Card Reading FAQ

A card reading is a session in which a reader lays out tarot cards or oracle cards (sometimes both) in a certain order. The reader will interpret the cards to help you receive guidance, clarity, and insight on particular situations or discover truths of your highest self. Each reader will have their own method and interpretation of the cards.

In truth, you can get a reading at any time whether things are great or not so great. Here are some examples of when you might want to get a reading:

• When you need clarity, advice, or direction on topics regarding
• Growth (spiritual, personal)
• Family & Friendships
• Health & Wellbeing
• Work
• Relationships
• Negotiations
• Finances
• When you want to tap into or receive guidance from your higher self.
• When you are in a period of transition or big change
• On or near your birthday
• The start of a new year (solar or lunar)

It is important to note that some people consult the tarot or oracle cards to gain insight into the future or have their fortunes told. Over the centuries card reading has evolved beyond that. Luckily, the future is not fixed! If you receive an outcome in a reading (whether favorable or unfavorable), you have the power to choose how you use that information and whether or not you want to do anything about it. With each decision we make, our future changes. 

First, be open to receive the messages and guidance you need. Sometimes the messages may not always be what we want to hear. Be open to listening anyway. You can ask your guardians, guides, ancestors, spirit animals, angels, or anyone in the spirit world who will have your highest and best interests at heart to be with you during the reading.

Prior to your reading, take some time to consider what you want to ask. It may be a good idea to write it down and bring it to your session. You can be specific and precise in your wording or you write a general main idea. 

Specific Example: 

I want to know what steps I can take to heal the rift between my brother and I.

General Example: 

Clarity, Healing, Brother

If you’re not entirely sure what it is you want to ask, you can simply write the following: 

“What would you have me know?”  Or   “What do I need to know most right now?”

If you don’t have one already, you can download a recording app on your smart phone. (Make sure to test it out before your reading though). If your reading is over Zoom, you could ask the reader to record the session and send it to you via email. In any kind of reading a lot of information and emotions can come up. It can be difficult to remember what exactly was said (especially days or weeks after). Recording your session can give you a way to go back and listen again. It is appropriate to ask the reader first if it is okay to record. Keep in mind that the recording is for you and your growth purposes and is not something that should be shared on social media platforms or websites of any kind unless consent is given by the reader. 

People sometimes come into a reading when they’re worried or stressed or overwhelmed, but this can hinder how you receive the message and can also draw focus away from the guidance that you need to hear. The day of the reading, try to take at least a few minutes to center yourself and open up some space in your mind. Whether you sit in stillness and take a few deep breaths, sing a song at the top of your lungs, say a quick prayer, write or draw, you can use any method that works for you.