There’s a rhythm to creative work that mirrors the sky. Some seasons ask us to gather ideas quietly, like a waxing moon building toward fullness. Others ask us to release what’s no longer serving the story – or the self.
Lately I’ve been noticing how much my astrology practice, my meditation work, and my writing all lean on the same skill: paying attention without forcing an outcome. When I sit with a client’s chart, I’m not predicting a fixed fate – I’m reading potential, timing, and tendency. When I guide a meditation or tap through an EFT sequence, I’m helping someone meet what’s already there instead of pushing it away. And when I sit down to write, the best pages come the same way – by listening rather than gripping too tightly to the plan.
If you’re feeling stuck in any part of your life right now, it might not be a sign to push harder. It might be an invitation to pause, breathe, and ask what’s actually ready to move.
Follow the links below to find different articles I’ve written about how these threads – astrology, nervous system work, and creativity – connect.
- Using Astrology To Write Fictional CharactersI invite you into my imagination, in the hopes that it will speak to yours. Here we are, on the beach. We’ve all gathered to brainstorm, creativity flowing like stardust – notebooks are open, pens are poised, and there’s an air of possibilities. Fairy lights twinkle around us, and there’s a gentle breeze rustling through… Read more: Using Astrology To Write Fictional Characters
- Emotional Needs of Aries Moon People & How We Can Use It To Shape Characters in WritingIf you love astrology AND writing – ding ding! 🛎️ Some of you may already know that I’m currently writing a book about parenting with moon signs, imaginatively titled Parenting With The Moon 😬. I thought this Aries full moon would be a good time to start a new series about moon signs and writing… Read more: Emotional Needs of Aries Moon People & How We Can Use It To Shape Characters in Writing
- I Failed, But I’m Calling It A Win…This is a very short note to you all, because life is lifing right now, and I’m not sure which way’s up. I’m feeling particularly perimenopausal: 🥱 super fatigued 🚽 always needing to pee 🦵 achy hips (omg…) 😳 lying awake at night 🥺 tearful for no particular reason 😶🌫️ brain fog – with too… Read more: I Failed, But I’m Calling It A Win…
- Astrology Is My True Love, But Human Design Is My Side ChickI know the analogy is a little sketchy but just go with it 😬 I’ve loved astrology for years. I flirted with it as a teenager, got to know better through my 20s, and then settled down with it seriously in my 30s. Here, in my 40s, we have a good solid relationship. We’ve seen… Read more: Astrology Is My True Love, But Human Design Is My Side Chick
- New Moon In LibraHow a Libra New Moon can inspire your writing We’re a few days past the new moon, although we’re still within the eclipse energy, but as far as writing goes, this is consistently relevant information! Any new moon is a wonderful time for setting fresh intentions, beginning new creative projects, and embracing new perspectives. This… Read more: New Moon In Libra
- Outing myself as AI positiveRead me with your kindest eyes! I’m slightly nervous about posting this, because I know there are a lot of strong feelings around this topic and I’m afraid of receiving the hate and trolling that I know some others have experienced when talking about AI. But I may as well be honest upfront and risk… Read more: Outing myself as AI positive
- 6 Things My Earthquake Baby Taught Me About Pluto In CapricornTales Around The Campfire 27th February 2008. It’s the middle of a dark English winter night, not quite 1am. The moonlight is creeping through the edges of the curtains, and I’m nursing my first baby, trying desperately to stay awake. I didn’t co-sleep with this one, because I was terrified that my husband might squish her… Read more: 6 Things My Earthquake Baby Taught Me About Pluto In Capricorn
- The Very Hungry Butterfly – Wing Stretching & Self-DigestionDid you ever read the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar? It was a favourite in our house when I read to my children, and it was one of my favourites when I was little, too. If you did, too, then you already know this story goes, so just skip over the next bit. If… Read more: The Very Hungry Butterfly – Wing Stretching & Self-Digestion
- Identity, or, Who Even Am I?Hi, it’s me, and me, and… will the real me please step forward? It’s birthday month and Pluto is back in Capricorn which can only mean one thing… actually it means lots of things, but the pertinent one for now is this: Some of you have known me for ages through my original newsletter, and… Read more: Identity, or, Who Even Am I?
- Tarot Cards For SeptemberThere’s some important work to do Who can believe it’s September already? Not me! 🙋♀️ Not gonna lie, I’m happy about it – it’s the best month of the year. It’s also my birthday month. These things may or may not be related. The skies are pretty intense for September. I know that’s been the… Read more: Tarot Cards For September
- Back-To-School Nerves & Moon Signs To HelpTips to help the little (and medium) sized people transition into this next season It’s back to school time here in northern England, and it’s the season of starting new things. Clean notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, butterflies in your tummy, the whole thing. It’s long, late summer days, sunshine with that tiny hint of autumn… Read more: Back-To-School Nerves & Moon Signs To Help
- Aquarius superduper blue as heaven Full Moon Healing AntidoteI’m trying to take a moment amongst the chaos to relax and reflect. Both the chaos that is a family holiday – kids, sun, packing, flying – and also the existential chaos that we’re alll swimming in – even without mentioning either politics (never will) or astrology (often do), it’s safe to say there’s A… Read more: Aquarius superduper blue as heaven Full Moon Healing Antidote
- My Kaleidoscope Of Values: 3 Ways I Find Meaning Across GenresPen, Paper, and Existential Crisis: From Anxiety to Astrology via Therapeutic Fiction I won’t be alone when I say that my understanding of what makes life meaningful has changed throughout my writing life, and also that my writing and my values are inextricably linked. All the main components stay the same and yet, as though… Read more: My Kaleidoscope Of Values: 3 Ways I Find Meaning Across Genres
- Using Astrology to Create Gorgeously Compelling CharactersLet the stars give your characters extra depth and sparkle 🌟 Tonight’s waning gibbous moon in Pisces is absolutely perfect for diving deep into our imaginations and fishing out some truly unique characters. For those of you who aren’t fluent in celestial speak, this means the moon is decreasing as it swims in the dreamy… Read more: Using Astrology to Create Gorgeously Compelling Characters
- Rainy Day Writing (or, Writing When Everyone Wants A Piece Of You)
It’s a bright, breezy, rainy day and everyone is at home, with no plans to do anything. And I have a lot of writing on my to-do list. This can go one of several ways, but almost all of them are noisy. I’ve never been someone who needs absolute quiet and zero distractions to get… Read more: Rainy Day Writing (or, Writing When Everyone Wants A Piece Of You)
