Psychic Readings
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A reading can be both fun and enlightening if approached wisely. The following is
for those who are new to readings or perhaps a little skeptical. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A READING Your expectations may be that a reader is just going to make predictions about your future. Predictions, however, are of limited value by themselves, and must be considered in the context of the present. A reader tunes into your possibilities and strengths. A good reading will tell you more about yourself as you are now than what will happen in the future. The real value is in receiving knowledge about yourself, your current situation, and problems. A responsible reader will not make decisions for you, but can supply vital information that will aid you in making informed decisions. The reading may reinforce something you already know about yourself, or rekindle a childhood ambition you had given up. Visiting a psychic can also be an excellent opportunity to consider a problem or question in a totally new light. The reader becomes your gateway to the intuitive self and can help you see new connections and therefore find creative solutions. A reading should leave you with a sense of well-being and positive feelings. You may come away with a sense of clarity and peace of mind. A reading should never leave you in fear or with anxiety. A good reading enlightens and empowers. HOW TO USE PREDICTIONS Remember that we all have free will and control of our futures; and even the best readers are not 100% accurate. The reader can offer you insights into a problem, new ways to look at them, or confirm feelings that you have about them; but treat the guidance as you would any other piece of advice. Take everything with a grain of salt, accept the possibilities and use your own feelings as a gauge. The choices are always yours to make, and should be made based on all input, including your own intuition. Any reputable reader will stress the fact that we all have free will, and that we constantly face choices. The only thing a reader can predict is what will probably happen as a result of an action or set of actions that you initiate. Where the future enters the equation is in knowing whether the way you are running your life right now will have positive ramifications in the future. FINDING A GOOD READER Everyone is psychic to one degree or another, and, as with musical talents, can improve these talents thorough training and practice. In any field you'll find a wide range of talent and experience and even a good reader can vary from day to day and person to person depending on their level of energy and attunement that day. Not all psychics are able to tap into the same level; some are only receiving impressions of your desires, astral levels or distorted information. And a few are outright frauds. So how do you find a good reader? Talk to friends about their readings and get detail on what happened and how they felt. Check with people you know in the new age community. Be wary of those who hang out a sign but are not connected to the community or promise to solve all your problems. Try several mini-readings at a psychic fair to see who you feel comfortable with. What makes a good psychic is not simply accuracy in making predictions, but how effective he or she is in communicating that information in a useful and relevant manner. It is important to find a reader with whom you are comfortable. You should feel free and open about commenting and asking questions. Ask about the reader's background and credentials. How long have they been practicing professionally? What type of readings do they do? Does the psychic sincerely seem to be concerned with using her gift to help others? A good test is whether you would go to this person for spiritual advice if they were not a psychic or channel. WHEN TO RUN A fraud will try to gain control over you through fear, while a legitimate reader will make it clear that you are responsible for your choices. Readers to look out for include: • Those who say that someone has put a curse on you and offer to remove the curse for money. • Those who instruct you not to tell anyone about the reading. • Those who say the fee is different from the one you were quoted when making the appointment. • Those who mention the devil, Satan, or evil spirits. • Those who try to persuade you to do something that you normally would not do or that makes no sense. • Those who try to scare you. If in doubt do talk to a friend, and get a second opinion from another reader; Connecticut has many good, responsible readers. No one person has all the answers or is the only one that can help you. Choose a reader as you would any other advisor - medical, therapist or spiritual. Use good common sense and ask around, get background, and verify qualifications. A good reading can be an uplifting experience opening you to new exciting possibilities for yourself. |