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

Creative Rewards This Week

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 8/11/2014 Theme, 10 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth. So look for the wealth that is yours this week, the rewards and abundance that is available because of your creativity. Appreciate the rewards for work

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Are Your Tools Your Rules?

At the recent Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, Tim Grahl, author and book marketer for well-known authors like Dan Pink, spoke about building platform and connecting authentically with readers. He advised his listeners to not confuse the tools of social media with being the rules. I straightened in my seat when

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Creativity in Motion

Monday Tarot Message from the Muse for 8/4/2014 Theme, Knight of Cups. The Knight is the one with everything he needs to protect and serve. In this case, he serves, you serve, your creativity. So get in motion while being aware of the beasts lurking in the emotional depths (Cups).

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Enchanted by a Story?

Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true Deep down inside we want to believe they still do… Carrie Underwood, Ever, Ever After Whenever I attend a writing conference, especially one of the size (2000 attendees) and caliber of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) annual conference, I treasure and am enchanted

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Finish That Project!

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 7/28/2014 Theme, 9 of Wands. 9 is the number of finishing and completion. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of Spirit, creativity, career, work. This poor guy has worked hard to get where he is. So have you with your current

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Conquer Creative Disappointment & Get Out There!

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 7/21/2014 Theme, 5 of Cups. Cups is the element of water, the realm of heart, feelings, dreams, intuition, and creativity. This challenging 5 reminds you that pursuing your creative dreams is up to you. You can sit with your back against the wall protecting

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Be the King of your Creativity

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, July 14, 2014 Theme, King of Swords. The King is the one with power and dominion, with confidence that emanates from within. Swords is the element of air, of mind, thoughts, beliefs attitudes, and communication. This King communicates and rules with utmost confidence in

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Ode to a Detroit Van

After nine years, our reliable Chrysler Town and Country van is giving up the ghost. Although the engine is still solid, the body is rusting and other maladies afflict it. We are so ready for a new car. Still, I’ll be sad to see the van go. That van was

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Get Going on that New Idea or Project

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, July 7, 2014 Theme, Ace of Wands. This week, it’s all about beginning new projects and taking action on new ideas. Wands is the element of Fire, of Spirit, of creativity, career, work. Ace is the beginning, the seed, holding all potential, all possibilities.

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7 Lessons from the Towers of Tuscany

When Bob and I committed to traveling this spring to Tuscany, I knew from friends and reading I’d done that we would do a lot of walking. I just didn’t imagine how much. At a rough guess, we walked between 5 and 10 miles a day. All that walking burned

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