Guide to Finding a Tarot Reader

Firstly, let me tell you some of the criteria not to apply.

The first is age. A twenty-five-year-old reader may have been a devoted enthusiast for over a decade and a grey-haired old lady may have learned last week. To be fair to the latter, it is also worth pointing out that Tarot reading keeps the mind both broad and active. I have had fine readings from people at both ends of the scale.

Another is race. I know of no advantage or disadvantage in being a member of any racial group from a Tarot reading point of view. As for "genuine Romanies", most are no such thing. The last one I met turned out to be German Jewish. As far as I know the only way to tell the genuine article is to be one yourself.

Similarly, gender has no real bearing on psychic ability, though it may have some to your comfort. If you would feel embarrassed talking about your private life to someone of a particular gender, don't choose them as a reader.

And that brings us to the most important point. If you feel comfortable with a reader, if they strike you as someone you would talk to regardless of psychic ability, you have found the right one for you. If they strike you as shallow, overeager, unpleasant or scarey, don't choose them. If they play games, trying to frighten you to build up their own ego, reject them. If they seem to have too many problems of their own, how can they advise you sensibly about your life?

If you feel uncertain, ask some questions. No genuine reader minds a little honest probing. Most are glad to share their knowledge and only too aware of the problem a client faces in looking for a genuinely skilled reader.

Telephone readings work in much the same way except that you need to be aware that premium rate services often employ readers on the basis of average call duration rather than reading quality. Despite this I have known readers I would recommend who work in this way, myself included. The only advice I can offer is to try any companies that appeal but be ready to challenge anyone who asks too many questions or goes into long speeches or irrelevant sidelines.