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A reader asks if she should send $19.99 to a psychic to make her troubles go away:

Ask Janet - Psychic Frauds And Guaranteeing The Future

Hello Janet! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I've read your extensive answer to the visitor's question, and I agree with you totally! I've also wanted to say one thing. Personally, I'm absolutely sure that you can't read a person's future without actually coming in contact with this person. I'm not speaking here about horoscopes, because these present just an outline of the situation, not the details or a concrete plan of action. But all these Internet psychics reading your fortune online for 20$ - whom do they want to fool? <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> One of these frauds kept sending me letters telling me she had felt "strong vibrations" coming from the profile I was foolish enough to fill in on her website. Sure, she was offering me a detailed reading to help me reach joy and happiness and things like that, and, sure, she wanted money for it. She had sent me about 10 letters!
I know for sure that when you do a Tarot rading for a person, he/she has to choose the cards him/herself. That's one of the primary conditions! The same with runes, and all other prediction methods I know. So, please-please-please, people, do not believe all those Angelas and Elisabeths and whatever their names may be, when they offer you a detailed report via e-mail! The cards need to feel the warmth of your hand, only then they will be ready to talk to you and to tell you their secrets.
With love, :love:
Elena :music:

Hi Elena!

I'm of the persuasion that energy is everywhere and that time/space is only a construct of slow vibrations. The way Jesus was able to walk through walls, the way the one apostle who was going to baptize the Ethiopian was teleported in the N.T. (his name escapes me right now), healings, etc. happen in a realm of faster vibrations.

As such, I believe it's entirely possible to read a situation online or halfway across the world, because in the realm of spirit, there is no distance. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> This is also why prayer works, as well: one does not need to be touching a person for prayers to benefit.

However, I believe that any ethical "psychic" would only a "read" a person with his or her permission...and only if approached first. Anything else constitutes spiritual voyeurism.

Hi All,

I have an interesting way that I receive messages from my daughter sometimes - a minute before the phone rings my body feels energized, I start thinking she's going to call and the hairs on my forearm stand on end. And, we live 7,000 miles apart. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Susan

Susan, what a wonderful example of how we are all connected...especially when we have emotional ties to someone and intent. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Wow I have so many questions...it's funny how I end up in places like this lately. I was told that I have been gifted with 2 Indigo children, she says I am so lucky. According to what I read in your opening page (home), about third eye being opened, I was told that my daughters is wide open, and I have alot I'm going to be learning real soon. Any advice on what I should look for or well anything for that matter? <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> . Lately I feel as if I'm waiting for something, not patiently I might add, I think I might be ruffling my own feathers here. What can I expect?
Thank you, Heather

Hi Heather,

I've just written an article addressing your concerns:

Ask Janet - What To Expect With An Indigo Child

I hope this helps! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hello Janet,
Yes I read your peices, I beleive I read them all. Let's see...what started me and this other woman talking was that I had a question in a chatroom, fortuneteller and freinds to be exact and she said something that had to do with my ques so I asked if I can i.m. her, it all went from there. Oh I remember, I asked her about my girls "imaginary" friends. My girl had drawn a picture of her and put a name to it that she had to sound out, that was amusing. So I asked about the lil girl cause my daughter "story" of her was so vivid. I wanted to know if the girl needed to be told to go home so to speak..she says no that the girl was cofortable here and there to help mine. That outside influences can be harmful she was guiding her. Anyway she also said to use the ummm..fantasy cards at lightworker to help me. I got this site from there. I have been to many sites to read about this, but for some reason I feel I havent gotten the info I need so I think I will try the books, next.I just had to see if you could fill this gap I seem to still have. Then again, maybe it's just not time for me to understand. We will see.
Thank you, Heather

Hi Heather,

Which gaps, exactly, are you seeking to fill?

Sometimes children just have very vivid imaginations. However, if your daughter has an angel guiding her or something, then I'd trust your gut about it. Also, pray for guidance, and I'm sure you will be led where you need to be for information and insight. Keep your eyes open. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hello,

I've just posted a new Ask Janet article:

Ask Janet - Black Magic And Psychic Vampires A woman asks about black magic and spells--wondering if a friend is trying to curse her new relationship.

Hi Janet!
The last article you've posted has really helped me with one of my problems. One of my friends is a true energy vampire. Thanks to your insights into the problem, I now know how to deal with it. Thanks a lot! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I also have a question that is somehow related to the one discussed in your article. I often notice that when something new begins in my life, be it a relationship, a new project or something else, it runs quite smoothly until I tell someone about it. Then it is suddenly ruined in a moment, quite unexpectedly and unexplicably. I've thought for sometime that one of my friends may be envious and that these bad feelings are what destroys my plans. But I have very good relationships with all of my friends, and I don't believe anyone of them can be that bad (for, I think, a really powerful bad thought is needed to cause things to actually happen). I've also analyzed my relationships with some people with the help of Tarot, and the cards say they love me and wish me only good. But things still continue happening, and I'm totally at a loss - totally! Do you have any idea as to what it all might mean? I'd appreciate your help and the help of all visitors interested greatly.
Love, :love:
Elena

Elena,
I'm curious... I see that you've asked the cards regarding your friends, but have you asked the cards about the cause of the situation?

