Rickie Avitan, Psychic Trance Medium holds a prominent position as a respected hypnotherapist based in Richmond, BC. Her expertise encompasses being a Psychic, Trance Medium, Spiritual Healer, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Her unique talents extend to being a natural-born medium, enabling her to connect with the spirit world and deliver profound experiences to her clients. She employs her innate mediumship abilities to bring forth compelling evidence, validation, and healing. She channels loving messages from departed loved ones through her connection to the spirit realm, providing solace and connection beyond the physical realm. As a Trance Medium, Rickie collaborates with her spirit companions, engaging in inspired speaking, trance healing, guidance, communication, soul journeying, and spiritual assessments. She also shares her knowledge and expertise through her role as a tutor of trance mediumship, imparting her wisdom to aspiring practitioners. Her dedication to her clients is paramount, ensuring that the messages delivered are treated with the utmost respect and in their purest form. Her reach extends internationally, as she offers demonstrations and teachings on trance mediumship to audiences across borders. MysticMag has the opportunity to chat with Rickie.
Your mediumship work involves providing evidence of survival, comfort, and healing from the spiritual world. Could you share a particularly poignant experience where your connection with departed souls brought profound solace and hope to someone who was grieving or going through a life transition?
I have encountered numerous people in my work as a spiritual medium, but one particular case that stands out to me is a mother who had lost her child. Her son had struggled with alcohol and intoxication, ultimately leading to his passing. When I first met her, she was in a state of deep grief, almost wanting to join her son in the spirit world. During our initial meeting, I established a connection with her son in the spirit, providing her with compelling evidence of his presence. We engaged in a spiritual consultation, and through our conversation, I witnessed a significant shift in her perspective.
In subsequent encounters, she connected with me through trance mediumship, where my spirit control, which I call “White Feather,” offered her guidance about her own life. Over time, she became more attuned to the spiritual aspect of her existence. The messages and evidence she received from her son encouraged her to seek life rather than death to thrive rather than crumble under the notion of deep loss.
Two years later, she had undergone a profound transformation. She embraced the idea of life after life, wore a genuine smile on her face, and displayed an entirely new outlook on existence. She not only chose to stay on Earth but also became a dedicated student in my trance classes and workshops. Her perspective on life after death had changed her profoundly, and it was heartwarming to witness the positive impact of mediumship and spirituality on her.
I firmly believe that our loved ones in the spirit world provide us with evidence of life after life. However, it extends beyond mere communication; it’s about comprehending the purpose of our earthly existence and the impact our actions have on ourselves and others. Our thoughts, emotions, and actions carry energetic vibrations that influence not only us but also our environment and those around us.
For instance, if we harbor anger and negative thoughts, it affects our own energy and can manifest in destructive behaviors like avoidance, substance abuse, or harmful actions. But as I’ve seen with the aforementioned mother, a deeper understanding of life after life can inspire positive change. Over time, individuals can shift from lower-level consciousness, such as anger, to higher-level consciousness, often associated with love.
When we operate from a place of love, our energetic frequency shifts, and our thoughts and actions follow suit. This transformation doesn’t happen overnight, much like the mother’s journey took over two years. But it’s a process that can lead to a desire to live with purpose and positively impact the lives of others.
In essence, recognizing the significance of life after life empowers us to comprehend the effects of our actions on ourselves and the world around us. By choosing to operate from a place of love and understanding, we can create a ripple effect of positivity and transformation, much like the incredible journey of the mother I had the privilege of witnessing.
You bring together the 4 Cs – Clairvoyance, Claircognizance, Clairsentience, and Clairaudience – in your mediumship readings. How do these different intuitive faculties contribute to the depth and accuracy of your messages?
In mediumship, the presentation of evidence is of utmost importance. When I connect with a spirit and convey information to a person, it’s crucial to provide concrete evidence that leaves no room for doubt. This may involve describing the spirit’s appearance, sharing memories they have in common, and presenting details only the loved one would know. Once the recipient recognizes this evidence, they can be certain that it’s their loved one.
My clairaudience, the ability to hear messages from spirits, is a strong aspect of my mediumship. I receive names and messages directly from the spirits, and I relay these to the person I’m working with. For instance, I might say, “Your son is here, and he’s asking if you remember when you both did such-and-such.” Additionally, I can feel the emotions and sensations that the spirit experienced. This may include emotions related to moments in their life, such as the time they were in the intensive care unit, and a difficult decision had to be made to remove them from a ventilator. These feelings can validate that the decision made was the right one, despite the emotional difficulty.
In mediumship, all the “clairs,” such as clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), and clairsentience (feeling), play a vital role in delivering evidence. They help me bring forth not only the physical characteristics of the spirit but also their essence, personality, and shared memories as well as their presence in their current lives. This is what truly matters to the recipient, as it resonates with how they remember their loved one.
As for my own journey, I was born with these abilities, but I denied them until the age of 40. Growing up in Israel, the topic of mediumship and spirits was rarely discussed, and the influence of religion had a significant impact on my upbringing. I often saw spirits, but it was a part of life that I kept to myself. It wasn’t until I sustained a neck injury in 2011, that I began to explore my abilities further. A hypnotherapy teacher recognized my potential as a psychic medium and encouraged me to embrace these gifts.
