In this post, I’ll teach you about clairsentient psychic ability, including the signs you have this intuitive gift and how to strengthen it.
Even better? We all have access to clairsentience (meaning clear feeling), and anyone can develop this ability — even if you don’t have many of the classic signs!
What is a Clairsentient Psychic?
Those with clairsentience sniff out the energy of a person or place quicker than leftover tuna salad. They have gut feelings so accurate that their friends use them as a first date screener.
They pass by people on the street and know whom they should and shouldn’t trust. And they always know when they’re being lied to.
So, if you find yourself picking up on others’ emotions, or sensing the energy around people and places… you’re in the right spot!
Clairsentience is the ability to receive psychic impressions through feelings, senses, and emotions.
If you get feelings about people, places, or things, you may be a clairsentient psychic.
There are other types of psychic abilities, too. They are:
- Clairvoyance – psychic seeing (seeing with the third eye)
- Clairaudience – psychic hearing
- Claircognizance – psychic knowing
Being an empath (feeling the emotions of others) is also part of clairsentience. Learn the signs you’re an empath here.
Clairsentience psychic examples:
- A clairsentient psychic may give their BFF a hug and feel their joy or sadness before they say a word.
- Or they might pass by a homeless person and feel pains of hunger.
- They may also feel the emotions in intense movies or news stories.
- Or pick up an object in an antique store and get a positive vibe from it.
If you’re thinking, “That’s so me,” you’re going to love this next part!
Signs You’re a Clairsentient Psychic
Fun fact:
You may have experienced being a clairsentient psychic without even realizing it.
Have you ever:
- Felt someone else’s emotions?
- Noticed that you have great instincts about people, places, or situations?
- Found it difficult to be in crowds due to the onslaught of feelings?
- Felt drained being around people?
- Picked up on the energy in a room?
- Sensed a spirit?
- Felt stressed when your home was cluttered or messy?
- Been able to tell when your friend is having a bad day (even if she’s trying to hide it)?
- Avoided the news because it’s draining?
- Had trouble sleeping after watching a sad TV show or movie? (Oh, those animal shelter commercials!)
If your friends have always described you as emotional, or you wonder why you can’t forget about the lonely dog waiting for its owner — you may be a clairsentient psychic.
The good thing is, now that you know why you’re always reaching for the tissues during the news, you can start understanding your gift — and strengthening it so you can access your intuition whenever you need to!
Now that you know the clairsentience signs, let’s talk about what it feels like to experience it.
Experiencing Clairsentience
1. Emotional (empathic) feelings
One of the most common ways to receive clairsentient messages is through your emotions. For example, a clairsentient psychic may feel their mom’s anxiety about her upcoming dentist appointment.
While someone without clairsentience may walk past a homeless person and think, “That’s so sad,” a clairsentient psychic may feel the person’s pain.
2. Physical feelings
Another way you can experience clairsentience is through physical sensations like:
- The pain of your spouse’s migraine
- Your sister’s sprained wrist pain
But just because you feel your spouse’s migraine does not mean you’ll have a migraine, too. Instead, you may feel a slight twinge, tingle, or pressure in your head for a few moments.
This is the way it works in mediumship, too. When I’m connecting with a spirit that passed from a heart attack, I don’t get chest pains. But I do feel a tingling sensation in my chest.
And I promise; it will never be scary or uncomfortable. Remember, psychic ability is loving and light.
On the flip side, picture this…
Your best friend calls. She’s exhausted because her newborn hasn’t stopped crying. She’s fed her, changed her, and sang all her favorite songs. But she’s still wailing like her favorite contestant got voted off The Bachelor.
So, you head over to offer her a much-needed break. When you get there and see the baby, you feel that she needs to burp. You’re the hero of the day for both your friend and her baby!
How to Control Psychic Clairsentience
It’s no secret that feeling energy from people and places could get draining.
Birthday parties may make you want to sleep for a week, and work conferences may make you contemplate quitting and becoming a shut-in… with a Netflix and California Wine Club subscription, of course!
Trust me, I’ve been there, done that.
But like I said, you can manage being a clairsentient psychic.
In fact, feelings of overwhelm are mostly experienced by clairsentients who haven’t learned how to manage their gift yet.
With the tips I’m going to share, you will have control over your ability, and won’t feel drained by energy. And in no time at all, you’ll be able to access clear intuitive guidance — and even go on to help others if you want.
Plus…
Your trusty Higher Self, spirit guides, angels and loved ones in heaven are the ones connecting with you through your psychic gifts, so there is no need to worry.
Now that you can see how awesome this gift is, I’ll share my top tips for how to manage it.
1. Recognize the clairsentient journey
Remember that time your parents said you couldn’t go to the party of the year? That social setback was enough to throw yourself on the bed, put on some Cyndi Lauper (you just wanted to have fun!), and cry the night away…
If someone with clairsentience walked into your room then, they would have felt your sorrow. They may even have begged your parents to let you go — after all, it was Suzy’s last party of junior year!
