A Day in the Life of a Professional Medium

I love my job and often get asked how does my day look as a working professional medium and healer

Hello my name is Kathy and I am a professional medium. I have been reading cards and completing angel healings for over 20 years.

I am often asked how my day looks like as a professional reader and healer. I am extremely lucky as I absolutely love my job. I also get to work from my home, as well as other locations on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia.

Some of your questions

How do you do what you do? How do you Read? What is it like seeing ghosts all the time. How do you switch it on and off or do you?

I love getting these types of questions as I feel I am here to help people to connect with Source/Universe and their own Angels. I always find that I am learning each and everyday. I get lots of questions via my email and I do try to answer them as soon as I can. Sometimes though they do send me back into my old workbooks or asking my other spiritual friends for guidance if I do not know the answer.

So just to start off with the first questions about ghosts. I do not actually see ghosts. I can sense when energy or a presence is near. I “see” in my minds eye the person that has crossed over. I have requested to Source that when I connect with energies or “ghosts” that I do so in a kind manner. I tend to see loved ones that have crossed in their best light. This does make this harder for me when Grand dad is presenting himself in his 20s when he looked like a young James Dean. The granddaughter that is the sitter in the reading might not remember him in this way so I would have to ask for more information.

When I read or in my everyday life I am blessed to be able to use different Clair Senses. My most prominent one is my Clairvoyance means clear seeing. I am shown images in my minds eye of people, places, dates, names when I am using my Clairvoyance. Some mediums tell us that they see a movie or TV screen that pops up in their head and plays images. I have rarely seen my messages given to me in this way. I tend to be given photos of my memories, pictures or symbols to help me relay the sitters message during a reading.

The other way I might use my Clairvoyance is when they do show me a “moving picture” or flashes of a object that may be showing me of a situation or a warning in the future. The other senses that I have allowed to be open in my readings are Clairaudience – clear hearing. I have the ability to hear spirit. I might hear them as they give me short sharp messages. They might provide me with a song lyric or a common phrase they use to say. This is all evidence to the sitter that I am connected to their loved one.

Sometimes when I am visited by spirit I am shown their presence through Clairalience – Clear smelling. Now this might sound nice, and it is, if the person that is popping in for a visit before or during a reading has on lovely perfume, was known for their cooking (love that smell). Not so great if Uncle Eddy, who was a smoker all his life comes through. I am engulfed with the smell of cigarette smoke. The worst was when a person with horrid hygiene and the worst foot odour I had ever come across didn’t want to miss their child’s reading with me. Unfortunately for me he arrived 2 weeks early and was not kind enough to leave until he had his “visit”

The other Clair sense that I use is Clairgustance means clear tasting. Again you would think that is good, think again. Sadly I tend to taste a strong metallic taste in my mouth when I know cancer is in the family. Why you say? Because when I was undergoing chemo treatment for my own breast cancer I can clearly recall this taste in my mouth. As it had such a impact on my personally I fell that source and spirit see this as a easy message for me to understand and pass on in a reading even though it may bring back bad memories for me.

I do have to chuckle when I hear people say how cool it must be to “see” a ghost. I will admit sitting in some of spirit energy is truly beautiful and I am thankful for my Clairs. Some days not so much.

How do I switch it off? Great question. I am very lucky I was taught early on (without even realising what my family was doing) I was taught protection. I was taught to pray. I was taught what to place in my home to take away negative energies. I was taught to spring clean. LOL All of these – what I took for normal every day events helped me in my early days of not fully understanding how and what I was connecting to helped to protect myself, my family and loved ones and my material possessions, such as my home and car.

I do how ever “shut down” I understand that today opening and closing your Charkas is not really the done deal, but I find I have to. I open up my Charkas each morning and close them down at night before bed. I always do a meditation that allows me to open each clean and clear Charka before any reading and healing. After a reading I will sever the connection by passing my hand over my head. Cutting any cords or attachments that may have been left by spirit or the sitter in my reading room. I will also smoke cleanse or clear with vibration after each reading. I teach these techniques in my development courses.

