It doesn’t take a psychic to guarantee you a million and one links
to a million and one psychic websites if you Google the words…
Psychic Medium. Give it a try!

You will certainly be presented with all sorts of ads claiming everything from FREE PSYCHIC READINGS to the promise that someone – somewhere will bring back that special someone you dated 20 years ago to sweep you off your feet and onto a magical white horse…or into a white limo as times have changed. Whether white unicorn or white limousine, either is more than likely unattainable and certainly cannot be guaranteed.

Look harder and you will find the pledge of 100% accuracy for that psychic reading. Which I believe is a totally impossible claim - as life spins on a dime.
To receive 80% accuracy is incomparable. 

This all brings us down to...
How in the world, can you find...an authentic & ethical...psychic for your reading? Is it possible? Can you trust what you read on the psychics website?

Where the World Wide Web is an amazing device, bringing so much knowledge and wisdom on any subject from low fat chicken salad recipes to articles on paranormal events, you do need to use caution when utilizing this remarkable instrument called the Internet.

Especially when you are in the market to purchase…sight unseen. 

Your bargain could range anywhere from buying a new bedspread
to ordering home repair. It doesn't HAVE to be psychic readings...
I know, I have locked myself into some pretty seedy purchases. 

I have web shopped for everything from ink for the printer 
that arrives dried up to my favorite after sun moisturizer 
(so very easily purchased when I was in St. Pete Florida). 

The moisturizer....(gagging now just remembering it)
seemed to take on the smell of orangutan poop between manufacturing
and the shipping. 

In each case, I was stuck with invaluable purchases. 

Could I return the products?
Well yes.
But all the aggravation. 
I am not much of a returning type shopper. 

This "I just been ripped off" factor can happen when 
your buy anything....even a psychic reading. 

Now I wish I could say my ink and lotion were the only 2 times 
I have felt swindled while shopping www.somethingsomething.com. 

And...OHhhhhH how I can hear the skeptics now
"if she is SO psychic...how did this happen?"

But truth be known....I have surfed the web looking for a reading for myself.
(Yes…the secret is out...I cannot read for myself)
and I have found some of the most marvelous readers, who turned into friends or at the very least, a reader that I will continue to purchase my readings from as long as I choose to have readings.

While finding those remarkable readers, I have also made some unwise buying decisions when selecting a reading for me, the professional psychic!

(Please do skip your email asking how could I make a mistake in selecting a psychic, since I am a psychic…I cannot always foretell and foresee for myself. I am not impartial and biased with my personal feelings, emotions, and decisions I make. It is difficult for me to listen to myself, as there are certain lessons I must learn. Sometimes those lessons can be rephrased to the word…mistakes) And I guess one of the mistakes I had to make is buying into a psychic reading with a psychic reader that appeared authentic. 
And I want to place a PS here. 
Those readings I engaged in - 
where I felt the readings was not quite top shelf readings....
or accurate in the least....
does not  positively mean the psychic I picked was a fraud or scam artist.

The fact that the reading was not up to par could actually mean several things other than fraudulent reading or fraudulent reader.

Maybe - we didn't mesh. Our personalities clashed...

This happens sometimes when I am reading for my own clientele. 

There is just something about their characteristics, their nature, their disposition, their energy that I cannot bond with. Now I don't need to become best friends with my clients. In fact, just the opposite. I should NOT become best friends with clients. It will eventually take me away from the proxy of being their reader. But, their should be this....unification...if only for 15 minutes. (this is hard to explain, but I know some of my friends who are also colleagues, have stated they understand what I mean when I say this). Because my job is to help you, I must feel united with the client, I must be able to form a unit of compassion for their situation, no matter if I think what is going on in their life is proper or not. I cannot be judgmental when reading for a paying client. And there are times just upon hearing a client state the salutation of the word "HELLO" I can feel myself cringe. I know that I am just NOT going to be able to connect with this person. 

Doesn't mean they are bad.
Doesn't mean I am being judgmental.
Just means we will clash. 

Maybe the reader[s] that I felt less than talented, felt this conflict 
when I said HELLO .... =) 
I can handle that.

I also always take into account when I get a not so hot reading... a reading that doesn't really answer the questions that I have...then I figure that the questions I had in mind for the reading...are simply issues and circumstances that I need to work through, single-handed and ON MY OWN. No easy answers.

