My experience with an intuitive reading.

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A few weeks ago I shared my excitement around having my first reading with a spiritual intuitive.

I was confident none of you would laugh (you’re my people!), yet surprised at the number who confided you’ve always wanted to do the same and hadn’t.

Instead of being on the receiving end of Oooh you’re going to adore it! as I’d anticipated I was inundated with questions both before and after.

All the same questions I possessed (before) and many queries I can kindasorta answer now (after).

Disclaimer. These are my insights and experiences. I still really know nothing only beginner level stuffs. In addition, the entire scenario requires a willing suspension of disbelief–which I happily furnished.

How are intuitive readings different from psychic readings?

Most intuitive readers do not read the future, but rather read a person’s individual energy.  After my session I learned some intuitives do predict the future–mine did not. This is a subtle distinction for sure, but the reason I chose an intuitive over a psychic.

How do spiritual intuitives receive ‘information?”

Spoiler alert: Not from Google.

Many of my more analytical friends suggested I needed to be careful as the intuitive could research, read and ‘just know’ everything about me that way. It became clear early in the call she hadn’t done this.

I don’t know about all intuitives, but the woman I spoke with read my energy. She informed me she’d read it that morning before we were together and channeled it while we spoke.

The conversation felt ‘normal’ (as though we were simply talking) however the session included me, the intuitive and both of our spiritual teams and guides. The flashes of insight she had during our time together led her to the information she shared.

I’d been told prior to my appointment sometimes intuitives ‘receive’ information during a reading which doesn’t make sense in the moment. Often the information falls into place later and potentially it never does.

I have a friend who’s an intuitive and who refers to this sort of experience as ‘information lost in translation.’

My friend also explained intuitives hear (guides speaking to them), see (pictures/symbols which may make no sense to them but do to client), and know (this knowing, in my interpretation, must feel like mother’s intuition?).

Why did I feel called to try this?

For me it was as simple as seeking fresh insights into things I’ve struggled with for a while.

I’ve worked my ass off sifting through and examining my own sh*t.

I’m always looking to expand my tribe.

I was attracted to the notion of experiencing something less traditional than therapy and not on a continual basis.

An intuitive sounded fun, intriguing and financially feasible.

I’d also hoped (and it proved to be true) the sheer anticipation of the appointment might make my challenges feel lighter even prior to the call.

Enough of the other stuff–what was it like???

To my surprise (I’m not entirely sure what I’d expected) the session wasn’t remotely awkward.

I’m not a big phone person so I’d wondered if it might be hard to get the conversation flowing–it wasn’t.

I also asked about ‘why phone not Skype’ and she shared what I’d been told by other intuitive friends: In person works fine. Phone works fine. A visual medium like FaceTime can be distracting/interfere with the ability to read energies.

The intuitive opened with the fact she’d channeled my energy all morning and asked if I was more tired than usual.

This made me laugh (because really, who can tell anymore?). It made her laugh. And we proceeded easily from there.

She told me things I already knew because I’d lived them.

She told me many things/provided life insights I had not already realized.

She shared information about dynamics & relationships she’d have no way of knowing (translation: not on the Googles).

She was aware of dates and timelines she’d have had no way of being privy to.

She made suggestions. She offered mantras. She reminded me I already possessed an inner-awareness and could access my guides with or without her.

In essence, she pointed me toward my own intuitive powers.

Did I receive the answers I wanted?

Kind of.

The intuitive offered an overall sense of where she believed things are ‘headed’ in a few different arenas–but not in a fatalistic way.

The manner in which she conveyed the messages made me feel as though it were still all my choice/within my power whether or not any of these things actually happened (muddled sentence much? I know. I’m deliberately vague-blogging).

At the end of 30 minutes I definitely felt finished. There’s an option for a 60 minute call, but thirty was more than enough for  my first time.

I entered into the call with no expectations. My appointment wasn’t purpose driven. This was both good and bad.

I wanted to be as unprepared as possible for this first foray into having a spiritual intuitive experience.

I’m not an over-thinker by nature, but I am one who shows up at therapy appointments  toting a bullet point list of items I want to discuss (because I’m hyperaware of not wanting to squander a cent of my time).

I approached this session differently and, although I’m glad I did, when I schedule my next appointment (<——!!!)  I plan to have a list of general topics to discuss.

When we hung up I experienced an overall sense of calm. Even though a couple of pieces of information she’d shared were not what I’d expected none of it felt overwhelming or disturbing.

About an hour later I received in my inbox a recorded copy of our conversation.

And that’s my experience.

