A Beginner’s Guide to Spirit Guides

Because yes, you really do have a whole spiritual squad.

Let’s get one thing straight: you’re not walking through life alone. Even if it feels like you're just winging it (same), you’ve got some serious spiritual backup. Enter: spirit guides.

Whether you've felt their presence or are just now hearing the term, spirit guides are here to help, support, and give you gentle nudges in the right direction. Think of them as your unseen BFFs, mentors, and protectors—all rolled into one.

✨ So… What Are Spirit Guides?

Spirit guides are non-physical beings who are assigned to help you on your soul journey. They can be ancestors, ascended masters, animals, or energies that have never even been human. Their job? To help you grow, evolve, and not totally spiral when Mercury is in retrograde (again).

You can have one main guide or a whole team. Some stay with you your whole life, and others pop in when you need them for a specific lesson or phase.

👀 How Do Spirit Guides Communicate?

Not with a megaphone (sadly). But they do communicate—just in subtle, energetic ways. Here’s how you might “hear” from them:

• Dreams that feel too real

• Repeating numbers or symbols (hello, angel numbers 👋)

• Songs, signs, or phrases that randomly pop into your head

• Strong gut feelings or knowing something without knowing why

• Chills, tingles, or pressure (especially around your head or shoulders)

It’s less about booming voices and more about learning to trust your own inner knowing.

🙋‍♀️ How Can I Connect with Mine?

Good news: you don’t need to be a full-on medium to connect with your guides. You just need openness and a little bit of patience. Try this:

1. Get quiet – Meditate, journal, or just sit in silence for a few minutes a day. Your guides love a calm mind.

2. Ask for signs – Be specific! “If I’m on the right path, show me a blue butterfly” or “Send me a song that feels like an answer.”

3. Pay attention – Signs are often simple and easy to miss. If it feels meaningful, it probably is.

4. Talk to them – Out loud or in your head. Ask questions, express gratitude, or just vent. They’re listening.

5. Trust what you get – Even if it feels like your imagination at first, that’s often how it starts.

🧘‍♂️ What If I Don’t Feel Anything?

Totally normal. Spirit communication isn’t always immediate, and sometimes we’re too busy, anxious, or distracted to notice the whispers. Be patient. Your guides aren’t ghosting you—they’re just waiting for the right moment (and a quiet mind).

Final Vibe Check

Your spirit guides aren’t here to control you—they’re here to support you. You still have free will, and your choices matter. But knowing you’ve got a team of invisible hype-beings cheering you on? That’s pretty damn cool.

Ready to meet your guides IRL (or… energy-RL)? Start with our Psychic Hotline episode on spirit communication, and don’t forget to bring a journal—you never know what might come through.