Conference hydra::dejavu

    re .0:
    
    Marlboro is in Western Mass?
    
    Well, although I consider anything East of Worcester Eastern Mass.,
    you're not too far from Framingham.  Most of the Folk at House of
    Zodiac (in Shoppers' World) are pretty good, and reasonable.
    
    Steve Kallis, Jr.

    re .1
    
    I've been to House of Zodiac and I thought it was just a store. 
    What else do they have?
    -Bruce W. 

    re .2:
    
    In nthe back (the "Fortune Room"), they do various readings.  These
    consist of Tarot, regular cards, and (sometimes) sane or tea leaf.
    The readings can be scheduled at the counter or appointments can
    be made over the phone.
    
    Steve Kallis, Jr.

    
                    --< One Person's Opinion >--
    
    I've been to the Fortune Room in the House of Zodiac (most recent
    trip was 6 months ago) and found 2 out of 3 readings VERY poor.
    Both Tarot readings were so far off that I'm doubtful of their
    "powers".   
    
    I'm still looking for someone who does Tarot Card readings...
    any suggestions?
    
    
    Note:  HAve also been to "Elana" in Oxford (gave my friend and I
    identical readings) and a woman in Leominster, off Rt 12 (also
    inaccurate reading).
    
    	Heidi
    

    Re .4:
    
    Did you get the same reader each time?  Sandy was very good, but
    she's been inactive for some time.
    
    If you tried 'em all, and they were all off, then there have been
    changes from when I visited them (about five years ago).
    
    Steve Kallis, Jr.

    There is one accross from the Royal Manderine in Marlboro. i forget
    her name but the reading I got was fairly accurate.
    
    					Geoff
    

    I have a friend in Arlington Heights who does excellent Tarot Card
    readings, and has a very reasonable fee.  Write to me if you'd like
    her name and number.
    
    ****andrea****

    In reference to House of Zodiac note (Steve), I have gone there
    within the past month and they have not changed...
    
    Sandy is still there - though only off and on - Charles is still
    there also.  
    
    I have been going to the House of Zodiac for 7 years off and on
    and 95% of the time I end up getting EXCELLENT readings.  THE BEST
    in my opinion is Sandy, but Charles and another man who has been
    there for 7 years are very good.
    
    Their prices are very reasonable - $10 for tarot/physic reading.
    
    Also, I feel they do not TRY to rip you off.  I now live in Marblhead
    which is a long distance from Framingham and just recently have
    been trying to find "tarot readers" in the area...... How does $50
    for a palm reader sound?!!!  I went to this person and knocked the
    price down to $30 for two people and she ended up telling my friend
    and I EXACTLY the same thing!  Obviously I have been spoiled by
    good readers at House of Zodiac.
    
    If anyone knows of someone in the North Shore area that good please
    let me know.
    
    

    
    RE: .0 and .6
    
    The psychic across from the Royal Manderin in Marlboro is named
    Virginia.  I had her do a reading on me and what she picked up was
    very accurate.  She does not go into much detail however.  
    
    She uses 
    Tarot but will tell you up front that it is a crutch.  She does
    most of her reading through straight psychic abilitiy and does not
    usually need the cards to concentrate.  It does help other people
    relax and open up so she can read them however. 
    
    Virginia like astrology and will couch answers in sign teminology.
     She also talks of the Chinese astrology and the coming year of
    the dragon.
    
    She did tell me things that she could not have guessed and that
    were not the usual things that would be said.  Most of this was
    about things that had already happened to me.  She gave me some
    info about what is coming up but it has not had time to happen yet
    (I just had the reading)
    
    She is a physical Therapist by trade.  If anyone would like to make
    an appointment her number is 481-5148.  Cost - $20/half hour ( She
    times it with an egg timer)
    
    Priscilla
    

 RE: .0, .6, and .7 :
    
       I'm afraid I have to disrupt the unanimous acclaim for the psychic in
 Marlboro across from the Royal Mandarin (Virginia, I guess, but I think
 she goes by the name 'Madame Gina' or something like that).

   My SO has been to several psychics, including a few at the House of Zodiac
 where most readings have been reasonably accurate while others have missed a
 bit, but the misses appeared to be 'soft' misses of the 'unclear impression'
 type.  When my SO went to 'Gina' for a card reading, however, she came back
 with a much different impression.

