Hi Louise,

Yes is the answer to your first question, "you can do anything you want with the Tarot" it's just about opening your mind and using them for what you need.
I have posted a Yes/No quick answer spread in my Textbook. Take a look and enjoy trying this out.

Second question -
Astrology is an integral part of the Tarot and sometimes a date of birth is handy for certain mental calculations if you know about Transits. I would say at this stage in your learning, knowing the clients DOB would only be an advantage to know their star sign, which you could ask them anyway.
Cybee

Thank you Simon, I'll check out the info you suggested.

I have a few questions for you Simon if I may:

First, do you prefer Simon or Cybee?
Second, could you teach us a three card spread?
Third, which spread do you prefer & why?
Fourth, what can I do to try to connect with a person when doing a reading for someone who isn't here with me (online, etc...) for a more accurate reading and do you think this is necessary?
And last, do you think that we should start taking requests for readings on here to get more experience?

I know you are trying to get your stuff together for the class so I appreciate the time you have taken to answer some of my previous questions.  I have really enjoyed the material you have added on here so far and look forward to learning more from your plethera of knowledge

Hello again Louise,

Ahhhh at last some feedback, thank you.

Questions -

1. Whatever you want, as this is more a personal forum just call me Simon or Cy for short, it's up to you.

2. Yes. I will be putting some spreads together and also showing you how you can design your own, as I have done for myself.

3. I prefer my own, sorry! It's a re-design of the Celtic Cross and is very good once you start to develop your own psychic ability and intuition. It gives you the chance to "focus" deeper into the reading and it also allows confirmation of the cards in the main layout of the spread. I will introduce you all to this, but not just yet. I want to develop your reading and intuitive techniques first.

4. Personally, I have many hang-ups regarding remote readings and if you read my article on "A brief introduction to what the Tarot is and is not." In the Tarot TextBook, I am updating it now with some thoughts of how we should read and interpret the Tarot.

5. YES! Is the answer to that one. You will only improve by practice and certainly experiencing mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and if you can't deal with that then you will never learn anything. Do think I have never done bad readings in my life, I have probably done more bad than good, but at least I have learned from those experiences. Honest. So don't be scared to do! If you don't do how will you ever know.

I hope that has answered all your questions…. Phew! LOL.
If not, then just give me a kick and I will get back to you.

Regards

Simon

Cy,
You have answered all of my questions! Thank you for taking the time when I know you are extremely busy. And if it is feeback that you want I will have to add that your material is very user (or learner) friendly for me.  It is very to the point and leaves little unanswered on the subject which is great when this is such an art that most leave you to interpret for yourself.