Plot We've assembled a cast of characters HERE. We've developed the Protagonist HERE. Let's see more about the storyline. In Tarot for Writers, Kenner provides spreads in increasing complexity to help outline a fully developed plot. We'll begin with the most simple, a three-card spread with cards to represent: Beginning, Middle, and End. Apparently we are writing an epic, because we pulled all Major Arcana cards for this story: The Chariot, the Devil, and the Hierophant. The Beginning: Our protagonist (has anyone given her a name?) rushes off to save her brother using all the resources at her disposal, including her determination and book smarts. She is lacking in

We have so many exciting things, it's hard to make a short list. To help with that task, I'll link to other lists I've made, because they are still good ideas! Good ideas HERE, HERE, and HERE! This year, we have some exciting new decks for the pagan or Wiccan on your list: The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans And how about a bag to go with it?   The Book of Shadows Tarot, volume 1: As Above   For the person on your list who wants to learn tarot in a systematic yet creative way, try Around the Tarot in 78 Days.   Help Desk If you have any people on your list that you are having trouble finding a tarot-related gift for,

Character Development If you haven't read part 1 of this series, check it out HERE. In Tarot for Writers, Kenner gives tips for developing your characters. We'll focus on our main character from part one, the sister from the brother/sister duo in the Sun card. Today we'll pull card for: Goals/Motivations, Stakes, and Internal conflict. We pulled: Ace of Wands, Kind of Wands, 5 of Pentacles Goals/Motivations: Creative energy and passion. In the first post, I wrote that I thought the brother forsook his family legacy. Playing off that, I will say that her family is in the business of inventing and her goal is to carry on this work with an eye to taking it in a new

At this time of year many families celebrate Thanksgiving or other harvest festivals that focus on gratitude for the bounty of the earth. One way to show gratitude is to share your own blessings with others. Perhaps you can use this idea as part of your celebration and create a new, modern ritual. In Tarot Diva, Sasha Graham shares ideas about not just knowing the meanings of the cards, but living the lessons we find within the cards. She discusses charitable giving for the 6 of Pentacles and gives this idea: A Fun & Easy Charitable Idea Host a screening of a documentary that speaks to an issue you care about. Choose a plaguing issue that concerns you, be it human slavery,