Navigating Timelines in Future Predictions and Psychic Readings

The Truth About Predictions: Timelines, Free Will, and the Magic of Possibility

Let’s talk about those pesky predictions, shall we?

If you’ve ever gotten a psychic reading and later realized that what was predicted didn’t actually happen… you’re not alone. And no, it’s not always because the psychic “got it wrong” (though, hey—we’re human, and sometimes that happens too). Most of the time, what’s really going on has everything to do with timelines.

Here’s a fun little throwback—if you grew up in the U.S. in the '70s or '80s, you might remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books. I was obsessed with them. At certain points in the story, you’d hit a fork in the road: “If you want to open the mysterious door, turn to page 38. If you want to walk away and explore the forest, turn to page 62.” And depending on which page you turned to, the whole story changed. One book, countless outcomes.

That’s exactly what our lives are like when it comes to timelines.

The first time I heard the term timeline in this spiritual context, I was working with my amazing coaches, Dove and Nicole. They were guiding me through some deep shadow work, and every time I broke through a major block or transformed a stuck pattern, Dove would say, “You just collapsed a timeline.”

At first, I was like... wait, what?

They explained that a timeline collapse means that a particular potential path—one that was once very real and possible—was no longer available to me because I had shifted. I had changed. And the energy that once aligned with that outcome no longer matched who I was becoming.

Over time, I really started to understand this. Through my own experiences, I could feel when a timeline had dropped away or when a new one had opened up. And I began to see how these timelines are influenced by two powerful things: our free will and the nudges from the Universe.

Let’s back up for a second. We all have free will. If you’re curious about how that works alongside soul contracts and destiny, check out episode 30 of my podcast where I go deep into that juicy topic. But in short: free will means we’re constantly making choices—some tiny, others huge—that shape the path ahead.

And those choices? They create or shift our timelines.

Let me give you a real-life example. Back in January of 2019, I was facing a big decision: move to Los Angeles or move to Paris. At the time, both were real, tangible options. Two solid timelines. I had friends and family in LA. It was familiar, easy, comforting. I even stumbled upon a dream apartment right by the beach in Marina del Rey—without even trying. It felt like the Universe was dangling it in front of me.

Except… they didn’t allow cats. Total dealbreaker.

That was one of those subtle-yet-clear signs from the Universe. Everything aligned except for one important thing—which told me, this probably wasn’t the right path.

Then there was Paris. The city that had always tugged at my heart, even though I barely knew anyone there. It was the scarier choice, but it felt deeply aligned. So I had these two paths in front of me, and in the end, I chose the one that made my heart sing, even if it didn’t totally make sense on paper.

And beyond those two “main” timelines? There were dozens of smaller ones. The little micro-paths and possibilities that could’ve led to completely different realities. That’s the beauty of it all.

Your life isn’t written in stone. It’s a living, breathing story—one you get to co-create with the Universe.

Baby Timelines and the Power of Choice

So, what are “baby timelines”?

These are the smaller, less likely options that still exist as possibilities—floating around in your energetic field—until a decision is made. Think of them as quieter paths your soul could take, even if they don’t seem all that probable at the time.

When I was deciding between moving to Paris or Los Angeles, those were my two strongest, most active timelines. But there were other baby timelines present, too. For example, I could’ve stayed in Chicago, where I was living at the time. That timeline was faint—unlikely—but still possible because I hadn’t fully made my decision yet.

Then there were even more distant timelines: maybe moving to Italy (a place I’d thought about before), or even somewhere like Japan—though that was never something I was seriously considering. But if I’d suddenly felt a deep pull or received a big nudge from the Universe to explore those places, those potential paths could’ve strengthened and taken shape. And knowing me and my love of tropical places, an ocean-side destination was always on the energetic menu.

So how do these timelines relate to psychic readings?

Let’s go back to that crossroads moment. I was torn between Paris and LA, and when you’re in that kind of energy—uncertain, split—it can be really hard to tune into your own intuition. Everything gets foggy. So I did what most of us intuitive folks do when we need clarity: I asked for help.

I reached out to Nicole and asked her to tap in and tell me what she saw in terms of what was for my highest good. And while she couldn’t tell me exactly what was going to happen (because, again, I hadn’t made the decision yet), she could read the energy of the two dominant paths.

For Los Angeles, she saw… well, mosquitoes. (Yikes.) Annoyance. Frustration. Not very sparkly. But for Paris? She saw gold. Glitter. Opportunity. Expansion. That was my sign. My guide’s way of nudging me in the direction my soul was already leaning toward.

After sitting with it, tuning into my own inner voice, I knew Paris was the right call. I made the decision, filed the paperwork, and started moving forward. And just like that—the timeline for Los Angeles collapsed. It was no longer energetically available to me because I had chosen something else.

Could that LA timeline have reactivated later? Sure. If I’d hit a wall with the paperwork or decided Paris wasn’t worth the effort, I could have pivoted back. Or maybe one of those baby timelines, like staying in Chicago or suddenly heading to Italy, would’ve come alive again.

