Places to set up shop?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 21 Jan 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Keslynn	21 Jan 2004
I'm thinking of doing some tarot readings for a little extra cash on the side. A part time deal, probably only for people I know already or people who have been referred to me. I wouldn't like to read in my home because of security issues. (Also, my house is a perpetual mess.) All the local metaphysical stores already have readers. Anyone have any ideas for places I could read with clients? :) Kes

Jen	21 Jan 2004
I don't know if you'd want to read in this environment - but some night clubs or bars may let you work there. Especially if they're locally owned. How about local coffee shops? They may have a more private area to read in or if it was summertime I'd say try a park.

Jen	21 Jan 2004
Also, you can reserve private rooms at a library.

Majecot	21 Jan 2004
My nail/hair/tanning shop actually had a psychic reader come in on occasion. The atmosphere is very relaxed and homey there, good clientel. Ahe has a private room that is used for miscellaneous services, like massage, waxing, electrolisis, and well readings :D We always joke that it is a full service (almost) salon. Maybe something like that if you have a "homey type" salon in your area.

WolfyJames	21 Jan 2004
How about a "marché aux puces"? Just checked in my dictionary, a flea market? You know, inside some big building, and people rent booth, some kind of space inside. There are usually lots of people who sell crystals and a few readers in there, among things more regular like selling books and clothes. My mother's cartomancienne (cards reader - cartomancy) had a space there. It's not like a shop and you're stuck with a big rent to pay for a year. I think there you can rent space for a few weeks, so if you don't like it, or if it's not working, you can leave.

Jen	22 Jan 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Majecot My nail/hair/tanning shop actually had a psychic reader come in on occasion. The atmosphere is very relaxed and homey there, good clientel. Ahe has a private room that is used for miscellaneous services, like massage, waxing, electrolisis, and well readings :D I like this idea. I bet readings would be a big hit in this type of environment. Even if you only worked one day a week - like you worked all saturday and the salon could advertise that saturdays are when the Reader is there and you could take walk-ins.

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