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.
All the fine art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. ~ Havelock Ellis ~ Last week, a much-loved friend of mine who was a major influence on my writing died. While I was still integrating that, the shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh,
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/29/2018 Theme, Knight of Cups. The Knight is the champion, the one willing to fight to serve and protect the realm. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, creativity and intuition. This week, be the champion for your
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/22/2018 Theme, Hanging Man. This Major Arcana card shows the Fool suspended above water and a looking glass showing an hourglass turned sideways. Time is suspended as well as the Fool. If you feel stalled, blocked or frustrated in your attempt to move forward
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/15/2018 Theme, 9 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Nine is a number of fulfillment and completion. This week, be aware of moments when you feel gratitude for the creative abundance and
Books don’t offer real escape, but they can stop a mind scratching itself raw. ― David Mitchell Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/1/2018 Theme, 2 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Two is a number of choice, decision or partnership. This week, look for places where you may feel you have to make an either/or
“I don’t have enough time.” I hear this statement often as a creativity and book coach. How can you change it to “I have enough time…even if it’s not as much as I would like”? What, in your mind, is enough time to write or do your creative work? An
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/24/2018 Theme, Knight of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. The knight is the champion of the realm. Your realm is your creative work. This week, look for opportunities to be a loving
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/17/2018 Theme, Strength. Note the woman in this Major Arcana card, because the strength is not physical strength but rather an internal one, such as spiritual, mental or emotional. Creativity calls for courage and fortitude. It’s often not easy to follow those creative visions.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/10/2018 Theme, 4 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth–anything you can touch, taste or feel. Four is a number of stability, security. In an effort to feel secure, we often grip tightly to what we
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