How to Ground Yourself Before a Psychic Reading: Simple Techniques for Lasting Clarity
Preparing for a psychic reading involves more than just showing up!
Taking time to ground yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually can make a substantial difference in the insights you receive and the clarity you walk away with. As a professional full time psychic reader (& more recently according to search engines, Canada’s Top Tarot Reader!), I’ve witnessed how clients who engage in grounding techniques before a session often experience deeper, more meaningful guidance.
Below are grounding methods that not only help you, as a client receiving a psychic or mediumship reading center yourself but also help me stay focused during each reading.
1. Start with Breathwork: Finding Your Center
Intentional breathing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to ground yourself. Before your reading, take a few minutes to focus on your breath. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. This practice centers you in the present moment, reduces anxiety, and helps bring clarity.
“Breathe in deeply and recognize that it is this present moment alone that holds peace and clarity,” says Tara Brach, Ph.D., a psychologist and meditation teacher. “With each breath, we ground ourselves here and now, moving beyond distraction.”
Most new clients seeing a psychic or tarot reader are visibly anxious for their first reading, unsure of whether someone will tell them they have a dark entity and only they can remove it. I guide each client through some basic breathwork at the beginning just to calm ones nerves, to open up and engage. By calming your nerves, you became receptive to the messages that flow, creating a truly memorable session.
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2. Visualize Roots: Connecting Deeply with the Earth
Visualization is another powerful technique, particularly for those who may feel scattered. A simple exercise is to imagine roots growing from the soles of your feet, anchoring you deep into the earth. This visualization creates a sensation of stability and grounding that can help you stay connected throughout the reading. To learn more about the fascinating connection between philosophy and tarot readings – click here!
“Visualizing roots reaching down from your feet is a powerful grounding exercise,” says Sharon Blackie, Ph.D., a mythologist and psychologist. “In the metaphorical and practical sense, it reconnects us to our primal self, offering calm and clarity.”
In my experience, clients who visualize roots often describe a shift in their energy, feeling more connected and at ease. This method is especially beneficial when life feels overwhelming or when you have a lot on your mind. To learn how to develop this further into your own psychic gifts, check out this article I wrote!
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3. Release Expectations: Embrace Openness
Grounding is not just about relaxing the body—it’s also about calming the mind. Release any rigid expectations about what will come through in the reading. Often, clients come in with specific questions or desired answers, but the most transformative readings happen when we allow for unexpected insights. Letting go of fixed outcomes can open you to messages you didn’t realize you needed.
“When we approach experiences without expectations, we open ourselves up to true understanding and insight,” suggests Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now. “Expectations narrow our vision; openness broadens it.”
I recall a reading with a client who arrived with a list of questions – something I don’t want a client to vocalize until the end of the reading. Before we started, I gently suggested that she let go of fixed outcomes and stay open to what might surface naturally, but also . By the end she received guidance on issues she hadn’t considered, and that openness led to profound personal revelations.
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4. Engage in Mindful Movement: Releasing Physical Tension
For those who may feel especially tense or restless before a reading, mindful movement can help ground the body. Gentle stretches, yoga, or even a quick walk outdoors can release pent-up energy and help you arrive in the present moment. Paying attention to the sensation of your feet on the ground can have a profound grounding effect. To learn more about what a reading is like with me, click here!
“Mindful movement connects us to our body and to the ground beneath our feet, reminding us of our natural state of being,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., a leading functional medicine expert. “Even small movements can open pathways to presence and peace.”
Before every session, I often take a quick walk to clear my head and anchor my energy. Just five minutes outside, feeling the ground beneath my feet, connects me back to the present and enhances my focus.
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5. Set a Clear Intention: Focus Your Energy
Setting an intention before your reading is one of the most impactful grounding practices. A simple affirmation like “I am open to receiving whatever serves my highest good” can help you mentally prepare and align with your purpose for the session. I often light a candle before beginning a reading to signify clarity and guidance, creating a small but meaningful ritual that sets the tone for what’s to come.
“Intention is the power that directs our attention,” says Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love. “With a clear intention, we align ourselves with the truth that is always waiting to guide us.”
This practice doesn’t have to involve a candle—it could be a quiet moment spent focusing on your intention, which can significantly enhance the quality of your reading.
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Final Thoughts
Grounding yourself before a psychic reading is not just a beneficial practice; it’s an essential step toward receiving clear, impactful guidance. Techniques like mindful breathwork, visualization, movement, and setting intentions are straightforward yet transformative. By grounding yourself, you open up to a greater sense of clarity and connection, paving the way for a reading that resonates deeply.
Next time you schedule a reading, try incorporating one or more of these practices. The shift in energy and clarity can be profound, helping you to connect with the messages that await.
