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Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development
Your psychic gifts are just waiting to be explored, and this pocket-size guide makes it easy! Discover how to tune in to your intuition, deepen your spirituality, and improve your relationships with simple techniques for developing your psychic senses. Fill your life with abundance and positivity by engaging in your psychic birthright. This little book is packed with ways to help you, from hands-on exercises and journaling prompts to true stories from Melanie Barnum's clients and personal experiences. If you want to feel more connected to your spirit, make changes in your career, or receive help when making decisions in every area of your life, this is the right book for you!
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192 pages, Hardcover
Published June 8, 2017
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July 20, 2017
First of all, when I saw the book I thought that it is the most beautiful one in my entire collection!
Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development has an interesting take on your self's development and through plenty of exercises which reexamine who you are, what your skills are, the reader will be developing their skills through exercises which at first have the goal of building up your intuition, and to further guide the reader toward his/her development of self, and their abilities. The goals to achieve with the help of this book are yours to set!
I really enjoyed the book! It's beautifully written and a lot of fun to do the exercises
Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development has an interesting take on your self's development and through plenty of exercises which reexamine who you are, what your skills are, the reader will be developing their skills through exercises which at first have the goal of building up your intuition, and to further guide the reader toward his/her development of self, and their abilities. The goals to achieve with the help of this book are yours to set!
I really enjoyed the book! It's beautifully written and a lot of fun to do the exercises
June 26, 2017
This little book was really a nice read, and I really enjoyed how Melanie Barnum approached psychic development. Her book "Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development" is filled with easy to read tips on how to expand your psychic abilities. Now, as a tarot reader, I've a pretty open mind about this sort of stuff. If you don't have an inclination towards psychic abilities, well then this isn't a book for you.
Barnum uses personal stories and her wealth of knowledge about physic phenomenon to give a complete beginner the tools needed to start looking into their own psychic talents. The only thing you need for this book to work for you is an open mind and a journal, and having a willing friend to do some exercised with doesn't hurt. Barnum provides a lot of exercises to work on strengthening your abilities. There are exercises for many different types of abilities, so if you are unsure of what gifts you may have, doing some of these exercises highlight what latent abilities you should work on.
Really good book for beginners. If you are already working with psychic abilities, this book may be a little too basic for you. However, if you are trying to discover your abilities well then I recommend. Also, if you are just interested in reading about these phenomenon, I would give this book a chance. I didn't read this to delve into any of my abilities (I really don't think I have any) but it was interesting to read.
I received an e-copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
Barnum uses personal stories and her wealth of knowledge about physic phenomenon to give a complete beginner the tools needed to start looking into their own psychic talents. The only thing you need for this book to work for you is an open mind and a journal, and having a willing friend to do some exercised with doesn't hurt. Barnum provides a lot of exercises to work on strengthening your abilities. There are exercises for many different types of abilities, so if you are unsure of what gifts you may have, doing some of these exercises highlight what latent abilities you should work on.
Really good book for beginners. If you are already working with psychic abilities, this book may be a little too basic for you. However, if you are trying to discover your abilities well then I recommend. Also, if you are just interested in reading about these phenomenon, I would give this book a chance. I didn't read this to delve into any of my abilities (I really don't think I have any) but it was interesting to read.
I received an e-copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
June 26, 2017
This book is not only an easy enjoyable read, it is extremely helpful!!!
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I loved this book! If you are looking for a way to tap into and strengthen your own Psychic Gifts or develop new ones this is the book for you.
The best part about this book is that it is very easy to comprehend and the exercises are fun and super helpful. I would definitely recommend to anyone from the beginner to even the advanced psychic.
On a personal note this book not only helped me better my psychic abilities, it helped me to learn how to cope with the sometimes overwhelming aspects of living with my gifts, but using Melanie's methods has helped me to become more confident and able to cope.
GET THIS BOOK!!!
I loved this book! If you are looking for a way to tap into and strengthen your own Psychic Gifts or develop new ones this is the book for you.
The best part about this book is that it is very easy to comprehend and the exercises are fun and super helpful. I would definitely recommend to anyone from the beginner to even the advanced psychic.
On a personal note this book not only helped me better my psychic abilities, it helped me to learn how to cope with the sometimes overwhelming aspects of living with my gifts, but using Melanie's methods has helped me to become more confident and able to cope.
September 2, 2019
AWESOME book by an AWESOME author. I ordered this book as soon as it came out and am very thankful I did. Melanie is a very gifted intuitive/psychic/medium and I strongly recommend this book for anyone that has even the smallest interest in "tuning in".