It seems that there should be a spread that would particularly address this sort of thing-- like a 'causes' spread, or a 'path leading up to' spread. I don't know if these exhist, but it'd be interesting to find out. Hmmm... maybe this is something for the Tarot forum as well.

What immediately comes to mind is that sometimes if we speak to anyone about a private project or desire too soon, we may lose some of the energy behind it. Or other people's ideas/comments my make us doubt ourselves... hmmmm. I'd be interested to hear what Janet has to say.

Elena -

Have you ever heard of the Magus Creed? Here's the whole thing in case you haven't -

To Know, To Dare, To Will, To Keep Silent
Are the four words of the Magus.
In order to Dare, we must Know,
In order to Will, we must Dare,
We must Will to possess Empire
To reign, we must Keep Silent.

It's the last part specificaly I'm thinking of. While most people use this in magic I apply it to daily life. Unless I have absolute faith in the person I am talking with I don't say anything. To me, everything is energy and even one negative thought can disrupt energy I have put out into the universe. So until something comes to fruition, I never say anything to anybody I don't completly trust, and that's a very short list.

Shannon

To Know, To Dare, To Will, To Keep Silent
Are the four words of the Magus.
In order to Dare, we must Know,
In order to Will, we must Dare,
We must Will to possess Empire
To reign, we must Keep Silent.

Shannon,
I've read this in the book, The Craft, I think it is, that I have. I'm not quite sure what it means. Could you explain to me what it means to you?

Thanks

I've used a spread called "Ankh" (not sure about the spelling as usual) to analyze the situation. It's a very mystical one: it addresses subconscious desires, carmic influences, etc. The spread said that all of my problems arise from emotional disbalance, not being in control of my own feeligns and not understanding them. The suggested solution was to try and adopt a more analytical view of my inner world, analyze my feelings, emotions and relationships with people. This surely is a very good advice, but I still don't see in what way it is applicable to this particular problem. The cards also said something about a domineering and cruel man who will enter my life and be a hindrance to the successful sorting out of the situation. I have no idea of what this all might mean... <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Love,
Elena

Hi Elena!

I'm glad you found the article helpful. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's a problem many people seem to face.

Boy, have I noticed this phenomenon as well! I'm inclined to believe it has to do with what Michael mentioned: you lose energy when you speak about it. I tend to think of the creative process (whether this be creating a work of art, a new relationship, etc.) in as energetic gestation. To speak of it prematurely is to discharge energy prematurely...which can result in an energetic abortion of sorts.

There is something holy and sacred about silence. I'm reminded of Mary after she gave birth to Jesus, and how she reacted at the proclamation of the angel: But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke).

Out of curiousity, did you draw sword cards for yourself and perhaps a sword court card for the "domineering" man? I'm wondering if perhaps you're being encouraged to practice detachment and an "observer" position rather than an emotional one. Also, the "cruel man"...I was just wondering if perhaps being analytical and strong was a part of you that you're being called on to develop...and doesn't really represent a man at all. (Just some musings <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

There are spreads that could address this type of issue, including a 3 card quick solution spread:

The nature of the problem
The root of the problem
The solution

Or, you could devise your own spread/s to suit your needs. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You could even do a spread like:

Card 1 - You
Card 2 - Your friend
Cards 3-5 What happens if you don't tell your friend
Cards 6-8 What happens if you do tell your friend

You'd then get an energetic portrait of a case to case basis.

I hope this helps! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi Janet!
The cards in my spread were mostly cups and swords. As far as I understood, the advice the cards gave was not to assume an observing position, but to try to go deeper in my soul and analyze why I feel what I feel, why I react the way I react, etc. As for the cruel man.... Well, I had two neighbouring cards - the Emperor and the Queen of Swords. You see, I have a Thoth Tarot deck, and in this type of deck, reversed cards are not taken into consideration (well, they are, but they are treated just as the usual ones). The thing considered is the influence of different suits on one another. Swords are hostile to disks, and cups are hostile to wands. Nothing is said about the Major Arcana, but my experience shows that in the majority of cases swords and Trumps influence each other negatively. In this case, however, I'm not sure. If the influence here is positive, the whole reading will change dramatically...
Thanx for providing the simpler spreads. I think I'll try one of these today or tomorrow. By the way, I've never tried creating my own spreads! Maybe, it's time to start doing that.
Thank you soooo much for your advice!
Love ya all, :love:
Elena :music:

Hi Elena!

You're most welcome. You can indeed create your own spreads; in fact, it makes readings more meaningful IMO. I've just written a review of a book called What Tarot Can Do For You which I mention on the Tarot And Its Uses thread.

However, there is actually a book that is dedicated specifically to the topic of creating your own spreads:



Designing Your Own Tarot Spreads

Of course, there are many ways to read Tarot, including considering how the suits may modify each other. I'd trust your intuition over any book, though. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />