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There is a great deal of "hocus-pocus" surrounding the Tarot cards. We are here to help you determine what actually works. Today we discussed some of the Tarot rituals that are taught in books and on the internet. We covered questions like "do you need to cleanse your Tarot cards every time you cast a spread?" "How do you cleanse your tarot cards?" "How many times are you supposed to shuffle to ca...

We tackled some more of the popular questions asked on the internet about the Tarot. The questions we covered today included why tarot decks? (Vs anything else), why the tarot is so popular", and why tarot works so well ("is true"). We also covered some professional secrets on HOW to get the kind of amazing results everyone wants from a reading. Remember, there are no instant gratification ways of...

In today's podcast, Sharon and I answer another question submitted by our listeners. They want to know about Tarot Why Questions. The Tarot is the Swiss army knife of divination. It can answer all types of questions without the mess of consulting entrails! For this episode, we will focus on Why Questions and we will teach you how to increase the quality of your readings RIGHT NOW. The worst thing...

In today's podcast, Mandy, Sharon and I tackle questions submitted by our listeners. They want to know things like, why should they learn the tarot? Why use tarot cards? Why are tarot cards accurate? And why do tarot cards work? In our experience, people learn the tarot for many reasons. The tarot helps us explore and understand the world around us. The tarot enables us to answers questions that w...

What gives you confidence in reading the Tarot? Reading the tarot takes confidence: You need to open your mouth and trust the words that come out. This is scary to most people—and it should be. We are not making things up as we go, and we are NOT paid four our opinion. Most people who have had a tarot reading have encountered the "reader" who *broadcasts* information at them: The "reader" states w...

We just couldn't resist making an extra podcast for you this week! My tarot history team is making some great discoveries I absolutely had to share with you! Join Mandy, Sharon and I as we discuss this exciting event! This is a great opportunity to see what our research team is doing! And if you have a love of Tarot history, visit our non-profit museum at www.waitesmith.org. If you'd like to be on...

Mandy, Sharon and I started out today with a light discussion on some popular myths surrounding the Tarot. So many clients and readers still cling to these! However, the real meat to this episode is a simple process that Mandy used to instantly increase repeat clientele, price, and the quality of the experience that her clients walk away with. She explained the entire process to us, but if you wou...

Want to get paid to read Tarot at parties? In today's podcast, Mandy, Sharon, and I show you how to be a tarot party reader step-by-step. We discuss what to expect, what to do, and what to avoid. First, why read Tarot at parties at all? To begin with, you can get paid well all at one time! You are also creating an opportunity to connect with new clients and obtain new referrals. It is one of the f...

Today we sat down with Mandy and stole all of her secrets on how she made a killing at a festival. This was her first time, and while she did extremely well, we found out what worked, and what needs improvement. Today's lesson is all about helping YOU quit your day job and have fun and get paid to read cards professionally. We give you tips and techniques that can help you plan out the best Tarot...

When you are getting ready to work a psychic faire, or read at a tarot convention, a party, a swap meet, or a giant festival, you need to know what could break, go wrong, or cause an otherwise wonderful event to go very badly. This is just as important as knowing what to do to make everything "just right." Today, we found out some very bad news. Mandy is doing a HUGE festival in three days. 35,000...

Today we revealed all of Mandy's professional secrets! We went step by step through her evolution from the phone lines to a retail location to parties and festivals. We talked about the tools and expenses of having a tarot business and the preparation that goes into the various avenues of her career. Over the next few weeks, we'll be following Mandy as she reads Tarot at the Cambridge Strawberry F...

One of the most important parts of a tarot reading is asking the proper question. Often, the question the client asks is vague or misleading. In this podcast, Mandy and I discuss techniques to formulate the best question to get the the most information you can from your tarot spread. By the end of this episode, you should be able to get much more valuable answers for you client that will actually...

Wow! Today we touched on a great many topics, some that were really advanced, so listen carefully and take notes! We started out with an audience requested question. Remember, if you have any questions about reading the Tarot and would like to hear a podcast about it, we'd love to help you out! Today's question was what are the pros and cons between an e-mail and a live reading? Which are best? Wh...

