New Guidelines

Hey y'all, this is Jasper! I am a nonbinary (they/them), aromantic, and asexual tarot reader. This side blog is explicitly only for tarot/oracle readings. As such, let's go over the rules.

If you want a free reading, you will follow the following rules in exchange for a free one-card draw. I would appreciate receiving feedback afterwards in exchange for the effort I put into these readings. Send reading requests through the ask box only.

All readings are posted publicly.

Here are all of the things I need for a reading:

Here are what I need if your reading includes someone else:

If no pronouns are provided, I will default to they/them pronouns.

If you want me to use a specific deck, send the deck name as listed on the page (this is because I often have decks with similar names). Otherwise, I will choose the deck myself. If you want me to use a particular deck or to avoid particular decks, let me know in the reading request. There is a chance I will pick a deck that I have given to a deity I worship, and they may provide commentary if or as they see fit.

Don't know what to ask? Check this tag of question examples!

However, I will NOT answer the following types of questions:

I am aromantic and asexual. If you want in-depth relationship readings, I am not the best tarot reader for that. I can give it a shot, but the answer to such a query is almost guaranteed to just come down to "talk to them or dump them since you can't talk to them" based on past times I've read for that sort of question.

I will not do readings for you if you misgender me.

Your questions will get answered when they get answered.

I apologize it took me a while to get a review out.

I would like to say that the card may represent the message intended. As to what it's in reference to, I am still unsure, there are many things to consider. However, and I understand the vagueness of this review, I do have quite an idea.

In other words, this is another stellar reading, and rather surprising how accurate given the one-card pull. And with how October is going so far...

Thank you again!

And thank you for leaving feedback! I wish you luck with this and whatever you do next.

Huh, a break.. How curious! I suppose that’s for to me to ponder and explore! Thank you for being my compass and pointing me in a direction! I’ll take a note of that!

Also, thanks for reading my long ask! I like to be thorough! Hope it wasn’t too overwhelming!!

Thank you so much for the feedback, and I'm glad the reading was helpful! I wish you luck going forward!

New Guidelines

Hey y'all, this is Jasper! I am a nonbinary (they/them), aromantic, and asexual tarot reader. This side blog is explicitly only for tarot/oracle readings. As such, let's go over the rules.

If you want a free reading, you will follow the following rules in exchange for a free one-card draw. I would appreciate receiving feedback afterwards in exchange for the effort I put into these readings. Send reading requests through the ask box only.

All readings are posted publicly.

Here are all of the things I need for a reading:

Here are what I need if your reading includes someone else:

If no pronouns are provided, I will default to they/them pronouns.

If you want me to use a specific deck, send the deck name as listed on the page (this is because I often have decks with similar names). Otherwise, I will choose the deck myself. If you want me to use a particular deck or to avoid particular decks, let me know in the reading request. There is a chance I will pick a deck that I have given to a deity I worship, and they may provide commentary if or as they see fit.

Don't know what to ask? Check this tag of question examples!

However, I will NOT answer the following types of questions:

I am aromantic and asexual. If you want in-depth relationship readings, I am not the best tarot reader for that. I can give it a shot, but the answer to such a query is almost guaranteed to just come down to "talk to them or dump them since you can't talk to them" based on past times I've read for that sort of question.

I will not do readings for you if you misgender me.

Your questions will get answered when they get answered.

Jasper's Reading Guide

Wanna know how I do readings? Behold, the general template that I use in my brain when answering questions! I like having a template.

The Reading

We're going to get into the functional middle bit first, then I'll talk more about presenting it.

First, I read out the question aloud to my decks (and the entities listening, if applicable), explaining the background around them if I have them. Context matters in readings, after all. This allows everyone involved in the reading to get on the same page. I'm also slowly drifting into a more animist approach (thanks, Khajiit) when it comes to deck spirits.

I riffle-shuffle my decks, which does, in fact, warp them like a bitch and mess with the edges and corners. I shuffle them over and over (sometimes flipping the cards to reverse them in the deck if applicable) until the same card remains on top for three consecutive shuffles, then remove it and redo that entire thing for the next card placement. This is why it takes me forever to do a reading that's more than two or three cards.

I deal the cards face-down at first. Once they're all placed, that's when I turn them up and see what we're working with, that way I only have to grimace at the end of the card reveal process.

The Write-Up

Generally speaking, I can pull off setting up part of the format for the reading before I even get my cards out. Typically, that's setting up my opener.

Opener

This is where I say hi to the querent, introduce the deck being used (and the deity who has called dibs on it, if applicable), and get my initial ramblings out of the way. If I have additional resources or information that may benefit the querent separately from the reading, I'll put them here as well just so I'm not spending the entire reading thinking about it. Finally, I present the card(s) I drew. When I can, I add a photo of very terrible quality because my phone camera is really bad, but sometimes the visual cues of the card hit something for the querent that wouldn't get hit if I merely described it or just said the card alone. I didn't do this for years (not that you would know since I nuked a bunch of my old posts) but I've started doing it now to show off my decks. When my Internet holds up, at least.

