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

Finish that Creative Project Now!

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/4/2015 Theme, 10 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of Spirit, creativity, career, work. Ten is that tipping point between ending and beginning. This week, look at what projects need to be completed in order to make room for

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Is Water in Your Writing?

We all end in the ocean We all start in the streams We’re all carried along By the river of dreams In the middle of the night ~Billy Joel, River of Dreams~ In classical Greek thought and other ancient world philosophies, it was believed that the simplest parts that made

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Work Your Creative Magic

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/27/2015 Theme, The Magician. A Major Arcana card with lots of energy, the Magician is the person who knows how to move ideas from the energetic realm of the mind into the physical realm. This week look for opportunities to move from inspired idea

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Follow the Bread Crumbs

For this post in this special series by Beth Barany and I on Travel and Writing, we share about the importance of following the bread crumbs of curiosity when you travel in order to discover new stories, settings and information. Look for more posts from us every other Wednesday. And

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Get the Word Out about Creative Work.

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/13/2015 Theme, Page of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. The Page is the messenger and errand runner. This week, look for opportunities to get the word out about your work, especially over

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Step Over Hurts and Disappointments

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/6/2015 Theme, 5 of Cups. Five is a challenging number, a tipping point. Will you meet the challenge or surrender? Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, feelings, emotions, dreams, intuitions and creativity. This week, look at where you find

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What is Your Chocolate Croissant?

Bob and I live out in the country on a wooded five acres. The only Starbucks is about 20+ miles into Albany or its suburbs. When Bob and I travel, one of our traveling treats is to stop at a Starbucks for his coffee and my chai latte. Oh, and

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Enjoy Creative Contentment

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/30/2015 Theme, 10 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, feelings, emotions, intuition, dreams, and creativity. 10 is pivotal point of transition from one completed phase into the beginning of a new phase. This week, enjoy that sense

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Write, Post about Your Creative Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/23/2015 Theme, Knight of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. The Knight is the Champion of the realm. He uses his training and resources to serve and protect. This week, use your training

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Be Passionate about Your Creative Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/9/2015 Theme, Queen of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. The Queen has power to nurture others as well as herself. This week, look where you are called or challenged to be fiercely passionate

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