Develop Your Psychic Abilities with Mediumship & Channeling

Part 8 Developing psychic abilities: Mediumship and Channeling

Mediumship and channeling are ancient practices rooted in the human desire to connect with the unseen world. Across cultures, shamans, mystics, and spiritualists have sought to bridge the veil between physical and spiritual realities. Today, more people than ever are awakening to their intuitive gifts, discovering that psychic awareness is not just for a select few—it is a natural ability that can be cultivated with patience, trust, and practice.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what mediumship and channeling are, how psychic abilities emerge, and step-by-step exercises to strengthen your connection. Along the way, you’ll find wisdom from well-known teachers and resources to deepen your journey.

What Is Mediumship and Channeling?

Mediumship is the ability to perceive, sense, and communicate with the spirits of those who have passed on. A medium acts as a bridge, conveying messages from loved ones, guides, or other beings in the spirit world.

Channeling, by contrast, often involves allowing higher consciousness, such as spirit guides, angels, or ascended masters, to speak or write through you. It can be done in trance states, automatic writing, or through conscious dialogue.

At their core, both practices involve tuning into frequencies beyond ordinary perception and translating that subtle information into human language.

The Foundations of Psychic Development

Before diving into exercises, it’s essential to understand the foundations of psychic growth:

• Meditation and Presence: A quiet mind is the first doorway to subtle perception.

• Energy Awareness: Learning to sense the flow of energy within and around you.

• Trust and Surrender: Psychic impressions are often delicate; trust allows them to expand.

• Protection and Grounding: Essential practices that keep you balanced and safe when working with spiritual realms.
  

As spiritual teacher Edgar Cayce once said:

“The spirit is life. The mind is the builder. The physical is the result.”

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Exercises to Develop Mediumship and Channeling

Below are step-by-step practices you can begin today. Consistency is key—commit to practicing regularly, even if only for 10–15 minutes a day.

1. Meditation for Psychic Awareness

Purpose: Quiet the mind, open intuition, and strengthen focus.

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes.

2. Take deep, slow breaths, focusing on the rise and fall of your chest.

3. Visualize a light above your head, gently descending and filling your body with peace.

4. Invite your awareness to expand beyond your physical body, sensing the subtle energy around you.
   

Tip: Journaling right after meditation often reveals intuitive impressions you may not notice in the moment.

2. Sensing Energy Fields

Purpose: Build sensitivity to subtle vibrations.

Steps:

1. Rub your palms together for 10 seconds until they feel warm.

2. Slowly separate your hands, keeping them about six inches apart.

3. Move your hands closer together and then apart again, noticing any tingling, warmth, or resistance.

4. Practice sensing the energy field of objects, plants, or people with permission.

As you practice, you’ll begin to notice that every being radiates a unique energetic signature.

3. Automatic Writing

Purpose: Practice channeling information in a safe, grounded way.

Steps:

1. Sit quietly with a notebook and pen.

2. Breathe deeply, center yourself, and set a clear intention: “I invite guidance for my highest good.”

3. Write down any words, phrases, or images that come without judgment. Don’t overthink—just allow.

4. Afterward, review what you’ve written. Some messages may feel symbolic, while others come through as direct guidance.
   

Quote: Jane Roberts, known for channeling Seth, wrote:

“You create your reality according to your beliefs about it.”

Automatic writing often reveals subconscious beliefs and messages from higher guidance.

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4. Spirit Contact Visualization

Purpose: Strengthen mediumship connection with loved ones or guides.

Steps:

1. In meditation, imagine a safe, sacred space (a garden, temple, or room filled with light).

2. Ask for a loved one, guide, or higher being to step forward.

3. Notice impressions—do you feel warmth, see colors, hear words, or simply know something?

4. Gently thank them and close the visualization by surrounding yourself with protective light.
   

This practice sharpens your ability to distinguish between imagination and true spiritual contact over time.

5. The “Yes/No” Pendulum Exercise

Purpose: Build confidence in spirit communication.

Steps:

1. Hold a pendulum (or necklace with a small weight) over your palm.

2. Ask your higher self or guides to show you the motion for “yes.” Observe whether it swings side to side, front to back, or in a circle.

3. Repeat for “no.”

4. Test with simple questions you know the answers to, then progress to intuitive questions.
   

This tool helps confirm impressions when developing psychic clarity.

6. Partner Practice: Psychic Reading

Purpose: Validate your impressions with another person.

Steps:

1. Pair with a friend who is open to psychic practice.

2. Have them hold an object (like jewelry or keys).

3. Close your eyes and focus on the energy of the object.

4. Share any images, feelings, or words that arise.
   

Often, what feels like a random thought is confirmed as accurate—building your trust in psychic impressions.

Tips for Staying Grounded and Safe

• Set Intentions: Always state your intention to connect only with energies of love and light.

• Use Protection: Visualize a shield of golden or white light surrounding you.

• Stay Balanced: Eat well, exercise, and rest. A grounded body supports clear psychic work.

• Discernment: Not every impression is literal; some messages are symbolic. Keep an open but discerning mind.
  

Signs Your Abilities Are Awakening

• Heightened sensitivity to emotions or atmospheres.

• Vivid dreams or lucid dreaming experiences.

• Feeling presences or sensing “you are not alone.”

• Synchronicities or meaningful coincidences becoming frequent.

• Sudden insights or flashes of knowing.
  

As author Sonia Choquette reminds us:

“Intuition is your soul whispering the truth to you.”

Learning to listen to that whisper is the foundation of all mediumship and channeling.

Overcoming Common Challenges

• Doubt: Everyone feels it. Record your experiences in a journal; patterns emerge that confirm validity.

• Fear: Remember that you are always in control. Ground, protect, and only open when you feel ready.

• Inconsistency: Psychic ability is like a muscle—practice makes it stronger.
  

Daily Practice Routine (15–20 Minutes)

1. Morning: 5 minutes of meditation and intention-setting.

2. Afternoon: Quick energy sensing (plants, objects, or people).

3. Evening: Automatic writing or visualization.

Over time, this consistent practice gently but powerfully awakens your mediumship and channeling abilities.

Final Thoughts

Developing psychic and mediumship skills is not about special powers reserved for a chosen few—it is about remembering your natural sensitivity and learning to trust it. Whether you are drawn to mediumship, channeling, or intuitive healing, the journey always leads back to greater connection: with yourself, with others, and with the vast spirit of life.

“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” — Rumi

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Book a reading with Laura: Book Now Recommended Books for Further Study

1. “Opening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide” by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer A classic step-by-step manual for learning to channel higher guidance.

2. “The Medium’s Toolkit: Exercises for Developing Evidential Mediumship” by Lauren Robertson Practical exercises and real-world tips for strengthening mediumship abilities.

3. “Ask Your Guides: Calling in Your Divine Support System for Help with Everything in Life” by Sonia Choquette An approachable, uplifting book that helps you connect with guides and intuitive support.