Hi beginner !
I always go into the profile to see if they have a picture or I concentrate on their name (even if it is an aeclectic id) because they choose that. So, there energy is in it. It is like a nick name.
Let's say my sister went to a psychic in a shop. She said , my name is Sara, and they did her cards.
When I do my sister's readings, I pray to spirit to reveal answers, but I say "What is happening in my sister's life." I don't call her sara when I do readings, I always ask how is my sister?
The spirits know who I am referring to when I say sister. I don't have to say Sara.
If I am reading for Golden Moon here, I ask spirit for guidance for her. I trust the Spirit behind all things knows who I am speaking of at the moment.
Many people are called "Mom" but you know how many people a day pray to their God and pray for their Mom. Spirit knows who they are talking about.