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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.

Find your reading

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

Practising since 2018Hundreds of readings in 2025 & 2026

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 life gives us lessons, sometimes before we understand them. The more I learn, the more I realise how much there is still to learn.

Astrology helps me understand personalities and patterns; a chart does not decide our choices or excuse how we treat people. With tarot, I trust my intuition and follow the cards.

I think we’re a little kinder when we understand each other. Ourselves included. Your choices remain your own.

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FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

Choose your reading.

Tarot follows the cards. Astrology starts with a written report; we can explore your chart together afterward.

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

A CONVERSATION LED BY THE CARDS

In-person tarot reading

I let the cards lead. You don’t need a question or a story prepared; we’ll talk through whatever comes up.

A full, individual reading at the Tarot Shed.

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

I prefer to know very little about you beforehand. I speak from the cards as the reading unfolds.

I recommend a general reading without one fixed question. If you have 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
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Printed Open Eye Astrology birth chart reports from René’s original website

YOUR PERSONAL ASTROLOGY REPORT

Birth chart report

A personal written look at the planets, signs and houses in your chart—and how they connect.

Start here, even if you know only your Sun sign.

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

Your personal report covers:

  • 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 and emailed within 7–10 days after payment. Ask before ordering if you need it by a certain date.

What do I need to send you?

Enter your birth date, exact time and birthplace in the order form before Square checkout. Use the same name and email at both steps; you do not need to email your details separately.

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 spontaneous and led by the cards.

I prefer to know very little beforehand. You don’t need to explain your story; I read what unfolds.

I recommend a general reading. If you want a specific focus, I can try, but the cards sometimes take us somewhere else.

Astrology begins with a written birth chart report. Afterward, we can talk through your chart or explore degrees and transits in more detail.

I’ve been reading since 2018. I explain things in everyday language, whether this is your first reading or your fiftieth.

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.

Settle in on your own or with friends. There’s room to take your time.

Come for a full tarot reading or a conversation about your chart. I’ll explain as we go.

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

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YOUR READING, AT YOUR PACE

How to get started.

No background knowledge needed.

  1. 01

    Choose your reading.

    Tarot, a birth chart report, or a chart conversation.

  2. 02

    Confirm the details.

    Request an appointment without paying upfront. For a report, enter your birth details, then pay through Square.

  3. 03

    Have your reading or receive your report.

    I’ll confirm your appointment, or email your report within 7–10 days after payment.

A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING GOES A LONG WAY

Start with the
simple things.

Curious, but new to the language? Open a 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.

Thank you for finding my table, sitting down, and trusting me with a reading. Here’s where you can find me next.

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 market, a birthday, a night with your favourite people. Tell me what you’re planning.

TAROT AT MARKETS & EVENTS

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

Event prices are for tarot. Birth chart reports are C$75. Ask me about private gatherings and groups.

FOR ORGANISERS

Markets & public events

Send me your date, location, hours, and a little about your event.

FOR YOU & YOUR PEOPLE

Private events & readings

Tell me about your people, your place, and the experience you have in mind.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

A few things
you might wonder.

Do I have to believe in astrology or tarot?

No. I see them as ways to learn about ourselves. Come with curiosity; decide what is meaningful to you. Your choices remain your own.

How do I choose between tarot and astrology?

Tarot is a conversation led by the cards. A birth chart report explores your astrology in writing. Already have a chart? We can discuss it in person. Ask me if you’re unsure.

Will a reading tell me what I have to do?

No. It can offer a perspective or bring a pattern into focus. You decide what is useful and what to do next.

Do I need to know anything about tarot or astrology?

No. I recommend a general tarot reading, without a question. I let the cards lead and explain as we go. If you want a specific focus, I can try, but the cards sometimes have other ideas.

How long is a tarot reading?

At events: 10 minutes for C$40, or 20–25 minutes for C$80. At the Tarot Shed, individual readings are full sessions of about 25–30 minutes for C$80. Request a time to book.

What information do you need for a birth chart?

Your birth date, exact time and birthplace. If you don’t know the time, ask me before ordering; some details will be less precise.

How do astrology readings work?

Start with a C$75 birth chart report covering placements and houses. Afterward, ask about an advanced reading of degrees and transits.

Can I have a reading in person?

Yes. At the Tarot Shed in St. Thomas, individual in-person readings are C$80: a full tarot reading (25–30 minutes) or a discussion of a chart or report you already have. Request a time without paying upfront; I’ll contact you to confirm it. A new written report is separate. Ask about group bookings.

How do online orders work?

Enter your birth details in the order form, then pay C$75 through Square with the same name and email. I’ll email your personal report within 7–10 days after payment. Ask before ordering if you need it by a specific date.

Can I ask a question before choosing a reading?

Of course. Email openeyeastrology@gmail.com or message me on Instagram. You can ask before deciding.

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT

Book a reading.
Or ask me first.

Choose a reading or order your birth chart report. Unsure where to start, or planning an event? Ask me.
René’s actual Tarot Shed at night, with its open door and cosy seating

St. Thomas, Ontario · By appointment