Hollywood has its share of glitz, drama, and Botox. But behind the sequined curtains and million-dollar movie deals lies another kind of magic: the world of psychics.
Yes, the same tarot card readers and crystal ball gazers you might spot on Venice Beach or tucked between a nail salon and a vape shop on Melrose have played a pivotal (yet secretive) role in shaping the destinies of Tinseltown’s elite.
For decades, celebrities have turned to psychics, mediums, astrologers, and energy healers for casting decisions, love advice, and much more.
While some visit casually, others have built long-standing, career-defining relationships with their spiritual advisors. And whether you’re a skeptic or a seasoned astrology chart connoisseur, the stories from behind the velvet ropes are too juicy to ignore.
Stars, Signs, and Celebrity Secrets
Let’s start with an undeniable fact: Hollywood loves a trend.
Keto, cryotherapy, cupping, if it makes the rounds at Erewhon and promises “alignment,” it’s in.
But the psychic trend is less of a trend and more of an enduring, slightly glitter-covered institution.
Take Shirley MacLaine, for example. The Oscar-winning actress has long been one of Hollywood’s most vocal believers in reincarnation, past-life regression, and extraterrestrial encounters.
Her books, like Out on a Limb, made spiritual exploration a little less taboo in the 1980s.
MacLaine didn’t just visit psychics. She brought the metaphysical front and center, often crediting her intuitive guides for helping her navigate personal and professional crossroads.
Then there’s Demi Moore, who famously credited a psychic for guiding her through major life decisions, including her highly publicized marriage to Ashton Kutcher.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: “Demi has told those close to her that her sessions with the astrologer have been life-changing and they’re helping her keep her demons in check.”
And let’s not forget Brad Pitt, who was rumored to have seen a spiritual healer during his post-divorce soul-searching era.
Sources whispered that Pitt turned to astrology and energy healing while sorting through heartbreak, career pivots, and the occasional existential crisis.
Can a Saturn return really bring a man to tears? In Hollywood, absolutely.
The Psychic as the Celebrity’s Therapist
In a town where agents take 10% and friends take screenshots, psychics offer something unique: discretion.
Many stars prefer spiritual guides over traditional therapists. They are convinced that a tarot spread speaks more truth than a therapist’s couch ever could.
One of the most famous Hollywood psychics, Kenny Kingston, counted Lucille Ball, John Wayne, and Marilyn Monroe among his clients.
Jayne Mansfield was another believer.
It’s rumored that a psychic warned her to avoid traveling in a particular vehicle. Days later, she was tragically killed in a car crash. The incident only amplified public fascination with the idea that psychics knew what the tabloids didn’t.
Hollywood’s Psychic Underground – The Power Players You’ve Never Heard Of
While some stars go public with their love of the metaphysical, others prefer to keep things hush-hush.
Now comes the psychic underground. It’s a community of elite seers, mediums, and aura readers whose client lists are more secretive than Oscar ballots.
Many of these intuitives operate under pseudonyms and NDAs thicker than a Marvel contract.
They’re flown to movie sets, summoned to hotel suites, and sometimes kept on a monthly retainer.
Several psychics have made notable predictions regarding Hollywood awards, such as Judy Hevenly’s accurate forecasts for the 88th Academy Awards in 2016
Casting Calls by Candlelight
It’s no secret that Hollywood is a land of the unexpected. Sometimes, decisions on who cuts a big role go beyond auditions, screen tests, and headshots.
Some producers and directors have admitted to consulting psychics before making major casting choices.
Now, we’re not talking about some off-the-wall decision-making. Psychics are consulted for their “gut feelings” about an actor’s vibe, or even how they might “mesh” with a film’s energy.
It might sound absurd to you, but in a world where even the tiniest detail could make or break a movie, it seems some producers are willing to take a leap of faith in spiritual intuition.
There’s a whole subset of Hollywood insiders who firmly believe that a psychic’s guidance can help them avoid casting missteps.
Well, who are we to argue?
After all, when you’re dealing with millions of dollars in production costs, a little metaphysical insight might just save you from a total box office disaster.
Palm Readings and Publicity
When it comes to mixing spirituality with fame, Hollywood takes it to a whole new level.
Celebrity branding isn’t just about looking good on the red carpet. Now, it’s about looking good in the stars.
In today’s culture, psychics and astrologers aren’t just consulted behind closed doors. They’re part of the public show.
Kourtney Kardashian and her wellness platform Poosh are perfect examples of how spiritual practices are now part of the influencer toolkit. Tarot cards and crystal grids are almost as essential as the latest fashion trend.
If you think that the blend of psychic practices and celebrity PR stops there? No, not at all.
In fact, after a breakup, a scandal, or even just a bad press cycle, it’s practically expected for Hollywood’s elite to take a “spiritual cleanse” or consult a psychic.
These post-tabloid rituals offer a way to cleanse their energy, and let’s be real, to spin the drama into a healing moment that looks just as good on Instagram.
After all, in the world of Hollywood, karma isn’t just something to worry about. It’s something to work with.
The Bottom Line….Belief, Business, and a Bit of Fun
Are Hollywood psychics tapping into otherworldly forces or just offering well-timed affirmations wrapped in incense smoke and velvet?
The truth is probably somewhere in between.
But here’s the kicker; belief, even half-hearted, can be powerful.
In a town built on illusion, a good psychic doesn’t just offer predictions. They offer clarity, comfort, and just enough mystery to keep things interesting.
For some, that’s worth more than a good review in Variety.
So the next time you scoff at a celebrity waving a sage stick before a red carpet event or booking a “soul alignment” before filming, remember that these are the same people who once thought Cats were a good idea. Maybe listening to the spirits isn’t the worst choice.
