I've been studying tarot actively since 2019 and became professional in 2023. So I'm still very much in the beginning of my tarot journey, especially when compared to the life long work of many tarot professionals.
And so, I have made some mistakes. And I want to share them with you! 1. I wasn't ethical in some of my readings. In the beginning of my career on Etsy, I had a couple love readings available. Many of us are very keen to know their compatibility with potential partner. However, since I've studied tarot ethicality further, I realised that I do not have a permission to look into the energy of a 3rd party and that some of my services were problematic. In this case I removed any such readings from my Etsy and I constantly evaluate "the fine line" of peeking into someone's business without first hand permission. Hence why I don't offer surprise tarot readings either, instead I offer gift cards. 2. Sometimes I come across a querent that I can't read, yet I did read them anyway. In few occasions I've come across a person who's energy maybe clashed with mine and I couldn't find a common ground, the connection wasn't there. In the past, I just tried and tried and forced something out of the reading and the client isn't agreeing with anything I would say, resulting in a disappointing reading and awkward tension. I now know to be straight as soon as I realise this issue and I tell them "I'm really sorry, but I can't read you, nothing is coming through to me". And then I may recommend them to reach out to another tarot reader I know. 3. I used a deck that I'm not 100% familiar with. It's so exciting to get a new deck and start using it! However, decks can have many variations and completely different meanings behind the cards compared to the classics. This caused my readings to run over time as I had to constantly refer to the booklet or I completely lost the track at times. The reading didn't have a natural flow to it, which makes one look a tad unprofessional and may result in distrust and doubt in clients. Hence why I now stick to decks that I know by heart and practice new decks only with friends and family. 4. I didn't give a disclaimer or a warning to clients who wanted to have a friend with them during the reading. Many times, something quite painful can come up within a reading. Often some matters relating to sexuality pop up. Issues in relationships very often can come up. Financial troubles can be highlighted. Home life can become a discussion. In the beginning I thought it was lovely if the client wanted to share this tarot moment with their mum, sister, friend, husband or wife, but gosh, things have gotten awkward! This can then ruin the experience for the client, make them feel shame or it can cause unnecessary tension. This is why I nowadays ALWAYS ask before hand, are you comfortable in sharing potential matters of pain, sexuality or housekeeping with this person you brought with you. 5. I didn't have tissues available. Finally, and somewhat relating to the previous one, past trauma or fear of the future is something I so often discuss with my clients. And there will be tears. And that's ok. I now always have a pack of tissue paper with me. -Enni
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