[davem]

Originally Posted by alatar

Did the reader provide some clairvoyantly-acquired information? If so, in what medium does that information travel?

I'm afraid I was that 'reader'. I read for myself & gained a deal of insight into myself - which is the main purpose of Tarot.

Whatever. I just thought it interesting that you discount the existence of a god yet seemingly accept a magical universe. And don't worry about my world view; if you say it works, then that's good enough for me. Just like others have belief systems that work for them (and me ), we all exist, as I think you said, in our own secondary worlds.

I neither accept nor reject a 'magical universe' (or of a God either). I have had 'experiences' which are part of my universe (magical or not).

So why do we seek to limit the abilities of humans (benign and otherwise)? Why cannot psychic abilities simply be someone adept at reading people and telling them what they want to hear? Nope. Too mundane. Have to add the supernatural to really sell it.

I don't see why they shouldn't be. But neither do I see proof that are. I'm really not all that interested in explaining things away. Its boring for one thing. I'd rather live in a universe that includes Elves & Fairies, Tarot & Astrology, but that's just me. I want mystery, the unknown. That's my main problem with restrictive 'religions' & belief systems. I like the idea of turning a corner & meeting an angel, or laying out cards & learning something I didn't know. I have no desire either to have them 'explained' to me by a religious or or explained away by a scientist, because what both are saying is that I can only have them on (if at all) their terms.