Profwag
22nd April 2009, 01:10 PM
A while back, I asked for advice on an upcoming visit with a psychic. I went last week and the results are now in. (I posted this on the original thread, but thought it would be better in a new thread so I apologize for any confusion...)
Before I give an abbreviated report, let me begin by saying that I'd prefer to think of myself as someone who is searching for something paranormal rather than someone who goes out to disprove...if that makes sense. I wasn't a believer going in but was hoping for something "miraculous."
To begin, I had a vacation scheduled for Sedona AZ where I had heard was a "Mecca" for psychics. I heard right. They were everywhere. Before my trip, I told my wife I wanted to see a psychic so she immediately set me up, via e-mail, with a recommended psychic who only took appointments in advance. I told her to cancel. I didn't want to go in thinking my psychic would have my name and, thus, have pre-researched my past which would not have been hard. So, I went into a psychic via a walk-in appointment. The cost was $30 for every 15 minutes. (I'm obviously in the wrong business, but that's a different story.) My wife went first for a half hour and fortunately, before I went up to see her, she had the chance to tell me she wasn’t worth $60 so I only went in for 15 minutes. (I would have thought if she were psychic, she would have known I would have paid more if not able to speak with my wife, but I digress.) I didn’t get a chance to tell her what I wanted, though she advertised psychic abilities, intuitiveness, clairvoyance, and communicate with loved ones who have passed over. My father died 4 weeks before my appointment so in a way, I was hoping he would shine through like the light from heaven, but alas, it wasn't even a flashlight. Sorry, I digressed again. My appointment began with her setting a 15 minute alarm clock. She then had me close my eyes and recite something that I couldn’t begin to tell you now what it was. Something like: “My mind is clear. My heart is open. My speech is free.” Or something like that. She then told me to be thinking of a question. “The more specific the question, the more specific the answer” I remember her saying. My thought was “Duh,” but again, I digress. Anyway, she then had me pick 8 tarot cards. After gathering the cards face down, she told me to ask my first question (which would turn out to be my only question.) I asked what I thought was a simple enough question. “I’ve been working in my career for over 25 years and am thinking of doing something radically different. Should I?” She then told me to close my eyes and clear my mind. She re-asked my question to make sure she understood what I was asking. ("duh" came to mind again...) She then told me to open my eyes at which time she turned the first card over... Truthfully, I don’t remember what any of the cards were from this point on. (I threw away my notes before remembering I had said I would post notes of my meeting here.) With my eyes closed, I could easily hear her stacking the cards in an order which would be easiest for her to answer my question. For the next 8 or 10 minutes, she told me why it would be okay to switch careers. Each card she turned over stretched further from my question. The alarm clock sounded, she said “that will be $30” and away I went. Needless to say, my father didn’t come through, I got nothing but preached too concerning a simple question that was obvious in its answer, and I was taken for what amounts to the price of a good dinner. My wife is a believer to a point, but her appointment went exactly the same way. Prior to my appointment, I had overheard a girl (college age) talking about how impressed she was. She said the psychic was able to tell her there “was friction between her and her parents and all sorts of freaky things.” Oh yea, impressive to spot friction between a college age girl and parents. I never have heard of such a thing. (sarcasm) Anyway, the college girl was impressed, but, unfortunately, to sum it all up. I wasn’t impressed in the least and I believe even stronger now that psychics are in it for easy cash. I would still love to see a psychic who can read minds and chat with my Dad and not just give advice. I live in Arkansas if any believers have any suggestions...
Before I give an abbreviated report, let me begin by saying that I'd prefer to think of myself as someone who is searching for something paranormal rather than someone who goes out to disprove...if that makes sense. I wasn't a believer going in but was hoping for something "miraculous."
To begin, I had a vacation scheduled for Sedona AZ where I had heard was a "Mecca" for psychics. I heard right. They were everywhere. Before my trip, I told my wife I wanted to see a psychic so she immediately set me up, via e-mail, with a recommended psychic who only took appointments in advance. I told her to cancel. I didn't want to go in thinking my psychic would have my name and, thus, have pre-researched my past which would not have been hard. So, I went into a psychic via a walk-in appointment. The cost was $30 for every 15 minutes. (I'm obviously in the wrong business, but that's a different story.) My wife went first for a half hour and fortunately, before I went up to see her, she had the chance to tell me she wasn’t worth $60 so I only went in for 15 minutes. (I would have thought if she were psychic, she would have known I would have paid more if not able to speak with my wife, but I digress.) I didn’t get a chance to tell her what I wanted, though she advertised psychic abilities, intuitiveness, clairvoyance, and communicate with loved ones who have passed over. My father died 4 weeks before my appointment so in a way, I was hoping he would shine through like the light from heaven, but alas, it wasn't even a flashlight. Sorry, I digressed again. My appointment began with her setting a 15 minute alarm clock. She then had me close my eyes and recite something that I couldn’t begin to tell you now what it was. Something like: “My mind is clear. My heart is open. My speech is free.” Or something like that. She then told me to be thinking of a question. “The more specific the question, the more specific the answer” I remember her saying. My thought was “Duh,” but again, I digress. Anyway, she then had me pick 8 tarot cards. After gathering the cards face down, she told me to ask my first question (which would turn out to be my only question.) I asked what I thought was a simple enough question. “I’ve been working in my career for over 25 years and am thinking of doing something radically different. Should I?” She then told me to close my eyes and clear my mind. She re-asked my question to make sure she understood what I was asking. ("duh" came to mind again...) She then told me to open my eyes at which time she turned the first card over... Truthfully, I don’t remember what any of the cards were from this point on. (I threw away my notes before remembering I had said I would post notes of my meeting here.) With my eyes closed, I could easily hear her stacking the cards in an order which would be easiest for her to answer my question. For the next 8 or 10 minutes, she told me why it would be okay to switch careers. Each card she turned over stretched further from my question. The alarm clock sounded, she said “that will be $30” and away I went. Needless to say, my father didn’t come through, I got nothing but preached too concerning a simple question that was obvious in its answer, and I was taken for what amounts to the price of a good dinner. My wife is a believer to a point, but her appointment went exactly the same way. Prior to my appointment, I had overheard a girl (college age) talking about how impressed she was. She said the psychic was able to tell her there “was friction between her and her parents and all sorts of freaky things.” Oh yea, impressive to spot friction between a college age girl and parents. I never have heard of such a thing. (sarcasm) Anyway, the college girl was impressed, but, unfortunately, to sum it all up. I wasn’t impressed in the least and I believe even stronger now that psychics are in it for easy cash. I would still love to see a psychic who can read minds and chat with my Dad and not just give advice. I live in Arkansas if any believers have any suggestions...