Past Life Reading vs. Past Life Regression: What’s the Difference?
- Jessica from Spirit Explorations
- Nov 9
- 3 min read
Past Life Reading vs. Past Life Regression: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
Ever had that strange sense of déjà vu like you’ve been somewhere before, or met someone centuries ago under suspiciously dramatic circumstances? (Looking at you, mysterious stranger who feels way too familiar).
You might be tuning into something your soul already knows: you’ve been here before.
There are two main ways to explore that idea: through a Past Life Reading (via the Akashic Records) or a Past Life Regression (through hypnotherapy). Both can open portals into your soul’s ancient story, but they work in totally different ways. One feels like listening to your soul’s podcast. The other is like putting on a VR headset and starring in the episode yourself.
What Is a Past Life Reading (Through the Akashic Records)?
A Past Life Reading connects to your Akashic Records, the energetic archives that store everything your soul has ever experienced: every lifetime, every emotion, every “why did I agree to this Earth thing again?” moment.
During a reading, I open your Records using sacred prayer and intention. Messages flow through symbols, images, and sensations. You stay awake, relaxed, and maybe sipping tea while I translate the highlights of your soul’s Netflix series.
You might discover:
Why certain people feel so instantly familiar (spoiler: it’s not always romantic)
What patterns or fears are carryovers from another life
Which past-life talents you can reactivate in this one
What your soul was really trying to do in that Egyptian lifetime you keep dreaming about
You receive intuitive insight and spiritual guidance: no hypnosis, no time travel headaches.
What Is a Past Life Regression (Through Hypnosis)?
A Past Life Regression, on the other hand, lets you access your own soul memories directly. Through gentle hypnotherapy, I guide you into a deeply relaxed, meditative state like the calm space between dreaming and waking, where your subconscious mind naturally drifts into another time and place.
You might find yourself walking barefoot through ancient ruins, standing on a ship deck in the 1600s, or tending a small garden in a life of quiet peace. Some people see vivid images; others feel emotions, physical sensations, or simple knowing.
The beauty is, your subconscious always takes you exactly where you’re meant to go, whether it’s to understand a relationship dynamic, release an old fear, or reconnect with forgotten wisdom.
The Key Differences
Aspect | Past Life Reading (Akashic Records) | Past Life Regression (Hypnosis) |
Who accesses the info | The practitioner channels it for you | You recall it directly under hypnosis |
State of consciousness | Fully awake and relaxed | Deeply relaxed, focused inward |
Best for | Clarity, curiosity, spiritual insight | Emotional healing, release, soul integration |
Experience style | Like listening to your soul’s audiobook | Like starring in your soul’s movie |
Bonus perk | You get messages from your guides | You get firsthand experience of your own memories |
Which Path Is Right for You?
So, Past Life Reading vs. Past Life Regression, which one is best for you? If you love intuitive guidance, symbolic messages, and cosmic storytelling a Past Life Reading may feel like your cup of celestial tea. If you’re curious to experience your own memories firsthand and heal emotional patterns along the way, then Past Life Regression is your ticket. It’s immersive, therapeutic, and often profoundly life-changing.
And for the truly adventurous souls, do both! Many clients start with a reading for the overview (“the trailer”) and then book a regression for the full cinematic release.
Explore with Spirit Explorations
At Spirit Explorations, I offer multiple ways to journey beyond time and space:
Akashic Record Readings – available online or in person
Past Life Regression Sessions – private in-person sessions, or group sessions in Los Angeles or private sessions via Zoom
DIY Past Life Regression Program – a guided audio and workbook to explore at your own pace (perfect for cozy nights when your soul feels nostalgic)
Whether you’re exploring for healing, curiosity, or just to confirm your hunch that you were definitely a 15th-century poet, the path is always open to those who ask with love and intention.
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