1- The Inner Child:

The Inner Child represents the purest and most unfiltered version of your creative spirit—the part of you that found wonder in the simplest things and dared to dream without limits. The kitten playing with butterflies reflects the beauty of curiosity, imagination, and a sense of play. This card encourages you to reconnect with the part of yourself that creates not for recognition or success, but for the sheer joy of expression. Your Inner Child is a boundless source of inspiration, and nurturing this connection can breathe life into even the most stagnant creative projects.

When Feeling Blocked:

If you’ve drawn The Inner Child in a moment of creative struggle, it’s an invitation to shed the burden of self-imposed expectations. Perhaps you’ve been overly critical of your work, or you’ve stopped creating for fun. This card suggests that it’s time to let go of the fear of imperfection. Revisit the things that used to ignite your wonder—whether that’s drawing doodles, playing dress-up, or imagining worlds that don’t yet exist. Your Inner Child reminds you to create freely, without judgment or consequence.

Creativity Exercises:

Revisit Childhood Dreams: Write or sketch what you remember dreaming of as a child. What did you want to be? How did you imagine your life? Use these reflections to create a piece of art or a short story.

Playdate with Yourself: Gather supplies like crayons, clay, or building blocks and create something just for fun, with no goal or plan in mind. Let playfulness guide you.

Imagine Your Eight-Year-Old Self: Meditate or journal about what your eight-year-old self might say to you now. What advice would they give? What would they want to see you create?

Create a Toy or Game: Design and make something whimsical—a handmade toy, a silly board game, or a puzzle—something that your Inner Child would adore.

Build-your-own Butterflies: Take a walk in a tree-filled area and gather up different kinds of leaves you find. Use the shape of the leaves to create a variety of butterfly wing templates.