I receive so many questions about psychic phenomena, paranormal activity, spiritual and metaphysical matters that I decided to add an Ask Cari page and it is now a regular feature on the website. If you do have any questions directly related to these subjects, please email me at askcari@neworleanspsychic.com and, while I can’t answer everyone, several are posted each month. Please note that I do not answer questions about personal matters. Only questions directly related to psychic phenomena, paranormal activity, spiritual and metaphysical matters are answered.
Dear Cari,
Do you believe in demons?
M.M.
Thank you so much for your question. Well, I may get a lot of flack for this but I believe that there are other, perhaps equally strange, explanations for beings and occurrences labeled demonic, just as I believe that there are many planes of existence other than here, heaven and hell. Theories from the world of Quantum Physics more and more supports this idea of other dimensions and from these dimensions, I believe, spring what we believe to be demonic. We in our dimension play by a certain set of rules and those in others would follow their certain set of rules. While I don’t mean to be gory, we on this plane have behaved quite demonically. Think of ancient human sacrifice and witch hunts of Europe. Were those time periods glimpsed at by those of a more peaceful l dimension I am sure they would say that we were demons. So how does that relate to demonic beings and occurrences here you might ask. Well……. suppose that there was a gap between dimensions and another, or other beings, got stuck here? It could even be a human from another time trapped here. We may not be able to see them because of any number of unknown reasons but some still may be able to have physical effect on this plane. Most events attributed to demonic activity could easily be explained if you take into consideration how you would behave were you stuck in some other dimension. Imagine Attila the Hun trapped in the dimension of some poor families home. I would imagine all sorts of terrible goings on were that to happen. Talking in tongues is attributed to being the languages of other realms and just as their languages differ so would the rules of conduct and behavior. There were times when we humans thought that it was ok to rape and pillage. Perhaps other dimensions still live by those rules which would explain many of the physical manifestations now attributed to demonic forces. Even the wretched smells commonly associated could just be from as recently as a few hundred years ago here. Again it could be someone from this plane’s past trapped in a time warp. One of the things that I so dearly love about the field of metaphysics is that we are continually expanding our awareness and there is plenty of room for healthy debate and respect for the opinions of everyone. I am also so excited that science is beginning to work hand in hand with us metaphysicians to continue to understand the vastness of all that is.
Dear Cari,
How do you know if you are a psychic? And, does it happen from the time you are born? Or can it come in your teenage/young adult years?
A.M.
Thank you for that terrific question. Many folks are confused as to when psychic abilities begin to make themselves known. Many think that you have to be born with it while others believe that it can come at anytime. I will explore these ideas a bit.
I personally believe that everyone is born with intuitive abilities so my answer would be yes you are born with it. While one may not realize what is happening to them when they are younger, it is with us from our beginning. I was fortunate to have been born into a family that utilized and honored the gift so as I was coming up I was taught what it was and how to recognize & direct it. Others are often less fortunate and don’t receive any encouragement and it gets lost to them. At the onset of adulthood intuitive ability can have resurgence and some feel as if it is just happening to them when in fact it has been there all along lying dormant.
When our cognitive abilities are fairly well developed we have attained the discernment necessary in determining paranormal & psychic experience. We become very consciously aware of these occurrences when, before, the development of our senses was still evolving. Again, your early up bring can either be a help or a hindrance. If it is the latter, one may not feel comfortable to open up to the 6th sense until they are grown with more independence.
There are also rare instances that due to an accident or near fatal experience, people seem to develop psychic abilities instantaneously. I still hold that these people already had intuitive skills but the experience turned it up a few notches. There are so many different ways that the paranormal & psychic play apart in our world. Simply acknowledging that you are having experiences is the beginning of the process. Pay attention to you environment and locate instances when you might be having these types of experience. Your life can be enriched by this at any age and I say go for it!
From my book recommendations, I suggest getting “You Are Psychic”. It is a great book on how to develop your psychic abilities.
