The Psychic Touch: What You Need to Know About Psychometry and Clairtangency

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Clairtangency vs. Psychometry: What's the Difference?

Have you ever heard of psychometry or clairtangency? The two terms almost mean the same thing, but not quite.

Similarities

Both practices involve gaining information through physical objects.

Both are considered forms of extrasensory perception (ESP).

They are both often used for personal or professional purposes, such as gaining insight into past events or solving mysteries.

Differences

Clairtangency involves the use of touch to gain information about an object or person, whereas psychometry involves the use of any of the five senses, including touch.

Clairtangency mainly provides emotional and energetic information, while psychometry provides a more comprehensive understanding, including history, emotions, events, and other information related to the object or person.

Clairtangency requires physical contact with an object, but psychometry can be performed without physical contact through proximity or visualization.

Clairtangency often develops spontaneously and is honed with practice. Psychometry requires more structured training and development of abilities.

So, while clairtangency and psychometry share some similarities, they are distinct practices with different methods, information obtained, and training requirements.

The Origins of Psychometry and the Doubts of Science

The word "psychometry" actually means "measuring the soul" and was first used by Joseph Rodes Buchanan in 1842 (see reference below). He didn’t believe it was anything to do with spirits or psychic abilities.

The idea behind it is that everything is energy vibrating at a sub-atomic level and that people leave a vibration or resonance on objects they handle. Especially over a period of time.

Buchanan believed these vibrations could be "read" by sensitive people and that anyone was able to develop this ability with training. Energy (particle) vibration has now been confirmed by quantum physicists.

However, psychometry and quantum physics have a tenuous connection, as some proponents have attempted to explain the phenomenon in terms of quantum theory. The idea is that the physical world and the psychic world are connected through quantum entanglement, where particles can be connected in such a way that the state of one particle affects the state of another, regardless of distance.

Proponents argue that this connection can also extend to information and energy, which can be transferred through objects and read through psychometry. However, this connection between psychometry and quantum physics remains highly speculative and lacks scientific evidence.

Mainstream scientists and physicists generally do not recognize this connection. Further research and scientific investigation are needed to determine the validity of this theory and its connection to both psychometry and quantum physics. I would love to see a definitive study of this carried out—it would be fascinating if a connection could be established.

Uses of Psychometry

Practical applications include use in crime investigation and personality readings. There are many accounts of practitioners helping the police. However, evidence based on psychometry is not admissible in many countries due to a lack of proof.

It can also be useful for gathering information about an object's past for various fields of study, such as history, geology, and archaeology.

Another use of clairtangency (or psychometry) is in a reading where a psychic offers a reading of the client's personality, influences, and future events based on an object they give them. However, the information gathered is generally only theoretical and anecdotal. There's no way to prove it unless it can be linked to physical data.

Psychometry might also be useful in our daily lives. For example, it can help you avoid certain places or situations, or make better choices when buying a house or a second-hand vehicle.

How to Tell if You Are Clairtangent

There are signs that a person might possess clairtangent abilities, such as discomfort in cluttered spaces, a strong aversion to second-hand stores, the ability to quickly locate missing objects, and a sense of mixed energies in museums or other places displaying historical items, or have ever purchased something and immediately wanted to get rid of it.

How to Develop Your Abilities

Read books and articles on the subject to gain a strong understanding of the theories and practices involved.

Take courses or workshops offered by experienced psychometrists to receive hands-on training and guidance.

Practice regularly on friends, family, and yourself to hone your skills and gain confidence in your abilities. Ask them to let you hold an object that they handle regularly or which holds meaning for them.

Join a psychic or spiritual development group to connect with others who share your interests and receive feedback on your readings. There are many such groups on social media platforms.

Attend psychic fairs or events to observe and learn from experienced psychometrists.

Meditate and work on developing your intuition to enhance your natural abilities in psychometry.

You can have psychometric ‘parties’ with friends where each person brings an object, places it in a bag, and you all try to sense the information from it. It can be a lot of fun. I used to do something similar but used tarot cards to help describe the object.

Take note; when you're first starting out, it's best to practice on your own and take your time, as having someone else present can hinder your ability.

Psychometry is a fascinating concept that blends the paranormal with science and energy. While it has practical applications and has been demonstrated by some notable psychometrists, its validity is still widely debated. Whether or not it is real, developing one's clairtangent abilities can be a fun and interesting experience.

Renowned Psychometrists

Anna Maria Tilche: Nineteenth-century British medium and spiritualist who was known for her psychometric abilities and contributed to the popularization of the practice.

Gerard Croiset: Dutch psychic and paranormal researcher who used psychometry to solve crimes and missing person cases.

Sydney Bunker: American spiritualist and clairvoyant who used psychometry to help police solve crimes.

D. D. Home: Scottish spiritualist who was known for his psychometric abilities and performed numerous demonstrations of the practice.

Nina Kulagina: Soviet psychic who was known for her psychometric abilities and was studied by the Soviet military for their potential use in espionage.

Ingo Swann: American psychic and parapsychologist who was known for his research into remote viewing and psychometry.

The Most Famous Living Psychometrist

Noreen Renier is an American psychic and paranormal investigator. She is best known for her work as a psychic detective, using her psychometric abilities to assist police in solving crimes and missing person cases.

Renier claims to have worked on over 400 cases, including high-profile ones such as the Green River Killer in Washington state and the Chandra Levy disappearance in Washington, D.C.

Renier's work has been the subject of controversy and scepticism, with some critics questioning the validity of her abilities and the accuracy of her readings. Despite this, she has gained a large following of supporters who believe in her abilities and the impact she has had on law enforcement investigations.

Who Was Joseph Rhodes Buchanan?

Joseph Rodes Buchanan was a 19th-century American physician and author, who wrote extensively on topics related to medicine, psychology, and spiritualism. Buchanan was also a proponent of "magnetic healing," a form of alternative medicine that involved using the power of suggestion and visualization to cure illness.

These are just a few of the most well-known psychometrists. Their contributions helped popularize the practice and led to further research and development of psychometry.

Conclusion

Overall, while psychometry is a fascinating concept, its validity and connection to quantum physics remain speculative and require further scientific investigation.

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