September 1, 2026
Small books can be deceptive. I picked up Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development expecting a condensed introduction to the usual subjects, but Melanie Barnum manages to fit an impressive amount of actual training into something this compact. The book moves through intuition, the clair senses, meditation, chakras and auras, psychometry, divination, dreams, spirit communication, psychic protection, and exercises for strengthening perception. It is introductory without feeling empty, which is harder to accomplish than it sounds.
What I especially like about Barnum is that she gets you practicing quickly. Psychic development makes much more sense to me as experiential learning than as something absorbed through reading alone, and the exercises here are approachable enough that someone can actually incorporate them into daily life. Holding an object and noticing impressions, experimenting with intuitive information, paying attention to dreams, sensing energy, or practicing with another person may seem simple, but simple exercises repeated consistently are often where psychic development actually happens. You begin accumulating experiences and, just as importantly, learning the particular ways your own mind translates subtle information.
The discussion of the clairs is particularly useful for beginners because it broadens the idea of what psychic perception can feel like. Someone waiting for a cinematic vision may completely overlook sudden knowing, bodily sensation, internal sound, emotion, scent, taste, or an impression that initially feels almost indistinguishable from imagination. Barnum encourages experimentation across different channels rather than making psychic ability synonymous with clairvoyance. I think that alone can save beginners a tremendous amount of frustration.
I also appreciated that the book doesn't make psychic development unnecessarily dramatic. The practices are woven into ordinary awareness. Pay attention. Record what happens. Notice patterns. Experiment. Learn what your signals feel like. That approach appeals to me because psychic development is ultimately a process of becoming more discriminating about consciousness. The spectacular experiences are exciting, but the real work happens when you become familiar enough with your internal landscape to notice that one thought, sensation, image, or feeling arrived differently from the others.
There are subjects here that could easily support entire books, and obviously a volume this size cannot explore every one of them deeply. In this case, though, I don't think depth is really the assignment. Barnum gives enough information to understand each practice, try it, and discover which areas deserve further exploration. I could easily imagine giving this to someone who had just told me they wanted to develop their psychic abilities but had no idea where to begin. It provides a surprisingly complete orientation without overwhelming them before they've had their first meaningful experience.
That may be what impressed me most. Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development remembers that a beginner needs experiences more than an enormous metaphysical system. A successful psychometry experiment, an accurate intuitive impression, a dream that proves meaningful, or the first unmistakable sensation of energy can do more to motivate continued practice than fifty pages of theory. Barnum gives readers plenty of opportunities to have those experiences for themselves. I finished a very little book with a surprisingly large number of exercises I wanted to try again, and that seems like exactly what a practical introduction to psychic development should accomplish.
What I especially like about Barnum is that she gets you practicing quickly. Psychic development makes much more sense to me as experiential learning than as something absorbed through reading alone, and the exercises here are approachable enough that someone can actually incorporate them into daily life. Holding an object and noticing impressions, experimenting with intuitive information, paying attention to dreams, sensing energy, or practicing with another person may seem simple, but simple exercises repeated consistently are often where psychic development actually happens. You begin accumulating experiences and, just as importantly, learning the particular ways your own mind translates subtle information.
The discussion of the clairs is particularly useful for beginners because it broadens the idea of what psychic perception can feel like. Someone waiting for a cinematic vision may completely overlook sudden knowing, bodily sensation, internal sound, emotion, scent, taste, or an impression that initially feels almost indistinguishable from imagination. Barnum encourages experimentation across different channels rather than making psychic ability synonymous with clairvoyance. I think that alone can save beginners a tremendous amount of frustration.
I also appreciated that the book doesn't make psychic development unnecessarily dramatic. The practices are woven into ordinary awareness. Pay attention. Record what happens. Notice patterns. Experiment. Learn what your signals feel like. That approach appeals to me because psychic development is ultimately a process of becoming more discriminating about consciousness. The spectacular experiences are exciting, but the real work happens when you become familiar enough with your internal landscape to notice that one thought, sensation, image, or feeling arrived differently from the others.
There are subjects here that could easily support entire books, and obviously a volume this size cannot explore every one of them deeply. In this case, though, I don't think depth is really the assignment. Barnum gives enough information to understand each practice, try it, and discover which areas deserve further exploration. I could easily imagine giving this to someone who had just told me they wanted to develop their psychic abilities but had no idea where to begin. It provides a surprisingly complete orientation without overwhelming them before they've had their first meaningful experience.
That may be what impressed me most. Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development remembers that a beginner needs experiences more than an enormous metaphysical system. A successful psychometry experiment, an accurate intuitive impression, a dream that proves meaningful, or the first unmistakable sensation of energy can do more to motivate continued practice than fifty pages of theory. Barnum gives readers plenty of opportunities to have those experiences for themselves. I finished a very little book with a surprisingly large number of exercises I wanted to try again, and that seems like exactly what a practical introduction to psychic development should accomplish.
