Mindful Tarot Readings in Brighton
A different way of reading the Tarot
Curious about Tarot readings...?
If you are curious about Tarot, you are certainly not alone. Tarot began as a card game in the 15th century and has a long history of use in divination. For me, it can also be a way to reflect, ask questions and listen to yourself more closely. In my Brighton practice, I offer Tarot sessions as a space for conversation, insight and self-understanding.
Whether you are facing uncertainty, seeking guidance, or simply feel drawn to the cards, the traditional 78-card system can offer a gentle, honest mirror. Through imagery, symbols and conversation, we can explore patterns, feelings and possibilities that may have been difficult to put into words. Some people find this especially valuable during times of transition.
Unlike a predictive reading, my approach to Tarot is intuitive and collaborative. It isn’t about telling you what to do or what is going to happen. It is about helping you hear yourself more clearly.
What is a mindful Tarot reading?
Rather than using the cards to predict the future, I use them as a symbolic language that can help illuminate patterns, emotions and possibilities. The session becomes a conversation between you, the cards and me. I bring my experience of reading them, while you bring your own experience of the life we are talking about.
We can explore whatever is on your mind, whether that is a decision, something you are feeling, or a spiritual or energetic theme that interests you. A reading may feel intuitive, reflective or even slightly magical, but I aim to keep it grounded and respectful of your autonomy.
This is a slightly different approach from fortune-telling or psychic readings that offer definite answers. I personally think the future is more fluid than that. I am more interested in how different possibilities make us feel and act than in labelling them 'right' or 'wrong'. Knowing ourselves is an important part of life, and while outside guidance can be valuable, I think it should always be taken with a pinch of salt.
What to expect
You can expect a calm, confidential space to explore what is on your mind and in your heart. My reading style is clear, kind and grounded - not cryptic or dramatic. There is time to look at the cards, talk about what comes up and consider what feels useful to you.
Some clients come for a single reading. Others return regularly as part of their self-care. You might come while grieving, changing direction, or simply wanting some time to reflect. You don’t need to have everything worked out before you arrive.
You also don’t need to bring a specific question. If you have one, we can use it to give the reading a gentle focus. If you are unsure where to begin, we can start with an open spread and follow what emerges.
Many clients also combine Tarot sessions with other forms of support such as massage, reflexology or homeopathy, allowing insights from the reading to be integrated through body-based therapies.
What cards do I use?
As a Tarot reader, I have much the same stance as I do as a massage therapist. I want the environment to feel welcoming and supportive, and I enjoy beautiful things, but I don’t want the session to be overly focused on aesthetics. The heart of it for me is the conversation and what you are able to take away from it. (Different readers create that space in different ways; this is simply what feels right in my practice.)
I mainly use Tarot de Marseille style cards. These are the cards I learned to read with between 2014 and 2018, and I have worked with them ever since. They may not be the 'cutest' cards, but they have their own charm and a depth far superior to most modern decks.
I also think carefully about what it feels like to sit across from a deck and look at its images. Some Tarot decks lean strongly into religious or spiritual imagery, gendered figures, or cards that look immediately frightening or reassuring. There is nothing inherently wrong with those choices, but I don’t want the imagery to make someone uncomfortable or suggest a fixed meaning before we have even talked about it.
For me, the Tarot de Marseille strikes a good balance. It has some Christian influences without feeling like a religious deck. Its images don’t feel overwhelmingly negative or positive, and I don’t experience the deck as being dominated by one narrow idea of gender or appearance. That gives me room to offer my interpretation while we also explore what the cards bring up for you.
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