New Season Long Island Medium 2013

When does the new season of the Long Island Medium air in 2013?

Good question!  (and one that we probably get more than any other these days as well..:-)

The good news?  It starts TOMMOROW!  (May 12 on TLC at 8 PM)

What are YOUR thoughts about Theresa Caputo and the show?  Some of our readers are BIG fans…and others believe some of the psychics we feature here are far superior, and that TC is more of a celebrity, than a genuine medium.  (I happen to find her very entertaining:-)  Let us know on Twitter HERE or in the community comments section as well!

TLC is bringing back their popular “Long Island Medium” series this summer, kicking off the psychic reality show’s fourth season with two hours of programming on Sunday, May 12 at 8 p.m. EST. First, TLC will air a one-hour “On The Road” special, followed by two new half-hour episodes.

‘Long Island Medium’ Season 4 returns with Theresa Caputo’s ‘On the Road’ special – Zap2it

5 Signs a Psychic is Honest

How can I tell if I can trust a psychic?  Are psychic reviews worth reading?  What percentage of psychics, mediums and clairvoyants are really DOING what they claim?  And if I am going to go speak to a psychic, what are the signs I should look for that they are worth trusting?

Any of these questions sound familiar?  If you are anything like I was when I first started researching psychics and spiritual advisors overall, the truth is, you don’t know who to believe in…and who to be suspicious of, right?  And most psychic reviews are so glowingly positive about the readers they are rating, that it’s hard to know if they are being written by the actual folks who are doing the readings, or the callers and clients themselves!

Here are 5 things I’ve learned about writing about, rating and reviewing psychics over the last decade, both personally (as a frequent client) and professionally, as an publisher with hundreds of thousands of readers in the spiritual and new age niche.

NOTE:  Most of these apply BOTH to individual intuitives and self employed readers, AND the larger psychic services who are a bit more popular.

1 – Transparency.  They have a section of their website set up for blog comments, reader reviews, and an open forum for discussion where others can share their opinions, experiences with the reading.  (if they don’t have this sort of transparency, I would look for somewhere else who will)

2 – As above, there are SOME less than stellar reviews or ratings that are publicly available.  If a psychic or service has NOTHING but glowing reviews, I don’t trust them.  Period.  You can’t please all of the people, all of the time…..and if there are no “negative” experiences, my “bull” detector goes UP!

3 – They’ve been around for a while.  Longer is obviously better. And while being new is NOT a sign that a reader is dishonest, obviously….all things being equal, when I see a long  history of satisfied clients or callers, I am far more comfortable calling myself, and recommending my own readers and subscribers check them out as well.

4 – A Money Back Guarantee.  Any good psychic or medium will put their money where their mouth is.  Period.  And a good reader will also understand that NOT every client or caller will have a connection….and it’s in everyone’s best interest to offer refunds for those small percentage of readings that don’t ‘connect.  No hard feelings.

5 – Trial reading rates for first time callers, clients and customers.  Expanding on the above, an honest and confident reader will also often offer first time incentives to get people “in the door” that allow the psychic to demonstrate their abilities for a low cost.

Believe it or not, ALL of the best online psychic services do this now, simply because they know that long term, clients and callers are very loyal, and will continue to come back for years to come.  (a win/win scenario for everyone, and a low cost opportunity for skeptics, cynics and those of us on a budget to “try before we buy” to boot!)

Sylvia Browne and Amanda Berry (Psychics in the News)

We’ve always believed that Sylvia Browne was a psychic who was closer to a con artist…..than a clairvoyant.  We’ve also recommended OUR readership avoid her at all costs.  (and when we say all costs….we REALLY mean, ALL costs, as she’s way too expensive for most of us anyway)

The truth is, with another embarrassing high profile miss with the Amanda Berry prediction under her belt,   you have to wonder just how much more leeway many of Sylvia Browne’s supporters will give.

She’s missed on so many other cases as well – (notably the Shawn Hornbeck case – the Miners years back who were trapped under-ground and more – and usually with BAD news (predicting a loved one is dead) that you have to wonder if there isn’t something sinister about her readings, and feelings for her audience.

Our best advice is simple.  Seek out inexpensive psychic readings that are fun, affordable and enjoy them as I do.  (both doing them….and getting my own readings as well)  But remember that psychics are human – they make mistakes and aren’t 100% accurate.  Ever.  I’d give Sylvia a pass if that was her only misdeed – but charging thousands of dollars and promoting herself as something larger than life is unforgiveable…especially on days like this.

