posted May 22, 2015 08:08 PM            

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Originally posted by interested_one:
Thank you. On her website she says to give background info on the relationship. How much info am I suppose to be giving?

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posted May 22, 2015 10:34 PM            

I went to Bitwine - none of my readers were online.

I checked others, I saw Dino remembered that he was mentioned here, he was online, I just wanted to read the latest review of him and straight away - he got busy...

I then saw another reader (can't remember who) they got busy straight away too...

I've put a call for AV and was #5 ... forgot about it - checked now and I'm not on the list anymore - I realized the miscall that I had whilst I was in the shower was her #%^&!

posted May 24, 2015 04:42 AM            

Been following the thread for a while - and thought I'd chime in with my review(s)! If it saves any of you money or heartache, then I will be glad for it.

I've been asking mainly about love/a guy.

Here is the list -

Keen:

@K4S - A really nice woman and seemed to get his personality 80% right but none of the timings have ever panned out. Seems better at grasping a personality. Also VERY expensive. At $12.99 - I'd expect 99% accuracy.

@EmpatheticTed - A nice guy. Speaks fast. Has been accurate about people and personalities involved. Can read a situation and emotions. Timing has been off - even when he felt "strongly" about it.

@DiosaReadings - Totally off. None of her timings/predictions ever came to pass.

@Sebastian - Tarot reader. Surface level. Timing has been off but seemed to get the person in question.

@Gaia - Didn't pick up much at all. Maybe we didn't connect well. Didn't give me anything at all really.

Bitwine -

@AboutAGirl - The best I found in terms of details BUT she is extremely erratic. Has been totally non-responsive for a month now - which when you have a client who has been coming to you for months seems rather heartless. She hasn't blocked me and we had no negative exchange but the moderator told me that she can be plain picky and to use someone else...

@Celeste - I like her. She isn't as detailed as AboutAGirl, but similar predictions. Yet to pass so can't comment on timing.

@BrazilianStar1 - More opinions than predictions.

@DianaShoshone - Nice but not very detailed at all. Timings have never panned out.

@ShyOwl - okay. Her reading was different than everyone else's and no time frame was given so not sure how to feel about this one.

@LovePsychicAdvisor/Hannah - She was okay. Not sure English is her first language but nothing remarkable at all.

@MattAllen and @CarlaCurlee - Don't bother. Just bad. Carla especially seems "money" hungry - not necessarily in it for the client.

@MissToria - Timing never panned out. I guess final prediction has yet to be seen but not sure I'd read with her again.

@TerriDelights - More advice than real reading.

@GoddessSerenity - Seems like a nice woman but I swear I didn't understand 90% of her typing. She is probably 10x better on the phone or in person - or I sure hope she is.

Kasamba -

@Psychic Hermes - Timing has been off but final prediction remains to be seen.

@AmberIntoTheSoul - Really nice person. Expensive. Seems to have a good grasp on situation and personalities - including details - but 0 luck on timing.

@LoveSpecialistIsabelle - Expensive and gives a general reading "the energy is stronger/weaker"

@DanitaWindSong - Not sure. She came across a little smug about her abilities but didn't give any timelines, etc.

@QuietSound - Nice woman. Timings have never been right. She gives more "the universe is changing" type reading.

@Breezy - Totally off, and spent a few minutes just "shooting the breeze" - "oh, what's your timezone...it is cold where I am." - and then was just totally off the mark.

Others -

@AbundantVisions - I like her. She picked up on one thing which no one else did about him. Her timing has also been off though.

@Astrid - Just got an email reading. I guess time will tell.

I guess all this to say - save your money guys? Sorry - I know easier said than done. I am trying to kick this habit myself.

I'll keep you guys updated if anyone does pan out for real.

posted May 24, 2015 06:22 AM            

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Originally posted by SpiritualSadie:
Re: Fiona Beck

I hate to say anything negative because if you felt drawn to her, there's likely a reason and you should explore that.

Having said that, I know she's good at what she does. She and I have mutual friends and she's very respected.

I had a reading with her once, probably two years ago, and I found her to be very rude. In my opinion, she really works off of the life coach aspect and doesn't give psychic answers so much. Her exact response to me when I asked about something was that she wasn't a "fortune teller". Whatever that means. I didn't find her to be a good fit for me.

