Private tarot readings

Tarot reading near me

Bring the question, choice, or change that has been asking for your attention. Dr. Mary Barrett Alimenti offers a welcoming private space to explore it through the language of tarot.

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A thoughtful place to begin

You do not need to have it all figured out.

When you look for a tarot reading near you, you may be carrying a question that has not found its shape yet. It may be about a relationship, a change in direction, a decision that feels complicated, or a feeling you want to understand more clearly. You are welcome to begin there, even if the words are still forming.

A tarot reading is a private conversation guided by a small spread of cards. The cards can give a question a different frame and create a quiet moment to notice what feels important. Mary’s approach is warm, direct, and respectful. You do not have to believe in one particular answer, and you do not have to leave your own judgment at the door.

For some people, the value is simply having a calm, unhurried place to say a question out loud. For others, the cards offer a new way to look at a pattern they have been carrying. The reading can be reflective without asking you to set aside common sense, your relationships, or the practical parts of your life.

Some people arrive with one question written down. Others want to talk through a situation before deciding where to focus. Both are welcome. The point is not to perform or to find the perfect question. It is to make room for reflection and leave with the parts of the conversation that feel useful to you.

Choose your reading

A focused spread or more room to explore.

Choose the amount of space that feels right for the question you are bringing.

Three-card tarot reading

A focused reading for one question, one decision, or one area that needs your attention.

$60

Six-card tarot reading

More room to look at a situation with several connected parts, feelings, or questions.

$120

Not sure whether tarot is the best fit? Mary also offers private psychic readings and private medium readings.

Choosing your spread

Let the size of the question guide the session.

A three-card reading can be a meaningful choice when you want to stay close to one clear question. Perhaps there is a conversation you have been replaying, a decision you keep putting off, or a relationship that feels different than it once did. A smaller spread gives you a simple place to pause without asking you to explain every part of your life.

A six-card reading can be a better fit when the question has more than one layer. You may be balancing a few choices, adjusting to a transition, or trying to understand why one situation keeps touching another. More cards do not promise a bigger answer. They simply create more room to look at the details and the connections that matter to you.

You do not need to decide alone. When you contact Mary, you can share a sentence or two about what is on your mind. She can help you choose a comfortable starting point. There is no pressure to choose the longest option, and there is no requirement to arrive with a finished story.

Tarot can be one useful way to reflect, but it does not replace your own experience. Notice what feels steady, what gives you a helpful perspective, and what you want to carry forward. Your choices remain your own.

Original candle painting by Dr. Mary Barrett Alimenti

What to bring

A question is enough. Curiosity is enough, too.

You do not need any experience with tarot before your appointment. You do not need to know card meanings, bring your own deck, or have the right words ready. If you would like to prepare, take a quiet moment to notice the thought that keeps returning to you. That can be the beginning.

  • Name the area, not the answer. You might bring a relationship, decision, transition, or feeling you would like to explore.
  • Give yourself permission to pause. There is no need to fill every silence or decide what to do during the reading.
  • Keep what serves you. A reading can offer perspective, while your own values and judgment remain central.

If you are carrying a question about a loved one who has passed, a medium reading may feel more fitting. If you want a broader private conversation without cards, a psychic reading may be a more comfortable place to start.

A grounded approach

Guidance can be meaningful, and your own judgment still matters.

Mary’s tarot readings are a space for spiritual guidance and entertainment. They are not medical, legal, financial, psychological, or business advice. When your question needs professional support, that care is important.

After a reading, give yourself a little time before rushing into the next thing. You may want to write down a thought that stayed with you, take a walk, or speak with someone you trust. The most useful next step is the one that feels clear and supportive to you.

Contact Mary

Before you book

A simple conversation can make choosing easier.

Contact Mary to ask about availability for a three- or six-card tarot reading. You can share the kind of question you are bringing, ask about the difference between options, or simply say that you are new to tarot and would like a calm place to start.

Mary also offers gift certificates for all occasions. A gift can give someone time and space for reflection while letting them choose when they are ready to reach out.

There is no need to book a reading because you feel pressured to find an answer right now. Start when the timing feels right for you, and bring only what you are comfortable sharing.

Mary’s promise

Come as you are. Your questions, uncertainty, and curiosity are welcome here.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you book

What is a tarot reading?

A tarot reading uses a small spread of cards as a starting point for a private conversation. Mary listens to the question you bring and makes room for reflection, perspective, and the thoughts that arise for you. It is a spiritual service for guidance and entertainment, not a prediction that takes your choices away.

How much is a tarot reading?

Mary offers a three-card tarot reading for $60 and a six-card tarot reading for $120. Contact her to ask about availability, share what you hope to explore, and choose the option that feels right.

Should I choose three cards or six cards?

Three cards can be a comfortable place to begin when you have one clear question or want a focused reading. Six cards can give a larger topic more room, especially when a few parts of a situation feel connected. You do not need to know the right choice before reaching out.

Do I need to know anything about tarot cards?

No. You do not need to own cards, learn card meanings, or prepare a perfect question. Bring the thought, decision, relationship, or transition that has been asking for your attention. Curiosity is enough.

Can a tarot reading replace professional advice?

No. Tarot readings are not medical, legal, financial, psychological, or business advice. When a question needs professional support, please speak with a qualified professional.

A simple next step

Make room for the question that has been waiting.

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