What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Cup of Sugar Tarot Reading)
“Have you ever had your cards read before?” When breaking the ice with a new client, that’s generally how I like to kick things off. It doesn’t make a difference one way or another, but I like to know if someone is coming into a reading with prior experience.
A Cup of Sugar tarot reading may be similar to one you’ve had before. It could also be completely different. I find that every tarot reading is somehow unique. That’s why I’m stealing yet another book title to write this post. It is an attempt to set expectations and to give you an insider’s view of what you’re getting yourself into when you book a session or party with Cup of Sugar.
Individual Tarot Reading
An individual tarot reading is perfect for anyone who is feeling lost, needs clarity or simply wants to see what’s going on in their life right now from a more universal perspective.
I like to begin each 60-minute session with a breathing meditation in order to connect our energy. This helps me to channel the messages from the universe more clearly. Then, I will usually dive into what I call a “general energy reading.” This is where I pull as many cards and feels right in the moment, and I share a 30,000-foot view of what the universe wants you to be aware of right now.
From there, I answer any questions the client brought to this reading. We look at each query, clarify the messages as needed and spend time addressing anything that comes up. After the reading, I put together a detailed pdf that shows the cards and the messages I received from them. I also pull additional cards that allow me to reveal any insights that still need to be shared. This will arrive within 24 hours of the session’s end time.
Investment: $160
Time: 60 minutes
What’s included: the reading, a video or audio recording, and corresponding pdf recap
How to Book: Schedule a reading here. If you’re having trouble finding an available slot, email me at karli.a.petrovic@gmail.com.
Partner Tarot Reading
There’s couple’s therapy and then there’s tarot. While I don’t necessarily recommend using tarot in place of therapy, scheduling a partner reading is a good way to gain perspective about one another and the relationship itself.
I find that this is a good option for those who are interested in a non-religious form of premarital counseling, but it’s also designed to help partners who are interested in learning more about what’s going on in their relationship overall.
Tarot can help people understand what their partner is experiencing in the relationship and what things might be challenging/what differences need to be addressed down the line. It’s also an opportunity to better understand how, when and where your partner thrives, so that you can be a better support system for them (and vice versa).
The partner reading is for any two people who have a relationship: romantic partners, friends, coworkers, exes. All people and relationship types are welcome.
This reading begins with the same breathing meditation as the individual reading. This is essential for sharing energy and connecting the three parties on a deeper level. I like to begin this session with a general energy for each person separately. From there, I will pull a spread that includes cards for each person and cards to represent the relationship. This will tell us a lot about what we need to know, and I will pull more cards as needed to clarify the message.
From there, I will open it up to questions. Many like to explore what they need to know right now, as well as what things are important to keep in mind for the future. Other partners are interested in diving into specific concerns, patterns or challenges they notice within the relationship. After the reading, I will put together a pdf like the one in the individual reading. It will arrive 24 hours after the session ends.
Investment: $200
Time: 60 minutes
What’s included: the reading, a video or audio recording, and corresponding pdf recap
How to Book: Schedule a reading here. If you’re having trouble finding an available slot, email me at karli.a.petrovic@gmail.com.
Group Tarot Reading
This offering is for people who want to do a tarot party in the comfort of their own home. Halloween parties, holiday celebrations, themed dinner parties and other small gatherings are the perfect setting for a group reading. These sessions are for up to six people, as I like to keep the experience relatively intimate. For larger groups, see the section below titled Tarot for Weddings and other Celebrations.
At the beginning of the event, I will guide a meditation to get everyone connected. This will enable us to share energy and space with one another throughout the event. From there, I will do a general energy reading for the group. I keep things light, so people are encouraged to ask questions and engage. This reading is meant to be conversational.
Next, I will pull cards for each person. These messages may relate to the theme of the general energy reading, but that’s not always the case. When needed, I will pull additional cards to bring clarity to the messages.
After everyone has had an individual reading, I will open the session up to questions. Everyone has a chance to ask something. It can be about the messages from the individual reading or about something entirely different. Again, people are encouraged to chat and engage with the reading. I like these events to be interactive, as it’s a group setting where everyone is looking to have a good time. The best part about these sessions is it enables me to bring tarot to more people.
Investment: $200 per hour, and I generally recommend a two-hour minimum to ensure everyone has a fulfilling experience
Time: preferably 120 minutes or longer
What’s included: the readings
How to Book: To book a group reading, email me directly at karli.a.petrovic@gmail.com.
Tarot for Weddings and other Celebrations
I love doing readings of all types, but Cup of Sugar specializes in tarot services for weddings and other large celebrations. This is the agency’s bread and butter.
While weddings are the most common event in this category, people will also book readings for bar/bat mitzvahs, engagement parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, larger versions of the gatherings listed in the group reading category and more. There are tons of options, which is why every reading in this category looks a little different.
The format usually goes one of two ways: I have a table setup where people come to me for an individual reading at their leisure or I travel from table to table during dinner (or another previously designated time) and read for the group and individuals there.
I prefer the first option, as it allows me to spend more time and go deeper with each person, but there is merit to the second option as well. It all depends on how your event is setup, how much space is available and how much time we have together. I also meet with people who want to book these services ahead of the event to ensure we’re all on the same page about how things will go.
When people approach me for a reading, I follow a shortened version of the individual reading. Depending on how many attendees there are/how many want a reading, I will spend anywhere from 5-10 minutes with each person. For the table-to-table option, I generally spend anywhere from 10-15 minutes at each table (again, depending on how many tables there and how much time has been dedicated to providing this offering).
Investment: $250 per hour with a two-hour minimum (four hours tends to be best). For events outside the city limits of Austin, TX or Portland, OR, there is an additional travel fee.
Time: 120 minutes or longer
What’s included: the readings
How to Book: To book tarot services for an event, email me directly at karli.a.petrovic@gmail.com.
Tarot for Corporate Parties
While this category could technically be included under the previous one, I like to call it out specifically. Tarot is a great tool for people in the business world. This is part of the reason why I wrote an entire tarot-for-business blog post on the topic here.
At corporate parties, I try to focus my readings around the one thing people ask me about constantly: their jobs. While I am always open to pulling cards about whatever subject the client is most interested in, corporate parties can be a great place to get insights on a person’s career trajectory, strengths, challenges and next steps.
The tarot services I provide for these parties tend to be one-on-one readings for people who approach me throughout the event. I usually have my own table where people can come for a reading whenever they feel called to do so.
From there, I will do a quick meditation to connect and spend 5-15 minutes (depending on time and number of attendees) reading for them. They are encouraged to ask questions to help guide the reading. If they’re unsure what to ask, I give a general energy reading and ask if they’d like some insights related to their career. It’s really up to each person how things progress. Providing tarot services for companies is one of my primary passions because the cards have the potential to be transformative for people. And there’s really nothing better than helping people connect to this particular type of everyday magic.
Investment: $250 per hour with a two-hour minimum (four hours tends to be best). For events outside the city limits of Austin, TX or Portland, OR, there is an additional travel fee.
Time: 120 minutes or longer
What’s included: the readings
How to Book: To book tarot services for a corporate party, email me directly at karli.a.petrovic@gmail.com.