How Do You Create A Fictional Character Using The Tarot?
Creating a fictional character can be a challenge for a writer. Deciding on motivations, creating a character background and fitting the character into the flow of the story all take skill and imagination. Whether you need a character for a short story, play or novel – or as a character for a role-playing game – the Tarot is an excellent tool to help you create fictional characters. A simple spread can spark your imagination and get you started thinking in unusual directions. Pull the 16 court cards out of the Tarot deck and shuffle them thoroughly. Pull one card from the deck and turn it over. This card will serve as a base for your character, giving you a broad portrait of character traits and possible motivations. Read a few general interpretations of the Tarot card you’ve chosen if you’re not familiar with the Tarot or if you want more insight into the type of character represented by that card. As you read, allow your mind to wander to people you know who may fit that description,
