Yes—your deceased loved ones can and do send signs. The problem is… most people miss them.
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Was that a sign?”
“Am I imagining this?”
“Are they really trying to reach me?”
You’re not alone.
In fact, according to Bill and Judy Guggenheim in Hello From Heaven!, over 125 million Americans have experienced after-death communication.
That’s not rare.
That’s common.
So what’s really happening?
When someone passes, they don’t disappear.
They simply change form—and often, they try to reconnect.
Not in dramatic, movie-like ways…
But through subtle, meaningful signs.
Let’s go through the five most common ways they do it.
1. Signs Through Sight (The Most Common)
The most common way loved ones communicate is through visual signs.
This can happen in two ways:
During sleep (visitation experiences)
When you’re asleep, your mind is quiet—and connection becomes easier.
You may:
see them clearly
feel their presence
know without question it’s them
👉 These are not typical dreams. They feel real.
(If you want to go deeper into this, read more about visitation dreams here.)
While you’re awake
Loved ones can use almost anything visual to get your attention:
birds (like hummingbirds or cardinals)
butterflies
coins (like pennies or dimes)
repeating numbers
names or symbols
But here’s the key:
👉 It has to stand out.
If your loved one’s name was George and you randomly see “George St.” once—that could be a sign.
If you drive past “George St.” every day?
That’s not a sign.
The difference is in the timing and uniqueness.
2. Signs Through Hearing
Loved ones can connect through sound in two ways:
External sounds
a meaningful song
a voice
a specific phrase
Internal (mental) hearing
You may suddenly “hear” their voice in your mind—clear and distinct.
Not like imagination.
More like:
👉 it just arrives
A client of mine once told me:
She turned on the radio—something she rarely does—and the song “Lady in Red” started playing.
It was the exact song she and her late husband danced to.
Then she realized…
It was the anniversary of the night they met.
That’s not random.
That’s connection.
3. Signs Through Smell
Smell is one of the most powerful—and overlooked—ways spirit connects.
You might suddenly notice:
a perfume or cologne
cigarette or pipe smoke
a familiar household scent
With no physical source.
For example:
My mother used Pond’s Cold Cream.
Every once in a while, I smell it—clear as day.
No container. No reason.
That’s her.
The key is this:
👉 The scent appears without explanation and connects directly to a memory.
4. Signs Through Taste
This one is less common—but very real.
You might suddenly taste something familiar, like:
a favorite meal
a specific ingredient
something tied to a strong memory
I once experienced a sudden taste of chives and salt.
It immediately reminded me of my father—he used to dip chives in salt and eat them.
I hadn’t eaten anything like that in days.
That wasn’t random.
That was a connection.
5. Signs Through Touch
This is one of the most subtle—and most easily missed.
Loved ones can and do connect through:
a touch on the shoulder
a sense of warmth
the feeling of holding hands
a presence beside you
Most people miss it because life is busy.
But I’ve seen it confirmed repeatedly during readings—people suddenly feel it when the connection is acknowledged.
👉 It happens more often than you think.
How to Tell a Real Sign From Coincidence
This is where people get stuck.
Not everything is a sign.
But real signs share a few key traits:
they happen at meaningful moments
they feel emotionally significant
they stand out from normal patterns
they connect directly to your loved one
And most importantly:
👉 You feel it.
Not logically.
Not intellectually.
You just know.
Be Open to the Signs
When your loved ones pass, they want you to know:
they’re okay
they’re at peace
they’re still connected to you
If they suffered before passing, they often want to reassure you they are no longer in pain.
If you’re struggling, they want to support you.
But here’s the key:
👉 You have to be open to noticing the signs.
The more you recognize them…
The more they tend to happen.
Final Thoughts
Love doesn’t end when someone passes.
It changes form.
And sometimes, it shows up in the smallest ways:
a song
a scent
a dream
a moment that feels too perfect to ignore
Pay attention.
Because those moments?
They’re not always random.
Love never dies.
It simply finds new ways to reach you.
👉 If you’d like to learn more about how your loved ones communicate—and how to recognize the signs—join my free weekly emails below.
Related:
• Why You're Not Seeing Signs From Deceased Loved Ones
• 5 Common Signs From Our Deceased Loved Ones
• Can Our Deceased Loved Ones Still Hear Us?
