Psychic Abilities & Reading Types
The world of psychic reading is far broader than most people realize. This glossary covers all 35 major psychic abilities and reading modalities—from the core clairs and mediumship to ancient divination systems, energy healing, and specialized life readings. Each entry explains what the ability is, what you'll experience in a session, who it's best for, and which platform does it best.
35 modalities covered — updated April 2026
Core Psychic Abilities
Clairvoyant Reading
Clairvoyance—from the French for "clear seeing"—is the psychic ability to receive visual impressions, images, and symbol…
Full guideClairaudient Reading
Clairaudience—"clear hearing"—is the psychic ability to perceive information through an inner auditory channel rather th…
Full guideClairsentient Reading
Clairsentience—"clear feeling"—is the psychic ability to receive information through physical and emotional sensations r…
Full guideClaircognizant Reading
Claircognizance—"clear knowing"—is perhaps the most difficult psychic ability to explain because it bypasses the usual s…
Full guideEmpathic Reading
An empathic reading is a session conducted by a psychic empath—someone whose primary psychic channel is the ability to d…
Full guideRemote Viewing
Remote viewing is a structured psychic practice that gained mainstream attention through declassified US government rese…
Full guidePsychometry Reading
Psychometry is the psychic ability to receive information about a person or event by touching or holding an object conne…
Full guideSpirit Communication
Mediumship Reading
Mediumship is the specialized practice of communication between living people and those who have passed from physical li…
Full guideChanneling
Channeling is the practice of serving as a direct conduit for consciousness, information, or entities that exist outside…
Full guideAutomatic Writing
Automatic writing is the practice of allowing words, phrases, or extended text to flow through the hand without consciou…
Full guideSpirit Guide Communication
Spirit guide communication is the psychic practice of connecting with and relaying messages from non-physical beings who…
Full guideCard & Symbol Systems
Tarot Card Reading
Tarot card reading is one of the oldest and most widely practiced forms of divination, using a deck of 78 illustrated ca…
Full guideOracle Card Reading
Oracle card readings use decks that differ from traditional tarot in a fundamental way: oracle decks have no fixed struc…
Full guideAngel Card Reading
Angel card readings use specialized oracle decks that are specifically designed to channel the guidance of angelic prese…
Full guideRune Casting
Rune casting is a form of divination using the runic alphabets of the ancient Germanic and Norse peoples—most commonly t…
Full guidePendulum Reading
Pendulum reading is a form of dowsing in which a weighted object (the pendulum) suspended on a chain or string is used a…
Full guideI-Ching Reading
The I-Ching, or Book of Changes, is one of the oldest and most sophisticated divination systems in the world, with origi…
Full guideCrystal Ball Reading
Crystal ball reading, also known as scrying, is one of the most iconic images associated with psychic practice—a practit…
Full guideTea Leaf Reading
Tea leaf reading, also called tasseography or tasseomancy, is the art of interpreting patterns formed by loose tea leave…
Full guideCosmic & Numeric Modalities
Astrology Reading
Astrology is the ancient practice of interpreting the positions of celestial bodies—the sun, moon, planets, and signific…
Full guideNumerology Reading
Numerology is the study of numbers and their vibrational significance in human life. It operates on the principle that n…
Full guidePalmistry Reading
Palmistry, also called chiromancy or palm reading, is the art of reading the lines, mounts, shapes, and markings on the…
Full guideEnergy & Healing
Aura Reading
An aura reading is a psychic assessment of the electromagnetic energy field that surrounds the human body. Most traditio…
Full guideChakra Reading
A chakra reading is an energetic assessment focused specifically on the seven primary energy centers of the body as desc…
Full guideEnergy Healing Session
An energy healing session is a therapeutic intervention in the subtle energy systems of the body with the intention of r…
Full guideReiki Distance Healing
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing system developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century, based on the principle that…
Full guideSoul & Past Life
Past Life Reading
A past life reading is a psychic exploration of the soul's prior incarnations—the lives you lived before the current one…
Full guideAkashic Records Reading
