The Spiritist pass is one of the most well-known and practiced techniques in Spiritist centers. It consists of transmitting spiritual energy, with the assistance of higher spirits, to harmonize and revitalize the recipient’s spiritual body. More than a simple gesture, it is an act of love and charity, where the medium serves as a channel between the spiritual and physical worlds.

This practice is a valuable resource for restoring balance to body, mind, and spirit, complementing — but never replacing — traditional medical or therapeutic treatments.

The Origins of the Spiritist Pass

The pass traces its roots to animal magnetism, a concept popularized in the 18th century by Austrian physician Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer believed in the existence of a universal fluid that could be directed to restore health and vitality.

In the 19th century, Allan Kardec — the codifier of Spiritism — incorporated these ideas into the doctrine, adding the essential role of benevolent spirits. Thus, the Spiritist pass became known as spiritualized magnetism, where higher spirits help amplify and direct healing energy.

How the Spiritist Pass Works

The pass requires preparation, focus, and harmony between the medium and the higher realms. While techniques may vary from one Spiritist center to another, several core principles are widely followed.

1. Preparing the Environment

A successful pass starts with a harmonized space — clean, peaceful, and energetically uplifting. Prayer, gentle music, and a respectful atmosphere invite higher spirits to assist in the process.

2. Preparing the Pass Giver

The medium (pass giver) must:

• Maintain good physical and emotional health.
• Engage in regular prayer, meditation, and study of Spiritist teachings.
• Cultivate humility and detachment, remembering they are merely an instrument of service.

3. The Laying On of Hands

The most common technique involves laying hands a few inches above the recipient, without physical contact. The hands act as channels, directing energy to vital spiritual centers (chakras). Duration and intensity vary according to spiritual guidance.

4. The Power of Prayer

Prayer is essential to elevate vibrations, strengthen the connection with higher spirits, and prepare the recipient to receive healing. Sincere prayer significantly increases the effectiveness of the pass.

Types of Spiritist Pass

1. Magnetic Pass: Uses only the pass giver’s own vital energy to strengthen and revitalize the recipient.
2. Spiritual Pass: Channels energy directly from higher spirits. Most common in Spiritist centers.
3. Disobsession Pass: Aimed at freeing someone from negative spiritual influence.
4. Collective Pass: Given to a group, often at the end of public meetings.

Effects of the Spiritist Pass

The pass works on different levels:

1. Physical Effects

Revitalizes cells, boosts physical well-being, and may help in recovery — especially when illness has an energetic origin.

2. Emotional Effects

Reduces anxiety, calms stress, and restores emotional balance.

3. Mental Effects

Brings mental clarity, focus, and relief from obsessive thoughts.

4. Spiritual Effects

Strengthens faith, inner peace, and the connection with spiritual mentors.

Ethics in the Spiritist Pass

The Spiritist pass is a work of love, guided by strict ethical principles:

• Always free of charge.
• Respect for free will — only with the recipient’s consent.
• Confidentiality — keeping all shared information private.
• Responsibility — the pass giver should seek constant moral and spiritual growth.

Spiritist Pass: A Channel for Love and Healing

The Spiritist pass is more than a symbolic act — it’s a connection with the higher realms, capable of restoring energy, easing pain, and bringing peace. When performed with faith, humility, and sincerity, it transforms lives.

Suggested reading: The Mediums’ Book and The Genesis by Allan Kardec, as well as Spiritist works on healing passes.