Tarot Creativity Prompts

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Alternate Endings

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Prompt: Millie just broke up with her boyfriend and is on her own for the first time in her life.A friend she works with (Andrew) is also looking for a new place to live. Millie isn’t sure if it’s a good idea to become roommates with Andrew, or if she’d be better off on her own.
Out of the different three card readings shown below, which one provides the happiest result for Millie? Why do you say that?

Trash Panda Tarot - Knight of Wands, Ten of Swords, Nine of Wands

Trash Panda Tarot – Knight of Wands, Ten of Swords, Nine of Wands

Enthusiasm (Knight of Wands) often leads us to not see the pitfalls that are coming until it’s too late (Ten of Swords), and we’re then left burned, wounded, and wary in the end (Nine of Wands).

This moving in with Andrew may seem like a good idea, especially if he’s hyping it up as some great adventure. The problem lies in the fact that you’re not looking at the pitfalls involved. What are the potential problems and issues, and what does that say about the outcome of this choice? Moving in this direction has a high probability of you getting burned in the end. The most likely result is that you’ll learn some unpleasant lessons, and come out the other end still standing but wounded and wary.

Reverse Scale Tarot - The Star, Strength, Two of Wands

Reverse Scale Tarot – The Star, Strength, Two of Wands

Riding the hope involved in this move (The Star) isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as you’re aware of the manipulations going on beneath the surface (Strength). Be prepared with a back up plan (Two of Wands).

As a short term solution to your problem, this move in with Andrew sounds pretty solid. Just be aware that Andrew appears to be a bit manipulative, using cheer and hope to lift you up and also get you to see things his way. Make sure you have a back up plan in place for when it’s time to move on, so that you’re ready for when reality comes calling.

Forest Spirit Imprint Tarot - Five of Swords, Eight of Swords, Seven of Swords

Forest Spirit Imprint Tarot – Five of Swords, Eight of Swords, Seven of Swords

You’re going to come out of this endeavor with less than you went in with (Seven of Swords). Moving in with Andrew has the potential to bring with it lots of conflict (Five of Swords), of which you will try to ignore the best you can until it becomes too much for you to handle (Eight of Swords).

This particular grouping of cards looks like an abusive relationship. I’m not sure there’s anything redeeming or positive here for you to hope for in moving in with Andrew. He may seem nice on the surface, and maybe he really is, but it does not appear he’s going to make a very good roommate for Millie. On the contrary, it appears like an abusive cycle where she’s going to end up cheated in the end, and perhaps of more than just her possessions if that Eight of Swords has anything to say about it.

Summary :

In all three of these readings, the central card is one that indicates something is being hidden or remains unseen that needs to be acknowledged. This tells me that no matter which interpretation we go with, there’s a problem that’s not being seen. Out of these three readings, if she goes along with moving in with Andrew, the best result for Millie is the second reading… that said? All three of these are telling her that she shouldn’t be moving in with him at all.

DECKS USED: TRASH PANDA TAROT 2ND EDITION, REVERSED SCALE TAROT, FOREST SPIRIT IMPRINT TAROT

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios

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Prompt : “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”

Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot - Ace of Pentacles, Three of Pentacles, Queen of Wands

Scenario 1 – Ennis has made it to midlife, with a steady job, partner, house, and family. Only, now things are boringly steady and they’re not sure if they should pursue a new job, or go back to school. Their partner is supportive of either, so now they’re coming to you for another perspective.

With your partner front and center there to help and support you in your endeavors, something new to spice up life is a good idea.  Take time to think ahead instead of just about which options seem exciting right now in the moment. Consider consulting advisors that know more about the options you’re considering than you do.  In seeking out guidance from others that know more than you, you’ll be better able to identify which opportunity is best suited for you moving forward.

Scenario 2 – Jo has had a string of short and ultimately unfulfilling relationships over the last few years, and is coming to you for guidance on how to find something more fulfilling, and maybe more lasting.

Instead of focusing on those people that make you feel excited and give you those wild tingles of excitement, in order to find something more fulfilling you need something more stable.

Lots of times, this comes off as something “boring”, but the excitement needs to come from the experiences you have with this other person, rather than from the person themselves. Seek those that can bring more to the table than just that fiery spark of chemistry, and you’ll be more likely to find a more long lasting match as a result.

Scenario 3 –A general reading (feel free to add your own flair or a backstory).

A new opportunity rests on the horizon, but it’s not something that you can take on by yourself. To start off on a good foot and encourage success in this new endeavor, make sure that you bring those with you in your life that are eager to join you in the journey, and take care to get some advice along the way from those that have tread this path before you.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST FELINES TAROT

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Picking Themes

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Prompt : From your deck of choice, select one card for each of the themes listed below. Post the cards you chose, and share how you made the connection that you did between the prompts and the cards.

Creative Practice Activity with the Sun and Moon Tarot in a Tin

Note: I chose to pull the cards for this practice through random shuffle instead of picking them out.

A Christmas Gift Gone Wrong

Ace of Pentacles – Jack knew that the main motivation for his father-in-law to offer him the ER position as a Christmas gift was so that he wouldn’t be able to spend as much time with Clare.  Not to mention it means he has to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, which prevents him from joining Clare and her family on Christmas.  It’s still a good job, though!  A prime opportunity for advancement, too.

