Here is a little bit of backstory:

I’m reading a book written by Mark Ireland, the son of Dr. Richard Ireland, who was a well known psychic and medium who astounded live audiences for decades with seeminly inexplicable psychic feats.

The book….called "Soul Shift – Finding Where the Dead Go", is true account of Mark Ireland coming to terms with his families psychic past…..after he loses his OWN teenage son in a tragic mountain climbing accident.

I read a lot of books on psychic phenomena…..mediums, clairvoyants, astral travel….you name it, I read it.

This book intrigued me…simply because I had never heard of the author, or his famous father, and yet the reviews for the book on Amazon were very good……and a few people I know and respect told me it was well worth reading.

I got the book yesterday…..am about 100 pages in – and I’m enjoying it a lot.

But what REALLY has caught my attention, has been digging out some old file footage of the father, Dr. Richard Ireland, and some of the amazing psychic displays he put on to live and drop jawed audiences around the globe.

Check out the videos below….and trust me, they’re WELL worth watching.  it’s also very notable to point out that Steve Allen, the host of this show was a VERY well known talk show host, who was a psychic debunker and NOT a believer at all in psychic demonstrations.  (as he points out in the videos several times)  The ONLY explanation I can think of to explain the accuracy of these videos is that the host, and the show itself, were "in on it", or had set it all up ahead of time.  (and I believe that is very, very, VERY unlikely)

What say you? 

Check out both videos…..and share your thoughts in the comments below.  I’m more intrigued than ever to finish reading the book….and to check out more of this amazing, forgotten psychic medium.  Enjoy..:-)

If so…….How much should you expect to pay?

What is considered a FAIR price for a genuine reading….and what is really an overpriced, over-hyped rip off instead?

And what about FAKE, or fraudulent psychics?

How can I REALLY tell if a psychic is really worth what they are asking….or whether they are WAY overpriced for sure?

Curious to know more? Read on and I’ll share MY experiences, which "mas o menos"….are pretty common for MOST of us who are enamored with the paranormal…and the price it often costs to play along..:-)

What is the RIGHT price to pay for a psychic reading?

Honestly? It’s impossible to give you an honest answer. So many intuitive’s value their services at such different rates, that there really is NO uniform amount that is standard for all.

Is there a direct relationship between PRICE…and accuracy?

Not necessarily, no. In my experience, the BEST psychics DO command higher prices, but that’s only because they have stellar reputations, are often BOOKED well in advance, and like any service industry or professional, price themselves commensurate with the demand for their time. But that doesn’t mean that all expensive, or higher priced psychics are good. As a matter of fact, some of my WORST readings have been with expensive psychics, and believe it or not….some of the very BEST, have come at a very affordable cost. (25 dollars or less)

The #1 Thing to AVOID When Hiring a Psychic?

Never invest a ton of money on a FIRST reading. Keep your initial call, or visit short. Try to keep the duration of time at about 20 or 30 minutes at most……..and if you know where to look, you can get SPECIAL prices for your first session that are 70 or even 80% off their regular rates. (first time caller, or client specials are getting more common) Always have a budget, and a plan for a reading, as well. In other words, unless the session TOTALLY blows you away and you feel like you can’t hang up…..or end the reading prematurely, never go beyond your initial budget, or blueprint. (i.e. – if you pre-paid 20 dollars for a 20 minute reading……be disciplined, and don’t go beyond what you budgeted….you can ALWAYS call back later for more!)

Are you curious as to whether they really ARE as good as advertised…..or is it all simply a con….and a scam?   In this blog post we’re going to take a brief look at how an authentic psychic medium changed MY life about 20 years ago….and how, if you’re mind is open, and are adventurous, one can do the same for you today as well.  Read on..:-)

First….let’s get ONE thing out of the way, right away!

ALL mediums are NOT real.  There are plenty of con artists, charlatans, cold readers and even nice, well meaning "mediums" who have no real skill.  (Even though they’re intentions are good)  As a matter of fact, in my 20 years of psychic readings, research and writing, I’ve found that less than 20% of the readings I’ve gotten have been real, or accurate.

That said……

There is very little in life that has the power to transform your beliefs, and your sense of hope, than a gifted psychic medium.  Why?  Because if you can get irrevocable proof that life continues on after your physical body perishes, there is truly nothing that is more inspiring and freeing than that.

