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.
“I don’t have enough time.” I hear this statement often as a creativity and book coach. How can you change it to “I have enough time…even if it’s not as much as I would like”? What, in your mind, is enough time to write or do your creative work? An
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/24/2018 Theme, Knight of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. The knight is the champion of the realm. Your realm is your creative work. This week, look for opportunities to be a loving
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/17/2018 Theme, Strength. Note the woman in this Major Arcana card, because the strength is not physical strength but rather an internal one, such as spiritual, mental or emotional. Creativity calls for courage and fortitude. It’s often not easy to follow those creative visions.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/10/2018 Theme, 4 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth–anything you can touch, taste or feel. Four is a number of stability, security. In an effort to feel secure, we often grip tightly to what we
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/3/2018 Theme, The Fool. This Major Arcana card begins the journey through the Major Arcana and so marks the beginning of a new journey or venture or adventure for you this week. Look for times during the week, when you need to take a
Recently, when Bob and I visited our sons in Los Angeles, Jason invited us to sit in on a recording session he was doing with two others. Never having sat in on a recording session and curious about the process, we quickly accepted the invitation. Jason and singer/songwriter, Mandi, and
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/20/2018 Theme, Three of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Three is a dynamic number of creativity and harmony. Here the woman shows how to celebrate the joy of your creativity, through music
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/13/2018 Theme, Ace of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Ace is the beginning, the first, and contains all the potential and possibility of the suit. This week, be on the alert for your
At the beginning of this month is the holiday of Lammas, or Lughnasadh (named after the Celtic god of skilled workers and craftsmen, Lugh), a holiday that celebrates the growth and harvest of the grain, especially in the form of bread and grain. This holiday is the first of several
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/6/18 Theme, The Star. This Major Arcana card urges you to be a creative star this week. Look for opportunities to shine, to inspire others. And be aware of who or what inspires you when you feel overwhelmed or too challenged to go on.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/16/2018 Theme, Queen of Swords. Swords is the element of Air, in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. The Queen is the mistress of the element. This Queen doesn’t put up with BS, nor does she dish it out. She communicates
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/2/2018 Theme, Ace of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Ace is the beginning with all potential and possibility. At the bottom of the ocean of emotions and dreams lies a creative desire
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/25/2018 Theme, Knight of Swords. The Knight is the champion of the realm. With his training and resources, he rides out to protect and serve the realm. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. This
People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation…Celebration is a confrontation, giving attention to the transcendent meaning of one’s actions. ~ Abraham Joshua Heschel ~ For
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/18/2018 Theme, 3 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Three is a dynamic number of movement and creation. This week, look for opportunities to celebrate your creativity, the magic of who you
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/28/2018 Theme, Queen of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. The Queen is the mistress of the element and urges you this week to immerse yourself in your creativity. Let yourself be surrounded
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/21/18 Theme, The Tower. When this Major Arcana card shows up it’s time to rock and roll, to shake up your creative work. The shake up may be in a particular project, your process, or just how you are approaching your creative life. Wherever
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/14/2018 Theme, 5 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth, anything you can touch, taste or feel. Five is a number of challenge in the tarot. This week, look for places you can ask for creative
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/7/2018 Theme, 2 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health and wealth, anything you can touch, taste or feel. Two is a number of balance, choice, decision, and partnership. This week, be aware of keeping your balance
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/30/2018 Theme, Ace of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. The Ace is the seed, the container of all potential and all possibility. This week, be alert as a new creative idea explodes into
Spontaneity, the hallmark of childhood, is well worth cultivating to counteract the rigidity that may otherwise set in as we grow older. ~ Gail Sheehy ~ The fun stuff comes when someone is not so strict on sticking to the script. You’re allowed the spontaneity, and great moments can happen.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/23/2018 Theme, The Lovers. This Major Arcana card which is about choice and integration, suggests that you work to integrate opposites in your creativity this week. Integrate the opposites of inner inspiration with outer action, knowledge and wisdom with intuition, idea with manifestation. Look
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/9/2018 Theme, The Sun. This Major Arcana card tells you to shine your brightest this week. The Sun draws the planets to it by being the Sun, its magnetic self. Do the same for you and your creative work. Shine brightly and draw those
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/2/2018 Theme, 10 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Ten is a tipping point between ending and beginning again. This week, look for opportunities to rest at ease with yourself and your
