How Do Online Readings Work?

Online readings? Are those really a thing? Turns out yes, they really are. It is widely accepted that chat and phone readings are ok, but when you mention email readings people tend to be skeptical. Here is how online readings work - and why they might just be the best thing ever.

First let's dig into the process of getting an online reading, and then we will break down the benefits of getting your reading via email. Note: this is my process, others may be different.

• THE REQUEST: You are seeking advice - be it on love, career, finances, etc. When you look at our website reading options you will notice that there are some general options that you can choose for any situation. These are also in general the less expensive options. Once you choose a reading that you think is the best option you are asked to fill in a little bit of information. If you are still unsure which reading is the right option PLEASE feel free to reach out to me for help.  When asking your question try to be as clear and specific as possible. This allows the best answer to your question. For guidance on asking questions check out our post on asking quality questions HERE  Also be sure that you are matching your reading choice with the number of questions. If you have three questions but choose a single card reading you are not going to get the answers that you hope for.

• PAYMENT: Once you have chosen your reading, and filled out the information needed it is time to pay for your reading. All readings are performed in the order that they are paid for. We use a secure payment processing system, and also include PayPal as a payment option. When purchasing an email reading you know exactly what you are going to pay. There are no hidden charges, connection fees or per minute pricing. What you see is what you pay. Once payment is processed you are placed on the schedule. Payment is expected BEFORE the reading is done. If you need to cancel, it should be done as soon as possible because once I have started there are no refunds. However, if you are unhappy with your reading talk to me and we can work on a resolution that benefits both parties.

• PREPARATION: Once you have been added to the schedule I prepare for your reading. I print out your reading request, and review it. In some cases, if youe request is unclear I may reach out to you via email to clarify before we get started. I use sage to cleanse my reading area, and I chase the kids outside so that it is quiet. I clean off my table, light a couple candles and sage my cards.

• READING: Once I have set up my space, I focus on your question and shuffle the deck. If you have provided your date of birth I use a bit of numerology to better connect with your energy. Based on the question that you have presented I generally draw the number of cards needed. I may occasionally draw an extra card or two if something is unclear. If that is the case I will never charge you for those additional cards. As I look at these cards I jot down notes on a pad of paper, or record my thoughts on my phone. When I have gotten all that I can from the cards I take a picture of the cards and then clean up my space.

• SENDING: Now comes the time to for me to refine these thoughts to prepare them to send to you. I clean up my thoughts to make them actually make sense, because what I write as I am doing the reading is often fragmented. Once I have this cleaned up it is prepared for the format that you have chosen. If you have chosen email it is simply written into my email program and sent to the email you have provided. If you chose PDF delivery you are sent a full color, suitable for printing file. And if you choose MP3 the recording is edited to remove pauses, etc. before being sent.

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Email readings are generally between 300 and 700 words (based on reading with the picture attached to the bottom. The PDF version (also emailed directly to you) is several pages long and has a certain structure to it. It also includes the pictures within the document. It also includes the reflection quote in graphic form to allow you to print it out and place it somewhere that you can see it often. MP3 recordings are generally between 5-15 minutes depending on reading - these are uploaded to my Dropbox and I will send a link to access them.

• FOLLOWUP: I send your emails with some manner of system where I can confirm that you have received it. To ensure the best experience here, please make sure that you have added admin@tucumcaritarot.com to your email programs safe list so that your reading does not end up in the spam or junk folders. After you have had time to review your reading and reflect on it you have the opportunity to ask ONE followup question for clarification. Unlike most readers, I retain your reading for ONE WEEK before I delete it. Therefore if you need to ask a follow up question please do so within these first 7 days so that I can refer back to your reading if need be. I do a couple dozen readings a week, so I may not immediately remember your exact reading, which is why it is better if I can refer back to it.

• FEEDBACK: Generally within 14 days from your reading I will send you an email link to leave feedback for your reading. You are under no obligation to leave feedback, but it is incredibly helpful to me if you do. This allows me to address issues that may need to be tweaked, or to let others make a informed choice on purchasing a reading.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
There are a number of reasons why an email reading can be beneficial. For most people the convenience that it offers is the top reason. You do not have to worry about scheduling time into your busy life, you don't have to worry about making it to a shop only during certain hours. etc.. Another key factor is privacy. Here where I live it is highly religious, and people don't always want to be seen getting a reading and facing judgement. I have seen this with tarot and also even in mental health - we don't want people to make snap judgements about us.  

By getting your reading performed online you also have a much better pool of readers to choose from. Here in NM there are 2 readers within a 100 mile radius - what happens if your only choices happen to be too expensive or no good? Online you can choose a reader from ANY place on earth. It also has an added benefit of allowing me to meet and interact with people of all different ages, races, cultures and countries.

An email reading also tends to be more accurate. Readers who are empathic may get overloaded by nervous energies, or outside factors that distract from the reading. Rather then being limited to a set amount of time for your reading, where you may not get everything answered that you want you have the benefit of getting your question answered regardless of how long it takes me to do it. I have had readings that have taken me ten minutes and others that have taken three hours. Allowing me the extra time after the reading also allows me to polish the reading and make sure that it makes sense and flows rather then being a rambling flow of consciousness.

Many times if you visit a reader live or even on the phone you are not allowed to take notes or to record the session. After you are finished you may be left wondering "What did she say about XYZ" ? With an email delivered reading you have a tangible thing that you can print out, refer back to it over and over. This allows you to have a reading that has a much bigger impact on your life and your path.

CONCLUSION:
I hope that this email has helped you to better understand how email readings work and what makes them a great choice when getting a reading. If you feel like I have missed anything, or you need clarification please comment below and I will address it.