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Mediumship & Tarot

My specialty, if you will, is psychic mediumship, and my roots in this work (and one of my passions!) are in Intuitive Tarot Card reading. Below are some questions I am often asked about readings.

What kind of readings do you do?

My readings are primarily a combination of two modalities – Intuitive Tarot Card reading and Psychic Mediumship. I also use angel card and oracle card decks, and will occasionally receive channeled messages from the Archangels and Ascended Masters.

I am an “Intuitive Tarot” reader, meaning that when a spread of cards is laid on table in front of me, I use my intuitive abilities of clairaudience (“clear-hearing”), clairsentience (“clear-feeling”), clairvoyance (“clear-seeing”), and claircognizance (“clear-knowing”) to help me interpret what I am picking up off the cards on an intuitive level. In other words, each card does not have a specific meaning; the cards are simply a tool to help me make a connection to Spirit in order to be of service to you!

Working on this intuitive level allows me to easily connect to your loved ones on the Other Side. Many times, those in Heaven don’t even need a formal invitation to come into the reading; some folks on the Other Side are very quick to show up, and may even take over the entire reading!

You may be asking yourself, “Why would someone on the Other Side want to talk to me?” The answer is a) because they love you, b) because they can and, c) quite honestly, because it’s their JOB to let you know they are still around and the connection of love between you still exists! Also, remember that those on the Other Side still have the personalities you knew them for when they were here with you in life. So if your uncle was known for being a “wise-guy” or your mom was the next closest thing to Betty Crocker, you can be pretty sure they will come through cracking jokes or talking about their great cooking skills! And yes, pets who have crossed into spirit DO show up in readings – after all, the four-leggeds are just as much a part of the family as the two-leggeds. :)

How does a reading with you work?

Before your reading with me begins, I invite the energy of Spirit – your loved ones on the Other Side, the angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters, and all energies of light and love – into the session, in whatever way is best for your highest good and healing. I begin every reading this way, regardless of whether you come to see me in my office, at a remote location, or speak with me over the phone.

I work with several decks with each reading, including:

  • The Vision Quest Tarot
  • Several Doreen Virtue Decks:
    • Healing with the Angels Oracle
    • Saints and Angels Oracle
    • Ascended MastersOracle
    • Mermaids and Dolphins Oracle
    • Archangel Oracle
    • Archangel Michael Oracle
    • Archangel Raphael Oracle
    • Angel Therapy Oracle
  • Brian Weiss' Healing the Mind and Spirit Cards
  • Colette Baron-Reid's Wisdom of the Avalon Oracle Deck
  • The Integrated Energy Therapy® Bag of Blessings Cards
  • The Goddess Oracle
  • John Holland's Psychic Tarot Oracle Deck
  • Patti Sinclair's Within Reach Mediumship Deck
  • Plus my own channeled oracle deck, Spontaneous Moments of Connection

During your reading, feel free to ask questions if something doesn’t make sense or if there is something you really are looking for an answer to – after all, it is your session and I want you to get the most out of it! I always say to my students and clients that doing a reading is similar to putting together a puzzle, much like “psychic charades”; my job is notice the intuitive information I am given from Spirit, and put the pieces together to give you as accurate a picture as possible, while also sharing some insights about the picture that you may not have been aware of or noticed before.

One thing to be aware of is that a reading with me is not about “fortune telling”, and I do not – let me repeat, do NOT – offer predictions. If I sense something coming up in your future (i.e. a change in job, living situation, relationship, etc.), I will certainly let you know; but I believe predictions can be misleading because we all have free will, and life can change in an instant! Because of this, NO reading is set in stone, even those with the most gifted readers.

What do I need to DO to prepare for, or during, my reading with you?

Truthfully, you don’t really “need” to do anything. Your guides, angels and loved ones in Spirit, already know you will be there – and often will show up long before you do!

