| Occupation | Spiritual Practitioner |
| Specializations | Healing • Advising • Divination • Ritual Performances • Meditation Instruction |
| Governing Bodies | International Association of Spiritual Practitioners • Council of Spiritual Healers • Eastern Philosophies Union • Worldwide Divination Guild |
| Cultural Reception | |
| Locations of Practice | Temple • Holy Site • Sanctuary • Government Building • Community Center |
| Notable Practitioners | Dalai Lama • Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) • Pope Francis • Ayatollah Khamenei • Alice Walker • John Trudell |
| Religious Affiliations | Buddhism • Hinduism • Christianity • Islam • Traditional African Religions • Native American Spirituality |
A spiritual practitioner is an individual specializing in fields related to spirituality and the supernatural. In this alternate timeline, spiritual practitioners play important roles in society, with their skills and abilities considered on par with those of doctors, engineers or lawyers. They are integrated into systems of governance, health and wellness, education, and other areas of daily life.
Spiritual practitioners belong to various schools or sects, each with its own focus and specializations. These practitioners may have various backgrounds and skills in areas such as healing, divination, ritual, energy work, and paranormal investigation. Some widespread paths include Reiki, traditional Chinese medicine, Shamanism, Vedic astrology, and Western ceremonial magic.
Spiritual practitioners contribute to society in diverse ways. Many work in health and wellness as spiritual healers, energy workers, and shamanic practitioners. Others act as political and spiritual advisers to governments, offering wisdom and guidance for decision-making. Paranormal investigators work on unexplained phenomena, conducting research and dealing with otherworldly occurrences.
The public has certain expectations of spiritual practitioners, including professionalism, compassion, and a deep understanding of their field. Society expects these practitioners to use their skills to promote well-being, to engage in ethical practices, and to avoid causing harm to others through their work.
Spiritual practitioners are expected to adhere to professional standards and codes of conduct. These regulations reflect the practitioners' commitment to their role and upholding public trust. Depending on their specialties, practitioners may be members of unions, associations or guilds that enforce disciplinary actions or provide ethical guidelines.
While spiritual practitioners hold significant status in many societies, attitudes towards them vary considerably between cultures and religions. In some areas, they are revered and consulted regularly. In others, they may be viewed with skepticism or hostility due to cultural or religious beliefs that conflict with spiritual practices. However, regardless of differing opinions and practices, the majority of societies acknowledge the contributions of spiritual practitioners as an essential, often vital aspect of human experience.