That part of my life may be somewhat Like a test. 
The celestial council that keeps watch over us states...
"Lets see how Vicki will deal with this". 

Maybe the word "celestial observation" would apply better than "TEST". 

When I hang up my phone from what I feel is one of those
 - less than - readings....
I chalk it up to experience most often. 

I can walk away knowing it was just not meant to be. 

EXCEPTIONS!!!  

Ok...there are exceptions. 

I can walk away, comfortably and WITHOUT .... revulsion, as long as I have not been given the old, "YOU NEED A CANDLE!" (to the tune of hundreds of dollars)
Or...."YOUR HUSBAND IS CHEATING...I CAN FIX THIS....SEND A CASHIERS CHECK....$1000!"

Let me promise you this. If I were to send a psychic a check for a $1000.....
my husband WOULD cheat on me. Right after he had me locked up somewhere for the spending insane! 

Sure, there could be infidelity. Betrayal can happen in any situation where a relationship is present. BUT...at this point in my marriage (over 14 years together) I know by the time I am done 
zapping my hubby's pocketbook....
creating his daily HONEY DO list, 
and talking his ear off 
(as he is my bestest friend) 
that man could not have the energy for another woman. 
Besides the fact, that we each know where the other one is about 99.99% of the time just due to common decency.

If there is someone else besides the kids, dogs and his family in 
his life, that person NEEDS A READING because she is getting 
no time, no presents and no quality. As a woman, wife, mother,
and his best friend...I have depleted him on an hourly basis!
Not meaning too, but such is life ;)

So as you listen to your reading realize that there are certain phrases you can hear inside a psychic reading that should send your alarm off. 

When more money is requested....for quick fix techniques, run. 

Run or simply disregard ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that has been told you. Chances are you have just locked into one of those fraudulent readings.
If possible, stop the reading as soon as you get the feeling something is awry here. Like request for additional fees, funds, gifts to be sent to your reader anything that demands or request additional compensation. 

Your reader may tell you that you will need more time or an additional reading. Especially if you have asked how to save the world inside a 10 minute session. I have this happen frequently. A client sits down or phones me for their session, and in the very last 2 or 3 minutes, they want to know what their purpose is or if I can connect to Grandma. Not possible. List your questions in the order of importance. This way if one question runs a bit long you can walk away from the reading knowing that your essential questions have been answered and you don't need to extend your time or phone immediately back to set up more time.


What I can share here and now .... is what I have learned 
as a person, 
as a consumer shopping for a 
psychic reading, pet reading, or medium session…
just like you.
And I can add to this, from the professionals side, 
what is right and what is wrong when attempting to find a real, an accurate and an ethical reader on the Internet or at psychic fairs.

The one thing I am proudest of are my media credentials.
Where media credentials warrant that you are dealing with someone
who has become proficient with their work, or is top in the field, I don't
want it to seem as though that I am saying only get a reading when the 
psychic has media credentials. Where that is typically a sign you are 
dealing with a psychic/practitioner who has 
EXPERIENCE
RESPECT
GOOD REPUTATION and so on....

        There are some VERY good readers 
                       who do not have media attention.

It is always an honor to be selected by the media to discuss, explain and promote my work. The media, be it TV, Radio or Print work will look for the best of the selected topic they want to report on. Their goal is to present those that are unsurpassed in their profession OR those inside of current controversy 

When the media wants to acquaint it's public with legitimate data on a topic, they will look for eloquent and articulateness. They look for popularity and infamy.

Now let me be clear when I say this, 
I am not egotistical when pointing the fact out, 
that the media entertains the best.
I still develop quite a surprise when I receive the opportunity to work with the media. I am astonished to this day when I am invited to present a seminar or workshop. I never misrepresent myself with the fact that the work I do, the words that come through, does not still amaze me after several years of professional psychic work and thousands of one on one readings.

    My wonder, appreciation and intrigue with metaphysics, 
                    spirituality and the power of God, 
                                  leaves me the faculty to love my work
                                                                every single day. 

And I am sure that my wonder shows as I share the stories of very special clients, or those that are very special to me on the other side. My love for my work shows  when I provide readings that help. My love for my work is displayed when I do take just several extra minutes with a client, no additional pay to assist them one step more, because I know they want to grow. 

