Reading Process
Querent
Definition
The person asking the question or receiving the tarot reading. Also called the seeker, client, or sitter.
Detailed Explanation
The querent is central to every tarot reading. Understanding their perspective, emotional state, and what they're truly seeking helps shape how you interpret and present the cards. Good readers create a safe, non-judgmental space for the querent to explore their questions.
Examples
- •In a self-reading, you are both the reader and the querent
- •When reading for a friend, they are the querent and you are the reader
- •Professional readers work with querents who may be strangers seeking guidance
Common Misunderstandings
❌ Myth: "The querent should remain passive during the reading"
✅ Reality: Good readings are collaborative - the querent's insights and reactions help guide interpretation
❌ Myth: "You need to know everything about the querent's situation"
✅ Reality: Sometimes knowing less allows for more intuitive, unbiased readings
Practice Prompts
Use these questions to deepen your understanding:
- •"How do you create a comfortable space for a nervous querent?"
- •"What questions help you understand what the querent is really asking?"