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Lessons from a Professional Tarot ReaderMost people, if they really want to, can learn the meanings of tarot cards. Where things often get more difficult is learning to be a good reader. A reader does more than simply interpret the cards one by one. A reader weaves together layers of meanings and of symbolism with the spread, the querent’s energy, [...] By the NumbersWhen beginning a study tarot, one of the first things students learn about are correspondences. For some reason, tarotists love and the cards lend themselves to correspondences. Correspondences are other systems or symbols that, well, correspond to tarot cards. Common pairings include astrology and tarot as well as kabbalah and tarot. As for me, I [...] Personal Client ExperiencesRecently I asked readers what they wanted me to write about. Someone asked me to write about my personal experiences reading for clients. Here,  I’ll give an actual example of a situation and how I handled it. Then you all can discuss and share ideas about how you’d handle similar situations. As a professional reader, [...] Connecting with the UniverseAt some point, all tarot readers ask themselves questions about how the tarot works, where does the information come from, and what exactly goes on duringa reading. In his book, The Thoth Companion, Michael Osiris Snuffin suggests that a reading centers on communicating with higher powers, and he provides some ways to strengthen the bond [...] Going ProI don’t know this for sure, but I imagine that most people who learn tarot think about reading professionally. Reading tarot is certainly an option as a career. But it isn’t for everyone. And, most professional readers will tell you, it is not as glamorous as you’d imagine. Amber K and Azraiel Arynn K’s book, [...] Tarot for BeginnersTarot shelves at bookstores are filled with beginner level books. Do we really need so many? Aren’t they all essentially the same? I think we do need so many and that they are not essentially the same. First, they all differ in terms of voice and presentation. People learn differently and respond better to some [...] Balancing Art and Craft in Tarot ReadingTarot shelves at bookstores are filled with beginner level books. Do we really need so many? Aren’t they all essentially the same? I think we do need so many and that they are not essentially the same. First, they all differ in terms of voice and presentation. People learn differently and respond better to some [...] Six Tips for Asking the Right QuestionThe tarot community is always discussing something, or many things. A current favorite topic is the question of questions. What makes a good question? Does the question even matter? Should we help client’s rephrase their questions? In Simple Fortunetelling with Tarot Cards, Corrine Kenner shares some ideas. Sit down at the tarot reader’s table. Shuffle, [...] Pregnant PausesReaders, please enjoy this guest blog post by Corrine Kenner, author of Tarot for Writers, Simple Fortunetelling with Tarot Cards, Tall Dark Stranger, and Crystals for Beginners. “Am I pregnant?” “Will I have children?” “Should I have another baby?” During their twenties and thirties, most women think about babies—even if it’s just in passing—and pregnancy-related [...] Tarot TechniquesCatherine Chapman, of Tarot Elements, and Storm Cestavani, of Psychic Friends Live, both asked for techniques and unusual tarot exercises. Most of this month’s blogging has dealt with more philosophical questions regarding tarot reading. So let’s take a day and play with some more practical ideas. Here’s an oldie but a goody: The card at [...] MEET THE BLOGGERS
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