See Your Creative Work & Path Clearly
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/23/24 Theme, Queen of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and communication. The Queen is the mistress of the element who sees clearly and with perspective. This week, see your creative work and path clearly, not to denigrate your […]
Endings that Lead to New Beginnings
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/22/24 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card, number 13 in the Fool’s journey, speaks to endings. Endings are important in creativity because they make room for new beginnings. This week, be aware of the projects, processes, and paths in your creative work and career that need to end so […]
Ready for Creative Transformation?
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/1/2024 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card can be frightening if you aren’t ready for change and transformation. This card is not usually about physical death but about the death of old structures and habits, of old ways of doing things, of thinking about things. This week, be alert […]
Creative Work a Dizzy Ride? Center and Focus.
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 6/13/2022 Theme, Wheel of Fortune. This Major Arcana card speaks about the cycles and circles of life–seasons, life stages, and the creative process. Because of the presence of Jupiter, riding high can feel like flying, and failure, disappointment, and rejection can feel like being cast into a dark cave. […]
With Endings Come New Creative Beginnings
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 3/29/2022 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card is about endings and letting go in a significant way. It means eliminating something that no longer has or sparks energy in your creative work. Perhaps you’ve held on to it in hopes of reviving it or it not being time to […]
Let Go to Transform Your Creative Work
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/20/2021 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card is about the need to let go. Sometimes that means physical death, but more often it means letting go of something to make room for change and transformation. It’s easy to get stuck in creative ruts, and comfortable ways of doing your […]
Focus on Your Creative Destination, Not Your Fears
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/12/2020 Theme, 6 of Swords. Swords is the element of Air in the realm of mind, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and communication. Six is one step past that point of conflict and challenge and now you are ready to move forward toward your destination. Like the woman standing in the […]
Don’t Work Your Creative Project to Death. Let Go.
MONDAY TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 7/13/2020 Theme, Death. This Major Arcana card is about endings–and new beginnings. Death is part of the cycle of life, of birth, life, death and rebirth. Your creative project has a life as long as you don’t work your creative project to death. Understand that the attempt to reach […]
The Fine Art of Grieving & Letting Go
All the fine art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. ~ Havelock Ellis ~ Last week, a much-loved friend of mine who was a major influence on my writing died. While I was still integrating that, the shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Bob’s hometown, occurred. And, as […]
Time to Let Go, Clean Out, Finish
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 and your creative work where […]