I recently created this web site, tarotdoorway.com, which offers both phone and email  readings. After pondering my choice to read long distance, I wondered if my decision was wise. Do I feel confident enough with these methods to be able to read accurately? What are the pros and cons?

I took note of my feelings as I began reading the Tarot for my weekly email Free Tarot Network readings this morning. I paid attention to how I formulated my readings, as opposed to a person-to-person reading. It was interesting to note that I had very little to go on, which forced me to pay much more attention to the cards.

I also noted that email Tarot readings give me time to formulate answers and even consult my reference books, a left brain habit of mine. Some of my written answers mirror my own situation which I often clarify in writing. As a spiritual counselor I know that we attract such situations in others for our own understanding.

I also had to consider that some querents live in other parts of the world and many have customs and lack of freedoms, especially among the women, we westerners take for granted. I was careful not to recommend certain actions that might be perilous to a woman's life.

When the 900 Tarot reading business first started I signed up thinking this would give me lots of practice. I remember how scared I felt, not only because I was just beginning to read the cards but my impressions were limited to the spoken word. However, after a few weeks  I noticed that the querent's voice along with the cards seemed to contain all I needed to draw on for accurate readings.

I found that readings by phone, as with live readings, proceed along the same route. If I were to describe any subtle differences I would say that phone readings allow me to focus on the cards without any distractions. It is said that an interviewers' impressions of a person, after two seconds, often determine whether a person is hired. However, the visual impression is merely the outer person. As Tarot readers we have to consider the inner person.

I realize I have come kicking and screaming into the 21st century where the younger generation handles text messaging, emailing, video streaming and phoning with ease. As long as my intent for assisting others is helpful, I feel confident I have mastered these forms of communication, and so can you.