I do three main spreads but if you have a particular favourite I will try my best to accommodate you.

Fan Spread - 7 groups of 3 cards plus one lone card. Groups represent your character and recent past, Love life, Desires, Expectations, Hazards to watch out for, Near future and Distant Future. The single card represent you.

This is a fantastic general purpose spread and allows me to really dig deep. I would recommend this spread to anyone who just wants a general reading or isn't really sure what spread would be best for them.

Celtic Cross - a complex spread of 10 cards which represent your problem, obstacles, important issues and achievements, the reason for the question, recent past, future, emotions and feelings, outside influences, hopes and wishes and the final outcome.

The Cross is quite detailed and is pretty useful for looking into a particular problem. Quite an advanced spread.

Calendar Spread - 12-month look at what the future holds

This is another quite popular spread, simply what it says on the tin, a look at what the next 12 months has in store.

Three Card Simple Spread is added for free to all readings. This gives recent past, present and future. I mainly use this spread to "warm-up" the cards and to get me focussed.

Example Reading

Jane's reading was done on 11th August 2005. She originally contacted me, asking for a Fan Spread with the accent on Romance. Apart from that, there were few other details, but she did give me her Date of Birth and the name of the guy she has a romantic interest in.

I did her reading the same day and sent her the emailed report immdiately I'd completed the reading.

This is her reading, exactly as delivered to her by email:

Hi Jane

Thank you for deciding to take a reading from me. Its quite interesting but I get quite a few people dropping by from Tom's site. I have your details and I think the Fan spread is perhaps the best one for you just now. My readings are quite in-depth and I will say a few things during your reading that I like to explain beforehand, so you know what I'm talking about. I suppose the readings I do are really Psychic Tarot, as I use the cards as a focus for the things I feel, see and sense. Usually, the meanings of the cards are very important, but I tend to interpret them in my mind's eye. Not psycho-babble I assure you, I really do feel what the cards are trying to tell me and so far I've had some pretty good feedback from my clients.

I love to listen to music when I'm reading. Tonight I have dusted off Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield.

Before I do the main reading I like to do a 3 card recent past / present / near future reading. This gets me and the cards warmed up and in sync with you.

3 Card Warm-Up reading

Recent Past = Page of Cups (reversed)
A nice card to start with. So I'm seeing that you are a person that is able to sort the wheat from the chaff. What I mean is that you can look at an idea or a proposal and almost immediately see if it will work or fail. I'm also seeing that you have been working in a fairly powerful position for a little while. Not sure what yet, but early days. You are able to take new ideas and concepts on board and see them implemented efficiently. I'm thinking administration or building management or something along those lines. I'm seeing that you seem to be quite tolerant and capable of putting up with hum-drum routine. I'm not seeing this as a flaw, rather as a positive thing. The Page is sensitive as a lover and feels strongly what their partner wants and needs. I think this means that you are happy to wait for the right person and can accept this without getting impatient. This was a reversed card which warns against deception either by you or against you. Being Minor Arcana though I'm not overly concerned about it being reversed, just take a little care in that direction is all. I'm trying to feel if there's been a relationship issue in the past. You know I don't get one at all, perhaps all work and no play etc... I'm just beginning to feel that perhaps the fondness you mentioned to me already is something that's quite recent and perhaps, well I wouldn't say not returned but to me it's almost like you think of the relationship in one way and he thinks of it differently. I don't get that you've know each other a long time though, this is quite a recent thing I'm feeling. Let's see what the present card has to say

Present = Four of Cups
Another cups, and not a bad card again. Well the four, although Minor Arcana again still has a strong meaning. Here it is telling me about comfort and contentment. I'm sensing that things are going quite well for you just now and that you are enjoying the nicer things that life can bring. Hmm. despite what I said earlier about being happy in hum-drum land, I'm getting a feeling of boredom creeping in for you just now. There's something missing. I know you said that you're interested in romance, but I don't think that's it. You seem to have a reasonable lot just now but you're aching for something more than money or nice things. I'm getting day-dreams or wishful thinking coming on strong. Now, this is interesting... I'm perhaps getting relationships or romance but I have to say that the yearning I'm feeling is much more biological than romantic. Are you broody ? This is what I'm feeling quite strongly. There's not much to do with romance with this card Jane but I can't shake off the nest-building and day dreams.

