Psychic Green Flags

Anytime we talk about red flags, we should also discuss green flags. If you know what to look out for, you should also know what to look for in a psychic or spiritual practitioner. Overall, these are people who should make you feel comfortable and respected. These people should not act any different because they are psychics or spiritualists, they should appear as normal as you and I.

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Someone Who Makes You Feel Comfortable

• Seeks to educate and inform without talking down and acting all-knowing
• Messages should uplift and inspire vs. cause fear, stress, shame, or anxiety
• Authentic and doesn't profess to be perfect, correct, or "on" all of the time
• Does not make you feel envy or jealousy
• Helps you feel empowered

Knows Their Limits

• Knows that they are eternally a student and admits to not knowing everything 
• Refers out to the proper practitioner(s) if the request is beyond their skill set or out of their comfort zone
• Recommends proper medical attention be sought for medical concerns and does not attempt to diagnose or treat​

Encourages Spiritual Growth

• Encourages further study and learning
• Provides resources for learning like books, Youtube videos, Podcasts, etc.
• Does not become upset if student or client works with another practitioner
• Recommends other teachers/practitioners to learn from
• Wants to see you succeed
• Helps you to reach your highest potential ​

Maintains Strong Boundaries

• Asks for permission/consent before reading or performing services
• Will not read into another person's energy without them being present or giving consent
• Holds boundaries with Spirit
• Respects and honors closed practices

Provides Specific Information

• Evidential and provides proof/confirmation
• Responses resonate with the question asked and don't take on the reader's agenda
• Presents information vs. asking leading questions 

EX: "I'm sensing a grandmother energy coming through" vs. "Has your grandmother passed?"

Inclusive Messaging

• Promotes body positivity 
• Uses and asks for proper pronouns
• Does not use gendered writing or concepts
  
• Utilizes their platform to encourage and amplify BIPOC & marginalized voices
• Messaging matches their real-life actions
• Provides accessibility options, including closed captions and alt. text for photos
• Provides learning options for all levels of energetic exchange

Green flags are things that you should be able to identify in the people that you trust and choose to work with on a personal or spiritual level. I hope these help you to find someone who can trust!

Love,
Arielle Sterling