Why Tarot?

So you think you might want a tarot reading, huh? But you’re not sure if it’ll be a good fit? You’re worried it might be creepy and demonic, possibly? You’re not even clear on what tarot is?

Don’t worry. Let’s talk it through and figure it out.

People get tarot readings for all kinds of reasons — because they’re seeking direction, they want to quiet their fears and make an important decision, or they’re just curious to see what it’s like.

One good way to decide if a tarot reading is likely to be useful is looking at what other people seem to get out of them, then reflecting on whether these benefits are appealing to you.

Here’s what folks I’ve read for in the past have experienced from their readings:

• A deeper connection to the divine, whether they think of it as God, Goddess, Spirit, or ancestral guides

• More trust in themselves

• Increased sensitivity to intuition

• Confidence in their personal authority

• Exploration of alternative forms of spirituality (and even magic)

• Greater acceptance of their gifts and life circumstances

• Ability to make hard choices — and do so with clarity

• Presence

• Somehow finding the words to express their feelings

• Spiritual rejuvenation

• Understanding of the bigger picture and how this moment fits into it

• Empowerment

• Supported healing

• Comfort with not having all the answers

• A safe environment to focus on themselves and let their feelings flow

Tarot readings tend to tell you whatever you’re ready to hear in the moment, and almost as a rule, they confirm what you already know deep down. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve read tarot for someone and they’ve responded by saying, “You know, that’s exactly what I thought.”

So what’s the point of getting a reading, if you already know what it’s gonna say? Well, we’re human, and very often, humans have a hard time believing in something or making a choice without external validation. We want someone or something else to give us the green light. We also sometimes have many competing thoughts, and it can be hard to sort them out. Tarot does a good job at cutting through the clutter.

I think of the tarot reading process as a way for the wisest part of you to take center stage and tell the conscious part of you what’s up. Sometimes readings will give a peek into the future, but more often, they take you within.

Tarot has a reputation for being kind of … how you say … evil? Full of the spirit of a thousand satanic beings? Et cetera? So some people are scared of tarot cards. And I totally get why. If you’re a little uneasy about tarot, that’s okay. Many people are. I’ll just say for myself that tarot has never given me a feeling of dread, wickedness, or danger. Not once. I keep decks by my bed. I let my kids play with them. This is not a remotely scary thing, in my experience, and you’re not inviting anything untoward into your life if you receive a reading or work with cards on your own.

If you do decide to go ahead with a reading, I’d be honored to support you in that endeavor. And here’s the promise I’ll make in exchange for your trust:

That you matter to me, deeply.

That I will strive to meet you where you are, give you what you I can, and be a clear and open channel for wisdom you require.

-Sara