Dear Cari,
I want to ask you a question regarding a friend of mine. She’s super psychically gifted, but her experiences range from annoying to terrifying. She’s sees ghosts and guides while awake and asleep. Before falling asleep she can “hear” the worries and concerns of the neighbors! Bless her heart. I try to advise her on how to communicate and set up boundaries with pesky persistent ghosts, and offer relaxation tapes to help with falling asleep. What would you advise her?
K.J.
Thank you for your question. I was very fortunate to have been raised in an environment that taught me about the gift as it was unfolding. It can be frightening and overwhelming not to have control over the abilities and events that you are describing. First off, I would like to commend you on your suggestions. I would definitely agree with relaxation tapes, cds etc…. and highly recommend the work of Kelly Howell and have a link to her site on my links page under meditation and hypnosis. Regarding boundaries there are several things that I would start with. The very first thing that I would do is to ignore everything for an entire month. No matter what, she needs to busy herself with something else. This requires much sustained effort but it will greatly assist her in establishing an internal on and off switch. If there are any negative entities, they will ultimately leave her alone. Those that are positive will understand that she too needs peace. Once she has done this consistently for one month, she can then begin to create her own psychic rules of engagement. I suggest setting aside a particular time each day, for an hour, when she will allow communications to occur. At that time if any negative entities attempt to communicate, she should shut off and try again the next day. She should continue to do this for another month and then she will become more comfortable in the understanding that this really is under her control. She can also read one of my book recommendations called The Psychic Shield. If she continues to have any difficulty, after truly following through on my suggestions, let me know and we’ll take it from there.
Miss Roy,
How do you choose a good psychic?
S.F.
Thank you for your question. This is one that I know many people wrestle with. If at all possible, you choose a psychic from recommendation and word of mouth. If you cannot do this then some research is required. Some areas have psychic fairs where you can get a short reading for $20 to see if a reader is good and a good fit for you. Another resource is the internet and I would suggest using that and following some guidelines. If you want to see someone in person then google that location and the word psychic and see what comes up. I would always look for psychics that have their very own website that has its very own domain name. You want someone who is doing this as their full-time profession and those that are will have their own individual websites. While I am sure that there are some very qualified phone line and chat room psychics, I do not recommend going that route. If you do, however, make sure that you can select who you will speak with and read their bio and testimonials. You want to know how long they have been doing readings and get an idea about their background and belief system and a bio and testimonials will help you do that. I would be suspicious of psychics that offer free five or ten minute readings. Do you do your job for free? Neither do good psychics. While you certainly should not pay for bad service and some people just don’t click, that is different from a free reading. I would also not pre-pay for a reading or do one that is automatically charging to your phone or card by the minute. This will make it very difficult for you to get your money back if you do not connect well or it is not a good reading for you. Steer clear of anyone who claims 99 to 100% accuracy. Psychics are not God and the absolute very best range from 75 to 95% at any given point. This accuracy rate is pretty darned impressive and anyone who claims higher is lying and certainly lacking in humility. If a psychic suggests that you have a curse, bad luck or a black cloud around you that they can remove for an additional fee, end the reading immediately. While psychics can be helpful in providing help to turn around negative situations, the afore mentioned is a scam that has taken advantage of trusting folks in vulnerable situations. Finally, I would be wary of psychics who say that they guarantee reuniting lovers, getting you a job and curing illness. Again these are scams that many have fallen prey to. While I have just dragged out a lot of the negatives in the field there are many truly and wonderfully gifted psychics out there. Do the research, use your own common sense and intuition and you will be able to find the best one for you.
Hey Cari!
In the process of learning to trust the universe (and myself), how can I determine when to trust and let it happen, and when I actually need to act for myself?
