Gavriela
I know there was an issue about non-business-licenced tarot readers in a city in Pennsylvania recently, but I haven't seen anything about the need to be certified by anyone to read tarot professionally.
RaeBelle said:The Pennsylvania city was Philadelphia. And it was actually shutting down the psychics, tarot readers, etc based about a fortune telling for profit law. So certification wouldn't help you there!
By reading for people. They will be able to see that you know your stuff. (I have had readings from people who tell me they are certified. They were no different - and in many cases less good - than those I've had from uncertified people.)seakla said:So, how can I establish this with others that I did indeed study the cards and their meanings (I used several different sources as well) and show others that I am capable, confident and competent?
For events, fairs, shops etc. usually the proprietor/organizer will want you to give them a sample reading to make sure you can actually deliver the goods. After you have a venue, simply reading well consistently for others will garner you referrals and more business as time goes on. In the eight years I've been reading professionally, no one (and I mean literally not one single person) has ever asked me about certification, although many have asked how long I've been reading.seakla said:I do have a question though: does anyone have any advice for how to establish oneself as a Tarot Reader or master? Let me explain...in this certificate/diploma driven society what can one do to establish themselves as a Tarot Reader? If I wanted to do readings at Pagan Pride Days or Fairs or other community events is it enough to just say "I have been reading Tarot for ten years" or whatever. Also, in writing a book on Tarot (which is something I am outlining) would a reader feel that the book lends more credibility if the bio says "is a Certified Tarot Reader" then if it says "has been reading Tarot for 5 years."