Do you really believe that psychics can do remote readings...?

[amitten]

I had a gift certificate a friend gave me for a 15 min. reading. The psychic in question lived in another state so we had to do a phone reading.

Over a year later looking back, only about 70% of the reading was accurate, and a lot was WAY off. However lately, due to an extreme feeling of loneliness, I feel tempted to call and ask about my love prospects.

Is this stupid? Should I mess with her again? Is it even POSSIBLE that a psychic can really do an accurate phone reading?

It's expensive, so I'd like any input and I'll decide from there! :)

[Why Syzygy]

1. Do you read Tarot?

There are free online sites, like facade.com which might help just as much as an expensive phone psychic. Or do a reading for yourself?

[amitten]

2. I used to read Tarot, and because I'm not super-sensitive,

I had a hard time interpreting what was there.

I'd really rather trust an expert, but only if they're doing something that's "possible"!

[Why Syzygy]

3. Well, I don't believe

a psychic can see anything that isn't available to you. That's why I suggested a free online resource. Whatever she/he tells you, you are going to interpret through your own filters. That's the way Tarot works. The client is the final word on the meanings. You know what I mean?

[amitten]

4. True. Thanks for your thoughts!

Oh, and BTW, I got cured of my Lyme disease!

Six weeks of antibiotics seemed to do the trick! :)

[Why Syzygy]

5. Yay!

:applause: I recently spoke with my friend who is still recovering. Remember, he had it undiagnosed for years. He sounds really good. I'm so glad you had a full recovery.

[amitten]

6. Thank you.

Some of my muscles/joints are occasionally still sore, but I know it is just residual!

I CANNOT tell you how happy I am to be cured!!!!

[Kind of Blue]

8. Wow! That's a real blessing, amitten.

:hug:

[amitten]

16. Oh yes it is.

And though there is no way to really test that the bacteria is 100% "gone", I feel almost totally well. So I think if any remains, my system has it under control! :)

[Shallah Kali]

7. I would not go back to someone so inaccurate

Do you have a spiritualist church nearby? mine has monthly gallery readings to connect with deceased loved ones and some of the readers take part in regional psychic fairs w/individual readings. Attending the gallery readings (only $10 in my area) is a great way to get an idea of how good the psychic is before investing in a personal reading.

http://www.nsac.org/churches.htm

[Sanity Claws]

9. Some ideas for free readings.

Some internet radio shows offer free psychic readings.
Check out: Contact talk radio, Hay House Radio, and Achieve Radio.

Google them and check out their schedules. My experience: Hay House is the hardest to get through; Achieve Radio is the easiest to get through.

[amitten]

17. Well, I can pay something. But the lady I tried before is VERY

expensive IMHO. $50 for a 15 minute reading...eek!

[stellanoir]

10. Yeah

I've done remote readings for decades. The energy of the varying techniques varies wildly. The variance from in depth readings to spurious ones in person to those over the phone is a total trip. Just like writing with a pencil or pen or crayon or sidewalk chalk, in cursive, writing in block letters, writing on an old fashioned type writer, or a brand new computer, the energy varies.

The bottom line is it's all about synergy.

For the same reason that a waitress can be wonderfully charming with one table and a bitch on wheels with the next, it's all about our interconnectedness.

Sure there are charlatans in every field.

I love what I do and know in my heart and soul that I've rocked innumerable souls over the course of my lengthy career. I wouldn't do it otherwise.

Sometimes doing readings in person can be instructive. Other times their body language and mannerisms and assorted quirks can be a total distraction, and phone readings lend themselves to greater clarity.

Bottom line is, if any one says that they can read for everyone and is always clear, then they are full of it, unless they are one of the really rare ones who have transcended their charts and the solar system and are truly enlightened. I've had the honor to meet at least 12 of them in this lifetime.

Different modalities work for different folks is all.

Hope you receive the guidance you desire.

A good reader doesn't project, nor do they do much more than help you with timing, patience, and affirm what you intuitively already know.

best

On line oracles are as erratic as RL ones.

[amitten]

14. Thank you! I may end up using her again, then... n/t

[mysticalchick]

19. Whole heartedly agree ....

... with you, Stella.

