Developing Intuition

"Gurudev Namah" - by noisecraft @ deviantART

Everyone has some level of intuitive ability, just like everyone has some level of psychic ability. Intuition is a highly useful and versatile skill - and the best part? It's completely natural, and can be sharpened with practice and mindfulness. 

Everyone experiences intuition daily; most just don't recognize - or acknowledge - it. Yes, these are your "gut feelings," and much more. Impressions are intuitive, as well. 

Intuition is a handy skill because it not only gives you accurate perspectives of your daily life, but it also serves as a fantastic secondary skill to all the others: clairvoyance, clairaudience, and the like. Many clairvoyants, for example, are usually very intuitive, because they need to "feel out" the meaning behind the images and symbols they receive. Clairaudients may also utilize it, but usually don't need to because there's not much to interpret. It differs from individual to individual. 

Allow us to give you a few suggestions on how you can develop this skill. 

• For starters, loosen up, release your doubts, and ditch your expectations. You want to put yourself in an "observant" mode so you can pay attention to what you receive without analyzing it. Chances are, you won't receive what you expect, so just don't expect anything. As for doubt - this is almost as strong an obstacle as fear. Just put this aside and KNOW your intuition is right.
• Approach this in a fun, lighthearted manner. If you take it seriously, you'll just cause unnecessary doubt.  
• Play games. Playing cards are a good tool for a few psychic skills. Try to see if you can "feel" the color of the card, or what the suit is, or how high the numerical value is. When someone calls you, try to feel who it is (don't use your logic!). If you're in public, try to "feel" certain things about the people around you. What does you gut say about them? Do they feel "bad"? Where do you think they're going? If you're seeing a friend later in the day, try to determine whether you can feel what color they're wearing. Have fun with it! If you're wrong, shrug it off and keep practicing.
• Utilize intuition on daily choices. What food do you "feel" is best for you today? What clothing item is best suited for you? Don't approach this from a logical basis. Take a few deep breaths, turn your focus inward, and listen to what your intuition has to say. 
• Try meditation. Meditation is good for calming the mind - and when the mind is calm, it makes it easier for you to identify your intuitive "voice."
•  Use it in conjunction with other skills you're developing. Use it as your "confirmation" to see whether what you received is accurate. 
• Be aware of your intuition - as much as possible. A good way to program yourself to do this is to ask yourself several times a day, "What does my intuition have to say about ____?" This could be a food item, or a certain person, or the weather. You can also simply say, "I am fully aware of my intuition and all of its impressions."

Intuition may not be as "flashy" as the other spiritual skills, but it's quite important, seeing how it usually gives you confirmation for the guidance you receive. That "knowing" feeling in your gut is a sign that yes, what you received is accurate, so you need to pay attention to it. With regular practice and awareness, you'll be able to utilize your intuition in ways you didn't think were possible.

Best of luck,
Lulu and Finny xx