All Hail the Mystic Queen!
All Hail the Mystic Queen!
Introducing the Queen of Wands
You know these Queens...
But do you know THIS queen?
Award-winning artist Stacey Williams-Ng is the creative genius behind La Panthère Studios, the Southern Gothic Oracle, the Southern Botanic Oracle, Roses, Dust & Ashes Oracle, and the new Rhythm and Soul Tarot.
In the upcoming Mystic Storyteller book and companion tarot deck, Stacey is also the Queen of Wands!
Queen of Wands: The Inspired Nurturer
The life of the party—and most likely the one hosting it—the Queen of Wands is one of the happiest, most creative, spirited, and eccentric personalities in the entire tarot. Leading the Queens in feistiness and wit, they are brave, outspoken, and quick to defend the oppressed, the underdog, and those who live and work on the fringe—whether by choice or force. This Queen is charming, clever, interesting, plucky, and they quickly attract the support and comradery of strong, likeminded individuals. Ruled by fire, they’re fiercely talented and they encourage others with their dazzling tenacity, their direct stance, and confident posture. Their strength and resolve is contagious, and they recognize their power, directing it toward motivational endeavors that nurture excellence in others.
If this Queen resonates with you, then you are most likely drawn to people who are free-spirited, self-sufficient, vibrant, and dynamic… and whether or not you recognize these qualities in yourself, I’d venture a guess that you are a Queen of Wands. As such, when this Queen graces your writing workspace, you are encouraged to think outside of the box, consider stories about liminal spaces and the people who reside there, take risks, and write authentically.
In storytelling, the Queen of Wands character might make a brilliant adventurer, animator, art director, brand designer, creative director, deejay, event coordinator, fashion designer, film producer, fine artist, freelance writer, ghostwriter, graphic designer, illustrator, interior designer, jeweler, journalist, makeup artist, marketing director, musician, party planner, photographer, product designer, social media specialist, stylist, tattoo artist, teacher, theater director, thespian, videographer, a wallflower, or the craftiest witch of any direction.
Stay tuned for an origin story…
On Wednesday, I have a story to share, and it’s one that also includes Stacey, the Queen of Wands. It’s the origin and serendipitous outcome of my new book, so be on the lookout in your inbox for How it Started... How it’s Going.
Release Date and Other Details
The Mystic Storyteller book and tarot deck is being launched on BackerKit this August. That means YOU will have the chance to demonstrate your Magician skills by helping manifest this endeavor. Stay tuned for a release date and other details! As a subscriber, you’re on the fast track to staying updated on this magickal project.
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In her more than thirty years as a storyteller and visual designer, Amanda “Mandy” Hughes has written and designed over a dozen works of literary, Southern Gothic, and women’s fiction under pen names A. Lee Hughes and Mandy Lee.
Mandy is the founder of Haint Blue Creative®, a space for readers and storytellers to explore, learn, and create. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Psychology, and she has worked as an instructional designer for nearly twenty years.
When she’s not writing, Mandy enjoys the movies, theater, music, traveling, nature walks, birdwatching, and binging The Office. She is a tarot enthusiast who uses the cards to enhance creativity and foster wellness. Her book Mystic Storyteller: A Writer’s Guide to Using the Tarot for Creative Inspiration and companion tarot deck are coming to La Panthère Studio in 2024.
Mandy lives in Georgia with her husband and four sons, two of whom are furrier than the others (but not by much). Visit her website at haintbluecreative.com and follow her on Instagram @HaintBlueCreative and @MysticStorytellerTarot.
