..Comment: .Tara,

..I received the -DVD- you sent the other day. Thanks so much! What a great video! You guys really exhibited some great {professionalism} mixed with some really funny lines. You and Joe definitely stole the show. Presented with fairly weak (and vague) questions, you both succinctly brought up some key aspects to your site and threw some great plugs in there too.

..I've always thought that paranormal experts (and conspiracy theorists, for that matter) made great points but came off really kooky and distrusting. You both presented excellent explanations and let your personalities come forth - really down to earth and...well, sane. That's always a plus. You both interview really well. I hope that a larger outlet will see this and come to you with additional interview requests.

..Thanks again.
..IDave

..Letter: .Hi again Tara. [and Joe]

..I read over your site page 'Dark Curse', and found it interesting. My dad told me once to avoid reading medical books, because a person can convince themselves they have afflictions that they in reality don't have. {DIRECT LINK TO DARK CURSE ARTICLE}.

..I have been doing some reading on the topic of Voodoo, and find it to be an interesting study. A strong part of magic/mojo would be in the power of suggestion or influence which you no doubt are aware of. There are people who absorb into themselves what they read or hear being highly sensitive / influenced / weak minded and then things can begin to manifest. A person can be their own worst enemy. I have met people recently who read, see or hear different information on what they are interested in - the occult or demonic for instance - and absorb this into their frame of knowledge and reference - without regard to whether it is true or not - and then put it into application.

..A Catholic/Christian - if this is asserted from -ANY- righteous sense - does have avenues in dealing with demons/evil spirit manifestations and it would not be in relation to 'mantras'. It would be conflicting and going in two unproductive directions. The Bible gives clear guidance on dealing with this possiblity, and discussing it over firmly with their Priest or minister is what they should do.

..One other thought - if someone is starting to experience borderline schizophrenia in it's initial appearance they may not understand what is actually happening to them with the vivid hallucinations and auditory sounds/disembodied voices they can experience. Only a psychiastrist can diagnose this for certain, and offer medications that help in controlling aspects of this illness. The medications can also help with demonic manifestation symptoms as well.

..In what I know from experience of demonic manifestation, and of what is seemingly occurring with 'wolfie' I am skeptical of the 22 pound or so weight gain with no explanation [?] of how this is happening. I do not believe this to be demonic manifestation 5 - or at the very most 10 pounds maybe - but not 22. I honestly have to say that it might not actually be possible to help 'wolfie' in any appreciable way due to her mind set. The Bible teaches as a man / woman thinketh so he / she is.

..I would like to offer my experience to you to listen to the initial interview to offer my opinion if you would like me to.

..I believe what is occurring to be demonic mischief - possibly due to 'wolfie' being a wayward Christian/Catholic. I've seen this kind of manifestation before in relation to this - especially in relation to Catholics who have fallen away. The manifestation could be a way of correcting or guiding back onto the right path - unless they choose opposite paths [which is another story]. I learned over time that there are reasons as to why stuff or manifestations can and do happen.

..I look forward to any feedback from you.

....Many blessings of peace to you,
....Assuredly in faith,
......Marguerite
......{http://www.myspace.com/margueritearhart}

..EDITOR TARA: ..Dear Marguerite,

..I want to thank you for taking a look at Visionsmagazineonline.com. You express your thoughts and beliefs candidly and I will reply in a way that gives reference materials to put emphasis on various topics that you mention. I value that you took the time to write such an involved letter. I am glad that you do read and educate yourself and take these types of matters seriously. I do this as well. Thank you for placing me on your top friends. Hopefully, I will remain there even though our belief systems differ somewhat.

..I have to begin by saying that both myself and my assistant editor were brought up Catholic. So, when you use the word “wayward Catholic” please remember that just because I am no longer Catholic does not mean I am not spiritual. My purpose was “not” to judge Wolfie, but rather let her tell her story in her own words and offer those up to her that I feel may be able to be of some assistance to her and provide her with some relief from some very real problems she was facing. At no time did I think she was making all this up. She did not appear to be mentally unstable, just under a lot of stress from all the events taking place around her. "Wolfie" was what I would term a spiritual person. I could never categorize her as a wayward anything.

