Professional Tarot: The Business of Reading, Consulting and Teaching [Paperback]

Christine Jette (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2003

In today's economy, a little extra cash can go a long way. If you're like most people who read Tarot, you've probably entertained the idea of doing readings for money more than once. Whether you're just starting to explore the idea or have already started reading professionally, Professional Tarot is the book you need to translate your Tarot reading skills into dollars.

Author Christine Jette's combined background in nursing, psychology, teaching, and Tarot consultation provides practical insights into the counseling and business aspects of reading Tarot professionally.

Professional Tarot explores every aspect of starting your own Tarot business, showing you how to:

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a Tarot reader
• Develop your special niche as a reader
• Market your unique skills on a shoestring budget
• Stay on top of taxes
• Learn about zoning and tax laws in your community
• Expand your clientele with Internet or phone readings
• Keep important legal records for your files
• Handle crisis situations calmly and professionally
• Understand the special needs of teenage clients
• Organize and teach Tarot classes
• Recognize signs of “psychic burnout”
• Develop your own professional Tarot code of ethics

With Professional Tarot and your own determination and enthusiasm, you can create prosperity for yourself and provide helpful advice to others as you build your own successful Tarot business.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Spring 2006

Thank you for your continued interest in my work! CJ

About the Author

Christine Jette (pronounced Jetty) is a registered nurse and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She is the Llewellyn author of Tarot Shadow Work, Tarot for the Healing Heart, Tarot for All Seasons and Professional Tarot. Christine lives in the Cincinnati area with her husband and three cats

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073870217X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738702179
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Timely Work, July 15, 2003

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Dorette H. Bell "deosil13" (Salem, New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Tarot: The Business of Reading, Consulting and Teaching (Paperback)

Christine Jette's book, Professional Tarot was a book I had to get as soon as I learned the release date. It was timely in that I am currently starting a Tarot-based business.
Once the book was in my hands, I familiarized myself with the set-up, then dived in. It did not disappoint. I discovered that there is so much personal responsibility involved in reading the Tarot professionally, as it should be, to further the field. This book did not give me cookie-cutter meanings for the cards, thank God, but did give me realistic and inspired ways to go about setting up a business.
Christine Jette's writing style is personal, comfortable, and appealing. This is a woman who's been there and has no airs of self-righteousness. I will read her other works, for sure.
Without giving it away, do yourself a favor and check this book out. If you are really serious about being the best, most ethical, and prepared reader out there, you have to read this.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Llewellyn's better books!, September 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Professional Tarot: The Business of Reading, Consulting and Teaching (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone thinking of going full-time as a Professional Tarot Consultant. Ethics, business management and promotional ideas, and legal info are all overlooked topics that make this book worth buying!

Again, I have to state, this book is for people whom want to make tarot reading their full time career! It is of little to no use to the hobbiest or part-time consultant.

Highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Professional Tarot - An Honest Review, November 4, 2006

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C. Ohls (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Tarot: The Business of Reading, Consulting and Teaching (Paperback)

Greetings! This is an excellent book overall with just a few minor things that keep it from getting 5 stars. If you want to know how to start your own tarot business this is the book for YOU! Lots of great content and information, the author really knows her stuff. It seems like she's been around the block quite a few times! Probably the only major downfall in the writing is just her perspective at some points. She does ramble and complain a bit in the beginning how women are so under paid and that they should stand up for themselves when it comes to business. Im not disagreeing with her, it just seems like this book is not the place to do that and it also makes the men feel uncomfortable. Other than that, her nursing background really comes through in the writing which is OK but I would prefer to see it less and more of her tarot background. But this book is still worth the money all around. Best of luck!