Many of us have thought of getting a psychic reading but felt a bit anxious or intimidated. You may be confused about what kinds of questions you should ask, and perhaps wonder what psychics know and can do. In this article, we will go over some very useful information on the kinds of questions you should (and shouldn’t) ask a psychic reader. Just as importantly, we will discuss what you can expect from a competent practitioner as well as what you need to bring to the table for a reading to be as successful as possible.
Understanding Psychics
The psychic realm may be a mysterious one for most of us but that doesn’t preclude gaining a solid understanding of what a psychic is and what one can offer you.
Have you fallen prey to any of the following common misconceptions about psychics?
Misconception #1: Psychics can read your mind
Do not go to a psychic expecting them to be able to read your mind. Some people go to readings wanting to play games with the practitioner to prove they’re fake.
An example of this would be asking the psychic to tell them what color underwear they’re wearing. This is a waste of time and will interfere with the energy flow in the reading, thus making it much less unlikely that anything good will come of the meeting.
Misconception #2: Psychics know everything
Psychics are certainly not all-knowing or omniscient! Even if a psychic’s abilities could always be sharply in tune 24 hours a day, he or she would try to shut them down temporarily for a break. The effects of having psychic gifts can be very draining emotionally.
Also, psychics cannot see everything about you and your life during a reading. The energy flow and other factors will help to determine what kinds of insights they experience and can communicate.
Misconception #3: A psychic medium should always be able to make contact with any spirit at any time
This is absolutely not true. The connection and compatibility that exists between the psychic reader and his or her client as well as the energy flow and many other factors (such as the receptiveness of the spirit you want him or her to contact) will determine whether or not the reading is successful.
Misconception #4: A psychic who uses any kind of divination technique (such as tarot cards or palm reading) rather than only their natural clairvoyant abilities must be a fake
This is not at all true! Many psychics who have natural gifts of clairvoyance like to use various divination techniques and tools.
Misconception #5: All psychics use divination techniques such as tarot cards or palm reading
This is a very common stereotype, with one popular image being that of the “crystal ball”. There are many psychics who don’t find it helpful to use divination tools, or do not have expertise in a specific tool or technique. You have no reason to be surprised if you find that your chosen psychic reader doesn’t use divination tools.
If you specifically want to deal with a psychic who uses such tools, make sure you choose one that says that they are skilled and experienced in doing so.
Misconception #6: Psychic predictions must always come true
Many people assume that if a psychic makes a prediction, it must come true. Psychics are not prophets or oracles! Psychics read your energy and gain insights at the specific time at which your reading takes place. Your energy or path might change after that for any number of reasons.
Misconception #7: Psychics should all be millionaires! After all, can’t they predict the winning lottery numbers?
The fact of the matter is that a game such as the lottery is not something that a psychic is likely to have insight into.
Misconception #8: Psychics can predict dates and times
It is extremely unlikely that a psychic will be able to predict an exact date or time. In fact, a practitioner offering an exact date or time should really be a bit of a red flag. It might indicate that they’re a fake.
Misconception #9: Being a psychic is easy and giving a reading doesn’t require any effort
It is certainly not easy to be a psychic or practice and develop one’s gifts. Genuine psychic readers must devote huge amounts of their lives to cultivating their abilities.
Misconception #10: A psychic could place a curse on you
There’s no such thing as a curse! If a psychic ever says that they can place a curse on you or someone else or perhaps remove one that they claim has already been imposed on you, you’ll know they’re a fake.
With all of this being said, it’s still important to remember that there are fakes out there who want to take your money. Luckily, however, being aware of the real nature of psychic ability will help you practice good judgment in finding and choosing a reader. It will also make you much better able to formulate effective questions.
Questions To Ask A Psychic: The Elements Of A Good Question
There are several characteristics that you should ensure that your questions have.
The question should be active rather than passive
Your question should not make you a passive figure in your own life! Passive questions tend to focus most on things that will happen to you, while active ones are more likely to concentrate on the larger context of the various paths in your life and your journey on them. Active questions also tend to focus more on purpose and learning.
The question should be open-ended rather than closed-ended
The questions that you present to a psychic should never be closed-ended, yes or no questions. If a psychic can answer a question with a simple yes or now, how is that going to help you? The goal of a psychic reading is to gain as much insight and wisdom from the psychic as you can, to help you actively improve your life.
