Are You a Seer or a Hearer? Exploring Clairvoyance & Clairaudience | Ep 76

You may already be seeing and hearing intuitively, and it’s so natural that you don’t even notice. Let’s change that.

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So many people tell me, “I’m not intuitive. I don’t see auras.” And I smile, because I’ve only seen aura colors twice in my life! Intuition is usually much simpler, and much closer, than we think.

In this episode, the first of a 3-part series, we explore two intuitive gifts: clairvoyance (clear seeing) and clairaudience (clear hearing). Clair is French for “clear,” and the “clairs” describe the different ways we receive intuitive information.

Some people have a blend of gifts. Others have one or two that come most naturally. Either way, every gift can grow.

👁️ Clairvoyance: Clear Seeing

[3:35] Letting go of the aura myth
Seeing intuitively doesn’t mean you have to see colors around people. That belief held me back early on, and I want to clear it up for you right now.

[5:50] The movie in your mind
The best way I can describe it: it’s like a movie playing in your mind. Sometimes it’s a full scene, sometimes a quick flash, like a photo. You might notice areas around a person that seem brighter, or that draw your attention.

[7:20] You’re already reading people
When your eyes land on someone, you often know how they feel, even how their health is. That’s not just facial expressions. That’s energy you’re picking up.

[8:58] The gold triangles story
Years ago, when I worked as a massage therapist, I’d see little squares or gold triangles flash on a client’s skin, right where the body needed attention. Often it wasn’t even where they felt discomfort! Later, through my Chinese Medicine training, I realized I’d been seeing meridians and acupuncture points. It felt so natural at the time that I never thought of it as “seeing.” You may be doing something similar without realizing it.

[11:48] Relaxation is the key
You’ll hear me say this in every episode of the series: staying relaxed is everything. The more relaxed we are, the more our energy expands, and the more we can perceive.

[12:30] Soften your eyes
Relax your neck, shoulders, jaw, and especially your eyes. When we glimpse something, our instinct is to bring it into focus. But the moment we do, the image usually disappears, because we’ve switched from intuition into logic.

🌳 A little experiment: tree gazing

Lie down comfortably under a big tree, ideally with clear sky behind its branches. Breathe low into your belly. Before you begin, connect with the tree from your heart, thank it, and ask, “May I practice seeing your energy?” Then listen.

With a soft, relaxed gaze, notice the space around the branches. You might see colors, or wavy movement like heat rising off pavement, or lighter and darker spots. When you get excited and try to focus, it may vanish. That’s normal! Breathe, relax, and let it return. There’s no right or wrong. Just play.

🎵 Clairaudience: Clear Hearing

Clairaudience is hearing something with your intuitive ear that you know isn’t your own voice. It might be music, a word, or guidance. A very common experience is hearing your name called clearly just as you wake up. Sometimes a message follows. Often it’s just your name, which can be a little frustrating!

How do you know it’s coming from a good place?
This is one of the questions I’m asked most. It all comes down to learning frequencies. Just like you’d recognize your best friend’s energy at lunch, you learn to recognize the frequency of your guides and loved ones. When you stay energetically aligned, there’s nothing to fear. It’s actually incredibly empowering.

[25:33] Is ear ringing clairaudience?
In my experience, no. Intuitive sound has a beautiful, unmistakable quality. Ringing often points to an energetic imbalance. From a Chinese Medicine view, high-pitched ringing can relate to built-up frustration in the Liver energy, and a low, ocean-like wash to depleted Kidney energy. (If ringing is ongoing, please check in with your healthcare provider.)

[27:56] Getting quiet to listen
To strengthen clairaudience, get quiet with yourself. This helps you hear a different frequency, and tell the difference between your inner critic and true guidance.

[28:51] Guidance is always loving
True intuitive guidance is always loving and supportive. If what you hear feels harsh, pause and check: is this my inner critic talking?

[31:36] The quality of your question matters
A clear question invites a clear answer. Before you ask, get honest about what your soul truly wants to know.

[33:18] Intuition is fast
Intuitive information is quick, direct, and simple, sometimes just one word. It’s easy to brush off. So be gentle with yourself as you learn to notice it.

✨ What’s your intuitive gift?

Are you a Seer, a Hearer, or maybe a Feeler or Knower? [Take the 2-minute quiz] and discover how your intuition speaks to you.

Coming up next: In Episode 77, we explore clairsentience (clear feeling) and claircognizance (clear knowing).