Unlocking the Secrets of Remote Viewing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Enhance Your Skills

Developing Psychic Abilities: Part 5

Many people think Remote Viewing is some special psychic gift one must be born with, however, that is far from true. Remote Viewing is a form of Clairvoyance that can be learned and developed by most people. The only hard part is learning to trust your own mind. So, what exactly is Remote viewing? (RV) is the practice of perceiving distant or unseen locations, objects, or events without the use of physical senses. This skill has been studied extensively, particularly in government-sponsored programs such as the U.S. military’s Stargate Project. While skeptics argue that remote viewing lacks scientific validation, numerous accounts suggest that it is a trainable ability that can be enhanced through disciplined practice.

This guide explores techniques, scientific perspectives, and practical exercises to help individuals develop their remote viewing abilities. “Remote viewing is not a belief; it is a protocol. It’s a way of obtaining information that is not available to the ordinary senses.” - Russell Targ (Physicist and co-founder of the Stanford Research Institute’s Remote Viewing program)

For Example" "The Bernt Orange Moment"

It was 1981, I was a sixteen year old girl, when first I visited a local metaphysical institute that was conducting informal tests for psychic abilities. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I felt drawn to participate. They were offering a simple exercise: a form of blind perception that I would later come to recognize as an early version of remote viewing.

There were about six of us in the room, all seated at a long table. I was by far the youngest—everyone else was well into adulthood. A young woman, probably in her mid-twenties, entered with a stack of manila envelopes. She explained that each envelope contained a photograph and instructed us to use our intuition to perceive and draw whatever came to mind—without opening the envelopes. We were given five minutes per photo.

As soon as I saw the first envelope, an image came to me quickly and clearly. I saw an old barn with large doors. In front of it stood a vehicle—perhaps a car or truck—with four wheels. A group of four people stood in front: a man with brown hair, a blonde woman, and two blonde children—a boy and a girl. I sketched the scene as it appeared in my mind.

But there was one more detail that didn’t fit neatly into the picture. I had a strong impression of something in the upper left-hand corner of the image—something that felt out of place or marked. Without knowing why, I wrote the words “Bernt Orange” in that corner of the page.

Before we could move on to the next envelope, the instructor looked at my drawing, paused, and then immediately stopped the session. She opened the first envelope and pulled out the photo.

It showed exactly what I had drawn: an old barn, a wagon or farm vehicle in front, and a family of four standing just as I’d seen. In the upper left-hand corner of the photograph was a small, irregular area where the photo had been overexposed during development. The color was unusual—somewhere between burnt orange and rust.

She looked at me with wide eyes holding it up so all could see and said, “That’s exactly what I'd call it—burnt orange.”

That moment stuck with me. At the time, I didn’t have language for what I had done, but I knew I hadn’t guessed or imagined. I had perceived something real, beyond the five senses. It was one of the earliest validations I had as a young intuitive, and it gave me the confidence to continue exploring what would eventually become a lifelong calling. Although I did not know it at the time, this was a classic spontaneous remote viewing or clairvoyant session, with key elements that matched formal techniques:

• Envelope targets (blind viewing)

• Non-analytical drawing based on intuition

• Detailed sensory and emotional impressions

• A "tagged" word or phrase (like Bernt Orange)—which often appears in remote viewing as a seemingly odd but meaningful impression.

  
  

  That mysterious phrase, "Bernt Orange", was what is called a Data tag—which can be either symbolic or literal. In remote viewing, strange words often emerge just like that, later connecting to something real (a name, brand, color, smell, or scene element). It's the kind of thing instructors would mark as high-value signal data.
  

  
  

Understanding Remote Viewing

Remote viewing operates on the principle that consciousness is not limited by space or time. Practitioners perceive information about a target using only their mind. The process typically involves:

1.   Target Selection – The subject focuses on an unknown object, location, or event.

2.   Perception and Interpretation – The viewer records impressions in the form of sketches, words, or symbols.

3.   Validation – The received data is compared to the actual target for accuracy.

Scientific and Parapsychological Perspectives

Remote viewing has been the subject of various studies:

·     The Stargate Project: A U.S. government program that explored the viability of remote viewing for intelligence gathering. (1972–1995).

