Why your intuitive service provider deserves your respect (and a fair exchange).

In a world that values data and the tangible, services based on intuition and personal insight can easily be misunderstood. They are often seen as less important. Have you ever wondered why a tarot reader, energy healer, or spiritual guide charges for their time? Or maybe you’ve questioned if such fees are fair? If so, this post is for you.

My work as a spirit medium, tarot reader, and healer goes beyond shuffling cards. It’s about intuition, interpretation, and helping people find clarity and self-awareness. Like many in my field, I frequently encounter a pervasive sentiment: "Why charge for something that isn't 'science-based'?" or "Isn't this something that should be free?"

Let's unpack that.

The false dichotomy of "science-based" vs. "valuable."

Claiming a service must be "science-based" for financial support hides a deeper misunderstanding of value. Consider any product or service you pay for daily: a barista crafts your coffee, a designer creates a logo, an artist paints a canvas. Are these services always strictly "science-based"? No. Yet, we readily pay for the skill, the time, the effort, and the unique outcome they provide.

My work, while not conforming to a laboratory model, requires years of dedicated study, practice, and honing of intuitive abilities. It demands focus, empathy, and the unique skill to translate symbolic language into actionable insights for your life. It’s an intellectual, emotional, and energetic investment – just like any other professional service.

My time, my energy, and my expertise are just as valuable as those of any other professional. To suggest otherwise is to devalue an entire realm of human experience and the dedicated individuals who serve within it.

The "energy exchange": Why payment isn't just transactional.

Beyond the fundamental principle of fair compensation for skilled labor, there's a profound spiritual and energetic reason why charging for intuitive services is crucial: the concept of energy exchange.

Think about it: when something is given to you for free, how often do you take it seriously? How much commitment do you invest? While generosity has its place, a monetary exchange often serves as a powerful catalyst for commitment and accountability.

When you invest financially in a tarot reading, you are doing more than just paying for my time; you are engaging in an energetic exchange. This exchange signals:

• Your commitment: You are serious about receiving guidance and acting upon it.
• Your value: You recognize the value of the service and the insight it provides.
• Your investment in self: You are investing in your own growth, clarity, and well-being.

This energetic exchange turns a casual interaction into a meaningful personal investment. It creates a safe, sacred space where both the giver and receiver are fully engaged, resulting in deeper insights and more lasting changes.

We are here to help, and that deserves respect.

My main goal, like many in the intuitive arts, is to help people. I want them to find clarity, face challenges, and connect with their inner wisdom. If I didn't do that, I would be wasting my gifts! This desire to serve is genuine, but it doesn't negate the reality that I, too, have bills to pay, skills to continuously develop, and a livelihood to sustain.

Respecting my rates or anyone else's means respecting the dedication, the insight, and the profound services offered to you. It means acknowledging that intuitive arts are legitimate, powerful, and deserving of a valued place in our society.

So, the next time you engage with a medium, a tarot reader, an astrologer, or any intuitive professional, remember that you're not just paying for an intangible; you're investing in:

• Years of accumulated wisdom and practice.
• Focused, empathetic energy directed entirely at you.
• A powerful energetic exchange that deepens your commitment to your own journey.
• A professional who stands ready to illuminate your path for you.

Thank you for valuing the unseen, honoring the intuitive, and respecting the energy exchange that makes this work possible. I am so grateful for all of my lovely clients, and I value every one of you who is taking the time to read this.

Let me know your thoughts! Have questions? Comments? Leave them below!