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About the Readings - FAQ Q. How long is a reading? How much does it cost? A. For an individual: a 15 minute reading is $30, a half-hour reading is $45, and a one hour reading is $65. A one-hour reading for a couple (or two family members, such as a mother and daughter) is only $85.   Q. Do you do private parties? A. Yes! However, because I tend to be soft-spoken with an introspective and thoughtful style of reading, I'm not really suitable as a high-energy gallery-style "party psychic." I also find that I don't read as well in a loud, boisterous atmosphere where it's difficult to concentrate or to hear my clients talk. But as long as the party has a relatively quiet room or space set aside for the readings, that's fine. A gathering of friends or family (for example, a bridal shower, dinner party, or holiday get-together) is particularly ideal for readings. I am also willing to do corporate or school events. For a flat fee, I charge $75 per hour with a minimum of two hours, or you can have your guests pay me individually for their readings if you prefer. Please email me at readings @ matthewavelland.com for more information, or to discuss scheduling a party. Q. Where do you do readings? A. Many people prefer to arrange for a reading in a private residence. I myself welcome that setting, due to its comfort and freedom from distractions, which works particularly well for longer readings. I'm happy to visit your residence for a reading, or if you prefer, you're welcome to come to mine; I live near Rookwood Pavilion/Commons in Cincinnati Ohio. Also, I am willing to travel for readings in the general Tri-State area. If you prefer a more public setting, such as a coffeehouse or restaurant with meeting space, I welcome that as well. Contact me to set up a time and place. Q. What Tarot deck do you use? What type of card spread? A. I read with the Golden Tarot (pictured at top right), featuring medieval and Renaissance art images; or with the Thoth deck, designed in the 1930s with art by Lady Frieda Harris, or with the classic Rider Waite deck. The spread (or card arrangement) will be chosen depending on the nature of your question, and the arrangement I feel will yield the most insight; I use multiple types of spreads for different purposes. Q. Are you psychic / telepathic? A. My approach to divination is to regard it as a means to gain insight into a question or situation, rather than a way to "tell the future" per se. During a reading, I employ the Jungian concept of synchronicity to identify and interpret symbols and patterns in a meaningful way. However, while I don't identify as a psychic or a clairvoyant, there have certainly been some uncanny readings in which I felt something more intuitive was at work. Q. What are runes? What is ogham? A. The runes are an ancient Germanic alphabet which can be used for divination. Ogham (pronounced "oh-um") is a somewhat similar system, employing the Celtic tree alphabet. Informational pages about ogham and runes are under construction. Currently, I am focusing on tarot as my divination method for working with clients. However, I can do ogham readings using the Celtic Tree Oracle cards by Colin Murray; and I am in the process of making my own set of wooden runes in the traditional way. I'll eventually be reading with those as well.