That’s the thing about timelines—they’re fluid. They shift with your choices. They’re not fixed paths you’re locked into forever. You’re not “stuck” just because you made one decision. You’re not bound to a single story. The Universe will always offer you new options, new nudges, new alignments based on who you are becoming.

In my case, I committed to Paris. I followed through. And despite the typical French paperwork chaos (which is very real, by the way), everything fell into place. The Universe cleared the way. I knew in my bones I was meant to be here.

And that’s the beauty of aligned action. That’s how you know you’re stepping into the right timeline—not because it’s “perfect” or challenge-free, but because it flows, it expands you, and it feels right in your soul.

Why “Will We Get Back Together?” Isn’t Always a Straight Answer

The example I gave earlier—deciding where to live—was relatively straightforward. Sure, there were other people involved in my life, but the ultimate decision was mine. But what happens when your choices aren’t just about you?

Let’s talk about relationships. Specifically, those moments when a relationship ends and you find yourself in that aching, uncertain place, wondering: “Will we ever get back together?”

It’s a super common question to bring to a psychic or intuitive session. And this is where timelines can get… well, a little messier.

Let’s say you’ve recently broken up—three weeks ago, to be exact—and you haven’t spoken since. You’re in your pain. They’re in theirs. Everyone’s off licking their wounds. You’re both sitting in separate corners of your emotional boxing ring, and no one’s ready to reach out yet.

If you were to go to a psychic in that moment and ask, “Are we getting back together?”—the answer might very well be no.

Why? Because based on your current energy, and your current actions (or inaction), the dominant timeline says, nope. No communication. No movement. No healing. No reunion.

That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing. Sometimes the answer being “no” is actually the best thing that could happen for your growth. But let’s say in this case, you do want to reconcile. That’s when things get interesting—because timelines shift as you shift.

Let’s fast-forward a couple of weeks.

Maybe you’ve both had time to reflect. Maybe the sting of the breakup isn’t so sharp. Maybe you’ve taken the brave step to reach out, or they have. You start having open, vulnerable conversations. The air begins to clear.

If you were to get another reading at that point? It might say: Yes, reconciliation is a real possibility.

So what changed?

You did. Your energy changed. Your willingness to heal, to communicate, to show up differently—it all influenced the timeline. What once was just a quiet little baby timeline floating in the background (the possibility of getting back together) now has grown. It’s become a strong, active timeline. Maybe even the dominant one.

This is why people often say, “That psychic was totally wrong—I got a reading that said we wouldn’t get back together, but now we are!” But in most cases, that reader wasn’t wrong at all. They were reading the timeline that was most active at the time of the session.

And that timeline? It didn’t include growth. It didn’t include the hard conversations. It didn’t include forgiveness.

It’s important to remember: timelines aren’t static. They evolve as we evolve. They shift with our choices, our healing, our courage to do the work.

A good reader won’t just give you a yes or no answer. They’ll also say something like, “This is the current trajectory if nothing changes. But here’s what might happen if you do the work, if you reach out, if you take a step toward healing.”

And let’s be real—sometimes we don’t want to hear that. Sometimes we’re dug in deep in our pride or our pain. We’re convinced they need to come to us. We say, “I’m not reaching out. They need to fix it.” And maybe that’s valid. But just know: if that’s where you’re at, the timeline for reconciliation becomes a baby timeline again. Smaller. Less likely. It’s not gone forever, but it’s not dominant anymore.

External information can shift everything, too.

Let’s say you haven’t had any real closure. You don’t know the full story behind the breakup. You’re working with partial info—and you’re trying to make a major emotional decision. But what happens when more information comes in? When you finally talk, and you understand their perspective, and it turns out… maybe things weren’t as bad as you thought?

That kind of insight has the power to completely change your trajectory.

Because again: timelines are fluid. They respond to your healing, your choices, your conversations, and your courage.

So the next time you’re tempted to take a reading as a hard and fast rule, remember—it’s not a fixed fate. It’s a snapshot. A reading is a moment-in-time view of what’s most likely, based on your current energy and actions.

But you? You are a timeline-shifting, reality-shaping force.

So next time you're about to ask a question of your intuition, or maybe get a reading from somebody, ask yourself, is this the right time for me to ask this question? That's the first thing I would do.

Or you could even write to whoever you're getting your session from. Hey, I want to make sure this is the right time for me to get a reading. Can you check in real quick and ask if this is the right time for me to get a reading, or if I need to wait a few weeks or wait a month to get a reading.

I hope this has brought some clarity to this particular subject matter for you. It can be a little mind boggling. So just let the information set in and just really feel into the information and start identifying those timelines that you're currently on and start working with them and see how much fun it is.

If you would like to book a session with me to check out those timelines you can book here.

Sending you all so much love,

Annette Dalloo