Are You Intuitive?
Have you ever thought about someone moments before they called? Had a strong feeling about a situation that later proved accurate? Walked into a room and immediately sensed that something felt “off”? You may have wondered: Am I intuitive? The answer may be yes.
Intuition is often described as an inner knowing—a perception that arrives without conscious reasoning. It can appear as a feeling, thought, image, physical sensation, or simple sense that something is right or wrong. And intuition doesn't always announce itself dramatically.
Signs You May Be Intuitive
You often have a strong first impression. You meet someone and immediately sense something about them before you know anything about their background. Sometimes that first impression turns out to be remarkably accurate.
You know something without knowing how you know it.
You may suddenly have an answer, idea, or awareness that seems to come from nowhere. There may be no obvious logical path that led you there.
You sense the atmosphere of a place.
Some environments feel welcoming and comfortable. Others may feel uncomfortable, heavy, or unsettling even when you cannot identify an obvious reason.
You think of someone shortly before they contact you.
Perhaps a particular person suddenly comes into your mind—and moments later your phone rings or a message arrives from them.
Your body gives you information.
Intuition can sometimes be experienced physically: a feeling in your stomach, a sense of warmth, tingling, pressure, relaxation, or an unmistakable feeling that you should—or should not—do something.
You notice patterns other people overlook.
Intuitive people can be highly observant. They may notice subtle changes in someone's voice, behavior, expression, or energy without consciously analyzing every detail.
Intuition Isn't Always Loud
One of the biggest misconceptions about intuition is that it must feel dramatic. Often, it doesn't.
Intuition can be remarkably quiet. It might be a simple thought:
“Don't go.”
“Call her.”
“Something isn't right.”
“This feels right.”
The challenge is that intuition can become buried beneath fear, anxiety, expectations, past experiences, and the constant noise of everyday life. Learning to recognize your intuitive voice requires discernment.
How Can You Develop Your Intuition?
Start paying attention. When you have an unexplained feeling or knowing, write it down. Don't immediately judge it as right or wrong. Record what you sensed, what you believed it meant, and what eventually happened. Over time, you may begin to recognize your own intuitive patterns.
You may discover that your intuition arrives in a particular way—a feeling, an image, a thought, a physical sensation, or simply a deep sense of knowing.
The goal isn't to believe every feeling you have. The goal is to learn which inner signals deserve your attention. That distinction is important. Intuition is not a substitute for reason, evidence, or professional advice. Rather, it can be another source of information to consider alongside them.
You May Be More Intuitive Than You Think
You don't have to see visions or predict major events to be intuitive. Intuition can be subtle, ordinary, and woven into everyday life. The question may not be whether you have intuition. It may be whether you've learned how to recognize it, trust it, and use discernment when interpreting it.
Explore Your Intuition
If you're curious about your own intuitive abilities and would like to explore them more deeply, I invite you to book a private session with me. Together, we can explore your intuitive experiences and what they may be revealing about your life, relationships, and personal path.
Book a private session with Terry Andersen and explore your intuition.
