Practical, Intuitive Consulting That Benefits You

Your energy, kindness, and talent are unmatched. You are the only reader for me. Thanks for making such a difference in my world. -Lauren H

Izolda will amaze you at your personal appointment, and she will electrify your event (in-person and virtually).

Izolda comes by her reading skills from a long line of intuitives. Born in the former Soviet Union, in Moldova, Izolda conveys the wisdom of her heritage to every consultation and coaching session. Clients have praised Izolda’s results for their accuracy and poignancy. Further, her friendly, engaging manner and accurate information will wow you and your guests.

Izolda brings an inviting yet no-nonsense presence to every event. She will connect with and inspire even your most reserved guests.

Decades of Experience in Consulting and Coaching

Izolda brings her decades of experience with more than 14,000 individual consults to every interaction. She has honed her intuitive skills as a consultant, speaker, and presenter. She will give you the information you need, and she will provide actionable guidance on how to proceed with confidence.

But What About The Bad News? Should I Be Scared?

We all face obstacles, and Izolda believes forewarned is forearmed. She will never tell you about an upcoming challenge without also giving you ideas and suggestions on how to handle it.

A Note on Confidentiality

Izolda follows HIPAA rules for readings. All of your information will stay secure and private. Izolda does not release the names of her clients and also will never discuss the contents of a reading with anyone unless the client expressly requests such a discussion in writing.

Reading Modalities

Services: Consultation Modalities

Izolda is available for special events and occasions, corporate functions, weddings, bridal showers, birthday gifts, and private appointments (virtual via zoom). She works, in person, in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Additionally, she consults remotely via Skype and Facetime. She also does walk-around tarot consults. Called, “One Card, One Consult,” these give a window into immediate possibilities facing the person who chooses the card. They make for a terrific party or corporate event offering.

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Reading at the Sequoia Restaurant

Tarot

“It’s in the cards.” Tarot cards have been used as focusing tools for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years. The image, theme, and symbols on each card tell a story. When the cards are laid out in a spread, they reveal the story. Izolda interprets how the story addresses the client’s situation. Patrons can request general readings or ask specific questions. Izolda intuits the story of the cards to tell each client’s story. She always tries to help every client learn what they most need to know.

Additionally, every client gets to keep a small semi-precious gem whose energy is designed to help the person walk their best path. Amethyst, onyx, rose quartz, and others are just some of the gems Izolda gives to everyone who gets a reading.

Last, to better serve her clients so she can go more in-depth into readings, Izolda developed and released her own Tarot deck. The Practical Tarot will evoke profound and interesting yet entertaining readings for every client.

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The Functional Tarot Deck by Izolda Trakhtenberg

Live vs Virtual Readings – What You Need To Know

You might be wondering how different a live reading is from a virtual one. The two are quite similar. In a live reading, I flare out the cards upside down in an arc, and you choose which cards you want. I’ll lay those cards out in what they call a spread, and then I interpret the reading based on the cards you chose.

In a virtual reading, which is conducted via zoom, I flare out the cards in the same arc. I focus my camera down on the ark so you can see all of the cards. Then, I run my finger along the arc, and when you see me hover over a card that feels like the right one to you, you tell me. I pick it up and put it into the body of the spread. (People are sometimes concerned that they won’t know which cards feel right. Please don’t worry about that. After doing thousands of readings this way, trust me when I tell you, you’ll know.)

Then, we continue the reading, in the exact same way. This technique has worked for thousands of clients. Whether done live and in person or virtually, your reading for all intents and purposes is the same.

To schedule a reading, just go to this link and choose a date and time that work for you. You will then get an automatic zoom link for that reading appointment. at the a lot of date and time, will meet, and we will do the reading that will help you make progress on your goals and your vision.

Here’s a video that shows you how it’s done.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Palmistry

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Telling fortunes at the Colonization of Terragorix Halloween party. (used with permission). Travis Vaughn Photography // TravisVaughn.com

The lines of our palms reflect the work of our lives.  We study the lines, hills, and valleys of our palms, and learn about our strengths, characteristics, challenges, and life path. As part of her unique services, Izolda incorporates Body Mechanics Interpretation (BMI) into every palm reading. We move subconsciously. Izolda interprets those movements and guides her patrons to forge the lives they truly want. BMI gives clients vital information about their strengths, characteristics, and long-term life path. Crystals and semi-precious stones used in crystal readings

Crystal Reading

Stones and crystals have individual characteristics. We define them by their symbolic meanings, chemical properties, and the history of their use. When specific crystals draw us, their characteristics can help us learn what we most need to know. In a crystal session, patrons choose from a variety of crystals and select some that speak to them. Then, Izolda then uses the history, meaning, and energy of the stones to intuit issues that need to be addressed and guidance on the client’s next steps. Last, clients receive a crystal that Izolda chooses uniquely for them to keep at the end.

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Astrological Birth Chart Readings

Clients get their very own birth chart in this specialized service. Clients must know the exact date, time, city, state, and country of their birth in order for the chart to be created.