The other clairs that I use – and again I want to say we all have these and I have been using these two all my life are Clairsentience means clear feeling, the feeling of a person’s or spirit’s emotions or feeling another’s physical pain. I do this at the beginning of each reading. Once I have connected physical pains or emotions with my sitter I know that I am tuned into their guardian angel. This gives me the confidence (yep I am a human with all the emotional issues as you all) to move ahead with the reading.

Claircognizance means clear knowing. You all have been using this I can assure you. It is what I like to call you true connection to your Angels. Your Gut Instinct. Is it the right or wrong choice? Should I walk that way tonight? Should I trust this person? Should I buy this car? We all know that feeling deep inside our guts that tell us yes or no. How many times have your gone against your gut and you ended up in a whole mess of trouble. I believe that Source made sure we all came in with this clair sense fully charged and it helps us get through life.

What is difference between a medium and a psychic?

Many people are not aware of what the difference is between a medium or a psychic.

A medium is a person that uses their Clair senses to talk to the next dimension (angels and spirit). They can see and hear as well as taste, touch and smell just to cover the basics.

You have no doubt heard of a clairvoyant – this is someone who “sees” the messages. But also adding the other Clair senses can be even more powerful.

A psychic can read your aura and see how the Chakras are working, so they are able to “read your aura” and tell you about things that have just occurred in your life. 

What do you do in your day?

My day I feel would be much like yours. I wake up. Sometimes I am awoken early. Sometimes I am drawn into writing on my books, or competing a reading as a loved one is right there and wanting to be heard. Sometimes I am awaken to do a short distance healing as I have been contacted while I was sleeping. I find that when this occurs Source and my Angels make sure I am well rested and that the time I am awoken still allows me to get on with my day on schedule. Making sure I have no stress.

I like to do a few deep breaths when I wake. I do not do yoga. I am in my 50’s and what I like to be referred to as “cuddly” so the thought of my doing the downward dog doesn’t really float my boat. I do however like and understand why people like to do this (I love the breath work). I like to try and do my stretches and I always start up a conversation with my Angels. I feel AA Michael is with me all the time. I always try to think of all the things I am grateful for at the beginning of the day. I find if I do this at night it just activates my emotional side and then I cant sleep, so I do my quick Thank yous in the morning.

As I am a mum and a wife I get to do all the things you do. Clean up, wash up, prepare food, make lunches, put the rubbish out, do the cat food and water, feed my wild birds, get people out the door on time, then do things for me. See I am just like you! I do like to read my tea leaves in my morning cuppa and pull a card for the day ahead. I always have Angel Cards and inspirational cards around my house and encourage all my family to do this. When I am cleaning my teeth I like to do my “Mantras” in the mirror. I love to say I am “Thank you for making me vibrantly healthy and whole” “Thank you for allowing money come to me easily and quickly” “Thank you for being in my life” I know this sounds a bit vain, but I always try to find something nice about myself in the mirror. As a overweight middle aged female I am up against a lot of negativity with my looks and my line of work, so I like to add in a bit of sweetness for me to start of my day xo

I think my day might be a tad different when I “get to work” I might be working at home in my reading room or at another location, but I always enjoy my “Prayers” where I ask for protection around myself, my family and loved ones, any wildlife in my area, to send love and light out into the world as well as protecting my car and home.

I especially put protection around all of my families cars and ask for a Angel to be with them as lets face it some of us are not the best drivers! I also request for easy of getting on and off the freeway (yep this still freaks me out) to get to my destination in a good timely manner with out incident or accident. Then I wrap it all up with a Thank you. It might be for the sunny day, the new dress I am wearing, for living in Australia basically anything that I am grateful for. It also helps to lift my mood. Raise my vibration and helps me get through another day.

I am lucky as I love my job. When I start to feel any energy that is just not right, I always cleanse myself. I also like to disconnect after each reading. I love it when I am asked to complete readings for many different people. So many people do ask if it makes me tired, but I feel very energised. I do come down about an hour after a full days reading and I only like to do about 5 one hour readings a day. Thankfully spirit and my Angels always help me with finding my reading and healing clients and I always seem to have just the right number of bookings for me.

