Your Intuition is Speaking, Are You Listening?

Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? Maybe you’ve had a sudden nudge to take a different route home, an unexplained sense of unease around someone, or a strong urge to say yes to an opportunity, only to ignore it and later realize you were right all along? That’s your intuition at work. It’s that quiet inner voice that doesn’t rely on logic or analysis but guides you in ways that often defy explanation. 

I remember a time when I had no logical proof for what I felt, but my intuition was loud and clear. Back in college, I was studying Portuguese when Brazil wasn’t the global powerhouse it is today. Someone once asked me, “What are you going to do with that?”, and while I didn’t have a concrete answer without hesitation, I replied, “I don’t know exactly what I’ll do with it, but I know that one day, someone will pay me to travel the world because of it.” At the time, it didn’t make sense, but I trusted the feeling. Ten years later, in a job that had not developed an international strategy, I was perfectly positioned to step in. I ended up traveling the world, including Brazil, to help individuals find specialized programs in the US. 

In a world that prioritizes logic, data, and external validation, many of us have lost touch with this powerful inner compass. We second-guess ourselves, dismiss our instincts as irrational, or allow fear and doubt to override our deeper knowing. Luckily, this is a skill that anyone can develop. 

What Is Intuition?

Intuition is often described as a “gut feeling,” an inner knowing, or an unexplained sense of certainty about something before logic or evidence can confirm it. At its core, intuition is your inner guidance system, operating beyond rational thought, picking up on subtle cues, energy shifts, and inner wisdom that may not be immediately obvious to the thinking mind. From a scientific perspective, intuition is often linked to the brain’s ability to process information at an unconscious level. From a spiritual perspective, intuition is often seen as a direct line to your higher self, spirit guides, or universal wisdom. Whether you view intuition as an instinctual brain function, a spiritual gift, or both, one thing is clear: everyone has it and our work is to trust and develop it.

Many people think intuition only appears in dramatic, life-changing moments, like sensing danger before it happens or knowing instantly that someone is “the one.” But our relationship with intuition is up to us. One of my favorite ways to tune into intuition is through playful experiments. A friend and I once decided to test our intuitive guidance while searching for the perfect beach spot in South Florida. Parking near the beach is usually a nightmare, and we had no clear plan, just a shared desire for an easy, beautiful spot to sit and chat.

Instead of overthinking it, we let intuition lead. My friend chose a color (turquoise green) and we simply followed where it appeared. First, we spotted a van with that color and followed it. Then, we saw a storefront sign in the same hue, so we turned. In the distance, a tall building with turquoise-green details caught our eye, seemingly near the beach, so we drove toward it. When we arrived, we discovered a public beach with plenty of (free!) parking—something nearly unheard of in the area.

This moment became a reminder that intuition doesn’t always have to be serious—it can be an adventure, a practice of trust, and even a game.

Take a moment to think about a time when you followed your intuition, even if it didn’t make logical sense at the time. What happened? How did your body feel at that moment? Did you experience any signs or synchronicities along the way?

Now, think of a time when you ignored your intuition. What were the signs you dismissed? How did things turn out?

The more you reflect on past experiences, the easier it becomes to recognize the voice of intuition in real time. Keep a small journal where you write down intuitive nudges, no matter how small. Over time, you’ll start seeing patterns in how intuition speaks to you.

Types of Intuition: Which One Do You Have?

While intuition can show up in everyday decisions and experiences, it also has distinct ways of communicating with us. These intuitive senses, often called the 'Clairs,' help us understand how we naturally receive inner guidance. Most people have one or two dominant intuitive senses, but we all can develop multiple forms of receiving intuition.. Which of these feel familiar to you?

Clairvoyance (Clear Seeing): This is the ability to receive intuitive messages in the form of images, symbols, visions, or dreams. Clairvoyants often get mental pictures that provide insight or guidance.

Clairaudience (Clear Hearing): This is the ability to receive intuitive messages through words, sounds, or inner dialogue. Some people hear guidance in their own mind, while others may hear actual sounds or voices externally.

Clairsentience (Clear Feeling): This is the ability to sense energy, emotions, or physical sensations intuitively. Clairsentients often pick up on people’s moods, the “vibe” of a place, or even physical sensations connected to someone else’s experience.

Clairalience (Clear Smelling): This is the ability to receive intuitive messages through scents that have no physical source. These scents often carry deep meaning or provide guidance.

Clairgustance (Clear Tasting): This is the ability to receive intuitive messages through taste, even when not eating or drinking anything. Often, this ability connects to mediumship or deep emotional memories.

Clairtangency (Clear Touching, or Psychometry): This is the ability to receive intuitive information through touch, particularly from objects or places. People with clairtangency can pick up the history, energy, or emotions imprinted on physical items.

Some people strongly identify with one Clair, while others experience a mix. The key to strengthening your intuition is noticing which form of inner guidance naturally comes to you. Intuition is like a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets. The more you pay attention to how it speaks to you, the clearer its messages become.

Your intuition is always speaking to you through images, feelings, words, scents, or even unexpected nudges that don’t seem logical at first. The more you listen, the clearer its messages become.

Think back to times when your intuition led you in the right direction. Maybe it was a gut feeling that saved you from a bad decision or an unexplainable sense of knowing that guided you toward something amazing. Those moments weren’t coincidences, they were proof that your inner wisdom is always there, ready to guide you.

The challenge isn’t whether you have intuition, it’s whether you trust it. Learning to follow your inner voice can feel unfamiliar at first. But just like a muscle, intuition strengthens with practice.

Start small. Reflect on past intuitive moments. Tune into how different places and people make you feel. Find an Intuition Check-In exercise or experiment with recognizing your dominant clair. The more you pay attention, the more naturally intuition will flow into your everyday life.

Intuition isn’t about magic—it’s about alignment. And when you trust it, life begins to feel more connected, effortless, and truly your own. 

Are you ready to start listening?"