Clients get their own colorful chart and their unique explanation of how the celestial bodies affected their birth and their lives. Access to the event client’s printer is required.

Coaching

Izolda approaches the art and science of holistic coaching with a wealth of knowledge about mind/body/spirit connection and motivational techniques. Please see the coaching page for additional information.

Izolda’s Personal, Customized Deck, The Functional Tarot, Will Bring Even More Knowledge, Information, and Wisdom.

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Learn more about the Practical Tarot deck.

Reviews

Clients, the world over, return for Izolda’s guidance.

I highly recommend giving yourself the gift of a reading with Izolda. She is an amazing reader. She went way beyond offering just a basic “card reading,” by bringing her gifts of intuition and sensitivity, and empathy to all my questions. Her suggestions left me feeling uplifted, empowered, and optimistic. Oh! And she was uncannily accurate in her predictions, too. Wow! If you’re open to an expanded perspective, (and if she’s currently accepting new clients!), consider yourself fortunate to get a reading with her. THANK YOU, Izolda. ~Linda G.”

“Your energy, kindness, and talent are unmatched. You are the only reader for me. Thanks for making such a difference in my world. I am grateful for you and all your talents! if you haven’t tried a reading you are missing out!” -Lauren Hansford

“Izolda is insightful, bright and on point. Izolda did a wonderful job at my daughter’s birthday party – everyone got a personal tarot card reading and also learned how to read their auras. It was great fun listening to everyone’s readings and future predictions. I highly recommend her!” -Riselle A

“Izolda, thank you so much for making our Halloween party such a huge success … you made our guests feel eager and excited to participate. Your range of skills and warm style made everyone want to have a second reading. We are so pleased to know we can count on you to make our future annual Halloween parties even more special and fun.” -Nash

“I’m really looking forward to the next steps. I certainly feel like I’m in a better place and know what I need to do to get where I want. I wouldn’t be here without you!” -Janis V

“We had Izolda read fortunes at our party and everyone loved it. She was mysterious and professional at the same time. And you could tell she really loves doing it. Thank you. Sincerely,” – Deborah S.

“Thank you so much for coming to our wedding! Your readings were a huge hit and we really appreciate what you brought to the atmosphere.” -Eleanor P.

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A Special Service for Corporate Events and Parties

Have a More Festive and Mysterious Atmosphere At Your Event.

Izolda decorates every reading space to make it more beautiful, exotic, and mysterious. Here are some before and after images.

Before

Before decorating for a corporate event
After

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After (A Mardi Gras Themed Event)

Before (A Retirement Community Celebration)

After

Here are some images of Izolda’s decorations to job spaces.

A Christmas Party

New Year’s Eve at the Chesapeake Hyatt Hotel

Halloween event at the Marriott Marquis

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Izolda will bring the same flair to your event. Get in touch to learn how.

Recent Clients and Venues

These companies, agencies, and organizations are just some of the clients that have worked with Izolda. Izola has been honored to work at some of the finest organizations in the world including The White House and The World Bank. Additionally, she has worked at the AARP, The Discovery Channel, and Amazon. See some client testimonials.


A More Comprehensive List of Clients

AARP
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Ball Aerospace
Baltimore Country Club
Baltimore Hilton
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Carnegie Library
Capella University
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, Washington DC
Cusp Boutique
Democratic National Committee
Discovery Communications
Gaylord Convention Center
Georgetown University
Gilbert LLP
Hotel Monaco (Washington DC)
Look! A Supper Club
Macy’s
Mansion on O Street
Montgomery County, MD
National Candle Association
National Press Club
NFL Players Association
Professional Moms At Home, Anne Arundel County, MD
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington DC
River Creek Country Club
Spy Museum
University Club of Washington
University of Maryland
US Chamber of Commerce
US Department of Agriculture
Walters Art Gallery
Willard Hotel, Washington DC
Work Strategy, Inc.
World Bank

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Izolda had the honor of participating in the 2015 Obama White House Halloween event.

Logistics

Fees

Please contact us for pricing information.

Location

Individual readings take place via zoom or phone.

Event or party readings take place at client’s location of choice. Please note: Izolda will need a table and three chairs in a quiet, scent-free, smoke-free space [away from music speakers].

A detailed rider will be made available to clients upon execution of an event contract.

Scents

Due to Izolda’s scent allergies, she requires no scented candles, incense, or cigarette smoke at any event location.

For individual readings, she requests that clients refrain from wearing any cologne or perfume when coming to the reading space.

Scheduling

Individual readings are scheduled in one-hour increments.

Timeliness

Reading fees begin at the exact time a reading is supposed to begin. If a client is late, the fee will be charged from the time the appointment was supposed to begin.

(If Izolda is the one running late, there will, of course, be no additional late fee to the client.)

Missed appointments

Izolda requires at least 24 hours notice for an appointment cancellation. Appointments canceled less than 24 hours in advance will require the full fee payment.

Thank you for your trust in me