The Yew Reading (Shadow Work & Emotional Healing)

90 minutes | £125 | Live via Google Meet

A deep and transformative astrology and tarot reading designed to help you uncover subconscious patterns, emotional wounds, and the path to self-integration and healing.

The Spirit, History & Symbolism of Yew

The Yew tree is one of the oldest and most mysterious trees in the natural world. Known as the Tree of Death and Rebirth, it has long been associated with transformation, the subconscious, and the cycles of life, death, and renewal. Yew trees were planted in ancient burial grounds, their presence a reminder that endings are always followed by new beginnings.

In Celtic and Druidic traditions, Yew was considered a guardian of deep wisdom, guiding those who sought to confront their inner shadows. It holds the essence of deep healing, ancestral memory, and profound change—making it the perfect tree to accompany the journey of shadow work.

Like the Yew, we all carry the layers of our past within us—old patterns, buried fears, and hidden strengths waiting to be reclaimed. This reading is designed to help you navigate your subconscious terrain, uncover emotional patterns, and find clarity in your personal transformation.

How This Reading Supports You

Shadow work is about integration—learning to hold space for the parts of yourself that have been hidden, rejected, or misunderstood. This reading provides insight into:

  • Your subconscious patterns—what influences your emotions and behaviors beneath the surface.

  • Unresolved emotional wounds—what needs acknowledgment and healing.

  • Cycles of transformation in your life—the deeper themes guiding your personal evolution.

  • Current astrological influences—how planetary energies are shaping your healing journey.

  • Practical tools for self-integration—ways to navigate emotional depth with clarity and self-compassion.

This session is for those who feel stuck in repeating emotional cycles, drawn to deep inner work, or in a period of intense personal transformation.

What This Reading Covers

This session blends astrology and tarot to provide a deeply introspective and healing experience.

Natal Chart Analysis – Uncovering the Subconscious

Your birth chart is a map of both your light and shadow. In this reading, we explore:

  • Pluto in your chart – The areas of deep transformation, power, and subconscious fear.

  • The South Node – Past patterns and karmic lessons influencing your emotional world.

  • The 8th House – The realm of the psyche, intimacy, and personal alchemy.

  • Current transits – The planetary influences guiding your healing process right now.

These placements reveal your deeper emotional and psychological layers, offering clarity on the patterns at play.

Tarot Reading – Illumination & Integration

Tarot serves as a mirror for the subconscious, bringing clarity to what needs attention. This spread explores:

  • What is hidden beneath the surface?

  • What wounds or patterns need to be acknowledged?

  • What supportive energies are available for healing?

  • How can you integrate your shadow with self-compassion?

Together, astrology and tarot offer a holistic approach to deep healing and transformation.

How It Works

1) Book your session – Select a time that suits you, and a confirmation email will be sent as well as a form to fill in with all necessary details.

2) Receive your Google Meet link – You will receive access to your virtual session.

4) Integration and next steps – Key themes and recommendations will be provided to support your journey.

3) Live reading (90 minutes) – We will explore your birth chart, tarot reading, and personalized insights.

Booking Information


If you are unsure whether this is the right reading for you, visit The Divination Grove to explore all offerings or contact me at hello@rubysrefuge.co.uk

How to contact me


Check my Instagram @rubysrefuge, call me on 07494 112296 or email me at remediesruby@gmail.com.

How to find me

Ruby’s Refuge is located at 3 Candlewick Lane, Alma Yard, Plymouth, PL4 0FF—a creative hub for independent businesses.

I share my space with Delia from Kind All Over, known for her amazing handmade cosmetics.

Together, we cultivate a warm and welcoming environment to support your holistic well-being.

It’s easy to reach us by car without driving into the city centre. We’re just off Exeter Street (A374), with plenty of free parking. Or just a two-minute walk from The Barbican and Sutton Harbour.