What Tarot Consultation services do you offer?
Email readings are provided as a PDF document emailed to you, which includes a picture of the spread. Skype sessions are provided in real time with you as a dialogue, and you are also provided with a picture of the card layout.
Sessions are priced based on the amount of time and energy that is dedicated to the reading, as well as the level of interactive collaboration between us.
5 min ‘Flash’ reading - $10
This reading is offered via email only. This is a 1 to 2 card reading that can give you a concise reflection point for your current circumstance. This is a good reading to choose if you have never had a Tarot reading before and want a brief sense of what Tarot interpretation is all about. Be aware, however, that with such a limited spread, there is bound to be much left unanswered. A one-card reading can help identify a theme to consider in your current life, but it is not suited for more nuanced questions, as that would require more cards for clarification and context.
15 min ‘Basic Snapshot’ reading - $25
This email is offered via email only. This is a basic reading based on a single question, which allows you to not only identify a theme to consider in your life, but gives you some context around that theme. The spread is customized, based on your question, and my intuitive sense of what might be most helpful.
30 min ‘Rich Reflections’ reading - $45
This reading is offered via email or Skype. This is a meaty reading that delves into your question a bit more deeply. The exact spread layout will vary based on your question and my sense of what might be most helpful to you. For example, this reading may include a look at how energies from your past and present may impact you moving forward, or it may explore blocks, hindrances, and strengths to be aware of as you navigate the situation in question. The ‘Rich Reflections’ reading allows you the opportunity to ask one follow-up question, which may be answered based on the current spread, or may involve drawing one clarifier Tarot card or Oracle card. This is a nice opportunity to delve a bit more deeply into the meaning of the spread, and to receive specific points of reflection as you return to your life after the reading.
45 min ‘Deep Dive’ reading - $65
This reading is offered via email or Skype. This is an in-depth reading that is aimed to provide you with a substantive overview of the issues at hand. This reading begins with a spread focused on your question, and includes a careful overview of how the spread may be interpreted and why. No only does this reading often (though not always) include larger spreads (5+ cards), but more importantly, it includes the chance to collaboratively discuss the reading as it relates to your circumstances. This includes the opportunity for 2 emailed Q&A opportunities (in the case of an email reading), or for richer dialogue (in the context of a Skype reading) that is unhurried. The collaborative nature of this reading may lead to additional insight through dialogue, or to the drawing of one clarifier Tarot card or Oracle card. You have 3 days from the time of receiving the email reading to reach out with a follow-up question.
60 min ‘Intuitive Path’ reading - $80
This reading is offered via Skype only. In an ‘Intuitive Path’ reading, we have the flexibility to explore the issues on your mind without being limited by the structure of a particular spread. This reading begins with a spread focused on your question, but involves interactive dialogue to allow for a deeper understanding of how the cards may be speaking to your life experiences. We also have the flexibility, based on our discussion, to add clarification cards, or further customize the tarot spread, to the extent that this would be helpful. This is an excellent reading to choose if you are looking for a more interactive experience, if you are exploring deeper themes, if you are looking at topics of importance across time, or at transition or milestone times (such as a New Year, a birthday, or the ending/start of a new phase in your life). This is also a good reading to choose if you are looking to really delve into the areas of your question in a more flexible and in-depth way. If you wish to engage in a dialogue and have a chance to take full advantage of my collaborative and intuitive approach to readings, certainly the ‘Intuitive Path’ reading will be the best choice.
I am also available for Personal and Corporate Events!
Do you have an event that needs a little extra ‘oomph?’ If you would like to treat your guests to some Tarot reading fun and intrigue, please contact me for information about my availability and rates!
When you and I book a reading together, please pay for the reading through PayPal, at which point we will schedule a time for the reading. I am happy to help you choose the length of reading that most fits with your needs.
A note on extending sessions:
I will never pressure you into extending your Skype session, and I consider the type of reading you book as a full reading in and of itself. A reading will only be extended at your request.
Be aware that in order to extend your session, we would take a 5 minute break from the reading, so that you may pay for the agreed upon time extension through Paypal before we continue. It is my policy to receive payment before providing a reading.
I respect both my time and yours. That means that when you book and pay for a reading of a specified period of time, you will receive a full reading. I will not stop mid-sentence when the clock runs out and request that you pay more money! Rather, I will plan for the time that we agree to and together we will make the fullest use of that time that we can. Of course, be aware that with a shorter reading you will not get the same depth of information or discussion that you will with a longer reading. Keep in mind your goals for the reading when you book your time. Please contact me for more information!
So what happens during a Tarot consultation?
First, you request a reading, and pay for the reading through PayPal
It is my policy to receive payment before conducting a Tarot consultation
I am happy to help you choose what level of Tarot consultation is right for you, before you pay for the reading! Just email me at lu@earthskytarot.com for more information.
Second, we identify the question for the reading
When I perform a Tarot reading for you, the first step will likely be a request from me to hone your question further, and to make sure we are on the same page about what exactly is the core issue that you would like to explore. In my experience, the question is one of the most important parts of the reading, as it directs our focus for meditation and informs how we will interpret the cards that come up during the reading. With a good question, we are well on our way to learning our answer!
