"How to shop for a psychic"
One Halloween years before my shamanic training I dressed up as a fortune teller.
My costume consisted of a real crystal ball and a deck of playing cards wrapped in a velvet sash. Historically playing cards were the first fortune-telling cards, and I was going for the "gypsy" look.
That night I went around the room and did readings for people. I would pull out the deck and have them choose. I saw five of hearts, three of diamonds, and Queen of clubs... it was like the cards were "talking" to me.
I was naturally and intuitively tapping into the stories and details of their lives. As I would playfully read people's fortunes they would respond in awe - "Wow, that was right on. Do you do this for a living?"
This was clear evidence that my gifts as a psychic were legit. Yet I had no training and still didn't know what to do with these gifts of mine.
Then this happened... One of the guys at the party I didn't know very well asked for me to "read his fortune". He was a non-believer.
I had him pull a couple of cards. This time the information felt intense. I began to talk about his relationship. Details flooded into my mind and I felt swept away by the info, feelings, visions and my storytelling. It was as if I could “read” his mind and clear as day see where his life was headed.
When I looked up from the cards his face had gone white.
I could tell he was freaked out. The reading was spot on! Revealing secrets. Sadly it wasn't what he asked for, nor what he expected. I'm sure it felt invasive. He avoided me for the rest of the night!
At that time I didn't have a full understanding of what I was doing. Or how to respect boundaries and not "read" people just 'cause I could.
If you called me psychic I would have denied it. Not that! I had negative opinions of psychics at the time.
In my younger years, the healers and psychics I was exposed to made me feel uncomfortable and creepy. Like they were looking at me without any clothes on. And acted like they knew more about me than I did!
The image I held in my mind of psychics was more like my costume - long skirt, patchouli, and incense smelling ladies with too many crystal necklaces dangling from their necks, with wild unruly hair and no tact!
I didn't want to be that!
That was a long time ago... and here I am calling myself a psychic. Obviously, a lot has changed - in me as well as in the healing arts industry.
All this storytelling is leading you to my list of questions:
"How to shop for a psychic" or any other healer.
Because the healing arts industry is growing and growing, there is a wide variety of people offering services. They also vary in their skills and training.
First and foremost working with integrity is a high bar I hold for myself as a healer and an expectation I have of my own healers helping me.
To me, integrity looks like always listening to the client and working with their words and their intentions for the healing.
ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING A SESSION:
“What can I expect?”
"How might I feel after working with you?”
“Do you have any goals for this session?" - This question will give you some insight into any agendas.
"Where did you learn to do this?”
“How does it work for you?” or “Where does the information come from?”
Then ask yourself if their answers resonate with you.
WHAT DOES INTEGRITY LOOK LIKE?
Integrity is being of service to the client. And being a clear channel for the benevolent spirits that bring forward insight or healing energies.
Integrity is asking for the utmost highest good and benevolent outcome for all involved... knowing that spirit can see more than me; the human practitioner.
Integrity is offering my tools, modalities, and methods and yet checking in with the client's comfort and boundaries.
Other questions that CAN LEAD
TO FASCINATING ANSWERS:
"What guides, spirits, and energies, do you work with?"
"How will I know I am protected and safe?"
"What part can I play in my healing?"
"What have other clients experienced?'
"Is there anything that can support me after the session?"
An unexpected question you can ask your potential practitioner:
"Is this a win/win for everyone?"
I hope this information helps you to ask questions when you are looking for a healer. And that you have more understanding of what is happening in your healing so that you can feel empowered and part of the process.
There are so many more healers and healing modalities on the planet. The ancient ways are reservicing. It is a great time to be alive!
