I have found that headaches often occur when novices sit for spirit and build up the power. The problem can be that they don’t then use the power they have built up. This can cause a headache.

My first realisation of this was when I first began to develop. I sat in a meditation group every week and built up the power. The problem was that I didn’t understand what I was doing.  As I did not realise I was in tune with spirit and that they were trying to communicate with me, I did not use up the power which had built.

Every week I went home with a terrible headache and my hubby would say that if going to church gave me headache I should stop going.  He did not understand, but then neither did I.

Once I began to understand what was happening, I was able to do something about it.  If it is happening to you there is something you can do too.

If you have not yet learned to communicate with spirit and don’t know how to use up the power, you can ask, at the end of your session, for any power which is left to be used for healing.  Here is exactly what I do at the end of any session, be it a workshop, class, or personal sitting.

Say a prayer of thanks and then say to spirit ‘May any power left in this room go out as healing to where you know it is needed the most’.

If you have someone whom you know needs the healing you can send it to them.  To do this:  visualise the person lying on a bed. Visualise a gorgeous cloud of blue healing power. Send this cloud to the person and let it envelop them. Stay a while in the state and then thank spirit before drawing away.

Psychic headache may sound weird but its not at all.  Use up the power and lose the headache. Or better still, make sure you use the power wisely and then you don’t get the headache.  Enjoy your work!

Aura:The aura is an ethereal phenomenon, made up of colours and surrounds the body in a sort of egg shape.  Whilst the  average person does not see it, a psychic can learn how to see it with practice. The colours shimmer, pulsate and change according to how the body and mind is reacting to outside influences. Some mediums can also read auras. They can tell you a lot about what is going on in and around your life, by studying your aura and its colours. Objects too have auras.

Circle or Psychic Circle:A circle is made when a group of people get together to practise their psychic and mediumistic skills. A group often work best when sitting in a circle, as each person can be seen by all, making communication between each other much easier. Anyone can attend an open circle at a Spiritualist church; it is a good place to learn more about psychics and mediumship and improve ones abilities.

Clairaudience (clear hearing): Some mediums have the gift of hearing voices or words within the head, that cannot be heard by the psychically undeveloped person. Again, it can be used by the medium when developed to a high degree, in order to pass information on to a sitter, from the spirit entities and loved ones on the higher side of life. It can be a bit like being a switchboard operator.

Clairsentience (clear sensing): This is another psychic gift used by mediums. It allows the medium to sense or feel things, including pain and emotion,  which are communicated from loved ones in the spirit world.

Clairvoyance (clear seeing): The ability to see images, pictures, and even spirits with the third eye: a place in the centre of the brow that is invisible to the  naked eye. When the third eye is well developed the medium can utilise it to help give proof of life after death.

Development Circle: In a development circle you learn how to develop psychic awareness. Such circles are usually held at a Spiritualist church, but can  be held at a private home by an experienced medium. So, as long as you learn the rules of opening and closing, as explained later, the open circle can be  a good experience.

Life After Death:When we human beings die, our body is no longer needed, hence the need for burial or cremation, but our spirit or soul moves on to the  spirit world to carry on its intended existence. This process is often referred to as Transition, but in fact it is our life after this life. Once transition has taken place, the spirit carries on with its progression and evolvement to a higher spiritual plane.

Medium:A medium, is someone who has developed their own psychic ability to such a degree that they have become aware of an ability to communicate  with spirit entities and loved ones who have passed over to the spirit world. Mediumship is not an inherent gift, though it is possible to develop dormant  skills. This book will teach you how.

Private Sitting: If a person wishes to receive a one-to-one message from a medium, they can book a private sitting. This can of course be free of charge,  but most often there is a fee. We all have to live and finance our homes and offices, and mediums are no exception, so most have to charge. Not many  people will or are able, to work for nothing.

