Will You Give Me a Reading?: What You Need to Read Tarot with Confidence

by Jenna Matlin

Overview

Master the Art of Reading for Others with Step-By-Step Guidance and Real-Life Examples

Learn to confidently deliver tarot readings that leave you energized and querents clamoring for more. Tarot professional Jenna Matlin gives you extensive tips and techniques for not only giving helpful and accurate readings to others, but also ensuring that you're not punished for being the bearer of bad news.

Deciding to read tarot for others opens you up to a new world of opportunities and challenges, and this book shows you how to navigate it all. Learn what to do when a reading goes wrong, how to navigate the difficulties of the court cards, why asking the right questions is so important, and how to build resilience in yourself. Featuring insightful anecdotes, advice on controlling the flow of your readings, and more, this book is a must-have for anyone who is asked, "Will you give me a reading?"

Includes a foreword by Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738770109
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	11/08/2022
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	505,202
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jenna Matlin is a clairvoyant medium who has been reading tarot since 1990. She is a full-time psychic reader and was named best spiritual guru by Philadelphia Magazine in 2019. She has read for thousands of people, both individually and in group settings, and she runs weekend-long retreats and readings at corporate headquarters. She also has a Master of Science degree in organizational psychology and executive coaching.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword ... xi

Introduction ... 1

Chapter 1: Your Quick Start Guide to Giving a Reading … 3

Chapter 2: What Makes for a Good Reader? … 13

Chapter 3: Yes, You're Psychic … 31

Chapter 4: Tarot 101 for Rebels … 43

Chapter 5: If You're the Reader, Who Is the Writer? … 57

Chapter 6: Half the Work Is in the Question … 79

Chapter 7: Layering Tarot Techniques … 95

Chapter 8: Court Cards Are People, Too … 109

Chapter 9: This Is Why Court Cards Are Hard … 121

Chapter 10: Being the Reader They Need … 131

Chapter 11: Beyond Predictions … 145

Chapter 12: Judgement Is a Card, Not a Reading Style … 159

Chapter 13: How They Mishear What You Say and Why … 169

Chapter 14: What to Do When a Reading Goes Wrong … 183

Chapter 15: A Guide to Self-Care for Those Not Great at Self-Care … 203

Chapter 16: Ready for the Woo? … 213

Final Thoughts ... 229

Acknowledgments ... 231

Recommended Reading ... 233

Bibliography ... 237

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent resource for new readers and seasoned ones alike. Jenna breaks down all the most common questions and situations a reader may encounter and offers sage advice...The exercises will help readers be more efficient in their practice and gain the confidence they need to set necessary boundaries...There are many well-thought-out and easy-to-do energy exercises to incorporate into your everyday workings. This is a brilliant book."—Jen Sankey, author of Stardust Wanderer Tarot, Enchanted Forest Felines, and Magical Manifesting with the Moon

"There are many books on the market that teach you the basics of tarot reading, but not too many that show you how to string the cards together to form a cohesive and helpful narrative. Jenna Matlin has bridged that much-needed gap with Will You Give Me A Reading? This is a master course on the art of tarot reading and guaranteed to help both new readers and pros. Jenna leaves no card unturned. Everything you might encounter is covered, including predictions, empathy, court cards, and challenging situations."—Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked and Twist Your Fate

"Feel excited yet hesitant about offering tarot readings? Fear not, Jenna Matlin's gem of a book is the cool yet reassuring guidance of the tarot sister you always wish you had. Jenna guides you along the star sprinkled path of tarot and you'll be reading confidently in no time!"—Sasha Graham, author of The Magic of Tarot

"Where was this book when I was fist starting out? This is the question I kept asking all the way through this practical step by step pager turner of a book! A must have for all who want to start their reader journey."—Leeza Robertson, creator of the Mermaid Tarot

"Written in Jenna's down to earth yet erudite style and chock-full of exercises, anecdotes, and tips that stem from her more than 30 years of experience, this book is the perfect tool for exploring the different dynamics that play a significant role in reading tarot. By providing hands-on exercises using a wide variety of techniques, Matlin allows the reader to put theory to test and make their own discoveries along the way while providing continued guidance and support throughout the text...Whether your approach is divination, fortune telling or just plain fun, this book will provide you with the necessary tools."—Chris Onareo (@onareo on Instagram), tarot professional and host of We're Booked

"THIS is the book I wish I had when I first began reading tarot professionally! If I'd had this gem of a book in my hot little hands when I started out as a reader, I would have saved myself a lot of mistakes and wouldn't have had to learn the hard way!"—Kate Fisher, founder of Daily Tarot Girl

"This book is chock-full of really good ideas—from the practical to the spiritual, based on her extraordinarily thoughtful wisdom and care for both the client and the reader. You can't go wrong with this brilliant book."—James Divine, palmist, mystic, and joy monger

"Matlin's background in organizational psychology brings a whole new set of tools to the table. She offers clear, detailed advice on how to read the cards as a cohesive whole. Learn how to interpret your layout as a narrative rather than one card by one card. Your clients will get a deeper response to their questions and you will feel like a rock star...Will You Give Me A Reading is your map to taking your tarot from basic to brilliant."—Arwen Lynch-Poe, author, teacher, psychic, and medium

"A treasure trove of fantastic tips to take your readings to the next level. Good for any level, this book will leave you feeling confident to begin reading for others, or to push yourself to go deeper with your client's questions."—Jaymi Elford, author of Tarot Inspired Life

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