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5 Signs That Your Deceased Loved Ones Are Around You

Kirsty Mac Dougall
By Kirsty Macdougall
Edited by Kris Phillips

Published April 11, 2022.

An older woman sitting on an armchair looking into the distance

Death is a scary word that haunts everyone. While the passing of your friend or family member can be heartrending, many people still believe that their loved ones are around them after they are gone. From ordinary people to spiritualists and psychics, many have reported unexplained experiences and feelings that their deceased loved ones are around them.

The reality is, having sensations or dreams or just hearing a meaningful song could indicate that your beloveds are attempting to connect with you. Read on to explore the five signs that they are around you.

1. Sensing Their Presence

If you feel a brush of hair, a warmth, a gentle touch, or someone holding your hand, there is a significant chance that your loved ones are near you. The most common sense is touch. This phenomenon can manifest in feeling like someone is lying in bed next to you or sitting with you, without any physical source of the sensation.

2. Scent

Have you ever smelled a pleasant and familiar scent in the air? The ability to smell the deceased or a spirit is known as clairscent. Types of scents include perfume, flowers, cigar smoke, cooking, etc. For example, if you sense that someone is smoking, while no one does or did except your late uncle, there is a possibility that he is around you.

3. Favorite Numbers Pop Up

The spirits of our loved ones can also communicate with us through the use of numbers. Numbers that repeatedly appear could signify that they are trying to convey a message to us. Many people have reported seeing particular numbers pop up on clocks, on television, or in books. These numbers sometimes relate to a favorite number or important dates like birth dates.

4. Spirit Visitations in Dreams

This is the most common way a spirit of a loved one gets in touch with you. These dreams are quite different from ordinary dreams, where the deceased enters the dream surrounded by lights. They may ask you a few questions or deliver a message to you. They might tell you that all is well to put your mind at ease.

5. Animals in Nature

Many people believe their loved ones transform themselves into some kind of creature or animal after they pass. Animals like a bird or a butterfly may catch your attention out of the blue, and you may sense something familiar about them. Many people feel strongly that their friends or family members are trying to contact them in this way.

Undoubtedly, losing a loved one is devastating. The realization that you will never see them again is heartbreaking. However, many people get the sense that their loved ones come to visit them in different ways for days, weeks, or even years. Interestingly, this is a common experience. It’s up to you to interpret when and how they are coming to meet you.