Check out the article below for some more Sylvia Browne bashing – or let ue know your feelings about Sylvia Browne on our Twitter page, right HERE.

There are a few detectives, however, who really believe in the abilities of psychics, or at least a particular psychic. Profilers seem to have an affinity for psychics, perhaps because they feel there’s an element of mysticism about their own profession. Former FBI profiler Robert Ressler is largely responsible for the fame of psychic Noreen Renier. He claims she predicted Ronald Reagan would be shot in 1981, convincing him of her abilities.* Ressler farmed Renier out to other law enforcement agencies and arranged for her to speak at FBI headquarters.

Psychic Sylvia Browne said Amanda Berry was dead. Why do police consult psychics? – Slate Magazine

Connecting to Spirit Guides

Everyone has the innate ability to connect with spirit.  It’s true.  Some of us are better at it than others.  And some of us have much more experience than others, too. 

But the fundamental ability to connect with loved ones who have past, guardian angels AND those in spirit is as much a part your DNA, as it is any famous or celebrity medium.

Believe it or not, simply being OPEN and receptive and willing is an integral part of connecting with spirit.  Suspending disbelief for a moment.  Allowing for pure potential and embracing the mystery of all that is, rather than being closed off to power and possibilities that sketpics say are silly.  (they rarely are :-)

Speaking to a medium CAN be a life changing experience, and of course…..we highly recommend it.

But so too can simply sitting yourself in deep mediation, concentration, prayer or even conversation with he or she that you’d love to connect with.

 A heart centered request of spirit
, whether with a medium or completely by yourself, remains the best way for ordinary people to have extraordinary experiences with the other side….and it’s always accessible to all.

For more articles from the around the web on channeling spirit, continue reading on at the link below.

Whilst chatting, one lady introduced me to the other saying that they were sisters. I was shocked and I asked them if they had different fathers. They replied that they didn’t. I told them that when I did their readings, I didn’t feel like I was reading the same man. For one woman, the father seemed distant, while for the other woman, he was quite chatty. This was why he came through as two different people to me. The sisters explained that he was like a different man with both of them and they had very different memories of him.

Connecting to Spirit Guides | California Psychics Blog

Do I Have a Guardian Angel?

Q:  What is a guardian angel?  Do i have one……or is that just wishful thinking?  What about spirit guides?  Are they similar?  Different?  Or is it all just a bunch of new age nonsense and spiritual silliness I shouldn’t believe?

A:  I believe that everyone has a guardian an angel, and a set of spirit guides that help you stay on track to satisfy your spiritual dharma or true path.   Spirit guides can be loved ones you’ve lost like family or friends, or even people who have crossed well before you were born, but are part of your soul group or extended spirit family.  (like greatgrandparents, or others who are karmically connected to us in ways that are powerful and lasting….but are hard for us to fully understand while we’re here)

The truth is, the difference between spirit guides and guardian angels may be just how we use the words. 

Some psychics and spiritual advisors will tell you that spirit guides used to be people like you and I (family, for example as above) while guardian angels are a different “breed” of spiritual helper altogether.

Honestly?  I don’t think it’s really all that important and I’m not sure that anyone knows for sure what the difference is at all….if there even is one. 

The IMPORTANT thing?   Everyone has access to the loving, caring and inspirational energy that a spirit guide brings to your life – you simply need to open your heart, mind and spirit and let them in. 

I’ve had countless people tell me how their lives have tranformed through the power of communicating with spirit guides who have helped them through tremendous challenges…and the good news is, so TOO can you.

Curious to see if your guardian angels are close? 

Visit our affordable, live spirit guide and guardian angel intuitive readers and find out :-)  

(or continue reading on below for more articles and opinions from around the web on guardian angels, spirit guides and  more :-)

In contrast, Spirit Guides, can be incarnated family members, spouses, lovers, friends, even acquaintances. They all share the fact that they have been in a physical body. They might be century old spirits that you are not even aware of such as a Japanese warrior, a Native American Indian tribesman, a monastic monk, just to mention a few. They have names and birth dates and are still with us – just through the misty veil. In a reading, I invite them to come speak if they wish. My experience with Spirit Guides however, is that after they make their transition they may be very busy reviewing their life or going to school.

Guardian Angels vs. Spirit Guides | California Psychics Blog

What to Ask a Psychic? Practical Tips for Getting Informative Answers From Your Next Psychic Reading

Let’s look at some practical tip for your next psychic reading.

Remember, most psychic readings, especially those done by phone are on a time meter… or you pre-pay for a specific amount of minutes ahead of time, so it’s really important to make the MOST of what you DO ask, to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

The first important tip I like to share with my clients (and readers) is this:

Ask questions that empower you.

