We don’t always use the cards for readings. Sometimes we want to use them in creative ways or to spark our own creativity in other projects. Whether you are writing a story or are looking for a fun way to work with your cards, story telling and tarot have always gone hand in hand. Writers use the cards in all aspects for story creation, from character generation to plot structure to scene development. Corrine Kenner’s Tarot for Writers has lots of great applications. Here is one that would be fun to do on a snow day or perhaps at a party or meet up. Creating Characters from Tarot for Writers Try using the cards to answer any of the following questions. You can pull as many

Last month I was asked to write about how to use tarot cards as journaling prompts. Five years ago, I wrote an article with some journaling basics and you can find that HERE. I have some other great and/or fun ideas for using your cards as journal prompts for you, too. Write a short story You can pull the cards randomly or select them specifically. Selecting them specifically is a good option if you have a card or cards that you specifically want to explore. You can divide your deck into Courts, Majors, and Minors, or just pull off the top of the deck until you get to the appropriate card.  Main character: select a Court Card Theme: select a Major Plot: select three