Types of Clairvoyance: The Fascinating Psychic Gifts

So, you want to dive into the fascinating world of psychic abilities?

We’re here to pull back the curtain on the different types of clairvoyance. You might’ve heard whispers about people who sense things using extrasensory perception, commonly called ESP.

Well, these are what we call the 8 Clair senses.

» Clairvoyance (clear seeing)

» Clairaudience (clear hearing)

» Clairsentience (clear feeling)

» Claircognizance (clear knowing)

» Clairgustance (clear tasting)

» Clairalience (clear smelling)

» Clairtangency (clear touching)

» Clairempathy (clear emotion)

Quite a list, isn’t it? But don’t worry, we won’t overwhelm you with all of them today. Instead, we’re zooming in on three of the most captivating clairvoyance types:

Retrocognition, Precognition, and Remote Viewing.

These abilities enable clairvoyants to peek into the past, glimpse the future, and see the unseen. Yes, we know it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but this openness to the spirit world is real for many of our gifted psychics.

Let’s get started by clarifying something.

What is a Clairvoyant Person?

A clairvoyant is someone who possesses the psychic ability to see things beyond the physical world using what’s called a “sixth sense.” We also describe this as having an “ability to see with the third eye.” In other words, clairvoyants can gain information about people, objects, or events without relying on their physical senses.

It’s worth mentioning that clairvoyant psychics often use various divination tools.

Here is a Quick Example of Clairvoyance

Imagine you’re giving a friend a ride home. Suddenly, you get a vivid mental image of a deer crossing the road ahead. You slow down, and moments later, a deer really does dash across your path.

That’s a common sign of clairvoyant abilities…perceiving things others can’t see.

Or as described in Vocabulary:

“A magical kind of intuition that can help you predict the Superbowl winner”

Not really, but you get the point.

The 3 Common Types of Clairvoyance Used by Psychics

When most folks think of psychic abilities, clairvoyance is typically the first thing that pops into their mind. But did you know there are different types of clairvoyance?

We’ll take you through the three varieties clairvoyants use the most during a psychic reading.

By the way, we have another article on How Psychic Readings Work

Retrocognition – Perceiving the Past

We’ve all wished we could travel back in time…Well, retrocognition is the next best thing. This type of clairvoyance allows psychics to see events from the past as if they’re watching a movie, but not with that clarity.

Retrocognition goes beyond just remembering or having prior knowledge.

We like to describe it as a window into history that psychics can look through at will. A professional psychic with this ability might see vivid scenes from ancient civilizations or catch glimpses of a client’s childhood memories.

There are many cases where retrocognitive psychics have helped solve cold cases by providing details about crime scenes they couldn’t have known. We have a whole article on the use of psychics in law enforcement.

This ability can be incredibly useful for emotional healing, too.

Imagine being able to revisit past lives or uncover forgotten traumas. It’s like having a super-powered therapist who can actually see what you’ve been through!

But retrocognition isn’t always about big, dramatic events. Sometimes, it’s as simple as knowing where you left your keys last week. Pretty handy, right?

Precognition – Looking Into the Future

Now, let’s fast-forward to precognition – seeing future events before they happen. This is what most people think of when they hear “psychic abilities.”

But the reality is that precognition can manifest in many ways.

Some psychics experience clear visions of the future, while others might have precognitive clairvoyant dreams or just a strong gut feeling about what’s to come. It’s not always as clear-cut as seeing tomorrow’s lottery numbers (though that would be nice).

Now, we can hear your thoughts wondering:

“If psychics can see the future, why don’t they warn us about disasters?”

Well, it’s not that simple. Precognitive visions are often symbolic or open to interpretation. Plus, the future depends to a certain extent on our actions in the present.

We’ve all heard stories of people who’ve had premonitions about plane crashes and changed their travel plans. Or parents who’ve had a sudden urge to check on their child only to find them in danger.

These are all examples of real-life precognition.

But it’s not all about preventing bad things. Gifted psychics can help you make decisions about your career, relationships, personal growth, and more.

Remote Viewing – Sensing the Hidden

Last but definitely not least, we have remote viewing. This is the psychic ability to see or sense information about a distant or unseen target.

It’s something like a mental Google Earth.

Remote viewing was actually studied by the U.S. government during the Cold War. They were hoping to use it for espionage…talk about a spy movie come to life! While it might not have replaced traditional intelligence gathering, it did produce some fascinating results.

So how does it work?

A remote viewer might be given a set of coordinates or a location photo. Then, they describe what they “see” there, often in surprising detail. This could include buildings, people, or even events happening at that location.

A lot more fascinating than tarot readings, isn’t it?

You’ve probably heard of remote viewers helping to locate missing persons or hidden objects. Some have even described the surface of other planets!

And it’s not just about far-off places.

Remote viewing can also be used to see inside the human body, potentially helping with medical diagnoses. We’re talking about spotting a health issue before it shows up on traditional tests…although that’s not something you should expect from a psychic reading.

Curious about what clairvoyants can do when giving readings…Read More Here.

Our Final Thoughts

Many psychics believe these abilities are latent in all of us – they just need to be developed.

Do you hear things, words, or voices?

If that’s the case and you’re interested in learning more…check out our guide on Developing Psychic Abilities. Just be careful when exploring your potential abilities…You can often be exposed to negative energy.