On Different Frequencies in The Spirit World (And Why They Matter)

Today, I’d like to explore some useful concepts regarding the nature and structure of the spirit world, how they reflect on the work of a medium, as well as why it’s so important to be aware of what you are tuning into.

If you have read my blog on a regular basis, you may have noticed that a lot of the lessons that my guides bring through are not focused so much on training the senses to perceive psychic information as they are on helping us hit a certain emotional pitch of love, trust, joy, gratitude and excitement. While working from a mindset of love, respect and serene receptivity is something many evidential mediums talk about, there is, I think, somewhat more of an emphasis on emotion in channeling work. I have come to the conclusion that the reason for this is not based on one method being “better” than the other, but rooted in the nature of the spirit world as a spectrum of frequencies, and how they resonate with human consciousness. The frequency a medium is able to resonate with, and therefore receive, is set by an amalgamation of their emotional and physical vibrations. Spirit guides such as Natalie and Salvador dwell most comfortably, I think, in a slightly different “frequency band” than our departed loved ones do when they approach our physical plane in order to communicate. Therefore, lifting the emotional vibration of the medium to a certain pitch is perhaps even more important when channeling the former. If the psychic mind were a radio, our departed loved ones and our spirit guides would be broadcasting on slightly different channels. In mediumistic work, by expanding our vibrational resonance through “stretching” ourselves emotionally and thus, energetically, our range of perception/reception expands. Our guides and loved ones also have this capacity. The channel of communication is forged where our respective vibrations meet.

A good analogy to the structure of the spirit world can be drawn from how we perceive light and sound. Different frequencies within their spectrums produce different colors and timbres. Some of them are perceptible to the human eye and ear, others are not. Our physical senses are limited in what they can perceive, hitting mostly a middle ground within the full range of the spectrums. For example: The sound of a guitar string is produced by vibrating it at a specific frequency. We hear the sound, because within our ears, we have hairs that will resonate with that particular pitch when the string is plucked within hearing distance of us. Play a note that is high enough - i.e. vibrating fast enough - however, and we will no longer have the compatible receptors within our ears to perceive the sound. 

The spirit world, and how we perceive it, operates in a similar way to this. Different types of entities exist within different “frequency bands” in the spirit realm, and can be perceived by attuning our energies to those frequencies. We humans, in our physical bodies, inhabit the very dense frequency of the earthly plane, and therefore perceive things within it most easily. One level up from that, closest to it, is what is widely known as the Astral Plane, which is where a lot of phenomena such as our energy bodies, most dream realities, and ghostly manifestations, exist. This is the realm of the mind and thought forms - including not only benevolent beings, but some that are caught in patterns of fear, confusion, victimization, addiction, ego and anxiety. As you move further up in frequency from that, you reach other, increasingly finely vibrating levels, such as the Ethereal, Angelic and Celestial realms, where the corresponding, lighter entities and environments can be experienced. Different mystical traditions ascribe different names to these levels, and can describe them with varying detail, but what is most helpful to understand is that there is not one dimension of Spirit that we can reach for through psychic or mediumistic work, but many - perhaps countless ones. This is why no two psychics are exactly the same in their abilities or perceptions. 

Because the world of Spirit is so diverse, people coming from all different kinds of traditions, religions and understandings can have very different experiences of its many manifestations, and they will be equally “real.” They are not mutually exclusive. They coexist. Especially within the realm of the Astral, which is very susceptible to thought and emotion, it is very easy for spiritual energy to take on forms and behaviors that are familiar to us from our pre-existing beliefs. So, not only are there several different levels of the spirit world, but different “niches” exist within them, populated by energies that have been molded and shaped by tradition, thought, history, and emotion. Accordingly, one should always remember that we are free to choose which spiritual realities we buy into. Don't let anyone else's beliefs throw off your inner compass!

The intention and attunement of an individual determines which frequency of the spirit world they will be most prone to communicate with.  This is why it is important for the developing medium to clearly articulate for themselves what kind of spiritual energy they wish to bring through. If you leave this ill-defined, it is easier to get confused about the value of the communicated information, what exactly you are tuning into, and what technique will best serve you. You will also be more vulnerable to interference.

Part of the reason people get drawn into darker aspects of the occult, and the associated denser frequencies of the spirit world, is because as human beings operating in the physical realm, we are easily impressed with what we can see, hear and perceive with our physical senses. When we are caught in a negative energetic pattern of fear-based emotions, we will be more likely to resonate with the lower spectrum of the Astral Plane and the fear-based entities that inhabit it. The denser the frequency, the more easily it can tangibly manipulate the physical plane. This can result in some of the spookier experiences people have with the supernatural, including hauntings, energetic depletion, bad experiences with spirit boards, etc.. These can be compelling in all their unpleasantness, because they are much harder to miss than the more subtle communications that take place with the realms existing in higher frequencies. This is why some darkly inclined magicians seem to have better success rates in their spell work than lightworkers, and why some paranormal researchers prefer to rely on “blunter” instruments such as EMF readers and audio recorders over mediumistic evidence. While these physical manifestations may be meaningful first steps on a person's journey to discovering deeper spiritual truths, the sad thing is, some people then end up mistaking this spectrum of experience for the only reality of Spirit, when in fact, it is generally much more beneficial, enlightening and rewarding for us to engage with finer spiritual realities existing beyond the dense ones fear-based entities inhabit.

Practice discernment here. You have no reason to choose anything but the very best for yourself, in accordance with your highest good - and that of all creation.

The best way to control which realm of the spirit world we communicate with is by learning to control our emotional frequency, especially during psychic and mediumistic work itself. We also need to learn to keep our psychic boundaries intact through protective visualization work, and our energy bodies clear and strong through self-care, keeping away from influences not in line with our chosen frequency, focusing on things that are in emotional alignment with it. Like attracts alike. Natalie and Salvador are very adamant about discipline this respect, and will quickly shoo me away from any spiritual practices, practitioners or environments they deem detrimental. Any spiritual work I do as a channel needs to operate in an energetic vibration that is high enough to keep me above a frequency compatible with Astral interference. The best way I have learned to ensure this, so far, is to conduct such work from a loving, enthusiastic state, and to take time to prepare through meditation, intention, visualization and prayer.

It is also important to recognize that what our minds focus on becomes energized. The more attention you give to a thought or entity, the more lively it becomes. This is why Natalie's technique for crossing over earth-bound spirits minimizes engagement, and why any frightening visions encountered during psychic work should be quickly released with gratitude before simply being ignored.  It’s also why anyone wishing to learn how to channel should train themselves to shift their emotional pitch and awareness to one of love and trust at will. It’s OK to still have human emotions, of course - we all have our day-to-day struggles - but our energy is our psychic currency, and the higher our vibration, the richer we are. When we have established a strong working relationship with our high-vibration spirit guides, they will help to protect us even when we are not operating at our very best.

How do you attune your frequency to your spirit guides? Do you find it easy to switch between “channels”? How do you keep yourself at a high vibration? Think about the ways in which you can grow and progress in your energetic discipline to reach your goals as a medium!