Event Tarot FAQ
Pricing, booking, logistics, and insurance for tarot, astrology, and sound bath services at private, corporate, and brand events across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Pricing & Booking
How much does it cost to hire a tarot reader for an event in Los Angeles?
Tinsley Tarot starts at $250 per hour per reader, with a two-hour minimum on all bookings, plus a $50 travel fee per reader for events in the Los Angeles area. Travel rates increase for events outside the Los Angeles area. A single reader at a two-hour private event in Los Angeles starts at $550. A 100-guest party staffed with three readers for two hours starts at approximately $1,650. Final pricing depends on the type of event, the number of readers, the services included, and travel distance. Public-facing events and brand activations are quoted at a higher rate. Submit an event inquiry for a tailored proposal.
How many tarot readers do I need for my event?
Plan on one reader per 20 to 25 guests for a two-hour window. A single reader completes roughly 12 to 18 readings per hour at 5 to 10 minutes each. For a 100-guest party where you want most attendees to get a reading, book three to four readers. Tinsley Tarot regularly staffs multi-reader activations for high-volume corporate and brand events.
How long does each tarot reading take at an event?
Event readings run 5 to 10 minutes per guest. This is deliberately shorter than a private session so that guest flow stays smooth and lines do not build. For events where you want deeper sessions, longer formats can be arranged in advance.
Is there a minimum booking length for event tarot readings?
Yes. A two-hour minimum is required for all bookings. Readers can work two to five hours at a stretch. Longer or full-day activations are available and are quoted individually.
How far in advance should we book?
Book as early as you can, particularly for October and December. Halloween and the corporate holiday party season are the busiest periods of the year for event tarot in Los Angeles and multi-reader availability goes first. For events in those months, four to eight weeks of lead time is advisable.
Logistics & Insurance
Are your tarot readers insured, and can you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes. All Tinsley Tarot readers are insured and a certificate of insurance can be provided on request at no charge. Naming your venue or client as an additional insured is a separate matter: it is a policy change processed by our underwriter, and it carries a $50 administrative fee per entity added. Submit additional insured requests at the time of booking, with a minimum of seven business days notice, and note that each entity is subject to underwriter approval.
What do you need from us to set up at our venue?
Each reader needs a medium-sized table, a tablecloth if you would like one, and three chairs. The third chair is deliberate: guests often prefer to sit with a friend while they receive their reading. Readers also need a spot quiet enough for a guest to hear them and lighting adequate to see the cards. Setup is professional and designed to complement your event aesthetic, and themed costuming can be arranged to match your event concept.
What areas does Tinsley Tarot serve?
Tinsley Tarot serves Los Angeles County, including Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, and Long Beach, along with Orange County, including Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, and San Diego. Travel outside these areas is available by arrangement.
Services & Customization
Is tarot appropriate for a corporate or workplace event?
Yes, and it is the majority of what Tinsley Tarot does. Readings are framed around reflection, creative thinking, and self-awareness rather than prediction, which makes them suitable for workplace settings. Clients have included Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Netflix, Google, A24 Films, and Sweetgreen. Sound baths are a lower-key alternative for wellness days and team retreats.
Can you use our branded tarot deck or customize the experience for our brand?
Yes. Tinsley Tarot offers event customization including reading from your own branded tarot deck, themed costuming, and custom activation design. Branded decks must reach us no less than one month before the event date, and carry an additional event customization charge covering the time each reader needs to learn an unfamiliar deck. This is a common request for product launches, brand activations, and marketing events.
What is a sound bath, and what happens during one?
A sound bath is a guided session in which participants lie or sit comfortably while a practitioner plays quartz crystal singing bowls. The sustained tones support relaxation and nervous system regulation. No participation is required beyond resting and listening, which makes it well suited to corporate wellness days, team retreats, and private gatherings.
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