The Akashic Records is a concept drawn from Sanskrit philosophy referring to a vast, non-physical repository of every th…
Full guideLife Situation Readings
Love Psychic Reading
A love psychic reading is a targeted session focused entirely on romantic relationships, emotional connections, and matt…
Full guideCareer Psychic Reading
A career psychic reading is a focused session exploring professional life, work direction, business opportunities, and f…
Full guideDream Interpretation Reading
A dream interpretation reading is a psychic session dedicated to analyzing and understanding the content, symbolism, and…
Full guideTwin Flame Reading
A twin flame reading is a specialized psychic session addressing the concept of the twin flame—a soul-level connection d…
Full guideFertility & Pregnancy Reading
A fertility and pregnancy psychic reading is a specialized session addressing the deeply personal questions surrounding…
Full guidePet & Animal Psychic
An animal communicator or pet psychic is a practitioner who can establish a telepathic connection with animals—living or…
Full guideSpiritual Counseling
Spiritual counseling combines psychic perception with compassionate guidance to support a person's overall spiritual wel…
Full guideAll 35 Reading Types at a Glance
| Reading Type | Primary Channel | Best Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Clairvoyant Reading | Clairvoyance—from the French for "clear seeing"—is the psych… | California |
| Clairaudient Reading | Clairaudience—"clear hearing"—is the psychic ability to perc… | Kasamba |
| Clairsentient Reading | Clairsentience—"clear feeling"—is the psychic ability to rec… | Purple |
| Claircognizant Reading | Claircognizance—"clear knowing"—is perhaps the most difficul… | California |
| Mediumship Reading | Mediumship is the specialized practice of communication betw… | Psychic |
| Tarot Card Reading | Tarot card reading is one of the oldest and most widely prac… | Kasamba |
| Oracle Card Reading | Oracle card readings use decks that differ from traditional… | Kasamba |
| Astrology Reading | Astrology is the ancient practice of interpreting the positi… | Keen |
| Numerology Reading | Numerology is the study of numbers and their vibrational sig… | Keen |
| Palmistry Reading | Palmistry, also called chiromancy or palm reading, is the ar… | Kasamba |
| Aura Reading | An aura reading is a psychic assessment of the electromagnet… | Purple |
| Chakra Reading | A chakra reading is an energetic assessment focused specific… | Purple |
| Past Life Reading | A past life reading is a psychic exploration of the soul's p… | Kasamba |
| Akashic Records Reading | The Akashic Records is a concept drawn from Sanskrit philoso… | Kasamba |
| Psychometry Reading | Psychometry is the psychic ability to receive information ab… | Keen |
| Remote Viewing | Remote viewing is a structured psychic practice that gained… | Keen |
| Automatic Writing | Automatic writing is the practice of allowing words, phrases… | Kasamba |
| Channeling | Channeling is the practice of serving as a direct conduit fo… | Purple |
| Empathic Reading | An empathic reading is a session conducted by a psychic empa… | Purple |
| Pet & Animal Psychic | An animal communicator or pet psychic is a practitioner who… | Kasamba |
| Love Psychic Reading | A love psychic reading is a targeted session focused entirel… | Keen |
| Career Psychic Reading | A career psychic reading is a focused session exploring prof… | Keen |
| Dream Interpretation Reading | A dream interpretation reading is a psychic session dedicate… | Kasamba |
| Energy Healing Session | An energy healing session is a therapeutic intervention in t… | Purple |
| Reiki Distance Healing | Reiki is a Japanese energy healing system developed by Mikao… | Purple |
| Spiritual Counseling | Spiritual counseling combines psychic perception with compas… | Kasamba |
| Angel Card Reading | Angel card readings use specialized oracle decks that are sp… | Kasamba |
| Rune Casting | Rune casting is a form of divination using the runic alphabe… | Keen |
| Pendulum Reading | Pendulum reading is a form of dowsing in which a weighted ob… | Kasamba |
| Crystal Ball Reading | Crystal ball reading, also known as scrying, is one of the m… | Keen |
| Tea Leaf Reading | Tea leaf reading, also called tasseography or tasseomancy, i… | Keen |
| I-Ching Reading | The I-Ching, or Book of Changes, is one of the oldest and mo… | Kasamba |
| Spirit Guide Communication | Spirit guide communication is the psychic practice of connec… | Purple |
| Twin Flame Reading | A twin flame reading is a specialized psychic session addres… | Keen |
| Fertility & Pregnancy Reading | A fertility and pregnancy psychic reading is a specialized s… | Kasamba |
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