Online Tarot Readings: Energy Through Screens

BY NICOLE LAU

You book a tarot reading online. The reader is hundreds or thousands of miles away. You've never met them in person. You're sitting at your computer while they shuffle cards on theirs. Can they really read your energy through a screen? Does the distance dilute the accuracy? Is an online reading as powerful as an in-person session?

The short answer: yes. Online tarot readings work. Intuitive information doesn't require physical proximity. Energy transcends distance. The cards speak truth whether you're sitting across a table or across continents. But online readings do work differently—they require different techniques, stronger energetic connection, and understanding of how digital mediums affect divination.

This article explores the mechanics of online tarot readings, why they work, how to give and receive them effectively, and how to maximize accuracy and connection through screens.

Why Online Tarot Readings Work

1. Intuition Transcends Distance

Psychic information doesn't travel through physical space—it exists in consciousness:

• Your energy field isn't limited to your physical body
• Reader connects to your consciousness, not your physical presence
• Intuitive downloads happen in awareness, not in proximity
• Distance is irrelevant to consciousness

2. The Cards Are Conduits, Not the Source

Tarot cards don't contain the information—they reveal it:

• Cards are tools for accessing intuition
• The wisdom comes through the reader's connection to divine/universal consciousness
• Physical proximity to querent isn't required for this connection
• Cards work the same whether querent is present or remote

3. Intention Creates Connection

Energetic connection is created through intention, not proximity:

• Reader sets intention to connect with querent's energy
• Querent sets intention to be open and receptive
• Mutual agreement creates energetic bridge
• Technology becomes conduit for this connection

4. Distance Readings Have Ancient Precedent

Remote divination isn't new:

• Oracles gave readings for people who weren't physically present
• Astrologers read charts for distant clients
• Shamans performed distance healing and divination
• Online readings are modern version of ancient practice

How Online Readings Differ from In-Person

In-Person Reading Advantages

• Physical energy reading: Reader can sense querent's aura directly
• Body language: Nonverbal cues provide additional information
• Tactile connection: Querent can touch/shuffle cards
• Shared space: Unified energetic field
• Immediate feedback: Real-time emotional responses visible

Online Reading Advantages

• Accessibility: Connect with readers anywhere in the world
• Comfort: Querent in their own safe space
• Recording: Easy to record session for later review
• Reduced performance pressure: Less self-conscious on screen
• Purer intuition: Reader relies more on psychic hits, less on physical cues

The Key Difference

In-person: Reader receives information through multiple channels (intuition + physical presence)

Online: Reader relies primarily on pure intuitive channel

Both are valid. Online readings can actually be MORE accurate because reader isn't distracted by physical cues.

Types of Online Tarot Readings

1. Live Video Readings (Zoom, Skype, etc.)

How it works:

• Real-time video call
• Reader shows cards on camera
• Interactive conversation
• Immediate clarification and follow-up

Best for:

• Complex questions requiring dialogue
• Emotional support and counseling
• Building ongoing reader-client relationship

2. Pre-Recorded Video Readings

How it works:

• Reader records reading and sends video file
• Querent watches at their convenience
• Can rewatch multiple times
• Usually no live interaction

Best for:

• Specific questions with clear answers
• Querents who want to process privately
• Different time zones

3. Written Readings (Email, Text)

How it works:

• Reader pulls cards and writes interpretation
• Sends detailed written analysis
• May include photos of spread
• Asynchronous communication

Best for:

• Querents who process better through reading
• Detailed, thoughtful analysis
• Permanent record to reference

4. Photo Readings (Instagram, Social Media)

How it works:

• Reader posts photo of spread
• Provides interpretation in caption or comments
• Public or private

Best for:

• General guidance (not personal questions)
• Quick, simple spreads
• Community engagement

For Readers: Giving Effective Online Readings

Technical Setup

Essential:

• Stable internet connection
• Good lighting on cards (natural light or ring light)
• Clear camera angle (overhead or angled view of spread)
• Quality audio (client needs to hear you clearly)
• Quiet, private space

Optimal:

• External camera for better card visibility
• Microphone for clear audio
• Neutral background (not distracting)
• Backup device in case of technical issues

Energetic Preparation

Before the reading:

1. Cleanse your space: Sage, sound, or visualization
2. Ground yourself: Barefoot, hold crystal, breathe
3. Shield your energy: Protect from absorbing client's issues
4. Set intention: "I connect clearly with [client's name]'s energy. I receive accurate guidance for their highest good."
5. Call in guides/higher power: Whatever you work with

Connecting with Remote Client

The energetic bridge:

1. Look at client's name/photo/energy
2. Visualize energetic cord connecting your third eye to theirs
3. Feel into their energy field (even through screen)
4. Ask permission: "I'm connecting with your energy now. Are you open to this?"
5. Wait for energetic "yes" (you'll feel it)

