Are you typical of your star sign? If so, how?
I would say I have a lot of the typical Virgo traits, I'm very practical, detail orientated and a bit of a perfectionist! I was two weeks late though so I should have been a Leo, and I definitely have the loyalty, boldness and possibly a little of the dramatics that go along with the fire sign!
How long have you been giving readings for?
I'm fourth generation and was gifted my first Tarot set on my 12th birthday, it had belonged to my great grandmother so it was incredibly special, that set me on my path to spiritual growth, and I've been reading for 25 years now!
What advice would you give to those customers contemplating their first reading?
I would definitely advise them to consider what type of reading they want and what they want to get out of it. And to keep in mind that you don't always get the message you'd like to hear, you get the one you need to hear in the present. Everything can change, nothing is ever set in stone, the Tarot is a tool to guide you to the right path.
What do you do for fun outside of psychic readings?
I'm an avid reader, particularly Tudor history, that's my nerd area! I also enjoy writing and have recently finished a hand written book of tarot for my eldest daughter as is the tradition in our family. Outside of family life you can usually find me scouting out ruins or trekking into the wilderness to centre myself!
What prompted you to start giving readings?
All of the women in my family are gifted in one way or another. Tarot very much runs in my blood, my mother and her mother before her provided Tarot readings by post! So I was introduced at a young age, formally at 12, luckily it turned out my gifts were Tarot, clairsentient and claircognizent, and therefore became my passion as well.
What spiritual skills do you have?
I am clairsentient, I feel the emotional connection to every client I read for, I can read without a name, face or any information about the person, everything flows through me, which is very beautiful and at times emotional. I'm also clairsentient, the power of 'knowing', I always know, deep in my soul I know the answer, often before the question.
What’s your most memorable psychic experience?
Reading for a good friend of mine, the cards were very clear she was going to have another child. She was booked in to have a hysterectomy so obviously it wasn't the plan at all and she went away telling me it was wrong. 3 months later she went in for her procedure and you can guess what the pre-op scan revealed! A healthy baby nestled in her womb. Her daughter is now 5 :-)
When did you discover your gifts?
Very accidentally when I was 9 years old, I asked my mum whether everyone else could talk to people with their minds, I remember her telling me 'no, that's a special gift, perhaps don't tell anyone about that just yet'. I never explored that part of my gifts for my own reasons, I prefer to channel through my intuition, feeling and knowing.
Why should a client choose you for their psychic reading?
Anyone that chooses me as their guide is a blessing, and I believe that all happens for a reason. However, I am warm and friendly, it'll probably be a little like having a chat with a friend about how life is going. I am always honest, I don't sugar coat what I see and feel as it's of no benefit to the client, but I will always give you practical advice as well. I'm very open and welcoming, I read without judgement or negativity, so many of us keep things bottled up, but I offer a safe space to offload and find answers to the burning questions.
What tools do you use within your readings?
I use Tarot cards for all readings. I have two sets, one of the more typical decks with powerful imagery, and a deck of Marseille Tarot which originated in the 17th century. These were my great grandmother's and I use them for readings that require more intuition less pageantry, or I will use both decks if there is a question about a second person. I also use my clairsentience and claircognizence in all readings.