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My Tarot Ethics Statement

This statement is adapted from the American Tarot Association ethics statement and that of James Ricklef found here

I reserve the right to not read for any client, and will return payment in this situation.

I am not a medical, psychological, legal, or financial expert. I will always refer a client to these services as necessary.

I will not reveal what a client communicates with me unless a life-threatening situation is involved, or if I am otherwise requested by the client or a court of law. .

I do not judge clients based on their origin, age*, religion gender, race, sexuality, or disability. *I ask for parental permission for clients under 16

I will not read for clients who come with ill-will, nor will I attempt to be a crystal ball spying on a third person—e.g., I will not read on what your ex is doing except as relates to your relationship. “What X thinks/feels” is not actually an interesting question. Consider rephrasing it to give yourself agency.

I will present myself falsely. Clients looking for a reader for spiritual questions, past-life readings, or anything to do with “guides” will be advised to seek out another reader—there are many who read this way! I am a tarot novice, and will not represent myself as anything else. Every reading is a step toward furthering my education.

I will be honest with my clients, and keep in mind that the future is mutable. Nothing that shows up in a reading is certain, and it makes no promises if no action is taken. I’m also not the magic mirror, speaking truth and letting the chips fall. I will be as positive as I can, and I will empower my clients to shape the best future possible for themselves.

A client getting a one-on-one reading may end the reading at any time without penalty. They can also request not to pursue investigation of a particular topic.

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Disability in the Cards

These are the instances of disability representation in the tarot that I know of. Please comment with additional examples!

Choose Your Own Adventure Tarot:

Emperor - Wheelchair

Queen of Cups - Wheelchair

Seven of Wands - Wheelchair

Cosmic Cycles Tarot:

Strength (Wheelchair user - injury

Nine of Cups (Crutches.- injury)

Cozy Witch Tarot:

Three of Cups (Wheelchair user)

Everyday Enchantment Tarot:

Strength (Wheelchair user + service dog)

King of Wands (blindness)

Eight of Coins (Person with Down syndrome)

Six of Wands (Person with an invisible disability)

Fifth Spirit Tarot:

Page of Cups (Wheelchair user)

Fyodor Pavlov Tarot:

King of Wands (Amputee - prosthetic)

Nine of Wands (possibly amputee - pre-prosthetic)

Knight of Pentacles (Wheelchair user)

Game of Thrones Tarot:

Five of Coins (Blindness)

The Hermit, Five of Swords, Seven of Cups (Paralyzed character)

Grey’s Anatomy Tarot:

Eight of Swords (Amputee)

Modern Love Tarot (OOP):

Six of Wands (Wheelchair user)

Numinous Tarot:

Nine of Candles/Wands (Walker)

Two of Candles/Wands (Crutches)

King/Mystic of Bells (Swords)

Our Tarot

Two of Swords (Blind/Deafness)

Sacred Sisterhood Tarot:

Neuf de Batons/Nine of Wands (Amputee)

Chevalier de Deniers/Knight of Pentacles (Wheelchair user)

Superlunaris Tarot

Five of Pentacles (Person with Visual Impairments Using a Cane)

Six of Wands (Guess. Wheelchair User.)

Unbridled Spirit Tarot

Three of Cups (Wheelchair user)

Unfolding Path Tarot:

Six of Wands (Wheelchair user)

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Tie-In Tarot Decks

Tarot Decks Based on Other IP

I know they’re sometimes contentious but I love decks that tie into IPs—books, movies, TV shows—- I think they add depth to my readings and they’re just fun. But a lot of them are fanmade, and you have to chance across them. I’d like to make that easier, and see what’s out there.

Mass Market:

Insight Editions

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Labyrinth

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Disney Villains

Good Omens

Game of Thrones

House of Dragons

Stranger Things

Hocus Pocus

Necronomicon