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TAROT & ASTROLOGY / WITH RENÉ ASHLEY

Look a little
deeper.

There’s a reason people are the way they are.
Let’s get to know you.

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Tarot readings · Birth chart reports
St. Thomas, Ontario & online

Practising since 2018Hundreds of readings in 2026St. Thomas & across Ontario

A NOTE FROM RENÉ

What I believe.

You don’t have to believe in astrology or tarot to be curious about what you might learn.

I believe things happen for a reason and that life gives us lessons, sometimes in ways we don’t understand at the time. The more I learn, the more I realise how much there is still to learn.

For me, astrology is a way to understand our personalities and patterns. Your chart does not control your choices or excuse how you treat people. With tarot, I trust my intuition and speak from the cards as the reading unfolds.

I’m interested in what we can learn about ourselves and each other. I think we’re a little kinder to people when we understand them. Ourselves included. Your choices remain your own.

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FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

Choose your reading.

Choose tarot for an intuitive reading led by the cards. Choose astrology for a written birth chart report, or a consultation to discuss a chart or report you already have.

New to this? A simple guide
A spread of tarot cards

A CONVERSATION LED BY THE CARDS

In-person tarot reading

I recommend a general reading. You don’t need a question or to tell me your story first. I read directly from the cards, trust my intuition, and explain what comes up.

A full, individual tarot reading at the Tarot Shed in St. Thomas.

C$80In person · 25–30 minutes
What happens in a tarot reading?

My readings are spontaneous and intuitive. I prefer to know very little about you beforehand. I speak from the cards as the reading unfolds, without needing you to explain your life before I begin.

I recommend a general reading. This means we do not start with one fixed question. If you want a specific focus, I can try, but the cards may point us somewhere else.

In-person sessions are full readings only. They last about 25–30 minutes.

Find me at an event

Tarot readings at markets and events:

Quick check-in About 10 minutes
C$40
Full reading 20–25 minutes
C$80
See upcoming events
Printed Open Eye Astrology birth chart reports from René’s original website

YOUR PERSONAL ASTROLOGY REPORT

Birth chart report

A personal written report based on your birth date, time and place. I explain your planetary placements and houses, what they represent, and how the different parts of your chart connect.

Start here for astrology. Your report explains the planets and signs in your chart, and the areas of life linked to your houses, in plain language.

C$75Personalised report · 10–15 pages
What is included in my report?

A personal report of about 10–15 pages. We begin with your placements and houses.

  • Your placements: the planets and signs in your chart, and the traits they may describe.
  • Your houses: areas of life, such as home, work and relationships.
  • The whole picture: how the different parts connect.

Your report is written for you. It is not an instant download. Ask about the delivery time before ordering if you need it by a certain date.

What do I need to send you?

Your date of birth, time of birth and birthplace. After paying through Square, email these details to openeyeastrology@gmail.com. Use the same name and email as your order.

If you do not know your birth time, contact me before ordering. We can talk about what I can read without it.

Already know your chart?

Go further with an advanced chart

An advanced chart builds on your first report. We look more closely at exact planet positions, called degrees, and the planets moving now, called transits. We can discuss the focus and price before you book.

For an in-person appointment, send a request without paying upfront. Birth chart details are collected before secure Square checkout.

René outdoors in a white dressRENÉ ASHLEY / THE PERSON BEHIND OPEN EYE

I’M RENÉ / THE PERSON BEHIND OPEN EYE

How I read.

My tarot readings are intuitive, spontaneous, and led by the cards.

I prefer to know as little about you as possible before we start. You don’t need to prepare a question or explain your story. I read directly from the cards and speak as the reading unfolds.

I recommend a general reading so we can follow what comes up. If you really want to focus on something specific, I can try, but the cards sometimes take us somewhere else.

For astrology, I start with a written birth chart report covering your planetary placements and houses. After that, you can book a consultation to talk through your chart, or ask about an advanced reading of degrees and transits.

I’ve been practising astrology and tarot since 2018. I explain things in everyday language, so you can follow along whether you are completely new or already familiar with your chart.

Choose your reading
Editorial illustration of René’s Tarot Shed, based on her own photographs, with open doors, cosy seating, books and a reading table
THE TAROT SHED / ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO
The shed,
after dark.A glimpse of the real space.

THE TAROT SHED · ST. THOMAS

A little space.
A different
perspective.

The Tarot Shed, St. Thomas.

A calm, cosy space for an in-depth reading. Come on your own or with friends, settle in, and take the time to talk things through.

Choose a full tarot reading, or an in-person discussion of your astrology chart or birth chart report. I’ll explain as we go, with space for you to ask questions.