K.C
Thank you for the great question. This trusting the universe and ourselves stuff is a toughy sometimes. I am in favor of always trusting the universe and believe that is an action but this, in and of itself, is not the only step. We have to always be moving forward in order to be on the road to meet our good and that calls for external actions too. Regarding other actions that we have to take to see results, I am a big believer in writing things down. Take a specific area in your life that you would like to see the universe assist in changing for the better. Write down exactly what it is that you would like and be as specific as possible. Now come up with a realistic time frame for those changes to occur. Once you have done that you take a look at where you are compared to where you want to be in that area and write that down to. Finally, brainstorm on what you can do to get from where you are to where you want to be or from what you have to what you want. Like making a map from point A to point B. Put this aside and revisit in 24 hours. Then edit this brainstorming and put it in a logical sequence of action. Each day meditate upon your list and select one small action to take. As you do this, you will begin to see the universe coming in to assist and steer you on the way. If you encounter a lot of resistance along the way, it is a sign to re-examine and re-work both the goal and actions. If we are heading in the wrong direction, the universe will always step in to let us know. Perhaps the timing isn’t right or we are pushing to hard. These things may seem too pedantic to be spiritual but what you are doing is really concentrating and energizing your intent and this, in turn, opens the way for the universe to do its stuff. Trusting the universe and ourselves and taking action are not mutually exclusive. They all work together.
Cari,
Many things feel “shifted” at my house. I don’t feel any negative or fearful energy…more mischievous. I am especially noticing things in the yard and on the property outside…with just a few things starting to show up in the house. Potted trees turned over, cat food tub (sealed plastic) turned over and top off on the porch, chairs moved things “set” in the path or walkway. It was seeming as if someone was breaking onto the property, but nothing is missing, just things moved around. A psychic friend came by and he got a feeling there were elementals in the yard (gnome-like he said). He also got the feeling that they somehow came with my newly adopted dog, Angel. It does feel like these things moving in the yard started about a month ago when she arrived as a new member of the family. She is manic with energy and fun and clumsy as all get out – like an eager kid. My question is: Are there elementals, have some of them moved in at my house and what is a way to welcome them as part of the energy here.
L.G.
That is a very interesting question! I was first introduced to elementals when I was in England. Over there they are very in tune with what they call “the fairy folk”. Elementals are a type of spirit that have never been in human form. They are directly connected to the four elements, earth, wind, fire and air and they are, what we call, fairies. The ones that we generally think of as fairies are those with wings. These are the ones associated with air and their proper name is sylph. Those associated with water are nyads, those with fire are salamanders and those with earth are gnomes. Here is a link to a good breakdown of elemental types. While I am not an expert, here is a tip that I recall that might help in your situation. Gnomes love shiny objects and coins. You can go and get some shiny pennies and either scatter them or bury them in the yard. You could also use odd pieces of jewelry and see if that works. I was told that this is a good thing for everyone to do to help insure prosperity and protection in the home. If you are dealing with elementals that should help to appease them. I am also picking up that the area should be kept tidy.
Dear Cari,
Do guardian angels ever take a visible form? In the last few weeks I have seen a man, the same man, either out of the corner of my eye, or in a spot that he is gone from when I look back. I don’t recall this ever happening in my house but rather when I am out. I just thought I was going mad! I thought it was a trick of the light when I caught him out of the corner of my eye, but became curious when I would see him sitting on a stoop and then turn back and he would be gone.
K.X.
Thank you for your question. Actually Guardian Angels do take physical form and they also have the ability to speak through others. Most people have had experiences when a stranger says something that synchronisticly applies to exactly what you are feeling. These things most often happen when we are in need of a bit of extra love and encouragement. An example is if you are walking down the street with a sad look on your face and a stranger tells you to smile. I have had this occur numerous times and it was exactly what I needed to hear to help put me on positive footing again. We are not alone here and there is always help when we are open to it. I would expect that you have been praying a lot. That often is what helps trigger this type of assistance. When this next happens, take a moment and mentally thank them and ask what it is that they are trying to tell you. If you are in earnest the answer will be forthcoming.
