One question I get often from people is in regards to the frequency of readings. One of my queries I ask when beginning a reading for a client is if they have ever had a tarot card reading and consultation or when was the last time they had a reading. My intentions are good; for the first time before the tarot deck, I want to give them a little historical and cultural background on what to expect at a reading. For those who have had a reading, I ask because if they just recently had a reading and perhaps a subsequent consultation on spell work, I wish for a good time allotment in order to see if the candles that were burned worked, or if they need to finish working with the prior spiritual consultant or reader.

I also screen for “psychic junkies”. These are poor souls who spend a great amount of money going from psychic to intuitive reader to tarot card consultations hoping to find one that ‘gets it right’ – meaning to validate their own feelings and tell them what they want to hear. A good reader does not give you “lip service”, but actually advises you when the pursuit of an idea or another individual will cause more harm than good.

Once the indications that these two portions of the appointment has been clear, the client gets a reading. The question of frequency of candle work or return visits are asked by me through Obi divination, an African-based methodology of divination using cowrie shells (coconut shells in actual ritual), so that we are absolutely clear on what strategies to undertake to create change to the situation to make it positive. Sometimes however, individuals need to know the warning signs of the need for a consultation, tarot reading or spiritual work. Here is a list of some signs:

This is what to look for as indications of need of a reading or spiritual work:

When things start to break - This is not just you dropping things, but when glasses seem to ‘pop’ in your hand and you are using a regular pressure on holding it and the glass is not cracked to begin with. Also, plates “jump” out of your hand, especially when food is on them. This is an indication that an offering is due.

When everything starts to fall apart at once - I’m talking about the brakes on the car, the engine, the lock on the front door, the purse or wallet gets snatched or lost, the dog bites everyone or it just is beginning to feel like everything is breaking down and falling apart all round you. This is time to get a reading and determine what happened or who has it out for you.