Checklist

Mary-El Workshop Checklist

Week 1: Introduction & First Impressions

Introduce your deck

☐ Anoint the deck with a fragrance of your choosing

☐ Intuitively introduce yourself to the deck

Art & Music Immersion

☐ Listen to the curated playlist

☐ Admire the artwork card-by-card

☐ Sort the cards into piles (like/dislike, understand/don’t understand)

☐ Journal your first impressions and emotional reactions

Start the Book

☐ Begin reading Women Who Run With the Wolves

☐ Pull 3 cards while reading and write down your reflections

Film #1 Viewing

☐ Do the Character Spread before watching the film

☐ Watch Film #1 (Pan’s Labyrinth)

☐ Reflect afterward: what did you get right? what surprised you?

Week 2: Deepening Connection

Book + Tarot Integration

☐ Continue reading the book

☐ Pull cards and take notes on themes, connections, and imagery

Film #2 Viewing

☐ Do the Character Spread before watching

☐ Watch Film #2 (November)

☐ Reflect on the accuracy and symbolism of your reading

Midpoint Spread

☐ Do the “What Does This Deck Have to Teach Me?” spread

☐ Journal your interpretation and how the deck is evolving in meaning

Week 3: Integration & Closing

Complete the Book

☐ Pull any final reflection cards and take closing notes

Film #3 Viewing

☐ Do the Character Spread before watching

☐ Watch Film #3 (The Shape of Water)

☐ Reflect and journal: how does the film echo the deck’s messages?

Closing Ritual

☐ Do the Conclusion Spread

☐ Write your closing thoughts: What did this journey awaken?

☐ Optional: Create a final art piece, altar, or ritual for integration