Rachael Sheehy

I'm a Celtic, Scottish tarot card reader and astrologer. As a trainee therapist at BCPC (Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling) , I combine the ancient symbology of tarot cards with current neuroscience. I’m deeply interested in how tarot and astrology can blend with therapeutic approaches. I want to demystify the mystic and offer real-world, pragmatic advice that honours the craft of both tarot reading and astrology. 

I draw from various therapeutic approaches.

One of my favourite general spreads is inspired by Rogerian theory. This theory posits that our soul, or 'core essence,' is always present, yearning to be fully expressed. However, societal conditioning often leads us to develop a 'survival self'—a persona that helps us meet society's demands, receive love, and gain external validation. Unfortunately, this survival self is often at odds with the true promptings of our soul.

I also incorporate archetypes in my work, drawing from Jung who suggests that our soul has a story it longs to play out.

My unique spread consists of four parts:

  1. Archetypes currently at play and the energies surrounding us.

  2. What our soul longs for to feel fully expressed and fulfilled.

  3. Advice on how to bridge the gap between our current state and our soul’s desires.

  4. Obstacles—often ourselves—standing in the way.

This four-part spread speaks directly to our core essence, revealing what we need to feel aligned, move towards our purpose, and uncover the barriers—usually our false selves or internalized limiting beliefs—that hinder our progress.

This deeply spiritual and psychological approach is both profound and transformative. My readings often evoke tears of recognition and relief.

I offer solo tarot reading sessions, astrology sessions or a combination of the two, where we delve into both your birth chart and ask the cards for guidance. For further information, please see my website www.raratarot.com