At such a private sitting, you would expect to be given proof of life after death. This would involve being given evidence from a loved one of yours who has passed to the higher side of life. Information not previously known to the medium. This should prove that your loved ones were here on the earth plane and are still watching over you even now.

Psychic: A psychic is someone who uses senses that the average person is unaware of. We all have these psychic senses which are invisible, but which  can be develop to a high degree with time and effort. Smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing, are all physical senses of which we are all aware because we see evidence of them all the time, and indeed take them for granted. Unless you are a Spiritualist, or mix with those who use the psychic senses, you are probably unaware of them.

Psychometry: A sitter gives you a personal item to hold in order for you to give information about the past of the object and its owner. All things hold vibrations or data which has been left on them over time. Pure silk is the only item I know of that holds no vibrations, hence the reason Tarot readers keep their cards wrapped in it.

The reader holds the item and lets their psychic centres take in as much information as possible. It is a bit like being a sponge and soaking up the vibrations and then relating them to the sitter.

Psychic Art:A psychic artist is someone who has the gift of being able to see a spirit entity and draw them, usually at the same time as giving clairvoyance.  Sometimes, a second medium is in attendance to add to the clairvoyance.

A famous Psychic Artist was the late Coral Polge, who was a well respected Spiritualist. Coral, did drawings which were said to be very accurate and  the clairvoyant proof she added made the sitting more than interesting.

Sitter: A sitter is someone who ‘sits’ with a medium or psychic, either in a circle or privately, in order to receive a ‘message’ or reading from them.

Spiritualist Closed Circle: A closed circle is just for those invited along, private. It is usually open only to church members.

Spiritualist Open Circle: An open circle is usually held at a Spiritualist Church. People sit in a circle with others who are hoping to communicate with  someone in the spirit world. You may get a message from an experienced person or from a novice. You could also go to such a circle to practise your  own newly developed psychic gifts.

Transition: Our ‘death’ is just a transitory phase from this life to the next, it is in fact a continuation of our existence. We have come from the spirit world, it is our home, and at our earthly death we return to the spirit world. Taking our transition is almost like passing through a door into another dimension.  Only a thought away.

Vibrations: Are what the psychic or medium ‘reads’ when you have a sitting. Such vibrations can contain information about you the sitter, and your life.

If there are others you wish to know about or ones you think I ought to add to this list then please email me at the contact link on this page.

Even mediums who have been working church platforms and giving private readings need to renew their energy.  We need to chill out and concentrate on our own development instead of that of others, for a change.

It matters not how long you have been developing, there is always more to do. A good medium is never satisfied.  It does us good to go back to basics for a while.

There is always another medium or teacher who can teach us something new. I am always open to new ideas.  I am also always keen to learn new techniques so that I can pass them on to my students.

It will come as no surprise to tell you that I am off to such an event today.  I will tell you all about it when I get back.  Have a great weekend wherever you are.

What usually happens is that people come along and sit in a circle. Sometimes the circles can get very big.  It depends on the popularity of the church.  Any novice or experienced psychic worker or medium can sit in the circle. 

Usually a prayer is said, and sometimes a hymn to open the service.  The leader of the group will then tell the circle they are all welcome and invite them to work within the circle.

If you are new to this sort of circle you may wonder what to do.  If you are a sitter then just relax in the circle and wait to see if you get a message.  If you are a worker, simply relax and open up the way you have been taught.  Let your consciousness move to a higher level so that spirit can get through to you.  Then wait for your spirit link.

Once you have a link with spirit you need to know who it is for.  Unless you have a really great relationship with a guide who tells you who to go to, you need to look around the circle.  I used to find that letting my eyes drift around the circle until I felt my gaze lift and pause, was a good way to find my recipient.

Your guide will inspire your gaze to stop at or near the correct sitter.  If you work with colour then your guide may show you a colour to look for. Once you feel you are with the right person, you are ready to work.

