How To Do a Tarot Reading for Someone Else Far Away - EASY Guide

By Alex Assoune Jun 01, 2025

Tarot is a deeply personal and intuitive practice, but it’s not limited by physical distance. Whether your querent (the person receiving the reading) is across the country or halfway around the world, you can still offer an insightful and accurate tarot reading. Thanks to the energetic nature of tarot and the flexibility of remote communication, distance doesn't weaken the spiritual connection — it simply requires a slightly different approach.

In this article, we’ll explore how to do a tarot reading for someone far away, including best practices, tools, preparation steps, ethical considerations, and real-world methods that blend intuition with technology.

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Can You Do a Tarot Reading From a Distance?

Yes — absolutely.

Tarot is not bound by physical proximity. It's an intuitive and energetic practice based on intent, connection, and symbolism. Many experienced readers conduct remote sessions regularly with great success.

Energy transcends space. The key to a successful long-distance tarot reading is clarity of intention and a strong energetic link between reader and querent, regardless of location.

Why People Seek Remote Tarot Readings

People turn to remote readings for many reasons:

They live far away or are unable to travel
They prefer the comfort of their home
They want privacy and flexibility
They enjoy written or recorded formats they can revisit

As a tarot reader, offering remote readings allows you to reach a wider audience and support people worldwide.

Types of Remote Tarot Readings

There are multiple formats you can use to conduct a reading for someone far away:

1. Live Video Call

Use tools like Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or Google Meet
Ideal for real-time interaction and conversation
Allows the querent to see the cards and give feedback

2. Phone Call

Good for clients who don’t use video
Focuses on verbal explanation and energy

3. Recorded Video or Audio

You record yourself doing the reading and send it to them
They can watch/listen at their own pace
Good for clients in different time zones

4. Email Reading

You write out the reading, describe the cards, and offer interpretation
Include photos of the spread
Useful for clients who prefer reading and reflection

Step-by-Step Guide: How To Do a Tarot Reading for Someone Else Far Away

Step 1: Connect With the Querent

Before you begin the reading, you need to establish a connection and understand what they want to explore.

Ask them to share:

Their full name (or preferred name)
Date of birth (optional, for energy alignment)
The question or area of focus (love, career, etc.)
Any background context (if they’re comfortable)

Even in written form, this information helps you tune in to their energy more clearly.

Step 2: Set the Intention

This is the most important part of a distance reading.

Take a moment to center yourself, ground your energy, and set a clear intention to connect with the querent and serve their highest good.

You might say silently:

“I call upon divine guidance to connect with [Name], wherever they are. May this reading be clear, helpful, and aligned with their highest truth.”

Step 3: Choose the Right Spread

Select a tarot spread that matches their question and level of complexity. Here are some examples:

General energy reading: 3-card spread (Past – Present – Future)
Focused question: 5-card cross or decision spread
In-depth guidance: Celtic Cross or custom layout

You can also create spreads specifically for distance readings, like:

"Message Across the Miles" Spread

Their current energy
The main issue
Hidden influences
Your intuitive message
Outcome or advice

Step 4: Shuffle With Their Energy in Mind

As you shuffle the cards, focus on the querent. Visualize their name, energy, and question. Some readers write the name on a piece of paper and place it on the table or under the deck.

You can also ask the querent to:

Focus on the question at the same time (if live)
Send you a message with their intention or energy
Participate in a short grounding meditation beforehand

Step 5: Draw the Cards and Read Intuitively

Lay out the spread and read as if they were present. Notice:

Visual symbols that jump out
Emotional impressions or intuitive hits
How the cards relate to their question
Any patterns, reversals, or elemental themes

Take your time and trust your interpretation, even if it feels abstract — it may make sense to the querent in ways you can’t yet see.

Step 6: Deliver the Reading

If Live:

Show them the cards on camera or describe them clearly
Pause for questions or reactions
Create a warm, open space for reflection

If Recorded:

Use a calm voice
Describe the cards visually and symbolically
Explain the message clearly and compassionately

If Written:

Start with a summary of the message
Then break down the meaning card by card
Include photos of the spread
End with clear advice or next steps

Best Practices for Remote Tarot Readings

1. Respect Free Will

Remind your querent that tarot is a tool for insight, not prediction. They always have the power to choose.

2. Stay Grounded

Protect your energy. Remote readings can be draining if you’re highly empathic. Cleanse your deck and aura after each reading.

3. Maintain Confidentiality

Treat their personal information and questions with full privacy and respect.

4. Practice Energy Hygiene

After a reading, you may want to:

Smudge your space or deck
Wash your hands
Visualize energetic separation from the client

Tools That Can Help With Remote Tarot Readings

Video platforms: Zoom, Loom, OBS, QuickTime
Email delivery: Gmail, Outlook, ProtonMail
PDF templates: Create professional tarot reading reports
Photo apps: Use your phone to photograph the spread clearly
Canva or Google Docs: To create a branded, visual report

Ethics of Long-Distance Readings

It’s important to only do readings for people who have consented to receive one. Avoid reading on someone else’s behalf unless:

They’ve asked you directly
It’s a question about your relationship to them (not their private thoughts)

Respecting energetic boundaries is especially important when distance and technology are involved.

Real-Life Testimonies and Reader Insights

Experienced readers share:

“Most of my readings are for people I’ve never met in person. I use photos and voice notes to make it feel personal. The energy is just as strong — sometimes stronger without the distractions of face-to-face.”

“I was skeptical at first, but my most accurate readings have been remote. I think distance allows my intuition to flow without being influenced by their facial expressions or body language.”

“I do weekly email readings for a client in Germany. They love being able to read them over coffee. It’s become a spiritual check-in ritual for them.”

Benefits of Remote Tarot Readings

Comfort: The querent can be in their own space
Flexibility: Time zones don’t matter
Depth: People may open up more via message than face-to-face
Documentation: Clients get a written or recorded copy to revisit

Final Thoughts

Doing a tarot reading for someone far away isn’t just possible — it can be just as powerful, insightful, and meaningful as a reading in person. All it takes is clear intention, ethical focus, and a connection to the querent’s energy.

With practice and care, you can offer transformative remote readings that cross any distance — emotionally, spiritually, or geographically.

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About the Author: Alex Assoune

Alex Assoune (MS) is a global health and environmental advocate. He founded Panaprium to inspire others with conscious living, ethical, and sustainable fashion. Alex has worked in many countries to address social and environmental issues. He speaks three languages and holds two Master of Science degrees in Engineering from SIGMA and IFPEN schools.

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