Individual in-person readings · C$80
Tarot: full readings only, 25–30 minutes · Astrology: chart or report discussion
By appointment. Confirm your time before paying. Group timing and pricing arranged when you enquire.

SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSASTROLOGY OR TAROT

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE

On the other side
of a reading.

“This was extremely informative, in depth and interesting.”
RhiBirth chart report
“I loved reading every second of my birth chart.”
ShyanneBirth chart report
“Everything was spot on about me.”
HeatherBirth chart report

Client notes shared on my original website.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Readings worth talking about.

If you’ve had a reading with me, thank you. Sharing a few words about your experience helps someone else feel comfortable taking that first step.

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YOUR READING, AT YOUR PACE

How to get started.

Here’s what happens next.
No background knowledge needed.

  1. 01

    Choose your reading.

    A general tarot reading, your birth chart report, or a closer look at a chart you already know.

  2. 02

    Confirm the details.

    For an appointment, send a request without paying upfront. For a birth chart report, enter your birth details before Square checkout.

  3. 03

    Have your reading or receive your report.

    Settle in for your reading, or explore your personal report at home. Want to talk through your chart together? You can book a separate chart discussion.

A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING GOES A LONG WAY

Start with the
simple things.

You can be curious about astrology without knowing its language. These are a few of the ideas we may explore together. Open any term for a closer look.

Need another language? Ask me what is possible before you book.

01 / Your starting pointBirth chartA map of the sky at the moment you were born.

A birth chart is a map of where the planets were when you were born. In astrology, we use this map to explore personality, patterns and different areas of life.

Your date, time and place of birth help me build this map.

02 / Planets and signsPlacementsThe planets and signs that make up your chart. Your Sun sign is one placement.

A placement tells us where a planet is in your birth chart. For example, you may know your Sun sign. That is one part of your chart. Your Moon and the other planets add more parts to the picture.

03 / Areas of your lifeHousesThe 12 areas of your chart, linked to parts of life such as home, work and relationships.

The chart has 12 parts called houses. Each one is linked to an area of life, such as home, work or relationships. We look at these alongside your planetary placements.

A birth time helps us read the houses more accurately.

04 / A closer lookDegreesA planet’s exact position within a sign. A detail we explore in an advanced chart.

Degrees show the exact position of a planet within a sign. An advanced chart uses this extra detail to look more closely at your placements.

05 / The planets moving nowTransitsThe planets moving now, compared with the positions in your birth chart.

The planets keep moving after you are born. A transit reading compares where they are now with your birth chart. In astrology, this is one way to explore current themes and changes.

06 / No question neededGeneral tarotA reading without one fixed question. I let the cards lead, and we talk it through.

A general tarot reading starts without one fixed question. I let the cards tell me what needs to be said, explain what I see and talk it through with you.

This is the way I usually recommend starting.

You don’t need the right words.
Tell me what you’re curious about.

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

Find me at an event.

From a quick check-in at a market to a longer conversation at the Tarot Shed, I’ve met so many of you along the way. Thank you for stopping, sitting down, and trusting me enough to do a reading.

Where I’m going next

NOV212026

UP NEXT · SARNIA

BizBaz Holiday Market

Lochiel Kiwanis Centre
Sarnia, Ontario

NOV282026

COMING UP · LONDON

Hexmas Holiday Market

311 Oakland Avenue, London
11:00 am–4:00 pm

2026 dates shown. Check Instagram for the latest event updates before travelling.

Where you’ve found Open Eye

A few of the places my table has taken me.

