Octavia

About Octavia

My personal journey with tarot began when I bought my first deck at the age of 16. I was immediately drawn to the imagery, symbolism and quiet wisdom of the cards. Even then, I felt that tarot could give shape to feelings and situations that were difficult to explain in ordinary words. Over the years, tarot has remained a constant thread in my life. I have always been sensitive to atmosphere, emotion and the hidden layers within situations, and the cards help me translate those intuitive impressions into guidance that feels clear and useful. My own life experience has made me a compassionate and non-judgemental reader. I understand that people often come for a reading when they are feeling uncertain, hurt, hopeful, confused or at a crossroads. I read with honesty, warmth and care, always aiming to offer clarity rather than fear. For me, tarot is not about taking away free will. It is about helping people understand the energy around a situation, recognise patterns, consider their choices and feel more supported as they move forward.

What do you like most about giving readings to clients?

What I like most about giving readings is being able to help someone feel calmer, clearer and more supported. People often come for a reading when they are feeling uncertain, anxious, hurt or at a crossroads, and I feel honoured to hold that space for them. I love using the cards to gently explore what may be going on beneath the surface, bringing insight, reassurance and a sense of direction. For me, a good reading is honest but kind, and helps the client feel more grounded, more hopeful and more connected to their own choices.

How would you say you are typical of your star sign?

As a Sagittarius, I’m naturally drawn to truth, meaning and the bigger picture. I like to get to the heart of a situation rather than dance around it, but I always aim to do that with warmth and compassion. I’m curious, intuitive and honest, and I often find clients come to me when they need clarity, perspective, or a gentle nudge back towards their own inner wisdom. Sagittarius is often described as the seeker of the zodiac, and that feels very true for me — I’m always looking for the deeper thread beneath what’s happening on the surface.

When do you remember being first aware of your gift?

I remember being aware of my gift from a very young age, although at the time I didn’t fully understand what it was. I was always a very sensitive child and seemed to pick up on things that weren’t being said out loud. I could sense the atmosphere in a room, know when someone was upset even if they were smiling, and often felt things very deeply without knowing why. For many years I thought I was simply “too sensitive”, but I now understand myself much better. Being neurodivergent has helped me recognise that I naturally notice patterns, shifts in energy, tone, emotion and the unspoken things between people. What once felt overwhelming has become something I have learned to trust, understand and work with. As a child, I thought everyone experienced the world like that. It felt completely natural to me to notice people’s moods, energies and emotions, and to have a strong sense about situations before anything had been explained. Looking back, I can see that those early experiences were the beginning of my intuitive awareness.

What is your most memorable experience with a client?

I’ve had many memorable experiences with clients, but the ones that stay with me most are when something comes through very clearly and turns out to be exactly what that person needed to hear. There is something very special about those moments when a detail, message or feeling lands so strongly that the client immediately recognises it or later comes back to say it made sense after more of the situation unfolded. Sometimes a reading does not reveal everything all at once. A message may take time to fully make sense, especially if it relates to a decision, a relationship, a career change or a period of personal growth. I always find it very moving when a client contacts me afterwards to say that something I picked up on became clearer over time, or that the reading helped them feel more confident, reassured or prepared. For me, the most memorable part is not simply being “right”, although of course it is wonderful when something is spot on. It is knowing that the reading has been helpful, insightful and meaningful for the person receiving it. When a client says they felt seen, understood, or that the reading gave them clarity at a difficult point in their life, that is what stays with me. Those are the experiences that remind me why I do this work. It is about connection, trust, and offering guidance in a way that can gently support someone as their path begins to unfold.

What other experiences or qualifications do you have that you feel compliment your work as a reader?

My background is very creative, intuitive and people-centred, and I feel all of it complements my work as a reader. I am an artist, Reiki healer and experienced yoga teacher, so I have spent many years working with energy, the body, emotion, symbolism and the subtle things people carry with them. Through teaching yoga, I learned to hold a calm, supportive space for people, to notice when someone is anxious, tense, blocked or overwhelmed, and to adapt gently to what they need in that moment. Reiki has also helped me develop sensitivity to energy and healing, and to approach my work with care, grounding and compassion. As an artist, I am naturally drawn to symbols, images, colour, texture and meaning. This really supports my tarot and intuitive work, because I often notice patterns, visual details and emotional layers that may not be obvious at first. I also experience synaesthesia, which means my senses can connect in unusual ways — for example through colour, feeling, sound or atmosphere — and this adds another layer to how I experience intuition and energy. I am also neurodivergent, or as I sometimes say, “neuroweird”, which has given me a lifelong sensitivity to patterns, tone, mood and the things people don’t always say directly. For many years I thought I was simply too sensitive, but I now see that sensitivity as part of my gift. And of course, being a devoted cat person has taught me a lot too — patience, quiet observation, trust, boundaries, comfort, and the importance of letting things unfold in their own time. All of these experiences help me offer readings that are intuitive, honest, compassionate and grounded.

What is the most important thing for a person to consider when they decide to have a psychic reading?

I feel the most important thing is to come to a reading with an open mind, but also with a sense of personal responsibility. A psychic reading can offer guidance, insight and a different perspective, but it should never take away a person’s own free will or inner knowing. A good reading is not about being told exactly what to do or feeling that your future is fixed. It is about helping you understand the energies, patterns and possibilities around you, so that you can make clearer and more empowered choices for yourself. I always encourage clients to be open to what comes through, even if it does not all make sense immediately. Sometimes a message lands straight away, and sometimes it unfolds over time. But I also believe it is important that a client listens to their own intuition too. If something resonates, sit with it. If something needs time, allow it to unfold. For me, a reading should feel supportive, honest and compassionate. It should help someone feel more grounded, not frightened or dependent. The most important thing is to use the reading as guidance — a light on the path — while remembering that you still have the power to choose your own way forward.

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