This is how I've taught my nephew to read tarot. I ask him to tell a story using the cards and it's amazing how well it works in opening up his confidence. He's less inhibited when he feels there's no right or wrong.
Tarot truly is the story of my life. I use it to journal and I really like the cards to be the darker cards and maybe a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. So I love a great tarot read just like I love a good story.
currently reading 78 degrees, getting back into tarot after many years, actually feel "called" to do it now. Using tarot for writing looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks for this video. I'm a script writing teacher and I've developed a similar excercise, but your method gave me some new ideas. Congratulations on your work!
I would love for Kelly to go more in dept with this technique. I just bought tarot cards few days ago came across her Channel. I like it a lot it's very informational.
I was doing a little search about the idea of story readings or storybook readings as you say and why am I not surprised that it led me here :D This idea fascinates me as a way of using skills I have already, story telling, with doing readings. I'm quite excited to see where this could lead.
I have noticed that some decks are easier to read as far as telling a story, I had a hard time with the RWS deck, but I received the Anna K Tarot deck and actually learned so much easier. Thanks for your great ideas 😊
Thank you, it seems like one of those wonderfully obvious ideas... that you just don't realize it's full potential until someone "shows" you some of the techniques to actually use it! I needed that, thank you. White Light and Blessings!
You are so gifted at teaching the tarot system. I have been a reader for over 22 years and I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Thank you :) I LOVE teaching Tarot because I think it's such an incredible tool and I want to share the wealth! I have learned so much from others too so it's like an exchange. I'm pleased that my videos are useful to you.
I LOVE it! .. I started writing a novel in 1943 (Feels like it was that long ago..!), and this could really help me finish it. Ooh, lets meet for tea and tell stories. There's a lovely teashop in Amersham. We must bring Kelly from The Truth in Story though, I promised! Thanks for your interesting videos. They are inspiring xx
Great video! I recently found your channel and i'm so glad I did! I've just started reading Kim Huggins "Tarot 101" book. In one of her exercises she talks about doing readings using this story telling technique. Its nice to see an example of how this can be put into practice. Thank you!
This is brilliant. As a creative writing tutor and author, I'll be using some or all of these bardic techniques in my work from now on. Thanks, Kelly-Ann. :)
I can make an educated guess as to what might be a part of the roots of tarot. Maybe at some time people held the belief that many things occur that are unexplained or beyond our grasp. And by opening up a situation to random chance, God or the universe or whatever it is can manifest. So the representative cards can be shuffled randomly, or tossed, or whatever and maybe something will show itself at the end of it. I could be wrong or poorly spoken.
This is great advice. I've been a writer my whole life, but I've just started reading tarot cards in the past few months and I plan on trying this technique soon.
Haha! Oh my, I think that would only be useful to a small section of people but it's a possible workshop idea for the future. I would need to teach it in a few parts. Thanks for the interest.
Great video! It's given me some ideas on how to use the Tarot to get through the places where I'm stuck. And I would LOVE a video on how to write a novel with the Tarot! Maybe a series of posts? I have been thinking of creating spreads using the main story beats as postions meanings, and then maybe further breaking down each beat/position into a 3 card spread for more information. Something to play with, anyway. Thanks for your video. :)
Yes, it's definitely a good idea to use the 'set-up, conflict, resolution' idea in readings for querents. Three card readings are always very powerful and you can duplicate depending on how many stages or issues you're working with. When it comes to designing spreads, I like to go way out of the box and introduce ideas from other areas of my life.
Love this video! It's funny because I just started experimenting with doing readings to help inspire and flesh out story plotlines and characters for creative writing this month. So you have impeccable timing. Lots of great and interesting ideas in here that I hadn't considered, though. And I absolutely /love/ the idea of storybook readings. I haven't used spreads much lately, but I tried that one out the other night and loved it. Thanks for sharing! :D
I’ve just come across this video and it’s really helpful, so thank you..... Would you consider doing a video where you give an example of how you would do that with an imaginary or real client? Or do you have one already? :)
I’ve been diving more into tarot and creative writing but I don’t see much about using it in academic writing. I’m in my final year of grad school and I’d like some tips in using tarot to help me with my thesis
You're not the only one to do this, but, for the life of me, I don't understand why use such a patterned fabric as a background, when the cards themselves are so full of patterns! It is very distracting and takes away from the ability to see the images and focus on them. Besides, it is basic common sense
This is how I've taught my nephew to read tarot. I ask him to tell a story using the cards and it's amazing how well it works in opening up his confidence. He's less inhibited when he feels there's no right or wrong.
Tarot truly is the story of my life. I use it to journal and I really like the cards to be the darker cards and maybe a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. So I love a great tarot read just like I love a good story.
currently reading 78 degrees, getting back into tarot after many years, actually feel "called" to do it now. Using tarot for writing looks like a lot of fun.
Just found your posts. I love the way you put your ideas across so simply and concise. You make every word matter and you don't waffle. Brilliant!
There's nobody like her
Thanks for this video. I'm a script writing teacher and I've developed a similar excercise, but your method gave me some new ideas. Congratulations on your work!
I call it the story board technique and have found it extremely helpful when I was struggling years ago
I would love for Kelly to go more in dept with this technique. I just bought tarot cards few days ago came across her Channel. I like it a lot it's very informational.
