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Keep Your Own Judgement out of someone else’s Tarot reading

The other day when I finished a Tarot reading for a lovely, luminous, open-hearted new client, she said to me, “Thank you for not judging me.”.

Tarot Judgement card

That left me speechless for a moment, and I offered a clumsy reply, but I was really moved.

All I could think was how beautiful and brave she is, and who the heck am I to judge anyone and what they are going through in their lives.

This is certainly not the first time a client has said this, or something similar, to me.

When people come for a Tarot reading, they tell me so much. I am honoured that they make themselves so open and vulnerable, and their trust is something sacred to me.

I NEVER talk about what people say to me in their readings. Everything goes in the vault.

And, it isn’t the place of a Tarot reader to judge the person they are reading for.

Tell your client/querent honestly what you see in the cards, and let them make their own judgements.

Don’t assume that you know what they want, what they feel, what option would be “best” for them.

Tell them what you see, ask and answer questions, stay in a place of compassion at all times.

Reading Tarot for someone else is a sacred thing. Of course, it doesn’t have to be heavy, it can fun and inspiring and playful.

But, keep in mind, the person you are sitting with may be telling you something that they haven’t ever spoken aloud to another soul. They may be scared, confused, or girding themselves up for making a decision that will change their lives. Honour that.

Keep your own opinions and judgement out of it, share the information that you see in the cards with honesty and kindness, and always treat people’s privacy as a non-negotiable sacred trust.

Keep this in mind when you read for others, and when you are choosing a Tarot reader for yourself.

4 Responses to Keep Your Own Judgement out of someone else’s Tarot reading

  1. Lynda Fox February 18, 2020 at 5:16 pm #

    This is so very true, Lori!
    When I read for any client, including short event readings, I try to embody my own highest self. I feel that for those few minutes, the person I am reading for is in my care and must be treated with compassion and respect.
    Thank you for your eloquence, I hope all readers will take your message to heart.

    • innergoddesstarot February 19, 2020 at 12:32 pm #

      Beautifully said, thank you, Lynda. Your clients are lucky to have you and your compassionate heart.

  2. Parinitha B August 8, 2020 at 4:23 pm #

    Very kind thoughts and everyone must agree this point. A person who is in need of accurate results might have never opened his mind in front of anyone and hence the tarot reader must give them their space. Thank you for the kind post.

    • innergoddesstarot August 8, 2020 at 4:38 pm #

      Thank you so much for reading, and for your kind words.

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