Services available, one on one navigational consultations. In person sessions in home office or by phone consultation (by appointment only) listed below.
Also information about in-office, phone or Face-Time class options also can be found on the website on the same page where my book promotions are listed on this site.
Oracle Readings /Navigational consultations with Jim Ventura
What is an Oracle?
Oracles are powerful tools which represent different culture’s perspectives on all aspects of life in our world. Oracles offer us an opportunity to get glimpses, insights, images, and ideas which will tell us about the dynamics, the “seeds,” that lie behind events and experiences in our past, present, and future. Oracles do not absolve you of the responsibility for selecting your future, but rather direct your attention toward those inner choices that may be the most important elements in determining the future.
Astrology, Numerology, Tarot and other Oracles allow you to see yourself in a new light and to grow in consciousness.
My Unique style of working with clients:
I am quite good at getting images and glimpses of what is probable (likely to occur) in your near and sometimes distant future. This ability is often helped tremendously when I use Tarot and other oracles in sessions. My primary goal when I work with clients is to help them see what areas are working, and what may need to be adjusted to move to a place of happiness and more success in life. I will give excellent suggestions and guidance to help you to do this during sessions. The spreads I do with many different types of oracles will help give you insight into your life at multiple levels. I have worked with many people and thousands of spreads over the years so my ability to guide, give insight, and help you to make a stronger connection to your Higher Self is fine-tuned.
All of the session:
* are in a comfortable, relaxed environment
* are private and confidential
* provide practical information
* Sessions can also be done by phone for out of area clients. I-phone users can request Face-Time, or u can set up a zoom call (I can receive but client must have a Zoom account to set up one).
6 Ways Navigational Consultant sessions with Jim Ventura may enhance your life:
1. Awareness of synchronicity
2. Intuitive Guidance
3. Understanding karmic design and learning to shift away from any sense of victimization to a more empowered personal reality
4. Working with Spirit Guides and your Higher Self more often and with more clarity
5. Increased awareness of life purpose and the challenges, talents and the unique abilities that are yours for this lifetime.
6. Heightened sense of peace and well-being
NUMEROLOGY and TAROT READING
My most requested session is the Numerology profile and Tarot spread, which explores the blueprint for your life. Numerology explains your: destiny numbers, heart’s desire, personality, life path, karmic lessons, challenges, and personal years. Numerology will help you to understand your unique life pattern. The second part of the session will be a Tarot spread, to illuminate the themes of the coming months or year ahead. The Tarot is one of the most specific and accurate oracle tools for observing current issues and where your life is headed. Tarot offers powerful insight and direction in overcoming challenges and obstacles that may be in your path. Either a 45 minute, 70 or 90 minute session will work well for this session, although more information will be available in the longer sessions.
ASTROLOGICAL READING
The other most requested session is the Astrological reading, which interprets your personal astrology and aids in self awareness. By looking beyond your Sun sign (the stuff the newspapers focus on) and exploring your Moon sign, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Ascendant, etc... you can begin to gain clarity about the focus; and primary themes, of your life. House placements, aspects, and elements will help you see your patterns in greater detail. Transits will show what areas of your life are currently highlighted, and pinpoint upcoming astrological triggers for the future. Relationships, career, money, friendships, spiritual growth, family, health... all interpreted for you so you don't have to do the work. You will ideally need to know your birth time (a solar chart can be done if no birth time) for this reading. I use Western Astrology with Placidus house placements. Other types of Astrology systems can very useful but I work with this system.
Just a few of the most notable influences:
Ascendant: How we physically look, constitution, our basic personality and how others see us.
Moon sign: What we need to feel emotionally okay. What we are drawn to and how we nurture others.
Sun sign: How we strive for individuality. What our life task is. The house placement also shows our direction karma (dharma).
Mercury sign: How we think and communicate. House placement shows where this primarily occurs.
Venus sign How we love and express creative energy and the feminine.
