Inspiration Ignition Initiation
Every day I speak with people who feel that they need more inspiration. Others have great ideas but do not know how to take the first step, or the next step, to turn their inspiration into something tangible.
If this results from a lack of logistical knowledge, the first step, or the next step, might likely be Google. Whether you want to fly a kite, publish a book, find a new doctor, or take a class, typing “How do I . . .?” into the Google search bar will very often get you to where you need to be.
Sometimes, though, we fail to initiate for reasons that require more soul-searching than Google searching. Perhaps we do not believe in our ability to succeed. Maybe we worry that people will criticize us or ridicule us. Although soul-searching is necessary and inevitable, there may come a time when thinking and overthinking become part of the problem.
When that happens, I like to employ what I call ‘The Nike Philosophy”. We all know the Nike slogan, “Just Do It!” Sometimes, this three-word slogan feels like a powerful magic spell. When we stop thinking and start doing, we open the possibility for forward motion and success.
Inspiration comes more easily when our brain is clear. Unfortunately, our anxious thoughts can sometimes dampen the spark of ignition that takes inspiration from an idea to reality.
Of course, using our brains for planning, contemplation, and creating is wise. But when our brain stops helping, it becomes time to employ the magic of the Nike Philosophy and Just Do It!
The StaarCorner
For StaarCon 2024, we are offering a virtual general admission ticket. This low-cost ticket will allow you to attend Friday evening events, Saturday evening entertainment, and the Closing Ceremony on Sunday. You can also shop in the virtual expo and join the lounge events for the 365-day expanded AfterGlow.
If you are in or near West Palm Beach and are wondering if you want to commit to the entire conference experience, we have something special for you. On Friday evening, we will hold a StaarCon Open House. From 5 pm to 9 pm, the public is welcome to join us at StaarCon at no charge. You may shop with our exhibitors, have readings with our readers, and attend our evening programs.
Tickets for Saturday and Sunday will be available if you want to spend more time with us.
If you are sure you want to be part of the excitement for StaarCon 2024, tickets are now available!
The Cards That Inspire
Tarot itself is inspirational in so many ways. Interestingly, many tarot cards in the deck are associated with new beginnings, new ideas, and initiation. Of course, the Four Aces are all about inspiration, ignition, and fresh starts. The Magician is about initiation. The Wheel of Fortune may be poised to offer you something new. Death and Judgment both offer endings and new beginnings. The Fool asks us to take a leap of faith into a new journey.
There are also many cards that encourage us to keep going once our journey has begun.
When we study tarot, these images and their messages energize us, even on a subconscious level. When we read tarot, we find direction and insight. When we do tarot magic, we direct the energies of the cards toward our best outcome.
How do you use tarot to inspire and keep you on track?
You might design and perform specific tarot spreads to give you information and inspiration. You might do tarot magic with the four Aces to support a new project or encourage a new opportunity.
A daily card might give you the insight to stay true to your path.
When you need inspiration, motivation, or clarity on the next step, you can shuffle and ask for clarity, inspiration, or whatever you think you need and pull a single card.
Through studying and practicing tarot, we can stay inspired to do what we have to and want to do.
The Week in Review
Today, Wednesday, June 7, please join me for two important live broadcasts on my YouTube channel.
At 12 noon ET Nancy Hendrickson will help me explore her brand-new Ancestral Magick Divination Kit. This independent project, a collaboration with La Panthére Studio, will launch on Kickstarter later this month.
Nancy has provided me with a prototype of this kit. Watch as she teaches me to use it and be among the first to see this new tool in action. Join us live or catch the replay.
At 7 pm ET tonight, join us for our monthly Global Tarot Circle. Grab your tarot cards, share some readings, and increase your tarot and divination skills.
Have you gotten your June TarotScopes yet? I have three cards for each sign for the month. Check out your big three- sun, moon, and rising!
This Saturday, June 10, at noon, I am teaching a beginner tarot class at Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach. The class is free and fun. Please join us!
From Around the Web
A friend sent this link to me, and now I want to take a trip. A new hotel in Panama boasts a speakeasy called Arcano, which serves tarot-themed drinks.
Add Sting to the long list of celebrities and artists who find inspiration in tarot.
Here is a collective reading from Bustle for June 2023. You could also use their tarot spread to do a June reading for yourself.
Creation and Divination
Many of my creative divination friends are writers like me. All writers know the struggle of seeing a project through from the moment of inspiration to the finished work.
What many of my writer friends do not know is that tarot can be a massive source of inspiration for the writing process.
While several books, decks, and blogs help you use tarot in your writing process, I believe the definitive work on the subject is Tarot for Writers by Corrine Kenner.
If you have even a passing interest in tarot and a desire to write more effectively, this book can help you. If you are already a tarot enthusiast, this book will give you some inspiration for your creativity.
A teacher once told me that every good tarot reader must also be a tarot writer. I think there is some truth to this. If you are stuck in your desire to write or write more, let tarot help you!
Upcoming Events
Card and Craft Academy
Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!
Christiana’s Candle Magick
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Practical Tarot Techniques
Psychic Tarot
Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
Sharing Wisdom: Reading for Others
The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Tarot Beyond the Veil
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Clarity in Every Tarot Card
Tarot Flow Workshop
Making Magick with Tarot
Fearless Wisdom Tarot Workshop
Tarot Keywords and Interpretations Workshop
Tarot Spreads Tools and Techniques Workshop
Tarot for Magic and Mediumship
Tarot Communication for Clarity and Depth
Weaving the Tarot Reading Story
The Elemental Major Arcana
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Personal Healing with Tarot
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
About Christiana Gaudet
Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.
Christiana Gaudet
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Palm City, Florida 34990-8152
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 6 Issue 23
June 7, 2023
