10 Subtle Signs Your Loved One in Spirit Is Trying to Contact You — and How to Respond

The Unseen Threads of Love

Every so often, something happens that makes you stop and whisper to yourself, “That was them… wasn’t it?” A song plays at the perfect time. A light flickers just as you’re thinking of your mom. A butterfly lands on your hand and refuses to leave.

These moments aren’t coincidences. They’re connections. When we lose someone we love, it can feel like a silence settles over our world — but the truth is, love doesn’t end. It transforms. It learns a new language.

As a psychic medium, I’ve witnessed the profound ways Spirit continues to reach for us. Our loved ones are not “gone.” They’ve simply stepped into a lighter vibration — and they will use every means possible to remind you that they’re still near.

Let’s explore ten of the most beautiful ways your loved ones may be trying to reach you — and how to open your heart to recognize the signs from loved ones in spirit.

1. Dreams That Feel More Real Than Real

Spirit often visits in dreams because when you sleep, your logical mind finally rests — and your soul awakens. These dreams are different. They’re vivid. Peaceful. Sometimes they leave you with tears, sometimes with joy. You’ll often feel their embrace, hear their voice, or simply know it was real.

How to Respond: Before you go to bed, speak to your loved one in Spirit. Say, “If you can, please visit me in my dreams tonight.” Then write down anything you remember in the morning — even a feeling counts.

2. Electric Flickers and Unexpected Glitches

Our loved ones are energy. And energy loves to move through… well, energy. You might notice lights flicker, radios skip, or your phone suddenly plays a meaningful song. It’s Spirit’s playful way of saying, “Hi, I’m still around — just in a different form.”

How to Respond: Smile. Acknowledge it. Say “Thank you, I feel you.” That simple recognition strengthens the energetic bond between you.

3. Music That Speaks to the Soul

Songs are one of Spirit’s favorite love letters. A tune that plays out of nowhere, a lyric that feels written just for you — these are all energetic messages. Music vibrates beyond words. It bridges worlds.

How to Respond: When it happens, stop and listen. Take a breath. Let the emotion wash over you. In that moment, you are sharing sacred space with your loved one.

4. Feathers, Coins, and Butterflies

When you find a white feather on your path, a coin dated with meaning, or a butterfly fluttering nearby — pause. These are classic “calling cards” from Spirit. They choose nature because it’s simple, pure, and undeniable.

How to Respond: Hold the sign in your hand and whisper, “I see you.” That acknowledgment turns a passing moment into an eternal one.

5. Chills, Tingling, or Temperature Changes

Spirit often communicates through sensation. You might feel a gentle brush across your shoulder, goosebumps for no reason, or a sudden warmth in the room. That’s not your imagination — it’s energy blending.

How to Respond: Close your eyes, breathe, and say silently, “I feel your love.” The more you trust what you feel, the clearer it becomes.

6. The Familiar Scent of Memory

A whiff of perfume, a hint of cigarette smoke, the smell of your dad’s old car — these are sensory echoes from Spirit. Scent is one of the fastest ways to trigger memory and emotion, and your loved one knows that.

How to Respond: Instead of dismissing it, let it comfort you. Their message is simple: “Remember me with joy, not pain.”

7. Repeating Numbers and Meaningful Synchronicities

Ever notice the clock at 11:11 or see repeating numbers like 333 or 777? These aren’t random. They’re universal nudges — reminders that Spirit is aligning something bigger around you.

How to Respond: Each time it happens, pause and ask, “What was I just thinking or feeling?” Spirit uses timing to bring you awareness.

8. Animals Acting Strangely or Showing Up at the Right Time

Animals feel energy effortlessly. A bird that stares at your window, a dog who barks at “nothing,” or a butterfly that circles you — they’re often responding to energy you can’t yet see.

How to Respond: Send a silent “thank you” to your loved one and to the animal. Nature is one of Spirit’s most graceful messengers.

9. Sudden Memories, Thoughts, or Whispers

Spirit doesn’t always use outer signs — sometimes the sign is internal. A memory may flood your mind out of nowhere, or you might hear a familiar phrase in your thoughts that feels like them.

How to Respond: Acknowledge it as communication. The soul often speaks through intuition — the quiet knowing that feels more like truth than imagination.

10. Objects That Move or Catch Your Eye

A photo falling, a piece of jewelry suddenly appearing, a candle flickering when no air moves — these physical validations can be startling yet comforting. They’re little reminders: “I’m here. I haven’t missed a thing.”

How to Respond: Instead of fear, meet it with gratitude. Spirit never aims to startle — only to remind.

The Energy Behind the Signs From Loved Ones in Spirit

Even science tells us that energy can’t be destroyed — it can only transform. That means the energy that made your loved one them is still very much alive.

In quantum physics, there’s a phenomenon called entanglement, which shows that two particles can remain connected, no matter the distance. That’s what love is. When you love someone deeply, your souls become intertwined — and no amount of time, space, or loss can undo that.

Your loved one’s energy may have changed, but your connection hasn’t.

How to Stay Open to Spirit

1. Slow down. Spirit speaks softly — you can’t hear a whisper if you’re running.

2. Speak to them often. Out loud or in your heart, keep the conversation going.

3. Acknowledge signs when they come. Gratitude opens the door wider.

4. Trust your intuition. Spirit communication feels like love — never fear.

5. Keep a “Signs Journal.” Over time, patterns form that validate what you’ve felt all along.

When You Doubt

We all do. Even after years of mediumship, I’ve had moments where I wondered, Was that really Spirit? But love is the evidence. If something brings you peace, comfort, or warmth — that is your sign. Doubt is part of being human. Faith is choosing to listen to the quieter voice underneath it.

You Are Never Alone

The people you love are still loving you — just from the other side of the veil. Every whisper, feather, dream, and flicker of light is a reminder that the bond you share didn’t end.

Death does not silence love. It deepens it.

So the next time something moves your heart in a way you can’t explain — pause. Smile. And say, “I see you.”

Because they see you too. Always.

Ready to Connect Deeper? If you’ve been noticing signs and want to understand them more fully, I’d love to help. Join me for my next Hello from Heaven gallery event or book a private reading at www.mediumdanielmonroe.com.

Love never dies. It evolves. And it’s speaking to you — right now.