Akashic Records reader here. The advice to first ask your trusted friends or family who they would suggest for a reading. Read reviews and testimonials. We are all unique in our approach and unique in our specialties, so I’d also recommend knowing what you’re looking to find out. For instance, my Akashic guides won’t do a fishing expedition to find out if you were Julius Caesar or Cleopatra; they want to go right to answering a question as to why you are challenged with something now that makes no sense to you or any relationships that are unique in any way and why.
People who receive the greatest benefits from an Akashic records reading would be those who want to understand themselves better. They are curious about what holds them back from love and/or abundance. They wonder why they're attracted to certain places, people, occupations, or things. They may want to understand why they love someone, and what they both came in to do together. Or why do they struggle with loved ones and what are they here to learn about that. Or why they struggle or have fears associated with people, places, things, or people.
Akashic Records reader here. My experience with the Akashic records is if there’s no higher purpose, there’s no reason to open the records on another’s life. I’ve read for people who wanted to understand their relationships with others, to allow more peace in their lives. I’ve been able to assess what was the opportunity and what was the greatest challenge, for instance. In these cases, I’ve been able to give snippets that often help another assess why relationships are so amazingly beautiful between you or why some are so challenging.
Yes, Akashic records readings are safe and I would recommend going into your records with a trained professional guide. I experienced a new akashic reader attempt to do a "group akashic reading" years ago that brought a handful of attendees into very challenging lives (and deaths). I wouldn't suggest a group reading like this. I suspect the reason this question was asked about safety is due to unreputable readers that aren't trained to create the context, content, and healing experience an akashic records reader is supposed to do.
Akashic Records reader here. The Akashic records are a recording of your soul’s journey from the birth of your soul to every life your lived on Earth and/or from life to life on Earth and other star systems and planets.