The 17 Stages of Psychic Development

The following stages will help to show you how closeenergy at a high enough vibration to channel
you are to 'flicking on the light switch' and waking upsuccessfully. It would be too much of a jump from
from Gergef's 'sleeping man'. The stages do notbeing low energy to channelling high energy.
necessarily happen in any particular order, they areLong-term, people who do this will short circuit and
not set in stone and you may experience several atthe lights will blow!
a time. The following order does however reflect the13. Wanting to help everyone
order of the experience of many on the journey andThis stage may sound as though it is a great place to
there does seem to be a systematic approach tobe. In actual fact it isn't. You can't help anyone, only
the development process. Some people will goyourself, you can offer people a 'leg-up' not a 'hold
through all of them, others one or two. Overallup'. If you try and drag a person along to a place
however, you will develop at a pace that is exactlywithin where they really do not want to be but you
right for you.think it is best for them, stop it - leave them alone!!
Many of the stages are associated with the fusing ofFocus on the 'self', your 'self'. People are fine as they
the emotional, energy body and the spiritual body,are, you only have the right to change yourself -
which is a vital underlying part of the developmentleave them alone!
process.Those in your life however, may go along with it for
1. Life Crisisa while to be polite. Just because you have started
This stage does not necessarily have to happen toto find this new found knowledge you think the
everyone on the psychic path if they take notice ofworld should know, you will if you're not careful, get
the pebbles at an early stage. However, the movethe 'nut case' status within your family or circle of
towards wishing to develop on a psychic level isfriends. You have no right to ram things down the
often preceded by a life drama. This can be anythingthroat of others. If they are interested they will ask.
from a confused childhood to a recent divorce.If you do ram knowledge down people's necks
2. Heightened Awareness(there will be the temptation) be prepared because
This is when you start to see things out of theat some stage you will get your theories shot down
corner of your eye. This can also start with seeingby the 'life is only what you can see' sceptic. If /
'blobs' of colour or swirling energies. For others it willwhen you get to this stage, arguing will only be a
be the beginning of hearing messages in your mind,waste of your energy. Accept and observe their
vivid dreams, premonitions, and thinking you areviews as they are, they're entitled to them. You
either going mad or the mind is playing tricks. Oftenwouldn't like your opinion shot down so it's unfair to
people ignore the pebbles here, and dismiss whatshoot at or back at theirs.
their heightened senses are trying to tell them.Usually at this stage the developing psychic with
3. Hyper Sensitivityregard to this subject will not be hugely confident
Becoming more sensitive to criticism and otherwithin himself or herself. You will know when you are,
people's views. At this stage you begin to know thatbecause you will not have a need to tell others how
you have the ability to feel other people's feelings.to be, and they will begin to have a deep respect for
Confusion and a sense of, 'am I normal' prevails atyour interest in psychic development. It's almost ironic
this stage.in that respect.
4. SearchingThis stage is a test of how true to yourself you are.
The search for material that explains the strangeFew people like to be 'preached' to on how they
experiences begins. This is often done quietly throughshould live their life, so remember LEAVE THEM
fear of ridicule. Also a strong desire to findALONE, no matter how much you can see they are
'like-minded' individuals begins. It is at this stage youheading along the wrong path. Offer advice ONLY if
start to really question your sanity! This is the pointthey ask! Avoid the, 'told you so' when they've made
of no return. From this stage forward you will spendtheir mistake. Eventually they will ask you first for
your life searching for answers to life's questions.your psychic advice before they act (keep it
There may be rests in between but you will alwaysimpartial) when they have seen a few times, your
be curious. It becomes like an itch you can't scratch.predictions have been accurate. In the mean time,
5. Starting to stand up for yourselffocus on continuing to develop yourself.
Beware! The meek will suddenly start standing up for14. Know all
themselves and will not take any nonsense. This mayAt this stage you 'know it all'. The developing psychic
be short term as it is only the start. A strongbecomes bored with the methods they are learning.
