Tuesday, February 24, 2004
It's Not to Late to Sign Up!
Online Course: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Fiction Writing
Starts: Monday, March 1, 2004
Cost: $40
Delivered entirely by email, class discussion done by email
I'm so psyched about teaching this class next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to learn to use the content of their dreams in a practical way. Have you ever had a dream that made you stand up and take notice - one which made you go, "Whoa! I should write a movie or a book about that!" Or have you ever just had a brief snippet of a dream that made you wonder "Where did that come from?"
In this class, you'll learn how to improve your dream recall, identify various types of dreams, and see how you can use snippets from your dreams to jump-start your fiction writing. Whether you already write professionally or are simply looking for a fun way to exercise your creative mind, this course will stimulate your imagination and provide rich fuel for thought.
Students are only required to do three brief writing exercises, and these aren't graded or anything. You don't even have to share your writing with anyone, but you can if you wish. The rest is all discussion and fun. You'll even have the opportunity to work with a dream buddy and share chat, input, and material from your dreams.
If you have troubles remembering your dreams - don't worry! You'll be given everything you need here to explore your dream world in a creative way, even if you have to "borrow" a dream from somebody else or use pieces of a dream you remember from long ago.
Come have fun with us at WritersWeekly.com. You can read more about the course here and sign up:
http://www.writersweekly.com/wwu/courses/dreamers.html
Looking forward to seeing you there!
astrologywriter@comcast.net
Online Course: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Fiction Writing
Starts: Monday, March 1, 2004
Cost: $40
Delivered entirely by email, class discussion done by email
I'm so psyched about teaching this class next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to learn to use the content of their dreams in a practical way. Have you ever had a dream that made you stand up and take notice - one which made you go, "Whoa! I should write a movie or a book about that!" Or have you ever just had a brief snippet of a dream that made you wonder "Where did that come from?"
In this class, you'll learn how to improve your dream recall, identify various types of dreams, and see how you can use snippets from your dreams to jump-start your fiction writing. Whether you already write professionally or are simply looking for a fun way to exercise your creative mind, this course will stimulate your imagination and provide rich fuel for thought.
Students are only required to do three brief writing exercises, and these aren't graded or anything. You don't even have to share your writing with anyone, but you can if you wish. The rest is all discussion and fun. You'll even have the opportunity to work with a dream buddy and share chat, input, and material from your dreams.
If you have troubles remembering your dreams - don't worry! You'll be given everything you need here to explore your dream world in a creative way, even if you have to "borrow" a dream from somebody else or use pieces of a dream you remember from long ago.
Come have fun with us at WritersWeekly.com. You can read more about the course here and sign up:
http://www.writersweekly.com/wwu/courses/dreamers.html
Looking forward to seeing you there!
astrologywriter@comcast.net
Friday, February 20, 2004
Can Librans Get Along with Scorpios?
Hi Jennifer,
Without telling you too many details to influence your gut reaction...could I ask: what IS your gut reaction to a Libra-Scorpio couple? I've always been afraid of Scorpios, but I met one and...we seem to be CRAZY about each other, and not just sexually.
I'm not asking for a freebie chart reading here, but do you think there's any hope for this combo? I've never really dated a Scorpio before - most of them seem to be psychos. (PS: According to my chart from you, my Venus is in Scorpio, so...does that explain why I'd have such a good sexual matchup with a Scorpio?)
Just curious about your thoughts on this. - Hopeful New Yorker
Dear Hopeful,
By all means, don't dismiss the possibilities of a relationship with a Scorpio. I always advise people to ignore that cliched Sun sign compatibility stuff, anyway, because it only shows one side of the equation. So many other things come into play, like your Moon signs, Rising signs, Mercury signs, etc., and how those components of your personalities fit together. We're all astrological "mutts," composed of many different elements, so it's important to steer clear of generalities when you're trying to get to the bottom of compatibility issues.
As a Libra, you're good at finding common ground with all of the other signs, so unlike, say, a more anti-social Pisces, it shouldn't be hard for the two of you to find a good flow. Also, with your Venus in Scorpio, you'll find a lot of nice chemistry in the day-to-day flow of things. You'll probably share many of the same tastes in music, art, and other downtime activities and interests. And the lust quotient will be strong here, on the level of a nice, intense, steam.
I have to say that I have found Scorpios to sharply divide themselves into two distinct categories....the Son of Lucifer/Child of Darkness type and the Cheery Philosopher/Part-Time Mystic type. Sons of Lucifer, obviously, walk on the dark side. There are usually some obsessive behaviors that they'd rather hide from their partner, such as, say, a tendency to carve upside down pentagrams into their palms or a burning desire to obliterate themselves through glue sniffing or other questionable lifestyle choices. In short, steer clear of these. You'll spot them quickly enough. If you detect a shifty, evasive, and darkly moody aspect to your Scorpio's personality, there's a high probability that this is a Son (or Daughter) of Lucifer.