   At first my SO was considering whether what 'Gina' said may be accurate,
 but soon the question changed from accuracy to underlying intentions.
 My SO got an overwhelming feeling of negativism from 'Gina', and being a
 card reader herself, I trust my SO's insights.  My SO was in a bad mood at
 the time, and she thinks that 'Gina' picked up only on the most negative of
 influences.  In fact, she thinks that 'Gina' actually "played" these
 negative influences against my SO's own negative mood to try to persuade
 her to spend extra bucks for some candle lighting ceremonies which 'Gina'
 could perform to protect my SO from some other nameless person who had
 supposedly commissioned someone else to perform a similar candle lighting
 ceremony with the intention of hurting my SO.  Needless to say, my SO did
 not 'buy' it, but rather saw it as one of the lowest of scams, and has later
 found that much of what 'Gina' said did not ring true anyway.  If you decide
 to see 'Gina', beware of this type of predatory behavior.

   I have been to only one psychic (with my SO) by the name of Margot Schmidt
 in Lexington.  Margot has incredible psychic insights, and I left there
 wondering 'how the hell does she know all this stuff?'.  After starting with
 some overview reading information about your health and current problems, you
 can ask her anything, and with a few deep nasal breaths she produces amazing
 accurate information on people she has never seen or heard of.  It seems that
 just telling her the name and the relationship of the person, she taps into
 the person in their entirety and can tell of their problems, and the important
 aspects of your relationship with that person.  She is especially good with
 this relationship information.  She is a real professional.

   A reading from Margot (no cards, astrology, etc. just clear psychic stuff)
 costs bucks ($70 per hour I believe), and you have to make an appointment up
 to six months in advance, but if you judge a psychic only by low price and
 ease of access you may get even less than what you bargained for.

						Todd

    I also can put in a good word for Margot.  She gave me quite a bit
    of information about mission in life, etc.  The most interesting
    bit for me was when she told me that my main lesson in this life
    was to learn to balance empowerment and detachment.  I didn't even
    think about this until I picked up my birth chart again and the
    Ascendent/Descendent axis jumped out at me--Leo/Aquarius.  Assuming
    that we, as souls, choose our time to be born in order to learn
    certain lessons, I now wonder if Ascendent/Descendent axis has direct
    bearing on those lessons (most astrologers speak more about the
    Lunar Nodes as being involved with our karmic lessons).
    
    Marcia

    
    
    RE: .10
    
    The one you are referring to as Gina may not be Virginia.  There
    is a tarot reader who has a shop on Rt. 20.  She is by most accounts
    a fraud.  Her favorite trick is to pull you in with a simple reading
    and then tell you that there is something negative around you (
    like somene has placed a spell or curse on you).  Then she charges
    you mega amounts of money to light candles and remove the "Negative
    energy"
    
    I don't know if this person ( who was discribed to me as a gypsy)
    does private readings as well as the shop.
    
    Virgina is in the Brookvillage East Apts. on Rt. 20
    
    By the way, thanks for the report on the other psychic.
    
    Priscilla
    

    
    re: .10, .11
    
    Todd,
    
    Do you have Margot Schmidt's number? Or how she can be contacted?
    Does she do this all day or only evenings?
    
    Priscilla
    

    I too know of Margo, not only through having seen her many years
    ago (10 or so), but also by the fact that many of my friends, both
    old and new, have seen her or know of her.  All have consistently
    glowing reports of her ability.  I called her about a year ago but
    when told I would have to wait 5 months for an appointment, deferred...
    
    I am slightly sorry I did, because Margo has not been taking any
    new private appointments for quite a while.  A close friend just saw her
    last week but I know that she is one of the last appointments--
    My understanding is that Margo is going to be doing just group/seminar
    work from now on, my guess is that she may have gotten somewhat
    burned out from the intensity of the skills that she has developed.
    
    It feels like a loss for some of us (me) individually but the right choice
    for Margo, for her reasons, I'm sure.
    
    If you call her number (she is still in Lexington, I suspect .15
    is the correct one) you may be able to get referrals to other people
    who are still working who have studied with Margo.
    
    diane 

    
    Hopefully this information is still useful for the person who
    asked about life readers on the North Shore (outside Boston)
    and for others who may wish to contact an astrologer with a
    strong reputation.
    
    I've gone to a woman named Donna Caramello in Salem for life
    readings, using the information she provides as a kind of sanity
    check on my intuition about where my life is going. She uses
    cards and basic astrological information as a kind of focus, then
    takes off from there. 
    
    Her information has been accurate - the first time I visited her, 
    in 1985, she told me that my daughter would have a child. At the time 
    Sarah was already the mother of two, and had made a firm decision and 
    commitment to have no more children. I dismissed the information, 
    telling Donna that the likelihood of my pregnancy (!) was much
    stronger. Sure enough, Sarah became pregnant and gave birth to 
    Christopher nearly two years later.
    
