About Us
In the beginning....
My path began in 1974, when I was eleven and had my first Tarot reading at a Campfire Girls event. Shortly afterward, I went to a bookstore and bought the Rider-Waite deck in a boxed set with two Eden Gray books and The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, and I started reading for fun. Along the way I became a certified Practical Reiki Practitioner in 2013 and took an introductory Mediumship course, though I don't offer afterlife readings at this time. For more than 50 years Tarot has been part of my path, and I now use it for spiritual guidance and personal growth.
In 2022, I opened Evalyne's Garden Gate in the former Annex Building at Titan Energy Park in Bellefonte, to create a place where Centre County seekers could learn, explore, and connect.
My readings
Although Tarot can be predictive, my readings focus the energies of Tarot and Reiki on spiritual development and personal growth. The cards may hint at the future, or they may not. More often, you already know the story in your heart.
What you will find here
Tarot readings and Reiki.
Private sessions in our Tarot Parlor and Reiki Room. Reiki can help clear the energetic field that surrounds us and balance the chakra system. You can book online or contact us to arrange a session.
Classes. Learn about Tarot, Reiki, and other spiritual and holistic practices.
The Mystic Shoppe. Our metaphysical store carries books, cards, crystals, and other tools to help guide your inner witch.
Vetted practitioners. We welcome other readers and practitioners into our space. To book a Tarot reading, Mediumship appointment, or Reiki session with one of them, contact the practitioner directly. If you offer classes or need a safe, comfortable space to work with clients, ask us about availability.
Tarot parties and special events. Curious about how Tarot works? I am available for parties and special events for groups in Centre County. Please email Services@evalynesgardengate.com with your details
Expos and community events. We take part in spiritual and holistic expos and community festivals across Pennsylvania. See our event calendar for where to find us. The Centre is open for readings and Reiki during our own events.
Visit us
Evalyne's Garden Gate 2020 Axemann Rd, Suite 111 Bellefonte, PA 16823 next to the Axemann Brewery. Look for the planter boxes by the entrance.
Phone: 814-996-8029 Email: serevices@evalynesgardengate.com
Hours: Wednesday through Friday 11:30-5, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. After-hours appointments are available. You can book online or call to schedule.
We are a short drive from State College, Pleasant Gap, Milesburg, Boalsburg, and communities throughout Centre County.
Come in and look around
Stop by the Mystic Shoppe, book a reading, or sign up for a class. We would love to welcome you through the Garden Gate.
Spiritual Guidance and Tarot
Tarot is more than looking at pictures and making up stories. In 2014, I became a member of the Tarosophy Tarot Association.
The Tarosophy Tarot Association is dedicated to the study and practice of Tarot. Founded in 1999 by Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin, the association offers a variety of resources for tarot readers, including online courses, workshops, and a bi-monthly magazine.
The association's mission is to "restore the spiritual dignity of Tarot" and to promote the use of Tarot for personal growth and transformation. The association believes that Tarot is a powerful tool that can help people to connect with their intuition, to gain insight into their lives, and to make positive changes.
Why Reiki
I was taught Reiki is a word from the Japanese language, meaning “Guided Life Force Energy.” Reiki has another more traditional meaning. A wise, elderly Japanese woman (Mom) told me that it also means Spirit of the Air.
Life energy or Chi powers our thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. Every living thing has this energy. Additionally, this energy connects us to each other and to the Divine. When in our energy is out of balance, we start experiencing stress, disease, pain, or emotional blocks.
Neither energy nor air can be bound by walls or distance. Reiki is a gift given to help you unblock your energy. The energy is only limited by the intention of the recipient. It is up to you to be open to accept the gift
iIt's All Energy
This was an interesting class. Reiki energy is used to create Merkaba space to surround the practitioner which is then transferred to the client. The Merkaba has been used for centuries by seekers, healers, and realm walkers to travel to astral realms and connect with higher beings of light. In sacred geometry, the Merkaba is based on the primal pattern of love, which created all things and all universes, both visible and invisible. It is a powerful tool for self-healing and advanced Reiki techniques.