My Approach to Tarot Reading

Sometimes. If reversals add useful nuance for your topic, I include them. If they create noise, I leave them upright. I check your preference at the start and keep the approach consistent for that session.

I will tell you the truth with care. If a hard pattern shows up, we name it, pace it, and focus on options. You will not be left spooked or helpless; the point is to leave with language for what is happening and at least one next step.

With boundaries. I do not pry into someone else’s private life. We centre your choices and your side of the dynamic. For example, instead of “What are they thinking about me,” we might ask, “What do I need to know about this dynamic and my best move,” and instead of “Will they come back,” try, “What is my most compassionate path forward, and what will help me heal.”

No. Curiosity and honesty are enough. Treat the cards like a mirror and the session like a structured conversation that helps you think and feel your way through a situation.

Anything under 30 minutes is a taster. 30 minutes is my standard session for one clear topic. We usually work with 6 to 9 cards and go deep enough to peel back layers and land a solid next step. 45 minutes is the sweet spot for most people; we can unpack nuance, sit with the conversation, and look at 9 to 12 cards with a couple of oracle pulls. 60 minutes is for full exploration, either a big life change or several angles of a situation.

I choose tarot spreads that fit the moment. Sometimes we use a spread with positions like Present, Challenge, and Advice; sometimes we read freely without a fixed layout. Positions help organise the story; when something needs more detail, I pull clarifying cards.

I don't claim to predict the future. It isn't helpful. If I told you that in six weeks someone in a brown suit would hand you a million pounds, you'd spend those weeks scanning for brown suits and maybe make risky choices to force it. The future isn't fixed. It is in flux. Tarot helps you see what sits under the surface so you can make better decisions and shape what comes next. It doesn't predict the future. It helps you make it.

We slow down. I check consent before going further, and you can pause or stop at any point. If a topic is not suited to tarot, I will say so and suggest safer ways to approach it. Care comes first.

Before a session, bring a clear, open-ended question if you can and give yourself a few minutes to settle. Afterward, take a moment before big decisions, review your notes in a day or two, and notice what still resonates. If you like more structure, see my guides on how to prepare and what to do after a reading.

Sessions are private and handled with care. I do not share details outside the session. If you need written notes for yourself, I can provide a brief summary at your request.