I'm a professional tarot reader with 17 years' experience. I run a resource-rich website and tarot reading service at tarot-study-info. Let me be open and honest right up front - not everyone can make money reading tarot cards.

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There are some non-negotiable qualities that every tarot reader must have or acquire. If you have these necessary qualities and are prepared to invest your time, you will be able to carve out a rewarding career reading tarot for profit.

A tarot reading can be many things. It can clarify, advise, comfort, reassure, give a heads-up, inspire, offer a warning, instill confidence, point out options, explore spiritual beliefs, explain complex situations, illuminate motivation, tell you what you need to know, prepare you for the best… and the worst.

Tarot readings can also scare people silly, put unwanted thoughts in their heads, exploit their fears and be a totally negative experience. A tarot reading usually takes place in person, though not always.

The reader sits with his or her client and lays down a certain number of cards in a certain pattern. The reader then explains the cards and offers their interpretation to the client. Hopefully, the client is happy and satisfied so they pay up and leave. If they were impressed and found the experience useful, they will return for another reading in due course. If they were really, really impressed, they will extol your virtues to their friends and family.

You need good, if not excellent, communication skills. This is really important. You have to be aware of how your client is feeling. You have to be able to handle emotional reactions calmly but with empathy.

Some clients are overcome by the sheer experience of having someone listen to them. Tarot reading is as much about counseling as anything else.

Sometimes you can make suggestions based on your own experience, sometimes you have to let them go forth and make the same mistake over and over. All you can do is read the cards, and do your best.

Knowledge of your tools is ultra important. You have 78 of them and you should know them, understand them and be familiar with each and every card.

You may be one of those people who can open a pack of cards for the first time and give an accurate intuitive or psychic reading right off the bat. Every reader must set his or her boundaries. A Code of Ethics is essential and should be displayed on your website or at your place of reading. For example, mine says that I will not knowingly read for anyone under the age of 18 except in exceptional circumstances. I will never offer medical advice for which I am not qualified.

You can devise your own. Note that some states and countries ban any kind of fortune telling activity. I like to leave the client with the feeling that she has gained insight and knowledge for a reasonable fee.

Again, you will have to research your locality or have a look at what other people are charging online. The author has been a professional tarot reader since Using her tarot name, Troi, she runs a successful website at tarot-study. Currently she writes tarot articles for several websites. It is not necessary to have formal qualifications for reading tarot cards.

However, if you complete a course and obtain a certificate from a reputable organization, so much the better. Also think about a general counseling qualification, which will help you a lot in your work.

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Q&A: How to take your first steps into professional tarot

Informative and easy to read. It also gives me some insight if I decide to try my hand at reading cards for others!

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I'm sure your insights would help a lot of people. Thank you for this article. It can give people insight of how that really works.

There is nothing wrong with reading Tarot and it is good to learn, study, practice. I was however, quite a number of times reached by clients who another reader told really bad things. I would like to therefore add a bit to ethic list you pointed out already.

Some people who want reading are very receptive.

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I rather read for skeptic ;. So I would add to it a few things: It shows usually the stronger tendency in a current moment. Person may be able to change it, work on it, etc.

Also I am reluctant in saying I predict future, so I always advice to check on the information I shared. And last I spontaneously remember ;. Skilled reader will know when people are projecting on cards own fears. That may happen and it is very important to not read all that what cards may show then. So before making money on it, please experiment on self ; and friends. Please rate this article using the scale below.

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How to Make Money Reading Tarot Cards Updated on March 13, What is a Tarot Reading? Personal Qualities Necessary for Reading Tarot To be able to make money reading tarot cards, you must have certain personal qualities: Communication Skills You need good, if not excellent, communication skills. Empathy This is really important. Know the Tarot Knowledge of your tools is ultra important. A Code of Ethics Every reader must set his or her boundaries. Where to Read Tarot Cards for Money You will have to do local research, meanwhile here are some suggestions: A table or desk, chairs and a congenial atmosphere are always good.

It needs to be clean and fresh smelling. At a cafe or bar. They may suggest that you use a corner at their business for one or more days. They may even advertise for you - after all, your services will bring in more custom for them. Fairs and festivals are good places to read tarot. These tend to be less formal than one-to-one readings, although there still needs to be an element of privacy unless the client has asked that a friend be present.

Maybe you can give the hostess a free reading to thank her for hosting the party? Tarot parties are great for hen nights and birthdays. Skype readings are gaining popularity.

The prospective client contacts you by whatever means - website or email. You agree a time. They pay up front and away you go. You could record a private video of the reading if you would prefer to carry it out in your own time. Again the client pays ahead of time.

You record your reading and then give them the link to view it. Via your own website. These are generally email, Skype or video readings. Client orders via PayPal or other payment agency.

You contact them for further details, agree on the question, etc. Then you do the reading and email it to them. The Author The author has been a professional tarot reader since Good luck and happy tarot reading.

Tarot reading has always intrigued me. It's a very elegant system that reflects our lives. Your advice for tarot readers sounds excellent. Thanks for sharing it, Bev. All best to you Bev! Choose wisely your deck of cards! Let it support your growth! How good is this article? Industries Service Marketing Retail Finance Tech Manufacturing E-Commerce Accounting.

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