Finding a reputable psychic medium is akin to finding a professional in any other field. In some cases, you might be able to tell that something feels awry right off the bat. However, there are other circumstances where conducting additional research and questioning is advisable. This blog post will help give you a starting point and a place of reference.

           Like any industry or discipline, you will find that there are people who will claim to be psychic mediums who are, in fact, there strictly to take advantage. The worst among them are those who do not have any sort of discernable psychic skills, to begin with. This phenomenon occurs in all kinds of career fields, but unfortunately, when it comes to psychic mediums and empaths, there exists an added level of skepticism due to the nature of the practice. And in fairness, it’s important to acknowledge that there is a sizable minority who do prey on well-intentioned clients. To avoid these pitfalls, look out for these red flags.

Red Flag #1- The Provider is Overly Concerned with Money

           While it’s fair for psychics to ask for a payment, especially considering it’s a service rendered like any other kind of healing practice, be wary of exorbitant pricing that does not reflect the quality of service. The best way to gauge industry pricing is to compare psychics in your area. From there, you should be able to gather a general idea of what’s appropriate.

 You should also be concerned with a provider who consistently wants to talk about pricing and monetary compensation. If their top priority appears to be swindling cash out of clients, it’s likely because it is. If you feel like just a number, it’s better to explore other options.

Red Flag #2- The Provider does not Appear to Care About Your Specific Goals 

           While some clients may prefer to let a reading unfold without a real sense of direction, it’s completely valid and acceptable to approach a psychic with certain questions, concerns, and goals for the reading. If your psychic medium responds compassionately, with a willingness to be transparent, that’s typically a good sign. However, if you find that the medium is resistant to discussing anything too personal, it’s likely because they’re unable to actually provide you with a reasonable reading.

           Unqualified and even fraudulent “psychics” are often able to provide readings that feel authentic even when they’re not. They achieve this by reading non-verbal cues and by keeping the reading as generic as possible amongst other tactics. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a “cold reading”, it’s a good idea to read up on the warning signs beforehand. Knowing about these techniques can help you from falling victim to them.

Red Flag #3- The Provider Has Bad Energy

           It might seem blatantly obvious, but sometimes it’s not always easy to determine right off the bat whether the energy is negative or positive. Especially with psychics, where even those who are fraudulent have learned to be convincing and charismatic. In an industry where clients are often encouraged to trust their guts, the same is true here. If something feels off, it’s probably because something is off. As you would when vetting a doctor or lawyer, it’s perfectly acceptable to speak with a few psychics to help gauge who might be a good fit and to look at reviews and testimonials.