u/Turbulent-Bee-4956

Hi there!

My husband and I love Tarot but between the two of us, he definitely has all the gift. He makes his own spreads whereas I struggle to pull a clear message out of a standard Celtic Cross. He's always doing free readings for family and friends, and recently at a group reading the local Witch store's owner noticed how talented he is. She offered him a position at her store and to participate at a local event next month but there are a few things she's saying that sound a little off, but we know nothing about the industry so maybe they're normal?

First, she said he'd need to get Tarot insurance (it's like 15 bucks), which I get. I've seen people end relationships over a Tarot reading and I get that you wanna be protected if someone decides you gave them bad advice.

Second, she'd be taking 30% of what he reads. Also fair, she has to run a business.

Third and most questionable, she's saying that for this local fair he needs to pay for a spot to read. It's unclear if she'd still be taking 30% off the top. He told me last night that for the table and booth this was gonna be $160 up front. I asked why he doesn't just contact the fair directly and get a spot separate from the store but it might be too late for that?

This lady is semi-successful on tiktok and she says she made $1200 doing readings at this fair last year, and that this fee is "less then 20% of possible earnings." She also said Tarot is a 30k-100k/year profession once you get established. I fully believe if he gets the right opportunities he could fulfill a dream and have a great side gig, he just needs help getting started from the business persepective. Her helping him get started seemed like a dream come true but as things go on we're wondering if this is standard practice or if she's taking advantage of him. Any advice or experience you have would be amazing, thank you in advance 💜

Hi there!

My husband and I love Tarot but between the two of us, he definitely has all the gift. He makes his own spreads whereas I struggle to pull a clear message out of a standard Celtic Cross. He's always doing free readings for family and friends, and recently at a group reading the local Witch store's owner noticed how talented he is. She offered him a position at her store and to participate at a local event next month but there are a few things she's saying that sound a little off, but we know nothing about the industry so maybe they're normal?

First, she said he'd need to get Tarot insurance (it's like 15 bucks), which I get. I've seen people end relationships over a Tarot reading and I get that you wanna be protected if someone decides you gave them bad advice.

Second, she'd be taking 30% of what he reads. Also fair, she has to run a business.

Third and more questionable, she's saying that for this local fair he needs to pay for a spot to read. It's unclear if she'd still be taking 30% off the top. He told me last night that for the table and booth this was gonna be $160 up front. I asked why he doesn't just contact the fair directly and get a spot separate from the store but it might be too late for that?

This lady is semi-successful on tiktok and she says she made $1200 doing readings at this fair last year, and that this fee is "less then 20% of possible earnings." She also said Tarot is a 30k-100k/year profession once you get established. I fully believe if he gets the right opportunities he could fulfill a dream and have a great side gig, he just needs help getting started from the business persepective. Her helping him get started seemed like a dream come true but as things go on we're wondering if this is standard practice or if she's taking advantage of him. Any advice or experience you have would be amazing, thank you in advance 💜

Hi there!

My husband and I love Tarot but between the two of us, he definitely has all the gift. He makes his own spreads whereas I struggle to pull a clear message out of a standard Celtic Cross. He's always doing free readings for family and friends, and recently at a group reading the local Witch store's owner noticed how talented he is. She offered him a position at her store and to participate at a local event next month but there are a few things she's saying that sound a little off, but we know nothing about the industry so maybe they're normal?

First, she said he'd need to get Tarot insurance (it's like 15 bucks), which I get. I've seen people end relationships over a Tarot reading and I get that you wanna be protected if someone decides you gave them bad advice.

Second, she'd be taking 30% of what he reads. Also fair, she has to run a business.

Third and more questionable, she's saying that for this local fair he needs to pay for a spot to read. It's unclear if she'd still be taking 30% off the top. He told me last night that for the table and booth this was gonna be $160 up front. I asked why he doesn't just contact the fair directly and get a spot separate from the store but it might be too late for that?

This lady is semi-successful on tiktok and she says she made $1200 doing readings at this fair last year, and that this fee is "less then 20% of possible earnings." She also said Tarot is a 30k-100k/year profession once you get established. I fully believe if he gets the right opportunities he could fulfill a dream and have a great side gig, he just needs help getting started from the business persepective. Her helping him get started seemed like a dream come true but as things go on we're wondering if this is standard practice or if she's taking advantage of him. Any advice or experience you have would be amazing, thank you in advance 💜

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