I believe psychics and therapists could benefit greatly from understanding their counterparts’ roles and functions. Psychics could learn therapeutic skills from therapists while therapists could learn to use their intuition more from psychics.

Webster's Dictionary (1977) provides the following definitions:

Psychic – "Lying outside the sphere of physical science or knowledge: immaterial, moral, or spiritual in origin or force. Sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences: marked by extraordinary or mysterious sensitivity, perception, or understanding.”

Science – "Knowledge attained through study or practice: something that may be studied or learned like systematic knowledge. Knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method (i.e. something measurable).”

Astrology – "The divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects.”

Numerology – "The study of occult significance of numbers.”

Occult – "Matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural agencies or some secret knowledge of them.”

I believe the words psychic and intuitive can be used interchangeably. Each individual has their own unique way of tuning into their psychic abilities. Divine Guidance (1998, pp. 25-40) states there are four forms of being psychic, intuitive or receiving divine guidance from God:

• clairvoyance – visions, images and mental pictures,
• clairaudience - sounds, voices and words,
• clairsentience - feelings and hunches, and
• claircognizance - thoughts, ideas, and inner certainty.

How we perceive everyday information normally offers a clue as to how we might receive psychic insight. Everyone experiences instances of divine guidance throughout their lives, but usually we are unaware of the instances where we have been guided. However, if asked, most people could cite a few experiences throughout their lives where they knew, without a doubt, God guided them.

According to Stacey Wolf’s Psychic Living (1998), we are all born with psychic energy wired into our brains. When we tune into that energy, life gets easier and anything becomes possible. Because we are all psychic, we already possess the above four forms of being psychic, just in varying degrees. All can be further developed with practice. These intuitive talents can provide guidance in every aspect of our lives.

I do not believe the use of astrology and numerology or other metaphysical sciences makes one psychic or more intuitive. Rather, I believe there are metaphysical sciences or secret knowledge that can be learned or memorized.

According to The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Astrology (1997, pp. 3-21), astrology was the first science long before physics, chemistry or biology. As early as 2900 B.C., the Sumerians built temples to observe the stars and planets. In ancient times, astrologers were among the best-educated people. It was necessary for them to understand astronomy, math, spiritual symbols and mystic meanings, psychology and human nature. At one time all medical doctors were trained in astrology. Indeed, any doctor who was not a competent astrologer was considered a charlatan. Astrology was taught in universities until the 1600’s when “rational science” took over. Today, most astrologers are still very well educated and often hold degrees in various fields of study. They frequently are trained in psychology or counseling, and in addition to their in-depth knowledge of astrology, have a great deal of spiritual understanding.

Most of us like to think that we know better than to believe in astrology, but much of what we think we know about astrology is not true at all. For example, astrologers do not believe that the planets influence human behavior or cause things to happen. The planets are more like barometers or indicators of the energies occurring on earth. This means that what occurs in outer space is merely a reflection of what is happening on earth. Some people incorrectly assume that astrology is the same as fate. Astrology shows potential just as maps show possible routes. Instead of looking to astrology for answers, look to it for choices. You provide your own answers and pick the route you want to take.

Many people cite the daily horoscopes in newspapers as evidence that astrology doesn’t work. Astrology is a very complex mathematical science with logarithms, etc. To compare the full range of astrology to these daily horoscopes is like saying one could understand what chocolate cake tastes like by eating a mouth full of flour. In terms of method, the difference between newspaper horoscope and a full professionally done horoscope is equivalent to using 2% versus 85% of one’s subject data, and what goes into a method is reflected in what comes out of it (Signs of Mental Illness, 1998, pp. 1-4).

The problem found in astrology is the abundance of data; there are over two million different possible basic aspect calculations (no house cusps, etc.). The skillful analysis and synthesis of a horoscope is the mark of a real astrologer. One might use the analogy of a caring friend lending a shoulder to lean on versus the real guidance and insight to one’s problems that a trained therapist can provide. That data continues to be denied a public hearing is no slur on astrology, but rather on the critics, who have typically refused either to study the subject or examine the results of those who have.

Another area that gives psychics and astrologers a bad rap is the onslaught of 900 psychic hot-lines. While these hot-lines charge about $3 a minute (or $180 an hour); the so-called psychic is only paid about $15-20 an hour. There are few tests given, if any, to qualify these 900 hot-line psychics. As Secrets of a Telephone Psychic (1998, p. 126) puts it: a switchboard will determine if you are connected to a flake or a fake.

It is possible to land a legitimate reader who is gifted and sensitive to one’s time and money situation, but the ratio is 65-to-35 with the qualified psychics falling in the latter category. You are far better to spend the time obtaining references for reputable readers. Checking a psychic's references is different than taking the time to find a qualified therapist whom you trust and with whom you have a good rapport.

Scientific Data
In Signs of Mental Illness (1998), psychiatrist Mitchell E. Gibson, M.D., demonstrates new astrological techniques for predicting mental illness, based on his study of more than 400 astrological birth charts and the use of scientific statistical research models. All the patients depicted in Dr. Gibson’s study were diagnosed according to the DSM-IV, a standard of psychiatric diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic groups represented include:

• major depression
• anxiety
• addictive disorder
• schizophrenia
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

In Dr. Gibson’s study of addictive disorders, his control group had less than 3 of 26 possible astrological planetary markers while his test group had over 6 of the markers. It would be extremely interesting to take this study a step further by analyzing sobriety dates of alcoholics to determine if there is any relevance to planetary configurations and when it might be more opportune to start a sobriety program.

As seen by my weight problem, I have an addictive disorder. I have at least 7 of these planetary markers and, due to complex astrological calculations, cannot readily determine if I have more. From numerology, I learned about the cycles of starting and finishing and what period would be “easier” for me to diet effectively.

Psychic Readings Complement Traditional Therapy
Intuitive intelligence offers its own brand of knowledge and wisdom, which can create a perfect complement to one’s rational mind (The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Being Psychic, 1999, p.236). Glimpses of the future are not set in stone; they offer a chance to compare and consider options. It’s human nature to seek an understanding of God and our future. We each have a role or holy purpose to fulfill, but one person’s task is never more important than another person's task (Emissary of Light, 1996, p. 124).

Although it may seem that one job is more essential or pivotal, the fact is we each have the same ultimate task - to remember who we are. Many types of psychics are available who can provide many types of information, which you can access through various means, such as astrology, numerology, tarot, etc. You should get in touch with what you want to know – before you see a psychic… or a therapist.

Numerology has been around for 10,000 years pinpointing individual challenges, areas of growth, and opportunities. Numerology can give you a plan for overcoming life’s challenges and realizing/achieving your dreams!

Numerology (1998) states numerology is a science or study of numbers that is over 10,000 years old and is believed to have begun its development about the same time as mathematics (p. 6). Talk therapy has only been around for about 100 years. Blending the ancient wisdom of metaphysical sciences and the modern expertise of psychology provides a dynamic, productive way to study and comprehend human nature.


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