What Is Spiritual Channeling?

By Rhonda Armbrust

Spiritual channeling is the process of receiving and relaying information from non-physical sources such as spirits, guides, guardians, angels, and other higher forms of consciousness. Some channelers enter a trance-like state and act as conduits or bridges between these sources and an audience or individual. Others remain fully awake and aware while receiving messages.

Channeling can happen in different ways. Some people hear messages, see visions, or feel strong intuitive impressions. Automatic writing is another form, where channelers write messages while in an altered state of awareness. Others use symbolic tools, such as tea leaves or other divination methods, to receive guidance.

Famous Examples of Spiritual Channelers

One of the most well-known trance channelers was Edgar Cayce, often called the Sleeping Prophet. He lived from 1877 to 1945 and recorded more than 14,000 channeled sessions, many of which are still studied today.

Cayce originally sought hypnosis after losing his voice. Under hypnosis, he diagnosed his own condition and instructed his body to increase circulation to his throat, permanently curing himself. He later began giving readings for others while in a self-induced deep trance state. Though he appeared to be asleep, Cayce could diagnose illnesses in great detail and recommend treatments. He also made several accurate predictions, including the stock market crash of 1929 and the outbreak of World War II.

Other well-known trance channelers include Esther Hicks, who channels a group known as Abraham, and Darryl Anka, who channels an extraterrestrial entity called Bashar.

Modern Channelers

Daniel Scranton’s channeling journey began unexpectedly during a Reiki session, when he felt a powerful surge of energy. That experience inspired him to study channeling and eventually develop his own method. Today, he channels several entities, including The Creators and The Arcturian Council. He believes channeling is a skill that can be learned and that many spiritual beings genuinely wish to assist humanity.

L/L Research has published five books on The Law of One, based primarily on the work of channeler Carla Rueckert, who channeled a higher-dimensional collective known as RA. While fully conscious, she also channeled members of the Confederation of Planets in the Service of the Infinite Creator, including Q’uo, Hatonn, Latwii, and others.

Insights from Hypnosis and Regression

Dolores Cannon learned many spiritual concepts through decades of hypnosis work. Over 50 years, she wrote more than 19 books based on information shared by thousands of clients in deep trance states. Many of her clients appeared to channel collective or higher knowledge, including the idea that Earth’s vibration is increasing and humanity is shifting into a higher dimension of consciousness. Some described a “New Earth” that already exists, but can only be perceived by moving beyond fear-based thinking and into greater awareness.

Channeling in Everyday Life

Channeling doesn’t always look dramatic. Many people experience it without realizing. Sudden intuitive insights, meaningful dreams, last-minute impulses that feel guided, or strong inner warnings can all be subtle forms of channeling.

A study by the Institute of Noetic Sciences found that about 90% of participants reported having at least one channeling experience in their lifetime.

Hypnosis as a Gateway

Hypnosis is often considered one of the most accessible tools for channeling. In a deepened state, the conscious mind quiets and the higher mind becomes more active, making it easier to receive insight and guidance.

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