This is not to say that I do not do general, or “open” readings. However, if you would like me to do a general reading, please know that the reading will be more vague, and it may not be clear what area(s) of your life it is referring to. A general reading may suggest energies or themes to be aware of in your life, but it will not yield the same specific information as a targeted reading will. This is because the meaning of the cards changes depending on what they are referring to, and with a general reading, there is a lot more leeway regarding what the cards might be trying to say. That being said, if you prefer to have an open reading, that is an option. I do recommend a Skype reading in those circumstances, so that together we can tease apart what the reading might be helping you notice in your current circumstances.
Third, I conduct the Tarot consultation
For email readings: The next step will be for me to make time to sit in a quiet space and ground myself for a moment, take a couple of mindful breaths and connect with positive energy, and keep your name and question in mind as I shuffle and lay out the cards. I will then focus on the cards, record the positions of the cards, and write up a report of my impressions and interpretation to send to you via email.
For Skype readings: We will greet each other on Skype, reaffirm your question, and proceed together from there. By the time I sit down with you on Skype, I have taken a couple of deep breaths and centered myself in preparation to be fully present. I may ask for you to participate in the process, for example, by taking a couple of breaths yourself as you think on the question, by letting me know which cards to choose, etc. Once the layout has been made, I will talk through my impressions and interpretations with you, inviting you to let me know what pieces of my interpretation resonate most strongly. Once I have given you a sense of my overall interpretation, I will invite a dialogue where together we collaboratively discuss the reading. The amount of time dedicated to this discussion, and the extent to which additional feedback, card pulling, and exploration can happen, depends on the time allotted to the reading.
Fourth, I send you a follow-up email inquiring about your experience
I am always eager to hear about your experience with our Tarot consultation. I am always honing my skills, and learning what did and did not work well for you about my reading style, or learning about what did and did not resonate for you, is immensely helpful as I continue to grow as a reader!
I am always happy to hear any updates, at any point, about your experience with the reading, or any insight that developed over time!
Regarding the content of the reading itself, a Tarot reading can range from one card to ten cards and beyond. The spread I choose is based on the nature of your question, and my intuitive sense of the format that will be most helpful in addressing your concerns. Keep in mind that the depth of your reading will be directly related to the depth of the question you present. In other words, you will get out of it as much as you put into it. A clear question that reflects an issue that is meaningful to you, and which is matched by your willingness to explore your own personal power in the situation, will yield the richest results in my experience. Please contact me to book a reading today!
Can I give you updates weeks or months after our Tarot consultation?
YES PLEASE! Regardless of the reading you choose, I am ALWAYS happy to hear your feedback and would very much like to know how a reading has resonated with you! Please do contact me to let me know your experience of the reading. Keep in mind that sometimes, we do not fully understand a reading right away, and later when we have had a chance to reflect, or have experiences in the next few days or weeks, we come to a better understanding of what the reading means to us. Always feel free to drop me a message at that point, by sending me an email at lu@earthskytarot.com
Informed consent and Tarot:
Unfortunately, there is stigma against Tarot in many circles. And unfortunately, like in other fields, not every practitioner in this field bases their practice on ethical standards. Therefore, I believe it is important to explicitly state my commitment to providing an experience that is based on clear expectations, mutual understanding and respect, and fully informed consent. By informed consent, I mean that you know before booking your consultation with me what my philosophy and approach is to the Tarot. I also mean that we negotiate prices before I begin the reading, and there are no hidden fees. Finally, I mean that you are aware of the limitations of what I offer.
I do not give any guarantees as to the accuracy of my Tarot readings, nor do I conduct readings that have a purely predictive focus.
My Tarot consultations focus on empowering you as the expert and actor in your own life. I see the Tarot consultation as a process that may potentially help you access your own inner wisdom. I believe part of being an ethical Tarot consultant involves emphasizing your agency in your own life, rather than reinforcing your sense of powerlessness, or encouraging you to look to me or the cards to make your decisions for you. The cards may act as a form of entertainment, or they may act as a mirror or a point of reflection, but they should never take the place of your own experience and judgement.
I do not offer refunds for my readings
Tarot by its very nature this is not an art that can offer a guarantee of any type of result. A reading can be entertaining, thought provoking, and at its best, incredibly relevant and helpful. There is always the possibility that a reading may not quite fit with your experience, or be inaccurate- again- it is not foolproof and there are no guarantees in Tarot! What I can guarantee is that I will treat your consultation with respect and seriousness, and do my best to provide a thoughtful response to your question based on the cards that are dealt, my intuition, and my meditation on your request.
There are certain kinds of questions I will not read for.
I will not answer questions about medical or legal matters. There are also situations in which a reading is not appropriate, such as when you are concerned about your safety due to the level of your distress, in which case I strongly advise you to seek mental health services immediately rather than seek a Tarot reading with me or anyone else. If you are concerned about your immediate safety, please call a suicide hotline, 911, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. Tarot consultation is not a replacement for mental health treatment, or medical treatment of any kind.
I reserve the right to refuse a reading at any time, at my discretion.
Sometimes, for whatever reason, it may not feel right for me to read for a particular client at a particular time. Sometimes, there is a clear and observable reason regarding why, and sometimes it may just be an intuitive nudge whispering “no.” Whatever the reason may be, if it doesn’t feel right to me, I won’t do it.