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Monthly Horoscopes

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: November 2026

Starzology Horoscopes

This is the main introductory article to all my Starzology monthly horoscopes. I explain what’s included, how I work and what you can expect each month. I share all this so one day you too can write your own horoscopes.

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Starzology Horoscopes

Current Horoscopes

Up-To-Date

As each year unfolds, I move the current month’s horoscopes up to the top of the list.

I publish next months’ horoscopes live around the 21st of the month.

 

About Starzology Horoscopes

Who Writes the Starzology Horoscopes?

Each Starzology monthly horoscope is written by me, Alison Price, a professional astrologer in Vancouver, Canada. 

You can read more about me and discover my astrological philosophy. 

I write my horoscopes with love, care and attention. 

I offer you uplifting and positive ideas on how to live your life.

 

Positive Vibes

I am not a doom and gloom astrologer, but I don’t sugarcoat things either. 

I show you a positive and creative option and suggest how you can use the energies of the planets to improve your life one month at a time. 

 

Note: These horoscopes are NOT AI generated.

Which Sign to Read

Ascendant Signs

These horoscopes are written for Ascendant signs.

If you know your Ascendant sign then read that horoscope. 

Otherwise, read your Sun sign, and while you’re at it, think about getting your chart cast so you will know your Ascendant sign for the future.

 

About My Horoscopes

Shifting Energies

These horoscopes consider the changing planetary energies throughout each month. 

In general, I look at three things:

  • Ingresses: Planets changing signs
  • Lunations: New and Full Moons and eclipses
  • Stations: The beginning and endings of retrograde peiods

 

If there are other important events happening during a month, I may write about them as well, it just depends.

Horoscope Themes

Upliftment

I like to look on the positive side and find something uplifting to say for each sign. 

When I prepare my horoscopes, I consider planetary movements, planetary energies and shifts that occur in the natural rhythms of the planets. 

I also like to pay attention to New Moons and Full Moons when they impact a particular sign significantly.

I do consider planets stationing retrograde or turning direct as these movement shifts do make a difference in the way the planet can express its energy, especially if they impact the sign as well. 

All my horoscopes are written with love and care.

 

Monthly Horoscope Overview

Publishing Dates

I generally publish my horoscopes on the 21st of the month starting with the sign in which the Sun is at the time.

   

Astrological Overview

Time Zone

Starzology horoscopes are set for Universal Time Zone (UT) which is the old Greenwich Mean Time. (GMT). 

 

Eastern Hemisphere

If you live in the eastern hemisphere, like some of Europe, Asia, Australia and most of Africa, these dates may occur the day after the ones mentioned. 

 

Western Hemisphere

If you live in the western hemisphere, like some of Europe, Iceland, the USA, Canada and South America, these dates may occur the day before the ones mentioned.

 

What I Look for Each Month

As the planets move through the zodiac, they change signs and adjust their direction.

Each planet has a couple of particular signs that it really loves to be in and with it resonate well.

These shifts of planetary energy are what I consider.

Ingresses

I consider the planets changing signs or ingressing.

Several planets change signs each month and this can vary.

When a planet goes from one sign into the next it may benefit from the role of the new sign or it could have its energy reduced.

How well a planet is placed in each sign is known as essential dignity.

 

Lunations

I look at the New Moon and the Full Moon otherwise known as the lunations.

 

Eclipses

I always consider any Solar or Lunar Eclipses when they occur, which is not every month. 

Eclipses only happen during a couple of months each year.

 

Stations 

Retrograde Periods

I give much consideration to any planet which stations in a month. 

A station is when a planet appears to stop and change direction.

Stations happen at the start and end of a planet’s retrograde period.

 

Retrograde and Direct

Planets can either station retrograde (begin to move backwards) or station direct (begin to move forwards).

It depends on the planet and your own birth chart whether a planetary station may heavily affect you or not so much.

 

Yearly Astro Events Lookahead

Articles

Read each year’s astrological events lookahead all on one page.

Podcasts

Listen to our yearly lookahead podcast episodes.

 

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

Reach Alison at starzology@gmail.com.

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Mars Retrograde

Mars Retrograde

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: October 2026

💛 Forecasting Astrology

This article is part of my Forecasting category and brings all the transits, graphic ephemeris, solar returns, secondary progressions, solar arc directions and other predictive techniques and articles. Alison

Mars Retrograde 2027

Mars Retrograde

Introduction

Mars only retrogrades every second year or around every twenty-six months. 

Typically, Mars will spend six and a half weeks in each sign and this is when it is moving fast and direct. 

What this all means is that for most of the time Mars dashes through a sign in around six to seven weeks, but during its retrograde phase, it spends almost four times as long in one sign or another.

 

Superior Planet Retrogrades

Sun Aspects

A superior planet is any planet whose orbit is further out than the Earth’s orbit is.

The superior planets are; Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the outers Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron, and the far-outers Erisand Sedna.

All superior planets start their retrograde periods from around their trine aspect to the Sun. 

As the Sun moves through the zodiac, about one third of the year (around four months) later, the retrograde period ends near the second trine of the superior planet to the Sun. 

It is not just the two trines, but also the opposition to the Sun that happens during the retrograde period. 

All planets past the Earth are always retrograde when in opposition to the Sun.

 

Mars Retrograde Cycles

General

Each Mars retrograde period typically lasts about 60-80 days (roughly 2 to 2.5 months). 

The time between the start of one Mars retrograde and the next is, on average, 780 days or about 2 years and 50 days. 

The exact timing can vary slightly due to the elliptical nature of Mars’ orbit. 

Because of the regularity of planetary orbits, we can predict Mars retrograde periods far into the future and of course you can see this in your ephemeris. 

Mars takes about 20.5 years to make a complete retrograde cycle through all the signs.

 

Comparison Cycles

Other Planets

Every planet has their own cadence for retrogradation.

 

This relatively infrequent occurrence of Mars retrograde makes each instance super interesting for astrologers.

 

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Mars Retrograde Visibility

Perihelion

Perihelion is the point in a planet’s orbit when it is closest to the Sun.

The word comes from the Greek peri, meaning “near” and helios, meaning “Sun.”

 

Elliptical Orbits

In astronomy, planets travel in elliptical orbits rather than perfect circles.

As a result, their distance from the Sun varies throughout their orbit.

In a retrograde period, Mars will be particularly bright, as it always retrogrades when it is closest to the Earth in its orbit. 

As I said earlier,  when superior planets are retrograde, they oppose the Sun which puts them in a perfect position for viewing as the full face is illuminated by the light of the Sun.

 

Sun – Earth – Mars

 

Mars will be prominently visible in the night sky in this position and you can see Mars, as it will be at its visibly brightest and largest now. 

This means that you can see Mars at night after the Sun has set and it shows its face to us as a full-on disk which is great for planet Mars photography.

 

Mars Retrograde Themes

General and Personal Themes

Each planet’s retrograde period will present themes in line with the nature of the planet.

I’ve listed a few themes which may unfold for Mars.

Not every theme will come forward in each retrograde cycle two years apart, but many can be present.

  • It depends on which sign Mars is retrograding through just how effective the planets energy can be.
  • It will be different when it is different houses in your chart as then it will affect the areas of life shown by those houses.
  • It also depends on which planets or points Mars aspects for you during its retrograde cycle and these will be different each time.

 

Reassessing Actions 

This period encourages you to prompt introspection about your projects, choices and behaviors.

It’s viewed as a time to step back and evaluate whether your current actions align with your long-term goals and values.

 

Rerouting Drives

Mars is often associated with ambition and motivation.

During its retrograde cycle, there may be a shift in what drives you, potentially leading to new directions in your public or personal pursuits.

 

Reenergizing Projects

Stalled initiatives might gain new life during this time.

It is a period to approach ongoing projects with fresh perspectives and renewed enthusiasm.

 

Recommitting to Actions

This theme suggests a stage of reaffirming personal commitments.

After reassessment, you might find yourself more deeply invested in some chosen paths or causes.

 

Reviewing Competitions

Mars is linked to competitiveness.

The retrograde period might prompt your re-evaluation of rivalries, competitive strategies, or your approach to challenges.

 

Releasing Anger

Mars is also associated with aggression and conflict.

This time is often seen as a moment to acknowledge and let go of pent-up frustrations or resentments.

 

Replenishing Physical Energy

Given Mars’ association with vitality and physical energy, its retrograde period is sometimes viewed as a time to focus on rest, recovery and the rebuilding of your strength.

 

Rewarding Winners

This could be interpreted as a time of recognition, where past efforts and achievements are acknowledged and celebrated.

 

Revising Strategies

It is a good time to reconsider your approach to problem-solving and any long-term planning.

 

Rekindling Passion

Mars is associated with passion and desire, so this can be seen as a time to reignite enthusiasm in various aspects of your intimate life.

 

Resolving Conflicts

This period can be viewed as conducive to addressing long-standing disputes or misunderstandings.

As anger levels are lower you can resolve conflicts now.

 

Redefining Courage

It could be seen as a time to reassess what bravery means to you on a personal level and how you can embody it.

 

Revisiting Past Decisions

The retrograde period of Mars might prompt you to review significant choices you have made in areas associated with Mars, such as in your sex life or other intimate relationship decisions.

 

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Retrograde Cycle Unfolding

Transits

Each retrograde cycle has the same sequence, but the planet and the signs which the planet transits through make all the difference.

 

Three Conjunctions

There will be three conjunctions to any planets or points which lie in the wake of the retrograde period signs.

  • First conjunction: Mars is direct during the pre-shadow.
  • Second conjunction: Mars is retrograde during the main retrograde period.
  • Third conjunction: Mars is direct during the post-shadow.

 

Each retrograde period will make a 3-hit conjunction to any natal planet which is placed in the retrograde transit path.

In your chart, any planet which does receive a 3-hit transit will be highly stimulated for you in your chart and the planet being conjoined by Mars requires special interpretation as it is not just another 1-hit transit like most ones are.

 

5 Parts to a Retrograde period

The 5 parts that every planet moves through in its retrograde period are:

  • Pre-shadow
  • Station Retrograde
  • Retrograde Period
  • Station Direct
  • Post-shadow

 

Let’s have a closer look at this years’ Mars retrograde period.

 

Mars Retrograde Signs

Leo and Virgo

In 2027 the Mars retrograde period straddles the sign cusp between Leo and Virgo.

Mars in partly in Leo and partly in Virgo during this year’s retrograde period.

These are the only two sign which Mars will be retrograde in during 2027.

 

Mars in Leo

Fiery Mars, enter sizzling Leo to get some bursts of action in your life.

Expect to have a few things on the go and eventually, what is meaningful, and worthy will rise above it all.

Keep all your options alive as long as you can and avoid closing doors on people and situations.

In general, you can anticipate higher levels of drama and sometimes loud and pushy behavior for most people.

If you are a creative person, you are likely to make some wonderful work now.

 

 

Mars Enters Pre-shadow

Mars enters Pre Shadow

On November 4th, 2026, Mars enters the pre-shadow.

From this point onwards, until the station retrograde position, any planets which Mars conjoins in your chart will receive a three-hit transit.

Mars enters its pre-shadow at the zodiac sign position where it will eventually station direct later in the year.

 

Interpretation

As Mars makes contact by aspect with natal planets in your birth chart, situations will unfold that will then be further explored on the other two passes later during the retrograde cycle. 

Make sure you know exactly which planets Mars is going to contact in your chart and pay close attention to what comes to pass on those days.

 

Mars enters Virgo

Mars entering Virgo brings focused action and practical effort.

Energy turns toward details, routines, and improving what already exists.

This is a time for tidy progress, steady work and refining your skills.

You can get things organized and make thoughtful adjustments.

Small steps taken daily lead to meaningful, grounded results.

 

Mars Stations Retrograde

Position

Mars slows down as it approaches the station retrograde.

Mars stations retrograde on January 10th, 2027, at 10°25′ Virgo.

This is the main turning point and indicates the start of the retrograde part of the cycle.

Now Mars is going to retrace its steps which started previously. 

 

Interpretation

This is the time when situations which did unfold when Mars was in the shadow return.

More information comes forward and you may have to make adjustments or reassess situations.

You are likely to discover new things about projects that you were trying to get into motion. 

Mars will linger in orb of the station for about 12 days.

 

Station Orbs

Note: For all planets to be in orb of a station, either retrograde or direct, the planet must be within 0°10′ to the exact turning point. 

This means that the further out the planet is in the solar system, the longer the lingering, and what I like to call the “loitering with intent” on one particular zodiac degree is.

This is another reason why transiting outer planets have more oomph than personal planet transits.

 

Mars re-enters Leo Retrograde

On February 21st, Mars goes back into Leo still retrograde.

 

Mars Stations Direct

Position

Mars once more starts to slow down as it comes towards the station direct. 

On April 1st, 2027, Mars stations direct at 20°55′ Leo.

Now Mars will start to move forward in direct motion again as it makes the third pass to any of the aspects that it made earlier in the first direct and the second retrograde pass. 

As Mars comes through, the final outcomes of activities or events which were started during this retrograde period are likely to be finalized. 

 

Interpretation

As Mars makes its final and 3rd aspect to any planets or points, the activities and actions which were brought to life will be cemented and firmed up now. 

If you were wondering about taking a particular course of action, this will be the moment, when the final decision will be made.

 

Mars re-enters Virgo Direct

On May 14th, 2027, Mars re-enters Virgo for the second time going direct.

 

Mars Leaves the After Shadow

On June 9th, 2027, Mars exits the after-shadow.

Mars will leave the after-shadow of this retrograde period and it’s all over bar the shouting.

Phew!

 

 

Mars Retrograde Resources

Articles

Here are a few more articles by me on this topic.

 

Books

A selection of related books for your Mars bookshelf.

 

Cards

Here are the astrology cards I have and love to use for inspiration and I think you may too.

 

Extend Yourself

Natal Chart

With your natal chart please do the following:

  • Find which houses this Mars retrograde will be in your chart.
  • List all the planets and points you have between 20°55′ Leo to 10°25′ Virgo.
  • Note the dates when Mars will make the 3 exact conjunctions to each planet or point
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Extend Yourself Further

Forecast

With your natal chart and the transits of Mars to hand begin some interpretations.

  • Write an interpretation of Mars transiting the houses in your chart (100 words per house).
  • Write an interpretation of Mars as it conjoins any planet or point in your chart and suggest some themes which may unfold in the period (100 words per planet or point).
  • Go further and consider if Mars will oppose any planets or points in your chart. Mars oppositions will be between 20°55′ Aquarius and 10°25′ Pisces (100 words per planet or point).
  • Go further and consider if Mars will oppose any planets or points in your chart. Mars oppositions will be between 20°55′ Taurus and 10°25′ Aries, and, between 20°55′ Scorpio and 10°25′ Libra (100 words per planet or point).
  • Write a full interpretation of what you can expect to occur in your life during this current Mars retrograde period (250 words).

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

Reach Alison at starzology@gmail.com.

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Sigils as Art

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: November 2026

Sigils as Art

The History of Sigils

Ancient Beginnings

Sigils are symbolic representations used to focus intention, store meaning or convey secret messages. 

The word sigil comes from the Latin sigillum, meaning seal. 

These mystical markings have evolved over time, weaving through ancient magic, religion, art and modern spirituality.

 

The Roots of Sigils

The roots of sigils can be traced back to the earliest human civilizations. 

Ancient peoples used symbols and marks to represent divine beings, magical forces and protective energies. 

Throughout earliest civilizations, people created symbolic languages to represent the unseen forces that shaped their world. 

Though not called “sigils” at the time, these symbols functioned in similar ways to convey power, protection, identity and spiritual meaning.

I’m just going to take a closer look at three influential sources.

 

Mesopotamian Cylinder Seals

In ancient Mesopotamia (circa 3500 BCE), artisans carved intricate designs into small cylindrical stones. 

These cylinder seals were then rolled across soft clay to stamp a unique imprint, often used to sign documents or secure goods. 

These cylinder seals are much like those fancy embossed rolling pins used for shortbread at Christmas to add thistles and other simple designs.

 

Each seal was personal, symbolic and sometimes featured deities, mythical creatures, or scenes of high ritual significance. 

They functioned both practically, as legal signatures and magically, believed to invoke divine protection or authority.

The repeated use of these symbols did create a kind of ritualistic magic to embed intention and identity in the daily act of sealing (or baking). 

These seals are some of the earliest known examples of humans using symbolic designs for both earthly and spiritual purposes.

Photo credit: Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

Egyptian Hieroglyphs

The ancient Egyptians developed one of the most sophisticated symbolic languages in history which are the hieroglyphs. 

Hieroglyphs were used from around 3100 BCE and each hieroglyphic character held multiple layers of meaning: literal (a sound or word), symbolic (a concept) and spiritual (an energy or deity). 

These symbols were often used in tombs, temples and amulets to invoke blessings, guidance, or protection in the afterlife and they were encased in cartouches for people’s names.

See Cleopatra’s cartouche below.

 

Hieroglyphs weren’t just writing as they were seen as living symbols, infused with the creative power of the gods, particularly Thoth, the god of writing and magic. 

Certain hieroglyphic combinations were crafted as protective spells or powerful names, acting much like modern sigils in their intent and energy.

 

Norse Runes

The runic alphabet used by Germanic and Norse peoples from around 150 CE consisted of characters called runes, each representing both a sound and a spiritual concept. 

Runes were carved into wood, stone, bone and metal for use in divination, magical protection and sacred communication. 

Each rune was more than just a letter. 

For example, Fehu (ᚠ) stood for “wealth” but also symbolized abundance, success and fertility.

 

Bluetooth

A rune you probably know is the one for Bluetooth which began as a code name for the actual software but the name stuck.

 

Runes were often arranged into bindrunes which are two or more runes combined into a single symbol, much like modern sigils, to concentrate and amplify their power. 

Runes were used in rituals, worn as amulets and etched onto weapons or tools, imbuing everyday life with mystical significance and divine intention.

 

Common Threads

Though these ancient systems that I’m mentioning emerged in different cultures and continents, they share a deep, intuitive understanding with three highlights:

  • Symbols have power.
  • Shape and form can carry intention.
  • Designs can act as a bridge between the seen and unseen worlds.

 

These early symbolic languages laid the foundation for sigil-making as we know it today. 

Sigils is a way to transform ordinary letters or images into sacred signs which carry energy, will and wonder. 

These early symbols were often used in ceremonies, rituals and written charms to invoke protection, prosperity or guidance.

 

Medieval Magic 

The Occult

In the Middle Ages, sigils took on a more formal role in some Western occult traditions. 

They were sometimes used by magicians and alchemists to represent angels, demons, or spiritual entities. 

Grimoires (magical textbooks), like the Lesser Key of Solomon, included elaborate sigils to summon and control spirits used sigils. 

Herbalists and astrologers use sigils to encode rituals, names of power and cosmic forces. 

These sigils were often believed to shrink divine or magical energy into a visible form.

 

The Chaos Magic Movement

Statement of Intent

In the 20th century, sigils were revived and reimagined by modern occultists especially in the movement known as Chaos Magic. 

Pioneered by practitioners like Austin Osman Spare, this new approach simplified sigil creation. 

Spare taught that a sigil could be made by writing a statement of intent (like “I am confident”).

 

Repeating Letters

Another way is to remove the vowels and repeating letters, so Johanne becomes JHN, Elizabeth becomes LZBTH, Wendrina becomes WNDRN and Alison becomes LSN.

 

Abstract Design

Additionally, you can rearrange the remaining letters into an abstract design. 

At this point you can see the reflection in many business logos as well. 

This design (the sigil) was then charged with energy through meditation, ritual, or focused visualization and left to work on the subconscious mind. 

This method focused on personal intention and creative expression.

 

Modern Use

Artful Expression

Today, sigils are experiencing a renaissance but not just in magical practices but also in art, design, tattoo culture and personal growth. 

People create sigils to:

  • Set intentions or goals.
  • Represent their name or identity.
  • Focus meditation or mindfulness.
  • Add mystery and symbolism to artwork.

 

I like to use techniques like sigil maps to blend order (like the alphabet) with creativity and perhaps spiritual meaning.

 

Sigil Maps

Turning Words into Symbols

A sigil map is a creative tool that transforms words into unique symbols by mapping letters onto a series of circles. 

It’s a simple yet magical system like a visual code where each letter of the alphabet has its own place, allowing you to draw a sigil (a symbolic design) that represents a word or phrase.

 

The Structure 

Three Concentric Circles

To start, draw three concentric circles, one inside the other, like a ripple in a pond. 

  • Outer Circle: Divide this circle into 13 equal segments (+/- 27.7°)
  • Middle Circle: Divide into 8 equal segments (45°).
  • Inner Circle: Divide into 5 equal parts (72°).

 

These numbers 13, 8 and 5 are part of the Fibonacci sequence which I’ve spoken about before and is a pattern found throughout nature, from flower petals to pinecones.

 Using this natural sequence brings an organic and natural harmony component to your sigils.

 

Mapping the Alphabet

Now, assign the 26 letters of the English alphabet to these segments:

  • Outer Circle: Start at the top right and move clockwise, placing the letters A to M (13 letters).
  • Middle Circle: Continue from N to U (8 letters).
  • Inner Circle: Complete the alphabet with V to Z (5 letters).

 

Each letter now has a unique place on the map. 

You can check your diagram against my sigil map.

Drawing a Sigil

From a Word

To create a sigil from a word:

Lay a sheet of tracing paper over the sigil map.

Plot the first letter of the word on the map and mark with an open dot (a circle).

Draw a straight line from that letter to the next.

Continue connecting each letter in the word until you reach the last letter, now mark with a short line or arrowhead.

The resulting shape is your sigil which is a visual symbol of your word.

You can keep it simple with lines, or add curves, dots, or embellishments for a more artistic touch.

 

Intention or Meditation

Focus Points for Inner Work

Sigils are powerful additions to spiritual or meditative rituals. 

They can help you focus your intention and anchor your energy. 

In intention work, a sigil can be drawn on paper, carved into a candle, or written with herbs or water as part of a ritual. 

In meditation, you can gaze at the sigil to quiet your buzzing mind and tune in to the frequency of your intention. 

You might burn, bury, or release the sigil after the ritual by symbolically letting go and trusting the universe to carry your message.

 

Hidden Messages

Write in a Visual Code Just for You

Because sigils are abstract, they make excellent secret symbols. 

Maybe you can weave them into your life in subtle ways that others won’t recognize. 

Leave a sigil in a letter, a notebook margin, or even on a wall as you mark. 

Perhaps you could stitch one into your favorite clothing or write it in invisible ink. 

Possibly you can use sigils to encode affirmations, memories, or even your computer passwords in visual form. 

This is a beautiful way to embed meaning into the mundane, turning everyday life into a personal ritual.

 

One Word Sigil

Alison

In general, you would do a one-word sigil perhaps of your name. 

So, here I’m showing you what my name, Alison, looks like as a sigil using this particular sigil map.

 

One Phrase Sigil

Motivational Phrases

You could do a motto or motivational phrase as a sigil. 

Sayings like, “no pain, no gain” or “fortune favors the brave” make good phrase when sigils. 

If you have a family or company motto you can do a sigil for that as well.

 

I Love You

How about trying a phrase like, “I love you” which will look like this?

 

Where to Use Sigils

Everyday Life and Spiritual Practice

Sigils are not just abstract symbols, but rather they are tools of intention, creative expression, and personal power. 

Once you’ve created a sigil, you can place it in meaningful spaces to amplify its purpose or keep it close as a quiet reminder of your inner magic. 

Here are some inspired ways to use your sigils:

 

Tattoos

A sigil tattoo can easily serve you as a permanent affirmation, a protective charm, or a hidden mantra that lives on your skin. 

Because sigils are abstract, only you (or those whom you choose) may know what they mean. 

You might ink a sigil tattoo for strength, self-love, healing, or a deeply personal word that’s transformed into art. 

Placing the sigil on a meaningful part of your body can enhance its symbolic value over the heart, the wrist, the spine, or anywhere that feels significant.

  

Art Signatures 

Instead of signing your name in the usual way, you can use a sigil as your artistic monogram. 

This creates a unique identity for yourself and adds a layer of mystique to your work. 

It allows your energy or message to be embedded in your creations without revealing everything to the viewer. 

Whether on canvas, digital art, sculpture, or craftwork, a sigil-signature makes your work feel more intentional and sacred.

 

Journals and Sketchbooks 

Use your sigils to decorate or mark your journal pages, sketchbooks, or planners. 

You can draw a sigil at the top of a page to set an intention for the day. Perhaps add one to an art journal entry to seal your thoughts, like an energetic lock. 

Include sigils in your vision boards or creative brainstorms to direct the energy you want to silently call in. 

This quiet, consistent practice adds can offer depth to your self-reflection and creative life.

 

Resources

More for You

Here are some more resources for you on sigils.

 

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Why Sigils Endure

Sigils have been, and are still, kept alive across the centuries is likely their powerful combination of meaning and mystery. 

They allow us to hide something precious in plain sight like a word, a wish, a truth and turn it into something beautiful and uniquely ours. 

Perhaps you can bring a sigil into your art practice. 

Let me know how you get on.

 

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: October 2026

November 2026 Horoscopes

November Events

8th Samhain

Samhain occurs when the Sun reaches 15° of Scorpio.

This is celebrated on October 31st and is commonly known as Halloween, although in 2026 it occurs on November 8th.

 

9th New Moon at 16°53′ Scorpio

The New Moon at 16° Scorpio can be a moment when you notice who is secretly supporting you in a quiet way.

Strangers may easily become allies if you pay attention to the emotional energy swirling around situations.

Lean into any feelings of nostalgia with people as this mood will be significant for you now.

 

13th Mercury stations Direct at 5° Scorpio

Mercury will station direct at 5° Scorpio which is a positive energy shift.

This change in Mercury’s motion will bring relief to stalled decisions and unresolved contracts which could have been causing delays.

Clarity of thought will improve, to make it easier for you to find solutions to creative challenges compared to the recent past.

Now is a favorable time to make decisions, but it’s important to be honest about your motives.

In general, this period is marked by positivity and creative ideas will flow freely.

While you might not be able immediately think things through, any concepts can be explored and strengthened.

 

14th Venus stations Direct Libra

Venus will station direct on November 14th at 22° Libra, signaling a release of its influence on matters of love and money.

Expect positive developments in your love life during this time.

Overall, this shift in direction will bring improvements to everyone’s love life to some extent.

Financially, there may be greater ease in buying and selling compared to the previous period.

However, with Venus in Libra, there’s a possibility of being tempted towards more purchases when simpler options would suffice.

It’s essential to be mindful of your spending and consider who you’re spending for.

Focus on thoughtful gestures that truly show your care and appreciation for yourself and others.

 

22nd The Sun enters Sagittarius

The urge to be free and explore the world is strong when the Sun enters Sagittarius.

All travel is favored.

Educate yourself about something interesting, so you will be more fascinating in turn this month.

 

24th Full Moon at 2°20′ Gemini

This is the chatty, Gemini, Full Moon of the year.

Good conversation bordering on gossip will abound.

Make sure you do not cross a line by discussing other peoples’ affairs inappropriately.

Read poetry aloud or immerse yourself in a good book to open your mind.

Write down notes, tips and numbers for later.

 

25th Mars enters Virgo

Mars entering Virgo brings focused action and practical effort.

Energy turns toward details, routines, and improving what already exists.

This is a time for tidy progress, steady work, and refining skills.

You can get things organized and make thoughtful adjustments.

Small steps taken daily lead to meaningful, grounded results.

 

Aries

November brings your attention to shared resources, finances and important personal connections.

The New Moon in Scorpio encourages you to notice who has quietly supported you and where deeper trust is developing.

As Mercury and Venus station direct, conversations about work, relationships and agreements become easier.

Later in the month, the focus shifts toward travel, learning and broadening your horizons.

The Full Moon highlights communication and you may find yourself talking, writing or exchanging ideas more than usual.

When Mars enters Virgo, get practical about your routines and put your energy into becoming more efficient.

 

 

Taurus

Relationships are at the heart of your November.

The New Moon in Scorpio offers an opportunity to refresh an important partnership and you may discover that someone is more supportive than you realized.

Mercury stationing direct helps clear up confusion around creative matters, romance or children.

Your ruler, Venus, ends her retrograde cycle in your relationship sector brings greater ease and warmth to partnerships.

The Full Moon may bring a financial matter to a head, particularly around shared money.

As Mars enters Virgo, put some energy into a creative project or simply make more time for pleasure.

 

 

Gemini

November encourages you to pay attention to your routines, wellbeing and working life.

The New Moon in Scorpio is a good time to make small changes that will improve your everyday experience.

Mercury turning direct brings clearer thinking around home and family matters while Venus direct can help smooth out relationship or creative concerns.

The Sun enters your opposite sign later in the month, bringing partnerships into focus.

The Twin’s Full Moon on the 24th is your moment to shine.

You may have something important to say and others will be listening.

Mars entering Virgo puts your energy into home improvements and practical domestic tasks.

 

 

Cancer

November is a creative and expressive month for you.

The New Moon in Scorpio invites you to reconnect with something you genuinely enjoy and reminds you that pleasure is not wasted time.

Mercury turning direct helps you communicate more clearly while Venus direct brings greater ease to conversations with family and people close to you.

As the Sun moves into the sign of the Archer, your attention turns toward work, routines and wellbeing.

The Full Moon in Gemini encourages you to slow down and listen to your inner voice.

When Mars enters Virgo, your mind becomes busy with ideas, errands, writing and conversations.

 

 

Leo

Home, family and your foundations are highlighted this month.

The Scorpio New Moon encourages you to create a more supportive environment around you and you may feel nostalgic about people or places from your past.

Mercury turning direct helps resolve financial or practical matters that have been stalled.

Venus direct brings movement around communication, learning and local connections.

Later, your sign ruler, the Sun, enters Sagittarius and brings a welcome lift to your social and creative life.

The Full Moon highlights friendships and group connections.

Mars entering Virgo turns your attention toward money, possessions and making better use of your resources.

 

 

Virgo

November gives you plenty to think about.

The New Moon in Scorpio encourages conversations that go beneath the surface and you may discover useful information through an unexpected connection.

Mercury, your ruling planet, turns direct to bring a welcome sense of forward movement.

Decisions that have been difficult to make can finally begin to resolve. Venus also stations direct, improving matters around money and self-worth.

The Full Moon brings attention to your home and family life.

As Mars enters your sign, your energy increases considerably.

This is your opportunity to get moving and make things happen.

 

 

Libra

Money and self-worth are important themes for you this month.

The New Moon in Scorpio encourages you to consider what is truly valuable to you and where your resources are best directed.

Mercury stationing direct helps clear up matters behind the scenes and gives you greater insight into what has been holding you back.

Venus, your ruling planet, stations direct in Libra, bringing renewed confidence and greater ease in love and social matters.

The Full Moon highlights travel, learning and communication.

