It cannot be said enough how disastrous some psychics are with their gift.

Absolutely destructive.

I’ve had perfectly sane clients sit across from me, terrified that I will tell them about the “dark spirit” that haunts them. Why? Because some dumb-ass Tarot reader said it 5 years ago. This same reader also told them that if they pay X amount of money, they’ll clear the spirit from their aura.

What total and complete bullshit.

{Excuse my Aquarian Moon. She’s always had a bit of an attitude.}

Now, you can argue that we all have the power of discernment and it’s simple to see through charlatans such as the above. Who ever wants to see themselves as weak? However, when you are brokenhearted and lost in the event of a sudden breakup or vexing questions — it’s easy to seek comfort in people who seem to “go beyond”. Then these psychics will reveal details that no one knows (usually with a younger client, all the easier to deceive), who then trusts what they say as the absolute gospel truth.

Remember — energy is just energy. A psychic can use it for good or evil. Some of these con artists are truly psychic but lost in greed. They’ve gone to the dark side with their gift.

And it is evil, the purest form of disharmony and selfishness, to use your powers to deceive or take advantage of anyone. It reminds me of Jesus’ warning that anyone who harms a little child should put a millstone around their neck and jump in the nearest lake. (Matthew 18:6)

Quite frankly, my clients are like children. Vulnerable, seeking souls who are willing to open and entrust their secrets to me. I am always aware of this and it fills me with the greatest compassion and humility. Let’s face it: I’m just like my clients. Often scared, joyful, curious, brokenhearted. I get it.

When I fell in love with a woman at my Christian college, I tried everything I could to get rid of the feeling — even deciding on a “deliverance session”, which was the evangelical version of exorcism. The spiritual types who were in charge of “deliverance” seemed sincere — and here I was: a senior English major, Dean’s List, well-respected TA. And totally desperate.

They only wanted to usher my lost, gay soul to freedom through Christ. Right?

After the 3 hour session, they were sure to warn me that if I had any contact with my girlfriend or engaged in any desire for a woman, I was in jeopardy of being re-oppressed by 7 more demons, including the original. (Matthew 12:45)

Do you know how many years I walked around in pure paranoia after this was said to me?

My logical mind could work through or ignore the warning — but my heart, my childlike self was completely terrified. Terrified I would lose control of my life — not to mention never being in love again — and be cast in hell. Of course, my desire for women only increased after I left school and headed into the world.

Talk about a total mind fuck.

This is why deceptive or careless words from people in this particular work make me so angry.

Yet even those liars can be great teachers for those who can see through their spell. They can teach us to strengthen our discernment and work through the shadowy fears that cause panic (we all have them). They can teach us to learn how to comfort ourselves when we feel alone and lost in this world.

Go to a trustworthy psychic if you need one. Ask questions beforehand. Walk away if it doesn’t feel right. Use your intuition at all times — not have it be perpetually “asleep until needed”.

Trust yourself. Completely. Totally. Eternally.

And the ultimate lesson?

Don’t hand out your credit card number to random strangers, even if they do know what happened in the back of your aunt’s convertible at the family reunion when you were 16.