    This anecdote is illustrative of a feature of Donna's readings -
    she talks about the future, but doesn't necessarily pinpoint 
    specific times - there is much that she's told me from that 
    1985 reading that came to pass that year, in 1986, and now this
    year. She responds to questions about specific areas, and in 
    the generous half hour (no timers) that she spends with one, 
    she also uses runes at the end to provide general summary statements.
    
    She charges $30-$35 per visit, and suggests that you bring a 
    tape recorder. I agree - it's really helpful to go back to the
    tapes for a reminder.  Donna lives at 10 Crombie Street in Salem,
    and her phone number is 745-2001. (I wonder if she asked for the
    number?)
    
    An astrologer who comes very highly recommended is John Ramsey,
    who provides charts and yearly summaries via mail, on tape.
    By providing birth information (date, time, place) and a list of
    questions, one can receive a comprehensive analysis of current 
    and upcoming life situations in about ten days. The cost is $50.
    I am in the process of receiving information from John, and will
    let interested conference members know more, once I hear from him.
    
    Gloria
    
      

    I went to a Psychic last night in Framingham.  She was excellent
    and was right on target.  She uses no tools and talks for an hour.
    Her fee is $50.00 per hour and well worth it.
    
    Her name is LEE
    Phone #872-5609
    
    She will ask who recommended you.  You may use my name, Connie
    Baumeister
    

    I just went to see Lee in Framingham last night and found her to
    be very good also.   I should explain that I was anxious to see
    a psychic because there were many things in my life that was
    causing a great deal of stress, including a lot of decisions I
    had to make and was having difficulty making.  So armed with past
    experiences from other psychics, I expected to sit at the reading
    and have Lee (if she is as good as expressed) tell me what was
    going to happen to me in the near future.  I guess I wanted to 
    avoid making my own decisions.  By knowing what would be in my
    future, then I could base my decisions on that.
      So I went ahead and made an appointment in the morning and was
    able to see her in the same evening.  Now I was a bit sceptical
    of Lee.  I thought that if the psychic was good, then I would have
    to wait months to see her.  So I was a bit leary of going but
    decided to give her a try anyways.
      When I got there, I asked her if I could use a tape recorder.
    She said it was fine.  She also wrote everything down on paper,
    but I would recommend a tape recorder anyways.  The first thing
    she did was spend a few minutes to clear her head.  Then she
    asked me to take aimlessly about anything that had nothing to
    do with me.  I guess she was using my voice to "figure me out".
    While she listened, she wrote down words that came to her on a
    piece of paper.  Those words that appeared more than once were
    underlined.  This went on for about five minutes.  Then we stopped
    and talked about what she had written down.  She made it clear
    that the words shouldn't be taken literally but that there may
    be different meanings to the words.
      In the end, she was able to get to the root of my problems
    and show how I could improve my life.  Without getting into too
    much detail (which are too personal anyways), I found it an
    emotional experience.  I guess it was almost like having a session
    with a psychologist except it takes Lee ten minutes to do what
    a psychologist does in ten hours if not more.
      As for futures, we didn't get too much into that.  I wasn't
    interested in the future anymore.  I decided that I wanted to be
    the one to "make" my future and not have someone make it for me.
    In the end, I gladly parted with my $50.00.
    
      One last note I want to make is that I have seen probably 5 or
    6 psychics in my life.  I ooh'ed and aah'ed over the ones that was
    able to pinpoint facts and details about my life (past or present).
    But looking back now, I don't think they were particularly useful
    except to perhaps make things look brighter in my life or to help
    me deal with uncertainty in a superficial way.  I guess what it
    comes down to is that people see psychics for one reason or another
    and depending on what the reasons are, they will determine what
    we get out of it.
    
    Lee's phone number is 617-872-5609 in framingham.

    [ I was asked to post this by someone who thought it might be of interest]
    [ to those who may have visited Jason in the past.	   - Bill Keefe      ]

    	Those who have visited JASON at the House of Zodiac
    	may wish to know that he is no longer with them.
	He is willing to travel and work at parties of 5 or 
	more people using:
                                                                 
                TAROT CARDS                                      
                PALM READINGS                                    
                REGULAR CARD READINGS                            
			or
                TEA LEAF READINGS                                
                                                                 
        If you are interested in a consultation, a reading,
	or just more information, you may contact JASON at:
                                                                 
		JASON
                P.O. BOX 5221                                    
                COCHITUATE, MASS.                    
            
    		  or call:

                (508) 877-9881

(usual disclaimer about no financial interest and such......)

