The difference between email and live readings

Hi! I have a very informative, business-type post here. So buckle up to get into the ins and outs of email readings and what they’re all about when you purchase one with me.

Email readings have been around for a long time – and they’re not going anywhere. I’ve been offering them since I got going with my tarot work, back in 2011. They’ve remained consistently popular and something I enjoy doing for folks.

Email readings from me are nice! You receive 1.5-2 typed pages per question, sometimes more. The PDF I send also includes altar-esque photos of your cards, along with detailed explanations of the cards and how they apply to your question. Something I’ve also incorporated into my email readings is a set of questions for reflection. Email readings are a little novel about you.

And the writing is… Well, I really write my butt off. If you’ve received an email reading from me, you might notice that I really craft my language to make my readings honest, compassionate, and funny.  I spend a lot of time spilling over the details.

 

Like, why is that bird in the Nine of Pentacles so calm? Why does that fine lady wear a bonnet?

 

Or, how the heck did a baby get on that dang horse in the Sun card? So yeah. With an email reading, I am not restrained by minutes. I get to luxuriate, take my time, soak up the details, and get my kicks from the thesaurus–because hey–language is sexy and writing is a craft.

 

But email readings aren’t great for everything all the time. The benefit of talking to me over Zoom or in person is that we can have a fine discussion about the bonnet. Like, hmm… why is your crown chakra covered by a bonnet? Are you going backward in time? Are you thinking about designing headwear? But in all seriousness, we get the chance to really uncover what’s in your head, or what thoughts you’re wearing. Discussions with me are soulful, supportive, and layered with meaning and symbolism.

 

So, should you get an email reading or a live reading with me? What’s the difference? Here’s what to consider:

 

Your words are spells:

Live readings are spoken. Your spoken words can be like a spell. A live reading with me includes extra time for grounding, intention-setting, a blessing, and a closing meditation to manifest your needs. This time is your spell, your net, casting out and drawing in. It’s magic manifestation time.

 

Written words spell things out:

Sometimes it takes a minute to process everything that comes up in a live session. An email reading gives you the time to read, re-read, think, put it away, and come back. So, you might feel like the time to process gives you the chance to spell things out more literally. Although–did you know–you can get your live reading recorded and have me write up notes? Hot!

You’re busy.

If you can’t find a time and you’re on the go, an email reading can rock. Although you are more than welcome to reach out to see if I have extra time outside my listed hours. Because I sometimes do.

When talking hurts…

…an email reading can be cozy. Maybe you talk to people all day, and it’s exhausting. Maybe you’re taking care of your Mom and chatting over Zoom is hard. Email readings can be nice in those kinds of situations.

An email reading offers ideas, but we don’t get to chat about them.

This is why, when I do an email reading, I also include questions for reflection. You can take time to journal about what sparks you in the email reading, instead of sharing your thoughts with me. I do get sad about not talking to you and hearing that you totally raged it with the Empress or found the Hierophant dull. I don’t get the benefit of making sure my words make sense to your brain, either. You have to be okay with interpreting the message and applying it in a way that makes sense to you, because we won’t be able to iron out any details you have questions about (though I always invite people to follow up with me about their readings via email!).

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Thanks, as always, for being here with me and trusting me to look into what’s up with you. It is the greatest honor to do readings for you!