And it turns out?  He gets to see Clare and her family anyway, as dear old dad stubbornly tried to climb a ladder to fix a burnt out stringer of lights on the house (instead of letting Jack take care of it when he gets off work), and now they’re all here in the ER with Jack to enjoy Christmas as a family after all.

A Walk In Winter Snow at Night

The Emperor –   Filled with pride, Mr Fitzgerald walks down his street looking at all the home decorations on the houses of all his neighbors.  With so much going on this year and finances being strapped, a lot of people weren’t going to decorate this year.  He pulled them all together, though, and helped where he could.    In the end, everyone  ended up decorating.

None of it is over the top, but everyone joined in with him at the helm to help keep things organized.  Now, as he walks and enjoys the view on Christmas Eve, his boots crunch in the snow and the cold nips his nose, but soon other boots join in as the neighbors come together again to enjoy the beauty they’ve created, trailing after him along the sidewalk and chattering words of admiration and encouragement among themselves as they move from home to home.

A Perfect New Years Evening

The Empress – Sometimes you just have to create some boundaries and take a night for yourself, and that’s exactly what Marjorie is doing on this special night.   With a bath tub filled with nice warm water and bubbles, a book to read, and relaxing music playing, she relaxes in a house that had been filled with noise since the eve of Christmas Eve until just a few hours ago.

Now, with everyone out to ring in the new year, she has the house all to herself and quiet reigns as she takes a sip of her wine then reaches for the plate sitting on the edge of the tub with the bit of chocolate cake waiting for her to enjoy.  Leaning back into the warmth of the water and tickle of bubbles with a decadent sigh of pleasure.

DECK USED: SUN AND MOON TAROT

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Autumn Leaf

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Prompt: “Pull (at least) three random cards from your deck and use them share with us the story of an autumn leaf’s great adventure.”

Lonely Dreamer Tarot - Nine of Cups, The Devil, Knight of Wands, Eight of Wands, The Fool, The Hermit

Once upon a summer, there was a lovely oak tree located where the ocean meets land,
And beneath the tree was a soft patch of grass where people came to sit or stand.
[ Nine of Cups ]

On this tree lived many leaves who loved to dance in the breeze,
But one in particular was eager to fly, yet unable to let go with ease.
[ Knight of Wands atop The Devil ]

One day, the weather began to change, becoming colder by the day;
and this little leaf began to change with his neighbors who flew away.
[ Eight of Wands ]

As green turned to gold and they all let go, still this leaf held on,
And soon enough the days grew cold and all of its friends were gone.
[ The Hermit ]

Then one day, it’s stem grew weak enough to finally let go.
The last of its kind to released its grip and flutter out into the falling snow.
[ The Fool ]

DECK USED: THE LONELY DREAMER TAROT 1st EDITION

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Spot the Difference

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Prompt: “Below is a 3-card spread from Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot and a question/prompt to go with it. Your task is to pull the same three cards from your deck(s) and tell us how you might interpret these decks differently, and why. Same question, same cards, different decks. And if you’d read them similarly? Tell us that, and explain why!”

Enchanted Felines Tarot - Knight of Wands, Five of Swords, Page of Wands

Question: What could I do to inspire a little more creativity and passion into my life?

Look closer at those things that strike your interest and curiosity (Page of Branches).  You can’t chase every passion and explore every whim that wanders by.  Some of them?  You just have to let go (Five of Dandelions), in order to allow you to chase after the ones that truly inspire you (Knight of Branches).

Stolen Child Tarot - Page of Flame, Five of Zephyrs, Knight of Flame

Question: What could I do to inspire a little more creativity and passion into my life?

Get in touch with your feelings of childish enthusiasm. Where have you abandoned your dreams and how can you reconnect with them and those feelings they inspire? (Page of Flame)  Trying too hard on a path that’s not right for you will only cause you to feel an unnecessary sense of struggle and defeat (Five of Zephyrs).   Instead, reach for those things that lift you up, create a sense of confidence, and light within you a passion to follow your dreams (Knight of Flame).

DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST FELINES TAROT AND THE STOLEN CHILD TAROT

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Bestest Gift EVAH!!

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Prompt: “You’re a young child, and have an idea of what gift you want for your next big birthday / holiday / occasion. However, you don’t know what the gift is called, only how to describe it. Pull (at least) four cards, and use them as the basis to describe what would your young self’s bestest gift EVAH! Please share with us your description from the cards and the answer to what that fun toy might be.”

Cat Star Tales Tarot - Ace of Swords, Six of Swords, Eight of Cups, Ten of Pentacles
Dear daddy, I wanna be a pirate (Six of Swords) with a super sharp sabre to cut down my enemies with (Ace of Swords), before I run away to a place where I’ll never grow up (Eight of Cups) and I can live with all my friends and never have to work again (Ten of Pentacles).

The Gift :  A Peter Pan book, complete with pirate costume for Halloween.

DECK USED: CAT STAR TALES POCKET TAROT