Creative Stars : Using Astrology to Tap Your Muse

by Trish MacGregor

• ISBN13: 9780312275051
• ISBN10: 0312275056
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-01-02
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

A fresh and insightful guide to using astrology to nurture the creative spirit. Few aspects of life are as mysterious, or as rewarding, as expressing our creativity, in whatever form it takes. Writing, painting, dancing, designing, acting, inventing, teaching -- these and other creative pursuits require courage, detremination, and visitons, qualities that can be elusive, for beginnners and professionals alike. Astrologer and writer Trish MacGregor offers more than words of encouragement; after years of astrological study and practice, she delivers concrete advice, meditations, and exercises to help each of us find and develop our creative voice. Covering Sun, Moon, Ascendant, and Jupiter signs as well as the houses and other aspects of an astrological chart." Creative Starts paints a new picture of astrology as a system for understanding our natural creative strengths and challenges. With the insights in this wise and supportive book, we can learn to summon the muse, quiet the innner critic, develop clarity, work through blocks, conquer burnout and self-doubt, and connect more deeply with the ever-renewing force of our own creativity.

Author Biography

Trish MacGregor has more than twenty years experience as an astrologer and is the author of three previous books on astrology. As T.J. MacGregor and Alison Drake, she is author of twenty-one suspense novels. She lives in Florida with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Creativity Is	xi
PART ONE: Sun Signs and Creative Themes	1	(228)
Astrology and Your Artistic Blueprint	3	(8)
The Muse and the Critic	11	(11)
The Little Box	22	(16)
Creative Energy and Your Sun Sign	38	(22)
The Sun Through the Houses	60	(14)
Aries, the Pioneer	74	(13)
Taurus, the Pragmatist	87	(13)
Gemini, the Communicator	100	(14)
Cancer, the Nurturer	114	(12)
Leo, the Actor	126	(12)
Virgo, the Perfectionist	138	(12)
Libra, the Harmonizer	150	(12)
Scorpio, the Transformer	162	(13)
Sagittarius, the Traveler	175	(12)
Capricorn, the Achiever	187	(12)
Aquarius, the Paradigm-Buster	199	(12)
Pisces, the Healer	211	(12)
Your Ascendant	223	(6)
PART TWO: Jupiter and Creativity	229	(66)
The Role of Jupiter	231	(7)
Jupiter in the Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	238	(7)
Jupiter in the Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	245	(6)
Jupiter in the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	251	(6)
Jupiter in the Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	257	(6)
Jupiter in the Houses	263	(18)
Aspects and Other Details	281	(14)
Appendix: Jupiter Ephemeris	295	(4)
Index	299