I’ve been doing tarot readings since 2020, almost six years now, and over that time I’ve worked with hundreds of people energetically.
Based on the questions people provide and the feedback I’ve received I have identified the best and worst times to get a tarot reading.
As an intuitive guide you might think my answer would be ‘anytime’ but I know getting a reading at the wrong time can cause more harm than good, it’s not a good experience for reader or recipient.
I don’t take these sorts of lightly, when working with peoples’ energy it’s really important that things are set up right!
4 Times You Shouldn’t Get a Tarot Reading
When emotions are high
Chances are you want a tarot reading because something has affected you emotionally. You’ve gone through a breakup, lost your job, having family difficulties.
People do tend to get tarot readings when they are experiencing pain, and I don’t think it’s a ‘bad’ thing to get a tarot reading at a time like this, but I do think there is somethings to keep in mind.
Give yourself at least a few days to process a situation yourself first before getting someone else involved (especially a stranger).
Tarot readings can help us navigate emotionally tough times, but we do not want to be in the throes of rage or depths of sadness. We want to have processed the emotion well enough so that the information we receive can be mindfully received.
When you aren’t open to a new perspective
If you already have your mind set on something and don’t want to hear anything to the contrary…don’t get a tarot reading. It is unfair on the reader and unhelpful to you!
I always recommend going into a tarot reading expecting to hear something you disagree with or won’t like. Sometimes a reading will confirm exactly what is on your mind, other times it won’t.
When you just got another reading
This is a tricky one, because sometimes we get a reading that is so incredibly off but still require some guidance. This list is simply stating some guidelines, individual circumstances may vary.
However, you should always give yourself some time to properly process each reading you get. Personally I recommend clients get readings a minimum of 6 months apart, and then, only because it makes sense to (if the topic is different enough). Generally, leave a year between big readings!
The best thing about a ‘bad’ reading is that you can use it to understand what actually resonates with you, and then take action in that direction instead.
When you need health/legal advice
This should go without saying, eventhough I make it clear on my booking page that I do not cover these topics, I still get enquiries of this nature. A good tarot reading is skilled at working with energy, these more practical topics require a different type of expertise.
I also don’t recommend going to a tarot reading for financial advice, unless they have qualifications in that area. Even then, it is perfectly acceptable to consult an expert when making big money moves, even when the energy is aligned.
Tarot is also not a replacement or alternative to therapy!
4 Times You Should Get a Tarot Reading
When you’re too emotionally invested in a situation
This one may sound contrary to the point above about not being too emotionally tense for a reading. What I mean is that sometimes we know we are emotionally invested in a person, place or thing but logically understand this is clouding our judgement.
We’re open to hearing the hard truth and taking action in a way that might be uncomfortable but ultimately helpful.
Even as a tarot reading, when it comes to truly personal stuff and romantic relationships, I know I struggle to be objective. This is just human nature!
If we are mature and grounded, we can be aware of this and still reach out for guidance and support in a mindful manner.
When you have processed a situation but need practical guidance
This is the absolute best time to get a reading and when I feel I get the clearest messages for clients. They come into a reading calm and trusting their instincts, and just need a second pair of eyes on the situation.
From there I can offer practical advice that builds on the energetic clarity they have built, and create a lot more momentum.
Sometimes you feel clear about a situation, but because you’re close to it you have difficulty knowing what’s next. A tarot reading can highlight paths that are still blocked to you (and how to unblock them) as well as point to paths that are aligned and open.
When you’re at a crossroad
Tarot readers are great at “thinking energetically”. This means not from the ego or mind, they can see the crossroads you’re at very clearly in their mind and help guide you in the right direction.
When I am doing tarot readings I feel things like outcomes, places, and relationships as distant or near to you/us. I can feel if something is “hot” or “cold” for you, and this makes picking between two options relatively easy.
When you’re experiencing a specific energetic blockage
When you need your car fixed you go to a mechanic, when you need your eyes fixed you go to an optician. When you have an energetic problem…you go to an energy/tarot reader!
I believe that having an energetic reader on standby will become more and more commonplace – many celebrities and political figures do!
Examples:
- You feel disconnected from your own intuition
- You need to cut a cord
- A chakra/energy center is blocked
- You feel random weird or heavy energy around you
- You’ve entered a specific stage of spiritual development
A lot of people misunderstand tarot readings as someone simply giving you answers. You aren’t sure if you should get romantically involved with person 1 or person 2, so you go to a tarot reader and they tell you who you should pursue.
Yes, some tarot readings will follow that trajectory, and they can be very useful, but more often tarot readings are a space for self-reflection.
There is something incredibly helpful about having someone hold space as you work through something. A good tarot reader will gently guide you to your own intuition, while expanding upon what you can understand with their own insights.
In the space created through a reading there is usually a transformation that takes place. If your reader is discerning, careful, caring, you mirror that energy and understand how to apply it yourself!
This is my favorite part about giving readings; I allow people to let go energetically and feel freer making their own decisions.
Hey there, I’m Ashley. I hope that by sharing my experiences with deepening my intuition, I can help you find that ‘spark’. That magic we can all experience when our energy is aligned and we feel deeply supported by the Universe.