Good questions deserve honest answers.

Whether you’re completely new to tarot, you’ve had a dozen readings, or you’re just trying to figure out whether a deck of illustrated cards can actually tell you anything useful, you’ve come to the right place.

I’ve been reading tarot since 1997, and I’ve heard just about every question imaginable.

Some are straightforward. Some are complicated. And some involve a surprising number of misconceptions courtesy of Hollywood.

So let’s clear a few things up.

The basics

What is tarot?

Tarot is a deck of 78 illustrated cards divided into two groups: the 22 Major Arcana and the 56 Minor Arcana.

The Major Arcana generally represent larger life themes, experiences, and turning points. The Minor Arcana explore more everyday situations involving relationships, decisions, emotions, challenges, and opportunities.

Tarot originally developed as a card game in Renaissance Italy. Its use for divination came centuries later.

Today, people use tarot for everything from spiritual guidance to personal reflection.

Personally, I think of it as 78 pieces of cardstock that occasionally have some surprisingly useful things to say.

Curious about how tarot got started? Explore the History of Tarot by clicking the button below:

Does tarot predict the future?

This is probably one of the questions I hear most often.

And my answer is: not in the way Hollywood would have you believe.

I don’t believe the future is set in stone. Your decisions matter. Other people’s decisions matter. Circumstances change.

What tarot can do is help us explore the patterns, influences, and possibilities surrounding a situation.

Think of it a little like a weather forecast. We can look at the conditions and talk about what seems likely, but that doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed sunshine next Thursday.

And sometimes knowing that rain might be coming is exactly what you need to remember to bring an umbrella.

How does tarot work?

That depends on whom you ask.

Some readers believe the cards are guided by spiritual forces, intuition, or energy. Others approach tarot as a psychological tool that encourages reflection and helps us recognize patterns.

My approach is somewhere on the practical end of that spectrum.

Each card contains imagery and symbolism associated with different experiences, emotions, and situations. When I lay out a spread, I look at the individual cards, how they interact, and how those themes relate to your question.

The result isn’t a magical instruction manual for your life.

It’s another perspective.

And sometimes another perspective is exactly what we need.

Is tarot evil? 

Tarot has certainly developed a reputation over the centuries.

Between religious objections, Hollywood horror movies, and the occasional questionable psychic promising to remove a curse for $500, I understand why people ask.

But tarot cards themselves are illustrated pieces of cardstock. They don’t summon demons, open portals, or invite supernatural visitors into your living room.

Different religions and spiritual traditions have different views about divination, and I respect that.

Some readers incorporate religious or spiritual practices into their work. Others don’t.

My approach focuses on interpreting symbolism and exploring situations through the cards.

You don’t have to share my beliefs, and I’m not here to argue with yours.

If tarot conflicts with your personal or religious convictions, that’s perfectly okay.

About tarot readings

Who Can Benefit From A Tarot Reading?

Pretty much anyone who has a question, a decision to make, or a situation they’d like another perspective on.

You don’t need to be spiritual, believe in psychic abilities, or know anything about tarot.

Some people come to me because they’re navigating relationships. Others have questions about work, family, personal growth, or major life changes.

And some people simply want to know what they might be overlooking.

You bring the question. We’ll ask the cards.

What Kind of questions can I ask?

Relationships, career decisions, family situations, friendships, personal growth, and those general “What the hell is going on?” moments are all fair game.

I generally recommend questions that leave room for insight rather than demanding a guaranteed prediction.

For example, instead of asking, “Will my ex come back?” we might explore what remains between you, what would need to change, and whether reconciliation would actually be healthy.

That doesn’t mean you can’t ask about possible outcomes.

It just means we’re interested in understanding the situation, not pretending the future has already been decided.

Can tarot tell me what someone else is thinking?

Not with certainty.

And anyone claiming they can tell you exactly what another person is thinking based on a tarot card deserves a healthy dose of skepticism.

What we can explore are relationship dynamics, behaviors, possible motivations, patterns, and the energy surrounding a connection.

But the cards aren’t a wiretap into someone else’s brain.

If you want absolute confirmation of what another person thinks or feels, you’ll ultimately need to communicate with them.

I know. Inconvenient. 

Do I need to believe in tarot for a reading to work?

Nope.

You don’t need to believe the cards are magical or that the universe personally arranged your reading.

You just need to be willing to consider another perspective.

Sometimes the value of a reading comes from recognizing something you hadn’t considered before.

A little curiosity goes a long way.

Working With Eva

Are all tarot readers the same?

Not even close.

Different readers have different backgrounds, beliefs, specialties, and approaches.

Some focus heavily on prediction. Others incorporate astrology, mediumship, spirituality, or psychological frameworks.

Some are wonderfully theatrical.

I’m generally not one of them.

I’ve been reading tarot since 1997, and my approach is conversational, intuitive, honest, and practical.

I’ll tell you what I see in the cards, explain why I’m interpreting them that way, and help you consider what that information might mean for your situation.

No scare tactics. No guaranteed predictions. No mystical performance required.

How do i choose the right reading?

That depends on how complicated your question is.

A single card is great when you need a little direction or a quick perspective.

Three cards give us more context.

Five cards let us explore situations with several moving parts.

And specialty spreads are designed for particular subjects, such as relationships, reconciliation, or personal growth.

You don’t need to know which spread to use or how the cards work.

That’s my job.

If you’re unsure, choose the reading that gives your question enough room to breathe.

How will I recEIve my reading?

My readings are completed personally by me and delivered by email. You’ll receive my written interpretation along with a photograph of the actual cards pulled for your reading.

I do not use AI to write or interpret my tarot readings. The cards are pulled by me, interpreted by me, and the reading you receive comes from my own experience and perspective.

One small behind-the-scenes note: after nearly 30 years of shuffling cards—and because my hands have opinions of their own these days—I sometimes use speech-to-text software due to advancing carpal tunnel and arthritis. I edit every reading before it goes out and do my best to catch any weird transcription errors, but occasionally technology gets creative with a word or two.

Most readings are completed within 24 hours, although I ask that you allow up to five days during especially busy periods.

You can read through everything at your own pace and revisit it whenever you like.

are there questions that you won't answer?

Yes, although probably fewer than you might think.

I’m happy to explore complicated relationships, difficult decisions, uncomfortable emotions, and plenty of life’s messier situations.

However, I don’t use tarot to diagnose medical conditions, replace legal or financial advice, or make decisions that belong with qualified professionals.

I also won’t present tarot as definitive proof of someone’s private thoughts, actions, or intentions.

I’ll tell you what the cards suggest, but I won’t pretend they can establish facts they can’t verify.