November 28, 2023
Llewellyn’s Little Book of Psychic Development (Llewellyn’s Little Books #2)by Melanie Barnum
192 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: June 8, 2017
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Mind, Body, Spirit
The book is divided into the following chapters.
Introduction: Why Me, Why You, Why This Book?
Chapter One: What is Psychic Development
Chapter Two: Energy, Meditation, and Symbols
Chapter Three: Understanding Your Basic Psychic Gifts
Chapter Four: Other Psychic Senses and Practices
Chapter Five: Psychic Tools
Chapter Six: Other Ways to Connect
Chapter Seven: Bringing It into Your Reality
I love the description she gives of herself versus the stereotypical one of a psychic medium. She talks about psychic abilities as being a birthright and that it is not dictated by race or nationality. She includes true stories, explanations, and exercises. She mentions tuning into your intuition by following your gut. She also stated the difference between intuition and psychic abilities is like splashing pain on a canvas to being a master artist. The journal entries and exercises are very detailed.
The author has smooth writing style. As I read the book, I felt as if I was sitting across the table having a conversation with a fiend. She does not come across as all-knowing or with the attitude of “you have to do it this way or else.” She is an everyday woman, wife, and mother who likes to help people, whether they are alive or a spirit. If you have ever wondered what life could/would be like having psychic abilities, this book would be a great starting point.
192 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: June 8, 2017
Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Mind, Body, Spirit
The book is divided into the following chapters.
Introduction: Why Me, Why You, Why This Book?
Chapter One: What is Psychic Development
Chapter Two: Energy, Meditation, and Symbols
Chapter Three: Understanding Your Basic Psychic Gifts
Chapter Four: Other Psychic Senses and Practices
Chapter Five: Psychic Tools
Chapter Six: Other Ways to Connect
Chapter Seven: Bringing It into Your Reality
I love the description she gives of herself versus the stereotypical one of a psychic medium. She talks about psychic abilities as being a birthright and that it is not dictated by race or nationality. She includes true stories, explanations, and exercises. She mentions tuning into your intuition by following your gut. She also stated the difference between intuition and psychic abilities is like splashing pain on a canvas to being a master artist. The journal entries and exercises are very detailed.
The author has smooth writing style. As I read the book, I felt as if I was sitting across the table having a conversation with a fiend. She does not come across as all-knowing or with the attitude of “you have to do it this way or else.” She is an everyday woman, wife, and mother who likes to help people, whether they are alive or a spirit. If you have ever wondered what life could/would be like having psychic abilities, this book would be a great starting point.
February 2, 2020
For someone who is new to anything psychic or spiritual, this book would be a great help!
However as someone who has figured a lot of this stuff out on her own, it wasnt particularly useful. I did enjoy some of the activities posed and will definitely use those in the future!
However as someone who has figured a lot of this stuff out on her own, it wasnt particularly useful. I did enjoy some of the activities posed and will definitely use those in the future!
July 23, 2025
Great book
Love all the tips and exercises. Good for any seasoned psychic or beginner. I also loved how she mentioned other people and their books. Always nice to see others appreciating others.
Love all the tips and exercises. Good for any seasoned psychic or beginner. I also loved how she mentioned other people and their books. Always nice to see others appreciating others.
February 19, 2026
Very Interesting Book
This book was informative and fun at the same time. I found it to be a great resource book for personal psychic development.
This book was informative and fun at the same time. I found it to be a great resource book for personal psychic development.
April 15, 2017
Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development by Melanie Barnum I have always seen things, heard things, and known things that I really shouldn't have. I also read people and it has been proven with people I have never met before but told them all about themselves. Still shocks me even though I have always been able to do it, So when I ran across this book I knew I had to read it. I personally devoured this book I read it in one setting. This book is great even if you think yo have no psychic powers. It comes with an easy to read run down a well as tips. I also loved the lessons. I have tried some of the lessons in the book as i was reading it. I do plan to make some audio files for others like the relaxation and protection bubbles, this way I can listen to them and do as they say like close your eyes, can't do that and read, I love how everything is explained in easy to understand terms, and you are totally walked through each and every section of the book.
I have read a lot of books about psychic powers some have been really great others have been boring drawn out pieces of dribble. This book though is written in first person by the author, you learn her story while figuring out your own. It is not filled with a bunch of scientific jargon that you cannot understand. It also makes everything simple. i really enjoyed reading this book, and can guarantee I will be reading it several times.
I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.
I have read a lot of books about psychic powers some have been really great others have been boring drawn out pieces of dribble. This book though is written in first person by the author, you learn her story while figuring out your own. It is not filled with a bunch of scientific jargon that you cannot understand. It also makes everything simple. i really enjoyed reading this book, and can guarantee I will be reading it several times.
I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.
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