How do you choose a psychic?
There’s a lot of tips out there on how to choose a good psychic. Referrals and word of mouth are the two most recommended ways in finding a good psychic. You could have heard from one of your family members or friends about a reliable psychic.
But what if you haven’t? That leaves on-line, driving by an established business (we’ve all seen these from time-to-time) or the yellow pages, if there are any who advertise in your area. This, of course, means that you’ve got to do a lot more screening than the referral method. You should feel free to ask them for references and be sure to check them BEFORE you get your reading.
Once you’ve located a potential psychic, spend time with them in an interview. How do you feel (if even over the phone)? Are they pressuring you to make a decision that minute? Are they charging you by the minute even before you’ve made a decision? I would watch for these types of things.
Determine what kind of psychic you’re looking for prior to your search. Are you looking for a clairaudient, clairvoyant, tarot card specialist, astrologer, or someone who works with psychometry?
Once you get your reading, review it for accuracy (if you can find a way to record it, all the better). Does it ring true? Ịf it doesn’t is it pointing you to an uncomfortable position of growth that WOULD be true if you opened your heart or mind? Only you can know the answers to these questions. Check back on your reading in a month or six weeks. What has transpired and how do you feel?
Of course, accuracy is what we’re all looking for. They are either hitting the mark or they are not. You can do your homework and research but you may have to go through a few to find that true psychic gem. And if you love them, do them a favor and tell a friend, as that is the best way for someone else to hear who is good!
Signs of a bad psychic:
First of all, of course, is inaccuracy. Wildly off isn’t going to work nor do you any good.- Pressuring for money before you’ve had any chance to interview them or check references.
- Inability to contact them should you chose to. This may be through some 1-900 number that cycles through to random anonymous people.
- If you get a genuine bad feeling because of their personal antics such as theatrics that have nothing to do with the reading.
- If you feel negative emotions such as fear, intimidation, belittlement (such as “Only someone who didn’t know anything would questions me!”) or asking for curse removal money.
A note on finding a psychic: Don’t assume because a psychic is charging money they are not legitimate. They have to feed, clothe and house themselves just like the rest of us. Like us, they are selling what they do best. And frankly, the better they are the more they are likely to charge! So I personally wouldn’t make that a personal criteria. There are some very fortunate psychics who do this for free because they have a spouse supporting them, are independently wealthy and are doing this for humanitarian reasons, but most don’t fall under that category.
Best of luck in your psychic search!
I appreciate the suggestions on how to vet a psychic, but I do wonder about the overall validity of psychic readings themselves.
It’s wise to maintain a healthy skepticism, but for those who believe, these guidelines can still provide a useful framework.
True, skepticism is important. However, for many people, psychics offer emotional and sometimes spiritual support, which can have real value regardless of one’s belief in their abilities.
The advice to check for references and have an interview before committing to a reading is particularly sound. It mirrors the due diligence one should do in any professional relationship.
The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to choose a psychic. The emphasis on referrals and word-of-mouth is quite logical, but it’s helpful to hear some structured interviewing tips as well.
The point about not assuming a psychic is illegitimate if they charge money is well taken. Everyone needs to make a living, and quality often comes at a price.
The section on signs of a bad psychic is very useful. It’s always good to know what red flags to look out for in such a subjective field.