
Terry Reed Martin and Tarodactyl started the Facebook group, Tarot
She recently shared a great post with a lot of tips and tricks for doing tarot readings at outdoor events.
Tips For Tarot Travellin And Outdoor Gigs
I have done mobile tarot for years. My thoughts are :
- Wind and noise are not tarot friendly at outdoor gigs. Don’t face sun…its hot and blinding if outdoors. A canopy is a must.
- Keep it simple…large draws can be time-consuming, and in my experience, most won’t remember all that info.
- It can be exhausting…take a cushion, cough drops, and bottled water, plus snacks that won’t make you sleepy ie. Carbs.
- Think about what your fee will be. If it’s too high, it might repel some.
- Note what season it is and play to that.
- Keep your stuff at a manageable size. It gets hard if it’s too heavy and you have to go a long distance to your assigned place.
- Take a timer. 15 minutes is plenty unless you’re a seasoned reader and good at managing the public.
- Ground yourself. Sage the area. State your affirmation, and take a deck you don’t work with personally—only with the public. A lot of use will tear up your deck and it will get ” dirty. “
- Take a hand cleanser.
- I bought a wagon to transport my small collapsible table.
- Pack all tarot things in one bag.
- A small ice chest is good to have. I freeze small bottles of water and they keep each other cold while thawing. 6-8 is usually enough. If you drink a lot, you pee a lot, so try to be near a bathroom. This is not only great for you, but also because there’s lots of traffic.
- Don’t rent a spot that’s isolated.
- I wear a diffuser necklace with essential oils like Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lavender, and Tea Tree to ward off colds and flu.
- Take breaks; you’ll need to refresh.
- Have fun. I love outdoor gigs and fairs, craft shows, etc. 💞
What do you think? Do you have any tips to add to the list? Feel free to leave them in the comments below!
Thanx so much for posting Susan…I lov reading yarot outdoors ❣
It seems like it is so fun! I need to get a license so that I can do that next summer in Vienna! <3
And thank you for sharing this fabulous info with the community!