..Shaman Windwalker’s spiritual teacher’s is named Rose. When he first entered her residence he saw what he called a cornucopia of different ethnic origins and spirituality. She had Native American relics, Catholic, Jewish and Buddhist. She stated that “she recognized all faiths and religions in her house.” Just like Rose… I see the value in many different religious practices and traditions and they span an even wider range than those traditions I just mentioned. I would shutter to think about what you must think of wiccans or paganism in general. My “all are welcome” policy stands when it comes to the magazine and even in my personal life.

..Growing up in the traditional church I was never taught the importance of nature as far as connecting with spirit and being energized by her beauty and prana. There is such much more to life and spirituality than spending an hour a week in church. Not to condemn it but it’s not a cure all or any proof that a person is innately spiritual. I can recall quite vividly someone in my very own family who was very big on going to church. I knew what he did when he was not in church and it was anything but spiritual the way he treated his family and his spouse.

..Here is more information on prana:

..Prana is a Sanskrit word literally meaning "life-force," the invisible bio-energy or vital energy that keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. The Japanese call this subtle energy Ki, the Chinese Chi, while the Greeks refer to it as Pneuma. In Maori it is known as Mana, and in Hebrew, Ruah: meaning "Breath of Life."

..Pranic Healing is a form of energy healing which makes use of Prana, or vital energy, in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. A Pranic healer uses his/her hands to scan his or her patient. The patient's body is not touched. The healer is looking for a change in body temperature. The healer uses a sweeping motion, and will move the energies surrounding that area until the temperature is equalized.

-Solar Prana is from the sun and it invigorates, and can be absorbed by sunbathing and drinking sun-exposed water, but too much solar Prana can be harmful because it is so potent.

-Ozone Prana is from the air, and is most effective when acquired through deep slow rhythmic breathing and through the energy centres (Chakras) of the inner and outer aura, which is our ethereal body.

-Ground Prana comes from the ground and it enters though the souls of our feet. Trees and plants absorb Prana from sun, air, and ground and exude a lot of excess Prana. Tired or sick people can benefit much by lying down under trees and taking in the prana found there.

..I learned about prana by instinct and would take nature walks from a young age and found it brought me clarity and balance and even spiritual and physical vitality as well. I have always admired how the Native Americans revered nature and the all living things and how they had such a divine spiritual connection with nature. Yet they accomplished this divine knowledge and intense spiritual connection without wielding a Bible in their hand.

..I know talking religion can be as bad as discussing politics. People tend to dig their heels in and cling to and defend their ideas and beliefs to the point of getting angry. At my day job a lady looked over my online magazine and she said: "I do not believe that way". All she has ever let herself be exposed to is Catholicism I take it, going by what she tells me. Sometimes curiosity gets the best of her and she wants to discuss how she does sense the spirits of those that have crossed over in her family. So, it is apparent we do share some common beliefs after all.

..I know not all people will appreciate or understand the approach I have taken with Visionsmagazineonline.com. However, there are many that do see the value in it and this is why it will continue to grow and reach more and more people worldwide and gain in popularity. I never was one to judge a person by their skin color, religion or ethnic practices. Rather, I am very curious and want to learn, rather than to condemn. When you walk into a certain professional nail salon in my local hometown area, you will frequently see a Buddhist statue... Instead of being offended, I want to know more about this deity that is their spiritual connection to what their practices deem to be a "higher power ". Obviously, it means a lot to them and I can respect that.

..Sounds like you are opposed to "Voodoo" and would condemn the practice thereof. I prefer to take a different approach. I am more interested in educating myself and others on these topics. I will provide a very good website {for all to look} at if you want to learn more about voodoo and how it all began: {http://www.omplace.com/articles/Voodoo_History.html}.

..The word Voodoo means God, Creator, or Great Spirit. If one watches too much television you are being misled for the most part. The word has been distorted and misused a tremendous amount and that is sad for those who use voodoo in a more positive manner. This is causing people to stereotype them and condemn them and their religious practices. The purpose of this tradition is to heal the individual in relationships with himself or herself and with others and ultimately with God.

..Since you bring up the topic of "schizophrenia", I have found an informative website on the topic to share with my readers: {http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/schizophrenia/DS00196/DSECTION=symptoms}.

..The symptoms of schizophrenia are as follows: delusions, not reality based, such as thinking there are conspiracies against you, hallucinations, such as seeing or hearing voices, incoherent speech, neglect of personal hygiene, lack of emotions, inappropriate emotions, angry outbursts, catatonic behavior, persistent feeling of being watched, trouble functioning at work or school, social isolation, clumsy, uncoordinated movements.

