Psychic vs Medium: What Is the Difference?

The words get used interchangeably, but a psychic reading and a mediumship reading are different kinds of sessions.

If you are trying to decide which to book, it helps to know what each one is for. Here is a simple way to tell them apart.

What a psychic reading focuses on

A psychic reading is about you and your life: your present situation, the patterns around you and the decisions in front of you. Readers use intuition and often tools such as tarot to bring clarity to a question. If you are weighing a choice about love, work, money or direction, an online psychic reading is usually the place to start.

What a mediumship reading focuses on

Mediumship is about spiritual connection with loved ones who have passed. The session centers on messages, memories and a sense of presence around someone you have lost, rather than on your next decision. People often come to mediumship when they are grieving or hoping for a feeling of connection.

Nothing in a session can be promised or guaranteed. Mediumship is offered for spiritual guidance and comfort, and what comes through can vary from session to session.

How to choose between them

Ask yourself what you want from the session. If your question is about your own life and choices, a psychic reading fits. If your heart is with someone who has passed, mediumship fits. Some people book one and later the other, and that is perfectly normal.

You can read more about how these sessions work in the guide to online mediumship readings.

A good question to bring

Whichever you choose, one clear question gives the reader something to work with. For a psychic reading that might be "What should I understand about this decision?" For mediumship it might be "What would I like to say or hear?" Readings are spiritual guidance and are not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.

When you are ready, see the readings and formats available on the services page.