Psychic vs. Mediumship readings: Understanding the difference between the two.
- Maria M Torres Z
- Nov 11
- 4 min read
Many people are confused about how a medium differs from a psychic. It doesn’t help that mediums are psychic, some psychics are mediums, and many of us can offer both kinds of readings, sometimes even within the same session.
To me, the distinction is simple but meaningful. Let’s explore the basics of psychic vs mediumship readings
A psychic reading is about you. When you feel uncertain, stuck, or in need of clarity, a psychic reading helps you understand what’s happening in your life from an energetic perspective. This experience can reveal blocks, offer perspective, and illuminate your next steps so you can move forward with greater confidence.
A mediumship reading, on the other hand, is not a 911 call to heaven to ask your loved ones about your path or future. Mediumship is about connection; the presence of those who have crossed over. It’s a sacred opportunity to experience their love, messages, and reassurance that they are still very much with you.
I also consider a mediumistic connection to include contact with your guides and inspirers; those higher-vibration beings who support your soul’s evolution. Whether through psychic insight or mediumistic communication, both forms of reading are rooted in healing and love; they simply flow through different channels of energy.
1. What happens in a Psychic reading
A psychic uses intuition to receive information about your past, present, and potential future.
This can happen in many ways, by reading your aura, tuning into your higher self, or using divination tools such as tarot cards. Sometimes the process is purely energetic; other times the tools act as mirrors that help translate what’s already within your energy field.
A psychic session can:
Offer clarity about relationships, decisions, or purpose
Reveal repeating emotional or energetic patterns
Provide perspective to help you move forward with confidence
Think of a psychic reading as your soul’s weather forecast, what energies are surrounding you and how you can work with them.
2. What happens in a Mediumship reading
A mediumship reading is a completely different kind of experience.
While a psychic reading focuses on your energy, mediumship connects with the energy of those who have crossed over, your loved ones, ancestors, or sometimes your spirit guides.
As a medium, I raise my vibration to meet the energy of Spirit, while they lower theirs to meet me halfway. This creates a bridge between the physical and non-physical worlds a space where communication happens through the clairs:
Clairvoyance (clear seeing)
Clairsentience (clear feeling)
Clairaudience (clear hearing)
Claircognizance (clear knowing)
Every connection is unique. Some spirits communicate more strongly than others, and their personalities often shine through. If someone was quiet and reserved in life, they’ll usually appear the same way in spirit, which can influence how the communication unfolds.
It’s also important to remember that not all mediums are the same. Just like in life, we each have our own energetic frequency and way of blending with Spirit. The medium who connects beautifully with one person’s loved ones may not be the perfect match for another’s, and that’s completely natural.
Mediumship isn’t about predicting the future or offering life advice, even though sometimes loved ones want to share such insights. However, the primary purpose of mediumship is not about that. Instead, it’s about healing through connection. It involves understanding that love isn’t confined to a physical body. Love transcends, changes forms, and continues to grow.
A mediumship reading is an opportunity to:
Know your loved ones are safe and at peace
Feel their presence and love
Express unspoken words like thank you, I’m sorry, I love you, or I miss you
Receive reassurance that they’re still a part of your life, closer than you might think
3. How to know which one you need. Psychic vs Mediumship readings
If you’re seeking guidance about your life, clarity about decisions, emotional patterns, or where your energy is leading you, then a psychic reading is the right choice. It helps you understand what’s unfolding and how to align yourself with the opportunities ahead.
If you’re yearning for connection, to feel the presence of a loved one in Spirit, to know they’re at peace, or to receive a message from them, then a mediumship reading will be the most healing experience for you.
4. Bringing it all together
Psychic and mediumship readings may differ in focus, but both share one purpose: healing through understanding.
Psychic work brings clarity about your life; mediumship brings comfort through connection. Both remind us that we are supported by Spirit, by love, and by the unseen forces that walk with us every day.
Whether you seek guidance from your higher self or comfort from a loved one, Spirit always meets you where you are.
Right now, I’m not offering mediumship readings to the public yet.
This work is sacred, and I believe it deserves deep respect, both for the Spirit world and for the people who come looking for connection. I’m continuing to train, practice, and strengthen my ability to hold that space with the level of integrity and skill it requires.
For now, my focus is on psychic/tarot readings; intuitive sessions that help you gain clarity, understand your energy, and move forward with more confidence.
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