I did it

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 14 Nov 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

LadyMedusa	14 Nov 2003
I finally read for a total stranger. Online no less. The person I read for was also a novice reader and had asked if anyone wanted to trade readings with her. After a few moments of telling myself I could do it, and I would never know unless I tried, I offered. The first problem to surface occurred when I went to the other room to get my cards. Which deck? All 41 decks seemed to beg pick me, pick me, as I approached the bookcase. I closed my eyes reached out and picked up the deck that from study was the most familiar. Now to pick a spread... One image flashed in my mind... white letters on a purple field... 3 card spreads and lots of them... (Thanks Umbrae!) She asked her question, I shuffled and layed 3 cards, and FROZE! A couple of deep breaths and a long gulp of water and I started typing. It was rough, at first but the more I saw and typed the easier it became. I will spare you all the details. Let's just say it wasn't as smooth as the readings in our exchange forum, but I didn't fall flat on my face either. :) LadyMedusa (edited to fix typo)

ros	14 Nov 2003
Good for you. Now there is no stopping you. You build confindence one reading at a time. I have done a few of them on line & I do the three cards & then I take a book from one deck of cards that I'm not sure of, checking my meanings & type it out. It works & I learn new meanings. In personal readings I just use cards. Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jewel-ry	14 Nov 2003
Well done LadyMedusa!!! I'm really pleased for you. What a big step! I feel inspired. Jewel-ry

Star Spirit	14 Nov 2003
Yay! Now it's my turn....someday :D

ros	14 Nov 2003
Dead Star you get crackin' at your readings you little egg. If she can do it you can do it!

Star Spirit	14 Nov 2003
I know I know. Just nobody to read for until I move :>

LadyMedusa	16 Nov 2003
Dead Star You will know when You are ready. For me the #1 clue was when I lost the argument with myself about why I shouldn't. LadyMedusa

Celtic_Dragon	17 Nov 2003
Quote: Originally posted by LadyMedusa Dead Star You will know when You are ready. For me the #1 clue was when I lost the argument with myself about why I shouldn't. LadyMedusa LOL, yea that would do it for me too!! Congrats!

anjocoxo	17 Nov 2003
Congratulations, lady medusa. When I first started to do readings for strangers, I was very afraid I was going to fail completely. Now, after a while, I'm getting to the conclusion that for me it's easier to read for strangers... I just have to trust 100% on my cards and reveal what they say. Hope you do the same... if so, everything will be fine. Anjo

Midnight	17 Nov 2003
Wow! Congratulations! I hope to do that someday! Good luck with many more readings ahead!

Majecot	17 Nov 2003
YEAH!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!

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