How to Overcome Readers' Block
Even the best tarot reader can have a bad day and draw a blank from a set of cards lying in a neat spread on the table. Aleister Crowley, infamous occultist and creator of the Thoth Tarot, described the tarot as a ‘wicked pack of cards’ not without reason. Tarot can be uncannily accurate and enlightening on one hand, on the other it can drive tarot readers mad when trying to interpret them in a meaningful way for the client.
If you are learning tarot or you are already an accomplished reader, chances are, you’ll come across reader’s block at one point during your tarot life. Here are my tips on how to master it:
1. Don’t Panic
This may be easier said than done, especially when you read for someone else in exchange for money, but it really makes sense when you think about it rationally. Panic or excessive worrying only makes your heart race due to the increased level of adrenaline in your body. As a result you find it hard to think straight. So, step one: keep calm.
2. Give yourself time to look at the cards
If you are reading in a busy environment like a psychic fair or corporate event, you may feel pressured to read quickly. The ability to do this comes with years of experience, so if you are just starting out, allow yourself a little more time with each client, who will also appreciate the extra time you are spending with them.
3. Go back to basics
When you are looking at a card combination that somehow doesn’t make sense to you, describe each card to the client and talk about individual meanings. Get the client involved and acknowledge that there is something not quite making sense to you. Most often the client will be happy to confirm certain meanings of the cards and even see the connections themselves. This way your readers’ block is gradually removed and you can make sense again of the whole spread.
4. Be honest
Don’t try and guess or make something up during a reading you have difficulties with. You will just end up waffling and start getting flustered. After having considered and implemented the first 3 tips above and still have problems with the reading, let your client know. Have a chat with your client and see, how you can solve the situation amicably.
5. Don’t beat yourself up about it
It’s ok to have a bad day. It’s also perfectly normal that you cannot read for everybody. Nobody is perfect! Sometimes it’s impossible, for whatever reason, to connect with your client and provide a proficient reading. Put it down to experience and think about what you can learn from it. In the worst case scenario, you can offer the client their money back – no harm done, and you can move on with a clear conscience.
6. Relax
Don’t worry about your next reading. You can get easily uptight about future readings after an unsuccessful one. Don’t let insecurities get the better of you. It is extremely unlikely that you will have a similar negative experience with your next reading. Instead, enjoy meeting your new clients and have fun. Remember your true abilities and how much you have to offer. Don’t give up and you will succeed.
7. Meditate before a reading
If you are worried, meditate on a suitable tarot card to increase positive energies around you. To increase your psychic abilities, the Queen of Cups would be a good card. Temperance would help to balance any conflicting feelings such as anxiety or nervousness. The Ace of Wands helps to remember that necessary spark of creativity, passion and enthusiasm. Choose any card from your deck you feel is right for you.
If you are learning tarot or you are already an accomplished reader, chances are, you’ll come across reader’s block at one point during your tarot life. Here are my tips on how to master it:
1. Don’t Panic
This may be easier said than done, especially when you read for someone else in exchange for money, but it really makes sense when you think about it rationally. Panic or excessive worrying only makes your heart race due to the increased level of adrenaline in your body. As a result you find it hard to think straight. So, step one: keep calm.
2. Give yourself time to look at the cards
If you are reading in a busy environment like a psychic fair or corporate event, you may feel pressured to read quickly. The ability to do this comes with years of experience, so if you are just starting out, allow yourself a little more time with each client, who will also appreciate the extra time you are spending with them.
3. Go back to basics
When you are looking at a card combination that somehow doesn’t make sense to you, describe each card to the client and talk about individual meanings. Get the client involved and acknowledge that there is something not quite making sense to you. Most often the client will be happy to confirm certain meanings of the cards and even see the connections themselves. This way your readers’ block is gradually removed and you can make sense again of the whole spread.
4. Be honest
Don’t try and guess or make something up during a reading you have difficulties with. You will just end up waffling and start getting flustered. After having considered and implemented the first 3 tips above and still have problems with the reading, let your client know. Have a chat with your client and see, how you can solve the situation amicably.
5. Don’t beat yourself up about it
It’s ok to have a bad day. It’s also perfectly normal that you cannot read for everybody. Nobody is perfect! Sometimes it’s impossible, for whatever reason, to connect with your client and provide a proficient reading. Put it down to experience and think about what you can learn from it. In the worst case scenario, you can offer the client their money back – no harm done, and you can move on with a clear conscience.
6. Relax
Don’t worry about your next reading. You can get easily uptight about future readings after an unsuccessful one. Don’t let insecurities get the better of you. It is extremely unlikely that you will have a similar negative experience with your next reading. Instead, enjoy meeting your new clients and have fun. Remember your true abilities and how much you have to offer. Don’t give up and you will succeed.
7. Meditate before a reading
If you are worried, meditate on a suitable tarot card to increase positive energies around you. To increase your psychic abilities, the Queen of Cups would be a good card. Temperance would help to balance any conflicting feelings such as anxiety or nervousness. The Ace of Wands helps to remember that necessary spark of creativity, passion and enthusiasm. Choose any card from your deck you feel is right for you.
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