A look at occupied and unoccupied house placements is key to getting a complete understanding of your souls life plan for this lifetime.
An in-depth astrology session can be very helpful in understanding who we are, why we are here, natural talents, challenges, and what our potential really is!
Another very popular option for astrology sessions is Astrology Composite Charts. This is an excellent way to look at your chart and your partners (very useful in empathy, understanding and more potential harmony to have the insight!) as well as a chart comparison. This gives guidance in what works, and what may be challenging in relationship.
Either a 45 minute, 70, or 90 minute session will work well for this session, although more information about will be available in the longer sessions.
DRUID ANIMAL ORACLE
From Snake Oil 87/Seeing Owl’s
“...I left the fun and noise of the casino for a bit to go relax in my room. I decided to sit on the back patio of my room and enjoy a calming look at the undeveloped land behind the casino. I immediately noticed there was a baby owl about 15 feet away from me. He seemed to be watching me with equal fascination. I felt blessed to see something that was so unusual. A few minutes later, two more owls landed about 8 feet from the other owl. I lit up a cigar and enjoyed hanging out with the owls for a bit. This experience was a great reminder that sometimes life can be magical if we simply allow it to be. This was definitely one of those times.
When we are open to seeing the animals that cross our path from another perspective we can benefit from the spiritual messages they share with us. I already knew what the message of seeing owls was from my studies of Druid teachings. Owl represents wisdom, detachment, and change. The Owl is the totem bird of clairvoyance and astral travel. The veil which surrounds the normal boundaries of space and time can be pierced if you allow the energy of Owl as ally. Owl is a sacred symbol of the Crone aspect and the Goddess of Death...”
One of the most important elements in understanding the Owl totem is the owls connection to turning a disadvantage into an advantage. Because of Owls exceptional hearing it is able to hunt at night and catch unsuspecting prey. Owl also reminds us of the wisdom of healthy detachment...”
DRUID ANIMAL ORACLE READING
The practice and ancient Druid teachings of animal totems and animal power is being revived. Every aspect of the natural world is alive and capable of being our allies, guides, and teachers. In Druid culture, wearing animal skins, heads, and feathers was a way of identifying with certain Animals and becoming them for a while in order to partake in their powers and to receive divine inspiration. This session will show what power animals are now available to you, and how they may already be influencing you. This spread is a perfect vehicle to open you up to the wisdom in the natural world around and within you.
VIKING RUNE STONES
Runes are an Ancient form of oracle used by Germanic and Nordic tribes, and notable connections with the Vikings. We often can see these symbols on shields, weapons, tapestries, and as signals and markers even in everyday life.
Many of us, especially the more logical folks by nature may understandably question how a “random” pull of a stone tell you anything of value? But are things actually random or just patterns we don’t understand yet? Maybe the collected wisdom over the ages contained in the Runes are simply universally evocative messages that contain some true wisdom to any situation? Or more likely they are something more, a specific signal that touches upon something deeper we need to know at this time?
The Runes are powerful directional arrows, and incredibly healing to work with. Not only do they point out where your struggles may be, but also show you how to heal them. Runes show us a path for correct conduct, what right action really is. As we heal ourselves internally, our personal external world heals as well. We learn to be in this world but not of it. The Runes will show you how to form the ultimate partnership-a partnership with your Higher Self. “Nothing external matters here, except as it shows you its inner reflection.” Ralph Blum
Here is one example of many uses of Rune readings. Cut and paste this link to view my short take on Runes on ABC's TheListTV:
https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/find-true-love-with-the-ancient-tradition-of-casting-runes-2-11-21/
LAKOTA INDIAN CARD READING
Regardless of one's personal belief system, these teachings, meditation cards, and native American concepts are useful for illuminating issues, patterns, problems, and answers. The spread is part of a ceremony, a process of purification. You will be given 4 cards for each direction (N,S,E,W) to illuminate your current life path. It is the purpose of the supernaturals to force us to see our various aspects; to own and honor the many aspects of being human. They can then guide us to understanding, change, and true wholeness and balance.
