Tarot & Therapy? Let's talk!

While tarot readings don’t replace therapy, these sessions can offer clarity, validation, and support alongside your wellness journey.

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Melissa Charles
November 04, 2025

Hello folks,

When people ask me about what they can expect from a tarot reading session with me, I tell them it’s more like a form of therapy with a spiritual twist. Let’s break it down! I’m not in the business of “predicting your future” but rather providing you with the information you need and to bring you into awareness. This awareness will help you to either welcome or prepare for the outcome.

Here’s my relationship to therapy and how it’s connected to my current tarot reading practice.

I remember being introduced to therapy for the first time while I was in university. They offered free counselling services and I had been feeling the need to speak to someone and decided to give it a try. I must have done no more than two sessions and immediately decided this wasn’t for me. For many, these kind of experiences turn them off completely from a service like therapy and taints their belief on this kind of support.

The feeling of heaviness struck again in 2019 as I was navigating a lot of big shifts and the disconnection I was feeling from myself was no longer sustainable. The initial leap into therapy came from my intuition. I was not living in my truth and the signposts were so bright, but taking action was much harder. However, the desire to get external help was there.

Now this is where the magic comes in! I remember going to get my lashes done (for the first and last time, for no reason in particular, it’s just never a service I felt drawn to do again) and the technician told me about a therapist she had seen and shared her contact information. The lash tech was a Black woman, and so was the therapist she recommended. That mattered deeply to me. I knew I needed someone who could understand my lived experience and hold space for me in a way that felt safe and seen.

This time, it all felt right and this particular counsellor ended up working with me for the next two years. That experience was life changing and I believe another catalyst moment in my story. It was a combination of listening to my gut, the inner knowing that something wasn’t right and seeking out the professional help.

You may be thinking: “I hear you, Mel… but how is this connected to tarot and spirituality?”

When clients come to me with a question or concern, I believe they’re following that same intuitive process I did when I sought therapy. You feel the pull. You listen to that inner whisper. You find a practitioner who feels aligned. And together, you explore the message that wants to come through. The “magic” happens the moment you answer that call, from deciding to seek support, to finding your way to me, to the cards that are pulled specifically for your situation. It’s a dance led by your intuition from beginning to end.

Now, I’m not a licensed therapist or counsellor, and there are certain conditions I cannot diagnose or treat. But tarot can serve as a powerful complement to your other wellness practices, like a tune-up for the spirit.

Think of spiritual hygiene as the foundation of your overall well-being. It’s your base, your lighthouse. And like any lighthouse, your light needs care and maintenance too.

Layout of TWU Archetypes Cards

Monthly Reading:

From now on, I’ll be sharing an audio reading for the month ahead exclusive to subscribers in a voice note. I used a spread by Biddy Tarot called Releasing Limiting Beliefs for us to explore what are some thought patterns that we’re upholding that may no longer be serving us. The decks I used were The Weiser Tarot and the Prism Oracle. Please press play to listen!

Limiting Beliefs Tarot Spread (Newsletter Reading)

Extra Updates

I’m excited to announce that the Nubian Divinity website is getting a facelift! I loved the version of my current website, but the brand has since evolved and I want my new website to reflect some of those shifts.

Most importantly, the booking system will be more straightforward and all my services will be clearly listed so you’ll be able to make an informed decision on the type of reading that will best serve you and your current situation. I’m hoping to announce the new website in next month’s newsletter. In the meantime, my regular books remain open. You can still book a reading and enjoy a 10% discount with code FALLBACK.

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