Tarot FAQ's
Have
a question about the tarot in general or how I conduct and
manage my tarot business? This Tarot FAQ may be of
help.
The
following frequently asked questions are linked to my
answers. Some answers are brief and to-the-point,
while other answers demand more explanation. Two
categories are listed below: one category for
general questions, and the second category for questions
that relate more to how I work with Tarot in my business
practices. Some questions may naturally overlap.
Just
click on a link for the question to which you would like
an answer, and you will find my response for the given
question.
Once
you arrive on an answer page and want to return to this
question list, simply click the back button arrow on your
web browser . . . or use either the link that is provided
at the top or the bottom of the answer page to return
here.
If you have a question about the Tarot that isn't answered here, please feel free to ask! Contact me with your question(s), and I will give you an answer which I might also post here if it could be of help to others.
Please
note that the answers provided here are based on my
opinions and experience and how I work with Tarot.
For some questions, different readers may hold different
views within their own personal Tarot business or
philosophy.
General Tarot Questions
Will
the Tarot cards tell my future?
What
is the best way to ask a question of the Tarot?
Can
I ask a "yes/no" question of the Tarot?
What
kinds of questions can I ask the Tarot?
Can
the Tarot accurately tell me "when" something will happen,
as in timing?
Will
the Tarot reveal names, dates, locations, or specific
times?
Why
should I pay for a reading when I can get a free one?
How
does a Tarot reading benefit a person?
Do
you have to be psychic to learn how to read Tarot?
How
can I learn to read Tarot?
What will people say and think if I read the Tarot?
Are
Tarot readings just for fun and entertainment only?
Can
children learn how to read the Tarot cards?
Is
it possible to effectively do readings for yourself?
What
should I consider when choosing a Tarot deck for myself or
for a reading?
Do
I have to use a deck that is gifted to me in order for it
to work in readings?
Is
it true that I must keep my Tarot deck wrapped in silk?
Do
I need to cleanse my Tarot deck? How?
Can
I let other people touch my tarot cards?
Do
I have to be certified to read Tarot professionally?
I've
heard a lot about the Death card. Is that card an
omen of death?
Is
the Devil card a a bad omen that speaks of evil?
The
Tower card of the Tarot looks horrible! Does it
imply total devastation?
What
does it mean when a tarot card is reversed?
How
should I prepare for a Tarot Reading?
Do Tarot computer programs work?
How
much information should you give a tarot reader?
How
often should I get a Tarot reading?
I
think I already know the answer to my question, so should
I still get a reading?
What
if you see something bad or negative in a reading?
Would
the Tarot interfere with my religious beliefs?
Does a prediction in a tarot reading seal my fate?
If fate is not set in stone, then why use the tarot cards at all?
How
Do You Play Solitaire (or Patience) with a Deck of Tarot
Cards?
Questions About How I Work with Tarot in My Business
What
is your approach to reading the cards?Where
do your abilities come from? Learned or natural?
Are
there any questions that you won't answer?
Are
you ever unable to answer a specific question?
Why
do you charge? Shouldn't your gift be freely shared
with others in goodwill?
Do
you give advice during a Tarot reading?
How
accurate are your readings?
How
can you give an accurate reading via email or phone, or
when the seeker is not present?
How
do I know I can trust you and that I will actually get
what I pay for?
What
types of clients do you serve?
How
many questions can I ask in my reading?
How soon will I get my reading?
What
if I don't understand something about my reading?
Can I email you for clarification?
Can
you do a reading for me now if I promise to pay you later?
What
types of readings do you do? Phone, email, etc.?
How can I purchase a reading from you?
How to handle boundaries in the Tarot business
It was an honor to participate in this special panel discussion at Beyond Words, which aired on Sunday, February 5th, 2012. To learn about boundaries and how other tarot professionals utilize them in their business, listen in to this show, which is jam packed with some great information to help you with boundaries.When you decide to enter the business of Tarot as a professional, it's not a matter of IF you will ever have a need for boundaries . . . it's a matter of WHEN this will come up for your attention. Learn how to establish healthy boundaries for a healthy business life in the world of Tarot.