MAH JONGG
In China, the professional soothsayer is held in great reverence. My studies of Mah Jongg and Feng Shui have been extensive. The modern game of Mah Jongg is actually a direct descendant of an ancient oracle thousands of years old. The four directions pinpoint the themes of the next six months of your life. Mah Jongg is uncanny, combining accuracy and mystery in a way that is unique. Watch how this “game” mirrors the magic of your life.
PAST LIFE READING
This session focuses on uncovering some of your past lifetimes. My abilities combined with the Phoenix cards, will help you to reconnect with the lessons and themes of other lifetimes and other selves. By understanding our past we become more clear about who we are in the present. You probably wont be surprised by the outcome of your past life reading. Most of us have dim and ghostly ideas of who we were. “Return me to the faraway places and times I once knew." This reading can powerfully jar your own memories of your past lifetimes.
ANGEL CARD READING
An angel card reading is an opportunity to ask your guides and angels a question while holding the question in mind. Every card that you draw comes to you for a reason. Angel card readings will help you to tune-in to the support and guidance available through your angelic and spiritual guides. We are always supported and guided, we simply need to learn to listen and pay attention to this guidance. The angel cards are a wonderful way to tune into the angelic realm. Angel cards are a means of learning how to listen to your spirit guides and angels. They are gentle, reassuring, spiritual, and open us to guidance that is an often needed reminder that we are being protected and guided-even when our logical minds or the emotional wounds inside of us doubt it!
TRANSFORMATION SESSIONS
During my 29 years of studying metaphysics, oracles, channeling, and other tools for increasing enlightenment, I came across the concept of the chief negative feature. We all have one, most of us have two, that block our ability to experience true happiness.
1. ARROGANCE +(positive) pride -(negative) vanity
2. SELF-DEPRECATION + humility - abasement
3. GREED + appetite - voracity
4. SELF-DESTRUCTION + sacrifice - suicide
5. IMPATIENCE + daring - intolerance
6. MARTYRDOM + selflessness -victimization
7. STUBBORNNESS + determination -obstinacy
These fear patterns or “dragons” are the primary cause of unhappiness, and block us from having fulfilling careers, relationships, prosperity... By discovering what our chief feature is, how it formed, and how it blocks us, we can take charge of ending its hold. As we look at our childhood and see where our fear and false personality started, we can then move onto practical, powerful methods for living our lives without the manipulation of fear/chief feature. Just recognizing the influence of chief feature alone will move you to a place of staying in the positive poles of your over-leaves (our goal, mode, and attitude) and move you to a place of experiencing more happiness and fulfillment in life!
REALITY CHANGE SESSIONS
Understand how our personal realities are formed, and develop the skill to change yours! Almost every area of your life can be changed for the better. This session will show you how to uncover the limiting beliefs that have blocked your progress. Instructions will be given in new methods and tools to create the present and future you truly want.
You can literally recreate yourself
Change your beliefs - Change your reality
Unless noted otherwise all of the above sessions are:
45 MINUTE SESSION $90.00
LONG HOUR SESSION 70 minutes $120.00
EXTENDED SESSION 90 MINUTES $145.00 (If you are either new/first time clients or returning, 2 people to split a 90 minute session for 45 minutes each back to back at this rate (Plus $5 for a total of $150.00, or $75 each). No additional discounts will apply.
Quick question or two sessions are 15-20 minutes $40.00 (phone only)
Payments may be made by cash, check, PayPal, Zelle, debit or credit card (Master-card, Visa for local in office clients).
I can be reached at 602-957-3035 (no texts to this number). Text at 602-349-0746 Email is a far more preferable way to book though because I check it 3-5 times a day, so often a faster much more efficient response at VENTURASAG@YAHOO.COM. Email bookings also give u time to look over options, prices, and availability options far more easily.
