How to Tell if You’re a Psychic Medium: 7 Signs You Might Have the Gift

Have you ever felt like you’re different—like you sense things others don’t? Maybe you’ve brushed it off as imagination, but what if it’s something deeper?

As a psychic medium and spiritual teacher, I’ve helped countless people recognize and develop their gifts. And let me tell you: psychic abilities aren’t as rare as you think. You might already be experiencing them without even realizing it.

Here are 7 undeniable signs you could be a psychic medium—including some lesser-known clues that most blogs miss.

1. You Taste or Smell Things That Aren’t Physically There

Have you ever caught a whiff of cigarette smoke when no one in your home smokes? Or suddenly tasted your favorite childhood candy out of nowhere?

This isn’t just your mind playing tricks. Spirit often communicates through scent and taste because these senses trigger deep memories. That familiar smell could be a passed loved one letting you know they’re near, or your guides nudging you to embrace joy and nostalgia.

(Fun fact: One of my students kept smelling roses before major spiritual breakthroughs—turns out, it was her grandmother’s signature sign!)

2. Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming (And That’s Actually a Sign)

If you’ve been on a rollercoaster of emotions lately—especially as you explore spirituality—that’s not a coincidence.

Most psychic mediums experience intense emotional releases as they open up to higher energies. Why? Because you can’t help others heal until you heal yourself. The more you awaken, the more old wounds surface to be cleared.

If you’ve been crying more, feeling sudden waves of sadness, or revisiting past trauma, it’s not a setback—it’s your spirit preparing you for deeper work.

3. You Notice Things Others Don’t (And Your Gut Is Always Right)

• That friend who says they’re “fine,” but your intuition SCREAMS they’re struggling?

• Walking into a room and immediately feeling the energy shift?

• As a kid, you just knew certain people didn’t like you—even if they never said it?

That’s not paranoia. That’s your empathic and psychic abilities at work.

I used to think I was “too sensitive” as a child because I could feel the unspoken tensions around me. Turns out, my intuition was protecting me long before I understood what it was.

4. You See Shadows, Flashes, or Movement Out of the Corner of Your Eye

This is one of the most common—and most dismissed—signs of mediumship.

If you’ve ever:✔️ Seen a shadow move, only to turn and find nothing there✔️ Noticed quick flashes of light (especially white or blue)✔️ Felt like someone just walked past you… but no one did

You’re likely sensing spirit energy. Many budding psychics ignore this, chalking it up to tiredness or imagination. But these subtle signs are often spirits trying to get your attention.

5. You Have Extremely Vivid Dreams (And Sometimes They Come True)

Not all dreams are just dreams. If you:

• Remember your dreams in intense detail

• Have recurring dreams with the same messages

• Dream about events before they happen (precognitive dreams)

…you’re tapping into the astral realm, where spirits and guides communicate most easily.

(Pro tip: Keep a dream journal by your bed—you’ll start noticing patterns fast!)

6. You Feel Drawn to Certain Places, Objects, or Eras for No Reason

• Do you have a strange fascination with a historical period you’ve never lived in?

• Feel an instant connection to certain crystals, symbols, or places?

• Get chills holding an antique or vintage item?

This could be past-life recall or a sign that your spirit guides are leading you toward something meaningful.

7. Strangers Randomly Open Up to You (Even When You Don’t Ask)

Ever had someone sit next to you on a bus and suddenly spill their life story? Or a cashier share their deepest worries out of nowhere?

This isn’t just being “approachable.”Psychic mediums naturally emit a safe, healing energy—even before they realize they’re mediums. Spirits (and living people) are drawn to you because they sense you can help.

What to Do Next?

If 3 or more of these signs resonate with you, congratulations—you likely have psychic medium abilities waiting to be unlocked!

The next step? Developing them with the right guidance.

In my [Psychic Medium Training Program], I teach students how to:✨ Strengthen their connection to spirit✨ Trust their intuition without doubt✨ Protect their energy while helping others✨ Give accurate, meaningful readings

Ready to explore your gifts? Take the Awakening Session or Attend a Workshop

Your Turn!

Which of these signs do you experience? Have you ever had a moment where you knew you were sensing something beyond the ordinary? Share in the comments—I’d love to hear your stories!