What’s a Psychic Medium? An Ultimate Guide For Beginners
Sep 08, 2023
If you have lost a loved one or long to hear the wisdom of your soul to guide you through challenges in life, a psychic medium can help. You might find yourself questioning the connection you feel to passed loved ones, angels, or spirit guides. A reading can often bring peace and clarity.
Many people have psychic and mediumship abilities. Connecting to the spirit world is like coming home to yourself. Since we all come from the spirit world, and we will all return there, mediumship can allow you to touch in with the spirit world and receive guidance and wisdom to help you move forward. Being curious about mediumship is often a sign that your soul or the spirit world has a message for you. You don’t necessarily need a medium to facilitate this communication, but for many, it can be helpful to have professional guidance.
What is a psychic medium exactly?
A psychic medium is someone who has the ability to connect to the spirit world and the unseen energy of the world around them. By blending their energy with a spirit person, they perceive information, usually evidence of their lives on earth. They may use this ability to connect to the deceased and bring their messages to the living. Mediums act as a channel or a bridge between two worlds. A session with a psychic medium can often provide peace and healing to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or pet. Psychic mediums are also sensitive to the energy of the living and may offer guidance and direction when you have questions about your life path.
What do psychic mediums do?
A psychic medium may help facilitate a connection between you and a passed loved one. When I’m connecting in a reading, I explain to my client that during my connection, I will see, hear, feel, and know information from their loved one. I will then relay all of this information to them, holding nothing back, even (and especially) if it seems strange. Most information from the spirit world will be evidence of their loved ones' lives. They may share about their personality, occupations, memories, and important events in their lives. Often, they will want to provide hope, upliftment, and a message that their loved one is not alone.
Psychic Medium vs. Psychic vs. Medium
You may have heard the expression that all mediums are psychics, but not all psychics are mediums. This is true and an important distinction. Someone psychic can connect to the energy of the living and tune into situations, places, and people. They may offer you guidance on life choices. There is no true difference between a psychic medium and a medium because all mediums are psychic. If you are sensitive enough to connect with discarnate spirits, you are sensitive enough to connect with the living. Some mediums may choose to purely practice mediumship and not offer psychic readings, but this is rare. In a mediumship session, I will connect with your loved ones (and often pets) who are in spirit and can also connect psychically to give guidance if that’s something you’re seeking.
How To Develop Your Psychic Medium Abilities
The first step in developing your psychic medium abilities is believing in yourself. If you feel the desire to explore the unseen world, this is a powerful sign and calling that your soul holds the knowledge you’re meant to explore.
Here are my top three tips to develop your abilities:
1. Sit in the power every day.
Sitting in the power is similar to meditation because you connect inward to stillness. Unlike meditation, when we are sitting to observe our own thoughts or emotions, sitting in the power, we connect to our own power, our own spirit, our own deep intuition, and our own love. We sit in the presence of the spirit world without an agenda. This means we are not asking questions, simply sitting to attune with the spirit world. This makes the most impact on your mediumship development — even if it doesn’t seem like anything is happening at the moment.
2. Focus on self-development.
Self-development leads to self-awareness. You can learn more about yourself through learning, journaling, reflecting, reading or with a therapist. In mediumship, we need to examine anything that is making us less of a clear channel. This can be an ongoing process; we don’t need to be completely healed to be a medium, but our beliefs are going to shape our perception of the spirit world and how we connect with them.
3. Find a community to connect with.
Find a community where you feel comfortable and safe enough to practice, ask questions, and share your experiences. Use your intuition to find the best place for you to be supported. Practicing mediumship is the best way to learn and will help know the difference between when information comes from you or to you from the spirit world.
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Types of Psychic Mediums
The spiritual community has varying belief systems and cultures. Some common types of Mediums that serve the public today are Evidential Mediums, Animal Communicators, and Trance Mediums, to name a few. Evidential Mediums will offer evidence to clients of their passed loved ones to provide evidence that they continue to live on and be part of their lives here on the Earth plane.
An animal communicator, or pet medium, is someone who specializes in animal communication and will typically be able to communicate with both living animals and pets that have passed. Many Evidential Mediums will also communicate with animals, it is common for me to connect with all types of animals.
A Trance Medium is less common and refers to a Medium who is so blended with a Spirit Person, typically their Spirit Guide, that their guide may provide healing or speak through them. This type of mediumship is perhaps the most misunderstood. It is often portrayed in Hollywood more as a possession where the person acting as a Medium has no control or recollection of their actions. This often comes across as frightening or ridiculous. Genuine trance mediumship is a beautiful blending of the Medium and their guide to share healing and wisdom with their recipients. This type of mediumship takes years of practice to achieve authenticity, and many Mediums practice solely for the benefit of having a closer relationship with the Spirit World.
Can anyone become a psychic medium?
I believe everyone can connect to their own loved ones in spirit, and everyone is psychic to a degree. With time and practice, these abilities can be understood and developed. Just like any natural ability, it will be easier for some people to develop than others. Deciding to serve the public is not as simple. It takes time and dedication to develop your abilities and to feel ready to charge for your services. Unfolding your psychic and mediumship abilities is something that is best done without a specific goal in mind. If you have a desire to learn and grow, trust that feeling. The path will become clear over time.
