This is a question I’m asked frequently and the answer is a somewhat tricky one. Whether an online tarot reading will work well for you depends on the type of online reading you choose, the reader you choose, and also your expectations. In order to answer this question, let’s look a little deeper to see what an online reading can offer you in comparison to an online reading.
Virtual Readings or Online Software
These readings are entirely automated and in no way replaces an actual tarot reading done by a human being. Virtual readings offer a spread of cards accompanied by generic or general meanings for each card and it’s up to the user to interpret and make sense of what the spread may mean given his or her circumstances and question.
Email Readings
Email Tarot readings are completed using email and this means that the reading is essentially done via correspondence. How this works is the client emails in his or her questions and the reader then sits down for an allotted amount of time, does the Tarot spread, and completed the reading via email before sending it on to the client.
This reading type can be very restrictive as it often focuses on a limited number of questions or areas of life. The reason most readers limit services delivered via email is that someone may have 10 questions or more while only paying for a set amount of the advisor’s time.
In one sense, this can be a good thing, because it helps focus the reading. In other words the focus is fairly narrow and may be on just one or two situations or questions, so it’s easier to clear and direct answers. In another sense, it can be somewhat frustrating as email readings often do not include follow-up questions and a follow up question or consultation will mean booking and paying for another service or reading.
Email readings cannot truly compare to an in-person reading as they do not offer the opportunity to ask for clarification or to focus on a wider array of questions. While many readers include pictures of the spreads or cards they use, and while email readings are very convenient as the timing is very flexible, email readings cannot give you the same in-depth experience as an in-person consultation with a tarot reader.
Text Chat Readings
These readings are often done through instant messaging software or via a third party service that charges per minute of connection time or per text message. This reading type allows the advisor to type out his or her responses and the client to respond in the same way. Sometimes video is offered as well but in most cases the reading is entirely text based.
This type of online tarot reading cannot truly compare to an in-person session because you may not be able to see the spread your reader is working with, there may be communication difficulties due to low typing speed, and due to time restrictions.
Text chat readings take longer to complete and if you have half an hour or more to spend, it can be very in depth and can be very detailed, but if you’re stuck for time, it’s best to go with either a phone or voice reading to ensure you get the best experience possible.
Online Voice or Phone Readings
This reading type is very popular and it’s easy to see why. Having a phone or voice reading done online is very much like consulting with a tarot reader in person. You’re able to converse in real time and to get direct answers to any questions you may have. It’s also possible to ask for clarification if something isn’t quite clear or if you need additional information on any given topic.
The only limitation to this type of reading is the allotted time. Phone or online voice readings can be done in a number of ways, and the first is through a pay-per-minute network or third party service where you pay for every minute you’re on the line with a specific tarot reader or psychic. This reading type is often shorter in length due to higher costs or per minute rates and may mean really getting to the important issues and leaving a few less important questions out in order to save time.
Private or pre booked readings work on an appointment basis, and are usually offered in increments of either 15 or 30 minutes. That said, some readers will not take appointments less than 1 hour in length, so always check to find a reader that will be willing to work with a shorter appointment if that is what you need.
Online voice readings can sometimes include video feeds that are done live from the advisor’s computer, and this adds another dimension to the reading. You’ll be able to not only hear your online tarot reader or psychic but you’ll also be able to see him or her and any cards drawn for your reading. This is the closest you’ll come to an in-person reading online and is well worth the time and expense.
Long Distance Connections
An online tarot reader should have no problem reading for someone whether he or she is sitting right in front of them or whether they are on the other end of a phone line or in a chat room. Distance has no effect on an energetic connection between two individuals and tarot readers, if they strictly read tarot only, do not need to ‘connect’ as they do not use the clair senses.
If your reader is psychic and uses the clair senses in combination with tools such as the Tarot, distance should not be an issue. Energy is not limited by space or time and if your reader is truly sensitive to energy, he or she will be able to pick up on what is going on with you or your loved ones without having to see you in person or by touching your hand, for example.
In short, the Internet and modern technology makes it possible for readers to deliver services worldwide to anyone who needs it, and in-person readings seem to be becoming less popular and less convenient. You should be able to have a great online tarot or psychic reading, provided that you choose a reader and reading type that fits with your circumstances and individual needs and expectations.
