Chariot Posted September 16, 2024 Posted September 16, 2024 (edited) My suggestion would be to compile a list of questions or topics you think might spark interest. Unless these people have previous experience with tarot, they might not know what tarot can do, or might not be able to think of questions on the spot. I'd say give them some ideas beforehand. Make it clear that their questions or topics don't have to come from your 'list' but that you've created the list is to give them ideas. You can print off the list and give it out for distribution beforehand. I think this will, if nothing else, generate a lot of interest in your presentation and readings. Being an older person myself (75 years old) I would say that questions which younger people might gravitate towards ...who will be my life partner, will I have children, does he/she love me, how do I deal with my abusive boss/spouse, etc, might not be the questions older people in care homes would particularly ask. I think a good topic for older people (as somebody else mentioned) would be centred around a life mystery for them—something that has always puzzled them about their life. Other topics: What they want to be doing in the near future. Ambitions? What they need to know now, or what they might be overlooking? Also you could get them to focus on feelings about people—either in their lives now, or maybe who have passed on. Any 'unfinished business.' Regrets they might have about decisions they've made, and how to deal with those regrets, etc. Recognising pivotal points in their lives? The well-being of loved ones they don't see very often any more. Ways to keep in contact with friends and family. Explore favourite moments in their lives, or understand more about moments that were not so great. Are there any issues that preoccupy them just now? Even a daily 3-card draw ...plus an advice card? I would also give thought about doing these readings in public, or will you have a quiet corner where people can get privacy? It might be fun to do a group reading, but many people will not be happy sharing intimate details about their life to everybody else in the group. What would the home's policy be about private readings? Edited September 16, 2024 by Chariot
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