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/26/2018 Theme, 10 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Ten is a tipping point, moving from the finishing aspects of nine to the beginning again energy of the ace. As you can see,
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/19/2018 Theme, Knight of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. The Knight is the protector who has the training and resources to do his or her job. This knight likes adventure, likes exploring new
Recently, our area was hit by a snowstorm that dumped two feet of snow on us. A typical later winter storm, the snow was heavy with moisture. It’s great for packing and building snowmen but not so great for clearing off sidewalks and driveways. I’d planned to attend a writer’s
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/5/2018 Theme, The Devil. This Major Arcana card presents a challenge. Will you dare to look at what is holding you back in your creative work and career, or choose to pretend everything is fine? This week, look at where you are tempted to
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/19/2018 Theme, The High Priestess. The High Priestess moves between the conscious and the deep wisdom and insights of the unconscious. This week, look for opportunities to tap into her wisdom, to move more deeply into the realm of the unconscious for insights into
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/12/2018 Theme, The Star. This Major Arcana card encourages you to look throughout the week for opportunities to shine with your creativity and creative work. Inspire others with what you do, and look for inspiration from new places, maybe just over your head. Let
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, 3 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Three is a dynamic, creative number. This week, don’t sit around waiting for success to find you and your work. Look for opportunities to get
True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. ~ William Penn ~ I get a lot of the ideas when I’m resting – either when I’m meditating or getting some kind of work done on my
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/29/2018 Theme, 4 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Four is a number of stability. This week, for the sake of your stability, look for times to rest your creative mind. If
I believe that stories are incredibly important, possibly in ways we don’t understand… in giving us empathy and in creating the world that we live in. ~ Neil Gaiman ~ Even though it is a new year, the struggle to live with and make sense of the world and its
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/22/2018 Theme, Queen of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. The Queen is the mistress of her element, passionate and fierce. This week, look for opportunities where you need to allow your passion for
Characters are not people or things, but arcs of transformation. They do, get, make, and change things to earn that Happily Ever After. Their plots arise from those actions. ~ Damon Suede, author ~ I was checking my Twitter feed the other day and came upon a post by a
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/1/2018 Theme, 6 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition, and creativity. Here, the child lies in the grass, imagining and daydreaming. This week, let yourself create from a sense of play and unlimited imagination.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/18/2017 Theme, The Lovers. This Major Arcana card is perfect for the season when your creativity is a gift of love to you and from you. See how that spiritual dimension above the couple that is almost kissing is transferred to the apple tree.
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
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/11/2017 Theme, 9 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition, creativity. Nine is a number of completion and intensity. See all those filled cups and the abundant fruit? Symbols of your creativity and creative gives.
One of my all-time favorite movies (in fact, I confess to watching it at least a dozen times) is Dirty Dancing, written by Eleanor Bergstein, directed by Emile Ardolino, and starring Jennifer Grey as Francis “Baby” Houseman and hunky Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle. There are so many reasons to
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/4/17. Theme, 8 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communications. After that Full Moon in Gemini on the 3rd, it’s no wonder the theme for the week is communication, especially with yourself. See
Recently, Bob and I spent a weekend in Virginia with our grandsons and son Stephen and daughter-in-law Mindy. The two boys, Andrew and Ryan are now 5 ½ and 3 ½ and our interactions with them has changed. Instead of bouncing, lifting, carrying, swinging and all those other physical actions
My theory is you shouldn’t apologize for believing in an idea-channeling muse. You should just be sure to feed her. ~ Laurie Seidler~ Whenever I teach dream work to writers or others, I remind them to practice gratefulness for their dreams and dream messengers by taking some kind of immediate
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/20/17 Theme, 10 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication…sometimes too much communication. As in the case of this poor guy, who seems to be attacked from all sides. Ten is a number
The thrones of kings and queens are understood as symbols and seats of power. Certainly there is no more powerful example of the power of a throne (ugly, intimidating, uncomfortable thing that it is) than the Iron Throne in the HBO series, Game of Thrones. But everyone doesn’t fight to
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/13/17 Theme, 9 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Nine is a number of intensity and of completion (like nine months of pregnancy). Carry a creative project long enough and it wears you
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/6/2017 Theme, 8 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Eight is a number of movement. In this case, with the man’s back to us, it is a movement away from. In the
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/30/17 Theme, 3 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition, and creativity. Three is a number of the Goddess, of creativity, something created from the energy of water. Here, it is celebration, joy, movement, music.