As Mars enters Virgo, you may need more quiet time. Rest is productive too.

 

 

Scorpio

This is your month to reset.

The New Moon in Scorpio gives you an opportunity to think about who you are becoming and what you want to carry forward.

You may also become more aware of the people who quietly support you.

Mercury turning direct in yoru sign helps friendships and group projects move forward while Venus direct brings greater clarity to private emotional matters.

When the Sun enters Jupiter’s sign, your attention turns toward money and personal values.

The Full Moon in Gemini encourages you to look carefully at shared finances.

Mars entering Virgo brings energy to friendships, networks and long-term plans for Scorpions.

 

 

Sagittarius

November begins quietly for you as the Scorpio New Moon encourages reflection, rest and letting go of something that has run its course.

Mercury stationing direct can help you understand a private matter more clearly and may bring relief after a period of uncertainty.

Venus moving direct improves matters around friendships and your wider social circle.

Then on the 22nd the Sun enters your sign the Archer and your energy begins to rise.

The Full Moon highlights relationships and important conversations.

When Mars enters Virgo, your attention turns firmly toward career matters. Get organized and take practical steps toward your ambitions.

 

 

Capricorn

Your social life and future plans receive attention in November.

The New Moon in Scorpio encourages you to consider which friendships and groups genuinely belong in your future.

Mercury ending its retrograde period helps clarify travel, study or long-term plans that have been uncertain.

Venus direct improves your professional relationships and may help restore harmony at work.

The Sun enters Sagittarius on the 22nd, beginning a quieter period when you may benefit from stepping back and reviewing your direction.

The Full Moon highlights your work and wellbeing.

Mars entering Virgo brings energy to travel, learning and expanding your world.

 

 

Aquarius

Career matters take center stage at the beginning of November.

The Scorpio New Moon encourages you to think about your professional direction and what you want to be known for.

Mercury stationing direct helps resolve financial or shared-resource matters that have been delayed.

Venus direct brings more ease to your career and public life and someone may offer helpful support.

The Sun enters Sagittarius and brings attention to friendships, groups and future goals.

The Full Moon highlights creativity and romance.

Mars‘ ingress to Virgo asks you to deal practically with shared finances and responsibilities.

 

 

Pisces

November encourages you to look beyond your usual boundaries.

The Scorpio New Moon brings a desire to learn, travel or explore something that expands your understanding of the world.

Mercury now moving forward in your relationship sector helps clear up misunderstandings and makes important conversations easier.

Venus stationing direct can bring greater harmony to your shared finances and love relationships.

The Sun enters the mutable fire sign on the 22nd, putting your career and public reputation in the spotlight.

The Full Moon emphasizes your home and family life.

Mars entering Virgo energizes your partnership sector, so expect others to be more active and assertive around you.

 

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Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

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NaNoWriMo for Writers, Creatives and Astrologers

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: October 2026

NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo is a writing challenge which occurs every November. It is a time to give your writing projects a kick in the pants and create your unique body of work.

NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo

November

NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. 

As the NaNoWriMo movement has become a global effort, in my mind it could be called IntNoWriMo or International Novel Writing Month, but that probably won’t easily catch on.

NaNoWriMo happens every November.

Goal

The goal is to write 50,000 words in the 30 days of the eleventh month.

NaNoWriMo closely follows Inktober which is an art challenge every October which I love as well.

How NaNoWriMo Works

50000 Words

Say you were planning a novel, or any other type of non-fiction book or writing project, to have 50,000 words is a vast number of words completed.

If we take 50,000 words and divide them by 30 days, for November, it returns 1667 words per day, every day for the month of November.

 

Stephen King

Wordcount

In his fabulous book, “On Writing” Stephen King says he writes 2000 words every day of the year, including Christmas Day, and on his birthday. 

When I first read this fact it seemed an awful lot of words, but then I thought to myself, well perhaps I can do 1000 words a day and this has been my goal since then.

 

1667 Words a Day

For NaNoWriMo you can write 1667 word a day and just push yourself a little further. 

When I started writing articles for may many blogs, I was writing about 150 to 200 words and then putting the printed copy in a drawer and coming back three days later as I thought this is how real writer’s work. 

I’d read that proper writers write a bit of work, then they let it percolate and they eventually come back to it, but that really didn’t work for myself and my blogs.

 

1000 Words a Day

After discovering the word count which Stephen King aimed for each day, I decided that I will write 1000 words a day. 

Suddenly one thousand words became the perfect length for a blog post for me.

Most serious websites are at least 1000 words, and some can be around 2000 words because this is a good amount which can be read in under five minutes.

I have since reassessed this and now I push for 2500 words for each artiucle I write.

 

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What to do With What You Write

Plan Ahead

What you write for NaNoWriMo will be different for everyone. 

Here are some of my ideas on what to do with what you write.

 

Book Outline

It can be the basis for your book.

 

Blog Articles

You could have 1000 words per week for your blog for a whole year and then you would get fifty blog posts of 1000 words each.

 

Course Outline

Your writing could become the basis for a course outline that you want to teach which may be a specialty topic close to your heart which you inside out.

 

Content Creation

It could be content creation for any creative project.

For example, if you are writing for other people, or ghostwriting, you can get your ideas down in 50,000 words.

I was a resident horoscope ghostwriter on Upwork for three years before AI came along.

 

YouTube Scripts

You could have fifty 1000-word (or thirty 1667-word) scripts for YouTube videos if you are a YouTuber or planning to be one soon.

 

Short Stories

You might write fifty 1000-word (or thirty 1667-word) short stories or short story outlines.

If you are artistic you may wish to go on and illustrate these as well.

 

Why Do NaNoWriMo

Build the Habit

Habits are a theme for the Moon and conveniently the Moon’s cycle is 29/30 days as well.

 

 

When you consistently write every day, and you push yourself to 1667 words, it builds the habit of writing. 

This ritual will benefit you for the rest of your life because once you see what you can achieve during November you realize you have so much more inside you.

By the way, daily rituals are a process of the 6th House.

 

S-t-r-e-t-ch Yourself

These revelations come to yourself as you see what you can achieve. 

You can write 1667 words today and you can put 50,000 words down in November which could be a turning point for you and your creative journey.

 

My Experience with NaNoWriMo

Three Attempts

I have tried NaNoWriMo three times in the past.

 

First Attempt

The first time was years ago when I thought I was going to write a novel. I quickly discovered that a novel isn’t my thing.

They say everyone has a Great Novel in them, well, I don’t think I do because writing a novel just didn’t keep my interest whatsoever.

 

Second Attempt

The second time I attempted NaNoWriMo I was writing an astrology book

Although I got off to a good start, after about seven days, I just couldn’t keep up with the word count and I let it go. 

In the time after my abortive NaNoWriMo attempt I did complete that book, but it took an awful long time (years) to get the words wrangled onto the page. 

I often think that if I’d stuck to NaNoWriMo back then I would have forced myself to have all the basics which I needed for the structure of the book.

Third Attempt

The third time I attempted NaNoWriMo I was all caught up in all the social media aspect of it. 

I saw that people were posting and saying, “I did 1500 words” or “I did 1200 words today” or “I’m on track for NaNoWriMo” and bragging,  “…by day five you should have XYZ number of words and I’m there!” 

Many people were making the wordcount, but I found I still couldn’t keep it up every single day. 

I slowly slipped behind on the wordcount and I sadly let it go. 

But this year I’m getting organized to write NaNoWriMo.

 

Planning NaNoWriMo for This Year

October

I’m writing this in October because I’m already thinking about what I’d like to achieve during NaNoWriMo in November which is still a month away. 

I know that being prepared properly is what’s probably going to get me through. 

There are several steps I’m planning out and I’m going to list them now.

 

What I’m Writing: 30 Articles

November

I shall write thirty blog posts of 1667 words each, so that would be one blog post per day in November.

My decision is to write thirty blog posts of 1667 words each for next year. 

I’m going to do thirty separate articles which will certainly set me up for what I need and it will provide me with lots of content going into 2027.

 

December

After NaNoWriMo, and during this December, I can polish the posts.

Here I’ll create the artworks and images for the articles.

Moreover, I’ll find references and supporting information to enhance each piece.

 

January

My first completed fresh post will be published in the first week of January.

 

Word Documents

Setup

I will set up the thirty Word documents on my computer beforehand and have them ready to go. 

Each Word document will include the date in November when I’ll write it and the title ready for me to start typing immediately on November the 1st.

This will avoid faffing about on the first day and not getting the writing done.

 

NaNoWriMo Journal

New

I also have a new journal, I love journals, which I’m dedicating to NaNoWriMo this year. 

In my NaNoWriMo journal I will make notes about the content.

 

Topics

If I do thirty individual topics, I need thirty titles for each of the blog posts. 

Then I will know each morning when I wake up what my daily title is and what I’m supposed to be writing about that day.

I don’t want to be sitting at my keyboard thinking, “Gosh what shall I write about? I know, let me make some coffee and do the laundry” and not getting the words on the page. 

Although I’m not writing any words before November, I am planning what I’m going to be writing about ahead of time.

 

Artwork for Each Article

Because I am a creative and not just an astrologer or writer, I do like to do art which is what my Create project is all about.

For my NaNoWriMo journal I require a book with at least thirty full double-page spreads one spread for each day of November on which I can do an art piece related to the blog post.

This means the book must have at least 60 pages if not more.

 

Daily Reflection

I’m also planning to have a daily review at the end of each day. 

I envisage my daily review as a place where I can write one or two sentences about how the writing went. 

Because I do believe that some days, I won’t be able to do any writing at all and that being the case, I would either have to catch up over the next few days or get ahead beforehand, so that I can afford to take a day off if I have to. 

I don’t want to limit myself to 1667 words per day and, certainly, if I can get ahead in the beginning that will help because I do tend to flag around mid-month. 

I feel that having a reflection in the evening in my journal jotting down a few sentences will help me realize what I’m trying to do and why I’m trying to win at NaNoWriMo.

 

My NaNoWriMo Page Template

Diagram

This diagram shows the layout of my new journal pages for my NaNoWriMo writing this year. 

I always start on a double spread page.

 

Left-hand Page

On the left-hand page, I will draw the artwork that goes with the post.

This doodle or sketch will be a pencil sketch and then It will be redrawn digitally by me in Procreate for the actual published piece.

 

Right-hand Page

The first right-hand page will be divided in a particular way.

 

Top

At the top is the working title, subtitle and then the paragraphs below.

 

Sidebar

On the right-hand sidebar is an area where I can make notes about items which I need to mention such as:

  • People’s names.
  • Specific concepts I want to make sure that I’m stating.
  • The highlights about the actual blog post.
  • Links to websites or to an artist where I reference their work.

 

Accreditation

I may need to make sure that everything is tabulated, and accreditation goes to those who I’m talking about.

For instance, if I reference a Picasso painting, I will put a link to Picasso on his Wikipedia page or something like that.

Or if I reference neurographic art I may put a link to some of my YouTube videos about this topic.

Tags, links and hashtags will all go in the right-hand sidebar on the first page, so I know immediately what the post is about.

 

Main Body

The body of the writing will be on the right-hand page in the wide left column.

I will set out my journal ahead of time because I do enjoy handwriting although I may ultimately put it all into Word.

I will write in Word to get the correct word count, and this might sound like double duty, but I do believe that being properly prepared will help me.

 

Footer

The bottom footer area is for reflection and evening review about how I felt the day went.

I want to reflect on this writing journey.

 

Notes

If I don’t manage to finish in November, I will still have all my notes in my journal about what I was getting into.

I can continue into December, if necessary, but I hope that it won’t come to that.

What to Write

Ideas 

I want to share my plans for NaNoWriMo with you so that you might give some consideration to getting started with some writing project of your own this year. 

 

Memoir

You may want to do a memoir for your family.

A family record is something I’ve been toying with as my daughters are saying, “Hey tell us about the old days, were you in the war?”

I mean how old are they think I am?

 

Recipe Book

Perhaps you want to do a recipe book or perhaps you want to talk about gardening these are topics that interest me.

I may or may not want to at one point write about those things this year.

My focus is writing about developing creativity specifically in women in the third age which is after your second Saturn Return.

I am just sharing this with you.

 

Penwomanship

If you feel that keyboard typing is not your thing or you don’t even know how to use Word, then pick up a pen.

You can still get yourself a journal and start writing and planning out what it is you want to share and what you really want to leave behind.

 

Legacy

Your Story

This might be the year when you write your life story for your future generations which can be shared with your children, grandchildren and the rest who come behind you. 

You have a lot to offer.

We are moving in a digital world and many of the young folk don’t know anything about it.

You might want to share that.

I’ll talk more about documenting your legacy another time.

 

Resources

More for You

 

Overview

My Best Effort

I’m not going to beat myself up if I don’t manage to write 50,000 words in November. 

I would love to complete this and I’m getting as prepared as I can to do NaNoWriMo and I plan to do it, but I will not mentally harangue myself if I do not finalize the challenge.

Additionally, I will not consider myself a failure if I don’t make it.

However, I will certainly consider myself a success if I do win at NaNoWriMo.

 

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

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Artspiration Cards Deck

Introduction

I’ve always had a great interest in signs, symbols and sigils and the fact that when you are mark-making at a very basic level, you’ve got lines and circles and shapes. 

This is what I thought I would base my Signs and Symbols artspiration cards on. 

Now it did occur to me that I might not be able to find as many signs and symbols as I required for a full deck, but this is one of those projects that you start, and it grows with you.

 

Card Decks

A card deck is like a pack of cards. 

For instance, in a regular playing card deck there are 52 cards plus a joker. 

In a regular tarot card you have 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor arcana cards totaling 78 cards in all. 

Now of course I can add more if I want to. 

There is no hard and fast rule about how many cards you need in your deck. 

Your deck could have 22 (like the major arcana), 52, 69 or 101 cards. 

It’s your choice.

 

52 Weeks

I decided I would start with 52 cards in my deck because I do like to do artworks one-a-week style. 

Each year has 52 weeks and if I create one card each week, I will end up with a card deck with 52 cards at the end of the year. 

I’ve previously done 52 Herbs and 52 Meditative art coloring books which are once-a-week art practice coloring books. 

I also like yearly seasonal art challenges as well. 

So here I could have done 13 cards for each season as another way to look at it.

 

Signs and Symbols Artspiration Card Deck

Shapes

I decided to call my deck the Signs and Symbols Artspiration Card Deck or signs and symbols for short, or actually S&S for even shorter. 

Many of my symbols are very simple shapes like dots, circles, squares and triangles and from there they develop into other forms as well. 

For some of these symbols I’m referencing, The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook by Adele Nozedar which is a book that I’ve had for over ten years. 

You can decide on the name for your card deck either now or later.

 

What Are Artspiration Cards?

Art + Inspiration = Artspiration

Artspiration Cards are a beautiful blend of creativity and encouragement. 

They are small, hand-crafted cards and with usually around 50 to 70 cards in a set which offer visual and emotional inspiration. 

These cards can be used for daily art prompts, moments of gratitude, uplifting affirmations or quiet personal reflection. 

They are not fortune-telling cards. 

Instead, artspiration cards are open-ended, have a gentle message and for those of us in the slow lane. 

They help you connect with your own creativity, mood and inner wisdom, whatever that means for you.

You might think of them as:

  • Inspirationcards for your art studio
  • Gratitudeprompts for mindful living
  • Creativecues to spark your next innovative piece

 

Or simply a personal deck of beauty and meaning

 

Images and Theme

Cohesive

In my deck, each artspiration card features an image that you create. 

This could be a symbol, scene, shape, color blend or anything that speaks to your theme.

For a harmonious and professional look, it’s a good idea to keep all your cards within the same:

  • Color Palette: Pastels, brights, blues or black and white etc.
  • Art Style: Abstract, impressionist or cartoonish etc.
  • Medium: Such as watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil or collage etc.

 

This gives your deck a cohesive and intentional feel, even if each card expresses something unique.

 

Benefits of Making Your Artspiration Deck

Internal

There are a few benefits to making your very own artspiration card deck apart from that you get to have a lovey collection of cards at the end.

 

Creative Self-expression

This is a chance to play, explore and stretch your creative wings in a format that feels light and doable with just one small card at a time.

 

Personal Reflection

Your deck becomes a personal tool that you can turn to for journaling, intention-setting or quiet inspiration.

Each card holds a message that is just for you.

 

A Year-Long Art Project

If you create one card per week, you will have a full deck after a year.

It is a meaningful project which you can build gently over time, without overwhelm.

 

Your Art, Your Way

Love bold colors or gentle lines, abstract shapes or nature sketches?

Let your style set the tone in your drawing, painting, collage or mixed media.

Set Your Theme

Deck Focus

It is a good idea to choose a focus for your deck. 

Perhaps you are interested in cats, gardening herbs, summer fruit pies, astrology, violins or ethereal topics. 

Whatever you are most interested in in life, and what you know most about, choose that as your first theme. 

You can make other card decks with other themes later. 

The possibilities are endless.

 

Deck Focus Examples

Here are some ideas for your card deck theme:

  • Emotions:Mood of the day, happy, sad or melancholic.
  • Nature:Trees, volcanoes, seeds, rivers or flowers.
  • Affirmations:Feel good messages.
  • Goddesses:Nomkhubulwane, Freya or Papatūānuku and yes, I had to check the spelling too.
  • Imaginarium:Fairies, elves, goblins or ghosts.
  • Crafts:Baking cookies, sewing stitches, weaving, cordage patterns or spinning.
  • Animals:Woodland animals, farm animals, tropical fish or water birds.
  • Symbols:Signs and symbols (this is the one I’m doing)

 

Keep your theme either loose or specific and do whatever feels inspiring to you.

 

Getting It Done

Gentle Weekly Rhythm

Creating one artspiration card per week is a simple, achievable pace that works especially well for hobby artists like us with full lives. 

Over the course of a year, this steady rhythm will give you a beautiful 52-card deck, without the stress of rushing or the demand for perfectionism.

 

Stay Consistent and No Pressure

Let’s face it, life happens. 

Some weeks flow creatively as the muse arrives, while others feel slower. 

The idea is to keep showing up, gently. 

It is really not about making a masterpiece every time, but rather it’s about enjoying the process, staying connected to your creativity and making space for your art in your week. 

You do not have to finish a whole card in one sitting. 

You can spread the process out to fit your energy level and time available for art.

 

Workflow

Sample Week

To help you find time to make these cards, here is a light structure which I suggest you can follow, or adapt, to suit your lifestyle.

 

Monday: Plan Your Card

Choose your theme, sketch some layout ideas and explore composition.

 

Tuesday: Light Sketching

Create a rough pencil sketch for your card.

 

Wednesday: Ink or Outline

Refine your sketch with pen, ink, or clean lines in your medium. 

Erase all pencil marks now.

 

Thursday: Add Color

Bring your card to life with color.

Add paint, markers, colored pencils or colored ink.

 

Friday: Words and Phrases

Add your insights, meaning, message or mantra.

Write a title for your card.

 

Saturday: Final Touches

Embellish your card with some highlights. 

Choose metallics (gold and silver) or white highlights or glitter to make it sparkle. 

Color the edges of your cards.

 

Sunday: Reflect and Rest

Take a moment to appreciate your finished card. 

Journal about it, share it, or, simply enjoy how it feels.

 

Make It Yours

You can follow this rhythm or make your own version. 

Maybe you could do two steps in one day or just batch create cards at the weekend. 

What matters the most is that you can find a flow which feels supportive and is not stressful. 

Remember that artspiration is about creativity and not deadlines.

 

Materials

Card Stock

You will need thick paper or card stock. 

I started with watercolor paper, but soon discovered it was too wrinkly to shuffle the cards easily. 

Then I went onto Bristol board which is a smooth medium weight cardboard.

 

Measuring the Cards

Each of my artspiration cards is 94mm (3¾ inches) x 140mm (5½ inches). 

 

Note: I have since adjusted my card sizes, and you can read more about this in my roadmap article.

 

I measured each page out with a pencil and ruler. 

I can get four cards from one sheet of A4 paper.

 

Cutting Corners

I began cutting the rounded corners with a pair of scissors but they all looked so squonk. 

It annoyed me. 

So, I decided to invest in a handy dandy corner cutter. I used a corner cutter.

 

Pressing Flat

My cards started to bend with the watercolor and the colored inks. 

To overcome this, when I had finally finished them, I placed some under a stack of heavy books and put a couple into my flower press. 

I think a book press would be great for this job but I don’t have one, yet… 

I also didn’t want to overload my flower press either, so the pile of heavy books ended up being the best bet to flatten all of my cards.

 

Words, Meaning and Messages

An image is Worth a Thousand Words

You can have just the art, art and a title, art a title and a meaning or any combination of these. 

The trick is to do the same thing on every card in a particular deck. 

  • If you have a card title, then every card needs a title.
  • If you have a card meaning, then every card needs a meaning.

 

Decide if you want words on the cards, a title, a phrase, or just the art.

 

Card Companion Notebook

I have a small field notebook which I’m using to record each card. 

Additionally, this turns out to be a handy guide about the next cards I’m going to make. 

I have a two-page spread and sketch the image for card on the right-hand page. 

The title of the card, the meaning and words are on the left-hand page.

Puzzle

Below is the draft for my “puzzle” card in my Signs and Symbols mini notebook.

 

Document Your Creative Journey

Keep a journal or sketchbook alongside your deck. 

Use it to:

  • Reflecton the meaning behind each card.
  • Trackyour ideas, color palettes, and materials.
  • Notehow your technique or style evolves over time.
  • Celebratelittle wins and breakthroughs.

 

Looking back at your notes will show just how much growth happens, both in your art and in yourself.

 

Guidebook

Potentially, you might want to write a small guidebook at the end of the year. 

If you decide to commercially publish your card deck you ought to provide a guidebook explaining each card. 

You do not have to do this. 

Either way, to have a record of each card is a nice thing to have.

 

Legacy Stash

If your card deck gets into your legacy stash one day, then your family and those who come after you, will know that you were creating and, perhaps more importantly, why you created your cards in the first place.

If you create a deck aligned with your other interests in life, like baking pies, growing trees or following angels, then this will reinforce your interest and not be seen as some random thing you did one year.

Something to think about.

 

Edges

Options

There are two ways to deal with the edges of the cards, either leave them alone or color them. 

Personally, I like to color my edges to match the back design of the cards. 

If you leave the edges plain white over time and with use, they will get grubby and look worn.

I believe that to attend to the edges before you start to use your cards is a good move.

 

Choose the Edge Color

If your back design is mainly blue then put blue on the edges, if your back design is mainly gold then put gold on the edges. 

Actually, gold and silver are great colors for the edges regardless of the card back color.

 

Color the Edges

I take a marker, I like the Tombow markers, and I hold the pen still and run the card edge lightly over the brush marker tip. 

You don’t want to press the pen to the card as that can result in too much ink coming out and the color bleeding up onto the front and back design. 

Rather run the card over the brush tip while you hold the brush still in your other hand.

 

Photos

Consider scanning or photographing for a digital copy.

 

Card Storage

Box or Bag

In general, there’s two ways to store your cards.

  • You can make a little box for them.
  • Or you could make a little soft bag for them. 

 

If you are planning to commercially sell your cards then the best way is to make a box.

A new card manufacturer can help with this.

 

Pouch

Personally, I like to make a small bag or a soft pouch to keep my cards in. 

You can actually get little net bags from the dollar store, which may be ideal for your purpose.

But here’s a quick design on how to make a pouch for your cards.

 

Pouch Design

You will need some cloth.

Light material works well, like a chiffon and net or a very thin voile or cotton. 

 

Materials

To make your card deck pouch like I did you will need:

  • One fat quarter or a piece of material about 30cm (one foot) square. You could use a dinner napkin.
  • Matching sewing thread.
  • Sewing needle, (I like a size 8).
  • About 50cm (20 inches) of 3mm to 5mm wide co-ordinating ribbon or cord.

 

Instructions

Cut two pieces of cloth 15cm (6 inches) wide by 22cm (8½ inches) tall. 

Fold the top over 1cm and press, now fold the top over again 2cm and press.

This will form the channel which the drawstring goes through. 

Sew the top edge right just above the second fold see diagram.

 

Staying Inspired

Keep Up

While art challenges are great fun to start, I sometimes find that I can’t keep up in the end, and perhaps you are like me. 

I’m pretty good at being gung-ho and making the first seven to ten things for any project. 

Like in my artspiration deck or my Starztober prompts or my Astrology Trading Cards, but by the time we get to day 27, 28 and 29, I am struggling to keep up with the project. 

Here are a few ideas to make staying the course easier for you and me.

 

Build Community and Let Your Deck Evolve

Creating your artspiration deck can be a very personal journey, but it doesn’t have to be a solitary one. 

If you share the process with other people, it can bring new energy, accountability and inspiration to your practice.

Join (or start) a Creative Card Circle

Look for other artists who are also working on weekly card projects, inspiration decks or creative challenges. 

You could perhaps:

  • Join an online group or forum.
  • Start a small circle with friends (in person or virtually).
  • Share your weekly card on social media using a custom hashtag that you choose.

 

To create alongside others keeps your momentum going and makes the experience more fun and you feel more connected.

 

Seasonal Inspiration

I am a huge fan of working within the natural tempo of the yearly solar cycle. 

It is a great idea to let the rhythm of the year guide your creativity because each season brings its own energy, colors and feelings. 

For example:

  • Winter: Stillness, reflection and inner wisdom.
  • Spring: Growth, fresh ideas, color and playfulness.
  • Summer: Joy, bold expression, sunlight and movement.
  • Autumn: Cards with warm tones, themes of letting go or the harvest.

 

You can even align your deck to natural festivals like spring or harvest festivals or maybe even lunar phases like the New Moon or Full Moon.

 

Let Your Deck Evolve Naturally

Do not worry if your early cards feel different from your later ones as that is the beauty of a year-long project. 

Your skills, style and themes will grow and develop with you, in fact, this is a good sign that you are evolving as an artist. 

Trust the process and let your deck reflect who you are at each stage and remember it doesn’t need to be perfect, but rather it just needs to be yours.

 

Designing the Back

Obverse

The obverse is the front side of your cards where the main image or symbol and the artwork is on a card. 

The obverse would be where your unique artwork, title and message go.

 

Reverse

The reverse is the back side of the card where the design is one which repeats on the back of your cards. 

The reverse may have a consistent pattern for the whole deck.

 

Card Back Design

While the front of each card in your deck is unique and expressive, the back of the card is where consistency comes in. 

It’s the one side your audience will see before they flip a card over, so it sets the tone for your whole deck. 

Think of the back as your calling card and as a gentle introduction to your art style, mood, and creative voice.

It needs to be on brand as well.

 

Reflect Your Artistic Style

The back design should feel like you. 

It can reflect your overall art aesthetic, whether that’s:

  • Soft watercolor washes.
  • Bold graphic shapes.
  • Delicate linework.
  • Nature-inspired motifs.
  • Abstract patterns.
  • Digital textures or collage.

 

This is your chance to showcase a specific repeating element which ties the whole deck together, visually and energetically. 

The back design of your cards can also be repeated on a box to keep them in, a keepsake box, if you choose to make one. 

If the design is simple enough, it can be embroidered onto a soft cloth pouch that you specially make for the cards.

 

Include Your Branding (Gently)

If you’re creating a deck to share, gift or possibly sell, consider adding some subtle branding:

  • Your name or art studio name.
  • A small logo or monogram.
  • A signature motif or sigil which you are known for.

 

Keep it gentle and artistic as it doesn’t need to feel corporate. 

Think of it as a personal stamp of your own that says, “this is made with care.”

 

Make It Repeatable

To keep your deck feeling cohesive, the card back design should be:

  • Consistent:Use the same artwork across all cards. You can use your logo.
  • Centered and symmetrical:Especially if the cards will be shuffled and used face-down.
  • Simple enough:That it does not distract but rather it still feels special.

 

If you’re working digitally, create a single high-resolution card back and apply it to each card file.

If you’re working traditionally, you might use a stamp, stencil, or printed backing paper.

 

 

 

A Few Creative Ideas

Back Brand Theme

Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:

  • A single flower or symbol which represents thetheme of the deck which is repeated on each card.
  • Your favorite color palette in a soft gradient or pattern.
  • Hand-lettered initials, so for me that would be A for
  • Words that uplift like artspiration, calm, or create.
  • A moon phase or mandala motif if that’s your style.
  • A shape or emoji which represents you and for me that is a star ⭐ for Starzology
  • Repeating textures much like handmade paper, brushstrokes or fabric patterns.

 

Card Backs Overview

The card back is the quiet part of your deck, but it carries your essence hard baked in. 

It holds your deck together like a book cover or the delicate stitching of a handmade quilt. 

Design your card backs with love and let them whisper your artistic spirit every time someone picks up one of your cards.

 

How to Use Your Artspiration Deck

Daily Pulls

One of the simplest ways to enjoy your artspiration deck is to do a daily card pull. 

Each morning, you can shuffle the deck and then draw a card and allow the meaning of that card to guide your creative flow for the day. 

You could use the card meaning as an art journaling prompt, or as a little nudge to try a new color palette or even a reminder to pause for a mindful moment with your sketchbook. 

These gentle daily sparks can bring both focus and freshness to your own creative practice.

 

Private Practice

Your artspiration cards can be something deeply personal. 

You may choose to keep them just for yourself, as a quiet personal art practice so you can connect with your inner artist. 

Or you could share them with close friends and creative companions and invite them to pull a card and see what inspiration unfolds for them. 

Try to let the cards become a safe space where creativity can blossom.

 

Create Prints

If you fall in love with your deck, why not take it further? 

You could print a small run of cards to give as thoughtful gifts, as each one is infused with your creative energy. 

Or, if you feel like it, you might create a set of cards to sell and share your unique artspiration creativity with a wider audience. 

If you print your cards, you will elevate your practice from a personal project into something fun and tangible which others can enjoy.

 

Resources

More for You

Here are some more resources relating to this topic:

 

Ready Made Card Decks

Here are a few inspirational ready-made card decks which you may enjoy.

 

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It’s Your Deck

I encourage you to make a card deck that truly reflect who you are, what interests you and how you do art. 

There is no right or wrong way to make a personal deck. 

You do you. 

My role is to inspire you to just start and then you can see where it goes.

 

Artistic Journey

I also urge you to revel in the quest or crusade which you are on. 

Although to have a final deck is the main goal, please do not ignore the things that you discover along the way. 

It’s a great idea to celebrate the journey as much as the final product. 

What you discover about yourself, what interest you and your art style or favorite color palette will help you as you move forward in your own creative practice.

 

When To Start

They say that the best day to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second-best day to plant a tree is today. 

This stands for your aspiration card deck as well. 

The best day to have started your card deck was last year, but the second-best day is today. 

If creating some beautiful cards interests you, then start with one card and see how you go.

 

Alison Price: Creative and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

You can reach Alison at starzology@gmail.com.