Ask questions that INSPIRE you to take an action, or pick a path that moves you in the direction of your dreams.

For example?

“How can I” or “How DO I” questions are far superior to “Why?” questions.

“How can I improve the relationship I’m in to make sure we BOTH live and love the lives we deserve?” is a much better question than “Why isn’t my husband happy at home?”

One empowers both you and the psychic or medium with information and ACTIONS you can use to improve your life, the other… not so much:-)

It’s very similar when speaking to a medium.

Many people will ask – “why isn’t my mother, or father or loved one visiting me or letting me know they’re okay after they’ve crossed… ?”

A better question would be -

“How can I create an environment and cultivate an attitude that is conducive to making contact with my mother or father or loved one who has passed?”

Of course you don’t have to make your questions as formal as I just did.

Any type of empowering question that allows you to DO something with the information your psychic or medium offers is infinitely better than just getting lukewarm “hits” that make you feel better for a few minutes, but in the long run, aren’t the kind of answers you REALLY need.

Believe me…

A good psychic WORTH calling wants you to ask empowering questions.

They want to help you, heal your pains and problems and give you information that makes you whole.

Your job?

Know what you want to ask in advance. Write everything down.

A short list of 5-7 questions on a piece of paper (or computer screen) can make the difference between a mind blowing reading that you’ll never forget… and having a whole bunch of things that you FORGOT to ask, that you’ll immediately regret!

A good reading, with the right attitude, and the right TYPE of questions can truly change your life. I hope these tips empower YOU to make the most of your next reading, and I hope you use them to get all of the answers your soul seeks!

Can Psychics Predict the Future?

Do psychics read minds?  How do they predict the future?  What is the most common type of psychic ability?

Here is a short article we wrote about ways that psychics predict the future that surprise many people who think that psychic abilities are all about “mind reading” or some sort of weird and spooky skill.  The truth is, some of the very BEST psychics, mediums, clairvoyants and intuitive readers have a wide and varied assortment of abilities and ways that they access information…and “mind reading” or telepathy is NOT one of the more common ones.  (even though it is widely thought to be the most common way it happens)

Check out some of the psychic skill sets below……and share your precognitive experiences on our Twitter page as well!

Can psychics really predict the future? Or, is there another way they get information? Do they mind read? Do they see auras? Are they just guessing, cold reading, picking up body language signals or making it all up?Any of these questions sound familiar? If you are a spiritual “junkie” and believe that a good intuitive, empathic or psychic reading CAN help you make the right choices about YOUR future, the truth is, you’ve probably asked one of the questions above AFTER a good reading, right? Or maybe like thousands of others who will read this, you are simply skeptical and want to know what is going on during a real intuitive consolation. Curious? Let’s take a quick and easy look at 7 of the most common ways a REAL psychic, clairvoyant, intuitive or spiritual medium can foretell the future.

4 Ways a Psychic Can Predict Your Future (WITHOUT Reading Your Mind)

Great Psychics – The Secret Quality That Will Tell You a Psychic is Great

What makes a psychic great?  What makes a medium special?

Want to know what we believe the BEST quality a great psychic can have?  It may surprise you to find out it’s NOT the sort of stuff you typically see mentioned elsewhere, or in terms of “hit” percentage, or how famous or well known a reader may be online…..or in their given community.

The truth is, empathy, or the ability to bond and connect with a caller or client in a way that transcends a professional connection, is probably the #1 sign I look for to tell how much I want to share with a psychic, and how good they are going to be with the information (or energy) that comes out of that exchange.

Check out the article we wrote about this earlier today below……and let us know on Twitter if YOU agree (or not) and why! 

What I’ve learned over the years of studying some of the best, most famous and even notorious psychics, mediums, clairvoyants, spiritual advisors and new age gurus is actually quite simple.The REAL secret to a psychic reading is connection. The exchange of energy and information between two people that happens in a way that is often hard to define, and often impossible to predict in advance.The BEST psychics and mediums that I’ve seen in my years have had one incredible gift that you won’t see “advertised” online, or even mentioned on a popular TV show:That quality is EMPATHY. The ability to feel deeply the pain, and the problems of others. The ability to feel connected to an emotional energy that lives within all of us… and goes WAY beyond natural ability.

