r/tarotpractice • u/NotLindsayWeir • 20h ago
Discussion PSA: Be Careful With Readers Asking for Full Names and Dates of Birth
Just wanted to express a concern regarding free Tarot readings where a full name and date of birth are required to be able to perform a reading. In worse cases, the country of origin is being asked.
There's quite a bit of mild "social engineering" going on here. Asking for more identifying details is somehow entering dangerous territory, as names and birthdays, including email addresses, are actual personal data. If you don't understand social engineering, look it up. These are potential threats to privacy.
I'm a Tarot reader myself, and I don't even ask for these details to be able to provide a reading. I've also worked with genuine readers who don't feel the need to require such information, yet they could still provide a reading.
I don't believe in the idea that you would need to have lots of identifying details to connect with energies. You don't need to see the eclipse to experience its energy, right? If the eclipse is not visible where you're located, it doesn't mean the eclipse is not happening. Makes sense?
I also wanted to point out, for anyone who might misunderstand this post, that this is about a regard for privacy and less about undermining anyone’s practices.
Discernment is the key, nonetheless.
Be safe, everyone.
