Author: Lorna Tedder

  • When AI Gets It Wrong

    When AI Gets It Wrong

    You can’t make this up–but AI can! AI is everywhere now—from writing advice to government reports—and like most tools, it’s only as sharp (or as silly) as the person wielding it. I’ve had a few moments lately that made me laugh out loud, shake my head, or just marvel at how weird things can get.…

  • The Truer Self: The Closer I Am to Fine

    The Truer Self: The Closer I Am to Fine

    Why I ditched “obligatory” marketing to follow my truer self—from federal‑acquisition firefights to relaunching The Last Page Before Dawn Ever since I first belted out the Indigo Girls’ chorus in “Closer to Fine,” I’ve known the quest isn’t for a true self—it’s for a forever-evolving truer self. Every step I take, I’m trying to get closer to that version. I say…

  • The Relationship Between Empaths and Narcissists

    The Relationship Between Empaths and Narcissists

    Exploring the complex dynamics between empaths and narcissists reveals a fascinating interplay of emotional depth and surface-level self-absorption. For some reason, empaths and narcissists have become hot keyword searches for this website, no doubt because I’ve so often talked about my dealings with empaths (the real kind that feel others’ feelings) and narcissists (the real…

  • Vertex Misconceptions: Debunking the Myths

    Vertex Misconceptions: Debunking the Myths

    Learn the significance of the Vertex in astrology and address common misconceptions to debunk the myths surrounding it. In astrology, the Vertex is often considered a point of fate and destiny within your birth chart, highlighting significant encounters and life events. Despite its importance, there are many misconceptions about the Vertex that can lead to…

  • Vertex vs North Node: Differences and Similarities

    Vertex vs North Node: Differences and Similarities

    Learn the significance of the Vertex in astrology and its comparison with the North Node, highlighting their differences and similarities. In astrology, both the Vertex and the North Node are points that signify destiny and significant life events. While they share some similarities, they each play unique roles in a birth chart. Understanding the differences…

  • Love and the Vertex: Fated Romantic Encounters

    Love and the Vertex: Fated Romantic Encounters

    Learn the significance of the Vertex in astrology and how it influences love and romantic relationships. In astrology, the Vertex is often considered a point of fate and destiny within your birth chart, highlighting significant encounters and life events. When it comes to love and romantic relationships, the Vertex can play a crucial role in…

  • Transits to the Vertex

    Transits to the Vertex

    Learn the significance of the Vertex in astrology and how transiting planets affect it during times of significant change. In astrology, the Vertex is often considered a point of fate and destiny within your birth chart, highlighting significant encounters and life events. When transiting planets form aspects to your Vertex, they can trigger pivotal moments…

  • Transiting Mars Conjunct Ascendant

    Transiting Mars Conjunct Ascendant

    This astrology lesson highlights Transiting Mars Conjunct Ascendant in the novel, Midlife Mirages. Transiting Mars Conjunct Lauren’s Natal Ascendant Transiting Mars conjunct Lauren’s natal Ascendant is a powerful astrological configuration that brings assertiveness, courage, and a fighting spirit to the forefront. This transit often signifies a time of taking decisive actions, facing challenges head-on, and…

  • Mercury Trine Uranus in Synastry

    Mercury Trine Uranus in Synastry

    This astrology lesson highlights Mercury Trine Uranus in Synastry in the novel, Midlife Mirages. Transiting Mercury Trine Lauren and Zephyr’s Composite Uranus in Synastry The alignment of transiting Mercury trine Lauren and Zephyr’s composite Uranus in synastry signifies a period of sudden insights, innovative thinking, and unexpected breakthroughs. Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect,…

  • Juno Square Moon

    Juno Square Moon

    This astrology lesson highlights Juno Square Moon in the novel, Midlife Mirages. Transiting Juno Square Lauren’s Natal Moon Transiting Juno square Lauren’s Natal Moon highlights a time of emotional tension and relational challenges. Juno, representing commitment, partnership, and the dynamics of relationships, clashing with the Moon, which governs emotions, instincts, and the inner self, signifies…