this is if you intend to read for others professionally, ofc. not just people expect it when they book you, but bc it gives them confidence that you know your stuff and are giving them the best reading possible. if they’re paying you for a reading and you keep going to a book, they’ll just be like, “what am i paying you for? i can look at a book myself!!” to be able to do all i said below, it does take time and dedication that deserves compensation—like any skill and craft. ✨