"Can a fortune teller really read my fortune?" "Should I visit a fortune teller?" I often get those types of questions from my friends when they learn that I delve into mysticism and the occult. I would often tell them my interesting story visiting a fortune teller when I was a teenager.
It was a hot summer evening down South. My friends and I wanted some excitement in the last days of our vacation before we entered high school. There happened to be a fairground in town, so we decided to go there and have fun. I was dressed in a tank top and shorts, and was barefoot. You can often see me that way even today. There was a tent that caught my attention. It had a sign in the front saying "Have a world famous fortune teller read your future." What a bunch of nonsense, I thought. However, being an adventurous and rebellious teen I decided to go in and see what this fortune teller was like, and even planned on asking some silly questions to make fun of them.
My friends didn't want to go along since they were more interested in trying their luck at winning some Teddy bears at the game stand. So, I walked into the tent by myself. There was a middle-aged woman dressed like a Gypsy, wearing a colorful gown and headscarf, and all kinds of strange jewelry. I figured that she was the fortune teller but wondered if she was a real Gypsy, though. The woman looked really funny and I couldn't help giggling, but I quickly covered my mouth pretending to cough.
The fortune teller looked up and greeted me, "Hello there, young lady. If you would have a seat, I'd be right with you." So, I sat down and propped my feet up on an adjacent chair. Then I heard a loud yell: "Hey, get your dirty feet off my chair!" "Oops, sorry mam" I said sheepishly. Looking at the indignant expression on the fortune teller's face, I tried hard not to giggle again.
So she pulled up the chair and sat facing me. Before she even asked me any questions, the fortune teller gave me a summary of my emotional state at the time. She said I recently broke up with my boyfriend whom I considered the love of my life, and there was a deep sadness within me. I was dumbfounded. How did she know that? Before I had the chance to recover, the fortune teller went on to tell me that I would not get back with him. That completely devastated me, as I was hoping to hear the opposite.
I just couldn't contain it anymore and started sobbing in front of the fortune teller. To make matters worse, I didn't have any tissue and neither did she (you would think she would be prepared, right?). So, I had to wipe my tears and runny nose with my shirt. How embarrassing! I felt like the fortune teller turned the table on me. I was planning to make fun of her, and was giggling just a few minutes ago, but now I was the one who felt humiliated.
Nevertheless, the fortune teller became compassionate. She tried to comfort me and told me that the universe had something better in store for me. She said I shouldn't worry about my old boyfriend because I was going to meet the real love of my life. I would marry this soul mate of mine, a handsome man, and have children. We would drive a big van and live happily by the ocean. I didn't really believe her words though, as I thought she was just saying those things to make me feel better.
As I met back with my friends outside I told them what a great experience it was. "This Gypsy fortune teller looked into her huge crystal ball and told me I would meet my Prince Charming, and we would live happily ever after by the ocean." We all had a good laugh and continued our fun evening at the fairground.
The events that took place following my encounter with the fortune teller were quite amazing, even bizarre. A few months later I heard my old boyfriend had gotten back with his previous girlfriend and married her. Not long after that, I met another guy. He was a few years older than I and was really gorgeous. We developed a very passionate relationship. However, my parents disapproved of our relationship since there were a few things about him they didn't like.
The fortune teller's words kept ringing in my ears, however. Although I said I didn't believe her, deep down I kept hoping she was right and this guy would be the love of my life. So I decided to leave my parents and run away with him. We lived together in his beat-up old van that he parked near the beach. It was a lot of fun in the beginning, and I was having the time of my life.
One day I learned that I was pregnant. I told my boyfriend and he freaked out. I was still a minor at the time and I couldn't get an abortion without parental consent. My boyfriend said he wasn't ready to have a child. Being scared and confused, he took the easy way out and left me. So much for being a soul mate. So, I decided to have the baby and my parents were gracious enough to let me move back in with them, although my dad really let me have it.
So, did the fortune teller's predictions come true? Yes, in a twisted sort of way. Would I visit a fortune teller again to have my future told? At this point I would say no. I believe we shape our own lives with our thoughts and actions. Today my little daughter and I are enjoying our lives to the fullest, and believe wonderful things always lie ahead of us. We don't need a fortune teller to tell our fortune since we know all is well.
Yes, there are legit fortune tellers and psychics who can read your future based on the vibrations that they sense at the time, and I can't discredit them. In addition, some people find comfort in hearing of their good fortune. That in itself will set their vibration to a higher level, which will help them get what they want. However, if you can train yourself to raise your own vibration, you won't need to see a fortune teller.
So, you decide for yourself whether or not to see and trust a fortune teller. If you decide to see one though, you should do your homework first so you don't fall prey to scam artists who are just after your money.
Tanya Robbins has a keen interest in the mystics and the occult. She is the Chief Editor of Mysteries and Mystics where you can find interesting articles and resources on astrology, psychic reading, Wicca, witchcraft, and more. She also writes regularly for Cool Info Lounge where you can find valuable information at your fingertips.
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Yes as a biblical person we are advised as Sual was not to seek these types. Many do not know it is a practice of the occult. Thnaks for the article, good job.
Excellent Tanya, thank you for your honesty. I am glad that you decided that fortune tellers are not positive. They are considered to be in the witchcraft realm. We are commanded in the Bible not to partake of these rituals. God bless you.
Today my little daughter and I are enjoying our lives to the fullest, and believe wonderful things always lie ahead of us. We don't need a fortune teller to tell our fortune since we know all is well.
Aren't you glad you didn't have an abortion Tanya?
yes i certainly am. my daughter is the most precious although she's a
little rascal just like her mom used to be (my parents think i still am
sometimes, haha!). like i said, although i'm basically pro choice i
don't take abortion lightly. it should be the very last resort and i
don't support late term abortion. thanks for your comment David.
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Great article, Tanya. I'm was worried in the beginning, but I was glad you finally came through in the end. I think you're right about shaping our own futures. As the country-western song says, '....unanswered prayers....'
Getting your future read, creates a pardox. The future that you want to have believe may not happen because a person knows their future. In a different reality if you believe in that, that may have happened. But the choices we make change our future all the time. (Theory lol if you dont wana believe its all good)
Your soul mate, will find you no matter where you are in the world. Of course unless he dies first. lol, then your soul mate has to wait; till he gets reborned or can just watch over you. The person destined for you, will wait for you, even if your married etc, he'll still be there for you watching you, and caring for you. Of course he'll/she'll get on with his life at one point, but you'll always be in their hearts forever.
There are only a few things that last. Destiny <- things a person cannot change, destined by the gods, or higher beings, or god if you believe in 1 god.
Many humans fear destiny, but many humans dont understand, destiny is not something a person necessarly chooses, a person may choose a different path fromt he destinied path but it will still end up the same way.
ow btw, Theres no price charming! :D only a person who trusts a person with all their hearts and souls. Till the end of time. That and love.
well, gluck with your life Tanya Robbins :)
lol sorry if my comment was super long, im into the supernatural.
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