Angela Kaufman, LMSW, Certified Professional Tarot Reader
Moonlight Tarot
Albany NY
(518) 779-1255
Tarot Readings for individuals via PayPal, or for gatherings or events. Tarot readings are for entertainment purposes in accordance with NYS law.
About Tarot
It is believed that Tarot originated in Renaissance Italy and was initially used as a game which encompassed many symbolic and archetypal elements of mythology and religion in order to represent the evolution of the spirit through life's challenges and temptations. Later the cards were used for divination, self help, and exploring psychology and personality. Today Tarot Cards are found in many variations of the original themes, but they all have one thing in common. They are a tool that mirrors the symbolic representations of the hopes, fears, rewards and challenges of all humankind. People consult Tarot today to find guidance in their work, personal, love and family lives. They can be used for spiritual development, or just for plain curiousity!
Customizing your Tarot Experience
In order to suit your needs a variety of spreads are offered. The spread in a reading structures the meaning of the card with a designated position which adds depth to the interpretation. The more cards in a spread, the more categories are assigned to help explore a question or issue although spreads of all sizes have value. Please submit any questions regarding specific spreads to me and I will be happy to help you clarify your question and choose a spread that best suits your needs.
- 1 Card Summary- Brief but insightful- $ 3.00.
- 3 Card Spreads- $5.00.
- Three categories can explore "past, present future" or can be used to assist in making a choice between two possible plans. There are a variety of categories pertaining to love, work, family or personal growth that can be adapted to this spread.
- 5 Card Guidance Spread- $10.00.
- Helps to clarify current situation and provide guidance toward future actions.
Custom Spreads
Mini Celtic Cross Spread- $15.00
Explore general forecasts or course of action considering the past, present, future, and obstacles to overcome. Great for receiving clarity and guidance while also emphasizing strengths and assets.
X-Ray Spread- $15.00 This 8-10 card spread is given it's name because it functions like an X-Ray, scanning significant areas of one's life for the coming month or season as specified in the inquiry. The typical areas to be "scanned" are Self, Love life, Family, Finances, Work, Obstacles, Creative Outlets, Guidance, Outcome, or some variation of these categories (for instance a student may also choose "school" as a category for the given time frame). This is one of my favorite spreads to use as a quick check in for my own life on a periodic basis. It provides an overview of progress, obstacles, and areas that may need more attention for the coming month or specified time frame.
Full Celtic Cross Spread- $20.00
The previous spread is the basis for this spread. In addition to the 7 cards of the previous spread, add 4 cards to explore inner feelings, motivation, environment and likely outcome of a situation. Great for guidance and general forecast and can be adapted to specific questions or issues.
The Lover's Spread- $15.00
Although any size spread can be used to seek guidance regarding a relationship, this special spread is designed to explore strengths, compatibilities, and challenges for each partner and explore ways to strengthen the existing bond and overcome obstacles. The reading involves exploring what each partner brings to the relationship as well as the relationship at large. It can involve between 8-12 cards. At the time of contact, I will clarify the specific categories I will be using and these categories can be modified if need be to fit a unique inquiry.
The Pet Lover's Spread- $20.00
This spread opens the door to understanding what your animal companions want to express to you. Communication through this reading can clarify issues of identity and role of your pet in your family, their strengths and challenges, as well as how they see themselves in your home. A variety of categories can be specified for this spread making it simpler (7-9 cards) or more complex (10-15 cards) depending on the questions you have in mind or the issues you would like to clarify. Also, depending on the number of pets in the household, the reading can explore relationships between animal and animal as well as the bond with their human caretakers.
Family Spread- $25.00 for 15 cards, adaptable if need be.
Use this spread to explore your family tree in a whole new way!
The center card represents the family as a whole, while other cards in this "tree" represent specific family members and their relationships to each other. Additional cards can be drawn for large families or to help clarify complicated family issues, please discuss with me in your inquiry as a larger spread may require an altered price. All details will be worked out prior to the reading being conducted and you will not be billed until the spread is finalized to avoid any confusion and ensure your satisfaction that all necessary family members are represented.
New Baby Spread- $20.00
For the happy household on the arrival of a new baby. A wonderful gift for yourself, this spread explores the baby's early milestones, strengths, challenges and relationships to family members. 9-12 cards can be modified upon request.
New Year's Spread- $20.00
Although any size spread can be used to obtain a forecast of a specified season or time period, this spread is specially designed to explore significant themes and issues for each season of the coming year.
Birthday Spread- $15.00
Explore the gifts this new year in your soul's development can bring. A 7-9 card spread looking at goals, challenges, and advice for making the most out of this new period in one's growth.
The Tunnel Spread- $20.00
No substitute for medical, legal or psychiatric consultation, this spread is designed as an adjunct to compliment other services one would use in a difficult time to address spiritual insight from a period of grief or loss. This spread is not a quick answer in an emergency. Instead it is a healing spread designed to explore the lessons behind losses and the hope and strengths that lead to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Haphazard Spread- $20.00
For those who like to shoot in the dark! This spread abandons the traditional use of categories and involves the drawing of 21 cards to provide a "freestyle" overview. This spread relies more on intuitive guidance and the pull of certain card arrangements to indicate upcoming issues beneath the surface that may otherwise have been missed in a designated spread.
Biography
Angela Kaufman is a native of Albany NY where she became interested in the occult, healing and spirituality at a young age. After over a decade of studying the Tarot, Angela has pursued the goal of bringing the messages from this system of spiritual guidance to individuals of all walks of life by keeping readings accessible and affordable. Angela started Moonlight Tarot in 2009 and has had many experiences in reading both on internet radio and in a number of local festivals and events.
Angela is also a member of ISIS Paranormal Investigations and has used readings as an adjunct to work performed with the team on investigations. Angela has an LMSW and Reiki training in addition to Tarot Certification and sees the use of Tarot as a tool for growth and healing as an extension of her interests in healing and spiritual development.