Psychic Abilities Explained: Types, Signs, and How to Awaken Yours   

We’re All Born Psychic

We are all born with psychic abilities. As babies, we smile at the angels and spirit guides hovering near, sensing love and light long before we have words. Parents often notice us gazing into space, laughing at something unseen — but what they can’t see, we still can. Children naturally exist between worlds, tuned in to energy, emotion, and Spirit’s gentle whispers.

As we grow, logic takes over. We’re told our invisible friends aren’t real, our dreams are just imagination, and our “knowing” can’t be proven. Slowly, our sixth sense quiets — not gone, just waiting. Those psychic gifts remain within us, dormant until we’re ready to awaken them again. The truth is, intuition never disappears; it simply waits for an invitation to reawaken.

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What Are Psychic Abilities?

Psychic abilities — sometimes referred to as extrasensory perception — are the intuitive senses that extend beyond our five physical senses. They allow us to read energy, feel emotions, and perceive information that isn’t always visible or logical. These gifts include clear seeing, hearing, feeling, knowing, and sensing.

Like any other skill, your psychic abilities grow stronger with practice, patience, and trust. When you’re relaxed and centered, your intuition naturally flows. But when you try to force it or second-guess yourself, the signal gets fuzzy. Psychic ability isn’t about control — it’s about alignment. The more peaceful and present you become, the more precise your inner guidance becomes.

Modern science may not always acknowledge psychic phenomena, but countless people experience them every day — through dreams, synchronicities, premonitions, and inner nudges that prove to be true. Your psychic nature is a sacred part of being human—a bridge between the Spirit and the self.

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The 7 Main Types of Psychic Abilities

Everyone experiences psychic awareness differently. You might “see” visions, “feel” emotions, or simply “know” things without evidence. Below are the seven primary psychic senses — known as the Clairs — that define how you receive intuitive information.

1. Clairvoyance — Clear Seeing

Clairvoyance is the ability to see images, symbols, colors, or visions in your mind’s eye. You may receive flashes of insight, vivid dreams, or mental pictures that reveal truth.

2. Clairaudience — Clear Hearing

Clairaudience allows you to hear guidance from Spirit as inner words, tones, songs, or names. These sounds often carry messages of reassurance or direction.

3. Clairsentience — Clear Feeling

Clairsentience refers to the ability to sense energy or emotions physically. You might feel a chill, warmth, or a sudden wave of peace that matches the energy around you.

4. Claircognizance — Clear Knowing

Claircognizance is the spontaneous awareness of truth without the need for logic. Insights drop into your awareness — clear, specific, and undeniable.

5. Clairalience — Clear Smelling

This gift allows you to smell scents from Spirit, like a loved one’s perfume or the fragrance of flowers, without a physical source. It’s often a gentle sign from beyond.

6. Clairgustance — Clear Tasting

Clairgustance means tasting something linked to a spiritual connection — like the flavor of your grandmother’s favorite dish when she’s near.

7. Empathic Clair — Clear Emotional Sensing

Also known as empathic intuition, this is the ability to sense what others are feeling. Empaths sense moods, pain, and emotional energy deeply, often without words being spoken.

These psychic channels may overlap or change over time. Developing awareness of which senses come naturally to you helps you strengthen your gifts with intention and ease.

All Kinds of Psychic Abilities

You may find that one or more psychic senses are natural, and others may develop as you work on your intuition. Here’s a list of different types of psychic abilities. Do any of them seem familiar?

Do I Have Psychic Abilities Now

You don’t need to see into crystal balls or speak to spirits in complete sentences to be psychic. Your intuition might already be active in subtle, everyday ways. You may have called them “gut feelings,” “coincidences,” or “weird vibes.” But they’re real, and they’re yours. Here are some types of psychic abilities that may already be part of your life.

1. Premonitions — Feeling Something Before It Happens

Ever had a sudden feeling that something was about to change? Maybe you thought of a person moments before they contacted you, or felt a strange unease before news arrived. These are premonitions—flashes of the future delivered through feelings, images, or even dreams. Premonitions are often the first sign that your sixth sense is awakening, inviting you to listen more closely to your inner warning system.

2. Intuition — Your Inner Compass

Intuition is the quiet inner voice that says “yes” when everything seems uncertain, or “no” when everything looks fine on paper. It’s the gentle nudge that guides you away from bad decisions and toward better paths. Your intuition is not just a feeling; it’s a form of higher knowing, always available to steer you in the right direction. When you honor it, your other psychic abilities tend to unfold naturally.

3. Knowing Things Before They Happen — Clear Knowing (Claircognizance)

You may sometimes know something before it happens, without knowing why. You don’t analyze it or have any facts; it simply arrives as certainty. This is known as claircognizance, or “clear knowing.” If you’ve ever known someone was pregnant before they told you, or sensed an outcome long before it played out, this is one of your psychic abilities in action.

