Mediumship and Beyond

Now, if you have been reading my blog on a regular basis you know how to set up and run your own circle. You may now be ready  to move your circle on a bit and need to know how.

You should be aware by now of how you and your other group members are progressing.  Do you feel that there are signs of any special gifts appearing.  Do any of you seem to be going into trance or do your faces seem to change a little?  Is any one of seeming to progress quicker than the rest?

With these questions in mind, and your answers, you can decide which way to take things.  You can try to put the focus on one group member for a couple of weeks and then, if nothing special seems to happen, try another member.  This way, if any of them is developing a particular gift you will soon find out.

The other thing you can try, either before or after the above, is to experiment with psychometry.  When you have tried psychometry for a couple of weeks you will know who it suits best.  You can then move on to try sand and then ribbons.  This way there is a good chance that you will find a good outlet for each of your group sitters.

There is always one method that suits one person more than the others.  It is great when they find their own thing!  When you have tried and tested the different focal points, colours, psychometry, flowers and sand you can then consider taking it in turns to be the focus of the group.

Ask your sitters if any of them feel inspired to talk during the circle.  Sometimes a sitter will start to develop an interest in philosophy and may feel inspired to talk during the circle.  Let them talk and see what happens.  You may be guided by that person’s guardian angel.

One of you will probably find you are inspired to say the opening and closing prayers.  It may be more than one of you.  In any case, when one of you is inspired in any knew direction you should be given the chance to pracice and improve.

More suggestions later.

If you are hearing voices, and what the voices are telling you makes sense, then it is likely you are clairaudient.  The voices most often are subjective, which means the voices seem to be inside the head, rather than outside as in normal conversation.  Though there are those physical mediums who hear it objectively.

Often the spiritual guide is the voice you will hear, but also you can often hear the voices of other spirits, even loved ones.

My advice is for you to sit in a development circle to help develop your gift and to enable the voices to become clearer.  You can use the circle to communicate with your guide and ask them for their help.  It is often a two way communication and sometimes a three way communication.

Clairvoyants often hear as well as see, but there are a lot of mediums who just hear.  These are the clairaudients.  The gift is a great one to have as you can sometimes have real conversations with spirits, but not being able to see spirit when you are giving a message is a very different way of working.

We cannot choose our spiritual gifts but we can choose to make the most of them by developing to the highest standard you possibly can.  I wish you luck and offer my guidance and assistance as usual.

There are a few things you need to be aware of if you set out to work on the spiritual pathway. Here are a few I think it important to impart.

The Ego
The ego is something that should be left behind whilst working with spirit. All too often, a big ego spoils what was potentially a great gift. It can soon become ‘Aren’t I good?’ and sadly, all mention of not being able to give messages without spirit’s help, can be forgotten.

It is easy to become self-obsessed when sitters are singing your praises, but you should never forget where the communication actually comes from. To be humble, compassionate and caring, is far better than being egotistical. Your development will fare better for it.

One’s Own Mind
It can be very hard at first to differentiate between the thoughts in your head and the messages being put into your mind by spirits. You will soon be able to figure it out. You will know when it is something that you have put into your mind and not spirit. To make sure and to reassure yourself, ask for a sign from your guide. This can be a signal that you will always recognise as being them. It can be a touch of the head or face, a particular sensation, or something else. You can decide what it is to be, then you can ask your guide or Guardian Angel to repeat the signal every time you ask.

If in doubt, you can use my method: say to spirit that you have understood the message, but need to know if it is really from spirit, and not from your own mind. Wait for the signal before carrying on. If you do not get the correct signal, do not give the communication.

Not Everything in Your Head is a Message
It is dangerous to start to believe that everything going through your mind is a message from the spirit world. It is not spirit if it is something you have been thinking of, it is probably just your own mind. If you have tuned in to spirit whilst opening up your psychic centres and asked for communication, then it may be a message. “Test all things”, should be your motto. You are seeking the truth, so you do not want to be deluded.

Some novices, assume that everything going through their mind is a spiritual message, it is not. It would be mind boggling if it were. You would have trouble sorting it all out. Also, it would interfere with your material life, and it is for this purpose (living a material life) that we are here on the earth plane, to live our life and learn our lessons.

Prove all things, and, as the saying goes, “Test ye the Spirit.” Take nothing for granted and always work with humility.  I leave you in the safe hands of your Spirit Guide.  May you spend many happy and wonderful hours communicating with them and proving life after death to seekers of truth.

Copyright: Barbara Biggin 2012

On frequenting Spiritualist churches, you may be forgiven for thinking that all guides are Native Americans, or monks and nuns or Sisters of Mercy.   You may find yourself asking why the American Indians White Feather and Red Cloud can possibly be the guides of so many mediums at the same time, and why even Sitting Bull is appearing at lots of circles simultaneously.

