Walk-in and Regular Clients
A quick 15-minute reading that you do for walk-ins at the fair can earn $20 each. For more in-depth readings ordered by regular clients, you can charge $60 to $80 per hour. If you have broken into the wealthy clientele, some celebrities pay up to $500 per hour for their personal tarot reader.
Professional Rates and Factors Influencing Cost
Most professional tarot readers charge by the hour, with rates varying depending on the reader’s experience and location. Some readers may also charge per reading or offer discounts for multiple readings.
The duration and complexity of a tarot card reading can influence its cost.
In metropolitan areas or cities with a higher cost of living, tarot readers may charge more due to increased operational expenses. Moreover, the availability of tarot readers can also impact pricing. If there are limited tarot readers in your area, those who are in high demand may charge a premium for their services.
Generally, the more experienced and skilled the tarot reader is, the higher their rates will be. You should always check their reviews and testimonials before booking a session with them.
Income Potential and Setting Prices
Most traditional tarot readers will either offer a set price for a reading or will have you pay by the hour. There’s a whole lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the price of a Tarot reading. On average Tarot readings range from about $5-$75.
A Tarot reader can make anywhere from $14,000 to over $140,000 a year from doing Tarot readings alone.
Let’s find out what are considered reasonable prices when it comes to tarot readings. You can offer a basic reading at a lower price point and a more in-depth, longer reading at a higher price point.
How much you should be charging for your Tarot readings depends on the local going rate in the area where you live, your own experience, and how much you need to live on.
I charge $35 for a 10 card reading. Now, I give intuition-based reading, and then a researched reading where I dive into the symbolism of each card, and how they relate to each other and the story they tell.