If you need guidance in changing aspects of your life, she's probably a good choice. If you want to know why someone is acting a certain way, or if something will or won't happen, i.e. will he contact me again? or will we have a relationship?, she's probably not the type of reader you want.

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Hi everyone. I am Fiona Beck. I noticed that I was getting a number of hits that originated from this site so I came to check it out.

My readings are about personal empowerment, not quick fix reassurance. In response to Spiritual Sadie, I stand by what I said, I am NOT a fortune teller. I apologise if you found me rude but if you approached me on a platform my aim would have been to assess if I could help as fast as possible and if I could not, to end the conversation so that the session doesn't go into hire and start charging you. Thats for YOUR benefit. If you had approached me via my own site the experience would have been very different because I would have had the luxury of time to explain my methods and why I wont take your money to further disempower you. I do not enjoy working on the platforms because of this, and as my own site becomes more established my platform work has taken a back seat.

My aim is actually to get my client to the point where they take control of their life and don't feel the need for constant readings. When we are disempowered there is always a core issue. When someone treats us badly they have core issues. My readings will explore these issues, identify them, explain why they are affecting what is happening right now and how handling things in a different way can be the catalyst for immense change and growth. We are here to walk a path, not sit on a merry go round! I could tell you how he feels but how does that help you in the long term? All it is does is feed a fragile ego that wants to avoid feeling rejected. I completely understand that feeling but I don't feel that feeding it is healthy for you.

Asking about someones thoughts, feelings and intentions keeps you trapped in a cycle of always depending on someone else actions. Nothing changes. It is my belief that you have every right to stay in that energy if you choose but I feel I would be doing you a huge disservice by helping / encouraging you to do so.

When how YOU feel, becomes more important than how someone else feels, you get change, progress and healthy interactions.

If I could leave some advice here, be VERY careful when using the major platforms. Everything relies on ratings and many of the people you will find working on them are there purely to make money. When someone reads your energy on a platform the first thing they are reading is what you WANT to hear - you dont need to be a psychic to figure it out quite easily.

Many clients who use these platforms are so desperate for good news that anything that is less than good will be rewarded with a low rating and nasty comment. None of these readers are going to be happy with a low rating so many (not all), will tell you what you want to hear in order to avoid it. Low ratings mean less calls going forward which equals loss of income and a drop in the listings.

I have worked on a number of the platforms for many years, although my own site is now where I do most of my work. I have seen the scammers, the fairy tale tellers, I have heard the behind the scenes conversations about 'problem' clients. Its a dangerous minefield and I have heard of people who have accrued horrendous debt in the process and are still no closer to getting the answers they were seeking. This is because the answers are within us - not something we can get from fairground style fortune tellers. All they will do is keep taking your money for feel good fluffy messages that leave you feeling like you want to give them 5 stars and a glowing review.

There are also some top class readers on these sites but they are few and far between. Platforms are generally where scammers hide and when the proverbial hits the fan, they can change name and image and morph into someone else.

You will also find a lot of them on forums like this posing as a client they have read for, giving a glowing report of their talents so that you will all go and spend money with them.

Another thing that people often fall for is assuming that because someone is listed on page one or featured in some way, they must be the best. To get to the top of listings you have to make the most money. Its that simple. Anyone who was consistently honest in their readings would suffer low ratings now and then because its not all about good news. In fact if you are getting a reading the chances are its because there is an issue - people who are happy and content don’t pay for readings on expensive platforms!

So with that in mind, top placement has NO reflection on skill or ability.

If a scammer is charging people $500 for 'curse removal' or some other ridiculous nonsense, they will make more money than the honest reader charging $1.99 a min.

Platforms take anything from 35% to 75% of what the reader earns. Thats why the per min rate is so high.

A tip for getting cheaper readings is to find a reader you like and then Google them. They will quite often have their own website. The fact they have a website also indicates a level of commitment to what they are doing. ANYONE can sign up on a platform and call themselves a psychic. That is why you will find that many of the people working there are stay at home mothers, disabled, mentally ill or unable to work outside of the home for some reason. Being unable to get a regular job doesn’t make you a psychic but platforms provide an excellent income stream for a struggling welfare mom.

