Understanding Spirit Guides: The Signs They Leave Behind
Sponsored by Sophia Vaile. Published 2026-07-24.
Have you ever felt like something was trying to get your attention?
Maybe you keep seeing repeating numbers. Maybe a cardinal lands outside your window on a difficult day. A hummingbird seems to linger a little longer than it should. A song comes on with the exact words you needed to hear.
Or you suddenly think of someone moments before they call.
Most of us have experienced things we can't quite explain. Some people call them coincidences. Others believe they are signs. I believe they are one of the many ways our spirit guides communicate with us.
Spirit guides have been described in cultures around the world for thousands of years. Some people experience them as guides, while others know them as angels, ancestors, saints, or simply the quiet presence of God. Whatever name feels right to you, the message is often the same.
You are loved. You are supported. And you are never walking through this life alone.
If our guides are always with us, why don't more of us notice them?
It isn't because they are only available to a few people. It isn't because connecting with them requires years of meditation or special abilities.
Life is busy. Our attention is pulled in a hundred different directions every day. We rush from one thing to the next, constantly thinking about what's already happened or what still needs to get done.
It's not that our guides aren't communicating. It's that life has become so noisy we've forgotten how to notice.
It starts by slowing down. That's it. Give yourself a few quiet minutes and see what happens.
How to Connect with Your Spirit Guides
1. Create a quiet space.
Find a place where you won't be interrupted for a few minutes. If you'd like, clear the space with sage, music, prayer, or simply a few slow, intentional breaths.
2. Set an intention.
Tell your guides why you're here. Maybe you're looking for clarity, comfort, direction, or simply hoping to get to know them.
3. Get grounded.
Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and allow yourself to settle into your body. Let the noise of the day fade into the background.
4. Clear your energy.
Spend a few minutes breathing slowly and bringing your attention through each of your energy centers, from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Imagine each one becoming clear, open, and balanced before you begin.
5. Ask... then listen.
Invite guidance that comes from love and your highest good. Ask a simple question, then listen without trying to force an answer.
Sometimes guidance comes immediately. Sometimes it arrives later through a dream, a conversation, an unexpected sign, or a quiet knowing you can't quite explain.
Spirit guides don't always communicate with words. Sometimes they communicate through feelings. Sometimes through symbols. Sometimes through the people who cross your path.
The more you notice, the easier those messages are to recognize.
What Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Spirit Guides
One of the reasons I have always been fascinated by near-death experiences is because so many people describe someone being with them during their life review.
The details are different for everyone, but what people bring back is remarkably similar. They often speak of feeling completely known, deeply loved, and supported through the entire experience.
Every time I hear those stories, I am reminded that the connection people become aware of at the end of life may have been there all along.
Maybe that's why so many people begin noticing that guidance long before the end of life.
What Happens During a Spirit Guide Session?
I've been doing Spirit Guide Sessions for more than ten years. During that time, I've had the privilege of helping people connect with their guides. Every session is different, but one thing remains the same. People leave feeling seen, supported, and reminded that they are not alone.
If you've been seeing signs, feeling nudges, or wondering who may be trying to get your attention, trust your curiosity. It may be there for a reason.
Sometimes the greatest gift isn't getting all the answers.
It's remembering you're not alone.