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

Let Your Leo Creativity Free

Monday was a solar eclipse in the sign of Leo, the sign of the Sun, the sign of creativity, passion, generosity, confidence and leadership. The sign, that in Shakespeare’s words, says, “All the world’s a stage.” In the tarot, two Major Arcana cards embody the energy of the sign of

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Champion and Serve with Your Creative Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, Knight of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. The Knight is the champion, the one with the training and resources who can go out into the realm to do battle, to serve and

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Charlize Theron’s Atomic Blonde Lessons for Writers

I don’t think you can create anything interesting from a comfort zone. You have to work from a place of fear and failure. ~Charlize Theron, actor~ Bob and I went to see the movie, Atomic Blonde,  starring Charlize Theron. The movie is based on a graphic novel, The Coldest City,

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Focus on Your Creative Destination, Not Your Fears

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/7/2017 Theme, 6 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of the mind and its thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs. Also the element of communication. This week, focus on your creative destination instead of your fears. Be aware of places where

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Stop the Inner Creative Debate. Trust your Intuition.

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, 2 of Swords. Two of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Two is a number of choice, decision or partnership. This week, stop the inner creative debate. Stop making a list of

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Let Go to Make Room for New Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/24/2017 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card tells you it is time to let go and make room–of something or even several somethings this week. Clear out the detritus of your work space. Or let go of old work that no longer has life

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Don’t Let Criticism about Your Creative Work Immobilize You

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, July 7,2017 Theme, 10 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Be prepared this week and decide now not to let criticism about your creative work immobilize you. Let it, instead, push and

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Stop the Fireworks! Get Your Creative Priorities Straight!

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/3/2017 Theme, 5 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Five is a number of change and challenge. This week, when the US is celebrating Independence Day, avoid your personal fireworks by establishing creative

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Let Your Creative Work Shine, Heal, Inspire

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/19/17 Theme, The Star. The Star, a Major Arcana card, shines, heals, inspires. This week, look for opportunities for you and your creative work to shine. Don’t hide or dim the light. That serves no one. By shining your creative light, you can inspire,

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Pick Your Verbal Battles about Your Creative Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/12/2017 Theme, 5 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Five is a number of change and challenge. This week, be aware of using your words wisely. Know when verbal battles are worthwhile

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