I was doing a little search about the idea of story readings or storybook readings as you say and why am I not surprised that it led me here :D This idea fascinates me as a way of using skills I have already, story telling, with doing readings. I'm quite excited to see where this could lead.
I have noticed that some decks are easier to read as far as telling a story, I had a hard time with the RWS deck, but I received the Anna K Tarot deck and actually learned so much easier. Thanks for your great ideas 😊
Thank you, it seems like one of those wonderfully obvious ideas... that you just don't realize it's full potential until someone "shows" you some of the techniques to actually use it! I needed that, thank you. White Light and Blessings!
:) Blessings to you too and thanks for watching x
You are so gifted at teaching the tarot system. I have been a reader for over 22 years and I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Thank you :) I LOVE teaching Tarot because I think it's such an incredible tool and I want to share the wealth! I have learned so much from others too so it's like an exchange. I'm pleased that my videos are useful to you.
This is very good for journeying
I LOVE it! .. I started writing a novel in 1943 (Feels like it was that long ago..!), and this could really help me finish it. Ooh, lets meet for tea and tell stories. There's a lovely teashop in Amersham. We must bring Kelly from The Truth in Story though, I promised! Thanks for your interesting videos. They are inspiring xx
Great video! I recently found your channel and i'm so glad I did! I've just started reading Kim Huggins "Tarot 101" book. In one of her exercises she talks about doing readings using this story telling technique. Its nice to see an example of how this can be put into practice. Thank you!
:) Kim Huggens is a bit of a legend. :)
This is brilliant. As a creative writing tutor and author, I'll be using some or all of these bardic techniques in my work from now on. Thanks, Kelly-Ann. :)
This is such a wonderful video.
Thank you for watching :)
That moment when you think "wow this is great im going to subscribe" and you're already subscribed 😂 thanks for creating great content!
This was very helpful. Thank you
I can make an educated guess as to what might be a part of the roots of tarot. Maybe at some time people held the belief that many things occur that are unexplained or beyond our grasp. And by opening up a situation to random chance, God or the universe or whatever it is can manifest. So the representative cards can be shuffled randomly, or tossed, or whatever and maybe something will show itself at the end of it. I could be wrong or poorly spoken.
This is great advice. I've been a writer my whole life, but I've just started reading tarot cards in the past few months and I plan on trying this technique soon.
Coool. I hope it goes well for you!
PLEASE do a video about how to write a novel using Bardic technique!
Haha! Oh my, I think that would only be useful to a small section of people but it's a possible workshop idea for the future. I would need to teach it in a few parts. Thanks for the interest.
ermegerd, i love you kelly for real. i never even thought of this~
:D Go forth, sweet wordsmith, and write!
gitl you crack me up! but i certainly have and will! ive been writing a lot more on my blog so ya!
This is pure gold. Many thanks 🌟
Great video! It's given me some ideas on how to use the Tarot to get through the places where I'm stuck. And I would LOVE a video on how to write a novel with the Tarot! Maybe a series of posts? I have been thinking of creating spreads using the main story beats as postions meanings, and then maybe further breaking down each beat/position into a 3 card spread for more information. Something to play with, anyway.
Thanks for your video. :)
Yes, it's definitely a good idea to use the 'set-up, conflict, resolution' idea in readings for querents. Three card readings are always very powerful and you can duplicate depending on how many stages or issues you're working with. When it comes to designing spreads, I like to go way out of the box and introduce ideas from other areas of my life.
Holy crap! I love that ring!!!
+Renegade Butterfly Hillarious!!!! :)
Love this video! It's funny because I just started experimenting with doing readings to help inspire and flesh out story plotlines and characters for creative writing this month. So you have impeccable timing. Lots of great and interesting ideas in here that I hadn't considered, though. And I absolutely /love/ the idea of storybook readings. I haven't used spreads much lately, but I tried that one out the other night and loved it. Thanks for sharing! :D
Ooh, I love divine timing. :) Glad that it came at the right moment for you and good luck with your project.
You should do a video on this. Maybe a novel with Bardic Technique. I'm sure a bunch of Nanowrimo folk would love it!
Wow, this is indeed a powerful tool. Could you recommend any books for further reading for using Tarot in this way?
I can indeed. :) Lots of people like this one: www.amazon.co.uk/Tarot-Writers-Corrine-Kenner/dp/0738714577
this is cool! awesome idea! :)
thanks!
You're so welcome :)
I’ve just come across this video and it’s really helpful, so thank you..... Would you consider doing a video where you give an example of how you would do that with an imaginary or real client? Or do you have one already? :)
I'm totally waiting for your book on tarot...if you ever decide to do it. :P
:) I'm writing two (possibly three) ebooks about Tarot this year so you're in luck!
That is AWESOME!!!!! I can't wait. :D
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I’ve been diving more into tarot and creative writing but I don’t see much about using it in academic writing. I’m in my final year of grad school and I’d like some tips in using tarot to help me with my thesis
How about a story where you start out in a room full of books?
brillant
Another Great video! I would love to interview you on my series! I hope you see these and respond!
You're not the only one to do this, but, for the life of me, I don't understand why use such a patterned fabric as a background, when the cards themselves are so full of patterns! It is very distracting and takes away from the ability to see the images and focus on them. Besides, it is basic common sense