Tarot Reading for the 21st Century

Tarot cards for fortune-telling? Honestly, that’s old news. 

If you dig a little deeper, you’ll find the Tarot actually started out in 15th-century Italy as a game for the aristocracy. Wealthy families hired artists to create these beautiful decks—think of it as a fancy version of bridge called tarocchi. The major arcana? Probably just a clever way to make the cards stand out, inspired by the wild costumes you’d see during carnival season. It wasn’t until centuries later, in the 1700s, that occultists grabbed onto the Tarot and gave it a mystical twist.

Fast forward to today. In our hyper-connected world, Tarot is making a serious comeback—this time as a tool for real insight. People use it to cut through the noise, find clarity, and make better decisions. Tarot’s not just about fortune-telling anymore; it’s become a way to pause, reflect, and actually process all the information flying at us every day.

Take Zamm Zamudio, also known as Tarot Zamm, for example. She’s an author and intuitive consultant based in Wellington, New Zealand. Zamm uses Tarot to get her clients thinking—really thinking—about their choices and building up their confidence. She’s seen, again and again, that Tarot readings give people solid advice when they’re facing tough decisions. And she’s not the only one who believes it; her clients have been raving about her for years.

In fact, Zamm’s received glowing feedback from both individuals and companies. All those five-star reviews earned her the 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. And it’s not just locals who benefit—visitors from all over New Zealand and even overseas have left her sessions with a fresh perspective.

Forget the idea that Tarot readings have to be serious or mysterious. More and more Wellington businesses are booking Zamm for their events, mixing a little Tarot fun into the party. Her readings break the ice and get people talking, and guests walk away with something to chew on long after the event wraps up. Tarot can be entertaining and genuinely eye-opening at the same time.

Zamm’s approach is different—she reads intuitively, but she keeps things grounded. There’s no fluff or fortune-cookie talk. Instead, she brings in philosophy, psychology, art, and real-life experience to make her readings meaningful.

The images on Tarot cards actually mirror everyday life. When you start connecting those visuals to what’s happening in your world, you get a new way of looking at things—a kind of symbolic language you can use to reflect on where you are, what you want, and how you can push past your limits.

So, if you’re in Wellington and you’re looking for some real insight, don’t miss the chance to sit down with Zamm. You might surprise yourself with what you discover.

Just a heads-up: Tarot readings aren’t a substitute for professional advice from a doctor, lawyer, or financial expert. And you need to be at least 18 to book a session.