What is the difference between a Psychic and a Spiritual Medium?
In the world of the "Spiritual Arts" people often use "psychic" and "spiritual medium" interchangeably. However, although they share similarities, they are 2 distinctly different abilities, Understanding the difference between a "psychic" and a "spiritual medium" can help you understand what to expect when going to a psychic or a spiritual medium for advice or what have you.
What is a Psychic?
A psychic is someone who can tap into the energy fields of other people, or places, and even objects inorder to get information about the past, present, or future. Psychics use their intuitive abilities, also known as "the sixth sense," to perceive information beyond the five physical senses.
There are psychics who use various tools like tarot cards, astrology charts, pendulums, or simply their own natural intuition to help guide their readings. They can provide insights into one's life and relationships, career, or health. Often psychics can help by giving insight and guidance when one has major life decisions. However, psychics do not communicate with spirits from the other side; their primary focus is on the energy of the living and the physical world.
Can anyone become a psychic?
Technically, yes. Psychic abilities are often thought to be a natural gift, However, everyone has some intuitive potential that can be developed over time. Developing one's psychic abilities involves nurturing one's sensitivity to energy, practicing mindfulness, and learning to trust inner impressions. Some common steps to developing one's intuitive or "psychic" abilities involve meditation to quiet the "chatter of the mind" and learn the difference between that and one's "inner voice". The more one practices listening to their inner voice through meditation - not the chatter of the mind - the more one can learn to develop their "sixth sense". Learning to listen to your gut feeling, paying attention to your dreams, as well as learning to use the other tools - such as divination cards or pendulums can help in the development of your intuitive abilities. And the more you practice the stronger your ability will become.
So what is a Spiritual Medium?
A spiritual medium, on the other hand, is specifically gifted in communicating with the spirit world. Mediums serve as a bridge between the physical world and the spiritual world, relaying messages from departed loved ones, spirit guides, and even angels.
Mediumship is not about predicting the future or giving advice about everyday issues. Instead, it focuses on giving evidence of the continuity of life after death as well as delivering healing messages from the spirit world. Mediums often work in altered states of consciousness to enhance their connection to spirits. Some will even use trance as a technique. Regardless, mediums will often bring evidence to validate the identities, personalities and character of one's loved ones who have passed.
Psychics focus on connecting or tapping into the physical and energetic fields of the living whereas mediums focus on communicating with spirits. Psychic readings aim to provide insight and guidance while mediumship readings aim to provide evidence, healing and closure by connecting to the spirit world.
What about both?
Many mediums are ALSO psychics, but not all psychics are mediums.
Yes! Many mediums are also psychics, but not all psychics are mediums. A person may have intuitive abilities to pick up on energies and trends without having the ability to communicate with spirits. Mediums, by their very nature, have psychic abilities, but their primary work involves the spirit world.
If you are looking for guidance about a current life situation, a psychic might be the right fit. If you are hoping to hear from a loved one who has passed, a spiritual medium is the one to go to.
Ultimately, both psychics and spiritual mediums offer valuable services that can support, heal, and enlighten. Understanding their differences empowers you to find the right path for your journey.
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