Psychometry – the
Psychic Art of Reading
Have you ever picked up an object and had a
sudden impression of a place you have never been to before, or sat down on a
bus and felt a strange sensation left behind by the person sitting there before
you? If so then you may have had a spontaneous psychometric experience.
Psychometry is the psychic art of receiving sensory impressions from an object
simply by touching or holding it. Many clairvoyants have this gift naturally or
have developed it as an additional facet of their other psychic abilities and
it has a wide range of uses from finding the history of the people who have
been in contact with the object, searching for missing persons, solving crimes
and even prediction future events.
Whenever we come into intimate contact with
inanimate objects that we use daily such as jewelry, clothes, a favourite pen or coffee
mug, we leave upon it an energy signature that contains strands of information
about our feelings and thoughts each time we use or wear it. This is also true
of our home, personal workspace and locations in which we have had traumatic or
strong emotional experiences. This happens when bioelectric energy is emitted
by our aura and imprints upon objects in our possession. These energy
forms a layered field of vibrations that may be perceived around the object. The material that an object is made
from can affect its ability to record and retain our data. Metallic objects
such as rings, watches and keys for example, are believed to retain more
information than objects made of lighter materials such as plastics. When the
object is touched or held by someone else, the bioelectrical information is
triggered and released to the person holding the object.
Everyone has a certain amount of ability to
perceive the information, but for most people psychometry is a latent talent
that is only available at the subconscious level and even there it is often
suppressed. Those who have honed their abilities, such as clairvoyants
or trained psychometrists will be able to pick up a surprising amount of detail
about the owner of the object even if he or she is not physically present.
Psychometrics is something of a passive
process; this means that in order to practice it you do not have to focus too
hard. Many clairvoyants agree that concentrating on the object too hard will
actually obstruct the process. In fact, one of the reasons that many people are
unable to use psychometry is because they are unable to block out all the
‘noise’ in their minds.
The History of
Psychometry
The term psychometry was coined by Joseph Rodes
Buchanan, an American
physician and professor of physiology at the Eclectic Medical Institute in Covington, Kentucky, in 1842. He used it as part of his theory of
emanation to describe a subtle energy that flowed from god and circulated
throughout the physical realm both between people and objects. For Buchanan,
psychometry was the science whereby this energy could be detected by the human
soul and in some sense measured. His theory that all objects give off energy
lead to the notion that objects carried within them a record of their history
and that this could be tapped into by those who were aware of the correct
methods. Buchanan believed that his particular branch of psychic phenomena
would eventually supersede empirical science and lead to a major transition in
theoretical thinking, social practices and the enlightenment of humanity. Buchanan
promoted psychometry throughout his life and several scientists of the era,
such as Stephen Pearl, used the theory of psychometry as a basis for theories
of their own. During the later nineteenth century, psychometry became a popular
part of séances and psychic stage acts. These days many professional
clairvoyants use psychometry along with their other gifts for a number of
purposes.
Psychometrist Profiles
A Natural-Born Seer
Elizabeth Joyce is a clairvoyant, medium and
psychic healer based in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. For more than 25 years she has
been assisting the police and FBI to locate hundreds of missing persons. Elizabeth Elizabeth
“I had a dream - a vivid dream -
first I was lying in a shallow grave - could "taste" dirt and a dead
leaf was on my nose - blowing in the wind. Then I saw a blue car, I saw
my stepson getting out of this car - someone was calling to him. He was going
to see his girlfriend - but three boys wanted him to take a drive with them.
I knew exactly where the car was - that my stepson got in the car, and
that they drive off. I also knew that he had come to harm and was dead.
I did not know where or why. This dream lasted from September1977
through March 1978.”
The police found Elizabeth ’s step-son’s
body buried in a shallow grave, as her dream had shown. Six months later she
became a student of metaphysics.
When Elizabeth practices psychometry she draws on
her psychic energies and the strength of her intuition. She describes the
process as being like “receiving directions from Spirit.” She is expert enough
to use psychometry easily, sometimes without even holding and object but simply
gazing at it or describing it to herself. She found this talent particularly
useful on one occasion when she was returning from a trip to Canada .
“My car was at my son's apartment
- near Newark Airport Medical
School
That's where the keys were.”
You can
contact Elizabeth through her website at http://www.new-visions.com.
Learning the Art of
Psychometrics
With some practice it is possible
to develop your psychometric ability. Even though we seldom notice the brain’s constant input, it can
overwhelm the perception of the subtle energies required for psychometry. One
of the ways to train the mind to filter out all the mental distraction is to
practice meditation on a daily basis, learn to be able to calm your mind and
listen to your own inner voice.
Autogenic Training
Another method to help you remain calm and to
tune in to your psychic sensitivity is known as autogenic training. This
relaxation technique was developed in the 1930s by German psychiatrist Johannes
Schultz. This technique involves a daily practice of three 15 minute sessions,
conducted in the morning, at lunch time and in the evening. For each session
there is a selection of recommended postures such as sitting meditation or
lying down. During each session the practitioner repeats a set of relaxing
visualizations such as imagining the limbs becoming progressively heavier.
Autogenic training draws on techniques similar to those used in yoga and
progressive muscle relaxation and can help to enhance psychometric abilities.
