As a practitioner of Tarot, Palmistry or both, the following must be followed strictly:

DO……..

• make the one being read comfortable rather than apprehensive by smiling and being non-threatening. Not all readers are the stereotypical turban-laden, heavy make up types. Always remember that the “unknown” is scary to most people and they are understandably a bit fearful at whatever you say (even the sceptics, albeit secretly). They are watching your every expression, so keep it light and friendly. When you start to frown, they start to worry.
• keep an open mind. People will always doubt you and what you’re saying. They may not always believe and they would rather just ignore what you say. But THEY CAME TO YOU, so this means that a part of them is curious about what you will say to them, whether they believe it or not.
• be concrete with examples when needed. The best ways to expess something is by examples and analogies. Brush up on your logical thinking and be prepared to explain metaphors.
• be articulate. Rather than froth in the mouth and do an “exorcist”-style reading, brush up on your vocabulary and explain your reading in simple and direct sentences.
• Always be an adviser and a friend. Even when the person is a complete stranger, remember that your responsibility is to help out. He came to you because he needs guidance.
• Put on a “shield” of protection. People who want their tarot or palms read are either very curious, very stressed, very sad or emotionally in turmoil. Always envision a shield between you and that person, so that you won’t absorb their negative energy. Think of the scenario as you being inside a tightly closed, air conditioned car in the middle of a dusty highway. You see the dust flying around and you can almost feel it in your face, but you can’t.

DO NOT….

• be “doomsday” . A lot of tellers make the mistake of telling a person the worst things. If you do see trouble ahead for the one being read, always keep it in the “warning” context. You will cause undue stress on the other person by confirming the worst of his fears.
• think of money. A lot of other fortune tellers despised me for not charging for my services. But in my experience, my reading is often off whenever I think about profit. You are there to help, to be a friend and to give advise. If they show some appreciation and donate something, that’s great. If not, it doesn’t make any difference. You will end up telling them something “nice” just so you’ll be paid handsomely.
• read your closest friends or family. Big mistake. The shield of protection I mentioned in the “Do’s” part of this post disintegrates completely when you decide to read your friend or your family member. You suddenly become involved in their reading and won’t be able to express everything.

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