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How to Draw the Astrology Sign Glyphs

 

How to Draw the Astrology Sign Glyphs

Introduction

I’m going to show you how to draw the twelve astrology sign glyphs.

You don’t need to be an artist to do this.

Once you understand the basic shapes and the sequence of the strokes, they’re actually quite easy to draw.

 

 

How You Learn

Shapes

Think back to when you were a child learning the alphabet.

At first, the letters were just funny little shapes that you had to remember.

Then you learned the sounds they represented and gradually you could put the letters together to read words and sentences.

 

Alphabet

Learning the astrology glyphs works in much the same way.

The symbols are your astrology alphabet.

Once you know what each glyph means, you can look at a chart and recognize the signs quickly without having to stop and think about every symbol.

It becomes a visual language that you can read almost automatically.

 

Free PDF

I’ve also created a handy dandy free PDF with all twelve glyphs which you can download from the link below.

You can print it out and use it as a practice sheet.

So, let’s get started.

 

Why Learn the Glyphs?

Language of Astrology

If you’re learning astrology, being able to recognize and draw the glyphs is a useful skill.

You’ll see them everywhere in astrology, from birth charts and ephemerides to astrology books, notes and software.

And once you know the basic glyphs, you can quickly recognize the signs without having to write out their full names.

 

The Twelve Sign Glyphs

Aries to Pisces

I’m going to work through the signs in zodiac order, starting with Aries and finishing with Pisces.

 

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Aries

Aries is a simple shape to remember.

Think of the horns of the ram.

Start at the left, curve up and out, then bring the strokes back down.

 

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Taurus

Taurus combines the circle of the head with the horns of the bull.

Draw the circle first, then add the two curved horns above it in a semi-circle.

 

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Gemini

Gemini is essentially two vertical lines connected at the top and bottom.

Think of the twins standing side by side.

 

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Cancer

Cancer looks a little like two curved shapes facing each other.

I find it helpful to think of the two claws of the crab.

 

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Leo

Leo is a flowing symbol.

Think of the lion’s tail curling upwards.

The key is to keep the movement smooth rather than trying to make it too angular.

 

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Virgo

Virgo is one of the more distinctive glyphs.

It looks a little like an “m” with an additional loop or curl like a “p” at the end.

 

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Libra

Libra is easy to remember because it looks like a setting Sun sitting above a horizontal line.

Think of balance and scales.

 

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Scorpio

Scorpio is similar to Virgo, in that it starts with an “M”, but it finishes with a pointed tail.

Think of it as the scorpion’s tail with a stinger.

 

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Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the Archer’s arrow.

Draw the arrow pointing upwards and to the right.

 

Capricorn-glyph

Capricorn

Capricorn has a more complicated shape, so take this one slowly.

I like to think of it as combining the qualities of the goat and the mermaid tail for the “Sea Goat.”

In a way it looks like the letters “V” and “S” combined.

Once you’ve drawn it a few times, it becomes much easier to recognize.

 

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Aquarius

Aquarius is simply two wavy or zig-zag lines.

Think of waves or flowing water pouring from the ewer representing “The Water Bearer.”

 

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Pisces

The Pisces glyph is drawn as two curved shapes, the fish, joined, or tethered, by a horizontal line.

Think of two fish swimming in opposite directions.

 

Practice Makes Perfect

Keep Going

The secret to learning these glyphs isn’t artistic ability, but rather it’s repetition.

Draw each glyph several times and you’ll soon find that your hand remembers the movement.

You could even keep a small astrology notebook and practice the glyphs while you’re studying your chart.

 

Resources for You

Free PDF

And don’t forget to download my free PDF.

I’ve included all twelve astrology sign glyphs so you can print the sheet and practice drawing them yourself.

You’ll find the download link below.

 

Author Bio

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Create: Where Astrology Meets Creativity

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Create Category Overview

Astrology is full of symbols, patterns, colors and stories.

While you can learn astrology by reading books and studying birth charts, you can also enjoy it through drawing, journaling and making art.

Welcome to Create, a space on Starzology dedicated to bringing astrology to life through creativity.

 

 

The 5th House

The 5th House is the house of creativity, self-expression and joy.

It describes how you bring something unique into the world through your imagination, talents and personal interests.

This is where you give yourself permission to play, experiment and make things simply because you love doing them.

In astrology, the 5th House is where you create something which comes directly from the heart.

This is the natural house of Leo and is ruled by the Sun.

 

Art and Color

I love finding ways to express astrology visually, whether through drawing the sign glyphs, creating an astrology journal page or experimenting with colour and symbols.

I believe that making something with your own hands is a wonderful way to connect with astrology and make it more personal.

 

Discover Astrology Through Creativity

What to Do

My Create umbrella brings together inspirational articles, practical projects and creative ideas to help you express your interest in astrology in your own way.

Below are some of the things you can try.

 

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Artists Charts

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Music

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Creative Astrology Journaling

Your astrology journal is a place to bring astrology to life in your own creative way.

Through my Creative Starz project, I’ll guide you in building a personal journal based on the building blocks of astrology, including the signs, planets, houses and aspects.

 

Illustrated Journal Pages

Each topic provides some ideas for writing, drawing, doodling, adding colour and creating your own illustrated pages.

You can collect astrological symbols, record keywords, experiment with different layouts and make each page your own.

You don’t need to be an artist or an experienced astrologer to take part.

All you need is a notebook, a few pens or colored pencils and a little curiosity.

Your journal can be simple or elaborate, neat or wonderfully messy.

There is no right or wrong way to create your pages.

 

Ongoing

Creative Starz is an ongoing project, with more astrological topics and journal inspiration coming soon.

We’ll build your journal one component at a time, giving you opportunities to learn astrology while expressing what you discover through your own creativity.

 

Astrology Art and Projects

Ideas for Everyone

Make something inspired by the zodiac, planets and houses.

You might create astrology art cards, bookmarks, illustrated journal pages or other little projects that bring astrological symbols into your everyday life.

You can use pencils, pens, paints, collage materials or digital tools.

Choose whatever you enjoy working with and see where your imagination takes you.

 

Colour, Symbols and Inspiration

Astrology offers a wonderful visual language to play with.

Think zodiac glyphs, planetary symbols, sign imagery and colours that capture the character of a particular planet or sign.

You can use these elements in your journal, artwork or personal creative projects.

You might follow traditional associations or develop your own visual interpretations.

 

You Don’t Have to Be an Artist

Anyone Can

One of the great things about combining astrology and creativity is that there is no single correct way to do it.

Your astrology journal doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

Your drawings don’t have to be perfect.

Your colour choices don’t need to follow a set of rules.

You can work in a sketchbook, use loose sheets of paper or create a collection of digital images.

The point is to experiment, express yourself and enjoy the process.

You might discover that drawing a planetary glyph helps you remember its meaning.

You might find that creating a page about your Sun sign encourages you to reflect on your own life.

Or you might simply enjoy spending a quiet half-hour with your journal and a set of colored pencils.

There is room for all these approaches.

 

Where to Start

If you’re new to creative astrology, you don’t need a complicated project or a cupboard full of art supplies.

Start with something simple that catches your interest.

You could begin by learning to draw one zodiac glyph, creating a journal page about your Sun sign or choosing colours to represent a planet you want to study.

 

My recommended starting point is:

 

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From there, follow your curiosity.

Browse the articles in this category and choose the ideas that appeal to you.

You can work through them in order or simply pick a project whenever you feel inspired.

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Bring Your Imagination to Life

Collection as Inspiration

I hope my Create Project collection encourages you to enjoy astrology in new and creative ways.

You can learn the technical side of astrology through chart study and interpretation, then bring your own personality and imagination to the symbols and stories you discover.

So, sharpen your pencils, open your journal, gather your favorite colors or simply start doodling in the margins.

You don’t have to create a masterpiece.

You just have to begin.

Let’s bring astrology to life, one little creative project at a time.

 

Share Your Work

I’d love to see what you create.

You can send me your images and I’ll post them here on Starzology for everyone to be inspired with what you have created.

I can’t wait to see what you create.

 

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: October 2026

2027 Lookahead

New Year Astrology

Fresh Start

It’s always a super fun time when I start to look at next year’s astrology.

This is the time I layout a new journal for the year.

 

Annual Astrology Journal

Typically, I will buy the actual journal after June 21st the previous year.

During the following months I will divide it up into twelve sections, add tabs and create all the pages and charts for the months.

Additionally, at the front I’ll represent the retrograde periods in a diagram and list all the eclipses by season.

Setting up my next year’s journal is always a great time for me as I love doing all the drawings and design that goes into making it a memorable book, because that is what it is, a memory book.

My annual astrology journal will contain all that went down that year and be on my shelf for years to come.

This journal doubles as my working content calendar for the year as well.

My journal will be ready to go by November 1st.

 

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Main Events

Monthly

I make sure to list all the main astrological event for the year divided into months.

The events I always list are:

  • Ingresses
  • Stations
  • Lunations
  • Oddities

 

Oddities can be anything that piques my interest which I investigate a little more.

 

January

7th Venus enters Sagittarius

You could find yourself blowing through your budget in a simply spectacular way. Impulse purchases will be tempting.

Expect some larger expenses to pop up, which you can probably cope with if you curbed any unnecessary splurging earlier in the month.

 

7th New Moon 17°18′ Capricorn

This month’s New Moon at 17° Capricorn brings steady focus and thoughtful action.

It encourages you to take a practical approach and plan your next steps with care.

This is a time to strengthen what’s already working and protect what matters most.

The energy supports rebuilding, refining, and staying grounded while you prepare for future growth.

“Make do and mend” fits perfectly with this earthy lunation, reminding you that small, consistent efforts now can lead to lasting rewards later.

 

9th Mars stations Retrograde

Mars begins his retrograde period at 10° Virgo which will last until April 1st, 2027.

You can find out more about this retrograde period here.

This station will affect you more if your birthday is on 2nd, 3rd or 4th of September.

Energy wanes now.

You may lose your natural get-up-and-go for a time. Try not to overdo things. Take frequent rests.

Inspiration will be revived as you retrace your steps on situations and activities since November 5th, 2026.

 

13th Mercury enters Aquarius

Now good news will arrive quickly through social channels as Mercury enters Aquarius.

Conversations will be heightened as information flows.

There could be so much data that you miss the vital ingredients in amongst the inundation of facts.

Some people may try to slip an untruth or something shady past you now.

 

21st Sun enters Aquarius

Note: The Sun is in detriment here.

The life-giving Sun enters its opposite sign of Aquarius.

This is not a favorable placement for the Sun.

Expect issues of thwarted independence and the urge to breakout from the herd.

Individuals will require support to go it alone now.

The truth will be more readily seen and appreciated.

 

22nd Full Moon 2°14′ Leo

The Moon is ambivalent in Leo.

At the Full Moon at 13° Leo, you can explore your feelings clearly, if briefly.

Always pay attention to your gut reactions at the Full Moon as they reflect your true responses coming out which are likely to be somewhat dramatic this month.

 

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February

1st Mercury enters Pisces

Messages can be confusing so be as clear as possible as Mercury enters Pisces.

Misunderstanding may plague your days.

Avoid making pronunciations that are wide reaching.

You do not have all the facts clear yet.

Deals that seem certain may drift apart or collapse.

A picture is worth a thousand words now.

 

3rd Venus enters Capricorn

As Venus enters Capricorn the change of planetary energy draws the focus to serious relationships and the role of moneyin the balance of power between the sexes.

All Sea Goats will be more loving and social now.

Anticipate good relations with those in authority, like your boss or your parents.

 

6th Solar Eclipse: 17°38′ Aquarius North Node

This month’s solar eclipse at 17°38′ Aquarius brings fresh insights, bold ideas and a call to embrace individuality.

It sparks collective change and inspires new ways of thinking, connecting and creating.

This eclipse energy encourages breaking free from convention and aligning with your authentic vision for the future, both personally and within your community.

  

8th Uranus stations Direct 1°41′ Gemini

When Uranus stations direct at 1°41′ Gemini, sudden insights and breakthroughs begin to flow.

After months of inner reflection, Uranus’ forward motion brings change, innovation, and freedom.

This shift can shake up routines and spark bold ideas.

Embrace flexibility and trust new directions as the energy of awakening moves outward once again.

 

9th Mercury stations Retrograde 5°50′ Aquarius

Mercury stations retrograde for the first time this year.

Be prepared for potential challenges in communication, as texts and conversations may seem to take unpredictable turns.

Expect disruptions in appointments and sudden changes to plans.

During this period, you may feel a strong urge to revisit, return to, or replace people, situations, and belongings.

It’s essential to stay adaptable and patient as Mercury’s retrograde influence in Aquarius unfolds.

 

18th Sun enters Pisces

As the Sun begins to illuminate Pisces, there is an urge towards sacrifice and doing things to help others.

Most Fish will be happy and contented for the next four weeks.

Everyone will warm towards art and music as entertainment.

Practice meditation and inner work.

 

20th Lunar Eclipse: 02°06′ Virgo

This month’s Lunar Eclipse at 02°06′ Virgo highlights your need for practical awareness.

It brings mindfulness to daily routines, health and the practical details of life which need refining.

Emotions may run high as you see clearly what no longer serves you. This is a time to simplify, heal and restore your inner clarity.

 

21st Mars re-enters Leo Rx

Fiery Mars, re-enter sizzling Leo to get some bursts of action in your life.

Expect to have a few things on the go and.

Eventually, what is meaningful, and worthy will rise above it all.

Keep all your options alive as long as you can and avoid closing doors on people and situations this month.

 

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March

1st Venus enters Aquarius

Now, financial affairs will favor the group.

All Aquarians will feel romantic and love is likely to come their way.

For the rest of us, new love will blossom from friendships.

Finances seem fixed right now, so avoid excessive spending.

Donations to causes are appreciated at this time.

 

3rd Mercury stations Direct 21° Aquarius

As Mercury stations direct the fog around communication begins to lift.

Conversations start to flow more smoothly and it becomes easier to express what you really mean.

Delays misunderstandings and crossed wires that may have felt frustrating recently can now be resolved with greater clarity and patience.

From here on ideas move forward more confidently.

Plans which were stalled can be revisited and decisions feel easier to make.

This is a good time to gently follow up messages revisit discussions and trust that you will be heard more clearly.

With Mercury moving ahead again communication supports your wellbeing by reducing mental strain and restoring a sense of ease and forward momentum.

 

8th New Moon 17°35′ Pisces

This month, New Moon is in sensitive Pisces at 28°27′.

This indicates it is time to begin an activity where you sacrifice something else in your life.

Consider starting a meditation regime or a daily yoga practice now.

 

18th Mercury enters Pisces

Misunderstanding may plague your days.

Avoid making pronunciations that are wide reaching.

You do not have all the facts clear yet.

Deals that seem certain may drift apart or collapse.

A picture is worth a thousand words now.

 

20th Sun enters Aries: Equinox

Spring bursts forth as the Sun enters Aries.

If you are in the southern hemisphere then Autumn begins.

This day is the beginning of the astrological year.

As the Sun enters Aries, it heralds the start of Spring in the northern hemisphere and the start of Autumn in the southern hemisphere.

Potential is high and your life-force is robust now. Initiate independent activity to best serve yourself.

Choose to get out and about in the sunshine daily.

 

22nd Full Moon 1°35′ Libra

The Full Moon at 1°35′ Libra shines a light on your relationships, balance, and harmony.

It reveals where give-and-take may be uneven and tends to encourage fairness and peace.

This is a time to restore your emotional equilibrium, strengthen partnerships and make choices that bring beauty, cooperation and grace into your connections and your life.

 

26th Venus enters Pisces

This is a beautiful time to open your heart to meaningful romance.

Even long-term couples may feel a gentle renewal as Venus moves into Pisces.

Purchases made now could carry deeper emotional value than expected.

Be generous with love and kindness and it will return to you in time.

Financial matters may feel unclear under this dreamy influence, so double-check bills, receipts and payments to stay balanced.

April

1st Mars Stations Direct 20°55′ Leo

Mars ends his retrograde period at 20° Leo and begins direct motion again.

This station will affect you more if your birthday is on the 12th, 13th or 14th of August in any year.

 

4th Jupiter trine Saturn

There is a fire trine between Jupiter in Leo and Saturn in Aries.

This is in orb for about five days.

 

6th New Moon 16°57′ Aries

The New Moon at 16°57′ Aries sparks fresh beginnings, courage and action.

It’s the ideal time to set bold intentions and take initiative.

New Moon wishing under Aries energy helps you focus on personal goals, independence and confidence.

Trust your instincts, start something new and lead with passion and purpose.

 

8th Mercury enters Aries

Good ideas will probably pop into your head as mid-month Mercury enters Aries.

The knack will be to assess and filter the good concepts from the not so good.

Give yourself time to pause before taking action.

Anticipate that the urge to make snap decisions may get you in hot water.

If in doubt, sleep on it.

This is the time to talk things through ahead of time.

 

13th Jupiter stations Direct 18°59′ Leo

When Jupiter stations direct, a period of inward growth and reflection begins to turn outward.

Things that have been developing quietly during Jupiter’s retrograde phase can start to move forward again, bringing renewed confidence, optimism and a sense of possibility.

You may feel ready to act on ideas you have been considering, revisit opportunities that were put on hold or expand your plans.

Jupiter direct encourages you to trust what you have learned and take the next step with a broader perspective.

 

20th Venus enters Aries

Love and money affairs become somewhat subdued, as Venus is not well placed here, although a little rash.

As Venus enters Aries it is the time to hold onto your investing and wait for next month when economic activities will improve in general.

Romantically, you could be attracted to more dangerous types as the temptation for hot and lusty fling is genuine.

 

20th Sun enters Taurus

As the Sun enters the sign of the Bull, situations and relationships begin to stabilize.

The excessive energy of previous weeks now gives way to a steadier and sustainable pace.

Make sure your heart is in everything you do.

If you need more time, slow things down and do not allow yourself to be rushed as sure and steady wins the race.

 

20th Full Moon 0°37′ Scorpio

The Full Moon at 11° Scorpio stirs deep emotions, transformation, and release.

It brings hidden truths to light and invites healing through honesty and courage.

This is a time to let go of what no longer serves you, embrace emotional renewal and trust the power of change to guide your rebirth.

 

24th Mercury enters Taurus

As Mercury enters Taurus start the conversation if you are being paid hourly rates now.

Cut back on your overheads and find a place where you can live with a lower financial footprint.

Broker deals for high ticket possessions that you want.

Be ready to pay what things are worth.

Avoid bargaining the life out of every purchase.

Tip others and those who serve you well.

 

May

6th New Moon 15°43′ Taurus

This New Moon in Taurus is a signal to start to build and appreciate what your natural assets are.

Play to your strengths this month.

This is a practical New Moon which can help you feel good about building the foundations for whatever it is that you are pursuing.

 

8th Pluto stations Retrograde 7°10′ Aquarius

The station retrograde of Pluto at 7°10′ Aquarius brings powerful transformative energy to a slow down now.

 

9th Mercury enters Gemini

Now conversations really heat up as Mercury enters Gemini its ruling sign.

Discuss everything.

Explore your ideas and opinions with others.

This is the time to gather information, make sales and purchase important goods and services.

You can do the numbers to confidently sign on the dotted line.

Speak up and share your views and ideas now.

 

14th Mars re-enters Virgo

Mars entering Virgo brings focused action and practical effort.

Energy turns toward details, routines, and improving what already exists.

This is a time for tidy progress, steady work, and refining skills.

You can get things organized and make thoughtful adjustments.

Small steps taken daily lead to meaningful, grounded results.

 

14th Venus enters Taurus

Loving Venus goes home to Taurus this month.

Now is the moment to establish your financial future.

Budgets and spending plans will be of benefit for you now.

This is a suitable time to evaluate your life and the people with whom you invest your time and energy.

Make space to enjoy meaningful moments with your special loved ones in this period.

 

20th Full Moon 29°14′ Scorpio

This is the 2nd Full Moon in Scorpio this year.

The Full Moon in Scorpio stirs deep emotions, transformation, and release.

It brings hidden truths to light and invites healing through honesty and courage.

This is a time to let go of what no longer serves you, embrace emotional renewal and trust the power of change to guide your rebirth.

 

21st Sun enters Gemini

The solar light beams from the sign of the Twins for four weeks to illuminate all duality in life.

The concept of good and evil and night and day will be in people’s hearts.

We cannot be one thing without containing seeds of the opposite.

Acknowledge that there are multiple features to situations and various faces to people.

 

28th Mercury enters Cancer

There will be much a conversation surrounding important things that really matter when Mercury enters Cancer.

Big decisions about your residence can be aired now.

This is the moment for clear discussions.

You will do well to listen closely to everyone who lives in your home and their fears and concerns.

Avoid assuming you know how they feel and take the time to hear.

 

June

4th New Moon 13°58′ Gemini

This month’s New Moon at 13° Gemini suggests there will be a blend of emotional and factual events which unfold.

Any lies can easily be slipped into the good news.

Read the fine print.

Be aware of how you feel when you blurt out.

Start a writing project like a journal, book or article now.

 

8th Venus enters Gemini

Now as Venus enters Gemini, you can see two sides to your loved ones, and you may not enjoy both.

People are likely to show another face of their personality, especially to loving partners.

Double check all financial accounting as you might surpass your credit limit unknowingly.

 

10th Mercury Retrograde 6°20′ Cancer

Mercury stations retrograde for the second time this year.

Be prepared for potential challenges in communication, as texts and conversations may seem to take unpredictable turns.

Expect disruptions in appointments and sudden changes to plans.

During this period, you may feel a strong urge to revisit, return to, or replace people, situations, and belongings.

It’s essential to stay adaptable and patient as Mercury’s retrograde influence in Cancer unfolds.

 

15th Uranus 6° Gemini trine Pluto Rx 6° Aquarius

Uranus will make an exact trine to Pluto in June.

This is the third of five partile trines between Uranus and Pluto which is a background theme for the year.

I’ve written way more about this here.

19th Full Moon 27°33′ Sagittarius

The Full Moon in Sagittarius brings clarity through truth and expanded vision.

It illuminates your beliefs, revealing what inspires and what limits you.

This is a time to see the bigger picture, trust your intuition and to align your actions with your higher purpose.

Wisdom is likely to arrive through openness and honesty.

 

21st Sun enters Cancer: Solstice

Summer begins as the Sun enters Cancer.

If you are in the southern hemisphere then winter begins.

The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern is a turning point in the year.

Themes of circling the wagons and preservation of family will be strong when the Sun enters Cancer.

Focus on your foundations and thank those who really support you.

There is an air of quiet confidence now.

 

26th Mercury re-enters Gemini Retrograde

Now conversations really heat up as Mercury re-enters Gemini its ruling sign. Discuss everything.

Explore your ideas and opinions with others.

This is the time to gather information, make sales and purchase important goods and services.

You can do the numbers to confidently sign on the dotted line.

Speak up and share your views and ideas now.

 

July

3rd Venus enters Cancer

As Venus enters the sign of the Crab many people’s financial situations can be helped by a more frugal approach.

Romance will be closer to home now.

Look to people you live with and those who visit your place for amorous encounters.

 

4th New Moon 11°57′ Cancer

The 22° Cancer New Moon is a perfect time to start new things related to your inner family dynamics.

Be aware of how you react to triggers from those close to you and try to see how your responses may escalate situations or not.

Share more compassion and love now.

 

12th Mercury enters Cancer

There will be much a conversation surrounding important things that really matter when Mercury enters Cancer.

Big decisions about your residence can be aired now.

This is the moment for clear discussions.

You will do well to listen closely to everyone who lives in your home and their fears and concerns.

Avoid assuming you know how they feel and take the time to hear.

 

15th Mars enters Libra

Mars is in detriment in Libra.

As Mars ventures into Libra, it energizes and influences our interactions with others, particularly in one-on-one relationships.

However, this cosmic alignment may present some challenges, as Mars doesn’t find itself entirely at ease in Libra’s harmonious domain.

Navigating this period calls for compromise, finding balance, and reaching agreements, even when they might clash with our individual desires.

It’s essential to be vigilant for impulsive actions from potential collaborators, including ourselves.

When faced with difficulties, the temptation to withdraw abruptly should be resisted, and instead, we should strive to persevere and work through the challenges together.

 

18th Lunar Eclipse: 25°49′ Capricorn

The lunar eclipse in Capricorn shines a bright light on your career and your public role in the world.

It will be visible on the night of the 18th/19th of July.

This is a moment of visibility where something reaches a turning point or a chapter quietly closes.

You may gain clarity about how you want to be seen or what kind of work truly feels worth your time and energy.

Recognition can arrive now but so can the realization that a certain path has maybe run its course.

Pay attention to what feels complete and what is asking to evolve because this eclipse helps realign your outer life with your inner sense of purpose.

 

23rd Sun enters Leo

The Sun is in rulership here and so is supremely strong now.

Get ready for some creative fun and play.

Take time for leisure activities and focus on what makes you happy.

Use this dynamic celestial energy of the Sun in Leo to do something that warms your heart and the souls of others.

Be generous of spirit and you will experience contentment.

Now you can easily find joy in ordinary tasks.

 

26th Jupiter enters Virgo

The Greater Benefic, Jupiter, leaves Leo and enters Virgo.

This is a huge shift away from the fire element into earth.

Jupiter enters Virgo on July 26, 2027, beginning a year-long journey through this passive, mutable, earth sign.

Jupiter is about growth, expansion and opportunity, while Virgo likes to get useful, organized and practical.

So, this is a time when growth can come through improving your skills, refining your routines and paying attention to the details.

Rather than simply trying to do more, Jupiter in Virgo encourages us to do things better.

I believe that it’s a good transit for learning, developing techniques, getting organized and finding practical ways to make the most of what you already have.

 

27th Venus enters Leo

Now there is a shift of energy as you look for creative solutions around your love affairs.

If you are single, you will be more open to a romantic encounter as Venus enters Leo.

It may not get heavy immediately as this is the time to play it cool.

If you are in a meaningful relationship, this ingress will bring more heart to your affair.

You can now engage yourself wholeheartedly with your fun-loving partner.

 

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August

2nd Solar Eclipse: 9°55′ Leo South Node

With the Solar Eclipse at 9°55′ Leo gracing the skies, a vibrant chapter of creativity unfurls just for you.

Embrace this auspicious moment to start on fresh beginnings in your creative and artistic pursuits.

Whether it be music, art, dance, writing, poetry or any form of creative expression, seize the eclipse moment to take on new projects and wholeheartedly immerse yourself in your ingenious and crafty endeavors.

The key lies in starting now, to allow your creativity to blossom and flourish, dramatically and without restraint under this eclipse effect over the next few months.

 

2nd Mercury enters Leo

Open your mind to some fun conversation as you meet interesting people when Mercury enters Leo.

You do not have to be bosom buddies with everyone.

Now you will be discerning about with whom you choose to associate.

 

17th Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury rules Virgo and now you can focus on the nitty gritty of life.

All the little things will have great emphasis. Now your mind will burst with innumerable ideas.

You may wish to start a journal to capture every brilliant thought whilst Mercury is in Virgo.

Now there will be good conversations and exchanges of ideas.

Plans and minor details can be fleshed out now even if the projects are not acted upon just yet.

Get all your paperwork in order.

 

17th Lunar Eclipse 24°12′ Aquarius

A Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius can bring somewhat of a culmination around friendships, groups, community and your hopes for the future.

You may become more aware of where you belong and whether the people and communities around you still reflect who you are becoming.

Aquarius frequently encourages emotional distance so you can see the bigger picture, while the day of the eclipse can reveal something that has been bubbling beneath the surface for a while now.

This can be a useful time to reassess your connections, release outdated expectations and make space for new ideas about your future.

 

20th Venus enters Virgo

Virgo is not the best placement for Venus, the love planet, as there can be a tendency to pick on your love interest.

Venus is in detriment here and does not function well.

Although you can clearly see their imperfections, you must ask yourself if nitpicking and complaining is worth straining your relationship for.

 

23rd Sun enters Virgo

As the Sun gracefully enters Virgo, the significance of small things magnifies, offering you a chance to embrace the intricacies of life.

By attentively observing all the details, you can navigate this month with ease and grace.

Choosing kindness and consideration will attract positivity from the world around you, as modesty takes center stage in this moment.

Embrace the essence of Virgo and find harmony in the beauty of life’s finer aspects.

 

 

September

2nd Mars enters Scorpio

When Mars enters Scorpio, your energy becomes more focused, determined and strategic.

Mars is in rulership here and can express itself with high octane.

Rather than scattering your efforts, you can concentrate on what really matters and pursue it with persistence.

Scorpio gives Mars depth and staying power, making this a useful time for research, investigation and tackling something that requires courage and commitment.

You may also feel more private about your plans, preferring to work quietly until you are ready to act.

This is powerful energy for going beneath the surface, facing difficult issues and getting to the heart of the matter.

 

3rd Mercury enters Libra

You will hear some positive news this period.

All collaborative partnerships are favored for the next few weeks.

The act of affiliating with others in different ways will be the best use of this planetary energy.

Pay attention to all messages from your life partner as Mercury enters Libra and make sure you give them enough time to say what has to be said.

 

14th Venus enters Libra

Love is in the air as Venus enters Libra a sign that she rules.

If you are single, there is a good chance you will meet a potential partner now.

If you are already in a committed relationship, you can expect meaningful connections with your partner.

Offer stylish and elegant gifts to your loved ones as they will appreciate the gesture.

  

15th Uranus stations Retrograde 9°57′ Gemini

This annual station of Uranus indicates a time to pause for a moment with innovation and originality.

If you are launching something new or fashionable, then take the time for consideration before pushing forward with your plans.

Avoid chucking in the towel before you have fully explored all your options.

 

15th Full Moon 22°53′ Pisces

The Full Moon in Pisces brings illumination to your private and emotional life.

You may find that something which has been unclear begins to make more sense, helping you see what you really feel and what you need to let go of.

Pisces encourages quiet reflection, imagination and a little time away from the noise of everyday life.

This is a good Full Moon for journaling, listening to music, reading poetry or simply giving yourself some space to dream.

Rather than rushing into action, take a little time to reflect on what has come to light and allow the next steps to reveal themselves.

 

23rd Sun enters Libra: Equinox

Autumn begins as the Sun enters Libra.

If you are in the southern hemisphere then spring begins.

On September 23rd, during the equinox, universal equilibrium briefly returns.

This period encourages a search for win-win situations, and many individuals will be open to negotiations to some extent.

However, it’s essential to recognize that trying to please everyone is an impossible task.

Instead, it’s wiser to concentrate on appeasing and nurturing the relationships with those who are close and dear to you.

By prioritizing meaningful connections, you can foster a sense of harmony and balance in your life during this time of universal equilibrium.

  

27th Mercury enters Scorpio

Expect to be discussing private matters once Mercury has entered Scorpio.

