With the explosion of media around Mediumship over the past decade, the term “Medium” has become a common and trendy word, however many do not understand, what is a Medium?  And some may also wonder, does it even matter?  I would argue that yes, there are distinct differences and it really does matter!

When someone identifies as a Psychic or Clairvoyant, they are using their intuition and possibly a variety of tools, known as psychometry, in order to share their messages.  Some of these tools may include Tarot or Oracle cards, a pendulum, crystals, rune stones and more.  A Psychic uses all of their senses to receive information from their higher self and interpret that to deliver a message.  This is where Clairvoyance makes its appearance.  Clairvoyance simply means that the sense of sight is used to access information.  This sight comes from the mind’s eye or third eye rather than the physical human eye.  The other senses include Claircognizance, which is the knowing; Calirsentience for feeling; Clairaudience for hearing; Clairgustance for taste and finally Clairalience for smell.  The “clairs” are just as important for a Medium as they are for a Psychic, it is how they are used that is different.

In Mediumship, the message comes from Spirit, not from the Medium.  Using all of the senses, just like in Psychic work, the Medium receives the message and then shares it with the person receiving the message.  The ability to be only the messenger is crucial for an authentic reading, because should the message move to one of Psychic energy, it is no longer coming from the Spirit energy, but rather the reader themselves.  This is important to understand because often, when a Medium is giving a reading, it is because the receiver is vulnerable and/or grieving a loss.  Information coming from a stranger is received much differently than what is perceived to be coming from a loved one on the Spirit side of life.  For this reason, it is ethically essential that the Medium be forthcoming with where their information is coming from and what parts of the message actually is from Spirit.

Some believe that there is a hierarchy, that Mediumship is somehow better than Psychic, however it is simply just a different frequency that is being tapped in to and both have their purposes.  Mediumship is wonderful for anyone wanting validation of life after death, to seek healing or closure with a loved one on the other side or just to connect with a loved one.  Spirits do not gain prophetic powers because they have crossed over, and sometimes this needs to be explained, as Spirits take their personality with them.  If they were bossy and opinionated in living, they are often on the other side as well.  That being said, they may have no problem letting you know that they like your new boyfriend, but that is not because Spirit is seeing into the future. They are simply giving their opinion, as they likely would have in life.  Psychic readings on the other hand are wonderful for glimpses into the future, forecasting and helping to sort out issues in the present.  The reader, if trained or experienced as both a Psychic and a Medium, can shift frequencies and tune in to the information, much like changing from AM to FM and turning a dial on a radio.  It all depends what your desired outcome is!

In my experience, as a Psychic Medium of over 30 years, and having trained and mentored hundreds of Psychics and Mediums…everyone has intuition, and everyone has the capacity to connect with Spirit.  Regardless of which route one wants to go, the ego must be in check.  It is not about your personal opinion, regardless the type of reading.  If it were, it would simply be consulting.  The development for Psychic work does tend to come forward easier for many that are not a natural Medium.  It is of a lower vibration and easier for the human experience to connect with, as it is denser, much like the energy on earth.  Sadly, there are many wonderful Psychics that claim to be Mediumistic, when they are not in fact connecting with Spirit.  That being said, with dedication and mentorship, one can develop the ability to connect with Spirit and some may be able to identify as a Medium.  A Medium is able to connect with Spirit and deliver evidence and a message with accuracy and authenticity on a consistent basis.

Play is an amazing way to become familiar with energy, frequency and receiving insight!  There are many activities that you can do to shift vibrationally, and a great technique that anyone can try for feeling the vibrational shift in energy is to sit in a quiet space and set the intention of connecting without expectation.  Expectation tends to lead itself to ego, which is a much lower frequency.  As you are sitting in quiet, first begin to focus on your breath, much like you would for meditation or mindfulness.  Allow your head to look down and feel the breath that moves through the body.  This is the vibration of the human experience.  Next allow your chin to be at 90 degrees, facing forward and close your eyes during your breath.  In this position, with intention, you are raising your vibration out of emotion and still within the realm of the human experience.  Next with your chin still at 90 degrees and your eyes looking upward, breathe and feel the shift in frequency.  In this space you can access the unconscious/subconscious (depending which school of thought you are coming from) and universal consciousness.  This is the frequency of the higher self.  It is here that you can easily access psychic information.  Finally shift your chin upwards, open your arms wide.  Feel love coming to you and from you easily and effortlessly.  Feel the vibration move upwards.  In this space, you are able to greet Spirit.

You have an amazing ability to gain insight through your own intuition and signs from your loved ones.  Readings, both Mediumship and Psychic, can offer healing and understanding to help you on your journey.  And, you can always tap into your own intuition and connection with Spirit for insight as well!