Cheery Philosopher/Part-Time Mystic Scorpios are the "lighter" Scorpios. These people are clever, fun, and warmly emotional. They make good psychologists, artists, and actors, because they embrace the mysteries of the human condition and are skilled at understanding behavior. Lighter Scorpios are more open to spirituality in all of its forms, but unlike granola-chomping lacto-vegetarian Aquarians, they maintain a light touch on the spiritual journey. They aren't vigilantes, fundamentalists, or Nazis, generally speaking. You'll find more open-mindedness here.
A Son of Lucifer might invite you to join him in a blood-letting ritual at his favorite coven. (Note to my witchy friends: I am not implying that all coven members are Satanic blood-letting types. Most of you are sweet, Earth mothery, nature-lovin', wise womyn. But you know the Dark Ones of whom I speak, those fools who choose to play with forces they don't understand and which, eventually, are doomed to consume them.)
A Cheery Philosopher will treat you to a showing of a quirky art-house movie and want to deconstruct the characters afterwards over curry or sushi, some kind of tasty ethnic food.
A relationship with a Son of Lucifer makes you feel like you escaped a train wreck (after you're out of it.)
A relationship with a Cheery Philosopher will teach you intriguing, fun and amazing things about yourself and about life in general.
I'm guessing your new pal is a Cheery Philosopher. This type of Scorpio can do well with a bright and talkative Libra. Both of you are great communicators with a lovely sense of fun.
I'd say go for it, and report back and tell me what happens! (I am so nosy. But then, I AM a Virgo. So there you go.)
Best wishes for a lovely spring romance,
Jennifer
PS: Readers - It's not too late to sign up for my fun writing course that will show you how to harvest the content of your dreams and use it as a take off point for fiction writing. See blog entry below for details.
astrologywriter@comcast.net
Hi Jennifer,
Without telling you too many details to influence your gut reaction...could I ask: what IS your gut reaction to a Libra-Scorpio couple? I've always been afraid of Scorpios, but I met one and...we seem to be CRAZY about each other, and not just sexually.
I'm not asking for a freebie chart reading here, but do you think there's any hope for this combo? I've never really dated a Scorpio before - most of them seem to be psychos. (PS: According to my chart from you, my Venus is in Scorpio, so...does that explain why I'd have such a good sexual matchup with a Scorpio?)
Just curious about your thoughts on this. - Hopeful New Yorker
Dear Hopeful,
By all means, don't dismiss the possibilities of a relationship with a Scorpio. I always advise people to ignore that cliched Sun sign compatibility stuff, anyway, because it only shows one side of the equation. So many other things come into play, like your Moon signs, Rising signs, Mercury signs, etc., and how those components of your personalities fit together. We're all astrological "mutts," composed of many different elements, so it's important to steer clear of generalities when you're trying to get to the bottom of compatibility issues.
As a Libra, you're good at finding common ground with all of the other signs, so unlike, say, a more anti-social Pisces, it shouldn't be hard for the two of you to find a good flow. Also, with your Venus in Scorpio, you'll find a lot of nice chemistry in the day-to-day flow of things. You'll probably share many of the same tastes in music, art, and other downtime activities and interests. And the lust quotient will be strong here, on the level of a nice, intense, steam.
I have to say that I have found Scorpios to sharply divide themselves into two distinct categories....the Son of Lucifer/Child of Darkness type and the Cheery Philosopher/Part-Time Mystic type. Sons of Lucifer, obviously, walk on the dark side. There are usually some obsessive behaviors that they'd rather hide from their partner, such as, say, a tendency to carve upside down pentagrams into their palms or a burning desire to obliterate themselves through glue sniffing or other questionable lifestyle choices. In short, steer clear of these. You'll spot them quickly enough. If you detect a shifty, evasive, and darkly moody aspect to your Scorpio's personality, there's a high probability that this is a Son (or Daughter) of Lucifer.
Cheery Philosopher/Part-Time Mystic Scorpios are the "lighter" Scorpios. These people are clever, fun, and warmly emotional. They make good psychologists, artists, and actors, because they embrace the mysteries of the human condition and are skilled at understanding behavior. Lighter Scorpios are more open to spirituality in all of its forms, but unlike granola-chomping lacto-vegetarian Aquarians, they maintain a light touch on the spiritual journey. They aren't vigilantes, fundamentalists, or Nazis, generally speaking. You'll find more open-mindedness here.
