There’s plenty to be grateful for in London, but sometimes living in this big ol’ city can leave you feeling a little lost. Whether it’s daily yoga or detoxing day trips, everyone has their own way of finding direction – and some people take a New Age approach to answering life’s big questions.
Crystals, spiritual guides and fortune-tellers are back in fashion, with tarot card readings seeing a huge revival in London. Card-reading workshops are cropping up across the capital, but leave your tie-dye and crystal balls at home – this is a new generation of clairvoyants, with a modern take on tarot.
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The Wellness Foundry was set up by former fashion designer Fiongal Greenlaw after the pressures of modern life led him to spiritual and psychic exploration. The alternative healing centre now offers a range of left-field workshops, including one-to-one tarot readings from a squad of experts, either in person or over Zoom.
Wellness Foundry, Vauxhall. From £55. Find out more here.
What do Kim Kardashian West, Tracey Emin and Larry King all have in common? Why, they’ve all been to see the Psychic Sisters, of course. This group of tarot card readers are the big international players of the clairvoyant world. Run by Jane Wallace, they appeared in all the glossy mag titles after they landed a spot in Selfridges, and now offer sessions in London, Birmingham and LA. It's pricier than your average high street tarot. But if it’s good enough for Kim, it’s good enough for us.
Selfridges, 400 Oxford St. From £70 per half hour. Find out more here.
A boutique bookshop and cultural centre for those with an interest in spirituality, culture, religion and divination, Treadwells is a hub for anyone into tarot. Its experienced line-up of tarot readers are available any day of the week, offering varied approaches to suit all comers. There's also a sensible code of practice in place, that stops visitors from seeking readings more than once every three months.
Treadwells, 33 Store St. Tarot readings £90 for an hour, £50 for 30 minutes. Book here.
Billing themselves as the voice of modern soulseekers, She’s Lost Control is a lifestyle brand that’s more polished that Mystic Meg’s crystal ball. The shop sells homemade skincare, healing crystals and vases wood-fired in Bali, as well as offering a varied line-up of spiritual workshops. Check their line-up of tarot events to search your soul with the help of the cards.
She’s Lost Control, 42 Valentine Rd. Prices vary.
Step aboard a traditional narrowboat in pretty Regent's Canal for an old school tarot experience. The Water Gypsy offers affordable sessions, from a simple three card reading to a full hour of insight and guidance, against the peaceful backdrop of the lapping waters.
Regent's Canal. £15-£50. Find out more here.
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