Interesting question. In terms of a straight solution to your problem – there isn’t one.

You cannot deny the knowledge you already have on their lives, but what you can do is go beyond that knowledge. Take the Queen of Wands as an example: does this indicate not only the person you’re doing the reading for, but something else entirely? Does its role within the reading double-up to take on a different element or function within that reading? I find that Tarot cards often come loaded with multiple roles within one Tarot reading. In this sense it might be worthwhile doing the standard reading that you provide, then, without stopping, immediately reinterpret that reading. Try and view the cards as representing another, but not unrelated, story.

If this is something that interests you, then I would suggest that you practice this privately before going “live” with it.

I also wrote an article that may help, a Tarot Technique you Must learn. This article discusses the differences between Local and Global meanings for the cards. It may be a good idea to work on viewing the Tarot in that way. It would accomplish several things for you. First, it will broaden your understanding of the cards (beyond the people and situations you know). Second, it will help bring new information into the Tarot readings you do for your friends and family.

Ultimately, all you can do is practice, develop a sense of the personality being represented by the cards and take it from there.

Hope that helps

I chanced upon your site and must say that I find it very intersting.

I have a question, though not entirely related. I mostly read cards for my family and friends and in that respect the are my “clients” (don’t charge them, of course!). I know them, their nature and usually quite a bit about the concern for which they want me to do a reading. How can I not let the knowledge of what I “know” not influence me? For example, in a love reading, I might know that a friend’s partner is dating someone else on the side. How do I prevent from jumping to the conclusion that the Queen of Wands in a spread represents “her”? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks.

Thanks for your kind words

adiaha aka Astromama

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your feedback and I’m glad that you like some of the stuff that’s been written

I look forward to more of your feedback and comments.

Cool site by the way,

Awesome