June 11th 2022. I have started to talk about my book with clients (once the reading has finished and only if they ask how I got started with Tarot, or something prompts the conversation).

I think it is OK to talk about it now. Last year, when I was first reading (for free as part of the Biddy Tarot Community) at some point, I decided to 'come clean' but I got some quite negative feedback about how I shouldn't be doing this and how I should be focusing on my grief instead.

It disturbed me to be honest and I have largely avoided the subject with clients, or deflected saying "its a long story".

Anyway, I have done it now and don't plan to stop. Clearly when reading, the client is my focus, but if they ask and it feels right I will tell them. If they don't ask, or it doesn't feel right, I will continue to deflect /say nothing. Every day is a school day!

In fact today, I broke 2 of my self imposed rules. I agreed to read for an under 18 - with her mother present and with (what felt like a million caveats) I did a 'Health' reading. My goal is to help people transform. I practice ethically and with care and attention, today I believe I made the right decisions.

Considering I would classify it as a great day, I was presented with a few dilemmas, but all good and all clients left very happy and feeling uplifted, so I am happy too. :-)