My love for my work is definitely apparent on most days and in most occasions. 

I have to work and I have contribute to the upkeep and ongoing work 
of my home and family. Most homes require 2 persons to work. Our 
home certainly does.

I don't want to sound like I don't value the fact that I get paid
for work I love. So income is nice. But when you can combine the needed salary that keeps a family running coupled WITH the fact that you earn your living accomplishing some kind of help for others, it is the best blend of life. 

I know for sure, I am blessed to be one of those psychics selected to provide intuitive insight on everything from George Clooney (woo-hoo, he sure is a cutie!) to most recently, the psychic insight on Lillian Morris, the newest contestant from the Cincinnati, Ohio area to compete on Survivor 7-Pearl Islands. There are gazillion psychics out there who could do this same thing. Some better, some worse. And they find me.

I do think I am found because my devotion is obvious. This doesn't mean I won't have a down day, or a down month. But for the most part my profession is what I knew I would always do. I was just waiting. 

And the highest appreciation I have received from the media. is to be invited back! When you are requested for a repeat presentation, it is the highest praise for you and the work you do. Again, being re-invited has been a blessing for me. More than ½ of my media invitations are followed up by repeat invitations.

[Gosh, I think I may sound a bit like Sally Field…”They like me, they REALLY REALLY like me!”] Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

For those who know me, they know I am not camera eye candy. I tend to run a little chubby! I have said that if the camera adds 10 pounds, it looks like 10 cameras were on me. 10 cameras times 10 pounds...there is that extra hundred pounds I need to lose! I know the media looks for magnificence in the physique. 

So...thank GOD Pamela Anderson isn't a psychic! 

Another pitfall is that when I read for folks whether I am one on one with them.... OR .... on a televised broadcast, I make funny faces! Remember the guy in the beer commercials who does bitter beer face? 

He has nothing on me when I read! LOL

As a matter of fact, the overly descriptive reporter who placed together my article on the 2003 Kentucky Derby horse readings felt the need to place the fact that I squinted my eyes like I was drinking “sour milk” and that I swing my hands around at the wrist like the tilt a whirl ride... as she wrote her article for The Lexington Herald Leader! 

Oh...and let me not forget her depiction of my physical features....they are as follows (rolling my eyes here) "the large woman with brownish auburn hair". 

I guess the reporter wanted to be explicit when introducing me to 
those who may read about the Kentucky Derby horse readings.
My gosh I sounded like I had taken on the physical descriptions of the 
horses I was reading for! 

I sure did appreciate her fluency in description. 

Even then, I still was honored to be introduced to the public via newspaper and being the one selected to partake in something as special as the Kentucky Derby. 

One thing I have learned to watch...
when on radio especially
not always can my humor shine through clearly. 

Sometimes the listeners and unsuspecting host doesn't  realize my joke or teasing wit. 

So when the caller to Angel Waves Talk Radio asked about the safety of her home and I shouted “GET OUT OF THERE…THERE IS EVIL IN THAT THAR’ HOME” I don’t think it was appreciated by the producer or our sponsors!  

And when I write articles of predictions, again, because no voice tone is heard, and you can’t see my facial expressions, it is a bit more difficult to detect humor!

[If you are with the media, looking for someone skilled and proficient in discussing the psychic arts, I assure you, professional and informative insight. Humor kept to a minimum I promise]  ;)

I feel appropriate in documenting my media credentials, as it is a degree I have earned. There are often only very few kudos' in the work I do. 

More often someone would prefer to attack what I do 
rather than give it a chance. 

Or take time to hear my side of the story. 

I know more than anyone, this is a shaky field being a psychic medium. 

The odds seem way too high that you will meet up with a scammer rather than legitimacy. So when I can hold onto a compliment from a client, or obtain friendly media attention, it is received, acknowledged and appreciated. My list of credentials or this editorial is not narcissism nor conceit. I am definitely not full of myself, these credentials are secured with hard work and integrity for the work I do and to represent other principled readers. 

This is the case when you see media credentials attached to any psychic, astrologer, healer, and so on. 

