Reading the Cards: How an Autistic Creator is Bringing an Authentic, Intuitive Perspective to Tarot Reading
Written by Tanisha E. Jarvis, M.A.
I’m a tarot girlie. As a neurodivergent woman, tarot is both a spiritual experience that helps me reconnect to my intuition and feelings. I also enjoy the beautiful artwork from the different tarot and oracle decks (my fave, the Modern Witch Tarot—it’s so diverse and queer).
When I discovered Witch of the Woods Tarot on YouTube, it only took one reading for me to subscribe. Laura is a neurodivergent psychic, tarot reader, and content creator. Laura welcomes you into her space with such gentleness. She is a storyteller who helps you envision the possibilities of your future, with such a calming voice. Le't’s meet the Witch of the Words Tarot!
Introduce yourself to the community, who are you?
I'm an intuitive, deeply curious and creative person who finds magic in the connections between spirituality and the beautifully unique, unconventional ways we experience the world.
What type of neurospicy are you?
Autistic
Your favorite tarot deck?
This is hard, but I'll say The Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne
When you pull this card, the biggest smile appears on your face?
The Sun, happiest card in the deck!
One word that describes your relationship with your neurodivergence, right now?
Integration
Why did you start Witch of the Woods Tarot? Why is tarot such an important aspect of your life?
Tarot is a tool that helped me connect with, and find myself when I was lost. It helps me connect my intuition to how my brain works. I started Witch of the Woods Tarot to hopefully provide that same comfort to others.
As a neurodivergent content creator, how do you balance the demands of the YouTube algorithm while protecting your personal energy and preventing burnout?
think it's an ongoing process of compassion, learning to work with myself rather than against myself. I've learned that I can't always create on demand or expect myself to operate at the same pace consistently. Protecting my energy is more important than growing my channel or the YouTube algorithm. So I give myself permission to step back when I need to. I want to build something sustainable that allows me to enjoy the creative process, not lose myself in it.
Do you feel your neurodivergence gives you a distinct perspective or intuitive edge when reading tarot cards? Does tarot itself serve as a tool for your own self-regulation and reflection?
Absolutely. I think my neurodivergence influences how I perceive and interpret the world in ways that are sometimes difficult to put into words. I'm naturally drawn to patterns, symbols and connections that might not be immediately obvious. I think my neurodivergence shapes that process and gives me a unique perspective. And yes, I use tarot personally as a way to calm anxiety and comfort myself when I'm overstimulated in addition to the spiritual reflection.
What’s your special interest?
I'm obsessed with stationery and journaling!
Something you want your community to know about you?
I want my community to know that I am always available to listen. I have felt alone many times in my life, so if you ever need to vent or talk with someone I'm here.
What are you working on right now that excites you?
I'm currently working on a new product/service to help my community connect with their own intuitive gifts.
Where can the community find and support your work?
About Laura/Witch of the Woods Tarot
I am a psychic and intuitive tarot reader, spiritual guide and creative soul. My approach to tarot goes beyond traditional card meanings, weaving together symbolism, pattern recognition, and divine connection. Tarot and spirituality helped me find the path back to myself amongst the challenges of motherhood, identity and navigating neurodivergence. It is my mission to help and encourage others, especially women, to find the path back to themselves. To trust their inner wisdom and find meaning in their own unique experiences.
About the NeuroDiverse Experience Lab
The NeuroDiverse Experience Lab LLC is an organization that supports high-masking neurodivergent professionals through educational awareness, and community-power building. Our founder Tanisha E. Jarvis, M.A. (Nisha J.) is a neurodivergent and suicide prevention educator, consultant, and community advocate. She is a Black/Afro-Latinx, Queer, neurodivergent, and chronically-disabled woman who uses this platform to reclaim power for marginalized voices. We create the NeuroDiversity Liberation Framework™ which is the foundation of our 1:1 program My AuDHD Burnout Recovery Roadmap. A program to support high-masking neurodivergent professionals through burnout.
If you are a high-masking neurodivergent professional and want to begin the journey to overcome burnout, apply today.