Others are likely to tell you excruciatingly intimate information that you wish you had never heard.

Watch out about giving your powers away through providing too much information to all and sundry.

 

30th New Moon 6°43′ Libra

At the Libra New Moon it is a time for initiating relationship of all kinds.

It invites fresh starts in relationships and cooperation.

It encourages fairness, balance and thoughtful connection. This is a time to listen closely, choose peace and create harmony in your environment.

Set intentions for gentler communication and mutual understanding.

Let grace guide your choices as you begin again.

 

 

October

7th Mercury Retrograde 4°54′ Scorpio

Mercury stations retrograde for the third and final time this year.

Be prepared for potential challenges in communication, as texts and conversations may seem to take unpredictable turns.

Expect disruptions in appointments and sudden changes to plans.

During this period, you may feel a strong urge to revisit, return to, or replace people, situations, and belongings.

It’s essential to stay adaptable and patient as Mercury’s retrograde influence in Scorpio unfolds.

 

8th Venus enters Scorpio

Get ready for some deep and even dangerous romantic liaisons as Venus enters Scorpio

Venus is in detriment in Scorpio and so the shadow side of her character may be exposed now.

Temptation will be around every corner and your faithfulness can be challenged now.

New romances will begin deep and daring.

It is critical that now you avoid adding more unwanted debt to your credit cards.

Pay back financial commitments now.

 

15th Full Moon 21°59′ Aries

The Aries Full Moon will radiate energy, possibly leading to intense situations reaching their peak and you can expect some fireworks.

During this day, you might gain clarity on matters that have been apparent to others but perhaps not so evident to you.

To navigate this intense phase, practice decisiveness and maintain a calm composure.

Avoid reacting impulsively to emotional provocations from others.

Instead, choose to take the high road, focusing on maturity and grace in your responses.

By doing so, you can handle the Aries Full Moon’s energy in a constructive and positive manner.

 

15th Mars enters Sagittarius

When Mars enters Sagittarius, the energy becomes more adventurous, enthusiastic and ready for action.

You may feel the urge to get out, explore, travel, learn something new or take on a challenge.

Sagittarius encourages you to think big and follow your enthusiasm, so this can be a good time to pursue a goal that excites you.

You may also speak more directly and act on your beliefs with confidence.

Just watch for impatience or taking on more than you can realistically manage.

  

16th Mercury re-enters Libra Retrograde

You will hear some positive news this period.

All collaborative partnerships are favored for the next few weeks.

The act of affiliating with others in different ways will be the best use of this planetary energy.

Pay attention to all messages from your life partner as Mercury enters Libra and make sure you give them enough time to say what has to be said.

 

18th Pluto stations Direct 4°44′ Aquarius

Pluto moves off the station in Aquarius in a forward motion again.

This will bring some relief for Scorpio Ascendant people as their chart ruler is moving in a positive way again.

Look to put old issues and situations to rest.

 

23rd Sun enters Scorpio

When the Sun enters Scorpio it is the time of the year for intense connections.

You want to reach people on a deeper level.

This can expose some old bones which can either be raked over once more or reburied to chew over on another day.

The choice is yours.

Pick you battles carefully as there is limited emotional energy around now.

 

28th Mercury stations Direct 19°33′ Scorpio

As Mercury stations direct the fog around communication begins to lift.

Conversations start to flow more smoothly and it becomes easier to express what you really mean.

Delays misunderstandings and crossed wires that may have felt frustrating recently can now be resolved with greater clarity and patience.

From here on ideas move forward more confidently.

Plans which were stalled can be revisited and decisions feel easier to make.

This is a good time to gently follow up messages, revisit discussions and trust that you will be heard more clearly.

With Mercury moving ahead again communication supports your wellbeing by reducing mental strain and restoring a sense of ease and forward momentum.

 

29th New Moon 5°54′ Scorpio

A New Moon in Scorpio can be a day when you notice who is secretly supporting you in a quiet way.

Strangers may easily become allies if you pay attention to the emotional energy swirling around situations.

Lean into any feelings of nostalgia with people as this mood will be significant for you now.

 

November

1st Venus enters Sagittarius

You could find yourself blowing through your budget in a simply spectacular way.

Impulse purchases will be tempting.

You can expect some larger expenses to pop up, which you can probably cope with if you curbed any unnecessary splurging in general.

 

10th Mercury enters Scorpio

Expect to be discussing private matters once Mercury has entered Scorpio.

Others are likely to tell you excruciatingly intimate information that you wish you had never heard.

Watch out about giving your powers away through providing too much information to all and sundry.

 

14th Full Moon 21°31′ Taurus

The Full Moon at 2°46′ Taurus is the best day for a dinner party or to share a meal with friends and family as the Moon rises in the evening sky.

Bring together everyone you know of value and those who have consistently fed your emotional states and not brought drama.

They could be a little boring, but they are solid people in your circle.

 

22nd Sun enters Sagittarius

The urge to be free and explore the world is strong when the Sun enters Sagittarius.

All travel is favored.

Educate yourself about something interesting, so you will be more fascinating in turn this month.

 

25th Venus enters Capricorn

As Venus enters Capricorn the change of planetary energy draws the focus to serious relationships and the role of moneyin the balance of power between the sexes.

All Sea Goats will be more loving and social now.

Anticipate good relations with those in authority, like your boss or your parents.

 

25th Mars enters Capricorn

The Red Planet’s energies mesh well in the sign of the Sea-goat as the principles of drive (Mars) and ambition (Capricorn) combine in a supportive manner.

Also note that Mars is exalted here.

If you have a Capricorn Sun or Ascendant, you’ll get a burst of energy as Mars rolls through.

 

28th New Moon 5°39′ Sagittarius

Got moving and inspired with this dynamic New Moon in Sagittarius.

Focus on the vision for your life and tweak it where required.

Meander down some sideroads and see how you feel about adding a little something else to your life.

No decision has to be made yet, but that doesn’t stop you from pondering all the possibilities now.

 

29th Mercury enters Sagittarius

Keep up to date with emails and make sure everyone knows what is going on as Mercury enters Sagittarius.

You could meet potentially a life-changing person who perhaps will be as a guru, coach or guide for you.

Always maintain an open mind as you navigate multiple conversations which spark your curiosity.

 

December

13th Full Moon 21°25′ Gemini

This is the chatty, Gemini, Full Moon of the year.

Good conversation bordering on gossip will abound.

Make sure you do not cross a line by discussing other peoples’ affairs inappropriately.

Read poetry aloud or immerse yourself in a good book to open your mind.

Write down notes, tips and numbers for later.

 

15th Neptune stations Direct 3°51′ Aries

Neptune now moves in the right direction.

Anticipate a clearer impression of life and some transparency and insights about all the things which are left unsaid.

Atmospheres will be easier to interpret now.

 

18th Mercury enters Capricorn

Now as Mercury enters Capricorn, the focus shifts to communications of a serious nature.

Choose to say what has to be said but be kind.

There is no point in upsetting people who are not yet ready for the whole truth.

 

19th Venus enters Aquarius

Now, financial affairs will favor the group.

All Aquarians will feel romantic and love is likely to come their way.

For the rest of us, new love will blossom from friendships.

Finances seem fixed right now, so avoid excessive spending.

Donations to causes are appreciated at this time.

  

22nd Sun enters Capricorn: Solstice

Winter begins as the Sun enters Capricorn.

If you are in the southern hemisphere then summer begins.

As the Sun enters Capricorn it is the solstice.

This day is called Saturnalia after Saturn the ruler of Capricorn.

You need to get all outside festivities over with so you can concentrate on those special people who are your closest allies.

Reflect on this year’s achievements and plot your strategy for 2028.

 

24th Saturn stations Direct 21°01′ Aries

As Saturn turns direct it’s the time to hatch a plot.

However, be a little constrained in your vision to find something that is both achievable and practical.

Dream big but add a dash of reality to all projects which you launch now.

 

27th New Moon 5°50′ Capricorn

This month’s New Moon at 5° Capricorn brings steady focus and thoughtful action.

It encourages you to take a practical approach and plan your next steps with care.

This is a time to strengthen what’s already working and protect what matters most.

The energy supports rebuilding, refining, and staying grounded while you prepare for future growth.

“Make do and mend” fits perfectly with this earthy lunation, reminding you that small, consistent efforts now can lead to lasting rewards later.

 

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Start Here

Learn how to move beyond individual placements and see the birth chart as a complete picture.

Start Here

Begin at the Beginning

If you are new to astrology then start here.

This page links to all the basic astrology you will need to read a birth chart.

I have been creating astrology content for over twenty years and there is much to discover here at Starzology.

I have several categories or level of intensity for my articles on this site.

They are:

 

I love astrology and I am constantly adding to and tweaking the content on this site.

Come back often to see what is new.

Alison

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What Interpretation Really Means

Terminology

There are many ways to discuss reading a birth chart but the core feature is the synthesis, or the reading of the many components in a chart.

 

Analysis

Analysis breaks things down into their smallest parts for study much like a huge pile of jigsaw pieces.

Analysis is the opposite of synthesis which brings thing together like the completion of a jigsaw puzzle.

 

Synthesis

Synthesis means to bring different things together to create something original.

Synthesis is a way to take all the little parts and bring them together in a cohesive whole by deciding what is important and what is not immediately of interest.

Synthesis is the opposite of analysis, which breaks things down into smaller parts.

 

Astrologer’s Insights

Every astrologer will bring their interpretation to the analysis and synthesis of a birth chart.

Even though the chart may be the same, different astrologers will interpret the chart from their worldview or in other words, through the lens of their own natal chart.

When you start to study astrology, you will learn the core meanings and keywords through analysis, but how you express the interpretation will be unique to you in your synthesis.

It’s like asking two visual artists to paint an apple, where Picasso’s apple will be very different to Monet’s apple, but the core meaning (see what I did there?) will be the same.

 

Delineation

Delineation is another word used by astrologers when interpreting charts.

You could say, “I delineated the chart” or “The chart delineation suggests…”

The definition of the word delineation is “A detailed portrayal or a clear, vivid verbal or written description of an idea, character or situation.”

 

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What to Focus On

Relevance

To be clear, everything in a natal chart adds to the flavor of the person, but you do not have to dig into all chart components right at the start.

I see it as there being two ways, or levels, of chart interpretation:

 

For more insights on what is in each category, check out the color-coded categories of my birth chart readings and astrology in general.

 

Basic Natal Charts

Briefly, the basic natal reading is the minimum you have to know to read a birth chart at a simple level.

Basic natal charts cover the four cornerstones of chart reading which are:

 

You can add in the two main points of the Ascendant and the Midheaven here as well.

 

Advanced Natal Charts

Advanced natal readings include everything in the basic natal areadings and additionally the bells and whistles.

These are the things like:

  • The Part of Fortune
  • Anaretic degrees
  • Antiscia
  • Aspects of declination: the parallel and contraparallel
  • Minor aspects like sesquiquadrates and semi-squares
  • Lesser used aspects like quintiles, septiles and noviles
  • Far outer planets like Eris and Sedna
  • Retrogrades
  • Cazimi, combust and under the beams
  • Orbs
  • Aspects applying and separating
  • Lunar nodes
  • Vertex
  • And more

 

Sequence of Chart Interpretation

Sequence for The Art of Reading a Birth Chart

Below is the list of sections, or parts, which I use for every chart that I read.

These activities are listed in sequence and in order of importance.

 

 

 

❤️ Basic Natal Charts

Everything you need to know for a basic natal chart reading. There are four main components that make up a chart. The four components can be related to the theatre. Let’s see how they fit together and what each one does.

 

  • Signs: The signs are the roles or parts the actors play they are the what.
  • Planets: The planets indicate the actors and where the action happens in a chart they are the who.
  • Houses: The Houses represent the stage, set or backdrop and they show where the situation unfolds.
  • Aspects: The dialogue and interactions between the planets show the how.
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  • Essential Dignities: Explore the weights of the planets through essential dignity, including term and face.
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Predictive astrological techniques are essential for when you work with clients.

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  • Transits: Up there right now
  • Graphic Ephemeris: Finding important transits
  • Solar Returns: This direct forecasting technique has many positive features and can be read as a standalone chart.
  • Eclipses: Solar and Lunar eclipses are highlights in te year and are critical moments in yearly forecasting.
  • How to Write Horoscopes: Tips and techniques on writing horoscopes for a variety of publications.
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The Straight and Narrow

Life rarely follows the straight line we imagine when we are young.

You may start out with a particular idea of what your life will look like.

Perhaps you imagine a career, a home, a relationship, a family and a fairly predictable path forward.

 

Change

Then something changes.

You lose a job.

You move to another country.

A relationship ends.

Your children grow up.

You discover a new interest.

Your health or circumstances change.

You find yourself back at school.

Or perhaps something happens that makes you stop and ask: “Is this really what I want to be doing with my life?”

This is where the idea of pivoting comes in.

 

Podcast Episode

In a recent episode of the Starzology Astrology Podcast, Arwynne and I were joined by guest astrologer Sionainne, who happens to be Arwynne’s mother.

We talked about what it means to pivot your life, particularly later in life, and how sometimes what looks like a completely new direction is actually a return to something which has been a part of you all along.

 

Pivoting

A Change of Direction

A pivot is a change in direction.

It doesn’t necessarily mean throwing your whole life away and starting again, but sometimes it is a small adjustment that you can make.

At other times it can be a dramatic change in your career, education, relationships or your own living situation.

 

More Than Once

During your lifetime you may pivot more than once.

The world we live in today makes this increasingly common.

The idea that you train for one career in your twenties and remain in the same job until retirement seems increasingly distant for many people.

New industries appear.

Technology changes the workplace.

People retrain.

Contracts replace permanent employment.

Skills that were once considered essential become less important while entirely new skills emerge.

 

Not Just Work

But pivoting isn’t only about work.

You might pivot your lifestyle, your education, your relationships, your home or the way you spend your time and sometimes life makes the decision for you.

 

When Life Forces You to Change

Life Gets in the Way

Sionainne’s story is a powerful example which begins in 2018 when she experienced two major losses within a few weeks.

First, she was unexpectedly let go from the animal hospital she had been managing.

She had invested more than twenty-five years in veterinary medicine and animal rehabilitation and had even recently become a certified veterinary practice manager.

Then, less than a month later, her mother died.

Her mother’s death was particularly significant because they shared the same birthday and had been closely connected throughout their lives.

Suddenly Sionainne was facing a huge question of identity.

If the career she had invested so much of her life in was no longer there and her mother was gone, who was she now?

 

What Do I Want?

Instead of simply looking for another job in the same field, she began asking a much bigger question:

“What do I actually want to do with the rest of my life?”

 

Within a few months she was back at community college, returning to education and exploring what came next.

 

A Pivot Can Take You Back to Yourself

Lean Towards What You Love

One of the things I found most interesting about Sionainne’s story is that her pivot wasn’t really about learning a new skill so she could become more employable, but it was about bringing together the things she had always loved.

  • Dance
  • Nature
  • Movement
  • Teaching
  • Wildlife
  • Environmental work
  • Communication
  • Social change

 

She eventually completed a bachelor’s degree combining dance, nature and healing and went on to doctoral studies.

Her current interests explore movement, communication, environmental restoration and social change.

So, although this looks like a completely different direction from managing an animal hospital, there is actually a silk thread running through the whole story which is that:

  • The work is about transformation
  • It is about communication
  • It is about helping people and creating change

 

Her pivot did not erase her previous life, but rather it brought together the pieces of it towards a cohesive whole.

 

Life Experience Remains

Build on Your Foundations

This is an important part of pivoting, especially when it happens later in life.

You don’t start again from zero, what really happens is that you take everything you’ve learned with you.

Your previous jobs, relationships, education, mistakes, interests, disappointments and successes all become part of your experience.

 

Sionainne’s earlier work in veterinary medicine had already taught her about wellbeing, communication, caring for others and the difficulties people experience in demanding environments.

She had also spent much of her life teaching and dancing.

Those experiences didn’t become irrelevant when she changed direction.

They became part of the foundation for what she is doing now.

This is one reason why a later-life pivot can be so interesting. You have decades of experience to draw upon.

You may finally be able to see connections between things that seemed unrelated when you were younger.

 

The Astrology of a Pivot

Your Chart

Naturally, we wanted to bring the conversation back to astrology.

One of the questions we explored was whether a significant life pivot might show up in the birth chart through transits, progressions or other timing techniques.

In Sionainne’s case, we didn’t have the exact astrological timing worked out during the conversation, so we couldn’t point to one particular transit and say, “This is it.”

However, her natal chart contains some fascinating symbolism that relates to the direction she has eventually taken.

Sionainne has four planets in Libra, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Neptune.

These planets are all connected with her fifth house and Libra themes of balance, beauty, creativity and justice.

That combination fits remarkably well with her lifelong relationship with dance and art as well as her interest in social and environmental justice.

For Sionainne, beauty isn’t simply about something being attractive.

She sees beauty as connected with truth, balance, meaning and communication.

That is particularly interesting when you consider her belief that art can be a powerful way of communicating ideas and encouraging people to see the world differently.

 

Art as a Way of Creating Change

That Which Moves You

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation was the idea that people don’t always change because they have been given more information.

Sometimes they change because they have been moved by something for example:

  • A story
  • An image
  • A dance
  • A piece of music
  • A film
  • A work of art

 

Arwynne talked about the importance of storytelling and referred to the prehistoric cave paintings as an example of how humans have used art to communicate and make meaning for thousands of years.

Art isn’t simply decorative.

It can help us understand ourselves and the world around us.

It can also make complicated subjects accessible in ways that a lecture or list of facts cannot.

This is part of what Sionainne now brings into her teaching. Rather than simply telling people what is wrong with the world, she creates experiences that encourage them to connect, listen and think differently.

 

The North Node

Your Direction in Life

Another astrological theme that emerged strongly in our conversation was the North Node.

Sionainne has her North Node in Pisces in the 10th House.

In astrology, the North Node is often considered an area of growth and development. It can describe qualities and experiences that gradually become more important as we move through life.

The 10th House brings themes of vocation, public life, contribution and what we become known for.

Pisces introduces themes of compassion, spirituality, interconnectedness, imagination and dissolving boundaries.

Looking at Sionainne’s life through this symbolic lens, her current direction makes sense to her.

It isn’t necessarily that she suddenly discovered something completely new.

It is more like she gradually became willing to acknowledge something that had been there all along.

 

Sometimes the Pivot is Actually Getting Back on Track

This may be the most interesting idea from our conversation.

We tend to think of a pivot as moving away from something.

But perhaps sometimes a pivot is actually a return.

When we are young, we can spend years following expectations and ideas that our parents have ideas about what we should do.

Schools encourage certain paths and society tells us what success looks like.

We choose careers because they are practical.

We take jobs because they pay the bills.

We follow the path that seems sensible at the time.

There is nothing inherently wrong with this.

 

But somewhere along the way, you may discover that the person you have become does not quite fit the life you created.

 

Permission

A pivot can give you permission to reconsider.

You may discover that the things you loved when you were younger are still important.

You may find that an old interest connects beautifully with skills you have developed since then.

You may realize that what looked like a collection of unrelated interests is actually the outline of your life’s work.

 

Your Day Job Is Not Who You Are

We also talked about something many people can relate to which is the difference between your job and your identity.

Sometimes your day job is simply the thing that pays the rent.

That doesn’t make it meaningless.

 

In fact, your day job can provide the financial foundation that allows you to pursue your creative work, writing, art, teaching, astrology or other interests outside working hours.

 

Day Job as a Patron

We joked about Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo having patrons who paid for his basic needs while he created his art.

Perhaps we can think about our day jobs in a similar way.

Your job may be your patron.

It can fund the rest of your life without having to define who you are.

That can be a useful mental shift if your current work isn’t your passion.

You don’t necessarily have to quit your job tomorrow.

You can simply recognize that your job is one part of your life rather than your entire identity.

 

Small Changes Create a Ripple Effect

Plastics Student

One of the most inspiring stories Sionainne shared was about a student in one of her classes.

The student was studying plastics engineering and had taken a dance and social justice course because it was a humanities requirement.

He wasn’t particularly interested in dancing, but through the experience he began thinking differently about his future work.

Instead of simply asking how plastics could be recycled more effectively, he started thinking about how plastics could be produced differently in the first place.

 

Ripple Effect

That is a pivot in thinking and it shows how one person can influence another person, who then takes that new perspective into their own life and work.

You don’t have to change the entire world and that you can influence the people directly around you.

They may influence someone else and that person may influence another person.

The effect can ripple outward.

 

You Don’t Have to Save the Whole World

Think Local not Global

This is another important lesson from Sionainne’s story.

Sometimes we become paralysed because the problems we see are so enormous.

Things like:

  • Climate change
  • Environmental destruction
  • Social injustice
  • Political division
  • Economic uncertainty

 

It can feel impossible to make any meaningful difference.

But perhaps the answer is to focus on the part of the world that is actually within your reach like:

  • Teach one class
  • Help one person
  • Create one piece of art
  • Write one article
  • Have one meaningful conversation
  • Plant something
  • Listen deeply
  • Share an idea

 

You don’t have to do everything, but rather you can do what is yours to do and then allow that work to travel beyond you.

 

Pivoting Continues

By the end of our conversation, we came back to the idea that there may not be one great pivot in your life, in fact there may be many.

You might pivot your career in your thirties, your lifestyle in your forties, your education in your fifties and your creative direction in your sixties.

You might make several smaller pivots rather than one dramatic change.

And sometimes the pivot happens because you choose it.

Sometimes life chooses it for you.

 

Either way, you can use your birth chart as a way of reflecting on the direction you are moving towards.

  • Look at your North Node
  • Consider your tenth house
  • Think about the planets that dominate your chart
  • Look for themes that have appeared repeatedly throughout your life

 

Ask yourself:

What keeps calling me?

Perhaps the answer has been there all along.

 

 

 

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A Beginner’s Guide to Neurographic Art Basics

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: October 2026

This article originally appeared on AlisonHazelArt

Neurographic Art Basics

Create some simple neurographic art to calm your mind, stretch your imagination and strengthen your brain’s plasticity.

Read more about the neurographic art inventor psychologist Pavel Piskarev.

Neurographic Art Basics

The Astrology of Neurographic Art

Mercury

Neurographic art is a function of Mercury in your chart.

Anything to do with the brain, mind or thinking is under the auspices of the Messenger of the Gods.

That you use your hands to draw on paper again reflects the principles Mercury, as Mercury rules your writing as well.

Check out your Mercury complex to see how you will create with neurographic art.

 

Venus and Neptune

When we talk about art in general, we need to consider Venus and Neptune as the two main arty planets.

Venus represents art you can touch like paintings, sculpture and mosaics.

Neptune signifies art you cannot touch and this means things like music, dance and choreography.

Look to your own Venus and Neptune complexes to see how you express your artistic side.

 

Thought, Word and Deed

Awareness

Everything you do in life comes from the thoughts you have, the words you say and the deeds you do. 

There is a direct process from one step to the next. 

You cannot do something (such as make art) before you have thought about it. 

The practical decisions you need to make before you can create some art are to find a pen and get some paper. 

What you will draw is the magic that come through a neurographic art practice.

Benefits

Multifaceted

The benefits of neurographic art are subtle, but many. 

Through creating a neurographic art practice you can:

  • Relieve anxiety
  • Find peace
  • Reduce stress
  • Calm your mind
  • Gain clarity
  • Get things in perspective
  • Help yourself
  • Help others
  • Use images to express your inner feelings
  • Allow abstract thoughts to pop into your head
  • Make fabulous art for your wall

 

Principles

When you draw and make art, your hand holds the pen and your brain moves your hand. 

Thus, there is a direct connection between your hand and your thoughts.

 

Intuition

Neurographic art can be related to an intuitive scribble. 

A scribble has no form and just appears on the page. 

An intuitive scribble is brought forth when you focus on a problem or a decision you wish to address. 

Energy flows around you, through your body and in your brain. 

When energy is blocked it usually happens at a harsh wall or obstacle that you cannot overcome.

 

Three Methods of Neurographic Art

Specific, Popular and Combination

There are three main types of neurographic art, specific, popular and combination. 

There may be others as subsets of the above, but most artists will work in one of the three methods whether knowingly or not.

 

Specific Neurographic Artwork Method

Neurographic Line

To be specific when you create neurographic art you need to use the special neurographic line (see below). 

The neurographic line will tap directly into your mind and help you build new neural pathways in your brain.

The neurographic line is the best line to use for deep meditation, self-awareness and for anyone on a consciousness raising journey.

Popular Neurographic Artwork Method

Intuitive Curves

The popular neurographic art method is to simply draw curves and swoops on the page, or even straight lines and shapes, in the artwork. 

Then you curve the intersections and you may add shapes and color.

Simple and Fun

This type of artwork is fun and good to start with. It is not strictly neurographic art as it may not carry the full mental health benefits of using the neurographic line. 

Additionally, you may add dots, flowers, stars or other exciting embellishments to your art piece.

The popular neurographic art method is suitable for kids and is often used in schools.

Combination Neurographic Artwork Method

Many Techniques

Combination neurographic artworks employ smooth lines, neurographic lines, loose shapes and embellishments all mixed in together. 

This is where most people are at ease with neurographic art for their drawings.

 

Meditation

The combination neurographic art technique can bring light meditation properties to the process and create a meaningful artwork as well. 

Even a small piece of the neurographic line will be of benefit in the combination art method.

 

Mindfulness

Focused Awareness

Be mindful of what you are trying to achieve.

Do you want:

  • Therapeutic mental health strengthening
  • Casual feel-good art
  • To have fun exploring a new and trendy art movement

 

The Neurographic Line

Specific Details

Not all lines are created equal and the neurographic line is no different.

A neurographic line:

  • Does not repeat.
  • Changes direction as soon as you are aware of its route.
  • Does not end in the middle of the page, it either flows to the edge of the page or it blends into other lines or shapes like circles. 

Non-Neurographic Lines

Having decided what a neurographic line is, now let’s consider what does not constitute a neurographic line.

A neurographic line is not:

  • A straight line
  • A smooth, wavy or curved line
  • A smooth shape like a circle

How Neurographic Art May Benefit You

Advantages

Let’s have a look at three ways that creating neurographic art can benefit you. 

Of course there will be many other ways as well, but these first three are the easiest ones to start with.

 

To Make Intentions

Purposefulness

To make an intention with your neurographic art is to bring a focus to a situation challenge or issue that you are facing.

You would do this before you start the artwork.

For example, perhaps you are trying to decide whether you should quit your job and take a new position which has been offered to you and you’re not exactly sure what to do.

You can consider the pay increase, adjusted hours, a better commute or how it may improve your actual career prospects.

You also want to ponder over the action that you’re going to take on an inner level which you could certainly do with neurographic art.

 

How to Create Intentional Neurographic Art

Exercise

Take a sheet of paper on which you’re going to make the artwork. On the back write one or two words that you need to focus on which clearly explain the dilemma you are facing.

In the example of, “should I take the new job?” you would simply write the two words “new job” on the back of the sheet. 

This intentional writing of the words is to focus your mind as you create the artwork. 

You are intentionally creating an artpiece that will help you decide whether or not to take a new job offer.

 

Open Questions

The idea is not to have a simple yes or no answer at the end.

During the course of creating the artwork you focus your mind on all of the options and permutations which taking a new job entails.

This may take you at least one or two or five or six hours to complete.

 

Insights

Ideally at the end of the artwork process, you will have a clearer understanding of whether to take the new job and how you feel about it.

 

Neurographic Line

The Neurographic Line in Neurographic Art

Using the neurographic line when you create neurographic art. 

As you know now, not all neurographic art uses the neurographic line.

The neurographic line is a specific line:

  • It does not repeat
  • It is not a straight line
  • It does not curve smoothly
  • It generally wiggles along

The idea is that as you draw this line, and, as soon as you become conscious of the direction in which you are going, you have to change direction.

 

Non-dominant Hand

One great tip when drawing a neurographic line is to use your non-dominant hand. 

That means that if you are right-handed, you would put the pen in your left hand and if you are left-handed, you will hold the pen in your right hand.

 

Crossing the Center Line

By crossing the centerline of your body and putting the pen in the opposite hand you are forcing your mind to see these paths differently than it would through the automatic way which you naturally go if you are perhaps right-handed.

 

Signature: Sign Here

You can clearly see the benefit of working with your nondominant hand when you come to writing your signature. 

If you are naturally right-handed, as you write your signature, after years of practice you just automatically swish out all the letters and dash of your signature. 

It is very often not very clear to see, but because you have been writing your signature for so many years, your brain will automatically sign your name without thinking and you do it with your dominant hand.

New Pathways

However, if you put the pen in your non-dominant hand and you try to sign your signature suddenly your brain has to actually work. 

This means that you naturally tap into a new neural pathway as you think about what you are doing. 

It does not come naturally to you because you haven’t worn a pathway in your mind, so it’s something new for your mind to grapple with and can be tiring.

You create new connections as you learn how to sign your name with your non-dominant hand.

 

Smooth Connections

Curves

Once you have the main lines down on your page, whether they be circles shapes, swoops, or the neurographic line, you are now at the point to smooth out the connections.

 

How to Curve Your Connections

To smooth connections, you take your black pen and draw curves where every line intersects another line. 

There will be four curves at each intersection.

 

How to Curve Intersections

Four Radii

One of the main principles of doing basic neurographic art is curving the intersections. 

The intersections occur where two lines cross or where a line crosses a shape such as a circle, an oval, or another shape.

Where two lines intersect there will be four curves required at that intersection. 

I’m going to share with you best principles for curving your intersections in neurographic art.

 

Intersection Meaning

As a reminder where two lines intersect in neurographic art, and you curve the intersections, these are the points where the new neural pathways are being built in your brain. 

This means is that this is an opportunity for new thoughts ideas and inspiration to come to you.

 

Pathways

It is a bit like tramping out a path in the woods. 

To start with you must hack through the undergrowth to create a new pathway. 

After you’ve been doing that for a week you can see a vague footprint footpath through the bush.

The more you walk the same path and use the same ideas the stronger the pathway will become and overtime it will widen. 

Eventually pathways which are used frequently will become well entrenched in your thought patterns.

The idea is that to branch out and create a new pathway means going in a different direction and make new connections. 

These lines and intersections in neurographic artwork are symbolic of new thought patterns, ideas and ways of thinking in your mind.

 

Plasticity

This leads to brain plasticity and a growth mindset.

 

Line Thickness

When creating neurographic art one must consider the thickness of the line you are drawing. 

If you use a very thin line, you will have smaller intersections and if you use a thicker line, you will have bigger intersections.

 

Circle Template

To understand how to curve connections in neurographic art you would technically use a circle template. 

This is not necessary, but to understand the principles of where the curves are coming from it may be a great guide.

You can eyeball the curves you need in your neurographic art and depending on the thickness of your line will depend on how large your circle diameter will be.