The question should never be focused on very specific details
Avoid the temptation to ask the psychic for specific dates and times. This is counterproductive and will not lead to an effective reading. A wide variety of factors and circumstances that may come into being after the reading could affect the precise timing of an event.
Focus on the general event and your path in life towards it instead. Ask for the psychic’s guidance in helping you take the most effective path to your goal event rather than obsessively focusing on when it will happen.
Make sure your question approaches the psychic as an advisor rather than oracle
As we touched on earlier, psychics are not oracles! Recognize that your psychic reader is a spiritual advisor and guide who can help you follow the best path, not an all-knowing prophet of some kind.
Questions: Examples of the Good and the Bad
Let’s go over some examples of effective and ineffective questions you could present to a psychic.
Ineffective question example #1: In what month this year will I get a promotion at work?
Why this question is less effective than it could be: This question is ineffective because it is closed-ended. It tries to pin the psychic down on an exact month rather than letting them focus on how likely a promotion looks to be in your future given the current insights they are getting from your energy into your life path.
How to phrase this question in a more effective way: What kind of path am I supposed to take that could lead to more recognition and a promotion at work?
Why this question is more effective: This question is stronger because it is significantly more open-ended yet is still specific enough that you could get very helpful insight into your area of inquiry and concern. It is also active rather than passive. This is a very important characteristic of an effective question to ask in a reading.
Ineffective question example #2: Will the people around me ever acknowledge the things that make me special?
Why this question is less effective than it could be: This question is ineffective because it is a relatively closed-ended question asking for a simple yes or no response. This kind of question will not make for a productive reading.
How to phrase this question in a more effective way: What do you see regarding my purpose in life? Why am I here?
Why this question is more effective: This alternative is more effective for a number of reasons. One of those is that it focuses on you and your path and purpose rather than the question of what other people may or may not think. It is also much more open-ended, and will lead to much more insight and discussion. You could additionally ask how you can assert your identity to others and avoid absorbing their negativity.
Ineffective question example #3: Will I ever have a serious illness?
Why this question is less effective than it could be: This question’s effectiveness is limited by its closed-ended nature.
How to phrase this question in a more effective way: Am I on the correct path to maximizing my health? Do you see any health concerns in my future, and if so how can I deal with them in a positive way?
Why this question is more effective: This question is much more open-ended. Additionally, it is active rather than passive and invites much more insight. This rephrasing of the question is empowering and doesn’t allow fear to overtake the energy flow of the reading.
Ineffective question example #4: Why haven’t I had any sense that my loved one who has passed away wants to be near me or contact me?
Why this question is less effective than it could be: This question is phrased in a very negative way that could adversely affect the energy flow of the reading. If you are having a reading with a psychic medium, the negative energy and doubt might even make it less likely that they’ll be able to successfully contact your loved one. The question is also quite closed-ended, and is passive rather than active.
How to phrase this question in a more effective way: What can I do to make it easier for my loved one to be near me more often and for me to be able to sense it?
Why this question is more effective: This rephrasing is much more effective because it has a positive, active premise. It is also more open-ended. This new question is very empowering and will help to keep the reading on an upward, productive bent.
Ineffective question example #5: Will I ever get along with my work colleagues?
Why this question is less effective than it could be: This is a closed-ended, yes or no question. Also, it is passive rather than active.
How to phrase this question in a more effective way: How do you see me getting along better with my work colleagues? What am I supposed to learn from my interactions with them?
Why this phrasing of the question is more effective: This phrasing of the question is active rather than passive, and invites the psychic to give useful insight into what can be done and what the purpose of one’s experiences could be.
Psychic Readings Can Open a New World of Possibility
You can now understand why knowing how to formulate effective questions is an essential skill for anyone wanting a productive and helpful psychic reading. No matter how gifted a psychic reader may be, if you interfere with the energy flow and mutual understanding between yourself and the practitioner you will be very unlikely to get what you want out of the reading. Keep all of the tips we’ve gone over here in mind as you prepare questions to present in a future reading. You’ll be glad that you did!
Have you ever had a psychic reading? If yes, what questions did you ask your psychic?
