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

Where is Your Creative Focus?

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 8/25/14 Theme, 4 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuitions, creativity. Four is a stabilizing number that can make you feel secure, which may be why you are ignoring projects you already have in process

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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Muse

I’ve been writing articles for my weekly newsletter for a long time, almost 250 articles. So it should come as no surprise that inspiration—and my Muse—occasionally go missing. After I’ve searched in the usual places for her like my dreams and journals, I call in Sherlock Holmes because only that

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Be the Star. Inspire!

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 8/18/2014 Theme, The Star. A Major Arcana card, the Star shines, inspires and heals. So this week, look for opportunities to shine, to inspire and yes, heal others with your creative work. Also be alert to sources of inspiration for you. Focus, 6 of

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Throw It Against the Wall or Kiss It?

Once upon a time… A princess took her favorite toy, a golden ball, into the woods. Sitting by a well, she repeatedly tossed her ball up into the air and caught it. After several tosses, she missed the ball which fell into the well, disappearing beneath the water. She began

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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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