Tool Highlight: Non-Traditional Cartomancy & Real-Talk Tarot

Forget memorizing century-old symbols or feeling like you need a degree in mysticism to get a clear answer to your conflicts and dilemmas. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by standard, traditional tarot decks, you’re in the right place!

While I’ve been reading cards since I was 16, my absolute favorite way to work is through non-traditional cartomancy. My absolute go-to deck features real-life imagery–think “The Used Hybrid” parked in a dusty junkyard, or “The Conspiracy Theorist” with red strings connecting photos and sticky notes on a corkboard. Why? Because real life isn’t lived in abstract medieval symbols. It’s lived right here, right now. Breaking away from rigid definitions allows the Universe’s natural flow and my intuitive energy to connect directly to your exact situation without the fluff of having to memorize 78 card meanings on top of putting an interpretation to those meanings that can feel too rigid at times.

My Philosophy: The Seeker, Me, & The Universe

I view my role as a direct messenger. I don’t work with specific deities. Instead, I connect with the Universe as a whole. You bring your heart and your real-world questions, and I use the cards to translate the messages, patterns, and validation the Universe is trying to hand you.

Real Talk on “Scary” Cards

We don’t do doomsday panicking here! When I do use traditional tarot decks, I like to make sure that you don’t panic or feel anxiety, or that we at least nip those feelings in the bud if they do happen, when “scary” or misunderstood cards show up. In the very near future, I’ll be posting a series of blog posts discussing misunderstood tarot cards, with each of these “scary” cards getting their own spotlight for a post. So, definitely keep an eye out for those posts to show up on my page! For now, let’s look briefly at a couple of examples:

• Death isn’t a scary ending… It’s a cosmic reset button. It means the Universe is recycling the old stuff that isn’t working so you can loop back around to a fresh, clean start.

• The Tower? Look… I won’t sugarcoat it… It’s sudden, aggressive upheaval, and it can feel stressful! But even chaotic shifts (a sudden career pivot, a surprise life change, etc.) happen to clear the room for what’s actually meant for you.

When heavy cards show up, we slow down, take a breath, and unpack every single question you have until you feel grounded.

What a Session Feels Like With Me

• No Rigid Spreads: I don’t force your life into pre-made boxes. We chat about what’s going on and I pull cards intuitively (usually 3-5) to let the story flow naturally while answering questions and doing my very best to give the advice and messages the Universe has for you.

• Clarity Layering: Need deeper insight on a specific card? No problem! I’ll overlay a clarifying card right over it until the picture is crystal clear.

• Head & Heart Alignment: Whether we’re mapping out a timeline or balancing what your mind is telling you versus what your heart knows, the cards meet you right where you are.

What Tarot Is Best Used For:

• Life Path Navigation: Checking in to see if you’re aligned with your path… or making sense of things when the Universe is tumbling you through a chaotic phase.

• Deep Self-Reflection & Unconscious Blind Spots: Bringing up the sneaky thoughts or truths your subconscious has been hiding from you.

• Big Decisions & Real-World Validation: Unpacking the full story behind where you are and where you’re headed.

(Note: If you just need a quick, straight-up Yes or No, ask me about my Pendulum work instead–we save the cards for the deep, rich conversations!)

May the Universe bless your life path and show you your way with clarity. :)