Are you looking to get a psychic reading but you are not sure which one to pick?

The good news is that you can never really go wrong on your choice, it is only a matter of preference. All psychics receive information through their psychic senses, what differs is their divination tools.

There are 15 types of psychic readings including Astrology readings, Tarot Readings, Numerology readings, Palm readings, aura readings, pendulum readings, Crystal Casting Readings, Scrying readings, rune casting, tea leaf readings, angel card readings, spirit animal readings, and dream interpretation readings

Each type of psychic reading is unique, yet they all bring through valuable information about our love life, health, career, finances, travel, home, spiritual growth, interests, and potential talents.

By the end of this blog post, you will know the different types of psychic reading and which one best fits your needs.

15 Types of Psychic Readings

1. Astrology Reading

Divination tools for psychics: Astrology

An astrology reading is a divination practice that uses the celestial position to understand a person’s character, emotional state, and future potential. An astrologer uses the birth chart (birth location, date, and time) which shows the alignment of the planets, sun, and moon to provide valuable insights.

Astrology readings can reveal details about any area of a person’s life including love, career, relationships, family, money, and spiritual gifts. travel, These types of readings can help us understand ourselves better, improve, our decision-making, and support our personal growth.

2. Tarot Card Reading

A tarot reading is a divination practice using a deck of cards to gain insight into the past, present, or future. Cards are shuffled, then laid out in a pattern, interpreted for guidance on relationships, careers, finances, travel, spirituality, and more. It’s a tool for self-reflection and decision-making

Tarot readings are one of the most popular types of psychic readings. The psychic uses a tarot deck of 78 cards and pulls out a specific number of cards. Based on the order, imagery, context, and intention of the question, the psychic can interpret the meaning and provide meaningful insights about the client’s present and possible future outcomes.

If you decide to go for a tarot reading, make sure you have a clear intention of what you want answered to get the most out of the reading.

3. Numerology Readings

Numerology readings interpret patters in number and their energetic influence on a persons life. By studying the numbers we can learn about a person’s character, their strengths and weakness, spiritual gifts, their purpose in life and predict future events. Numerologists use a persons date of birth and work with names by allocating a number to each letter of the alphabet.

Numerology is founded on the Pythagorean concept that numerical terms can express all things since everything is essentially reducible to numbers.

4. Palmistry Readings or chiromancy

A palm reading looks at the lines, shapes, patterns, and marks on the person’s hand to reveal insights about their character, their potential future, and important life events.

The right hand reveals current manifestations within a person’s life whereas the left hand shows us future potentials and inherited gifts. By comparing the hands, we discover what qualities, skills, and gifts we have yet to develop to achieve our full potential.

Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, there is no denying that getting your palm read is a lot of fun.

Divination tools for psychics: Palmistry

5. Aura readings

An aura reading is the divination practice of sensing and interpreting the meaning of a person’s energy field, known as the aura. Each color has a unique meaning and can reveal valuable details about a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Aura readings help us understand what areas of our life are out of balance and help us get back on track with our life’s purpose.

Aura readings are wonderful for those seeking to find their life or soul’s purpose, raise their vibrations, and lead authentic and more fulfilling lives. These readings can reveal details about our strengths and weaknesses so we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world. Helping us spiritually develop too.

6. Pendulum Reading

A pendulum session involves using pendulums or weighted objects attached to a chain to answer questions. The pendulum reader holds the pendulum steady and then asks a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question, and waits for the pendulum to swing, move back or forth, or rotate. the psychic reader then interprets the meaning and allows guidance and wisdom to flow through.

Pendulum readings are best suited to individuals looking for an answer to specific questions, needing support with decision-making, restoring balance, and healing purposes.

Before you book a dowsing session always speak to the psychic to find out what type of dowsing they offer.

Divination tools for psychics: Pendulums

7. Crystal Casting Readings

A Crystal Casting reading is a divination method that uses crystals or gemstones and a silk cloth or casting board marked with symbols and patterns.

The reader focuses on a specific question and drops the crystals onto the casting board, and then the positions of the stones are interpreted. The reader assesses the position, orientation, shape formations, and proximity of the stones from one another to decipher meanings. When the crystals fall in close proximity to one another it means that there is harmony in a particular area of a person’s life.

Crystal casting readings can reveal details about career or lifepath, upcoming travel opportunities, love & marriage, fame and reputation, prosperity and abundance, family and health, skills and knowledge, and creativity and children.


Multiple stones in one area are considered more significant and can provide powerful clarity and understanding for individuals seeking guidance and clarity.

8. Scrying readings using reflective surfaces

Scrying is an ancient form of fortune telling that uses reflective surfaces such as crystals, mirrors, water, fire, and smoke to receive intuitive insights. The scryer gazes into the reflective object and enters a heightened state of awareness to receive signs, symbols visions, inspirations, guidance, and messages about any areas of a person’s life and future potential.

