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Your First Psychic or Tarot Reading: What to Expect

Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you’re unsure what comes next.

You may be at a crossroads, working through a relationship, experiencing loss, or facing a decision that keeps turning over in your mind. You want perspective. You want to understand what you’re feeling and see a way forward.

At Liberate Emporium in Los Feliz, people often come for psychic, tarot, and intuitive readings seeking guidance and clarity. At the heart of our approach is helping you reconnect with your own sense of certainty, so you can move forward feeling more empowered in your choices.

If you’ve never had a reading before, here’s what you can expect.

How do you choose a reader?

Choosing a reader is personal. Different people connect with different personalities, approaches, and ways of delivering information.

We begin by listening to what you’re going through and helping you explore who might feel like a good fit. Our readers bring different styles and perspectives, and we also encourage you to notice your own first inclination.

Whose introduction speaks to you? Who do you feel drawn to?

We often ask, “Who was your first gut instinct to go with?”

That choice can be the beginning of the experience itself. You’re coming for guidance, and you also have a voice in choosing the person who supports you. Learning to listen to yourself starts with those small decisions.

Do you need a specific question?

You don’t need to arrive with the perfect question—or even know exactly how to explain what you’re feeling.

Your reader will typically begin by explaining their process and asking whether there is something you’d like guidance or clarity on. You can share what’s on your mind, or you can hold your intention privately.

Some people come with a specific concern: a relationship, a transition, or a decision they’re weighing. Others want a broader look at where they are in life.

A birthday, a new chapter, or a feeling that you’re ready for something different can all be reasons to book a general reading. You don’t have to be in the middle of a crisis to seek perspective.

What happens during the reading?

The details depend on the practitioner and the type of reading you choose. A tarot reading may begin with a card spread focused on your question or your general direction. Other intuitive readers use different approaches.

Once you’ve settled on a focus, your reader begins sharing the information and impressions that come through.

There is also room for conversation. You can ask what something means, request clarification, or explore a particular topic more deeply. If one part of the reading feels especially relevant, you can spend more time there.

You don’t need to know how to “do” a reading. Let your practitioner guide you through the experience, and give yourself permission to ask questions.

Is your future set in stone?

This is one of the biggest misunderstandings about readings.

Nothing is set in stone. You have free will, and your choices matter.

We approach what comes through as perspective and possibility. A possible direction discussed in a reading is not a promise that something will happen.

Sometimes the value lies in seeing a situation from a bird’s-eye view. With that perspective, you may decide to respond differently, have a conversation you’ve been avoiding, reconsider a pattern, or make a new choice.

The reading can offer insight. What you do with that insight remains yours.

What do we hope you leave with?

Hope, clarity, and peace.

When something is weighing on you, it can take up so much space. You replay conversations, imagine outcomes, and struggle to focus on the rest of your life.

Our hope is that a reading gives you room to breathe and a clearer sense of your next step. We want you to leave feeling more connected to yourself, with greater trust in your ability to make choices and move through what’s ahead.

Something may still need to change. There may still be a decision to make. But you can begin to feel that you have a way forward—and that you can get through it.

Find your next step at Liberate Emporium

Whether you’re seeking perspective on a specific situation or exploring your overall direction, we’re here to help you find a reader who feels right for you.

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For help choosing a practitioner, call 323-663-6000 or email info@liberateemporium.com.

Visit Liberate Emporium at 1765 Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.

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RELEASE – HEAL – GROW

We often hear that the leading cause of our problems is within ourselves. But so is the solution.

It may seem far-fetched, but the power to solve all of our physical and emotional issues, whether it’s health, relationships, career, finances, self-esteem, or something else, is in our hands.

Metaphysical counseling helps us uncover the root of our suffering and address it accordingly. Let’s find out how!

Great for: Transitions, getting to the next level, breaking free of limiting beliefs or blockages, empowering one to believe in themselves, having accountability through your goals

what is metaphysics

Metaphysics is the most abstract branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of existence. In Greek, the word metaphysics means “after the things of nature”.

Metaphysics examines the very nature of reality. It offers explanations for phenomena that cannot be explained by “natural” science or that are “beyond the physical”.

This science studies the individual as a whole, as a physical and spiritual being.

