Tuesday 16 June 2009

How to Spot a Fake Psychic

By Peter Johnson

For thousands of years, mankind has looked at its pets and other animals in the world and wondered what they were thinking. Of course, we have developed some commonly held beliefs on the subject: that cocked head is Fidos way of expressing interest in what you are saying; his ferociously wagging tail means that he is happy to see you; his smile means that he is happy. Many of us pride ourselves on our ability to know what our dogs behaviors mean, but does that mean we know what they are really thinking? Pet psychics claim to have that ability.

One of the most obvious sign that you are sitting in front of a fraud is when you are told in the middle of the reading that the "veil" is closing on the interpretation and that it can only be opened again with another reading at an added cost. This is such an obvious sign that many people fail to pick up on it, particularly if the alleged psychic is a talented cold reader who has managed to read you well enough to draw you deep into his or her web of lies. Desperate and hurt people are easy marks for such ruses, and are eager to have their questions answered. By playing upon their fears and the information that they themselves are providing to the psychic with their reactions and responses to the fraudulent reading, these unwary victims are only too eager to line the pockets of these unscrupulous frauds.

Another glaring signal that something is wrong can be found when you first encounter the so-called psychic. If the psychic is dressed like a gypsy character out of a bad movie, turn around and walk out of the door. If you see a variety of superstitious artifacts lining the walls and shelves - such as necklaces of bone or shrunken heads - save your money and your time and leave as quickly as you can. Likewise, if the room is full of trinkets and souvenirs for visitors to purchase, you are probably in the presence of a scam artist. True psychics do not run gift shops out of their offices.

Obviously pet psychics can play an important role for pert owners who are trying to understand their animals actions and emotions. Pet owners take the guesswork out of this process by communicating directly with the pet and letting the animal tell them the real meaning behind their behavior, which can be used by the p[et owner to correct any problems in their relationship with the pet. Some pet psychics are able to locate lost pets by establishing a remote telepathic link with the animal and sending them images of their home; still others claim the ability to speak to animals that have died.

Finally, even if the psychic is reputable, and seems legitimate, you can protect yourself from phonies by maintaining your distance during a reading. Never be so receptive to the psychic that you inadvertently provide clues to him or her with either your verbal responses to his or her questions or with your body language. A true psychic needs only your physical presence to facilitate an accurate reading, no matter the methodology they employ.

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