A Son of Lucifer might invite you to join him in a blood-letting ritual at his favorite coven. (Note to my witchy friends: I am not implying that all coven members are Satanic blood-letting types. Most of you are sweet, Earth mothery, nature-lovin', wise womyn. But you know the Dark Ones of whom I speak, those fools who choose to play with forces they don't understand and which, eventually, are doomed to consume them.)
A Cheery Philosopher will treat you to a showing of a quirky art-house movie and want to deconstruct the characters afterwards over curry or sushi, some kind of tasty ethnic food.
A relationship with a Son of Lucifer makes you feel like you escaped a train wreck (after you're out of it.)
A relationship with a Cheery Philosopher will teach you intriguing, fun and amazing things about yourself and about life in general.
I'm guessing your new pal is a Cheery Philosopher. This type of Scorpio can do well with a bright and talkative Libra. Both of you are great communicators with a lovely sense of fun.
I'd say go for it, and report back and tell me what happens! (I am so nosy. But then, I AM a Virgo. So there you go.)
Best wishes for a lovely spring romance,
Jennifer
PS: Readers - It's not too late to sign up for my fun writing course that will show you how to harvest the content of your dreams and use it as a take off point for fiction writing. See blog entry below for details.
astrologywriter@comcast.net
Monday, February 16, 2004
The Sun's Move Into Pisces
Also: Writing Class that I am Offering - Starts March 1st
Subconscious Scribes: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Your Fiction Writing
Sign Up Now!
On Wednesday, February 18th, the Sun moves into the dreamy sign of Pisces, where it will remain until March 20th. As the Sun moves through Pisces for the next four weeks, things that are hidden, intuitive, or subconscious will be highlighted. Your dreams might be more vivid than usual, so this is a great time to jot things down in a dream journal. * Speaking of which: I'd like to take a moment for a special announcement: *
On Monday, March 1st, I will begin teaching a six week course online through WritersWeekly.com called:
Subconscious Scribes: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Your Fiction Writing.
You can sign up for the class at WritersWeekly.com, a wonderful resource site for writers of all persuasions, from the novice to the professional. You can also take a moment to sign up for Angela Hoy's free weekly newsletter, which contains tons of writerly tidbits, freelance job postings, and helpful information on the business of writing.
The class is delivered to you by email in six weekly installments, and each installment contains juicy information about how to understand your dreaming life better, learn how to harvest and remember your dreams more readily, and, most importantly, the class contains simple, short writing exercises which will show you how you can take dream content and use it to fuel your creative writing. This class is fun, funky, and a great way for you and I to connect more personally. (I'll be emailing you throughout the class time with comments and feedback.)
The class costs just $40, and you can pay for it by credit card at WritersWeekly.com.
Just visit the link here:
www.writersweekly.com
Here's the description of the course:
Sometimes the best story starters are not found in books...
Do you sometimes have dreams that are strange, wild, and surprising? Even if you don't always remember your dreams, you may have had a few over the years that made you think, "I should write a story about that" or "That was like a scene from a movie!"
Dreams are messages from the subconscious mind, and they can help you tap into your own deep well of creativity. For six weeks, Jennifer Shepherd, intuitive counselor, freelance writer and a columnist serving 2 million readers, will guide you in harvesting the content of your dreams and using it as fuel for your fiction writing. You'll be shown specific exercises, techniques, and tips that will make dream recall easier, and you'll learn how to use dream content as a take off point for your fiction writing. This class will not only jump-start your imagination, but is a lot of FUN as well!
Join Subconscious Scribes today! Read more here:
http://www.writersweekly.com/wwu/courses/dreamers.html
I hope that you'll join me, because I know many readers of my blog are interested in dreams and also have creative talents. This will be a great way for you and I to "meet," no matter which part of the world you live in. Let's work together to make your imagination come to life!
Okay, back to the Sun's move through Pisces. Over the next four weeks, as I've said, things that are hidden, intuitive, or subconscious will come to the forefront. You might find yourself more intrigued by ancient mysteries, wondering who really built those pyramids, anyway? Or you might be consumed with figuring out a perplexing and contradictory person in your life, trying to understand what really makes him tick.
Your psychic talents could spring into action, especially if you are a Water sign. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces will all receive an extra dose of intuition at this time. And people with their Rising sign or Moon sign in a Water sign will also find that those extra senses are activated. Pay attention to anything that is coming over your psychic radar, because those hunches could prove uncannily accurate.
