what can those of us who write and create learn from its…
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Why was my manuscript rejected? – finding the meaning of failure with the help of astrology
As a child I was always making up stories – many of them, according to my parents – were quite gruesome tales of princesses getting stuck in towers and dark dungeons. When Saturn, that stern teacher who forces us to grow up, crossed my Pluto and then joined my natal Saturn for my Saturn return…
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Writing with the help of the stars – famous authors and astrology
Astrology is story-telling. The symbols in a birth chart are the raw data that allow me to start shaping a story. And I’m not the only writer who’s been drawn to this ancient art – but how can we use astrology as writers? First we can look at our natal charts to try to figure…