HIGH TOWER ARCANA

tarot readings and mentorship

My name is Sydney Madison Magdalene, and I am the tarot reader behind High Tower Arcana.

My name is Sydney Madison Magdalene, and I am a tarot reader and mentor from North Carolina’s Appalachian Region. I use tarot as a tool for self-realization and awakening one’s consciousness to the truth, which is a rare thing to see clearly. I was introduced to tarot when I was twelve years old, and over the course of my life it has been my greatest teacher. After over 2,500 readings, I've taken my cards to two continents and thirty states. 

In my readings, I seek not only to discern through the tarot, but also to hold the querent's pain, confusion and longings as a fellow human being. A core part of my practice is to create a compassionate, private space where one can feel safe to be vulnerable and open about their life without judgment. I believe that being entrusted to read someone's cards is a sacred privilege and a position of power that should not be abused or taken for granted, but  should be handled with intention and respect. 

I am trained in the tarot school of Arthur Edward Waite, who saw the tarot as an illustration of the mystical path and tarot divination as reflection of the truth. In using tarot as a tool for self-realization and discernment of the truth, I make modern adjustments to Waite’s original vision.

The inquiries that querents have brought to my readings span a variety of topics, including practical decisions they must make, their relationships, the inner turmoil, and their spiritual journey. All of my readings work to gain insight into the querent’s past, present, emotional world and unconscious in order to understand the life they are living from a holistic perspective. When a querent is looking for the likelihood of–or the path to–a preferred outcome, my readings inquire not only if what they are seeking is possible, but also if it is in their best interests. Why do they believe that this outcome will serve them, and are they correct? The core purposes of my readings are to see where a querent’s current path is taking them, to give them insight into their feelings and internal struggles, and to advise them on which of their  decisions or attitudes need to shift for them to achieve the best outcome for them. All of my readings connect the querent's inquiry back to their spiritual journey and mystical path while also providing practical guidance. 

It would be an honor to share this offering with you.

My Services

  • Each tarot reading is $200 for a one hour reading. Currently, readings are virtual through Zoom. I will get to know you and why you are seeking a reading, then pull a six card spread with additional clarifiers. Readings will look at all angles of the situation, and deliver accurate and understandable wisdom to guide you on the best path forwards.

  • ​​For $230 an hour, I teach all and any different parts of tarot reading. Currently, mentorship sessions are virtual through Zoom. Catered to each student’s goals and questions, we’ll go in depth into the tarot’s wisdom, card meanings, different spreads, and card interpretation. We’ll also explore the ethics and approaches to being a powerful reader.

    Common tricky tarot subjects I specialize in teaching include how to master court cards, see the deeper meanings and mysteries behind the Major Arcana, and find the story within tarot spreads.

  • “Sydney’s tarot readings are unique, insightful and profound beyond expectations. She combines deep intuition, extensive knowledge of the tradition and interpretation of the Arcans with an understanding of the human condition that transcends her age.

    When a card comes to her, she reads it with the devotion of a scholar who has studied in depth the meaning and the hidden messages that surround that symbol and pairs it with an uncanny ability to translate its meaning into concrete, modern guidance of the experience of life. She will help you to see not only the primary message that the card is offering but the interplay of the cards, and of their secondary and sometimes tertiary attributes.

    Her choice of words is accurate, her intuition astounding, the depth of her knowledge and her ability to weave together teachings from multiple traditions unparalleled. Her readings are never predictable- they are unique and profoundly moving. She will help you see your soul, and will respectfully translate the cards' messages in guiding your transformation with wisdom and compassion.”

    -Alessandra Pavesio

  • “I cannot recommend this tarot reading experience highly enough—it was truly life-changing. As someone who had never had a tarot reading before, I approached it with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. However, within moments of the session beginning, all of my doubts and concerns melted away. 

    Her insights were nothing short of astonishing. She tapped into the core of my experiences, emotions, and struggles with such precision that it felt like she was holding up a mirror to my soul. The cards, and her interpretations of them, spoke directly to issues I had been wrestling with, even those I hadn’t fully acknowledged myself. It wasn’t just her accuracy that left me in awe—it was the gentle, compassionate way she guided me through the reading, offering clarity and support with every revelation.

    I cried more than once during the session, overwhelmed by the truth and resonance of what she shared. She helped me see my life and decisions from a broader, healthier perspective, and I left feeling both inspired and empowered. If you are considering a tarot reading but have doubts, as I did, I urge you to take the leap. This was more than a reading—it was a transformational journey.”

    -Griffin Mueller

Contact me.

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hightowerarcana@gmail.com
(919)491-9040