I just got home from the 2nd Annual World Tarot & Towel Tea Party at my friend Ember’s. We had a lovely 4 hour party sipping tea, drooling over our new tarot decks and books, and co-reading spreads for one another. Read more to find out what we did and what I learned this afternoon!
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It’s T minus 4 hours ’till Midnight. You know what that means? Both World Tarot Day and Towel Day begin. And tomorrow and Thursday are going to be jam packed with tarot fun for me. I’ll be adding three new posts between tomorrow and Thursday.

Follow my twitter feed (innotarot) to get first hand snippets of the fun as it unfolds. I plan to use the hashtag of #worldtarotday. You’ll get two posts from me tomorrow: a tarot tea party recap and another answering the question of “What is the spirit of Tarot for the next year?” On Thursday, I’ll share with you my experience with playing The Tarot Game with its creator, Jude Alexander.

Do you know where your tarot deck is? How about your towel? Are you ready to educate, experiment, and see what the tarot can do for you during this exciting tarot-charged day? If not, find your local tarot reader and ask them to share the wisdom of the cards with you!

Finally confirmed that I’ll be vending at Pagan Faire this Saturday in Portland. I’lI be available for half-hour and hour long readings, but I’ve also got my entire stock of crocheted tarot cases, in many exciting colors. Come check out my reading nook, browse my stock of tarot spread cases and deck slip cases and give those bags a new home. Looking forward to seeing Portland.

For more info and see what other events are planned, check out the Pagan Faire website.

This Thursday I’ll be at the WSU Vancouver campus in Salmon Creek reading tarot for their Halloween party. The event is open to the public and all it costs is canned food donations. Details below.

October 28, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Washington State University Halloween Party— Vancouver, WA
Looking for some halloween fun? Come join me and my fellow tarot readers as we provide some divination fun for Washington State University at Vancouver’s Halloween party. Costumes optional. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Firstenburg building. Canned and non-perishable food donations for Martha’s Pantry accepted at the door. A special midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will end the festivities.

Last Wednesday’s NaNoWriMo Plot Party was a lot of fun. we had 14 intrepid authors show up. All eager to meet each other and reveal ideas for their plots. I read for three people and examined the intricacies of character relationships, uncovered possible plots, and showed the power of tarot as a brainstorming tool to enthusiastic minds. We also played a create a story dice game and collaged ideas for stories.

I left this party feeling more and more ready for NaNoWriMo 2010. Are you planning on doing NaNo and need help crafting plots or characters? Try turning to the tarot for inspiration.

The second plot party kicks off tonight. Come join us as we generate plot ideas for NaNoWriMo 2010. I’ll have my deck with me to help you craft plot ideas, plot points, or just discuss character concepts. Hope to see you there!

Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA
NaNoWriMo Plot Party
NaNoWriMo is a wonder, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

We had a great time at the library last night. About 15 people showed up and we had a great time playing games related to plot creation. After an hour’s worth of group games and sharing, we broke up into individual activities. This is where I got to read tarot for the people who were curious about what I could say to them.

All in all, I read for about 4 people and helped them uncover some plot twists, characters and other literary items for their stories this year. Looking forward to seeing what the second plot party reveals!

I’ll be reading for my Wrimo peeps at the first plot party. If you’re having issues plotting your story for NaNoWriMo this year or want to create a few extra characters, come see me and we’ll use tarot to brainstorm new ideas. Hope to see you there!

Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA
NaNoWriMo Plot Party
NaNoWriMo is a wonder, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

My friend Alanna clued me into this on Facebook. Apparently, there’s a group of artists here in Portland, Oregon who got together in August, drew a bunch of cards and will be re-imagining them for a showing in November. I think I may have to go to this. Anyone else want to join me?

The detailed information below from their Facebook fan page:

The Tarot deck dates back to the 15th century and has been used since then as a map of mental and spiritual pathways. The meanings of the cards in the Tarot deck can vary from person to person, but the basic symbolism and elements remain the same.

Over 100 artists are creating their artistic representation of their selected card based on their own interpretation of its meaning and symbolism.

Join with us as we celebrate the rich and vast array of local talent and view unique and perhaps quirky, absurd or campy interpretations of the Tarot deck art. Artwork will be on display throughout the months of November and December.

Opening Reception Party including tarot readers, hoop-dancers, music, etc.
Date: Friday, November 5, 2010
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Splendorporium
3421 SE 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Portland Tarot Art Show is brought to you by Jenn Feeney, Erika Lee Sears, Joanne Licardo and Anna Magruder in partnership with Splendorporium. We look forward to this being a fun and inspiring art event!