The Secret to Psychic Readings (The Difference Between a GREAT Psychic and a Average One)

3 Ways Mediums Can Talk to Spirits (Without Reading Your Mind)

How do psychic mediums communicate with spirits? Are all psychics mediums? And are all mediums psychic? What is the difference and what exactly is happening during a reading? How do mediums make contact with the spirit world in the first place? Are they reading minds, guessing, doing cold reading or really truly communicating with the spirits of those we’ve loved and lost….and who now live in another dimension of existence? Any of these questions sound familiar? If you are anything like the thousands of people who ask us questions just like these each and every year, this article was written with YOU in mind!

Filed Under: The simple difference between psychics and mediums explained

A psychic is simply someone who has a highly developed sense (or senses) that allows them to intuit, hone in or pick up information using someone outside of what are considered the 5 ordinary senses. Seeing future events, for example is called precognition, and is a well known and highly controversial psychic ability. Sensing and clearly seeing energy, or events that may be happening at a distance……..IN the very moment is called clairvoyance, (clear seeing) and is another totally different psychic ability.

Speaking to spirits, or having the ability to connect with, and communicate with the discarnate energy of those who have crossed over is a wholly different ability altogether, and one that is a bit more rare than more conventional psychic skills.

As a general rule, most psychics are NOT especially good mediums. (although all people have natural mediumistic ability)

Most mediums, however…..DO tend to have a bit more psychic ability as well, although many are not nearly as good at precognitive predictions, or clairvoyance, as they are with speaking to spirit.

Filed Under: 3 Ways that a Good Medium Will Make Contact with Your Loved One

1 – Mental Mediumship.

This is the typical thing we all see on TV, and is the most widely known way that a medium works. Quite simply, then simply “tune in” to your loved one in spirit, and act as a “medium” (hence the name) or intermediary between you, and your loved one on the other side

2 – Voice Mediumship

A bit more uncommon, and typically involves a trance state, where the medium will actually speak like, and sound like your loved one in spirit. I’ve experienced this a bunch of times and it IS very cool….although it can be a bit overwhelming as well, and typically is done in a more “seance” like setting. (and isn’t the type of mediumship that the famous “celebrities” tend to show off, although a few of them can do this type of reading as well, they don’t advertise it as it’s a bit more paranormal)

3 – Using spiritual props or tools

An example would be spirit drawings…..where a medium both gives you a reading, while drawing your loved one who is coming through. Or, another popular type of spiritual prop or tool for a reading would be tarot cards, or some sort of glass or crystal. Or, the MOST common would be a spirit board or even ouija, which is typically only done in a small group setting and not on the phone.

The good news?

There are thousands of great mediums out there…and many specialize in a specific type of reading, and finding someone you are comfortable with, either by phone or in person, is not tough. Traditionally phone readings are done by mental mediums……which are much more mainstream than the second two, and a much better place to start if you are making your first attempt to reach out to your loved one as well!

Is Fortune-telling Accurate?

How accurate is fortune telling?  What does a good fortune teller do?  Is it different than psychic ability…..or are fortune tellers and psychics synonomous?  And what should I expect if I seek out a psychic who does future reading, especially if I hear something I DON’T want to know? 

The truth is, we get a lot of questions about how fortune telling works, and equally as important…how it differs from traditional precognitive psychic readings, or mediums, or clairvoyant abilities over all.

The fact is – many people use new age jargon or terminology interchangeably.  What one may consider a conventional clairvoyant reading…another might classify as fortune telling, depending a bit on their perspective and experience.  (although in my own experience, most legitimate and gifted psychics, mediums and spiritual counselors of all types don’t really love being referred to as fortune tellers, simply because the connoation can be a bit negative)

In general though, people who do “fortune” type of readings are primarily those that are looking into the future….to divine or determine a likely outcome.  Many people who do these style readings also use what are referred to as spiritual props…..like crystals, tarot cards and even more esoteric items like ouija.  (which are often called spirit boards by fortune telling types….and ARE in fact, contrary to a lot of the lure and myth -  a cool and non scary way to get entertaining information about future events, before they happen)

Did you know for example that most of the earliest psychics were thought of as either propets or fortune tellers?  Even super famous psychics like Nostradamus, who wrote books and books of poetic predictions that have remained compelling for centuries, was considered a fortune teller in his day.

