Psychography: Spirit Writing and Why God Forbids It
Introduction
Psychography, also known as automatic writing or spirit writing, is a practice where a person—often called a medium—allows an unseen entity to guide or control their hand to produce written messages. Practitioners claim that these writings come from departed souls, angels, or higher spiritual beings. However, when we compare this practice to the Word of God, it becomes clear that psychography is not communication with heavenly messengers, but a dangerous form of divination that opens doors to demonic influence.
God explicitly warns His people against all forms of spirit communication, no matter how innocent or “helpful” it may appear. Deuteronomy 18:10–12 (KJV) says, “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD.”
What Is Psychography?
Psychography is a form of mediumship that allows so-called “spirits” to communicate through writing without the conscious control of the individual. The writer claims their hand moves by an unseen force, producing words, symbols, or full messages. Sometimes the handwriting even changes to mimic the supposed spirit’s identity.
This practice is often connected with spiritualism, channeling, and automatic drawing, and is promoted as a way to receive wisdom from the dead, angels, or cosmic energies. In reality, psychography is a supernatural counterfeit of God’s revelation—substituting the Holy Spirit with deceiving spirits.
Origins and Historical Background
Psychography became popular during the 19th-century Spiritualist movement, especially in the United States and Europe. Mediums like Allan Kardec, a French educator and founder of Spiritism, promoted it as a scientific method of contacting the afterlife. Kardec compiled messages he claimed were written through mediums into books such as The Spirits’ Book (1857), which shaped the doctrine of Spiritism.
These “communications” were presented as loving messages from evolved spirits. Yet, biblically speaking, these were familiar spirits—demons masquerading as benevolent guides. 2 Corinthians 11:14 warns, “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
The author of psychography is not God—it is Satan, the deceiver, who seeks to draw people away from true communion with the Holy Spirit into false spiritual experiences.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Practitioners of psychography believe that:
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The soul survives death and can communicate with the living.
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Humans are spiritual beings evolving through reincarnation or enlightenment.
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Messages from the spirit world can provide guidance, prophecy, or healing.
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There are hierarchies of spirits—some “higher” and some “lower.”
These beliefs contradict biblical truth. Scripture teaches that once a person dies, they cannot return to communicate with the living (Luke 16:26). The dead do not roam the earth, nor do they send letters through mediums. The “spirits” behind psychography are demons impersonating the dead to deceive and ensnare those seeking hidden knowledge.
Who Is Their God or gods?
Spiritists and psychography practitioners do not worship the true God of the Bible. Their “gods” are often spirit guides, ascended masters, or cosmic intelligences—essentially demons in disguise. Some refer to a vague “universal energy” or “source consciousness,” denying the personhood of the one true God, Jehovah.
Exodus 20:3 declares, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
Any communication that bypasses God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to seek knowledge or comfort from spirits constitutes idolatry and rebellion.
Purpose and Use of Psychography
The stated purpose of psychography is to:
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Receive messages from deceased loved ones
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Gain spiritual guidance or prophecy
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Obtain healing, comfort, or closure
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Communicate with higher beings for wisdom or creativity
However, the true spiritual purpose behind this practice is to open a gateway for demonic infiltration. When a person surrenders control of their hand or mind, they are granting permission for a spirit to operate through them. This is possession in disguise.
Demons seek legal rights—an invitation to inhabit and influence the human vessel. Through psychography, they mimic the Holy Spirit’s inspiration but produce spiritual bondage instead of freedom.
Why Do People Get Involved?
People turn to psychography for many reasons:
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Grief after losing loved ones
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Curiosity about the supernatural
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Desire for guidance outside the Church
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Feelings of rejection or unanswered prayers
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Influence from movies, books, and New Age culture
The enemy preys on pain and curiosity. When people feel that God is silent, they are tempted to seek spiritual experiences elsewhere. Yet this detour leads to spiritual oppression, nightmares, hearing voices, or possession. Many mediums report feeling drained, tormented, or mentally unstable after years of channeling. That is the fruit of demonic contact, not divine revelation.
Is Psychography Divination?
Yes—psychography is a clear form of divination. It involves seeking secret or future knowledge from a supernatural source other than God. Leviticus 19:31 warns, “Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
Just like astrology, tarot, or necromancy, psychography attempts to access hidden knowledge and power without submitting to God’s will. It is the same ancient deception Satan used in Eden: “Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5).
Why Deliverance Is Needed
Anyone who has practiced or participated in psychography—whether in curiosity or grief—needs spiritual deliverance. The act of surrendering one’s body or mind to a “spirit” creates demonic entry points. Symptoms of bondage may include:
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Hearing voices or automatic thoughts
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Restlessness or insomnia
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Sudden anger or depression
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Paranormal activity in the home
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Resistance to prayer or Scripture
Deliverance through repentance and renunciation breaks these strongholds. Pray something like this:
“Father God, I repent for seeking knowledge from demonic sources through automatic writing or psychography. I renounce every spirit I invited, knowingly or unknowingly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I command every unclean spirit of divination and deception to leave me now. Holy Spirit, fill me with Your peace and truth. Amen.”
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). He offers freedom to all who have been deceived by spiritual counterfeits.
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Conclusion
Psychography is not divine inspiration—it is demonic communication disguised as light. God forbids all contact with spirits because He loves us and desires to protect us from deception and bondage. True revelation comes from the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, not from entities claiming to be “guides” or “masters.”
If you or someone you know has practiced spirit writing, there is hope in Christ. Turn away, repent, and invite Jesus to cleanse every doorway that was opened to darkness. Only His truth brings lasting peace and deliverance.
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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“Have you ever heard of psychography—or spirit writing? It’s where a person lets an unseen force move their hand to write messages.”
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“Many believe these messages come from loved ones or angels. But the Bible warns—this is divination. Those spirits are not from God but from the enemy.”
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“Practicing psychography opens the door to demonic deception. Once a spirit controls your body or mind, it gains legal access to torment and confusion.”
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“Jesus Christ is the only safe source of revelation. Turn away, renounce it, and let the Holy Spirit fill you with truth and freedom. Click to learn more.”
