From her earliest memories, Aycee Brown possessed an innate sensitivity to energies and visions that set her apart. As a young child, she would join her grandmother at the kitchen table each morning before school, recounting her dreams while her grandmother meticulously recorded them. Her grandmother would then interpret the colors, symbols, and figures that appeared, treating these visions with profound seriousness.
A Lifelong Connection to the Unseen
Brown cannot recall a time when she did not perceive things beyond ordinary understanding. She always seemed to know when the telephone was about to ring or could detect when adults were being untruthful. Sometimes, upon meeting someone for the first time, she would inexplicably know intimate details about their life without any logical explanation.
This awareness manifested early. In kindergarten, while watching classmates play double dutch, she distinctly felt the presence of an elderly man standing beside her—an invisible presence that other children could not perceive. Though she did not recognize him, his energy was unmistakably real to her.
The Weight of Premonition
By high school, her gifts became increasingly difficult to dismiss. During her senior year, a classmate was abruptly called out of class. The moment the girl left the room, Brown experienced a sudden, overwhelming certainty that something violent and tragic had occurred—that someone close to her had died. She could not rationalize this knowledge, yet the next day brought confirmation: the classmate's boyfriend had taken his own life.
This connection to mortality has remained constant throughout her life. She can often sense illness in others or intuit when someone's time is growing short. These perceptions arrive unbidden, without instruction—they are simply part of her being.
Navigating Emotional and Spiritual Signals
Another manifestation of her sensitivity involves spontaneous crying. When energies feel discordant or when she is around people who may not be beneficial for her, tears flow freely. This is not sadness, she explains, but rather a signal—a bodily alert trying to capture her attention.
Does she always heed these warnings? Not necessarily, particularly in relationships with men or friendships. There have been times when she ignored her body's signals, only to experience heartbreak or betrayal that she had subconsciously anticipated. "We all have the capability to predict our own future," Brown reflects. "We just ignore the signs. The possibilities, the outcomes—we feel them in our bodies. We just don't want to listen."
Connected to Collective Consciousness
Her connection extends beyond personal intuition to collective energies. For two weeks prior to George Floyd's death at the hands of police, she cried daily without understanding why. Something felt profoundly off in the world's energy, though she could not articulate it then—nor can she fully explain it now.
The intrusiveness of these gifts can be overwhelming. During high school, spirits would wake her, unwanted premonitions would surface, and sleep became elusive. She did not pray for her abilities to vanish, but she asked for them to quiet down. When that proved ineffective, she turned to Benadryl—the little pink pills—to induce sleep and prevent dreaming. This helped her cope and survive. By college, she had switched to Tylenol PM, taking two and a half pills nightly for rest. Today, she manages with magnesium and natural supplements that are gentler on her body.
Cultural Heritage and Spiritual Suppression
Beyond the spiritual dimension, Brown always felt older than her years, never experiencing childhood as carefree play. She sensed a connection to something greater, a lineage of wisdom.
She reflects on her ancestors who were brought to America, carrying with them rituals, spiritual practices, and inner knowing. On plantations, they would sneak away to hush harbors—hidden woodland clearings where they could pray, sing, and express their true selves. This cultural expression was often brutally suppressed, replaced with Bibles intended to enforce conformity.
After emancipation, the Black church became a central pillar of community, leadership, and safe gathering. While this institution provided vital support, it also imposed unspoken rules of respectability. Expressions deemed too African or too mystical were marginalized. Prophets might be praised, but Brown's own gifts were often viewed with suspicion within the Black community.
She has encountered women who accused her of witchcraft or declared that astrology is devilish. "I don't believe in signs," they would say. "I believe in God." This inherited dichotomy explains why many with similar gifts conceal them—why Brown herself hid for so long.
Even when her work isn't labeled as evil, it is frequently dismissed as a pursuit for white people. Practices like astrology, mediumship, and tarot reading often remain behind closed doors for Black women.
Embracing a Professional Path
For years, Brown identified as an "intuitive life coach" rather than a psychic or medium. Working in corporate sales and marketing, she could not fully suppress her abilities. Colleagues would take her to lunch, where she would offer impromptu readings across the table. Weeks later, they would return to report that her insights had proven accurate. On the side, she coached individuals on performance and accountability, helping them clarify life goals—all while her psychic and mediumship abilities subtly infused these sessions.
The pandemic marked a turning point. Guided by spiritual prompts, she began channeling messages every morning. Her primary guide, whom she calls M, has been with her since childhood—likely an ancestral spirit who passed long before her birth. Her mother and grandmother used to recount stories of her conversing with invisible companions. What many might dismiss as imaginary friends, Brown understands as spiritual guides.
When M instructed her to channel live on Instagram each morning, she complied. Propping up her iPhone, she went live, terrified that viewers would think she had lost her mind. Early messages included affirmations like: "You are light. You are love. Nothing and no one can take that away from you. When the world gets cold, warm your heart and breathe. You don't have to fight for what has always been yours."
Followers showed up daily at 9 a.m. for 75 consecutive days, transcribing messages, sharing them, and reporting healing experiences. This response transformed something within her—the spirit world was working through her, and people were genuinely receiving it.
Claiming Her Identity Publicly
The first time she openly called herself a psychic medium to someone outside her inner circle was on a date with a corporate finance professional. When he asked what she did, she stated it plainly. He looked confused. "That's all you do?" "Yes," she replied firmly. "You must be good at it," he observed. "Yeah. I am," she beamed with pride.
Finding peers and mentors who resemble her in this field is becoming easier as Black women increasingly break free from restrictive religious frameworks. They are deconstructing old beliefs gradually, and when they find Brown, they often express that she provides a safe, shame-free space that makes spirituality accessible.
White women also seek her out, appreciating her direct, unfiltered approach. She speaks from her perspective as a Black woman, refusing to sugarcoat messages. "I'm gonna tell you to get off your ass, feel the feelings and do the work," she asserts.
Building a Practice Through Authenticity
Her business has grown primarily through word of mouth. Clients from various locations approach her, often beginning with the same phrase: "Someone gave me your name and told me I had to talk to you."
Today, when people inquire about her profession, she answers unequivocally: she is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher. She has assisted women in changing careers, helped individuals embrace their circumstances, rediscover themselves, and live what she calls their "most magical motherfucking lives." This work has also facilitated her own return to self.
"I had to be myself so I could free myself," Brown concludes. What once felt like a burden has revealed itself as her greatest gift. She no longer feels compelled to hide.
Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher. Her book "Embody Your Magic" is scheduled for release on February 17, 2026, from HarperOne. She hosts the podcast "Is My Aura on Straight?" and has been engaged in this work for over fifteen years.
