If you do not believe in divination, wether it is crystal scrying, tarot reading or some other form, then by all means refrain from wasting the reader's time by going to them. It is rude and inappropriate to put yourself in front of this person who takes this all quite seriously on a whim, or worse to try and prove them wrong or make fun of them.
It is fine to ask about a person's fee for their services up front. This is not offensive, or should not be. If you are unable to afford what is being asked it is also ok to ask if the person takes another form of payment or barter for their services. It is not ok to be offensive and suggest that they are over charging nor is is ok to refuse payment once the reading has been given.
If this is the first time you have ever had a reading, by all means let the reader know. Most are more than happy to explain what they are doing and what processes they are using for you.
Touch a person's tools such as cards or a pendulum only with their express permission. It is fine if you are asked to touch tools to do so but wait or ask otherwise. Many people see their tools as an extension of themselves and if you grab them it is like grabbing them by the arm (or some place even more intimate!).
Do not monopolize the readers time. Your session time should be discussed before the reading begins. Be sure to allow the reader to end his or her time with you in the allotted time. Most are more than willing to schedule a longer period of time with you at another time or if you have made arrangements ahead of time.
If you think the reader has done a very inaccurate reading it is fine to politely say so. The person may begin again, give you a free reading in the future, decide not to charge you or even continue and go more indepth into their reading. Few readers can say they have never had an "off" day but few will fail to "make it right" either. Just remain polite and most are willing to work with you. It may end up (as it did for a reading I recieved) that the reading actually turns out to be completely accurate because you are unaware of events that are transpiring to make it so.
Rules of
Divination Etiquette
Dawn Thebarge Hill October 2003
Just as there are rules of etiquette for circle behavior so there are for divination. Although many of these are common sense (or should be) it is amazing how often they are overlooked. I truly believe that most people who commit a faux pas truly are not meaning to offend and so I thought it wise to offer this advice.
Some courtesies when recieving divinatory services such
as tarot readings and other forms include:
