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Understanding the “Clairs” and Trusting What You Feel

“I have a superpower,” my daughter said as I drove her to school one morning.

It wasn’t what I was expecting to hear at 8:00 AM, but, curious, I said, “Tell me more.”

“Well, when I close my eyes, I can see things that haven’t happened yet. Then, later in the day, these things actually happen—so I know it’s real. I know it works,” she said.

I couldn’t help but smile when I heard her describe her clairvoyance, an intuitive ability to perceive things visually before they happen. At the same time, I was incredibly proud that she had the confidence to call it a superpower.

The truth is, we live in a world where most experiences that can’t be seen or measured are often dismissed. As children and adults, we might feel, see, or simply know things that are unexplainable, but we keep quiet, afraid of being called crazy or told it’s just our “imagination.”

We’re taught to prioritize logic and data rather than intuition, which speaks in softer tones, like a gut feeling, a flash of insight, or a quiet knowing that doesn’t always make sense right away. Most of us move through life on autopilot, tuning out that inner wisdom. But when we truly begin to listen, we realize it’s always been trying to communicate with us.

These intuitive abilities are often known as “the clairs.” The word clair comes from the French word meaning “clear.” When combined with a specific sense, it describes a form of intuitive perception.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you had a sixth sense but couldn’t quite put your finger on it, here are four of the most common clairs, and how you might recognize them in yourself.

1. Clairvoyance: “Clear Seeing”

You receive intuitive messages through images, symbols, or visions in your mind’s eye (your third eye chakra). It can feel like daydreaming or seeing flashes of insight when you close your eyes.

You might be clairvoyant if you:

>> Visualize things easily in your mind

>> Often receive symbolic dreams or mental imagery

>> See energy or auras around people or objects

Develop this gift by: working with visualization meditations, dream journaling, or studying sacred symbols.

2. Clairaudience: “Clear Hearing”

You hear intuitive information as sounds, words, or music that may not be audible to others. This could show up as inner dialogue or even hearing a name, song, or phrase that feels like a message.

You might be clairaudient if you:

>> Often hear messages in meditation

>> Talk to yourself or process things through sound

>> Feel inspired by music or notice lyrics that speak to your situation

Develop this gift by: spending time in quiet spaces, working with sound healing, or practicing channeling through writing.

3. Clairsentience: “Clear Feeling”

You receive intuitive information through your body and emotions. You may absorb others’ energy, feel emotional shifts in a room, or sense when something is off—without knowing why.

You might be clairsentient if you:

>> Describe yourself as highly empathetic or sensitive

>> Feel physical sensations like chills or stomach flutters during intuitive moments

>> Sense the energy of people or places easily

Develop this gift by: grounding your energy regularly, practicing discernment, and learning to differentiate your emotions from others.

4. Claircognizance: “Clear Knowing”

You just know things without logical explanation. Insights drop into your awareness fully formed—sometimes surprising even you.

You might be claircognizant if you:

>> Get sudden flashes of insight or solutions

>> Struggle to explain how you know something—you just do

>> Tend to process things mentally or intellectually first

Develop this gift by: trusting spontaneous thoughts, free-writing, and asking inner guidance questions in meditation.

Which Clair Are You?

You don’t need to be a psychic or healer to benefit from understanding your intuitive senses. When you start to recognize how your inner guidance speaks to you, life begins to feel more aligned and intentional. Whether your intuition comes through a vision, a whisper, or a feeling, it’s all part of the same sacred intelligence that lives within you. It’s just a matter of listening. You may even discover that you resonate with more than one clair.

If you’re curious to find out which of the clairs you’re innately attuned to, ask yourself:

>> When have I felt a strong inner knowing that proved true?

>> Which of the clairs resonates most with me right now?

>> How can I start paying more attention to how intuitive messages come through?

Remember, let your intuitive journey be playful, curious, and compassionate. These gifts are not about “getting it right”—they’re about reconnecting to the wisdom already flowing within.

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