Posted on February 2025

It was a rainy Friday night. A mother had asked me to read at her daughter's birthday party. The girl wanted to have a tarot card reader. Teenagers, just entering high school. Although I like reading young souls, it was raining and there was lots of traffic on my way to New Jersey. I'm not keen on Friday night parties. But one thing I have learned is the universe puts me where I am supposed to be, no matter how tired I am. The other thing I have noticed is there is always a deep connection for me with the first read of the night and the last. Always a shared birthdate or some connection that confirms I am meant to be there. This has proven true for many years now. Tonight was no different. I was almost finished, down to my last read and on time. I already had my mind on driving back to my favorite tavern for a warm meal and some wine. Then in walked Sarah, my last read of the night.

Quiet-spoken and blonde, she sat down and listened to my instructions. First question, usual high school concern. Then she pulled cards for her second question, the last question. She looked up at me and said, "Is my father proud of me? Does he see me?" I stopped dead in my tired tracks. I knew from Sarah's words and the cards she pulled that her dad had crossed over. It was a beautiful spread too. Sarah was 14 and trying to come to terms with losing her father; the tavern could wait. I told Sarah that it must be very hard starting high school without her dad, but that he does watch over her and her family. He is most proud of Sarah.

I also went on to say, as I always do when someone loses a loved one, once you come to terms with the sadness, you have a direct connection to the other side. Use it to your Advantage. I told Sarah that her dad is always there for her. Whenever she wants to communicate with him, all she has to do is, before she goes to sleep, ask whatever she wants to know. Then, just go to sleep. It is that simple. You may never dream of the loved one that has crossed; I never do, but when I wake up, the answer is there for me before I get out of bed. During sleep is when we are the most relaxed and the Spirit World can communicate with us a lot easier.

Sarah started to smile. I also told her whenever she is ready, to try and visit a church of Spiritualism. An interesting place where they believe in communication with the other side. It is part of their church doctrine. I spent a few years studying spiritualism and mediumship at a spiritualist church before I realized Tarot was my niche. For a listing of all Spiritualist churches, you can try their website, nsac.org. It's a very interesting place to visit if you are looking for messages from a loved one who has crossed over. They have message circles and workshops that will help you get in touch with your own intuition so you can see the signs.

I finished Sarah's reading and she thanked me for all my advice. As the mom walked me to the door, I asked her about Sarah's dad. DEA officer, killed in the line of duty. Being I pray to Archangel Michael daily, who watches over law enforcement as well as light workers, it was no wonder I ended up meeting Sarah on a rainy Friday night. As I got back into my truck to head home, I felt a strong presence that whispered thank you in my ear.