Tarot card reader Paula Devine has been jailed for having sexual connection with two teenagers.

A Napier tarot card reader has been jailed after she "gave in" to two teenagers' "persistent requests" for sex.

Paula Devine, 46, had sex with two teenaged boys, aged 14 and 15, in July and August last year.

She was sentenced to two and a half years in jail at Napier District Court on Friday after pleading guilty to two charges of having sexual connection with a young person.

Devine, who until recently ran the Vesta's Circle holistic therapies store in Napier, had been having sex with the 15-year-old about twice a week from July 10 to August 10.

She also began sending explicit text messages to the other boy, aged 14, and offered to have sex with him.

She had sexual connection with the 14-year-old on two occasions.

Police became aware of the sexual relationship when they retrieved text messages from the youngest victim's cellphone while investigating an unrelated matter.

According to a summary of facts Devine told police she "gave in to the persistent requests of the boys even though she was aware of their age".

A third charge involving another teenager was withdrawn.

Devine started the Vesta's Circle business in July 2010. She specialised in tarot readings, chakra realignments, crystal therapy, Reiki, soul energy clearing, aromatherapy and hot stone massage.

The store was recently closed.