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How Loved Ones Send Us Signs After They Die



A gentle guide to recognising the subtle ways Spirit reaches out to us.


When someone we love dies, the world changes. The physical connection is gone, but the love remains, and that love continues in ways that are often quiet, gentle, and deeply personal.  Even when the grief feels heavy, our loved ones in Spirit are closer than we realise.

They reach out to us in small, meaningful ways, offering comfort, reassurance, and reminders that they’re still with us, only in a different form.


In this blog, I want to share some of the most common ways our loved ones send signs after they die, and how you can begin recognising them in your own life.


1. Signs Through Nature: Butterflies, Birds, Feathers

Nature is one of the easiest ways for Spirit to make contact because it flows freely, gently, and without fear.

Many people notice:

Butterflies appearing at meaningful moments

Birds visiting windows or gardens

Feathers in unusual places

Dragonflies, robins, ladybirds

Sudden stillness, soft wind, shiver through your body when indoors and warm.

A deep knowing that they are with you


These signs often arrive when you’re thinking about your loved one, or when your heart needs reassurance the most. Butterflies, especially, are powerful messengers. For some, they represent transformation. For others, like me, they carry deep personal meaning.


2. Music, Songs & Lyrics

Spirit often uses music because it goes straight to the heart.

You might notice:


A song that was meaningful to your loved one suddenly playing

A lyric that speaks directly to your situation

A tune that comes into your mind out of nowhere


Music is one of the easiest ways for them to reach you, especially when you’re driving, resting, or in moments of quiet reflection.


3. Clouds, Shapes & Light

Some signs are visual, subtle, and deeply beautiful:

Cloud shapes resembling hearts, angels, feathers, animals

Rainbows appearing unexpectedly

Sunlight streaming in at a meaningful moment

Flickering lights or gentle electrical disturbances


These signs often appear around anniversaries, birthdays, or on days when you’re missing them deeply.


4. Thoughts, Feelings & Inner Whispers

Not all signs are external.

Some signs come as:

A sudden memory

A feeling of warmth

A sense of their presence

A phrase or sentence that drops into your mind

A moment of peace that feels “not your own”


Your loved ones use your intuition because it’s one of the easiest channels for them to reach.


5. Dreams & Visitations

Dreams are a powerful form of spiritual communication.

A true visitation dream feels:


Peaceful

Vivid

Comforting

Real

Emotionally soothing


Your loved one may appear healthy, glowing, or much younger, often exactly the way you remember them at their happiest.

These dreams are not “just dreams.” They are visits. Trust and know this.


6. Objects Moving, Smells & Little Moments

Some signs show up as:

Their scent suddenly filling a room

A photo falling

A candle flickering

Coins appearing

Meaningful objects showing up in unexpected places


These are subtle ways Spirit says:

“I’m still here. I haven’t left you.”


Why These Signs Arrive.

 Signs are not random. They come because:

Love doesn’t end

Spirit continues

Your bond remains

The connection changes form but not essence

They want you to know you’re not alone

They love you and want to comfort you


And the most important part:

Signs come when your heart is ready to receive them.

Not a moment earlier.

Not a moment too late.


How to Become More Open to Signs

You don’t need to do anything special. Simply soften.

Here are some gentle ways to invite signs:

Speak to your loved one as if they are sitting right bed=side you because they will be name

Think of them

Ask for a sign

Invite them to be with you at a particular time and honour this as if going to an important appointment 

Speak their name

Be curious, not forceful

Trust what you feel


Signs aren’t always dramatic. Most are quiet, soft, and deeply personal meant only for you.


A Final Message

If you’re grieving someone you loved deeply, please know this:

They have not vanished.

They have not stopped loving you.

They have not disappeared into nothingness.

They are walking beside you.

They hear you.

They see your pain.

They send signs in the small moments when your heart needs it most.

And when you’re ready, you will begin to recognise them.


If you’d like support connecting with your loved ones, or if you’re in need of reassurance, guidance, or healing, I’m here whenever you’re ready.


With love, hugs and angel blessings

Karen Walsh

#1 Amazon Bestselling Author • Psychic Medium • Spiritual Healer & Guide


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