Portlandia Fortune Tellers
Tarot · Oracle cards · Palm reading · Astrology
Baby Shower · Bachelorette · Birthday
From $140 / hr
Profile Palm readers for parties and events
Readers listing palm reading start from $50 to $175 an hour (median $125, October 2026); 5 are listed here.
A palm reader is a fortune teller who looks at each guest’s hand and talks through the lines and shape of the palm, as party entertainment. It needs nothing from guests except a hand and good light. The readers listed here also read tarot, so you can offer both at one event.
At a glance
- Readers listed: 5
- Also read: tarot, every reader on this page
- Booking: free to browse and contact readers; you pay the reader directly
- Purpose: entertainment only
Palm reading readers
These readers also read tarot. Featured and Pro readers are listed first.
What to expect at a party
- Guests take turns one to one, at a table with two chairs or while the reader walks the room.
- The reader looks at the lines on the palm and talks about them as a conversation, not as a forecast.
- Marketplaces such as GigSalad describe palm reading as quicker than tarot, which suits a busy room. No source gives a fixed number of minutes, so ask each reader how many guests they see in an hour. For comparison, tarot readers here plan on 4 to 6 guests an hour at 10 to 15 minutes each.
- For 40 or more guests, plan a second reader.
Good for
Birthday Parties
Guests can take a turn between cake and music. Thumbtack reviewers call readings a good icebreaker at birthdays.
Halloween Events
A fortune teller fits a costume party, and Thumbtack reviewers also name Halloween as a good fit.
Bachelorette Parties
Small groups can take turns in a corner of the venue.
Corporate Events
It is a short, light activity for receptions and away days.
Festivals
A roaming or stall-style reader suits a crowd that comes and goes.
Holiday Parties
A reading table gives colleagues something to talk about besides work.
Frequently asked
Palm reading at parties: common questions
What happens in a palm reading at a party?
The guest sits with the reader and offers a hand. The reader looks at the lines and shape of the palm and talks through what they see, in a light, conversational way. It is entertainment, and most readers keep it short so that every guest gets a turn.
How much does a palm reader cost for an event?
Rates vary by reader and place. On The Bash’s palm reader pages, US listings run roughly $75 to $200 an hour, or $125 to $600 per event. The readers below list their own starting hourly rates, and many want a two-hour minimum.
Is palm reading better than tarot for a big party?
Some marketplaces describe palm reading as quicker, so it can fit a busy room. We have no measured figure, so ask the reader how many guests they can see an hour. For very large groups, plan a second reader whichever type you pick.
What do I need to set up for a palm reader?
A small table, two chairs and good light. The reader needs only the guest’s hand, so guests do not need to prepare anything.
Is palm reading at a party a prediction?
No. Treat every reading as entertainment and a conversation starter, not advice. If a reader offers to state health, pregnancy, money or legal outcomes as fact, or sells curse removal, do not book them.
Do these readers also read tarot?
Yes. Every reader listed on this page also reads tarot. EventTarot lists readers tarot first, and each reader adds other reading types from their profile.