Not too long ago I attended a practice mediumship circle. I often attend these mediumship practice circles to continue to keep my mediumship skills strong and build new connections with the spirit communicator, especially in between clients.
It also helps to continue to connect with spirits from the other side in between clients because I also find that I learn something new every time I attend a circle. One of the circles is evidential mediumship circle.
Now, when I mention that I’m an evidential medium, I often see puzzled looks. So, let me clarify being an evidential medium means bringing forth specific evidence from a loved one in spirit, evidence that only the sitter (the person receiving the reading) would recognize. For instance, if a spirit shows me an image of a big rope with a knot, I share this with the sitter. They might then relate it to their uncle who worked at sea and used such ropes.
This is just one example of a mediumship circle I attend for evidential mediums and these circles are usually advanced, meaning you need to maintain a connection with the spirit for at least 10-minutes.
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There are also practice circles for mediums that are open to all levels. This means that everyone is invited to join, beginners as well as advanced and seasoned mediums.
However, let me point out that these are not “development” or teaching circles, so no one is there to guide you. You simply attend with the intention to do a practice reading to other mediums or beginner mediums. You are expected to do a reading in “practice” mode, meaning you can hone your skills in a gentle, friendly environment and no one will judge you.
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One day, I was in one of these “open circles” where everyone is invited, all levels are welcome. There were about 10 mediums in this meeting online.
The names of attendees were placed in a bowl, and one by one, names were drawn by the host (in Zoom) to determine the order of readings. After all the names were picked and the order set, the meditative music will start to prepare ourselves, sit in power and start connecting to the “other side”.
Then off we go… the first medium will connect with her communicator and then starts telling us evidence to see who can relate to her spirit she brought up.
It’s usually a 10-minute reading per medium in this group. The medium begins by bringing up 3 to 5 pieces of information and asks which us can relate or understand the evidence the medium is saying. If one person can relate to it, the medium will then work with that person and continue with her reading from the spirit. After the reading is over, optional feedback is given if we have time or they can provide the feedback in Zoom chat.
Well, at one of these practice circles, we had a fairly new person attend. She just learned a little bit about mediumship and wanted to give reading a try. So, she closed her eyes and said to us, “let me see who I can connect with.” We waited and waited and after about 2-3 minutes, she began crying! She grabbed some tissue to wipe the tears rolling down her face and said, “sorry, I am being emotional right now”.
At that point, someone in the group said, “it’s okay honey, take your time.” So, we waited another couple of minutes, and she cried even more, very emotional and obviously in distress. Then another female medium said to her, “it’s okay, honey, go on, and I will guide you, because I think I know who it is”.
It was very strange that another medium attendee, stepped in like this. First, she is not the host of the group. Second, she is not a teacher. Third, the crying medium did not ask for any help or for her advice.
I quickly sent the host and another medium who is a teacher a quick private message and asked if the medium should have interfered and telling the crying medium to go on and that she will guide her.” They both agreed that is was not her place to do this. This has never occurred before in this group and no one seems to know how to handle the situation. Instead we all continued to wait, patiently and quietly.
After many minutes of this very uncomfortable and awkward experience, the poor crying medium continued uncontrollably crying and eventually turned her camera off, so we cannot see her cry on screen anymore. When she returned, she tried again to connect to a spirit but found it too emotional to continue.
After a few minutes, she said she had to leave our circle.
So now, that you know that story, let me explain something about mediumship. First, if you are only getting into mediumship because you recently lost a loved one, this is not the right time for you to start.
Especially true, if the loss was recent and you are crying a lot, get deeply emotional and sobbing at the thought of your loved one has left you from this physical world.
Consider an important point about mediumship: if you’re drawn to it after recently losing a loved one, wait and heal more before proceeding. Grieving is a personal and profound process. If the loss is fresh and you find yourself crying frequently or getting very emotional, it’s essential to take time for yourself first. Healing is crucial.
Feel all your emotions—joy, pain, sadness—and let them out. Cry, sob, and process your grief. Everyone grieves differently; some cry a lot, while others may shed just a few tears. This medium was clearly not ready, having experienced a recent loss and still deep in the grieving process.
So, how can you tell when you’re ready to become a medium?
Here are some ideas to consider:
- Emotional Stability: You feel more balanced and stable, even though the pain of loss might still be present.
- Intuitive Pull: You feel a strong calling or intuitive pull towards mediumship.
- Sense of Peace: There’s a sense of peace or acceptance about your loss.
- Recurring Experiences: You notice signs or experiences indicating a connection with spirits.
- Support System: You have a support network in place for guidance and comfort.
- Self-Care: You engage in regular self-care and grounding practices.
- Education and Mentorship: You’ve taken steps to educate yourself and perhaps found a mentor.
Let me also point out that while most of us are born with psychic abilities. But not everyone can connect to the “other side” to become a medium. Yes, getting training from teachers and mentors can teach how to become a medium, However, they cannot guarantee that you will become one. There is a saying that goes like this: “Everyone can be a psychic but all psychics cannot be mediums.”
Mediumship also takes a lot of time, patience and practice to be a medium. Also, it is a myth that you need to be born with mediumship abilities. Mediumship can start at any point in your life. Some people begin to communicate with spirits from beyond the veil after a traumatic event. Others developed an interest in it from a younger age because they felt called to it.
Remember, it’s okay to take your time. Mediumship is a journey, and it’s important to honor your own pace and emotional needs.
If you need help with grieving, please connect with me. I am also a Certified Life Coach and can provide assistance. Schedule free meeting with me online, Skype, Zoom or phone, click here for my calendar link.
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