Unearthing – blackberrying

Where does blackberrying fit into the story structure?

Blackberrying is the second section of Unearthing. It is Virgo II.

Unearthing is the final part of summer, or act two of the story.

Blackberry is the immersion section of Unearthing.

How can Virgo II guide this section?

Key themes: boundaries, thresholds, gathering, harvesting, sharing.

Venus: love, creativity, fantasy.

Saturn: astringency, boundaries, limits.

Nine of Pentacles: resources, encouragement, sturdy foundations.

This is the second part of Unearthing, and the story is immersing in the transitory comfort of routines, harvests, and gathering resources ahead of the coming equinox.

In this moment of late summer, the characters can breathe easily for a moment, sharing what they have, while knowing that there are limits on the horizon, and a threshold to step over.

questions to ask of the story at this point

• What ripens and can be enjoyed?

• What sensual pleasures are discovered?

• What is shared?

• Are there limits?