Also, I have found that it surprises folks when they learn that the majority of media appearances are not compensated. (my son being the top surprised person! As he was ready to tap into my checking account when he heard that I would have a weekly spot on Angel Waves! LOL He figured this meant Abercrombie boxers for the rest of his life...imagine his shock when no financial paycheck was stationed!) 

In most cases... there is no pay of currency for your time or knowledge. The pay is advertising of your name. The payment is accreditation as being one of supreme knowledge in their arena. And there is delight in having your thoughts, your theories and concepts....broadcast to a large audience. 

It allows what you believe, and who you are to become introduced to others. 

In my particular case, I always hope that there is one person, listening-reading-or watching that is experiencing PSYCHIC SYMPTOMS as I did for years and years of my life. Or maybe someone "thinks" they had a visit from a deceased loved one and my words help them to salute the wonderful gift of a visit. 

When you have someone call your office after a broadcast and they tell you that something you just said really hit home to help them understand something in their life...THAT is magical! 

                   So just let me -  let you in on a secret. 
                                  Working on air, is nerve-racking!

There recompense of gratis work for the media is
knowing you may have helped a few people here and there, 
silently. Just because they are tuned into the radio station you 
are on, reading the article you composed or learned something new, from something you have always known. 
That is cool.

But trust me, as most of life, there are those other sides of the old yin and yang that come in when working in the front of the media. 

Did you know...when you are on tape, in front of the camera, the lights are remarkably hot. You are receiving direction and advice from several people.
Real people. Living people. Not to mention if you are psychic, you are receiving the same direction and multitude of words from them! LOL

When on camera...you are to look ahead, and act as though the cameraman is not lying on his back at the base of your feet filming. This has truly happened. 
 
You must pay attention to the words you are using and which red light is on which camera. Once you find the red light…DO NOT LOOK AT IT!

You are adorned with microphones that will lace their way under your clothing. Yes, wires are placed under your clothes!
 
And guess what, someone you barely know, will place that microphone under your clothing... for you! =0 

I have found, that no camera person or grip has fell head over heels in love with me after garnishing me with mikes or filming from a down low position. 
(and that will also humble you!) 

If you make it thru television...you can certainly make it thru radio. 
On air, you don't have to worry about faces, make up, or cameras. 
If you can hold that sneeze or burp for several minutes, you are in business. The commercial will air and no one outside the studio can hear a thing.

Give me radio any day if I have a preference! 

The downside of radio? When on radio, you have little or no time to choose your sentence. Your statement is in stone before you have time to sneeze.
As I mentioned... sneezing, coughing, MUST be held to a minimum when on air! Dead air is collapse when doing radio. This...as you can probably tell from my website filled with a million zillion words...has never been a problem with me! Ask my friend and colleague Jenifer! 

Once we were on air with Randy Bruner of Waves of the New Age on WAIF 88.3 FM. For a split second, no one spoke. What did I do? Talk about...nothing. I went on for the next interval between music about dead air and the fact that in my entire life, I could not remember a time...when I was silent! =)

My ramblings...saved the day =)

When you are a featured return speaker, be it on a weekly program or one shot deal...you must be there to present your work. Sick, silly or sad. The statement of “The show must go on” is true. Several someone’s are depending on you inside that studio and countless listeners have looked forward to your appearance! I don't know about you, but when they disrupt "normal broadcasting" to replace one of my favorite shows with interruption, OH MY GOSH....my whole week is thrown off. I HAVE to watch The Nanny before I go to bed or I CANNOT SLEEP. If it is Tuesday and MTV's Real World or now...The Newlyweds are not on...then it isn't TUESDAY! My days are orchestrated by what is on television that night! In fact, I rarely book sessions between 2 and 5 pm during the weekdays because of The Sharon Osbourne Show and Oprah! This is my down time to eat, clear my thoughts and watch my mid day shows! 

I can barely tolerate when one of my shows is pre-empted. I could never cancel on a scheduled appearance be it media or in person events! In fact in all my years of doing readings (knocking on wood here) I have cancelled one event! 
Yes...one time I cancelled any type of event. Not a bad ratio. 

It is said that through hail and rain and snow your mailperson will arrive.

So will your anchorperson on the late night news. 
So will your deejay on your favorite morning show.

