Tarot Journaling Forms and Worksheets

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By popular demand, here are the printable forms and worksheets I once offered on the website for my book Tarot Journaling.

The book has been out of print for a while now, so I stopped maintaining the companion site. (Maybe that was a mistake, since you can still get the Kindle edition.)

I hadn’t thought about these files lately — but somewhere, someone must be talking about them, because recently I’ve had several requests to make them available again. Looking at them today, I couldn’t believe I first created them in 2005. They’re like the Dead Sea Scrolls!

Someday, I plan to revise the Tarot Journaling manuscript and release a new and expanded version of the book … but first, I have to paint my kitchen, do laundry, and finish three or four other books that are already in the pipeline.

In the meantime, feel free to download and use these PDFs. You’ll find five useful worksheets, along with a bonus PDF of plain lined paper and a coordinating cover image. Simply click the thumbnail images to download the full-size files.

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Tarot Journaling Forms and Worksheets

The following documents are designed for easy printing, with margins that are wide enough to accommodate a three-hole punch. Just hit “print,” punch the holes, and put the pages in a three-ring binder.

Card of the Day Chart

Keep a master list of all your daily one-card readings, and look for themes and patterns over time.

Suggestion: One copy of this chart will last you a long time, but you might want to print it on heavier stock. Continue reading →

Marilyn Monroe’s Palm Reading

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“November 1954, Beverly Hills, California, USA — Marilyn Monroe has her palm read by Hassan, the fortune teller, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Swami said that the tell-tale lines indicated that Marilyn is passionate and will have two children. Hassan also said that Marilyn is an excellent sailor, though Marilyn commented that she gets seasick just by looking at water.”

Let’s have a closer look.

As it turns out, Hassan was an actor. He made 12 movies. Here’s his IMDb page.

And finally, here’s Hassan’s hotel card, from an auction on ebay. The same listing also appears on abebooks.

I love the last line on the card: “Your courteous waiter will summon Hassan to you at your convenience.”

The Reverse Celtic Cross

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Last night I dreamed that I was at a tarot conference, surrounded by all the world’s brightest tarot luminaries, and I was demonstrating a reading with the Celtic Cross.

Unfortunately for the dream version of myself, I’d also forgotten the positions of the spread. That’s the equivalent, in tarot, of forgetting that 2+2=4. The Celtic Cross is one of the first spreads every tarot reader learns. It’s also one of my favorite layouts.

What could I do? Everyone in the dream was watching me: Mary Greer, Lon Milo DuQuette, Sylvester Stallone, and Brigitte Nielsen. So I did what I always do in my anxiety dreams — and in real life.

I faked it.

But here’s the interesting thing: the spread I did in the dream might actually work.

I laid out a reverse Celtic Cross, with a focus on the past, designed to explore old issues (and old dreams) in depth. In this version, there’s room to delve deeply into the foundation of a situation — with far less emphasis on the future than the Celtic Cross normally provides.

The Reverse Celtic Cross: click this diagram for a larger view.

Here’s how it would work:

  1. The heart of the traditional Celtic Cross remains unchanged, starting with the significator. This card represents the subject of the reading — whether that’s a person, question, or specific concern.
  2. The covering card represents the situation at hand, and the energy surrounding the issue.
  3. The crossing card represents new energy that’s affecting the situation.
  4. The foundation card represents the origin of the issue.
  5. The recent past card describes the last six months to a year.
  6. Now here’s where the spread moves into reverse. Normally, the row of cards that appears on the left-hand side of this illustration would go on the right, and they’d depict issues of the present moment and the current course of action. In the reverse Celtic Cross, however, the four cards in the left-hand column depict issues and memories of the distant past — from childhood, young adulthood, or even a past life. In this case, the card in position 6 would depict an old self-image.
  7. Ditto for the card of public image, which would describe the viewpoint of family and friends from long ago.
  8. This card represents the hopes and fears of long ago.
  9. This card symbolizes the last six months to a year — which will probably reveal the outcome of those hopes and fears.
  10. And now we move back into the present, as we would with a standard Celtic Cross. The card in this position represents one’s highest goals and ideals — for now.
  11. The most likely outcome of the current path is summarized in a single card. In theory, I suppose you could repeat the column from the left, and lay cards for current self-image, public image, hopes and fears, and final outcome … but that would turn this spread into a very elaborate Celtic Cross, wouldn’t it? (Update: Kika Mae on Facebook just suggested calling that sort of spread an “Infinity Celtic Cross.” Intriguing!)

