Spiritual workers known as psychics, gifted readers, seers, root workers, wise women called “Sister” or “Mother” or medicine men using the title “Dr.” have been in existence forever. Some use divination items such as tarot cards, crystal balls, pendulums bones, cowrie shells, glass or bowl of water, gemstones, or other items. Not use tools but all do nor does the fact that these readers use or not use these tools have any effect on their talents and accuracy as a spiritual consultant.
Most of these readers do not use astrological calculations or stargazing as a manner of divination as well. It is only since the 1960’s that the popularity of astrology that welcomed in the “New Age” that allowed acceptance in these readers who in older times were just known by word of mouth and miracles revealed. These were people that everyone knew about, such as Miz Sally, who lived on First Street in the blue house or Dr. Frank who you can find out on Highway 60 just past the Nehi Soda Pop road sign on the left.
Those who are deemed as “gifted’ readers are traditionally known as being born with a caulor thin covering of skin over the face, but this is not true in all cases. I have heard that it is also sometimes because of a difficult birth, with either some problems for the mother or the infant being born, such as a “blue baby”. In my own family, as well as others, it is a gender line or ‘all the women in the Mother’s side of the family’. Sometimes, the ‘gift’ skips generations, as it does in my family. These readers do not use tools, as all they need to do is look at you. Some will use tools as well, to divert your attention so that they can get a true “background” reading of the situation. Some may want to touch your hand or hold something that belongs to you like a ring, watch or a photo, but as a whole, they do not need divinatory tools. In times past, females with this ability were labeled “fortune tellers” even though they were “Sisters” of a Spiritualist Church.
For the most part, there are a few methods of spiritual work that a spiritual worker will do for clients such as candle burning (or “setting lights”), praying over you, giving your feet a ‘spiritual washing’, anointing you will oil in prayer, performing spell work on others for you, and making good luck charms and mojo bags. Some workers specialize in one or two things and some do all. The workers who do spell work for clients are divided by categories: good luck workers, revenge workers, love work (sometimes known as ‘lady hearted’ if they have a majority of female clients with lover problems) and those who “jinx” or” lay tricks” for the clients’ behalf. Some workers sway one way or the other; some “walk the fence line” and do both good and bad spell casting. As a majority, these workers will perform good works to bring about love and prosperity blessings to the client than to do revenge work because of the circumstances it could bring with retribution and reversal or works.
More importantly, it is hard to find someone who you can trust for readingsand spiritual work when needed. Your biggest challenge will be looking for someone who is fair, honest and affordable. Matching your needs to a workers’ specialty may be your biggest challenge. Many clients ask for a “mini reading” so that they can get a ‘feel’ for the person. I myself will do a 20 minute reading for someone who is just a little ‘curious’ without getting into a long conversation with me or a full blown reading. Here are some tips and things to consider when looking for a good reader.
To determine the cost of a reading, ask these questions to the person you are considering:
1. If the person is a conjure or root worker, do they give free readings? (This meaning that they ‘discuss’ your situation and may use a pendulum, but does not give a full blown tarot reading, which usually is a charge)
2. If the reading is not free, what is the cost? Is it priced accordingly and how long is the reading? Is this clearly stated in their website or in the early parts of the conversation?
3. If the person is going to burn candles for you, is the price quoted for supplies alone? (Many workers will sell you the products, but will incude a ‘service fee’ for their time and energy if they perform the spell for you) What ministering or care does the worker do for your candle? Is there a follow-up report on the events of the candle burn?
4. If spell work or a trick is to be laid on your behalf, is the price fair? Will you receive a follow up report on the spells’ success?
5. If a mojo bag or lucky charm is to be constructed for you, what is in it and how is it made? Is the price fair? Will you receive complete instructions? Can you have a follow up visit to make sure you covered all your instructions? Is there a “fix it” fee, if the mojo bag wears out (they sometimes do when carried in a a pocket of work pants or blue jeans).
By asking yourself these questions, you will determine if the workeryou are considering is valuable for you. This will eliminate the “psychic gypsies” fraud scams that seem to be on a street corner in every major city who are very territorial and will get you for every dime you have without any remorse.