But your parents said no for a reason (stupid math test), and that reason was a bigger part of your journey than the party.
That night you learned that not studying for tests had consequences. You also learned that one party didn’t determine your whole social fate.
So, when interacting with overwhelming feelings, remember that everyone on this planet is on their own journey. And you are only seeing (or feeling) a certain part of it. At the end of the day, you don’t know what they are here to experience or why they are going through XYZ.
2. Send pink light
After you realize that you don’t need to understand everyone’s journey, learn how to catch and release emotions.
As negative or upsetting emotions come your way, send pink light to the person experiencing them.
Understand that the best thing you can do for them is to psychically surround them with pink (or white) light. Then, set the intention to ease their pain, whether it’s physical or emotional.
I like to do this when I come across a car accident. I imagine sending love to those involved and surrounding them with soft pink light. This allows me to help without leaving me worried and exhausted.
3. Watch what you watch
We know watching P.S. I Love You again will leave us plowing through another box of tissues. So why do we do it?
If you’re feeling emotionally drained, don’t flip on the news! Opt for lighter shows that invite positivity or light into your space.
4. Avoid psychic vampires
Obviously, you can’t always avoid them. But, when possible, avoid the people who leave you wanting to run home, open a box of Oreos, and hide in bed all day.
Energy (emotional) vampires suck energy rather than blood.
They drone on about their problems, but never take your advice. And they carry drama around like a Michael Kors purse! If possible, limit your time with these people.
You can’t help them (even though you’ll want to), so it’s better to smile, send some light, and move on with your day.
Tip: For more ways to calm clairsentient anxiety, read this post. Also be sure to check out my empath survival guide.
Okay, now that you’ve got the inside scoop on psychic clairsentience, let’s talk about developing it.
How to Develop Clairsentience
Developing clairsentience increases your intuition and helps you understand your ability. Here are some easy ways to start strengthening your gift:
Tip: Here’s a list of clairsentient exercises and a cheat sheet with tips for developing and managing your ability.
1. Use your intuition
Many people experience their intuition through gut instincts — like when a plan or project isn’t going to work out, you may get a “sinking” feeling in the pit of your stomach. Or, when you think about some event or project you are excited about, you feel aligned with it in your gut.
Begin tapping into and acting upon your intuition in your daily life. It will give you important information you need, as well as help you develop your “clear feeling” — a double dose of awesome!
2. Psychometry for psychic clairsentience
Did you know that your treasured family ring and well-loved childhood doll have all absorbed some of your energy?
Our energy transfers to the things we own, and the more we use it, the more energy is there.
Psychometry lets you “tune into” the energy an object by touching it with your hands. It’s like learning to ride a bike while having the support of training wheels!
To practice psychometry:
1. Ask a friend to give you some objects to use for practice. Jewelry works great for beginners, especially if it’s been worn a lot (don’t borrow your mom’s new earrings that she just got at Kohl’s – they won’t have much energy on them).
2. Relax and rub your hands together to get the energy flowing. If you’re hands tingle a little, that’s good for this exercise.
3. Next, hold the object for a few minutes, and feel what kind of energy it’s giving off. Is it positive or negative? How does your body feel? Do you feel any emotions?
Tip: You can also do this by visiting a thrift shop. Pick up a few items and get a sense of their energy.
For a step-by-step guide with all the details, read: How to do Psychometry (psychic readings through touch)
3. Meditate
Meditation allows you to connect with your Higher Self. Because of this, it’s one of the best ways to develop your psychic abilities.
You don’t have to do anything elaborate. Just close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then, set an intention to develop clairsentience.
Next, focus on your clairsentient ability. Imagine yourself using your intuition with ease, and receiving clear messages. Then, imagine passing by someone and knowing their personality, without them saying a word. How cool is that?!
4. Clairsentient Game
For this game, you’ll need a partner. It’s a fun game to play with kids, too, even though they always seem to win!
1. Grab a small item from around your house. If you’re playing with little kids, their “blankie” can be a good choice because blankies hold lots of energy. Have someone in the family hide the object while you step out for a minute.
2. When you come back inside, imagine feeling where the object is. Imagine a beam of light connecting you to the energy of the item or expanding your aura to sense it.
Does the object feel like it’s:
- high or low?
- in the basement? Bedroom? Bathroom?
- under something?
Psychic Clairsentient Takeaways
Your psychic gifts are a natural and beautiful part of you, and you can use them to access intuitive guidance, help others, and spread love into the world.
For more encouragement, I invite you to download my free guide and audio: 7 Real World Steps to Embracing Your Intuitive Gifts.
With some practice, you’ll learn how to manage, embrace, and develop your psychic clairsentient ability.
After all, who doesn’t want to be a human lie detector? It’s super convenient on first dates… or so I’ve heard. :)
