1. Decide what type of reader you want to go to.
This will involve a small amount of research on your part, but hey, you’re worth it! Visit a few websites of tarot readers, look closely at their ‘about’ page. Do they provide a good idea of who they are as a person? Does the reader have any testimonials? Are there any examples of their work in blog or video form? When you view these things, you should be able to get a good sense of their style and then decide if their particular style is a good match for your personality.
This will involve a small amount of research on your part, but hey, you’re worth it! Visit a few websites of tarot readers, look closely at their ‘about’ page. Do they provide a good idea of who they are as a person? Does the reader have any testimonials? Are there any examples of their work in blog or video form? When you view these things, you should be able to get a good sense of their style and then decide if their particular style is a good match for your personality.
2. Enter the session with an open mind.
Once you have selected a reader and made an appointment, try to clear your mind of expectations and take a more allowing attitude. This will allow the reader to more clearly connect with your energy. It is usually best to focus on one theme, question, or situation for each reading. You must narrow your focus down to one thing so that you may receive the best reading possible. Your reader is going to be accepting energy from the universe on your behalf, in relation to your thoughts and questions. If there are many questions and concerns then there are many energies coming through and the reader can become overwhelmed. The key is to keep a specific focus on your question, without too much attachment to the outcome, just allow the cards to work for you by keeping an open mind.
Once you have selected a reader and made an appointment, try to clear your mind of expectations and take a more allowing attitude. This will allow the reader to more clearly connect with your energy. It is usually best to focus on one theme, question, or situation for each reading. You must narrow your focus down to one thing so that you may receive the best reading possible. Your reader is going to be accepting energy from the universe on your behalf, in relation to your thoughts and questions. If there are many questions and concerns then there are many energies coming through and the reader can become overwhelmed. The key is to keep a specific focus on your question, without too much attachment to the outcome, just allow the cards to work for you by keeping an open mind.
3. Have a very specific focus
As I mentioned previously a specific focus is key. Details are very important, because details help the reader to hone in on and focus specifically on your most pressing concern. Rather than asking, “Tell me about my job,” try asking, “What can I do to obtain the promotion I want,” or “How can I best resolve the conflict at work?” Sometimes people are apprehensive about giving a reader too much specific information because they do not want to be tricked. This is very understandable, unfortunately not all tarot readers, just like not all people, are decent and honest. You can, however, provide some specific and relevant information without giving it all away. Good tarot readers want to help you in the best possible ways, but we need some information in order to do that.
As I mentioned previously a specific focus is key. Details are very important, because details help the reader to hone in on and focus specifically on your most pressing concern. Rather than asking, “Tell me about my job,” try asking, “What can I do to obtain the promotion I want,” or “How can I best resolve the conflict at work?” Sometimes people are apprehensive about giving a reader too much specific information because they do not want to be tricked. This is very understandable, unfortunately not all tarot readers, just like not all people, are decent and honest. You can, however, provide some specific and relevant information without giving it all away. Good tarot readers want to help you in the best possible ways, but we need some information in order to do that.
4. Ask Questions
If you don’t understand the way a reader explained something, ask. Ask the reader to explain it again, or maybe in a different way. This will alert the reader that she needs to further clarify your reading and perhaps ask you some more questions in order for you to have a satisfying experience. It is always the reader’s responsibility to provide high quality, valuable readings, but it is the client’s responsibility to let the reader know how the reading is going. Sometimes the next card will make things more clear, and other times a wrap up at the end will clarify the totality of the meaning, and sometimes a reading will not be clear at all. Sometimes we are in certain mental states that make it difficult for us to think about anything other than what is going on right now. If this is ever the case for you, I would highly recommend you wait a few months and then try getting a reading later, to see if things won’t be easier to process at that time. We must take care of ourselves first and sometimes the most loving thing to do is not have a reading if we are really upset or distraught about something.
If you don’t understand the way a reader explained something, ask. Ask the reader to explain it again, or maybe in a different way. This will alert the reader that she needs to further clarify your reading and perhaps ask you some more questions in order for you to have a satisfying experience. It is always the reader’s responsibility to provide high quality, valuable readings, but it is the client’s responsibility to let the reader know how the reading is going. Sometimes the next card will make things more clear, and other times a wrap up at the end will clarify the totality of the meaning, and sometimes a reading will not be clear at all. Sometimes we are in certain mental states that make it difficult for us to think about anything other than what is going on right now. If this is ever the case for you, I would highly recommend you wait a few months and then try getting a reading later, to see if things won’t be easier to process at that time. We must take care of ourselves first and sometimes the most loving thing to do is not have a reading if we are really upset or distraught about something.
5. Communicate Honestly
By communicating your reactions, questions, and concerns honestly with your reader, you will be ensuring the best possible reading for yourself. A tarot reader’s accuracy often depends on your willingness to be honest. A reader will not usually call you out if you are being dishonest, but be assured a good one knows that something is fishy. We are not in business to make you feel awkward or to argue with clients, our desire is to help clients. You have free will. We will wonder why you are wasting your time and ours if we sense you are lying throughout a reading. If something is off limits and makes you uncomfortable to discuss, a good reader will respect this boundary. Most readers are very compassionate beings who are in this line of work to heal and help, not wound and hurt. So please know that your honest communication is very much appreciated and necessary in the collaborative experience of a tarot reading.
I hope these five tips were useful and that they gave you a better idea of how to get the most out of a tarot reading.
By communicating your reactions, questions, and concerns honestly with your reader, you will be ensuring the best possible reading for yourself. A tarot reader’s accuracy often depends on your willingness to be honest. A reader will not usually call you out if you are being dishonest, but be assured a good one knows that something is fishy. We are not in business to make you feel awkward or to argue with clients, our desire is to help clients. You have free will. We will wonder why you are wasting your time and ours if we sense you are lying throughout a reading. If something is off limits and makes you uncomfortable to discuss, a good reader will respect this boundary. Most readers are very compassionate beings who are in this line of work to heal and help, not wound and hurt. So please know that your honest communication is very much appreciated and necessary in the collaborative experience of a tarot reading.
I hope these five tips were useful and that they gave you a better idea of how to get the most out of a tarot reading.