Tarot

Tarot is a mirror

There's so much more to tarot than stereotypes.

Our brains are wired to notice patterns and make connections. The images in a tarot deck are evocative, and the meanings drawn from those images will be different each time you approach them, because the context in which you’re viewing them is constantly changing. No two readings are alike, because no two readers, no two seekers, and no two moments in time are exactly alike.

I find in my own life tarot is most useful for bringing me back to myself and my story, for helping me to remember the resources I have, and for bringing clarity when my brain has been spinning so loudly that I start to feel disoriented.

I have been using tarot as a means of self-discovery since 2014. It is one of my favorite tools of discernment, and I have amassed a diverse collection of decks to choose from. I currently offer tarot readings via email – please see below for more information.

FAQ & Logistics

What is tarot?

A tarot deck is, more or less, an expanded playing card deck, and in fact started out as a game. As a tool of divination, each card in the deck has a set of associated traditional meanings, which are interpreted in reference to the question being asked and in relation to the surrounding cards that are drawn, as well as whatever stands out to the reader and/or seeker in the cards that are drawn.

There are 78 cards in a tarot deck:

• 22 Major Arcana: these cards deal with larger themes in life and are generally illustrated with evocative images.
• 56 Minor Arcana: these cards deal with the day-to-day, are divided into four suits (which can correspond to the suits in a standard playing card deck), and are sometimes fully illustrated and sometimes just depict the symbols of the suit. The four suits are as follows:

• * Cups (Hearts): this suit is associated with emotion and intuition.
  

  • Swords (Spades): this suit is associated with thought and communication.
  • Wands (Clubs): this suit is associated with passion and creativity.
  • Pentacles (Diamonds): this suit is associated with material things, such as the body and finances.

What is a typical tarot reading like?

Just like with a spiritual companionship session, no two tarot readings will be exactly alike. For an email reading:

• You will submit your email address and the question or what you're looking for clarity on at the time that you purchase the reading.
• I'll choose a deck (and a spread, if you've ordered a custom reading) that I feel will provide insight into your question.
• I will take a photograph of the spread and type up my notes on what I'm seeing in the cards, and email those to you, typically within 48 hours of receiving your request (if it will be longer than 48 hours, I will let you know as soon as possible after I receive the request).

I hope to offer some in-person reading options for those local to the Twin Cities in the near future!

Everything that comes up in a reading will be kept in strict confidence.

What sorts of questions can I ask in a tarot reading?

In my experience, tarot is a great tool to help reflect what’s been happening in your subconscious and bring it to the foreground. I generally believe that tarot isn’t going to tell you anything you don’t already, on some level, know, but it can be incredibly useful for drawing attention to that knowledge. It’s great for answering questions about the energy around a situation, possible paths forward, or what might be getting in your way, for example.

As a general rule, I won’t do readings about other people beyond the person I’m doing the reading for (consent is important). It’s also important to note that a tarot reading is not financial, legal, or medical advice. Those things are best left to professionals in those respective fields.

If you’re not sure how to frame your question, that’s okay! We can work that out together.

How long is a typical tarot reading?

I currently offer custom email readings in three tiers:

• Brief: 1-3 cards, best for quick gut-check questions.
• Standard: 3-5 cards, a good choice for most questions.
• In-depth: 5-10 cards, when you really want to dig deep.

Additionally, I offer three themed readings:

• Birthday Gifts: 3 gifts to carry with you on your next trip around the sun.
• Wayfinding: 5 cards to assist with discernment or decision-making.
• Year Ahead: 13 cards to look at the energy of the next 12 months individually and as a whole.

How much does a tarot reading cost?

For custom readings, I currently charge $45 for brief readings, $75 for standard readings, and $105 for in-depth readings.

For themed readings, I currently charge $45 for Birthday Gifts, $75 for Wayfinding, and $125 for Year Ahead.

Readings can be ordered by clicking the button below.

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