Clients enrolled in my Regular client program always receive $15-$40 off my current rates. Inquire for more information about joining this program.
November and December Gift certificates Special: $10-$75 off all sessions!
This offer is for New Clients and Returning Client!
The holidays are approaching. Give a gift to someone you love that they will really appreciate: a reading/personal Navigational consultation with Jim Ventura. All sessions booked at this time AND all gift certificates purchased from November 11th, 2023 until December 31st will be at a discounted rate for clients who are currently on my mailing list (receiving Snake Oil or following me on FaceBook, Instagram, or YouTube) and new first time clients as well can take advantage of the special!
Special discounted rate:
$10.00 off my current listed prices for any 45, 70, or 90 minute sessions. You can also purchase up to 2 gift certificates (or decide to purchase a follow up session for yourself to use in the coming year after your session) the second gift certificate is $20 off my listed prices. If you purchase a third it will be $40 off that one! A maximum of three sessions or gift certificates may be purchased at this time. In-office cash or check payments can add an additional $5 off the total price.
My current rates before the above special discounts: 45 minute sessions $90. 70 minute sessions $120. 90 minute sessions $145. Sessions can be in-office or by phone. 15-20 minute mini phone session $40.
Birthday Special (If you currently receive my monthly column and by invitation) you can take advantage of this special! Ask to be added to my monthly mailing list - include your birth-date - and you will receive an invitation around your Birthday for a similar special each a year. Birthday invitation discount is $20-45 off my listed rates!
How oracle reading sessions work with Jim Ventura:
Many people are confused about how cards, and other oracles work. The cards, stones, and other divination tools I use are packed with insight and wisdom that come from hundreds of years of acquired knowledge and healing energies within them. On their own, they can be extremely powerful tools in increasing your understanding of what is happening in your life. The authors whom I often quote in sessions, have some powerful perspectives to share. When a client works with me, I do not absolve them of the fact that their thoughts and beliefs form their reality. The cards (maps) act a a connective point between me, my clients, and their Higher selves, spirit guides, and other intuitive connections to help them see into their own creation process. Both the positive opportunities and challenging aspects of one’s present, past, and future experiences of your unique reality creation are highlighted. My skills in interpreting the oracles after decades and thousands of sessions with other clients combined with my intuitive abilities make the benefits of a reading even more enlightening. Working with me not only involves getting insight and clarity, but also the benefits of my healing suggestions on how to resolve difficult experiences, and to open doors to creating a more empowered and fulfilling life!
REGULAR CLIENT PROGRAM
*Regular clients get discounts on every reading by scheduling monthly, every other month, or quarterly consistent sessions.
*Regular checking in and consistency in working on your spiritual growth (fitness training for your spirituality)
*I will also contact you two weeks before your next tentative appointment, so you don't have to keep track.
*Sessions can be used for readings, exploring the many different types of oracles I offer, transformation sessions, or personalized instruction in learning how to read oracles for yourself.
*Discounts on all of your sessions will always be less than the current prices for new clients,
You can choose to schedule a half-session, full-session, or extended session each time your appointment comes up.
The majority of my clients come for sessions when a crisis triggers them. Regular readings are more like preventative medicine. Contact me for more information. Regular client discounted rates for 2013-2024:
Quarterly (every three months) Regulars:
Full 70 minute sessions $90.00 short sessions $65.00 Extended sessions $110.00
Monthly Regulars:
Full 70 sessions $80.00 short sessions $55.00 Extended sessions $100.00
Every other month is also an option.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREPAY 3 OR MORE SESSIONS YOU RECEIVE AN EVEN BIGGER DISCOUNT.
Prepaid three quarterly sessions: (3) - 45 minute sessions $180. (3) - 70 minute sessions $245. (3) - 90 minute sessions $290.
