hi! my name is Joni, and I'm a secular tarot reader.
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My philosophy about any form of divination is that the cosmology behind it is unknowable. It could be that there is a metaphysical explanation for everything, but it could just as easily be that, as creatures of pattern recognition, we are extremely good at reading into things. Even if the latter, I think we can still derive value from the act of directed reflection that can arise out of that pattern recognition.
To be upfront, I do not consider myself to be psychic, intuitive, or otherwise supernaturally gifted. I do not think one needs to be in order to be an effective reader.
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Often, those seeking tarot readings or similar services, even if simply “for fun,” ask about the future out of apprehension about uncertainty. Simultaneously, people are often fearful of the idea that the future can be told at all — that maybe there is no free will. Since my stance on the metaphysical reality is agnostic, what you believe or don’t believe can remain yours; I do not offer answers, which means I also don’t hold you to any dogmas. My aim is only to help you understand where you are standing now and, in so doing, assist you in navigating back to your sense of self and sense of agency. We don’t need to definitively know the future to achieve that.
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My primary mode of reading is tarot because I think its flexibility and approachability are best for self-reflection. That said, I am a long-time student of Western traditional astrology (and limited jyotish and bazi) and open to exploring these methods with returning clients.
I generally find that readings work best if we can meet in person (NYC only), but I offer remote meetings as well.
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Le Andriesi is a demonym for the people of Andria, which is the name of a place in the novel Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. You can read the relevant excerpt here. It describes the attitude I try to have and hope to impart when it comes to practices like tarot.
services
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We’ll meet in person or remotely to draw cards based on whatever you have in mind. While we can discuss your place in the grand scheme of any situation, I must decline to do anything resembling prognostication on matters for which you should seek qualified professional help (legal, medical, financial, etc.).
I do not charge by the card or minute, instead working in half-hour increments with whatever it takes to cover what’s on your mind.
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Though the primary framework for any of my readings is tarot, returning clients can request bringing in additional context from astrology. I will require your exact birth data (time, date, location) in advance. Be advised that if you do not have a precise birthtime, it will be much more difficult to incorporate astrological information.
I do not offer readings focused fully on astrology at this time.
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Given the focus on personal reflection and problem-solving, my approach is more appropriate for longer one-on-one engagement. Even so, I am happy to participate in group readings (e.g., smaller-sized parties amongst friends) or larger events where individual guests can participate in ten- to fifteen-minute one-on-one readings. Please contact me if you are interested in booking for a group or event.
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By booking, you acknowledge having read the following policies and agree to their terms:
Cancellations/No-Show: Please provide at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice prior to canceling or requesting to reschedule. You are responsible for the full cost of the session in the case of any cancellations with less than twenty-four (24) hours’ notice. No-shows and any arrivals fifteen (15) minutes past our agreed-upon appointment time will also be considered no-notice cancellations.
Confidentiality: Anything we discuss in session is confidential unless you indicate to me otherwise. This rule has only one exception: if it genuinely seems as though you might harm yourself or someone else.
Disclaimer: By law, what I do as a reader should be considered for entertainment purposes only. I take talking about what’s on clients’ minds seriously, but modes of exploration like tarot are just tools, not divine word.
Ultimately, you are the captain of your ship and are responsible for the decisions you make in your life. Even if I can help parse your circumstances, only you can know the fullest context of your life and your own self and what choices best align with who you want to be. That’s the great weight and gift of agency.