For a long time, I went to intuitive tarot readers. Many were kind, empathic, and well-intentioned. Yet I often left those sessions feeling more confused than before, comforted, perhaps, but without real clarity or direction.
The messages felt reassuring, but vague. Insightful, yet hard to apply.
That experience taught me something important.
Clarity doesn’t come from intuition alone. It comes from structure, context, and discernment. Intuition is powerful, but without a framework, it can easily drift into projection, bias, or emotional guesswork.
What I was really searching for wasn’t more reassurance. It was coherence. I wanted to understand why certain themes kept repeating, how to interpret what was coming up, and what to do with the insight.
That’s what led me to study seriously; not casually or through guesswork.
I reinforce my tarot practice with PuraSoul, where emphasis is placed on symbolism, structure, and ethical responsibility to the querent. My astrology work is grounded in formal training under Chris Brennan, using Hellenistic techniques that focus on timing, coherence, and real-life application.
To me, respecting the craft means investing time, effort, and humility into learning it properly.
This is also where the difference between an intuitive reader and a professional reader becomes clearer.
An intuitive reader primarily reads through feeling and energetic attunement. That can be deeply validating, especially in emotionally charged moments.
A professional reader, however, works with symbolic systems, consistent meanings, context within a spread or chart, and an awareness of personal bias. Intuition isn’t removed, it’s anchored.
The difference often shows up after the session ends.
Do you feel soothed, but unsure what to do next?
Or do you feel steadier, clearer, and more capable of making decisions?
I don’t believe readings should leave you dependent on the reader, confused, or chasing reassurance. I believe they should help you understand yourself more deeply, recognise recurring patterns, and move forward with steadiness and confidence.
That philosophy shapes how I read and who my work is for.
My work tends to resonate with people who value clarity over comfort, and guidance they can actually apply to real life. If you’re looking for magical promises or constant reassurance, my work may not be the right fit, and that’s okay.
But if you’re looking for grounded insight, discernment, and respect for both the craft and your own agency, then this is how I work.
If you’re looking for guidance that helps you think more clearly (not rely on the reader) ...
You can explore my astrology and tarot offerings below, or start with a reading that supports your autonomy, not your dependence.
Disclaimer:
This reflection isn’t meant to discredit intuitive readers or the role of intuition in spiritual work. Many intuitive readers are deeply empathic, ethical, and supportive, and intuition itself is an essential part of both tarot and astrology.
What I’m sharing here is my personal experience (and the specific approach I’ve chosen) shaped by what I needed as a client, and what I now aim to offer in my work. Different people seek different kinds of guidance, and there is space for many approaches within this field.