How Does the Universe (Gently) Talk to You?
You see the universe as loving and supportive. Yet you might wonder, at times, if you have or are receiving guidance from it. You want to be able to recognize its messages. So, how does the universe talk to you?
While there are numerous ways the universe communicates its messages, there are two ways that can provide gentle guidance and are more easily recognizable: synchronicity and animal spirit guides. You’ve likely already experienced guidance in these gentle forms but may not have recognized it as such.
Synchronicity
This beautiful, gentle way in which the universe can guide you is also known as a “meaningful coincidence” - a term coined by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, who was the first person to identify synchronicity and its various forms.
One way you may experience synchronicity is when you have an internal experience that is later linked to an external experience. That might look like thinking about a certain topic, then coming across an article that addresses that exact same topic. Or a friend might come to mind, and then they text you. Or you’re considering making a change in your life, and someone shares the name of a person who could help.
Another way of experiencing synchronicity is when you have two external experiences that are linked together. Maybe you’re actively looking for somewhere to live in a new city, and you happen to find a place that not only fits within your budget but is also perfect for your needs. Or you might be researching new career paths, and several people happen to mention your natural skills that coincide with one of the careers.
Sometimes synchronicity can be an experience that several people share. That might be reading something online that reminds you of your family, only to discover later that your sibling read the same thing and had similar thoughts. Or you decide to start a hiking group, and then discover that a friend of yours had the same idea, so you form one together.
The universe often talks to you through synchronicity. This gentle form of communication can bring your attention to something specific and reassure you that you are known, loved, enough, and where you’re meant to be.
Animal Spirit Guides
Another gentle way the universe can communicate with you is through animal spirit guides. Chances are, that just like with synchronicity, you can recall moments when you felt the universe might be guiding you through the appearance of an animal, bird, or insect. This could be one you come across in real life or one from images, books, or dreams.
An animal spirit guide may come in the form of your favorite animal or one you simply find fascinating. Either way, these encounters often occur when you are needing things like guidance, comfort, hope, or direction.
When you come across an animal that you feel might be a message from the universe, it can be helpful to learn the spiritual meanings behind that animal, whether that’s from a book or online. Then see which meaning resonates the most with you and what you’re experiencing at present. Pay attention to your intuition and what it tells you that the message/meaning is for you.
I find hawks fascinating. They are definitely an animal spirit guide for me. Whenever I see one, I feel like the universe is reminding me that I am known, loved, and being guided. For me, they are a symbol of hope and comfort.
There are many ways in which the universe can and will communicate with you. Sometimes those messages may be obvious and sometimes less so. If you aren’t sure if the universe is talking to you, slow down and notice moments of synchronicity or encounters with animal spirit guides. These two gentle types of messages can be easily recognized and help you see how the universe has and is guiding you.