Reading Techniques for Online Sessions

Show cards clearly:

• Hold each card up to camera
• Ensure lighting doesn't create glare
• Describe card for audio-only portions
• Take time—don't rush through spread

Maintain energetic connection:

• Periodically check in with client's energy
• Notice your intuitive hits (don't dismiss them because you're not in person)
• Trust what you're receiving
• Ask for feedback to confirm accuracy

Manage energy:

• Don't absorb client's emotions/problems
• Maintain your shield throughout
• Take breaks between readings to clear

After the Reading

1. Close the connection: Visualize cutting the energetic cord
2. Clear your space: Sage, sound, or visualization
3. Ground yourself: Discharge any absorbed energy
4. Cleanse your cards: Especially if reading felt heavy

For Querents: Receiving Effective Online Readings

Choosing a Reader

What to look for:

• Reviews and testimonials
• Clear description of their process
• Ethical practices (no fear-mongering, no "curse removal" scams)
• Resonance (do you feel drawn to them?)
• Transparent pricing

Red flags:

• Guarantees specific outcomes
• Claims to remove curses for extra money
• Predicts death or disaster
• Pressures you to book more sessions
• Makes you feel afraid or dependent

Preparing for Your Reading

Technical:

• Test your internet/device beforehand
• Find quiet, private space
• Have notebook ready for notes
• Ensure you won't be interrupted

Energetic:

• Ground yourself before session
• Set intention to be open and receptive
• Formulate your question clearly
• Release attachment to specific answer

During the Reading

Be present:

• Close other tabs/apps
• Turn off notifications
• Focus on the reading, not the technology
• Breathe and stay grounded

Engage authentically:

• Provide honest feedback ("yes, that resonates" or "no, that doesn't fit")
• Ask clarifying questions
• Don't test the reader or withhold information
• Trust the process

After the Reading

1. Take time to integrate: Don't immediately jump to next task
2. Journal: Write down key insights
3. Ground: Especially if reading was emotional
4. Act on guidance: Readings are useless without action

Crystals for Online Tarot Readings

For Readers

Enhancing intuition:

• Amethyst: Third eye activation, spiritual connection
• Labradorite: Psychic abilities, intuitive downloads
• Lapis lazuli: Truth-seeing, clear communication

Protection and boundaries:

• Black tourmaline: Protects from absorbing client's energy
• Obsidian: Strong boundaries, shadow work
• Smoky quartz: Transmutes heavy energy

Clarity and focus:

• Clear quartz: Amplifies intuition, clarity
• Fluorite: Mental clarity, filters digital noise
• Selenite: High vibration, spiritual clarity

For Querents

Openness and receptivity:

• Moonstone: Intuition, receptivity to guidance
• Clear quartz: Clarity to receive messages
• Amethyst: Spiritual openness

Grounding:

• Hematite: Anchors you during reading
• Black tourmaline: Grounding, protection
• Smoky quartz: Gentle grounding

How to Use

Readers:

• Place crystals around your reading space
• Hold during connection/grounding
• Place on or near cards during reading
• Use for clearing between sessions

Querents:

• Hold crystal during reading
• Place on desk/table in view
• Use for grounding before and after

Common Concerns About Online Readings

"Can the reader really connect with my energy through a screen?"

Yes. Energy isn't limited by physical distance or technology. Skilled readers connect with your consciousness, which transcends screens.

"Is it less accurate than in-person?"

Not necessarily. Accuracy depends on reader's skill and your openness, not proximity. Some readers are actually MORE accurate online because they rely purely on intuition.

"What if I can't shuffle the cards myself?"

Not required. Reader shuffles while holding your energy/question. Your intention is what matters, not physical contact with cards.

"How do I know the reader isn't just cold reading me?"

Trust your discernment. Genuine readers provide specific, resonant information you haven't shared. If it feels like generic statements, it probably is.

"Can I record the session?"

Usually yes, but ask first. Most readers allow recording. It's helpful for later review and integration.

Integration: Trust the Connection

Online tarot readings work because intuition transcends physical limitations. The screen is not a barrier—it's a conduit. Distance is irrelevant to consciousness. Energy connects across space when intention is clear.

Whether you're giving or receiving online readings, the key is trust: trust the connection, trust the intuition, trust that the cards speak truth regardless of medium.

The magic isn't in the physical proximity. It's in the openness, the intention, and the willingness to receive guidance. These qualities work just as well through screens as they do across tables.

Online tarot readings are real readings. The energy flows. The messages come through. The guidance is valid.

Trust it. Use it. Let the cards speak, wherever you are.

Next in this series: Digital Altars: Apps and Websites as Sacred Space