Chances are you have never heard of Moll Pitcher, one of the most famous clairvoyants in early American history … unless, of course, you grew up in the New England area of the United States. Then, you may have heard the name ‘Moll Pitcher’ in reference to a famous, legendary witch (whom you assumed was… [Read More]
The Story of the Delphic Sibyl
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Almost every culture in the world has reserved a special place in society for people believed to have been endowed with prophetic powers. The ancient Greco-Roman world had a few such prophetic traditions. One of the best-known is that of the Sibyls. It was believed that, when she entered into an entranced state, a Sibyl… [Read More]
The Persecution of Psychics Throughout History
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Humanity has an interesting and contradictory history with people who claim to have the ability to access realms beyond the ordinary material world. Psychics have existed in just about every culture on this earth, and, most cultures in the past have been able to successfully integrate them into society. Unfortunately, Western culture in the last… [Read More]
The First Psychics: The Sibyls
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There are many false myths about psychics and psychic phenomenon. For example: One would think that psychics don’t have a long history. It’s not uncommon for people to think that the whole field of psychics and psychic readings somehow began a few hundred years ago, at best. Another is that psychics have always been rejected… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand: Fortune Teller of Paris
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In her 20s, Marie Anne Lenormand set up shop in Paris. Being a fortune telling was not exactly a legal means to make a living, so getting into Lenormand’s shop for a reading could be challenging. It was one of the most turbulent times to be in Paris. The Revolutionaries and the Royalists battled, often… [Read More]
Marie Anne Lenormand: The Early Years
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Marie-Anne Lenormand was orphaned as a child. Fortunately, she came from a family with money. Her step-mother was able to see to her upbringing and education. Marie-Anne Lenormand likely was a handful to deal with even as a child. She was placed in the Royal Abbey of Benedictines where, at the age of 7, was… [Read More]
Jeane Dixon: Clairvoyant Astrologer
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Jeane Dixon was an immensely popular American psychic and astrologer who captivated the public’s attention for almost 30 years, from the 1950s through the 1980s. She syndicated an astrology column, was an author and her biography would become a best seller. Those who sought Dixon’s advice and readings would range from Hollywood celebrities to business… [Read More]
Twins and Telepathy: The Inexplicable Connection
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If you’ve ever had the sudden feeling of knowing that something has happened to a loved one, usually something dangerous or even life-threatening, then you are not alone. Many people, even in our modern, scientific, and increasingly secular culture, report having felt some sort of telepathic connection to another person. They may know when that… [Read More]
