We have some really amazing people in our Tarot Tribe and I am so excited to be able to connect with Heru Jerome from Worthy Tarot and share his Tarot Story with you all.
Tell us about yourself? Where are you from and what do you do for a living?
My name is Heru Jerome I am a professional Tarot and Crystal reader here in NYC. I have been reading Tarot for about 15 years now and am loving every moment of it! I am from New Jersey, Essex County boy all the way! However, I went to college in DC (Howard University) and music school when I was a bit younger had me touring all over the place. So I have gotten to see my fair share of the worldJ.
How did you find the Tarot?
Well I was born with site, my family is Shinecock my Grandmother grew up on the reservation in West Islip Long Island. Site is pretty strong in my bloodline. When I was younger I was with my Grandmother at a bus stop and saw a silhouette of a man in the clouds, he was walking around and looking at me. The thing was that I did not feel any bad energy at all, I felt very centered even at 7 years old. 45 minutes late, when I got home my Grandmother got a call that her brother died. It was then that I realized my gifts and my family allowed them to develop naturally.
As I got older at about 17, I was drawn to the tarot because of my natural gifts with site and my love of art. However, I only dibbed and dabbed with readings. I didn’t seriously immerse myself in Tarot until my 5 year study into the Kemetic Priesthood. Learning to understand the concepts of Ancient Egypt, Maat, the Book of Life, & being a Priest made using the Tarot quite natural. After my study I was able to approach the Tarot in a way like never before.
How do you use the Tarot in your spiritual practice?
I am much attuned to the Moon and her cycles. I do a ritual & 25 card draw spread for myself on every New and Full moon. I also pull a card for myself most days and journal on how it deals with the specific energy that I am in for that week.
How do you prep for a Tarot Reading?
I meditate, go to my sacred space, and conduct a prayer ritual with a vision of white and purple light while burning sage and Palo Santo. This ritual keeps me centered and keeps my first eye clear.
What is one of the most memorable Tarot experiences you have had?
We are all on a path of Ascension and I feel that reading Tarot has saved me on that path. Every reading that I have had is a reminder of that, all of my clients put a mirror in my face and remind me of the things that I am either dealing with or have dealt with. It is interesting how although we are all different we all truly deal with the same things. I am very blessed to work with people the way that I do because it keeps me going and sane!
What is your go to Tarot Spread?
I have a Tarot Spread that is custom to me that I created while I was being initiated into the priesthood. It allows me to really look into psyche and get the heart of matters. It requires that I use 3 Oracle decks that I build a meridian line with. One is drawn to sacred feminine, one in-between, and one to sacred masculine. I then build a backbone with the Tarot aligned to the quadrants of north, south, east, west and fire, air, water, and earth. They all pair together to tell a full panoramic story, I use this layout for all of my readings.
What is your current working Tarot deck?
I use a few Decks for all of my professional readings:
- Linestrider Tarot
- Cosmic Tarot
- Sacred Rebels Oracle
- Wisdom of the Oracle
- Rotin Tarot
- Osho Transformation Tarot
What is your oldest Tarot deck?
I have a copy of the Rotin Tarot that was printed in the 90’s and isn’t in print anymore. I use this deck for many of my readings and it has become a signature. You can read about it and Peter here:
http://www.worthytarot.com/blog/
What Tarot card represents your goals for 2016?
I think that the King of Swords is always a representation of what I aim for. I think that it requires a clear mind to truly wield power responsibly. Without expectations, wants, ego or worry. That is what my aim is this year, to be clear as I move closer towards ascension and the achievement of my goals!
Here is where you can find me:
Website
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Worthy-Tarot/423422231199488
https://www.instagram.com/worthytarot/
