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: Dreams

Liam Neeson as Muse…in a Dream

We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at play. ~ Charles E. Schaefer ~ Recently, I had one of those dreams that makes you pay attention, even though this one was more fragment than a full dream. You

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New Project, Old Doubts

MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/17/2015 Theme, 10 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Ten is the tipping number from ending to beginning. This week, be aware of when you are working towards finishing one project and

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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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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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Are You Dreaming of the Dead?

Halloween, Samhain, and Dia de Muertos, All Saint’s Day. These holidays mark the time of year when the veils between the worlds are thin and dreams of those who have died are common. So, not surprisingly, I dreamed a few nights ago of my mother who died in 1984. I

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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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Don’t Abdicate Your Throne—Please!

Abdicate: to give up or renounce (throne, duty, etc.) The dreamer is the final authority on her dream. It is a rule I always stress when I teach dream work. Too often, I see people, whether they are sharing dreams with friends, with members of a dream circle, or on

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Pay Attention to Messages from the Unconscious

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse for 11/11/2013 Theme, 9 of Swords. The suit of Swords represents the element of air, mind, thoughts, attitudes and beliefs. Here this woman seems to be lying awake at night because of thoughts and messages that hang over her. Perhaps they are worries about

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Are Worries or Dreams Your Creative Night Life?

Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 4/15/2013. Theme, 9 of Swords. These Swords (thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, communication) are waking you up at night…are they worries or dreams? For this week, prepare yourself for sleep in a way that supports your creative night life. Cleanse your space and your mind. Do

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