There's much debate over whether psychics can actually read minds, tell the future or even speak with the dead, but Peggy Bickham says it's an ability she once tried to conceal.

"I was born with it and as a child I really didn't like it at all because I could feel everything and was able to push it away."

Today it's a major part of her life and she has embraced her self-described "gift."

"I can see that energy and I can see the colors and the colors tell me everything pretty much. I can tune into anybody."

Many are amazed at how much she knows and their expressions usually show it.

"'How do you know that?' And it's kind of funny because you can read their mind and when you're reading them they're just like, 'Huh?' and it's like well why did you come in? Hahaha!"

Financial success has always been a part of psychic readings, but Peggy says if you desire more in-depth readings focusing on finances, all you have to do is ask. She says while everyone is concerned about the economy, her recommendation is "not to worry."

"If I was to tune into the community right now, I do feel that there's a little bit of anxiety but everybody just wants to keep it a little bit low. Let's just pretend like everything is okay and we'll just take it a day at a time and that's good because there's no sense in getting all excited. It is important in my prediction to take it as it comes."

And her last bit of advice - whether you believe in psychic readings or not.

"Just tell people to trust their gut instincts because it's the same basically in my mind it's the same. Trust that inner voice, trust your instincts."

If you would like to schedule a psychic reading with Peggy you can contact her at (406) 656-1942.