Tarot for Songwriters

 TAROT FOR SONGWRITERS

By Sheryl 

What one thing that tarot and rocking roll have in common? Rock and roll music was called the work of the devil in 1967 and tarot also in the 60’s and 70’s was known as evil. They both had a bad reputation of being  wicked. Over time many have changed their view on music and tarot. 

After watching The Simple Tarot blog for the first draft for writers using tarot, as a songwriter and lyricist I knew that this could be done. As an experienced songwriter you can understand the format easily. For our audience who is interested in giving lyric writing a test drive we will shuffle the cards for a chorus which will be I’ll hook. That is the part of the song that seems to repeat itself in most songs that are not so complex. Next we will shuffle cards for verse one and verse two. Once you feel comfortable you can add an extra verse or who knows you might want to study songwriting like I have done for years from journaling as a child wanting to be a singer to a mature adult who wants to pitch her first hit song. Please note you don’t have to be a vocalist to  be a songwriter.  

1. Prepare for your reading as you do in all your reading. Maybe it’s cleansing your deck or mediation.

2. After you have chosen your deck, you are ready to ask your cards about the chorus. 

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You may choose one card, three cards or any spread you like. I like to let the spirit lead me and intuition. If one card jumps out as shuffling, that will be my card(s) I will interpret for this song. A major arcana card will start our chorus but most of all it was only one card. The card is  Judgment. I think the song will be called  Moving On as found as one of the keywords for De La Nuit tarot deck by Carole Anne Eschenazi. 

Chorus:

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

We made it to this crossroad 

I can’t take it no more

I’m MOVING ON
I’m MOVING ON

I need to purge my soul

I’m fixing what was tore

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

You made me but I’m only keeping the best

As the tarot book explains that this judgment means moving on, it could be a crossroad and purging one’s soul. That’s a simple rebirth. Remember a song is a story told with rhythm with most not exceeding three minutes and thirty seconds. 

This time I shuffled the cards and asked what will be my verse one for this song?

As I shuffled there were actually three cards that popped out of my hands while dealing. Please take note if you like spreading the cards, picking randomly, or just seeing which cards just want to pop out into your song is your choice. I allow the cards to pop out. Make that personal connection with your deck. Since our chorus was unstable and three cards popped out I chose to keep the verse stable. No more than six lines. This creates a stable verse for our song. 

6 swords can mean being regretful, letting go and in love moving from a relationship.

5 wands meaning of arguments fights this song well to say it was a card to pop out for a good pop song. The lyrics I used from my intuition fits nicely to know in love there is a conflict.

9 cups  give us the feeling of being stable, wanting satisfaction.

So refer back to your tarot book for the card. Make a connection and look at the details that catch your eyes. Listen to the intuitive message for your verse.

Verse 1 

I’m letting go of the past    …. 6 swords

I’m gonna miss alot of things…6 swords

We can’t understand each other 5 wands

Is it possible to have a conversation at last  5 wands

I know that money isn’t everything….9 cups

I just want to be happy with a lover …. 9 cups

It’s normal for songwriters to keep all verse stable in their songs. So I am going to use six lines.

I chose to let the cards land how they choose, let them pop out. There were only two cards. So that means I will be writing three lines to keep six lines in the verse. The two cards are 

2 Pentacles

Page of Pentacles.

I found that to be magical since both cards are from the same group. Most of all the elements of earth. This girl or guy is back to earth from that relationship illusion they were in. 

Verse 2

Tonight I look like a princess( 2 pentacles)

It’s only when I let you go (2 pentacles)

Finding a balance only made me look my best,,,,,,,,2 pentacles

I’m only thinking of success,,,,,,Page of pentacles

Trying to reclaim all my goals,,,,,,,,Page of pentacles

Even though your love put me to the test,,,,,,,,Page of pentacles

So you see from my example an easily completed song using tarot and my intuition. As tarot readers, whether using it for special occasions, business, or just everyday life. A songwriter too can use it. Everyone who’s up for a new craft. So as a songwriter let me now show you the finished work. 

Verse 1 

I’m letting go of the past   

I’m gonna miss alot of things

We can’t understand each other 

Is it possible to have a conversation at last

 I know that money isn’t everything

I just want to be happy with a lover 

Chorus:

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

We made it to this crossroad 

I can’t take it no more

I’m MOVING ON
I’m MOVING ON

I need to purge my soul

I’m fixing what was tore

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

You made me but I’m only keeping the best

Verse 2

Tonight I look like a princess

It’s only when I let you go

Finding a balance only made me look my best

I’m only thinking of success

Trying to reclaim all my goals

Even though your love put me to the test

Chorus:

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

We made it to this crossroad 

I can’t take it no more

I’m MOVING ON
I’m MOVING ON

I need to purge my soul

I’m fixing what was tore

I’m MOVING ON

I’m MOVING ON

You made me but I’m only keeping the best

 

If you would like to hear the song https://youtu.be/720YfXlphTA

You can check out Simple Tarot for writer at https://youtu.be/PPsYS3GYea8

Bio

Sheryl C. Roberson  completed her Bachelor of Metaphysics  Science B. Msc. from University of Metaphysic in Sedon, Az. She has earned  her certification Read Tarot Cards  like Pro with DailyOM taught by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber. She also earned many spiritual and writing certifications from Universal Classes. Sheryl holds a certification Songwriting the Lyrics from Cousera and taught by Berklee Music College.  Sheryl has done over fifth free reading with Biddy.com on the tarot path training reaching the level of Tarot Professional.