Look Into the Crystal Ball
Some people swear by their tarot cards. Others groan as soon as you mention them. Everyone else has a healthy dose of skepticism. So, where do you fall? It’s not exactly easy to trust mediums, but for all the rug-pulling in recent years, it remains a profitable industry for those in need of guidance or closure. Let’s dive into a few reasons people pay for readings and why others think it’s hooey.
1. Seek Closure With Loved Ones
In the throes of grief, many people turn to psychics as a means of closure. It can be something as simple as a sign they’ve made it to the other side—believers and skeptics alike can take comfort in knowing that their loved ones are happy.
2. Gain Insight Into Your Life
It’s not always easy to take a bird’s eye view of your own life, but psychics can provide a little perspective. While you likely won’t get a path to the future, you can still peek at what’s in store for you. That pinch of insight can also help boost your confidence.
3. You Need a Little Guidance
Should you or shouldn’t you? Does that decision make sense for you right now? Many people head to psychics in the hopes of gaining guidance. Tarot card readers and spiritual mediums can help you navigate decisions or figure out the best path for you.
4. Exploration of Spirituality
Not everyone who sees a psychic is in touch with their spiritual side. However, sessions can get you in touch with something bigger than yourself. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s enough to encourage even the biggest nay-sayers sometimes.
5. You’re Looking For a Sign
Come on, universe. Just give us a sign! For all our begging, it’s pretty rare to get a clear-cut indication of next steps. Psychics, on the other hand, can provide insight into your most glaring questions.
6. Connect With Intuition
Do you have a gut feeling that you can’t quite place? Does it feel like something’s pulling you towards a decision or a specific place? It’s nice to have intuition, but it’s nicer to have someone who backs those claims. Psychics may help you get in touch with those nagging feelings you can’t ignore.
7. Receive Validation
We’re not saying you should spend hundreds of dollars to hear what you want to hear! However, some people believe that psychics and mediums get in touch with the universe to help validate their biggest choices. That encouragement can also improve self-esteem or provide the confidence for next steps.
8. An Honest, Objective Perspective
Real psychics aren’t in the business of stealing your money—they genuinely want to help. Whether they rely on tarot cards or something outside our realm, mediums only seek to provide an objective opinion. You might not hear what you want to hear, but that could actually be a sign of legitimacy.
9. It Can Be a Fun Experience
At the end of the day, sometimes psychic readings boil down to fun! You don’t have to believe, and in fact, many mediums welcome skeptics. So long as you go in with an open mind and a little patience, you can indulge the experience for what it is.
10. Curiosity
There’s nothing wrong with curiosity. If you’re itching to learn more about the process, do your research and head to a reputable medium! Many are more than happy to answer questions and give accurate readings to anyone willing.
The cards benefit some, but others roll their eyes at the mere mention of psychics. In the spirit (pun intended) of fairness, let’s explore a few reasons some people think it’s hogwash.
1. It Costs Money
Nothing’s cheap anymore, so the last thing you want is to spend money on a fake reading. It doesn’t really matter if you believe in it or not—readings can soar well over one hundred dollars for more reputable names, and that’s way too steep for a lot of people.
2. Plenty of Phony Psychics
Many late-night hosts and news stations have outed phony “professionals.” When people are at their most vulnerable, it’s easy to take advantage, and plenty of so-called mediums swindle grieving customers out of their time and money.
3. They Aren’t Believers
Sure, it can be fun to score a psychic reading…if you believe in that sort of thing. While you can let your curiosity get the best of you, a lot of people just don’t bother. Why spend money listening to what you consider nonsense?
4. They Don’t Have an Open Mind
Belief or not, there’s no point in paying for a reading with a closed mind. A lot of mediums take their jobs seriously; walking into their office just to laugh at them isn’t only cruel, it’s also a waste of everyone’s time. It’s perfectly fine to keep those opinions to yourself!
5. Psychics Say What You Want to Hear
Phony psychics know how to prey on vulnerable people. They’ll listen for cues and ham up any “contact” with deceased relatives. They’ll even vamp when they back themselves into a corner. But when you’re grieving or desperate, it’s easy for them to get away with that behavior, and next thing you know, they’ve said everything you wanted to hear.
6. It Goes Against Their Faith
Some people won’t even step foot in a medium’s office on account of their faith. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that! However, if psychic readings go against your teachings, you may want to keep away.
7. Exploited Feelings
Some customers arrive in tears. Others show up with an urn in tow. All of them are just looking for answers and a little closure—bad psychics take advantage of that. Even if you walk in with a smile, they know how to play into your weaknesses and squeeze every dollar they can out of you.
8. Readings Affect the Future
Ever hear of a self-fulfilling prophecy? While readings can be helpful, they can also inadvertently influence the future. You may not have wanted to quit your job, but the cards supposedly have big things in store, and that can coerce people into foolhardy decisions.
9. People Make a Habit of It
Phony mediums don’t just drain your bank account; they also encourage constant visits. Though everyone’s path varies, there’s a difference between a healing journey and an unhealthy obsession with readings. To make matters worse, bad psychics take advantage of the confusion.
10. High Expectations
“Quick, tell me what I’m thinking!” We hate to burst your bubble, but that’s not really how readings work. (Anyone claiming otherwise is likely out to swindle you.) Skeptics often walk in with unreasonable expectations, which sullies the whole experience and only proves their preconceived notions.