    Jane Graham is a psychic and astrologer who is currently teaching
    psychic phenomena at Middlesex Community College.  I've been seeing
    her for about a year and she has been very helpful to me.  

    She's located at 32 Marlboro Rd, Sudbury, Ma., tel. 508-443-1813.

    Ann Marie

    I know of a psychic/astrologer in Nashua, new hampshire by the name
    of Richard Greene. He has appeared on many tv and radiio stations
    in New England and across the country. He has also written several
    books, The Handbook of Astral Power is one.
    
    when you go to him, you have to give him your birthdate, time and
    location of birth. you then sit down and he tells you what is going
    on. He doesn't ask you any questions... it's interesting and he
    is very accurate. In addition, he tapes your reading for you that's
    included in the cost. Also, he will take any behavior, pattern or
    habit that you want to change and will change it for you in about
    12 minutes. Absolutely fantastic!
    
    Richard Greene is located at:
    
    (603) 883-4903 He charges $55.00 for an hour+. 
    
    

    A friend and I went to Richard Greene last night (.22).  We both
    agreed that he was very good, on a very high spiritual level, and
    seemed to be right on target for both of us.  Impressive!
    
    Ro
    

    re: .21 and .22
    
    Ditto.  3 of us went to Richard Greene Saturday and we were very
    very impressed.
    
    L.

    Correction.  the previous note meant to read
    
    re: .22 and .23 instead of .21 and .22
    
    L.

    Here's a new one for this list:
    
    Carol Hughes, of Stow (MA).  She channels Rachel, and her private readings
    are part flowing lecture, part questions and answer.  She also teaches
    two classes on developing your spirituality--in Concord and in Acton.
    
    Her fees are reasonable. I've had several sessions with her, and
    have found the information to be extremely helpful.  Her number
    is 508 568-1387.
    

   There is a place in Salem, Mass. which is little known but which I highly
recommend. It is called "Phyllis' Place". It is a very unique place in a lot of
ways.

   Phyllis' Place is a tea room and gift shop which specializes in psychic
readings. There are two principle types of readings: Tarot and Palm. The owner
usually suggests that beginners (people unaquainted with the psychic or people
who have not been read before) should get their palms read, because then they
can see immediatly what the palm reader is talking about. For others, Tarot
readings are recommended. It is good to follow their recommendations; Tarot
readings at Phyllis' Place tend to be accurate, illuminating, and generally
unforgettable. Note: the price of a Palm and Tarot reading is the same. The
quality of each is the same: very good.

   The place itself is located near the House of Seven Gables, which is near
Pickering Warf. It is a chearful, bright place with tables and chairs for
customers to relax at and curious little gift items on the walls. There is an
atmosphere of friendliness there that makes anyone entering it feel welcome.
The psychics there are very friendly; you can sit and talk with them and have a
cup of tea -- even if you do not have a reading.

   The psychics there do not seem to be the usual kind you find in a "tea
room". There is "Little Phyllis", who owns the place, "Big Phyllis", who is her
cousin, and Bertha, the Palm Reader. The two Phyllises are both Tarot readers;
"little" Phyllis is a budding psychic who is still discovering her abilities,
and "big" Phyllis is very sensitive -- in the ordinary as well as psychic
sense. The three of them (especially Bertha) are extremely down- to- earth; in
fact, they never heard of the term "New Age" until I mentioned it to them. They
are ordinary people with ordinary jobs, who just happen to be giving psychic
readings.

   Last I heard, a reading there is $25.00. When the quality of their readings
for the price is compared to most places in Salem (indeed, in all of New
England), the price is not bad at all.

   I strongly suggest going to this place and checking it out. The usual
disclaimers about my non- interest in its success apply.

                        Phyllis' Place
                        37 Turner St.,
                        Salem, Mass. 01970

                        tel. 508- 744- 3999

                                                  -Robert Brown III

                                                         

   

    Does anyone know of a good psychic around the Concord or Worcester
    area?  My step-father used to know a man in New Hampshire that
    could tell a person things about themselves...events that had 
    happened in his life and how it affected him. The really neat thing
    was that he could tell them about their past lives. For example
    my step-father had a hard time getting along with one of his daughters
    and the guy said it was because in their previous lives his daughter
    had been my step-father's teacher and was very strict with him.
    I found this reallly fascinating and would like to give something
    like this a try but this guy had a stroke and is no longer seeing
    people (mind you he did this for free...felt he had a gift and wanted
    to help people gain control of their lives by helping them understand
    themselves better).  Does anyone know anyone out their that sounds
    like this guy?  By the way, this guy had a really great theory.
    He said we all are reincarnated and live many lives but we stay
    within the same circle of people with every life...so your best
    friend in this life may have been your mother in a previous life.
    

