How a Tarot Reading Works: What to Expect and How to Prepare

What Actually Happens in a Tarot Reading with me?

A tarot reading is a guided conversation with the divine and your intuition. The reader (me), shuffles the cards from a 78-card deck and sometimes also oracle cards, each carrying symbolic imagery that reflects different energies, archetypes, and possibilities. The cards don't only predict the future, they also illuminate what unseen forces are present in your life right now, and highlight the best options as advice. As I shuffle, the right cards that are meant for you, will fly out in the position that is meant for you, upright or reversed, revealing your story, your answer, your guidance. they may also fall out sideways, or migght not fall out at all, i will always trust my intition on which cards are meant for you and how the message is meant to be interpreted for you

I also add my knowlege in astrology and its perspective as they are often mirrored in the cards, each card is ruled by a planet or a zodiac sign, for example: The empress: Taurus, The Hermit: Virgo ect. some also hold astrological energies that i will get into if i feel the pull towards it.

A session typically lasts 30-60 minutes. Or 15 minutes depending on if you're coming for a quick walk-in tarot session, or a dedicated in depth session. You'll be invited to bring a question or a theme: a relationship, a career crossroads, a decision or you can also come with an open ended question where we dive into the unlimited possibilities without rigid limitations. I will then lay out a spread tailored to explore it from multiple angles.

I  usually start off with a general energy read for you that either starts before we meet as i channel into your energy or as you're infront of me, then we get started in your questions

both in person and online readings are available to you and what you'd be most comfortable with, no matter where you live in the world :)

Intuition & getting 'The Feeling'

I use my feeling, intuition, along with my knowlege in the meanings of the cards, to read through the cards, through the lines. Sometimes words, scents or images may appear in my mind as i read for you, those support my reading for you and add depth and perspective to your reading.

How to Prepare Before Your Reading

The most meaningful readings come when you arrive with intention. Yet the intention doesn't have to be as specific as you think, Here's how to prepare:

• Choose a clear focus first  Rather than asking about everything at once, centre your session on one area of life first: love, career, an upcoming general forecast, a direction, personal growth or general advice. We can then see what other questions come up as we go along.
• Write your question down or speak it out Open-ended questions work best, "What do I need to understand about my current relationship?" can bring more insight than "Will my relationship last?" although those can also bring very clear answers, but they can best be explored after looking at your situations from a more advisory point of view.
• Create inner calm beforehand Take five minutes to breathe, clear your mind as best you can and arrive grounded. The more present you are, the deeper the reading goes. this is your moment :)
• Come with curiosity. The cards may surface something unexpected. Stay open to where the session leads. This is your 'me time' lets get excited about what comes out for you

How it Starts

I usually start off with a general energy read for you that either starts before we meet as i channel into your energy, or as you're infront of me, then we get started in your questions, for this part no questions on your end are required, just a pure  "what message do they need to know first" energy

What Kind of Insights Can You Expect?

A Tarot session with me is best understood as a look beyond the veil, showing what energies truly lie beneath. The reading will help you:

• Understand what energies are at play undearneath the emotional blur and where to direct your focus
• Identify patterns or blocks you may not have noticed
• Unlock healing as you understand things through the reading
• receive advice on your specific life situation
• See a situation from a new perspective

You won't always receive a verdict, you'll receive clarity. And often, that's far more useful.

What if You're Completely New to Tarot?

thats no problem at all :) and this reading will be special as a lot of new info will be brought to you. No prior knowledge is needed. I will guide you through the session and explain the imagery and meaning of each card as it's drawn and tell you what i see and feel. Your job is simply to be present, reflect and respond honestly.

Where to Begin?

tarot is spiritual self care, to see what you're missing, what you need to pay attention to therefore it is great to add it to your regular practice, If you're new  and unsure what tarot reading to start with but want to explore tarot as a regular practice, not just a one-off reading, my 30 min reading, for a short bite sized reading giving you clarity on a couple of personal questions, or my Moon Ritual Circle is a beautiful place to begin.

What's in the moon ritual circle: Each month, you'll receive a month ahead general tarot reading alongside moon rituals and guided visualisations, designed to help you build an intentional practice over time.

Then finally and most importantly, let go of your fears, Get excited :) 

your reading isnt here to scare you or shake you up with scary ideas, its here to help ypu, to guide you and to clear something up for you. this is your personal moment of spiritual self care, and i always say, no matter what, your reading cannot ever be negative, it is always here to help you figure something out, even if the answers aren't the ones you're nessesairily hoping for, they will offer you guidance and a bigger picture vision

I dont believe readings are meant to show anything scary, rather, to show what you're meant to be aware of, so you can change an outcome or be prepared, the cards are helpers and have the best intentions for you, and so do I :)

 

What you'll receive

Honesty and tenderness, this is a safe space for you to open up, there are no embarassing questions

 

☽ your own personal energy guidance to lead you forward ☾

Ready to Book?

When you feel ready to explore what the cards have for you, i'd love to hold space for that. Explore my available readings or Explore my Moon Ritual Circle membership to find the format that resonates.

with love and light, Nour

i can't wait to connect with you :)

Based in Vienna, Austria / Wien, Österreich