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Celebrity predictions!
Did I get your attention?
Although I’m a professional psychic, there are some things that I don’t really appreciate about my field. Celebrity predictions by psychics is one of the things that I can’t stomach.
I understand why as humans we’re fascinated by well-known people. I myself enjoy reading about my favorite musicians and artists. There’s a balance there though for me. I don’t try to be fan girl #1 of these famous people. I spend only about one hour per week reading about my favorite well-known people. It doesn’t consume my life.
I think that sometimes, some humans become obsessed with wanting to be famous or at least, a household, brand name. You can observe some people wanting to ride on the coattails of those who are already established as famous. I’ve seen this manifest in many ways in my career as a psychic so far.
The main way is for psychics to make predictions about well-known people ’cause gee, if these predictions come true, as a psychic you’ll get recognition too. Of course, practically speaking, if you are a psychic with a video blog or written blog, you can use the celebrity names as tags. I suppose it could potentially boost your web rankings–but, at what cost?
I guess that I just don’t get it.
As a professional psychic, it’s hard for me to want to read someone, especially publicly, without receiving the permission from the person/client to give the reading. This feels very invasive. I wouldn’t want to intrude in someone’s energy field. It is sacred, you know?
I suppose one reason some psychics do celebrity predictions is related to their unfulfilled needs. The one unfulfilled need is most likely attention and recognition, as mentioned. If you are not feeling happy or fulfilled in your work as a psychic, it might seem exciting to add a little spice or drama by doing some celebrity predictions.
I wonder if some psychics think if they read a celebrity publicly that perhaps the celebrity they read will contact them for a paid reading? I wonder if you have low self-esteem and self-worth as a psychic if having celebrity clients could be an ego boost? I’ve always laughed when some psychics talk about their “celebrity clientele.” I’m sure most of us as professional psychics have read well-known people–what’s the big deal?
I contemplate these things, along with the idea of service. To me, psychic readings are a form of service. It’s simply a way to help others. All it requires is a sincere desire to help, along with the ability to listen to the divine’s messages and relay them to others in a compassionate way. Connecting with spirit is your birthright. Actually, you can do it, without the help of a psychic. However, you might enlist a psychic if you’re stuck or can’t get your own messages. When you’re feeling stuck, it just means you need to disconnect from your ego and connect to your spirit. There are many ways to do this–meditation, prayer, being in nature, or using oracle cards.
Speaking of ego, I really believe that psychic predictions about celebrities come from a place of ego. Some of these psychics want the ego boost. Their egos are driving, saying, “Look at me, I’m special since I predicted x, y, or z about famous person A, B, or C.” Yeah, that is how ego works. It will make you feel more special than anyone else, and at times, less than others. So, it wants you to do things to feel better. I mean, I’m all about feeling special, but in an equitable way. Everyone is special in some way, you know?
I was once approached to write blog posts for a website (unmentioned) about celebrity predictions. I said, “No thanks.” The pay was really good too. It just didn’t feel good to me. I actually felt like I’d be prostituting myself as a psychic–very icky energy!
Sorry, no celebrity predictions in this post. I’m not a name-dropper. I’m not an attention seeker (well, I do enjoy attention from my hubby and animal friends!). I’m not a fame-seeker or wannabe. I prefer to wear the coat, not ride on the coattails. If it takes me longer to be a “success,” so be it.
What do you think about psychics who make celebrity predictions? Do you find this fascinating, annoying, ridiculous, etc.? Tell me what you think! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to comment here!
Blessings and peace,
Lisa, Punk Rock Psychic™
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I hear what you’re saying and I agree with you. However, I think that you just gotta do what feels right to you. Obviously you wouldn’t want to partake in something that was completely shallow or ego-motivated, but if you have any actual interest in something, you have to go with the flow and do what you are moved to.
If it ends up the whole celebrity subject really IS too icky for you, I think you ultimately decide to avoid it. So, you’re listening to and honoring yourself. I would think that the moment you stop honoring yourself would be the moment one could start to doubt and diminish their abilities.
I’m not a “psychic”, but as a psychic you probably agree that we all have some abilities we don’t always acknowledge. For me, validation is important because it gives confidence in your own ability and thus encourages it to return so you can repeat-listen and hone it. I confide my dreams and senses in my husband and allow him to validate them for me. Rarely, I’ll include my friends. I feel it helps me to improve and have faith in myself. Admittedly this COULD be a thing of the ego, but I hope that since I don’t try to pretend I’m something I’m not or glorify or advertise (read: prostitute) myself for any special purpose, that I am doing what is right.
Know what I mean? So I think you have that integrity and that’s what we should all aim for, in all subjects in life.
Anyway, great and interesting post and I look forward to reading more from you.
Hi Elizabeth, thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. I relate to the bit about confirmation or validation with psychic skills, especially when you’re learning or honing them. I think that is purely human and that human side keeps one grounded and such with the practice/development. I know the human side comes with an ego, but I wonder at times if the ego serves us in some small way. It helps us know who we are so we can have energetic and physical boundaries, at least. I like to put my ego to work pulling weeds outside or dusting my house or washing windows…heehee! Thanks and blessings and thanks for stopping by! xo