Ever had a gut feeling that turned out to be spot on? Or maybe you’ve experienced the feeling of “I’ve seen this before…” and it left you wondering if you’re secretly psychic. Well, you might just be a highly intuitive person. Let’s look into 15 signs that suggest you’re good at reading between the lines of life.
1. Your dreams are vivid and meaningful
Your nighttime adventures are far from boring. If you feel like you’re watching a movie on a big screen and then wake up feeling a deep sense of knowing, you might be tapped into your intuition. People who are intuitive tend to have extremely rich dream lives that give them clues and insights into their everyday lives.
2. You’re a people reader
Can you walk into a room and instantly know who’s fighting, who’s in love, and who’s having a bad day? That’s your intuition at work. It’s a common theme among highly intuitive people—they’re able to pick up on subtle cues in body language, tone of voice, and energy that others often miss. It’s a cool superpower that serves you well in life.
3. You’re always getting déjà vu
You know that eerie feeling you get—the one that feels like you’ve been here before, even when you know you haven’t? That’s absolutely not a glitch in the matrix! That’s you being intuitive. Many intuitive people report having experience of déjà vu frequently, and some even believe it’s your mind recognizing patterns or energy you’ve encountered before.
4. Your first impressions are pretty much always accurate
According to the APA, first impressions really count. And this is something intuitive people are really good at forming. So if every time you meet someone new, you walk away with a strong sense of who they are, you’re probably highly intuitive. It’s not that you’re judging a book by its cover, it’s that you have the ability to read the whole book in a matter of minutes.
5. When something’s off you feel it physically
Maybe you get a headache every time you’re about to make a decision or your stomach gets into knots when you feel like someone’s lying to you. Whatever it is, your body is your intuition’s messenger—and, according to Betterhelp, it uses physical symptoms, like aches and pains, to alert you when something’s not quite right.
6. You’ve been called “too sensitive” or “overreactive”
If you’ve heard this a lot, it might be because others don’t pick up on the subtle cues that you do. What seems like an overreaction to them might be a perfectly reasonable response to all the information you’re intuitively processing. For example, maybe you’re at a party, and you suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to leave. Your friend, who’s having a great time, might be confused—to them, everything seems fine! But you’ve picked up on something they haven’t, like the shift in the room’s energy, and your alarms are going off.
7. You can tell when someone’s lying
When it comes to having a B.S. detector, yours is always on high alert. That’s because intuitive people have a hidden talent for spotting dishonesty. It’s less about catching specific tells, like an eye twitch or playing with hair, it’s more that you can sense there’s something “off” about this person and what they’re telling you.
8. You’re super empathetic
If you find yourself feeling other peoples’ emotions as if they were your own, well you’re intuitive! Deep empathy is a hallmark of intuitive people, it’s almost like they’re emotional sponges. While this does help you when it comes to understanding others, just remember to take some time for yourself. Being so empathetic can leave you feeling depleted.
9. You need alone time to recharge
Imagine walking into a clothing store. For most people, all the noise is just a pleasant buzz of activity. But for a highly intuitive person, it’s like stepping into an ocean of information. You’re not trying to analyze everyone; your intuition is simply processing all this background activity. And while it can be fascinating and even useful, it’s also exhausting. This is why social situations, even enjoyable ones, can leave you feeling wiped out. You might love spending time with your friends, but after a few hours, your intuitive mind needs time to process and reset.
10. You’re drawn to nature
In our modern world, we’re constantly bombarded with things like the ping of notifications and the chatter of crowds. For intuitive people, this can be overwhelming, making it difficult to distinguish their own thoughts and feelings from the chaos around them. Nature, by contrast, offers a different kind of experience. The sounds and sights are less jarring, allowing intuitive people to relax their overstimulated senses. Being in nature can feel like coming home—a place where the energy around them feels “right” and supportive rather than chaotic or draining.
11. You know when something big is about to happen
Some intuitive people might wake up with a feeling of excitement or nervousness. Others might experience physical sensations like a flutter in their stomach or a sudden burst of energy. In some cases, this feeling might be accompanied by random thoughts about a person or situation that later proves to be significant. What’s interesting is that these visions don’t come with specific details. An intuitive person might not know exactly what’s going to happen, just that something important is brewing. This can sometimes lead to doubt, however many intuitive people have learned to trust these sensations over time.
12. You overthink…a lot
This tendency to overthink can manifest in various ways. You might have a strong gut feeling about a situation but then spend hours researching and analyzing every possible angle, only to end up more confused than when you started. Or you might sense that something isn’t right in a relationship but tie yourself in knots trying to justify your feelings. But here’s the thing: learning to trust your instincts, resisting the urge to overanalyze, and practicing ways to quiet the analytical mind is paramount for intuitive individuals.
13. You know what others need before they do
Intuitive individuals have a skill for reading micro-expressions, body language, and energy shifts that fly under the radar of other people. They might notice a friend’s slight frown or a colleague’s restless fidgeting and understand the underlying need without it being verbalized. It might be as simple as offering a tissue to someone moments before they sneeze, or as complex as sensing a friend’s need for emotional support before they’ve even acknowledged their own distress. If you often find yourself preparing solutions to problems that haven’t been voiced yet, or creating comfortable environments for others without being asked, you’re highly intuitive.
14. Decision-making is typically a breeze
Other, less intuitive, people agonize over their daily choices. But you? You tend to know what feels right rather quickly. That’s because you have your intuition guiding you at all points. While this quick decision-making can be so valuable, it’s important to strike a balance between trusting your intuition and verifying it with factual information. The key is to use your insight as a starting point, a hypothesis of sorts, and then support it with information grounded in reality.
15. You’re great at reading between the lines
As we’ve said, highly intuitive people excel at picking up on subtexts, unspoken emotions, and hidden meanings in conversations. That said, it’s crucial for intuitive people to recognize there’s a risk of over-interpreting or projecting one’s assumptions onto a situation. As long as you’re not treating your assumptions as gospel and leaving room for nuance, you’re good.
