Metaphoric Tarot Consultation

• Compassionate process of interactive, reflective exploration

• Utilises the rich heritage and imagery built into the Tarot cards as a projective tool

• Leverages synchronicity^ to surface less conscious themes

• Facilitated by trauma informed therapist

• Adheres to ethical guidelines 

• Self contained brief session

• Secular approach without the woo-woo

^ Synchronicity can best be described as meaningful coincidences.

One Picture Worth Ten Thousand Words – Fred R. Barnard

The basis for  this approach comes from an integration of theories from cognitive models and psychology :

• Conceptual blending by Gilles Fauconnier and Mark Turner

• Gestalt approach from Gestalt psychology and therapy

• Concepts of Self and archetypes by Carl Jung 

• The concept of synchronicity by Carl Jung

• Internalised Other concept by Karl Tomm

Some examples are:

• Support in decision making process, e.g., career, education

• Self discovery and personal growth 

• Spark off inspiration and creativity

• Clarify life directions 

• Generate ideas for problem solving 

• Adults of all ages who are open to the use of Tarot imagery and symbols.

• Please note that due to the history of Tarot, its imagery will contain elements of religious culture and some drawn nudity.

• Please prepare a maximum of 2 questions for the session. This is to ensure there is sufficient depth and quality for the process.

• The consultant will spend time to clarify and understand the questions, and will offer to reframe the questions for greater clarity

• There are no rituals used other than the shuffling of cards which will be laid on a cloth

• Consultant may facilitate some mindfulness activities to develop calm focus

• Cards are drawn randomly for each question. A flexible reading approach is used by the consultant, often using 3 or more cards

• Do expect to interact with the consultant as this is a collaborative co-creative approach and not a one-sided interpretation

• You will be provided a typed out summary of the consultation after the session ends, usually within a week

The Tarot decks used will come mainly from the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition or the Tarot de Marseille tradition. All modern decks are a variation of these two Tarot systems. 

Any requests for divination, fortune-telling, or psychic readings will not be accepted. For example:

• Seeking predictions about the future

• Checking in on other people's thoughts and feelings 

• Psychic reading into past lives

• Asking for yes/no outcomes such as "will I get this job", "will she love me"

Traditional divinatory Tarot readings are unregulated in Singapore and most parts of the world. These guidelines are an assurance towards ensuring our client's well being and confidentiality.

Code of Ethics for Metaphoric Tarot Consultation

• All information is kept confidential with the following exceptions when there is duty to warn:

  • There is a report of abuse/neglect of a child, elderly person, or disabled person;

  • There is a risk of harm to yourself; or

  • There is a serious risk of physical harm to another. 

• In exercising the duty to warn, your consultant is required to take protective steps, including notifying the potential victim, law enforcement, or seeking hospitalisation.

• Consultation will not include the following:

  • Psychological assessment or diagnosis

  • Psychotherapy treatment

• Consultant may provide the following if helpful:

  • Resources for seeking professional help

  • Resources for community support

  • Advice and recommendation for psychotherapy

• The consultation service ends after the 1 hour session is completed.