When people hear that I’m a tarot reader, I usually get one of three reactions:
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“Ooh! Can you read for me sometime?”
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“That’s interesting — I’ve always been curious.”
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“Oh no. I could never. I’d be too scared of what the cards might say.”
If you’re in that third group, this post is for you.
First things first: I’m not a fortune teller.
I don’t sit across from people and dramatically declare, “You will lose your job,” or “Your relationship is doomed,” or “An anvil will fall from the sky at exactly 3:46 PM on Tuesday.” That’s not how tarot works — not with me, and not with most modern readers.
I use the cards to help people explore what’s going on in their lives — sometimes questions about a specific topic, like “What’s next for me in my work?” and sometimes open ended questions, like “What story do the cards have for me today?”
We might dig into relationships, career changes, creative blocks, grief, life transitions — the kinds of things people already feel, even if they haven’t quite found the words yet. Tarot can help uncover what’s underneath the surface, so we can look at it with compassion, curiosity, and choice.
The cards don’t decide your fate — you do.
If someone comes to me and says, “Should I marry my partner?” I’ll gently suggest we reframe the question. Something like, “What do I need to consider as I think about this decision?” or “What do I need to know about myself in this relationship right now?”
Tarot isn’t about handing your power over to a deck of cards. It’s about reclaiming it.
The cards won’t tell you what to do, and neither will I. But a reading will invite you to think deeply, feel honestly, and trust your inner knowing a little more.
But aren’t there scary cards?
Let’s talk about that, because yes — there are a few cards that have… a reputation.
The Death card? Not a literal death sentence. It often signals a transformation, a necessary ending, or a release that clears the way for something new. Fun fact: Death is actually my favourite card, because it's the card that corresponds to the sign of Scorpio -- my sun sign.
The Tower? It can be intense, sure. But it usually shows up when something false or shaky is being cleared out so truth and strength can rebuild in its place.
No matter what card shows up, it’s not there to freak you out. It’s there to start a conversation — and I’m here to guide it in a way that feels safe, grounded, and genuinely helpful.
Common myths (that we can kindly retire):
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Tarot is just for predicting the future.
It’s much more powerful (and practical) as a mirror for the present. -
Tarot readers tell you what’s going to happen.
Nope. I help you explore your options and deepen your clarity. -
You have to believe in magic for it to work.
You don’t. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to reflect. Also, you should believe in magic -- magic is everywhere. -
If a card looks bad, something bad will happen.
Tarot speaks in symbols and stories. Even the “hard” cards carry insight, not doom. -
It’s either 100% accurate or total nonsense.
It's impossible to know whether it's 100% accurate, because outcomes depend on the choices you make. It's never total nonsense — there's always something to be learned from a reading. Most of the time, tarot gives people language for what they already know deep down — but haven’t quite named yet.
So what’s a tarot reading actually like?
With me, it’s a conversation. It’s a co-creative process. You bring your questions (or even your vague unease or curiosity), and I bring the cards — and together we listen for what wants to be heard.
You won’t leave with a list of predictions. But you might leave feeling more seen, more grounded, and more empowered to take your next step — whatever that looks like for you.
And no, the cards don’t bite. I promise. Sign up for a reading here, and see for yourself.