9.29.2010

Shoesday Part Two

I've been lax again, but with reason.  My keyboard was broken for awhile, and it was a frustrating mess to type without half the keys.

Anyhoo, I'm back now, and with a regular tarot gig.

Thoughts:

Shoesday came up rather suddenly, as in I found out about it last week.  The event was last night, and I read for "free" again. Three card readings this time. I learned my lesson about spreading myself too thin, for sure.  Honestly, I dreaded it.  Last time left more of an impact on me, than I really thought.  So, I dragged through my day, threw some clothes on (forget a dress and heels, I was ready to peel off all my clothes last time, halfway through the night), and headed over.

It started a little later, this time, and had about half the attendees.  I made super sure I had a good table, as opposed to the tiny little side table I worked from last time.  Good seating, and a good crowd.  It was all together a classier affair, there was a long wine/food tasting, and no vendors competing for floor space.  The women were all bubbly and in a good mood (without being all insane, like last time) and since it was quieter, I was able to communicate better.  I did have to shout at times, and my voice was sort of shot by the end of the night, but again, way better than last time.  I'd say I read for about 20 people, including DJ Pete.  I made a lot more money this time, for a few reasons.  I had a tip jar out, for starters, and I was able to say at the beginning of each reading "Three cards are free, but for $5, I'll do a six card reading..." and so on.  I was able to concentrate and connect to each person, and really every single reading was a total home run.  I got chills, gave chills, was moved almost to tears, moved at least two women to tears, consoled, encouraged, and empowered and that's *really* why I do it, to empower.  One thing came as a surprise, quite a few people opted for the $10 Celtic cross readings.  I know $10 is cheap for a ten card full spread, but I went through them fast, and people were really satisfied, which earned tips.  One thing that helped, I'm sure, is staying hydrated.  I made a strong tea of mugwort, mint, and wormwood (bitter! but worth it), and sipped it from my thermos mug throughout the night.  I never flagged. By the end of the night last time, my well was empty, and I was sort of grasping at straws.  This time, it all flowed through to the end.

Today, I'm in my pajamas all day, and relaxing. I don't think I grounded poperly after coming home from all that. I was thoroughly energized all night, and came home glowing and buzzing.  Then, shortly after I got home, and ate something...I passed out. Like someone unplugged me.  I woke up this morning crazy, confused, disorganized, groggy.  Something to keep in mind, next time.

Next time being tomorrow.  My regular gig is now twice a month at Ader's on Thursday nights.  If last night is any indication, I'm gaining quite a following.  Some weeks it's good, some it's a struggle to sit there and look busy all night.  Like, last week, I earned 15 bucks.  A few weeks ago, I earned a lot more.  What I really hope for, is face to face appointments, from all this.

It's been a slow, steady rolling start, but I can say I'm really earning money from this tarot gig, now.  It's becoming a source of not only joy, but income, now.