Radii or as I prefer to say, “Radiusses”

All intersections that are on the same drawing would technically have the same radius curve at their intersections. 

If your main lines are too thin, or your intersections are too big, the artwork looks a little unbalanced. 

If your lines are very thick and your intersections are very small, again the artwork looks unbalanced.

It is better to find a happy medium between the thickness of the lines on your drawing and the curves you make at your intersections. 

There are no hard and fast rules for this. 

With practice you will find your own individual art style when working with neurographic art.

 

Basic Shape

In a basic two-line intersection, the lines will cross horizontally and vertically.

The lines will be at 90° to each other. 

To curve the intersection, you would take your template and with a large radius describe the curves on each corner. 

Use the same size circle to create the curve for each connection.

 

Angled Connection

Where two lines intersect and are at sharp and tight angles, your connection looks slightly different.

Still use the exact same circle template with the same radius and draw out the four curves. 

This means that on the very wide, or oblique, angles the curve will be shallow and low. 

On the very narrow, or acute, angles, the curves will be deep and high.

Curved Intersections

When two lines that intersect are curved, there may be a variety of widths to the main connection. 

Take the circle template with the exact same curve and the same radius and draw in smoothly the curve on each of the four sides of this connection. 

This may result in a larger connection area that is all in black.

Multiple Intersection Hubs

If your drawing has multiple intersections, where more than two lines are coming together in the very small area, it will result in a far larger connection hub overall. 

There will be more than four radii being described out to smooth the connections, but it does depend on the artwork.

This is a very interesting situation as it allows a very large hub or node to appear in the drawing. 

This more defined intersection will become a higher focus for thoughts and ideas in the artwork. 

In the example below note that the inner triangle has been fully engulfed into the node.

This increases the magnitude and focus of this connection.

 

Focus

To draw multiple connections on an artwork can be laborious. 

This is the moment where you have to take your time with your artwork as you bring focus to what it is you are doing.

The activity of drawing small soft curves onto the page is very meditative. 

Now you can consider the intention you wrote from step one and think about it as you, almost mindlessly. draw in all the curves on your artwork.

 

All Artworks

No matter what type of neurographic art you are doing whether it is simple, basic or combined there will be connections to be smoothed. 

This is a very satisfying part of the art creation process and it is not to be taken lightly. 

As you are drawing each curve consider the question, issue or what you wrote on the back of your page. 

At this point you can let your mind wander to provide you with other ideas that you may not have thought about regarding your situation.

 

Yes or No Answer?

Probably Not

Again, you are not necessarily looking for a yes or no answer. 

What you are trying to do is to open your mind to further possibilities or other ways that this situation could be addressed.

 

Extend Yourself

Create

Make a piece of art and bring all three techniques that benefit using neurographic art to the work. 

Get a sheet of paper which you will be working on and some pens, paints or other art supplies and please do the following:

  • Write yourintention on the back of the page this could be one, two or three words to bring focus to what you are trying to resolve.
  • Start your artwork with a black pen at this point you can do circles if you wish but bring inneurographic lines and not only straightforward lines.
  • Curve all theconnections and consciously focus on your intention. Take your time and let your mind wander.
  • Continue adding colour andembellishments as you see fit to make a beautiful artwork of which you are proud.

 

Take Notes

When you have finished your artwork put it aside and make a note of ideas that popped into your head while you were crafting this artwork.

 

Resources

Here are some more resources to help you develop your neurographic art practice.

 

Overarch

Revisit

I love doing neurographic art now and then.

It’s not what I do every day, but rather what I reach for when there are things on my mind.

 

Share With Us

If you have some neurographic artworks which you’d like to share with us, email them over to me, Alison, starzology@gmail.com.

I’ll publish your creations below here so we can all see the type of fabulous creations you have made.

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: September 2026

Announcing my Astro Art Trading Club

Where Creativity Happens

Creative Club

There is something rather magical about creating alongside other people.

Not because the artwork must be perfect, but because creativity seems to grow when it is shared.

A conversation begins.

Someone tries a new technique.

Another person discovers a different way of seeing the world.

Before long, a simple afternoon has become something memorable.

At Starzology, I believe creativity is not about becoming a great artist, but rather about living a meaningful life, making beautiful things and sharing moments of connection with others.

With that thought in mind, I am delighted to introduce my Astro Art Club in downtown Vancouver.

 

A New Astro Art Creative Club

Downtown Vancouver

This is a new seasonal gathering in downtown Vancouver for people who enjoy creating small works of art, spending time with other creative souls and, if they wish, swapping astro art trading cards.

No artistic experience is required.

If you can hold a pencil, enjoy making things and would like to spend a pleasant afternoon with like-minded people, you are warmly welcome.

What Are Artist Trading Cards?

Miniature Art

Artist trading cards, often called ATCs, are original miniature works of art measuring just two and a half by three and a half inches.

Think of them as tiny canvases filled with imagination.

 

Astro Trading Cards (ATCs)

I’m now hijacking the artist trading card movement and creating my new Astro Art Trading Card club.

 

Handmade

Each card is handmade.

You might use watercolor, colored pencils, collage, ink, acrylic paint, rubber stamps or mixed media.

There are no rules about style, only that the artwork is your own.

 

Never Sold

The tradition is that these little artworks are traded rather than sold.

Every swap is an exchange of creativity between two artists.

Artist Trading Cards have been enjoyed by creatives around the world for many years and have become a wonderful way to share art in a small and meaningful format.

Why Start a Club?

Creating Together

Many of us spend our astrology practice and other creative time working alone.

While there is joy in that quiet space, there is also something wonderful about sitting around a table with a cup of tea, opening a sketchbook and making art together.

 

Not a Class

The Starzology Astro Art Club is not a class.

There are no lessons to follow and no pressure to produce a masterpiece.

Welcoming Space

It is simply a welcoming place where we can gather, create, chat, encourage one another and enjoy making astro themed art.

My hope is that you leave feeling inspired, creatively refreshed and perhaps having made a few new friends.

 

Four Times a Year

Rather than meeting every month, our club will gather once each season.

That feels right to me.

At Starzology I believe the solar seasons offer a gentle rhythm to our lives.

Each one brings different colours, different moods and different inspiration.

Every club meeting will celebrate the season we are in, with an optional theme for anyone who would like a little creative inspiration.

Themes

Possible seasonal themes might include:

 

 

What You Need to Know

Venue

I plan to use a coffee shop in downtown Vancouver for the Astro Art Club meetings.

The event will be held in a private back room which I will reserve and pay for.

I hope to choose venues that are easy to reach by public transit and comfortable for everyone attending.

To support the establishment and show goodwill, I kindly ask that everyone purchase a beverage or pastry.

 

Cost

There is no charge to attend.

Attendance

There are no membership fees and no obligation to attend every gathering.

You are welcome to join us whenever the dates suit you.

To begin with, attendance will be limited to six people.

This may change in the future depending on your interest.

 

Join the Waitlist

Now, I am gathering expressions of interest while I organize the venue and date.

Joining the waitlist is free and carries no commitment.

It simply means that you will be among the first to hear when our inaugural Astro Art Club is announced.

When there is enough interest, I will email everyone on the waitlist with the proposed venue and date.

 

Confirmation

People may then confirm whether they wish to attend.

 

Astro Art Get-together Go Ahead

Only when I have sufficient confirmed attendees will the gathering go ahead.

As with all new adventures, we will learn together as we go.

If you have any thoughts or questions, I would love to hear from you and you can emeil me at Starzology@gmail.com.

Ready to Join In?

Email

Email me your name at starzology@gmail.com for the free waitlist and to be the first to hear about upcoming Arty get togethers.

 

What to Bring

Bring your sparkling self, as I shall, so that we can all enjoy an uplifting afternoon together.

You are welcome to bring:

 

  • Your own pre-made Astro Art Trading Cards to swap
  • Your favorite art supplies
  • A sketchbook or journal
  • Your curiosity and love of making things

 

Many people prefer to use their own supplies and I completely understand that.

However, I will also provide some basic cards and basic art materials for anyone who does not have their own.

 

Optional Trading

Trading is entirely optional.

You are very welcome to simply come along, create and enjoy the company.

 

Our First Astro Art Club Get-Together

Winter 2026/2027

I hope to hold our first gathering in Winter 2026/2027.

Winter is when the Sun is in Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces.

I am penciling in a Saturday afternoon from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

 

Proposed Agenda

Outline

  • 1:50 pm – Arrive and purchase your beverage
  • 2:00 pm – Welcome and introductions
  • 2:15 pm – Creative time begins
  • 3:30 pm – Optional Artist Trading Card swap
  • 3:50 pm – Closing comments
  • 3:55 pm – Tidy up
  • 4:00 pm – Vacate the room

If there is insufficient interest for a summer launch, we shall simply postpone until the autumn.

Is This for You?

This gathering is for:

  • Aspiring astrologers
  • Student astrologers
  • Journal keepers
  • Crafters
  • Creative souls
  • Established astrologers
  • Anyone looking for a little more creativity and connection in their life

 

This club is inclusive and everyone is welcome.

Children

A child is anyone 18 years old or under.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept children under eighteen years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

I say this because in the past some children arrived at one of my astrology meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make cards beforehand?

No. 

You can create your cards during the gathering.

 

What if I have never made an Astro Art Trading Card?

Perfect. 

Many people will be trying them for the first time.

 

Do I need expensive art supplies?

Not at all. 

Basic materials will be available.

 

Do I have to trade my cards?

Absolutely not. 

Trading is always optional.

 

My Vision

Creative Tradition

Perhaps this is the beginning of a new creative tradition.

One tiny card.

One conversation.

One season at a time.

Only time will tell.

Cosmically yours,

Alison

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Explore: Travel and Astrology

Discover new places, broaden your horizons and explore the connections between astrology and the world around you.

I am still developing this article.

Explore: Travel and Astrology

Discover

Discover travel, places, experiences and astrology in everyday life.

Welcome to Explore, where astrology meets the wider world. Here I bring together my love of astrology with my experiences of travelling, visiting interesting places, attending astrology conferences and finding inspiration away from home.

Travel can broaden our horizons, introduce us to new ideas and give us a fresh perspective on life. In astrology, these themes are closely connected with the 9th house, Sagittarius and Jupiter. Astrology also offers techniques for investigating how different places may feature in our lives, whether we are planning a holiday, considering a move or simply curious about the world.

You will find practical travel ideas, personal travel stories and astrological techniques to help you understand the connections between people and places.

 

Explore Through Astrology

Astrology has plenty to say about travel, exploration and our relationship with the wider world. Several chart factors are particularly relevant when considering journeys, foreign countries and the experience of discovering somewhere new.

 

Astrological Relocation Ideas

Have you ever wondered whether you would feel different living somewhere else? Perhaps you are considering a move, thinking about retirement in another location or simply curious about how astrology approaches place.

Relocation astrology offers techniques for examining your birth chart in relation to different geographical locations. It is an interesting area of astrology for anyone who wants to investigate the relationship between their chart and the places they visit or call home.

 

Relocation Astrology

Relocation astrology recalculates a birth chart for a different location while retaining the original birth time. The planetary positions remain essentially the same, but the angles and house placements can change.

This gives astrologers another way to explore how a place might be interpreted in relation to an individual’s chart.

 

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Astrocartography maps planetary angular lines across the world using your birth details. These maps are often used by astrologers who want to investigate geographical connections in a birth chart.

 

Astro Locality

Astro-locality approaches also examine how planetary influences are represented geographically. These techniques can be used to compare locations and generate questions for further chart interpretation.

 

Local space-time

Local Space astrology offers another perspective by mapping planetary directions from a particular location. It can be used to explore geographical relationships in your immediate environment as well as places farther afield.

These techniques offer different ways to investigate astrology and place. They are best approached as interpretive tools rather than guarantees that a particular destination will produce a particular outcome.

 

The 9th House

The 9th House is traditionally associated with long-distance travel, foreign countries, higher education, philosophy, religion and the search for meaning.

Travel can take us beyond our familiar surroundings and introduce us to different cultures, beliefs and ways of living. The 9th house describes this broader process of expanding our horizons, both literally and intellectually.

When exploring travel in a birth chart, look at the sign on the 9th house cusp, any planets in the house and the condition of its ruling planet. These factors can add detail to your interpretation.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius is associated with adventure, discovery, freedom and the desire to experience life beyond the familiar.

In the natural zodiac wheel, Sagittarius corresponds with the 9th house. This connection makes Sagittarius an obvious sign to consider when exploring travel and the urge to discover what lies beyond the horizon.

Look at Sagittarius in your own birth chart. Its house placement can show an area of life where you may seek growth, new experiences or a wider perspective.

Jupiter

Jupiter is the traditional ruler of Sagittarius and is closely associated with expansion, opportunity, education and exploration.

In travel astrology, Jupiter can be considered alongside the 9th house and Sagittarius. Its sign, house placement and aspects can add further information about how you approach opportunities, learning and experiences that broaden your world.

Astrology is not a substitute for practical travel planning, but it can provide an interesting additional perspective when considering your relationship with travel and new places.

 

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Astrology Conferences

Astrology conferences are a wonderful way to combine travel with learning. They offer opportunities to meet fellow astrologers, listen to experienced speakers, discover new techniques and spend time with people who share your interest in the subject.

I have travelled to attend astrology events and have written about some of these experiences. Here you can find practical advice and personal accounts to help you plan your own astrology conference trip.

Conference Reviews

Whether you are attending your first conference or are an experienced astrology traveller, a little preparation can make the journey more enjoyable.

 

Journeys

 

 

Packing Guides

 

 

Writing Retreats

Some of my most productive writing happens when I step away from my usual routine and go on a writing retreat. Having dedicated time and space to concentrate on a project helps me work on my astrology books and other writing.

A writing retreat does not have to mean travelling somewhere expensive or disappearing for a week. It can be a short stay away from home, a quiet day in a different setting or even a carefully planned day of writing at home.

Here I share practical ideas for organising a retreat, deciding what to take and making the most of your time.

 

Planning

Sometimes I go on writing retreats, and this is where I do most of my astrology books and writing.

  • How to plan a writing retreat

 

Packing

  • What to pack for a writing retreat

 

Writing Retreat Reviews

  • Summer Writing Retreat Whistler: Review

 

Writing days at home

 

Whether you are writing a book, developing an astrology course or simply trying to make progress on a personal project, a writing retreat can give your ideas room to grow.

 

Travel Places

The Journey is the Destinations

Some destinations invite us to slow down and enjoy nature.

Others offer cultural experiences, city discoveries, interesting food or the pleasure of simply being somewhere different.

This section brings together my travel stories and experiences, with practical information and personal observations about the places I visit.

 

Whistler

Discover Whistler, with its mountain scenery, outdoor experiences and opportunities to enjoy a change of pace.

 

Tofino

Explore with me the sleepy village of Tofino on Vancouver Island, known for its coastal setting, beaches and connection with the natural world.

 

Toronto

Discover Toronto through its city experiences, neighborhoods and opportunities for travel and exploration.

 

Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is a place to enjoy a quieter pace, garden inspiration and a change of scenery.

Gardens offer an opportunity to notice the changing seasons, appreciate the natural world and find inspiration in colour, shape and growth.

  • Halfmoon Bay: Garden Exploration

 

A weekend away can be as simple as a short journey, a pleasant meal and time spent enjoying a different environment.

This is where personal travel stories become part of the pleasure of discovering new places

  • Halfmoon Bay: Weekend Away and Breeze Restaurant

 

Future Destinations

Travel can be about much more than covering distance. It can mean learning something new, meeting people, changing your perspective or discovering a place that feels unexpectedly meaningful.

Whether you are interested in the astrology of travel, considering a relocation or simply looking for inspiration for your next trip, I hope you will find something here to spark your curiosity.

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Lifetime Age Transits

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This article is part of my Forecasting category and brings all the transits, graphic ephemeris, solar returns, secondary progressions, solar arc directions and other predictive techniques and articles. Alison

Lifetime Age Transits

Lifetime Age Transits

Every Life

Now that you have learned a little about transits in general you should know that there are some transits which are special for several reasons.

The birth chart is a snapshot of the planetary positions at birth.

 

Forward Motion

The chart stays the same for you for your lifetime and indeed beyond.

From the natal chart placements all the planets continue to move forward, or retrograde, after the birth.

 

Jupiter

As the planets move at a general speed, we can say that for instance Jupiter will move thirty degrees in one year and will return to its natal position in twelve years.

So, everyone gets their first Jupiter return at around age twelve.

 

Saturn

We know that Saturn takes thirty years to completely orbit the zodiac.

At around age seven years it will be at the waxing square.

We can say Saturn will take fourteen to fifteen years to make an opposition to its natal position.

At around age twenty-one years it will be at the waning square.

 

Same Transit Sequence

During everyone’s life there is a sequence of transits formed by the outer planets.

This transit pattern is the same for everyone and is often referred to as Lifetime Age Transits.

How these transits will affect everyone depends on the condition of each planet in their birth chart.

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Table

What Age?

In the table below the “age” will be flexible and may change slightly depending on the direction and speed that the outer planet has in your natal chart.

 

Speed Transits Occur

Fast Examples

If a planet is direct and fast in your natal chart it can quickly move off its natal position and form aspects soon.

If Pluto is in Libra it will rush through the following signs and form transits back to its natal position faster than normal.

 

Slow Examples

If your natal planet is about to start its retrograde cycle, then the lifetime aspects can be delayed sometimes for years.

If Pluto is in Gemini, Cancer or Leo it will be slower through the following signs and form transits back to its natal position slower than normal.

 

 

Childhood and Youth

Mars conjunct Mars (Age 2)

  • Physically active
  • Loud
  • Defends themselves
  • Constructs

Saturn square Saturn (Age 7)

  • Age of accountability
  • Elementary school starts
  • Responsible for themselves outside the home

Jupiter conjunct Jupiter (Age 12)

  • Puberty
  • Growth
  • High school starts

Saturn opposition Saturn (Age 14)

  • Adolescence
  • Peer pressure and the need to conform
  • Frustrated with parents
  • Starts to resist the establishment

Uranus square Uranus (age 21)

  • Urge to break free from home
  • Faces the future and feels invincible
  • Becomes an adult

 

 

Middle Years

Saturn conjunct Saturn (age 29)

First Saturn return.

  • A realignment with natal Saturn aspects
  • A rebirth or re-calibration to the natal chart
  • Ready to face all obstacles in life
  • Is the master of the life’s direction
  • Gets life on track
  • Overcomes fears
  • Faces responsibilities
  • Age of maturity and can’t blame others anymore

 

Pluto square Pluto (age 38)

  • An unfulfilled life is reassessed
  • A time for a rebirth
  • Makes conscious renewals in their life
  • Transformation causes internal tension

 

Neptune square Neptune (age 41)

Neptune opening square.

  • Internal issues and angst can dissolve
  • Raised spiritual awareness and questions
  • Lack of purpose and can flounder
  • The victim role

 

Uranus opposition Uranus (age 41)

Uranus half return.

  • Breakdowns, break-ups and breakouts
  • Rebellious
  • Youth finally passes
  • The midlife crisis

 

Mature Years

Chiron conjunct Chiron (age 51)

Chiron return.

  • Acceptance
  • Protégé becomes the mentor
  • Becomes an elder
  • Sacrifices made have taken their toll
  • Gives back and volunteers
  • Grandparental role (typically)
  • Menopause

 

Saturn conjunct Saturn (age 59)

Second Saturn return.

  • The life is built by now
  • Know what is important to yourself
  • Authentic self is lived
  • Consolidation
  • Age brings authority
  • Time to recalibrate the life
  • Politics may move to the right wing

 

Uranus square Uranus (age 62)

Uranus opening square.

  • Freedom is again a theme
  • Freedom of responsibility of a family
  • Freedom from spouse
  • Asks “What are we retiring from?”
  • Thinks that work keeps them young

 

Senior Years

Neptune opposition Neptune (age 81)

Neptune half return.

  • Alignment with spirituality
  • Medicines and drugs become part of life
  • Drifts away and naps
  • The victim role may be revisited

 

Uranus conjunct Uranus (age 84)

Uranus return.

  • Freedom can be restrained or released
  • Uranus makes all the natal aspects again
  • A re-alignment with the life map (natal chart)

 

Saturn conjunct Saturn (age 89)

Third Saturn return.

  • Accepts restrictions
  • Faces own limitations
  • The question of personal control may be taken by others or may be kept
  • Saturn makes all the natal aspects again
  • Re-calibrates the life

Pluto opposition Pluto (age 90)

Pluto Half Return.

  • Depends on the age
  • Regeneration can be difficult (opposition)
  • Time for transformation
  • Power can be dissipated now

 

Transiting Outer Planet’s Relationships

The Synodic Cycles of the Outer Planets

When the outer planets form aspects with each other these aspects may be within orb for years at a time.

They create a generation effect and millions of charts will have particular combinations of planets.

A synodic cycle starts at the conjunction between two planets.

The most common synodic cycle is the New Moon at the start of the Moon and Sun cycle.

 

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Uranus Conjunct Neptune

This conjunction was recently in Capricorn during the 1988 – 1993.

These young people are now reaching adulthood and appearing in astrologer’s consulting rooms for the first time.

It can be a challenge to fully understand how this conjunction works in each chart.

 

Pluto Sextile Neptune

This aspect was in orb for years during the last century because Pluto was fast in Scorpio.

It has been on and off for over 100 years so far.

This aspect is still in orb today because Pluto has been fast through Scorpio and could keep up with Neptune.

This means millions of people have this conjunction in their birth charts.

The Neptune sextile Pluto ongoing transit’s effect on individuals depends on where it is placed in the natal chart.

 

Superior Planet Aspects

Superior Planet Definition

The superior planets are all the planets whose orbits is further out from the Sun than the Earth’s orbit is.

They take more than a year to complete one orbit of the Sun.

In this article I’m discounting Mars and starting at Jupiter.

 

Great Conjunctions

A Great Conjunction occurs between Jupiter and Saturn as the last of the visible planets.

The last great conjunction was at 0° Aquarius in 2020.

Great Conjunctions usually occur every 18-20 years apart.

 

Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune: Stellium 2010

There was a stellium between Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune which occurred in Aquarius during 2010.

This stellium contains themes suggesting forgiveness and growth through religious tolerance.

As these people, those with it in their birth charts, grow up, they will bring their charts to life and express this conjunction’s energy for all to see.

 

Uranus Square Pluto

This cardinal square was on-going from 2012 – 2015.

This particular square has been important for global affairs.

It is more critical for those people who have the Uranus Pluto conjunction in their natal chart, as this is the seed moment of their synodic cycle.

 

Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto: Stellium 2020

The most recent cardinal stellium with Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto was in 2020 at 22°/25° Capricorn.

It occurred at the same place as the Uranus Neptune conjunction in the 1980/90’s and may pose challenges for those born at that time.

 

Extend Yourself: Lifetime Age transits

Your Current Lifetime Age Transits

Referring to the lifetime age transits list and your natal chart please do the following:

Consider where you are presently in the lifetime age transits list and looking at your most recent lifetime age transit (which you may be currently experiencing), briefly discuss it (100 words) and include:

  • How you have experienced this transit
  • Consider the transiting planet’s strength in your chart
  • The aspect being formed
  • The natal position of the planets
  • How this transit may influence your life

 

Next Lifetime Age Transit

Find the next lifetime age transit which will affect you.

With your next lifetime age transit, briefly describe (100 words):

  • Potential outcomes for yourself considering the strength of both the planets in your birth chart
  • The house from which the transiting planet is aspecting
  • The nature of the aspect itself

 

Extend Yourself Further

Public Lifetime Age Transit Charts

Select one famous person who interests you, and who is more than fifty years old, and do the following:

  • Find their biography
  • Cast their chart
  • List the dates of their lifetime age transits
  • See if you can find some correlations

 

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Moving Forward

As we can see everyone reaches the Lifetime Age Transits in sequence even if the age of the exactitude may be slightly different.

The sequence remains.

There are specific transits related to youth, middle age and the senior years.

 

Midlife Crisis

The nature of the Midlife crisis (ages 38ish to 50ish) can be rooted in three specific challenging transits; Pluto square Pluto, Neptune square Neptune and the Uranus half return are always difficult.

 

Client Work

In your client work you will see patterns unfold as people around the same age arrive in your consulting room at similar times in their life.

Although there will be other transits happening to them, the underlying Lifetime Age Transits remain for everyone.

They can be a guide to where someone actually is in the astrological timeline.

 

Over to You

Where are you in life in regard to the main markers?

Have you reached your first Saturn return, Chiron return or second or third Saturn return yet?

Let me know.

 

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Astro Art Cards Roadmap

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: September 2026

Wellbeing Category

In this article I’m sharing with you the roadmap I used and how I got to be such a fan of cards in general and astrology cards in particular. This is a part of my Wellbeing category and has ideas of a creative nature.

Card Evolution Roadmap

The Map

Recently I have been creating cards for many things in my life.

I’ll be explaining more below, but the point is that the handmade cards which I have crafted are such a mainstay in my life now.

I always seem to have some cards on the go and often I’m working on multiple decks at the same time.

Diagram

Here is the diagram of my cards experience roadmap and clearly this was draw in retrospect.

In the beginning I had no idea that cards would become such a feature in my life and the best way for me to do daily art as a creative outlet.

So, thinking back I drew this handy dandy road with the cards that came into my life dotted along the way.

I suppose it’s not really a roadmap, but more of a timeline of how I had the cards and when they rose to awareness for me.

My card journey began way back in 1980 and the path I took shows the different cards along the road.

Let’s still call it a roadmap even though it is a timeline.

Maybe it’s both?

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Podcast Episode

Astro Art Cards

Listen to our latest Astro Art Card podcast episode on the Starzology Astrology Podcast.

Tarot Cards

1980

When I started to learn astrology and took my first astrology lesson it was back in 1980. Yes, I’ve been doing astrology that long.

I bought the Rider Waite Tarot deck from Aquarian Books in Hillbrow in Johannesburg.

If you know that shop then you know.

In the Tarot deck you can choose to be one of the cards yourself and I consider myself to be the Queen of Wands card.

Who do you see yourself as?

Resources

Rider Waite Tarot

Mandala Astrological Tarot

Astrology Tarot Cards

Several years ago, I got myself a copy of the Mandala Astrological Tarot by the astrologer Tad Mann.

These cards are square and so can be read by laying them in a circle just like a chart.

He painted each card’s design himself is bright cheerful colors and I really like these ones.

I think they reflect my Leo energy very well.

Resource

The Mandala Astrological Tarot by A.T. Mann.

Bridge

Absorbing Game

During my early marriage we played bridge.

It was a card game that I’d never heard of until we joined a bridge club in Johannesburg.

We played for about five years twice a week and it became intense.

Resources

Bridge Cards

Arwynne’s Tarot Deck

2012

When I met Arwynne in 2012 and we started the first podcast venture to gether she introduced me to her handmade reading cards.

She made them in Photoshop, collaged the backgrounds, then had them printed to finally laminated them.

She was the inspiration for me to create my own cards sometime in the future.

I thought that it was so cool what she had made and realized that I too could make something for myself.

That just because the big boys, Rider Waite, had made the final word in Tarot cards, I realized that they actually were not the final word.

It dawned on me that anyone who is interested can create their Tarot art, in their own style and with their own interpretation.

Mind blown.

Astrology Reading Cards

Personal Guidance

Around 2016 I purchased The Astrology Reading Cards by Alison Chester Lambert and Richard Crooks.

These are a delightful set of signs, planets and houses cards.

They are beautifully and richly illustrated and I loved them as my go-to cards for a long time.

They can be used in an astrology reading as an ice-breaker with new clients.

Reaching Out to Alison

I did reach out to Alison, great name by the way, and asked her about becoming an affiliate for the cards.

She told me that her only involvement in the process was writing the astrology for a one-off payment, and that the publishers had the rights and I should contact them.

Resources

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Pure Astrology Cards

Canadian Design

The Pure Astrology Cards from two Canadian sisters Dana and Barbara.

It is another set of astrology cards which include the signs, planets, houses and aspects.

They also include the modes cardinal, fixed and mutable.

You can check out my video below about how to use them as I do.

Resource

Pure Astrology Cards

Artist Trading Cards and Astrology Trading Cards (ATCs)

2022

During 2022, I began making some Artist Trading Cards (ATCs).

I decided to call them Astrology Trading Cards (ATCs).

You can read more about these cards which I made here.

2.5″ x 3.5″

The ATC size is specified at 2.5″ x 3.5″ or the same size as a regular playing card.

Gratitude Cards

Inner Reflection

Later that year I bought some gratitude cards for inner reflection.

I enjoyed just how these cards always had a positive message.

Whereas the Tarot has some disturbing cards like Death and the Hanged Man which are cards that I always felt popped up far too often.

Resources

Greek Myth Cards

Gift

Later I had an astrology student who came to me for personal classes.

She had a Greek boyfriend and one summer she went to Greece for a vacation.

Upon her return she gifted me some very attractive Greek Myth playing cards.

Fun, fun, fun!

Resources

  • Similar to the cards I have, the Mythos deck by Stephen Fry

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2024 Astrology Cards

97mm x 140mm

Next, I moved on to cutting out my larger Astrology Cards to the same size as the Gratitude cards deck and Alison’s cards.

I felt this was the right size.

By cutting my own cards form Bristol board, I felt I was truly immersed in the process.

The creative nature of making your own cards is very therapeutic.

Dopamine

It was at this time that I discovered neurographic art and how sketching can help to support your mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

I recommend the book DOSE by Tj Powers for more information on how the brain chemicals can be supported by what you spend your time doing.

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Plant Knowledge Cards

Nature Cards

I discovered Plant Knowledge Cards. I have linked a similar deck below.

These I just liked when I saw them at the Vancouver Art Gallery gift shop.

In my mind I thought that if one day I was fortunate enough to have some grandchildren, I’d be able to teach them about the trees in our local area here in Vancouver.

Let’s face it, we could all do with knowing more about trees…

Resources

Vivid Kingdom

Ten Hundred

I found the artist Ten Hundred on YouTube whose art style speaks to me and I have supported him on Patreon.

One year he created 52 playing cards in his own unique style called Vivid Kingdoms.

I bought his deck of cards which I haven’t opened yet.

Artspiration Cards

2024

Next, I ventured into my Artspiration Deck.

This was a deck of cards, the size was still 97mm x 140mm, with mainly New Age symbols like the Eye of Horus and the Hand of Fatima.

These I did for a while but I only made about thirteen cards in the set.

I’ll circle back around to these a bit later.

Arabic Alphabet Cards

Language Learning

As my family grew, I was pleased to welcome my new son-in-law who speaks Arabic at home.

He says he will teach his kids Arabic as they will learn English naturally in their environment.

Thinking back to the potential for grandchildren I decided to start to learn Arabic.

It is good for my Mercury mind to keep learning and a language truly stretches you.