Ask Cari
I receive so many questions about psychic phenomena, paranormal activity, spiritual and metaphysical matters that I decided to add an Ask Cari page and it is now a regular feature on the website. If you do have any questions directly related to these subjects, please email me at askcari@neworleanspsychic.com and, while I can’t answer everyone, several are posted each month. Please note that I do not answer questions about personal matters. Only questions directly related to psychic phenomena, paranormal activity, spiritual and metaphysical matters are answered.
Dear Cari,
Do you believe in demons?
M.M.
Thank you so much for your question. Well, I may get a lot of flack for this but I believe that there are other, perhaps equally strange, explanations for beings and occurrences labeled demonic, just as I believe that there are many planes of existence other than here, heaven and hell. Theories from the world of Quantum Physics more and more supports this idea of other dimensions and from these dimensions, I believe, spring what we believe to be demonic. We in our dimension play by a certain set of rules and those in others would follow their certain set of rules. While I don’t mean to be gory, we on this plane have behaved quite demonically. Think of ancient human sacrifice and witch hunts of Europe. Were those time periods glimpsed at by those of a more peaceful l dimension I am sure they would say that we were demons. So how does that relate to demonic beings and occurrences here you might ask. Well……. suppose that there was a gap between dimensions and another, or other beings, got stuck here? It could even be a human from another time trapped here. We may not be able to see them because of any number of unknown reasons but some still may be able to have physical effect on this plane. Most events attributed to demonic activity could easily be explained if you take into consideration how you would behave were you stuck in some other dimension. Imagine Attila the Hun trapped in the dimension of some poor families home. I would imagine all sorts of terrible goings on were that to happen. Talking in tongues is attributed to being the languages of other realms and just as their languages differ so would the rules of conduct and behavior. There were times when we humans thought that it was ok to rape and pillage. Perhaps other dimensions still live by those rules which would explain many of the physical manifestations now attributed to demonic forces. Even the wretched smells commonly associated could just be from as recently as a few hundred years ago here. Again it could be someone from this plane’s past trapped in a time warp. One of the things that I so dearly love about the field of metaphysics is that we are continually expanding our awareness and there is plenty of room for healthy debate and respect for the opinions of everyone. I am also so excited that science is beginning to work hand in hand with us metaphysicians to continue to understand the vastness of all that is.
Dear Cari,
How do you know if you are a psychic? And, does it happen from the time you are born? Or can it come in your teenage/young adult years?
A.M.
Thank you for that terrific question. Many folks are confused as to when psychic abilities begin to make themselves known. Many think that you have to be born with it while others believe that it can come at anytime. I will explore these ideas a bit.
I personally believe that everyone is born with intuitive abilities so my answer would be yes you are born with it. While one may not realize what is happening to them when they are younger, it is with us from our beginning. I was fortunate to have been born into a family that utilized and honored the gift so as I was coming up I was taught what it was and how to recognize & direct it. Others are often less fortunate and don’t receive any encouragement and it gets lost to them. At the onset of adulthood intuitive ability can have resurgence and some feel as if it is just happening to them when in fact it has been there all along lying dormant.
When our cognitive abilities are fairly well developed we have attained the discernment necessary in determining paranormal & psychic experience. We become very consciously aware of these occurrences when, before, the development of our senses was still evolving. Again, your early up bring can either be a help or a hindrance. If it is the latter, one may not feel comfortable to open up to the 6th sense until they are grown with more independence.
There are also rare instances that due to an accident or near fatal experience, people seem to develop psychic abilities instantaneously. I still hold that these people already had intuitive skills but the experience turned it up a few notches. There are so many different ways that the paranormal & psychic play apart in our world. Simply acknowledging that you are having experiences is the beginning of the process. Pay attention to you environment and locate instances when you might be having these types of experience. Your life can be enriched by this at any age and I say go for it!
From my book recommendations, I suggest getting “You Are Psychic”. It is a great book on how to develop your psychic abilities.
