Tarot by Melissa Leigh

You approach a tent or shielded area and your curiosity gets the best of you. You peek around the wall and see me either standing or sitting behind the table. The place has a broomstick in the corner, a table laid out with some rocks, a frog named Gerty, and a standing book with some information.

"Hello!" I say as you walk in to see what exactly I do. You scan the area, feeling at ease with the vibe the place. You read the standing book and see that I do Tarot Readings and something called Fortune Manifesting Slates. You ask what's the difference- an excellent question! I tell you that Tarot is a classic Tarot read where we use cards to help you with self reflection and maybe some guidance. A Fortune Manifesting Slate and taking a slate, writing a sigil, and doing a manifesting exercise to help bring some good fortune in your life. More than likely, you will take the Tarot Reading.

I have you sit down and make yourself comfortable. And I go over what to expect because a lot of people still think Tarot is fortune telling (it's not) and the cards act more like a magnifying glass that I hold up to you and read what needs to focusing on. You may realize this is something they're not ready to do yet- which I respect- and walk away. You may realize you're ready to see what the cards say. I lastly remind you that we have free will. The "future" card isn't destiny or absolutely true. If you don't like what you see, you have the power to change it- hence why Tarot isn't fortune telling. And we begin.

I shuffle the cards. I set them in front of you and ask you to cut the deck where it feels right. We pull the top three cards from where you cut. And we read. Sometimes, there are good things to hear. Sometimes, there are hard to hear things too. Most times, it's a combination of the both good and bad. I'll give my advice- which you can take with you or leave right at the table- and I will answer any questions. Sometimes we cry. Sometimes we smile. Sometimes, we take a deep breath and make a note this has helped us really put some perspective on things.

And then we say goodbye. And I quietly wish you good things as you walk out of the tent.

I was born in Butte, Montana and ever since I was little, I had always been drawn to witches. The history of them, the idea of them. I was always collecting rocks, I have always loved animals, and I very much consider myself an Empath. I started doing Tarot because the opportunity to finally learn presented itself. I found between my ability to read most people's emotions and knowing to use the cards, I'm actually really good at this and want to make it as an ability to help people do some self reflection- even if they are just hiring me for entertainment.

When I'm not doing that, I'm an actress who puts on a children's show I wrote, a proud cat mom, a Ren Faire character, a bibliophile, and crocheter. I enjoy learning about history as well.

I just need a 10x 10 space. That's it. I provide everything I need from a possible tent, tables, chairs, and lights if needed.