About the author
Melanie Barnum writes introductory guides to psychic development, publishing consistently with Llewellyn Publications. Psychic Abilities for Beginners and Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development both offer step-by-step techniques for readers starting to explore intuition, covering practices meant to build confidence and sensitivity to psychic impressions over time. Psychic Vision: Developing Your Clairvoyant and Remote Viewing Skills narrows in on visual and remote-viewing techniques specifically, aimed at readers who want to perceive people, objects, or places at a distance. The Book of Psychic Symbols addresses how to interpret intuitive impressions, dreams, and coincidences as potential messages from a deceased loved one, a spirit guide, or one's own subconscious. Barnum's books share a format built around exercises and practical steps rather than theory, and they are pitched squarely at beginners and casual practitioners rather than at readers with advanced training in psychic or mediumship work.
📖 Where to start with Melanie Barnum
💬 What our editors say about Melanie Barnum's books
“Melanie Barnum provides a pragmatic approach to psychic skills, emphasizing utility over mysticism. The inclusion of client anecdotes adds relatable context, making abstract concepts tangible for the novice. However, this text…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development Barnum, Melanie
“Barnum provides a structured approach to interpreting intuitive cues, making the abstract tangible through clear examples and frameworks. However, this text is not suited for skeptics or those seeking academic rigor in…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Psychic Symbols: Interpreting Intuitive Messages
“Barnum provides a clear, demystifying entry into intuitive development, stripping away unnecessary jargon to focus on innate human capacity. The tone is welcoming and the techniques are straightforward, making it highly…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Psychic Abilities for Beginners: Awaken Your Intuitive Senses Barnum, Melanie
📋 Editions by Melanie Barnum in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llewellyn's Little Book of Psychic Development Barnum, Melanie | 2017 | Llewellyn Publications | 192 | 9780738751863 |
| The Book of Psychic Symbols: Interpreting Intuitive Messages | 2012 | Llewellyn Publications | 288 | 9780738723037 |
| Psychic Abilities for Beginners: Awaken Your Intuitive Senses Ba | 2014 | Llewellyn Publications | 336 | 9780738740287 |
| Psychic Vision: Developing Your Clairvoyant and Remote Viewing S | 2015 | Llewellyn Publications | 216 | 9780738746234 |
| Tangible Tools for Intuition: Use Crystals, Pendulums, Tarot, an | 2026 | Llewellyn Publications | 256 | 9780738783291 |