2026Markets, festivals & pop-ups

  • Samhain Witch’s Veil

    Centennial Hall · London

  • Haus of Horrors · Ghouls Night

    311 Oakland Avenue · London

  • Hamilton Pride · Pride at the Pier

    Pier 4 Park · Hamilton

  • Dark Feminine Witch’s Night Market

    London

  • Strathroy Pride in the Park

    Alexandra Park · Strathroy

  • Whispers & Wonders First Friday

    Greens · Sarnia

  • 178th Leamington Fair

    Leamington

  • Beltane Witch’s Veil Night Market

    London

  • Scoop & Shop Spring Market

    Shaw’s Dairy Bar · St. Thomas

  • Whispers & Wonders Mother’s Day Pop-up

    Greens · Sarnia

  • Spring, Sprang, Sprung Equinox Market

    Point Edward Community Hall · Point Edward

  • Spring Witches Night Market

    Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit · Stratford

  • Tarot Reading Pop-up at Bass Notez

    Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge · St. Thomas

  • Whispers & Wonders Galentine’s Pop-up

    Greens · Sarnia

2025Markets, festivals & pop-ups

  • Yuletide Witch’s Market

    311 Oakland Avenue · London

  • Whispers & Wonders

    Refined Fool, London Road · Sarnia

  • Samhain Witch’s Veil

    80 Dundas Street · London

  • Tricks, Treats & Treasures

    Union Sport Club · Union

  • Witches & Wizards Halloween Festival

    Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit · Stratford

  • Diagon Alley Mystic Market

    311 Oakland Avenue · London

  • Summerween

    Union Sport Club · Union

  • Hamilton Pride · Pride at the Pier

    Pier 4 Park · Hamilton

  • Bayham Beachfest Market

    Port Burwell

  • Glencoe Scottish Mystic Fair

    Glencoe

  • Midsummer Sunset Market

    Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit · Stratford

  • Christmas in July with the Animals

    Two Siblings Events

  • The Mom Market × Covent Garden Market

    Covent Garden Market · London

  • Sun Spell Witch’s Market

    311 Oakland Avenue · London

  • Strathroy Hometown Festival

    Strathroy

  • Lilith’s Temptation Witch’s Market

    311 Oakland Avenue · London

  • Mother’s Day Market

    Union Community Centre · Union

Between markets, you’ll find me reading at the Tarot Shed.

INVITE OPEN EYE

Invite Open Eye
to your event.

A busy market. A birthday. A night with your favourite people. Tell me what you’re planning. I’d love to be part of it.

TAROT AT MARKETS & EVENTS

Quick check-inC$40About 10 minutes
Full readingC$8020–25 minutes

These prices are for tarot readings at markets and events. Astrology starts with a C$75 birth chart report. Private gatherings and personal sessions are quoted when we discuss the details.

FOR ORGANISERS

Markets & public events

Give your guests a chance to sit down for a reading. Send me the date, location, event hours, and a little about your market or event.

FOR YOU & YOUR PEOPLE

Private events & readings

A birthday, a night with friends, or a private reading. Let’s talk about the people, the place, and the kind of experience you’d like.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

A few things
you might wonder.

Do I have to believe in astrology or tarot?

No. I approach both with curiosity, intuition and an open mind. I believe they can give us another way to understand ourselves. You can ask questions and decide what is meaningful to you. Your chart and your reading do not make your choices for you.

How do I choose between tarot and astrology?

Choose tarot if you would like a conversation led by the cards. Choose a birth chart report if you want to explore your astrology in writing. If you already have a report and want to talk through it, ask about an in-person chart discussion. You can also message me before choosing.

Will a reading tell me what I have to do?

Your choices remain your own. A reading can offer another perspective, bring a pattern into focus, or give you something to consider. You decide what is useful and how it relates to the life you actually live.

Do I need to know anything about tarot or astrology?

No. For tarot, I always recommend a general reading. You don’t need a question; I let the cards tell me what needs to be said. If you really want to focus on something specific, I can try, but the cards sometimes have other ideas. I’ll explain the reading as we go, in everyday language.

How long is a tarot reading?

At events, a quick check-in is about 10 minutes (C$40), and a full reading is 20–25 minutes (C$80). Booked in-person tarot sessions are full readings only, lasting around 25–30 minutes. Individual in-person readings are C$80. Enquire for appointment availability.

What information do you need for a birth chart?

Your birth date, birth time and birthplace. If you don’t know your birth time, get in touch before ordering so we can talk about what’s possible and what will be less precise.

How do astrology readings work?

I always begin with a birth chart report covering your planetary placements and houses. Reports are C$75. After that, if you’d like more detail, I can create an advanced chart reading that explores degrees and transits.

Can I have a reading in person?

Yes. The Tarot Shed in St. Thomas, Ontario is a calm, cosy space for in-depth astrology or tarot readings. Come alone or with friends. Individual in-person readings are C$80, for a full tarot reading or a discussion of your astrology chart or birth chart report. Tarot appointments last around 25–30 minutes. A new birth chart report is purchased separately. Confirm your appointment before using the Square payment link. Group timing and pricing are arranged when you enquire.

How do online orders work?

Birth chart reports are C$75. Enter your birth date, exact time and birthplace before secure Square checkout, using the same name and email at both steps. Reports are prepared personally and emailed within 7–10 days after payment; they are not instant downloads. Ask before ordering if you need one by a specific date.

Can I ask a question before choosing a reading?

Of course. Email openeyeastrology@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram. You don’t have to know which reading you want before getting in touch.

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT

Book a reading.
Or ask me first.

Choose a tarot reading, order your birth chart report, or enquire about an astrology consultation. If you’re unsure which option fits, send me a message and I’ll help you choose. You can also get in touch about private gatherings, markets and events.
René’s actual Tarot Shed at night, with its open door and cosy seating

St. Thomas, Ontario · By appointment