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Friday July 30,2010

How to Choose a Psychic

by Barbara Trimble

Modern day psychics are known by many names: clairvoyant, spiritualist, and medium are just a few of them. They can be found everywhere from 1-900 numbers to the Internet to the Classifieds to the Yellow Pages. Yet, how does the average person tell the difference between a legitimate psychic and a scam artist looking to score a fast buck?

Whether or not to enlist the services of a psychic is a deeply personal decision. Age, education, religion or social status makes no difference. Some people consult a psychic for entertainment while others hope to make contact with a loved one on the Other Side. Whatever your reason for seeking a psychic, you should exercise the same caution as you would in choosing any other professional such as a doctor, lawyer, or mechanic. However, there is no licensing board to govern the practice of psychics so as the old saying goes, "let the buyer beware".

One of the first things to consider is a psychic's experience or background. Is their belief system compatible with your own? Ask questions about how they conduct readings. Are they held in private or conducted in a public forum? Are the sessions audio or video taped? If so, who gets the tapes? Trust your instincts. If the psychic will not or cannot answer your questions, keep looking. The process may seem a bit overwhelming so be sure to ask your family, friends and co-workers if they have ever used a psychic. You might be surprised at just how many of them have. Were they satisfied with the overall results of their reading? If yes, would they recommend that you go to the same psychic? If not, what did they dislike about the reading? Since most legitimate psychics do not openly advertise they rely heavily upon word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients for new business.

Once you've selected a psychic that you feel comfortable with, you will be expected to pay for their services. Unfortunately, readings are not free and can cost $2-$16 per minute if you use the 1-900 numbers. Private face-to-face sessions usually start at $50 and increase in price depending upon the “frills” involved in the reading. Gallery readings, where a lot of people show up hoping to be read, generally range anywhere from $10-$100 per event.

As for the reading itself, stay objective and open minded. Pray and meditate beforehand to "invite" those you wish to contact during your session but don’t be disappointed if someone totally different delivers a message. Arrive early so that you are not rushed and stressed out as this may hamper your ability to think clearly when asked to verify information. You should be able to validate most of the information on the spot as it is relayed from the Other Side. Your psychic may begin with an opening prayer or go straight into the reading. They should not ask a lot of questions, fish for answers or play the initial game.