Going Pro! My feet are finally wet

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 23 Oct 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Kazz	23 Oct 2002
Hi everyone! Well to those who know that I was planning to go pro......well I finally started....well sort of anyway:D The first was last Sunday, a lady,( who's husband is an accquaintance of my husband) was overjoyed that I could read tarot, so when we asked them over I offered to read for her. It was the day before that I found out it was her 40th birthday, so I didn't charge her. Well she was thrilled with her reading and I got to say I was quite relieved...Phew! She then offered to pay, but I said it was my gift to her for her birthday, and she said next time..so I think she would like to have regular readings...Cool. The next reading is on Friday (this one coming) and this lady is another mother I met at Pre-School (both our daughters attend) and she is a hairdresser, and so for payment I am going to get my hair done (Straightened actually). She also is going to be a regular and has some very keen associates whom are interested as well. I think that the first couple of readings without the exchange of money, has taken some pressure off....much more relaxed, and I think to ease my way slowly will do wonders for the confidence.. Anyhow I am very excited..and I thought I would share this with you all.....cause after all....I got my inspiration from this place and all who are in it...;) Cheers Kazz :TQC

faunabay	23 Oct 2002
It's exciting, but scary at the same time isn't it? :D I just did my first couple of readings for money this last week!! It was alot of fun and I think helpful for them too! whew! :D Good going Kazz!!!! It sounds like you're going to be very successful at this. :*

Keslynn	23 Oct 2002
Congratulations, Kazz! I think it's great that you will be getting paid for doing things you love to do - read tarot and help others. I'm sure you will do a really great job. :) Kes

fairyhedgehog	23 Oct 2002
Hi Kazz, I had a really good feeling when I read your post. How lovely that your first professional reading should be given as a gift :) And I like the idea of exchanging services, too. It sounds like a really good start to your public tarot reading.

DarkElectric	23 Oct 2002
Yay Kazz! Good luck to ya, and everyone else who's starting out on this rocky road. I am new to it too. I read at our local Pagan Pride, and a psychic fair being presented by some friends. I now have a reading gig set up at a little store that's pretty much just starting out, and the owner does Reiki, and sells beautiful crystals and stuff. This should be a fortuous combination. But, I admit, it's scary for me, because all of the people I will be reading for are going to be complete strangers. Trial by fire! I'm sure you will be very successful, and have a great following.

Demonesse	23 Oct 2002
Good luck Kazz! Have confidence in yourself, you'll make a great pro reader. :) Er, but I'd advise you to be a bit careful of hair straightening...it can cause your hair to frizz badly after an extended period.

Mystica	23 Oct 2002
Way to go Kazz!! It's great to hear all these positive experiences! I'm so nervous about the idea of reading for people I don't know. Nervous, but yet I want to try it...Soon! Light, Love, & Laughter, Vianne

wavebreaker	23 Oct 2002
You go girl! ;) Before you know it, you'll have a blooming business!! :)

napaea	23 Oct 2002
Yay! Great deal, Kazz! I think it's a great way to start off, doing readings as exchanges! I also recently jumped into the boat with you! And my first "official" reading was done for free as well, but I ended up getting a cell phone out of it! weeee hooo! And the next reading I got a free dinner, etc etc. I am now set up with a Reiki master like you, DARKE! :) I have a few days where I have scheduled times to do readings. But the clients will come mostly from her students, people on her mailing list. So if I get 'em I do, if not, at least I have the forum for the readings. Still wanting to find a little coffee shop or resteraunt i can do them in. So YAY KAZZ & DarkE!!! Our businesses are prosperous and successful!!! ;)

Diana	23 Oct 2002
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Rhiannon	23 Oct 2002
Congrats! I'm so glad you've started on a positive note. Good luck and let us know how you continue! R :)

Alissa	23 Oct 2002
fantastic news~! I love bartering readings for things, others' services, whatever. It's a fantastic way to keep the energy flowing doncha think :D? I hope many of the seeds you're sowing grow and grow...

