Looking For A Psychic? Ask These Questions...

By: Derek Calibre Click author's name for more of his/her articles

A good psychic reading can help open doors, confirm decisions, and inspire ideas. A talented reader can provide you with a truly magical experience. Get the most out of it, by taking a few steps to help ensure you select a professional psychic reader with integrity.

Every psychic has his, or her, own unique style, method and perspective. Before booking an appointment with an unfamiliar psychic reader, take a moment to make sure you are each philosophically compatible with one another. One way to do this is to read the psychic's web site. You can learn a lot about how a psychic approaches his work by the content and style of his or her website.

Psychics are intuitive, and creative by nature, and often not computer savvy or inclined to build a website. If a psychic doesn't have a website, that's fine. But in this case, make sure the reader presents himself professionally. Ask him what benefit a psychic reading offers, or how he works. This way, you'll get a sense of your reader's approach to psychic readings. Avoid testing a psychic or asking about personal issues before booking an appointment. That special magic in psychic readings occurs when there is a trust established between the client and the reader.

Ask your prospective psychic what his specialty is, and if he can speak to your desired topics. Some psychics claim to specialize in reuniting separated lovers. Others communicate with the dead. Some specialize in identifying past lives. If you are looking for help with your life's purpose, don't get caught reading with a psychic who casts spells.

Before booking an appointment, you would naturally ask how much the reading costs, but make sure there is an established timeframe for the price. Prices can be structured by the minute, half hour or hour. Readings sold by the minute can get very expensive— fast. So set the reading for 30 or 60 minutes, and stick to the time. You don't want to spend valuable appointment time watching the clock, or be in a situation where your psychic's focus is on trying to sell you more time.

Avoid paying exorbitant prices. Psychics charge a range of prices for their readings. Agree to only what seems reasonable. Beware of any added sales pitches or expectations once the reading is over. One of my clients recently reported seeing a psychic he liked for the second time. As the reading was coming to a close, the psychic suggested she could make his woes go away if he bought a special candle from her— for $900! The psychic said she would light it every day and say a prayer for him. She thought she held a persuasive enough power over the guy to convince him to buy the candle. Fortunately he had common sense and saw her scheme as shameful profiteering. You can avoid this by dealing with a reputable psychic. Does your psychic openly use his or her full name? Psychics hiding behind a made up name or new age moniker might have something else to hide. Look for a resume, professional credentials or membership in associations.

You might also ask a prospective psychic how often he generally recommends clients get a psychic reading. There are no set guidelines on how often anyone should consult a psychic, but once per week, or month, is too much. If you intuit there are helpful insights to be gained from a psychic reading, then by all means, try one. But a do not become dependent upon your psychic, or look for him to tell you what to do at every turn. Have psychic readings done only once or twice a year.

Help ensure your psychic reading is special by following your own intuition through the booking process, and asking a few of the above questions. A good psychic will tap into your spirit, and leave you with thoughtful insights, key signs and guiding symbols on the journey toward your dreams.

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About The Author: Derek Calibre performs psychic readings in Manhattan, and specializes in career concerns, relationships, and decisions. He has been featured on NBC Hawaii News 8's "Psychic Hawaii" and hosts Psychic Workshop on Comcast: Video On Demand. Watch Derek here-> www.derekcalibre.com