Just like you when I get home from work I go through all the normal things again. Being working mums and wifes makes us all so busy! I like to talk with my husband. I also get to hang out on my social media. Answering all of your questions and booking in any readings or healings. Please forgive me if I return your text or call the day after you have sent it. It is only me, as I am just a very small business. It is me and my Angels and together we take care of everything from soical media posts, advertising, bookings and doing the healings and readings. I do however love to interact with you all, and love getting any questions. I try to look at my social and emails at the end of each day. My hubby does tell me to stop after 7.30pm as I need time to settle my brain to get a good night sleep.

I am also easily effected by the energies around me. I am sure you are just like me and react with the a new moon, full moon or different times of the year when the energy is shifting and changing. I try not to watch the news, as an empath this is not good for me and I take a lot of this negative energy on. Another reason why I do enjoy a good relaxing book. I have my favourite comedy shows and movies that I just love to relax and unwind to.

Source and my Angels do take care of me each and every day. I do feel connect so much that I do hold running conversations with my Angels. If I have a worry or concern I head straight to them. I have been shown over and over again if you do not ask the questions or ask for help you will not get it. They really want to connect with us and they really want to help us complete all that we have ask to experience while we are hear on Earth. The daily grind stuff, such as working to make money to provide, food water and shelter is just a small part. We need to look and find the things that make us happy. That uplifts us and helps us to create or manifest our own good luck and peaceful joyful life. A life that makes us vibrantly healthy and whole. One that when the bad stuff comes up we can deal with it and move on. I love my life with Source Angels and Spirit. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

How much do I charge for a reading or healing?

During these interesting times, I have been extremely busy with distance readings and healings. I try to make my rates as reasonable as possible. I know that I have upset others in the same industry as they tell me I am still charging the same amount that people were paying in the 1980’s, but I wish to be able to share my readings, as well as make a living.

My hourly rate (for readings or healings) is only $100, or $70 for a 30 minute booking. My workshops are only $150 per person

How do I work?

I like to make sure that all my readings are a powerful and positive experience for everyone. I will also work with your angels and ask them to always present me with a positive spin or outcome on any news that is delivered.

One of my personal rules is that I will never tell you if or when you will cross over or leave this dimension as that is not my right. I will never share details such as this about any family members.

I explain how I work with every client and explain how a reading is really just a “check in” to make sure that you are travelling on the life path that you requested before coming to this Earth plane at this time. I still to this day believe that a reading should only be given every 6 to 12 months.

People have told me many times that my readings are very gentle with my approach, informative and highly accurate. In fact, I don’t understand anyone’s reading or messages as they are not for me. I am simply the conduit that can raise my vibration to be able to hear and see messages that are being sent to you during the reading.

It can sometimes be very frustrating when I connect. If I don’t have a good connection with the loved one or with your guardian angel, it can be like playing Pictionary with a 3-year-old that only draws in stick figures. If the connection is clean the messages are fast and very on point.

I use Angel Cards as I talk and see Angels each day of my life. I find that they are more peaceful and gentler than a tarot deck. It is a personal preference because in reality I don’t actually use the “card deck” to complete your reading at all.

I do use cards in my readings, but I place them face down and only turn them over at the end. When I read, I talk to and listen to the Angels and to spirit. I am a medium and psychic.

Thank you for emailing me or asking me these types of questions. I was so glad to have a forum in which I could share with you today. I hope you enjoyed my answers to what my day looks like, but really I am just like you. We are all connected to source and our Angels. Some of us just use it a bit more so we are able to tune in a lot quicker and hear that little bit faster. If you wish to learn please check out my workshops. I have a beginners, intermediate and soon to come an advance psychic development workshops. My other workshops are on crystals, mediation and manifesting, animal communication, just to name a few. Thank you for asking the questions and taking an interest in what I do. 

Have a wonderful and magical day