foundation has not yet been constructed but theFeel their group is holding them back; they have
wheels will have been set in motion.nothing more to learn. The belief starts to set in that
6. Feeling alone / misunderstoodthey have experienced enough to move on and go it
At this stage the developing psychic has usuallyalone, away from their peers.
found material to partially explain their interest andSome people lose friends in this stage and become
people of a like-minded nature. Unfortunately at thisseen as unapproachable, even if on hindsight they are
stage, those often closest to the person will want toseen to be all knowing. As this stage becomes more
destroy their partner's / friend's new interestdeveloped, the psychic gets to the stage of 'the
because they feel (but will not admit it) threatenedmore you know the less you need to say', eventually
by the new 'hobby'. The psychic will often be takengaining great respect for their abilities as the need to
aside by a 'concerned' relative about how they arepreach disappears - a great place to be.
getting into an occult or being brainwashed, and how15. Clearing
it is all mumbo jumbo. If you do not have this stageThis is the stage the fun really starts!! The clearing
you are very lucky!!stage is when all the things you have never dealt
This leads to a very confused psychic. Is it wrong towith, or all the things you find frightening, begin to
continue? What should I do? Am I mad? Usually therear their head. Your very worst fears become
decision is to carry on quietly and not share therealities and all your insecurities pound at you. The
newfound knowledge with your immediate peers.more you have ignored them in life, the more
7. I can't do itpronounced the way the Universe will show them to
Feelings of insecurity surface very well at this stage.you for clearing. The way forward with this stage is
The developing psychic sees others moving at ato embrace and welcome the clearing stage, for this
faster speed. They can't work out how to speedis what will really change your life for the better
their own progress but become increasinglyforever!
disheartened because of the speed their psychicThis stage usually involves a lot of crying and
peers are moving at around them. For some theextreme's of emotion. During this stage it is often
opposite may happen, this will be they feel they arebest to stay with your present job and
moving too quickly, frightened by the experience andcircumstances. The very roots of what you thought
wanting to slow it down or shut it off because thewas stable will be shaken. It is often at this stage the
responsibility feels overwhelming.developing psychic thinks they need to change the
Imagine waking up into a strange and unknown worldexternals (Job, relationship etc) to make them happy.
to you. If you are one of the lucky few who wouldThis is not the case, blaming these situations, as the
be extremely curious and would enjoy waking up insource of your unhappiness will slow the process.
the unfamiliar, the unfamiliar would appear a dauntingStick with 'processing' the feelings you are going
place until you had got used to it. For many, theythrough, only then change the externals if your
begin to wake up in this new world, they try to denyfeelings are still the same.
themselves the fact they are waking up somewhereDepending on the developing psychic, this process
different in the hope things can stay the same, thecan last some while and will happen in tandem with
familiar and well-known, 'comfort zone'. This willsome of the other stages. During this process, the
continue until the developing psychic is no longerdeveloping psychic will realise it is not a loner's
scared and wishes to embrace the 'new world' theyprocess and return to their peers within their
are waking up to - this can take some while.development group for help and advice.
We have all at some point in our life feared change.16. Breakthrough
The trick in overcoming the fear of change is to takeAfter the clearing process (which can take a while)
a moment to fast forward life to how it will be if wethe psychic becomes exceptionally perceptive. They
remain the same. Life cannot change unless wecan 'see' what is going on within / for someone at a
change, merely hoping it will change leads tohundred paces. This is because anything that was in
disappointment. In your mind, fast forward your lifethe way of opening up to a true state of being, has
to how it will be once change has happened. You willbeen removed during the clearing process. There is
soon see change is an exciting option!then nothing stopping you!!
