From Halloween to Día de los Muertos, late October marks a time when cultures across the globe honor their departed loved ones – and some seek to communicate with them.
“The energy shifts during this season. It’s like static on a radio clearing to reveal a perfect signal. The messages from the other side come through to me with remarkable clarity.” – Psychic Medium LoriAnn on Embracing Transformation
In her cozy Appleton studio adorned with family photos, LoriAnn describes how the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain evolved into modern Halloween, while Mexico’s Día de los Muertos celebrates ancestral connections through elaborate altars and marigold-strewn gatherings. Both traditions share a common thread: the belief that during this special time, the boundaries between the physical and spiritual realms become more permeable.
“People often ask me if their loved ones can really hear them,” LoriAnn says, adjusting a collection of meditation stones on her desk. “The truth is, our departed family members are always around us. But during this season, even those who aren’t naturally sensitive to spirit energy often report unusual experiences – feeling a familiar presence, smelling a loved one’s signature perfume, or finding meaningful objects in unexpected places.”
For Miranda Larson, who lost her father two years ago, these connections brought unexpected healing. “I was skeptical at first,” she admits. “But during a reading with LoriAnn, she described my dad’s workshop in perfect detail, right down to the old radio he always kept tuned to classic rock. She told me things only he would know.”
The scientific community remains divided on the possibility of afterlife communication, but anthropologists note that belief in spirit contact has been a cornerstone of human cultures throughout history. A cultural anthropologist at Columbia University explains: “Whether through Medieval European séances or traditional Mexican ofrendas (altars), humans have always sought ways to maintain bonds with their ancestors. These practices offer comfort and continuity across generations.”
For those interested in exploring these connections, LoriAnn will host a gallery reading on Sunday, October 27 beginning at 1 PM at her studio in Appleton, Wisconsin.
During these sessions, she connects with spirits who have messages for audience members.
One lucky participant will win a private one-hour medium reading valued at $300.
“The gallery format is especially powerful,” LoriAnn explains. “When people gather with open hearts and minds, it creates an energy that spirits can use to make their presence known. Even skeptics often leave with a sense of wonder.”
Beyond the dramatic moments of spirit communication, LoriAnn emphasizes that anyone can nurture connections with departed loved ones. She suggests creating a small altar with photos and meaningful objects, writing letters to those who have passed, or simply sitting quietly and sharing thoughts with them.
“During this season especially, our loved ones in spirit want us to know they’re still part of our lives,” she says. “Whether through professional readings or personal moments of connection, their love transcends the boundary between worlds.”
As darkness falls earlier and autumn winds whisper through bare branches, perhaps the ancient wisdom holds true – this is indeed a time when the veil grows thin, and love bridges the gap between worlds. For those seeking connection, LoriAnn’s October Gallery Reading offers one path to explore these timeless mysteries.