Why Psychometry Opens the Door to Demonic Influence
In today’s culture, curiosity about the supernatural often blurs the line between spiritual truth and occult deception. One lesser-known but dangerous practice is psychometry — the supposed ability to receive information about a person or event by holding an object associated with them. While it might appear harmless or even fascinating, psychometry is not from God. In fact, it’s rooted in divination—a practice that Scripture strongly condemns.
What Is Psychometry?
Psychometry, also known as “object reading,” involves a person—often called a psychic or medium—claiming to sense impressions, emotions, or visions simply by touching or holding objects like jewelry, clothing, or photographs. The belief is that these objects “absorb” energy from their owners, allowing the psychometrist to reveal information about them.
Many who practice psychometry think they are gifted with a “sixth sense” or spiritual sensitivity. Some even claim they are helping people find closure, solve crimes, or connect with deceased loved ones. But in reality, what they are tapping into are demonic familiar spirits—entities that impersonate human souls or communicate counterfeit revelations to lead people away from God’s truth.
Who Created or Popularized Psychometry?
The term psychometry was first introduced in the 1840s by Joseph Rodes Buchanan, an American professor and physician who believed that all objects possess an invisible “vital energy.” Buchanan taught that this energy could be read by those with psychic sensitivity. Later, the concept was expanded by other spiritualists and occultists, including William Denton, who claimed to see visions of ancient history through psychometric impressions of fossils and artifacts.
Buchanan and Denton were deeply influenced by mesmerism, spiritualism, and occult philosophies popular in the 19th century. Their theories fit right into the rise of séances, mediumship, and energy-based healing—all of which sought supernatural experiences outside of God.
Who Is Their “God”?
In psychometry and related psychic arts, the source of revelation is not the Holy Spirit, but familiar spirits—demonic entities that disguise themselves as guides, ancestors, or the “universal consciousness.” Practitioners often speak of “the universe,” “energy fields,” or “spirit guides” instead of the one true God.
The Bible clearly distinguishes between the Spirit of God and lying spirits. In Leviticus 19:31, God commands,
“Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.”
This means when someone seeks supernatural knowledge apart from the Holy Spirit, they are entering into spiritual defilement and making a covenant with darkness, even unknowingly.
What Is the Purpose of Psychometry and Why Is It Used?
The purpose of psychometry is to gain information that is hidden—such as the past, future, or secrets of others—through supernatural means. People use it for:
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Solving mysteries or crimes
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Discovering personal insights or guidance
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Connecting with lost loved ones
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Exploring spirituality outside of religion
But this “knowledge” does not come from God. It is counterfeit revelation, a trick of the enemy to mimic the prophetic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Satan has always wanted humanity to desire hidden knowledge apart from God (Genesis 3:5). Psychometry continues that same deception.
Why Would Anyone Get Involved in Psychometry?
People are often drawn to psychometry out of curiosity, pain, or a desire for control. Many want to communicate with the dead, understand confusing life situations, or experience spiritual power. Unfortunately, this hunger for answers outside of God’s Word opens the door to spiritual bondage.
Demons entice people through accurate-sounding revelations or comforting messages. But as with all forms of divination, the cost is spiritual enslavement. Over time, practitioners and participants may experience fear, nightmares, confusion, or hearing voices. They might even develop psychic dependency—needing more readings for peace, instead of seeking God in prayer.
Is Psychometry Divination?
Yes. Psychometry is a clear form of divination, just as fortune telling, crystal gazing, or tarot reading are. It seeks supernatural knowledge apart from God.
Deuteronomy 18:10–12 warns:
“Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.”
This verse leaves no room for compromise. Any practice that relies on supernatural knowledge without the Holy Spirit is demonic.
Why They May Need Deliverance
Those who have participated in psychometry—whether giving or receiving readings—may need spiritual deliverance. Demonic attachments can form through:
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Handling or “reading” cursed objects
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Inviting spirit guides or energies
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Making vows or mental agreements with unseen forces
Deliverance involves repenting, renouncing, and breaking ties with the spirit of divination and familiar spirits. A person must also cleanse their home and life from any objects tied to the occult.
A prayer for deliverance might include:
“Heavenly Father, I repent for seeking hidden knowledge through psychometry and any other form of divination. I renounce the spirit of divination and all familiar spirits. I declare Jesus Christ as my only source of truth and revelation. By His blood, I am set free. Amen.”
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Psychometry may seem like an innocent exploration of intuition or energy, but behind it lurks the ancient spirit of deception. Only the Holy Spirit can give true revelation and healing. Remember Isaiah 8:19:
“When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God?”
The Bible calls believers to turn to God alone for wisdom, guidance, and truth—not to the energy of objects or spirits of the dead.
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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YouTube Script (45 seconds):
[Calm but serious tone]
“Have you ever heard of psychometry—the idea that someone can read your energy just by touching your jewelry or photo? It may sound harmless, but it’s a form of divination—a forbidden practice that opens doors to demonic influence.
God warns us in Deuteronomy 18 not to seek hidden knowledge through mediums or spirit guides. What seems like revelation is actually deception.
If you’ve been involved in psychometry or any psychic practice, there’s hope—Jesus Christ can set you free. Turn from the counterfeit light and run to the true Light—God Himself.
Click below to learn how to be free through deliverance in Christ.”
