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Original poster

To be upset by the remarks of a psychic?

171 replies

EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 18:58

Obviously I do know that most psychics are charlatans and this one certainly was. Nothing he told me was spontaneous and was all based off my answers to his questions. He said some pretty harsh things though - AIBU to be upset by them even though I know it's absolute rot.

  1. It's too late for me and I won't have natural children. I'm 34.

  2. I go after guys that are out of my league (whatever that is)

  3. can we talk about my weight? Would I go out with a fat person?

  4. I'll probably never marry and should get a cat!

Somebody help me see the funny side here I'm a bit upset even though I shouldn't be.

COST : £35

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oldlaundbooth · 05/04/2016 20:07

You actually paid this loser?

KidLorneRoll · 05/04/2016 20:08

All psychics are charlatans. Every single last one of them. Don't be upset at some fucking fraud making shit up.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 05/04/2016 20:09

£35 for some lunartic basically "predict" that your life is going to be shit.
Consider yourself told off for believing that nonsense, and paying out that sort of money.
. I bet he wouldn't be able to tell you which horse is going to win the Grand National on Saturday, now would he.

stumblymonkey · 05/04/2016 20:10

Ooooh...what kind of cat are you looking at?

Kennington · 05/04/2016 20:12

Well even if you can't have kids, and don't get married you can still live a fantastic life.
But psychics are just exploiting insecurities and are kidding themselves and everyone else.

acasualobserver · 05/04/2016 20:16

Well, at least now you are probably resolved never to consult another psychic. That's a fair bit of money saved right there.

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EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 20:18

stumblymonkey a Persian Smile

lorelei "you're worried he's right"

Bingo! And I know that's stupid I know it is but STILL!

And everyone in general I do recognise IWBU to go. And I'll never go again

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Spandexpants007 · 05/04/2016 20:20

So ... Op .... Do you like cats?

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EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 20:21

Witchend thank you for your predictions!! Grin

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Platelet · 05/04/2016 20:21

My sis in law went to one in In the seaside town beginning with P and he was abusive to her and her daughter. Said that the daughter was cheating on her partner, was a violent and abusive partner to her boyfriend. Said my SIL's dead mother hated her and that they would never amount to anything as a family. That her son would fail in school and be disliked by anyone.
My SIL got upset and asked for her money back. He kicked her out and called her scum.

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EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 20:22

Spandex never actually had a cat - have often been tempted to get one

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Fwaffy · 05/04/2016 20:25

Sometimes the only way to counteract depressing woo is to go and find some contradictory good woo.

So the next rainbow/pair of magpies/black cat/penny you find? That's the universe telling you that dude was a cunt, you are awesome, and wonderful things are coming your way (especially babies and kittens).

So just look around you and find the good stuff to cancel him out.

OttiliaVonBCup · 05/04/2016 20:27

OP, I can give you my mother's number, call her, she'll tell you all of this, and more, for free.

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EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 20:28

Platelet - ShockShockShock

Wowzers!! And I thought mine was bad!!!

Fwaffy thank you that's really sweet!!

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EverySongbirdSays · 05/04/2016 20:29

Otilla does your mum do readings or is she just the advice sort? Smile

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Fontella · 05/04/2016 20:31

I read tarot cards. No fraud, I just tell people what the cards mean and I don't charge.

So do KingJoffrey and I don't have a psychic bone in my body! I have been studying Tarot for over 20 years and could go on Mastermind answering questions about it. My interest initially was in the artwork itself (I'm an artist by profession), the history ... and later on, how it got hijacked (for want of a better word) by the occult.

However, since then I have become interested in the 'meaning' of each card, and I have done a lot of study and research into that aspect of it, to the point where I 'read' for myself (and even have a twitter account where I do a 'card of the day' and other nonsense) and occasionally for friends - all for free. My ambition is to design my own tarot deck but whether or not that actually comes to fruition is another matter. Maybe a project for retirement.

At one point I did think about charging - so I did a bit of research and went and had 20 tarot readings from various individuals and can say, without hesitation that all were fakes, charlatans or completely deluded. Some knew exactly what they were doing (making it up as they went along and ripping people off) some I think were less ruthless and actually 'believed' that they had some kind of gift, but it was apparent to me that they hadn't done a fraction of the research I have done into the Tarot and were just using the cards as a prop to spout bullshit.

Like you I just 'read' what's on the table. I don't bring anything 'psychic' to the proceedings and if it's bollocks, it's bollocks, but it's also interesting and occasionally insightful and I personally find it quite helpful even though I am a huge sceptic about all things woo. I think it's more about just sitting and thinking for a while and meditating on something. A bit of stillness, focus and a time to think .. with a tarot card, a glass of wine, a flickering candle, a favourite song ... it doesn't matter really.

But one thing I do know about the Tarot is that it cannot predict the future. Nothing can. A tarot reading (if there is anything in it) perhaps may offer an overview of a situation and possible courses of action and potential outcomes but it cannot predict that someone will get married to a tall, dark handsome stranger in October, and have six children and so on.

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/04/2016 20:32

Cats are awesome. Get a cat. A nice big fluffy one

IgnoreMeEveryOtherReindeerDoes · 05/04/2016 20:32

When I used to do reading, can't believe I'm admitting on here and no I'm not offering either it was during a faze that involved crystals, tarot and speaking with the deceased all for free! I was always anti these fucking ones that charge like the gimmick celebrity ones. Rule of thumb is that a good one (should you insist) on seeing will NEVER EVER tell you anything bad also giving predictions is sort of a iffy subject amongst some.

See if I was still in my reading faze I could say yes I see two children around you, but as I'm not I can't say that and besides these children could be referring to kids you are close too now or in the future. Who knows.

Please don't waste your money on these bloody readers, I knew and learnt a lot from those that read for free when I was in that faze of my life.

OttiliaVonBCup · 05/04/2016 20:34

She calls it honest advice.

It's so far off anything sensible though, it might well be a psychic reading.

It's free and abundant.

Quietlifenotonyournelly · 05/04/2016 20:35

He was a prick op.
I had a psychic tell me when I was 16 that I would never have children.... I have 4 DC Smile

Jojoriley · 05/04/2016 20:38

Definitely get a cat Smile

imeatingthechocolate · 05/04/2016 20:43

a proper gypsy once told me i would have one child a son i have three children my first was a girl it was eight years before her brothers came along i pretty much dismissed all she said after my daughter was born

gatewalker · 05/04/2016 20:44

Every - I am a tarot reader, and he was a bellend. More specifically: he was a fucked-up bellend who dumped all of his self-loathing and vitriol at your door. You don't need to pick it up and carry it.

Also, I know this is easier said than done, but if you're looking for hope, then rather create that yourself. No reader can ever give you that - nor should they.

acasualobserver · 05/04/2016 20:52

A tarot reading (if there is anything in it) ...

There isn't. How can there be? There is no such thing as magic.

lorelei9here · 05/04/2016 21:06

Ignore, you spoke with the deceased? Tell us more please!

I don't really know what people do with crystals and tarot etc.