The words clairvoyant, psychic, intuitive, medium, and energy reader are used to refer to different kinds of paranormal extra-sensory experiences. Below are more specific definitions:

Clairvoyant | see things beyond the normal senses using their third eye

Energy Reader | psychics with a trained ability to use their extra-sensory perception through clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience and claircogizance

Mediums | communicate with the spirit of the deceased, relaying messages to those who are non-mediums

Psychics | sensitive to anything beyond the natural range of perception, to include clairvoyants, mediums and energy readers

Channeling is a natural form of communication between humans and angelic beings, nature spirits, non-physical entities or even animals and pets. A channeler is very similar to a translator or interpreter. They allow themselves to feel or sense the communication from the other being. The channeler then attaches human words to the communications for the understanding by themselves or other humans.

A channeler can choose who or what they want to channel. As long as the other party has an interest in communicating, the link is made and the channeling can begin. For instance, many people channel Archangel Michael. If he agrees to communicate with the channeler, the flow of non-verbal information begins.

The channeler receives the information at an intuitive or feeling level, and then their mind converts the raw information into words. Contrary to popular belief, entities do not generally use human languages because it is considered awkward and clumsy. The richer essence of their message is conveyed through an elegant series of sensory feelings.

Another popular misconception is that a channeler must go into a deep trance state, or surrender their body and/or mind to the entity. But channeling is very similar to any other form of communication, whether verbal, body language, smell or art. They all communicate a message, and the message is subject to the receiver's understanding. Most well-known channelers today, such as Lee Carroll (Kryon), Steve Rother (the Group) and Ronna Herman (Archangel Michael) are conscious channelers. They are aware of themselves and activities going on in the room. They focus their senses and attention on the entity they are channeling, and then interpret the message. Contenporary channels do not generally leave their bodies or surrender their minds during the communication process.

Channeling pets is one of the easiest forms of this art. Pets, of course, do not use human language but they have a strong desire to communicate with humans. Simply release the concept that you'll hear words, and allow yourself to "feel" your set. As you open yourself to the feelings, the mind will naturally begin to place simple words or phrases to the feelings so that your human consciousness will have a greater understanding of the communications. If you want to communicate back to your pet, let go of the need to use words. Instead, allow your feelings to open and flow to your pet. In the early stages of working with this type of communication, it may be helpful to imagine pictures or visuals when communicating with your pet. As you become more confident and proficient in channeling with your pet, the information will flow quickly and easily, and you won't have the desire to even use pictures or images.

Some people fear channeling because they don't understand the process, or they think that a negative or dark entity can come in. But the channeler always has the choice of who or what they want to channel, just like they have the choice of who they want as friends or business associates. The channeler can insist on knowing the name and origins of any entity or angelic being who wants to communicate with them. Experienced channelers understand that just because an entity wants to communicate doesn't mean the entity is necessarily enlightened. The channel should discern for themselves the level of enlighterment of the entity, and the value of their information. Some entities just like to chat; others can have an agenda; and there are also many entities who have a desire to provide enlightened guidance and counsel.

The ability to "feel/touch clearly" - a person uses extra-sensory perception to receive information through touch and feeling. Clairsentience differs from clairvoyance in that this kind of ability cannot have a vivid picture in the mind. Rather, a clear feeling can form.

The second chakra corresponds with clairsentience - clear feeling, gut feeling & connecting

The ability to "hear clearly" the thoughts, voices or messages of spirits. A person with evolved clairaudience hears what others may not hear.

The fifth chakra corresponds with clairaudience- listening, hearing and being heard

The ability to "see clearly" information about an object, person, location or physical event that is not physically present. Clairvoyance means 'clear seeing' - but not with the human eye - rather this sight occurs through the sixth chakra. Information may appear like a movie or photograph in the mind of the reader.

The sixth chakra, also known as the third eye corresponds with clairvoyance - seeing clearly and self-reflection

The ability to 'know clearly" - to know something without a physical explanation.

The seventh chakra corresponds with claircognizance - knowingness, immortality & understanding