Many Tarot readers believe they should not read for themselves. In today's podcast, I discover that neither Mandy or Sharon are comfortable with doing self Tarot readings. We discussed what their blocks are and how to overcome them. We went deep into the whys and hows and even discussed when it would be better to get outside help. The ability to read for yourself is invaluable. The difficulty is g...

Yes/no questions are tricky beasts. Many clients will ask "will (insert event here) happen?". We have to be really careful with this, because a simple yes or no answer can not only rob your client of any responsibility of the situation, but also of opportunity. In addition to that, most of the time, after the simple answer you are going to get "how?" or "why?" or "ask again". We are not Magic 8 Ba...

Today we took a trip back in time to when Mandy started doing the tarot for complete strangers. She felt that she had to prove herself to be a psychic by not asking any questions or giving any information. We talk about how that is so unfair to yourself and to your client. If you go to the doctor, you don't just say, "you're the doctor, figure out what is wrong with me!" You let the doctor know wh...

Today we decided to share an actual group recording with you! This podcast will show you why studying with others is so very important. You've heard us talk about groups on other podcasts, so now you get to experience one! We worked with just the Ace through ten of the coins (pentacles) and wands suits. The new exercises were great fun so take note of them! This podcast will explain better than an...

So many people only know of the Tarot as a divination tool. You would be surprised at all the many uses the Tarot has! Today Mandy, Sharon and I discussed some of the many ways to apply Tarot cards. We talked about remote viewing, brainstorming, problem solving, dowsing and many more ways to put your cards to use. It's amazing, all the stuff you can do! Join us today to see just how much more your...

We sat down today and discussed the meaning of the six, seven, eight, nine and ten of cups. We shared some of our most unusual interpretations as well as some obvious ones. The main point of this series of podcasts on card meanings is to help you understand how ineffectual keywords are. By interacting with and truly knowing your cards, you allow your intuition to flow and open yourself to more acc...

Today we thought it would be fun to talk about what it's like to be a professional tarot reader. We shared some whacky moments and some war stories! Mandy, Sharon and I discussed some mistakes to avoid as well as how to avoid them! We also shared some tips on what it takes to be a Great tarot reader that stands out and above all the others. If you've ever wondered what to expect and how to prepare...

Today Mandy I talked about when and how to refuse to do a reading. You, as a reader have the right to say "No". Knowing those rights and knowing your own personal boundaries is essential for your peace of mind and your reputation! We discussed how to find your personal boundaries, the way to go about saying no, and tips you can use before you ever start the reading so you know if you are able to h...

Today we yapped about the value of critical thinking in Tarot spreads. It helps to look at spreads like a recipe, since everyone understands the nature of a recipe, and why a recipe makes food taste better. The same holds true with your readings. No formula is required (or ever helps). But knowing what you are doing makes okay readings good, and good readings great. We went in depth on the CC of c...

Fun, casual discussion today. We covered the ace, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Cups. Mandy is off somewhere in England, doing something fun, so Sharon and I spent an hour looking at these cards, and along the way shared a few insights learned from DECADES of reading professionally. We make learning the tarot easy. Listen and take notes, or play along with your tarot cards and see if you can come across new m...

Today we look at the six, seven, eight, nine, and ten of the suit of Coins (or "Pentacles"). One of the worst things you can do in a reading is to force meanings into your tarot cards by using formula or memorized meanings. This comes from not knowing instinctively when cards come up in a spread. We are here to help you fix that. In today's free audio lesson we take a close look at each of the car...

Today we covered what tarot cards mean. Ace of Swords, two of Swords, three of Swords, four of Swords, and five of Swords; they are all here and carefully examined. Why should you believe us? Dusty has been reading tarot cards since he was 11 (that was over 40 years ago), and a professional and a trainer of working professional tarot readers for well over two decades. Also, we don't give you a lot...