Characteristics of a Good Spiritual Reading

     We've all heard the old saying, "A tarot reading is only as good as the reader who gives it", but the funny thing  is its absolutely true.  So how can you distinguish between a good reader and an amateur?  There are many important things to look for in a reader, but most importantly follow your intuition, it will lead you to the correct source.  The following is a list of ideas to help you on your search for a reader or spiritualist.

    Most importantly... Don't get ripped off.  Prices should be up front and reasonable.  Use common sense, paying in upwards of  $4.99 or $5.99 a minute is just simply ridiculous.  Higher prices for a reading most definitely does not guarantee you a good reading.  Look at the way the reader handles themselves.  Do they seem to put quality time into their work or are they taking on too many clients and giving less then their best when doing readings.  A good presence usually indicates a good reader.

     Don't let a high call rating deceive you into thinking your getting a good reader.  Read the comments that other clients have left.  A lot of callers on Keen will prompt people into leaving ratings for them only so they can manage their way onto the front page of listings (i.e. free advertising and more business.)  While there is nothing wrong with wanting more business if you can handle it, prompting ratings is just not the most ethical practice.  Prompting clients for a five star rating or offering free minutes for a higher rating is unethical and unfair to the people who really are doing a genuinely good job.  You can be certain that Intuitive Tarot will never prompt a client for a rating and that all feedback is genuinely left from our clients own free will. Excessively high ratings without proper comments usually indicates someone who has taken on more then they can spiritually handle and indicates someone who prompts every caller for a rating.  If your looking for fast food that's exactly what you are going to get.

     A good reader will always be confident in what they are telling you, and they will also let you know when they are not clear on something.  Believe it or not, different readers will know different things about you.  Each reader is unique, and they may concentrate on different areas then what another reader might.

     A good reader will stay close to the "present" when they talk to you about different areas.  A genuine reader should want to help you with your current situations, and help you to make the best choices.  Not everything in your future is set in stone, every choice you make on a day to day basis, will change the outcome of certain situations.  Be wary of readers who predict "doomsday" clouds around you and your only way out is to buy one of their "expensive and outrageous" miracle cures.

     Use common sense when purchasing candles, or ritual items from psychics or tarot readers.  Although, there may be items you might want to consider purchasing, a spiritualist should tell you that the best materials, and rituals are put together by you, and only you. Rituals (such as candle burning, spell casting, etc.) are truly only a means to help you focus energy for your prayer or intent.  The reader should also be willing to give you advice on creating tools and rituals for yourself, should you so desire.  Some readers may even share some of their own personal contacts that they use to obtain materials.

     Understand that all tarot readers are not psychic.  This is where a lot of people get confused.  If a tarot reader is psychic, they should state this fact immediately, and if they don't, you should ask them.  The reader, or spiritualist should also inform you of the exact method they use to get the information they are sharing with you (i.e. tarot cards, runes, spirit guides, or what ability or source they use).

     A good reader should ask you some questions, to help clarify certain situations.  However, be wary of readers or psychics who ask too many questions, and want to log any of your personal information into a computer.  Believe it or not, a lot of 900 services log your reading into their computer after the call is complete. They then share the information about your call to whomever you call on their network the next time, making it seem like their "employees" are genuinely psychic.

     Above all else, use your intuition and common sense.  You will absolutely know if you are connecting with a particular reader or not.    Don't be afraid to interrupt the reader and tell them your just not connecting with them.  Remember... your the one paying for time.