Tori Amos believes that she was burned as a witch in a previous life. Astrologer Rob Brezsny brings this up because he believes this year will provide Aquarians with opportunities to heal from past hurts. “You will have a series of experiences that could help you recover from the illusion that being faithful to your truth is somehow wrong,” he writes. “Life will conspire with you to help you reclaim more of the full audacity to be your gorgeous, genuine self.”

I’ve written before about my acquired negativity about my writing and creativity. Whether it’s lack of acknowledgement, shaming, undue criticism, or pure mockery, I’ve learned that talking about my writing with most people is a no-win strategy. It’s something best kept under wraps. The fact that I still love it and engage in it is testament to my resilience. Or stupidity and possibly masochism.

But if life is going to heal something this year, I pick that.