·     Ganzfeld Experiments: Sensory deprivation studies indicating above-chance results in perceiving hidden targets. (1970s-Present day)

·     Quantum Theories of Consciousness: Some researchers speculate that remote viewing may involve quantum entanglement or non-local consciousness. (1970s-Present day)

Quantum Theories of Consciousness explained:

Quantum Theories of Consciousness & Remote Viewing

Some researchers and theorists suggest that consciousness may not be confined to the brain alone, but may instead operate on a quantum level—a level of reality where traditional notions of space, time, and separation begin to break down.

Key Concepts:

1. Non-Local Consciousness:

   • In classical physics, information travels through space and time. But in quantum physics, two particles that are “entangled” can instantly affect each other no matter how far apart they are—this is called quantum entanglement.

   • Some scientists and theorists propose that consciousness might also be “non-local,” meaning it's not confined to the brain or body but can access information across space and time—instantly.

   • This could explain how a remote viewer can accurately perceive a target that is far away in both distance and time, without any physical connection to it.
     

2. Quantum Entanglement:

   • Entanglement means that two or more particles become linked in such a way that their states are interdependent—even across great distances.

   • If human consciousness operates (at least in part) at the quantum level, then a remote viewer might become entangled with the target, allowing for instantaneous information transfer from the target to the mind of the viewer.
     

3. Orch-OR Theory (Penrose & Hameroff):

   • Proposed by physicist Roger Penrose and anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff, the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR) theory suggests that microtubules in the brain’s neurons may function as quantum computers.

   • These microtubules could allow consciousness to interact with non-local quantum fields, enabling phenomena like telepathy, precognition, or remote viewing.

   • In this view, consciousness is not just a byproduct of the brain, but a fundamental feature of the universe—like space or time.
     

4. The Zero Point Field:

   • Some theories also involve the zero-point field, a background energy field that permeates the universe at the quantum level.

   • It's speculated that consciousness might tap into this field like a kind of universal "internet," accessing information from any point in time or space.

   • Remote viewing, in this context, might be understood as “logging in” to this quantum field to retrieve specific data from a chosen target.
     

How This Might Explain Remote Viewing:

• When you "remote view," you're not sending your awareness across space—you’re simply accessing a point of consciousness that already exists outside of time and space.

• Quantum models provide a framework to explain how that might be possible, even if we don’t yet have full empirical proof.

• Your intention may function as a quantum observer, collapsing the wave function (in quantum terms) to bring specific information into focus—i.e., drawing it from possibility into awareness.
  

Caution & Context:

These ideas are highly theoretical and not widely accepted in mainstream neuroscience or physics. However, they offer a viable bridge between hard science and mystical experience. Many remote viewing practitioners, including some involved with military programs like Stargate, have acknowledged the potential relevance of quantum theories. While naturally I cannot prove this theory right beyond doubt it is the one this author also finds most appropriate. I have called it the Universal Consciousness.

“The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine—and remote viewing is one doorway into that mystery.” - Ingo Swann (Mystic, artist, and creator of CRV)

Techniques for Developing Remote Viewing

1. Strengthening Mental Focus

Developing strong mental focus is foundational for successful remote viewing. These practices help train your attention, reduce internal noise, and increase your ability to receive subtle impressions with clarity.

A. Meditation – Daily Mindfulness Practice

Purpose: To cultivate inner stillness, detach from mental chatter, and develop sustained attention.

Exercise: Basic Mindfulness Meditation

• Time: 10–20 minutes daily

• Instructions:

  1. Sit in a quiet space with your spine upright but relaxed.

  2. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath.

  3. As thoughts arise, acknowledge them gently and return your focus to the breath.

  4. Use a mantra like “I am still” or “Here and now” if your mind wanders too much.

  5. With practice, lengthen the quiet periods between thoughts.

  Tip: Don’t try to stop your thoughts—just observe them without engagement.
  