What do you think? Isn’t it an odd version of a familiar spread?

If you try it, let me know how it works for you.

Horary Astrology: Where’s My Passport?

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The other night, I was packing for a trip to Canada, where my sister lives — but I couldn’t find my passport. That’s not a problem for traveling into the great white north, but it can be an issue if you want to get back into the U.S.

I didn’t want to stay up all night looking for it, so I decided to try my hand at horary astrology — an ancient branch of the art that focuses on finding lost objects. The result was kind of astounding.

Now, I only know the simplest of rules for horary astrology, so those are the ones I practiced.

  1. The lost item has to be important, and finding it should be somewhat urgent. Check and double-check. My passport is an important document, and I didn’t have time to wait for it to turn up on its own, or waste on a fruitless search — especially if it wasn’t in my house.
  2. A horary chart should be cast for the moment the astrologer hears and understands the question. No problem. I asked myself, “Where is my passport?” and pressed the instant-chart button on my computer.
  3. At that point, an astrologer simply studies the chart for relevant clues. In horary, the Moon typically symbolizes the lost object. In this case, the Moon was in the second house of values and possessions. At first, that just reaffirmed the fact that my passport was an important possession, but it didn’t exactly tell me where to look.
  4. A horary astrologer also looks at the rising sign — which was Aquarius — as well as that sign’s ruler. Because horary astrology is ancient, it uses traditional planetary rulerships. That meant I needed to find Saturn. Ah, there it was, in the eighth house of shared resources.
  5. Horary also relies on the symbolism of the other planets. Mercury, the travelling messenger of the gods, flew around the world with important dispatches and communications, so I knew that Mercury’s position in the chart would be an important symbol of my passport. I found the ‘lil guy in the sixth house of work and service.

I was still kind of stumped. The Moon and Saturn were on opposite sides of the chart, but they were both pointing at Mercury. I knew that was probably a good thing, but I had already searched my home office, where I manage most of my routine duties that revolve around work, service, and responsibility.

Both the Moon and Mercury were in fire signs, which made me think that the passport might be in a “hot” place — but it wasn’t in the fire safe where I usually keep all of our important papers.

I started rifling through my briefcases and purses all around our house — and even my husband’s briefcase — since I still thought I would find it with our work papers.

When that didn’t turn up my passport, I shifted my attention to another place of business … and there it was.

My passport was buried in the basket we use to collect our important mail. In our house, that means bills and bank statements. I must have stashed my passport there last month, after an earlier trip that took me close to the Canadian border.

But how perfect was this chart?

  • The second house of values and possessions, where I found the Moon, usually relates to one’s own money and income. My bank statements are a record of my personal finances. As an added bonus, the Moon was in Aries, a sign that’s often linked to business and administration.
  • The eighth house of shared resources, where I found Saturn, describes joint finances, which also describes the bills and bank statements we keep in our important mail basket. Did you notice, too, that Saturn was in Libra, the sign of partnership? As it happens, Saturn is exalted in Libra. In hindsight, that was a good clue that I’d be able to find my passport readily, because the ruler of the chart was positioned so well.
  • And my Mercurian passport was buried, literally and figuratively, between those two significators, the Moon and Saturn — just like it was buried in all that paperwork. Of course Mercury, as a messenger, is closely linked with mail, and the fact that Mercury was in the sixth house was telling. Ask any astrologer, and you’ll learn that paying bills and reconciling bank statements is a textbook example of sixth-house duty and responsibility. What’s more, Mercury rules the sixth house, so he and my passport were right at home.
  • One other note: because horary astrology is ancient and traditional, sometimes the symbolism of a fiery, hot place can suggest a woodpile. Our bill basket happens to be woven of wood-like reeds. The bills are piled in it. I love it when astrology is literal.

Masonic Mysteries Revealed (in 1919)

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Here’s a fascinating old newspaper article I found online while I was doing some research into tarot history. It’s from the Galveston (Texas) Daily News of December 29, 1919, but it seems to be reprinted from the New York Herald.

Click the image or this link for a full-size PDF that you can enlarge — but if you know any Masons, don’t tell them that I let you in on their secrets.

