This article was co-authored by Stina Garbis and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Criglow. Reverend Stina Garbis is a Psychic Astrologer and the Owner of Psychic Stina. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in providing personal and professional advice through astrology and tarot card readings. Reverend Stina has experience working with high-profile celebrities, sports figures, politicians, and CEOs. She has been featured in many publications, including Bustle, Vice, The New York Post, and Readers’ Digest and she also has a 200k+ following on TikTok. Stina holds an Ordained Minister License from The International Metaphysical Ministry University Seminary.
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You've likely read your horoscope in magazines, but you may not know that the study is an ancient tradition that's been around for thousands of years. Astrology has its roots in early Mesopotamia, China, Greece, and Egypt.[1] Though its popularity in pop culture has waxed and waned, astrologers and believers remain dedicated to its practice. If you'd like to learn more about writing a horoscope column, you may have many questions about astrology's illuminating teachings and revelations. Luckily, this article is here to help you learn more.
Steps
How do you write your own horoscope column?
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1Study moon phases and astrological events each month. Then, determine how these will affect each sign by analyzing each sign's corresponding planet and house. Draw insights from the lunar calendar each month. A new moon and a full moon can be significant for each sign in different ways. Next, determine what major astrological events are currently going on during that month. These will also have a unique influence over each sign.[6]
- Use a website like https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/ to analyze the lunar calendar.
- Astrology websites such as https://www.astrology.com/ feature calendars that give you the major astrological events happening throughout the year.
- To make insights for how these will affect the signs each month, start with that sign's house.[7] For example, Virgo rules the house of service, health, and routine. Determine how the placement of the moon and astrological events will affect their organization, schedule, and ability to help others.[8]
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2Draw inspiration from the people in your life. Many astrologers look to the people around them and their corresponding sign to see how the lunar calendar and astrological events are affecting them.[9] Though this isn't an exact science, pay attention to how your friends and family are behaving, especially during a new moon, full moon, or a big astrological event (mercury retrograde is a common example). This could help you add more personalized details to your horoscope.
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3Embrace your unique writing style. Writing a good horoscope is an art form. Your writing should reflect your knowledge of astrology, but also your talent for creating a succinct and engaging piece of writing. Throw in personal touches to show off your voice.[10]
- You might include quotes from philosophers, details drawn from pop culture and celebrity gossip, or even references to popular film and TV characters. Other astrologers cite the work of poets and famous writers to supplement their work.[11]
How do you get a horoscope column published?
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1Start an astrology blog or website. Many successful astrologers self-publish horoscopes on websites and blogs they've created themselves. Use a free website and blog-hosting service available online to build your own and start writing horoscopes for the public. You might consider marketing your horoscopes on social media to build your following. Eventually, as you gain more readers, your column might get picked up by a magazine or local paper.[12]
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2Submit your work to newspapers and magazines. Submit your writing to small, local papers to boost your chance of getting a response. To do so, visit their websites to check for job openings. Even if they're not looking for columnists specifically, use their contact page to pitch your column and send in some writing samples. This helps you get your name out there, and if they are hiring, can even get you a job as a columnist.[13]
References
- ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-are-horoscopes-still-thing-180957701/
- ↑ https://cafeastrology.com/articles/sign-rulerships.html
- ↑ https://www.horoscope.com/us/editorial/faqs/editorial-faq-house-systems.aspx
- ↑ https://www.nylon.com/how-become-astrologer-susan-miller
- ↑ https://www.horoscope.com/us/editorial/faqs/editorial-faq-house-systems.aspx
- ↑ https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/astrology_checklist
- ↑ https://www.horoscope.com/us/editorial/faqs/editorial-faq-astrology-houses.aspx
- ↑ https://astrostyle.com/learn-astrology/the-12-zodiac-houses/
- ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-are-horoscopes-still-thing-180957701/
- ↑ https://www.writersdigest.com/articles-freelance/tips-for-landing-your-own-newspaper-column
- ↑ https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/01/the-new-age-of-astrology/550034/
- ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/756911af-2b4d-4826-80c4-e600d4491521
- ↑ https://www.writersdigest.com/articles-freelance/tips-for-landing-your-own-newspaper-column
- ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-are-horoscopes-still-thing-180957701/
- ↑ https://time.com/5315377/are-zodiac-signs-real-astrology-history/
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-understand-every-zodiac-sign-by-element.html
- ↑ https://www.ancient-symbols.com/zodiac-symbols.html
- ↑ https://cafeastrology.com/whats-my-sun-sign.html