If you feel like you need a mind  s-t-r-e-t-c-h then go and learn another language.

You can see more about this here.

Emjulaire Cards

Christmas 2025

For Christmas last year I did not want to just get my daughters more junk.

You know what I mean, another coffee machine, an electric carving knife, an ornament of a frog etc.

Junk.

So, as I was in “Card Making Mode,” it occurred to me that I could make them some family-themed cards to slip into their Christmas Card envelope.

This would mean that I was not just wasting money on clutter that they don’t even want and it would be a creative artwork from Mom.

Win, win.

Family Cards

I decided to make them each five core cards that they all got the same and then two individual cards which relate directly to their lives and what they get up to.

The five core cards were love, money, wellbeing, vision and creativity.

The individual cards were:

  • My first daughter received a typography card as she is obsessed with type.
  • My second daughter was given a dog card as she has a golden labrador,
  • My third daughter got a traveler’s card as she is the family traveler

Vision

I had a vision of making more cards, like a granny card for my mother, for them for their birthday, other special days and next Christmas to grow their personal deck.

I also thought they could make cards for each other; well, you can hope.

Emjulaire

I wanted a name for this family deck that would grow over time.

I hummed and hawed for quite a while.

I thought back to when my dad started his business and named it after us kids.

He called his company Alsada Engineering from the first two letters of mine and my sibling’s names, Alison, Sarah and David.

Thinking about this I tried some combination of my daughter’s names Emma, Julia and Claire.

Syllables

Then I came up with a blended combination of their names as Emjulaire.

So not the first two letters but a syllable from each child’s name.

This I liked and I put the deck name, Emjulaire, at the bottom of every card just like the Pokémon people do.

Notes from Nature Cards

Johanna Basford

A brilliant Scottish artist is Johanna Basford.

She creates wonderful and whimsical coloring books for children and adults.

This year she launched a set of cards called Notes from Nature.

Obviously, I had to have them.

I’d never had one of her coloring books, as that is not really my thing, but when she launched cards, well, say no more, they just had my name on them.

And by the way she has a new set of cards coming during Autumn 2026 and I’ll link to that here when they come out.

Resized to 100mm x 150mm

It was at this point that I finally plumped on my card sizes.

Up until now I’d been cutting my cards to 97mm x 140mm with 7mm corners, but then I noticed that Johanna’s cards were published to a slightly different size.

Her cards are 100mm x 150mm with 5mm corners.

Very metric which I can do as that is the measuring system which I was brought up with.

This size also relates to 4″ x 6″ in imperial measurements give or take a whisker..

4″ x 6″ is the size of a standard photograph, a basic envelope and even the Canon Selphy printer )on my wish list) prints photos to 4″ x 6″.

Finally, I had a great size for my cards for the future.

One that works so well in metric and imperial.

Yaay.

Signs and Symbols Deck

2026

This year I decided to refresh my old Artspirations Cards into my new shiny Signs and Symbols Cards.

I see these as cards as starter cards for anyone interested in symbology.

They are not strictly astrology cards and that I why I write about them and explore them further on my lifestyle blog Heathcote Living.

New Size

They are now in the new size and I’m slowly working on them.

It really is a labor of love.

Vancouver ATC Club

Seasonal In-person Meetings

This summer I launched the initiative of an in-person ATC club in downtown Vancouver, Canada.

I see this as a way to connect with others in the astrology space without it becoming a boring old astrology lecture session.

The idea is that every season, so winter, spring, summer and autumn, we get together to create and color some astro art cards to trade or swop just for fun.

If this interests you then there is more information here.

Video

Back in the day I hosted an art evening with a few ladies and you can see more about that in this video.

Future Decks

The Plan

I have a plan for some more card decks in the future.

It may be next year or the next five years but there are other card collections that I’m toying with the ideas for.

Crystals

I’d love to do a crystals deck with emerald, amethyst and citrine etc.

I’d love to draw each crystal and have their meaning on them.

Watch this video on crystal and astrology for some ideas on what I’m thinking about.

I also did a crystal swatch for my colored inks.

Women Artists

I’m interested in women artist in history and those still creating currently.

Women like Frida Kahlo and Emily Carr spring to mind.

I envision me painting a portrait of each woman as a card in itself with information on their art style, movements and mediums.

Supporting female artists.

Butterflies

I do have an interest in butterflies and how they are such beautiful insects.

You can see more about my butterflies here.

Delicate and transient butterflies are all gorgeous.

Female Saints and Icons: Religious

On another note, I have a passing interest in the female saints in the Bible.

Maybe even the women of the Bible.

Ther are over 1500 men mentioned in the Bible and only about 150 women, so I’ll have to sift through this list to find the ones that speak to me.

This card deck I’m still pondering.

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Why I Do Create Cards

I create cards because it’s a way to do a daily art practice without having a massive blank canvas staring at me.

Cards are affordable as an art form and so easy to get going with.

One card can be completed in a day.

If I mess up a single card I can simply chuck it away and start again.

Why You Should Create Your Own Astrology Cards

If you want to learn astrology, I urge you to create a few cards.

They can support your astrology journal entries as well.

Begin with your Sun sign and your ruling planet and go from there.

Your Astrological Personal Curriculum

Astrology cards, or other cards, can support your personal astrology curriculum.

Your personal curriculum is the learning you have set out for yourself each season in which to learn something new.

For me, my personal curriculum contains my Arabic language along with other things including astrology.

Your personal curriculum is a way to take control of your education and halt all the doomscrolling.

Get Your Own Astro Art Card Printable (Coming Soon)

Paid Printable PDF

Get your printable Starzology Astro Art Cards PDF which includes all the glyphs and symbols used in astrology.

This is all designed and written by me, Alison.

I have covered the signs, planets, houses, aspects and points.

This is a paid item which you receive a PDF file to print out in your own home.

You can print as many or as few as you like.

You can use it for your own pleasure or create your own group meeting to work through each component individually.

Smaller Communities

Who is this for?

Good for people who live in places far from the big city’s or those who have no local astrology group with which to engage like these special villages and small towns:

  • Blow Me Down, Newfoundland, Canada where its windy.
  • Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa whose meaning is “the place of two summers” because of the heat.
  • Eketahuna, New Zealand whose meaning is “the middle of nowhere.”
  • Salsipuedes, in Mexico whose meaning is “leave it if you can.”

City Slickers

Of course, if you are a city slicker, just like me, then this printable too will interest you and be a gateway to get started with self-learning astrology art cards.

Vancouver Astro Trading Card Club (ATC)

Seasonal In-person Meeting

If you live in Vancouver then here is just the get together for you.

My seasonal Astro Trading Card club meets once each season, winter, spring, summer and autumn, in downtown Vancouver.

Find out more about the Starzology Astro Art Trading Club

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers. If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Sketch Journal Maps

Sketch Journal Maps

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: August 2026

Sketch Journal Maps

I’ve always liked maps. In fact, I have a small collection of maps from places I’ve been. I enjoy drawing maps and usually in my travel journal, but also as fantasy maps in my sketchbooks. In this article I’m sharing how I source maps and draw them in my sketchbooks. I’m also going to be showing you some of my map books and a couple of special maps as well.

Sketch Journal Maps

 

Why Maps Are So Powerful 

(and How to Create Your Own)

Sketchbooks and journals are often thought of as places for words, words and more words but some of the most revealing pages don’t read like sentences at all. 

They look more like maps.

Maps in sketchbooks, journals and travel journals, offer a way to explore your thoughts, emotions and ideas about a place or time without forcing them into neat lines. 

They allow for wandering, circling back, layering and taking a moment to pause.

For artists especially, to map or mapping can feel more honest than writing things out “properly.”

 

Why Maps Work So Well in Journals

Maps Make Inner Landscapes Visible

Some experiences are hard to explain but easy to place. 

A map lets you show what feels close, what feels distant, what overlaps and what remains undefined. 

Instead of describing your inner world, you can draw it with a map.

 

Maps Reflect How We Actually Think

Thoughts don’t arrive in paragraphs. 

They cluster, drift in, repeat and interrupt each other. 

I believe that mapping mirrors this non-linear way of thinking, making it easier to notice patterns and relationships without overanalyzing them.

 

Maps Blend Words and Images Naturally

Maps invite symbols, color, texture and gesture alongside language. 

A single shape can hold more meaning than a sentence. 

A line can suggest movement, tension, or connection without explanation.

 

Maps Reduce Pressure

A map doesn’t need to be tidy or finished. 

You can add to it over time, cross things out, redraw it, or abandon it halfway through. 

There’s no correct outcome, but rather only further exploration.

 

Maps Show Change Over Time

Returning to the same kind of map weeks or months later can be revealing. 

  • What has moved closer?
  • What has faded?
  • What has expanded beyond the edges of the page?

 

Maps quietly record change without judgment.

 

How to Create Maps

Google Maps

When I draw the map of my city, Vancouver, I go to Google maps. 

I open the map and stretch it to fit the screen and make it the size I want.

 

Screenshot

Then I take a screenshot which becomes my reference drawing. 

At this stage I’m just looking for the main coastline and any important roads or landmarks.

Vancouver Art Map

In this example, I’m drawing my Vancouver Art Map, which is a map of the places I have already been to for some sketching in my city. 

On this map you can see the Canada Geese and the Inukshuk which I sketched last year.

 

Time

As I continue with my urban sketching in and around my city, I’ll mark the spots on the map where I’ve gone for an art date with myself to sketch.

 

Art Map Drawing

Pencil

I lightly sketch the coastline and anything else I need to start. At this point there is not much on the page.

 

Black Pen

Once I’m happy with the layout, I’ll go over it with a 0.3mm black pen.

Sea and Ocean

I use a colored pencil in blue to shade the edge of the coast where the sea is. 

I usually do about 5mm from the black line. 

I don’t usually color all the water in blue, but rather just the edge.

 

Fantasy Maps

Treasure Island

This is a fantasy map I drew of a place I’m calling “Treasure Island.” 

I started with a loose island outline in pencil. 

Next comes the black pen.

 

Map Symbols

I noted some things on the map. 

Some features are just me tinkering, like the little houses, and some are more traditional map symbols.

 

Compass Rose

I like to fill some empty space in the sea with a compass rose. 

This points north and is found on many maps.

 

Title Block

I usually draw a title block for the map in one corner. 

This information block can get fancy with a flourishing font if you like. 

Here you can add the cartographer’s name and the date and other interesting facts.

 

Border

Maps always benefit from a border around the outside. 

Your borders can be single line of a more complex affair. It’s up to you.

 

Lighthouse

There always seems to be a need for a lighthouse perched on some craggy rock either on land or on a rocky knoll.

 

Paths and Roads

Dotted footpaths show where things are on the island. 

Roads are usually a straight line. 

Railways have marks on them like train tracks.

 

Caves

Sometimes I’ll add a cave as perhaps the buried treasure in hidden in there. 

Who knows?

 

Beaches

Now and then around the island you can add a deeper sandy beach perhaps with some cliffs overlooking it.

 

Sea

In a black and white pen-and-ink map I like to suggest the sea with parallel lines running around the coast. 

I usually do three lines slightly further out from each other and the last line often is broken up with dashes and dots here and there.

 

Good Omens

Fan Map Art

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, is a book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. 

The story has been made into a TV mini-series as well. I’m a huge fan of this fantasy work. 

So for my fan art for this story, I drew a map of Lower Tadfield, which is the imaginary village where the story is set. 

This piece I created as a digital artwork and you can see my copy below.

 

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Old Maps

Ptolemy’s World Map

Ancient maps are fascinating subjects. They offer a window into how people once understood the world around them. 

Claudius Ptolemy, who lived from around 90 to 168 CE, worked at the great Library of Alexandria in Egypt. 

Below is a photo of Ptolemy’s map in my favorite map book called Great Maps: The world’s masterpiece explored and explained by Jerry Brotton.

 

Mediterranean Sea

Ptolemy’s World map is centered on the Mediterranean Sea and shows all the lands known to the classical world at that time.

 

Modern Maps

Fuller’s Dymaxion Map

The dymaxion map by Buckminster Fuller is a brilliant design which shows the whole of the Earth as an icosahedron.

 

Icosahedron

An icosahedron is a solid with 20 triangular faces. 

Fuller projected the Earth onto this shape and then unfolded it into a flat layout. 

When opened out it looks like a connected pattern of triangles rather than a rectangle. 

If you draw it out carefully and cut it out you can make your own 3D globe map which I find so very interesting. 

Fuller’s idea was to show the world with much less distortion and without putting any continent at the top or bottom. 

The dymaxion map can be folded in different ways which was part of Fuller’s point which is that there is no single correct orientation of the world north/south wise.

 

My Copy

Below is the dymaxion map I ordered and which now adorns the wall in my art studio (lounge).

I love it and I spend frequent moments looking at the details in this drawing.

 

Antarctica Map

Digital Art

A while ago I had a phase of drawing all the continents on Earth and this is my Antarctica map. 

I simply made it by opening Google Maps, zooming Antarctica into the frame and taking a screenshot.

 

Procreate

Next, I copied the screenshot into Procreate, where I do my digital art, and here I simply drew the outline of the continent and added just one or two of the major features. 

The most important of which is, of course, the South Pole and the fact that all the lines of latitude emerge from this point.

Antarctica-map

The Life of Christ

Original by: Reverend Clarence Larkin 1892

This is a particularly interesting map.

It was originally drawn by Reverend Clarence Larkin way back in 1892 and this is a revised Copyright edition 1894 by the Reverend I.N. Earl.

This is a combination of map and a chart, and it shows, by the black line where Christ went in his lifetime.

It’s the path he took throughout his life and the main people and places he visited.

 

Palestine in the Time of Christ

As a combination chart, there is the map of Palestine at the time, there is also the timeline, literally, of where Jesus went from his birth to his death and resurrection. 

There is a more detailed inserted sketch map of Jerusalem depicting the city during the last week of his life. 

Below is a table the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John showing at which periods in his life they wrote about by time. 

At the bottom is a details key to the chart highlighting all the major events of Christ’s life.

 

Matt Baker

I was put onto this chart by Matt Baker from Useful Charts on YouTube and he, too, lives here in Vancouver.

You can check out his video about this particular map and the life of Jesus.

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My Dream Residence

Dream on…, Alison

My dream residence is a map of how I would like to perhaps live my life one day.

My idea was if I came into money or won the lottery, I would like to buy a piece of ground somewhere within 100 km of Vancouver, perhaps in Kelowna or somewhere, or up in Horseshoe Bay. 

If I had enough land probably an acre or two, I would be able to establish my dream residence.

If I had a dream home, it would contain a main house where I live with my cat.

It will also have a place to be as a retreat, perhaps for as a writing retreat, a yoga retreat, music, art or astrology retreat or some kind of craft family retreat.

This retreat would be as a place where people (just like you) could come perhaps for the weekend and do some creative or artistic endeavors.

 

A-frame Cabins

I had an idea to create some A-frame cabins.

I think I’ve got three there highlighted in yellow.

These cabins would be where my guests would drive up, come and stay and there’s room to park your car with slight privacy from the hedges.

 

Great Hall

We would then have the Great Hall where things could get done, where events could be held and this build includes a kitchen and so on, so lunches could be served and whatnot.

 

Garden Room Features

Additionally, on this map. I have an herb garden which I love. 

I’ve got a labyrinth garden as well as a maze.

There’s a small pond.

I would assume there’s fish in there or is it a wildlife pond?

I’m not quite sure. 

I’m also planning to grow a dying garden and what that means is growing plants so I could use their colours to dye yarn with.

These would be plants like indigo and woad to dye yarns and fabrics.

You could grow the plants and then work them down and create actual natural dyes, and or inks which could be used in the local craft industry as well.

 

The Lodge

And because I dream big, I’ve also got what I’m calling The Lodge for staff residences.

I see this as a place where, perhaps, the cleaning staff or the cooks, or the gardeners where could stay and attend to the whole residence.

 

The Ideal

Yeah, this is a dream residence I have in my mind.

It would be ideal.

A place where I could live, my children could live, my extended family could come and visit. 

It would also be a way that I could give back to the artistic and creative community.

This is my dream with family and community, and this is the map I drew so I could visualize it as well.

 

Resources

Here are some books and resources which may interest you.

 

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Inspiration

I’m sharing these maps with you to give you some inspiration. 

Many of these maps I drew myself.

Some are from the real world which I copied straight from Google Maps and others are fantasy ideas from my head. 

There are also the travel maps I did when we went to Mexico and to Tofino and you could check those out as well.

 

What Maps are Not

I like maps because they don’t have to be massive, they don’t have to be highly detailed. 

They could be a short, small little vignette, if you will, on your sketchbook page.

Just to clue everybody in as to where you were and what you did.

 

Over to You

Let me know if you’d like me to share any of these maps with you in greater detail and whether they are worthy of their own independent article.

 

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

Reach Alison at starzology@gmail.com.

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Create Your Own Astrology Personal Curriculum

Create Your Own Astrology Personal Curriculum

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: August 2026

Creating Your Personal Astrology Curriculum

 

What Is a Personal Curriculum?

Learning Plan

A personal curriculum is simply your own plan for learning.

Instead of following a set course designed by someone else, you choose the subjects, topics and skills you want to explore based on your interests and experience.

You decide what you want to learn, how deeply you want to go and how you want to learn it.

Your curriculum can be as structured or as flexible as you like, and it can change as your interests change.

In astrology, this means you can create a year of study that is completely your own, combining chart practice, books, research, creativity and anything else that helps you understand astrology more deeply.

 

Definition

The word curriculum comes from the Latin currere, meaning “to run” or “to move along a course”, and originally referred to a course or path of study.

 

Free Template

I have design free Personal Astrology Curriculum template which you can download as a PDF and use to get yourself started with this fascinating topic and support your astrology learning.

Click the link below to get your download.

You Can Design Your Own Astrology Education

Your Design

You don’t need to enroll in another formal astrology course to deepen your knowledge.

At this stage of life, learning can be driven by curiosity, meaning and personal relevance rather than qualifications or certificates.

You can choose the subjects that genuinely interest you, decide how deeply you want to explore them and create a rhythm of learning that fits comfortably into your life.

Think of it as creating your own personal astrology curriculum.

 

Your Agency

Your personal curriculum gives you the agency to decide what you want to learn, how you want to learn it and whereyou want your curiosity to take you, rather than simply following a path designed by someone else.

Perhaps there are areas of astrology you’ve always wanted to explore but never had the time.

Perhaps you’ve studied astrology for years and now want to revisit the basics from a different perspective.

Or perhaps your interests have changed and you find yourself drawn towards subjects that would not have interested you when you first discovered astrology.

 

No Path or Date

There is no prescribed path and no graduation date.

Your curriculum can be shaped around your experience, your curiosity and the questions that matter to you now.

 

Ask Yourself

So, instead of asking, “What astrology course should I take next?” try asking:

 

“What do I want to know about astrology now?”

 

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The Astrology of Creating Your Own Curriculum

1st House: Personal Agency

The 1st house represents the self, individuality and the way we choose to move through life.

Creating your own curriculum has a strong 1st-house quality because you are taking personal responsibility for your learning and deciding what feels right for you.

You are not simply following someone else’s path.

You are choosing your own direction.

 

3rd House: Learning and Curiosity

The 3rd house is associated with learning, reading, writing, gathering information and developing knowledge through curiosity and experience.

A personal curriculum has a strong 3rd-house connection because you are choosing the subjects you want to explore and following your own questions wherever they lead.

 

9th House: Deeper Study and Meaning

The 9th house takes learning to a broader and deeper level.

It is associated with higher education, philosophy, belief systems, wisdom and the search for meaning.

Your personal curriculum can have a 9th-house quality when you move beyond simply collecting information and begin to develop your own understanding, perspective and philosophy of astrology.

 

Three Houses = Interesting Picture

The 1st house says I choose my path, the 3rd house says I am curious and I want to learn and the 9th house says I want to understand what it all means.

 

Start With Your Why

Calling

Before deciding what to study, take a moment to think about why astrology is calling you now.

 

Then and Now

Your reasons for studying astrology may have changed over the years.

Perhaps you first discovered it because you wanted to understand yourself or your relationships.

Now you may be more interested in the bigger picture, exploring life transitions, creativity, purpose or the stories that unfold through a birth chart.

 

Your Interests

There is no right reason to study astrology.

Your curriculum can be built around whatever genuinely interests you.

You might want to:

  • Understand your own life story.
  • Explore purpose and meaning.
  • Become a more confident chart reader.
  • Learn more about forecasting and timing.
  • Understand relationships and family patterns.
  • Explore astrology as a creative practice.
  • Study a particular planet, point, sign or technique.
  • Prepare to read charts for other people.
  • Write, teach or create astrology content.
  • Simply enjoy learning something fascinating.

 

You don’t have to turn your interest into a business or become an expert.

You can study astrology simply because you love it.

Ask Yourself

If you could become really good at one aspect of astrology over the next year, what would it be?

Let that answer be your starting point.

 

 

Where Are You Now?

Your Position

Before choosing what you want to learn next, take a moment to appreciate what you already know.

 

So Far You Know…

If you’ve been studying astrology for a while, you probably know far more than you realize.

Some subjects may feel very comfortable while others have become a little rusty.

There may also be topics you’ve been meaning to explore for years but somehow never got around to.

 

Inventory

Make a simple inventory of your current astrology knowledge.

You might include:

 

Groups

Now sort these subjects into four simple groups.

 

I understand this.

These are the areas you feel comfortable with and could explain to someone else.

 

I understand the basics.

You have a foundation but would enjoy becoming more confident.

 

I need to revisit this.

Perhaps you’ve studied it before but could use a refresher.

 

I’ve always wanted to learn this.

These are the subjects that keep catching your attention.

Don’t think of this as a test.

There are no marks and nothing to pass or fail.

It is simply a way of seeing where you are now so you can make thoughtful choices about where you want to go next.

 

Ask Yourself

Which area of astrology do you already know quite well but would now like to understand at a deeper level?

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Choose Your Astrology Path

Your personal astrology curriculum doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

Once you know what you already understand and what you’d like to explore, think about the direction you want your studies to take.

You may find yourself naturally drawn towards one particular path, or you may want to combine several.

Here are some possibilities:

 

The Chart Reader

Focus on becoming more confident at interpreting natal charts.

You might spend your time practicing chart synthesis, working with different chart patterns and learning to see how the individual pieces fit together.

The Forecasting Astrologer

Concentrate on timing and prediction.

Explore transits, progressions, returns and other techniques that help you understand how astrology unfolds through time.

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The Researcher

Choose one subject that fascinates you and explore it deeply.

Keep notes, collect charts, look for patterns and develop your own ideas.

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The Historical Astrologer

Explore how astrology has developed over the centuries.

You might study different traditions, historical astrologers and the changing ways astrologers have interpreted the heavens.

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The Mythology and Symbolism Student

Explore the stories and symbols behind astrology.

You could study planetary mythology, signs, asteroids, archetypes and the symbols that give astrology its richness.

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The Astrology Writer

Use writing as a way to deepen your understanding.

Articles, newsletters, books or a blog can all become part of your learning process.

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The Teacher

Study subjects deeply enough that you can explain them clearly to someone else.

Teaching is a wonderful way to discover what you really understand and where you still have questions.

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The Life-Story Astrologer

Explore astrology through the lens of lived experience.

You might be drawn to life transitions, ageing, identity, purpose, relationships, creativity or legacy.

You don’t have to choose just one.

Your path can wander and change as your interests develop.

Ask Yourself

Which of these paths feels most exciting to you right now?

And perhaps more importantly:

What would you love to spend a whole year exploring if you didn’t have to worry about whether it was practical or useful?

 

 

Create Your Core Curriculum

Subjects

Now you can start putting the pieces together.

Choose perhaps five to seven subjects that will form the backbone of your astrology year.

These don’t need to be completely new subjects.

You might include areas you already know but want to explore more deeply alongside subjects you’ve never studied before.

For example, your curriculum might include:

  • Natal chart interpretation
  • Predictive astrology
  • Chart synthesis
  • Astrology and mythology
  • Astrology through the houses
  • Research into one specialised topic
  • Writing about astrology

 

Think of these as broad areas of interest rather than subjects you have to complete.

You might spend several months on one topic while another takes only a few weeks.

You may discover something along the way that completely changes your plans.

That’s fine.

The aim is to create enough structure to keep you moving forward without turning your astrology studies into another obligation.

 

Your curriculum should be challenging enough to keep you interested but flexible enough to fit into your life.

 

Ask Yourself

If you could choose only five astrology subjects to explore over the coming year, what would make your list?

Add a Personal Concentration

Laser Focus

Add a Personal Concentration

Now for the part that can make your curriculum truly your own.

Choose one subject that fascinates you enough to explore deeply.

It might be something you’ve been curious about for years or a topic you’ve only recently discovered.

This doesn’t have to be the most practical choice.

In fact, it can be much more interesting if you choose something simply because you can’t stop thinking about it.

You might explore:

 

You could spend an entire year exploring one subject.

 

Read about it. Collect charts. Keep notes. Look for patterns. Write about your discoveries. Make drawings or create your own visual resources. Let your curiosity lead you.

 

Experience

This is where your years of life experience can become part of your astrology education.

You may notice connections that wouldn’t have been meaningful to you twenty or thirty years ago.

 

Nothing to Prove

And remember, you don’t have to prove anything.

You are allowed to study a subject simply because it fascinates you.

 

Ask Yourself

What subject in astrology could you happily spend a year exploring just because you want to know more about it?

 

 

Decide How You Will Learn

Your Process

Once you’ve chosen what you want to explore, think about how you enjoy learning.

Learning astrology doesn’t have to mean enrolling in a course, sitting an exam or working your way through a textbook from beginning to end.

Your personal curriculum can include whatever combination of learning methods suits you.

You might:

  • Read astrology books.
  • Take an online course.
  • Listen to astrology podcasts.
  • Watch lectures or webinars.
  • Attend astrology conferences or local gatherings.
  • Read historical astrology texts.
  • Study real birth charts.
  • Keep an astrology journal.
  • Write articles about what you are learning.
  • Teach someone else.
  • Conduct your own research.
  • Discuss astrology with other students.
  • Join an astrology study group.

 

Multi-pronged

You may also discover that you learn best by combining several approaches.

Read a chapter, listen to a podcast about the same subject, look at some charts and then write down what you’ve discovered.

There is no single best way to learn astrology.

Perhaps you are a reader.

Perhaps you learn through conversation.

Perhaps you need to see a chart in front of you before an idea really clicks.

Or perhaps your understanding comes alive when you start explaining the subject to someone else.

Your curriculum should work with the way your mind works, not against it.

 

Ask Yourself

When have you learned something in astrology that really stayed with you, and what helped you understand it?

Make Chart Study the Heart of Your Curriculum

Chart Core Collection

Astrology comes alive when you move from theory to actual charts.

You can read all the books you like about a planet, sign or technique, but eventually you need to see astrology at work in real people’s lives.

This is where your learning becomes much more personal and, often, much more interesting.

Create a core collection of charts to study.

You might include:

  • Your own chart
  • Family members
  • Friends
  • Historical figures
  • Artists
  • Writers
  • Scientists

 

People who experienced remarkable life events.

You don’t need to know everything about a chart before you begin.

Choose one question or technique and explore it.

 

Contrast and Compare

Look at the chart.

Make some observations.

Then compare what you see with what you know about the person’s life.

For each chart, ask yourself:

  • What stands out?
  • What did I expect to see?
  • What surprised me?
  • Which techniques actually helped?
  • What didn’t seem particularly useful?
  • What am I still unsure about?
  • What would I like to investigate further?

 

Keep your observations in your astrology journal.

Over time, you’ll build up your own collection of chart studies and begin to notice patterns that you may not have encountered in a textbook.

And don’t be afraid to be wrong.

Sometimes the most valuable chart studies are the ones where your first interpretation doesn’t quite work.

That’s when you start asking better questions.

 

Ask Yourself

Whose birth chart would you love to spend some time exploring, and what would you like to discover about it?

 

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Build a Reading List

Only 3 Categories

Books can be wonderful companions on an astrology journey, but your reading list shouldn’t become a source of pressure.

Instead of creating one enormous list of everything you think you ought to read, try dividing your books into three simple categories.

 

Must Read

Books that feel particularly important to your current studies.

These are the ones you genuinely want to spend time with.

 

Want to Read

Books that catch your interest and that you’d like to explore when you have the time.

 

Someday

Books that sound fascinating but don’t need your attention right now.

 

List Just Because

You might also keep a running list of books that other astrologers recommend.

Don’t feel that you have to read every book that crosses your path.

Your goal isn’t to become the person who has read the most astrology books.

Sometimes one book that you read slowly, return to several times and discuss with others can teach you more than ten books you rush through.

And remember that reading is only one part of your astrology education. A book becomes much more valuable when you take an idea from its pages and test it against a chart.

Recommeded Reading List

Here is my list of astrology books that you can start with.

 

Ask Yourself

What is one astrology book you’ve been meaning to read for a long time, and what is stopping you from picking it up now?

Create a Gentle Study Rhythm

In Real Life

Your astrology curriculum needs to fit around the life you actually have.

You may have plenty of time for study, or you may be fitting astrology around work, family, travel, creative projects and everything else that makes up your life.

There is no need to study for hours every day to make progress.

A gentle rhythm can be surprisingly effective.

 

Weekly

One quarter Lunar phase, New, First Quarter, Full, Last Quarter or in other words weekly, set aside one or two hours for focused study.

 

Monthly

From one lunar cycle to the next, or in other words monthly, choose one deeper topic to explore or spend some time studying several charts.

 

Seasonally

Frome one equinox to the next solstice and vice versa, or in other words seasonally, review what you’ve learned and decide what you’d like to explore next.

 

Annually

From one solar return to the next or in other words annually, look back through your notes and reflect on how your understanding has changed.

Then choose the direction for your next year of study.

 

“Life Gets in the Way” Schedule

You can adjust this to suit yourself.

Perhaps you prefer one long study session each week.

Perhaps you enjoy dipping into astrology for fifteen minutes each morning.

Maybe your schedule changes with the seasons.

The important thing is to find a rhythm you can enjoy and maintain.

Consistency is more important than intensity.

This is not a race.

You don’t have to get through a certain number of books, techniques or charts by a particular date.

You are creating an astrology practice that you can return to again and again.

 

Ask Yourself

What amount of astrology study would feel enjoyable and realistic for you each week?

Keep an Astrology Journal

Thinking on Paper

A learning journal can become one of the most valuable parts of your personal astrology curriculum.

This doesn’t need to be a beautiful notebook, although it certainly can be if you enjoy that.

It could be a traditional journal, a sketchbook, a folder on your computer or a simple collection of notes.

Use it to record what you are discovering as you go.

