Am I psychic?
Maybe, people have said so, but I think it’s more accurate to say I am a quiet listener.
Can tarot predict the future?
Yes and no. The future is always changing based on the choices that we make and the choices that are made by others around us. In my view, tarot shows us the present energies surrounding a situation, and those energies indicate a tendency toward a particular future or futures, but not an unchangeable tendency. If we work with the energy of a situation, we can make important changes in our future.
Why read tarot cards at all if I don’t think they show us a “set in stone” future? Because tarot is MUCH more than a tool for looking ahead. A tarot reading is an interactive dialogue with the universe and can address almost any question, including practical and philosophical questions — not just questions about the future. When you start to think about that, tarot turns from a “woo woo” party game into a practical tool for working with our daily lives.
Can a tarot reading help me if I am feeling depressed or anxious?
Yes. In my tarot practice, I try to be the human equivalent of an essential oil or a crystal that can be used to alleviate anxiety and provide balance and calm. If you know me personally, you know that this aspiration is a good match for my personality — I am constantly being told how calming I am (even by checkout people at the grocery store!). I have also had clients tell me that my readings help with depression. However, if you are very depressed or suicidal, you should also consider talking to a mental health professional such as a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist, or phoning a suicide hotline. The phone number for the National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Please also know that you are not alone in feeling this way — and know, as well, that depression, like other challenging life circumstances, can be a stepping stone, or a gateway, to making important life changes and to developing a deep, rich spiritual life. You might not believe this right now, but depression can be very beneficial in the long run, even though it is also difficult to deal with in the short run.
What do I get with an email reading?
- an email with my interpretation of your cards
- jpg files of the cards that I pulled (and, for more complex readings, a jpg file of the entire spread)
- follow-up communications related to your reading
How soon can I have a reading?
It really depends on how busy I am at the moment. You can text me to ask (414-595-8200). I don’t always reply immediately, though.
Is your reading confidential?
Yes.
Will you do in person readings?
At the moment, I don’t have a location in mind for in person readings.
Are you willing to read at parties?
Maybe? I used to do this but haven’t since my move to Chicago. You can ask.
What is the difference between an oracle card reading and a tarot reading?
Oracle cards vary widely; tarot decks have 78 cards that are divided into four suits, plus a set of major arcana.
Can I choose what deck you use for my reading?
Of course! You can choose any deck that I have. If you do not specify a deck, I will choose one.
Are there any questions you refuse to answer?
Yes. I’ll let you know if you ask me one. I might also suggest a rephrasing or reframing of your question.
Will you do free readings?
All my readings are by donation, so you can decide after your reading whether or not to donate and how much.
Quiet Bonnie 