And when you combine that with the first hand knowledge that your loved ones, and family members, or friends…..and even your PETS have some sort of ability to communicate with you, right now…..EVEN when they’re gone….that’s an incredible thing to witness.  And I’m not talking about generalized, guesses.  I’m talking about very specific, very direct information that simply could NOT be picked up randomly, or made up out of thin air.

1. Names.
2. Dates.
3. Private conversions.
4. Physical characteristics that almost NO ONE else knows..;-)

That sort of stuff is very hard to dispute, and whether or not the skeptics want to acknowledge it, it happens all the time.  And there are plenty of mediums who have demonstrated this very thing on many occasions.  I’ve had it happen too many times to count at this point, and to say I’m no longer a hard core skeptic is obviously an understatement.

The key take way?

You can read articles like this all day long…and still never quite believe for sure.  The ONLY way to know for sure?  Talk to a medium yourself.  If you know where to look…there are plenty of affordable, accessible and AMAZING telephone mediums who will tell you things you’re NOT going to believe.  But not until you decide that your ready for PROOF.  Until then….like everybody else, and the "old" me…..you won’t be 100% sure..:-) 
 

Do you already have some psychic abilities…..but crave a lot more skill than you have now? Are you searching, scouring and seeking out all sorts of odd and exotic ways to develop your sense of psychic intuition, clairvoyance and spiritual insight but simply haven’t found any one approach that really works? In this article we are going to talk about my favorite way to become genuinely psychic in just a few short months, all from the comfort of your own home. Ready? Continue reading as we take a closer look immediately below!

The BEST Way to Develop Psychic Powers From Home?

You have to learn how to activate the psychic "centers" in your brain. All of us are hardwired for all sorts of latent psychic abilities: Clairvoyance. ESP. Telekinesis. Remote Viewing. Astral projection and out of body experiences. But as crazy as it sounds, most of us never utilize the parts of our brain that regulate, moderate and FACILAITE these experiences, therefore, for 99.9% of us, it’s almost like they aren’t there at all. (but they are!)

It’s sort of like when you first used a wireless connection with your laptop computer……..

Before you had access to the wireless signal, your computer did all sorts of ordinary, useful and helpful things. You could create documents, play games, organize files, and do lots of other daily tasks that by todays standards, seem pretty mundane. And remember when dial up Internet connections were the norm? All of a sudden, a new and emerging world of information became available to us….and the world got "bigger" and more interesting in a hurry.

But a high speed wireless connection…..SUDDENLY, gave us ALL access to this huge amount of information that a few decades ago would have seemed like science fiction, right?

It’s really similar, and very analogous to a brain, whose psychic centers have been activated. All of a sudden, all of these sights, sounds, feelings, visions and experiences are available to you. Things that to other people either aren’t there……or seem impossible when you try to explain them.

The FASTEST way to activate your minds psychic centers?

Binaural beats, or psychic sound technology are my favorite way to activate an expanded awareness…and a huge leap forward in consciousness. They’ve been used….secretly, in scientific settings for years to facilitate all kinds of amazing experiences, and today…are probably the most popular, PROVEN to become more psychically gifted, from the comfort and convenience of your own home. (and the good news is……if you know where to look, you can try them for FREE!)

Do you have GENUINE psychic powers?  Are you super sensitive……..amazingly intuitive and just downright gifted across the board?  Here is a good psychic test we found that will help you figure out if you’ve REALLY got the goods, or are just a big pretender like the rest of us..;-)  Check out the psychic survey below – 50 questions, so it may take you a while, but it’s a fun way of seeing just how much psychic skill you really MAY have.  Enjoy!

You may have already had some psychic experiences which you would like explained to you; you may even have been told that you have a gift to develop.You can find out now with the following psychic ability test how psychic you already are. Each question requires a simple yes or no response. Complete every question (there are 50 in total) for an accurate score…

Psychic Test

Many people who read our blog, for example…..will write in that there is NO scientific basis for the OBE.  Others will make up their own set of facts to explain why the OBE or astral travel is real.  (most commonly, misinterpretations or overstatements of the real research that HAS been done in the field)

What you NEED to know? 

