Edgar Cayce, America's "sleeping prophet," was one of the most active and trusted psychics of the 20th century. Thousands of people relied on him for insights into their physical and emotional health, spiritual questions, business prospects, and dreams. His writings still inform us today. Cayce's readings were stunningly accurate-about 85 percent of them hit the mark. But some cases seemed to be beyond his abilities. Why did his powers fail him at...

This essay, chapter 10 of Psychic Exploration, traces the close connection that has always existed between medical psychology and psychic research.

Psychic research, both as a formal discipline within the activity of science and as an informal fascination and exploration in the larger culture, is profoundly affecting habitual modes of thinking and perceiving, and thence social institutions and the culture itself. The characteristics of this paradigm shift are examined in terms of the Perennial Philosophy and the New Freemasonry, and the significance of this view of man in the universe if it were...

This essay, chapter 20 of Psychic Exploration, is an anecdotal account of a personal voyage to the Soviet Union (Moscow, Leningrad, Alma-Ata) to investigate Russian research in telepathy, skin vision, psychokinesis, acupuncture, Kirlian photography, and psychic healing.

This essay, chapter 8 of Psychic Exploration, surveys the area of research and resources in parapsychology today.

For thirtyfive years, bestselling author and popular workshop leader Echo Bodine has been using her psychic powers to help people gain clarity and find healing. Now she presents an accessible guide to understanding and exploring one's own psychic abilities. The book begins by dispelling common myths about psychics and defining the four psychic gifts. It then discusses the implications of becoming a professional psychic and offers selfprotection techniques....

Psychic Exploration, A Challenge for Science is a primer on psychic research, life's purpose, and the meaning of the universe. Originally published in 1974, this landmark anthology of nearly thirty chapters on every area of psychic research is finally available again. Edgar D. Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut and moonwalker, as well as a distinguished researcher of the study of human consciousness, brought together eminent scientists to write about issues...

Pickands helps you to develop your psychic potential with an extensive series of exercises. You'll work with symbolic patterns, whether they be tarot cards, numbers, dreams, and learn how to "read" psychic information in a fluent manner. Also includes techniques for communicating with the departed, how to conduct a vision quest, and ethical considerations.

Scheherazade Al Tellawy's life story is a powerful reminder of the depth of human strength in the face of adversity. She recounts her life from her traditional family upbringing in Western Syria to her astonishing integration into life in an Irish community.

Since 1861, more than two dozen persons in several countries have claimed to obtain on photographic plates and film a variety of types of images that could only have been produced paranormally. This essay, chapter 13 of Psychic Exploration, delves into psychic photography and thoughtography.