The picture of a snake is there for all to see on the left side of the wheel; this represents the life force in this material world. Placed on the right of the Wheel of Fortune is Hermes, a symbol which embodies intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx hovering over the wheel signifies the mix of riddles that life brings to us all.

The centre wheel represents the well-known blocks of life, such as sulphur, water and salt; all of which have a sense of power in our material world.

For those who are interested in numerology, the number is 10 with number one being a higher, powerful octave.

In a tarot reading, in Chester or anywhere else, the Wheel of Fortune is likely to show itself when a person either feels that they are travelling in circles or that they are experiencing a mix of good times and bad times.

For those who are going through a cycle of change in their life, it will show that there comes a time when the cycle will cease and fun can be had by all who are concerned once again.

Depending on the cards drawn to the left and right, the tarot reading will encourage or discourage a person to continue with the road they are currently travelling.

When things are on a downward trend in a private reading, it will show how a person can actively speed the recovery process up.

If your private tarot reading shows that there is an element of adversity, it can help to work with the situation or to use a different suggestion to ease the problem.

Angels will gather round for a reading to give hope and comfort to their ‘charge’, as each and every one of us has an Angel assigned to us from birth. With this process, Angel readers can help a client move on from difficult times. Angels are present to give encouragement and the Angel cards assist this with written words and pictures.

Although they are ultimately different, there are similarities between Tarot cards and Angel cards. They are both, for example, tools which can provide accurate predictions; enabling people to choose their life’s path more positively. While the process is designed to provide encouragement, it is important that any final decisions are made by the person in question.

It can be difficult for any type of reader to work effectively if a person goes into the process expecting to hear certain things; specific dates and times, for example. The concept of time is only with humans on earth and not in any other realm of this world.

One example of a Tarot card is the so-called ‘death card’. When this card is seen by a client, they tend to panic; thinking something drastic is inevitable. It is my job to smooth away their concerns and explain things are about to change.

Many trainee readers prefer to have only beautiful, positive imagery in use when they start to give private readings. In these situations, the Angel cards often depict more comfortable images.

Please note that when giving out any information on a spiritual level, it’s important to advise your friend, relative or client that the life path they choose to follow is totally up to them. To fit in with recent changes to European legislation, all types of readings are for entertainment purposes only.

There is a thin veil of awareness with this Tarot card; the picture separates the thoughts of spirituality or creativity from materialism.

At my home in Cheshire, when a private reading is in progress and this wonderful Tarot card is drawn out of the pack and passed to me, I always smile to myself as I know straight away the person sat across from me is sensitive to certain situations and people.

I feel it is my job as a working medium to find out by using my own clairvoyant gift as to whether or not if this person realises they have a deep intuitive gift and to let them know they can be taught how to progress with the listening and understanding of the inner voice that has guided them in a natural way up to the present day.

Sometimes this fabulous Tarot card shows me the person sat in front of me is guided by dreams and symbols, as a naturally intuitive person they react to situations with an element of foresight and wisdom. This way, they have always been in touch with their subconscious mind.

However, it has to be pointed out at this stage in a private reading that the High Priestess Tarot card is showing her femininity – therefore it can indicate an element of pressure from other people who are close to the person receiving the reading, such as close friends and family.

Notably, creativity can come in many forms such as poetry, short stories, painting and the arts in general. All of these are types of gifts that meet a person’s need to be creative.

The full picture shows off a picture of wealth and an array of gold cups – nine of course. The cups are on show and not to be touched or moved. The message of ‘these are all mine’ is quite apparent.

If you are learning to read the Tarot cards then, when you are looking at a figure on a card,  look at the personality the person is showing. With this card, you can relate it to a materialistic person, one that can be selfish and is willing to share his life but not his wealth.

In the suit of the cups in Tarot cards on the whole they represent abundance and emotional issues, so when drawn out of the pack of Tarot cards they reach out to a client who has one or more emotional issues that need resolving.

Notably, the full explanation can be changed round a bit by the card displayed on the right or the left side of the Nine of Cups.

Tarot cards have over the years received bad press and I would like to put the record straight.

A private reading given by any Tarot reader is the outline of the next chapter in a person’s life, however the decisions whether or not to take any notice and act on any part of the reading is up to the person receiving the reading.

One thing strikes me, while looking at this card. Whether you are an established Tarot reader who uses the gift of clairvoyance, as I do, or whether you are psychic or not, there is no doubt what this man is portraying. The man shows to the reader that he likes being on his own or chooses to be a loner.

There is nothing wrong with being alone but I believe that this card means the person in question, who has asked for the reading, has to make a decision in relation to the particular situation they are worried about.

If you are reading these comments and you have not seen this particular card before, it portrays a person standing alone with the ragged attire that represents a farmer or a land worker.

You as an onlooker would assume he has had a pretty bad time with his head all bandaged up and being held up with one of the wands he holds in his hand.

