Discover Your Path with Moonhanded Tarot
Discover Your Path with Moonhanded Tarot at Richmond Makers Market
What if a tarot card reading wasn’t just some mystical one-liner about your love life or your job prospects, but instead a deep-dive into who you are and where you’re headed? That’s exactly what Nat Blush, the creative mind behind Moonhanded Tarot, offers at the Richmond Makers Market. This is tarot redefined—no crystal balls, no spooky predictions, just real talk on your choices and what they mean for the future.
Nat has been at it for a while, too. After starting at the Birdhouse Market in 2016 with “a ramshackle table and a tiny tent,” they’ve spent years honing their craft, creating a tarot business that feels authentic, and more importantly, unapologetically queer and trans-inclusive. What does that mean? It means Moonhanded is a space where clients can explore themselves with guidance that’s reflective, non-judgmental, and personal.
What Sets Moonhanded Apart?
Moonhanded isn’t your everyday tarot stop. Nat takes tarot reading from a mere forecast to an investigation of the choices we make, an exploration of paths and possibilities rather than fixed predictions. As Nat says, “There is no set path into the future.” In each reading, you get to sit down, reflect, and make sense of your choices with the guidance of someone who has a knack for seeing the big picture. It’s tarot for people who want to see their lives as stories, each card a page and every shuffle a fresh chapter.
The Zine of Monstrosity: An Autumn Ritual
Nat’s creative spirit shines every autumn with the return of the Monstrosity Zine. This isn’t just a tarot offering—it’s a way to dig into the layers of ourselves that society might label as “monstrous.” For Nat, “monstrosity” encompasses everything from queerness to visible neurodivergence and misunderstood cultures or religions. These so-called “monstrous” qualities are often just beautiful differences, and Nat’s readings invite clients to embrace those traits.
This perspective is especially powerful for queer folks, who might relate to villains in popular media that are “queer-coded.” The zine and the readings explore how queerness, neurodivergence, and other “monstrous” traits can be reframed not as things to hide but as parts of us that deserve recognition and respect.
Why Tarot?
For Nat, tarot is more than cards—it’s a visual journey through the soul. Long before they were a professional reader, they were drawn to the cards’ art and storytelling potential. Every session becomes a visual metaphor for life’s twists and turns, helping clients create a roadmap to the future based on what resonates most with them.
And if you’re looking for the “best kept secrets” at Moonhanded, here’s a gem: modern playing cards? Yep, they actually came from tarot! That’s right, your average deck of cards has its roots in the rich history of tarot—a story that Nat is only too happy to share with anyone curious enough to ask.
Traditions & Magic at the Market
When you stop by Moonhanded’s table at the Richmond Makers Market, know you’re entering a sacred space. Everything Nat does with the cards is ritualistic: the shuffle, the setup, the focused energy they bring to each reading. It’s this consistency, this little bit of magic, that makes each reading at Moonhanded feel like a profound, personal journey.
Whether you’re a tarot enthusiast or a first-timer, stop by Moonhanded at the Richmond Makers Market and get a glimpse into the future you’re crafting, one choice at a time. Richmond’s got a vibrant array of creatives, but Nat Blush’s approach to tarot? That’s a vibe you won’t want to miss.
