“Unraveling Reality: How Collaborative Stories Are Shaping Our Lives and Art in Unexpected Ways”
Added on March 9, 2025 inASTROLOGY CARDS
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In the ever-evolving world of storytelling, how do we keep the magic alive? I’ve been deep in conversation about the art of storytelling with friends and clients lately, and it’s sparked a delightful nostalgia. Jupiter, the celestial giant, holds dominion over tales—especially the ones that resonate on a personal level, like mine! Stories, my dear friends, aren’t just escapism; they’re the keys that unlock doors to understanding, connection, and growth.
Flash back to when I first dipped my toes into the writing pool. Blogs were my playground, and I crafted narratives in bite-sized chunks that always seemed to end on a cliffhanger. Totally unintentional, mind you! But it was like a light bulb flicked on when I realized—my style mirrors that of Armistead Maupin’s iconic “Tales of the City”—the series that I discovered in the 80s and consumed with a fervor I can only compare to a junkie’s addiction! Could it be that my natural rhythm in writing, driven by a blend of my Mars-Mercury influence, thrives on quick, dynamic segments rather than lengthy tomes? Call me quirky, but I think writing is a dance—fast-paced and exhilarating!
As I reflect on the dramatic landscape of storytelling twenty years ago, there’s a profound difference that’s hard to ignore. Back then, my words were truly interactive. I shared snippets of my life, and my readers? They engaged! They were curious, throwing questions my way and demanding to know more about the characters—like Sonia and her escapades! And for every inquiry, there emerged an “interlude” or mini-plot that enriched the narrative tapestry we wove together.
But today, things feel different… Could it be that the spontaneous, collaborative spirit of storytelling has fizzled out? While my writing is still very much intertwined with my readers, I can’t help but lament the loss of that vibrant interaction. The essence of a shared journey seems to hang in the balance, and I yearn to rekindle that spark!
So join me in this exploration as we celebrate the enduring power of stories, the connections they forge, and the delightful chaos that is life itself. Real, unfiltered stories are increasingly rare; let’s remind ourselves of the beauty in our narratives and perhaps even inspire a resurgence of genuine connection. What do you think? Is life itself a canvas meant for co-creation?
I’ve been talking about storytelling, then and now, with some friends and also with some clients. Jupiter rules storytelling. It’s associated with the 9th house, especially true stories, like mine. Stories open doors and teach.
When I first started writing stories, I wrote blog-sized chunks, ending on a dramatic point. This was not deliberate. It just happened. I gave this to my natal Venus in Leo, but recently I realized, my way of writing copies, Armistead Maupin’s, “Tales Of The City”. I stumbled on the serial around 1980. I’d have shot those story parts straight into my veins, I was so addicted. I don’t know why I never realized this before!
Writing short pieces comes natural to me. To write 100 pages and then publish it, seems un-fun and worse! My fast, Mars Mercury /9th has it’s own rhythm. I advance the story in every segment. I write, directly, as fast as I can, but it’s like sex (Mars). I finish and I want to relax!
There is a striking difference, writing stories now and writing, twenty years ago. Twenty years ago, this was an interactive thing. I would post a story part; people would comment or ask questions. This let me know what readers were wondering.
Sometimes I addressed the question in another part. Many times, I would write a story in a story, to answer the question. I call these smaller stories, “interludes”.
For example, “Sonia” in the “Shack Man” story, has her own story. I was dating Shack Man and she was dating, Clark Kent. If you’re familiar with, “Tales Of The City”, you can see how that seed took root in me. Someone asked, “What happened to, Sonia?” I said, “Well, let me tell you…”
In the past, my writing was driven by the readers. They had a lot to say about what got told. This is true when I talk stories as well. A good example of this, is the California story, written entirely in dialogue. My sister or her husband asked a question, in the middle of my story. I answer it, then segued back into the main story. The ultimate work is co-created.
As a matter of fact, ALL of my writing exists because because of an interaction. I posted an astrology-themed link in a business forum and someone asked me a question, twenty-five years ago. Had this not happened, nothing I have created since, would exist! No wonder I put such a high value on relationships and sharing and dialogue, in general. From my perspective, our lives are co-created! The quality of you life has a lot to do with the people you hang with.
With me, if you don’t ask, you’ll probably never find out. It’s not because I’m withholding. It’s because I can’t read your mind.
I don’t know why this changed so much, but this current story, among many other things and ideas I have, is meant to celebrate the past, so many of us miss. At the time of the story, “people”, is what there was. You just couldn’t wait to go and do things with your friends. People were open and interesting. I think it’s good to be reminded.
Also, real anything is so hard to come across these days. That’s why I’m doing this. I hope it inspires people and leads to something. I hope it inspires people to come back to life!
I had to go back to my xanga blog(circa 2001), looking for old writing. There were all kinds of questions… not just about the story points, but about the astrology of the people in the story. Since I write exact dialogue, you can hear the chart talk. It’s by far the best way to learn, real and usable astrology. It’s right there, coming off the page/
My Mars and Mercury are in LIBRA. I don’t like to write alone. Well, I do. I have sit here for 25 years and wrote, daily. But it’s for others and with the infusion of their energy.
I thought I would share this, because I’ve had several conversations around this, over the last week or so. This interaction/lack of interaction seems to underlie quite a bit, in our lives today. I hope writing this has a positive affect!
What do you think of the idea of life and art being a co-creation?
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