At its core, spirit-medium practice is an old folk tradition from northeastern China. On the surface, it’s not complicated: some people are born with a special constitution, known in the trade as having “immortal affinity.” They’re chosen by animal spirits that have cultivated their powers, set up an altar, and help people read their fortunes, treat illnesses, and drive away evil. The spirits earn merit through the medium’s body, while the medium makes a living with the spirits. Each gets what they need.
But this trade runs deeper than anyone can fathom.
