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Reincarnation and the Afterlife: What Mediums Have Discovered

  • Writer: Hannah Macintyre
    Hannah Macintyre
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • 4 min read

Reincarnation and the afterlife—two of the biggest spiritual mysteries that have fascinated humans for centuries. Are we on some kind of cosmic merry-go-round, coming back life after life to learn lessons and correct past mistakes? Or do we transition into the afterlife and hang out in the spirit world for eternity, sipping celestial cocktails and watching over our loved ones?

As mediums, we get a front-row seat to what happens beyond the veil. Through messages from spirit, past life experiences, and encounters with reincarnated souls, we’ve picked up some fascinating insights. And while we don’t claim to have all the answers (because let’s be honest, spirit doesn’t just hand out a rulebook), we do have some pretty compelling discoveries.

Let’s dive in.

What Mediums Have Learned About the Afterlife

1. Consciousness Continues After Death

One of the biggest things that evidential mediumship has proven time and time again is that our consciousness does not die when our bodies do.

Spirit communicators come through with:✔ Specific memories, names, and events.✔ Their unique personality—humour, quirks, sarcasm (yes, even the grumpy ones still have opinions).✔ Awareness of what’s happening in their loved ones' lives after they’ve passed.

If death were truly the end, these detailed, personal messages wouldn’t be possible. Instead, what mediums repeatedly find is that spirit is still very much alive—just without the physical body.

2. The Afterlife Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

Through mediumship, we’ve discovered that the afterlife seems to be tailored to the soul’s experience and beliefs.

  • Some spirits describe a peaceful transition—a place of light, love, and deep rest.

  • Others speak of being greeted by loved ones, spirit guides, or even pets (yes, your dog is waiting for you!).

  • Some report a period of reflection—a kind of spiritual review where they see their life from a higher perspective.

The afterlife doesn’t seem to be a fixed, identical place for everyone—it appears to be fluid and shaped by individual consciousness.

3. No One Is “Stuck” Forever

We’ve all heard the ghost stories—spirits “stuck” in haunted locations, unable to move on. But from a medium’s perspective, it’s rarely that dramatic.

Yes, some spirits take longer to transition. They might:🔹 Be confused about their passing.🔹 Have unresolved emotions or unfinished business.🔹 Need time to process before moving fully into the light.

But the idea that souls are doomed to roam eternally? Not so much. There is always help available—guides, loved ones, even rescue mediums who assist spirits in crossing over when they’re ready.

What Mediums Have Learned About Reincarnation

Now, here’s where things get really interesting. Because while the afterlife is undeniably real, so is reincarnation.

1. Many Souls Choose to Return

Through past-life readings, spontaneous memories, and messages from spirit, one thing becomes clear: many souls come back for another go.

But why? Because Earth is like the ultimate school for the soul. Some spirits:✔ Feel they have unfinished lessons to learn.✔ Want to heal old wounds or balance karma.✔ Choose to help others grow by reincarnating alongside them.

It’s not about punishment—it’s about evolution.

2. We Often Reincarnate in Soul Groups

Ever met someone and felt an instant, deep connection—like you’ve known them forever? That could be because you have… just in another lifetime.

🔹 We tend to reincarnate with the same souls, playing different roles each time.🔹 Your mum in this life might have been your best friend, child, or even your teacher in a past life.🔹 Challenging relationships often stem from past-life dynamics that need healing.

The soul doesn’t forget, even if our human minds do.

3. Past Life Memories Show Up in Strange Ways

Some people get flashes of past-life memories, but for most of us, past-life recall happens in more subtle ways:

🔹 Unexplained fears or phobias (afraid of water but have never had a bad experience? Maybe you drowned in a past life).🔹 Instant attractions or aversions to places, people, or cultures.🔹 Natural talents that come out of nowhere (picking up a musical instrument and knowing how to play, for example).

These could all be clues that your soul has been here before.

How Mediums Receive Information About Reincarnation

If you’re wondering how mediums get insights into reincarnation, here are the most common ways:

Through Spirit Guides – Guides often hint at past-life experiences that are affecting the present.✔ Through Readings – Sometimes, spirit communicators acknowledge past lives during a session.✔ Through Regression – Some mediums (and clients) access past-life memories through hypnotherapy or deep meditation.

Reincarnation isn’t just a theory—it’s something many people experience first-hand.

What Happens Between Lives?

One of the most fascinating things mediums have learned is that there’s a space between lifetimes. Some call it the spirit world, others the soul plane, but the purpose seems to be the same:

Healing & Reflection – Spirits review their last life, process emotions, and learn from their experiences.✨ Planning for the Next Life – Souls decide what lessons they still need to work on and choose their next incarnation.✨ Spiritual Growth – Some souls don’t reincarnate immediately—they continue learning, helping others, or even guiding those still on Earth.

In other words, we don’t just die and immediately pop back into a new body. There’s a process—a choice.

So… Do We Keep Coming Back Forever?

Not necessarily. Many mediums believe that reincarnation is part of a bigger cycle, but at some point, souls reach a stage where they no longer need to return to Earth.

✔ Some believe in soul evolution—where we eventually become guides, teachers, or move on to new realms.✔ Others see it as soul choice—when you’ve learned what you need, you can stay in the spirit world.✔ Some believe in universal oneness—where souls ultimately merge back into the divine source.

The truth? We’re still figuring it out. But what we do know is that life continues, consciousness evolves, and the journey never really ends.

Final Thoughts: What Mediums Know for Sure

✔ The afterlife is real, and spirits are still very much themselves after passing.✔ Reincarnation happens, and we tend to return with familiar souls.✔ The time between lives is used for healing, reflection, and planning.✔ Our experiences—both here and beyond—are all about soul growth.

So, whether you believe you’ve been here before or you’re just hoping for some answers, one thing is certain: death is not the end—it’s just another step in the journey.

And honestly? That’s kind of comforting, isn’t it?


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Hannah Macintyre is an evidential medium, author and spiritual teacher. Explore Mediumship Matters, online courses, readings and Spirit Social.

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