Become a Psychic with 7 Tricks
Do you want to be a psychic? Some people feel that they have strong psychic gifts, and they want to go out and give readings to others. Maybe you need to help others, and you feel that you can make decisions that will help them.
You might be someone that is outgoing and sociable but sometimes you feel shy. Maybe you have gifts that you don’t tell people about and you’re a thinker and you don’t really care what others say or feel the need to prove yourself to them. You might be insecure, or you might be someone that is healing from past hurt.
A psychic is someone who gives you information about your life and what you’re going through so that they can help you to make good decisions. This can be information that they get about you, and they might get a lot of information, or sometimes, they are psychics that use their fake psychic powers to give you readings and to scam you.
Cold Readings
Psychics should have supernatural gifts so that they can tell you about your future and help you to make good decisions, others should be able to communicate with the dead. Of course, psychics have become a thing of skeptics for a long time. Many have become famous for wowing their audience with the information that they give but is this information real?
A cold reading is when someone observes a person and makes guesses that are probable. This makes them look psychic. Doing a hot reading means they haven’t googled the person, or they have no information before the reading.
- Start by Setting the Mood
If someone walks into a dark room lit with candles, the smell of incense in the air, and soft music playing, they’re already being gently nudged into a different mindset. That kind of setting opens people up emotionally. They’re more likely to believe what comes next.
On top of that, a so-called psychic might surround themselves with mystical-looking tools like tarot decks, pendulums, or crystals, to appear more believable. That confidence can be persuasive. After all, many people are looking for a sign or a message, and if someone looks the part, it’s easy to trust them.
- Let the Person Fill in the Blanks
A classic trick is to tell the person that their participation matters, that the spirits speak in strange ways, or that the visions are hard to interpret. This puts the pressure on the client to do the work. The psychic might say something vague, and the client will search their own life to find meaning in it.
Another trick is turning statements into questions: instead of saying “your father had heart problems,” they’ll say, “I’m sensing something in the chest area... maybe your father or grandfather?” If the client agrees, the psychic runs with it. If not, they just shift to another possibility.
- Pay Close Attention to Small Details
People who are really good at cold reading observe everything. Your age, how you dress, how you talk, even your body language, all of it gives little clues. From these clues, they make educated guesses about your relationships, your job, your health, or your past.
For example, someone in their 40s wearing a wedding ring might hear, “I feel like your marriage has been going through some changes lately.” It’s a common experience that feels personal, and often, it sticks.
Notice these things:
- Sex.
- Race.
- Age.
- Health Issues.
- Clothing Style.
- Voice.
- Religion.
- Relationship Status.
- Affluence.
- Interests.
- Education.
- Be Vague but Make It Sound Deep
Vague statements that feel specific are the bread and butter of cold reading. These are things that could apply to a lot of people, but they sound like revelations in the moment:
- “I’m getting a number… could be five. The fifth of the month? Five years ago? A child?”
- “Someone close to you passed suddenly. A male figure… maybe a father or grandfather?”
They may also lean on statistical odds. Heart disease is a common cause of death, and many people know someone with a name starting with “J” and so when a psychic says, “I’m hearing a ‘J’ name… maybe John or Jim?” there’s a good chance it’ll resonate with someone.
- Use Statements That Sound Personal, But Aren’t
These are called Barnum statements. They’re designed to feel like they’re just for you, but they actually apply to most people. Examples include:
- “You’ve been let down by someone you trusted.”
- “You have items in storage from a time in your life you’re no longer connected to.”
- “You’ve been thinking about making a big change, but you’re unsure.”
Even though these statements are incredibly general, they’re often true enough to feel intimate, and that’s what makes them so effective.
- Cover All the Bases to Avoid Being Wrong
Another trick is the “rainbow ruse.” It’s when the psychic gives you both sides of a trait so they’re never really wrong. Something like:
- “You’re usually easygoing, but there are times when you just can’t take it anymore.”
- “You’re open to change, but you like things done your way, too.”
Since people are complex, both things can be true, and that makes the reading feel accurate even when it’s not specific.
- Highlight the Wins and Brush Off the Misses
If a psychic gets something right, they’ll act like they knew all along. They’ll repeat it and add more details to make it seem like they really saw it coming.
If they miss? That’s easy to explain away:
- “Maybe it was a friend, not a family member?”
- “You might not remember this now, but it will make sense later.”
- “There’s some energy interference, but it’s making the message unclear.”
They may also shift the blame. Maybe your energy isn’t open enough, or maybe the spirit is having trouble communicating. This way, the psychic isn’t wrong, but something else just got in the way.
- Echo Back What the Client Says
During a session, the client often shares a lot without realizing it. A skilled cold reader will listen closely, store that information, and then repeat it back later in the session like it’s new insight. The client forgets they said it and ends up thinking the psychic is spot-on.
At the end of the reading, the psychic might recap the biggest “hits” to leave a lasting impression of accuracy. It’s all about reinforcing the idea that they knew things no one else could.
- Tell Them What They Want to Hear
Most people who visit a psychic are hoping to talk about love, money, health, career, or grief. A reader who understands this will naturally steer the conversation toward those topics. They’ll also avoid negativity because no one wants to hear that their loved one passed in pain or that bad things are coming.
Instead, they’ll offer comfort:
- “He’s at peace now.”
- “She’s still with you and you’re never truly alone.”
- “They want you to know they’re proud of you.”
It’s reassuring, and that makes people more willing to believe, even if none of it is true.
Final Thoughts
Psychic abilities are fascinating, and sometimes we want so badly to believe in them that we overlook the red flags. There may very well be real gifted psychics out there. But what you’ve just read are the exact tools that anyone, even without a psychic gift, can use to give a convincing reading.
These aren’t spiritual techniques. They’re psychological ones. And when you understand how they work, you’re less likely to be fooled by them.
No one likes to be tricked, especially when they’re vulnerable. That’s why it’s important to stay grounded, ask questions, and think critically. If someone truly has a gift, they won’t mind your curiosity, and they certainly won’t rely on tricks to win your trust.