Variation for Remote Viewers: Before each remote viewing session, meditate for 5 minutes to enter a receptive, neutral state of mind.

B. Breathing Exercises – Focused Rhythmic Breathing

Purpose: To calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental clarity before viewing.

Exercise: Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique)

• Time: 2–5 minutes (ideal before a session)

• Instructions:

  1. Inhale slowly for 4 seconds.

  2. Hold your breath for 4 seconds.

  3. Exhale slowly for 4 seconds.

  4. Hold the breath out for 4 seconds.

  5. Repeat for several cycles while visualizing a square or “box” forming with each step.
     

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C. Visualization Techniques – Mental Image Strengthening

Purpose: To enhance your ability to “see” and retain visual information in the mind’s eye.

Exercise: Memory Room Visualization

• Time: 5–10 minutes

• Instructions:

  1. Visualize a room that you’re very familiar with (e.g., your bedroom or kitchen).

  2. In your mind, walk through the room slowly, noticing fine details (textures, colors, objects).

  3. Try to “see” it as vividly as possible. Imagine opening drawers or touching surfaces.

  4. Now, rotate the view—see the room from above, or from a corner. Add sound or smell if possible.
     

Progression:

• Later, imagine unfamiliar objects placed in the room. Try to hold those new additions clearly.

• Eventually, use abstract shapes or colors and build a scene from scratch—training your imagination for receiving non-logical targets.
  

Variation: Practice recalling the image hours later to train long-term inner vision.

2. Remote Viewing Protocols: Step-by-Step Exercises

1. Coordinate Remote Viewing (CRV)

Structured, analytic, and systematic—developed for military use

Objective: Use a random set of numbers (coordinates) to focus consciousness on a specific target, and describe impressions stage by stage.

Exercise: Basic CRV Session (Stage 1–3)

• Time: 20–30 minutes per session

• Materials: Pen, unlined paper, a “target pool” of pre-assigned coordinate/target pairs
  

Step-by-Step:

1. Setup:

   • Sit at a desk with a quiet mind.

   • Begin with 2–3 minutes of box breathing or meditation.

   • Write the date, time, and "Target #1234-AB" (example coordinate) at the top of the page.

2. Stage 1 – Ideogram (Initial Contact):

   • Quickly write an ideogram (a squiggle or movement that comes to mind instantly upon hearing or writing the coordinate).

   • Write 1–3 single-word impressions: e.g., "water," "metallic," "open."

3. Stage 2 – Sensory Data:

   • Ask: What does it feel like? (touch, sound, smell, taste, temperature)

   • Jot down sensory words: “rough,” “cold,” “echoing,” “musty.”

4. Stage 3 – Sketch:

   • Without thinking too much, draw what comes to mind. It may be abstract or incomplete—don’t judge.

   • Label parts with impressions (e.g., “hard,” “bright,” “motion”).

5. Feedback:

   • After the session, compare your notes to the real target photo or description.

   • Reflect but don’t self-criticize. You're training your subconscious language.

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2. Associative Remote Viewing (ARV)

Used for binary outcomes: financial decisions, horse races, coin flips

Objective: View images that represent possible outcomes (not the event itself). This detaches the viewer from bias and overlays.

Exercise: Binary Outcome Practice

Scenario: Will Stock X go up or down tomorrow?

Step-by-Step:

1. Create Symbolic Targets:

   • Assign Image A (e.g., a waterfall) = "Yes, it will go up"

   • Assign Image B (e.g., a desert) = "No, it will go down"

   • Do not show the viewer which image is which yet.

2. Viewer Tasking:

   • Give yourself (or the viewer) a neutral target reference: "Describe the image I will show you tomorrow at 5 PM."

3. Session:

   • Follow the CRV basics (ideogram, sensory data, sketch).

   • Do not mention stocks—just describe the future feedback image.

4. Analysis:

   • Compare session results to Image A and Image B.

   • Determine which image the viewer perceived more clearly.

   • Predict outcome based on the associated image.

5. Feedback:

   • At 5 PM, reveal the correct image based on the actual stock movement.

   • Over time, track accuracy and adjust protocols as needed.