When you look through the deck at the set of wands in the Tarot cards it becomes apparent that from the Ace to Nine, most of the characters stand alone or portray to all a sense of isolation.

The Nine of Wands represents this person as one who either prefers to be left in isolation or needs to make up their minds to be more positive and move forward in life and to reach out and embrace others.

Depending on the cards placed at both sides of the Nine of Wands card, the choices are usually apparent: the recipient has to take charge, make a decision to move on and attempt to be more sociable.

The chariot tarot card shows two horses pulling away from each other, with a man holding the reigns, appearing in charge and in full control of the horses. He has to have a steady hand to continue to remain in control.

If you are looking at this card in a tarot reading, as a reader, you would be thinking the driver represents the ego of the person sitting in front of you or it could be a member of that person’s family who fits the characterisation.

The person in question should not be worried as he or she is more than capable of knowing the answer to the problems they have. Encouraging them to sit back and think about the situation in a logical manner is a great way to obtain a solution.

To read the chariot tarot card, you need to interpret it as a new challenge; as being given the chance to grow and learn from the problems at the time, without stagnation.

In the horizon, there is a chance of victory, depending on the positivity of the person sat across from you and their situation.

The chariot shows the person in question has the ability to control material problems but suffers with a lower amount of confidence over emotional issues.

The actions of the person may take them on a different path to the one they are expecting to go on.

To me as a working Tarot Card reader in Cheshire, it implies that my client, or someone close to them, has to decide about their emotional state of mind and make a choice. It could be the client attending a private reading has a sense of loss due to a break up of a relationship with either a love interest, a relative or a friend.

The three cups in the foreground of the picture relate to well known emotions, but the other cups in the background are tempting that person to move forward over the next bridge in their personal life.

If someone has experienced grief, the five of cups could relate to their sense of loss and belief that if they hold on to their memories, they can stay where they are in life without making any decisions. Unfortunately this is not the case.

The other two cups and the bridge show that it is good to have memories, but life has many bridges that need to be crossed. It’s best to be when it comes to new emotional beginnings; make a decision and walk over the next bridge.

The card can indicate positivism, but clearly shows a client having a private reading is suffering a sense of loss or feeling negative.

It may be that there is an emotional issue to resolve or worries could be about the health of a family member.

The Ace of Swords is about the strength required to overcome and the fight ahead to regain control of a person’s life.

When turned over in a tarot reading, The Ace of Swords would show new beginnings. How and when depends on the next cards that are placed left and right of this card.

The characterisation is depicted by the sword held in hand. It is about focusing on the situation in hand – emotional or material problems require a forthright decision, remembering to use any advice with clarity.

A medium and tarot reader will know that the family of swords is aligned to the element of air.

The qualities of the ‘air’ family are about honesty and integrity. This will mean that the client sat across from a reader will worry about how to go about clearing away any unwanted debris honestly whilst being sensitive to others around them.

A working medium like myself finds that my guides will unfold the mystery of the cards, whilst giving to me the opportunity of passing on their verbal comments to help in any situation.

It is important to mention at this stage that both my guides and I are not in a position to tell anyone how to make a decision in relation to their future.

A medium reading the cards will recognise this symbol as a re-birth or new opportunity and relay these details to the client who has booked a private reading.

The client in return will sometimes state that they feel it is more likely the details are for a close relative or friend.

Note: There is nothing unusual in a medium picking up conversations or details of a lifestyle belonging to another person who knows the sitter.

Creativity that is recognised with the tarot cards is different as one or more cards are easily recognised in a private reading. A creative gift comes in many forms.

A large percentage of women do not recognise that they bestow on others their unique creative nature by learning and giving on a daily basis.

It is plausible that a client or sitter will recognise the importance of the World tarot card, with the explanation due to the fact the world itself eclipses.

The ‘World’ tarot card can also mean movement within the home or a longing to travel. However, it can mean certain aspects of a person’s lifestyle require a change or an update too.

It is the responsibility of a medium to advise a client to use their own judgement with any changes in their future.

I can give out messages from my spirit guides to the person who has come to see me in my home in Cheshire for a private reading – sometimes they will receive a message with a pun or a joke attached to it.

Spirit guides and helpers love to show off. This is done to let my clients know that they have a sense of humour or to bring about a smile to the enquirer.

I find my bands of guides tend to know when someone is in need of cheering up and they can be quite funny and mischievous.

However, in any of the messages given there is an underlying message for a person to take on board.

In general readings it is good to read the Tarot cards. They can predict the future in the way of a person’s material lifestyle. However, in the long run it is not set in stone and the result lies with the judgement of the recipient.

When questions need to be answered using the gift of mediumship, it brings back home to me why I enjoy being a medium and count myself as being in a position to help others.

Angels are guides who tend to work on a higher level of vibration. When a person is seeking advice about angels, I tend to say speaking to an angel is a private matter and angels only come to contact either a medium or a sitter if they feel there is a necessity.