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Issue 3: Creative Magic
The Autumn Creative Magic issue focuses on the mystical intersection between art and alchemy and is packed with prompts and rituals for the changing season. This issue features:
- Tarot for writers: Storytelling and character development questions based on the 22 Major Arcana cards in the tarot
- How to design your artist’s altar
- How to make your own oracle cards
- Rituals and tarot spreads to tap into your creative magic
- Color magic and crystals for creativity
- A chaos magic ritual for combatting the inner critic
- Journal prompts for the change in season
- An overview of the nine Muses and when to call on them
- A seasonal reading list and playlist
- And more!
Issue 2: Your D.I.Y. Creative Retreat
The Spring/Summer issue is focused on ways you can have your own creative retreat. You’ll discover:
- How to hold space for yourself with an at-home creative retreat
- What self-care looks like for artists
- Why you should not only read but live The Artist’s Way
- What it means to “find your magic”
- How to use design thinking to gamify your mornings
- Ways to help your ideas flourish — and your creative blocks to disappear
- How to discover your creative strengths
- Alternative ways to tap into your creativity (like forest bathing and guided meditation)
- The signs it’s time to take a break
- And more!
Issue 1: Your Year of Bold Creativity
The inaugural Winter issue is centered around making the new year your boldest and most creative year. Contents include:
- 22 questions to ask yourself to start your year
- A guide to writing your creative manifesto
- 9 signs it’s time for a social media detox
- A simple ritual to release limiting beliefs
- An easy morning routine for anyone who isn’t a morning person
- 12 reading recommendations for creative inspiration
- What to include in a bullet journal
- How to synch your creativity with the phases of the moon
- Tarot spreads and spells
- And more!
(Questions? Comments? Contact me any time.)