Here is a summary of the essential differences between more traditional [Tarot] readings, and therapeutic intuitive counseling – the latter being the type of counseling I practice (and advocate!).
These guidelines are not limited to intuitive work with Tarot, but are generally applicable to all sorts of intuitive work, including astrology.
| Traditional "Readings" | Intuitive Counseling Therapy |
|---|---|
| Tend to be more focused on predicting outer events | More focused on client's inner emotional, mental and spiritual processes |
| Prediction focused on what "will" happen | Anticipates strongest potentials and timelines based on client's current energetic state |
| Client asks what "will" happen | Client wants to more deeply understand his situation |
| One-directional flow of information from reader to client | Intuitive counselor actively engages client in dialogue Method is to RELATE all intuitive information to client's present life, aspirations, goals and challenges through dialogue |
| More focused on accuracy of events described | More focused on insight, perspective and guidance |
| Reader knows things the client does not | Using her intuitive skills, the intuitive counselor helps client to uncover their own wisdom |
| Informational | Insightful and therapeutic |
| Not usually focused on furnishing clients with tools to move forward | Empowers clients with tools and approaches to help them move forward |
| Less focused on meaning | Helps client to understand WHY; helps provide client with context for challenges experienced |
| Reader does all the work in a session | Client is invited to take responsibility for their responses and attitudes Client invited to add his or her own intuitive impressions |
| More reader-focused | More client-centered |
| Reader less likely to be qualified or experienced in therapeutic methods | Intuitive counselor tends to be qualified or experienced in the application of various therapeutic and counseling methods |
| Readings tend to take less time | Sessions are in-depth, involve dialogue and therefore take more time, sometimes hours |
| Little or no post-reading support | Intuitive counselor often provides additional resources to a client after a session Intuitive counselor may recommend other therapeutic interventions to help client |
| May be for entertainment purposes only | Client's concerns and challenges are taken seriously |
| Tend to be more focused on the power of forces external to the client | Inspires clients to have confidence in their own nature and capabiliites |
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