Tarot for Writers: Your Cast of Characters

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Have you been thinking about crafting a short story? Here’s a free excerpt on character creation from my book Tarot for Writers.

The Real Deal

When you’re ready to start assembling the cast of your next story, deal yourself a starting hand. Begin with one card for every character you’ll need. Typically, you’ll want to include:

A Protagonist. The protagonist is the hero of the story. He sees the most action—and the most conflict. The word “protagonist” is Greek; it used to mean the first actor to speak on stage in a drama. Since the protagonist is the star of the show, you’ll want to develop a detailed character profile to use as a reference while you write.

An Antagonist. Every hero has an opponent—the anti-hero, or antagonist. Even though the antagonist isn’t the main attraction, he or she should be just as interesting as the protagonist.

Foils. Because everyone needs a friend, many literary characters have foils—sidekicks who illustrate their strengths and weaknesses. Don Quixote’s foil was Sancho Panza; Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson. Fred had Barney, and Lucy had Ethel. Even bad guys have henchmen, minions, and lackeys: Captain Hook had Mr. Smee, for example, and Dr. Evil had Mini-Me.

Supporting Characters. Figures who pop up throughout the course of a story without taking lead roles themselves are supporting characters. They usually have names and at least some explicatory background; you can develop character sketches for them, too.

Stock Characters. Almost every story includes stock characters, such as bartenders, taxi drivers, and mail carriers. They’re usually nameless, but they step in as needed to keep the story moving.

You might be tempted to develop a proverbial cast of thousands—especially when they come so readily through tarot cards. Don’t succumb. Remember to keep your minor characters locked into minor roles. Consolidate their parts when you can, and make sure that their presence adds to the story without detracting from the major players.

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Photo by Katrina Brown; licensed by Corrine Kenner

Join the Tarot Classroom

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If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ways to deepen your connection to the spiritual side of life. You have a fairly good intuitive sense, but it’s often blocked — either by well-meaning friends and family members, or by your own “voice of reason.”

That’s why I created the Tarot Classroom — a new online retreat and study center here at TarotClassroom.com.

Registration is fast, easy, and free.

Join the Tarot Classroom, and you’ll discover new ways to work with tarot cards — including innovative techniques like dream analysis, past-life regression, and guided meditation. You can even learn how to integrate tarot with other spiritual tools, such as runes and astrology.

In the Tarot Classroom, you’ll have a golden opportunity to develop your intuitive strengths — and to quiet the nagging thoughts that make you doubt yourself. You’ll find the time and space you need to tune into your intuition and refine your spiritual practice. You’ll be able to test and challenge yourself in a safe place — so you can build your psychic skills and endurance, and gain confidence in your abilities.

A well-developed intuition would be reward enough, but I think you’ll discover something even bigger — and better — when you spend time in the Tarot Classroom. I think you’ll be able to use what you learn to turn your life around.

Most of us worry about our relationships. In the readings I do for others — and in my own life — I find that personal connections are everyone’s number-one concern.

No matter how successful we look on the outside, we all have insecurities. Naturally, we all fear rejection and ridicule from those we love and admire. More importantly, we all want to be loved and accepted for the people we really are. That’s true, no matter how old or young we are, or how much we weigh, or how much money we make. In fact, we all want more love, more friends, and more meaningful interaction with the world around us.

In the Tarot Classroom, you’ll discover that the tarot is more than just a tool for understanding the past or predicting the future. You’ll learn that your own inner wisdom is a powerful force for transformation. As you deepen your connection to the spiritual side of life, your relationships will change and grow, and your self-esteem will blossom. You’ll be able to shed old insecurities and self-doubts, and face each day with the skills you need for success.

The Tarot Classroom is an online environment, so you can access it from any laptop, iPad, or smartphone. And while you might be alone at your computer, you won’t be alone in the Tarot Classroom. I’ll be there to offer guidance and mentoring, and you’ll have the chance to connect with other tarot enthusiasts like yourself — especially on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/TarotClassroom.

The Tarot Classroom is brand new, so if you register today, you’ll be a charter member of the group!

Thank you for your interest, and I do hope you’ll join us.

Best regards,
Corrine Kenner
Author of Tarot and Astrology, the Wizards Tarot, Tarot for Writers, Tarot Journaling, and more

PS: Our first lesson will be posted on June 1, and our first webinar is slated for June 5. You won’t want to miss either one!