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I
will serve the best interests of my clients, conducting my professional
activities without causing or intending to cause harm. |
| 2. |
I will treat all my clients with equal respect, regardless of their
origin, race, religion, gender, age, or sexual preference. |
| 3. |
I will keep confidential the names of clients and all information shared
or discussed during readings, unless otherwise requested by the client
or required by a court of law. |
| 4. |
I will also not infringe upon the confidentiality of others by answering
third-party questions not directly related to the client. |
| 5. |
I
will be honest about my limitations with the Tarot in terms of
what details I am and am not able to provide. |
| 6. |
I will recommend clients consult a licensed professional for advice of a
Legal, Financial, Medical, or Psychological nature that I am not
qualified to provide. If trained in one of these areas, I will clearly
differentiate between the Tarot reading and any professional advice
additionally provided. |
| 7. |
I will respect my clients' right to refuse or terminate their reading at
any time, regardless of prior consent. |
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Hi, my
name is Nina and I am 27 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology from the University of Minnesota, am studying Astrophysics at
the University of New Mexico, and have been reading the
Tarot for 10 years.
I learned Tarot by reading the cards
for myself, but soon grew confident enough to read for my family,
friends, and co-workers. They loved the readings, and encouraged me to
do them professionally, but it was hard for me to ask money for what I
considered to be spiritual counseling. After all, I enjoyed working with
the Tarot and was glad to be of help. But interpreting the Tarot can be
a psychically draining process. The readings got very popular, and I
knew that if I did not introduce some kind of structure, I would get
burned out. I also came to realize that my knowledge, time, and energy
are worth something to people, and it is only fair to expect
compensation for them.
The Tarot can be thought of as
flashcards depicting the wisdom of the Western mystery traditions. Its
images are laden with multicultural archetypes that links us to the
collective unconscious. It has ties to other occult disciplines,
such as Numerology, Alchemy, Astrology, and the Kabbalah. But as far as the
actual paper the cards are printed on being imbued with this magic? I
don't think that is true. The magic comes from a conscious being's
connection to the cards, and the chemistry between Reader and Querent.
That is why I am a strong believer in the Querent's direct participation
in the reading process.
But the real question is...
"Does it work?" Yes, it does, no matter which way you look at it.
The mystical approach to the Tarot believes that by attuning ourselves
with the deck, the universe can use it as a medium to communicate
important information. This could be signs gleaned from sacred
randomness, or a replicable intuitive sense of when to stop shuffling.
But disbelief in the magical element of the Tarot does not reduce its
usefulness. The complex nature of the cards, and especially the
interaction between the cards, is perfect for psychological
brainstorming. It never fails to stimulate the mind, offering fresh
perspectives, ideas, and insights that you may not have considered
otherwise.
In my experience, the Tarot works
best for analyzing the present. It makes projections of the most likely
future based on current trends, but frankly, the information gained from
that same Tarot reading could be enough to sway the prediction. This is
not a flaw of the Tarot, it is its greatest value. By understanding the
present, the Tarot allows you to reclaim control of the here and now,
and take action to shape the future you desire. |