In preparation for the on-coming winter, Bob and I weeded a hillside garden that boasts proud, colorful daylilies, a run-away oregano plant, rampant dill, and two small boxwoods. We carefully weeded and mulched that bed last fall and, this spring, pulled out most of the young weeds. The bed looked
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/23/17 Theme, Knight of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. The Knight, who leaves and returns in service to the realm, has the tools and resources necessary to do the job. This Knight is
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/16/17 Theme, The Hermit. This Major Arcana card encourages you to look this week for opportunities to follow your own path and to seek occasions for silence and solitude. When you do so, you give yourself the chance to go deeply into your work.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/9/2017 Theme, The Chariot. This Major Arcana card is all about victory and success, if you keep your eye on the prize and your will active. This week, be aware of where you need to keep your focus on the end result or the
With the warm weather of the last few weeks, hubby Bob has taken me out for several MGB rides. If you aren’t a car enthusiast, an MGB is a British sports car manufactured by the British Motor Corporation. As you can see, it is a two-door roadster with a convertible
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/25/2017 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card is about death but not usually a person’s death. Often it is about the ending of one thing so another can begin. And isn’t that the cycle of life? This week, look for places in your studio
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/18/17 Theme, 7 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Seven is a number in the tarot of action, awareness, a creative force. This week, be aware of the temptation to be distracted
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/11/17. Theme, The Empress. The Empress is a Major Arcana card that reminds you this week that you are a creative source. You are always pregnant with possibility…with new ideas and visions that you can give birth to. Trust in the power you have
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/28/2017 Theme, The Magician. The first card in the Major Arcana, the Magician urges you this week to look for opportunities and moments to work your creative magic. You are the Magician, able to take energy or an idea and manifest it in the
Monday was a solar eclipse in the sign of Leo, the sign of the Sun, the sign of creativity, passion, generosity, confidence and leadership. The sign, that in Shakespeare’s words, says, “All the world’s a stage.” In the tarot, two Major Arcana cards embody the energy of the sign of
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, Knight of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. The Knight is the champion, the one with the training and resources who can go out into the realm to do battle, to serve and
I don’t think you can create anything interesting from a comfort zone. You have to work from a place of fear and failure. ~Charlize Theron, actor~ Bob and I went to see the movie, Atomic Blonde, starring Charlize Theron. The movie is based on a graphic novel, The Coldest City,
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/7/2017 Theme, 6 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of the mind and its thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs. Also the element of communication. This week, focus on your creative destination instead of your fears. Be aware of places where
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, 2 of Swords. Two of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Two is a number of choice, decision or partnership. This week, stop the inner creative debate. Stop making a list of
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/24/2017 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card tells you it is time to let go and make room–of something or even several somethings this week. Clear out the detritus of your work space. Or let go of old work that no longer has life
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, July 7,2017 Theme, 10 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Be prepared this week and decide now not to let criticism about your creative work immobilize you. Let it, instead, push and
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/3/2017 Theme, 5 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Five is a number of change and challenge. This week, when the US is celebrating Independence Day, avoid your personal fireworks by establishing creative
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/19/17 Theme, The Star. The Star, a Major Arcana card, shines, heals, inspires. This week, look for opportunities for you and your creative work to shine. Don’t hide or dim the light. That serves no one. By shining your creative light, you can inspire,
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/12/2017 Theme, 5 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Five is a number of change and challenge. This week, be aware of using your words wisely. Know when verbal battles are worthwhile
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/29/2017. Theme, 7 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communications. Seven in the tarot is often about contemplation or awareness of action. This week, be aware of creative sabotage having to do with
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/15/17. Theme, 9 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of the mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communications. This week, pay attention to those nighttime messages, whether they are worries and concerns or inspirations and ideas. They are trying to
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/8/2017. Theme, King of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. The king is the ruler, the one who is confident and has the power to manage and direct the resources of his realm. This
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 5/1/17. Theme, The Hanging Man. A Major Arcana card, here you see the Fool hanging upside down. Below him, the hourglass is turned sideways. Time has stopped. The water and mirror below him offer opportunities for new perspectives and reflection while the Full Moon
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/17/2017. Theme, 2 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. Two is often a number of partnership and collaboration. This week, look for opportunities to collaborate in your creative work because it has
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/10/2017 Theme, Justice. This Major Arcana card speaks of justice and balance this week, as the theme for you this week for your creative work. Be alert to where you need to bring more balance into your creative work, perhaps between your work and
