The International Tarot Foundation Code of Ethics
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Read with good intent and purpose
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Uphold the tradition of Tarot Reading
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Respect client confidentiality
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Be non-judgmental in your approach
Read with Good Intent and Purpose
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Tarot is a wonderful divination tool when used wisely and skilfully
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The benefits of a Tarot reading can be life changing, it is our responsibility to ensure the best experience possible for the questioner and at all times place the welfare of the client as a priority.
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We cannot make decisions for the questioner. A Tarot reading can assist the questioner in what path or direction to take by showing them the options available to them.
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If a questioner is seeking out a health reading due to a health concern they should be advised to consult a medical expert.
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It is appropriate to give guidance with a tarot reading from insight shown in the cards but unless qualified as professional counselors we cannot ‘counsel’ our clients.
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It is not appropriate to instill fear in the questioner, there is never a good reason to do so. Predicting fearful news is without good purpose.
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Define your own principles of good practice before you begin reading for others. These can also be stated to your questioner/client.
Uphold the Tradition of Tarot Reading
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The art of Tarot reading goes back through centuries of history. Passed down along family lines of ancestors who upheld the mysteries of The Tarot.
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Tarot reading is an art, even though we live in a technical age, nothing can replace the process of card laying and traditional reading.
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When a client comes to you for a reading, they come for the ‘experience’ also. Consider this aspect when you are setting up an a Face to Face reading.
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Remember clients come for the reading and not a tarot lesson, they do not need to know how Tarot ‘works’, after all, the mystery is the appeal.
Respect Client Confidentiality
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Client confidentiality is an essential aspect of Tarot ethics and the responsibility of the Tarot reader.
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You are trusted with sensitive and personal information, which should never be divulged to anyone.
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Reassure your client prior to the reading that you maintain confidentiality as a principle of good practice.
Be Non-Judgmental
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It is essential that as a Tarot reader, we reserve any judgement or opinion on our clients and information that may show up during a reading session.
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We must always reflect a non-discriminating attitude.
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Remember, we are each responsible for representing the tens of thousands of Tarot readers around the world, be the good example.
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Respect your fellow Tarot reader
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The International Tarot Foundation