Whilst some of these very spiritual beings may often be present at such events, there is, occasionally, a deluded person who makes the claim of having such venerable guides, because they think it  will impress others.

It is of course possible, that the person is aware of such a similar spirit and thinks that it will be  good to put a name to them, therefore making them misguided rather than deluded. Queen Victoria and Cleopatra are others whose names are bandied around, most often without any proof at all.

You must learn to seek proof in all things and take nothing at face value.  Use your own intelligence to figure it out.

It makes obvious sense that spiritual souls will want to come and help us with our  spiritual growth, but those souls who led ordinary everyday lives, can and do make very good helpers and guides. They are as spiritual as anyone else.

Whatever we need to learn at certain times during our development and eternal progression, a particular guide will come, with the knowledge we are needing. They will help us all they can to progress.

It may be a spirit who was a road sweeper, nun, typist, actor or musician in this earthly life.  Whichever earthly body or life they inhabited you should welcome them, as they have only our well being in mind.  They will teach us so much about spirituality as well as about everyday life.

Some will bring humour and some serenity.  Some will bring prayer and devotion. Whatever is necessary for us to have guidance with at that particular time in our life. Spirit know what it is we need guidance with and we are humbled when they come to call.

Enjoy them and cherish their devotion to you.

When a loved one has passed over to the spirit world, I know all you want to do is feel them, and hold them, and talk to them just as before.  It is no longer possible to feel their physical presence or see their physical body but it is still possible to communicate with them albeit through another person.

You may be able to learn to do this yourself with practice, or you may find out that you can do it already.  If not, then you can still get communication from them via a good medium.  You can do this by going to see one privately, on the recommendation of a trusted friend or relative.  Otherwise, you could go along to a meeting at a spiritualist church or hall where a medium is demonstrating clairvoyance.

If you plump for the private consultation, then you are more likely to get a longer reading.  This reading may or may not include a message from your recently ‘lost’ loved one.  Sometimes when loved ones first pass over they are unable to communicate.  It may take them a while to adjust to their new circumstances before they are ready to get in touch.

If it is not possible for the recently passed over loved to communicate themselves, they may pass communication to you via another spirit personality.  It all depends how much evolved the spirit was before it’s earthly existence.  Some already know how to communicate and therefore they get in touch pretty quickly.  If they had no experience, they will have to learn, much the same as we have to learn here.  Therefore, you may have to wait a while.

When you go for a consult, it is no good asking for just the one person to come through, as you cannot call up any spirit.  You have to ask for communication and then wait and see who comes through.  In my experience, it is best not to get into any conversation with the medium before your reading.  Wait until afterwards to ask any questions and before divulging any information.

Any medium worth their salt would not ask you any questions.  It would get in the way.  A medium has to keep a clear head and so anything you talk about is a hindrance.  Just say yes, no, or, I do not know what you mean, in answer to anything the medium says.  It is best for all three of you, you, the medium, and the spirit entity in the long run.

If you choose not to go for the private reading then you could go along to a meeting and the medium may come to you and pass on the communication from spirit.  Again, do not feed the medium, just keep your responses short and to the point as I have suggested above.

I am not suggesting that you live in the past, nor that you replace the living with the dead, Neither do I suggest that you don’t move on with your life.  What I am suggesting, is that you come to a realisation that we are all spirit and that as spirit we can all communicate with each other, albeit in a different way than on the earth plain.

We all are SPIRIT and came here to this earthly life, from our home in the Spirit World, to learn the lessons that only human life could teach us, in order to facilitate our eternal evolution.  When our lessons are learned and our time is up, we go back home. However long or however short the earthly time.  We have no say in that.

Remember, there is no beginning and no end to communication, or to life.  Life is everlasting.

So you have deceided to have your own home circle. I am sure once you get it up and running you will have many happy hours together. Here are a few pointers for you.

Have the circle same day same time each week. This lets spirit know you are making an appointment with them. They too can then make sure they are with you.

It is important that all your sitters arrive for the circle early and that they are not under the influence of either drink or drugs.  This is very important as the mind can play tricks on you even when you are not under the influence and you need a clear mind when working with spirit, as always.

All your circle members should agree with you on the content of the circle.  Is your intent to develop mediumship further, or are you going to sit for higher things?  The higher things being physical mediumship.  As I said in earlier posts, this can be gifts like trance, transfiguration or direct voice.

When you are all in agreement and you have laid down your rules about length of time sitting etc  You can sort out your seating arrangements.  Make sure you are all comfortable and that you are neither too hot nor too cold.  Where possible try not to sit too close together.  If you get too close to each other and your auras are overlapping you may feel very uncomfortable.

I am sure you know what I mean about the aura.  Think about how you feel if a stranger stands too close to you in a shop or else where, and you feel odd but cannot put your finger on it.  Well, that is when your aura may be overlapping the space of another.

