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12 common signs from the universe
Have you ever felt like the universe was trying to tell you something?
The signs the universe presents may manifest in various forms. They could come as recurring numbers, repetitive thoughts, events or dreams, urging us to pay attention to the present moment. These signs can provide guidance and insight into our lives.
Here are the most common signs to look out for:
1. Spirit Animals
Spirit animals are believed to be guides that offer protection, support, and wisdom. These animals can appear in dreams, visions, or even in real life. Each spirit animal has its own unique characteristics and meanings, which can provide valuable insights into your current situation.
For example:
- Lions represent courage and leadership, so you might start seeing lions everywhere are you're stepping into a new position at your job. It could be a sign to embrace your inner-strength and stand for what you believe in
- Elephants is often seen as a symbol of knowledge and is said to represent a solid connection to the spiritual world.
- Birds can mean many things. For example a Hawk can represent protection and trust. You might start seeing hawks a lot if you've been feeling unsure about yourself. The hawk can be a strong reminder to trust that you're protected. A robin symbolises new beginnings and joy.
- Butterflies are symbols of transformation, growth, and beauty. Seeing a butterfly in your dream might signify that you're going through a period of change and personal growth. Embrace the process of transformation and trust that you're evolving into something beautiful and new.
- Fish, particularly in dreams are often associated with emotions, intuition, and spirituality. Depending on the circumstances, seeing a fish in clear water can represent peace, contentment and emotional clarity. While seeing a fish in murky water or trapped, this could signify confusion or uncertainty.
- Horses represent strength, power, and freedom, signifying overcoming objections with determination and grace.
2. Angel Numbers
Angel numbers are sequences of numbers that are believed to be messages from the angels. These repetitive numbers can show up in various forms, such as on license plates, clocks, phone numbers or even shapes in the clouds. Each angel number has its own significance and can offer guidance and reassurance in times of need.
For example, angel number 111 represents new beginnings, and if you were to see it when thinking about moving to a new place or getting back on the dating scene, this would be the universe saying, "Yes, do that!"
3. Listening to Your Intuition
Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. Paying attention to your intuition can help you make better decisions and navigate through life's challenges. Trusting your gut feelings can lead you in the right direction.
Our intuition is like our connection to the universe, and it can show up in four primary ways:
- Clairaudience: Meaning, your intuition comes to you as words or voice
- Clairvoyance: Meaning, your intuition comes to you as seeing images
- Clairsentience: Meaning, your intuition comes to you as physical feelings and sensations
- Claircognizance: Meaning, your intuition comes to you as knowing through instantaneous downloads or insights
4. Snippets of Conversations
Have you ever overheard a snippet of conversation that seemed to be speaking directly to you? These random words or phrases can sometimes hold hidden meanings or messages that resonate with your current thoughts or feelings. Pay attention to these snippets as they may offer valuable insights.
For instance, you might be thinking that it's time to buy a house, and then a few minutes later, walk by a couple that's raving about how great their real estate agent was in helping them find a home.
5. Song Lyrics
Songs have a way of speaking to our emotions and experiences. Sometimes, the lyrics of a song can hold a message or meaning that resonates with your current situation. Pay attention to the repetitive songs that catch your attention on different radio or shuffle through your playlist, as if the same song or phrase keeps coming up in different ways, it may hold clues to what the universe is trying to tell you.
6. Dreams
Dreams are a powerful way for the subconscious mind to communicate with us. Pay attention to the symbols, people, and emotions in your dreams, as they may hold important messages or insights into your waking life. Keeping a dream journal can help you decipher the meanings behind your dreams.
Whether it's through spirit animals, angel numbers, intuition, or dreams, the universe is constantly sending us signs and messages. By paying attention to these signals and being open to their meanings, you can gain valuable insights and guidance to navigate through life's journey.
7. New opportunities
The universe is always conspiring to give us opportunities, and often at just the right moment. As Richardson explains, bumping into a former colleague who tells you a job opening at their company would be perfect for you would be yet another synchronistic message from the universe.
In the case of new opportunities, it's like the universe is saying, "This is lined up for you—don't miss it."
When you get an intuitive hit (i.e., feeling a pit in your stomach around someone who's no good for you, or seeing the image of a baby around a friend who's about to discover they're pregnant), it's akin to the universe telling you to pay attention and trust your instincts.
8. Repetition
We already mentioned repeating numbers, but that's not the only thing that can repeat as a way for the universe to send you a sign.
For example, Richardson previously wrote for mindbodygreen, "Seeing a billboard ad for a certain book on your way home, then having a friend mention out of the blue that they're reading this same book, and then seeing a flyer that the author will be appearing at your neighbourhood bookstore," is essentially the universe saying you should get that book.
9. Weather
Have you ever felt empowered and then suddenly the wind is at your back? Or perhaps right as a tear fell from your cheek, it suddenly turned gloomy outside and started pouring? There's a sign from the universe for you.
10. People
There are Earth angels all around us that can act as messengers from the universe (perhaps without them even knowing it!). If you're walking around town in a bad mood, for instance, and see a happy-looking guy wearing a shirt with a smiley-face on it, it's like the universe saying, "Hey, try to lighten up champ."
11. Colours
Colours are another way the universe sends us signs, especially when we ask for signs in the form of certain colours. Richardson notes you might set the intention that you'd like to receive signs with the colour indigo for ways to improve your mental health, for example, and then get handed an indiogo-coloured flyer about a new yoga studio near you opening up.
12. Sounds
It's one thing when a car alarm goes off when you're just minding your own business, not thinking about anything in particular, for example. But when a car alarm starts going off as you're realising your latest love interest has some major red flags? It's like the universe is saying, "Here, we set off alarm bells for you."
How to understand the message
Only you can truly decipher and interpret the repetitive messages you're receiving from the universe because they're entirely dependent on what was happening at the moment you received the sign.
When you believe you've received a sign from the universe, you can write them down, reflect on them, and/or talk about them with someone you trust.
A good rule of thumb is to notice how the sign registers with you—does time seem to slow down, does the moment feel heavy with meaning, or do you get a physical reaction when the sign comes (like chills on your body)? If the sign keeps popping up in your thoughts hours or even days afterward, it's definitely something to pay attention to.
More often than not, though, many signs from the universe will be so synchronistic that the message is pretty clear (like hearing that car alarm when thinking about your recent date), and the more you get into the habit of paying attention to signs, the more they will come to you.