Signs Your Deceased Loved One Is Trying to Reach You

Yoshie Miakoda, PhD.

The loss of someone we love creates a void that feels impossible to fill. Yet many people report experiencing unexplained moments that feel like connection, wondering if these are signs their deceased loved one is trying to reach you from the other side. As a professional medium, I've witnessed countless instances of spirit communication, and I can tell you that your loved ones do find ways to let you know they're still present in your life.

Understanding the signs your deceased loved one is trying to reach you can bring comfort during grief and help you recognize when someone from the spirit world is reaching out. While skeptics may dismiss these experiences as coincidence, those who've felt the unmistakable presence of a loved one know differently.

One of the most common signs your deceased loved one is trying to reach you is through dreams. These aren't ordinary dreams where the person simply appears as a memory. Visitation dreams feel incredibly vivid and real. You wake up with a sense of peace, clarity, or profound emotion. The deceased often appears healthy and vibrant, communicating important messages or simply letting you know they're okay. These dreams stay with you in ways that regular dreams don't, remaining clear in your memory long after waking.

Many people notice electrical disturbances among the signs deceased loved one trying to reach you. Lights may flicker without explanation, phones might ring with no caller, or electronic devices turn on and off by themselves. Spirit operates at a different frequency than our physical world, and electrical energy provides an accessible way for them to make their presence felt. If these occurrences happen during moments when you're thinking about your loved one or during significant dates, pay attention.

Sudden, unexplained fragrances often signal spirit presence. You might catch a whiff of your grandmother's perfume, your father's cologne, or even the scent of cigarettes if your loved one smoked. These scents appear without any logical source and often occur when you're thinking about the person or need comfort. The spirit world uses familiar scents because our sense of smell connects powerfully to memory and emotion.

Finding objects in unusual places can be another of the signs your deceased loved one is trying to reach you. A penny appears where you just looked, a photograph falls from a shelf, or a meaningful item shows up exactly when you need reassurance. Your loved one may also communicate through songs, particularly when a specific song that reminds you of them plays repeatedly in unexpected places.

Physical sensations shouldn't be overlooked when recognizing signs deceased loved one trying to reach you. Many people report feeling a gentle touch on their shoulder, a warm presence sitting beside them, or the sensation of being hugged when no one is there. Some experience sudden temperature changes or feel a breeze in a closed room when their loved one draws near.

Perhaps the most profound sign is simply knowing. Sometimes you feel your loved one's presence so strongly that doubt disappears. You might sense their personality, hear their voice in your mind, or receive guidance during difficult decisions. Trust these moments of connection.

Your deceased loved ones remain connected to you through love, which transcends physical death. When you notice these signs, acknowledge them. Speak to your loved one, thank them for reaching out, and know that the bond you shared continues beyond this physical world.