..In reference to Wolfie, I can’t say she was “merely seeing things” because what she was seeing was documented by the many pictures she showed myself and my assistant editor, Joe. They don’t appear on the site because they were on her cellphone and not transferable but they were pretty convincing to say the least. This may give me a different perspective than my readers here. All the proof was right in front of me. I would have liked nothing better than to have shared it with my readers.

..She did not exhibit the behaviors above that would indicate being schizophrenic other than a persistent feeling of being watched which would have been legitimate concerns after seeing the evidence she had right there on her cellphone. The one photo you can see right in the article and it does show what appears to be a "face", - those are Her own words...

..As far as Wolfie’s weight gain that is a symptom listed on Ellen Roger’s page {link below} as being one of the things one may experience as a result of spirit attachment. There are other symptoms Wolfie had that are clearly mentioned on the list such as migraines and anxiety attacks. Ellen Rogers is a certified hypnotherapist, certified depossession practitioner, past life regression therapist, Reiki master, minister and intuitive and spiritual counselor. She is highly versed in this area and I want to make light of her expert opinion. This information can be found at:
{http://home.mindspring.come~spiritscan/erogers.html}.

..You made mention of mantras and don’t seem to think they are a valuable spiritual practice. I have a reference website for the subject of mantras: {http://www.sanskritmantra.com/what.htm}.

..The Dalai Lama states: “Therefore without depending upon mantra…. Buddahood cannot be attained.” The mantra is viewed as a necessity for spiritual advancement and high attainment in Vedic, Buddhist and classical Hinduism. Speaking a word produces a physical vibration which is coupled with mental intention. I would let the {reader decide} if it is something they choose to do. I cannot make this choice for them.

..I do not want to discourage you from coming back to the magazine, in fact, I welcome you back anytime. I just wanted to expand on the fact that we at Visionsmagazineonline.com honor all faiths and traditions as long as they can show respect to other traditions and cultures as well. I encourage sharing of information to educate and inform. I think it’s important to focus on what we -DO- have in common rather than what we -DO NOT-.

..Best Regards,

....Tara Ciampa, Editor
....Visionsmagazineonline.com

..Comment: .Hello Tara,

..My week? Hectic, fabulous, WOW, and yours? The Article looked beautiful, thank you so much. It was very exciting for me:)! I am deeply grateful for the opportunity. Yes, I have bundles more to share, some haunting experiences, one pertaining to the infamous Lizzy Borden... some mystery perhaps.

..I will be in touch soon, but before leaving I wanted to tell you what a magnificent job you are doing, Visions is well... a mystical weave of truth seeking and inner knowing... blanketing the reader with it's integrity and compassion. Just as you, Tara Ciampa. Visualize a big hug because I am sending you one now!

....Peace, Ronda Jane

..Comment: .Hello Tara,

..Much Love and thanks to you for all that you do...
..Your presence is appreciated...
....Shine on, Sister!
......Namaste'

..Comment - TAROT READING:

..I was a {bit apprehensive} to have my first reading done. As you pointed out on your site, many people want to avoid the seemingly inevitable "bad news". I was one of those people. While I was certainly excited to be given the opportunity to contribute to Visions, I generally shy away from the spirit world as I have had some {negative} past experiences.

..When I first touched the deck, a strange feeling passed over me. Of course, playing cards in a sub freezing garage during a cold, Pennsylvania December night may have been a contributing factor. Following Joe's meticulous instructions (he was very careful not to touch the cards himself), I picked my cards. It seemed as if the cards were very powerful; I could feel the energy coursing through the deck. They more or less picked themselves. Placing the cards back in the bag, I could not wait to hear the results.

..The feeling I had reminded me of an experience I had in the summer of 2005 when a spirit was occupying my house - at least until he attached himself to my friend Janie. I digress - a story for another time.

..I received my reading on December 7th, 2008. The first line read "It's all good news!" I could relax. Turns out, I drew three Aces. I never get that lucky playing poker.

..The reading TARA gave me was right on. I had started a new job a few months prior and though comfortable with the change, I was unsure about the earnings potential on the career path in which I was headed. I knew how much I wanted to make but there were certainly major hurdles to jump and obstacles to overcome to reach my goals.