How can you become a successful psychic medium?
I define success in my business differently than I did when I was working in a corporate job. Feeling fulfilled, helping others, and having a sustainable business that takes care of me as much as I care for it feels like success. Many mediums train for years before offering readings to the public, there is no need to rush through your journey of development. Develop your abilities to a point where you are confident working with the public through training, classes, or mentorship. Find opportunities to practice mediumship and show people the power of what a mediumship reading can do. For many people, a good reading is life-changing. Talk about what you do, and share it with others. Working in cooperation with the spirit world to bring healing to people is challenging and rewarding.
Why would you want to visit a psychic medium?
You might feel drawn to visit a psychic medium for lots of reasons. Sometimes, the reason is clear if you’ve lost a loved one and want to reconnect with them. If you’ve recently had a major life change like a move, job change, or loss of relationship, and you’d like guidance and clarity. I’ve gotten readings in the past because I feel drawn to without knowing exactly why. I’ve simply felt that the spirit world has a message for me.
When I’m meeting with a client, no matter the reason, I’m open to all the information the spirit world has for them. The spirit world has infinite love and intelligence. When you schedule a session with a psychic medium, I believe your guides and loved ones are preparing for that reading as well.
What should I do before seeing a psychic medium for a reading?
Before visiting a psychic medium, it helps to be clear on your intentions for the session. Write down a few questions you have about your life path or spiritual journey. If you’re seeking a medium to connect with a loved one who’s passed to the spirit world, take a moment and ask your loved one to be there. You might also brush up on your ancestry or older relatives who have passed, especially if you’re curious about them. That way, if information comes through in your reading about grandparents or great grandparents, you’ll recognize and be able to validate it.
Take some time to prepare yourself logistically. Make time in your schedule to travel to your reading. If you’re having a virtual session from your home, sit and clear your energy by taking a few deep breaths. This way, you’ll feel more relaxed and open to the reading. To learn more, read How to Prepare for a Psychic Reading.
What questions should I ask a psychic medium during a reading?
I prefer my clients not to share any information with me before a session. It is easier to work when my mind is clear of any ideas or assumptions. As the reading goes on, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions, and it is always a good idea to have your questions written down ahead of time. That way, you have a clear intention for your session. Most times, the questions you write down will be answered in the session before you even ask them. I always leave time for discussion at the end of a session to ensure that everything is answered as much as possible. You can ask the psychic medium you’re working with if you can ask questions and if there will be time at the end.
Here are some of the best questions to ask in a psychic or intuitive reading and the best questions to ask in a mediumship reading.
How do you find a reliable and trustworthy psychic?
When seeking a psychic or medium, I recommend asking people you know who have had a positive experience. I trust the recommendations of my friends and family; one of the best readings I ever got was from someone who doesn’t have a website or social media presence. My friend simply told me to text a phone number and schedule a reading. If that’s not an option, read reviews on Google and any information on the practitioners website that seems to be in their own words. You will get a sense of someone by looking at their photos and hearing their tone of voice. Trust your intuition to guide you in the right direction.
Can I record my session with a psychic medium?
Each practitioner will have their own answer to this question. I encourage my clients to record a session if they’d like. All online sessions can easily be recorded over Zoom and sent to you afterward. If you’re having a session in person, you may want to plan to record on your phone. If the psychic medium you’re working with doesn’t allow recordings, you might take notes during the session. Some clients do not want their sessions recorded. Ultimately, whatever makes you feel most relaxed and comfortable is a good choice.
How much does a reading from a psychic medium usually cost?
Readings widely vary in cost between practitioners based on their level of experience. Generally, you can expect to pay between $100- $350 for an hour reading. Beginners may charge less because they are gaining the value of experience, and this does not necessarily mean you will get a lesser quality reading. When I first started working professionally, I offered 25 free sessions out of my office, and they were some of the best readings I’ve done. Celebrity mediums may charge over $1000 for an hour because they are in such high demand. This fee doesn't indicate that you’ll be getting a higher-quality session.
Can I bring a friend, family member, or a pet to a reading?
You should plan to ask this question to the practitioner you’re working with upfront. I allow one additional person to attend a session for free, but many people charge for this. I don’t recommend bringing children to a session, although I have had several babies attend over the years because of a babysitter canceling, and the sessions were beautiful. If you are having an animal communication session, you might bring your animal companion or decide to bring a photo, but this would be discussed up front with the medium. It is not usually a good idea to surprise someone at their door with an animal. Although I would love it if my clients all showed up with their cats, dogs, rabbits, etc., everyone may not feel that way! If you have an online session with a pet in the room with you, they will likely end up being part of the reading, especially if they have something to say.
Takeaways
A psychic medium can help you connect to your loved ones in spirit or guide you through connecting to the wisdom of your soul. A reading may help connect you to your own spiritual abilities. Be clear in your intentions for seeking a medium before your session. A little planning and research can give you the best possible experience. Communicate with your practitioner ahead of time or read through their website in order to gain an understanding of their process. Trust your intuition to guide you when seeking out this type of service.
