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So you want to be a Medium: A Down to Earth Guide

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"The purpose of this book is simple: to introduce you, the reader, to the marvelous spirit world and to show you how building a relationship with those in Spirit can enhance your life." - From the book

With the surging popularity of TV shows like Medium and Ghost Whisperer--not to mention the visibility of mediums such as John Edward, James Van Praagh, and Sylvia Browne--talking with dead people seems intriguing and perhaps even glamorous. However, Spiritualist minister and medium Rose Vanden Eynden maintains that mediumship is *work*--hard work!

So You Want to Be a Medium?: A Down-to-Earth Guide demystifies the art and skill of mediumship. In fact, Vanden Eynden believes that *everyone* possesses innate capabilities for spirit communication. With this in mind, this book provides solid advice, quizzes, anecdotes, and exercises for working between the Earth plane and "the other side"--a place the author calls Summerland.

Vanden Eynden explains the "what?" and "why?" of mediumship, and differentiates this practice with that of psychics. The difference between these two practices is that a medium is in direct contact with the spirit realm, gleaning information from spirit guides or those who have passed on. Psychics, however, pick up information via telepathy, ESP, etc. Mediums use a "middleman" whereas psychics do not. Of course, there are "psychic mediums" that combine these practices.

Accessible and engaging, So You Want to Be a Medium? covers various ways to attune with clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, etc., including seeing/feeling auras, discerning chakra issues, deep-breathing exercises, and various meditations. Her explanation of the chakras and corresponding issues are especially lucid. Vanden Eynden also explains Who's Who in the Spirit World. For example, we all have "spirit friends' who are available to us for inspiration, guidance, and solace. According to the author, we each have at *least* five guides:

* Joy Guides - They are entrusted by Creator to remind us of the lighter side of life.
* Protector Guides - These are entrusted with our safekeeping (and we often give them a run for their money!)
* Doctor Teachers - Also called "Doctors of Philosophy", these guides lived a physical incarnation and are concerned with our spiritual development.
* Doctor Chemists - These ones are entrusted with our physical state and health, often giving advice on health, healing, and energy work.
* Master Guides - These ones correspond to the path that feels most comfortable to us on our spiritual journey, and concern themselves with teaching and guiding us on the path to enlightenment.

Ascended Masters, angels, and "outer band guides" are also available to assist humanity with a variety of tasks.

Vanden Eynden also stresses the importance of seven Natural Laws (such as the Law of Attraction), and shows budding mediums how to give a reading and receive valuable feedback.

My favorite parts of So You Want to Be a Medium? were the Symbol Exercises. As a psychic, I mainly work with clairvoyance, so it was interesting to read the author's take on symbolism--as well as take her Symbol Interpretation Quiz. (Yeah, I got them all right...but it was still fun!)

The author stresses that mediumship is a calling, and I couldn't agree more. If you're not called to work with the deceased and the spirit world, you may experience a lot of disappointment and frustration if you try to force it. Although I've done mediumship work, I'm a reluctant practitioner...choosing not to "tune in" to that realm. For me, using a "go between" seems like an unnecessary extra step when I can just get the information from other means. In addition, when I hear mediums like Sylvia Browne explain their guides as sounding like "Alvin the Chipmunk"--whose high-pitched, speedy voice is an irritant that's hard to follow--I wonder why someone would bother going through that kind of mediumship. However, I suppose it's as Vanden Eynden says, "It's a calling". Considering so many people want to speak with their deceased loved ones, I can see how this kind of contact provides a unique type of solace to a seeker.

If you're interested in mediumship from afar or are considering a vocation or spiritual path in spiritualism, So You Want to Be a Medium? offers excellent information, guidelines, and exercises to get started. Vanden Eynden's prose sparkles, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading of her experiences and those of others who work with Spirit in this unique way.

I usually read most of the books that come out on this subject, since this is my profession. I like to see what other psychics and mediums are saying and teaching.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. As Spiritualist Minister Rose Vanden Eynden points out, everyone has the ability to communicate with Spirit.

Using the principles and techniques of Spiritualism, she takes the reader through easy but important exercises to prepare oneself for Spirit communication. She provides the reader with a really sound foundation for this type of work, which is very important.

She then goes on to explain the many different types of Spirit Guides that exist and how to communicate with them. This is something that a lot of other books don't cover or gloss over. There are many different types of Guides, each with a different purpose or "specialty."

Whether you are looking to gain a closer relationship to the Spirit world or are considering becoming a medium, this book is an excellent place to start.

Rev. Jeff, Professional Clairvoyant
www.revjeff.com

Rose gives you a complete and in depth look into the spiritual world. I found this book easy to understand and the exercises not to be overwhelming. It has helped me to have wonderful experiences of my own. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to establish or strengthen their bond with spirit.

I came across this book after seeing a workshop that Rose was holding at the Victory of Light psychic fair in Cincinnati. She is the "real deal" and it is quite obvious if you see her in person. I bought the book because I wanted to learn how to communicate with my deceased loved ones and spirit guides. It has been tremendously helpful to me and I highly recommend it to those looking to open the door or those just slightly curious. It is like it says "a down to earth guide" and anyone should be able to follow it!

LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
I especially like the fact that the author gives assignments at the end of each chapter that assist in honing in your skills. I am a medium, and I recommend this book to all of my students who are serious about finding out the "ins and outs" of mediumship. The author is amazing and shoots straight from the hip with her knowledge and information - there is no garbage to cut through - it is simple and to the point. You will learn alot from reading this book.

Rose Vanden Eynden presents a somewhat emotionally loaded topic in a sensible and down to earth manner. Her humor and personality shine through and the book is a fun read. I especially like how Rose has made the different spirit guides available to us approachable and REAL. Instead of being something that most of us can only dream of doing, Rose makes mediumship feel attainable and something we all can do...at least to some degree.

I have read, reread and then read this book yet again! Usually I zip through a book and then resell it here on Amazon. Not this one! It will be in my library forever!

Thank you, Rose!

I love it. I really do. The information is presented simply and completely. The exercises are clear and concise. It's something that I continue to pick up time and time again to work through. Just a really wonderful book. Can't say enough good things about it.

i loved this book, its almost like having a friend instruct you. it opened my eyes to the possibility that we probably have more than one entity looking after us as opposed to just one Spirit Guide. i need to learn some patience because i have had some success with one of the meditations. i know im too eager and i skip all the prep work and just want to get right to the point. its up to me to put in the continuous effort and i know i will have great success.

"I wish that I had found this book when I was just starting out learning that I was a Medium! It would have saved me so much of the "unknown" that I had to fumbled through! I try to buy this book every time I find it, so I can offer it in my class's on psychic development (Lightworker Intensive). This is a good book for anyone just wanting to understand psychic development, not JUST on mediumship! It is written in a very simple and clear cut manner."

I received this book for Christmas, and was pleasantly surprised! Ms Vanden Eynden has a very conversational tone for her writing style. She provides a lot of information in a small package, but none of which is in a way that is condescending. You feel as if you are sitting with a good friend as she explains the different aspects of becoming a medium.

The meditation exercises that she includes are very good, and very attainable.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking to deepen their connection with spirit and develop their psychic and mediumship abilities. It's a must have for the library of any burgeoning medium.