Anne Reith, Ph.D.

What is meant by the terms traditional and non-traditional forms of Reiki? The terms traditional and non-traditional Reiki are used to describe 2 different but related “branches,” “strands,” or “sides” of Reiki. Traditional Reiki is sometimes referred to as Eastern …

What is meant by Reiki lineage? Reiki lineage is like an ancestral or family tree. It documents who your Reiki Master was trained by and shows the line of teachers that connects your Reiki Master to the original founder of …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 2:57 a.m. on Friday, September 29.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Libra will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Aries.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 21°58’ of Virgo.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Virgo will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Pisces.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 2:37 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 23°17’ of Leo.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 11:31 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Leo will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Aquarius.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 11:31 a.m. on Monday, July 17.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 24°56’ of Cancer.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 4:38 a.m. on Monday, July 3.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Cancer will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Capricorn.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 9:36 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 26°43’ of Gemini.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 8:41 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Gemini will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Sagittarius.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 8:53 a.m. on Friday, May 19.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 28°25’ of Taurus.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 10:33 a.m. on Friday, May 5.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Taurus will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Scorpio.  To further clarify how this …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 9:12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 29°50’ of Aries.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

As I do at the beginning of each year, I will be covering (1) the Moon Update, (2) a summary of major astrological influences during 2023, and (3) a forecast for the year 2023 from a numerological perspective. Wishing everyone …

What are New Moons? A New Moon occurs about every 28 days and about 2 weeks after each Full Moon. It’s when the Moon and Sun are located at the exact same location in the sky above us.  Whenever any …

What does the field of astronomy tell us about eclipses? Astronomy informs us that eclipses always occur in pairs; i.e., if there is a solar eclipse, then there will always be a lunar eclipse 2 weeks later (or vice versa). …

IMPORTANT: Will you be able to use these directions? Unfortunately, identifying the house in which the transiting New Moon or Full Moon is located in your natal chart isn’t a beginning-level skill. For example, if a New Moon is located …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 3:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Scorpio will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Taurus.  To further clarify how this …

What does the word Reiki mean? Reiki, which is a form of energy healing, is usually pronounced “RAY-kee.” The word Reiki actually consists of 2 Japanese words: rei and ki. The translation of the word rei is Spirit, universal spirit, …

Should clients be required to have their eyes closed during sessions? During traditional Usui Reiki sessions, clients are told to close their eyes and keep them closed during healing sessions. This is because it is believed that the life force …

Should clients be required to uncross their arms and legs? During traditional Usui Reiki sessions, clients are told to lie flat with their arms and legs uncrossed. If they cross them during the session, the Practitioner instructs them to uncross …

Is Reiki safe during pregnancy? Reiki is completely safe for both mother and baby. This includes during pregnancy, during labor and deliver, and post-partum. The Reiki energy is coming from God/Source/Spirit, which is only love. It can never cause harm …

This Blog post provides information about how to develop your abilities. To explore a specific topic, feel free to click on any of the links provided below. Is everyone born with psychic and mediumship abilities? Anne believes that everyone is …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the Moon will be full at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, August 11.  With this Full Moon, the Sun in Leo will be in opposition (180°) to the Moon in Aquarius.  To further clarify how this …

Do angels and archangels really have wings?  I am often asked this question.  It makes sense that we would be curious about this given the many different ways in which angels and archangels are depicted in artwork and in the …

Do you keep seeing special numbers and number sequences? For example, have you ever looked at the clock at 3:33, and then soon thereafter ordered an item at a fast food restaurant and the total was $3.33? Or have you …

Have you been seeing 11:11 (or 111, 1:11, or 1111)? Over the past few years, people in the metaphysical community have reported seeing these numbers with increasing frequency. The mysterious appearance of these numbers seems to coincide with times of …

Is it beneficial or detrimental for psychics, mediums, and healers to use prescription medications? I am often asked this question. Students worry that taking prescription medications will interfere with developing or using their psychic, mediumship, or healing abilities. Given my …

