The Shortest Prayer Astrology & Tarot
a modern approach to age old traditions
photo: Mary O Creative Co.
Offerings
Tarot Reading
A private, in depth reading, comparing imagery from different decks if necessary, to give you a detailed, comprehensive understanding of the meaning and wisdom of your spread. Virtual and in person readings available. Sliding scale upon request. Email for appointments. 60 mins. $75 / $100
Birth Chart Reading
A private, in depth reading of your birth chart (aka natal chart), that gives you a detailed understanding of the energetic stamp of the cosmos at the exact place and time of your birth and how this effects your life. A copy of your birth chart, as well as detailed notes from the session, are included. Virtual and in person readings available. Sliding scale upon request. Email for appointments. 60-90 mins. $200
photo: Mary O Creative Co.
About Me
While curious about tarot and astrology since my teens, these practices didn't enter my life in a substantial way until my 30's. What started as monthly pulls with friends on the new moon deepened into a growing passion for the symbolism of the practices, their history, their universality, and their use of story-telling and archetypes to help us reflect on our lives.
After being diagnosed with leukemia in 2019, I turned to tarot and astrology as guides to shine a light on where I was in my personal journey, as well as reminders of the inherent interconnectivity between us all. "The Shortest Prayer" refers to my growing understanding that each season brings new lessons and challenges. Strength, surrender, f*ck it, yes, no, ground, breathe, and most importantly, love; all have their corresponding archetypes in the tarot and zodiac, and have all been my shortest prayer.
Thankfully, I'm in remission and have the honor and joy to share these tools. My non-predictive approach invites you to use these practices in a modern, compassionate, creative way. A way that allows you to reflect on your own path, power, and possibly, your shortest prayer.
photo: Mary O Creative Co.
Background & Training
Chicago raised, I hold a BFA in Acting from DePaul University and worked as an actor and writer for nearly 20 years (most well known for HBO's Insecure & A Master Builder dir. by Jonathan Demme) until a life threatening diagnosis changed my trajectory. A self taught astrologer and tarot student of Lindsay Mack, I am also a graduate of the psychedelic therapy integration program ACER (Accept Connect Embody Restore), a women-led initiative to integrate experiences with psychedelic medicine and the Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Program through Spirit Rock Meditation Center. I have taught mindfulness to cancer survivors at the Elohee Retreat Center through Camp Hope at Northside Hospital and hold healing + integration ceremonies for clients in private retreat settings. My passion is for serving my community by empowering people to connect to the magic and medicine within them. Currently, I live in California with my husband and our two sweet and spirited cats.
Lisa Joyce
290 California Avenue
Ste A.
Palo Alto, CA, USA
IG:@theshortestprayer
