Diary of a Tarot Reader: pimpage

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Pre-Conference Madness and Pimpage

I will be furthering my tarot knowledge at the San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium this weekend. People can feel free to keep requesting my tarot services via e-mail but I probably will not be returning e-mails until Monday at the earliest. Like it says on the hand-painted shingle on my door, "foresight is better than hindsight!" I also will not be doing my Card of the Day draw on twitter and facebook for Saturday and Sunday. Friday's Card of the Day will be extra-early for you East Coasters!

I haven’t packed yet and am firmly convinced I can manage with just a carry-on, considering I will be away for only three days. However, I will need to remember that am taking the same carry-on for the trip back, which means limiting my purchasing of new decks. Yes, I have a problem, and thy name is tarot. Considering I was just graced with the Cosmic Tarot (which I've been coveting for years) and the Mystic Dreamer Tarot as prezzies, it's much easier to be good on this trip.

I can't wait for this conference. Readers Studio was the most amazing experience, and I truly was not the same person walking out of it than I was walking in. I anticipate a similar occurrence with SF BATS. I can't wait to see what I learn, and then translate that into better readings for my clients. The continuation of tarot education is something I strive for... I will never stop learning, because there's simply more to learn about tarot than one could manage in several lifetimes of study!

Moving on to the PIMPAGE portion of the blog:

WEST COAST PEOPLE: Have you ever had Courtney Weber teach you tarot or read your tarot? Want to know the basics of circle-casting and why it’s done? Are you near Napa (or willing to get your ass there)? Read on. This blog is probably coming too late to those wanting to attend the tarot workshop, but I believe the circle-casting workshop is tomorrow, and Courtney is also available for readings as well. Check out the link for more details. Take advantage of Courtney's wisdom before us New Yorkers selfishly keep her for ourselves!

Testimonials

“Hilary was the winner of my Tarot Apprentice contest which I sponsored in spring of 2011. What sealed the deal for her winning was the reading she did for me at Reader's Studio 2011. Hilary's reading was accurate and impacted me deeply. I knew right away that she had a gift. I have watched Hilary continue to grow as a reader but also as a business professional. She is ethical, mindful, spiritual and extremely honest. She is the face of the future of tarot.”
—Theresa Reed, aka The Tarot Lady, tarot reader and mentor

“My 'work' relationship with Hilary was during the time that I ran a local monthly event called Third Friday, and while it was work, it was more about the creative enthusiasm that stood out for me with Hilary. Each event had a theme, and Hilary was always at the ready to take it to the next experience level to make her portion of the event exciting, entertaining, and interactive, from Karaoke to Tarot readings. Hilary takes her work very seriously, but thankfully, also has a good time making it come to life as well.”
—Jenifer Ross, Owner, W@tercooler

“Hilary is a gifted and trusted tarot reader. She gives accurate readings and premonitions about what I need to hear. Not only do I listen to her advice, but I also reflect on it months later and find it very much applicable to my life. I can say that she is a witty and warm tarot reader that you will benefit from time and time again.” —Catherine Chen

I have to recommend the tarot reading skills of Hilary Parry, she is awesome, go see this woman now!
—George Courtney, astrologer, photographer, and co-creator of Tarot of the Boroughs

I just wanted to thank you again for the reading you gave me the other day—it really helped me to put a lot in perspective and be more mindful of how I am with some things in my life! I still see that Ace of Swords and keep thinking about what it means for me—and how to move forward . . . I really appreciate the guidance and advice from the reading. It's put my mind at ease . . . I can't wait to be read again! —Liz

I had never had my cards read before, and, in truth, I did not know what to expect. Hilary made me feel at ease, explaining everything as she went, making the process comfortable and accessible to even a novice, such as myself. Taking almost no direction from me, she saw into my past and my future, engaging in a mystical analysis of previous events and the reasons behind them, as well as making predictions that, in the coming months, had been proven to be true. Radiating psychic energy on a nearly palpable level, Hilary has a deep connection to the Cosmos and an innate ability to aid others in establishing their own. I would recommend Hilary's tarot readings to anyone--from the curious, experimental bystander to the serious soul-searcher looking for a window into their secret self. —Lorraine