Is it okay to do one for ourselves? In general, do we feel we can accept what the cards may reveal?
There are times in our lives when we are anxiously awaiting a positive event to occur, or we have to make a decision, and are wondering what can be expected to come our way. There is only one thing more irritating and disheartening than getting a negative answer, and that is getting no answer at all from the cards. It can also be frustrating to find out that the situation in question is not likely to change, or at least not in the near future.
Generally folks go for a reading when trying to solve a problem or battling some dilemma, and are in a turbulent emotional state. During such times our clear judgement is impeded, and we have a tendency to extremes, to view things in an overly pessimistic or optimistic manner.
I often get asked if I do readings for myself. The answer is a definite “no”, because even the most disciplined reader may be inclined to interpret the layout in a way that gives her an answer she's happy with. It is virtually impossible to be objective when doing a reading for oneself, and even harder to accept anything unpleasant the cards reveal, and the temptation to put a positive spin on it is simply too great.
A fairly common mistake I still allow myself to make at times is that when I get an answer I don’t like I draw another card, or do a whole new reading, telling myself that the question must not have been worded precisely enough. Now, this is a BIG no-no! There can only be one reading per query, and therefore it is wisest to take the time to formulate it correctly before starting. If we get into asking the same regurgitated question multiple times, all that will happen is that we get confused and distressed, and from that point on there will be absolutely no way to get a clear answer.
In time every fortune teller will develop her unique method for conducting readings, and her personalized way of seeing card meanings and interrelations. It is okay to experiment until this perfect, individualized system is formulated. However, once it has been, the fortune teller should always stick to it! Consistency is essential.
