Therapeutic Images When we hear an inaugural address, a presidential debate, the first words spoken on the Moon, any auspicious utterances, we’ve learned to listen for the telling phrase, the words that hang together in a special way, the phrases that are memorable, meaningful, and usually inspiring. These are called “soundbites” by the television and radio…
View detailsWhat to Expect from a Consultation How defeating it is to begin a consultation with a client who expects a fortune-telling extravaganza -to retell it to the guys at the office or the ladies at the luncheon. This frame of reference will not allow client involvement; the astrologer is expected to perform entertainingly, is set…
View detailsThoughts on Depression With transiting Saturn coming into Gemini this coming May for two years, astrologers will probably see more than the normal share of concerns involving depression. A symbolic link between Saturn and Mercury and reactant (Mutable) Signs will be strongly established. The point here in “Notebook” is to appreciate depression, its role within…
View detailsDevelopment Scenario When we prepare a horoscope, we must get beyond measurement as soon as we can. We must begin to think in terms of a possible/probable scenario of life development. It is too easy to stare at a horoscope for a week, going over measurements time and time again; it is important to bring…
View detailsTracking the Sureness of Projections What makes us so sure of projections (predictions) into the future in certain particular horoscopes? –Isn’t it interesting that we don’t always feel that most-welcome sureness? What are the variables at work here that give us higher sureness one time and perhaps less sureness in another case? I think there are three…
View detailsOpening Up for Inspiration Making creative connections among an individual’s events/reactions/values throughout life development is the essence of meaningful astrological portrayal, counsel, and therapy. What has the client experienced in his or her reality? How does the horoscope reflect that and thereby fit that client-reality? What has the client brought forward in development from those circumstances…
View detailsSubtext Use for Image Impact Recently in a magazine discussing the techniques of public speaking, a very interesting recommendation was presented. I use this technique, which I learned when I was beginning my opera singing career long ago. It’s an easy and effective self-talk technique for creating impact with others, from the stage or across…
View detailsRandom Insights I hope my students don’t mind my sharing a few insights, chosen at random, from several of the Lessons in my Master’s Degree Course (see Menu): When a horoscope has no opposition and perhaps only one square; i.e., if the aspect action is not immediately revealing (dynamic), seek out a lesser aspect, e.g., the semisquare…
View detailsManagement of Measurement Constructs Therapeutic Metaphor So often in referring back to a discussion, the client will say –or a friend will say in reference to a past conversation, or you will say to a salesperson after a presentation, “One thing you said really hit home…” Now, that is not a criticism that ONLY ONE…
View detailsManagement of Measurement ConstructsThe Values of Bombs Going Off Many years ago I said (preached) quite often that a bomb could off in the next room or out in the street and I wouldn’t drop a word or miss a beat. This was a confident assertion of expanded awareness: I tried always to assimilate more in my…
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