Male readers?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 10 Feb 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

c0de	10 Feb 2004
I was just wondering how many males are actually here? I understand that there is that stereotype of all tarot readers being female, but how many of you are males?

miss_apples	10 Feb 2004
There are a lot of males on here. I like male readers...I tend to get along better with males for some reason so I feel like I really connect with them. Ive only gotten a reading 2 males in my lifetime and they were probably the best 2 readings Ive ever had.

inanna_tarot	10 Feb 2004
The only 2 real life tarot readers i know are both male (appart from my mummy who is a woman :P). Course i'm just lacking in confidence generally to ask a for a reading from any of them lol. Felt really cheeky taking up an offer for a valentines reading from Indigo Rose! Sezo x

Dark_angel	10 Feb 2004
There's quite a few males here, and they're all gorgeous. I'm a girl, though. Luv, Fi. xxx

mercenary30	10 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Dark_angel There's quite a few males here, and they're all gorgeous. I'm a girl, though. Luv, Fi. xxx There you go again Dark_Angel.... How are we supposed to get any readings done around here if you keep making us all puff out our chests and act all studly..... :rolleyes: ROFL...

Osher	10 Feb 2004
Nice to be called gorgeous! Actually, aside from AT, all readers I know are women.

Dark_angel	10 Feb 2004
Apart from the guys here, the only readers I know are women, but I don't know many readers offline.

mac22	10 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by c0de I was just wondering how many males are actually here? I understand that there is that stereotype of all tarot readers being female, but how many of you are males? I'm here... been reading 30+ yrs

galadrial	10 Feb 2004
My first experience with tarot was a reading from a guy at a Renaissance Faire when I was a teen. He was patient and kind and I didn't think it at all odd to be gettiing a tarot reading from a male.

ol_crazy_Legs	10 Feb 2004
LOL... nice post, Im was kinda wondering that to... But yes I am a 19year old Male.

Lady Eclipse	10 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by c0de I was just wondering how many males are actually here? I understand that there is that stereotype of all tarot readers being female, but how many of you are males? Hi, My husband reads some but he's not a member of AT. I've seen quite a few readers here that are male as well as in other tarot groups. We have several male friends who read as well. Joy to you, Maralee

Macavity	10 Feb 2004
Someone could always set up a poll on this... answer any speculation? Might be interesting... ;) Macavity (da man) })

Osher	11 Feb 2004
I wonder, does a male reading come out differently from a female reading? Obviously, we all read differently, but, in general, is there a male/female difference/bias in reading?

spoonbender	11 Feb 2004
I'm a male too. There was a thread like this not too long ago, I think. I was really surprised back then to see that so few male readers were on this forum -- I'm just glad that you can now see the gender on the profiles, otherwise it would be really confusing...

contrascarpe	11 Feb 2004
There are a good many male readers but I would suspect the majority are female. I am male and there are three of us in our little Tarot Circle. Professionally, most of the local readers that I see in the New Age shops are female although there are a couple of male readers -one who is prominent. I am trying to remember my last visit to Jackson Square in NO but cannot recall any ratio. My fiancee had her's done by a male but he was awful. I had mine done by a male reader once a few year's ago and I wasn't impressed by him as well. Finally, we were in Salem last October with the rest of the amateurs, hehe. There were many shops offering readings and I cannot recall any male readers. Happiness - I am not so sure a reading from a male would be all that different than from a female. I think it would depend on how in touch the male is with the female psyche. I just think the reading depends on how good the reader is, period. I could be wrong in that. I don't consider myself a very gifted reader but I am early in my process. Dan

Wildwood	11 Feb 2004
Hiya, I confess - I'm male! ;) One of the benefits that I have gained since getting interested in Tarot, is that I've learned to see "around" issues a lot more, and also to look further into myself - so I suppose this must include what is typically termed my "feminine" side. Given that I believe all such labels are essentially meaningless, I guess my view is that there should be no real difference between a male and female reader...at least on a fundamental level. Much more fun is the difference between "individuals" and what they and their life stories/experience bring to a reading... Perhaps this means that I've reached the "World" level already - but I doubt it!!! ;) Wildwood

Bacchus	11 Feb 2004
I, too, am male. We have a small Tarot discussion group here in Denver, and two of the three members are male. J.D.