Aspects of yourself that tend to remain hidden or repressed might also kick up during this time. You might end up wondering just why you have an obsession with doorknob collecting, or you could ask yourself "Why do I have such a phobia about sun-dried tomatoes? Did one kill me in a past life?" Odd or unruly parts of your psychology could rise up all of a sudden, forcing you to look at them. This is a good time to get to the heart of the matter. Do you have a personal quality, a habit, or an attitude that needs purging? Or, if you are uncovering a more endearing aspect of yourself that often remains hidden, should you find a way to express this part of you more? Why repress that giddy sense of humor or that powerful talent for mimicry? Dare to unearth parts of you that are hidden treasures.
This can be an exciting period of self-discovery for all the signs. Do a little digging into those parts of yourself that usually remain hidden, and mine these resources for personal gold.
You just might get rich.
astrologywriter@comcast.net
Also: Writing Class that I am Offering - Starts March 1st
Subconscious Scribes: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Your Fiction Writing
Sign Up Now!
On Wednesday, February 18th, the Sun moves into the dreamy sign of Pisces, where it will remain until March 20th. As the Sun moves through Pisces for the next four weeks, things that are hidden, intuitive, or subconscious will be highlighted. Your dreams might be more vivid than usual, so this is a great time to jot things down in a dream journal. * Speaking of which: I'd like to take a moment for a special announcement: *
On Monday, March 1st, I will begin teaching a six week course online through WritersWeekly.com called:
Subconscious Scribes: Using Dreams as Inspiration for Your Fiction Writing.
You can sign up for the class at WritersWeekly.com, a wonderful resource site for writers of all persuasions, from the novice to the professional. You can also take a moment to sign up for Angela Hoy's free weekly newsletter, which contains tons of writerly tidbits, freelance job postings, and helpful information on the business of writing.
The class is delivered to you by email in six weekly installments, and each installment contains juicy information about how to understand your dreaming life better, learn how to harvest and remember your dreams more readily, and, most importantly, the class contains simple, short writing exercises which will show you how you can take dream content and use it to fuel your creative writing. This class is fun, funky, and a great way for you and I to connect more personally. (I'll be emailing you throughout the class time with comments and feedback.)
The class costs just $40, and you can pay for it by credit card at WritersWeekly.com.
Just visit the link here:
www.writersweekly.com
Here's the description of the course:
Sometimes the best story starters are not found in books...
Do you sometimes have dreams that are strange, wild, and surprising? Even if you don't always remember your dreams, you may have had a few over the years that made you think, "I should write a story about that" or "That was like a scene from a movie!"
Dreams are messages from the subconscious mind, and they can help you tap into your own deep well of creativity. For six weeks, Jennifer Shepherd, intuitive counselor, freelance writer and a columnist serving 2 million readers, will guide you in harvesting the content of your dreams and using it as fuel for your fiction writing. You'll be shown specific exercises, techniques, and tips that will make dream recall easier, and you'll learn how to use dream content as a take off point for your fiction writing. This class will not only jump-start your imagination, but is a lot of FUN as well!
Join Subconscious Scribes today! Read more here:
http://www.writersweekly.com/wwu/courses/dreamers.html
I hope that you'll join me, because I know many readers of my blog are interested in dreams and also have creative talents. This will be a great way for you and I to "meet," no matter which part of the world you live in. Let's work together to make your imagination come to life!
Okay, back to the Sun's move through Pisces. Over the next four weeks, as I've said, things that are hidden, intuitive, or subconscious will come to the forefront. You might find yourself more intrigued by ancient mysteries, wondering who really built those pyramids, anyway? Or you might be consumed with figuring out a perplexing and contradictory person in your life, trying to understand what really makes him tick.
Your psychic talents could spring into action, especially if you are a Water sign. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces will all receive an extra dose of intuition at this time. And people with their Rising sign or Moon sign in a Water sign will also find that those extra senses are activated. Pay attention to anything that is coming over your psychic radar, because those hunches could prove uncannily accurate.
Aspects of yourself that tend to remain hidden or repressed might also kick up during this time. You might end up wondering just why you have an obsession with doorknob collecting, or you could ask yourself "Why do I have such a phobia about sun-dried tomatoes? Did one kill me in a past life?" Odd or unruly parts of your psychology could rise up all of a sudden, forcing you to look at them. This is a good time to get to the heart of the matter. Do you have a personal quality, a habit, or an attitude that needs purging? Or, if you are uncovering a more endearing aspect of yourself that often remains hidden, should you find a way to express this part of you more? Why repress that giddy sense of humor or that powerful talent for mimicry? Dare to unearth parts of you that are hidden treasures.
This can be an exciting period of self-discovery for all the signs. Do a little digging into those parts of yourself that usually remain hidden, and mine these resources for personal gold.
You just might get rich.
astrologywriter@comcast.net
