Find Out What Astrology Can and Can't Do for You
Almost everyone worries about the future at one point or
another. We become uncertain about income, relationships, and
health, and we do everything in our power to ensure positive
outcomes. When personal strength fails, some people decide to
turn to astrology and stargazing in hopes of learning more about
what lies in their path and what they can do to prepare for it.
If you are thinking about calling a 900-telephone line for
advice, keep in mind that anyone can set up shop as a horoscope
reader, and there are many scams in place on the Internet and in
the yellow pages. Think about it: anyone who could really tell
the future could make a pretty good living by working for
government agencies, wealthy clients, and serve their own
interests through investments and gaming. The vast majority of
people purporting to tell the future share very little personal
information with a client, but tend to make more generalized
statements, like "Happiness is in your future" or "You will lose
a loved one in the foreseeable future." Does "foreseeable" refer
to one week or ten years? Without detailed facts, no one should
seriously consider the advice of someone with untried or
unproven claims.
With that in mind, though, there do seem to be those who have a
sixth sense in understanding much about a person they have just
met. Sometimes these people can make claims that seem very close
to reality, which, when they come to pass, fit the
interpretation offered by a horoscope reader.
If you are thinking about consulting a medium, or
fortuneteller, about your future, here are some things to
consider when selecting a person to contact:
1. How long has the person been reading horoscopes? Has she
lived in the immediate area for a long or short time? Does she
live in a place that betokens someone making a successful living?
2. Where did the reader learn her skills? Who trained her? When
did she realize she had second sight? Does she get ongoing
training or study? Have her skills improved over time?
3. Can the person tell her own future? How has that worked out
for her? What has she learned about herself and her clients in
practicing this skill?
4. With what degree of accuracy can the teller predict your
future? Can she offer immediate insight that will prove her
claims? Are there client referrals that you can check with to
see if their predictions came true?
5. Ask about the teller's methods. How does she see into the
future? How reliable is her methodology? Take specific
questions or areas of your life that you would like to ask about
during your consultation. Write down the teller's specific words
or phrases so you can check for accuracy later.
If you believe that you have encountered a scam, don't hesitate
to report it to the Better Business Bureau to help protect
others from falling victim to the scam artist.