Since then, my abilities have continued to develop, and I’ve come to understand not only how to work with spirit but also how to deliver messages with integrity and ethics. I’m currently working toward certification with the Spiritualist National Union (SNU), where I’m learning about ethical standards and best practices in mediumship. This training allows me to better serve both the spirits communicating with me and the recipients seeking solace and connection with their loved ones in the spirit world.
Could you elaborate on the process of facilitating a trance mediumship session? How do you ensure a clear and accurate connection with the spirit control?
Trance mediumship indeed differs significantly from mental mediumship. In trance mediumship, the connection with spirits is established through the merging with the medium’s mind, but the nature of the relationship between the loved one and the recipient differs from what occurs in mental mediumship. In trance mediumship, the medium becomes a channel for the spirit to speak directly to the recipient. This profound distinction allows for a range of activities beyond just message delivery.
In trance mediumship, we can facilitate not only messages but also healing, spiritual assessments, and exploration of the soul’s journey. Moreover, trance communication becomes possible, where loved ones communicate directly with the recipient through the trance medium. This transcends the medium acting as an intermediary and allows for a direct conversation between the living and those in the spirit world.
In this process, the trance medium serves as an instrument for the loved one to convey their messages and engage in meaningful conversations. This interaction occurs under a trance condition, guided by spirit friends or guides. These guides, in my case, are cherished and trusted spirit friends, with White Feather and Benjamin being two of the main spirit controls I’m aware of. It’s worth noting that there may be other guides within the team that I’m not fully aware of, but they all collaborate to facilitate communication and connection when we reach out to the spirit world.
In addition to your mediumship work, you are passionate about teaching and empowering others. How do you believe that dispelling myths and fears related to trance mediumship can impact those who seek to learn this practice?
Trance mediumship often faces misconceptions, with some people believing it’s impossible, forbidden, or associated with the devil, largely due to teachings by certain religious organizations. The first step in dispelling these myths is to provide a comprehensive understanding of what trance mediumship truly entails. By debunking these misconceptions, learners can let go of their fear and misconceptions about the practice.
The next phase involves teaching individuals to enter altered states of consciousness. This process guides them on how to transition into altered states of consciousness, which is a crucial prerequisite for trance mediumship. Once learners can sense and feel the presence of their spirit friends or guides, the process can progress to merging and blending minds with these spirit friends, guides, inspirers.
This blending process involves various aspects, including communication and healing. It’s essential to recognize that becoming proficient in trance mediumship is a gradual journey. It’s about refining one’s understanding, shedding fear, and working towards a harmonious partnership with spirit friends and guides.
In my background as a nurse educator for over 20 years, I’ve developed a passion for education and empowering individuals. I’ve successfully empowered nurses to progress from novices to those with advanced degrees. Similarly, I strive to accommodate and empower students and practitioners on their unique journeys in the realm of trance mediumship.
One of my upcoming events, focusing on trance healing, is already fully booked, with even more participants than expected. Many of these individuals are entirely new to the practice, making the experience even more fascinating. The journey involves guiding participants step by step, ensuring they not only connect with spirits but also become aware of the presence of love and their own spirits.
Understanding one’s own spirit is a fundamental part of this process. It involves delving into questions about who you are, why you’re here, and what defines you as a spiritual being. As you move beyond the conscious mind and comprehend your own spiritual vibration, you can tap into the power of your spirit. Trance mediumship comprises numerous layers, not just connecting with spirits, but also becoming comfortable with their presence and ultimately merging with them. This journey is a profound and multifaceted exploration that extends beyond common misconceptions, allowing individuals to embrace the world of trance mediumship with clarity and confidence.
Your journey into mediumship was unlocked by your hypnotherapy teacher, who recognized your gifts. How has your background in nursing and hypnotherapy influenced your approach to mediumship and teaching?
Teaching is a significant part of my journey, and I believe that the spirit world operates with a deep intelligence. They understand the unique needs and mindset of each individual they wish to work with. Just as in my high school days when I delved into subjects like chemistry, biology, and physics, I spent extensive hours in the lab seeking concrete evidence. I needed to see and understand the scientific proof before accepting something as true. The spirit world recognized this about me—they had a connection with a woman who had potential but required a deep understanding before believing.
To help me reach a level of comprehension and readiness to work with me, the spirit world directed me towards hypnotherapy school. This was the first step in gaining a solid foundation in understanding altered states of consciousness. Hypnotherapy is all about guiding individuals to access their subconscious minds by altering their states of consciousness. This knowledge became invaluable when working with my clients in hypnotherapy.
Once I grasped the concept of altered states of consciousness, the transition to merging mediumship followed. The understanding and experience I gained in hypnotherapy created a sturdy base for this next phase. And eventually, I moved into the realm of trance mediumship. It’s essential to remember that I believe my progress was guided by spirit friends who recognized the potential in me and helped me navigate the steps leading me to where I am today. Understanding and honing the mediumistic abilities which I was born with was essential, as it allowed me to connect with the spirit world more effectively and provided a deeper understanding of the phenomena I had experienced since childhood.
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