How To Get Started With Automatic Writing

[Psychography]

Automatic writing is a form of psychic phenomena that allows the writer's hand to move while they are in an altered state and directed to write by a force called a "guide." Some believe this is the spirit that may have been with you for as long as you can remember, or a newly linked guide joining your subconscious.

Automatic writing can be very encouraging spirituality, and it's easy too! This article will go through how automatic writing got started, how you can get started, and teach you some tips for guidance when trying this for yourself.

A Detailed Definition Of What Automatic Writing Is

Automatic writing is one of the most popular and common forms of occultism practiced today. In fact, you may not even be aware that you're already practicing it to some degree! Automatic writing is the practice of writing down words or phrases without consciously thinking about them. Often, individuals who practice automatic writing do so with a "spirit guide" or another entity whose will they are trying to channel.

In this sense, automatic writing is similar to the more commonly known practice of "divination," which involves attempting to predict the future. Divination has its roots in ancient practices of religion and spirituality. However, it was during the late 19th century that automatic writing really came into its own as a distinct practice separate from divination.

This form of writing shouldn't be confused with free writing.

Free writing is basically just journaling without thinking about grammar or punctuation—you write whatever comes into your head, unfiltered. To learn more about this, follow our blog on Free Writing.

Benefits of Automatic Writing

Guidance From Within

If you take a moment to think about it, it makes sense that most of your guidance would come from within. You're the one who has been living your life, after all! No one else has experienced what you have experienced—no one else has walked your path or seen through your eyes. That kind of perspective is invaluable! And you have access to it at any time—all the time.

The next time someone asks you a question like "how do I know if I'm making the right choice?" or "how do I know if this is what I should be doing?" just remind yourself of this truth: All the answers are inside of you.

Guidance From Above

Another way that automatic writing can help us is by allowing angels and spirits to send us messages.

The way that it works is that you ask a question of the universe and start to write; while you're writing, the answer comes to you. Usually, what happens is that your writing hand moves faster or slower than normal or starts moving in different directions; this indicates that a spirit or angel is coming through.

When doing automatic writing, remember to always ask for protection for yourself before starting.

Connection To The Universe

When practiced daily, automatic writing will deepen your connection with both yourself and the universe around you.

As you start to use automatic writing as a tool for navigating your life, you will begin to trust your instincts more and more. You'll find that the universe is more willing to speak to you—and more willing to help you.

Examples Of Automatic Writing

How To Automatic Write

Prepare

To invoke your spirit guides, you must first prepare yourself.

Find a quiet place, sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor, and close your eyes. Make sure you have a pen and some paper, or even your laptop. Using paper might be easier though because if symbols or drawings come to you they'd be easier to take note of.

Meditate And Relax

Next, meditate for about 10 minutes and, if you're new to meditation, focus on your breathing. You can sit however is comfortable for you; just make sure that your spine is straight.

Call Your Writing Partner

Call on the entity you wish to channel. Be specific! If you're trying to communicate with someone who has passed on, use their name. If you're hoping for divine intervention or wisdom from a deity, call out for them by name—they'll hear you!

You can even call on your higher self, fragmented parts of yourself, or even your subconscious.

Let The Knowledge Flow

Once you feel like you've made a connection and reached the entity, hold a pen loosely over a piece of paper and let your hand float freely over the page. You may start to feel tingling or pulsing in your hand—this is when the entity has taken hold of your arm! Just keep holding your pen loosely and allow it to write what it will. Don't try to control what happens—just let it happen!

Interpret The Writings

After you've finished writing, take some time to read over what you've written, paying close attention to any hidden meanings or symbols. What does this message mean for YOU?

Tips For Automatic Writing

Choose a topic for your automatic writing session. The topic could be anything from "My current state of mind" to "Where I'd like to see myself in five years." Once you've chosen your topic, stick with it for the duration of the exercise—but don't feel like you have to force yourself to write about it if something else is on your mind!

Nothing might happen during your first few attempts. You should keep at it and give yourself several chances to become proficient.

If you start to achieve success, you can try asking questions to see if you can receive responses. Just remember that the answers will be coming from within yourself, so they may not always make sense.

Try not to consciously write anything. Instead, let go of control over your pen and allow your subconscious mind to take over.

Keep your mind as clear as possible so that nothing is distracting you from making contact with your subconscious mind. This is also important for keeping outside influences from entering the equation.

Be aware of psychological dangers. Automatic writing is a very powerful tool for contacting areas of the mind that we normally do not access in everyday life. Be careful not to delve too deeply into this process until you are sure that you are ready for whatever may come through.

Take the Enneagram Personality Profile test and instinctual stack tests to discover more about your personality and dominant thought patterns. Use what you learn as a topic to write about.

You may end up drawing shapes or lines that are incomprehensible to you at first. Don’t worry about what you don’t immediately understand. You may see patterns, designs, or trends that develop over time.

To avoid any bias during spiritual research we recommend using emotional checks. These are a series of questions that you can use at certain times to help you stay as unbiased as possible. By staying calm and keeping your mind clear, you will be able to focus on the messages you receive.

Automatic Writing Prompts

• What would my future self tell me today?

• Create a list of all the things you want more of in your life.

• Who in my life will help me to evolve and expand?

• What part of my shadow self do I need to be willing to accept?

• What am I capable of doing and becoming?

With the information above, I hope that you have a better understanding of automatic writing, as well as how to incorporate it into your own life. I think it's a fascinating concept, and it can be very rewarding. The best way to figure out whether or not psychography is right for you is by simply giving it a try.

What are the benefits of automatic writing?

Automatic writing can help you to access information that is hidden from your conscious mind, and it can also be a way to connect with your intuition and higher self.

It can also be a way to release emotions that are stored in the subconscious mind, and it can be helpful for self-expression and creativity. Additionally, automatic writing can help you to connect with spiritual guides or other entities who may offer guidance or support.

Who can practice automatic writing?

Pretty much anyone can practice automatic writing, although it may take a bit of practice to get used to it.

How does automatic writing work?

Automatic writing is a technique that allows a person to write without conscious thought or deliberation. The technique can be used for either personal or spirit communication.