Scrying readings are not just fun, they are also a great development tool for developing psychics and mediums. They can be used for spiritual development, introspection, and as part of your daily meditative practice.

Many psychics use scrying to connect with the spirit world and to communicate with angels, ancestors, and spirit guides.

9. Rune Casting readings

Rune casting is a divination technique that uses 24 small stones engraved with symbols from an ancient alphabet, called runes. These are dropped onto a surface and used to interpret meaning and provide guidance on any aspect of a person’s past, present, and future life possibilities.

Runes are believed to be sacred gifts from Odin, the Norse God, and offer a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth.

types of psychic readings

10. Tasseography Readings

Tasseography is an ancient divination practice that involves interpreting the patterns formed by tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments to reveal insights about the future.

After drinking the warm or cold beverage you will find that sediments stick to the cup to form markings and patterns. The tasseographers interpret these symbols and use their knowledge of the horoscopes to share intuitive guidance.

Tasseography readings are a fun way to enjoy a hot beverage whilst getting a personalized reading.

11. I Ching reading

An I Ching reading is an ancient Chinese divination text that uses Feng Shui casting coins or yarrow sticks to reveal wisdom and guidance on a particular situation.

The I-Ching consists of a set of hexagrams, made up of six lines. These are guided by two universal forces, yin (broken lines) and yang (unbroken lines).

The I Ching reader thinks of a question tosses the coins or sticks and interprets its meaning depending on how they fall. This creates a unique formation that is said to bring through existential and philosophical insights about one’s life.

This type of reading is best for individuals looking to find answers to particular questions, as opposed to a more general reading.

12. Angel Card Readings

Angel Card Readings

An Angel reading is a wonderful way to receive intuitive insights from the angelic realm. It uses special decks featuring angelic imagery to bring through divine guidance and healing from the spiritual realm.

Angel card readings can help you gain clarity about your life, find peace in difficult or stressful situations, and help you feel closer to loved ones in spirit.

The angel cards reader shuffles the cards, then lays them out in a pattern and interprets messages and guidance on your specific needs and challenges. These can include areas such as your life relationships, careers, finances, travel, spirituality, and more.

Many psychics use angel cards as a self-reflection tool and to help with decision-making.
These readings can empower you to make more informed decisions, discover your true purpose in life, and lead a more fulfilled life.

13. Spirit Animal Reading

Spirit animal readings are a native American tradition that connects us to the spirit world so that we can meet our animal guides. A skilled spirit animal reader can connect with the essence of the spirit animal and bring guidance to help us move forward in our spiritual path, unlock our full potential, and feel a sense of purpose in life.
Through the wisdom of our spirit animal, we can gain a better understanding of our strengths and weaknesses and develop future abilities.
Whether you are seeking direction or a deeper connection with yourself, a spirit animal reading can be a powerful tool for growth and self-discovery.

14. Dream Interpretation Readings

Types of psychic readings

A dream Interpretation reading involves looking at the symbolism and meanings behind images, feelings, and impressions of the dream to gain meaningful insights about ourselves and our lives. According to Freud, our dreams reflect our innermost desires and offer a pathway to fulfilling them.

We can think of our dreams as a window into our soul, that reveals hidden messages locked away in our subconscious that are ready to be explored. So, whether you’re looking to decode a recurring dream or simply curious about what your dreams might be telling you, a dream interpretation reading can be a helpful tool.

15. General psychic reading

It is also important to mention that although many psychics use divination tools, they are not necessary for a psychic reading. Some psychics can tap into the person’s energy field and simply know about the person’s past, present, and future possibilities.

But not everyone is comfortable doing these types of readings and most psychics incorporate some type of divination tool.

Concluding thoughts

There are many types of psychic readings available for people who are looking to gain valuable insights into different areas of their lives. Each type of psychic reading uses different methods and tools to provide guidance and clarity to the clients.

The important thing is to choose a psychic and type of reading that most resonates with your needs and preferences.

The 15 most common types of psychic readings are as follows:

  1. Aura reading
  2. Astrology reading
  3. Numerology reading
  4. Palmistry or chiromancy reading
  5. Tarot Reading
  6. Dowsing reading
  7. Rune Casting reading
  8. Crystal Casting reading
  9. Scrying reading
  10. Tasseography reading
  11. I Ching reading
  12. Angel Card Readings
  13. Spirit Animal Reading
  14. Dream Interpretation Readings
  15. General psychic reading

Whichever psychic reading you choose, the reading that best suits your needs.

Once you have decided on the type of reading you want it is important to set a clear intention of what you want to get out of the reading to receive the guidance and support you need.

Thank you for reading, I hope you found this blog post useful.

Let me know what type of reading you most enjoyed or which ones you are planning to try out.

Leave a comment below, I love hearing about your opinions and experiences.

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