posted July 10, 2015 06:07 AM            

Well, when people are troubled and looking for answers, that is to be expected. But, if everything in their lives need to be checked through a reading, that amounts to a reading addiction, does it not? Do readers then bear the responsibility of feeding this addiction? Everyone is so kind here and generously offer their time and energy that the addicts (for want of a better term) fail to consider how they impose on the readers. In addition, they take up reading slots which could be of use to another in need. It cannot be good karma apart from anything else.

posted July 10, 2015 07:23 AM            

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Originally posted by Astro keen:
It is quite noticeable that some people here have been asking for readings often and consistently, for weeks if not months on end. Some, I imagine, must spend a good part of their day hooked into LL. When someone offers free readings, they are the first to take up the offer.

Well, when people are troubled and looking for answers, that is to be expected. But, if everything in their lives need to be checked through a reading, that amounts to a reading addiction, does it not? Do readers then bear the responsibility of feeding this addiction? Everyone is so kind here and generously offer their time and energy that the addicts (for want of a better term) fail to consider how they impose on the readers. In addition, they take up reading slots which could be of use to another in need. It cannot be good karma apart from anything else.

So, what's to be done? Any ideas?

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I am going to chime in here.
I think that there are people who ask for several readings more than others. I know that when I was going through heartache I asked for more readings than I probly should. Looking back I wanted something to ease the pain I wanted to hear positive news and that things would change quickly. But it takes time for a heart to heal and when your in pain it is longer than you want. So can a reading be an addiction ? Yes, it can be like a drug in the way that it releases pain. In my point of view however I want to help others who are in need and suffering. They are looking for direction so they can find peace and joy once again. I understand that there are openings and limited numbers at times with offers so it might just be up to the reader to just point out that they have done several readings for this person and they need to give others a chance too. Also, adding the fact that three months is time frame where things shift and change for readings unless there was a dramatic change along the way ( free will ).

So my thoughts.

posted July 10, 2015 09:42 AM            

What are your opinions on psychic addiction?

First, I would like to remind everyone psychic readings are magical! It is magic, it is the fairy tale of our childhood. It is a great mystery unfolding and revealing itself, as to why this happens, at least to me. It is unbelievable something like this can actually happen, reading and predicting the future, asking and receiving guidance. It is a marvelous phenomenon, accessing the Akashic records. It is a revolution! Understanding and proving why this happens will create a major shift in the official view on physics, the universe, religion, and practically our entire world view and history.

In this respect, every reading is actually dealing with this miracle, this energy, this mystery. That is why it should be used positively and for important pursuits. At the same time, asking all kinds of different questions, even the funniest ones, can be a very entertaining mind puzzle game and teach us incredible things about the cards, about interpreting various things with the help of images/symbols/numbers. I wish people asked all kinds of quirky and interesting questions.

The negative approach I noticed with people requesting or giving readings not just here, but in general, is made of the following things and I believe it should be discouraged by everyone: constantly asking about the same person/matter, sometimes for months or even years - please all of you doing this stop doing it! it destroys your brain, and the energetic bubble here! banish OBSESSION from your lives, it's extremely toxic!; a fast-food attitude, some people request the reading with a "shop and go" attitude, not even a thank you or a feedback, it's a consumerist attitude not suitable for what I described this is (because the energetic giving of the psychic is very high, so it should be protected and cherished); constantly asking for readings, it's as if the person wants to "get as much as they can", it is being felt as opportunism or "feeding off" a community, in the extreme cases. Of course, most people here are actually balanced and amazing and original individuals I am incredibly grateful to be in contact with.

I also agree with Fishy, much better to do it here than to pay loads on money for this. But the point is, connecting with this kind of magic should not come from a place of darkness, but one of light and balance and love.

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AstroMandala

posted July 10, 2015 10:44 AM            

I follow my sun sign - general around me ( not so much me) just people / influences around me

ASC - will directly affect me in some way

Moon - my feelings and emotions

MC - how I show myself to the world and how they will see me.

IC - home / family , soul family as well.

Other houses apply as well you just have to adjust.

This is a great reading that is free to all viewers and they may have some great advice where others are not getting through.
Pay attention though as some readers say things that may not apply to you. It is general for hundreds to thousands of people and everyone's situation is different so some will go differently than others you must apply it to your situation.
I don't just follow one person either I listen to several as they all have different pieces of important information.

Just a thought of an alternative

Bonus - sometimes I learn the most amazing things from some of those readers that I can apply to my own readings. So it is like learning new tricks with tarot and quite honestly I became a better reader from watching them.

posted July 10, 2015 12:10 PM            

There are of course other sources people can exploit. However, the point is to break this dependency if that exists. And as Leeloo has pointed out, some people seem to claim free readings as if it's their right, feeding off the goodwill present here.

So, let's try and clarify what is being objected to. It is not asking for help in times of crisis, unless that becomes addictive, or exploring what cards reveal about our lives.

But high dependency begin expressed through these:

1) ongoing, frequent readings on the same matter or question, even if exchanging (we may need to define how many is too many)
2) asking for a reading whenever someone offers it - yes there are a few people who pop up without a break.
3) this is not so much dependent as thoughtless - asking for readings without feedback or thanks.

posted July 10, 2015 12:37 PM            

Sure, we have all been there: facing a crisis and so you want to hear that all will be well and you want to hear several opinions since one spread could be wrong. This is more than understandable

But sorry, i do not believe that many ladies on here are addicted. Some are for sure but the most part just can't get enough of FREE readings. If you watch you'll realize that some are on every fu**ing free reading thread, some would always be the first to ask for a free reading and ignore conditions and are always like "ah, can i ask another one if you don't mind" - "ah,this doesn't resonate, can I ask another one?"

