Please help! DOB & Full Name Request for

No — you do not need to give your date of birth and full name for a tarot reading. A genuine tarot reader only needs your question or theme (and at most a first name or nickname if they want to personalize the session).

Why a reader might still ask for DOB + full name:

• They're cross-referencing another system (astrology chart, numerology) — fine if they say so upfront, but that's no longer pure tarot.
• They're collecting personal data unnecessarily — a privacy red flag.
• It's a "trust-building" ritual that has no real function for the cards themselves.

Practical checks before you hand anything over:

1. Did they explain *why* they need it? If not, you don't have to give it.
2. Is there a written privacy policy? Where is your data stored, who sees it, how long is it kept?
3. Can you use a pseudonym or just a first name? A real reader will usually say yes.

Red flags: insistence, vague answers, no privacy policy, asking before you've even asked a question, or pairing it with upsells ("premium readings need full data").

Bottom line: if you want a reading, the only thing you really owe is the question itself. The cards work on what you're bringing to ask about, not on your birth chart or your legal name.

If you'd like, tell me the actual situation you want a reading on and I'll pull cards — no DOB, no full name needed.