We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.

Tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each featuring unique symbols, imagery, and meanings. The deck is divided into two main sections: the Major Arcana, which consists of 22 cards and the Minor Arcana, which includes four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles) similar to a standard deck of playing cards. 

Because of their illustrative and symbolic nature,  Tarot cards can be a powerful a visual facilitator for conversation and introspection. 

While some Victorian esotericists later made unsubstantiated claims of Tarot's ancient Egyptian lineage, the earliest versions of the modern Tarot can be traced to a 15th century Italian parlor game popular with aristocrats called "Tarocchi”.  The Visconti-Sforza Tarot from 1452 is the earliest known five-suite Tarot deck.

Tarocchi had various rules and card structures, but was often played by dealing with random cards and having players write poetry and prose verses to each other based on the cards symbolism and pictorial association. 

These early games are a clue to the many uses Tarot holds - Rather than being simply used for divination, Tarot cards can be a visual facilitator for finding the story we are telling about ourselves and the world around us, and then reshaping it into the narrative we most desire. 

A common myth in the New Age realm is the idea that to be a skilled Tarot reader, one has to be psychic or possess some supernatural ability. While I consider myself intuitive in the Jungian sense of the term, I do not make claims about the future or my clients personal lives.

Although I hold the keys to the symbolism and historical roots of the Tarot cards, I recognize that you are the true author of your life's narrative. With deep respect for your autonomy, my mission is to evoke your kindest and wisest self in every reading. 

Even though if you drew a Tarot card daily, you'd probably hit the Death card sooner or later (without anything bad happening!) there is still a lot of fear of uncertainty that comes up around certain cards - even from the most seasoned readers.

However, the Death card doesn't signify physical death. In Tarot, it often symbolizes transformation, change, and rebirth. It encourages letting go of the old to make way for new beginnings—a metaphorical death rather than a literal one.

From an archetypal and choice-centered perspective, I believe that "scary" cards such as Death, The Tower, or The Devil serve to validate and illuminate our current story - but do not dictate it. 

Ultimately, as Tarot writer Theresa Reed says -   "The cards tell a story. But you write the ending." 

While I am assuming you wouldn’t be on this website, if you thought Tarot was evil, this is another common "concern" I hear! Tarot is simply a tool, and like any tool, its ethical use lies in the intentions of the practitioner and querent.

For many, Tarot serves as a constructive means for introspection, personal growth, and gaining a deeper understanding of life's complexities. My intention as a Tarot reader is to be of service to my community and clients, and to encourage your wisest and kindest inner-knowing. 

Ethical polices can be found at the footer of this page. 

Tarot itself is not a religious practice and is a tool, most often used for divination or self-reflection. However, some people integrate Tarot into their spiritual or religious practices, and I aim to leave room for and honor your own beliefs. The way Tarot is approached varies widely among individuals, and its use can be both secular and spiritual.

If you have a specific religious or spiritual concern, feel free to send a message via email. The Tarot has a long and fascinating history that has a wide and cross-religious influence, as well as secular/psychological approaches.