8. Wanting silence / to be aloneThe clearing stage is also necessary for the humbling
The senses are still sharpening, as they are doing soof the psychic. The ore of the great Universal force
it is likely at this stage the developing psychichumbles the psychic as the waking up process is in
becomes very sensitive to loud noises, they may findfull swing. A deep appreciation of all that life
they can't stand the radio playing or the sound ofrepresents happens at this stage.
raised voices. Often they will want to be in openThe ability to manifest what you want in your life
space or feel a strong need to be in the countryside.comes faster and faster, you begin to look younger,
An increased wish to spend periods alonethe mind becomes very quiet and the body becomes
contemplating or 'staring out the kitchen window.'healthier.
Your body is telling you it wishes to meditate. DuringMost people think earning lots of money or winning
this stage it is necessary to find a regular quiet spotthe lottery will make them happy. Getting to this
during the day to avoid irritability.point you will feel wealthy in the true sense of the
9. Realisation that your job / circumstances are notword.
right for you17. Power
This is the beginning of learning to see the bricks!!The power stage is the one to be respected the
Often people will wait until they are made redundantmost. It is at this point, many hit the 'high stakes,'
or sacked (the boulder) before they can see theybecoming very good at their work - powerfully
have outgrown their job / circumstances /psychic.
relationship or that their place of work or home doesThis is the stage when people very much seek your
not match with their newfound awareness. This isassistance. It is the point of real challenge. This is
often a horrid stage because it is about realising thatwhen a person's psychic abilities become so
your life has often been a compromise (not always)heightened they have to be very clear on which way
up until this point. The difficult bit is the courage to letit is channelled. This is why it is so important to also
go and move on.develop spiritually whilst on the psychic path.
Moving through this stage often becomes a stumblingIt is at this point a psychic can channel energies that
block for most people and delays their development.are powerful in helping people, but can also be used
This stage is about breaking away from the decisionsin a direction of power over others. It is the
'made for you' in life and 'what you have done toresponsibility of the true psychic to do their best to
please another'. It is about breaking free of thenever exert power over others. To be able to do
career you chose because it pleased your parents,this, you have to lose the attachment to what
the relationship you stayed in for convenience or thepeople do with their lives. It is not the psychic's
job you do, for the money.position to judge others or direct a person's life; you
Probably the most important factor in choosing theare simply there to channel the highest source of
psychic path and developing your skill to the best ofinformation possible to allow a person to make an
your ability; is about authenticity. You cannot be ainformed decision on the direction their life is taking.
truly authentic psychic unless you are honest withThe information received will only be to the same
yourself. Those who are not honest with themselves'level' of the psychic. A highly developed guide will not
often fear the psychic path. Those who are honestchannel through a medium of little knowledge. The
with themselves embrace it!same as a Solicitor will not discuss the technicalities of
10. Feeling abandonedthe law with a five year old.
This part does not necessarily happen to everyoneOnce through the main stages of the psychic path,
on the psychic path.life changes dramatically. Everything begins to slot
At this stage friends and family start to leave yourpleasantly into place. Few things worry you, any
life or they appear to be leaving. The developingfears are short-term and struggles with life become
psychic no longer feels connected to those theybrief. The poverty mentality that most of us are
have been associating with for years. The structuresafflicted with, begins to dissolve, we learn that there
of your life begin to disintegrate. Everything youis enough of everything for everyone. Negative
thought to be real / are attached to, fall apart.thoughts and feelings about others and us disappear,
How depressing!! This is actually a fantastic stage,and helping others becomes natural.
providing you make sure you stretch your viewLife becomes very fast, change is constant, rapid
beyond the current situation. How do you repair aand welcome. There is a thirst and hunger for more
derelict building? Well you don't! First you have toknowledge and understanding of how life works.
knock it down so that you build a new, stronger one'Reading' others becomes very simple with the ability
in its place.to 'dip' in and out of the energy of those living and of
This stage is about seeing through any illusions.those who have passed over happening at the flick
Through this stage we find what is real. Oh how weof a mental switch with ease and little effort. Like
tell ourselves lies! We tell ourselves everything is finetuning into a radio station you become the receiver
when it's not. We tell ourselves it's awful when clearlyand can switch on and off whenever you desire.
