Guardian angels are silent protectors, spiritual companions who soar silently in a sentinel of our day’s hardest and most joyous moments, for those who believe in them. Unknown to most, many people believe that these beings are unnoticed or unheard in terms of traditional viewing but that they make themselves known in cryptic and mystical ways, all the times we do not notice.
Consistent with this belief, believers say that guardian angels routinely intercede in our lives with purpose. They only say it to guide, warn or comfort us. They sometimes let challenges or hard experiences happen and not because they don’t care, but sometimes they feel there is something that we need to learn. While painful, it is said that these moments are part of spiritual growth, to become more aware of our thoughts, attitudes/behaviors, or direction we are going.
Have you ever felt something was at work here that was greater than nothing—some unexplainable peace in the midst of chaos, a sudden knowing, an odd occurrence that simply saved you from harm and your guardian angel beckoned to you to reach. What many don’t realize is these moments pass with signs — gentle, symbolic nudges from our celestial guardians.
They sometimes can give out unexplained fragrances. You might smell the scent of roses, vanilla, something sweet, and have no such thing nearby. Thing is most of it feels comforting, like something physical but not of the world is trying to reassure you.
Sudden change in temperature is another sign. Warmth or a shift in the air pressure without condition might mean that angelic energy is close. Others talk of being surrounded by a wave, like a warm hug, randomly.
Guardian angels also communicate by dreams. The most open time is when we are asleep and the mind is most open to receiving messages or symbol to guide them. The dreams in this category are usually emotionally vivid and contain highly memorable images.
A first classic sign is finding feathers (and white ones in particular) in unusual places. For many it is a reminder you are being looked after, and that is why it is physical reassurance—a token left behind.
Often, when angel numbers are imagined, number sequences such as 111, 444, or 777 appear as a number sequence on a clock, in receipts, or on license plates. Believers maintain there is a message, available for you in the form of reassurance, encouragement or even guidance, offered by each number.
There are those who say that they feel strongly as if they are being watched … not in an aura of fearful thoughts, but more of comfort, or even serenity. It can be a feeling of being totally and subtly embraced in those times of doubt, in those moments of solitude – when it feels like someone is working for you in quiet.
Additionally, there are occasions when you hear whispered words, soft music or chimes for which there is no apparent source. Many of them appear during prayer or meditation at times and are a soothing presence, giving itself as comforting clarity.
Guardian angels can also reveal themselves by flashing very brief light or sparkles from the corner of your eyes. Most often these are visual cues that happen quickly and unexpectedly but they always leave the feeling of wonder or comfort.
Pets and animals do know how to react to unseen energies. Some believe that, if a pet suddenly is calm, is staring into empty space or displays its fondness towards human without understanding what is really the reason, because they [the pet] can sense an angel is nearby.
Lastly, a sudden wave of peace at the time of an emotional distress can itself feel like more than coincidence. It may be your guardian angel shrouding you in calm whether you are feeling overwhelmed by grief, fear, existential anger or surprise.
It’s not coincidence that guardian angels are not physically seen or that the rest of us aren’t ready to see them yet. What we’re invited to do instead is to notice and understand the signs that they leave behind and that should lead our every step gently through life.
Writing these signs does these moments and yourself if you tend to forget these moments or doubt yourself. Close them to where they can be reminded that comfort, help, and protection are closer than you might think.
Regardless of whether you’re a firm believer or not; if you leave you open to the idea, it can help you to keep feeling connected, being grounded and connected in the moments that make up the everyday of life.
