Spookymuffin said:

Oh, I thought this thread would be interesting.

susannah said:

No but I dunno, I might one day. I always think theyre bull***t, and I would be going in as a sceptic. Saying that though, its not the fortune telling itself I dont beleive in, because I read my horoscopes sometimes, and sometimes theyre spot on. I dont depend on them, but I think theres definitely some truth out there waiting to be found. I tend to think I see a lot of signs in things, wierd stuff, and I beleive that....

You should go!! But make sure its someone you trust!

CarrieMpls said:

retina said:

I could definitely see myself going to get a psychic reading for fun without actually believing it, but what I wouldn't do is go to those people that tell you which exact day you're going to die. Even though I wouldn't believe that either, I think the day would still get stuck in my head and knaw away at my peace of mind.

onenitealone said:

susannah said:

No but I dunno, I might one day. I always think theyre bull***t, and I would be going in as a sceptic. Saying that though, its not the fortune telling itself I dont beleive in, because I read my horoscopes sometimes, and sometimes theyre spot on. I dont depend on them, but I think theres definitely some truth out there waiting to be found. I tend to think I see a lot of signs in things, wierd stuff, and I beleive that....

You should go!! But make sure its someone you trust!

I may do. My mate Eleanor's coming to visit in a few weeks so we may pay a visit... I better practise my poker face. I just want to see what they come up with.

With regards to what you were saying, I saw something about that called 'The Barnum Syndrome' once.

Basically, it was this programme and there were about 100 people in the audience. They gave each person an envelope, told them to open it, read it and keep the contents private. They asked those who felt they could identify with what was in their envelope to stand up. EVERYONE stood up. The presenter then read out what was in his envelope and it was exactly the same as what each audience member had in theirs. They all identified with exactly the same thing.

It's called 'The Barnum Syndrome' because Barnum - the impressario - always claimed his circus would appeal to absolutely everyone - the young, the old, mem, women, kids, etc.. There was something for everyone.

Some people claim astrology uses this exact principle. It applies a universal form of 'logic' almost. The way its' written - using core words and oblique phrases - can make virtually make anyone identify with it. That's why so many people read their stars and think, "Wow! That's me!".


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Mach said:

everyone has the ability ... if they desire to tap into it

i dont persoanlly believe you should have to pay another person

like carrie pointed out ... some may just be in it for the $ and are just good at guessing games

i do know others that can be/have been dead on the mark

but they didnt charge $

Mach said:

everyone has the ability ... if they desire to tap into it

i dont persoanlly believe you should have to pay another person

like carrie pointed out ... some may just be in it for the $ and are just good at guessing games

i do know others that can be/have been dead on the mark

but they didnt charge $

onenitealone said:

Mach said:

everyone has the ability ... if they desire to tap into it

i dont persoanlly believe you should have to pay another person

like carrie pointed out ... some may just be in it for the $ and are just good at guessing games

i do know others that can be/have been dead on the mark

but they didnt charge $

Thanks, Mach. I may just go and see what he says.

I should've put a question mark, perhaps, in my thread title as it's more a question, rather than an assumption. I wouldn't want to offend those that have strong beliefs in this.

Can I ask: if everyone has this ability, how do you learn to 'tap' into it? How do you know what the signs are? It fascinates me.

1sexymf said:

onenitealone said:

1sexymf said:

I have a friend that is psychic and sometimes she's so right it scares me. I've had her give me reading, but she does not charge me $.
You have to be careful, though because there as sooo many scam artists.
And I do beleive eevryone has the power to tap into it somehow. Some just have an inherent ability to do so or are born with it, sort of like a natural gift or talent.

Thanks!

She's lucky she doesn't know me. I'd be round her house every 5 minutes, "I want a reading! I want a reading!".

Cheek said:

Horoscopes...

onenitealone said:

Hungarians...

I'm kidding.

susannah said:

Mach said:

everyone has the ability ... if they desire to tap into it

i dont persoanlly believe you should have to pay another person

like carrie pointed out ... some may just be in it for the $ and are just good at guessing games

i do know others that can be/have been dead on the mark

but they didnt charge $

Exactly. Im trying to tap into mine...

onenitealone said:

Mach said:

everyone has the ability ... if they desire to tap into it

i dont persoanlly believe you should have to pay another person

like carrie pointed out ... some may just be in it for the $ and are just good at guessing games

i do know others that can be/have been dead on the mark

but they didnt charge $

Thanks, Mach. I may just go and see what he says.

I should've put a question mark, perhaps, in my thread title as it's more a question, rather than an assumption. I wouldn't want to offend those that have strong beliefs in this.

Can I ask: if everyone has this ability, how do you learn to 'tap' into it? How do you know what the signs are? It fascinates me.

Mach said:

onenitealone said:

Thanks, Mach. I may just go and see what he says.

I should've put a question mark, perhaps, in my thread title as it's more a question, rather than an assumption. I wouldn't want to offend those that have strong beliefs in this.

Can I ask: if everyone has this ability, how do you learn to 'tap' into it? How do you know what the signs are? It fascinates me.

lots of research and play / practice

here is a sight that has a listing on the lower section of the page for many sights with info you may be interested in

http://www.which-tarot.co...power.html

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susannah said: