FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What to Expect from a Reading?
I begin each reading with tools to ground myself then utilize your energy within the room to connect with people who have crossed over, angels and spirit guides. These three sources can bring forward information about both your past and your future. I often simply give someone closure when they have lost a loved one. A reading can help give you insights into other people, enabling you to better handle your personal and professional relationships. 

What is your Cancellation Policy?
I request a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for cancellation or reschedules. Reschedules requested with less than 48 hours of an appointment may be rescheduled at my discretion. Please recognize that I have a family and your appointment needs to be coordinated and arranged around their schedule as well. I reserve the right to not permit rescheduling or future bookings at my discretion and may do so with no shows. ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL …NO EXCEPTIONS… NO RETURNS…. Annmarie will do her best to reschedule you but please ensure when booking that this reading is right for you.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL… NO EXCEPTIONS… NO RETURNS…

How Do I Prepare for a Reading?
The first thing to realize is that the responsibility for a successful visit rests as much with you as with the Medium. If you are visiting with a problem, then it is obvious that you will have to co-operate the same way you would with any other professional. It is important to always keep an open mind and open yourself up to whatever may happen. At times, you may hear information that does not necessarily make sense or fit into your current life - file this away for later review. If you set up barriers of resistance during your reading due to skepticism, doubt or negativity, this may make it hard or even impossible to be read. If you are coming with the intention of connecting with someone who has passed away, start thinking of them a few days prior to your appointment. I work with guides to bring loved ones forward, but just as in life, they can choose not to come or may not be available at this given time. If you are looking to contact someone in particular, it is up to that spirit to come forward for your reading, so be sure to invite them to come.

What if I am Nervous, Anxious or Concerned About my Upcoming Reading?
It is not uncommon to be nervous or anxious about your upcoming reading. I try to be as accommodating as possible through my compassionate and understanding nature. I also carry personal experiences of losing close loved ones which helps in relating to others feelings. Secondly if you are concerned about information that may come forward, remember knowledge and awareness is power and you have the capability to change or modify your future - nothing is ever set in stone.

Who Do I Connect with to Receive Information?
Angels - We all have angels around us. The angels that I connect with are with you for a specific purpose. Angels have never touched the earth, have never had a human incarnation, so therefore, they will not be someone you have lost. Angels are from another plane in the universe. They are sent to us by a higher power. Angels have trouble understanding the concepts of Time, Space and Emotion.

Spirit Guides - We all have spirit guides around us at all times. Before we are born, while in heaven or the universe, we ask a friend to come and support us on our next journey. We pick that friend specifically because they have some knowledge, information or expertise on at least one of the lessons we've chosen to learn while living through this life. Most people have had a run in with their spirit guides, and just do not recognize it at the time. We call it intuition or a "gut feeling." When this happens, it is your guides trying to get your attention. The more you listen to them, the more you will be on your life path.

People who have Passed Away - Family, friends and loved ones who have passed come often to visit us. When I connect with these spirits, I am usually given signs of how the person passed away, personality traits the person is known for, and sometimes a shared memory between the two of you. Spirits rarely come through with a formal greeting and therefore, sometimes we must be prepared to gather more information to find out who has joined us in your reading. The form of communication can be through voice contact or more often through symbols. If you do not immediately recognize the spirit that has come forward to visit, please do not dismiss it right away. Sometimes, these spirits strike a chord with you at a later time.

Is it Important to Know My Family History?
Knowing your family history in advance of your reading can help immensely. As explained previously, when seeking to connect with people who have crossed over, it is not set who may come forward. It can be parents, grandparents, great grandparents, uncles, aunts, great uncles and aunts, etc. It is not uncommon for a client to go home, speak to their extended family and then find validation towards the reading they had after speaking with others. Advanced knowledge of your family tree can greatly improve the comprehension of your reading. We have often seen people come in looking to speak with someone specific and other family members come in instead. Because their mind is set on connecting with someone specific, they did not familiarize themselves with the rest of their family and thus, it becomes harder for the client to validate information.

How Long Should I Wait to Have a Reading After a Loved One Has Died?
If you wish to connect with someone specific who recently passed away, I recommend you wait 6 to 12 months before an appointment. The probability of connecting with someone who's recently crossed over is not as probable as when sufficient time has passed.

Can I Read Everyone?
A Medium is almost like a telephone line to the other side. We never have 100% control as to who comes forward, what is said or how it is communicated. With that being said, it is not reasonable for any Medium to say they can guarantee a successful reading for everyone for the following reasons:

   #1. A medium has no control over who comes forward. There is as much free will on the other side as there is here and a Medium cannot force specific people to come forward. 

   #2. In some cases, the person who has crossed over is in “limbo” and is half way between earth and the other side.  In cases like this, the spirit is not concerned with communicating for your benefit, but rather trying to find their way to get where they need to be, or simply are not able to communicate as of yet. 

   #3. Lastly, the ownership is sometimes on the person being read and how “open” they are. Occasionally people feel obligated to see a Medium, but due to personal beliefs do not feel it is going to work. This creates a “block” for the Medium, often making it extremely difficult or impossible to read. Consider it like trying to accurately communicate through a bad connection.

Are Sessions Recorded?
I do not record sessions, but you as the client are more than welcome to bring a notepad and pen to take notes during your session.

Can I Bring my Child to the Reading?
We do ask that you find alternative arrangements for childcare. One of the strongest measures for success in a reading is uninterrupted and dedicated focus, both by the client and by the Medium. Additionally it is unknown who will come forward and what information will be shared. My policy is to share that information regardless of it's content and in some cases, it may not be appropriate with a minor around.

Where Will my Reading Be Held?
Private readings are held in my home. I burn incense and herbs to clear the energy within the room before readings are performed, so if you have allergies, please be advised and take action as required by your allergy conditions as it relates to this environment. Additionally, my reading room is limited in it's capacity. If you are coming with someone else, perhaps for back to back readings, please note there is no separate waiting area, which will permit privacy and confidentiality. Our recommendation for those under these circumstances is that the other person come back at your scheduled appointment time.
 
What is the Difference Between a Psychic and a Medium?
The terms psychic and medium are often used by society somewhat interchangeably to describe people who are intuitive and who use divination practices or communications with spirit, angels and guides. However, there are clear differences between these two terms.

Psychics ~ A psychic works at an instinctive or an intuitive level to gather information hidden from the normal senses via a "sixth sense" or extrasensory perception.

Mediums ~ A medium has the ability to connect with the people who have passed away. They become a channel, or essentially a "telephone line" between earth and the after life to pass along messages.  A medium may be psychic, but a psychic may not be a medium.