Tarot and Creative Writing Salon

Tarot is a card game, storytelling tool, and form of divination that has enchanted people all over the world, from all walks of life, for centuries. Though often viewed as a solitary practice, it is truly eye-opening when practiced in community, when different perspectives on the cards enrich your understanding – that's when the 'magic' happens. When combined with creative writing, it's an excellent way to unblock creativity, build confidence, and combat phone-induced brain rot, while sharpening your tarot-reading skills. No experience of tarot or creative writing needed. This is the second iteration of this salon, as the first one sold out. 

Details

📅 Wednesday, April 22nd | 6:15-8:15pm
📍 Nourished Communities, 263 Upper St, London N1 2UQ
🎫 Price: £30 (includes wine / beer, empanadas, and homemade baked goods)

What We'll Do

In this two-hour salon, we will gather in an intimate group to learn the building blocks of tarot (Major Arcana and the four suites), and use that knowledge – as well as individual cards' symbolism – to write short scenes, which you will be encouraged to read aloud. There will be three blocks of quiet writing time; you can use them for the same project or write three different scenes, it's up to you. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, comedy skits, dinner party anecdotes – all forms of writing are welcome. The focus here is play and improvisation – not evaluations or feedback. It's a great way to learn more about tarot, build your storytelling skills, and connect meaningfully with a group of strangers.

Ideal For

🧙‍♀️ Tarot readers who want to use writing to enrich their practice 
✍️ Writers who want to use tarot to enrich their practice 
🤯 Anyone who wants a break from their phones
🖼️ Anyone who enjoys analysing and 'decoding' symbols and works of art

Testimonials

“I had a truly magical time at the Tarot and Creative Writing Salon and will definitely be back! There was something for everyone. Every single person was made to feel comfortable, supported and at ease in the space. Nikkitha is a fantastic host and extremely knowledgable in both tarot and writing. I deeply enjoyed using tarot as a writing prompt and found it a fun, lighthearted and accessible introduction to tarot." –Jess 

“The salon was a really fun evening to explore creative writing through the lens of tarot. As a beginner to both I got the right amount of support and space to dive in. Great crowd and even better instructor.” –Keaton

"I had a wonderful time. This session, where we use tarot as writing prompts, has seeped into my own practice. Nikkitha's knowledge of tarot and writing is wide-ranging and her passion shines through." –Apoorva 

Who Is Leading This?

Nikkitha Bakshani – astrologer, tarot reader, and author of the award-winning dark comic novel Ghost Chilli. You can read my tarot/astrology newsletter The Fool Story to learn more about my style (and read my astrology-food column :D).

Do You Need Tarot or Writing Experience?

Nope! Just curiosity and an open heart.

What to Bring

📓 A notebook and a pen – no laptops or tablets
🃏 You will not need to bring tarot cards, as we will all be pulling from the same deck

Important Information

- Tickets are non-refundable. If you're unable to attend, please pass it on to a friend
- Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early, so we can get going – there's lots to cover  
- If you have any questions, dietary requirements, etc, please email nikkitha@thefoolstory.info