Today was interesting. I did finally decide to get some sleep around 11 am... woke up at 3:00 or 3::30 and had it in my head to get a tarot reading done today. I used to read cards but could never do one on myself... now from what I understand, i guess that's a big no-no. So, tonight (just an hour ago or so), I drove across town to a place that advertises "psychic readings" hoping to not get ripped off nor to pay an ass-load of money for a phoney psychic to try to con me. As said, I've done readings before, I believe in the cards and what the cards do, but it doesn't take a psychic to learn to read them. The first thing that struck me as odd was the nature of the card reader, he was Christian. He said he was even a minister! I understand that all forms of divination are considered in Christianity to be evil and satanic. Also tarot cards have long been used in ancient pagan religions and are primarily a pagan practice... but, as said, I believe in the cards not the person who reads them. I brought the man down on his price but even still ended up giving him most the money in my pocket for a 10 card reading (the one's I used to do and the more thorough ones that discuss past, present, and future)... he said he'd throw in a "call to Mother Mary" which I didn't really care for... I just wanted the reading not hocus pocus.
So, I cut the cards in the fashion as traditional to tarot cards and placed them back in the order which I felt was correct after he shuffled them three times. He put the ten cards down as they are supposed to be laid out, all in their respective spots (which he had a place mat like thing that had where they all were supposed to go which was odd but whatever) and he started the reading. Past and the present were true, future is remained to be seen. He talked about a quarrel with a family member (my stepdad), a recent death in my family (my grandmother), past broken hearts (with surprisingly was the card depicting three swords stabbing through a heart... three swords for three lovers), a past evil person in my life (my ex?), and missed opportunities (dropping out of school when I did). He told me that I was to be a scientist for the government and that they would contact me after I went through the necessary training. That part I think was total BS... I would never work for the US government much less work in science... the only sciences I am good at and care about are psychology, homeopathic medicines (which he said it might be a medicine related job), and political science. Basically, the liberal arts. He also said I have a soul mate whom I have already met and that I am fond of and that she is fond of me. Then he said my auras were blocked because of my trying to read the cards on myself and because of an evil person in my past who had cast a "spell" on me. He seemed quite serious that it was a spell, but as the cards read I am quite certain that spell is used as a metaphor to say an emotional damper, psychic buffer, or simply something planted in my mind that blocks trees from sprouting.
THEN he said he was going to get Mother Mary on the phone and she and God were the only ones that could help me. He called an old lady and handed me the phone after explaining the cards. She said she'd burn holy candles from the Holy Lands at the alter for me but she needed me to pay for the candles. 12 of them at $21 each. I told her I didn't have that much money and she asked how many I could afford. I said maybe one. She said to put the money in my hand and make three wishes... I obviously didn't have the money in my pocket after spending my money on the card reading and said so. Then I said I would go to the ATM. I left and didn't go back.
Over-all, I was satisfied with the card reading, it was worth the money I guess and that's precisely what I wanted. I was not happy with the attempting conning especially after I tried to get the guy's attention to give him his phone so he could talk to "Mother Mary" and another guy yelled "Hey Eddie, your mom wants to talk to you!". If it sounds like a scam, smells like a scam, and looks like a scam, it most like is a scam.
But as said, the reading was good. I got the seven of wands which has been in every reading I have ever tried to do for myself... always the seven of wands.
Have the days shine down and peace engulf you
Until next time,
Hlatus
So, I cut the cards in the fashion as traditional to tarot cards and placed them back in the order which I felt was correct after he shuffled them three times. He put the ten cards down as they are supposed to be laid out, all in their respective spots (which he had a place mat like thing that had where they all were supposed to go which was odd but whatever) and he started the reading. Past and the present were true, future is remained to be seen. He talked about a quarrel with a family member (my stepdad), a recent death in my family (my grandmother), past broken hearts (with surprisingly was the card depicting three swords stabbing through a heart... three swords for three lovers), a past evil person in my life (my ex?), and missed opportunities (dropping out of school when I did). He told me that I was to be a scientist for the government and that they would contact me after I went through the necessary training. That part I think was total BS... I would never work for the US government much less work in science... the only sciences I am good at and care about are psychology, homeopathic medicines (which he said it might be a medicine related job), and political science. Basically, the liberal arts. He also said I have a soul mate whom I have already met and that I am fond of and that she is fond of me. Then he said my auras were blocked because of my trying to read the cards on myself and because of an evil person in my past who had cast a "spell" on me. He seemed quite serious that it was a spell, but as the cards read I am quite certain that spell is used as a metaphor to say an emotional damper, psychic buffer, or simply something planted in my mind that blocks trees from sprouting.
THEN he said he was going to get Mother Mary on the phone and she and God were the only ones that could help me. He called an old lady and handed me the phone after explaining the cards. She said she'd burn holy candles from the Holy Lands at the alter for me but she needed me to pay for the candles. 12 of them at $21 each. I told her I didn't have that much money and she asked how many I could afford. I said maybe one. She said to put the money in my hand and make three wishes... I obviously didn't have the money in my pocket after spending my money on the card reading and said so. Then I said I would go to the ATM. I left and didn't go back.
Over-all, I was satisfied with the card reading, it was worth the money I guess and that's precisely what I wanted. I was not happy with the attempting conning especially after I tried to get the guy's attention to give him his phone so he could talk to "Mother Mary" and another guy yelled "Hey Eddie, your mom wants to talk to you!". If it sounds like a scam, smells like a scam, and looks like a scam, it most like is a scam.
But as said, the reading was good. I got the seven of wands which has been in every reading I have ever tried to do for myself... always the seven of wands.
Have the days shine down and peace engulf you
Until next time,
Hlatus
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sting:
no prob about the questions! i have heard Austin is really nice, i plan to visit while i am here at some point. Honestly, it is really easy for me because i am a nurse and nurses are needed everywhere. 
sting:
you can always be a waiter/entertainer...that should work, both are needed everywhere