Geraldine Amaral of TheSpiritualTarot just sent me this photo from when she (left) and Bev Hitchens (right) read tarot cards at the White House as part of the the Halloween party entertainment.
Geraldine writes: “We did many readings that night for the White House staff and some military families, but the Obamas did not get a Tarot reading and the event was not paid for with your tax dollars. It was a donation from the Disney Corporation and the Hershey Corporation. The Obamas were lovely, warm and gracious and made us feel right at home. It was an incredible experience to meet them and I was honored to be there.”
Geraldine runs the Washington D.C. Tarot Society, teaches Tarot at the Jungian Society and does other classes and consultations in the area (see link at top). She was also co-author of Tarot Celebrations: Honoring the Inner Voice.
Who else has done memorable tarot readings or events? Tell us about them in the comments.
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November 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Arnell Ando
Wow, that’s fantastic! I love the idea of it and that Tarotists that I know to be the real deal are ‘representing well’ in the White House of all places. Good going there Geraldine and thanks for posting this Mary.
November 26, 2011 at 8:42 am
Lorraine Couture
Merci Mary ! I posted it on my Facebook page !
November 26, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Tierney
I know both Geraldine and Bev and wanted to point out that it’s Bev Hitchens, with an “i”. What a thrill for them to have met the President. The two of them are part of the DC Tarot Society, of which I’m also a member. Geraldine has been a professional reader and teacher here for years and I can’t think of anyone who deserved the opportunity more. 🙂
November 26, 2011 at 2:50 pm
mkg
Tierney,
Correction made. Thank you so much for letting me know.
November 27, 2011 at 12:59 am
Rachel
No impressive events, but I really love their costumes!
December 1, 2011 at 9:25 am
Lifencompass Scott
Awesome.
December 2, 2011 at 5:44 am
The Four Queens
Wow 🙂 This is so surreal and awesome. It makes me wonder if my suspicions have been right about Tarot being more accepted and mainstream in America.. I’m pretty sure nothing like this would take place within 100 feet of the people running the UK, Halloween or not.
December 11, 2011 at 1:44 pm
KatheM
I like tarot as much as anybody but why are two major corporations paying for parties at the White House?
December 11, 2011 at 1:45 pm
KatheM
Or rather, entertainment at the White House, same thing.
January 6, 2012 at 5:40 am
Tarot Online
I see this as a real move forward and a positive step for Tarot. Well done to Geraldine and Bev and to you, Mary, for letting us share.
January 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm
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July 8, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Greg
Sounds like such a fun time
July 10, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Tarot
Nice photo 😀