free tarot readings on the web

Want a free tarot reading? Who doesn’t?

Though nothing is quite like getting a one-on-one reading with a live professional, there’s something to be said for a quick computer generated freebee. Here are just a few of the many sites out there for people who want a free tarot reading – no strings attached.

Facade - This is one of the original free tarot sites on the web. They also offer free rune and I-ching readings, biorhythms and numerology. The readings are computer generated but there are plenty of options in terms of spreads and decks. And if you want, they allow you to choose an identifier card. The card descriptions are a little stilted, but the multitude of options makes it one of the better free sites available.

Matrix Oracle – This is another of the original free tarot sites. It’s actually a demo of software for sale, but it’s pretty good. Among other fun computer generated divinatory options like Yes or No and Fortune Cookies, it also offers free rune and I-ching readings, bibliomancy and astrological write ups. The Tarot Oracle has thirteen spread options and six deck choices.

The Housewives Tarot – The Housewive’s Tarot is one of my favourite specialty tarot decks. It’s intelligent and irreverent, yet insightful as they come. There’s only a past/present/future spread option and the descriptions are really short but it’s a lot of fun and the deck is great. Not to mention, they've got recipes for Ice Box Fortune Cake and Mystical Martinis.

American Tarot Association - The ATA provides a tarot service to the general public through their website. They offer free one card readings at the Free Reading Network and three card readings at the Free Tarot Network. The readings are done by real live people, members of the American Tarot Association (I used to be a reader for them). As you might guess, the demand is enormous. More often than not, when you click on the “Free Reading Here” link you’ll get a message saying there are no readers presently available. Sometimes though, there’s a reader available. It’s worth dropping by just in case.

Aeclectic Tarot – Aeclectic Tarot is a fantastic meeting place for tarot lovers from all over the world. The site offers way more than I can begin to describe here, but among it’s many features, Aeclectic provides member readers the opportunity to swap readings amongst each other. Readers at all levels can learn a lot from thousands of discussions on this excellent site.

The Tarot Room - Dear Georgianna . . . – and last but not least, I might as well mention my own site - The Tarot Room - where once a week I choose a question from those submitted and publish what the cards have to say on my Dear Georgianna . . . page. Though your identity will be kept absolutely confidential, your question and my response will be public – sort of like a Dear Abby but with the cards. Please note that I’m really unlikely to answer yes/no type questions. If you want that sort of thing – flip a coin.

There are plenty more free tarot sites out there. Just type “free tarot readings” into your favourite search engine and you’ll see what I mean. If anyone asks for your credit card – it’s not free, so don’t get suckered. But there’s lots to choose from that won’t cost you a dime. Don’t expect them to solve your big life problems, but look around and have some fun.