I would like to start off by saying that I am Catholic and my mom was not all too pleased about this one. I reminded my mom that this was strictly for fun and I have a strong mind that would not let something like this influence the way I live my life. She didn't feel good about it but it had to be crossed off!
One of my girlfriends lives in Deland, Florida about 60 miles away south of St. Augustine. She had read my list and told me that there was a place about 10 minutes away from her that was considered the "psychic capitol of the world", Cassadaga, FL. How perfect to go to such a place to cross this off!
Allison and I drove down there Sunday morning. This was my first time down to Deland and we enjoyed a lovely lunch in the downtown area. I even got to try chocolate bacon! Although it wasn't as life altering as I thought it might be it was still pretty good.
After lunch we headed to Cassadaga. My nerves really started to kick in and I got a little nervous. We showed up and parked at the local post office. None of the houses have mailboxes so the door was propped open even though it was a Sunday. We walked to the main hotel to see where we should go and they told us that we should walk around the town and see where we got the best vibes and felt the most comfortable. I got a chuckle out of this but we walked around the town a little and all three of us decided on a place called The Purple Rose.
We were greeted by a great guy named Ken who was quick to welcome us and tell us about the store. He could tell that I was nervous and assured me that I needed to relax. He told us that he was a medium in training and told us about the town. He said that the town brought in about 80% of the revenue for the county and that it was the most popular psychic town in the world. I told him that all I could hear was my mom's voice in my head telling me that this was a bad idea and I shouldn't do it. He asked me if my mom was on the other side and I looked at him confused. He asked me if she was dead and I assured him that she was alive and well and that this voice was a very real voice haha.
He signed each of us up for 15 minute sessions and told us to wait awhile until our medium was ready. The three of us went outside and I tried to calm down. We all decided that it was best that I go last. After Allison came out I tried to grill her with questions and she wouldn't tell me anything. She said that she wanted me to go in there with a clear mind.
Finally it was my turn and I followed Galen, the medium, back into a small room. I sat down and she asked me if this was my first reading. I told her it was and she explained the process to me. She said that she didn't want me to ask any questions or anything until she had done my complete reading. This surprised me because I was sure she was going to ask me questions and try to base my reading off of things she could get out of me but it wasn't.
She gave me a note pad so I could take notes as she went along. She asked me if I would pray with her before she started the reading. I must have looked dumbfounded. I had this whole notion that psychics and mediums were devil worshipers, did not believe in God, etc. She closed her eyes and prayed to God to give me positive insight into my life and let this be a positive experience for me. This eased me a little.
She pulled out her tarot cards and asked me to pick one that stood out. It turned out being the Heart card. She told me that I had the hands of a healer and liked to help people. I try to be the mediator in arguments. She then told me to shuffle the cards and laid out my cards. She flipped them over and then went on a 10 minute explanation of what they all meant.
She told me that I was not from there and that I would be moving in about 2 months. That coming up in my life was a time of new beginnings and change. She told me that I would be having difficulties choosing my career path and that I have to follow my heart and not my mind. I need to remember to please myself and make myself happy.
In about 3 months a woman about the age of 40 will be coming into my life. She will be very influential to me but we will part ways, not because of a rift or fight but because it is best for both of us
In about 6 months, a 40ish old male will come into my life and teach and share many things with me. His father will somehow interfere with our relationship.
In 9 months will be a strong period in my life where I will have many admirers but will also attract many people who are jealous and will be cruel and mean.
In a year I will have some hassles around a career choice. It won't be financially but I need to keep in mind that I always have time to change my mind. I need to choose what feels right.
She told me that I will live a very long life, into my early 100s and live a very happy life. She said that I will face periods of trouble but that I will always be able to drive away the negativity with my happiness.
She said that whatever career I do end up in I will be on the A-list and very popular. My life partner will come into my life when I am 24 and will become permanent in my life when I am 25.
She said that I have a very strong connection with God but that I need to step forward and rebuild my connection with my faith.
She said that I will be coming into a moderate lump sum of money and that I should pay off debts before I have too much fun.
She reminded me that family is one of the most important things in my life and that whatever my career choice ends up being I will be sharing wisdom with a large group of people.
whoa. That was a lot to take in. She spoke very fast and I tried to take as many notes as I could. Once she was finished she asked if I had any questions. I asked her a little more about the career choices and she answered my questions. She made me feel very comfortable and I enjoyed it.
Now I know that this lady has not mapped out my future and I do not in any way put my faith in this but it did bring me a little peace. It made me take a step back and realize that everything will work out and fall into some sort of place, even if it’s not what she has told me. This was a very neat experience and was not at all what I thought it would be.
Of course us girls went to get a glass of wine after to discuss our readings and it was interesting to hear them all. I called my mom and filled her in on what she said and my mom reminded me that I was searching for my birth mother who is about the age of 40... weird. Of course I am thinking about all the different ways the reading might fit my life, but isn't that human? It was fun :)