That is no addiction, I consider them to be greedy and selfish. This sickens me. Instead of being grateful, trying to give back and live your life, they are like "sooo nice, i am soo thankful and give more and more and more and more and more and more". (how manipulative!)
You give them an inch and they will take an ell.
but that's not enough! Some behave as if they have the right to get free readings, they would become bitchy if you decline a free reading for them!

I am not saying they are energy vampires, but they behave like energy vampires (i mean what kind of attitude is this: you are on here for months/years, have hundreds of posts and all are about free readings!). If you read this thread carefully you'll realize that some start to realize that and that they have become sick and tired of that as well.

Also, i consider the statement "i am so thankful but i can't give back" as quite ridiculous.
If you are that thankful, why don't you send a little gift like a little amazon voucher to the generous person who gave you several free readings? I am telling you that you are simply not interested in giving back, otherwise you would have already found a way to give back.

It would be also a sign for good manners to say "she has already given soo many free readings to me, it's outrageous to request more, as of now I'll buy a reading from her. She is so generous and i want to support her" But nothing like that happens! They wouldn't even leave good reviews on the sites to show their thankfulness!

Several even stated (using other words) that they see no reason to buy if they can get it for free

As for the bad energy some have realized that as well: it is the bad energy of lies (i already mentioned that; some ask if a man contacts them, pretend that they have been in touch ever since and later you'd find out that he is the ex for 3 years) and of the people who just request and never give back.

For my part i cannot endure this. I am not going to give any free readings to those anymore.

posted July 10, 2015 01:17 PM            

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Originally posted by erickaf:
^^^Totally agree.
I only been on the Personal Reading forum for a few months now and I have been seeing this often; greedy behavior. I have given some readings to people and not a thank you, nothing, zero! I don't get it!!! I could go on and on but it has already been said.

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posted July 10, 2015 02:11 PM            

Recently, few professional readers have been telling me to start asking for donation when I read for people (they sensed it, that i do it for free). I asked why? Because i don't think i'm at that level yet, and they all said the same : if there is no exchange, you will drain yourself out. A good 'client', even if you read them for free, will exchange their energy by proper and sincere appreciation and acceptance, however most people are not good client: they will take and take regardless the condition of the reader, because that is human nature.

So, exchange (material or energy) is a must.

At first i thought lol, rubbish. But... then i realized it is true.

I don't get sick by doing readings in real life face to face for hours at all. But giving readings over email or online or forums (even online friends) actually often left me feeling very empty/drained and my health actually worsens! Even if the reading went smooth!

But i think that is the risk of free forum and cultural approach. in my countries, people respect readers a lot due to the mysticsm, the appreciation and open mind, but i do see in many other countries it is seen more as a 'service' more than a 'craft' or 'skill', because money.

posted July 10, 2015 02:12 PM            

Simple solution would be to just decline the persons request, because judging from what many of you are saying it seem like you already have someone in mind who takes advantage.

Readers should consider posting/ creating a website. I found 2 of my top readers by just creeping on their thread.

Anyhoo just a non readers two cent

posted July 10, 2015 03:35 PM            

First off, most of the free readings (hopefully I'm correct on this) have been for readers to practice and hone their intuitive, pendulum, card readings, etc. Why then would it matter who and how many questions a person had?

I've given a lot of myself (selflessly) over the years (giving isn't just about readings, it can be simply helping an elderly person make it from one side of the road to the other). It's about a lot of things. I've been working on my health for over three years--gave out too much energy and didn't do enough for myself. It wasn't about someone doing something for me. It was a choice and now a lesson learned.

Most of us weren't born with instructions, so for me learning astrology was a means by which to better understand myself and shed light on why my experiences have been what they ware.

Yes, people here do try to take advantage of others, but maybe that's a lesson for all of us to learn--not to be the doormat.

There are a lot of Capricorn rising folks on here. For those who don't have that rising sign and could be better for it by understanding these folks (Filleaspirant was one), everything they achieve, etc. can seem like an eternity to accomplish. It's a heavy feeling, but once you hit your first Saturn return things start to get better. Sometimes you just can't wait for things to change, but father time, ruled by Capricorn is saying you must wait. Do people have a lot of patience in today's world? Traffic accident statistics alone would say "NO"!

I am also Cap rising. It took me almost 50 years to have my first home. How many people would want to wait that long. Most everything that has changed in my life has taken a long time, so I've often met readers who will give me a good reading the first time and then fill it with baloney the next readings, so I will continue to help them. In other words I work hard for them and get nothing in return. It can work both ways.

I think for some, and I know I've asked about one person a few times, a reading can give them hope. If your life has been easy with relatively few disruptions and a path cut long ago, those who struggle may not agree with your viewpoint.

Some of those (who seem addicted) are also trying to make the best moves in their life as a lot of people do, but to others they appear to just use people.

I couldn't have the long threads I've seen going on in LL without getting burned out. Right now I'm on one engine (should have two), but know when I get my health back, I will be protecting it more than I had in the past.

Remember, it's all about choice. No one makes us do anything.

posted July 10, 2015 04:16 PM            

If anyone wants to not read for me once I ask, I am fine with that and wont feel offended, so please do tell me if you wish not to read or exchange with me.

We are all learning some sort of lesson here so even being "rejected" by a reader can be a part of that.