You may want to spend a few quiet minutes before your reading talking to Spirit and your loved ones on the Other Side, and setting your intention(s) for our time together. It is certainly not a “requirement”, but some people like to do this to center themselves before coming into a reading. Also, you are welcome to record your reading, if you like, but note that I will not record the reading for you as I do not have the equipment available to do so.

All I ask is that you come with an open mind and open heart. Please know that Spirit will bring through whatever messages are most important for you to know at that moment. You may also be “used” as the messenger for someone else! This includes receiving messages from in- laws, “ex-” relatives, someone you never knew in life, or from a relative of someone you know. Again, I emphasize that Spirit knows best; I have NO control over who or what comes through, and whatever messages are most important for you to receive at the time of your reading are what will be delivered to you.

Feel free to bring a piece of paper and a pen to your reading (although if you come to my office, I will have some available for you there). You may think, “Oh, I know everyone in my family and all the dates connected to them,” or “I have a great memory, I won’t forget what comes through”, but you'd be surprised how “psychic amnesia” strikes people with even the best memories during a reading!

My loved one died from suicide, murder, abortion, or some other traumatic form of passing. Can I still connect with them, or will they not be able to come through because of the circumstances around their passing?

I get this question all the time, and my answer is that yes, you CAN still connect with your loved one. My personal belief that God/Spirit is loving, compassionate, and forgiving, and that EVERYONE is met with love and light on the Other Side, no matter what the circumstances were around their passing. My experience is that those on the Other Side want us to be happy, healthy, and live our lives to this fullest . . . and this includes letting go of fear about “where” they are, if we will be able to connect with them, or if they are ok.

Where can I come to see you for a private reading?

My office is located at The Heart to Heart Healing Connection in Agawam, MA, and I see clients there by appointment several days a week. Please contact me if you’d like to book an in-person reading at my office.

I also offer monthly open reading days at Inspirit Common in Northampton, MA, as well as periodic open reading days at Healthy Alternatives in Belchertown, MA. Please view my calendar page for my schedule of open reading days, and contact the venue itself to set up your reading time with me.

Can I only get a reading with you in person?

No! For your convenience, I offer readings by phone as well. I also aim to offer readings via Skype in the near future.

How does this work, you ask? It is all energy, and energy follows intention . . . so I set the intention to connect with you, your loved ones on the Other Side, your Spirit Guides, the angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters and all energies of love and light. Once the intention is set, it is easy for me to make a connection and offer the reading to you. Many people have had phone readings, and they are just as "powerful", if you will, as a reading done in person. Please contact me if you’d like to set up a time for a phone reading.

What are your reading prices? Are phone readings the same price as in-person? How can I pay for my reading?

Both readings in person at my office and by phone are the same price. My open reading days have varied prices, depending on the venue.

For readings done in my office and over the phone, I accept cash, check (business or personal), or money orders. Right now I am not able to accept credit cards.

My prices are currently:
30-minute reading: $75.00
45-minute reading: $100.00
60-minute reading: $125.00
Please note that I do not have recording equipment available; however, you are welcome to record your own reading!

How often do you recommend getting a reading?

There is no set rule for timing between readings. However, that being said, I discourage my clients from getting readings TOO often and relying on readers to give you guidance that you could easily receive from your own intuition and common sense.

The general rule I recommend to clients is to wait 6 to 12 months between readings, unless a significant event such as the passing of a loved one, the loss of a job, etc. occurs before then. Each individual is different, though, and we can talk to discuss your feelings and needs before setting up a reading.

Can my friends/family/co-workers and I book a private reading party with you?

Due to an increasingly busier schedule and other factors, as of July 2010 I am no longer offering private reading parties in people’s homes. If you have a group that would be interested in having me offer private readings, please consider attending one of my “Evening with the Other Side” events, or bringing your group to my office on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon for a reading day. Contact me and we can talk about timing and pricing for your group.


“Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle morning rain.

And if you wake in the morning’s hush, I am the sweet uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.”

- Native American verse


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