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Skill guide · Channeling
Channeling: from the Fox sisters to ChatGPT
Channelers say a non-physical source, such as a spirit, an entity, an angel or a “higher self”, speaks or writes through them. This page covers where the practice comes from, who the big names are online, what they charge, the Belgian scene and what the evidence says.
Channeled messages are presented here as beliefs. No scientific study has shown that they come from outside the channeler.
Compare channelersWhat the evidence says
Key numbers
At a glance
1.18M
YouTube subscribers, Next Level Soul
The biggest channeling-themed channel found (interview podcast)
15.1M
views, most-watched channeling video
Abraham-Hicks, “Abraham NOW”, 21 Mar 2020
€70–135
typical Belgian session
Down to €5 for one written question
406
members, nearest Brussels Meetup
Brussels Spirituality Meetup. No Brussels group is dedicated to channeling
Counts checked on 9 Oct 2026. YouTube rounds subscriber numbers. Figures marked * come from search-result summaries only.
Origins
A short history
Two modes are common: trance channeling, where the channeler says they step aside and the entity speaks in another voice, and conscious channeling, where they stay aware and relay or write what they receive. It overlaps with mediumship (messages from the dead), tarot “guidance” and “starseed” content.
| Year | What happened | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1848 | Spiritualists date their movement to “rappings” heard by the Fox sisters in Hydesville, New York. In 1888 the sisters admitted a hoax, then recanted. | Kate and Margaret Fox |
| 1875 | Theosophical Society founded in New York; it describes wise “Masters”. | H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott |
| 1877–1945 | Edgar Cayce’s sleep “readings”. He said he was a Christian, not a spiritualist. | Edgar Cayce |
| 1963 | First “Seth” sessions via a ouija board; the Seth Material runs until 1984. | Jane Roberts |
| 1976 | A Course in Miracles published, described as “inner dictation”. | Helen Schucman |
| 1977 | J. Z. Knight says “Ramtha” first appeared to her. | J. Z. Knight |
| 1981–84 | 106 “Ra” sessions: the Law of One, free online today. | L/L Research |
| 1983–89 | Bashar (1983), Abraham (1985), Kryon (1989). | Darryl Anka, Esther Hicks, Lee Carroll |
| 2010s–now | YouTube, memberships and Zoom; TikTok “collective readings”; chatbots as “spirit guides”. | Many |
H. P. Blavatsky
Co-founder of the Theosophical Society (1875). Public domain.
Edgar Cayce, 1910
His sleep “readings” fed the later New Age. Public domain.
The Fox sisters, 1852
Where modern Spiritualism is usually dated from. Public domain.
Who is who
Well-known channelers compared
YouTube subscribers and the median views of the ~30 newest uploads, 9 Oct 2026. Prices are from the owners’ own pages; “not collected” does not mean free.
| Name | Says they channel | YouTube | Typical views | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham-Hicks (Esther Hicks) | “Abraham”, a collective | 882K | 437K (no upload in ~3 years) | Workshops $245 / $490 |
| Bashar (Darryl Anka) | “Bashar” | 255K | 13K | Not verified |
| Kryon (Lee Carroll) | “Kryon” | 147K | 7K | France tour, price not shown |
| Ramtha’s School (J. Z. Knight) | “Ramtha” | 28.3K | 1.8K | Retreat $760 |
| L/L Research | “Ra” (Law of One) | 26.3K | 1.15K | Books free |
| Dolores Cannon (QHHT) | Hypnosis-based, “channeling-adjacent” | 728K | 4.05K | QHHT $997–$1,775 |
| Daniel Scranton | Archangel Michael, Arcturians and others | 56K | 6.4K | Readings $222–$444 |
| Lee Harris | “Energy intuitive, channeler” | 883K | 66.5K | The Portal $24/month |
| Next Level Soul | Interview podcast | 1.18M | 133.5K | – |
| Wisdom From North | Channeled messages | 296K | 113.5K | Not collected |
| Tyler Tarot | Live “channeled message” tarot | 627K | 132.5K | Not collected |
TikTok
The biggest accounts are mediums and tarot readers, not pure channelers: TheBalesky (3.3M followers) and Tyler Henry (789.5K). Self-described channelers sit at 2.5K–103K. Hashtag totals could not be read. On Reddit, r/starseeds has about 65K members, r/lawofone 31K and r/abrahamhicks 31K (third-party tracker, not Reddit).
What people watch
Popular videos
View counts from 9 Oct 2026. Titles are the creators’ own wording; they are claims, not evidence.
The business
What channelers charge
| Model | Who | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Private readings | Daniel Scranton | $222.22–$444.44 for 20–80 min |
| Membership | Daniel Scranton | $111.11 or $333.33 a month; $4,444.44 a year |
| Membership | Lee Harris, The Portal | $24 a month (first month $12); $240 a year |
| Course | Daniel Scranton, Learn to Channel | $555.55 for nine 2-hour Zoom classes |
| Mentorship | Daniel Scranton, Becoming a Professional Channeler | $5,555.55 for a year |
| Training | QHHT (Dolores Cannon method) | Level 1 online $997; Level 2 $1,333; Level 3 $1,775 |
| Workshop | Abraham-Hicks | $245 (1 day), $490 (2 days); cruise $450* |
| Retreat | Ramtha’s School | $760 (+$200 online translation fee) |
| Gathering | L/L Research, New Eden (NL) | $555* (Sep 2026, already past) |
| Free | Law of One books | Free |
The pattern at the top of the market is a pathway: free videos, then a monthly membership, then a yearly plan, then a “become a channeler” mentorship. Ad revenue, book sales and income could not be verified for anyone.
