Goddess Tribe: Candi Janoki
A carefree black goddess with an open third-eye chakra.
Candi Janoki is an unapologetically black millennial. As an entrepreneur, she can be found making wigs, designing jewelry, snapping her day away and sharing her spiritual gift as a tarot reader.
Candi is the woman behind JanokiTarot, a spirituality-based business that services clients with personal readings and metaphysical insights. I began following her work on social media a few years ago during her 'naturalista' journey. It has been incisive to witness how her spiritual journey has grown. I grew very interested in picking a tarot reader's brain - Check out my quick chat with Candi below:
● Do you remember the first time you recieved your very own tarot car reading?
Yes, I received my first tarot reading during a time where I was feeling very low and depressed. I needed answers and some type of spiritual guidance. Unfortunately my tarot reader only wanted money from me. She said that I had “an evil spirit following me” and that it would take $3000 to perform a ritual to cleanse myself of this. Of course, I gave her the side eye and found the nearest exit. She gave me a positive reading but the request of the large fee amount just did not sit well with me. I never really trusted most tarot readers after that.
● How did it make you feel?
I felt like she was just trying to take advantage of me.
● When did you conduct your first tarot reading?
I did my first reading on myself. I would only practice on myself. I actually bought a deck just to be a personal deck for me to gain clarity and to learn more about the meaning of the tarot. And from there it kind of turned into a daily practice that then grew into my own business of enlightening people and bringing clarity and empowerment.
● Most people are very skeptical about tarot card readings, do find clients hesitant about receiving a reading from you?
I don’t blame people for being skeptical. I say trust your gut when going to a tarot reader, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t proceed. I have never had anyone come to me with any skepticism but I always prove them wrong if they secretly didn’t believe.
● How would you describe what your clients feel after receiving one of your readings?
One word: EMPOWERED.
● Since you also practice crystal healing, which crystal or stone would you recommend to a beginner?
It depends on the person and their own unique frequency. Each crystal has its own healing properties. So it depends on the person.
● I originally started following you for your natural hair journey videos, and then you ventured into other entrepreneurial business, you do tarot now, but what is next?
I really can’t say, I know that I want to be successful enough to where I can support my family and live a comfortable lifestyle. I want to leave a positive mark on society and help people remember their power and who they truly are, which a spiritual being having a human experience.
● What is your ultimate goal in life, what would you need to accomplish in order to feel like you made it?
My ultimate goal is peace and happiness. And I mean that on every level, spiritually, emotionally, financially, and I want to make sure that I am being as genuine as possible with everyone that I meet. I feel as though I am there.
● What advice would you give yourself before you embarked your insightful spiritual journey?
Be you unapologetically. Life is an experience not a destination, you never stop growing and you never stop learning. The possibilities are endless and surround yourself with people that genuinely love and care for you.
Candi Janoki is a entrepreneur that simply embodies black girl magic.
If you are interested in booking a reading with her, you can contact her via email:
Written by:
CheWayne Symoane