How to Make a Living As a Psychic

Being a full-time psychic takes dedication, hard work and good marketing skills. Full-time psychic readers often juggle multiple jobs and a cadre of demanding clients which can become exhausting if not balanced successfully. However, many psychics make a comfortable living practicing their craft.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Instructions

1. Evaluate your financial plan for this enterprise to organize your psychic reading business as an actual business. That means getting rid of any doubts about pricing, publicity or ethical qualms pertaining to such. Many good psychics feel guilty making a living from their skills, thinking that psychic talent is a gift they shouldn't profit from-- which is not an appropriate perspective. Like any other business, a psychic must make a plan and charge clients accordingly. For help creating a short business plan, consult the Small Business Association in your area, or use their handy business planning tools.

2. Diversify reading job sources to ensure a steady stream of work. Prosperous readers often do readings through entertainment agencies, Renaissance fairs and freelance clientele. Still others form relationships with local metaphysical and spiritual shops to perform readings on a regular schedule. Since many party entertainment agencies pay around $30 an hour for readers, they're a great way to make money. Tables at festivals and New Age events are also hotbeds for new clients. Make sure to get contact information for follow-up calls and leads for new jobs.

3. Create a website that talks about your services and personal story. List contact information on this site to make it easy for new clients to get in touch. In order to improve search engine visibility, add a blog or feature that is updated regularly. Better yet, coordinate with other area psychics to make a larger website, or trade content with other freelance readers.

4. Remember to budget effectively. When freelancing, taxes or medical expenses can hit suddenly, and a cushion is crucial to stay afloat. Hire an accountant or bookkeeper to organize monthly accounts and stay on top of expenses, or set aside time to use accounting software on a daily basis to track cash flow. Mismanaged accounts are a fast way to sink a psychic business, so keep scrupulous records.

5. Try offering readings through the Internet itself. Use free chat software for live chat readings, or offer phone consultations. For those that don't wish to put in the work of programming these functions on a website, there are psychic networks like Keen that allow psychics to set their own hours and prices for readings. Some find these sites a good fit, since they have built-in traffic and an established name with clientele. However, these sites take a percentage of all sales, which can add up over the long run.

6. Develop a marketing plan that targets a particular audience and spreads the word about your services. Whether it be through direct mail or short ads in alternative weeklies, publicity is a must for the freelance psychic. New York City psychic Roxanne Usleman markets herself as a consultant for financial professionals who have been impacted by financial market volatility. As a result, her business thrives. Think hard about how your skills can help those in need during tough times, then make moves to let others know what you have to offer.

References

• CNN: Psychic's Business Booming in Tough Economy
• Intuitive Connections: Becoming a Professional Psychic
• Keen.com: Give Advice

Resources

• Amazon.com: Professional Tarot