I love what I do and know in my heart and soul that I've rocked innumerable souls over the course of my lengthy career. I wouldn't do it otherwise.

Sometimes doing readings in person can be instructive. Other times their body language and mannerisms and assorted quirks can be a total distraction, and phone readings lend themselves to greater clarity.

This is my experience as well. If I had my druthers, I'd usually do them at a distance because what I get is very, very clear. I look at my work in this way: I am there to bring through information and to be of service to the one for whom I am reading. My agreement with my guides is to give what I get exactly as I get it and trust that it will resonate.

And yeah, I agree with WS - we are all capable of bringing through guidance for ourselves as it comes in many, many forms each as unique as we are. :)

[I Have A Dream]

26. I've really enjoyed the readings that I've had with you, stella.

I assume that you use your psychic abilities to enhance your astrological readings.

:loveya:

[MorningGlow]

11. Yes, I do believe psychics can do remote readings

If we accept that there is no such thing as time and space, then time and space shouldn't be a hindrance. However, not all psychics are good, and not all psychics will resonate with the person being read. Plus, not all psychics do well long distance (depends on their talents/strengths and their own and the limitations they put on themselves). So if you only had a "meh" reading, I'd say it was more because that wasn't the best psychic for you. I'd say either do for yourself, as WS said, or, if you feel your results would be unclear because you'd be too close to the subject, go to a local New Age store and ask the proprietor. They would have the best recommendations for local readers and may even have in-house readings and psychic fairs.

[Celebration]

12. remote readings are probably close to being the same as in person

However, there are fewer cues, such as facial expressions.

I can read chakras/meridians by distance. At first that didn't make sense to me, but I just go with it.

But can THIS psychic do readings well be distance? I don't know. 70% doesn't seem that bad to me. But I don't believe the future is fixed on a single outcome.

[amitten]

18. That's a cool ability to have (reading chakras)!

I do have a friend who can see auras (she says mine is light purple, and I've heard the same from one other person so I think she's right). She is sensitive but I don't think she can do predictions.

[I Have A Dream]

22. I agree, Cele. 70% seems quite high. nt

[BanzaiBonnie]

13. Absolutely

If I get 70% accurate after a year, I would consider that not too bad. Future events are not set in stone. And often my work is in letting someone know that some decision will lead them in one direction and a different decision will lead them in another direction. There are many possibilities for outcomes, although they narrow with each step you take.

Remember, there are a many fake psychics out there. Best to find someone you trust and know is honest. And then be brave enough to accept honest feedback from them. Although we usually hear what we want to hear. :)

Perhaps someone on this list could do the job. Since I suggested it, please pick someone other than me.

[amitten]

15. Ha! Oh, I won't pick anyone on here.

Not unless someone is just dying to tell me something they have already sensed! (In which case, they are very sensitive indeed!)

Thanks for your advice!

[mysticalchick]

20. There are many gifted souls on here ...

... and you'd be well served to work with any of them. :)

[amitten]

24. Oh, I know. But I don't want to burden people, especially when

it's not a huge crisis or anything! People have better things to do! :)

[amitten]

27. Please note: My post right above was not meant negatively...

To all the sensitives here, I'm sure you are all awesome! I just don't want to take advantage of anyone's abilities here (I am not trolling for free psychic advice, in other words.) ;)

[I Have A Dream]

23. You really helped me, Bonnie.

:loveya:

[BlueIris]

21. Go get a book called "Practical Intuition" by Laura Day. It'll teach you how to do your own

readings quickly and easily, using your own intuition, a natural precognitive ability everyone has. I read it and '06, and have almost never had the urge to get outside "readings" since.

[amitten]

25. Sounds helpful...I need to check it out! n/t

[Matariki]

28. 70% was accurate?

That's actually pretty good. Especially for a distance reading.

One of the best tarot readers I've ever known, who could actually name people in your life, didn't get everything right.

[Fire Walk With Me]

29. No time, no distance.

A true psychic does not require the presence of another to do a reading (although depending upon their range of talents, it may help). A psychic I have gone to (and studied with) can go from just having heard a person's name. Information just comes, if it is relevant.