Majecot	11 Feb 2004
I wouldn't think that a man would need to be in touch with his "feminine side" to be a good tarot reader, just his spiritual self. I don't know any male readers ( except for you guys here) but I don't think gender really has anything to do with ability.

snuffy	11 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Wildwood Hiya, I confess - I'm male! ;) One of the benefits that I have gained since getting interested in Tarot, is that I've learned to see "around" issues a lot more, and also to look further into myself - so I suppose this must include what is typically termed my "feminine" side.... perhaps it is simply more of a (stereotypically speaking, at least) feminine nature/tendancy to crave spiritual introspection? hmm, i don't know, just a thought. most of the males that i've spoken to about tarot kind of blow it off and tease about that "meditation mumbo-jumbo"... the girls, on the other hand, are much more eager to listen :) just a casual observation. anyone else notice this too?

isthmus nekoi	11 Feb 2004
Society I think, makes it more acceptable for women to delve into tarot and astrology b/c they are viewed by the mainstream as psuedo-sciences at best. I don't think gender has anything to do w/ability to read tarot.

MeeWah	11 Feb 2004
Agree with Isthmus Nekoi. Gender not a criteria where reading ability is concerned but the individual. Some of the best readers I have encountered are male, & at AT.

Moonbow*	11 Feb 2004
Well, I count 8 males that have replied to this thread, then theres's Umbrae, Lee, jmd (Ok, I know some think he's a Koala), and dadsnook2000, and Catboxer and RustyNeon and .......come on guys tell us... Moonbow* I think its great that men do tarot. Most men that I have met are not very in touch with their spiritual/subconcious/creative/whatever side and it really does keep a good balance - I guess it goes back to the yin yang thingy!

raeanne	11 Feb 2004
Hi all, Outside of Aeclectic, all the readers I know are male. But, I don't think gender matters in a reading. If someone does a poll, please make sure to include more options than just male/female. There are hermaphrodites, androgenous beings, transgender persons, etc., etc. Isn't the world a wonderfully diverse place!

Khatruman	11 Feb 2004
Bugger...screen hiccup... (see below)

Khatruman	11 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Moonbow* Well, I count 8 males that have replied to this thread, then theres's Umbrae, Lee, jmd (Ok, I know some think he's a Koala), and dadsnook2000, and Catboxer and RustyNeon and .......come on guys tell us... raises hand high, pointing to my screen name..ummm, :D

Gerbear	11 Feb 2004
I've been reading thirty plus years, so I'm just checking in with a gender verification. Is there a form to fill out? LOL

baba-prague	11 Feb 2004
Oddly enough, whenever tarot readers call in here to the studio, they are nearly always male. Either this means that it's only men that are brave enough to bang on the door here, or only male tarot readers travel to Prague or, or... well I don't know. I would think really it's just coincidence. But it means I've probably met more male than female readers here. Even one rare woman that called in was buying for her uncle who reads!

ros	11 Feb 2004
We would like All the details of ALL you male tarot readers please! Just for reference of course. (just kidding)

rota	11 Feb 2004
Boy-type here. Have been all my life. Y'know, thinking back to the RenFaires, Psychic Fairs and general NewAge-y gatherings I've been to, by far the majority of tarot readers I've seen there are female.

mac22	11 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Moonbow* Well, I count 8 males that have replied to this thread, then theres's Umbrae, Lee, jmd (Ok, I know some think he's a Koala), and dadsnook2000, and Catboxer and RustyNeon and .......come on guys tell us... I'm fairly new to AT but been doing readings a long time now... so add me to your list of male readers

Mimers	11 Feb 2004
I'm a guy! Only kidding ;) Hi all you wonderful men!

Khatruman	11 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Mimers I'm a guy! Only kidding ;) Whew!!! Made my heart skip a beat there!!!! For a moment, I thought that all my lascivious thoughts over these months were in vain })

Little Baron	12 Feb 2004
I'm male. Best wishes Yaboot

Jen	16 Feb 2004
Count me in! I'm a male - Jen is just my cyber name. My real name is David. Just Kidding. ;) I'm the grrl in the tarot group Bacchus mentioned. My coworkers often ask me who's in my tarot group. I say, "Two others guys." And they say, "Really?" and I say, "Yeah, isn't that cool?!" I think a persons reading style depends on their personality. It seems different personality types bring through different types of readings.

