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Start by
asking around for experiences, impressions and recommendations.
Someone you know may well be able to point you in a helpful
direction. If not, begin checking out some ads without committing
yourself.
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Identify an
individual or business that operates within a stated spiritual
and/or ethical framework. Only someone who is able to look at life
from a higher perspective will be able to help you do the same.
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Decide what
types of readings you might enjoy most. A reader may work with a
format such as cards, astrology, palmistry, muscle testing or
numerology, or simply speak from a light or deep trance state.
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Learn how a
reader’s payment structure operates in advance so there are no
surprises, and weed out the ones that charge well above the going
rate. Sound advice need not cost an arm and a leg.
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Do your best
beforehand to ensure that you will be comfortable with the reader
you’re considering. A mini-interview conducted in person or by
phone will help you feel this out, as well as create rapport and
build trust.
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Be clear
about your intent and questions well in advance. This will help you
focus in on the right reader and later help the reader to focus on
you.
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Avoid
readers who want to tell you how to run your life. This is
unprofessional on their part and could lead to dependency on yours.
The purpose of a reading is to provide the insight and perspective
that will help you make your own decisions.
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Determine
beforehand whether there is a money-back guarantee on the service in
question—a feature that is rare but not unheard of. This would
typically apply only to a session that seems unsatisfactory after
the first few minutes and not down the road if a prediction fails to
manifest. Still, someone who offers this guarantee may be more
likely than most to have the confidence and experience you’re
looking for!