Wait until there is no other medium on their feet and then get up.  Ask the person who you have been led to if you may come to them, or talk with them. Stay standing in front of your seat. It is frowned upon to walk across the circle or to go and stand by a sitter. When they say yes (usually) you can begin passing on the communication.

Give your message clearly and wait for responses.  It is so annoying when mediums keep going and don’t give the sitter chance to say yes or no.  If it is yes then all well and good. If the answer is no then you need to work to get the right answer.  The ball is in your court and it is your responsibility.

When you have finished your message you may say ‘I will leave you now’,  or something else that you feel will indicate that the message is over.  You can sit down and let spirit come to you with another spirit link and message.

It can be difficult if you get a person who tries to take every message that is given. It may seem odd to you but most churches have a person like this.  They will shout up ‘I think you are with me’, or some similar phrase.  You have to stand your ground and carry on if you are sure you have the right link.

Don’t worry too much if you get  a link which you cannot place. Not everyone likes to speak up in public.  Thank spirit and move on.

Don’t forget to close down and ground yourself before leaving the circle.  Enjoy!

Firstly there are the many churches offering development circles and workshops.  The circles are great for learning the basics and the workshops are great for furthering your skills and trying out new ways of tuning in to spirit.  They are all so wonderful places to meet like minded people.

There are well run seminars country wide and of course there is the spiritualists college.  The Arthur Findlay College, at Stansted, England,  is a place of learning for mediums and healers.  They have a wide range of courses run by some good tutors.  You may wish to check out the tutors credentials though as they are not all good.

Some of the tutors, in my experience,  seem to get places because of who they know, rather than what they know. So, as usual I advice you to get recommendations from friends who have been.  Better to learn before hand as it is quite expensive to go there, so you don’t want to be disappointed.

Ego often gets in the way, I find,  once they are asked to tutor at Stansted.  Some of them can be quite high and mighty.  The best ones are still quite humble and their egos are kept in place.  You can soon tell which they are.  The ones who are popular get booked up very quickly, sometimes a year in advance.

For those who cannot afford Stansted there are still plenty of workshops.  Keep in touch with those at your local spiritualist church for info on anything that is up and coming.

From time to time I tell my readers of events.

Recently you have noticed that you seem to be more aware of things.  Your instinct seems to be working better and your judgement is more instinctual than logical. You have always used logic before and think maybe you are getting a little too soft and not taking things as seriously as usual.

You seem to keep hearing your name being called but there is never anyone there.  You could swear you saw someone  yonder but there is no one there.

These are some of the things that my sitters often tell me after their reading.  They are wanting to know what it all means.  They are wondering,  ‘just slightly’, if they may actually be becoming psychic.

As I have often said, we all have the ability to be psychic. Some of us though never have the inclination. 

When all the above begins to happen,  it is because you are now becoming aware of you sixth sense.  It is coming to the fore so that you can start to use it. You can ignore it all if you wish but these things happen for a reason.

It is your time to develop your psychic ability.  All you need is the know how.  You will find plenty of information on this blog to help you develop and to find a teacher.

Please email me at the link above if you need help with any of it.

If you have decided to develop your psychic and spiritual gifts, you should do so safely; certain in the knowledge that your teacher is equipped with enough know-how to help you. They should, hopefully, have years of experience as a medium. Unfortunately, there are lots of people getting involved in running circles who do not possess the skills to do so, or the experience which is vital to safety.

Sadly, I have attended some church circles where the person leading the development group is not a medium. In fact, some group leaders have very little knowledge of both Spiritualism and mediumship – some not even knowing the difference between psychics and mediums. This is the very basics of what you should be demanding.

Often there is no one else willing to run the development group at a spiritualist church, so it is deemed better by the committees, to have a willing someone than to have no one at all. This is bad form. Better to have no circle than a badly run circle.

It is a sad fact that a person with a little knowledge can do more harm than good when it comes to training novices. If they have a limited knowledge, they cannot answer questions or help a person who is having problems. Therefore not at all safe.