it's okay. When all is taken away from us we beginA desire to be comfortable in life increases, but the
to understand the beauty of the Universe. Weinterest in material belongings diminishes. The increase
develop a great understanding of what is reallyin your own and other people's wealth (in all areas of
important and learn how to deeply appreciate thelife) becomes the source of celebration. Jealous
small things in life. Trivia becomes trivia once thisthoughts and actions are a thing of the past. Pleasure
stage is complete. What seemed devastating doesn'tis had in accepting people as perfect exactly the way
carry the same emotion it did previously.they are. Thus meaning, people do not have to
Uncontrollable crying for no apparent reason is partchange in order to please you. They are acceptable,
of this stage. This is because the cells of the bodyas you are accepting of yourself.
are starting to throw off old memory, making wayThis does however, mean it becomes easy to
for the strong ability to see into your own and otherchoose whom you wish to have in your life and
people's lives.those you wish to let go of. At this stage safety
11. Increased abilityexists. The psychic learns that by letting go, not
The psychic senses usually by this time arehaving to hold on tight, allows true progress of the
developing with a very good and firm foundation.self and others. It is likely by this point anything the
The ability to 'read' people is often really quite strongpsychic has held on tight to will have been lost. This
by this stage.may be in the form of material objects, family
12. De-toxmembers, friends or partners. This takes place in
This stage for some people comes early on, fororder for the psychic to learn to let all energies be
others it comes quite a bit later. If you are ignoring itfree and not judged for their physical manifestations.
a physical illness will often have to surface to showThings become an 'interesting evolutionary process'
you (a boulder). The length of time you have beenrather than a problem or terrible occurrence.
ignoring the necessity for this the heavier the physicalThen comes sharing and enfoldment - a spiritual
illness.process that remains unexplainable and private to the
At this stage it is time to clean up your body and if itindividual. The relationship with the Universal force (or
has not happened already, your thoughts. As theGod if you choose) attains wholeness.
ability to channel higher energies than your own,From this point it does not mean it is the end. The
increases, it is vital the channel the energies are using,psychic simply builds upon what is already learnt,
is a 'clean' one. If it is not, as does happen with a lotmatching with the principles that life is the same but
of psychic's not very nice physical illness begins todifferent. It is different in the fact that skydiving is
occur. If you refuse to de-tox, the effect is a bit likeas interesting as cleaning the toilet. You may have
stuffing a potato up an exhaust pipe.heard of the saying "before enlightenment chop
To de-tox means fasting for a few days. There arewood carry water - after enlightenment chop wood
many different fasts you can do, from only drinkingcarry water." Life on the outer world may not have
water for a day or so, to eating brown rice forchanged; life on the inner world however, is far more
breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to ten days. Do apleasurable.
colon cleanse, eat plenty of fresh fruits andIf as a developing psychic you feel you are not
vegetables. Eat less sugar and meat. Minimise yourexperiencing all the stages it does not mean you
caffeine intake. Stay away from low energy foodhave failed. Every person's experience is different.
such as takeaways and microwave meals. If youFor some, part of their life purpose is to complete
smoke, drink too much alcohol or are dependant onthe full stages of the psychic journey, for others it is
any form of drugs (legal or illegal) then either stop oras purposeful to experience a few. Life is about
get help to stop.experiencing; no one experience is more important
Please note, taking illegal drugs is a low energythan another. No matter what your experience of
practice; therefore not only detrimental to yourselfthe psychic journey is, it is one hundred percent right
but any person you may be reading for. Due to thefor you at this stage in your life. The very fact you
fact it is a low energy act, you will attract lowhave found it, means your journey will be astounding.
energy spirit, and you will not be able to sustain your