Article: The Future: Cloudy, With Platitudes (on Psychics)
It’s a new year and people are either optimistic, skeptical and maybe a bit of both. At this time, there is often a “boom” in interest in learning what the future holds. And, whom better to consult, but your local psychic. You know, the one with the neon sign in the window that charges $100 to read your astrology chart, some crystals (that many only see as in jewelry), or some…Tarot cards?
There’s an interesting article in today’s Sunday New York Times, “The Future: Cloudy, With Platitudes“.
It’s unfortunate that this type of advice comes off as hokey to the person who is interested in the services. Then again, many of the”professionals” (I use that term loosely here) who offer these services are a farce; psychic services can be a hoax to lure people into believing false hopes. But, there is always a flip side to everything. There are people who practice the metaphysical sciences and do it truthfully, in hopes of expanding one’s mind, the power of understanding the unconscious and free will.
When I read or write about the Tarot cards I pull, I hope tap into the emotive aspects and how I can relate them to life. The scenes are relative and can open doors to scenes and situations that may not have been obvious before. And, I’d rather have fun exploring on my own. I’m not fond of tacky neon signs that advertise services for anything…
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