How to Prepare for a Virtual Tarot Reading
Tarot isn’t about predicting the future; it’s about reflecting what’s already bubbling up beneath the surface. Think of it like an energetic thermometer. The cards give you a general sense of your current energy, emotions, and intentions, revealing the patterns that shape your present moment.
A virtual tarot reading can be just as powerful as sitting together in person. Energy connects through attention, not location. Preparing a little before your session helps you tune in, quiet distractions, and open up to whatever guidance is ready to come through.
1. Set Your Intention
Before your reading, take a few quiet minutes to ground yourself. Close your eyes and ask, “what do I want clarity on right now?”
You might have a specific question about a relationship, career path, or decision. You might simply want to understand what’s unfolding in your life. There’s no wrong approach. You can choose to share what you’re focused on or keep it private. The cards will still reflect the energy that’s present. Even if your intention is simply *clarity on my life right now,* that’s specific enough.
Setting an intention doesn’t mean narrowing your focus; it means opening yourself to whatever truth or perspective is ready to surface. Tarot works best when you meet it with honesty and presence, allowing the reading to unfold naturally.
2. Choose Your Space
Find a space where you can relax without being interrupted. It doesn’t have to look mystical or perfect. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and grounded. You can light a candle, burn incense, or keep a cup of tea nearby if it helps you settle in. Some people like to play gentle music or frequency tones in the background.
Creating an intentional environment tells your body and mind that it’s time to slow down and connect. If you share your home with others, you might let them know you’ll be in a private call for a bit. This helps you stay focused and present.
3. Check Your Tech
I conduct my virtual tarot sessions over Google Meet. Before your appointment, check that your device is charged and your internet connection is stable. You don’t need any fancy equipment: a phone, tablet, or laptop with a camera and microphone is enough.
During our session, I’ll use an overhead camera that shows the cards clearly on screen. This setup allows you to see each card as it falls to the table and to experience the reading as if you were right across the table. I record every session for you so you can stay relaxed and present. You don’t have to take notes or remember everything in real time if you don't want to. The recording captures both the overhead view of the cards and the conversation that unfolds as we explore what comes through together.
4. Stay Open to the Experience
Tarot isn’t about fixed outcomes or absolute answers. It’s a language of symbols and intuition that helps uncover what your energy is expressing right now. The cards highlight patterns, possibilities, and insights that might be hard to see from inside your situation.
Try to come into the reading without expectation. Some messages will resonate immediately. Others may make more sense in the days or weeks after your session. Trust that what comes forward is meant to meet you exactly where you are.
5. Take a Moment After
When your session ends, resist the urge to jump right back into your to-do list. Give yourself a few minutes to breathe and absorb what you heard. You might want to write down the thoughts or feelings that stand out the most before they fade.
Afterward, I’ll send you a follow-up email that includes:
• A PDF with images of your cards and a brief summary of what came through
• An MP4 recording from the overhead camera view so you can rewatch the full session
Revisiting the reading later often brings new clarity. You may notice patterns or connections you didn’t catch the first time, especially as life starts to shift around what was revealed.
6. Trust the Process
Tarot is a tool for awareness, not a replacement for choice. The messages that surface are meant to empower you to make decisions with more confidence and insight.
You already hold the answers within you; the cards simply help you recognize them. Your energy shapes your path, and this reading is an opportunity to see that energy clearly. Approach it with openness and honesty, and you’ll receive exactly what you need to hear.
Ready to Book Your Reading?
If you feel called to explore what the cards have to show you, you can book your virtual tarot session here: 👉everydayalchemmy.com/book
Prefer something physical to support your rituals or reflection? Explore my handmade tools and intention kits here: 🛠️ emmyfm777.etsy.com
If you’re curious about how I connect the science behind energy, ritual, and the human mind, you might enjoy my YouTube channel:🎙️ YouTube.com/@emmyfm777
If you like my vibe, you can support my work here: ☕buymeacoffee.emmyfm777.com
Bonus through 1/1:
When you purchase a gift reading for someone else, you’ll receive a free reading for yourself too. I’ll email you a personal redemption code after your order so you can book your complimentary session whenever you're ready.