Virtual Readings or Online Software
These readings are entirely automated and in no way replaces an actual tarot reading done by a human being. Virtual readings offer a spread of cards accompanied by generic or general meanings for each card and it’s up to the user to interpret and make sense of what the spread may mean given his or her circumstances and question.
Email Readings
Email Tarot readings are completed using email and this means that the reading is essentially done via correspondence. How this works is the client emails in his or her questions and the reader then sits down for an allotted amount of time, does the Tarot spread, and completed the reading via email before sending it on to the client.
This reading type can be very restrictive as it often focuses on a limited number of questions or areas of life. The reason most readers limit services delivered via email is that someone may have 10 questions or more while only paying for a set amount of the advisor’s time.
In one sense, this can be a good thing, because it helps focus the reading. In other words the focus is fairly narrow and may be on just one or two situations or questions, so it’s easier to clear and direct answers. In another sense, it can be somewhat frustrating as email readings often do not include follow-up questions and a follow up question or consultation will mean booking and paying for another service or reading.
Email readings cannot truly compare to an in-person reading as they do not offer the opportunity to ask for clarification or to focus on a wider array of questions. While many readers include pictures of the spreads or cards they use, and while email readings are very convenient as the timing is very flexible, email readings cannot give you the same in-depth experience as an in-person consultation with a tarot reader.
Text Chat Readings
These readings are often done through instant messaging software or via a third party service that charges per minute of connection time or per text message. This reading type allows the advisor to type out his or her responses and the client to respond in the same way. Sometimes video is offered as well but in most cases the reading is entirely text based.
This type of online tarot reading cannot truly compare to an in-person session because you may not be able to see the spread your reader is working with, there may be communication difficulties due to low typing speed, and due to time restrictions.
Text chat readings take longer to complete and if you have half an hour or more to spend, it can be very in depth and can be very detailed, but if you’re stuck for time, it’s best to go with either a phone or voice reading to ensure you get the best experience possible.
Online Voice or Phone Readings
This reading type is very popular and it’s easy to see why. Having a phone or voice reading done online is very much like consulting with a tarot reader in person. You’re able to converse in real time and to get direct answers to any questions you may have. It’s also possible to ask for clarification if something isn’t quite clear or if you need additional information on any given topic.
The only limitation to this type of reading is the allotted time. Phone or online voice readings can be done in a number of ways, and the first is through a pay-per-minute network or third party service where you pay for every minute you’re on the line with a specific tarot reader or psychic. This reading type is often shorter in length due to higher costs or per minute rates and may mean really getting to the important issues and leaving a few less important questions out in order to save time.
Private or pre booked readings work on an appointment basis, and are usually offered in increments of either 15 or 30 minutes. That said, some readers will not take appointments less than 1 hour in length, so always check to find a reader that will be willing to work with a shorter appointment if that is what you need.
Online voice readings can sometimes include video feeds that are done live from the advisor’s computer, and this adds another dimension to the reading. You’ll be able to not only hear your online tarot reader or psychic but you’ll also be able to see him or her and any cards drawn for your reading. This is the closest you’ll come to an in-person reading online and is well worth the time and expense.
Long Distance Connections
An online tarot reader should have no problem reading for someone whether he or she is sitting right in front of them or whether they are on the other end of a phone line or in a chat room. Distance has no effect on an energetic connection between two individuals and tarot readers, if they strictly read tarot only, do not need to ‘connect’ as they do not use the clair senses.
If your reader is psychic and uses the clair senses in combination with tools such as the Tarot, distance should not be an issue. Energy is not limited by space or time and if your reader is truly sensitive to energy, he or she will be able to pick up on what is going on with you or your loved ones without having to see you in person or by touching your hand, for example.
In short, the Internet and modern technology makes it possible for readers to deliver services worldwide to anyone who needs it, and in-person readings seem to be becoming less popular and less convenient. You should be able to have a great online tarot or psychic reading, provided that you choose a reader and reading type that fits with your circumstances and individual needs and expectations.