Dear Cari,
I want to ask you a question regarding a friend of mine. She’s super psychically gifted, but her experiences range from annoying to terrifying. She’s sees ghosts and guides while awake and asleep. Before falling asleep she can “hear” the worries and concerns of the neighbors! Bless her heart. I try to advise her on how to communicate and set up boundaries with pesky persistent ghosts, and offer relaxation tapes to help with falling asleep. What would you advise her?
K.J.
Thank you for your question. I was very fortunate to have been raised in an environment that taught me about the gift as it was unfolding. It can be frightening and overwhelming not to have control over the abilities and events that you are describing. First off, I would like to commend you on your suggestions. I would definitely agree with relaxation tapes, cds etc…. and highly recommend the work of Kelly Howell and have a link to her site on my links page under meditation and hypnosis. Regarding boundaries there are several things that I would start with. The very first thing that I would do is to ignore everything for an entire month. No matter what, she needs to busy herself with something else. This requires much sustained effort but it will greatly assist her in establishing an internal on and off switch. If there are any negative entities, they will ultimately leave her alone. Those that are positive will understand that she too needs peace. Once she has done this consistently for one month, she can then begin to create her own psychic rules of engagement. I suggest setting aside a particular time each day, for an hour, when she will allow communications to occur. At that time if any negative entities attempt to communicate, she should shut off and try again the next day. She should continue to do this for another month and then she will become more comfortable in the understanding that this really is under her control. She can also read one of my book recommendations called The Psychic Shield. If she continues to have any difficulty, after truly following through on my suggestions, let me know and we’ll take it from there.
Miss Roy,
How do you choose a good psychic?
S.F.
Thank you for your question. This is one that I know many people wrestle with. If at all possible, you choose a psychic from recommendation and word of mouth. If you cannot do this then some research is required. Some areas have psychic fairs where you can get a short reading for $20 to see if a reader is good and a good fit for you. Another resource is the internet and I would suggest using that and following some guidelines. If you want to see someone in person then google that location and the word psychic and see what comes up. I would always look for psychics that have their very own website that has its very own domain name. You want someone who is doing this as their full-time profession and those that are will have their own individual websites. While I am sure that there are some very qualified phone line and chat room psychics, I do not recommend going that route. If you do, however, make sure that you can select who you will speak with and read their bio and testimonials. You want to know how long they have been doing readings and get an idea about their background and belief system and a bio and testimonials will help you do that. I would be suspicious of psychics that offer free five or ten minute readings. Do you do your job for free? Neither do good psychics. While you certainly should not pay for bad service and some people just don’t click, that is different from a free reading. I would also not pre-pay for a reading or do one that is automatically charging to your phone or card by the minute. This will make it very difficult for you to get your money back if you do not connect well or it is not a good reading for you. Steer clear of anyone who claims 99 to 100% accuracy. Psychics are not God and the absolute very best range from 75 to 95% at any given point. This accuracy rate is pretty darned impressive and anyone who claims higher is lying and certainly lacking in humility. If a psychic suggests that you have a curse, bad luck or a black cloud around you that they can remove for an additional fee, end the reading immediately. While psychics can be helpful in providing help to turn around negative situations, the afore mentioned is a scam that has taken advantage of trusting folks in vulnerable situations. Finally, I would be wary of psychics who say that they guarantee reuniting lovers, getting you a job and curing illness. Again these are scams that many have fallen prey to. While I have just dragged out a lot of the negatives in the field there are many truly and wonderfully gifted psychics out there. Do the research, use your own common sense and intuition and you will be able to find the best one for you.
Hey Cari!
In the process of learning to trust the universe (and myself), how can I determine when to trust and let it happen, and when I actually need to act for myself?