That 1 out of every 10 people will report an out of body experience at some point in their lives. 

That there IS a very specific sequence of steps that can help anyone have an OBE.  (mostly through the use of binaural beats…..or deep meditation)  And that while we may NEVER really know what is truly going on during the OBE, there is PLENTY of evidence that what is happening is NOT a hallucination, or illusory in nature……but in fact, as real of an experience as that which you are having right now while reading this article.  Check out the full story at the link immediately following the post below!  Enjoy..:-)

The term out-of-body experience was introduced in 1943 by G.N.M Tyrrell in his book Apparitions,[1] and adopted by, for example, Celia Green[2] and Robert Monroe[3] as a bias-free alternative to belief-centric labels such as “astral projection” or “spirit walking”. Though the term usefully distances researchers from scientifically problematic concepts such as the soul, scientists still know little about the phenomenon.[4] Some researchers have managed to recreate OBE in a laboratory setup by stimulating a part in the human brain.[5]

 One in ten people has an out-of-body experience at some time in their lives.[6] OBEs are often part of the near-death experience. Those who have experienced OBEs sometimes claim to have observed details which were unknown to them beforehand.[7]In some cases the phenomenon appears to occur spontaneously; in others it is associated with a physical or mental trauma, use of psychedelic drugs, dissociative drugs, or a dream-like state. Many techniques aiming to induce the experience deliberately have been developed,[8] for example visualization while in a relaxed, meditative state. Recent (2007) studies have shown that experiences somewhat similar to OBEs can be induced by direct brain stimulation.

Some of those who experience OBEs claimed to have willed themselves out of their bodies, while others report having found themselves being pulled from their bodies (usually preceded by a feeling of paralysis). In other accounts, the feeling of being outside the body was suddenly realized after the fact, and the experiencers saw their own bodies almost by accident.[9] OBEs often occur during the borderline stage between REM sleep and arousal when sleep paralysis may persist and dream imagery may mingle with sensory input.[ci

Out-of-body experience – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1) Often…the review sites are simply shilling for the products they’re promoting.

Or… even WORSE:

2) The site you are reading the review on is actually OWNED by the service that the site is recommending you buy..:-)

Very sneaky, don’t you agree?

So how do you avoid this?

Very simple. Look for reviews you can trust, seem fair and balanced and provide an alternative perspective that seems to make sense. (i.e. – if the reviews are nothing but "buy, buy, BUY" you should be rightfully suspicious about what their motivation is.

Never buy psychic services that DON’T come with a money back guarantee. Insist on stellar customer service availability. Most importantly…..regardless of what the review says, make sure the service themselves look to be as good, honest and accurate as they’ve been portrayed. (because if they look a bit shady or unprofessional….I don’t care HOW good the reviews are, I’d still stay away)

Lastly…..my OWN experience is this:

I have written about, reviewed and researched psychic phenomena, both personally AND professionally for the last 20 years. I’ve had great readings….and many bad ones.

I recommend services that I like and use, and when I do…..I’m compensated for doing so. Every genuine reviewer who really BELIEVES in, and uses the services they recommend should tell you this. (unfortunately for all of us….most never will)

You want to believe……but just find it hard to wrap your brain around the idea that we can actually leave our bodies? The notion that we have a "soul"….or spiritual body that can travel anywhere it wants at will SOUNDS good….but it also sounds way too good to be true as well, right? If you are interested in the OBE, or astral travel and have these sorts of concerns…..I don’t blame you! (and I’ve been there before myself..:-)

But let’s take a second and separate the FACT….from fiction.

1. Fact: Tens of MILLIONS of people have had out of body experiences spontaneously……and some studies show that 10% of the overall world population will have at least one such experience during their lifetime
2. Fact: These people aren’t crazy…..aren’t unusual….and in most ways, are probably a whole lot like you and I (or ARE you and I!)
3. Fact: No matter how much "SKEPTICAL" scientists want to reduce astral projection experiences to mere hallucinations….there are WAY too many reported experiences that are impossible to explain as tricks of the brain, or delusions, or even simply very active imaginations or lucid dreams

The WHOLE truth?

Astral projection is real…and regardless of what is really happening during the experience, it’s certainly NOT a made up phenomena.