Also beware of anyone who is hiding behind a graphic and an airy fairy name. Genuine people who believe in what they do wont mind you knowing exactly who they are and what they look like. They are accountable and have an online presence / reputation to uphold. Platforms are full of fake names and images, some of them are not even the gender they say they are. You think you are taking to sweet old Annie from the mid west and you are actually talking to a 19 year old male in Pakistan.

If you approach the reader directly you will be paying a MUCH lower price. You will also get a better feel for the them. My site is full of articles going back over years. It gives potential clients the chance to explore my work, my beliefs, and what to expect from a reading with me. To see if I can be of help. My profile on a platform does not give the space for this, so there will be people who call me only to be told I can’t help. I will NOT take money from someone if I do not genuinely feel I can be of service.

I feel that there are stages in the psychic reading journey, it begins with the short reassurance seeking readings - something that I don't offer. It moves on to the realisation that these kind of readings are, in the long term, unhelpful and outrageously expensive. We all have free will and if thats your journey then its your right to explore it. Some people just want to be entertained with ‘feel good’ messages and are willing to pay for that. Thats their choice but its important to ask yourself if you were open to reality before you get a reading. If you were not, then you run the risk of getting a fairy tale.

When a client is ready to take control, they find me.

There is a lot of content on my site about getting the most out of a psychic reading and what to avoid.

Thanks for reading. I may not get back to check responses here as I am very busy but feel free to email me via my website if you have any questions. I hate to see people get ripped off and exploited by online predators, especially when its about things that are already causing them pain.

www.fionabeck.com

posted May 24, 2015 07:03 AM            

Having said that, SpiritualSadie review is valid - as she is just explaining her experience as she felt it- but it seemed fair since she does acknowledge that she ended up realizing that she was not looking for what you offered.

Also, glowing reviews here in this particular forum usually only can be enticing when the person who said it is a long time member or active member for other things, but I have seen the scammish reviews on other places.

Either way, I enjoyed what you have taken the time to write here in the forum and wish you the best, nice to see a reader who stands by their beliefs

posted May 24, 2015 11:45 AM            

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Originally posted by peacefulclouds:
How was the astrid reading for you? any accuracy or no?

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posted May 24, 2015 12:05 PM            

@FionaBeck
You make an interesting statement, I'm intrigued by the way you interpret your cards.

posted May 24, 2015 12:19 PM            

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Originally posted by Julz87:
Btw ladies, I think Steve was right for me..while I did receive a couple of bad news for this month some really good news came through as well. So much so that the bad news doesn't bother me much.

His subconscious reading, has anyone tried it? Did it resonate and were you able to confirm it with said party you asked about?
I want to try that one.

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posted May 24, 2015 03:41 PM            

I've also been reading with her for years, so if you want to speak with her ring her when she's available then wait. It almost seems like she won't answer (that's how long it takes) and then you get through.

posted May 24, 2015 04:01 PM            

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Originally posted by Julz87:
Btw ladies, I think Steve was right for me..while I did receive a couple of bad news for this month some really good news came through as well. So much so that the bad news doesn't bother me much.

His subconscious reading, has anyone tried it? Did it resonate and were you able to confirm it with said party you asked about?
I want to try that one.

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I've tried his subconscious reading. I'm not sure if it's right yet as what he's told me hasn't happened as of yet and they had to do with things I really can't confirm quite yet. If I do get confirmation I will gladly post about it. I've done his 3 card reading and he's been dead on accurate with those.

posted May 24, 2015 09:15 PM            

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Originally posted by Sunshineluv7:
@scorpiorising - aboutagirl is one of my top / most trusted readers. at one point I felt she was ignoring me but eventually we chatted again and she said she would never do that to a client, so if she seems non-responsive then I'd just keep trying. She has been on a loaner PC that takes a while to actually connect when she answers a call, so maybe that's the issue you've been experiencing? Because she can't "pick up"/answer right away as she used to be able to.

I've also been reading with her for years, so if you want to speak with her ring her when she's available then wait. It almost seems like she won't answer (that's how long it takes) and then you get through.

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