You might write down:

  • What you studied.
  • What you discovered.
  • Questions that came up.
  • Charts you examined.
  • Books you enjoyed.
  • Ideas for further research.
  • Techniques you want to practise.
  • Things you have changed your mind about.
  • Connections you have noticed between different areas of astrology.

 

Don’t worry about making every entry polished or complete.

Your journal is a place to think on paper.

 

Concepts

You may find that an idea which seemed confusing six months ago suddenly makes sense when you return to it.

You may also discover that your interpretation of a particular technique has changed as you’ve gained more experience.

That’s part of learning.

 

Personal Resource

Over time, your journal becomes more than a collection of notes.

It becomes a record of your intellectual and astrological development and a reminder of just how much you have learned.

 

Ask Yourself

If you started an astrology learning journal today, what would you most enjoy recording in it?

Include Creativity

Color and Art

Your astrology education doesn’t have to be entirely academic.

Astrology is full of symbols, patterns, colours, stories and images, so why not let your creative side become part of the way you learn?

You might:

 

You don’t have to consider yourself an artist to do this.

The point isn’t to create something perfect, but rather it’s to explore an idea in a different way.

Sometimes drawing a glyph, making a collage, creating a card or playing with colour can help you see a connection that you might have missed while reading a page of text.

Your creative work can also become part of your astrology archive.

Years from now, you may look back at something you made and remember exactly what you were exploring at that time.

Learning can be serious, but it can also be playful.

 

Ask Yourself

How could you bring a little more creativity into the way you study astrology?

 

 

Teach What You Learn

Spread the Word

One of the best ways to consolidate what you have learned is to explain it to someone else.

You don’t have to consider yourself an expert.

In fact, trying to explain something clearly can show you exactly what you understand and where you still have questions.

You could:

  • Write a blog post.
  • Record a podcast.
  • Give a short talk.
  • Start a study group.
  • Teach a friend.
  • Create a short online lesson.
  • Share something you’ve discovered with another astrology student.

  

Imparting Your Gifts

Teaching doesn’t have to mean standing in front of a classroom.

It can be as simple as having a conversation about something that has fascinated you.

You might even discover that you enjoy sharing what you learn as much as you enjoy the learning itself.

And there is something lovely about reaching a stage in your astrology journey where you can look back and realize how much you have learned.

You don’t have to know everything before you can share something useful.

 

Share

Share what you know.

Stay curious about what you don’t know.

Both are part of being a lifelong student.

 

Ask Yourself

What is one thing about astrology that you know well enough to explain to someone else today?

Allow Your Curriculum to Change

Life-long Learning

Your interests at sixty-five may not be the same as they were at forty-five.

And that’s not a problem.

It’s one of the pleasures of lifelong learning.

 

What Interests You Today

Perhaps this year you are fascinated by prediction.

Next year you find yourself drawn towards mythology.

Later, you might become curious about astrology and creativity, family patterns or the astrology of major life transitions.

You are allowed to change your mind.

You don’t have to finish one subject before moving on to another.

You can follow a new curiosity when it appears and return to an old subject when it becomes interesting again.

 

Life Experience

Your life experience will also change the way you see astrology.

A technique that seemed abstract when you were younger may suddenly make perfect sense after you’ve lived through a particular experience.

A question you never thought to ask before may become one of the most interesting questions in your astrology now.

 

Personal Evolution

Your curriculum can evolve as your life evolves.

There is no final exam.

There is no graduation date.

You simply keep learning, exploring and discovering.

I do and so can you.

 

Ask Yourself

What are you curious about in astrology now that you weren’t interested in five or ten years ago?

 

The Joy of Being a Lifelong Astrology Student

You Get to Do This

What if you stopped thinking about astrology as something you have to complete and started thinking about it as something you get to explore?

Change the word “have” to the word “get.”

You don’t need another certificate to validate your curiosity.

You don’t need to know everything before you can call yourself a student of astrology.

You can study because:

  • You are curious.
  • You enjoy discovering patterns.
  • You want to understand your own life.
  • You love symbolism and stories.
  • You enjoy learning new things.
  • You want to create.
  • You want to share what you discover.
  • You simply find astrology fascinating.

 

Life-long Student

There is something wonderfully freeing about being a lifelong student.

You can follow a question wherever it leads.

You can spend an afternoon absorbed in a single chart.

You can become fascinated by an obscure asteroid, return to a book you first read years ago or suddenly see a familiar technique in an entirely new way.

You don’t have to turn every interest into a qualification.

Some things are worth learning simply because they bring meaning, enjoyment and a sense of discovery to your life.

Your personal astrology education can be one of those things.

 

Ask Yourself

What is it about learning astrology that still brings you joy?

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A Simple One-Year Personal Astrology Curriculum

Seasons of Life

If you like the idea of having some structure but don’t want to create a rigid study plan, try organizing your astrology year around the seasons.

I’ve always found this seasonal approach works well because it follows the Sun.

It gives you a gentle framework while still leaving plenty of room for your interests to change.

 

Winter

December 21 to March 21

Strengthen your natal chart interpretation.

Spend this season becoming more confident with the birth chart.

Revisit the planets, signs, houses and aspects, then practice putting them together through chart study.

 

Spring

March 21 to June 21

Sun in Aries, Taurus and Gemini.

 

Study one specialized subject.

Choose something that has been calling your attention.

It could be Sedna, Chiron, the Moon, fixed stars, asteroids, mythology or something completely different.

Give yourself permission to become wonderfully absorbed in it.

 

Summer

June 21 to September 21

Sun in Cancer, Leo and Virgo.

Focus on predictive astrology.

Explore transits, progressions, solar returns or another timing technique that interests you. Study charts from different periods of your life and see how the techniques work in practice.

 

Autumn

September 21st to December 20th

Sun in Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Research, write and review.

Look back at what you’ve learned during the year. Organise your notes, write about your discoveries, revisit interesting charts and consider what you would like to explore next.

Then, when the new year begins, you can start again with a completely fresh curriculum.

It doesn’t have to be the same curriculum.

That’s the beauty of creating your own.

 

Ask Yourself

If you followed the seasons for your astrology studies, what would you choose to explore in each season of your first year?

 

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Your Astrology Education Belongs to You

You do not need permission to become a student of astrology.

You can create a curriculum that reflects your experience, your curiosity, your available time and the questions that matter to you now.

Perhaps this is one of the greatest advantages of learning astrology later in life.

You bring something to the chart that cannot be found in a textbook: your lived experience.

You’ve watched relationships begin and end. You’ve experienced changes in work, family and home. You’ve celebrated beginnings and navigated endings. You’ve lived through surprises, challenges, joys and transformations.

 

Experience

All of those experiences become part of the way you see a chart.

You may read the same astrology book at sixty-five that you read at forty-five and discover something completely different in its pages.

That’s because you are different.

Your astrology education doesn’t have to follow somebody else’s syllabus.

You can choose what interests you, study at your own pace, follow your curiosity and change direction whenever you wish.

 

Ask Yourself

So perhaps the question isn’t, “What astrology qualification should I do next?”

Perhaps it’s simply:

 

“What would I love to learn about astrology now?”

 

Start there.

Choose a subject. Open a book. Study a chart. Make some notes. Ask questions. Follow a fascinating thread and see where it leads.

There is no need to finish.

There is only more to discover.

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Introducing Professional Astrologer Israel Ajose

Introducing Professional Astrologer Israel Ajose

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Author: Arwynne O’Neill  –   Published: October 2026

In this episode, Arwynne interviews astrologer Israel Ajose in a wide-ranging discussion, starting with his transition from professional boxing to a 24-year career in consulting and teaching. Israel talks about his interest in mythology and psychological astrology, influenced by teacher Liz Greene. He combines traditional, medieval, and psychological techniques in his practice. You can find him at Sacred Planets, where he teaches astrology and other divination arts like tarot and numerology.

From Boxing to Astrology: An Interview with Israel Ajose

In this episode of the Starzology Astrology Podcast, Arwynne spoke with UK-based astrologer Israel Ajose, who has been studying and practicing astrology for more than two decades.

Israel’s path to astrology is an unusual one, beginning as his career in boxing was coming to an end at the same time as he entered a profound period of personal transformation following the death of his mother in 1999.

Israel discovered astrology during this time, and ended up studying psychological with legendary astrologer Liz Greene. Her philosophy of lifelong learning became an important influence on him as well.

Over the years, Israel went on to study traditional, Hellenistic and medieval astrology along with psychological approaches, developing a practice that brings all many different perspectives together

From the Boxing Ring to the Birth Chart

Israel still calls on his experience as a boxer in his current life, saying it taught him the importance of discipline, preparation, anticipation and the dynamics between two opposing forces, all concepts that translate surprisingly well into the symbolism of astrology.

He uses boxing analogies when teaching his students, particularly when explaining squares and oppositions.

Just as a boxer needs to understand their own position as well as the movements of their opponent, a good astrologer teaches their students how to recognize all the different forces at work within their own birth chart as well as how they interact with the chart of another person, or with a transit chart.

Learning Astrology with Liz Greene

Israel’s formal astrological studies began in the early 2000s when he discovered a course with renowned psychological astrologer Liz Greene. 

His studies helped establish his curiosity into a calling, and gave him something that has remained central to his approach; the idea that an astrologer should never stop learning.

In addition to psychological astrology, Israel explored many historical techniques, including Hellenistic, medieval, Egyptian, Babylonian and Islamic traditions.

He is interested in preserving and understanding older styles and combining them with a modern approach.

Traditional Astrology Meets Psychology

Rather than seeing traditional and modern astrology as competing systems, he finds value in bringing them together.

Traditional techniques offer insights into timing, circumstances and potential life events, while psychological astrology helps us explore how we experience and respond to those circumstances.

This led to an interesting discussion about fate and free will. Israel suggests that while some events or circumstances may be beyond our control, we always have agency in how we meet those challenges, interpret them and grow through them.

The Prenatal Lunation and UAC

We talked about Israel’s interest in the prenatal lunation, an older technique in traditional astrology that isn’t often discussed by contemporary practitioners.

Israel presented his research on the prenatal lunation at the United Astrology Conference (UAC) in Chicago in September 2026, where he explored its historical significance and its potential applications in areas including longevity and career prominence.

We talked about what the prenatal lunation is, why it was important to earlier astrologers, and what modern astrologers might discover by returning to some of these largely forgotten techniques.

Astrology as a Lifelong Practice

Throughout the conversation, Israel returned to the idea that astrology is about much more than prediction.

His interest in mythology and the work of Carl Jung are woven into the discussion, particularly the idea of archetypes and the unconscious.

Astrology for him is a meeting point between the symbolic world of mythology and the very personal experience of being human.

Whether you’re interested in traditional astrology, psychological astrology, the history of astrological techniques, or simply curious about how a former boxer found his way into the world of astrology, check out Arwynne’s conversation with Israel Ajose.

 

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The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: October 2026

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The cycle of life is fueled by the Earth’s annual journey around the Sun which, astrologically,  is represented by the Sun’s transit of the zodiac. Not only do I do astrology but, on the side, I call myself a hobby artist. I enjoy expressing the seasonal symbology and imagery of astrological themes in my sketchbook or astrology journal. This time I’m sharing The Tree of Life with you.

The Tree of Life

As a Hobby Artist (on the side)

What I Draw

Sketching in general.

I keep coming back to the same subjects, almost as if they are part of my inner landscape. 

Over time, I’ve realized that I’m not especially drawn to drawing people, faces, or animals and I’m completely fine with that. 

My heart belongs to nature.

 

Symbolism

I love sketching seascapes, beaches and the quiet beauty of trees, leaves, seashells, seedpods, and cones. 

Trees especially speak to me and I believe that they hold a deep symbolism of life, strength, and renewal.

 

Creative Forest

More trees

Creativity has its own seasons and rhythms of growth, rest and revival. 

Lately, I’ve been filling my sketchbook with trees and these are Tree of Life studies, seasonal trees and some experimental designs in my grid art sketchbook. 

In a way each drawing feels like I’m planting a seed, something that might grow into a bigger idea later.

 

Revisit

This means it is about more than just drawing. 

It’s about what happens when we revisit a subject over and over, letting it teach us about ourselves. 

My sketchbook feels like its own small corner where I can nurture new ideas and watch them grow.

 

Reflect and Renew

Planting

The act of planting goes past simple plant seeds.

It has to do with seed moments just like the New Moon is the beginning of a new Sun-Moon cycle.

What are you planting in your life right now? 

What dreams are you tending quietly, waiting for them to bloom? 

Whether you draw, write, knit, or garden, every small act of creativity can be a way to grow your own little forest as one tree, one leaf or one moment at a time.

 

My Sketchbook 

Trees and More Trees

This season, my focus is on trees.

I began with the Tree of Life, a powerful symbol of growth and connection, and then created a set of four seasonal trees arranged neatly in a grid.

Seasonal

Each tree has its own personality.

Spring is full of promise, summer is lush and abundant, autumn glows with warm fiery colors, and winter stands quiet and bare, resting until it’s time to grow again.

 

Cycles

This series reminds me that the cycles of nature are also our cycles.

Sometimes we are in bloom, sometimes we are letting go, and sometimes we are simply resting and gathering strength for the next season.

 

The Tree of Life

Cross Cultural

The Tree of Life is one of those timeless symbols that appears across cultures, always slightly different and yet carrying a message of connection.

Its roots reach deep into the earth, while its branches stretch toward the sky, reminding me to stay grounded while reaching for growth and light.

The roots represent the IC and the branches spread out into the southern hemisphere of a chart where we do things that are seen and in public.

 

Interconnectedness

It also speaks of interconnectedness where every root, branch and leaf is part of the whole. 

When I draw this motif, I try to weave that feeling of connection into my work by using flowing lines and organic shapes.

 

Renewal

Another beautiful lesson from the Tree of Life is renewal. 

Trees shed leaves, rest and leaf and then blossom and fruit again. 

This cycle of life, death and rebirth encourages me to embrace my own creative seasons with more patience and trust.

I like to compartmentalize my projects by the seasons spring, summer autumn and winter.

In the solar year each season begins at an equinox or a solstice.

 

Creative Journey

For me, the Tree of Life isn’t just a design I like to draw, but rather it’s a living metaphor. 

It reminds me that my creative journey is about wholeness, balance and growth.

 

Tree of Life in Art

Centuries

Artists throughout history have used the Tree of Life to express some big ideas and the connection between realms, fertility, transformation and spiritual ascent. 

From Norse Yggdrasil and Assyrian sacred trees to Byzantine mosaics, Islamic tiles and Buddhist Bodhi trees, this symbol has been reimagined again and again.

 

Modern Artists

Even today, artists, creatives and makers continue to explore its meaning through paintings, jewelry, tattoos and digital art. 

In a way, I love knowing that my sketches are part of this long tradition of using trees to tell the story of life.

Famous Artwork Examples

Inspiration

Let’s look at some specific, famous artworks (examples as inspiration) which are from different cultures and eras. 

I’m not an art critic or historian, I am but a lowly hobby artist, however, I’ll share a little of how I see how they, the artists, express the Tree of Life symbolism in each of their pieces.

 

Gustav Klimt “The Tree of Life” (1905–1909)

Spirals

This piece is a part of the 3-part Stoclet Frieze mural. 

Klimt painted some swirling golden branches which form a labyrinth of spirals, mainly upwards facing, that seem to evoke eternity and interconnectedness.

 

Cycles

The lavish gold leaf he used recalls the Byzantine mosaics, while the spirals suggest infinite cycles. 

Additionally, Klimt’s figures merge with the tree, to emphasize the unity of human and cosmic life.

Just like us.

 

Medieval Christian Manuscripts: The Tree of Life in Eden

Garden of Eden

Examples: The Winchester Psalter (c. 1150), The Bible of St. Louis (c. 1226–1234). 

This classic Tree of Life is depicted as a radiant, central tree in the Garden of Eden. 

Sometimes Christ is shown as the fruit or as the tree itself. 

This theme links the ideas of crucifixion to the promise of eternal life.

 

Symmetry 

These ancient manuscripts use symmetry and bright colors to suggest perfection and paradise. 

These trees function as both a literal and symbolic image almost as a promise of resurrection and restoration.

 

The Assyrian Sacred Tree (c. 9th–7th century BCE)

Stylized

Example: Stone reliefs from the palaces of Ashurnasirpal II and later kings. 

This stylized “tree” (sometimes more a palmette) stands between two winged genies. 

It represents fertility, divine order and the king’s link to a higher cosmic authority.

 

Sacred Geometry

The symmetrical and geometric of the Assyrian Sacred Tree form signals sacred geometry. 

The winged figures tend to the tree and show its role as a source of divine blessing.

 

Kabbalistic Tree of Life: Sefirot Diagrams

Mystical Texts

Examples: These are created as manuscript diagrams or as printed mystical texts. 

The Tree of Life here is entirely abstract with ten spheres (sefirot) connected by 22 paths to map the divine emanation and journey from the infinite to the material world.

 

Sefirot

The Sefirot (sometimes spelled sephiroth) are the ten attributes or emanations through which the Ein Sof (the infinite divine) reveals itself.

It continuously creates both the spiritual and physical realms, according to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). 

Each Sefirah represents a different aspect of the divine and is often visualized as part of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, which shows how they connect and interact.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the ten Sefirot:

  • Keter(Crown): Pure divine will and unity
  • Chokhmah(Wisdom): Creative inspiration, the spark of an idea
  • Binah(Understanding): Processing and shaping ideas
  • Chesed(Kindness): Lovingkindness, generosity, expansion
  • Gevurah(Strength): Discipline, boundaries, judgment
  • Tiferet(Beauty): Harmony, balance, compassion
  • Netzach(Endurance): Perseverance, victory, determination
  • Hod(Splendor): Humility, gratitude, acknowledgment
  • Yesod(Foundation): Connection, channeling, grounding energy
  • Malkhut(Kingdom): Manifestation, bringing the spiritual into the physical world

 

Together, the Sefirot are a map of both the cosmos and the inner human experience, showing how we can align ourselves with divine flow.

 

Diagram

Usually, artists will draw these diagrams as lattices, often inscribed in circles or triangles, showing a metaphysical “tree” not of wood but of divine energy. 

This layout seems to have influenced later esoteric art.

Islamic Art: The Tree of Life Motif in Carpets and Tiles

Rugs and Tapestries

Example: Persian “Tree of Life” prayer rugs, Ottoman ceramics and Mughal architecture. 

A central trunk with symmetrically branching stems rising toward a stylized heaven.

 

No People

By not having any people or figural depictions in this art, Islamic artisans frequently use abstracted plant forms woven into their designs. 

These trees often signify eternal paradise, divine order and the meaningful connection between earthly prayer (human) to heavenly reward (God).

 

Buddhist Art: The Bodhi Tree

Reliefs

Examples: Sanchi Stupa railings (India, c. 1st century BCE) and Bodh Gaya reliefs.

 

Enlightenment

The Bodhi Tree is the tree under which the Buddha achieved his enlightenment. 

It is shown as a world tree which connects our human potential to cosmic truth.

 

Absence of Presence

The Bodhi Tree is often drawn with a vacant throne or an empty seat beneath it. 

This feature artistically represents the Buddha’s presence through his absence. 

By contrast, the tree itself stands for spiritual awakening and continuity.

 

Celtic Art: Knotwork Trees

Illuminated Manuscripts

This type of Tree is shown as high crosses and is found typically in Ireland. 

Example: They are classically shown in lavishly illuminated manuscripts like the Book of Kells.

 

Cycle of Life

The intertwined roots and branches suggest the endless cycles of death, life, rebirth and interconnection.

 

Spirit in Nature

By merging animals interlaced with arboreal motifs, it is as though Celtic artists are emphasizing a living continuum, or constant, of nature and spirit.

 

How to Draw the Tree of Life Symbol

Let’s Create

You don’t need to be a professional artist to enjoy drawing the Tree of Life. 

This activity is more about expression than perfection. 

Go and find your sketchbook, a pen, or your favorite paints, and let’s create a Tree of Life together.

 

Sketchbook

You can do it in your grid sketchbook or as a one-page artwork of do both as I did. 

It’s up to you.

 

Step 1: Draw the Circle

The Tree of Life is often shown inside a circle. 

This symbolizes wholeness and unity. 

Also, the circle gives you a frame in which to work. 

With a compass, lightly sketch a circle to frame your design. 

This will represent the boundaries of your universe for your tree.

 

Step 2: Add the Trunk

About one fifth of the way up from the bottom of the circle draw in the horizon lightly with a pencil. 

I use a 2H pencil for this part. 

In the center of the circle, draw a sturdy trunk. 

It doesn’t need to be perfectly straight and in fact, a little curve, wobble or wiggles will add personality and knarlyness to your tree. 

Think of this part as the spine that holds everything together from which the rest hangs.

 

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Step 3: Create the Roots

From the base of the trunk, draw some tangled roots which spread outward and downward. 

Let them twist and branch like rivers underground and make them thinner at the tips. 

Try not to pass outside the circle although you can for the odd root if you like if that’s the type of art you are making. 

The roots represent grounding, ancestry and from whence you came.

 

Step 4: Branch Out

At the top of the trunk, let the branches reach up and out, filling the upper circle. 

Just like the roots, the branches can twist and flow. 

The branches should get thinner and more split towards the edges near the circle. 

These branches symbolize growth, dreams and expansion into the future.

 

Step 5: Balance Roots and Branches

Many traditional Tree of Life designs mirror the roots and branches, showing balance between the seen and unseen, the inner and outer. 

Personally, I prefer to have more leaves on top than roots below, but it is up to you. 

You can reflect this symmetry if you like or do what I do and make your balance of branches and roots more free flowing. 

It’s a good idea here to just follow your intuition.

 

Step 6: Add Leaves, Fruit or Spirals

Now for the fun details and embellishments. 

Leaves bring life and renewal and you can add leaves individually to the tips of every twig and in some case add two leaves. 

Plump fruit like apples suggest abundance. 

Fruit should really nestle below a branch or twig and not be just plonked in midair. 

Spirals in the branches and twigs hint at spiritual energy. 

Here you can play with patterns and textures to make your tree unique.

 

Step 7: Ink and Color

Once you are happy with your sketch, go over the lines with a black pen. 

I used a Pigma Micron 0.3mm black nib. 

You can add depth by having some branches in front of others or keep it flat. 

Now, add some color if you like. 

I used my Faber Castell Polychromas colored pencils to color my tree. 

Earthy browns and greens feel natural, but you can also explore rainbow hues, golds, or even abstract palettes to match your own energy.

 

Step 8: Make It Yours

Remember that this is your Tree of Life. 

You can add symbols, words, or little hidden details like woodland animals or lady bugs that are meaningful to you. 

If you are mindful as you draw, you’ll find that every mark on the page can hold intention.

 

Overarch

No Rush

Exploring the Tree of Life through art isa reminder to me that for me, creativity is never rushed. 

It tends to grow slowly, season by season, just like a tree. 

Sometimes, every sketch in my sketchbook feels like I’m planting a seed of inspiration that may take time to bloom, or not, but that’s part of the beauty. 

I believe that these small creative hobby art moments build a forest of ideas which can nurture you for years to come.

 

Tree of Life Card

If you’d like an extra spark of inspiration, you might enjoy pulling the Tree of Life card from my Artspiration Card Deck. 

It’s one of my favorite cards because it reminds me to stay rooted, keep growing and honor every stage of the creative cycle.

 

Your Plantings

My hope is that this article encourages you to keep sowing your own seeds and that means on the page, in your mind, in your garden and in your life. 

I’d love you to trust the quiet process of your artistic growth.

 

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My Favorite Art Supplies

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My Favorite Art Supplies

What are Affiliate Links?

And Why Should You Use Mine?

An affiliate link means that if you click a link and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a small (micro nay nano) commission from the company.

This always comes at no extra cost to you.

 

You always pay the same price whether you use an affiliate link or not.

 

 

Why I use Affiliate Links

Time and Energy (Saturn and Mars)

As a sole proprietor, running my beloved Starzology takes time, energy and resources.

Affiliate income helps me to cover my costs like website hosting, podcast hosting, email services and the many hours that go into creating free creative astrology content for you.

Using affiliate links helps me to keep Starzology sustainable, so I can continue creatibg, sharing and supporting your astrology journey.

 

My Recommendations 

Below are the affiliate links (mainly Amazon) of art supplies which I personally use and with which I feel comfortable recommending to you.

Art Supplies

Use What You Have

I cannot stress enough that you need to use what you have already.

You do not need to go out and get an art haul before you can start living your creative life.

Use what you have to hand.

Why I List My Art Supplies

Basic vs Premium

Here I’ve listing the art supplies which I personally use and are on my desk in my creator studio every day.

When I began, I had cheap equipment and stuff, but over the years I’m curated a lovely collection of what I think are premium goodies which I like to use.

For example, you can just use a basic plastic ruler, no problem.

However, if you want to keep that ruler for the rest of your life, and you wash it in the dishwasher, as I do, and you want to cut along it with a super sharp blade, then you do need a metal ruler and preferably it’s crafted from stainless steel and not aluminium.

Products I Use

What I Use Every Day

Here are my favorite art supplies.

This list features the paint, crayons, pens and other equipment that I use for my creative art and astrology projects. 

Most are affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

 

Pens

Pencils

 

Maths Equipment

Markers, Felt-tips and Kokis

I only use the Tombow colored markers in my artwork.

There and many other brands, but I prefer the Tombows.

Sketchbooks and Journals

Back in the day, I used to use larger sketchbooks, but over time, and to satisfy my strong Virgo tendencies for micro goodies, I’ve changed my opinion and I now choose smaller, dare I say, dinky, sketchbooks.

I prefer to use a maximum of an A5 (5″ x 8.5″) journal both for my annual astrology journal and for my sketchbook.

Additionally, I like a 100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″) travel sketchbook that I can fling in my bag.

My go-to journals, and yes, there are new ones waiting patiently on my shelf in my creator studio, are:

Paper and Pads

Paint Watercolor

 

Colored Pencils or Crayons

 

Cutting, Slicing and Dicing

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Author: Alison Price   –   Updated: August 2026

1-Day Writing Retreat

Introduction

Idea

The idea for a one-day writing retreat came from my friend Johanne and this was after we realized that she could not make out planned summer writing retreat this year in Whistler, to which I traveled by coach, as she had to cancel. 

However, she had a plan.

She suggested that over the summer we take one day each month, so that is the months of June, July and August, and we set each of the three days aside as our One-Day Writing Retreat.

 

Planning

Choosing the Dates

We decided that Sundays work best for both of us in our creative lives.

Leading on from that, we chose the second Sunday of each month during the summer of 2026.

The days are Sunday, June 14th, July 12th and August 9th. 

 

Venue

Our choice for the venue was the central library in Vancouver city.

This is a huge building and has seven floors stuffed full of books and other things like public use computers, printers, musica instruments and podcasting recording studios.

There are little writing nooks dotted about on each floor where we can settle in and do our writing.

 

Times

The library only opens at 11am on Sundays so we met up for coffee at the café nearby beforehand.

Johanne brough a packed lunch and took a few moments on the roof garden to eat it.

I bought a tea and pastry in the café and went up to the top floor to enjoy the good weather and get a break in the fresh air.

Our retreat times was therefore set for 11am until 5pm.

 

Dinner

We decided to end the day with dinner in a restaurant in the city.

We went online and booked the table for 5:30pm which was a good idea as they were actually packed by the time we got to the place, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Remember this was FIFA summer in Vancouver and there were tourists everywhere having flooded in from around the world.

 

Dinner

We decided to end the day with dinner in a restaurant in the city.

We went online and booked the table for 5:30pm which was a good idea as they were actually packed by the time we got to the place, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Remember this was FIFA summer in Vancouver and there were tourists everywhere having flooded in from around the world.

Defining a Writing Retreat

What is a Writing Retreat?

A writing retreat is a time you set aside for writing. It is usually away from home.

The idea is that you are focused on the writing for a certain period or amount of hours so you can get things done.

Often for those of us who do work from home the distractions never ends.

You’ve got the dishwasher to unpack, that next load of laundry to do, a child who needs your attention or a partner asking for something of you even though they know you are trying to work…

 

What Goes on a Writing Retreat

Projects

On my writing retreats I like to plan what I’m going to be writing about before I leave home.

So, for this one-day writing retreat I had a list of three projects that I was halfway through but could not just find the time to complete. 

In my writing journal I listed the three article I had to complete.

My list looked like this.

  • Write my next Starzology newsletter with links and schedule it to send on its publication date in Kit.
  • Complete uploading the FIFA fever images and make sure the images are correct in the blog post and the newsletter.
  • Draft out my answers for a piece which I was being interviewed by an online magazine, “InFlow”, based in Sydney, Australia. The deadline for this was for the next month, but I wanted to get it done.

 

Benefits of a Writing Retreat

What You Get Out of It

There are several things that you can get out of a writing retreat. I’ve listed some here:

  • You get a chance to complete an article which has been on the back burner for a while.
  • You can clear your thoughts on a trickly chapter plot twist in your novel.
  • You can draft out the working chapter headings for you proposed book for next year.
  • You can redo your About Me page to more closely reflect who you are now and what interests you now.
  • Time to invest in your writing career.
  • Clarity from spending time organizing your thoughts about where you are going with your creativity.
  • The plan of a new course, training or book which you may, or may not, complete.
  • Time for creative writing.
  • Time for yourself which is an investment in yourself.

 

What is a One-Day Writing Retreat?

Ideas

A one-day writing retreat is a day you put aside for your writing.

You can go alone or with your writing buddy.

We went to my local public library for our 1-Day writing retreat.

 

Multiple Days

1-2-3

We chose to spread our writing retreat over three days. 

So even though it’s called a one day writing retreat there were three separate days in total for our one-day writing retreat.

This was instead of the three-day writing retreat we were to have gone on together and which in fact I attended by myself.

You can read more about that here.

 

Day One

Sunday

Day One was on Sunday, June 14th, 2026.

It was a glorious sunny day and the city was busy.

We met up and entered the library to find a spot on the 3rd floor near the window overlooking the plaza below.

 

The Desk Setup

The library has desks which face each other so two people can sit quite comfortably.

Unfortunately, at our first spot we had to move as the Sun eventually moved around and the beams came straight onto out keyboards.

We slipped over to another spot three desks along which was much better.

Each desk features a light, a power electrical outlet where we could plug in our laptops.

 

Day Two

Sunday

Day Two was on Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

On this day we chose to sit on the north side of the 6th floor where there was no sun directly beaming onto our desks.

 

Writing

I worked on continuing to bring my older articles from my soon to be retired art blog into the fold at Starzology.

The reason I’m doing this is as I plan to close down that website later this year and before I do so I need to republish the pieces I feel are worthwhile and of value to my readers and get them onto Starzology.

Once the website is closed and I no longer pay for the hosting or domain name, it ceases to be found by Google or anyone else for that matter.

 

Lunch

This day I brought a lunch of a quiche Lorraine and a bottle of coconut water. 