Tip: ARV is powerful, but analytical overlay (AO) is common—repetition and structure are key to success.

3. Extended Remote Viewing (ERV)

Open-ended, intuitive, and meditative—developed for natural psychics and empaths

Objective: Enter a relaxed state where the subconscious freely receives impressions without analytical interference.

Exercise: Deep Mind ERV Session

Step-by-Step:

1. Preparation:

   • Lie down or recline in a dim, quiet space.

   • Use noise-canceling headphones and soft white noise or binaural beats (optional).

   • Perform 10 minutes of deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation.
     

2. Induction:

   • Use a countdown (e.g., from 20 to 1) while imagining yourself sinking deeper into a calm space.

   • At the bottom of the count, state inwardly: “I am open to the target.”

3. Reception:

   • Stay in a passive, open state. Let impressions come as images, emotions, body sensations, or brief words.

   • Record what arises using a recorder or have a monitor transcribe.

   • Avoid judgment. All data is neutral.

4. Exit & Review:

   • Count back up slowly (1 to 5) and stretch your body.

   • Write down or voice-record everything you remember.

   • Review for patterns, metaphors, and emotional tone.

Tip: ERV is especially good for complex, emotional, or conceptual targets like events, historical figures, or future timelines. “Remote viewing works best when you get your ego out of the way and just let the information flow without judgment.” -Paul H. Smith, Ph.D. (Former U.S. Army remote viewer and trainer)

3. Practicing with a Partner

Working with a partner allows you to simulate real-world viewing conditions and gradually increase complexity. This can significantly enhance precision, confidence, and feedback integration.

A. Target Selection Exercise

Training non-local perception with controlled, verifiable targets.

Objective: One person (the "monitor") selects a hidden target (photo, object, or location), and the remote viewer attempts to perceive it without prior knowledge.

Step-by-Step Exercise: Image Target Practice

Materials:

• A stack of 20–50 diverse images (e.g., landmarks, nature scenes, historical events, abstract objects)

• Envelopes or digital file names (coded randomly)
  

Instructions:

1. Target Pool Creation (Monitor's task):

   • Choose 10–20 unique images.

   • Label each with a random code (e.g., "target 4927-AB").

   • Keep all images hidden from the viewer (in physical envelopes or a locked digital folder).

2. Target Assignment:

   • Monitor selects one target at random (viewer remains unaware).

   • The monitor tells the viewer: "Your target is 4927-AB. Describe it."

3. Session (Viewer’s task):

   • The viewer relaxes and follows a CRV or ERV-style session.

   • Record impressions in stages: sensory data (colors, textures), shapes, emotions, and sketches.

4. End of Session:

   • Once the viewer has finished, stop and document the data.
     

B. Blind Targeting

The most authentic way to avoid bias and develop non-analytical access to the target.

Objective: Viewer works completely blind. No clues, no context—only a coordinate or a neutral reference (like “Target X”).

Step-by-Step Exercise: Blind Location Viewing

1. Monitor Preparation:

   • Select a real-world location (e.g., Eiffel Tower, a cabin in the woods, a beach).

   • Assign it a random coordinate or code name.

   • Prepare 3–4 reference photos to show after the session for feedback.

2. Viewer Session:

   • Viewer receives only the code (e.g., "Target 8821-ZD").

   • Begin session with meditation or deep breathing.

   • Progress through ideograms, sensory impressions, emotional tone, and sketches.

3. Expansion:

   • Ask the viewer to describe what the location feels like.

   • What is the climate? Sounds? Colors? Are there people, structures, nature?

4. Feedback:

   • Once the session ends, the monitor shows the real target and reference images.

   • Discuss matches and misses without judgment.
     

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C. Feedback and Analysis

Crucial for learning. Helps the subconscious mind calibrate accuracy over time.

Objective: Strengthen accuracy by identifying which impressions were correct and how they were received.

Step-by-Step Exercise: Session Review & Integration

1. Debrief Together:

   • Immediately after the session, review the viewer’s notes or sketches.

   • Without jumping to conclusions, look for similarities in structure, emotion, and sensory elements.

