Spiritual Consultations
Psychic Readings
Hypnotherapy

A psychic reading is a specific attempt to discern information with clairvoyance and the resulting statements made during such an attempt.[1] The term is commonly associated with paranormal-based consultation given for a fee in such settings as over the phone, in a home, or at psychic fairs.[2][3] Though psychic readings are controversial and a focus of skeptical inquiry,[4] a popular interest in them persists.[5] When seeking a psychic reading the choice between a "pseudo-psychic" and a psychic who is considered to be "genuinely gifted" by clients is commonly made based on word of mouth.[6][unreliable source?]

Contents

1 Types of psychic reading

1.1 Astrology
1.2 Aura reading
1.3 Cartomancy or Playing Card Reading
1.4 Distant readings
1.5 Lithomancy and crystallomancy
1.6 Numerology
1.7 Palm reading
1.8 Psychometry
1.9 Rune reading
1.10 Tarot reading
2 See also
3 References

Types of psychic reading

There are many types of psychic readings practiced by those who claim to have psychic abilities. Although psychic readings might not incorporate the use of any tools, a professional psychic may have one or more specialized areas of expertise. Some of the more common readings include Tarot reading, palm reading, psychometry, aura readings, or astrological readings.

Astrology

Astrology readings are a form of divination based on alignments of the sun, moon, planets and fixed stars. Astrology is an ancient practice and pre-dates many scientific methods of astral observation.[7] Astrology does not require psychic ability.

Aura reading

Aura readings involve the observation and interpretation of auras.[8] The “aura” is a field of subtle, luminous radiation supposedly surrounding a person.[9] Aura readers claim to have the ability to see or sense this aura and interpret its meaning to the individual.

Cartomancy or Playing Card Reading

Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards.[10] Tarot readings are a form of cartomancy.

Distant readings

A distant reading, "traveling clairvoyance", or "remote perception" can be conducted without the reader ever meeting the client.[11] This includes email and telephone readings.

Lithomancy and crystallomancy

Lithomancy readings usually involve especially suitable gems or stones that are emersed in water, or tossed as a set and read by mutual proximity.[12] Its origins are unknown, and there are numerous different methodologies used by various cultures throughout the world. A recently more common variant is crystallomancy also known as crystal gazing.[13] Using quartz as a crystal ball[14] it is stereotypically depicted as gypsy fortune telling.

Numerology

Numerology is defined as the study of the occult meanings of numbers and their influence on human life. It is essentially a reading of an individual based specifically upon numerical values such as their date of birth, letters in their names, etc. Numerology can be used in psychic readings.

Palm reading

Palmistry is another popular method of psychic readings, involving characterization and foretelling of one's future through the study of the lines, shapes, wrinkles and curves on the palm. Palmistry does not require psychic ability.

Psychometry

Psychometry is a form of psychic reading in which the reader claims to obtain details about another through physical contact with their possessions.[15] Psychometry readers often ask the subject for their favorite and most meaningful objects, such as wedding rings, glasses, car keys, etc., for the reading. The belief is that objects which are in close proximity to a person for extended periods of time hold some of that person's energy; energy which can be detected. This method has been used to try and locate missing persons.[16]

Rune reading

Runes are an ancient alphabet used for divining the future. The runes are cast on a mat to discern future events or path a problem or issue will take. Runes are also considered magick and are used for spells and incantations by some witches.[citation needed]

Tarot reading

Tarot cards have been greatly popularized. Traditional decks are available in chain bookstores. New decks also frequently appear in New Age bookstores. Though not requiring psychic abilities, Tarot cards can be used as a psychic tool and Tarot readings are common at psychic fairs.[5][17]

See also

Cold reading
Psychic
Remote viewing
List of parapsychology topics

References