Unlock & Unblock: A Writer's Guide to using the Tarot

Unlock & Unblock: A Writer's Guide to using the Tarot

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Last published Sun, Jan 31, 2016

No one knows where the original Tarot cards first appeared. By the late 18th century, they were used as a tool for divination and fortune-telling and are still in use today. In the 20th century, Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell both explained how the 22 trumps of the Major Arcana depict the "hero's journey" of the human psyche from innocence to wisdom. Rich in detail, imagery and symbolism, the tarot has always been for me a source of creativity and inspiration. But it wasn't until I started to put together a storytelling workshop that I realized how awkwardly the traditional interpretation of the Major Arcana fits the arc of most stories. And that's when I realized that - at least in terms of story - the Major Arcana works better if you read the cards backwards: not from The Fool to the World as is usually done, but from the World to the Fool. I invite you to join me as I explore this ancient modality in an innovative way to help you unlock the fullest potential of your stories and unblock your creativity...

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