Some personal stuff removed for privacy most of it removed because it would be of no interest to anyone else.

And you?

• Have you met with a psychic or spiritual intuitive?  What did you think? 

•What questions do you still have about my experience? Ask and I shall answer!

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Comments

  2. I guess it is just I can’t suspend my disbelief, but I am curious if it felt as though what she said to you she could say to anyone? How do you read energy over a phone??

    • And how much did you shell out for general platitudes….not a “believer”- sorry. We forge our own path- it’s not laid out for us by the universe.

  3. Interesting. I feel like it is like having an objective 3r party give you a bit of a snapshpt an biography of your life (which I know is redundant, but whatever). Different from a therapist, this is like going to a consultant and saying: tell me what you find. I definitely see where it could be helpful, particularly if someone isn’t great with self reflection.

  4. Many years ago, (in my early 20s) I was sitting in a Tae Kwon Do studio awaiting my class to start and a woman sitting next to me was waiting for her son to finish when she said “excuse me I’m a spiritual intuitive….do you mind if I talk to you…
    I wish I remembered more about it but I was so taken aback. I do remember her telling me my “rainbow aura” is what attracted her.

  6. Interesting that in person or just phone a go, but video phone session wouldn’t work. I have a running guy friend who is an empath and “whisks” people, reading their energy, connects them to their angels, etc and so on. I stopped running with him on a regular basis as he was driving me crazy, as I’m just wanting to “run” and was getting stressed out by being “read” so much –I didn’t sign up for any of this. haha However, some unique unexpected things have happened that I can point back to him . . .it might be time to call him up for a run.

  7. A childhood friend of mine possessed intuitive abilities. I’ll never forget the summer when she told me I was going to meet the man I would marry. She said it was someone I already knew. She described him to a “t”. When she came to my wedding, she reminded me of our conversation, and told me that Mike was “the guy”.

  9. This is so interesting to me. I love that you shared so much because I’ve never even heard of an “intuitive” reading. I HAVE, however, been to a psychic (years ago when I was in my 20s) and most all of her predictions came to fruition. Insanity. Now that I read this, I’m thinking I should blog about my experience with that because it was so RIGHT ON but not immediately apparent to me.

  13. A friend of mine recently did this as she was trying to decide whether or not to leave a long term relationship. She got her answers. I have been wanting to do it ever since. Now I want to do it even more. The over the phone thing is different…I may try that.

  14. I have performed intuitive reading for almost a decade. Your reader sounds very professional and your interpretation of your reading, honest and open.
    Let the information she gave you sink in for a day or two. Sometimes more insights come into your thoughts if you are open to them.
    Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂

  15. Fascinating, Carla! I’ve heard of medical intuitives, but I’m not all that familiar with “life” intuitives. I’d be interested in giving it a try. And I appreciate your explanation of the distinction between an intuitive and a psychic. Thanks for sharing–with your typical candor and humor.

  16. I’m intrigued, but the part that would stop me is the “phone” thing. Which makes no sense! But already being a little skeptical, the prospect of being able to read energy over the phone takes it just out of my zone of suspension-of-disbelief, whereas in-person is somehow right on the cusp and I might go for it.

    Thanks for sharing your experience, fascinating!

    • I really was the EXACT same way initially. And yet after the call I was all in with the believing in no small part due to her telling me repeatedly how I could access this all myself…WITHIN MYSELF.

  17. HOWWWWW interesting! Not sure how I would feel about listening back to a recording (I can barely make myself watch a 30 second YouTube instructional video about some house task I desperately need to do….). Do you plan to listen to it?

    • when I first got it I TOTALLY thought exactly what you say above…but then I also thought OH THIS ALL WENT SO SO FAST I NEED TO REHEAR IT! and so I listened 🙂

  19. I’m utterly fascinated. So she read your energy all morning and then did the phone call include mostly a summary of what she had “read” or was it more like a conversation? Questions back and forth? I’m so so fascinated!

  20. I did meet with a medium after my mom died – it was just the loss that drove me….

    I would be open only because I am my own worst enemy & maybe it would help me…. I am blowing in the wind to nowhere right now… 🙂

    Thank you for sharing!!!!!

  21. Interesting experience! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never really been called to do this as an adult but as a teen it fascinated me. I wonder why?

  22. I’ve never been comfortable with the idea of a psychic but I quite like the idea of an intuitive read – it’s more about someone who has a sensitivity to the feelings and emotions and “vibes” of someone else who can help them get in touch with those areas. Really interesting Carla – you never cease to surprise me with what you’re up to!

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