If you decide to join any circles, be it privately or in a church, always check the credentials of the group leader. Ask the committee about the circle and the person running it, or other members of any private group. If in doubt, do not join.

You would also find it useful to read the posts I have written on opening up and closing down. This too is important to safety and not taken seriously by a lot of people. If you are open, you can attract spirits. Therefore you should only be open when you are wanting such contact.

More on this subject from time to time. You may email me at the link above if you have any questions or if I can help you in any way.

Most of us are just aware of the five physical senses and are surprised to find there are others. Especially psychic senses.  They think it is too paranormal.  Too extraordinary!  When it really is a natural gift which seems to have become stifled in most of us as we have ‘evolved’.  Learning to awaken this sense is a natural thing to do.  Yes you have to work for it but it is worth it.

Nowadays there are Spiritualist churches all over the world.  There are lots of opportunities to learn how to become psychically aware, and indeed, to practise your new found gift when you are ready. 

There are psychic workshops which are very useful because it is more intense training than a weekly event.  You can learn a lot from them, psychic awareness being the most important. Plus you will meet others who are developing too and you can share experiences with them.

You do not have to go to church or take on a new religion. You can go to development groups and classes almost anywhere now. There are also books which can help you.   Though try to use ones which have been recommended.

If you want to try a course of awareness at home, then stay tuned to this site, as I will be posting some  useful information for you in the near future.

If you are not yet ready to try it for yourself, then you might like to try a psychic event at a hall or church nearby. There are always plenty on offer, although some are quite pricey. Church ones are the generally the least expensive. There is usually a good calibre of mediumship, although sometimes not so good.

You can also host your very own psychic evening.  If you would like to know more about this then please email me at the link above.

Clairsentience is often the first psychic gift to develop.  It is simple and straightforward.  Those with such a gift begin to ‘smell’ the scents which spirit waft around.  This usually begins as scents from loved ones, such as the fragrance of your mother or father, or even your baby.

Eventually, when you give readings, it will be the scents of those who are communicating through you.  Scents which you can describe to your sitter and which will help prove survival after bodily death.

There is also the sense of pain.  This being really a sense and not actually pain.  It may be the pain your communicator felt at the time of their passing or the pain they felt regularly during their earthly life.  It may be a pain that your sitter is feeling.

There is also the feeling of emotion. This can be very unnerving at times.  It maybe the emotion that your communicator feels on seeing your sitter.  It maybe the emotion that they felt on passing over to the higher side of life.  Or maybe the fear which they felt as they were about to pass.

Whatever sense, smell, emotion, it maybe, you will just know it!

Clairsentience often accompanies clairaudience and they work hand in hand.  It can also work well with clairvoyance.  But of course, you cannot pick which gifts you have.  Just be very grateful for them and use them to help others.

You don’t  have to become a Spiritualist to develop your psychic gifts. Religious people and Spiritualists are not the only ones granted these extra senses.  We all have them.  It’s deciding if you want to develop them that matters.

The sixth sense is a natural phenomena, not paranormal at all in my opinion.  Although it is seen as such.  I believe it is latent in us all.  A purely natural phenomena.  Some of us just don’t know we have yet.

At home, by yourself or with a small group of like minded people, is a good place to begin.  My latest set of  workbook and CDs will be ready in the near future.  If you would like to find out more about it, email me through my web site or add a comment on this page and I will get back to you, giving you details.

Meditation is a good place to begin your development.  Learning to relax helps both the physical body and also to quieten the mind. You need a quiet mind in order to communicate with the ‘dead’.   My own method uses meditation.  It is used to help you tune in to spirit and to understand spirit.

Learning about the chakras will help you develop.  Chakras are the psychic centres which open up when you are using your sixth sense   and working with the spirit world. Each chakra corresponds to a particular colour and each colour has it’s own meaning. These colours are used when giving colour and ribbon readings.

Why not give it a try. I know there are many of you who really want to get started on your spiritual journey.  I wish you a happy journey.