Are You Hearing Things? (The Good Kind!)

Have you ever heard your name called, only to find no one is there? Or maybe a song lyric pops into your head with the perfect piece of advice right when you need it? If so, you might be experiencing something truly special: clairaudience.

Clairaudience, or “clear hearing,” is one of the beautiful ways our intuition speaks to us. It’s the psychic ability to hear sounds, voices, or messages from the spiritual realm. Think of it as tuning into a radio station that’s just beyond our normal range of hearing—a channel full of wisdom and guidance. Let’s explore how you can start to recognize and nurture this incredible gift within you.

What is Clairaudience, Really?

In simple terms, clairaudience means “clear hearing.” It’s the ability to psychically perceive sounds that aren’t coming through your physical ears. As a psychic medium, I often describe it as catching a whisper on the wind that carries a profound message meant just for you.

This gift is closely connected to your throat chakra, the energy center in your neck. Imagine a glowing, spinning blue light right there. This chakra is the bridge between your physical and spiritual hearing. Just bringing your gentle awareness to this spot can start to awaken your clairaudient potential.

Could Clairaudience Be Your Superpower?

Not sure if this is one of your dominant psychic senses? Take a moment for a little self-reflection. Ask yourself:

• Do you have a knack for remembering the exact words people said?
• Does music move you on a deep, emotional level, sometimes more than visuals?
• When you watch a movie, are you drawn more to the dialogue than the scenery?
• Have you ever heard soft whispers, tones, or even your name when you were alone?

If you found yourself nodding along, your intuitive strength might just be in your hearing. Often, our psychic gifts show up in these subtle, everyday ways.

A Quick and Simple Exercise to Try

Let’s do a little experiment right now to feel what this is like.

1. Find a quiet spot and sit comfortably.
2. Take a gentle breath in and then swallow.
3. Pay close attention to the sound of your own swallow.

Did you notice how it seemed louder than you expected? That focused attention is the first step. When you start to intentionally listen to the subtle sounds around and within you, your psychic hearing begins to activate and grow.

Two Ways You Might Hear Messages

Clairaudient experiences usually come in two forms. See if either of these sound familiar.

1. Outer (External) Clairaudience
This is when you hear a sound outside of yourself. It can feel incredibly real, like someone whispering your name right next to your ear. I remember the first few times this happened to me; it was definitely startling! But with time, I learned to welcome it as a clear sign from Spirit.

2. Inner (Internal) Clairaudience
This form is much more common. It feels like your own inner voice is talking, but the words or wisdom don’t feel like they came from you. It might be a sudden thought that offers a perfect solution or a comforting phrase that feels like a warm hug for your soul. This is how many of our guides and loved ones in Spirit communicate with us. Trusting this inner voice is a practice, but it’s where so much beautiful guidance can be found.

How to Nurture Your Gift of Clear Hearing

Developing your clairaudience is like learning to tune a spiritual radio. It requires patience, practice, and a lot of self-compassion.

One of my favorite ways to strengthen this ability is through a simple meditation. As you’re lying in bed tonight, try this:

• Close your eyes and imagine a radio sitting beside you.
• Start by tuning into the sounds in your immediate space. Can you hear your own breath? The hum of an appliance?
• Gently expand your awareness. What can you hear outside your room? Outside your home?
• Keep expanding your listening—to the wind, distant traffic, or even the profound quiet of the night.

Spirit loves to use sound to connect. You might hear a song, a single word, or just a musical note. Whatever comes through, jot it down in a journal without judgment.

Hearing Your Spirit Guides

One of the most common questions I get is, “How will I know if it’s my guides or just my own thoughts?”

Guidance often comes through as a thought that you didn’t consciously create. You might suddenly “hear” in your mind:

• A specific name.
• A gentle warning to slow down.
• A comforting message like, “You’re on the right track.”
• A song lyric that perfectly matches your situation.

It’s so easy to dismiss these moments as your imagination. But I encourage you to pause and consider that it might be something more. Spirit often uses our own internal voice as a familiar and gentle way to speak to us.

A Note on Psychic Protection

As your spiritual senses open up, it’s important to create energetic boundaries. You want to be a clear channel for love and light, not a sponge for everything else. A simple and loving way to do this is with a visualization called the “Protection Rose.”

Simply imagine a beautiful rose floating in the space between you and another person or situation. See it gently absorbing any energy that isn’t for your highest good. You can replace this rose as often as you feel you need to. It’s a powerful yet gentle way to keep your energy field clear.

Your Journey of Sound Is Just Beginning

Fear can often be the biggest hurdle when we start exploring our psychic gifts. It’s natural to feel a little uncertain. But remember, this ability is rooted in love. It is a sacred and beautiful way for the universe to communicate with you and support you.

Be patient and kind with yourself. The more you practice listening—to the world around you and the quiet whispers within—the stronger and clearer your inner hearing will become. Your intuition is waiting to guide you. All you have to do is listen.

Ready to explore your Clairaudience gifts further? Have a look at my Kickstart Your Intuition eCourse