Tales From The Other Side Of The Table
- Lulu Fletcher
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Being a tarot reader isn’t just about shuffling cards, burning incense, and delivering profound insights—it’s a wild ride filled with bizarre questions, dramatic reactions, and the occasional existential crisis. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the tarot table, buckle up as I share some of the funniest moments, weirdest questions and dramatic responses, that I and other readers have shared with each other.
1. The Question Parade
People come to tarot readers with deep and meaningful questions… and then there are the other questions:
"Can you tell me about my cat?"
"If I get bangs, will I regret it?"
"Can the cards tell me if I left my oven on?"
"Will my ex come back, even though they moved to Antarctica and changed their name?"
“When will I win the lotto?”
Here is Pro tip for you: Tarot isn’t Google. But…….. if The Tower card shows up when you ask about your oven, maybe go home and check.
2. The Overly Dramatic Reactions
Nothing prepares you for the range of emotions people display during a reading:
The gasp when Death appears (Relax! It’s probably about transformation, not doom and gloom!)
The suspicious squint when The Lovers appear ("Are you sure it's not my ex?")
The panic when they draw The Devil ("OMG, am I going to hell?")
The relief when The Sun shows up ("Okay, good, I’ll survive the week.")
3. The "Free Will vs. Fate" Debate
Clients will sometimes treat tarot as an ironclad contract with the universe. But here’s the deal: Tarot highlights possibilities, not fixed outcomes. Some people, however, want guarantees:
"So you're saying there’s a chance I'll marry a millionaire?"
"If I quit my job and move to a remote island, will I find inner peace or just a lot of mosquitoes?"
"Wait, I can change my destiny? But that’s too much responsibility!"
Tarot is more of a GPS than a map carved in stone—yes, you can take a detour, but don’t be surprised if The Fool suggests you rethink that cliff dive.
Remember: What is meant to be for you, will never pass you by.
I believe in both Free Will and Fate. Maybe, it’s just a matter of time!
You may take the long meandering and winding path, ignoring that GPS (and we will tell you the same story next year) or you might prefer not to fuck around and get straight to it. This is your true choice!
4. The Deck Collector's Dilemma
Every tarot reader swears they’ll only buy one deck. Fast forward six months:
"Ooh, a cat-themed deck!"
"I need this limited-edition holographic deck."
"Look at this haunted Victorian tarot set—absolutely essential!"
“Dragons – this deck has my name on it!”
Next thing you know, you have 107 decks, and they all have personalities. The Moon card in one deck looks chill, but in another? Pure chaos!. How do you choose which deck to work with and when? Oh, the confusion!! It is all about which one you feel drawn to in that particular moment. Believe me, you can indeed get different messages from different decks, so choose wisely!!!
5. The "Can You Read Yourself?" Struggle
Clients assume tarot readers have life completely figured out. Meanwhile, the reality:
Pulls three cards about life direction.
Gets The Tower, The Hanged Man, and Five of Cups.
Puts deck away and pretends it didn’t happen.
It’s like asking a therapist if they have a therapist. (Spoiler: They probably do.)
6. The Unexpected Tarot Readings
If you read tarot, expect impromptu readings everywhere:
Family gatherings: "Lulu, can you see if Auntie Bev will win at bingo?"
Parties: "Omg, do my cards say I’ll find love tonight?"
Work meetings: "Hey, can tarot tell me if I will get away with faking an internet crash?"
Tarot readers never really clock out. Even if you pretend you left your deck at home, someone will pull out an old deck they found at a garage sale and beg for a reading.
Some Final Thoughts
Being a tarot reader is equal parts wisdom, patience, and comedy. It’s a role that blends intuition with human psychology, sprinkled with a dash of cosmic absurdity. Whether you’re reading for yourself or others, remember: Tarot is a journey, not a sentence.
It’s all in the daily life of a modern day mystic really.
Love Life Big
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Lulu