I recently had my annual physical checkup. Perhaps it is because I am heading to official senior-dom in August, but I was given or scheduled for a bunch of tests I’ve never had before. They also drew blood, weighed and measured me (I’ve shrunk in height but, unfortunately, not in
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 4/3/17 Theme, Page of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health and wealth, anything you can touch, taste or feel. Page is the messenger with vitality and energy. Notice how this Page holds that Coin–proudly. This week, look
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/27/2017 Theme, Ace of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Ace is the beginning, a gift from spirit holding all potential and possibility. This week, be ready to receive that new idea, new
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/20/2017. Theme, 7 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition and creativity. This week, beware of letting yourself get distracted by other work or creative possibilities that distract you from your current project. Don’t succumb
…Hermes only leads us to clarity when we abandon our preconceived plans. As with the Greek principle of aporia, only when we reach the point of pathlessness can a new way open before us. ~Aaron Cheak, PhD~ The other day, I was doing some reading and research and stumbled across
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/27/2017 Theme, Page of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health and wealth, anything in physical form. The Page is the youthful messenger modeling for you the energy of the week–being ready to share the beauty and gifts
The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. ~Carl Jung~ Bob and I spent this past weekend in Virginia with our oldest Stephen, his wife Mindy, and their two
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/20/2017 Theme, Ace of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Ace is the beginning, the seed. In Wands, Ace is the new creative project that carries passion and energy with it. This week, be
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 2/13/2017 Theme, 7 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health and wealth. Seven is a number of action or being aware of action. This week, keep your eyes on your creative prize. That is, tend to your
Empathy, the least comfortable of human emotions. ~Frances Gray Patton~ An important technique of fiction writing is Deep POV (Point of View). This technique uses the third person point of view in such a way that the reader feels as if she is inside the person’s head—or heart—for that scene.
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/30/2017 Theme, 6 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. See how the Knight moves from the left (past) to the right (future)? This week ride forward on your past creative successes–of any kind.
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/23/2017 Theme, 4 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Four is a number of stability. This card is often called the wedding card. I call it the commitment card. Note how everything inside
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/16/2016 Theme, Knight of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth, anything physical. The knight is the one who has the training and resources to serve and protect. But in order to do that, he must return
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/9/2017 Theme, High Priestess. This card is numbered 2 in the Major Arcana and speaks to the idea of bringing awareness to the deeper mysteries of the unconscious. This week, look for opportunities to share your own creative process with others and thereby support
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 1/2/2017 Theme, 10 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, and work. Ten is a number of preparing to begin again. This week, the first of the New Year, finish up and let go of old
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/19/2016 Theme, Knight of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth, and anything physical. The Knight is the one who trains and acquires equipment and other resources in order to serve the realm. This week, think about
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/12/2016 Theme, 9 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Nine is a number signifying completion or ending. At the end of the day, as you lie sleeping, are you in the sacred
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 12/5/2016 Theme, 3 of Cups. Cups is the element of Water in the realm of heart, emotions, dreams, intuition, creativity. Three is a number of creativity and making.This week, look for opportunities to celebrate your creative work, by yourself or with others. Celebrate with
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE Theme, 4 of Coins. Coins is the element of Earth in the realm of home, health, wealth, anything you can touch, taste or feel. Four is a number of stability or stasis. This week, it’s time to trust creative resources. Look for where you
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/14/2016 Theme, 6 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, work. This card encourages creative confidence and optimism this week. Build on past successes for future ones. You’ve done it before, you can do it again.
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 11/7/2016 Theme, 6 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. This week, be aware of where you tend to worry about your work or doubt your directions and abilities. Bring your mind back
Bob and I celebrated 43 years of marriage last week. Add an additional year of being engaged and a year of dating before that, and we have been sharing our lives for 45 years. That’s a long time to spend with one person…in close quarters…come hell or high water. A
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/12/2016. Theme, 5 of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career and work. Five is a number of challenge and change. You can see how the five men emerging from the same tree trunk are battling with
People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most significant success is achieved. ~Annie Sullivan~ Recently, I attended our village’s annual lawn party fundraiser for our small but excellent library. A friend who now lives with her husband year round in New Orleans, attended the event after
A new school year is beginning. You walk into an office supply store and see all the specials on tablets, notebooks, backpacks, pens, pencils and other miscellaneous supplies for school. If you have children, then you’ve been shopping for all those aforementioned supplies, and new clothes and shoes, etc. If
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 8/29/2016 Theme, Ace of Wands. Wands is the element of Fire in the realm of spirit, creativity, career, work. Ace is the beginning, the seed, the first step. It’s time to start that exciting creative project that you’ve been sitting on while you tend