My short story "Dog Deities" + a gift!
What if dogs chose our elected officials? Would they make better choices?
Today, I’m publishing my short story, “Dog Deities.”
It is is a whimsical retelling of the Greek myth of Daphne, set in an alternate reality Brooklyn where people (literally) idolize their dogs. It’s also a goofy and heartwarming story about the connection we have with our dogs … and a celebration of Brooklyn dog culture.
Read on Kindle - FREE this weekend only!
To me, a short story is the beginning of a conversation. That’s why I’m also launching a podcast with the short story to further explore themes about our connection with animals … and my mind has been blown with these interviews!
I’d love to hear if the story resonates with you! Tag or message me on Instagram: @danifankhauser
Cosmic Forecast ☀️ 🌧 ✨
April 8 — New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Aries: In a tight conjunction with Chiron, this eclipse surfaces core wounds, and offers freedom from stale relationship dynamics when you put your needs first. It may not always be apparent, but your growth & evolution paves the way for others, and your bravery benefits us all. Review the previous eclipses in the Aries-Libra series to find your personal themes.
April 20 — Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction: Good fortune (Jupiter) meets invention (Uranus). For months you’ve been building toward a breakthrough, and here comes a dose of optimism. Look at what House you have Taurus in to see what it could be (and read below for my gift to you)!
April 23 — Full Moon in Scorpio: The transformation continues and more is revealed. Look back to the New Moon in Scorpio on Nov. 13, 2023 to see what’s ready to complete.
Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction
This week is the busiest one I’ve had in YEARS. Along with launching my story and podcast, I’m teaching an in-person restorative yoga and reiki class for the first time this weekend. I’m finishing edits on a memoir written by one of my energy healing teachers. This work is all core to the things I love most.
The podcast and short story were ideas that have been with me in various stages for several years, but I only really decided to launch them just over a month ago, in a burst of enthusiasm in late February. Then I scrambled to get it all done, and it’s been SO MUCH FUN.
I thought it might have been influenced by the Aries eclipse, and surely that plays a part, but then I read legendary astrologer Steven Forrest’s interpretation of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction.
The theme: Optimistic Breakthrough
These two planets come together every 14 years, but not always in the same sign. This time, they’re in Taurus, which brings in motivations around stability, money, and nature.
For me, the conjunction is in my 6th House of routines, and opposite Saturn, which often represents work. With an opposition, there is no compromise. The two polarities have to co-exist. My big desire, for many years, has been to get a book deal for one of my novels, and it’s required time, work, discipline, and waiting (all Saturn themes). But, as I was reflecting in a newsletter earlier this year, I started to explore what a book deal represents to me that feels so important, and it’s really getting to share my imagination with people and have conversations around what it means to imagine a better world. Thus, the idea to publish a short story myself, and start a conversation with the podcast. This doesn’t replace the book deal, but it is a counterbalance, and an act towards emancipation and freedom that you would expect from Uranus, and the self-trust from Jupiter.
I really love the vibe of this conjunction, so I want to offer a gift, totally free and no strings attached: If you want me to take a quick peek at your birth chart to see where the conjunction is happening for you, message me your birth date, time, and location. You can reply to this email, or email hello@danifankhauser.com.
(and yes, feel free to forward this to friends!)
Thank you for exploring with me! 💫
Website: danifankhauser.com