Signs A Deity Or Spirit Is Trying To Contact You

Many who practice paganism or witchcraft will work with deities or spirits. These are beings of higher power who can guide us and help us in achieving our goals and ambitions.


There are two ways of finding a deity or spirit to work with. The first is through understanding what your need is, and then doing your research to find one which closely aligns with your need. However, in some instances - our second way - a deity or spirit may choose to work with you.


There are many ways in which a spirit or deity might reach out to you. They often communicate in subtle and symbolic ways which we then interpret through our intuition. If you feel a presence or suspect that a higher power is trying to reach you, below are some key signs to watch for.


I would like to stress that not everything is a sign. A feather on the path in front of you may simply be a feather. Seeing a fox as you head home from work may simply be a fox. Often, it is our intuition which will tell you whether this is some sort of sign or not. For many, it is a deep sense of 'knowing', or a siren going off in your head that tells you this is something you need to pay attention to. Often it won't just be the one sign or symbol but multiple, or the same one recurring over and over again. So always make sure you listen to your intuition to help you decipher what is a sign and what isn't.



1. Repeating Symbols & Synchronicities

As I mentioned, one of the most common ways a deity or spirit may reach out is through repeating signs. This could involve seeing the same animal multiple times, and often in unusual ways or in places you wouldn't expect. It may be repeating numbers (such as 333 or 2222), or specific symbols often linked to a particular deity (like the trident, which is associated with Poseidon). It could even be a word or a name. Pay attention to these synchronicities and use the information give to you to gain a better understanding as to who may be reaching out to you.


2. Vivid Dreams or Visions

Dreams can be a powerful way for spirits to communicate with us, especially if it is a recurring dream. Chances are that this dream will just feel different from your other dreams, or they may be more vivid. If you do believe that a deity or spirit is reaching out to through the dream world, then pay attention to your dreams for any symbols, figures, words, or animals that appear to help you understand who this deity or spirit may be.


3. Strong Emotional or Energetic Shifts
Sudden waves of emotion, unexplained joy, or a feeling of being watched or guided could be indications of a spirit’s presence. You might feel a particularly comforting or protective energy when thinking on a specific deity, or feel a sudden sense of warmth, or a tingling pressure. Or, you may feel suddenly compelled to research a particular deity, story, or period of time, outside of the usual sense of curiosity you may have for these things.


4. Unusual Animal Encounters
Many deities and spirits are associated with specific animals and may use them as messengers. Seeing an animal frequently in nature, on social media, or in dreams could be a sign that one is reaching out to you. That animal may even act 'strangely' around you, such as just standing and staring at you rather than running away. Or, you may find other signs from an animal which could be an indication of a deity or spirit's interest in you, such as feathers, tracks, etc.


5. Messages Through Divination
Deities and spirits often communicate through tarot, oracle cards, pendulums, and other divination tools. It may be that you keep pulling a specific card when reading tarot, or perhaps the same symbol keeps coming through when you are scrying. For example, if you keep pulling the sun card when performing tarot readings, then it could be that a sun god or goddess is trying to get your attention.


6. Unusual Sounds, Scents, or Sensations
Spirits may use sensory experiences to make their presence known. For example, you may hear whispers, bells, or music when no source is present. Or you may smell flowers, incense, or other scents linked to a particular deity, despite having nothing around you which can cause those scents. Often times these sensations are fleeting and don't linger, so you need to trust your instincts and not second guess anything you may hear, smell, or feel.


7. Messages Through People or Media
Sometimes, deities and spirits use external sources to send signs. Considering how much media we consume daily, it is the perfect way for something to get our attention! Maybe a friend mentions a deity randomly, or maybe there are some lyrics or signs and symbols in a book or movie that stand out to you. I will quickly mention here, places such as Instagram and Facebook are full of videos and reels of people saying things such as 'this message will only be up for 1 day, and if you have come across it, it is no coincidence, you are supposed to be hearing this message', and so on. Most of these will just be generated to gain new followers, so always make sure that you exercise your intuition when you come across 'messages' such as these.



If you believe a deity or spirit is reaching out to you, it can be difficult to work out exactly who it is. If you cannot work it out through the signs that you have been given, then try meditating and see what comes through. You could even ask 'if this is X deity, then give me a sign' and seeing if anything crops up over the next day or two. Do not get disheartened if you don't understand right away - just keep listening to the messages and trust that this deity or spirit will be revealed to you when you are ready.