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A practical use of Tarot that might not be readily apparent is the way it can aid the creative writing process. Whether you've ever tried your hand at writing or not, the cards can be used to generate ideas, flesh out a story, or help you overcome writer's block. Next time you begin a writing project, pull out your favorite deck and ask it for suggestions. Here are some questions you might ask the cards: Where should my story take place? (Take note of the landscape on the card.) What should my character do next? What do I need to know about my character? How can I add a twist to the plot? Now my character is in trouble! How can I get him/her out? Should my story have a happy ...
The Language of SymbolsSymbols are a silent and potent language which reaches our conscious awareness through the agency of subconsciousness, rising on wings of spirit from the deepest parts of our being as messengers from our soul. The common denominator of Tarot and dreams is transmission of knowledge and understanding through the agency of subconsciousness and the mechanism of pictorial symbolism. It is a natural marriage to combine Tarot and dreams to deepen and enhance the understanding of dream symbols and to expand our understanding of Tarot. Dream PowerHeeding messages in dreams has a history which stretches back in time at least five thousand years to ancient Egypt and Sumer. ...
"We teach best what we need to know."—Anonymous I don't think of myself as prominent or expect to see my name in lights. My photo won't appear on a cereal box because I write Tarot books. Most of the time I feel like a working stiff, shuffling between the coffee maker and computer, with wrinkled clothes and messy hair. But as a published author, I have a type of celebrity. Because of this, and from some of the letters I have received, I sense that a few readers see me as "different" from the average person. Enter September 11, 2001. I am not different. I watched the horrific events unfold on TV and questioned my worth as a writer. Over the next few weeks, I couldn't concentrate ...
Love and money are the two most popular subjects of readings. While it is true that tarot is useful for many other things, such as spiritual development, self-improvement, problem-solving, brainstorming, writing, meditation, and magic, divination continues to be the most common application. During these challenging economic times, monetary concerns, now more than ever, are at the front of everyone's minds. And, now more than ever, more people are turning to the tarot for answers, for validation, or for comfort. There are plenty of ways to approach questions of money. Usually, when asked questions about money, a reader will focus the reading on the specific area of concern: wanting a job, ...
