The Fool & The Page

In this episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire poses the question: What is here for the writer with a big goal? Five of Wands is here to remind us to pause, pay attention, and check the ego. Dance-fighting, rejection, and a surprise visit from a red-shouldered hawk also factor in, and all followed by 25 minutes of guided writing to get you centered for the creative projects ahead.

Join Claire this coming Sunday at The Writing Barn for a mini-retreat for the weekend writing warrior:

In this episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire poses the question: What is here to serve the writer-in-crisis? Ten of Wands shows up, inspiring thoughts on how we pause, find our focus, help shoulder burdens, and generally just keep on making shit in a world that sometimes feels completely out of control.

Mystic Mondays, Ten of Wands Print: https://mysticmondays.com/products/ten-of-wands-print

In this Fool & the Page interview, Claire speaks with Trista Edwards of Marvel + Moon about her new book of poetry SPECTRAL EVIDENCE, plus an equal mix of delicious and thorny topics like the concept of hearth craft, anxiety surrounding beginning and completing projects, creating magic in a chaotic home, and how to shift your physical space into a creative sanctum by striking a match and lighting a candle.

Check out Trista's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Spectral-Evidence-Trista-Edwards/dp/0988206196/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trista+edwards&qid=1599668499&sr=8-1

And her candles here: https://www.marvelandmoon.com/

Trista references The Moon Power Tarot deck for this episode: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starpowertarot/moon-power-tarot

New classes with Claire here! https://www.clairecampbellwriting.com/classes-and-retreats

In this episode, and in celebration of the first quarter moon, Claire draws Six of Wands in response to a question about making and midpoints. She talks about trying to trick the Tarot like you try to trick your therapist, along with the need to celebrate as we go along and shut out the haters with a metaphorical victory vessel.

Register for Claire's Mini-Retreat for the Weekend Warrior: https://thewritingbarn.regfox.com/mini-retreat-for-the-weekend-warrior-with-claire-campbell-online

In this episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire pulls a card for the rejected writer (or anyone who's ever heard the universe shouting, "NOPE!") and BAM! It's The Lovers, y'all. Claire muses on dead leaves spinning from cobwebs, wild geese, and how we can see/feel/receive love from the wild, wild world and know our worth.

For the writing activity portion, please reference Mary Oliver's reading of her poem "Wild Geese" at the following link (or find it in your own beautiful poetry collection): https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/09/24/mary-oliver-reads-wild-geese/

In this Fool & the Page interview, Claire interviews Typewriter Tarot Founder Cecily Sailer in a conversation inspired by the Strength card. Topics of interest: wild beasts, zombie Tarot, sobriety, dark paths, and wondrous light. After the convo, Claire guides listeners through 25 minutes of writing with prompts offered by Cecily and encourages folks to sign up for the Cosmic Rescue Series with Typewriter Tarot for lots more creative inspiration.

Typewriter Tarot: https://www.typewritertarot.com/

In this episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire pulls Queen of Swords for some creative guidance, including the notion that your boundaries might include wanting to stay home and polish your fancy boots, and that is OKAY. Twenty-five minutes of guided writing inspired by Queen of Swords will give you one Pomodoro’s worth of fun storytelling using the ultimate truth teller as your jumping off point.

In this episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire explores Six of Cups and all the creative guidance it has to offer. Learn how carving out time to stare into space and experience wonder can inspire story, even when we don’t have a specific goal in mind. This quick chat is followed by 25 minutes of guided writing for character development and/or self-reflection. It’s a cosmic mid-week break! WELCOME!

In the first episode of The Fool & the Page, Claire explores Seven of Swords and all the creative guidance it has to offer. Learn how looking forward can enable us to continue making things. This quick chat is followed up by 25 minutes of guided writing for some storytelling or self-reflection. It’s a cosmic mid-week break! WELCOME!