Have writers block? Check out these zodiac placements!
Modern astrology is pretty quick to tell people to look at the third house to revamp their writing…but with my traditional Hellenistic viewpoint, I might have a few other things to consider. If you know that you want to be a writer but don’t know how to get started, or you’re just a little blocked, your natal astrology chart may have the answers you’re looking for.
And unlike the blanket statement of “check out the 3rd house”, I’m going to have a few different options and specific tips for you! Most writers have a niche that they’re known for, and with this tip you can find yours using astrology.
Here are the placements you should look up:
Your Mercury placement.
Your 1st house sign, placements & ruler.
Gemini & Virgo houses & any placements.
Your Mercury placement may sound like the most cliche advice I’m mentioning.
You likely already know that Mercury iss the planet of communication: which includes writing. Looking at the house and sign that your Mercury placement is in can tell you a few things. The house can tell you different topics you may want to write about, while the sign can tell you the energy of your writing.
This can tell you how you write best. It can give you character ideas. It can give you vibes!
Am I really telling you to look at your 1st house?
Yes! In Hellenistic astrology the 3rd house has no ties to Mercury/Gemini, but the 1st house does. Mercury rejoices in the 1st house, meaning that the 1st house a potentially great house to look into. The 1st house shows your expression, the beginning of new things…both of which can be important to how you write.
Look at the sign that your 1st house is in. It can show you the vibe to include in your writings. Look at any placements there: additional vibes! The ruler of your 1st house can show you some topics too, if you look at the house it’s placed in.
Gemini & Virgo placements…how? What?
Gemini and Virgo are both Mercury ruled, and can show great writers! First: do you have heavy Gemini or Virgo energy? Excellent! You have the mark of a writer. Even if you don’t, keep on reading because these “empty” houses are important!
Which house are they in? That can show you some topics that you can become known for writing about. Let’s look at an example!
Let’s look at this transit chart as an example! Imagine someone born at this time is trying to write their first book. They know that writing is important to them: Virgo Sun and Mercury, hello! But they don’t know what they want to write, or how they want to write it.
First, this person needs to take their time. With a natal Mercury Retrograde in Virgo they can be a lovely writer, but it may take their time to actually get their words and thoughts out there. They just can’t rush!
They have Mercury in Virgo in the 10th house. Their 1st house is in Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter in the 6th house. They have Gemini in the 7th house too.
This is someone who can be great at writing workplace romances, and perhaps even workplace romances based around workers at a hospital! With Mercury in the 10th house of career, Gemini in the 7th house of romance, combining those things can be excellent for their writing. Their 1st house ruler is also in the 6th house of injury and ailment, which is why I believe workplace romance set in a hospital can be perfect.
With Sagittarius and Virgo energy being very present in these placements, they may enjoy writing about wealthy and not-so-wealthy couples. Sagittarius energy is very generous, and Virgo energy is very luxurious but not quite as abundant. The dual-natured energy of one wealthy, bossed up character and another who is quiet and hard working could be an interesting one for them to explore.
What does your birth chart say about your writing?