THE ATA CODE OF ETHICS
I will serve the best interests of my clients, conducting my professional activities without causing or intending to cause harm.
I will treat all my clients with equal respect, regardless of their origin, race, religion, gender, age, or sexual preference.
I will represent honestly my Tarot qualifications, including educational credentials, levels of certification and experience.
I will keep
confidential the names of clients and all information shared or
discussed during readings, unless otherwise requested by the client or
required by a court of law.
I will
recommend clients consult a licensed professional for advice of a legal,
financial, medical, or psychological nature that I am not qualified to
provide. If trained in one of these areas, I will
clearly differentiate between the tarot reading and any professional
advice additionally provided.
I will respect my clients' right to refuse or terminate their reading at any time, regardless of prior consent.
I recognize that all ATA members have the same rights and obligations, and I will always respect and honor my co-members.
In addition to the ATA Code of Ethics, I have also developed a set of personal code of ethics:
I am not
qualified to give medical or health advice, therefore I will not attempt
to answer any medical or health questions, nor will I use readings to
predict death or illness.
I will not
answer questions regarding anyone not present at the reading except as
they relate to the client receiving the reading from the client's
perspective. For example, I cannot tell you if your spouse or significant other is cheating, etc.
I may have to reword some questions in a way that is appropriate for a reading. Clients will be notified if this is the case.
I will interpret the reading to be best of my ability, and admit freely when I am unable to do so. I
will advise clients to seek appropriate licensed professional counsel
should this be necessary (e.g., legal, financial, medical,
psychological).
I do not use the Tarot as a fortune telling device. Instead,
I use them as a tool to help clients gain insight into the matter in
question, explore options for thinking and/or behavior, and foster
responsibility and personal empowerment in order to encourage my clients
to fulfill their highest potential. I will do my best to create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. I will not tell clients what to do in any situation. I will help clients explore options; however, clients are always responsible for their own behavior.
I reserve the right to refuse any reading not adhering to my code of ethics.
I will maintain professional conduct within the Tarot community.
I will continue to advance my own professional development to aid me in providing better readings.
May God bless you , and your angels protect you
May your runners connect you , your helpers assist
you , your healers support you , your teachers
enlighten you , your joy Guides delight you ,
the nature spirits balance you , your animals
Guides recall your soul , and your higher self lead
you to live a life of peace ,grace ,creativity , and
contribution filled with love and laughter on
your personal earthly journey .
With all my love and support
Namaste
Lucien CTR
Lucien Gagnon Tarot reader
Mirror of the soul
519-620-0636
E mail Lucien_Tarot_reader@yahoo.ca
Website www.luciengagnontarotreader.yolasite.com
