INTERNATIONAL TAROT FOUNDATION CODE OF ETHICS
Merry Street abides by the International Tarot Foundation Code of Ethics which states:
Read with Good Intent and Purpose
Uphold the Tradition of Tarot Reading
Respect Client Confidentiality
Be Non-Judgmental
- Read with good intent and purpose
- Uphold the tradition of Tarot Reading
- Respect client confidentiality
- Be non-judgmental in your approach
Read with Good Intent and Purpose
- Tarot is a wonderful divination tool when used wisely and skillfully
- The benefits of a Tarot reading can be life changing, it is our responsibility to ensure the best experience possible for the questioner and at all times place the welfare of the client as a priority.
- We cannot make decisions for the questioner. A Tarot reading can assist the questioner in what path or direction to take by showing them the options available to them.
- If a questioner is seeking out a health reading due to a health concern they should be advised to consult a medical expert.
- It is appropriate to give guidance with a tarot reading from insight shown in the cards but unless qualified as professional counselors we cannot ‘counsel’ our clients.
- It is not appropriate to instill fear in the questioner, there is never a good reason to do so. Predicting fearful news is without good purpose.
- Define your own principles of good practice before you begin reading for others. These can also be stated to your questioner/client.
Uphold the Tradition of Tarot Reading
- The art of Tarot reading goes back through centuries of history. Passed down along family lines of ancestors who upheld the mysteries of The Tarot.
- Tarot reading is an art, even though we live in a technical age, nothing can replace the process of card laying and traditional reading.
- When a client comes to you for a reading, they come for the ‘experience’ also. Consider this aspect when you are setting up an a Face to Face reading.
- Remember clients come for the reading and not a tarot lesson, they do not need to know how Tarot ‘works’, after all, the mystery is the appeal.
Respect Client Confidentiality
- Client confidentiality is an essential aspect of Tarot ethics and the responsibility of the Tarot reader.
- You are trusted with sensitive and personal information, which should never be divulged to anyone.
- Reassure your client prior to the reading that you maintain confidentiality as a principle of good practice.
Be Non-Judgmental
- It is essential that as a Tarot reader, we reserve any judgement or opinion on our clients and information that may show up during a reading session.
- We must always reflect a non-discriminating attitude.
- Remember, we are each responsible for representing the tens of thousands of Tarot readers around the world, be the good example.
- Respect your fellow Tarot reader