Writing or creativity of any kind is a mysterious process, a journey into deep and unchartered waters. What you need is a compass… the Tarot.
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/2/2016 Theme, 9 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Nine is a number of completion. You can see how worn down and tired this warrior is. Look this week for creative projects that
A strong spirit transcends rules. Prince Rogers Nelson Last week, Facebook feeds were filled with the news of and reactions to the unexpected death of Prince. I loved the earthiness and whimsicality of his music. It was great to dance to, and his images were, like Bowie’s, out there. His
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/25/16 Theme, 8 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth–anything physical that you can touch, taste or feel. Eight is a number of stability. This week, find opportunities to plan out creative projects–and promotion that will
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/18/2016 Theme, Temperance. This Major Arcana card with the angel elevated in a special space, represents balance, elevation above the structures and rules of life, alchemy and the mixing or bringing together of opposites. This week, pay attention to where you have to bring
And that is what writing is about. Love. Love of the art, love of the story, and love for and from the people who really understand your work. Nobody else matters. Love yourself. Love your work. Be brave. Just write. Melodie Ramone Last weekend, Bob and I attended the NAMS14
A journy is best measured in friends rather than miles. Tim Cahill Events like the writers conference this past weekend remind me how important it is to get out of the office/studio and connect with people. Writers and other creatives spend a lot of time working in isolation in a
Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact. -Robert McKee Now that we are formally into spring, I’ve enjoyed a full week of watching birds at the feeder just outside the window where I work
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/28/2016 Theme, King of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition, creativity. The king is the master of this watery realm. Look at how he stands holding the cup, able to dip into the water without
The enemy of art is the absence of limitations. ~ Orson Welles ~ In the tarot, the Major Arcana card 10 is The Wheel of Fortune. This card is usually about the turn of the Wheel, i.e. the change in fortune or life for the better. Cards from a variety
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/21/2016. Theme, 7 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Seven is a number of change from a breakthrough or in this case, a break in. Trust you instincts this week and safeguard
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