Comments on: Tips For Writing A Sun-sign Astrology Column

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:23:35 +0000

Sun sign horoscopes are a conspiracy to keep the general population nonbelievers in astrology as a true science.

By: NR

NR — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:41:29 +0000

Loved this post.

By: Astro

Astro — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:04:47 +0000

All your points are valid.

When you say, “Don’t Overgeneralize”, I think like any other subject, writing a good astrology column depends greatly on your writing skills.

By: jo

jo — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:51:13 +0000

christopher witecki sounds familiar, i think he does soulgarden.tv doesn’t he? he definetely has presence and holds your attention, i agree that he’s one of the good ones

By: Joseph L

Joseph L — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:39:42 +0000

astroweather is on youtube.com as well.

By: Joseph L

Joseph L — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:39:05 +0000

Chris, are you familiar with astroweather.magnify.net ? Astrologer Christopher Witecki does a really great job at these Sun-Sign horoscopes, in my humble opinion. In fact they are so good that I have written to him asking about how to determine the Ruling Planet of the day. I still don’t know. But it’s not the tradtional “Saturnday, Moonday” etc. Chris has Leo Rising, Leo Moon, and he is really good at impersonating the signs, it’s fun to watch. With a Taurus Sun and 10th house, the 1000’s of videos he has amassed show his success, which more than anything, is based on accuracy and devotion.

FreeWillAstrology.com horoscopes of course are awesome, and thought provoking. Rob Brezsny gives his readers homework! That idea is not mentioned in this article. He also has an incredible eclectic wealth of sources from which he draws examples for his horoscopes, comparing previous situations to what is happening now.

I feel that if one knows the ruling planet of the day, then making Sun-Sign Horoscopes would be easy. Anyone know where to find this out?

By: Chris Brennan

Chris Brennan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:38:08 +0000

Good point!

By: Joanna Tait

Joanna Tait — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:44:26 +0000

Chris,

Another one to add from personal experience is maybe:

Think about your type of audience. If it’s a publication read by old ladies, don’t go on too much about their sex lives or their career/life balance!

All the best
Joanna

By: Chris Brennan

Chris Brennan — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:05:44 +0000

Thanks for your comments Joanna!

Based on your studies over the past few years, are there any points that you might add to the list?

By: Joanna Tait

Joanna Tait — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:11:14 +0000

I have been studying UK weekly sun sign columnists for the last two years. They do not all follow the rules that are so well described in this excellent article. Those that do provide a real service to people who are not ready to commit to a personal consultation. Sally Brompton and Jane Ridder Patrick are to be commended.(UK sunday papers: the Observer and the Sunday Post).
I’ve been trying my own hand during my studies and believe the exercise has improved my interpreting skills for one-to-one astrology.