Self-Care
Don’t sleep on spiritual healing.
I dont have a therapist, butI have an astrologist, Dua Lipa said in May on theDishpodcast.
The clip went viral, in part because the sentiment rang true for so many people.
As a result, Dua Lipas statement didnt take me by surprise.
Curious about their value?
I asked some of the experts in my Rolodex to explain.
It’s just a faster process [than therapy], she argues.
Her clients include several psychologists, plus Dua Lipa.
You don’t need to fix it.
Bermans own exploration of metaphysics began in a deeply personal way.
She credits her medium friends for helping her through the passing of her 16-year-old son Sammy.
A good reading will help so much with grief, she says.
(Vetting is common amongst metaphysical fans.
The second spiritual guide confirmed that he should.I use this system, too; I call it cross-checking.)
This respect between therapists and metaphysical practitioners often goes both ways.
I consistently work with a therapist, and we do mutual referrals, says celebrity astrologer Darryl Gaines.
She sends me many of her clients.
In fact, according to Cutter, therapists might be looking at the stars of their own accord.
The issue is when people use [spiritual] tools as a Band-Aid, she says.
From my own experience, I know that spiritual guidance is not a wave of a wand.
Neither is it a Magic 8 Ball, helping you predict the future.
If youve ever been in talk therapy, much of this language will sound familiar.
