Although both reading types aim at helping people and providing them with spiritual enlightenment, they may differ in their purposes. Thus, a crystal reading focuses more on giving answers concerning the situations that are happening now. Crystals illustrate present-day and current issues. A psychic reading, in contrast, concentrates on the future. Psychic readers predict upcoming events and their outcomes.  In addition, crystal readings involve crystals that protect a client from negative energies, which is not typical for psychic readings.