Prepaid three every other month sessions: (3) -45 minute sessions $170. (3) - 70 minute sessions $230. (3) - 90 minute sessions $270.
Prepaid three monthly sessions: (3) - 45 minute sessions $155. (3) - 70 minute sessions $215. (3) - 90 minute sessions $255.
Other services:
PAST LIFE REGRESSION
This session is an personal, instructional walk through an actual past life regression. I will guide you through a light form of hypnosis that will help you tune into one or more of your past lifetimes. The benefits are:
* Increasing your understanding of the influences from your past on your present lifetime.
* Helping to discover and remove fear blocks and phobias.
* Bringing to surface strengths and abilities.
* Ending the fear of death.
* Increasing relaxation and visualization skills.
* assisting in understand present relationships by uncovering karmic threads.
90 minutes $125.00
3 PL sessions can be purchased for $275.
MICHAEL CHART INTERPRETATIONS
The Michael material is one of the most effective systems for understanding who we are and our place in the universe. We will explore your eligible: Soul age, life goal, modus operandi, attitude, centering, and chief negative feature. Many of my clients do not have time to attend Michael classes (or have attended, but still need assistance in interpreting their chart and overleaves). This 90 minute personal one-on-one session will help you to understand the Michael material and how to recognize and use the positive poles of your over-leaves to create essence contact (Agape).
90 minutes $125.00
3 sessions can be purchased for $275.
Karma Cards (15-20 minute mini, unrecorded sessions by phone)
Karma cards use Astrology to give you insight into a present situation or can be used as a focus for the primary themes of any month.
Three cards are pulled.
1. Planetary influence (Venus, Pluto, Mars...)
2. Activated sign (Aries, Leo, Scorpio...)
3. House placement (1st house - persona, 4th house - home and family, 7th house - marriage and partnerships...)
It is amazing to observe how on target these cards often are for me and my clients. They give you insight at three levels:
1. Spiritual 2. Mental 3. Physical. This combined with my insight are an extremely helpful navigational tool! They are also an excellent way to help anyone understand more about the influences of Astrology.
15-20 minute short phone sessions or can be sent in an email $40.00
NEW CLIENT REFERRALS
Any time a new client calls or e-mails me for a session, I always ask who referred them. I appreciate any referrals and it is good karma too!
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries ... easy solution, give a gift of a full or half session reading or transformation session. Your friends and family will appreciate this very unique gift.
Other services:
Legally Ordained Minister
I am a legally ordained minister. If you are planning a wedding, to renew vows or to celebrate any major event with friends and family, I am available to officiate your ceremony. Rates vary so call or email for more information about some of the available options. My skills as a writer, public speaker, radio show host and spiritual counselor enable me to custom design the perfect ceremony for you. My extensive knowledge of many different cultural philosophies and perspectives will help you to make your event truly shine!
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Home and Special Event Parties
While I charge approximately $100 for hour private sessions my party rate is only $90 per hour. If you are interested in hiring me to do a party, let me know and I can check on availability options. There are a number of formats for setting up parties and here is some basic information. Please don’t hesitate to ask of you have any questions about booking parties.
I am available to do private parties (Phoenix and surrounding cities) with “mini readings” for your guests. Parties can be booked with either 10- 15 minute or 30 minute session blocks. Many of the different oracles I work with can be chosen for your specific event.
The parties are a fun way to enable family and friends to become more comfortable with the benefits of oracle readings. I have done many of these parties in the past and they are truly memorable events for all of the guests.
Minimum and maximum numbers of readings/hours are required to book a party (Minimum of 3 hour bookings, or 2 and a half minimum for locations within 15 miles of my home. Minimum of $225 fee for any booked party). $45.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a party date. These sessions can be great option to consider when there are many people looking for a reading at your event. Shorter 5-10 minute sessions are also an option for really large events.
