People often ask me how I gather the information I give to clients during psychic readings. The key is utilizing the four main avenues our intuition uses to communicate with us, known in psychic circles as the "four clairs": clairaudience (hearing voices), clairvoyance (seeing images), clairsentience (recognizing feelings), and claircognizance (knowing). Each of these abilities offers a unique way of receiving and interpreting messages from the intuitive realm.

While some people might be naturally stronger in one of the four clairs (and you can find out which clair is strongest for you using various quizzes), everyone can improve their intuition and experiment with new methods. Read through the descriptions below to discover which clairs your intuition favors, as well as tips for tapping into all four.

Clairaudience: Hearing the Unheard

Clairaudient messages sound like someone talking in my mind. This voice will never be harsh or tormenting (unlike voices that people who have certain psychological conditions, severe hormone imbalances, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies can hear). The tone of this voice is almost always the same: even and calm.

Recognizing Clairaudient Messages

Messages that arrive clairaudiently for clients during readings are usually straightforward, like "wait until after graduation" or "ask for a monthly retainer." Clairaudience often offers short messages, similar to the concise wisdom of Yoda from Star Wars. Sometimes the message will be only one word or number.

For instance, I may receive the message that the client's subconscious blocks were triggered by a traumatic event when she was "13" or that the client might want her next career to be "nursing" or that her husband's name is "Frank." While often simple, these messages can also be poetic and profound.

Developing Clairaudience

Many times after a session, my clients have reported clearly hearing someone call their name, only to turn around and realize there was no one there. Working with intuitives like me or reading about intuition actually opens up your own intuition and clairaudient potential. Here are some tips to enhance your clairaudience:

1. Meditation: Spend time in quiet meditation, focusing on the sounds around you and within you.

2. Listening Exercises: Pay close attention to subtle sounds in your environment and try to distinguish between different tones and pitches.

3. Affirmations: Use affirmations such as "I am open to receiving messages through sound" to invite clairaudient experiences.

Summary

Clairaudient messages are short, calm, and straightforward. They provide clear and concise guidance, often arriving as single words or brief phrases.

Clairvoyance: Seeing Beyond the Physical

Some people use the term "clairvoyant" as if it were synonymous with "psychic," but really clairvoyance is just one of the four clairs a psychic uses. Clairvoyant messages, which arrive as an image or scene in my mind, usually come as a metaphor.

Recognizing Clairvoyant Messages

If the client is overwhelmed, I might see them drowning or carrying some large bundle on their back. If I see an image of the continental plates shifting or the ground shaking beneath someone’s feet, it means the client is experiencing such dramatic life changes that nothing feels stable.

If a client is looking for a new job or business partnership, I might see them fishing, with lots of little fish swimming by their line. This might mean the client should wait for the "big fish," or the really plum offer. These images are usually unique for every client, making my job both challenging and exciting.

Developing Clairvoyance

Be on the lookout for images that pop into your mind out of the blue—they may be intuitive messages. My clairaudience was once my strongest psychic ability early on, and clairvoyance only came along years later. So be patient: Your intuition can grow dramatically over time. Here are some ways to enhance your clairvoyance:

1. Visualization Exercises: Practice visualizing different objects, places, and scenarios in your mind.

2. Dream Journaling: Keep a journal of your dreams, as they can be a rich source of clairvoyant imagery.

3. Creative Expression: Engage in creative activities like drawing or painting to stimulate your visual imagination.

### Summary

Clairvoyant messages arrive as an image or scene and usually come as a metaphor. These visual cues provide deeper insights into a person's situation or emotions.

Clairsentience: Feeling Intuitive Sensations

Clairsentient messages come through as a feeling, and clairsentience is the most common of the four clairs. Gut instincts, being able to read the emotions of others, or sensing the collective energy of a room all fall under this umbrella.

Recognizing Clairsentient Messages

Before I get on the phone with a client, I can usually get a feeling for their energy: bubbly, serious, outgoing, highly intellectual, nurturing. Whenever I give a client a message and I get chills all over, I know the message is important for the client to hear.

If someone has physical ailments, I will often feel them briefly before or during the call in my own body (my knee will ache if the client just had surgery there, or a sensation will run through my tummy if digestion is an issue for the client). My throat will often feel tight briefly during a session if the client’s throat chakra, which is how we express ourselves and our emotions, is closed off.

Developing Clairsentience

Whenever you get a strong intuitive feeling about something, write it down in a journal. Over the next weeks or months, you will realize how many clairsentient messages you get from your intuition. Beginning to recognize these messages will help you pick up on more of them. Here are some ways to enhance your clairsentience:

1. Mindfulness: Practice being present and paying attention to your bodily sensations and emotions.

2. Energy Scanning: Close your eyes and scan your body for any sensations or emotions that feel significant.

3. Empathy Practices: Practice putting yourself in others' shoes to understand their feelings and experiences.

Summary

Clairsentience is the most common of the four clairs. These messages often come through as a feeling or instinct, providing a direct connection to emotions and physical sensations.

Claircognizance: Knowing Without Knowing How

How do I know if one of my clients' parents had narcissistic tendencies, or if my client's child is very sensitive? How do I hone in on subconscious blocks and old wounds that are holding the client back or comprehend instantly complex relationships the client has with friends and co-workers? This intuitive ability is called claircognizance.

Recognizing Claircognizant Messages

Claircognizance is when our brains get an immediate download from our intuition, just like when you download a large amount of information into your computer's hard drive. Although when it happens to a human brain, the download occurs within a few seconds. No waiting patiently for a large file to load—your intuition has a great connection!

Developing Claircognizance

The next time you are trying to figure something out and your logical brain is stumped—whether it’s your boss’ motivations or the quickest way to get your afternoon errands accomplished—silently ask your intuition to give you the answer through claircognizance. Your intuition is always listening and could have some amazing answers for you. Here are some ways to enhance your claircognizance:

1. Meditation and Quiet Time: Spend time in silence, allowing thoughts and insights to flow without interruption.

2. Trust Your Gut: Practice trusting the immediate knowledge you receive, even if it doesn't seem logical at first.

3. Information Download: When faced with a problem, ask your intuition for an immediate download of information and see what comes through.

Summary

Claircognizance involves receiving information suddenly and directly, as if it's been downloaded into your mind. This type of intuition provides immediate and often profound insights.

Conclusion

Understanding and developing the four clairs—clairaudience, clairvoyance, clairsentience, and claircognizance—can greatly enhance your intuitive abilities. Whether you are naturally stronger in one clair or looking to balance all four, exploring these avenues can open up new dimensions of insight and guidance in your life. By practicing mindfulness, meditation, and other techniques, you can tap into the full potential of your intuition and receive clearer, more accurate messages from your inner self.