Curious to know what YOUR future holds?  Ask one of our own gifted precognitive’s here…..but don’t call them fortune tellers!  (they don’t like it..:-)

In 1982, Danny Jorgensen, a professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida offered a spiritual explanation for the popularity of fortune-telling. He said that that people visit psychics or fortune-tellers to gain self-understanding.[7] and knowledge which will lead to personal power or success in some aspect of life[8]Thirteen years later, in 1995, Ken Feingold offered a different explanation for why people seek out fortune-tellers: “We desire to know other people’s actions and to resolve our own conflicts regarding decisions to be made and our participation in social groups and economies. … Divination seems to have emerged from our knowing the inevitability of death. The idea is clear—we know that our time is limited and that we want things in our lives to happen in accord with our wishes. Realizing that our wishes have little power, we have sought technologies for gaining knowledge of the future…gain power over our own [lives].”[6]Ultimately, the reasons a person consults a diviner or fortune teller are mediated by cultural expectations and by personal desires, and until a statistically rigorous study of the phenomenon have been conducted, the question of why people consult fortune-tellers is wide open for opinion-making.

Fortune-telling – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

What is Jamais Vu?

What is the opposite of deja vu?  What is the opposite of feeling like you’ve been here before?  And what is the true spiritual secret for finding beauty, bliss and a renewed sense of gratitude in every day life….even when you feel like you are spinning your wheels, or doing the same things over and over again?

The truth is, most of us who are immersed in the world of astrology, spiritual growth, psychic phenomena an other new age topics are well versed in the karmic concept of deja vu….or the feeling of familiarity that accompanies new experiences.  (e.g. – feeling like you’ve known someone before, or having had visited a place that you know is new, or any other sentimental sense of “universal knowing” that defies what your practical life experience has been thus far)

But as many of us who use our intuitive abilities to guide others to make empowering decisions in this life will tell you, the REAL secret to spiritual happiness and dharmma fulfillment is the absolute OPPOSITE of deja vu.

That experience is called Jamais vu – and is the feeling of knowing something for the FIRST time, even if your intellect knows you’ve experienced it many times in the past.

Living your life with a feeling of jamais vu is an invigorating, and inspiring way of seeing everything you do with fresh eyes, and a sense of wonder and amazement and a child like curiosity that so many of us lose far too young.

Jamais vu is the act of falling in love with your husband or wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or lover…… each and every day….yet again, much the way you remember them being when you first met.

It’s the act of feeling inspired and infused with enthusiasm with your work, and allowing your creative karma to manifest with a feeling of freshness and newness, while your co-workers are mired in the sea of “been there….done that” instead.

Really, more than anything else, in my own life….jamais vu is emblematic of looking at every day truly as a gift…and a simple, yet radical way of re-imagining the familiar in a way that makes each adventure feel worthy of the excitement that often accompanies trying something interesting for the very first time.

How would yOUR life be different if you tried the above?

If you are like me, I promise….you will have uncovered something super special that not 1 in 1000 people will ever discover.

That each day is a gift.  And that we are here to explore, to enjoy and to embrace each and every experience as if we were seeing it for the very first time.

That is the secret to staying and feeling young, vibrant and open to what the universe wants you to see when you open your eyes in the morning.  Something beautiful – and just beginning….a metaphor for each of our own unique spiritual adventures.

 

Love Psychics

Thinking about asking your friends and family for some more love advice?  Think again!  Study after study shows that people (especially women) who consult friends and family about relationship problems and romantic conundrums RARELY make long lasting changes that impact their lives for the better…and instead, tend to repeat the same mistakes (and with the same types of men) simply because they don’t LIKE the advice they get!

Sound familiar?  The truth is, millions of people consult with clairvoyants, emotional empaths and relationship readers of ALL types each and every year….and it remains, in 2013, the most common reason for seeking out psychic advice.

Some common questions people ask a psychic?

The MOST popular question that many readers report is – WILL HE CALL ME?  (pretty predictable, don’t you think?)

Questions about cheating and fidelity and future marriage are also very commonly asked of relationship readers as well – BUT there are plenty of unique, interesting and innovative intimacy issues that many of us face that are perfect fodder for a good intuitive or empath.

Check out some of the more common questions that many ask during a relationship reading below, or, if you need your own advice, get it HERE!  (start free)

What are the MOST common questions people ask a love psychic?Easy! There are 3 that come up the most frequently: 1. Will I ever meet my soul mate? 2. Will I get married soon? 3. Is my CURRENT partner the RIGHT person for me?The truth is, most love psychic readings have a very definite “flavor” and are almost always about learning to find, and attract your soul mate. Did you know, for example, that there will be OVER 1 million telephone readings done in 2010 alone? It’s true…and well over half of these will be LOVE psychic readings whose purpose it is to bring together 2 people who are MEANT to be together… but for whatever reason, simply haven’t found each other yet.

Psychic Love Questions – HELP! What Should I Ask a Love Psychic Advisor? (These Work Well)

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