Doing the years at Angel Waves, gave me a new respect for Howard Stern. Where I may not agree with his format or line of thinking…I admire his stamina and commitment. I know the work that must go into his broadcast.

What I have learned dealing with the media, is that these are people who love their work. What I have gathered from reading for celebrities…they are indeed following their path.

I have an admiration for those in front of camera’s, microphones and the public eye, that I would have never understood without being their temporarily myself.

Now, let me give you some free advice and I will get serious.

When looking for a psychic, search for credentials you can verify or your psychic can prove! How can you prove television appearances, radio broadcast or print publication?

Google it! Where in the world would I be without my Google?

Do a Google on the name of the psychic, psychic company, or whatever kind of reader you are looking for! If you want to make sure the psychic reader you have in mind has actually appeared in the media formats they speak of…find the website of the shows, broadcasts, or publications the psychic states they appeared in. Normally once you are on that website, you can search the psychics name and find their article.

Because of copyright rules and regulations, we do have to use caution when duplicating our work. So it may be illegal for us to make a reproduction of our TV appearance or print work to send. I don’t fully understand this, as long as credit is given where credit is due. But because it is someone else’s work, I honor their rules.

So lets total up why media credentials can be an important quality for you, the consumer when selecting a psychic.

1) The media will select the best.

2) If your psychic has been invited for a return visit, all the better. It means they shined during their first visit. Now this does not mean if the potential psychic had only 1 visit to a station or paper, they presented in a horrific manner. It may mean that they were needed only once. The media takes attention to psychic work, holistic ventures and the paranormal randomly. It is still a taboo subject among the population and I know for sure that sometimes a station (be it radio or TV) can take some pretty critical feedback for allowing to appear.

Sad eh? Sad in the fact that free speech really isn’t all that free. And that these guys get kicked for providing facts about topics that may be of concern to those who listen or watch their productions. But…they do.

Normally the biggest time of year for psychics is Halloween. Which I am not crazy about simply because the work I do…is not related to trick and treat or scary stuff. But you go where you are called and hope you can change the face of observation.

3) When your prospective psychic has appeared within the media, more than likely you can view a picture of the reader. This will give YOU a better feel for the person you are trusting for non-traditional counsel. It is vital that you select a psychic that YOU feel comfortable with.

There is no specialized criterion in what to look for. As long as YOU feel comfortable in their appearance. Personally, I like a slightly chubby psychic! ;) ok … ok … just kidding again. Weight, hair and eye color … does not make a psychic more or less accurate.

4) Media credentials also highlight the areas of expertise for YOUR psychic. As you browse the web, you will see sites where the psychic seems to be practiced in anything and everything. Their list of skills may include Astrology, Numerology, Angelology, Dreams, Reiki, Transcendental Meditation and Zen Mastery! Now…some of the advertised psychics are extremely well versed in all areas. With time comes knowledge. When you are in this field of Metaphysics, be it professionally or personally, you want to learn all there is to learn! The information is so amazing!

So it is possible that you are dealing with someone who has a long history in the field of the psychic arts and they have acquired astounding ability in the many methods of non traditional healing and counseling. They are capable of providing a multitude of services.

I tend to work best with psychic readings, pet readings, and medium sessions because I am clairvoyant, clairaudient and clairsentient.

Whereas I love to explore and research Astrology, Numerology, Tai Chi, Feng Shui, and the list continues, I know a bit about these types of readings. However, I do not consider myself highly skilled in the areas. If I feel a client needs one of these services, I can refer and recommend the practitioners I have used.

Be aware that on a website, you can place anything you want to be. On the Internet, you can become who it is you want to be. Even I can become that long legged blonde with no children and a modeling contract! The professional pictures posted on my website are indeed me! With just a bit of airbrushing done to the “fine” lines of time around my eyes!

Everything can be enhanced on the WWW. And sometimes things can be belittled as well. Follow your heart when selecting someone from non-traditional counseling to provide your reading. Follow your heart. Look for the topics that are important to you. But take time to make a wise decision. Don’t just pick up that phone in a rush to bear your soul with a stranger that carries the heading of psychic.

If you have stopped long enough to read this article, I don’t think there will be a worry for you, in taking time.

Good luck on your search! May God Bless and the Angels Guide you!

Vicki