Near Future = Six of Coins
Lovely card again - you are in for a good time with financial stability and good health. There's an element of success with the Six that almost completely to do with business. In fact success in a project or a particular deal or something like that. Coins are almost always to do with work and business and often money. I'm seeing that you'll be comfortably off financially and successful at work but once again the romance is illusive. Unless of course this is the project you are supposed to be successful in. The Six also is about dealing with what you would consider as the outside world. This is odd to me because I'm feeling that apart from work, you don't have a huge amount to do with other people and the outside world for you could in fact be to do with meeting someone. I'm thinking now that my thoughts are coloured a little by your original question, perhaps if I hadn't been thinking of romance I might not have said that last thing, although I've just now had a short break and cleared my head and I'm still thinking the same way. Outside world for you personally means dealing with people other than those that you work with. Oddly though now that I've thought about it again, I'm feeling that the person you'd like to have a relationship with is strongly connected to your work. Hospital administrator or something ?

OK - warmed up now, don't pay too much attention to the small reading, it's just an exercise for me to get in sync with you.

Fan Spread

Group 1 - Recent Past and Character - Queen of Coins, Eight of Swords and Three of Swords
Whenever I see swords I expect a fight. They can be such an aggressive suit. However, the Queen has a lot of power over the Swords and put them in their place. The Queen is a hard worker, with a love of luxury and comfort, as every Queen should have. This card just oozes wonderful nature that makes people simply like you. You are generous and would help a complete stranger if you could. I'm getting hard-working and a hard task mistress. People don't exactly fear you but they feel slightly intimidated by you. Powerful is the word that comes to mind. I can actually see your walk. I know that sounds completely daft but I can see your purposeful stride, very quick and almost thumping along. It's a get out of my way walk :-) Pin-stripe business suit or at least dark and sensible. Shoes are strangely not sensible, I'm seeing heels I think. I hate it when I get in a narrow track like this. It's so specific and if it's wrong, its so completely wrong. Soldier on though. Hair, seeing shoulder length and I want to say dark. Glasses too ? not sure about that. Back to the Queen. I'm getting a course or evening class that's nothing whatsoever to do with work. Don't forget, this is recent past still so it would have been not much more than 6 months ago. I'm getting that you are a sensuous person and would feel more complete with a partner. You are happy with yourself and comfortable with your sexuality. You know who you are Jane and that's important. I do readings for some very mixed up people but with yours it's all nice and neat. The Eight of Swords is a card of red-tape and restrictions. I'm feeling frustration at not being able to proceed with a project or plan of some sort because Bureaucracy is getting in the way. There's a strong feeling of... well all I can say is nit-picking. Dotting i's and crossing t's seems to be more important than the project itself. The nasty Three of Swords, although the least important here, is the one with the most hurt. I'm getting deep pain and sadness. Positive it's from a romantic break-up. It's like hear-broken dismay and depression. You are strong though Jane and it didn't take you too long to get over it.

Group 2 - Love Life and Emotional Bonds - The Magician, King of Swords and Six of Swords
Hmm, the Magician is a card of control. Just like the stage magician, you are able to make things do what you want. This is good, I'm getting things falling into place of their own accord, as if by magic :-) I don't think there's any need for you to do anything in particular in terms of your love-life Jane, it's just going to happen. Your self confidence is going to get a real boost and you are going to amaze yourself by your own boldness. OK, this is weird, I'm getting now that you will, not that you have to (subtle distinction) put yourself forward. I'm feeling that you will have to ask the guy out. That's what the bold act is... Actually it's quite important that you do the asking. For some reason I get that if you don't try this, you'll lose out big time. The King I think represents the guy you have the hots for. Problem here is that he's a bit of a cold fish in the romance department. He's full of the right ideals and will fight to the ends of the earth for you if he thought you were being put upon, but he's not really got a romantic bone in his body. So what I'm getting is that he probably does fancy you quite a bit but perhaps sees you as a pal rather than a lover. You can change this I am sure, with your boldness and by being forward. In fact the Six points this out quite strongly, with a sudden enlightenment and an obstacle successfully overcome. powerful right thinking is coming from this card, so I'm happy to pass on the advice - go for it girl ! For once, a group of Swords has been quite advantageous for you. The Magician being Major Arcana tells me that Fate is going to play a huge part in your love life so you might as well just relax and enjoy the ride.