You have your circle leader and you have your seats.  I find it is best to either sit in the dark or in a fairly dimly lit room.  Candle light or a small lamp with a red bulb will be ideal.  You may also want a CD player within your reach to play meditation music.

It is important to open your circle in prayer.  This is best done by the circle leader who should ask for spirits protection.  You may, if you prefer, have a communal prayer.  A prayer can also be used to ask spirit for advice and assistance within the circle.

Suggestions here are, to ask for your guides to come close and work with you.  To ask for a circle spirit guide to protect the circle.  Ask for advice on the ideal conditions for spirit to work with you.  These are just a few ideas but as you get more involved with developing your circle you may need to ask for more advice from them.

More to come …………..

So, hows it going?  Did you find the psychometry exercise easy or difficult?  Did you work with a partner or with an object and notepad?

If you had a partner, did you find it easy to share the information you picked up from the object you were holding?  It does take time to become comfortable with this. It comes in small tit bits and you have to give it in a way that your sitter understands.

No one, not even the most brilliant medium in the world, gets information in sentences. It all comes in snippets which you have to learn to put together.

The biggest problem, is in putting what you get across without distorting it.  This is important with psychometry, but even more important when giving proof from spirit.  By changing one word you can alter everything.

Your task now, is to give readings whilst remaining true to exactly what you pick up on the vibrations. Become aware of detail. You can prove nothing without detail. Detail is what your sitters are waiting for. And what they expect.

More on this in the next post. Email me if you need more guidance.

Copyright: Barbara Biggin 2012

There are many types of psychic reader and many different kinds of people from all walks of life who have become psychic readers. Many of these are professional readers and an even larger number are amateurs. Psychics are not mediums though. They cannot connect with the Spirit World.

There are various options when deciding to become a reader. There are ways, once you have developed your psychic ability, of learning how to give  different types of readings, but you will probably find you excel in one particular area.  With lots of practice of course.

Ribbons, feathers, sand, psychometry, are a few obvious ones. Here I will explain a bit about psychic reading with colour, for instance, using ribbons.

Colours:  Colours can be read with some knowledge and practice.  It takes ribbons and a basic set of meanings for the colour of each one.  With practice, you will soon be using your ribbons as a focal point for your concentration, thus allowing your mind to focus on the information which you are gleaning psychically. through to your consciousness.

More on this to come.

Copyright: Barbara Biggin 2012

So its down to work. Now you get to try out your abilities. (Yes you do have them)  Go to your quiet place. With luck you will have a companion too.  Take your music.  Make sure you cannot be disturbed. Dim the lights. Now you are ready.

You may find it useful to have a pad and pen handy. You may get things you wish to remember.

Open with a short prayer asking for spirit to come close and work with you. Ask for only the best at all times.  Turn on your music.

Now is the time to open up your psychic centres. Do this slowly and try to visualise every thing you do. Every step of the way. You will still open up,  but if you can visualise it makes it more worthwhile. You will soon see what I mean.

Once you are open, continue into a meditation journey. Always begin at the same point and always return to that same point. Enjoy the journey and ask spirit to come to you.

Once your journey has come to a close, you can share your experience with your companion. It may be that you find he or she can relate to some of the things you bring forth.

Next you should ask your partner for an item to hold,  in order for you to practice psychometry.  Hold the object between the palms of your closed hands. Tell your partner everything you sense, feel, see or hear. It should all relate to your partner in some way.

If you do not have a companion with you, you could hold an item which has been given to you earlier. In this case you will need that pen and paper. You can give them the paper later or read it to them. Whichever is best for you at the time.

Don’t be discouraged if it does not all make sense at the time. You will get better with regular practice.

After you have finished your session, you should close down. This is really important. Once you are closed you can offer a closing prayer to thank spirit for their help and guidance.

Make this your regular practice for a while. The more you practice the better the information will beome. If you have any questions please email me. I will be able to help you.

Above all enjoy!

Copyright: Barbara Biggin 2012

You have been learning how to open up your psychic centres, in order to allow your psychic energies to get to work for you.

You have also been learning how to meditate and go on journeys to learn to work with spirit.  You may well have met you guide or helpers and other spirit loved ones on these journeys. For some, this is yet to happen. Don’t be deterred. Keep on with the practice. Slowly is better than too quickly.

I have been giving you knowledge to help you understand the words mediums and psychics use. There are a lot of terms you should get used to. This will help if you go to spiritualist churches or other psychic events.

In the coming week I will be posting exercises for you. These will help you to get starting with message giving.  It will be useful if you can get a friend to sit with you whilst you open up and try out the exercises. Then you will have someone to practice on.

As usual I ask for your feedback and if you have any problems please email me at the link on this page.

Copyright: Barbara Biggin 2012