Basic Witch ® is a registered UK trademark.

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Who we are

Basic Witch® is a seaside studio in Falmouth, Cornwall, blending traditional magic, myth and folklore for an EsoTechnic world through cartomancy and astrology. Established and operated by P.J. Wood, an IPHM accredited holistic practitioner, Basic Witch® is a thriving divination business offering services both in-person and online, including tarot readings, natal charts, spell kits, and courses. We’ve created our own tarot deck and grimoire, published folklore books with Penguin Random House, and read the cards for clients worldwide. 

To get in touch or visit us, see our contact page. To schedule an appointment for a Tarot reading, please see our bookings page. You can contact us for recommendations to hire readers for an event, or read more about the readers who make guest appearances at Basic Witch.


Credits

Owner/Founder; Website Design, Copywriting, Marketing & Branding; Social Media Content Creation; Product Design & Illustration: P. J. Wood

Additional Product & Website Photography / Production Assistants: Thomas Norris (Instagram: @oblivioushumanz) and Jess Thomas 

F.A.Q.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What divination packages do you offer?

We offer various in-person and remote divination experiences:

• Classic Tarot Reading (20 min, £25) – Ideal three-card session (£2.50 deposit)  
• Specialist Tarot Reading (40 min, £50) – Featuring more detailed, reader-specific spreads (£5 deposit)  
• Tarot Consultation (60 min, £75) – Deep 12-card “Year Ahead” reading (£10 deposit)  
• Classic Palm Reading (25 min, £25) – Limited slots, often featured as guest events (£2.50 deposit)  

Remote online readings and charts:

• WhatsApp Tarot Reading (30 min, £25) – Traditional three-card spread with live chat and bespoke, personalised video clips. We offer this service as a one-off reading, or with discounts for weekly or monthly subscriptions for those who wish to have regular readings.
• Bespoke Astrological Natal Chart (From £35) – A hand-drafted natal chart delivered as a gold foil print with interpretive reading in a presentation folder. A beautiful gift for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and graduations.

2. How do I book and pay for a reading?

Booking is simple: for an in-person reading, pay a small non-refundable deposit (£2.50–£10 depending on the session), then pay the balance in-person at your appointment by card or cash. For online readings, full payment is taken on booking. Deposits secure your slot but are non-refundable unless we cancel. Rescheduling is allowed once for in‑person (if done 24+ h before) or fully refundable if a one-off WhatsApp reading is cancelled 48+ h in advance. We do not refund subscription remote readings.

Visit the bookings page to choose a service and make an appointment.

3. Where and when are readings available?

📍 Studio 1, The Old Brewery Yard, High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2BY – weekly appointments, year-round.

Remote WhatsApp readings are also available throughout the week. See our WhatsApp Tarot reading service for details.

4. Can I get a discount or special offer?

• Student discount: We offer a special Student Tarot Reading (20 min, £20) for students over 18 years of age, with a valid student ID. This promotion is restricted to In-Person classic tarot readings at our studio in Falmouth only, Cornwall. It is not available for online readings via WhatsApp.
• Happy Hour Tarot Readings: We sometimes offer a special Happy Hour Tarot Reading  (15 minutes, £15) in the early evenings. Keep an eye on our Instagram for announcements @realbasicwitch.
• Subscription Deals: for remote Whatsapp Tarot Readings, we offer 20% and 40% discounts for customers who subscribe to monthly or weekly readings respectively.

5. Do you offer gift vouchers?

Absolutely! £25, £50, £75 and £100 digital gift vouchers are valid for one year and redeemable across a variety of remote tarot readings, natal charts, and merch. Apple Wallet compatible.

6. Who conducts the readings?

Basic Witch® is operated by P.J. Wood, a holistic practitioner accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine organisation.

We also host experienced guest tarot readers, palmists and astrologers local to Cornwall, who hire our studio for their practices. Each session booked with a guest reader may include their signature spreads and personal style. All bookings made through our website are with independent practitioners (tarot readers, palmists, astrologers) who rent space in our studio. They are not employees or representatives of our business. We do not endorse or guarantee their services, and any concerns or disputes must be addressed directly with the practitioner. We are not liable for the outcomes of any sessions booked with guest readers.

7. I’m having a party. Can I hire a tarot reader for my event?

Yes! Basic Witch is available for events across the UK and internationally. Whether it’s a small party, wedding, festival, cruise ship entertainment, private celebration, or corporate event, we provide atmospheric, engaging readings tailored to your guest count and event style. Standard bookings include short, five-minute readings… ideal for up to 12 guests per hour, with capacity for 50+ readings in a day. To inquire, email hello@basicwitch.co.uk or visit our page for Basic Witch Events here!

8. Are there any accessibility considerations?

Our studio has two small steps and is not wheelchair accessible. All services are 18+; valid ID may be requested.

9. What’s your cancellation policy?

• In-person: reschedule once if notified 24+ h in advance; deposits non-refundable unless cancelled by us.
• WhatsApp readings: full refund if cancelled 48+ h before; no refund within 48 h.

10. Are readings for guidance or entertainment?

Our readings, charts, and advice are provided solely for entertainment. They are not professional legal, medical, financial, or mental health advice.