Channeling is a practice in which a person, known as a channeler or medium, claims to communicate with spirits, deities, or other non-physical entities. During the process, the channeler enters a trance-like state to receive messages, guidance, or insights from the spiritual realm. These messages can come through as words, images, or feelings and are often shared with an audience or individual seeking spiritual or metaphysical information.
There are different forms of channeling, ranging from trance channeling, where the medium allows the spirit to speak directly through them, to conscious channeling, where the channeler remains aware and simply relays the messages they receive. Some practitioners also use automatic writing, where they let the spirit guide their hand to write or draw messages.
Channeling has been a part of various spiritual traditions for centuries, with practices observed in ancient cultures around the world. In modern times, it has become popular within New Age communities, where channelers claim to connect with spirit guides, angels, or beings from other dimensions. While many people believe in the validity of channeling, it remains a controversial subject, often met with skepticism due to the lack of scientific evidence supporting the phenomenon.