In ancient time, original psychic readings were often performed with traditional playing cards. Each suit representing a different energy. Rune and tarot card readings have come a long way since that time. Two great representations of this are custom runes, and spiritually artistic decks like the Goddess Oracle by Hrana Janto.

Some readers frown against others touching the cards. Others find that this is the only real way to exchange energy with a client. When doing so, it is important to cleanse the cards between each reading either with sage, or some other form of clearing process.

One of the best way to learn about Tarot is to attend a local workshop, or learn as much as possible through various online occult websites. If an area has an annual spiritual or psychic faire, or if there is an art, music, renaissance or spiritual festival in the area, readers can often be found at these events. Whereas, there are also those who work out of private offices, and in local entertainment districts like 6th Street in Austin, Texas, or Jackson Square in New Orleans Louisiana's infamous French Quarter.

One particular type of reading is that of the "Lifepath Psychic Reading, " though this type of reading is quite rare. It is believed there may only be one reader in the United States who offers this proprietary type reading. A reading which reveals not only past, present and future but current situations, what has brought these issues into the environment, and how to cleanse or clear the energy if so desired.

Regardless of the deck an individual uses on a regular basis, there are generally a number of different options with regards to layouts. A number of decks provide maps of different layouts based on questions asked, or topics discussed. Whereas others base layouts on past, present and future energies, issues, and resolutions. Most offer readings that can range anywhere from ten to fifteen minutes to over four hours.

Music, renaissance, spiritual and other festivals are often good places to find tarot readers. Most often these readers have to pay for a booth or other location. As such, it is imperative that clients provide not only the requested base fee but a nice gratuity when and where possible. Participants generally also have to pay for insurance, and post a sign stating that services are for entertainment purposes only.

While some palmists and psychics can be found working independently, or for local companies in entertainment districts, festivals or Pagan bookstores, others work out of private home and offices. Currently, phone and online offerings are beginning to outperform local and traveling psychics. Although, a resurgence I freak shows could also result in a resurgence of fortune tellers at carnivals as well as other festivals around the world.

Great discussions and market research projects are still taking place as to whether an individual can obtain an accurate reading from an automatic website, these websites can be great fun. To locate one, simply type in online readings, or online psychic readings. After which, those seeking a reading can often obtain a great deal of information whether online or over the phone.