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Regardless of whether you’re a skeptic, you will have moments where you wish you could talk to someone who’s already Regardless of whether you’re a skeptic, you will have moments where you wish you could talk to someone who’s already passed. Whether it be for a final conversation—a closure of some sort—or simply to maintain a connection, knowing a dead loved one is visiting can be comforting, especially if this person is extremely close to you.

Can A Loved One Communicate After Death?

Afterlife communication is something that’s still highly debated and questioned.

Philosophical discussions go way back to Pythagoras and Plato, who argued about a particular journey humanity’s souls undergo after death. Since time immemorial, minds have constantly pitted why the concept is illogical while others defend its possibility. Yet, no matter how magnificent the idea of staying connected with loved ones in the afterlife is, portions of the population remain skeptical about accepting it—even as a sentimental concept.

“When someone dies, can they come back to see you?”

This article is for the believers and those who are open to the idea. It’s a deep dive into some telltale signs of when a dead loved one is visiting. Take it from the author, David Tuttle, who has had a direct experience with afterlife communication as detailed in his book, Soul Licensed: Tips and Tales.

“I have read that spirits use many ways to let us know they are with us. Besides the license plate messages, my brother-in-law used a particular odor to make his presence known.”

A story following his spiritual journey, Soul Licensed: Tips and Tales journals the author’s experiences that lead to his belief. In one of his anecdotes, David Tuttle details how a psychic reading in Sedona connected him to his grandmother through symbols. This impressive encounter made him believe more in the afterlife communication phenomena. Since then, David and his wife have become more open and perceptive to signs that come their way, translating most as a sign that a dead loved one is visiting.

What Are the Signs When a Dead Loved One Is Visiting?

A whiff of a familiar perfume, an appearance in your dream, or a direct conversation through a séance. These are among the common signs that everyone is aware of when a dead loved one is visiting. However, aside from these, there are more spiritual signs of deceased visiting.

When you’re grief-stricken, it’s understandable and natural to seek comfort in any way. Regardless of how you deem it true, this is one of the primary purposes of why the concept of afterlife communication exists. Believing that a dead loved one is visiting is beyond comforting. It also provides a stable and secure path towards healing and moving on.

Not to mention, this can also be somewhat reassuring of life—that after everything, there is something more that awaits beyond the physical.

So, what are the signs to look out for?

Sudden Temperature Shift

Have you ever experienced when a room becomes suddenly chilly without reason? This is said to be one of the signs when a dead loved one is visiting. Spirits are believed to influence energy, shifting temperatures when they’re present. Watch out for this phenomenon whenever you’re around significant places, such as a favorite spot or their room at home.

However, when looking out for sudden temperature shifts, also make sure no air movement is making this happen. You don’t want to mistake air as a communication from your loved one.

Feeling Their Presence

Often, there’s no other sign than one’s gut feeling. Although this can be easily questioned, given grief can make people miss and manifest their loved ones, feeling a presence is a surefire sign. This sensation can be a strong and pressing intuitive feeling that a dead loved one is visiting, sitting, or walking with you.

The very phenomena can be debatable.

But the feeling it gives off will be unmistakable because you’re already so accustomed to their presence that you’ll be familiar with it even in the afterlife. This can happen randomly, reportedly when people feel a sudden sense of peace or love in their days. Although they’re already heavily stressed out, feeling a rush of calm can be attributed to this.

Hearing Their Voice

This sounds frightening but think about it. What would you feel if suddenly you heard a familiar voice comforting or cheering you on? Comforting would be an understatement. You will probably feel chills and an overwhelming love that will leave you in tears. Hearing their voice as a dead loved one is visiting can come in many forms; you may listen to their laughter or even audible words.

Before concluding that these are afterlife communications, you must ensure nothing else could have emitted these.

Objects Moved Randomly

This doesn’t have to happen as you look at the thing, but note any sudden disappearances or movements you don’t remember causing. This can be a powerful sign that a dead loved one is visiting; look at objects that were dear to them, like jewelry, photographs, or other things with special meanings.

The movements can be subtle, but they will be connected to your meaningful memories. There will be no message behind these movements. Instead, it’s only a way for spirits to let themselves be known.

Animals Being Extra Friendly

It’s believed that spirits send signs through animals. They won’t be reaching you personally but will send an animal to convey their message or presence. This happens when animals behave unusually around you. They may constantly be around you, landing anywhere near or even circling you. Watch out if these events occur during meaningful times, like on birthdays or anniversaries. These signs serve as a gentle reminder that they’re watching over you and will always be there for you.

Losing a loved one is never easy. But when you believe in the afterlife, the thought becomes less agonizing. Recognizing the signs when a loved one is visiting is the first step in finding comfort and reassurance, even in death. Through these simple symbols, people feel loved even when the physical aspect is gone.

Author David Tuttle teaches you more ways to reach and converse with a deceased family member. Grab a copy of his book Soul Licensed: Tips and Tales to start your journey.