Okay…..so how can you TELL your out of body experience was true….and NOT simply a contrived and made up mental event?

Filed Under: Write Down Veridical Information:

Take notes. Write down everything that you saw. Describe things in as much detail….and take an active role in REMEMBERING what you’re seeing, as it’s happening. Be very specific with scenery and imagery you HAVEN’T seen before. (i.e. – places and people you observe while in the astral body) Cross reference WHAT you saw by taking an actual inventory afterwards.

Said more succinctly? Verify and Validate.

Filed Under: Go with Your Gut

Did you FEEL the experience was real? Did it feel authentic….or dreamy and weird? The simple truth is that defining what is in fact "real" is a very subjective experience. Is reading this article real? Could someone convince you that it’s NOT happening? The same rules apply to the OBE! If it feels SO authentic that in your gut you know it’s as real as eating an apple…..or reading this article right now, you don’t NEED any other evidence at all..:-) Go with your gut…..and keep adventuring…expanding and EXPLORING the ethereal realms…:-) Consider yourself LUCKY….as most will never know what you NOW do!

But there is one gnawing question you can’t get out of your mind……..

Is astral projection dangerous? And if so….what are the risks? Is it possible to leave your body…and NEVER return?

Want to know the truth?

I’ve heard the scare stories too..:-) I’ve heard the urban legends…and the odd experiences that people claim really happened to "someone" they know who tried to astral project.

The good news?

They aren’t true. Trust me……..there has never been someone who has been "lost" during an out of body experience….or while exploring the ethereal realms. The REAL danger is fear. Or at least……too much fear. Why? Because you’ll never have an authentic experience, and you’ll end up believing stuff that simply is dangerous to believe.

Remember…….

Each of us has an astral body that is completely separate from our physical self. The astral body, or your "subtle energy" as scientists now are calling it…..is the very same part of your consciousness that leaves your body during sleep. It is the very same part of you that is timeless……unending and will NEVER die. It’s the part of you that is energetic, psychic, and NOT limited by time or space. And it is 100% NOT going to "die" in it’s natural state…which is when it’s free from the physical self.

Does all of this sound hard to believe? Sound a bit more like FANTASY than fact?

I don’t blame you..:-) It did to me as well many years back. You need to have your OWN experiences to get proof that astral travel is not only SAFE….it’s natural. And most importantly,….it’s real. It’s only dangerous to experiment with things that ARE dangerous in trying to have the experience! (like drugs….or herbs or odd and exotic rituals that really AREN’T for sane people to begin with..:-)

Prove it to yourself. Grab a comfortable chair……your headphones…..and a slow Saturday night. I promise you…..you’ll have the ADVENTURE of a lifetime. (or 2..:-)

Want to learn the FASTEST ways to have your FIRST out of body experience?  Here is a good article, with some pretty effective sign posts, symbols and “symptoms” of the OBE….and how to interpret if you are really beginning to explore the astral dimensions (or whether you are getting a false alarm!)

While each of us enters the astral realms a bit differently than the next…..the simple signs below are pretty universal, and a pretty great way of telling that you’re getting it right! 

(check out the full article at the link immediately following the excerpt below)

1. Temperature changeThe sensation of temperature change varies from person to person. Some people say that they feel as if a cold breeze will enter the room during a projection, while others feel warmth or heat.
2. VibrationsVibrations are common for people trying to project. The sensation is usually mild at first but gradually builds up force as the person’s relaxation and concentration increases.Is your body actually vibrating? Not really. This state of vibration is caused by your mind’s intense concentration. Vibration is considered one of the best signs that a person is nearing his goal of astral projection.
3. BuzzingActually, people hear different sounds right before the projection. Buzzing is only the most common sound. Some people hear birds chirping or bells ringing during astral projection.What is common about all these experiences involving sound is that the intensity soon becomes overwhelming. If the sounds becomes too loud or overwhelming, simply tolerate it because you are about to reach the astral planes. So as a symptom becomes more intense, the closer you are to your goal of projecting.
4. Rapid heart rateIn connection with all the other sensations, one can also feel a change in one’s heart rate. This is normal, though you may want to relax a little bit more if your heart rate becomes painfully fast.

Don’t Know If You’re Astral Projecting? Here Are 10 Signs That You’re Ready For Astral Projection!