Moongold	16 Feb 2004
I've counted 15 guys so far, and all of them had names not immediately distinguishable as male. Not sure what that says :) I've had readings from three men here at AT and they have all been excellent. Moongold

crystal cove	16 Feb 2004
Minderwiz, cOde, horoskope, shade, Holmes, macavity........

Logiatrix	16 Feb 2004
I am a gay man trapped inside a woman's body....does that count? :D I have had four professional readings in my life, and three of them were from men. Two were gay, older and married. The other man was in his early thirties, "straight," also married. I also seem to befriend gay male tarot enthusiasts at bookstores, but I have no idea what is up with that! Anyway.... Here where I live, at least, it seems that the ratio of male-to-female readers is even, such as in new age shops. A wise shop owner might do that on purpose. :)

SongDeva	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Gerbear I've been reading thirty plus years, so I'm just checking in with a gender verification. Is there a form to fill out? LOL No form, but you must all show proof of gender.

Phoenyx*	16 Feb 2004
Mmmm yes ;)

mercenary30	16 Feb 2004
but some of the male readers here may have a problem fitting a picture of their...ah...proof when the attachment file size is so limiting.

mac22	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by mercenary30 but some of the male readers here may have a problem fitting a picture of their...ah...proof when the attachment file size is so limiting. LOL

TemperanceAngel	16 Feb 2004
I always get peoples gender mixed up here, like you mac22, I thought you were female :laugh: Macavity is that really you in the picture?? XTAX

mac22	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by TemperanceAngel I always get peoples gender mixed up here, like you mac22, I thought you were female :laugh: Macavity is that really you in the picture?? XTAX Was it my high voice or small feet? :D

Macavity	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by TemperanceAngel Macavity is that really you in the picture?? XTAX Surprisingly not? (even the cat) :laugh: The guy is Yuri Knorozov (1922-99) who was (apparently) chiefly responsible for the decipherment of the Mayan script. Bright guy! But the topic reminded me of the sort of tests to distinguish chracteristically male "brains" from female ones. I found this link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,12983,937443,00.html The test is in two bits (links) giving an Empathy quotient and a Systemizing quotient. I scored 51 on the Empathy, beating both average males and (just) average females. (I knew my brain was quite female) On the latter, I get a whopping 57! This latter is characteristic of people with e.g. mild Aspergers syndrome. I'm unsurprised - there's a lot of that tendancy in my line of work, where it's neither a disadvantage or indeed uncommon? :D Obsessive? Nah! Now what did I do with my (bedtime) reading... of Liber 777?!? }) Macavity P.S. I have a Female friend who (ISTR) tested for a 98% male brain! Mind you, she is a civil engineer - think BIG holes and bridges! And you wouldn't catch me doing that... ;)

TemperanceAngel	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by mac22 Was it my high voice or small feet? :D :laugh::laugh::laugh: Neither! Just me not thinking I suppose ;) XTAX

TemperanceAngel	16 Feb 2004
Gosh, well I'm glad we got all that sorted... I thought the image looked quite old, what a dark looking character! Quote: Originally posted by Macavity Surprisingly not? (even the cat) :laugh: The guy is Yuri Knorozov (1922-99) who was (apparently) chiefly responsible for the decipherment of the Mayan script. Bright guy! What country was he from? XTAX

Macavity	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by TemperanceAngel What country was he from? XTAX I wanted to believe Transylvania... :P Macavity

TemperanceAngel	16 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Macavity I wanted to believe Transylvania... :P Macavity Me to! :laugh: XTAX

lawguy51	16 Feb 2004
Lawguy......hmmmm...Lawguy..... ;)

SongDeva	17 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lawguy51 Lawguy......hmmmm...Lawguy..... ;) We *still* require proof.

lawguy51	17 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by SongDeva We *still* require proof. OK then....there! Oh, btw, that's me on the left, not the right ;) Lawguy51

Phoenyx*	17 Feb 2004
Awwwwwwww :)

Mimers	17 Feb 2004
oooohhhh, what a beautiful family you have Lawguy!

lark	17 Feb 2004
Awww what a bunch of cuties...

TemperanceAngel	18 Feb 2004
What a beautiful photo Lawguy :) XTAX

c0de	20 Feb 2004
Sorry i havent posted in awhile....nice family lawguy....