Again, I spend my lunch break on the 9th floor roof garden. 

The roses were out but some were already looking a little faded. 

 

1-Day Writing Retreat: Day 3 

Sunday, August 9th

Today is the last day (day 3) of our three 1-Day Writing Retreat for the summer.

I am still at home preparing the Word files that I’ll be working on in the library.

 

Gorgeous Weather

We had some glorious weather and the whole day went so well.

 

Birthday Bookends

J and A

It was interesting that we managed to bookend the 2026 writing retreat series to our birthdays.

Johanne’s birthday is on June 10th she is a Gemini, and mine is on August 11th (Leo).

This seemed appropriate and even serendipitous for us.

 

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Simplicity

This summer’s one-day writing retreat reminded me that a retreat does not need to be elaborate, expensive or far from home to be worthwhile. 

Sometimes all you need is a date in the diary, a place to work and a commitment to show up for your creativity.

 

Don’t Wait

I believe many of us wait for the perfect opportunity. 

We imagine a cottage by the sea, a cabin in the woods or a week away with uninterrupted time. 

While those experiences can be wonderful, they are not the only way to nurture your creative practice. 

A single day can make a surprising difference.

 

Prioritize

What struck me most was how much progress could be made simply by stepping away from everyday distractions. 

The library gave us a temporary creative home where writing became the priority rather than something squeezed into the gaps between other responsibilities.

 

Companionship

There was also something special about sharing the experience with a creative friend. 

We were each working on our own projects, but rather than feeling isolated, there was a quiet sense of companionship and accountability. 

Knowing someone else is showing up for their creative work can help you show up for yours as well.

 

Space for You

I believe that even if you are writing a novel, drafting blog posts, planning a course, journaling or simply exploring ideas, a one-day retreat can give you the space to move your project forward. 

You do not have to wait for more time. 

You can begin with the time you have.

 

Getting Things Done

Perhaps the real value of a writing retreat is not what you produce on the day, but rather the message you send yourself. 

Your creativity matters.

Your ideas matter.

And sometimes the most important thing you can do is set aside a little time and give them your full attention.

 

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Sedna 

Sedna Astronomy

Sedna at a Glance

Sedna is one of the most intriguing bodies in the outer Solar System.

Although astronomers classify it as a trans-Neptunian object and a likely dwarf planet, astrologers have become increasingly interested in it because of its extraordinarily long orbit and its symbolic association with deep, collective transformation. 

 

Orbital Period

Sedna has one of the longest known orbits of any large Solar System object with an estimated orbital period: about 11,400 years.

Distance

Average distance from the Sun (semi-major axis): about 518 AU

  • Closest approach (perihelion): about 76 AU
  • Farthest distance (aphelion): about 937 AU

 

To get things into perspective let’s compare it to Pluto.

  • Pluto takes 248 years to orbit the Sun and Sedna takes over 11 thousand years
  • Sedna at her perihelion is 2.7 times further than Pluto.

Discovering a New Planet’s Meaning

Astrologers at Work

Whenever a new planet, asteroid or trans-Neptunian object is discovered, astrologers begin the fascinating task of uncovering its astrological meaning.

This happened recently with Chiron, Eris and others.

They examine hundreds, and often thousands, of natal charts, comparing the planet’s placement with people’s lives, personalities and significant events.

They also study charts for major world events to identify recurring themes.

Over time, clear patterns begin to emerge, allowing astrologers to develop a consistent interpretation based on observation and experience rather than theory alone.

 

Meaning in the Myth

An equally important clue comes when the newly discovered body receives its official name.

In astrology, the mythology associated with the name often provides profound insight into the planet’s symbolism.

The myths reveal enduring themes, archetypes and psychological patterns that frequently mirror the meanings found through chart analysis.

In Sedna’s case, her Inuit story of betrayal, abandonment, sacrifice and ultimate transformation provides a powerful framework for understanding her astrological influence.

The combination of careful chart research and mythological symbolism creates the foundation from which the modern interpretation of any newly discovered celestial body is developed.

 

Resources

Discovery

Story

A new planet’s discovery is always an interesting story.

It typically does not just occur that the guy looks through the telescope and says, “Oh look, a new planet.”

What happens is the astronomers take images of the sky and then computers can find the slow movements which signals that a planet is there.

There are several dates of note in the discovery of Sedna.

However, I am using the earliest record of the planet even though it was not recognized as such for a couple of days.

This is when it became into human consciousness.

It all went down in November 2003.

 

November 2003

Discovered: 10:33pm, 13th November 2003, Palomar Mountain, California, USA.

Announced: 15 March 2004

Discoverers

  • Michael E. Brown (Caltech)
  • Chad Trujillo (then at Gemini Observatory)
  • David Rabinowitz (Yale University)

Sedna was discovered during a survey using the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory in California.

At the time Sedna was spotted, it was the most distant known object orbiting the Sun. 

Discovery Chart

Diagram

Here is the Sedna Discovery chart which I’m using.

You could choose the other dates and some astrology website do have differing opinions on the actual birth date for Sedna and the chart we astrologers should use.

Make a decision for yourself.

 

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Naming Sedna

North American Inuit

Sedna is named after the Inuit sea goddess who rules the icy waters and marine animals. 

Michael Brown chose the name because the object inhabits one of the coldest, darkest regions of our Solar System. 

 

Why Sedna is Important

Sednoids

Astronomers believe Sedna belongs to a small class of objects called sednoids. 

Its orbit is so unusual that it cannot easily be explained by Neptune’s gravity alone.

Some proposed explanations include:

 

  • A close encounter with another star when the Sun was young,
  • The influence of a distant, as-yet-undiscovered planet (sometimes called Planet Nine),
  • Formation in a dense stellar cluster. 

Sedna’s Glyph

Inuktitut

The astrological glyph for Sedna is a modern design created after the dwarf planet’s discovery in 2003.

It is a glyph based on the Inuktitut spelling/pronunciation “Sanna”, rather than an ancient glyph like those of the classical planets. 

Sanna

It is inspired by the Inuktitut syllabic characters ᓴ (sa) and ᓇ (na), which are artistically combined into a single symbol.

Although the glyph honors the Inuit origins of Sedna’s name, it is not a traditional Inuit symbol but a contemporary astrological one.

 

Unicode

We astrologers have adopted the Unicode symbol  (U+2BF2).

 

Sedna-glyph

Sedna Myth

Sedna Goddess

Make sure you check out Arwynne’s Sedna article and view her original art for the Goddess Sedna. 

Planetary Gender

Sedna is a feminine planets and you can find out more by reading my planetary gender article.

 

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Astrological Meaning

Sedna Themes

Modern astrologers associate Sedna with:

 

  • Profound betrayal and abandonment
  • Resilience born from suffering
  • Survival in extreme conditions
  • Ecological awareness and the oceans
  • Ancestral memory
  • Feminine wisdom
  • Long-term collective evolution

 

 

Sedna in the Signs

Last Century

I’m only going back 100 years to offer some interpretations for Sedna for people who are still living. 

In the past century Sedna has been in three signs Aries, Taurus and Gemini. 

It will enter Cancer in 20??

 

Sedna in Aries

Dates

Approximately 1929 to 1965/6/7

 

Keywords

Courage, independence, survival instinct, pioneering spirit and self-discovery.

 

Themes

Sedna in Aries represents a generation shaped by the need to be brave, resourceful and self-reliant.

 

Survival

This placement carries themes of survival through action and the courage to move forward into unfamiliar territory.

 

Stand Independently

Those born with Sedna in Aries may have a strong instinct to protect themselves and others while learning important lessons about independence and personal power.

They may be called to develop inner strength through challenges that test their ability to stand alone and begin again.

 

New Future

Collectively, this era reflected a world of upheaval, conflict and rebuilding.

Humanity was confronted with questions of identity, leadership and the right to self-determination.

Sedna in Aries highlights the emergence of new beginnings and the courage required to create a different future.

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Sedna in Taurus

Dates

Approximately 1965/6/7 to 2023/4.

 

Keywords

Values, resources, security, nature, sustainability and self-worth.

  

Themes

Security in Stuff

Sedna in Taurus brings focus to our relationship with the physical world and the resources that sustain life.

This long transit asks us to examine what we value, what we own and what truly creates a sense of security.

 

Inner Stability

People born with Sedna in Taurus may explore themes around money, possessions, creativity and personal worth.

Their journey often involves discovering that true abundance comes not only from material comfort but from connection with nature, personal talents and inner stability.

 

Ecological Stewardship

Collectively, this era brought enormous changes in economics, agriculture, environmental awareness and our relationship with the Earth.

Sedna in Taurus reminds humanity that resources are precious and that lasting prosperity requires stewardship and respect for the natural world.

 

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Sedna in Gemini

Dates

Approximately 2023/4 to 2075.

Keywords

Information, artificial intelligence, communication, learning, technology, connection and storytelling.

 

Themes

Data Management

Sedna in Gemini marks a new chapter focused on information, communication and the exchange of ideas.

This placement urges humanity to examine how data is created, shared and understood.

 

Perspectives

Those born with Sedna in Gemini may become messengers, teachers, writers, researchers or connectors of ideas.

They may have an instinctive curiosity and a desire to understand different perspectives.

Their challenge is to seek truth in a world where information can be abundant yet confusing.

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Collectively, this transit may transform communication, education and technology.

Artificial intelligence, digital networks and new forms of learning is reshaping how humanity connects.

Sedna in Gemini urges us to use our human minds wisely and remember that information carries responsibility.

 

Sedna in Cancer

Dates

Approximately 2075 onward.

Keywords

Belonging, family, ancestry, emotional healing, home and nurturing.

 

Themes

It Takes a Village

Sedna in Cancer shifts attention toward emotional roots and the need for genuine belonging.

After exploring knowledge and communication through Gemini, humanity may turn inward to examine family systems, communities and our connection to the places we call home.

 

Ancestral Themes

People born with Sedna in Cancer may carry themes of ancestral healing and emotional wisdom.

They may be sensitive to the needs of others and drawn toward creating safe, nurturing environments.

 

Cultural Worldview

Collectively, this era may focus on the meaning of family, caregiving and community.

Sedna in Cancer indicates to humanity that survival is not only about knowledge or resources but about compassion, connection and the ability to care for one another.

It is likely the end of the nuclear family.

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Sedna in the Houses

Areas of Life

While Sedna spends decades in each zodiac sign, she can be placed in any of the twelve houses of an individual horoscope.

So, in your chart you need to check which house she is in.

The house position shows the area of life where Sedna’s themes are experienced most personally.

Here we may encounter feelings of betrayal, abandonment or sacrifice that eventually become a source of deep wisdom, resilience and spiritual strength.

Over time, Sedna teaches us to trust our intuition, honor our truth and discover the gifts that emerge from life’s greatest challenges.

 

Sedna in the First House

Sedna in the First House shapes your identity through life’s deepest experiences.

You may develop remarkable resilience after periods of personal struggle or profound change.

Your journey is one of discovering your authentic self and learning to stand confidently in your own truth.

 

Sedna in the Second House

Sedna in the Second House highlights lessons around money, possessions and self-worth.

You may experience changing circumstances that encourage you to redefine what security truly means.

Lasting confidence comes from recognizing your inner value rather than relying solely on material resources.

 

Sedna in the Third House

Sedna in the Third House influences communication, learning and relationships with siblings or your local community.

Your voice may develop through difficult experiences that teach the importance of honesty and thoughtful expression.

You may become a compassionate teacher, writer or storyteller.

 

Sedna in the Fourth House

Sedna in the Fourth House brings attention to family, ancestry and emotional foundations.

Early experiences may shape a lifelong search for belonging and inner security.

Healing family patterns can become an important part of your life’s work.

 

Sedna in the Fifth House

Sedna in the Fifth House encourages transformation through creativity, romance and self-expression.

You may discover that your greatest creative gifts emerge from life’s emotional depths.

Expressing your authentic heart becomes both healing and inspiring to others.

 

Sedna in the Sixth House

Sedna in the Sixth House brings lessons through work, health and daily routines.

You may learn the importance of caring for yourself while serving others.

Developing healthy habits and meaningful work can become a powerful path toward personal healing.

 

Sedna in the Seventh House

Sedna in the Seventh House focuses on partnerships and close relationships.

Trust, commitment and mutual respect become important life themes.

Through significant relationships you learn discernment, healthy boundaries and the value of genuine emotional connection.

 

Sedna in the Eighth House

Sedna in the Eighth House deepens experiences of transformation, shared resources and life’s mysteries.

You may undergo profound personal change that ultimately leads to wisdom and renewal.

This placement often brings an interest in psychology, healing or spiritual transformation.

 

Sedna in the Ninth House

Sedna in the Ninth House seeks meaning through higher learning, philosophy, spirituality and travel.

Your beliefs may be challenged and reshaped throughout life.

Through exploration and study you develop a deeper understanding of your place in the world.

 

Sedna in the Tenth House

Sedna in the Tenth House influences career, reputation and public life.

Your professional path may involve unexpected turns that ultimately reveal your true calling.

Success comes from remaining true to your values rather than seeking approval from others.

 

Sedna in the Eleventh House

Sedna in the Eleventh House brings lessons through friendships, groups and long-term aspirations.

You may discover that not every community shares your vision, yet these experiences help you find your true tribe.

Your hopes gradually become aligned with a greater purpose.

Sedna in the Twelfth House

Sedna in the Twelfth House works quietly through the unconscious, spirituality and inner reflection.

You may possess strong intuition and a deep connection to the unseen dimensions of life.

Solitude, contemplation and spiritual practice help transform old wounds into compassion and wisdom.

 

Sedna in the Houses

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I also like to think of Sedna in the houses as showing where we move from victim to wisdom.

That simple thread can tie all twelve house meanings together and gives Sedna a distinctive interpretation that differs from Pluto, Chiron or Neptune.

Sedna Aspects

Aspect Interpretation

I like to approach Sedna’s aspects as showing how her themes of betrayal, surrender, resilience, intuition and transformation interact with the rest of the chart.

Unlike the faster planets, Sedna’s aspects often describe deep, lifelong patterns that unfold gradually.

 

Generational Influences

Sedna forms aspects with the other planets and sensitive points in the horoscope.

Particularly aspects to the outer planets are in orb for years at a time and so millions of people will have them.

These aspects describe how Sedna’s themes of trust, sacrifice, resilience and spiritual awakening are expressed in your life.

Because Sedna moves so slowly, her aspects often reflect deep generational influences that become personal through the planets she touches.

 

Nature of the Aspects

When interpreting Sedna’s aspects, consider both the planet involved and the nature of the aspect.

Harmonious aspects often suggest that Sedna’s wisdom can be integrated more naturally.

Challenging aspects indicate areas where life’s deepest lessons may require greater patience, awareness and growth.

 

Sedna Aspect Orbs

Standard Orbs

When interpreting Sedna, it is essential to use tight orbs and remain within the recommended Starzology orbs.

Because Sedna is an extremely distant trans-Neptunian body with a slow orbital period, its influence is subtle and highly focused.

Wide orbs tend to dilute its symbolism and can lead to interpretations that are vague or misleading.

 

Cut the Orbs

In many cases, it is better to use even tighter orbs than you would for the traditional planets.

A conjunction within one degree is often far more meaningful than one stretching to several degrees.

 

Orbs of Moiety

You may also wish to apply the principle of moiety when judging Sedna’s aspects.

In the Starzology system, Sedna has a moiety of just one degree, meaning an aspect is strongest when it falls within that narrow range.

By working with precise orbs, you allow Sedna’s symbolism to emerge with greater clarity and confidence.

 

Sedna Conjunctions

Blending

A conjunction blends Sedna’s energy directly with another planet.

The qualities of both bodies become closely intertwined, making Sedna’s themes a central part of how that planet is expressed.

 

Resilience

Conjunctions often describe a lifelong process of transformation.

There may be profound experiences that reshape your understanding of the planet involved, eventually leading to greater resilience, intuition and personal wisdom.

 

Sedna Oppositions

Projection

An opposition creates awareness through contrast and relationship.

Sedna’s lessons may appear to come through other people or external circumstances before they are recognised within yourself.

 

Striving for Balance

This aspect invites balance.

Over time you learn to integrate opposing viewpoints, develop healthier boundaries and discover that apparent conflicts often become opportunities for profound personal growth.

 

Sedna Trines

Flow

A trine allows Sedna’s gifts to flow with relative ease.

Intuition, compassion and inner wisdom may emerge naturally, often without dramatic struggle.

 

Natural Gifts

These aspects can indicate quiet strength, emotional maturity and an instinctive ability to support others through difficult experiences.

The challenge is to make full use of these natural gifts rather than taking them for granted.

 

Sedna Squares

Tension

A square creates dynamic tension that encourages growth through challenge.

Sedna’s lessons may feel demanding at first, requiring courage, honesty and perseverance.

 

Pushes Through

Although this aspect can coincide with periods of frustration or emotional testing, it often becomes one of the greatest sources of personal strength.

The difficulties represented by the square ultimately become catalysts for wisdom, resilience and transformation.

 

Sedna Sextiles

Choices Made

A sextile offers opportunities for growth through conscious effort.

Sedna’s gifts become available when you choose to develop them through learning, experience and self-awareness.

 

Natural Wisdom

These aspects support healing, creative problem solving and spiritual development.

They encourage you to recognize life’s challenges as invitations to grow while sharing the wisdom you gain with others.

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Newbie?

If you are new to astrology, don’t feel that you have to include Sedna in every chart you interpret.

A solid understanding of the traditional planets, signs, houses and aspects will always provide the foundation for good astrological practice.

Once you are confident with these core techniques, exploring newer bodies such as Sedna can add extra depth and nuance to your interpretations.

 

E-x-t-e-n-d Yourself

Astrology is a lifelong journey of learning.

Every new planet or point you study offers another way of understanding the richness of the birth chart.

Sedna urges us that astrology itself continues to evolve as new discoveries are made and fresh insights emerge.

Stretch yourself a little at a time, experiment with your chart interpretations and allow your experience to guide you.

You may find that Sedna becomes another valuable voice in the celestial conversation.

 

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Natalie Reyes, a pediatric speech language pathologist and psychic medium, joined Arwynne on this episode to discuss her interest in integrating tarot and astrology.

Astrology and Tarot

In this episode of the Starzology podcast, Arwynne welcomed Natalie, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and psychic medium, for a fascinating discussion on the deep connections between astrology and tarot.

Natalie also shared her approach to interpreting astrological aspects like trines and squares, and how she uses tarot to deepen her understanding of astrology, emphasizing the importance of personal experience and gnosis.

Psychopomps, Mythology, and Transformation

Natalie and Arwynne discussed how astrological aspects and tarot cards like Death can represent positive themes like endings, renewal, and the ability to compassionately guide others through periods of change.

They also explored therole of psychopomps in mythology and spiritual practice, with goddesses like Hekate and Persephone illustrating themes of spiritual journey and transformation.

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Natalie concluded by sharing details about her work as NatalieIsYourPsychic, where she offers one-on-one readings, classes, and virtual consultations from her home city of Chicago.

She also hinted at an upcoming book, which we will keep an eye out for, as it would make a great follow up interview for the Starzology podcast after its publication.

Be sure to look out for another episode with Natalie in the near future, where we’ll delve deeper into the 36 decans and their associations with the symbols of the tarot.

Resources

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Natalie reads virtually for clients worldwide, and you can find her at the links below.

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Website: natalieisyourpsychic.com

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Creating an Astro Card Deck

Method

A fun way to learn astrology is by making yourself an astrology card deck. 

There are many ways to do this and I’m going to share with you my method of making astro cards.

 This is going to be my Starztober project for 2025. 

You can check out what I did in previous years to align with Inktober. 

You can also read one woman’s story about how she followed along with my art prompts and managed to win this challenge a few years ago.

Astro Card Deck

I plan to make an astro card deck during Starztober and I invite you to join me. 

That means that the prompts are going to be basic astrology terms to help us build our astro card deck to start with. 

During October, I will create thirty-one astro themed card to go in our astro card deck. 

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Podcast

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Listen to our recent podcast episode about the Starztober challenge for 2025.

November and Beyond

This means that you can continue into November, December and well into next year, adding more cards that make sense, astrologically to you, into your card deck.

  • More on how I’m creating my Astro Card Deck
  • More on AHAtober25 (Alison Hazel Art Challenge)
  • More on Pinktober (Arwynne’s Art Challenge)

Materials

Card Stock

You will need thick paper or card stock. 

I started with watercolor paper, but soon discovered it was too wrinkly to shuffle the cards easily. 

Then I went onto Bristol board which is a smooth medium weight cardboard.

Measuring the Cards

Each of my Astro Card Deck cards is 94mm (3¾ inches) x 140mm (5½ inches). I measured each page out with a pencil and ruler. I can get four cards from one sheet of A4 paper.

Cutting Corners

I began cutting the rounded corners with a pair of scissors but they all looked so squonk. It annoyed me.

So I decided to invest in a handy dandy  corner cutter.

Words, Meaning and Messages

An image is Worth a Thousand Words

You can have just the art, art and a title, art a title and a meaning or any combination of these. 

The trick is to do the same thing on every card in a particular deck. 

If you have a card title, then every card needs a title. 

If you have a card meaning, then every card needs a meaning. 

Decide if you want words on the cards, a title, a phrase, or just the art.

Card Companion Notebook

I have a small field notebook which I’m using to record each card. 

Additionally, this turns out to be a handy guide about the next cards I’m going to make. 

I have a two-page spread and sketch the image for card on the right-hand page. 

The title of the card, the meaning and words are on the left-hand page.

Document Your Creative Journey

Keep a journal or sketchbook alongside your deck.

Use it to:

  • Reflect on the meaning behind each card.
  • Track your ideas, color palettes, and materials.
  • Note how your technique or style evolves over time.
  • Celebrate little wins and breakthroughs.

Looking back at your notes will show just how much growth happens, both in your art and in yourself.

Guidebook

Potentially, you might want to write a small guidebook at the end of the year. 

If you decide to commercially publish your card deck you ought to provide a guidebook explaining each card. 

You do not have to do this. Either way, to have a record of each card is a nice thing to have.

Legacy Stash

If your card deck gets into your legacy stash one day, then your family and those who come after you, will know that you were creating and perhaps more importantly why you created your cards in the first place. 

If you create a deck aligned with your other interests in life, like pies, trees or angels, then this will reinforce your interest and not be seen as some random thing you did one year. 

Something to think about.

Process

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🧡 Advanced Natal Astrology

This article is part of my Advanced Natal Astrology series, where I explore deeper chart analysis for practicing and aspiring astrologers.

The Astrology of Accidents

How Accidents are Signified 

Planets and Accidents

As an astrologer, when I examine accident potential in a birth chart, I never rely on a single planet. 

Accidents are usually indicated by a combination of planets, houses, aspects and timing techniques. 

Each planet contributes its own symbolism, to help describe the circumstances, nature and possible outcome of an event.

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The Sun

The Sun is not naturally an accident planet, but it represents your vitality, life force and physical body. 

When the Sun is involved in accident signatures, it often shows how the event affects your health, confidence or identity. 

A difficult transit to the Sun may coincide with periods when extra care is advisable.

 

Mercury

Mercury rules movement, transportation and communication. 

Because it governs short travel and everyday journeys, Mercury often appears in charts involving road accidents, cycling mishaps or travel-related incidents. 

Mercury itself is not harmful, but challenging aspects from Mars or Uranus can increase the likelihood of hurried decisions or unexpected events occurring while travelling.

Venus

Venus is seldom associated with accidents. 

Instead, Venus tends to soften difficult situations and often brings assistance or support from others. 

However, because Venus rules pleasure and comfort, challenging Venus transits may occasionally coincide with accidents that occur during social activities, leisure pursuits or while travelling for enjoyment.

Mars

Mars is one of the principal planets associated with accidents.

As the planet of action, speed, courage and aggression, Mars rules cuts, burns, bruises, inflammation and physical injuries. 

When Mars is under stress, it can manifest as impatience, haste or unnecessary risk-taking.

Typical Mars accidents include:

  • Cuts from knives or tools.
  • Sports injuries.
  • Vehicle accidents caused by excessive speed.
  • Workplace injuries involving machinery.

A well-aspected Mars gives courage and quick reactions, while a heavily challenged Mars may indicate impulsive behaviour.

 

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Jupiter

Jupiter is generally considered a protective influence. 

Although it can encourage overconfidence or excessive optimism, Jupiter frequently appears in accident charts where the outcome is less severe than expected. 

The greater benefic often signifies timely help, skilled medical care or fortunate circumstances that reduce the impact of an event.

Saturn

Saturn rules bones, structure and physical limitations. 

It is less often the cause of an accident than the planet describing its consequences. 

Saturn is associated with fractures, falls, chronic injuries and lengthy periods of recovery.

Typical Saturn-related injuries include:

  • Broken bones.
  • Falls onto hard surfaces.
  • Joint injuries.
  • Long rehabilitation periods.

Saturn suggests that healing sometimes requires patience and persistence.

Uranus

Uranus is the planet of sudden and unexpected events. 

It is one of the strongest accident indicators because it represents disruption, shock and surprise.

Typical Uranian accidents include:

  • Falls
  • Electrical accidents.
  • Aviation incidents.
  • Sudden mechanical failures.
  • Unexpected fractures.

Uranus often describes how quickly an accident occurs rather than how serious it becomes.

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Neptune

Neptune’s role in accidents is usually indirect. 

It is associated with confusion, poor visibility, fatigue, intoxication, medications or situations where awareness is reduced.

Examples include:

  • Accidents in fog.
  • Water-related incidents.
  • Medication errors.
  • Driving while exhausted.
  • Slips caused by inattention.

Neptune reminds us that unclear conditions can increase risk.

Pluto

Pluto is associated with profound transformation. 

When involved in accident signatures, it may indicate an event that changes the course of a person’s life. 

Pluto often appears in charts involving major surgery, intensive rehabilitation or experiences that permanently alter one’s outlook.

Equally important, Pluto symbolizes resilience, regeneration and the capacity to rebuild after adversity.

Chiron

Chiron is associated with wounds, healing and the wisdom that comes through suffering. 

Although it is not traditionally considered an accident significator, Chiron frequently appears in the charts of people whose injuries become important turning points in their lives.

A Chiron connection may indicate:

  • An injury that leaves a lasting physical or emotional mark.
  • A vulnerability that requires ongoing care or rehabilitation.
  • A life-changing event that leads to greater compassion or understanding.
  • The process of healing after trauma.

 

Unlike Mars, which often signifies the accident itself, or Saturn, which can describe the lasting consequences, Chiron alludes to the wound that becomes a teacher. 

It shows how pain may ultimately lead to growth, resilience and the ability to help others facing similar challenges.

When Chiron is strongly activated by transits, progressions or solar arc directions, it can coincide with periods in which an old injury resurfaces, healing becomes a central life theme, or an unexpected event opens the door to profound personal transformation.

In accident astrology, Chiron suggests that every wound has both a physical story and a symbolic one. 

The greatest healing often comes not from avoiding life’s injuries altogether, but from discovering the wisdom they leave behind.

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Looking Beyond the Planets

No astrologer should predict an accident from planetary symbolism alone. 

A careful analysis also considers:

A difficult transit does not guarantee an accident. 

More often, these configurations coincide with periods of heightened activity, increased stress or significant life changes. 

Astrology describes potential rather than certainty.

 

Ponder

Focus

Mars and Uranus remain the two planets most closely associated with accidents. 

Mars describes the action that leads to injury, while Uranus signifies the sudden, unexpected event. 

Saturn often represents the lasting consequences, Neptune the role of confusion or diminished awareness, Pluto the transformative impact and Mercury the circumstances surrounding movement and travel. 

Benefics

Jupiter and Venus frequently offer protection or mitigation, while the Sun reflects the effect on the individual’s vitality.

The true art of astrological interpretation lies in considering the whole chart. 

It is the interaction of many factors, rather than any one planet, that tells the complete story.

 

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Chart Examples

Four People

Below I have gathered some chart examples of people who had accidents. 

I was spurred to write this piece after Arwynne and her mother suffered fractures to their arms in a short period of time recently. 

Additionally, I’ve added two famous accidents for the writer Stephen King and the actor Christoper Reeves.

I hope this makes sense. 

 

Stephen King

Birth Data

1:30am, September 21st, 1947, Portland, Maine, USA.

 

Ascendant: Cancer

Sun: Virgo

Moon: Sagittarius

 

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Accident Data

4:40pm, June 19, 1999, North Lovell, Maine, USA.

 

Accident Details

Stephen King was walking along the shoulder of Route 5 when he was struck by a Dodge Caravan driven by Bryan Edwin Smith. 

The driver became distracted by an unrestrained dog moving around in the back of the vehicle. 

King suffered life-threatening injuries, including a collapsed lung, multiple fractures to his right leg and hip, and a scalp laceration. 

He underwent several surgeries and faced a long recovery. 

 

Accident Transits

Pluto square Pluto

Pluto square Saturn

 

Arwynne 

Birth Data

11:44am, 28th August 1973, Vancouver, Canada. 

 

Ascendant: Scorpio

Sun: Virgo

Moon: Virgo

 

Accident Data

5:32pm, 27th May 2026, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Accident Event

Roller skating accident in the city streets due to uneven sidewalk.  

Landed on her right wrist. 

Massive graze on thigh. 

Bruising. 

Cracked radius bone.  

In a cast for six weeks. 

Accident Transits

Pluto square Mars

Uranus square Mercury

Sionanne

Birth Data

4:38pm, November 27th, 1951, Long Beach , California, USA.

 

Ascendant: Scorpio

Sun: Gemini

Moon: Scorpio

 

1st Accident Data

7:30pm, April 3rd, 2025, Vancouver, Canada.

Accident Details

Uranus square Pluto (wide)

Pluto sextile Jupiter

Pluto sextile Sun

Chiron trine Pluto

2nd Accident Data

2:30pm, August 17, 2026, Bellingham, WA, USA.

 

Main Aspect Details

  • Transiting Uranus opposite natal Sun (0°59′ separating)

Christopher Reeves

Birth Data

3:12pm, 25th September 1952, New York City, NY, USA. 

 

Ascendant: Leo

Sun: Libra

Moon: Sagittarius 

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Accident Data

3:24pm, May 1995, Culpepper, Virginia, USA. 

 

Accident Details

Reeves was horse riding and was thrown off his horse. 

He broke his neck and remained paralyzed from the neck down. 

During the cross-country course, Buck approached a relatively modest jump known as a W-shaped fence. Instead of jumping it, the horse suddenly stopped (an equestrian “refusal”).

Because Reeve’s momentum continued forward he was thrown over the horse’s neck, his hands became tangled in the reins and he landed head-first on the far side of the jump. 

Reeves fractured C1 and C2 vertebrae; cervical spinal cord injury and became a quadriplegic.

 

Accident Transits

Pluto square Pluto 

Chiron square Mars

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