New trend
AI as a “spirit guide”
In the press
AP, Dazed and Religion News describe people using chatbots for spiritual guidance. Critics warn that chatbots mostly agree with the user.
Belgian regulator
On 15 Sep 2025 IACSSO, the federal advice centre in Brussels, warned that AI and chatbots raise the risk of manipulating vulnerable people, especially minors (recommendation, PDF).
Close to home
Belgium and Brussels
A small sample of local practitioners, with prices from their own pages. This is not a full list and not an endorsement; most of them describe mediumship rather than channeling.
| Practitioner | Area | What | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Zin van Onzin | Online | Written channeled answers | €5 per question |
| Ilse Van Hevel | Roeselare | Healing via channeling, 60 min | €70 |
| Hartsbron | Geraardsbergen, remote | “Frequency” sessions | €30 per session |
| Cristalline Guidance | Brussels, online | Tarot and “canalisation” | €70 an hour |
| Delphine Roshardt | Ixelles, Wepion, online | Mediumistic guidance | €90 an hour |
| Dominique Bustraen | Brabant wallon, Brussels | Medium | €100 an hour |
| Jasmien Gerits | Hasselt area, Zoom | Mediumship; reduced rate via Venna VZW | €135 (€20 reduced) |
Meetups
No Brussels Meetup group is dedicated to channeling. The closest are Brussels Spirituality Meetup (406 members) and Magic Circles (15).
Fairs
Spirituele Bloom Fair XL, Antwerp Expo, 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026, consults from €10 (bloom.be). No channeling fair was found in Brussels itself for Oct–Nov 2026.
Dutch and French
Pamela Kribbe channels “Jeshua” in Dutch, mostly online (newsletter). Next Level Soul has a French channel (47.6K).
Search interest
Belgium is too small for Google Trends to chart channeling. Worldwide, “channeling” is half Minecraft; “spirit guides” and “starseed” are steady.
The research
What the evidence says
| Point | What is known |
|---|---|
| No scientific support | No controlled study has shown that channeled messages come from an outside source. Early psychical researchers (Hudson 1892, Flournoy 1911) explained mediumship by suggestion, and cold reading can produce information that seems personal (Wikipedia). |
| Fraud in the history | Investigations found widespread fraud in 19th-century Spiritualism; the Fox sisters admitted a hoax in 1888, then recanted (Wikipedia). |
| Disputed groups | Critics, including former members, have called Ramtha’s School a cult; the school disputes this (Wikipedia). Skeptical Inquirer argues the Abraham-Hicks teaching can encourage magical thinking (article); followers see it as motivational. |
| Collective readings | They are written so that many viewers feel addressed (“take what resonates”). That is fine as reflection, not as a personal prediction. |
Mental health
A channeled message is not medical, legal or financial advice. The WHO says mental disorders come from biological, psychological and social factors and that effective treatment exists (WHO fact sheet). If you hear voices you cannot control, feel unsafe or are in crisis, contact your doctor, call 112, or talk to Tele-Onthaal (106) or Télé-Accueil (107).
Before you pay
Questions to ask any channeler
1
Is the full price, including the next step, visible?
2
Is there a refund policy?
3
Does it give health, money or relationship predictions?
4
Is a channeled message presented as fact?
5
Is fear or urgency part of the sales message?
6
Can I stop at any time without pressure?
7
Who profits, and is there a registered business?
8
Would I be comfortable telling a friend what I paid?
Worried about a group? IACSSO / CIAOSN in Brussels gives free, neutral information. It also advises checking the training and transparency of coaches and alternative therapists (advice, PDF).
Questions
FAQ
Is channeling real?
People really have these experiences, and many find the messages meaningful. No test has shown that the messages come from outside the channeler.
Where can I read the classic sources for free?
The Law of One is free at lawofone.info. The Seth books and A Course in Miracles are widely available in libraries.
Is it dangerous?
Usually the bigger risks are money and decisions: expensive pathways, or following a message instead of a doctor or adviser.
Can ChatGPT channel?
A chatbot produces text from patterns in its training data. It tends to agree with you, which is why IACSSO warns about it.
Is there a channeling group in Brussels?
Not a dedicated one on Meetup. THE Golden Library Research Group covers related topics.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Spiritualism
- Wikipedia: Mediumship
- Wikipedia: Theosophical Society
- Wikipedia: Edgar Cayce
- Wikipedia: Seth Material
- Wikipedia: A Course in Miracles
- Wikipedia: J. Z. Knight
- Wikipedia: Esther Hicks
- Wikipedia: Dolores Cannon
- Law of One
- Daniel Scranton shop
- Lee Harris: The Portal
- Abraham-Hicks workshops
- Ramtha retreat
- QHHT FAQ
- L/L Research New Eden
- Kryon France tour
- Skeptical Inquirer on Abraham-Hicks
- AP: gurus and chatbots
- Dazed: ChatGPT as spiritual guide
- Religion News: AI
- IACSSO
- IACSSO: AI recommendation
- IACSSO: coaching advice
- WHO: mental disorders
- De Zin van Onzin
- Ilse Van Hevel
- Hartsbron
- Cristalline Guidance
- Delphine Roshardt
- Dominique Bustraen
- Jasmien Gerits
- Bloom Fair
- Pamela Kribbe
Last checked: 9 October 2026, from THE Golden Library report “Channeling”. Figures marked * come from search-result summaries only. Image credits: historical images from Wikimedia Commons (public domain); charts from the report; video thumbnails belong to their YouTube channels and link to the videos.
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