There are some good tarot haikus on the Waking Spirals blog, like this one:
Tarot Haiku-VI of Swords
September 21, 2009Sailing through dangers
We designed the fraught voyage
so we could triumph
Click on the “tarot” tag to see them all, or try this link: Tarot « Waking Spirals
Zach: stupid question time. why do people want to be certified tarot writers? Corrine: Hi, Zach! They want a structure for their work. And they want a certificate of accomplishment. Or achievement. And they want someone to whom they can be accountable ... Like me! Zach: ha! in my brief history as an "author" of a tarot deck i've received requests from people who review my deck and they say they need to do x-amount of deck reviews and it has to engage the author/creator (ie. interview) i'm baffled as to who out there measures these people's "Reviewing ability" Corrine: No one! That's why there are so many oddball reviews! LOL! You know, though, you could offer a certification program for your deck! James Wanless does that with Voyager, of course. Zach: which brings me to the lead on question - is there an association of tarot writers which would monitor these rogue un certified writers? :):) Corrine: Yes. I'll be the official Tarot for Writers police. LOL! No, seriously, people are very proud when they complete a course and get certified. Zach: well i'm all for people feeling good about themselves, but it still baffles me that they need to externalise it. Corrine: For someone who reads with your deck professionally, your certification would be a badge of honor and a marketing tool. Zach: frankly., if anyone dares to use my deck, they are in for a ride anyways. i'll be more than happy to certify them clinically insane, or at least questionable :D:D Corrine: You should definitely consider it. Not only does it help the people you certify, it's a good ongoing way to publicize and promote your own work. Zach: well i'm of a different school of thought when it comes to my deck. 1) it was never meant to be a public work, so if some one identifies with it, kudos to them. 2) i have never actively gone out and pushed the marketing machine for it, because it's such a personal piece of work. the last thing I want are the masses to get a hold of it. Corrine: Ohhh ... You're a one-man secret society! Zach: i tried to be for many years, till they found me Corrine: Heh heh heh. Zach: i didn't even want to write the book for the companion kit :/:/ segway question -when i studied architecture, they were very precious with the term "Architect" because they didn't want "builders" or "interior designers" to just use the term, so they for societies for architects, where you have to be registered and do a "Certification" so you are allowed to use the title "architect" now these societies are not governed by the .. government - ie. there's no law. if you're tarot writer certification is doing this - is there a bigger banner for "tarot readers"? and will this alienate others form the craft? Corrine: Oh, there are ongoing controversies here about tarot certification. I usually hear it compared to social work certification. Some are concerned that it will draw government interference. Others are more frequently worried that it will denigrate tarot readers who aren't certified. A few people get up in arms when they think that someone will get rich from certification fees. Some insist that tarot reading is too subjective to be certifiable. Zach: so you're familiar with the repercussions and possible politics involved - will certifying tarot writing do the same? Corrine: Sure. I think it might be too big a task to certify "tarot readers" in general. But I think it's perfectly valid to certify people within one system of tarot. Just like James Wanless has done. I've never heard a word of criticism about how he certifies Voyager readers. Zach: probably because they all love him to bits in the first place Corrine: Since this is my system, based on my book, I think the parameters are clear. I might have a few kinks to work out as it develops, of course. Zach: ahh i think that's what i'm missing Corrine: How do you mean? Zach: you see it's based on your book, but the title sounds more encompassing of "Writing" as a profession Corrine: Yes. It's all being channeled through the Tarot for Writers website and group, so it's closely linked to the book. But you're hitting on the same reason that no one can certify a "journalist" or a "reporter." Zach: well then it's a case of punctuation for me Corrine: You think I should put it in quotes? That would look weird. Zach: "Tarot for Writers" Certification. i know ... it does look weird Corrine: It makes it look sarcastic! Zach: italics perhaps? Corrine: I think italics may be the way to go. And if a rogue group of tarot writers does spring up unsupervised or unpoliced, more power to them. Zach: well if you have a following like Wanless for Voyager, then it should be a great program. Corrine: That's my dream!
So I have been doing alot of writing lately, and I am kinda surprised at how well the book Tarot for Writers has helped me break some terrible writers block. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe that the cards are supernatural or have “powers”. Yeah, funny, the guy who writes horror and has studied Occult phenomena for over 2 decades doesn’t believe in magic. But I do like writing about the imagery of the cards and the supernatural. And it is a very good system for me so far. I have studied alot of the “Hero’s Journey” and I find the cards fit the archetypes of the HJ very well. I am able to generate plots, character background, mood and tons of other things using Tarot Cards. If you find yourself stuck with a nasty case of writers block, I say put your cards on the table and get this book.
Tarot and writing seem to go perfectly together. Corrine Kenner's new book, Tarot for Writers shows us techniques to help us all leverage our love of Tarot to help us become better writers... or to take a stab a writing. This book is very timely. Tarot and writing seem to be at the forefront of everyone's minds lately as well as in the news. Just this past year, the new National Poet Laurate, Kay Ryan, mentioned that she used a deck of Tarot cards to learn to write poetry. Many Tarot readers I know focus their talents on assisting writers who have creative blocks, or are looking for insight or inspiration for a writing project. The use of Tarot has expanded past its historical uses as a tool of fortunetelling into a tool of self-help, therapy and now creative inspiration. This book very comprehensive, as are all Corrine Kenner's books. It is not only for Tarot readers who write, but also for writers who have never used Tarot before and wish to explore it as a tool of creative inspiration. In the first section, Tarot 101, she provides a brief lesson on Tarot meanings, how to read the cards, classic spreads and examples of readings. If that weren't enough, she also provides writing exercises with the spreads to get the reader started writing. I can't think of a better way to teach a reader how to journal readings! As if the first section weren't enough to make this book an amazing resource for a Tarot reader, she has embedded throughout the book an unofficial "Creative Writing 101" in which she discusses subplots, characters, storylines, settings and descriptions, and more. She also includes techniques for breaking the dreaded writer's block! The last section of the book is devoted to descriptions and attributes of each Tarot card in a 78-card deck from a writer's perspective, including lists of writing prompts. A glossary of Tarot terms and symbols is located in the back of the book. This is a must have for any Tarotist interested in writing -- from journaling for his or herself to writing a book, or any writer interested in using Tarot as a tool to unlock his or her imagination.
has helped me break some terrible writers block.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe that the cards are supernatural or have “powers”.
Yeah, funny, the guy who writes horror and has studied Occult 