54. Tom Benjamin - Modern Fortune Teller's Field Guide, Ethics and third-party readings, Reiki and Tarot, Burnout, Gatekeeping, the evolution of tarot practices
Confessions of a Tarot ReaderShow Notes
This week I welcome Tom Benjamin to the Confessions booth! We have some hot takes on ethics, third-party readings, and the term fortune telling. We chat about the fatigue of gifted readers across the ecosystem, and we talk about where we think divination practices are headed. Get cosy, grab a bev, and enjoy the episode! Connect with Tom! Join Tom's Modern Fortune Teller's Conclave event on Oct 31 or Nov 2! Book via his Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/curiousjourneytarot All ...
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