Zhritza	23 Oct 2002
congratulations, kazz! i am so glad you are having an enjoyable, not to mention successful, beginning. i look up to your courage. :*

RedWood	23 Oct 2002
Congrats!! Trading for services is fun...and takes the pressure off!!

Kiama	24 Oct 2002
Veyr many congratualtions, from sombdy who still hasn't taken that leap! ;) I've been meaning to for ages, and PROMISE I will soon! ;) Well done, and good luck for any future readings! Kiama

Kazz	24 Oct 2002
Thankyou everyone for your kinds words and support, it's very much appreciated. Funny how things turn out though.......Today I visited my mum who lives on a property out of town, and her across- the- paddock neighbour got wind of me coming and also wanted a reading.....It never rains but it pours!!!!:D Demonesse - Yes I am aware of the affects, as my mum is now a retired hairdresser and as you can imagine my hair has been there and done that! The lady doing this for me uses flour in the mix so it wont dry or break the hair as much. DE that sounds great, I knew you would do good things. I will keep you all posted on the progress I make! Cheers Kazz :TQC

catlin	24 Oct 2002
Belated congrats but they are from the bottom of my heart!!!!

Dark Inquisitor	24 Oct 2002
I am thrilled things have gotten off to such a good start for you Kazz! Take the money as soon as you can & get that Sacred Circle!!!!!!!!!! Tarotphelia

Kazz	25 Oct 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Tarotphelia Take the money as soon as you can & get that Sacred Circle!!!!!!!!!! Tarotphelia Yes ..LOL ...That will DEFINATELY!!! be the very first thing I will get off lay-by. Well a very successful day! We had a lovely lunch, my new hair style is excellent and the reading in exchange turned out to be fantastic..:D. this lady was very impressed with her reading and commented on how well I read ( how I expressed my self clearly enough for her to understand). She was blown away at the accuracy of the reading, and her feedback afterwards was amazing! (I even scared myself ;) ), She is DEFINATELY coming back for regular readings. I was happy that I didn't loose my focus and I was suprised that it still turned out as well as it did, despite the many, many interruptions from the kids (which couldn't be helped, as we ran out of time and had to pick them up from pre-school before I could do the reading). As you all can imagine, this has boosted my confidence and taught me to trust in my own abilities. Again, I thankyou all for your support And to Diana, thankyou for the inspiration (and the kick up the ass) Cheers Kazz :TQC

dangerdork	25 Oct 2002
Wow Kazz, Your enthusiasm and excitement just leap off the screen, that's great. Really nice to see the passion and freshness of your discovering a whole new level of relationship to the tarot - thanks for sharing! And a new hairstyle to boot! Let me add my congratulations to everybody else's.

MeeWah	25 Oct 2002
Kazz: Congratulations on taking the plunge! I am sure this will open new doors in Tarot; expand the insight.

Marion	25 Oct 2002
Kazz, that is great. The first few readings I did for strangers were such an amazing thrill. I am so happy for you... and the other recent-pro readers. Congratulations!!!

zorya	25 Oct 2002
congratulations kazz! i am very happy and excited for you. these things have a way growing and multiplying. you will soon be soooo busy, lol.

Umbrae	25 Oct 2002
Don't forget us little people...

Kazz	26 Oct 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Umbrae Don't forget us little people... Oh Umbrae....How could you even THINK that I would do such an unspeakable thing like FORGET:eek:... and YOU:cool:...well what can I say, but if I was to get amnesia..((((((Umbrae))))) would be the first thing I would say after "where am I". ;) oh and BTW, you will never be rid of me unless I am evicted and deleted and you know if my computer was to blow up (touch wood that never happens) I would sell my husband and my children to buy a new one.......really!!!!...LOL:D;) So you will just have to put up with me. Cheers Kazz :TQC

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