“The ultimate call of the Muses in contemporary life is to live a creative and authentic life.” Angeles Arrien

Practice Leads to Creative Growth

MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/5/2024

Theme, Page of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth, in the realm of home, health, wealth, and anything physical. The Page is the enthusiastic messenger, the one eager to learn and grow. And this Page shows up for the second week in a row in this position. Focused effort last week, but this week, make time for enthusiastic, diligent practice–in your sketchbook, on piano or other instrument, on stage, or on the keyboard. Practice, practice, practice and then celebrate the rewards of creative growth.

Focus, 5 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire, in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Five is a number of challenge or conflict. If you are having a hard time maintaining priorities within your creative work, perhaps you need to focus on and ask, “What is the best way for me to use my time and energy in order to move my work forward with ease, enthusiasm, and joy?” Do you need to stop fighting with yourself or with others about the importance of your creative work? What do you need to do to make the work a priority so that you can practice, practice, practice?

Action, 2 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and communication. Two is a number of partnership, choice, and decisions. This week, in order that practice leads to creative growth, it’s time to make some decisions about those priorities, which will, in turn, help you move through creative blocks. Trust your instincts, make choices, and get organized.

Gift, Temperance. What a lovely gift this Major Arcana card is. Look at the exuberance in her posture. Note how the water flows from cup to cup, from inner world to outer world. You receive the gift of creative balance, and ability to move from inspiration to manifestation, tuned into dreams and the Muse while also meeting the needs of rest and food and family.