Folks getting Tarot readings have had some great questions for me! Some answers are specific to how I work, but many are applicable to anybody getting a professional Tarot reading. So I thought I’d share them in case they’re helpful to those considering a professional Tarot reading for themselves.

• How much information should I give? Share as much or as little as you like. I can work with anything from "General reading, please" to "Here’s my convoluted mess–can you help?" The amount of detail makes no difference in my ability to tune in. The more specific your question through, the more specific the answer. If you really want a particular question answered, best to be clear about it so your reader can be sure to request the exact information you want.
• Do you need birth data? No. Some Tarot readers do request birthdates for astrology or numerology work, though. While you’re very welcome to discuss transits or other astrological issues in your readings, I do not read charts in conjunction with my Tarot work. Satori, Nota, and of course, Elsa are all highly skilled astrologers; if you’re interested in getting your chart done, you can’t go wrong with any of these ladies!
• Does it matter how I ask the question? Yes and no. Constructing questions properly is very important in Tarot work. But as the reader, it’s my job to help phrase your questions in a way that works for Tarot. So beyond being clear about what you want to know, you don’t need to worry over this.
• Can I ask about other people? I will not do a reading on a non-consenting third party. You can, however, ask about others in the context of your relationship and interactions with them. It’s your energy I’m connecting with anyway, so the reading is already going to be framed in that context. Questions directly related to you work best.
• Can you tell me what somebody else is going to do? No. Just like astrology, Tarot cannot tell you exactly how another is going to exercise their free will. Tarot excels at uncovering hidden, underlying dynamics in a situation and bringing important factors to light. We do look at  outcomes, but always with the caveat we’re talking about what’s likely provided the energy keeps trending in the same direction as when the reading is done.
• How many questions can I ask? You can ask one question or several. The more questions, though, the less in-depth treatment each gets. I find for a half-hour reading, one question can be covered very thoroughly. Once you get much past 3 or 4 questions, unless they are very closely related, it’s hard to cover much ground on each in the time we have.
• Can I ask for clarification if I don’t understand something? Absolutely! I want you to get the most you can from your reading, and will do my best to make sure whatever we get is communicated in a way that’s accessible and practical for you. That’s my job!
• Are email readings as accurate as phone readings? For me (and most others I’ve heard discuss this), yes. The interaction is a little different but they both involve back and forth discussion. As Nota pointed out, some people prefer email readings to go back and review later. Other people prefer the immediate give-and-take from a phone reading. And people have different learning styles, so different formats suit different people best. I can find no difference in the quality of readings from one format to another.
• How long does it take to get my email reading? I do most email readings within 24 hours, many quicker. When you request a reading, I email you to let you know I’ve received it and give you an idea then of when to expect your reading.
• Do I get to see my cards? Yes! I start most readings with a Celtic Cross spread, and photograph your cards before I get started with my free-form/messy personal style of reading. I also may photograph especially important cards occurring in the spread, or extra cards pulled on specific questions or for a take-home message to share with you.
• Do you want feedback? I LOVE getting feedback. It’s my favorite part of the process, and helps me grow as a reader, so I very much appreciate people taking the time to share their perspective on the reading. If you don’t want to provide feedback, of course, I totally respect that. It’s certainly not expected. But know you’re welcome to update me on your situation if you’re so inclined. I’m rooting for you!
• Privacy? Nobody has actually asked me about this yet, but it’s too important not to mention: your readings are confidential! If you refer a friend or family member to me (even if you have already chosen to share your reading with them), I will NOT discuss information from our conversations. Please know I take confidentiality VERY seriously, consider your trust sacred, and will do my best never to violate it. (Saturn in the 7th, man.)

Was that helpful?  If I missed question you have, feel free to ask it in the comments.

And if you’d like to get your own Tarot reading, I’d be happy to help via Email or Phone.