Group 3 - Your Desires - Ace of Cups, Four of Swords and Eight of Coins
Your desires are what your heart actually wants. The Ace is a card of fulfilment and Joy. You still want the good things in life you've worked so hard for and aren't willing to compromise on that one little bit. Fulfilment I am once again getting as broody, sorry Jane, I just say it as I see it :-) Oh, there's a change to what I've seen so far. The Four is a card of truce and respite or re-grouping. A sort of run-away and get the gang together card. In this though I'm feeling that although you love your job with a passion, you would be quite happy just now to take a long-long break from it. Nothing permanent, perhaps a year off. Time to take stock and get away from the constant battles. This is slightly in conflict with the Eight, which is coins so means work or money. This card tells me you love your work so much you'd be lost without it. You certainly thrive on stress Jane. I'd pack up smoking if I were you, can't do you any good. Where that came from I have no idea ! So your desires, although fairly obvious don't seem to me to contain much in the way of romance Jane. Perhaps the fulfilment I'm getting as broodiness is more a yearning to be part of a couple than actually wanting a family at the moment. Once again, I just say it as I see it.

Group 4 - Your Expectations - Queen of Swords, Six of Cups and Ten of cups
You are truly the consummate career woman Jane. The Queen is a card of action and power and getting things done and fretting that everyone else around you can't be bothered to do their jobs properly. I think you expect to be working for ever. It's like you can't see an opportunity to escape because everything will collapse without you. In fact, I think you're happier at work than you are at home. The Six and Ten of cups are lovely cards which really just reinforce the feeling in me that you have practically made up your mind that you have got your lot and have found your niche. HOWEVER, you must remember when reading this that expectations are completely different from desires. I'm not saying that you want to be married to a job, it's just that in your head you think that's the way things are going to be. Desires are what you dearly want to happen, expectations are what you think might happen. Another thing is that these cards are all Minor Arcana which means that your destiny is in your own hands and nothing is cast in stone at all.

Group 5 - Pitfalls - Knight of Swords, Tower and Eight of Wands
So this group tells you what to watch out for, or what might get in the way of achieving your desires and moving away from your expectations. The Knight is a true fighter but there are some warnings. To watch out for are, impatience and recklessness but most of all, starting something you simply can't be bother to finish or has no hope of being finished. What this means is that if think you've waited too long and jump in with both feet before thinking things through, it could all go pear shaped. In fact that's what the tower mean, catastrophe. The tower is things falling down around your ears, but not always in a bad way. Sometimes, and I think here, the Tower means clearing the way for something new. Hm, I'm getting that perhaps the relationship that I felt earlier that broke up is still a problem for you Jane. Maybe the tower means that it has to be cleared away before starting with a new one. The Eight adds little for me. It's a card of swift action so perhaps it means that you need to move fast but that's a contradiction to the other cards in this group which counsel thinking things through. In fact, that's what this card means, careful investigation of all the options. I'm getting it now - you have to think carefully about whether you are actually ready for another relationship right now and if you are - go for it with energy and daring. Only if the old one's cleared out of the way first though.

Group 6 - Near Future - Seven of Coins, The Hermit (reversed) and Three of Cups
I'll start with the most important card here - the Hermit. Could mean loneliness but not in this case Jane. I think here it means introspection or taking stock of yourself. Perhaps you need to get away for a short time to escape the noise of your day-to-day life to hear the inner voice which is you. It's like your full attention is on your work and your life and you need to back off a little. There's even a hint of romance with the Hermit, being ready for a relationship or romance and a break away from the solitary life. Being reversed there is a small warning of confusion or ignorance. I'm getting that's to do with understanding how you really feel in your own heart. You need to be careful with some investment - consider carefully before putting money into something. Definitely money and investments are a risk. The Seven shouts clearly that there's a potential problem with an investment and that you could lose out big-time. You will be in control of this though and I'm feeling you're already aware of the potential problem and taking steps before the s**t hits the fan. The lovely Three is contentment and peace and happiness so I'm feeling comfortable that in the short term all will be well.

