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

Tend to Your Creative Harvest

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 12/8/2014 Theme, 7 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of the physical such as home, health, wealth. Seven is that number of introspection, contemplation, focus. Here, the focus is on the harvest. What is ready to gather, what still

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Just Say, “To H*ll with ‘Em!”

“Just say, ‘To hell with ’em! Say it! Say it aloud!” So says Dina Delsanto (played by Juliette Binoche), a painter and teacher in the movie, Words and Pictures also starring Clive Owen. Delsanto, who struggles to paint despite a debilitating condition, says this to a female high school student

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Celebrate Your Creativity

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse Theme, 3 of Cups. Three is a magic number and Cups, the element of Water, is in the realm of the heart, feelings, dreams, intuitions and creativity. This card is all about the celebration and after all, it is that time of year. This

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Hear the Call of the Big Creative Vision

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 11/24/2014 Theme, Judgement. A Major Arcana card, here the Muse calls you to a bigger creative vision or project, one that may challenge you but also serve you and others. Listen for the call this week. Focus, 5 of Cups. Cups is the element

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5 Favorite Ways to Move Out of Stalled

I’m about to tell you something really embarrassing. For the last few months, I’ve been stalled on my manuscript. Yep, the book coach was floundering. I had 70,000 words written but couldn’t figure out what the next 10,000 or so had to be in order to get to the last

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Communicate with Authority

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/10/2014 Theme, King of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, communications. The King has power, resources and the big picture. In this instance, note how he does not have to wave his sword to exude

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Communicate Powerfully about Your Creative Work

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, Knight of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts attitudes, beliefs and communication. The Knight is the one with training, tools, and experience who uses them in service to the realm. This week, take advantage of opportunities

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3 Reasons to Travel for your Writing

Join Beth Barany and I as we share with you the magic of travel and writing. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, novels, short stories, personal essays or keep journals, we offer information, tips, techniques and tools for using travel to inspire, inform, enrich and empower your writing. Look for

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Nurture Others with Your Creativity

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE FOR OCTOBER 27, 2014 Theme, Queen of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health and wealth. This Queen is at home in her castle and knows how to make it a beautiful place for others to dwell. Beauty

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Do You Dare Say, “I Do”?

Because of the two weddings Bob and I recently attended, the idea of commitment has been on my mind. I love weddings and witnessing couples affirm their love for each other and then dare to commit to journey together into the future—for better or for worse. As with the marriage

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