..My reading kept coming up with common themes of rising to challenges, refusing to give in, exploration of different avenues, and developing plans - essentially a perfect roadmap to success.. and what to do when I begin to find it.

..I am thoroughly impressed with the reading and the series of personality traits that hit right on. The card representing parenthood was an added bonus, as I had become a father a few months prior. This certainly increased my confidence.

Thank you again for the reading and another for putting up with my procrastination!

..Always.
......Dave

..EDITOR TARA: ..(Editor’s note: Here is a letter I received regarding the Rate the Psychic Column)

..I think it's wonderful what your doing, and it does take hard work in doing so. Glad you are bringing this to light!

..This angers me for people matter and they don’t look at it like that. Do I personally charge for readings, absolutely! However, being as a full time job and doing work internationally on a scale with police and families I do not and have not charged one red cent ever for my help, nor have I ever taken any reward money, it all comes from my own pocket. Now I am not trying to justify my own actions here, just laying a “real” level playing field and saying, people come first in this life not the all mighty dollar.

.."Intuition" is different than complete ability, and in saying that I personally can't say and professionally can't say that anyone in this world has complete ability! If you do say that than your just pulling the wool over your own eyes. Its time to stop the non sense for the agenda isn't about getting rich, nor is it that there is a race on to "prove" who is the best of the best. "The Gift" if you will, is only given for the proper purpose and used in the light of God nothing more. People have to understand the proper way of thinking and feeling for if you don't you will always get impropriety knocking at your door!

...........Thank you for doing this, and I support you.

................Robbie

.www.robbiethomas.ne, www.thesalliehousemovie.com,,www.paracon2009.com

..Comment: .Thank you for being my -My Space- friend. I love your page. Visions is GREAT. Bright Blessings to you and a BIG WITCH HUG! ..............................Camille

..Comment: Just wanted to let you know I just spent an hour on your web! Loved it, thanks!!!
..............................Nancy

..Comment - TAROT READING: .Well Tara, you know how I like to put my 2 cents in-LOL!!! No, I just like reading your articles & this is the best way to talk to you about a certain one, cause I tend to get things jumbled up sometimes. (As you know), but others don't. .I won a {free} Tarot Reading from you, which I'd like to say again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

..I don't have a lot of knowledge / education / experience, when it comes to anything spiritual, (besides the christian religion, cause that was what I was raised to believe), but as I began reading your articles, you made everything feel so calm/real & definitely 'NOT EVIL/OF THE DEVIL', (which I was raised to believe. I shunned from anything & everything, because of the fear of 'burning in hell for all of eternity'), (what a unfulfilled /empty / miserable / scary / depressing life that was). Once I met my Mentor, I started to see things differently, not by force, but by love/understanding/caring/compassion.

..When I knew I had won a free Tarot reading from you, I was a little undecided about it, but still excited. Once I got my reading from you, I understood then!!!! Although I did not ask you any questions & had not told you things that were going on in my life, everything you read was correct, amazing & helpful, (well, THAT TOWER CARD WAS NOT SO GREAT, but you said that it would all work out, & it is).

..I feel that if someone gets a reading from someone, 'I' think they shouldn't ask questions or give info. 1st- they'll know a fake, if they've got on, 2nd- I think it gives you more insight...You hit on soooooo many things in my life, that you could not have known. They were not 'in-general' answers / readings of the cards, they were very in depth, personal issues that you read. I still go back to my read from you, & re-read it, from time to time. I would love to have a reading like once a week or so.

.Actually I would love to do readings, but I'm in a very seriously learning / discovering / opening / trusting state right now, so I know I need to leave it to the Pros... lol. I think your awesome Tara!!!!! Your one of those people that I never thought existed. Someone who is not judgmental, who takes 'THEIR OWN TIME', (writing all those articles, that you don't have to), just to help people like me understand, your not a fraud looking for attention, & your still a friend, no matter how busy everyday of your life is. Your a rare individual, & I'm so glad that I met you.

......................................AFoster

..Comment - TAROT READING: .Tara, I just want to thank you for the reading you gave me. I have seen a lot of changes- some just within days of receiving your reading. For the most part you hit the nail on the head! All the sudden all these doors are opening up for me in both my work life and also my in my personal hobbies. Its just so amazing to me how much things have changed so quickly. I even think my boyfriend is going to pop the question soon!

