Akashic Studies: Appropriate Expectations

There are a variety of methods people use to access the Akashic Records. Dr. Linda Howe’s work utilizes her Pathway Prayer Process to Access the Heart of the Akashic Records(c) and this website does not comment upon the accuracy or information accessed through other methods.

For Practitioners:

Here is some guidance from Dr. Howe regarding appropriate expectations for your work in the Akashic Records:

Psychic ability is not required for fulfilling engagement in the Akashic field. The Akashic Field is a realm of Light and, as such, does not demand our prayers, worship, or adoration. This impeccably pure realm supports us in recognizing and accepting the truth about ourselves, our lives, and our fundamental goodness in all situations.

No angels, no spirit guides, because they have individual identities and exist outside the Akashic Field.
Human lifetimes are the focus of the Records, not extra-terrestrial or animal.
No trance channeling. No entities.
Practitioner is conscious. And “the boss” when working in the Records.
No Akashic language, animals, songs, or names.

Issues we do not address:

Extra-planetary lives, moving from animal to human form, speaking to the dead, predicting the future. The reason is that the Akashic Record does not address these issues – and there are other, much better resources for these types of services.

Keep in mind:

This is a form of spiritual counseling; offering insight, guidance, and wisdom rooted in unconditional love for our support and development.

Energy first, information second. While the information gleaned from the Records is significant, the energy or emotional sense or sentiment of the communication is especially important.
It is essential for the Practitioner to DESCRIBE their experience of being in the Records.
What is happening or not happening? Most effective is to describe out loud, next is writing/journaling, next is thinking.
When accessing the Records, 5% of people hear, 10% see, and 85% have a sense of knowing.

For a person having an Akashic Records Reading:

Most people seek out an Akashic Records reading when they have a particular question or concern about some aspect of their life. The Pathway Prayer Process to Access the Heart of the Akashic Records(c) is a reliable, responsible, and dependable method of accessing the wisdom of the Records. However, there are many factors that can lead a person to feeling disappointed that a reading did not give them the information or understanding they were seeking.

A disappointing reading can be a very challenging experience—for both the client and the Practitioner.

It is important to remember that many people are accustomed to being told what to do in a reading. Akashic work is different. It is not about retrieving “messages,” but about shedding Light on a situation, revealing new points of view, and helping us discover new solutions to old problems. Every reading is a response to a need. Even a disappointing one can be rich in growth—for both people involved.

One important principle of the Akashic Records is this: not everything is always available. Although all past, present, and future possibilities exist within the Records, what comes through is what supports you personally at this point in your human experience. There may be no reason for the Records to give you something you do not understand, cannot use, or that would bypass an essential life lesson. What is always available is precisely what you need for your next appropriate step—not necessarily all the details you may want.

The Records are not there to provide quick information for managing your affairs or avoiding growth experiences. They are a spiritual resource for awakening awareness, clearing obstructions, and helping you recognize who you are and who you are becoming. When the need is honest and compelling, the Records respond.

Also, some types of questions do not work well in the Records.

Predictive, time-based questions often lead to frustration.
Yes-or-no questions rarely bring satisfying answers.

If you feel something important was missing in a reading, you might consider:

Reframing the question.
Asking what is blocking your receptivity.
Asking what would help you receive the guidance you truly need right now.

Another point to remember is that Akashic Records readings are done by human beings for human beings, all doing their best.

Please Note: Speaking and Teaching, International Presence, Readings, Classes, and Certified Teachers presented by the Linda Howe Center for Akashic Studies are not represented as any form of medical, behavioral, or mental health care. By law, no claims of health benefits are made for said services.