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The historically romantic view of the psychic, one frequently seen in popular culture, is the classic medium. You will find fortune tellers and those who speak to the dead in period films, coffee cup readings in Arab cinema, and tarot card readings on television. Note: seers are often portrayed as blind, in a fairly on\u2014the\u2014nose statement of the power of oracular sight.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong: the psychic who taps into these archetypes remains; you\u2019ll find plenty who put on a show. They connect to all of your guides, angels, ascended masters, past lives, high councils in galaxies far, far aw\u2014 you get the idea. There is no denying that for many it is simply a party trick, a bit of amusement stemming from curiosity. It\u2019s interesting then, that readers and psychics now have to place disclaimers that what they are saying is for entertainment purposes only.<\/p>\n

The new crop of readers with channels on YouTube (just look up \u2018Pick a card reading\u2019) state this below every video. But these are also promotional videos for their businesses, with many becoming a kind of sensation in the New Age space. I challenge you to watch a few and not get a little hooked, or to not find something that does resonate with you, even just a little.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s cosmic chemistry right there \u2014 getting that message just when you need it. Some of the readers really know their tools, and I have admittedly lost hours to listening to them unpack stories for the \u2018collective\u2019 (meaning a bunch of people, not one person). If you\u2019re wanting to learn how to use tarot and oracle cards, these can offer some valuable lessons. It might also be a way to find a reader you like if you want to get a psychic reading because it\u2019s like one big cyber psychic den.<\/p>\n

But I would be careful with using collective readings as therapy; it\u2019s not personal to you, and they are not counsellors. You could end up doing your head in with confirmation bias (where things happen that simply confirm an existing belief) or wishing for their findings to be true. After all, most of the readings are about things like twin flames (aka \u2018soul mates\u2019), past lives, or when you\u2019re going to make money.<\/p>\n

You might resonate with a collective reading, but it\u2019s a bit like fast food \u2014 quick and easy, but bad for you if consumed too often. Despite all of the scepticism directed at psychics and mediums, the industry around divination and intuition is booming. An IBISWorld report shows that in the US, the psychic services industry (card readings, palmistry, astrology, aura readings and mediumship) has seen steady growth in the five years to 2019, attributing the trend to an improved economy and \u2018growing acceptance of industry services among consumers\u2019.<\/p>\n

It projected revenue upwards of $2.2 billion for that period.<\/p>\n

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Fridays with My Folks Some Girls Do . . . (My Life as a Teenager) (anthology) Growing Up Muslim in Australia (anthology) The Incidental Muslim OceanofPDF.com Praise for In My Past Life I was Cleopatra \u201cSurprising and delightful, In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra is a spiritual seeker\u2019s traipse through the New Age.\u201d<\/p>\n

Foreword \u201cAwad investigates her own spiritual skepticism in this refreshing memoir- cum-self-help guide.\u201d Publishers Weekly \u201c\u2026 playful, magical mystery tour through the marketplace of contemporary New Age practices and beliefs \u2026\u201d The Sydney Morning Herald \u201c\u2026 an extremely rare and honest exploration of New Age spirituality \u2026 an invaluable resource and fascinating read for anyone who sits on the spectrum between sceptic and believer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ramona Magazine \u201cAn honest, reflective, and highly relatable account of one woman\u2019s journey to spiritual enlightenment \u2026 You might start off thinking you\u2019re a sceptic, only to find out you\u2019re what\u2019s known in the industry as \u201cWoo- curious\u201d\u2026\u2019. Feminist Writers Festival \u201cAmal starts a conversation that is vital to be had within our communities and the wider world \u2026 comforting and meaningful \u2026\u201d South Australia Book Review \u201c\u2026 a great conversation starter for those wanting to explore the search for meaning beyond traditional religions and faiths.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mindful Puzzles magazine \u201cAmal\u2019s forays into woo woo land are hilarious and enlightening. Above all, they are imbued with a respectful open-mindedness and cultural empathy derived from lived experience of having one\u2019s beliefs constantly tested.\u201d Alice Pung, author of Unpolished Gem \u201cIn My Past Life I Was Cleopatra is equal parts funny, insightful and reflective…<\/p>\n

a compelling read for anyone questioning the spiritual, the cultural, or the self.\u201d Amy Lovat, author of Mistakes and Other Lovers \u201cI wish this book had existed years ago. I felt like it was written for me.\u201d Yumna Kassab, author of The Lovers OceanofPDF.com OceanofPDF.com First published in 2021 by Murdoch Books, an imprint of Allen & Unwin Copyright \u00a9 Amal Awad 2025 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means or process whatsoever without the prior written permission of the author.<\/p>\n

Cover art by Nourie Flayhan Cover design by Nigel Parry Formatting by Polgarus Studio ISBN 978-0-9924227-4-5 OceanofPDF.com New introduction from the author, 2025 For the most tragic of reasons, Palestine and its people \u2013 across Gaza, West Bank and the diaspora \u2013 are in daily focus. The Arab world more generally is in a distressed state, and I don\u2019t know any Arab who isn\u2019t feeling distraught, traumatised and even terrified.<\/p>\n

What we are now seeing is a magnified, devastating genocide unfolding in real time, and what we are seeing is how people feel about Arab people.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

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