MattDouglas	20 Feb 2004
Yes Matt Douglas is my real first and middle name, and as you might suspect I'm male. Or at least I perceive to be male as I scratch my crotch.

tarobones	20 Feb 2004
Hi to all. I don't post often, but I lurk a lot! I am male and most of my nieces and nephews are readers, or very interested in learning. I would 100% of the readers I know are human, 60% female, 40% male. And they all find tarot both fascinating and fun. . . . tarobones

SongDeva	20 Feb 2004
Lawguy! I have to concur. Gorgeous family. You all look like a calvin klein perfume ad. LOL Thanks for sharing. Cute little guys!! We should do a pic thread. Song

TemperanceAngel	21 Feb 2004
Quote: Originally posted by SongDeva We should do a pic thread. We have a pic thread in Chat....XTAX

Alissa	21 Feb 2004
(Alissa puts on her moderator hat and clears her throat) I would like to remind everyone to please refrain from turning this thread into anything non Tarot related, as it is inappropriate to this forum. Chat related subject and pictures belong in the Chat forum. If this thread becomes one to share pictures with, it will be moved to the subscriber forum that's appropriate to such discussions. Thank you.

Simone	21 Feb 2004
Quote: [i] Macavity (da man) }) [/b] Macavity, the Mystery Cat (he's called the Hidden Paw. For he's the master criminal who can defy the law... (Cats)) Is this really a photo of you? How did they get you? [for when they reach the scene of crime - macavity's not there!] }) Light and love Simone - definitely female, and have had some surprises here... never thought ol_crazy_legs was a male :D PS, Macavity, being a Cats musical fan, I always think of the bafflement of Scotland Yard each time I see a post of yours ;) Edited to add: Sorry, Alissa, posted this beforre sseing your post...

lawguy51	01 Mar 2004
Quote: Originally posted by SongDeva Lawguy! I have to concur. Gorgeous family. You all look like a calvin klein perfume ad. LOL Song Sorry everybody, I lost track of this thread and didn't see all the nice words about my family. Yes, the boys are adorable and Trish is gorgeous. What are they all doing with me? Thanks everyone!

Kosmos	01 Mar 2004
huh? wha? I didn't read all 7 pages of posts so I have no idea where this thread has gone, but I'm male.

Flavio	28 May 2004
Hello, I am male but you know what? at the beggining had doubts if a male can read Tarot, because ALL the readers I have seen in my life (real life, TV, books, etc) are female! Any woman is more intuitive than any man, so men can read Tarot but requires extra effort, I like the challenges so here I am :) I tought male readers could be good advisors mainly on career matters but I have been asked on relationships 70% of the times from women, so I guess a male point of view doesn't hurt.

OakDragon	28 May 2004
I'm male and I find my intuition to be one of my strongest talents. I do have trouble trusting it, though, and using it in my life because I pride myself on being a logical person and intuition is "not logical". Perhaps not trusting one's intuition is more common in males (rather than not having it)? Also, I'd post my pic, but then I'd disappoint all the ladies in the Grannies Tarot Trunk and Answering Questions with Questions threads in the Games forum. They'd find out I look nothing like Brad Pitt! :(

lunakasha	28 May 2004
Quote: Originally posted by OakDragon Also, I'd post my pic, but then I'd disappoint all the ladies in the Grannies Tarot Trunk and Answering Questions with Questions threads in the Games forum. They'd find out I look nothing like Brad Pitt! Aw, come on now, Oakie..... Do you really think most women are looking for Brad Pitt??? :D (no more so than men looking for Angelina Jolie or Cameron Diaz lookalikes, right???? :laugh: ) :) Luna

OakDragon	28 May 2004
Angelina Jolie or Cameon Diaz??? ewwww!

OakDragon	28 May 2004
Ooops.... nothing to see here! :D

lunakasha	28 May 2004
LMAO!!!!:D:laugh::P (I got a sneak peak though, ladies! }) ) :) Luna

OakDragon	28 May 2004
Luna told me I wasn't supposed to post it here, so I posted my pic in the thread in the Chat Fourm.

Dragons_Wing	29 May 2004
i find that more male tarot readers come up and talk to me while i'm reading a tarot book at the local coffee shop than female. infact only males have come up to me...