Cards and Interpretation

I start with an overview of the individual cards, getting into the nitty-gritty of how they tie back into the initial question, before I combine them together to illustrate the full answer. When I remember to, I'll comment on the elements present in the reading and how that works in my practice. I might even notice the numbers for a big enough reading and draw on stuff I've learned about number-jumping from other tarot readers.

Closing Statement

This is where I give a motivational speech or well wishes to the querent and do my spiel about leaving feedback and/or reblogging my reading guidelines. Since I do these readings for free, feedback and reblogs are my ideal payment for my services.

And that's it!

Crazy how easy it is when you outline it all, huh? A lot of this is just instinct at this point because I've spent so long developing it. In any case, I hope this has been interesting to read!

How to Ask Better Questions in a Tarot Reading

ever do a reading for yourself and the cards feel… fuzzy? you ask a big, important question and the answer feels vague or disconnected.

i’m gonna let you in on a little secret: it’s probably not the cards. it’s the query.

in programming, there’s a principle called "garbage in, garbage out." if you give the system a messy, unfocused command, you’re going to get a messy, unfocused result. the tarot is the exact same. a powerful, life-changing reading starts with a powerful, well-formed question.

the secret to a powerful question? it needs to have a direction. it needs a North Star, a main quest marker on the map. your tarot deck is like a GPS for your soul; it can give you incredible turn-by-turn directions, but you have to tell it where you're trying to go.

your "Life Goal" doesn't have to be some grand, epic destiny. It can be "to find a job that feels creative," or "to build a stable, loving partnership," or "to feel at peace in my own skin." But having that goal in mind when you form your questions is what turns a vague reading into a tactical mission briefing.

so, how do we write these high-tier queries? we run them through four simple filters:

// Filter 1: Focus on YOU

You only have admin rights to your own system. You can run a diagnostic on someone else's private server but this information won't really change anything for you (though sometimes there is a place for closure like this). However, most times it's more important that your questions are about you.

// Filter 2: Focus on What You CAN CONTROL

Are you a player character, or are you just watching a cutscene? Your questions should be about your actions, not passive predictions. Don't ask what will happen to you; ask what you can do.

// Filter 3: Focus on CHANGE

The tarot is a language of process and transformation. It's much better at answering "how" and "what" than a simple "yes/no." Ask for a roadmap, not a final destination sign; you should already know the final destination (and ultimately, it should be your life goal, see below)

// Filter 4: Focus on Your LIFE GOAL

This is the most important filter. This is what gives your query its power and direction. Take a good question and make it a great one by tying it to your North Star.

when you ask questions like this, the cards don't just give you a vague weather report. they give you a clear, actionable strategy to help you complete your main quest.

you stop being a passive user simply asking for spoilers, and you become the lead developer, asking for the data you need to write the next chapter of your own code- which is what we're aiming for!

✨️Good questions for tarot✨️

💜What can I do to create the life I desire?

♠️What do I need to know right now?

🪷What do I need more/less in my life?

♥️ What does my inner child need from me?

💜What emotions do I need to nurture right now?

🌿 Am I on the right path?

⚡️What is holding me back?

💖What is trying to come in my life?

✨️How do I build better self confidence?

😈 What am I ignoring in my life that needs my attention and love?

New Guidelines

Hey y'all, this is Jasper! I am a nonbinary (they/them), aromantic, and asexual tarot reader. This side blog is explicitly only for tarot/oracle readings. As such, let's go over the rules.

If you want a free reading, you will follow the following rules in exchange for a free one-card draw. I would appreciate receiving feedback afterwards in exchange for the effort I put into these readings. Send reading requests through the ask box only.

All readings are posted publicly.

Here are all of the things I need for a reading:

Here are what I need if your reading includes someone else:

If no pronouns are provided, I will default to they/them pronouns.

If you want me to use a specific deck, send the deck name as listed on the page (this is because I often have decks with similar names). Otherwise, I will choose the deck myself. If you want me to use a particular deck or to avoid particular decks, let me know in the reading request. There is a chance I will pick a deck that I have given to a deity I worship, and they may provide commentary if or as they see fit.

Don't know what to ask? Check this tag of question examples!

However, I will NOT answer the following types of questions:

I am aromantic and asexual. If you want in-depth relationship readings, I am not the best tarot reader for that. I can give it a shot, but the answer to such a query is almost guaranteed to just come down to "talk to them or dump them since you can't talk to them" based on past times I've read for that sort of question.

I will not do readings for you if you misgender me.

Your questions will get answered when they get answered.

Updated the section about questions! Please check out the linked tag!