as in psychic
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the spiritualist claims merely to be the agency through which the spirit—or "control"—conveys its messages to the living
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Sacred Journey Market: The Light Market Browse crystal and metaphysical vendors, visit with tarot readers, energy healers, psychics and more, and take part in seminars on astrology, crystal healing, and spiritual self-care.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025 -
There’s even spiritual gurus and psychics on staff.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
16 Sep. 2024
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“Spiritualist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualist. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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