Ravenswing	29 May 2004
... I'm another of those male critters. fly well Raven

InvisibleSoul	30 May 2004
I'm a male-man!!! :D I am 26 years old: man outside, kid at heart! ;)

lunakasha	30 May 2004
This is SO funny!!! I had no idea that there were so many male readers here!!! It is true, as someone mentioned earlier....we tend to picture people as being a certain gender and/or physical appearance, just based on username, avatar etc.....but sometimes we are WAAAAY off!!! :D (For the record...I am a female...and I do not bear any resemblance to the Grim Reaper!!! :D) :) Luna

OakDragon	30 May 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lunakasha and I do not bear any resemblance to the Grim Reaper!!! :D) :) Luna That's a relief! LOL

prk001	30 May 2004
am another male here.... :)

Kittaine	01 Jun 2004
Your boys are twins...? Hmmmm....:D I'm 17, female, and cute. LOL!

closrapexa	02 Jun 2004
And another one here...

gareth.	02 Jun 2004
Whats going on here? Im male and as usual I dont understand!

Kosmos	02 Jun 2004
I am a male.

tao51	22 Jun 2004
who are very gifted. Readers whether male or female possess many gifts which add to their readings. I am a male. The last time I was at a mystic fair, I was among a handful of men who were doing Tarot readings. I have been reading well over 30 years. --Tao

all78degrees	12 Sep 2004
me male! 25 from cardiff, wales, been reading since I was what 19.

ihcoyc	12 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Kosmos I am a male. (taking a minute to check) Me too.

TheLovers2	12 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by SongDeva Lawguy! I have to concur. Gorgeous family. You all look like a calvin klein perfume ad. LOL Thanks for sharing. Cute little guys!! We should do a pic thread. Song YES, YES, A PICTURE THREAD! ONLY LET IT BE FOR EVERYONE, NOT JUST IN THE SUBSCRIBER SECTION. COME ON SONGDEVA, WHY DON'T YOU GET THIS STARTED? :D Lawguy51: Thanks for posting the picture. It's really cool to be able to put a face to the name/posts and you do have a beautiful family. :) TL2

anubis	12 Sep 2004
lol, i'm another male. though i'm 16 this year. a boy you may say.

littlehermit	12 Sep 2004
Actually, my husband has had a deck of medicine cards since I've known him (long before I took up tarot). I've never seen him read with them yet, though.

Peredur	13 Sep 2004
I'm a male. I am more a student of the tarot symbolism than a reader. Bob

acolyte	14 Sep 2004
Hi!I am male too!Hear me roar :)

Original Destiny	14 Sep 2004
Im an old silverback, bin working with the Tarot since the early 70's. not met many like me though over the decades

SongDeva	18 Sep 2004
I'm gonna refrain from admitting how many of you I've talked to for ages, while thinking you was goyls.

Alissa	18 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by TheLovers2 YES, YES, A PICTURE THREAD! ONLY LET IT BE FOR EVERYONE, NOT JUST IN THE SUBSCRIBER SECTION. COME ON SONGDEVA, WHY DON'T YOU GET THIS STARTED? :D I'm sorry to rain on the parade, but non-Tarot material, such as a picture thread, is not appropriate to this Forum. Solandia has very clearly stated how she wishes to organize this website. This is intended to keep the material well indexed, so those browsing the site for *Tarot material* will not have to wade through other non-Tarot threads. This thread already toes the line. ;) There are several picture threads that are part of the Chat forum, because the Chat forum is designed for discussion for topics that are non-Tarot. :) Subscribers have access to the Chat forum, as well as the Spirituality, Competitions, and member Extras, such as Thirteen's e-book, and other goodies. There are occassionally opportunities for gifted subscriberships as well. Anyone interested should contact Solandia for info there too! :D

TheLovers2	20 Sep 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Alissa I'm sorry to rain on the parade, but non-Tarot material, such as a picture thread, is not appropriate to this Forum. Solandia has very clearly stated how she wishes to organize this website. This is intended to keep the material well indexed, so those browsing the site for *Tarot material* will not have to wade through other non-Tarot threads. This thread already toes the line. ;) There are several picture threads that are part of the Chat forum, because the Chat forum is designed for discussion for topics that are non-Tarot. :) There are occassionally opportunities for gifted subscriberships as well. Anyone interested should contact Solandia for info there too! :D Alissa: YES MA'AM! :D And very well organized it is. You won't get any complaints out of me. "CARRY ON, MODERATOR SOLDIER PERSON," she said, offering a salute. :D You know I wasn't sure whether a picture thread could be in the Forum, but, I guess I found out. Thanks. I did check into the "gifted subscriber" thread/section. My day will come. ;) :) TL2 :TLOVE

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