Certain types of chakra healing and other holistic, spiritual healing practices, personal development, and even business coaching are based on metaphysics. They typically include working on physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of one’s being to resolve issues that person is facing.

The fundamental law of metaphysics is that every action or decision causes a reaction or an effect. Everything that happens to us (positive or negative) results from past actions or decisions in this lifetime or before the present life.

Similarly, everything we do now will have an effect on our life in the future. This law is better known as karma (action).

It is also believed that we must resolve our life’s issues in this lifetime.

What is metaphysical counseling?

Metaphysical counseling is based on the principle that everyone is sent by the Soul (higher self) to grow at all levels of their being through their life experiences and the lessons they learn in life.

Sometimes referred to as spiritual or transpersonal counseling, it represents a whole person approach – body, mind, and spirit. This type of counseling helps us better understand our life experiences by explaining aspects that our senses cannot perceive.

To put it simply, metaphysical counseling is a form of therapy that empowers us to empower ourselves.

There are many ways metaphysical counseling can take place. This will depend on the practitioner you choose, the kind of spirituality they practice, and the specific issues you may be looking to address.

Some counselors will advise you on the use of crystals for healing, while others will stress the importance of prayer.

This is why it is essential to find a counselor whose beliefs align with yours. Otherwise, your counseling might not have the desired effect.

What can metaphysical counseling help us with?

Metaphysical counseling is a type of holistic-approach therapy based on spiritual principles. This psycho-spiritual approach helps people live a more authentic life by making conscious choices.

It is a self-empowering therapy that gives us the tools to identify and address the imbalances in our belief system that cause conflict and prevent us from achieving success and happiness. These beliefs are so subconscious that we aren’t always aware of them.

With the help of a therapist, people can discover the fundamental causes of their suffering and reach a solution through self-discovery.

It is all about learning to utilize our own self-healing power to reinstate harmony.

This can apply on multiple levels – physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Good metaphysical counseling will address all of those.

What does a metaphysical counselor do?

A metaphysical counselor is capable of healing not only the human mind but the body as well. They can help with various mental issues, including depression, anxiety, and loneliness, or any physical illness, by offering guidance and support to their clients.

A metaphysical counselor can help us navigate our way to health, success, strength, or anything else we desire. They also help clients understand their spiritual nature in this lifetime and beyond.

Each counselor will have their own approach; some will focus on the metaphysical properties of the things around you and how to use those to your benefit, while others will prefer working on your own inner world.

We are all exposed to various positive and negative influences that shape our daily actions, thoughts, and reality. Negative impacts lead to issues like anxiety, negativity, and close-mindedness.

Metaphysical counseling aims to free people from these negative influences and their effects.

Gaining a better understanding of ourselves and our connection to the physical and spiritual world surrounding us with the help of a metaphysical counselor gives us the ability to recognize these harmful influences and build a defense mechanism.

The root of these problems lies deeper than the physical, mental, or emotional sphere. To find a solution, we must target the source. And that lies at the deepest and wisest level of our being – the level of the Soul. Many life situations can only be addressed through the metaphysical laws, and the soul factor is always present. Metaphysical counselors teach us numerous powerful techniques and spiritual principles we can utilize to find the greater good in any challenging situation.

They give us the tools to find a solution to our life issues without a struggle, using less energy in the process.

What to expect from your first metaphysical counseling session

During the first session, the client answers a series of questions regarding their life and the issues that are troubling them.

The counselor listens attentively to understand not only the surface issue but also the stressful beliefs and patterns that are causing the problem.

Further steps depend on the specific type of counseling and the counselor you choose. But after a counseling session, the goal is for clients to experience a greater sense of inner peace and well-being.

Not a one-size-fits-all approach

Metaphysics is a versatile form of therapy, so it can be adjusted to the client’s changing needs as the sessions develop.

Therapists use a variety of counseling skills and techniques. They usually determine which method is the most suitable, depending on the client’s condition at that moment.

For example, you may focus on meditation to prepare yourself for success but turn to more conversation-based therapy to deal with anxiety.

As you and your counselor work together, you will find what works best for you personally. This is one of the significant benefits of metaphysical approaches – they are highly flexible.

Metaphysics can be applied to almost any condition and is incredibly helpful with issues regarding:

mental health
challenges in the workplace
relationship issues
dealing with stress and anxiety
understanding emotional reactions
unlocking habitual patterns