Group 7 - Long Term - The 13 card, The Empress and Nine of Wands
Powerful cards indeed Jane. The 13 card, or Death, is a fresh start, the end of one part of your life and the start of another. Usually much more exciting or fulfilling. This could also be the separation from someone or even moving away from a job through lack of opportunity. It's like you need to be sure to take the chance when you have it or it might be too late. The Empress is a card of home and love and rewards. The time you spend nurturing your home and loved ones is rewarded many times over. All I can see here is complete and utter contentment - two words - cat and cream. The Nine simply reinforces what I just said but never believing anything is a coincidence, Nine is an important number in terms of babies. I don't mean 9 babies :-) Just that 9 months is a significant period of time and with all the positive things already mentioned, babies simply cannot be ignored.

So there you are Jane. I hope you enjoy your reading and feel that I did a good job for you. If you want anything explaining at all, just drop me a line. I work blind most of the time and having some information about you was a refreshing difference. I hope you find that I've been even a little accurate. I try not to be too specific but sometimes I get down a particular track and get stuck. When I do that I cringe internally as I know that it's either right or wrong with little grey in-between. I really do appreciate feedback from my clients and would welcome any comments you might have. Please let me know where I was close or miles off. Lastly Jane, I did my best for you and spent almost 2 hours on your reading. Sometimes I just get carried away :-)

I look forward to hearing from you soon. In the meantime Jane - Be Happy

Love
Jim

This is her response, as I received it the following day. I am grateful to Jane for letting me use both her reading and her excellent response on this site as an example of my work.

Hello Jim

This email is being sent so that I can give you my thoughts on the reading, not only because I wanted to, but also it would be rude not to after all the work you've put in! So, here is my feedback, which rambles on a bit, but I type as I think, which is quickly!!:

Recent Past

1. I am definitely able to sort the wheat from the chaff, but use my intuition a lot as well.

2. I have been working in a powerful position for a little while: I've been a team administration manager in a large US bank for over a year, so spot on there.

3. Am definitely willing to wait for the right person, and in a way I suppose I am patient, though I'd consider myself to be impatient in the main!

4. You were right in not really picking up a relationship issue in the recent past as I haven't had a serious relationship for 3 years now, though there have been a couple of guys in the interim. Nothing special: both played mind games and gave the impression of being one thing, but then turned out to be the opposite - the level of their morals was thinking that lying to people is acceptable. Not my type of men, but of course I got hurt.

5. Re the guy I am fond of: I'm sure it is all one-sided on my part but will explain more later!

Present

1. Totally accurate re a sense of boredom creeping in. In fact, I think it's well and truly crept in! Definitely something missing.

2. You are right re the biological side of things. My dream is to settle down and have my own family. Emotional contentment is what I crave. I'm not hoping for 9(!) babies - one would be great, two would be perfect, but I need to wake up and realise that time is marching on and I need to find a good man first!!

Near Future

1. I would love to have good health to be honest. I was hit by a virus around August last year, the after effects of which materialised towards the end of the year, and through to this one. I'm not ill, but the virus scarred my brain (albeit mildly) and I now have problems with my left leg/foot, and cramps in my arm/face. And to top it all I have lower back probs on the righthandside due to my compensating for the probs on my left. Oh what fun!!! I've been on medication since February and will be until the end of the year at least, and am having physio. My consultant has said that I'll never be 100% again. It could be worse, but I'm just frustrated that I can't do all the exercise I used to and never have a pain free day. And I can say now (if you haven't guessed already!) that the man I like is my consultant!! I'm sure it's a stupid crush, but when I first met him I liked him immediately (not physical), and there have been many moments when I've thought he did likewise due to the eye contact, etc. But hey, reality kicked in a long time ago, and I cannot see that there is any way for us to become involved, esp. if I will still be his patient for at least another 4 months. So, you were close with the work connection, as I see him at his work in the hospital!

