The T.T and brainstorming.
Brainstorming is the process of trying to bypass the stodgy rational mind, which can sometimes block inspiration, and come up with as many solutions or ideas as possible in a short amount of time, no matter how silly. It is a technique which can benefit everyone, from businessmen looking for new approaches, to writers looking for characters and stories, to artists looking for new inspiration, to just a simple person stuck in a rut who is looking for fresh ideas on what to do in life.
The Tarot, with its evocative seventy-eight images, is a great tool for brainstorming, provoking responses and ideas that would not otherwise surface. Well, imagine the possibilities of using The Transparent Tarot, which can produce an almost infinite array of images! Either by drawing cards at random, or by using the whole deck at once and seeing what different images emerge, or by many other methods, the resulting images will be a great source of inspiration and ideas.
The first three cards to be placed are combined normally in the centre of the spread. These three cards may be consciously chosen or randomly selected, and represent the central figure of the issue, whether it be a character in a story, a business, or an individual. Then, starting at the top, three cards are placed in a vertical filmstrip. Starting closest to the middle, the first position indicates a motivation for action. The following card shows the action, and the third in the sequence represents the consequence. This process is continued round in a clockwise direction, until you have a layout resembling a star with eight rays, or a wheel with eight spokes, (see illustration). When all positions have been interpreted, you may wish to unlock more ideas by revolving the meaning of the positions. Thus the first card becomes the action, the second the consequence, and the third the motivation, and so on. This can also work as a divination spread, if you wish. It has enormous potential for offering fresh perspectives and ideas.
Another level of meaning may be added if you associate the shape of the spread with the ancient Celtic wheel of the year. This holds particular promise for divination, if you wish to seek guidance for the year ahead. Each spoke of the wheel may give an idea of the events or atmosphere of that eighth of the year, as divided by the festivals, (see illustration.)