You can either book me for the $90 an hour rate for your party or event so your guests don’t have to cover any costs or guests can cover their own costs for readings. Both options work very well, although I still prefer that the host collects all of the payments from guests for their readings with second option to make things move along more efficiently. If your guests are paying for their sessions they are still able to take advantage of the discount that comes with parties at bulk rates.
30 minute readings are a very popular option.
Parties can now be virtual!
If you live out-of-area or even if you simply prefer-mini reading parties can be by phone or Face-time, Zoom etc...
The format is the same but virtual parties only have a 90 minute minimum booking and can be as long as three hours. Contact me for more information to set up either an in-person event or virtual at Venturasag@yahoo.com.
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Snake Oil monthly newsletter
My second book Snake Oil Volume One is now available in print. This will be followed by Snake Oil Volume Two in 2025. You can read my books in advance for free by signing up to receive my every other month email-blog column. Mention your Birthday when requesting being added to monthly newsletter to also get yearly Birthday special offer.
The newsletter comes approximately every other month. Your email address is never shared with anyone and sent out blind copied. All clients currently on my mailing list get $5 off all listed rates for 45-90 minute sessions. Transformative insight, my column, and sometimes discounts on sessions, and other great information will come to you every other month (about 6 times a year). Email me at Venturasag@yahoo.com to sign up.
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“I'd actually been too busy to settle into a read of the September Snake Oil until just now. Once again, I feel like I got a private consultation! It was a particularly bad week for me emotionally, for several reasons, but the biggest being the filing of my final divorce papers. Your topic couldn't be more on target and your thoughts and reflections were most helpful. M.K New York
Again, thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge with your reading community.” S.J. Arizona
"I have been a client of Jim's for over 10 years now, and I swear by his guidance. He is extremely knowledgeable, intuitive, intellectually versed in all aspects of his readings, in addition to being keenly psychic. His wisdom is gentle yet profound, and I am always left with an uplifting and lasting clarity when we finish our sessions. I have seen several psychics and astrologers over the years, but of all those I have gone to, Jim is the only one who has withstood the test of time. The beauty of his readings is that he does not try to predict a specific outcome or define your situation within the confines of a stereotypical box; but instead, he jumps into your story with an uncanny ability to grasp the details of your situation and, with an open mind and wise heart, helps you to literally navigate through your life so that you can better understand and recognize the characteristics of the energies at play. Ultimately, he helps you to see the big picture perspective of where you are and where you are headed; which empowers you to continue moving forward with a different perception and appreciation of what is unfolding. For a brief point in time, it honestly feels like somebody gets what you are going through and is there by your side to help you make things better. He's honestly amazing, and I am very grateful to have found him." J.F Nevada
“I have been seeing Jim for over 15 years. I started bringing my children when they were 9 and 11. They loved the numerology and astrology reports. They continued having regular counseling with Jim, throughout their teens and now as adults, they still consult with him. His counseling has helped me navigate through many challenges in my life and has helped me maintain a more positive attitude.When the hard times came, he helped me see there was always a light waiting for me. Jim has a witty way of delivering information which makes him a natural teacher and the information is easy to understand. I have referred many of my friends to him and everyone says the same thing, they have never had a more entertaining and helpful reading. Every class I have taken with him has also been really fun and insightful. He is a best teacher and oracle." I have been seeing Jim for over 15 years. His counseling has helped me navigate through many challenges in my life and has helped me maintain a more positive attitude. When the hard times were came, he helped me see there was always a light waiting for me. With his witty way of delivering information he is a natural teacher and the information is easy to understand. I have referred many of my friends to him and everyone says the same thing, they have never had a more entertaining and helpful reading. Every class I have taken with him has also been really fun and insightful. He is a natural teacher and oracle.”
BH St. Albans VT
"Jim Ventura is a gifted and talented. My session with him was amazing and helpful. I like the fact that he is honest and open. He explains what he sees and what it means and how it applies to your life. He is intuitive and does have a spiritual ability. He cares about people and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend him." S.M. Mesa AZ