2. Mark Key Matches:

   • Circle or highlight phrases or sketches that accurately reflect target features.

   • For example: Viewer says “cold, metal arch” → Target: Golden Gate Bridge.

3. Identify Analytical Overlay (AOL):

   • Note when the viewer “named” the target too early (e.g., “I think it’s a church”).

   • Discuss how descriptive impressions were more accurate than labels.

4. Maintain a Logbook:

   • Track each session’s results, success rate, and insights.

   • Over time, you’ll begin to recognize personal patterns or biases—and refine your skill.

5. Positive Reinforcement:

   • Always acknowledge any correct hits, even partial ones.

   • Confidence is a critical part of remote viewing growth.

Advanced Practice Tips:

• Try "photo matching" games with random internet images.

• View unknown objects in sealed boxes.

• Try cross-country remote viewings via Zoom or phone.

• Have your partner choose a live target location and go there in real time.
  

Exercises to Enhance Remote Viewing Abilities

1. Envelope Experiment

·     A partner places an image inside an envelope.

·     Without opening it, the viewer records impressions (shapes, colors, emotions).

·     Compare notes after revealing the image.

2. Hidden Object Experiment

·     Hide an object in a specific room.

·     The viewer attempts to describe its location.

·     Validate results by checking the object’s position.

3. Newspaper Headlines Test

·     Try to predict the main headline of tomorrow’s newspaper.

·     Record impressions and compare them with the actual newspaper.

“Remote viewing is not about ‘seeing’ with your eyes—it’s about sensing, translating, and trusting the data that rises gently to your awareness.” - Lori Williams (Professional remote viewer and teacher)

4. Remote Location Viewing

·     A partner selects a well-known landmark.

·     The viewer attempts to describe the landmark’s features.

·     Validate through photographs or descriptions.

5. Symbol Matching

·     Use a deck of Zener cards or other symbols.

·     The viewer tries to perceive which symbol the sender is focusing on.

·     Measure results over multiple trials.

Overcoming Challenges in Remote Viewing Development

1. Managing Doubt and Skepticism

·     Approach remote viewing with an open yet analytical mindset.

·     Keep a record of accurate perceptions to track progress.

·     Use controlled experiments for validation.

2. Reducing Mental Interference

·     Practice in a quiet, distraction-free environment.

·     Avoid second-guessing impressions.

·     Trust initial perceptions before logical reasoning intervenes.

3. Practicing Regularly

·     Consistency is key to improving accuracy.

·     Schedule daily practice sessions.

·     Engage in mental exercises to enhance perception.

Conclusion

Developing remote viewing requires dedication, an open mind, and structured practice. Learning to trust what is coming in, accepting it does not need to make sense in the moment, will be your biggest challenge. By integrating meditation, targeted exercises, and validation techniques, you can enhance your ability to perceive distant targets, people, places, items, and events. Whether explored for personal insight, scientific inquiry, or practical applications, remote viewing offers an intriguing look into the potential of human consciousness and perception beyond the physical senses. You don't have to be psychic to tap into the universal consciousness and see beyond what you were told you could see.

“All of us have this capability. It’s not paranormal. It’s a part of being human—we’ve just forgotten how to use it.” - Joseph McMoneagle (Army Remote Viewer and author) Thank you for Reading groundedpsychic.com blog

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 Recommended Reading:

"Limitless Mind: A Guide to Remote Viewing and Transformation of Consciousness" – Russell Targ

• Focus: Consciousness, intuition, and spiritual awakening through remote viewing.

• Best for: Those integrating psychic development with spiritual growth or mysticism.

"Mind Trek: Exploring Consciousness, Time, and Space Through Remote Viewing" – Joseph McMoneagle

• Focus: Explains RV from a scientific and military research perspective (McMoneagle was Remote Viewer).

• Best for: Readers who want a data-backed, experiential account with personal case studies.

"The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing" – Paul H. Smith

• Focus: Clear training protocols, real-world examples, and structured techniques.

• Best for: Beginners or serious students who want to learn and practice remote viewing step-by-step.