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.

Category: Creativity

Escape, then Return…and Create.

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

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Unique Creativity is Often a Both/And Choice

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

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Be a Loving Champion for Your Creativity

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

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Creativity Calls for Courage and Fortitude

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.

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Let Go to Make Space

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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Take a Creative Leap, Big or Small

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/3/2018 Theme, The Fool. This Major Arcana card begins the journey through the Major Arcana and so marks the beginning of a new journey or venture or adventure for you this week. Look for times during the week, when you need to take a

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Two of Coins and the High Wire of Creativity

Recently, when Bob and I visited our sons in Los Angeles, Jason invited us to sit in on a recording session he was doing with two others. Never having sat in on a recording session and curious about the process, we quickly accepted the invitation. Jason and singer/songwriter, Mandi, and

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Celebrate the Joy in Creativity

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/20/2018 Theme, Three of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Three is a dynamic number of creativity and harmony. Here the woman shows how to celebrate the joy of your creativity, through music

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Your Next Project Rockets to You

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/13/2018 Theme, Ace of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Ace is the beginning, the first, and contains all the potential and possibility of the suit. This week, be on the alert for your

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