Genuine Psychics
The single biggest factor in whether your reading is great is which reader you call. Get this right and even a 10-minute call delivers real value. Get it wrong and even an hour with a "famous" reader feels off. Here's the process we use ourselves — and that we recommend to every first-timer.
Step 1. Get specific about your question first
Before you look at any reader, write down — in one sentence — what you actually want to walk away knowing. Not "everything about my future". One specific thing. Examples:
- "What is really going on between me and [name], and what would help us most right now?"
- "What's blocking me from feeling settled in my career, and what's the most likely path forward in the next 6 months?"
- "Is my mum at peace, and is there anything she'd want me to know?"
This question controls every other choice.
Step 2. Match specialty to question
Reader specialty matters more than generic "best reader" reputations. A great love reader is rarely the right person for career questions. Use the rough guide below.
- Love, ex, soulmate, dating, mixed signals → a love and relationship specialist.
- Career, money, life direction, big decisions → a general psychic or clairvoyant who lists career as a specialty.
- Patterns, blocks, "why does this keep happening to me?" → a tarot reader.
- Connection with someone who has passed → a medium.
Step 3. Read the reviews properly
Don't just look at the star count. Look for:
- Recency. Reviews from the last few weeks matter more than reviews from two years ago.
- Specificity. "She knew his exact reaction before I told her" is much more useful than "amazing!".
- Patterns over time. A reader with consistent good reviews across many months is more reliable than one with a sudden burst of perfect 5-stars.
- How they handle bad reviews. If a reader has occasional negative reviews, look at how they (or the platform) respond. A measured response is a good sign.
Step 4. Trust your gut on photo, bio and tone
Your nervous system already knows. Read the bio out loud if you have to. Does it sound specific or scripted? Does the photo feel like a person or a stock image? Do you feel a small "yes" or a small "no"? That intuitive flicker is information — use it.
Tone is huge. If you're going through something raw, a brisk no-nonsense reader may feel jarring even if they're brilliant. If you're a sceptical thinker, an extremely mystical tone may make you tune out. Pick someone whose energy you can actually receive.
Step 5. Start small to test the fit
Begin with 10–15 minutes. That's enough to know whether the reader is genuinely tuning in. If the first 5 minutes deliver one or two surprisingly accurate insights, top up. If you've spent 5 minutes feeling like they're fishing or being vague, end the call politely. You only pay for the minutes you used.
This single habit will save you more money than every other tip combined.
Step 6. Don't reader-shop the same question
Asking the same question to five different readers in a fortnight is the fastest way to confuse yourself and waste money. You will eventually find one who tells you what you want to hear, and you will have learned nothing. Pick one reader, get a real reading, take notes, and let life move before you ask again.
How to read the bio in 30 seconds
Specific bios use language like "I read using clairsentience and the rider-waite tarot, and I specialise in love, family dynamics and career direction. I am direct in my style and best suited to clients who want honesty rather than reassurance."
Generic bios use language like "Allow me to guide you through the mystical journey of your soul…" — beautiful, but it tells you nothing about how the reader actually works.
What to do during the first 60 seconds of the call
- Greet them. Don't dump your story.
- Give your first name and the very short version of your question. "I'd like clarity on what's going on between me and my partner."
- Then stop talking. Let them tune in.
If they start sharing specific details quickly without you having to feed them, you've picked the right reader.
When to switch readers
Switch if any of the following happen:
- They keep asking you for information instead of providing it.
- Everything they say is generic.
- They mention curses, blocks, or extra paid work to "fix" something.
- The tone makes you tense rather than calm.
- You don't believe a word they're saying.
You don't have to be polite past the first sign. End the call. Try someone else.
The bottom line
Choosing the right reader is the entire game. Specific question, matched specialty, real reviews, gut check, short trial, no reader-shopping. Follow this process and your hit-rate on great readings will be far higher than most people's.
Start by browsing live readers, viewing pricing and minute bundles, or reading how to tell if a reader is genuine.