K.C
Thank you for the great question. This trusting the universe and ourselves stuff is a toughy sometimes. I am in favor of always trusting the universe and believe that is an action but this, in and of itself, is not the only step. We have to always be moving forward in order to be on the road to meet our good and that calls for external actions too. Regarding other actions that we have to take to see results, I am a big believer in writing things down. Take a specific area in your life that you would like to see the universe assist in changing for the better. Write down exactly what it is that you would like and be as specific as possible. Now come up with a realistic time frame for those changes to occur. Once you have done that you take a look at where you are compared to where you want to be in that area and write that down to. Finally, brainstorm on what you can do to get from where you are to where you want to be or from what you have to what you want. Like making a map from point A to point B. Put this aside and revisit in 24 hours. Then edit this brainstorming and put it in a logical sequence of action. Each day meditate upon your list and select one small action to take. As you do this, you will begin to see the universe coming in to assist and steer you on the way. If you encounter a lot of resistance along the way, it is a sign to re-examine and re-work both the goal and actions. If we are heading in the wrong direction, the universe will always step in to let us know. Perhaps the timing isn’t right or we are pushing to hard. These things may seem too pedantic to be spiritual but what you are doing is really concentrating and energizing your intent and this, in turn, opens the way for the universe to do its stuff. Trusting the universe and ourselves and taking action are not mutually exclusive. They all work together.
Cari,
Many things feel “shifted” at my house. I don’t feel any negative or fearful energy…more mischievous. I am especially noticing things in the yard and on the property outside…with just a few things starting to show up in the house. Potted trees turned over, cat food tub (sealed plastic) turned over and top off on the porch, chairs moved things “set” in the path or walkway. It was seeming as if someone was breaking onto the property, but nothing is missing, just things moved around. A psychic friend came by and he got a feeling there were elementals in the yard (gnome-like he said). He also got the feeling that they somehow came with my newly adopted dog, Angel. It does feel like these things moving in the yard started about a month ago when she arrived as a new member of the family. She is manic with energy and fun and clumsy as all get out – like an eager kid. My question is: Are there elementals, have some of them moved in at my house and what is a way to welcome them as part of the energy here.
L.G.
That is a very interesting question! I was first introduced to elementals when I was in England. Over there they are very in tune with what they call “the fairy folk”. Elementals are a type of spirit that have never been in human form. They are directly connected to the four elements, earth, wind, fire and air and they are, what we call, fairies. The ones that we generally think of as fairies are those with wings. These are the ones associated with air and their proper name is sylph. Those associated with water are nyads, those with fire are salamanders and those with earth are gnomes. Here is a link to a good breakdown of elemental types. While I am not an expert, here is a tip that I recall that might help in your situation. Gnomes love shiny objects and coins. You can go and get some shiny pennies and either scatter them or bury them in the yard. You could also use odd pieces of jewelry and see if that works. I was told that this is a good thing for everyone to do to help insure prosperity and protection in the home. If you are dealing with elementals that should help to appease them. I am also picking up that the area should be kept tidy.
Dear Cari,
Do guardian angels ever take a visible form? In the last few weeks I have seen a man, the same man, either out of the corner of my eye, or in a spot that he is gone from when I look back. I don’t recall this ever happening in my house but rather when I am out. I just thought I was going mad! I thought it was a trick of the light when I caught him out of the corner of my eye, but became curious when I would see him sitting on a stoop and then turn back and he would be gone.
K.X.
Thank you for your question. Actually Guardian Angels do take physical form and they also have the ability to speak through others. Most people have had experiences when a stranger says something that synchronisticly applies to exactly what you are feeling. These things most often happen when we are in need of a bit of extra love and encouragement. An example is if you are walking down the street with a sad look on your face and a stranger tells you to smile. I have had this occur numerous times and it was exactly what I needed to hear to help put me on positive footing again. We are not alone here and there is always help when we are open to it. I would expect that you have been praying a lot. That often is what helps trigger this type of assistance. When this next happens, take a moment and mentally thank them and ask what it is that they are trying to tell you. If you are in earnest the answer will be forthcoming.