About The Occultist in the Corner

I have embraced the label “Gothic” since I was 16. That path has taught me a lot. The dark energies of the underworld have helped me to heal myself on a deep level. Rooting through my internal darkness and healing my shadow self has brought light into my life. From the underworld of Hades, I rose accompanied by Hermes- as Persephone reborn on a spring day.

My given name is “Korinne” which is the french version of KORE who was also known as PERSEPHONE. Those not familiar with her myth I will give you a very short synopsis.

The Persephone Myth
Kore was a young and lovely maiden- daughter of the Goddess Demeter (or Ceres). One day while Kore was picking flowers the earth opened up and Hades- God of the “Underworld”- snatched the lovely Kore and took her to the underworld for his bride. (How Gothic huh?) After much lamenting on her mothers part- (Demeter caused winter over the whole earth until her daughter was returned to her)- Zeus sent Hermes the messenger of the gods to rescue Persephone from the underworld and restore the fertility of the earth.

Hermes saved Persephone and returned her to Demeter. Although Hades was crafty- he fed Persephone a pomegranate seed- which ensured that she would return to him. Thus Persephone spends half of the year in the underworld and the other half above with her mother. This is where we get the seasons- death and rebirth. Persephone is much like a dying and rising god archetype such as Jesus or Buddha- however there are no story’s of her ascension into enlightenment. As far as we know she is still in her seasonal cycle.

I have learned many Kore/Persephone type lessons in my life- I know the Beauty of Darkness and I know the Love of the Light.

My spirit guide who helps me in life and with my psychic gifts is Hermes, who introduced himself to me before I knew what my name meant. Channeling Hermes is one of my favorite parts of being psychic.

My Role as Psychic Counselor:
Having experienced over seventeen years as a professional psychic- I have become transformed. I seem to be privy to knowledge beyond being a good psychic or counselor. I have developed the knowledge to heal, guide and love in my work. Healing is truly what I have to offer my fellow humans. Everyone who comes to me is looking for healing- knowing the truth may be their medicine, seeing an event before it plays out, or knowing why something happened in the past. As our society turns towards alternative healing modalities, I am convinced that the Doctors of tomorrow may be the “psychic” gurus of today.
When I do a reading, I seek first to bring clarity to the situation. Clarity allows for understanding and compassion for all involved. From understanding and compassion comes solution. This is not a difficult formula, it is organic and quite effective. You will never leave an appointment without an answer and a plan.

Voices & Visions:
While my client is shuffling the cards I open myself up to receiving visions. I get a flood of feeling and impressions as I *tune in* while the client focuses on their life. In this time I often *see* visual symbols in my minds eye (third eye, or pituitary gland). Once I saw many darling stuffed animals on my clients bed, and when I asked about it she confirmed this was true. I have seen clients pets, loved ones, as well as their feelings- like watching a movie. Sometimes the symbols are purely symbolic, not actual. I have seen a white hobby horse and interpreted it to be the symbol the client needed to meditate on while turning her hobby into a career. These kinds of symbols are interpreted like dream symbols- I am awake while having a vision however it takes on the appearance of the flash from a dream.

There are times when I am visited by higher beings during the reading. For example the goddess Mary gave me a message for a client, the message was on topic and I came to find out the client had a great love for Mary. I am often visited by the clients “Holy Guardian Angel” or Arch Angel- a protector guide who often has the exact right thing to say to ease the situation. I have met more angels, fairies and spirit guides than I can count . Sometimes a deceased relative will get my attention and send forth a message. This is usually if the client is having problems letting go or feeling great discomfort because of the loss. However! Sometimes the ancestor is just very obtrusive- I allow those messages through- although they mostly contain instructions on how they would live your life instead of the way you have chosen to live it.
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