4. Seeing Shadows or Movement in the Corner of Your Eye

Sometimes we catch a glimpse of our spirit guides or lost loved ones, or notice quick flashes, shadows, or movements that others don’t see. If you’ve ever felt like something moved just out of view, or that you caught a glimpse of something no one else noticed, you may be tapping into clairvoyance—“clear seeing.” While it might feel strange or even spooky at first, this visual psychic ability is often your spirit’s way of tuning into energy, presence, or information beyond the physical.

5. Knowing Whose Calling Before You Look

How many times have you said, “I knew it was you!” when answering the phone? That’s more than habit, it’s a spark of telepathy, one of the classic psychic abilities. Being able to sense who is thinking of you or reaching out before they do is a form of energetic connection. And the more you notice it, the stronger that ability becomes.

Unlocking Your Sixth Sense —No Meditation Required

Do you think developing your sixth sense means hours of silent meditation, chanting in candlelight, or retreating to a mountaintop? Think again. You don’t need to become a monk or master yogi to tap into your inner wisdom. Your psychic abilities are already within you, just waiting to be awakened through everyday actions, curiosity, and a willingness to play with the unknown. Join our workshops to help expand yours.

Start With Curiosity, Not Ceremony

One of the easiest ways to activate your sixth sense is to start paying closer attention to your gut instincts. You know that feeling when you know who’s calling before you look at your phone? That’s not a coincidence, it’s a nudge from your intuitive self. Instead of dismissing these moments, treat them like clues in a magical scavenger hunt. The more you acknowledge these small flashes of insight, the stronger your psychic abilities become.

Use Tools That Spark Intuition

Crystals, tarot cards, pendulums, 6th Sense Connection Oracle cards, these aren’t just pretty objects, they’re amplifiers. They help you focus and tune in without needing to sit still for 45 minutes. Try pulling a tarot or oracle card each morning and jot down what comes to mind. Your psychic abilities thrive when you give them playful structure, and these tools offer just that. You’ll be surprised how quickly your intuition starts firing when given the proper prompts.

Tune Up Your Sixth Sense

Just as learning to play an instrument requires regular tuning, your psychic abilities also require regular tuning. Start by doing intuitive “check-ins” with people or places. Walk into a room and notice the energy. Ask yourself how someone is feeling before they speak. Then confirm it. Keep a journal of your hits and misses, not to judge yourself, but to track your progress. Your sixth sense isn’t about perfection; it’s about trusting the process. Get your copy of Divination 101 and learn how to make your intuition work for you.

Dreams: The Psychic Playground

Before going to sleep, set the intention to remember your dreams or receive guidance on a question. Keep a notebook nearby and write down what you recall. Over time, patterns will emerge, and your psychic abilities will start stretching their legs. It’s one of the easiest and most overlooked ways to develop your gifts.

Believe Your Psychic And Watch How Your Intuition Expands

Finally, the most underrated way to grow your psychic abilities is simple belief. When you trust yourself, magic happens. You don’t need to be born with a crystal ball in your hand. You need a sense of wonder, a willingness to explore, and a dash of courage. Your psychic abilities are not only real, they’re part of your natural wiring.

How to Develop Your Sixth Sense with Meditation

You can use different types of meditation to help develop your sixth sense. When you start doing a candle meditation at the same time every day, you’ll find out it’s an easy way to develop your psychic abilities.

Light any candle, even a tea candle, will do; take deep breaths and stare at the flame for approximately five minutes. Blow out the candle, and visualize the candle with your third eye (between your eyebrows). Listen quietly and say out loud what comes into your mind.

When you start doing this, you may initially encounter a lot of random intrusive thoughts, so acknowledge them and tell yourself you’ll address them later. Tuning them out and saying that you are ready to hear what the universe, spirit guides, and lost loved ones want to tell you. You may listen to several things or nothing at all at first. It takes some practice.

Meditation And Psychic Ability

Meditation is an excellent way to start communicating with yourself, your spirit guides, and your spirit family. Prayer differs from meditation; when we pray, we ask God, the Infinite Spirit, the Universal Source of Energy (or whatever name your belief system calls the higher power), to help us while explaining why we need that help.

During Mediation

When we meditate, we quiet our minds and open ourselves to listening to what the higher power has to tell us. We don’t have to sit cross-legged, chanting mantras or say OHM  to meditate. We need to find a quiet location where we won’t be disturbed. The next step is to open our minds and see what comes to mind. Sit quietly like this for ten or twenty minutes daily, and you’ll find your natural psychic ability expanding.