Group 1

1. Agree I am generous and love helping people (everyone seems to seek my advice/support - sounds bigheaded but it's always been this way). And I have been told that I can be intimidating, but I put on this front when I am trying to act confident and assertive. I am basically shy (though nobody believes me!).

2. Amazing re my walk: I always stride out (aches and pains permitting) and am aware that I overtake people. Can't abide dawdlers!!

3. I'm always smart and businesslike in my appearance and like heels (but not too high or I totter). My hair is collar length at the back but shortish elsewhere, though it is dark reddy/brown and I do wear glasses!

4. The mention of an evening class is interesting as I am due to start learning sign language in September which, of course, has nothing to do with my current work. I wanted to learn this so that I could then do volunteer work with deaf people, and was also looking at using this skill in the future to maybe change career. I've had this idea for a year now but am only getting round to actually starting the course.

5. And I would feel more complete with a partner, though I'm happy and content with who I am.

6. Not sure about the red tape/bureaucracy thing: I did have a job interview for a private hospital a few weeks ago and they more or less offered me the job on the spot, but salary is an issue. I'm still waiting to hear, and guess am frustrated as my dream has been to move from banking to healthcare and this was the ideal role.

7. And it never takes me long to pick myself up and dust myself down. I get my strength from my parents, esp. my mum, who is a Glaswegian who has experienced more than her fair share of knocks. She is a fighter and I take my inspiration from her.

Group 2

1. Would be chuffed if my love life fell into place by magic! To be asked out by the right person would be a huge boost: I'm not sure I'd have the confidence to do the asking, but it would depend on the situation and my state of mind. I do tend to say what I think and sometimes due to lack of patience will just think "what the heck" and go for it. So, you never know!!

2. The consultant appears to be a cold fish, distant, and it depends on his frame of mind as to whether he'll have a personal discussion with you. Can be very matter of fact at times which frustrates me, but I have to respect his position. Actually, the more I think about it I'm sure the next man can't be this guy. Would take a miracle! So I think I'll let Fate take the upper hand as you say it probably will.

Group 3

1. Yes, broody!

2. Yes, would love to take a year off - to recuperate health wise and clear my head. I wouldn't say I love my job as I'm bored, but I do love to work and to be proud of what I do, which I am. I do thrive on stress, but it hasn't driven me to smoke yet!

3. And yes, I yearn to be part of a couple ... with a family to follow.

Group 4

1. I'm forever getting peeved at others not doing their jobs properly - a pet hate of mine! "The world is full of eejits" has been quoted many times this week. And I can't see an opportunity to escape.

Group 5

1. This, you will be pleased to hear, is the first thing I disagree with: that the earlier relationship break-up is still a problem. It really isn't at all, is well and truly done and dusted, but I need to find a man I can trust and who mirrors me. I am ready for a relationship without a doubt: I just wish my energy levels were higher and it wasn't such an effort to go a-hunting!

Group 6

1. My illness has made me look at my life, and I've spent a lot of time soul searching. It gave me the opportunity to put things into perspective, and also a renewed strength inside to go for what I want, and not let others drag me down. Many people have exhausted me along the way, and I do not let this happen now. As mentioned before I am ready for a relationship and am tired of the solitary life: have never fancied wearing a nun's habit!

Group 7

1. Not sure what the break is, but if the hospital came back with the right offer for the job then I would seriously consider it as I know I wouldn't get the same chance again. But I doubt they will be able to bridge the financial gap, which was highly significant.

2. Utter contentment would be me at home with a hubby and kids, but defo no cat (can't abide them!). Seriously, this is what I dream of, and if you haven't got dreams ....

Well, I think I've said more than enough - maybe too much? - but thought it was only right to reply and then it also clears the reading in my own mind.

Thank you again for your time and supreme effort. This was definitely money well spent. Out of interest, Tom Rannachan did say that romance was very near (though am not sure what "very" means), so I live in hope as I know that this would change my life totally and give me a different outlook on life.

So, take care, and you never know: I may be in touch again.

Have a great weekend and lots of success in the future.

Jane