    sorry no advice on who to seek out for a good psychic, but I tend
    to agree about the mans theory on reincarnation and being with the
    same circle of friends and family, enemies and back stabbers as one
    progresses along the souls journey. Peoples roles change from life
    to life, one time they're your father and the next lifetime they're
    your little sister...all here to teach you the same lessons in new forms
    til you get it right and can go on to something new.
    
    

    Can anyone out there recommend a good psychic in the NEW YORK area??
    Everything I read seems to be for New England area! I am very anxious
    to have some sort of reading done at this time in my life, and I have
    no idea where to go or who to see.....any info would be extremely
    appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
     

    Let me also add that anyone in the Philadelphia area would be okay too,
    since that is where my parents are, and I often visit...
    
    HELP!
    

    RE: .32
    
    Hi!  I had a reading done a couple of months ago, and I still get
    goose-bumps!
    
    Here is the information from his card:
    
              
    
                   JAY GULLO
    
              Clairvoyant - Medium
    Spiritual Counselor - Lecturer/Instructor
    
                                       (215)649-5133
                                        PO BOX 331
                                        Haverford, PA 19041
    
     
             Ordained Minister
             Bachelor of Arts
    
    - Private Counseling       - Stress Management
    - House Parties            - Spiritual Healing
    - Channeling               - Courses/Workshops
    - Past Life Regressions    - Private Lessons
    - Astrology Charts         - Meditation
    - Tarot Readings           - Phone Consultations
    
    
    I think he charged $30.00 for 1/2 hour, and he suggests that you 
    bring a tape.
    
    
    Hope this is helpful.
    
    Susan
    
    

    THANK YOU!  I will check himout as soon as I get down there (next few
    weeks).  Thanks again - I thought no one was out there!
    
    P.S. I take it it was a GOOD experience?  Did he predict anything for
    you that came true??? 
    

    RE: .34
    
    Yes, it was a good experience.  He came up with things that he could not
    possibly have known.  He asked me, no - he told me that music was
    really important to me (it is) and then proceeded to tell me about a
    past life I had as a minstrel.  It gave me goose bumps and that
    "familiar/knowing" feeling.  All together he told me about 3 past
    lives.
    
    As far as predictions, I need to listen to my tape again.  I can only
    remember a couple of things - something in the spring and another one
    that seems to be unfolding currently.
    
    Let me know what you think after you see him.
    
    Susan

    Would anyone have the number to Lady Crystal in Leominster MA??
    
    Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Candy
    

    Thanks again for the information.  I will let you know what I think
    after I see him.....it will probably be a couple of weeks, but I really
    appreciate the information and recommendation!
    
    LAF
    

	I visted the Grafton Center for Peace (Grafton MA), at the home of
   Tasha and Stephen Halpert, (508) 839-0111. Both are psychics, authors,
   channels, and teachers. At their request I am posting this for anyone
   interested. Some of the books Tasha has written are: Your Psychic Gifts,
   The Unconditional Love Book, The Magical Kitchen Cookbook, and The Huna
   Spirit Connection: A Handbook for Conscious Channeling...

	On Thursday evenings they have a meditation and healing session. they
   also lead workshops and give privat consulting. If you have any questions,
   you can contact them at the number above.

	For Your Info,
	Wayne

    I haven't met Tasha or Stephen Halpert personally, but I do know they
    worked with Father Angelo Rizzo in publishing his book.  I would
    view that as a positive recommendation as Father Rizzo is a man of
    integrity.
    
    Wayne, did you have a reading done?  Or did you attend a class there?
    
    Ro

    Ro, 
    
    I went to the Thursday evening meditation. I'm not sure I know what a
    reading is, but they did channel some advice to people and answered
    questions. Meditation is my main interest and Grafton is just a few
    miles from my home in Westboro. They were a very warm couple and
    alternated guiding the meditation. They also had many books in their
    home for any psychic bibliomaniacs out there. And yes, they founded the
    Healing Arts Press which published Father Angelo Rizzo's book.
    
    Wayne

    candy
    
    
    	Did you ever find the name and telephone number for lady crystal in 
    leominster? If you can give me any information I would be greatful.
    
    thanks
    
    carol