Notes from Olivia
Reflections on reading tarot — practical, grounded, and honest — from Olivia Rivera, the reader behind TarotCommunity.
The Three Questions I Ask Before Every Reading
The cards can only be as good as the question you bring, so I settle three things before I ever touch the deck.
Read →20 August 2026
What "Reversed" Really Changes (and When to Ignore It)
Reversals aren't opposite meanings or bad omens, and there's no shame in reading every card upright while you're learning.
Read →16 August 2026
Reading Tarot for Yourself Without Spiraling Into Anxiety
Self-reading goes sideways when you keep pulling cards until you get the answer you wanted; here's how I keep my own readings honest and calm.
Read →12 August 2026
How to Build a Daily One-Card Practice That Actually Sticks
Most daily draws fail for the same reason gym memberships do; here's how I've kept mine going for years without it becoming a chore.
Read →8 August 2026
Why the Tower Isn't the Disaster Everyone Fears
The card that makes people gasp is usually pointing at a relief they've been putting off, not a catastrophe coming for them.
Read →4 August 2026