One of the talents I studied was psychometry, the ability to scry, from a prized belonging, the owner's characteristics, etc. Also, to do so with pictures sealed in envelopes.

I did some multi-card and single-card tarot readings today for a few folks. Got some right on, had blocks on others. One poor bloke broke off the conversation...pray for him, please. He could use some positive circumstances.

One time, the cards were important in leading my intuition. Once, they didn't help at all, and a quick intuitive glance got the image she required. She called it spot-on to her friend.

As I have only recently publicly revealed some of my talent, and have had great fear through out my life regarding damage being given for far lesser aspects of myself, so it is very nice to have had the opportunity to do this in front of a small group, even including those who harangued throughout. It felt good to have gotten it right in spite of spite. Thank you angels! (As always!)

BTW, I am not a bully anymore. I cease fighting anyone and anything. Those who wish to punish me and derail my recovery are now the only bullies involved. Know them by their fruits. Try love, it's better than judgement, especially in the new energy (of love itself).

[winyanstaz]

30. Yes we can do remote readings..and that can be in many different ways..

Some do Tarot, some scan the Chakras and some use the Light-fibers to scan the light-fibers of another long distance..which is what I use myself.

[NuttyFluffers]

31. i prefer people get readings w/o payment, just a personal thing. very DIY diviner.

there was a good book on Tarot that basically just said, "Stop thinking and remembering, just tell me what you see. Describe what you see in the card. Keep talking. Don't think heavily on the symbolism or astrological or cabbalistic sign. Just read out what your eyes gravitate to and see. Now listen to what you just said. Did it relate to your situation?"

very good exercise to build up your intuition. quite Zen in the sense that it tries to shut down the thinking part of the mind that's very noisy and cluttered. by stating what you see, you start to speak extemporaneously -- to do without thinking -- and that's where the soul of intuition lies.

but if you got a free reading, go have fun.

[winyanstaz]

32. I agree that spiritual things shouldn't come with a price tag...

and I am also into learning to do it yourself :) That is mainly what I teach...how to do it and how to understand how your spiritual gifts work so you can do it yourself.
That is also why I have never charged for aura scans or healing or cleaning energy fields or smudging or cleaning negative energy out of a place as Spiritual things should not be sold....
However when I teach a class on how people can learn to do it themselves..I do accept donations or do barters...because usually I am paying for the room, supplying the herbal tea selections, the napkins, some of the food (we usually do a potluck supper first) as well as the decorations I supply and my time is also worth something as well.
However it is based on people's ability and if they think they got something valuable..and not on a set fee. I find that people usually seem to donate around a ten dollar bill more or less...and thats alright with me too....its all good.

[NuttyFluffers]

33. that's good. holding events, a la potluck, does take fundraising. no prob w/ that.

i just have a problem with some of the more questionable practices out there. i mean, some of the stuff that puts the impoverished into even more grinding poverty -- strikes me as real bad karma. it's good to have a teacher, and good for someone to support that teacher for education. but it's another thing going to someone as a supplicant and getting taken for a ride. same applies to bad mechanics, plumbers, computer techs, etc. realize can't DIY everything, but being aware of what's standard accepted practices and all, i prefer that.

sorta makes me wish there was a professional organization for diviners and mystics, as there are for other professions. wouldn't be too far off from people who are professional priests to their laity. but then, can you imagine the hullabaloo that'd follow? hah, i can hear the dismissive comments now, "so it's the Witch-Doctor's Union for the American Interfaith Woo-Woo Association." /eyes rolling into back of their head like Sheena, Queen of the Jungle

[winyanstaz]

34. I agree with that whole heartedly....

another thing that really pushes my buttons are the so called spiritual teachers that have sex with their students...

[NuttyFluffers]

35. ooh, that's a special level of punishment...

that strikes me as so much cultist brainwashing, sex with students. it's such an abuse of power and trust. it lays claim over people, using emotional and sexual domination. if some people genuinely have an attraction, fine, but at least state that they can no longer remain in a position of authority as teacher to student. relationships that begin that way without relinquishing such power dynamics are bound for trouble. but to do it for control and getting more money, that's a special level of evil. bad mojo.