Can it be beneficial or detrimental for psychics, mediums, and healers to use substances? There is a long-standing debate in the metaphysical community about whether the use of certain chemicals will accelerate or interfere with the development of psychic, mediumship, …

Is there one “best” or “right” spiritual practice? As with so many things in the metaphysical world, there is no “one right way” to integrate a spiritual practice into your life.  There are probably as many ways to create a …

How is channeling viewed? I want to begin by acknowledging that channeling, perhaps more than most metaphysical skills, is often misunderstood.  Some people don’t want anything to do with channeling because they believe it is “weird,” “scary,” or even “evil.”  …

What is muscle testing? Muscle testing is a technique in which a practitioner applies gentle pressure to one muscle or to a group of muscles in order to determine if it stays strong or goes weak. The meaning of a …

Why do deceased loved ones come to us in our dreams? Deceased loved ones who have crossed to the Light can and do visit us in our dreams.  These types of dreams are often referred to as “visitation dreams,” and …

Can you expect a specific deceased loved one to come through during a mediumship session? When consulting a medium, it is very common for clients to have one specific “longed for” deceased loved one that they want to connect with. …

Why would a soul not cross into the Light? When someone dies, their soul still has Free Will. Most souls choose to go to the Light, and they find immediate peace, love, compassion, healing, and forgiveness. However, some souls may …

How do I say goodbye to my sweet Yoda? I write this post today with great sadness in my heart because I had to say a final farewell to my sweet cat, Yoda.  Yoda came into my life over 16 …

How are messages received from spiritual sources? Spiritual messages that are received by psychics, mediums, and channelers are similar in that they are coming from non-physical beings that are not part of our current dimension.  However, there are some important …

Are psychics and mediums different? I am often asked this question.  Unfortunately, I have found that there isn’t one “generally agreed to answer.” To a certain extent, I have found that the answer depends on the geographic area in which …

In the Pacific Time Zone, the New Moon will occur at 10:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 28.  This New Moon finds the Moon and Sun conjunct (0°) at 5°38’ of Leo.  To further clarify how this New Moon will impact …

What is my role when it comes to teaching psychic protection? The topic of psychic protection is very important in metaphysical and healing work.  I now believe that I chose to reincarnate during this important time in humanity’s history in …

Why do we need to engage in clearing and cleansing techniques? Living on the Earth plane means that our homes and offices get dirty. Occasionally, we need to get out the feather duster, mop, sponges, etc., and clean our space. …

Can energy gridding be used for psychic protection and to empower spaces? I have found that creating energy grids is the most effective way to protect or empower a geographic location (e.g., home, office, room). Personally, I personally used gridding …

What is energy shielding? This simple technique is by far the easiest and most effective way to protect yourself from negative or toxic energy. It only takes seconds to do. I personally use energy shielding every day, because it works! …

What is prayer? Prayer is simply a time when you are communicating something to God/Source/Spirit.  The goal of this communication often includes (a) a request for assistance, guidance, or protection and/or (b) an expression of gratitude. How should we pray? Contrary …

Does a certain type of diet enhance the skills of psychics, mediums, and healers? This is a hotly debated topic within the metaphysical field. In this post, I will address whether it important to (a) follow a specific diet (e.g., …

What is discernment? One of the most important but challenging aspects of developing your psychic and mediumship abilities is learning how to distinguish between (a) messages we should listen to and (b) messages we should ignore. In the metaphysical field, …

Why is learning discernment important for psychics and mediums? Discernment is the skill of accurately differentiating between messages that are coming from Divine sources (i.e., true guidance) and messages that are not (i.e., false guidance). Without the ability to tell …

Why do some souls choose to not go to the Light? When someone dies, their soul still has Free Will. Most souls choose to go to the Light, and they find immediate peace, love, compassion, healing, and forgiveness. However, some …

What is meant by entities from other worlds or dimensions? My goal in this article is to provide some general information about 2 groups of entities that are not “on the other side,” as would be the case with angels, …