'The Universe had a moment of alignment ...'

‘The Universe had a moment of alignment when all was right with the situation, but then … boom!’  My readers may recognise this line from my latest book ‘Reunited at the Lakeside Cottage’ when my character, Paisley reflects upon a difficult situation that was nearly resolved to work in everyone’s favour. Sadly, it didn’t as the unexpected arrived causing further disarray. 

I’ve used similar lines about the Universe in previous books, usually when a character is feeling isolated and looking up at the stars for comfort or guidance. One of my habits in life is to search for the brightest stars in the sky, to admire the shape of the moon and at times, wish that the Universe would align - a ‘moment of me’ woven into the plotlines of my characters. 

​The truth is the planets are usually in alignment as the revolve around the sun, they simply aren’t visible from our position on Earth. Though on Saturday, 25th January 2025 until early February our night sky will show seven planets: Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Saturn and Mercury - most appearing bright and two somewhat faded in the night sky. I’ll take that, I’m not too fussy. I’ll accept the Universe doing the necessary as long as I’m allowed to enjoy the effects. 

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