WHERE DO IDEAS COME FROM? #002, in a series

Let's say you're working on a piece of creative writing and you want to shake things up for a particular character. Where can you go? To something that's in almost every newspaper out there...

HOROSCOPES!

Horoscopes can add twists to your plot. All you have to do is think of your character, and then read ALL of the horoscopes for the day, and choose one that presents interesting possibilities. OR what if the exact OPPOSITE happened? Here are a Baker's dozen (thirteen) horoscopes, pulled from a variety of newspapers, to get you brainstorming about what fate may hold in store for those voices in your head:

1. Impulsive actions will be your demise.
2. Make plans to socialize and put a little romance in your life.
3. Attending a reunion or simply contacting someone you used to know through a social network will open a door that you should probably have never let close.
4. Don't let someone entice you into an encounter that will leave you making an uncomfortable explanation.
5. An old friend will surprise you.
6. Refuse to let someone pull you into a dispute that can cause an emotional problem with a friend, relative, or neighbor.
7. Problems at home will develop if you overspend on things you cannot really afford.
8. Plan to have some fun and to experiment with activities that interest you.
9. You will gain respect, support and help if you initiate the first move.
10. Saying too much will lead to an embarrassing blunder.
11. You show your emotions and are a master at the art of persuasion.
12. You have a vivid imagination and are a visionary with the potential to turn ideas into reality. You have a deep desire to explore.

And here's a bonus: 

There will be hidden factors that you need to flush out before you make an irreversible decision.

Now, give it a try and soon, you'll have your characters heading in directions even YOU didn't know they'd be going. Happy exploring!