Tarot Readings, Workshops & Events in Madison, Wisconsin

My tarot readings are informed by a modern approach that treats the cards as a tool for self-reflection. I tend toward the practical over the mystical, the grounded over what the stars are saying. Tarot works, I believe, because the 78 cards hold centuries of wisdom about the physical, emotional, and spiritual experience of being human. Each card is a mirror—78 reflections of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might be headed.
Through this approach, I can provide a roadmap toward self-actualization. A reading can offer fresh perspective on your current situation and highlight what might be possible. No certain future outcomes are given, as the power and possibilities for your journey always lie within you.
I focus on events and parties because the connection and unpredictability of these gatherings spark a sense of openness and play. It’s where I thrive—and where I find those I read for thrive too. Tarot readings at parties, receptions, and other celebrations can serve as powerful icebreakers, moments of connection, and joyful experiences that anchor your event in guests’ memories.
And while I may be one of the most practical tarot readers you’ll ever meet, I do wear big, dangling hand-made earrings—just to throw people off the scent.
New! Read my book
How to Read Tarot for Your Cat: A Whimsical Guide to Feline Mysticism, Bonding, and One-Card Readings
Reading Tarot for Your Cat is a playful, slightly mystical guide that will help you perform one-card tarot readings for the feline in your life. Whether your cat is a sleepy oracle or a chaotic gremlin, this book will help you understand what the universe (and your cat) might be trying to tell you. This text-based guide provides mystic insight amid the love and shedding, ready for your next cat-led reading.
Upcoming Events

Intro to Tarot Workshop at Lake City Books
October 2
Whether you’re brand new to tarot or you’ve got a deck collecting dust, this two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop will help you connect with your cards, trust your instincts, and have fun doing it.
Recent Writing

When a querent comes to me without a clear focus, I often suggest a three-card spread that explores mind, body, and spirit. This kind of reading gives a holistic view of how our energies and urges are working together.

Recently, I read for a friend who was wrestling with a major financial decision. Money, of course, is never just numbers on a page. It carries with it our history, our values, and our dreams for the future.

I have recently begun writing about tarot, and it has been a joy. If you’d like a sense of my voice and approach, you’ll find it in my first book,…
I am an open-minded skeptic who asked Sara for a reading on finding my way into my new life as an artist. I found Sarah’s tarot reading to be intuitive, insightful, and thought-provoking. It’s given me some wonderful ideas to roll around in my head and heart while I embrace my new life. Highly recommend!
Catherine C.