How We Meditate Naturally

We meditate naturally when doing tasks that don’t require much thought, such as washing dishes, cleaning the house, or exercising. Suddenly, an exciting thought or an idea might pop into your head. You wonder where it came from, but it sounds like a great idea. That’s one of the ways that the Infinite Spirit, your angels, and spirit guides talk to you. You could join a psychic development class locally or find one online. We offer free workshops and private tuition at 6thsenseconnection.com

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychic Abilities

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What Are Psychic Abilities?

Psychic abilities are the intuitive senses that allow you to perceive energy, emotions, and information beyond the five physical senses. Often referred to as extrasensory perception (ESP), these include seeing visions, hearing guidance, sensing energy, and knowing the truth without evidence. Everyone is born with psychic potential, but it strengthens through awareness, practice, and trust.

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Are We All Born With Psychic Abilities?

Yes. Every soul is naturally intuitive. As children, we often sense energy, see auras, and communicate with spirit guides or angels without realizing it. Over time, logic and conditioning quiet these instincts, but they never disappear. Reawakening your intuition simply means remembering what’s always been part of you.

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What Are the Different Types of Psychic Abilities?

There are seven main types of psychic abilities, often called the Clairs:

1. Clairvoyance (clear seeing)
2. Clairaudience (clear hearing)
3. Clairsentience (clear feeling)
4. Claircognizance (clear knowing)
5. Clairalience (clear smelling)
6. Clairgustance (clear tasting)
7. Empathic Clair (clear emotional sensing)

Each person experiences these gifts differently. Some people “see” images, others “feel” emotions, or “know” the truth instantly.

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What Are the Signs You Have Psychic Abilities?

Common signs you may be psychic include vivid dreams that come true strong gut instincts, déjà vu, the ability to sense others’ emotions, or a heightened awareness of energy shifts in a room. You may also notice lights flicker, electronics malfunction, or have intuitive thoughts that later prove accurate. If you often say, “I just knew,” you’re already tuning into your psychic senses.

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Can Psychic Abilities Be Developed or Strengthened?

Absolutely. Learning how to develop psychic abilities starts with stillness and trust. Meditation, journaling, and working with tools like Tarot or Oracle cards help open intuitive pathways. Practice daily by noting intuitive hits, paying attention to synchronicities, and asking Spirit for confirmation. Like a muscle, the more you use your intuition, the stronger it becomes.

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Why Do Some People Lose Touch With Their Psychic Abilities?

Many people suppress their gifts due to fear, judgment, or disbelief. Society often teaches us to value logic over intuition, causing our psychic senses to go dormant. However, they never vanish—they simply wait for you to reconnect. When you relax, trust, and allow rather than force, your natural intuition resurfaces effortlessly.

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Are Psychic Abilities and Mediumship the Same Thing?

Not exactly. Psychic abilities involve tuning into energy, emotion, and potential outcomes in this world. Mediumship, on the other hand, is a form of communication with the spirit world—connecting with loved ones or guides who have passed over. Many mediums are psychic, but not all psychics are mediums. Both rely on heightened sensitivity and trust in divine guidance.

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How Can I Tell Which Type of Psychic Ability I Have?

Pay attention to how intuitive information arrives. Do you see symbols or colors? Hear inner words or songs? Feel sensations in your body? Keeping a journal of intuitive experiences can reveal patterns. Over time, you’ll notice which psychic senses—clairvoyance, clairsentience, or claircognizance—are most natural for you.

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Can Anyone Learn How to Develop Psychic Abilities?

Yes—everyone can learn. The key is creating space to listen. Relax your mind, practice meditation, spend time in nature, and use divination tools to strengthen your awareness. If you’re ready to go deeper, Divination 101 is your masterclass in intuitive development and learning to read Tarot and Oracle cards with confidence.

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Are Psychic Abilities Real or Just Imagination?

Skeptics often dismiss intuition as coincidence, but countless people experience accurate insights, warnings, or visions that defy logic. Psychic perception works through subtle energy rather than physical proof. When you document your intuitive moments and see consistent accuracy, you’ll realize that what feels like imagination is often higher guidance.

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How Can I Protect My Energy When Using Psychic Abilities?

Energy protection is essential. Before intuitive work, ground yourself and set the intention to connect only with energies of love and light. Visualize white or golden light surrounding you. For deeper clearing and confidence, explore Ghost Busting 101—your step-by-step guide to psychic protection and energetic hygiene.

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What’s the Best Way to Start Awakening My Psychic Abilities?

Start small and stay curious. Pull a daily card from the 6th Sense Connection Oracle Cards and write down your first impressions. Trust your instincts. Over time, you’ll see patterns between your readings and real events. Sign up for your Daily Messages from Spirit to keep your intuitive connection active and inspired.

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You Don’t Need All the Answers—Just the Willingness to Explore

Your psychic abilities are uniquely yours, and your path to awakening them will be just as personal. Let your curiosity lead, and let your experiences be your most excellent teacher. The journey is part of the gift.