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Zodiac Review

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About the magazine

Zodiac Review is a literary and arts journal founded in 2019 with the aim of publishing work that engages with astrology, mythology, and the cosmos as lenses for contemporary experience. The journal was established by a small collective of writers and artists who sought a platform for work that moves beyond mere horoscopes, treating celestial themes as serious material for literary and visual exploration. Its core mission is to foster a community of creators who use astrological and astronomical imagery to interrogate personal and collective narratives, often blending the speculative with the intimate.

Editorial focus

The Zodiac Review is a quality magazine for new, emerging and established writers of “literary/genre” fiction, the merger of literary fiction and any genre that cares to join it. You may know this blend of writing as “slipstream,” “hybrid,” or “genre-bending” fiction. Its unique features are its commitment to providing meaningful critiques of all submissions and its quick response to submissions.

Fiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the journal's aesthetic and thematic range. They favor work that treats astrological or celestial motifs with originality and depth, avoiding clichés or straightforward horoscope poetry. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your submission within the journal's interests. Response times vary, typically 4-8 weeks; query after 10 weeks if you haven't heard back.

Flash fiction should be between 300 to 1,200 words.

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