20 prompts in Non-Fiction

Astrology, Divination and Tarot writing prompts

Essays and reflections on stars, cards and the stories people use to read their lives.

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  1. Discuss the ethical considerations and potential psychological impacts of relying heavily on divination tools for decision-making. Include personal anecdotes or case studies where reliance on astrology or tarot significantly influenced someone's life choices, for better or worse.

  2. Write a personal essay reflecting on a moment when a tarot reading profoundly shifted your perspective on a personal issue. Describe the setting, the cards pulled, the reader, and the insights that changed your path.

  3. Write a personal essay detailing your first encounter with tarot reading. Include the imagery of the cards, your emotions at the time, and how the reading influenced decisions you made afterward.

  4. Write a personal essay explaining your first encounter with astrology, tarot, or divination. Delve into how your initial skepticism, curiosity, or belief has evolved over time, and what influence, if any, it has had on your life decisions.

  5. Explain the significance of divination practices in various cultures around the world. Compare and contrast at least three different practices, such as I Ching, scrying, and rune casting, discussing how they reflect the values and beliefs of their respective societies.

  6. Explore the history and significance of a lesser-known divination method from a culture or tradition unfamiliar to most. Describe how it's performed, its cultural context, and compare it to more well-known practices like tarot or astrology.

  7. Explore the history of astrology in a particular culture or civilization. What role did it play within that society? How was astrology integrated into the daily lives and governance of the people?

  8. Create a guide on how to integrate divination into modern self-care routines. Offer practical tips for beginners on choosing the right form of divination and understanding the symbolic meanings behind different practices.

  9. Delve into the personal journey of someone who identifies as a psychic or medium. Interview them about their first experiences with their abilities, how they honed their skills, and the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced in their line of work. Include anecdotes of particularly memorable readings or events.

  10. Compare and contrast two divination techniques (e.g., I Ching vs. Tarot) and discuss the cultural origins and variations in interpretation and methodology. Use detailed descriptions and personal insight to bring these ancient practices to life for contemporary readers.

Good to know

Writing astrology, divination and tarot, answered.

How long should a astrology, divination and tarot piece be?

For a first draft, aim for an essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words. That's a draft you can finish in a sitting or two. If the idea keeps growing, let it: plenty of books started as a fifteen-minute sprint.

What do readers expect from essays?

A mind at work, one subject at a time. Most readers come looking for a distinctive voice; personal stakes; surprising connections; pieces that stand alone. Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.

Which astrology, divination and tarot prompt should I start with?

Read down the list until one makes you want to argue, or remember something. That's the one. Can't choose? Press "Pick one at random" and write whatever comes up.

How do I make a astrology, divination and tarot prompt my own?

Change one thing the prompt takes for granted. Three ideas that suit astrology, divination and tarot: include a counterargument and answer it fairly; cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it; find one surprising fact and build around it.

A prompt is a door. Walk through it.

When a sprint turns into something, give it a home: chapters, daily word goals, and readers when you're ready.

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