Myths About Psychic Gifts

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could develop psychic abilities, you’re not alone. I hear this question all the time: “Do you really think I could become psychic?”

And my answer is always a heartfelt yes. Every single one of us has intuitive gifts, sometimes they’re hidden beneath layers of doubt or long-forgotten childhood experiences, but they’re there, waiting to be rediscovered. Let’s clear up some of the biggest myths that might be standing in your way.

Myth #1: Only Gifted People Have Psychic Powers

This is one of the most common misunderstandings I hear. People assume that psychics are born with some magical, unteachable gift that the rest of us don’t have. But here’s the truth: your intuition is your birthright.

Most of us naturally experienced psychic moments as children. But because they weren’t nurtured or validated, we slowly disconnected from them.

Some people retain their intuitive abilities throughout their lives. Others, like me, shut them down and later consciously work to reopen that door. And for a few, a sudden event like a near-death experience or emotional awakening can unlock their psychic senses in powerful ways.

I personally fall into both the first and second categories. I saw spirits as a child, but by the age of six or seven, I shut that part of myself down. My mother told me it was just my imagination, and being the rule-following child I was, I believed her. So, I ignored the energy around me and carried on like everyone else.

That all changed in 2007, when I officially began training as a professional intuitive. One night, I had a vivid encounter with a spirit that changed my life. A man in his thirties who was dark-haired and peaceful visited me in a dream-like vision. In a flash, he showed me an image of himself and his wife in a caravan, a trip they never got to take before he passed. His message was simple but deeply touching:

“I was not able to take my wife on holiday, but I’m so glad your boss did.”

The next day, I nervously told my boss about what I experienced. His reaction stunned me. He explained that his wife’s first husband had passed away years ago, and one of their dreams was to travel across the U.S. in a camper van, something they never got to do. After marrying my boss, she finally took that trip.

That experience taught me something I’ll never forget: You don’t have to be “born gifted” to reconnect with your psychic abilities. You just have to be open and willing to develop them.

Myth #2: Psychic Development Is Scary Because You Have to Talk to Spirits

I remember being so scared about the idea of opening up my psychic gifts again. I didn’t want to see ghosts lurking around the corner or wake up to a spirit standing at the foot of my bed. And you know what? That fear kept me stuck for years.

But here’s what I’ve learned: developing your psychic gifts doesn’t have to involve seeing or talking to spirits if that’s not what you’re ready for. Even though talking to spirits or seeing them is part of your psychic gifts, it comes in different forms as well.

There are many ways to tune into higher guidance. Some people feel it in their gut (clairsentience), others just know things without understanding why (claircognizance), and some hear their inner guidance clearly (clairaudience).

If you’re just beginning this journey, start with something simple, like try to listen to your own Higher Self. That quiet inner voice is already guiding you every day. When you’re stuck in a job that drains your soul, that subtle whisper might say, “You know this isn’t where you’re meant to be… what about that dream you’ve been putting off?”

That knowing, that pull toward something greater, is just as much a part of your psychic awareness as seeing spirits. And it’s the perfect place to start.

Developing your intuition is about learning to trust what feels deeply right, even when logic says otherwise. It takes courage, but the more you practice listening to that guidance, the stronger it becomes. Make sure you find things that feel right to you. As you get intuition and guidance, act in a way that makes you feel brave and connected.

Myth #3: All Psychics Have Clairvoyant Gifts

This is probably the biggest myth of them all. People assume that if you’re psychic, you must have these grand, movie-style visions of the future flashing before your eyes.

But here’s the truth: clairvoyance is just one way to receive intuitive information, and for many of us, it’s not even the primary one. There are so many clair gifts that a psychic can have that people can’t even imagine the capacity.

My strongest gifts are clairsentience (feeling energy and emotions deeply) and claircognizance (knowing information without knowing how I know it). My clairvoyance developed over time, but it’s still not the main way I receive messages.

A while back, I took a deep dive into my clients’ Akashic Records to explore their natural intuitive gifts. The results were fascinating.

• About 35% were primarily claircognizant.
• Another 30% were clairsentient.
• 30% identified as clairaudient.
• And only 5% were naturally clairvoyant.

Does this mean the other 95% weren’t psychic? Not at all. It simply means that their gifts express themselves through different intuitive channels.

If you’re not seeing vivid visions or flashing lights, that doesn’t mean you’re not psychic. It just means you have a different psychic “language”—and that’s just as powerful.

So next time you wonder, “Could I really be psychic?” remember this:

• Start by identifying which intuitive sense feels strongest for you.
• Honor and trust the guidance you receive through that channel.
• And then, give yourself time and space to consciously develop it.

Once you strengthen that primary gift, you might be surprised by how naturally the others begin to unfold.

Final Thoughts

Your psychic abilities aren’t some far-off dream reserved for the chosen few. They’re already within you, just waiting to be remembered, nurtured, and trusted. Identify your gifts, honor them, take the knowledge that you get, and try your best to develop your gifts.

The real magic happens when you stop doubting, start listening, and follow where that quiet voice inside is leading you. And believe me, that’s where the most incredible transformation begins.