..It's just so amazing that you were so right. I just want you to know that you are the best reader i have ever experienced! And I would love to continue getting readings from you in the future- and if you don't mind I would like to pass your name around to my friends so they can get readings from you.

..Thank you again Tara. I really appreciate your guidance!

..QUESTION: .I remember once being told that you don't buy your own Tarot Cards is this true. So that if it is I can have the wife buy them as a gift for me since my birthday is coming up in a week lol... at that point I would probably look at getting a reading.

..Ty again

..QUESTION: I know my totem animal, I have several in fact. But this one has been with me since childhood. It is a -hammerhead shark-. I find this
fascinating because I cannot swim and am almost afraid of the water. Is there someway in which we pick our animals or they pick us? I have hammerhead pins, figures, and necklaces. Whenever I am in a stressful situation.

..I tend to wear my necklaces. It makes me feel better somehow. On vacation last year, I got to touch a baby hammerhead shark. It was so interesting. I am just curious, and do you know what the hammerhead shark means for a totem? I have looked and looked but I cannot find anything about it. They just have shark, so it isn’t very specific.

..Thanks for taking time to read this and send me an answer.

..COMMENT: ..Hello Tara,

..Author Patty Wilson here. We met briefly about two weeks ago at the Butler Paranormal Conference. I have just checked out your website and just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much I loved your site. If I can ever help out in any way, please just let me know.

..Cordially,
..Patty Wilson: Author of Totally Bizarre Pennsylvania, Haunted Pennyslvania, The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories, Ghosts in the Museum, Boos & ..Brews...Haunted Taverns, Inns and Hotels of Pennsylvania, Where Dead Men Walk, The Pennsylvania Ghost Guides Vol. 1&2, Haunted Pennsylvania.

..COMMENT: You are doing some good work. Thank you for your replies. Hawk and deer maybe my totems. (*Editor note-this is in response to a Myspace Bulletin on Totem animals). Much paranormal activity around my area. "White light within, White light without. White light all around about"

..This say'n helps keep me safe and sound. Sleep safely inside a perfect circle. Burn white sage. Smudge thy crystals. Praise the Great Spirit or Creator. Thank you Jesus.

..Love and Light,

..Steve G.

..QUESTION: I also wanted to ask you something in regards too signs of death ,years ago I recieved a phone call that my cousin was found hung he was so young ,there has been many deaths in my family in the past years my grandmother,uncle,my cousin however I feel I was givin a sign ,I didnt think much of it at first , one crow would come down and would caw three times prior to each death at first I thought absolutely nothing of it after the fourth death.

..I thought perhaps somethings wierd here therefore I shared with my mother years ago I truly opened up to her about this and she feels that it can be related,what is your opinion on this? also I can feel something is going to happen ,I really feel alot of stress on my shoulders then once it happens I feel relieved very weird.

..COMMENT: Hi Tara!

..Thank you so much for getting back to me I know how busy you must be and I really do appreciate you taking the time. Thank you for the link to the news part of your web site, it is soooooooooo informative. I can hardly wait to read the part about the dousing rods. To make a long story short, they do work. A cousin of mine that I met while doing my ancestry research, used them at my great grandparents grave site.

..I knew where they were buried (no marker) but he showed me on which side my grandmother and which side my grandfather was on!!! There is so much out there to learn and your web site is going to be a treasure trove! Thank you again so much getting back to me and sharing the link.

..Kindest regards,
..Cindy Norwood
..Investigator – GCPS

..COMMENT: Hello,

..I went in and read the article about the Exorcist.. and I must say one thing. As a survivor of a rather large and inoperable AVM AND ANEURYSM in my brain..and one who has taken the gamma knife surgery with positive outcome... your article was more informative on the subject, than my neuro-surgeons were. Thank you for all of your research.

..Many Blessings to you all!

..Rebecca

RE: CHARLES MANSON Upcoming ARTICLE

..I agree he was in pain. His mother sold him for a pitcher of beer one time. Also the fact that he was a triple Scorpio did not help. They are very emotional. I have looked over your site and love it. You had left a guestbook signature on my site. www. shawnasenses. webs. com. in reference to my page on Indigo children. I also have a page that compares and contrasts parapsychology and psychology.

..I notice you did this with Eileen Wuernos. I look forward to seeing your article on Charles Manson. If you would still be interested in me to submit an article let me know.

..Shawna